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Hello my name is David,
I am looking for help on my off grid homestead/farm. The Farm is nested on an Appalachian foothill. Most of the 51 acres is wooded, with clearings for the orchard, greenhouse, vineyard and home. Solar and a wood stove power the house. I do have running water. Living with Mother Nature is the focus.
Spring months, the focus is on planting, summer harvesting and some weeding, fall is the busiest with muscadine and fruit tree harvest (Paw paw, persimmon, pear, apple, hazelnut). Wine making is in full swing in the fall. Winter I cut a lot of fire wood and thin the forest. The green house, Ducks, chicken and dog care are all year round. I also tackle many small construction projects and forage all year round.
I hike daily in the winter and swim daily in the summer. I love to cook for guest and have guest cook also. Board games, movies, many books and a piano are all rainy day activities. I go for coffee and craft beer often.
I maintain 5 star rating with another volunteer website. I like to take time away from the farm to swim in the nearby creeks, hike in the smoky mountains, or go enjoy bluegrass music. Wine sampling aids in constantly improving the home made wine. Outings in Knoxville, and East TN also include the weekly farm market, coffee shops, and library to name a few.
Current projects:
Regenerative forestry including controlled burns in the spring! Starting a Eco campground and would like help making campsites, hiking trails, outdoor kitchen, installing water to name a few things.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Van life
Politics / Social justice
Events & social
Culture
Sustainability
Vegetarian or vegan
Farming
Carpentry
Performing arts
Animals
Languages
Art & design
Books
Music
DIY & crafts
History
Plant care
Photography
Gardening
Cooking & food
Architecture
Hiking
Outdoor activities
Water sports
Dancing
Mountain
Camping
Nature
Yoga / Wellness
Sailing / Boating
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Visitor could learn much about foraging, Appalachia, homesteading, organic farming, off grid living, The Smokey Mountain National Park, Fort Loudon State Park, Cherokee National Forest, Lake Loudon, Citico Creek, Sequoia Birth Place Museum, and Knoxville, Tennessee are all close to the farm. Chattanooga is 2 hours away and so is Ashville, NC. I would be up for short road trips also! I also taught ESL, English as a second language, and would be happy to work with others on improving their English. I would also love to learn another language in the process!
Help
Some of the task include construction, forestry, planting, watering, harvesting, preserving, cooking and eating! Most of the chore are morning activities with time for afternoon excursions. Around 25 hours a week of help would be great! And Sailing and maintaining a sail boat!
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
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Accommodation
One week visits are the norm. Longer stays are possible. A new to me private camper, or covered deck with a tent and comfy bed provided connected to the main house.
I like to cook for folks and have guests cook for others. Have some meat, but mostly vegetarian options. I have even hosted vegans with much success. I love to incorporate food from the farm, some seasonally include organic paw paws, figs, eggs, apples, pears, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, turmeric, garlic, tomatoes, okra, peppers, and many greens to name a few!
What else ...
I am aquatic oriented a go for a swim, kayak, sail, snorkel almost daily. Bring a swim suit!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
You must be able to drive up a hill.
Can possibly accept pets
Animals fine, but not in the house.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Miss Hen
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