Cary

United States
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I am currently
At home
Activities i am interested in:
I am enjoying the Spring in Northern New England gardening, cycling, golfing, foraging? I love hanging w/ pup and cat, sneaking in a board game and a shared meal with housemates or friends...or a song
My next destination:
Greece - from May 2024 until May 2024
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Description
I am a youthful, adventurous, friendly, hard working, and an engaging 50 something mom, sister, daughter, friend. My partner of 32 years and I had many adventures including our favorite, raising three thoughtful and conscientious sons. We recently decided to support each other in pursuing very different interests/goals and cheerlead each other on with divorce. I am excited about new freedom to travel and explore personal
passions more deeply and still hold dear my life's lessons. I also have a big investment in my personal gardens and interests in living more simply and repurposing, recreating and skills sharing vs. money spending all the time. With degrees/certifications in English, Nursing, Conflict Studies, Fundraising and Nonviolent Communication, TESOL and Master Gardening, I approach projects with a plethera of skills and interests. I initiated/coordinated our volunteer projects in SE Asia, India, Indonesia and Malaysia, Spain and Morocco, and most recently in Tanzania with stellar reviews and glowing feedback. I have a vacation rental energy in Maine focused on shared experience and community building that brings me great joy, creativity, connection, purpose and primary source of income and it has been supported by work trade. I have hosted many Workaway travelers and am very appreciative of the win/win of the program and constant magic we experience in just staying present. I consider life a journey not destination and fueled by curiosity and care not cash.... that I can enhance others' lives through my travel and my life can be transformed through theirs. I am open to another opportunity to learn, grow and to be more than do. Isn't it a challenging and exciting balance?
Interests
Politics / Social justice
Plant care
Pets
Outdoor activities
Mountain
Fitness
History
Culture
Charity work
Art & design
Farming
Writing
Cooking & food
Winter sports
Photography
Hiking
Sustainability
Gardening
Self development
Camping

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Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
More details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
DIY and building projects
Some knowledge of:
General Maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Languages
Teaching
Being an elderly companion
Art Projects
More details about your skills
Cary has a BA in English, a nursing degree (20 years' experience) and certification in mediation, TESOL and holistic health modalities. I currently host a bustling Airbnb adventure with a groovy 60s theme on an island in Maine. I run cycling programs both road and mountain for disadvantaged kids and low income families. I am a long time student of Marshall Rosenburg's Non Violent Communication and interested in building community and learning more about Earth supporting alternative and progressive practices. I am committed to "walking my talk" as I stay open to and grateful for new experiences and ways of thinking/being in the world. I look forward to meeting you and enriching each others' lives.
Age
60
What else ...
I am excited about new adventures, open to constructive criticism and relationship building. I have no limits physically, am flexible and collaborative in nature and take care of my health in order to support my goals and those of others I cross paths with.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  no
- Special dietary requirements
  fresh whole foods preferred, gluten free when possible and vegetable anything!

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19 May 2023

Left by host (Eco house near the beach of ...) for Workawayer (Cary)

Hello Cary,
Thanks a lot for your stay at my camp. It was a very nice experience to share with you and you were a big help during this weeks. It started already nice with your big interest and questions in our video calls and went ahead like that. Your nice and relaxed vibes during the stay gave the group a good feeling. It was pretty to observe… read more

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10 May 2023

Left by Workawayer (Cary) for host (Eco house near the beach of ...)

I had an outstanding stay with Udo at his peaceful, inviting and connecting "eco project" on lovely Laguna Verde, Chile.
He video chatted with me a couple of times prior to establish a good fit. As a host on workaway, I know how important that is and I appreciated that he let people know he was looking for focused, engaged and invested help. It… read more

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28 Mar 2021

Left by Workawayer (Cary) for host (Experience the beauty of ...)

Our time with Martha, Daniel and Ryan was very special and meaningful. We felt welcomed and at home...like family...what a wonderful experience.
They included us in daily routine, local hikes, a WEDDING..wow!, and lots of exploration of and connection with the local community. They helped us manage a SAFARI that we didn't plan to budget but it was… read more

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20 Mar 2021

Left by host (Experience the beauty of ...) for Workawayer (Cary)

Cary and Joe are wonderful couple, charming, friendly and easy going, my family and I had nice moments with them. They know a lot about life and have so many story to tell, we had many conversations.
Everyone around my village like them, They brought many gifts for kids and spent lots of time with them, young people also had Yoga practice with… read more

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13 Mar 2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Cary)

Cary and Joe are very wonderful,Charming and friendly, We were able to work at Maasai Villages walking by foot for a very long distance from one house to another doing Home visits and Medical visits to Patients and Needy families. It was wonderful experience working with this Couple who are aged but strong and Energetic! Hope to meet and work with… read more

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13 Mar 2021

Left by Workawayer (Cary) for host (Join our NGO in helping ...)

