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Nov 2023
HI We are looking for a Work Away person now who wants to live in Western Massachusetts near Amherst for a month or more. Currently we have a nice room to stay in,
If you are responsible, enthusiastic and want to help with all aspects of office work, para legal, writing, editing helping a small farm survive... etc. please apply now!
We are looking for a strong intern who can help with house organizing, cleaning,, mending fences, website, non profit educational farm and legal research for a few weeks or more.
Hoping for a mature, responsible person who is strong, positive and has good communication skills.
If you are interested in regenerative agriculture, holistic health, ecological living and helping out an older farmer/artist than this may be a good spot for you. We do ask that you have health insurance and bring medicines and special foods that help you stay well. We do not require the shot.
We are a small homestead in a vibrant, progressive community of sustainable farming , the arts and education in Western Massachusetts.
We raise fruit, herbs, vegetables and livestock and practice Permaculture and Biodynamic farming methods.
We can Zoom or facetime with you if you are far away. We encourage you to come visit if you are closer before we commit to a longer stay.
Easy going, friendly atmosphere. Meditation, qigong, yoga, healthy food prep and many creative activities are all part of our daily rounds. Comfortable lodging in farmhouse, cabin or at our campsite depending on length of visit and season.
Happy WorkAwaying!Types of help and learning opportunities
Art ProjectsHelp with Eco ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareFarmstay helpCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceHelp with Computers/ InternetUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We teach meditation, qigong, organic and biodynamic gardening and love to share our beautiful homestead with people on the path of ecological, conscious living. Our farm is inspired by Permaculture farming methods and we cook from scratch both omnivore and vegetarian.
We know many artists and musicians and host events here and go to concerts and shows around the Pioneer Valley in Massachusetts and beyond and are happy to share our connections.Help
Help is needed with office and computer work, gardening, planting, pruning fruit trees, writing, launching educational farm project. In the Spring we start gardening, ie planting, weeding, growing fruit and vegetables, herbs and flowers.
helping us around the house
Due to covid and resulting financial fall we provide staples grains and beans and some vegetables but ask that you supplement with your own money for the speciality foods you love.Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
Spanish and FrenchAccommodation
There is a room,, a tent platform, a smooth flat field, room depending on the person and how well it works out.
What else ...
One rule we have had to incorporate is No Smoking anywhere on the farm. We had a serious fire here and just don't want either pot or cigarettes smoked anywhere on the property. You can easily go for a walk down the dirt roads.
We are 15 minutes from Amherst Center, Leverett Peace Pagoda, Leverett Food Co-op and Arts and Crafts.
1/2 hr from Northampton with lots of cultural events, dance, music and art shows.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 here in the hills. good fast internet
Space for parking camper vans
Yes, we have had several in Camper vans.
Can possibly accept pets
depends.. no cats as we have a cat who rules the home and garden. Some dogs are ok but since we have a livestock guardian dog it is better not to have other dogs.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
flexible not more than 14 hrs per week
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Even though I'm from the same country, I feel like we had a very good… read more
We loved having them on our homestead and they helped us tremendously. Their skill sets are so many that they could assist with just… read more
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Even though I'm from the same country, I feel like we had a very good… read more
We loved having them on our homestead and they helped us tremendously. Their skill sets are so many that they could assist with just… read more
Even before i arrived to the farm, Alisande was very communicative and flexible to my last minute request. I had planned to camp at a nice platform at the far end of her property but sudden rain and wind collapsed my tent within hours of my… read more
I highly recommend her for helping with any kind of project. She is an excellent communicator and we were delighted to work with her. She lives her life… read more