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***I don’t operate business and just asking for help with gardening, community cultural event and home DIY***
日本語のみの人も歓迎します🎵
**Currently signing “Offence Declaration form” & Submitting Official Police Check Record from your region or country is mandatory to stay with us.**
We live and work with vulnerable community members supported through nonprofit agency called VON (Von.ca) . Their policy has recently changed and ALL overnight guests MUST sign the form and approved by VON BEFORE arrival.
I will send you the form on Signal or WhatsApp. Thank you for your understanding
My husband Paul and I are welcoming like minded travellers to spend slow paced rural life. We welcome mindful people who likes nature and people.
We need help with gardening, field tasks, cleaning , art projects and so on. Tell me your gifts and we can come up with how you may be able to help us on this land .
Winter months help in 2026/2027:
Paul will be your host as Aya will be away travelling during the winter month.
Come and have a quiet life in the Southwest Ontario.
Summer:
I love this peaceful rural land surrounded by trees . Perfect for camping, having bonfire, outdoor cooking, yoga , meditation, other mindful /holistic practices!
Regenerative Natural Farming and Permaculture Gardens
We are beginner gardeners inspired by Permaculture living and Japanese natural farming method . We like to grow food while beinh gentle to mother Earth.
We are seeking folks with Permaculture/ Organic farm volunteering experience to share your skills and experiences. Beginners are welcome too we can learn together!
Roommate: We have a room mate who is very quiet , interested in Japanese language and loves playing video games . -
Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten
Sprachpraxis
Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten
Leichte Gartenarbeit
Kreative Heimwerkerprojekte
Mithilfe auf einem Bauernhof
Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie
Hausarbeiten
Leichte Instandhaltungsarbeiten
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Interessengebiete
Heimwerken & DIY
Strand
Radfahren
Tanzen
Wandern
Astronomie
Selbstentwicklung
Vegetarier / Veganer
Nachhaltigkeit
Events & Sozialleben
Kultur
Karitative Arbeiten
Musik
Gärtnern
Sprachen
Gartenarbeiten
Kochen & Backen
Yoga / Wellness
Outdoor-Aktivitäten
Natur
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Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten
☃️Winter months❄️
Perfect place to enjoy quiet country life.
- Work on your crafty projects like knitting, sowing, painting... Study and read books.... 📕
- Forest walk in snow. P
- Participate in community events like line dancing, paint workshop, historical society events.
- 45 minutes drive to Boler Mountain for Ski or Snowboarding.
- a car available for running errands and get around in the community. ( Only confident and experienced drivers)
🌳Canadian life🔥
This is a place in rual Ontario, you can experience how a small town is like here. We like having bonfire, BBQ, sit around the fire . We eat outside everyday in summer, you are welcome to join us. there are lots of wildlife - birds, deer, coyotes, butterflies...
🛶Fun and sightseeing🚗
There are great spots and hidden gems to visit. Organic blueberry picking, Kayaking, evening concerts, night out in London (big city) for a standup comedy, Great lake beaches , historical sites , markets.
🇯🇵Japanese culture and Asian food🍜 ( Not in Winter time)
I'm Japanese and I can share Japanese culture. I cook mostly asian food.Paul lived,in Japan for many years , he speaks Japanese and has experience teaching English.
🧘♀️Slow, holistic , mindful🌲
We choose natural and holistic lifestyle.
We believe everyone has gifts to share. -
Arbeit
In winter months :
Paul works full time and you will be home alone while everyone is working. Help I ask is house keeping ( cleaning and prepare meals) , shovelling snow and house sitting.
In Spring to summer :
Do you love ... ?
- Nature and care about the environment
- Gardening
- Being Outside
- Having bonfire
- Learning about different cultures
Gifts and Skills we seek :
- Cut Grass using lawn mower
- Weeding using hands and tools
- Teach Spanish
- Growing vegetables
- Landscape / Permaculture help
- Interior Design / Home Decor
- Singer, play music ( campfire)
- Cooking meals
- General Cleaning
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Sprachen
Gesprochene Sprachen
Englisch: Fließend
Japanisch: Gute KenntnisseDieser Gastgeber bietet Sprachaustausch an
Paul used to live in Japan and would love to practice his Japanese. Paul also has experience teaching English in Japan. -
Unterkunft
Some options
- Camping in a Pop Up Camper (Only in Summer)
- Camping in a tent (Onlu in Summer)
- a bedroom upstairs
Shared kitchen, bathroom, drinking water available from the house.
Food : Staples such as rice, bread, vegetables are provided for you to cook. We are mostly plant based and eat meat once a week or less. If you are meat lover, please provide your own meat .
If you like cooking, cooking family meals may be one of your work. Shared fridge is available.
Car: We have a car you may be able to use it. Only for experienced and confident drivers with travel insurance. -
Was noch ...
- If you are using public transportation- Take VIA Rail from Toronto to Glencoe Station
- If you are driving parking is available.
- This is rural area and town (grocery store) is 6.5km away 5minutes drive
- Bicycles available to get around
What you can do your time off: enjoy nature, cycling, walking, join local events, visit conservation areas,
Visit provincial parks ( Pinery, Rondeau, Point Pelee) , camp fire, chill out, Road , Visit big cities like London Ontario, Chatham -
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Internet Zugang
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Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang
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Wir besitzen Tiere
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Wir sind Raucher
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Familien möglich
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Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen
We have reliable fibre optic internet wifi. Cellphone reception is bad here. You need to step outside for a phone call. I check and respond to workaway messages once or twice /week.
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Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans
We have a space to park but there is no electricity in the camping area to hook up RVs. Please inquire about motor homes.
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Aya and Paul are both incredibly kind, lovely, and funny people. They have such wonderful personalities, and the other roommates were kind and welcoming as well.
Thank you so much for welcoming me into your home so warmly. I truly felt comfortable … read more
She is a beginner in gardening but she was open to learn and helped us with cutting weeds using a trimmer. Did a great job!
Mitsuki helped us with cooking and baking. She made delicious Japanese food !! … read more
They helped us with deep cleaning; our bathrooms and kitchen are sparkling … read more
Aya’s home-cooked meals were amazing—every dish was so delicious. Although my English wasn’t very strong, I learned so much thanks to Aya, who is also Japanese, and Paul, who used to teach English in Japan.
They are both very active and took me to many events. Glencoe is a small town, but it’s … read more
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Aya and Paul are both incredibly kind, lovely, and funny people. They have such wonderful personalities, and the other roommates were kind and welcoming as well.
Thank you so much for welcoming me into your home so warmly. I truly felt comfortable … read more
She is a beginner in gardening but she was open to learn and helped us with cutting weeds using a trimmer. Did a great job!
Mitsuki helped us with cooking and baking. She made delicious Japanese food !! … read more
They helped us with deep cleaning; our bathrooms and kitchen are sparkling … read more
Aya’s home-cooked meals were amazing—every dish was so delicious. Although my English wasn’t very strong, I learned so much thanks to Aya, who is also Japanese, and Paul, who used to teach English in Japan.
They are both very active and took me to many events. Glencoe is a small town, but it’s … read more
