Profile information
Host rating
80 %
Last replied
7 Feb 2024
Reply rate
61.5 %
Usually responds within 47 days
Feedback
3
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Details
Description
My name is Colin Parker and I'm 40, originally from upstate New York. I work in healthcare IT and with my busy schedule could use a lot of help around my place with building projects, landscaping, sculpture art and cleaning. My home is located in the lovely San Jacinto mountain community of Idyllwild.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
My home is in a little-known and very beautiful natural area with snowfall in the winter and beautiful seasonal change, even though it's in sunny Southern California! There are lakes, waterfalls, rock climbing, hiking and many scenic spots throughout the Idyllwild area. There is also a lovely community of artists and spiritual friends here.
Help
Currently I would like help with building projects (carpentry, tile/stone work, glass, plumbing, electrical, flooring), landscaping (tree trimming, planting, gardening, mulching, irrigation), and art/creative projects (nature mandalas/shrines, sculptures, LED lighting, arduino). I am prepared to guide and instruct helpers as needed so no qualifications are needed. I also have all of the tools that are needed for each project.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: BeginnerThis 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.
Accommodation
I have an extra bedroom with a private bathroom and three beds as well as a separate mini-cabin and outdoor bathroom for our workaway guests. In the kitchen there is mostly organic food including lots of smoothie ingredients, salads, and other healthy vegetarian victuals. I have a vegetarian policy for the property/kitchen. I also request that no drugs or alcohol be brought onto the premises. If tobacco is an absolute must, I request that its use is constrained to the front driveway area.
What else ...
Idyllwild is a nature-lovers paradise with hiking, rock climbing, kayaking, swimming, and lots of unique spots to explore. If a guest does not have personal transportation then I am able to pick them up in Palm Springs area or Riverside area. A train can be taken from LAX/Los Angeles. I can also arrange something for people coming from San Diego.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
I have a very high speed internet connection.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (3)
Extremely easy going and down to earth. He is very knowledgeable about Idlywild and can give you the best tips on what to see!
Most of our work consisted of helping Colin get his retreat project up and running again! We helped put together a sauna, do some landscaping and helped him put plywood under the flooring of… read more
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Extremely easy going and down to earth. He is very knowledgeable about Idlywild and can give you the best tips on what to see!
Most of our work consisted of helping Colin get his retreat project up and running again! We helped put together a sauna, do some landscaping and helped him put plywood under the flooring of… read more
