Share a sweet space and family life while giving us a hand in Truro, Canada

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  Description

  Hello traveller. We are Jon and Sonia and live just outside of Truro on a 12 acre property with a gorgeous view . We live with our 15 year old daughter, 2 indoor cats, a sweet medium sized dog and are awaiting a horse or two to arrive shortly.
  We have been living here for almost two years and have lots of space for ideas to grow and welcome an energetic, easy to live with traveller to enjoy our home and land.
  Aside from the general help around the property and home we currently have our seasonal wood stacking project in preparation for the cold weather. Jon works abroad the majority of the time and Sonia who is homesteading full time, has an injury that prevents her from working the way she once used to. But the wood needs to be stacked and soon!
  Depending on the weather and how much of the warmer season is left, there is also closing up the small veggie garden and tidying up the flower beds.
  There is always work to be done.
  If you have the inclination to give a hand and stay while enjoying being 15 minutes away from Truro, enjoy home cooked meals and fresh air we would love to have you be part of our home and family.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Light gardening

  Creative DIY projects

  Animal Care

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  Light maintenance

  House & pet sitting
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  Interests

  

  Events & social

  

  Culture

  

  Charity work

  

  Music

  

  Performing arts

  

  Languages

  

  History

  

  Gardening

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Carpentry

  

  Books

  

  Astronomy

  

  Art & design

  

  Architecture

  

  Animals

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Water sports

  

  Team sports

  

  Sailing / Boating

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Nature

  

  Mountain

  

  Hiking

  

  Fitness

  

  Dancing

  

  Cycling

  

  Camping

  

  Beach

  

  Adventure sports
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  What's this?
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Here you will experience a well balanced family life in a rural space.
  Home cooked meals can be made together, culinary skills can be shared while cooking together or slide into a family meal ready for you after working outside.
  Head out on Saturday to the farmers market in town to feel the community vibe and discover some local goodies.
  Discover some beautiful places together or head out on your own to explore the province.
  Depending on weather and the season you could join us on a family walk in nearby Victoria Park and view the waterfalls; head out to the north shore beach for a sunset view and stroll; travel into Halifax for some city vibes and restaurants; take part in a mud run on the ocean floor or drive to Cape Breton for a truly maritime feel.
  Be part of a nourishing, fun and wholesome sweet little life.

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  Help

  WOOD STACKING
  
  - Help to move 1 cord of wood inside.
  - Help to stack 6 cords of wood on pallets.
  - We will be hunting and gathering pallets together and creating boxes to stack the wood.
  - Wood will need to be covered with tarps once stacked.
  
  - a DIY project to create a 3 foot wide barrier of wood chips within our enclosed backyard
  - hang privacy screens on fence enclosing the backyard
  
  General help
  
  - weeding, harvesting and closing up small veggie garden
  - cleaning up two flower beds in front of house
  
  PREP FOR HORSES
  - Help in barn to prepare for horses.
  - Help with caulking seals.
  - Stacking small hay bales when delivered.
  
  General help that requires some strength, energy and comfort using basic tools and equipment.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Fluent
  Italian: Intermediate
  Russian: Intermediate
  Spanish: Beginner
  Latvian (Lettish): Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  Everyone in our home is fluent in English. Sonia speaks Russian and is learning Spanish and Latvian. Jon speaks French and Italian.
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  Accommodation

  In our raised bungalow you will be tucked away from the busyness of the home, in a warm and welcoming, light filled room with a queen size bed and large closet. You have a large private bathroom with walk in shower down the hall. There is shared laundry, a large rec room with a ping pong table, and an oversized couch for lounging by a wood stove.
  
  Upstairs is the heart of the home with our kitchen, living room, dining room and family bedrooms.
  
  We love good food shared together. We eat clean, mostly organic foods and are able to accomodate gluten free, dairy free and vegetarian meals. We enjoy our largest meal either midday or at dinner time, depending on the season and activities. You can expect to join us for meals or feel free to help yourself to the stocked fridge and pantry. Dinner will be prepared to share together. Breakfast and lunch could either be DIY or shared depending on the day.

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  What else ...

  This is an opportunity for all of us to work and live together and create beautiful moments and spaces.
  
  We have successfully shared living with others through clear agreements, communication, deep respect and understanding.

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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?

  One

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  My animals / pets

  

  Evey (6 years)

  Evey is an adorable tabby. She is half sister to Autumn. She enjoys chatting and will greet you first thing in the morning. She is an indoor only cat.

  

  Autumn (6 years)

  Autumn is a beautiful tortie. She is gentle and quiet and finds you for cuddles through out the day. She is an indoor cat only.

  

  Keera (8 years)

  Keera is a sweet medium sized mix. She has been with us since she was a little one, rescued from Florida. She is low maintenance, enjoys a cuddle and a walk by our pond.

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