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A great location in a safe area, with multiple activities and projects; I need your help skilled or not!
Here are some unique opportunities and conscious seeking for a new journey. Here are some hands on experiences, to gain empowerment with motivation and other workers. Help is always welcome for different projects depending on the project, location and climate.
The project; green space needs renovations and creative landscapes.
* Gardening, Landscaping & yard work
* Carpentry/wood craftsman skills, handy & practical with skills
* Prairie land tree creative planning & planting.
* General labor for upkeep with endurance to climate and nature's life.
* Projects are unique and mostly physical. This reflexes on balance, coordination and natural motivation.
ABOUT KATHLEEN:
Single Lezb (60 yrs.); Active, artist in full, multi-talented artist and experienced carpenter with expertise in historical restoration, passive solar concepts. In the past I established a sanctuary in Belize for ecology wildlife projects then returned back to Louisiana 2 decades ago.
The Sanctuary offers self healing and a creative space to friends & family as a service. This is a private home and studio gallery, not a business. We, as a team, have manifested under holistic energy over 40 years. And over the years it was built was refurnished/ recycled materials, which is another story. You can google it in the news media.
As a volunteer myself, I have helped to develop an art community in the town of Arnaudville. Our progress and popularity is nationally and internationally recognized by its unique activities and warm hospitality. You are welcome to any of these activities doing your stay.
Recently I attended the HEMP SUMMIT in Austin & more to learn. Also attended the national Bamboo conference to learn more about benefits of these two great plants. All my adventures are open for discussions with a great story and I am sure for you too.
Also as a SPECIAL INVITE, the sanctuary is open to lesbian women/females for their benefit to share what women can do & learn on all levels. This is a unique self empowerment setting where one can reflex out her gifts, seek serenity and restore your strength through these challenging times.. This is the place for rejuvenation and connect with other like-minds. Come LADIES, join me and my brothers too!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn, exchange knowledge and experience something different.
At the culture center are numerous French speakers and artists.
Explore our trails, nature, and swamps and feel the good vibe spirits in these unique settings.
Help
SKILLS:
An opportunity use your garden/permaculture skills for edibles and landscape.
Other opportunities open to exercise your alternative experiences related to these projects.
This requires physical labor, must be in balance to endure hands on work.
Our climate is all mostly humidity one must endure from experience to maintain a healthy & happy worker.
One must be HEALTHY mentally and physically with some challenges but safe.
Bond with other Workawayers & helpers in the area, if it is happening.
We practice mindfulness to connect together, to exchange knowledge and experience a friendly culture.
We are a warm hospitality group of artist, practitioners and volunteers who seek valuable
activities and relationships.
NOTE:
The Sanctuary offers natural entertainment with bonfires, yoga, creative music and cooking like a campout.
Please; no baggage or addiction issues and I will check your reviews, like you would check mine.
One must be motivated, early riser, clean and mindful overall.
Awareness: summer here is can be a bit challenging to those from dryer climate, this could be an issue.
Have no expectations and make life more manageable for yourself, but do not sign up if you already know.
Low alcohol consumption and 4/20 after work in a moderate way is acceptable if used respectfully.
Humidity & Creatures:
Outdoor cold shower is great for cooling down.
Bugs & reptiles are part of life here, so if you have such fears and no tolerance due to coping, then SUMMER isn't your
time to come.
We locals have lived it and most of us love to sweat knowing it is healthy for the skin and good for endurance.
Short and long term positions are open for scheduling. A thoroughly discussion for details, please inquire.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
1-2 persons- a single/double beds indoor/ outdoor kitchen & hot shower- It is rustic in a peaceful ambiance setting with character. Foton mattress for beddings.
What else ...
There is canoeing, hiking around in nature, birding, kayaking.
Local eatery, beer brewery social hangouts are happening now.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Fiber High Speed offered free at the Art Center. Regular wifi- land line is good here at the Sanctuary on the Lake.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Flexible - 25 hours max -you can contribute more hours if you wish and create some of your own creation
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Because I had a torn knee ligament, we focused a… read more
My experience with Sasha was lacking the… read more
He has a very caring heart and takes action with his responsibilities as a matured person. I totally trust him and he is like family to me. Best to him on all his journey's, he well deserves!
My diet is Vegan and Kathy accommodated it perfectly!
I would encourage this workaway spot to all, thanks again Kathy! 😁✌🏻
He is so easy going and is great with children.
He is quite skilled, devoted and genuine with everyone, yet quiet with his yogi observation. David surely belongs
in the community world of peacemakers with all the live elements of… read more
We had a TINY HOUSE STUDIO project going on and he was a big help. Richard also gave a lecture and presented his
story on sustainable living that was fantastic. I hope h returns to our growing community, we need more like him!!
Her free spirited mode was in full throttle, quite fun to live and work with.
I was impress with her motivation, consciousness and devotion.
We worked very well together, sharing and enjoyed our down time.
Judith is a very connecting person with her heart first to reach out.
Judith has… read more
beyond herself to make the most quality of the work needed. Kit takes care of herself in all responsibilities, no… read more
Premium choice for volunteer work, very skillful, educated and well versed in her field of sustainable practices with gardening.
My super woman with lots of skills and went beyond her self! Great team worker compatible with everyone. Very positive attitude, always taking up slack and taking charge where she saw a need.… read more
Good public communication and representing our project.
Respectful, good team worker and great cook.
Thanks,
Kathleen
It's very plesant to stay here for several reasons; it's an Art gallery dedicated to local artists, potluck, cajun music, performs, workshop staff for languages (especially french!), cuisine, many cultural exchanges in a very friendly atmosphere!
Georges, the… read more
Maggie was smart and was very intune with communication, laughs and kindness.
She worked well with the group and was a ball of fun.
I will her the best in her life, she is special.
we'll miss her for sure.
thank you
He was great with his photographing and was creative in his ways of doing things.
He worked well with the others and we really appreciated his compassionate ways.
thank you.
best to you.
k
Pour ma part je me suis impliqué en construisant quelques affaires et j'ai pu ainsi améliorer mon… read more
Hard workers and always wanting to learn more.
they worked well the others and accomplished alot.
we miss them!
best to your journey
Une experience qui nous a marqué on y retourne n'importe quand le plus tôt possible. Georges,… read more
they were very helpful and worked well in harmony with the projects.
We already miss them so we hope they will come back.
Best to you on your journey.
outreach to the public. We were sad when she left but life goes on, she is reaching out to the world
and will achieve her many goals.
We the family… read more
We worked well together and had fun. They were prompt and conscious of everything, valuing
life and simplicity. they were great workers and such a pleasure to have.
I hope they return.
Best to them, will miss them.
Plus, this is a big and beautiful and full of arts warehouse where meeting people is an everyday activity.
Being a volonteer there has been great since you can work with many different peoples in many… read more
I wish him the best and he is very welcome back.
We miss him as a family member.
the house of Kathleen, then working at the cabin of Noah in the garden and fixing
the floor in one room.
I did some work in the gallery, some cleaning and I helped
with the potluck.
It was a great experience and I felt always very welcome. I highly
recommend this… read more
