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Opportunity at this award winning quiet historic landmark inn & private park in the heart of Louisville, USA

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  2025 

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  • Description

    Description

    Opportunity at this award winning quiet historic landmark inn & private park in the heart of Louisville to learn/practice skills in historic home maintenance, gardening & traditional house painting. As a preservationist, it would be great to share additional knowledge in a variety of trades depending on your interests.
    Summers are beautiful in Louisville; we have 9 long term guest suites plus a few house concerts; that’s when hospitality comes into play! The Manor is convenient to several groceries, eateries and shopping along nearby Bardstown Road. We would provide a complimentary suite with private bath and kitchenette. The manor also has a large furnished kitchen plus laundry room for your use. I look forward to learning how we can work together with your interests.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Sharing & teaching workaway people lots of marketable skills for property improvements & maintenance.

    Learn house painting and maintenance from a pro. See how to manage a small inn with room cleaning plus occasionally checking in new guests as needed. Assist planning and hosting musical cultural events; meet creative people.

    As a long time Kentuckian, there’s lots of local places to share, depending on your interests. (I hosted many exchange students from all over the world when my kids were teens, sharing our beautiful city)

    This convenient location is a block from bus service to downtown Louisville’s many entertainment, music & bourbon venues & cross country Greyhound Bus Service connecting to Chicago, Nashville, & Indianapolis with Amtrak connections.

    Be part of our team at The Manor where history loves company!

  • Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    This host offers accommodation and payment.

  • Help

    Help

    Project ideas:
    help with painting parts of the house exterior (easy to show technique as needed)
    gardening/weeding in spots and the pond area
    guest room cleaning as needed (using a simple check list)
    some help checking in new guests
    helping to host house concerts

    Each day can be a bit different!

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Beginner
    Spanish: Beginner
    French: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    All languages

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Private suite room with comfortable bedding, desk, flatscreen tv, wifi, complete bathroom and kitchenette/ refrigerator/ microwave/ coffee maker and tableware.
    The main house kitchen has more appliances with the stove and oven, toaster, large sinks, cookware.

    Large Groceries & Walmart are within a few blocks along with a variety of mostly fast food venues & mexican + cuban restaurants giving you lots of choices. We generally will not be furnishing your personal food except when we cook out together.

    Private parking lot by the house.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    This quiet historic retreat is a refuge for busy professionals staying for a month minimum. Most are extremely low maintenance. If anything needs attention, they call me, so no need to stick around after the 4-5 hours unless previously arranged with you.

    Depending on your interests, there’s so much to explore and things to do in the Louisville area. Lots of information is online as well as books & brochures at the inn. Louisville has a vibrant music and theater scene, including our free Shakespeare in the Park series.

    I personally live/love to travel.
    On language skills, some French & German & Spanish; university degree is in Geography with Masters in Urban Planning. Enjoyed making maps and teaching this skill in schools & university. Still curious & learning. I enjoy renovating unique places & feel respect & communication is vital to working relationships to achieve a joint or community vision.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Offer high speed Internet. Private Room has private bathroom, desk, kitchenette

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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The image shows a woman with blonde hair and glasses standing in front of a stone wall, possibly in a basement or outdoor area.
The image depicts a formal dining room with a table set for a meal, featuring a white lace tablecloth, dark wood chairs, and a vibrant rug, surrounded by windows and a couch.
The image features a white horse statue standing in a lush garden, surrounded by greenery and foliage, with a white building visible in the background.
The image depicts a collage of five photos showcasing a cozy home\'s interior, featuring a bedroom, living room, and staircase, with a focus on warm and inviting decor.
The image presents a collage of three photographs showcasing a house\'s interior and exterior, featuring a kitchen, dining room, and staircase, with a white exterior and wooden accents.
The image depicts a serene scene of an older couple standing in a garden, with a white house in the background, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers.
The image depicts a serene courtyard with a fountain, surrounded by lush greenery and a brick pathway, featuring a charming arched trellis and a white building in the background.
The image depicts a two-story house with a balcony and a red car parked in front, set against a backdrop of trees and a vibrant rainbow in the sky.
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The image depicts a serene backyard scene, featuring a white house, gravel path, patio furniture, and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery and a vibrant sunset.
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