Learn about gardening while enjoying the natural beauty of Montreal, Canada

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  Beschreibung

  Hi Workawayers!
  I can't wait to meet you! I'm a writer and ceramic artist who's looking for some help managing my 2 properties: one in the city and one in the country. I've been hosting Workaways for many years and have loved meeting people from all over the world. My home in Montreal is 30 minutes from downtown by public transport. My country place is a beautiful 50 acre property 45 minutes from the city.
  
  The country property requires a lot of garden and yard maintenance, painting, and house cleaning. Projects for the city property include indoor painting, cleaning, gardening and some maintenance. And, darn it, I'm only one person! So I'm looking for a workawayer who can help with some of that.
  
  I have two daughters (ages 33 & 36) and they'll also be good resources for what's happening around town when you come. We also have a dog (named Goose), a Huskey mix. She's medium sized and very friendly.
  
  PLEASE SEE MY SPECIFIC NEEDS BELOW, AND WHEN YOU CONTACT ME, INDICATE WHICH TASKS YOU HAVE THE INTEREST AND EXPERIENCE TO UNDERTAKE.
  
  Cheers,
  Liz

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  Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Gartenarbeiten

  Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten

  Betreuung von Tieren

  Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie

  Hausarbeiten

  Handwerkliche Arbeiten

  Hilfe mit Computer /Internet
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  Interessengebiete

  

  Kunst & Design

  

  Selbstentwicklung

  

  Politik & Soziales

  

  Nachhaltigkeit

  

  Haustiere

  

  Kultur

  

  Film & Fernsehen

  

  Heimwerken & DIY

  

  Darstellende Künste

  

  Musik

  

  Bücher

  

  Gartenarbeiten

  

  Kochen & Backen

  

  Schreiben

  

  Tiere

  

  Natur

  

  Camping

  

  Tanzen

  

  Strand

  

  Outdoor-Aktivitäten

  

  Wandern
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  Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

  As I mentioned, I've hosted Workaways & travelers for many years, helping them to learn English and introducing them to this wonderful city. I've also taught English as a second language, so I have some professional experience too.
  
  I'm also an avid gardener, so I'd be pleased to transfer some of those skills as well.
  
  The most exciting thing about coming here, though, will be experiencing all that Montreal has to offer: French and English language, dozens of cultural and music festivals, natural beauty, and a funky shopping and artistic scene.
  
  The Workaways I've had also love chilling out at my country house. It's a serene break from the stresses of constant travel. I was surprised, at first, that people would be happy to stay at this more remote location. But it seems that being out of the bustling city for awhile can actually be a big plus!
  
  Many of the Workaways who've stayed here in Montreal don't ever want to leave! And some of them actually moved here permanently!

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  WHEN YOU CONTACT ME, PLEASE INDICATE WHICH SPECIFIC TASKS YOU HAVE THE INTEREST AND EXPERIENCE TO UNDERTAKE. SOME PROJECTS WILL REQUIRE PRIOR EXPERIENCE.
  
  For 2025 here are the types of projects I'd like to tackle:
  
  GARDENING AND YARD TASKS: This includes weeding, transplanting, pruning, harvesting veggies, possibly wood chopping, replenishing gravel on the country road, etc. No experience is required for most of these tasks (except wood chopping), but if you have gardening experience, that's a plus!
  
  CLEANING AND ORGANISATION: This is mostly the regular house & outdoor cleaning stuff with some small organisational tasks.
  
  RESEARCH: If you're good at Internet research, I have a number of household items I've been wanting to sell online, but need more info on their market value and the best venues to post them.
  
  PAINTING, FURNITURE REFINISHING: Small painting projects indoors and outdoors (including sanding and surface preparation). They are generally small projects that I would otherwise do myself. The furniture refinishing involves stripping the furniture, sanding and repainting.
  
  SEWING AND MENDING: I have a few clothing alteration and mending projects that you might be interested in if you're skilled with a sewing machine (non-digital), experienced at hand sewing and can use an iron.
  
  COOKING: A lot of Workaways offer their cooking to me. That's great and I love eating delicious meals from all over the world, so if it's something you'd like to do I'm happy to incorporate this task into your regular daily schedule.
  
  CARPENTRY TASKS: If you have some carpentry skills, I have several pieces (mostly chairs) that need small repairs.
  
  DOG WALKING & DOG SITTING: When we're in the city, I can always use someone to take Goose (the dog) on her walks. Occasionally, if I'm travelling during part of your stay, dog sitting might be required. We would always discuss this well before you arrive.
  
  OTHER: If there are other special skills you have to offer you can certainly let me know, though the projects listed above are my priorities. Sometimes I'm surprised and delighted by the talents my Workaways bring with them and it's been a great bonus to benefit from them. One year a brilliant & creative Workawayer made me a website for a book project! Another made a drone video of my country property! So if you have something special to offer that you think I would appreciate (having read my host profile) please let me know.
  
  A NOTE ON HELPING OUTDOORS IN CANADA: Please be aware that outdoor tasks in Canada in the summer can mean dealing with mosquitos and other bugs. And even though Canada is known to have a cold climate, in summer, temperatures can sometimes reach over 30 degrees Celsius. In the spring and fall, it's much cooler and there are far fewer bugs.

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  Gesprochene Sprachen

  Englisch: Fließend
  Französisch: Gute Kenntnisse

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  Unterkunft

  In both homes I provide a private room (1 double bed) with a shared bathroom. You have access to the rest of the common areas of the home (kitchen, living room, dining room, laundry). I can only accept two Workaways together if you're a couple (or good friends) and can share a double bed.
  
  Depending when you come, there may be one or two others, besides me, living in the city home. My daughter lives at the country house with our dog (a friendly Huskey-mix named Goose).
  
  I'll provide all meals and/or food supplies. If you're helping and staying at the country property you will likely be preparing all your own meals with the food I supply. At the city house, I'll do most of the cooking (unless that's one of the tasks you've taken on). I'm not vegetarian, but don't mind cooking veggie meals. Unfortunately, if you're a strict vegan, it will be difficult to accommodate your needs.
  
  Under certain circumstances, if we agree to a reduced task load (something like 10 -15 hours per week) I could provide accommodation without the meals (or with fewer meals).

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  Was noch ...

  In your free time you can get downtown from my city house in 30 minutes via bus & metro. There's so much to do in Montreal it's impossible to list everything!
  
  Non-smokers only please.

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  Etwas mehr Information

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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

  Both my properties have strong internet connections.

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  Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans

  If you're travelling in a camper van it can be parked at my country property, no problem. There is less space to have it in the city, but it will depend on the size.

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  Hier sind Haustiere in der Regel willkommen

  I could possibly accept workaways with a dog (as we have one too) but that would have to be discussed.

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