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We are "empty nesters" with a son attending college near-by, and a daughter who has graduated college and now lives in Germany. Tim is an architects and works in school architecture. I am a part time caterer and local tour guide. We live in a a large historic home that is situated near our center city. Our property in nearly two acres of land, yet you can easily walk to downtown. Our son and daughter have lived and worked abroad. We welcome meeting people from other cultures and sharing our way of life with others.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I have been volunteering as a Master Gardener at our county extension service for 17 years. I have vast knowledge about growing in our area. You would have an opportunity to learn about organic gardening practices and how to garden in order to attract pollinators. Could also have an opportunity to learn about the local flora by visiting near by Asheville Botanical Garden, and our state Arboretum.
Projects involving children
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Help
Gardening help including weeding, clearing garden beds, removing invasive plants, edging garden beds, pruning hedges, and planting. Possible other help in organizing and cleaning small greenhouse and other out buildings.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Private room with a full sized bed and a private bath. You will also have use of our kitchen.
What else ...
So much to enjoy in our area. Asheville is one of the top tourist destinations in Southeastern part of the USA. Lot's of venues featuring local, regional and national music groups. Asheville is famous for beer and we have over 30 breweries, many within walking distance our our home. There are many festivals that take place in our area as well. Downtown has many great restaurants, art galleries, and shops. Outdoor activities include kayaking, canoeing, hiking, and mountain climbing.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
4 hours/3 days per week
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I stayed about 2 weeks at Mary & Tim's place and absolutely loved it. They made me feel so incredibly welcome from the very first minute on. They are such open-minded, kind, very interested in other countries & cultures, and so young at heart. I learned some things about gardening,… read more
Tim & Mary are incredibly friendly, fun, and generous. World travelers, they are very open-minded, accepting, and interesting people. I was blown away by how welcoming they were. They are the kind of hosts that are… read more
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I stayed about 2 weeks at Mary & Tim's place and absolutely loved it. They made me feel so incredibly welcome from the very first minute on. They are such open-minded, kind, very interested in other countries & cultures, and so young at heart. I learned some things about gardening,… read more
Tim & Mary are incredibly friendly, fun, and generous. World travelers, they are very open-minded, accepting, and interesting people. I was blown away by how welcoming they were. They are the kind of hosts that are… read more
We had wonderful dinners with their friends, we watched movies, and we talked about all kinds of interesting subjects. Tim and Mary are brilliant, kind, humble,… read more
