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Inspiring art collective and urban homestead in vibrant Asheville, NC, USA

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Welcome to our urban community homestead nestled in the heart of Asheville, NC. Currently operating as a hybrid affordable rental with occasional work traders, we are on a transformative journey to become an inspiring art collective. Owned by a creative artist, designer, and builder with expertise in carpentry, sustainability education, Earthship building and more, our vision is to create a space that inspires, educates, and activates individuals from around the world.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    At our community homestead, people from diverse backgrounds come together to share their unique perspectives, traditions, and artistic skills. Immerse yourself in a melting pot of creativity, where you can learn about sustainability, building techniques, artistic crafts, and much more. We embrace and respect all cultures, genders, races, religions, and politics, fostering an environment of compassion, love, and non-violent communication.

  • Help

    Help

    We kindly ask for 5 hours a day, 5 days a week of assistance, or 4 hours a day if you are covering your own food. While we do not have a rigid schedule and offer flexibility for individual projects, weekdays are preferable. The tasks vary, including gardening, house projects (landscaping, painting, cleaning, organizing), and creating artistic products for our future art collective. These products may include wooden geodesics, stained glass windows/suncatchers/stepping stones, yard art, felted lamps, and more. We welcome individuals with diverse skill sets and will provide guidance throughout the process.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    During your stay, you will have your own cozy room in our 100-year-old, 6-bedroom, 2-bathroom house located in the heart of Asheville. Although the house is small for six bedrooms, our living room and kitchen offer ample space, and we have a charming backyard. Since its purchase in 2019, the house has undergone significant repairs and beautification with the help of workawayers and tenants. Additionally, we are within walking distance to downtown and the river arts district, and a short drive away from numerous hiking trails, waterfalls, and swimming holes. Bikes are available, and we plan to expand our outdoor gear selection in the future, including kayaks.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    While we are not a party house, we enjoy hosting potlucks, movie nights with our projector, and intimate fire gatherings. We respect the moderate use of plant medicines, but we do not condone heavy use or the use of hard drugs. As a supportive community, we strive to have a positive impact on those who visit us. However, please note that we are not psychiatrists or a rehab facility. If you are going through a difficult experience and require support, kindly ask if someone can hold space for you rather than unloading information without consent.

  • 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

    Wifi is very fast and works great throughout the house. There is an office with a printer/scanner that can be utilized.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    We are definitely passionate animal lovers and can likely accommodate dogs.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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    Hours expected

    Maximum 4 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 937722534559

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