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Description
Our family of 4 (Heiko, Mathilde, Lou (4) and Ardiyanto (1) )is looking for support to build our log post and beam, solar passive, straw bale house this spring, summer and fall 2022. Heiko is a builder himself and will lead the process. (Our unique architecture is signed off by engineers to meet expectations of building authorities). We’re offering a reasonable payment, housing and food for those who come with experience and initiative.
We’re located within a bicycle ride from the great outdoors of the North and a vibrant small community. Our own garden and greenhouse provides healthy food. Our housing is nestled in the woods. Long commitments are preferred, couples are welcomed, hours, days etc to be determinate individually. Thanks for getting in touch with us shortly :) We are excited to welcome you!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Objectives of building with logs, straw bales, local clay combined into a solar passive structure, that meets all expectations of building authorities in Canada. Lots of unique carefully obtained details that makes our future home a „Castle for Children“
Help
We mainly need help for our building project. Skills and experience with log and/or wood building, familiar with use of all kinds power tools preferred.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
French: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Accommodation
Cabin, wall tent, camper.
What else ...
Great outdoors of the North on your doorstep. Vibrant small community in foot walk distance, stores, cafes, restaurants, library. Very commonly supportive attitude for those who stay a little longer.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (3)
Was with us for over a month, joining to move our project ahead while the Winter urged us to finish certain steps. His commitment to the tasks given and his ability to adapt to all kinds of work were outstanding. Needless to say that he was of amazing help at this important step. Beside this he is a great companion for all kinds of funny… read more
so far it was the first workaway experience that really felt like a real unique experience and adventure on all layers.
the accomondation was a cabin just for myself. i had to light the oven to keep the place warm, be very careful with the use of water not to waste...
the work was… read more
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Was with us for over a month, joining to move our project ahead while the Winter urged us to finish certain steps. His commitment to the tasks given and his ability to adapt to all kinds of work were outstanding. Needless to say that he was of amazing help at this important step. Beside this he is a great companion for all kinds of funny… read more
so far it was the first workaway experience that really felt like a real unique experience and adventure on all layers.
the accomondation was a cabin just for myself. i had to light the oven to keep the place warm, be very careful with the use of water not to waste...
the work was… read more
