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Friends and I moved to this place in 2017 from Southern California. We got wary of the rat race, the crowded freeways and the wildfires. We wanted a bigger, natural space, a more free way of life and we were in desperate need of water... No joke!!
Our vision is to turn this few acres into a community, a place where our friends can come to retreat, relax, eat, get healthy, have fun and feel welcomed.
Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten
Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten
Gartenarbeiten
Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten
Betreuung von Tieren
Mithilfe auf einem Bauernhof
Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie
Handwerkliche Arbeiten
House sitting
UNO-Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung, die dieser Gastgeber verfolgt
Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten
Our goal is to build trusting, mutually beneficial relationships with our new friends through determination and hard work, so you may always have a place to return to, a place you can feel happy, a place you can feel welcomed, a place you can call home.
(away from home!)
We love to have visitors any time of year but during the Summer is the most busy time when everything is growing. Since a medicinal garden was planted, I would love to show someone who is new to herbal medicine how to harvest and process the herbs to make into medicine, as well as preserving other goodies from the garden via canning or dehydrating.
Our property is abundant and I believe we can all thrive on such abundance, but requires everyone pitching in (no slack!) and in turn, abundance flows in a circle!
I know with the right people, we can create a home with all the growth, support and warmth of a traditional space.
Arbeit
Hoping to make new friends to have fun and get a few acres of land ready for gardening and living spaces!
A small fruit and nut tree orchard with medicinal plants and herbs was planted when we first arrived. Since then, 2 other spaces containing more fruit and nut trees, along with blueberries and blackberries were planted...but much more needs to be done, so we're looking for strong people who can handle WORKING HARD and PLAYING HARD!
That being said, there are Type A personalities that live here! We like to get our work done, and usually don't take days off unless absolutely necessary. We only expect 25 hours per week from our guests, but please know that we are likely still working when you've completed your commitments.
In an effort to truly build good relationships, I'd like to point out that I usually choose not to micro-manage my guests. I trust that the guests who come can manage their own schedule and complete their daily/weekly commitments, as well as adhere to any house rules present.
While this is the norm, unfortunately, there are times that I find myself needing to manage more closely. In that case, I ask you, how do you deal with respectful confrontation and conflict? Are you an open communicator, as I am or do you shut down, go quiet, pretend nothing happened and create an obvious air of awkwardness?
In full disclosure, I like to discuss any issues that may arise immediately and resolve them.
Relationships are built on trust and trust can not be established if the communication is sub-par.
I've hosted large amounts of guests over the last 15 years, on several different platforms, and effective communication is one of the issues that stands out as needing up front attention.
I hope that if you're interested in a visit, you understand and agree, as this is something I'll likely discuss in our initial conversations.
We had one of 3 tiny cottages built, which needs finishing. We're also renovating the main cabin to make it more comfortable, with new flooring and paint. CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE A HUGE PLUS!
There's lots to do here, from expanding the food forest by clearing more land, planting more fruits, nuts, veggies, flowers, chopping and stacking wood, taking care of the chickens and ducks, making compost, and overall maintenance of the property.
This is in exchange for a beautiful place to retreat, relax, eat healthy and most definitely create a symbiotic relationship that benefits all of us.
Come join us and let's create an amazing place together!
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Englisch: FließendDieser Gastgeber bietet Sprachaustausch an
We welcome non English speaking guests.
Unterkunft
Currently there are tent spaces available. Campfires are allowed in designated areas only.
Make no mistake, this is STRAIGHT UP CAMPING IN THE WOODS!
We're talking campfires and composting toilets, so be prepared!
The main shanty is being renovated and we have hot showers and WiFi!
Cooking and preparation of meals are at your own discretion, unless we plan meals together.
Everyone is on their own schedule so you'll have to feed yourself:)
Homegrown or local, fresh farm produce will be provided.
You provide your own meat, dairy, alcohol!
***Please be advised, we will be asking to check identification upon arrival***
Was noch ...
Located 1800 feet in elevation up on the Cumberland Plateau, we are in a rural location, 30 minutes from Chattanooga and the South Cumberland State Park is in our backyard.
It's wild out here! There are mountain lions, black bear, bobcat, deer and venomous snakes. No fences!
Foster Falls is the nearest waterfall and swimming hole, 3 mi down the road, you can drive or hike there from the property.
Many other waterfalls, springs, streams and lakes are nearby, as well as hiking/biking trails and of course water sports like boating, kayaking and paddle boarding, extreme sports like rock climbing, motorcycle riding, skydiving and hang gliding are also in the area!
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Internet Zugang
Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang
Wir besitzen Tiere
Wir sind Raucher
Familien möglich
Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen
Not kidding, we have the fastest internet in the country. Fiber Optics, BABY!
Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans
Currently working on clearing the way to have proper RV and motorhome hookups and facilities.
Hier sind Haustiere in der Regel willkommen
Pets are all welcomed, on a leash AT ALL TIMES, with the expectations of PET ETIQUETTE! Scoop the poop, please!
Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal
mehr als zwei
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