Help me to take care of my property while I can give you some art workshops in Ulverton, Canada

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  Description

  I am a young retired professor living half-time in the countryside with two lovely cats. I practice art on a regular basis and could teach you if you like.
  
  I am an excellent cook so we can eat/cook together and share experiences. I like healthy food, a lot of vegetables and fruits in season, and prioritize buying "local" at the farms around. I also indulge in BBQ.
  
  My house is divided into two main parts with a semi-private section available (all equipped with a kitchen and toilet with shower) and a large bed room for the workaway at the mezzanine level.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  I am willing to give art workshops (watercolor, collage, etc.) in the gallery section of my country house and a space in my Montreal house. There is a Cultural Center in the nearby city of Richmond (Qc) with live shows in the Fall and Winter seasons. There is also a nautical park where we can rent canoes and kayaks. There is also a farmer's market with local cheese, meat, bread, and pastries every Saturday morning running from May to October.

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  Help

  Spring and Summer are a good time to clean the flower gardens (a lot of weeding) and do different jobs in and out of my house. A paint job is already waiting for nice weather to be done (90 posts around my porch need a 3rd coat of white paint). Some jobs may require climbing on a 20-foot scale and demand some physical strength. Last year I had an 18-year-old man from Germany who was excellent and fun. I used to match him with a local male worker on some jobs. This could maybe be arranged for you. My housekeeper is a very physical woman and could also help on demand.
  I attend art classes in Montreal every Monday, Tuesday, and Friday and must stay in my Montreal house during these days (sometimes more to avoid too many round trips in the same week). My country house (Ulverton) is 120km from Montreal. I have also a lot of work to be done on the front and backyard of my Montreal house. So there is also a possibility to work there. Again, this is a physical work. My Montreal housekeeper is also a strong woman who can help once a week.
  Both houses are very pleasant with a lot of greens around. Because of my busy schedule, I am not asking for more than 3-4 days and 3-5 hours a day under my supervision. So you could enjoy your free time.
  I will be glad to coach you in your artistic projects, I am very well installed to practice art in both houses and could share with you some art material.
  
  Let me know if it is convenient for you and feel free to ask me for more information.
  
  Hélène

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  Country house in Ulverton (Canton de l'Est): one large bedroom (mezzanine level), kitchenette, private toilet, launderette. The huge "gallery" section (first level) can be shared for art workshops and your cooking.
  City house in Montreal: My principal house is located in Outremont one of the greenest parts of Montreal with a lot of parks, a tennis court, a public pool, a movie theater, a lot of restaurants and cafés and all accommodation. I have a bedroom for you with a TV set and internet (Netflix, Prime video).
  
  Depending on the work and weather conditions, we may travel together by car from my country house to my Montreal house. I am flexible and can accommodate easily upon an agreement between us.

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  What else ...

  I have one 10-speed bicycle and one electric bicycle (Solex) available for you in my country house. You can rent canoes and kayaks at Nautical Park (Richmond, Qc, 7km). You can go swimming in a lake (Kingsbury, 15 km). I have a pool with salted and heated water that we can share. Horse riding by the Saint-Francois River is offered (at your own expense) nearby at Pegasus Farm. You can take a 40km round-trip bike path at the nearby village of Richmond.
  
  Pharmacy, food stores, restaurants, "brasserie", and cafés, are all available in Richmond.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4 hours a day, 5 days a week