We really enjoyed meeting Rehema, Jacob and Elijah Who were passionate administrators of the organization . They kindly picked us up about an hour away and helped transport our large bags and bicycles we had needed for an earlier project . We enjoyed learning about their projects, understanding the impact of Covid on them and the community at… read more

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19 May 2023

Left by host (Eco house near the beach of ...) for Workawayer (Cary)

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10 May 2023

Left by Workawayer (Cary) for host (Eco house near the beach of ...)

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28 Mar 2021

Left by Workawayer (Cary) for host (Experience the beauty of ...)

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20 Mar 2021

Left by host (Experience the beauty of ...) for Workawayer (Cary)

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13 Mar 2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Cary)

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13 Mar 2021

Left by Workawayer (Cary) for host (Join our NGO in helping ...)

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12 Mar 2021

Left by Workawayer (Cary) for host (Community bike workshops on ...)

We had to postpone our visit to the place in 2020 due to Covid. We were very excited to come in 2021 after weighing the risks of Travel. As bicycling mentors in the US, we were excited to be part of such a wonderful cause. Hillary and crew were very passionate about empowering young and old around the bicycle as transportation health and wellness… read more

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12 Mar 2021

Left by Workawayer (Cary) for host (Looking for artists, ...)

We thoroughly enjoyed our 4 weeks with Marina, Haji, the boys and all the staff at the place. We felt very welcome and enjoyed a variety of tasks and activities. The property is lovely and the guests were very grateful for the wonderful personal care from all. This made it so easy to be part of the team. We wish we had had more time to explore the… read more

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23 Feb 2021

Left by host (Looking for artists, ...) for Workawayer (Cary)

It was a pleasure to meet Cary and Joe, very nice with all of us and funny with kids. They were helpful with our lodge's staff and independent in organising their activities here. Now our pool is crystal clear!!

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26 Feb 2020

Left by Workawayer (Cary) for host (Help at our democratic ...)

Gautam and the lovely folks from the village Agar were so warm and welcoming. The bus ride itself is an experience from Jaipur and a great view of rural life in Northern India. People are so approachable and friendly and arriving at night, that was important. We had worked with kids in afterschool programs in Asia and knew it took a lot of energy… read more

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18 Feb 2020

Left by host (Help at our democratic ...) for Workawayer (Cary)

Cary and Joe were just simply awesome. It was great to host them. Both of them were so nice with the children. Their interactions with the children just reinforced that love knows no language. Within no time, they had developed a wide fan following in the village. I am sure that the children will surely miss them for a long time to come. I wish… read more

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26 Feb 2020

Left by Workawayer (Cary) for host (Great opportunity experience ...)

Monty, Harshita, Ballu and Raj and team were amazing hosts. We needed a place last minute as another workaway project shifted some and Monty was very flexible and accommodating. We felt at home the entire time and the experience was a huge win/win in that we were able to help with tasks like editing and writing as well as explore so much of the… read more

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21 Feb 2020

Left by host (Great opportunity experience ...) for Workawayer (Cary)

Beautiful couple, super helpful and kind. Did an amazing job with the tourism project we are running in India. Connected really well with the other volunteers, our family & friends. They had a lot of great suggestions and were very helpful with anything the place and we needed. Grateful to have met you guys and we look forward to meeting you… read more

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14 Apr 2019

Left by Workawayer (Cary) for host (Teach English to ...)

Last year we spent a week with the International English School in Takeo. Sophea communicated very well with us as we coordinated plans to volunteer here at the end of our six week "volunteer vacation". We felt it was a life changing, engaging, eye and heart opening experience. We have followed the school for a year and are happy to see their… read more

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14 Apr 2019

Left by Workawayer (Cary) for host (Farm near Odiaxere Portugal)

Our stay with Roger and other volunteer, Shawn was really fun, inspiring and connecting. Sheridan was away but so graciously helped us to coordinate with Roger and arrive last minute. Their "farm" is gorgeous with dozens of fruit trees, the lovely rescue horses, three dogs, two cats and three chinchillas. We really respect the "animal rights" work… read more

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14 Apr 2019

Left by Workawayer (Cary) for host (Come and help our teachers by ...)

My husband and I loved our time in Casablanca and Fes with the Academy, Mr. Harim, the teachers and other volunteers. We felt very supported and thoroughly enjoyed the "conversations" we engaged in with the students. Mr. Harim is very generous with his time and so authentic in his desire for volunteers to experience the wealth of tradition,… read more

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13 Apr 2019

Left by host (Discover village life and ...) for Workawayer (Cary)

They had to cut short due to the hot weather.
Even for Malaysian.

But i learnt a lot from them.
They are both got alot of thing to offer..even if it is merely a chat.

Wish i could visit them someday in Maine.

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25 Feb 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Cary)

Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute

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1 Feb 2019

Left by Workawayer (Cary) for host (Stay near beautiful National ...)

Kui and Sumontha were great hosts. This was our first Workaway experience and we were their first workaways. We enjoyed staying with the family and when we arrived it was a "hot bed" of activism with a group there who we were able to connect with and learn about their efforts. We lived in a comfortable small cabin with bunk beds on a beautiful… read more

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