Tiny house and urban farm project in St. Louis City, Missouri, USA

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  Description

  We are a St. Louis couple looking to challenge what sustainable living can mean in an urban context. In 2021, we purchased a vacant lot from the city landbank in the vibrant Benton Park West neighborhood in St. Louis City. We are now in the second year of constructing an environmentally regenerative tiny house from mostly reclaimed/upcycled materials and creating a urban organic farm/permaculture garden space. This project is made possible by a strong community and the beautiful people who make it up.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Bénévolat

  Projets artistiques

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  S’occuper des animaux

  Aide dans une ferme

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison

  Entretien général
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  Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre

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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  You can expect to learn about alternative building, sustainable energy, and community. Tiggs is a master craftsman and can build anything from nothing. I am passionate about gardening and am excited to create a vibrant and diverse garden space. Through this project, a beautiful and diverse community of neighbors, activists, WorkAwayers, and other wonderful people have come together to support what we are doing. We are part of a foodshare network - several times a week we rescue quality food that was destined for the landfill and share it with the community. You can expect to meet, and share a meal with, some of the many people who have made this project possible.

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  Aide

  We are looking for Workawayers who can help with us, and our two kids (8 and 9 years old), with the construction of an environmentally sustainable tiny house and help in the garden. More than just a functional, minimalistic living space, this house will be a creative expression with opportunities for volunteers to show off their artistic skills.
  
  We are asking for 5 hours of work, 5 days a week from Workawayers and will provide accommodations and shared meals or food to prepare your own meals. Our program is designed for short-term stays (2 weeks maximum).

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant
  Espagnol: Intermédiaire

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  We are excited to practice Spanish!
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  Hébergement

  You will be staying in our recently renovated "shabin" or sailboat (on trailer). This is a one room shack/cabin located behind our living space. The shabin has an attached greenhouse and opens to an organic garden. The sailboat has a small bedroom cabin and sitting area. The bathroom/shower is located 100 meters away in the woodshop/studio.

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  Autres infos...

  We are located in a diverse and historic neighborhood just two blocks from Cherokee Street, where you can find coffee shops, live music, bars, and the best tacos in the world. The Gateway Arch, St. Louis Zoo, Forest Park, and downtown are just a short drive or bike ride away. Take an evening stroll to enchanting Benton Park or adventure down to the magnificent Mississippi. Right off historic Route 66, you will get to experience one of the most famous highways in the world. A day's drive will bring you to Lake of the Ozarks, Merrimac Caverns, impressive state parks, wineries, and more!

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il aimait accueillir les digital nomads.

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  Cet hôte a de la place pour les vans.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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  Nombre d'heures attendues

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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