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We are a small rural family that lives in northwestern Wi, approx 90 miles south of Lake Superior in what is commonly referred to as "God's"country. We live on a 200 acre farm, half of which is dedicated as a wildlife refuge and we enjoy nature and good food and believe in leaving the earth better than how we found it. We live in a Totally Audacious outdoor recreational area !!! Perfect area for canoe, kayak, and dedicated bike trails for all types of bikes are 8 miles from farm on the Gandy Dancer Trail Great fat tire biking and wild life/bird watching just 4 miles from farm at the Grettum Flowage wild life refuge and just 10 miles to the 30,000 acre Crex Meadows Also excellent hiking, snow shoeing and X cross country skiing on the state wide Ice Age Trail
We are not fancy in any way, in fact we are pretty rustic ( and very small) and aim for as much self sufficiency as we can accomplish. One of our personal goals is to help to preserve the small family farms of northern Wisconsin, and in doing so, help to preserve the north woods and all it's critters.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travelers will learn how to exist in a simplified lifestyle within a regenerative agricultural system that embraces nature and compassionate care of animals, self reliance, good home cooked food, appreciation for fun physical exercise, and a greater understanding of how your health and spirit intertwines with the natural world. An excellent atmosphere for unwinding and unplugging while at the same time learning how to gently improve your environment and nourish your soul.
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Help
Our place is low tech and predator friendly , we farm with six livestock guardian dogs for non lethal predator control for sheep and goat protection, and one border collie used for herding the livestock. Daily tasks could include helping to walk the sheep and goats to pastures, watering and feeding the livestock (we have a horse, a few cows, a small flock of sheep and some crazy goats) dogs, and help in keeping everything tidy. We also need help with maintaining the yard if you are interested . If you aren't into farming but are good with tools and construction you are also welcome! If you like doing housework...you are MORE than welcome :-) You need to like being with dogs but don't need to be an expert, just need to be willing. Help preparing meals when needed is great!. We raise the sheep, cows and goats organically on an almost exclusive pasture grazing basis. The goats LOVE being taken for a walk so they can browse new places!!! There is something to do here for just about anyone who likes being outdoors!
A month would be great, longer is possible too. ...in the fall and winter and spring we accept shorter stays.
We are a single family micro dairy farm and there is always something to do, any interested helper needs to be self motivated (when the task is understood), have a sense of humor and be non judgmental ....patience and even temperament with animals are essential.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
(Northwestern Wisconsin, 90 miles south of Superior Wi.)
If you love wildlife, this is a great place to sit back and watch as the critters are abundant here! We are a 200 acre pasture based dairy sheep/goat/cow operation (100 acres dedicated to wildlife refuge) located in lake country (8 small lakes within two miles of farm), 10 miles south of the Crex Meadows 30,000 acre wildlife refuge and five miles from Governor Knowles state forest.
Home is an old farmhouse and one bath.( we also have an outdoor composting toilet if needed)
Housework is shared,there is no maid service.
As far as diet goes, we eat almost anything as long as it tastes really good.
We are known for our raw milk cave aged cheese...we are REALLY into flavor!!! Lacto-Ovo vegetarians thrive here,(as do meat eaters) but Vegans would perish! We have one bedroom available with a double sized bed and one available with a queen size bed. Of course meals are included. This is a pretty rustic old home, in fact, this is a pretty rustic old farm no matter how you look at it but we like it that way and we are always looking for ways to reuse or recycle something into another life form.
Camping on the property would be possible if desired. We run a very relaxed operation but we are always in motion. Because of the livestock we have a No Pet policy. Due to being around the livestock, and the need to keep you safe our policy is no recreational drugs, No Indoor Smoking...but we do drink wine/beer on occasion and we make AWESOME popcorn:-) Great outdoor recreational area, even in the winter !!!
If it gets hot we all go swimming, if it rains or if it is cold...Netflix time! (yes, we do have a T.V!)
We have fiber optic internet with remote access/WI-FI. but you need to bring your own laptop.
Great area for hiking, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, swimming, jogging, and biking with dedicated bike trails for all bikes 8 miles away. The local roads are good for biking but not with dedicated bike lanes but low on traffic and only 4 miles from a state wildlife refuge which is great for fat tire biking.
What else ...
Totally Audacious outdoor recreational area !!! Perfect area for canoe, kayak, and dedicated bike trails for all types of bikes are 8 miles from farm on the Gandy Dancer Trail Great fat tire biking and wild life/bird watching just 4 miles from farm at the Grettum Flowage wild life refuge and just 10 miles to the 30,000 acre Crex Meadows Also excellent hiking, snow shoeing and X cross country skiing on the state wide Ice Age Trail GREAT fishing!!! We swim in the local lakes (when there is no ice on top) and sometimes we hit a water park and the local movie house. Great rock climbing just 20 miles south at Interstate Park
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have fiber optics!
Space for parking camper vans
We have space for a camper/van
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
approx 4 hours a day, with a couple of days off per week, not always in a row.
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The first time I met you, I felt comfortable as if I was at my grandmother's house!
That's how I felt comfortable during the month of May!
Also, I was so happy when I fell in love with various animals!
Cute puppies, cows, sheep, ducks, chickens, goats, baby goats, especially newborn calves!!
Thank you so much for being my first host… read more
I chose this farm because of the so positive review and I want to leave mine.
I helped Dave with the daily chores, like… read more
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Jacob was patient and gentle around animals, even our crazy goats, which can try anyone's patience! When he helped with the… read more
We don’t know where to start but we enjoyed everything: helping Dave with the funny and crazy animals, sharing delicious meals that Mary cooked ( and you definitely want to try Dave’s ice… read more
However, I planned to stay a couple of weeks in the summer time, but I decided to leave after a few days. The reason for that was the accomodation. The house was about to be… read more
Both Mary and Dave are some of the most intelligent and inspiring people I've… read more
I slept in the trailer which I loved... I could hear all the nature outside. The food is delicious and I am… read more
I spent 2,5 months at Love Tree farm and it was amazing. Mary and Dave are great hosts. The food is healthy, fresh and delicious. The work is extremely fair, not difficult and they are always willing to help you or speak more slowly if you have any difficult.
They made you feel like other family member.
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I will miss it. Thank… read more
I was immediately welcomed into the family, all of whom are generous and interesting people. I had an unforgettable time there and learnt a huge amount. Every animal on the farm has a wonderfully unique personality. It is hard work but always fair, and Dave & Mary took the time to show… read more
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Much of the… read more
Every morning you can enjoy fresh milk direct from the cow ;) , enjoying wildlife and learning a lot of differents skills .
My stay there was really excellent and i m looking forward to see them !
I learned a great deal about the state of food in America and left inspired to encourage positive change.
Setsuko is also extremely patient and kind with the animals, a very big hearted gal. When she was here she helped to take care of a litter of… read more
I feel I had a real life there and have… read more
