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Description
Our household includes: at least 3 adults living in it plus Mr Darcy the indoor Siamese cat, Jane the outdoor Siamese cat, some ducks and a big vegetable garden. We've rescued our 1889 house from the derelict building list in 1992 and now live in a comfortable home with a wonderful front porch. There is always a project to be done and depending on the length of time you are here and your skill set, we'll try to find something that you can enjoy or feel a sense of contribution doing.
We love supporting international travelers and are NOT a long-term housing/living situation. We have hosted 75+ people from Workaway and another platforms since joining in 2015 with 5 repeats now. We have had a great time getting to know people from all over the world while doing projects at our home and it has been an amazing experience for our family!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We had college exchange students from Korea, Japan, and Finland for about 3 years and really enjoyed it. We started Hosting Travelers on multiple platforms the Summer of 2015 and have had an amazing experience meeting people from different backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences. We also enjoy the outdoors, sustainable food, architecture, and working together to get something exciting done!
9/24 We totaled it up and we have hosted 75+ different travelers from 27 countries and have had 5 people repeat twice and 2 people repeat thrice! Thank you all for an incredible decade/J&K
Help
Current projects: see pics in profile:
1) We are prepping the front porch balusters to paint and will start painting the exterior of our house as weather allows in the summer. We've removed all lead paint sealed the first coat with primer years ago and have transitioning to LEAD FREE latex on the exterior. But we have lived here long enough now it it time for a re-do. Painting experience is a plus, but we also would consider someone with a steady hand, attention to detail, and an eagerness to learn.
2) finishing the Earth bag sunken garden with garden wall since fall 2019-on hold while the back patio gets flagstone
We have really enjoyed people come with various skill sets so let us know what your expertise is or what you love to do and we'll go from there. Given the size of the house, there is always something that needs done be it cooking or clean up after a meal, emptying the dish drain and dishwasher, vacuuming the house or mopping the kitchen floor, leaf raking in the fall and planting or helping with the gardening or chickens…you get the idea.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We will provide you with 2 meals a day and food to make your own lunch. Meals are full farm--dairy and dairy alternatives, eggs in abundance with LOTS of veggies usually from the garden or local farms, some meat, and a variety of grains/nuts. If you are vegan, this is NOT the home for you but we can accommodate lacto-ovo vegetarian usually by putting meat on the side. You will stay in a comfortable space--large bedroom with a queen bed and a bedside table/lamp, a desk and chair for using your computer, and a chair and lamp for reading. This could accommodate a couple or a lucky single! The bathroom is shared and you are responsible for sharing a thorough weekly cleaning as well as vacuuming your room and changing/washing the towels and sheets weekly. We prefer a quiet house on school nights from 9:30-10p.m. to 6:30-7a.m. during the school year but are up later on the weekends and the summer.
We try to keep the cat our of the Workaway bedroom, but if you are cat allergic this probably isn't the best place for you.
NON-NEGOTIABLE:
*VAPE-FREE, SMOKE-FREE and DRUG-FREE property (no tobacco or marijuana). Exceptions: coffee, tea, chocolate!
If you smoke/vape/chew tobacco or weed... please DO NOT come to our house. We have zero tolerance for any kind of smoke odors in our house.
*NO pets or children please. We do not host families.
*COVID vaccine mandatory --IF you "don't do vaccines," please don't bother applying.
What else ...
We live in a historic neighborhood on bus lines and close to bike rentals near the Alberta Arts district as well as Missississippi and North Williams Avenues. There is lots to see and enjoy from hiking, biking, swimming, and day trips to the Gorge and the ocean and more!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have a fiberoptic line into the house and have excellent wifi connectivity.
Space for parking camper vans
Street parking is what we have to offer.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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I stayed with them for a short 8 days and wish I could have stayed longer. They are extremely welcoming and great hosts right from the start.
The work is varied and reasonable, I enjoyed using and practising a variety of skills over the week, from working in the garden and the yard… read more
During my time with them I helped with their lush, productive garden; learned about and practiced some brick laying; and assisted in… read more
I decided to do a road-trip and I was looking for hosts in work away. Because it was a last minute decision I wasn't able to find many. Even with such a short notice, Jennifer was able to offer me a stay and I stayed 10 days at their historic… read more
I was with Jennifer and Kent during 3 weeks and I felt so comfortable at their home. It was a delicate moment in my trip and they help a lot to feel better and easy at home.
They provide me a very nice, big and great room with a queen sized bed, very healthy and generous food,… read more
If you are interested in mindful living, sustainability, and circular economy this will be a good experience for you. Jennifer and Kent have restored their house themselves, and they… read more
