Learn about gardening and connect with nature in Newfoundland, Canada
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: 17 Jun 2025
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Left by Workawayer (William) for host
I stayed here for two weeks and had a fantastic time. Ian and Johane are incredible kind and knowledgeable people. Despite staying during the low season, there was still varied and interesting work, I especially enjoyed learning about the mill and off-grid electrical generation. The place is incredibly peaceful, a collection of beautiful and
… read more comfortable buildings. surrounded by forests. The food was delicious and they were very accommodating of my vegan diet.
Left by Workawayer (Anne-Marie) for host
Where to begin haha ! I stayed here for 3 weeks in July 2023. It was my first Workaway experience ever, I was so stressed, but when I was welcomed by Nicole, all of my negative thoughts was gone. Even with the main road nearby, I felt surrounded by nature, trees, peace. My first week was during a meditative retreat, as I helped to cook and taking
… read more care of the guests. I also helped building an artist house on the land, cleaning the place, weeding and gardening. I met wonderful people that became friends and we saw each other many times even after my workaway experience. Lyla, Ian's daughter, is very adorable and easy to be with. We went picking bakeapples further on the land, which is one of my greatest experience in Newfoundland. If you hesitate about going, just try and you'll see how wonderful this place is, and its people. :) <3 Thank you for everything, merci Johanne pour nos précieuses jasettes ! ;)You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Bianca & Tim) for host
We had a wonderful time. It was an amazing experience to spend so much time in nature and helping with all the wood works. Our hosts were absolutely lovely and we became friends during our 2 week stay. Would definitely come back. Thanks again for the amazing time we had. 🥰
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Ian and the main building Under snow
The yoga studio in winter time
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Left by Workawayer (William) for host
I stayed here for two weeks and had a fantastic time. Ian and Johane are incredible kind and knowledgeable people. Despite staying during the low season, there was still varied and interesting work, I especially enjoyed learning about the mill and off-grid electrical generation. The place is incredibly peaceful, a collection of beautiful and
… read more comfortable buildings. surrounded by forests. The food was delicious and they were very accommodating of my vegan diet.
Left by Workawayer (Anne-Marie) for host
Where to begin haha ! I stayed here for 3 weeks in July 2023. It was my first Workaway experience ever, I was so stressed, but when I was welcomed by Nicole, all of my negative thoughts was gone. Even with the main road nearby, I felt surrounded by nature, trees, peace. My first week was during a meditative retreat, as I helped to cook and taking
… read more care of the guests. I also helped building an artist house on the land, cleaning the place, weeding and gardening. I met wonderful people that became friends and we saw each other many times even after my workaway experience. Lyla, Ian's daughter, is very adorable and easy to be with. We went picking bakeapples further on the land, which is one of my greatest experience in Newfoundland. If you hesitate about going, just try and you'll see how wonderful this place is, and its people. :) <3 Thank you for everything, merci Johanne pour nos précieuses jasettes ! ;)You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Bianca & Tim) for host
We had a wonderful time. It was an amazing experience to spend so much time in nature and helping with all the wood works. Our hosts were absolutely lovely and we became friends during our 2 week stay. Would definitely come back. Thanks again for the amazing time we had. 🥰
You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Julie) for host
I have had a most marvellous time at the place. Never indulged in a spiritual atmosphere like that before and I it inspired me to open up more in life. Ian, Nicole, Ecca, and Meranda are grounded, funny, well-spirited, loving and hard working people who genuinely appreciate community, a spiritual and creative expression, the nature surrounding
… read more them, self-sufficiency and connectedness. I loved and am grateful for every day and every interaction. Thank you!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (franklygeorge) for host
We got in touch at the very last minute and were super grateful to be taken in so quickly and graciously by Ian. We spent 10 days here in which we worked on various projects around the property including splitting firewood, clearing out an old storage tent, constructing a wall for a new building, moving logs for future building projects and some
… read more painting. During the time we were there we worked with Ian and Kip and also alone at the property when they were away on other business. The food was wonderful and a good healthy and varied change from our diet on the road. We slept in the bunkhouse and were responsible for keeping our own fire going to stay warm but with previous experience this was no hardship. I can't thank Ian enough for our stay, for teaching and guiding and trusting us with his home and for all his help with our incredibly flat tire! All in all, would recommend to anyone looking for a calming tree change in Newfoundland.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
This is a magical place and I felt comfortable from day one. I gained a lot of skills like planting , cutting and messuring wood, collecting herbs,.. I also joined a yoga class, a hindi-chant and I learned some new recipes… All in all a really great, varied experience. Although the work was sometimes quite exhausting, especially with all the
… read more mosquitos, it was really fun to work with Jill, which I am very glad to know.
Also Ian, Jing, Meranda,.. made me have a nice stay. The food was always fresh and delicious and the cabbins are really cozy. The place is all surrounded by nature, and there is even a small waterfall close by. I'm soo glad I ended up at this beautiful spot, and I am thinking about returning.The time and the people have thaught me so much, I am very thankfull !
A good place if you enjoy working outside all day and if you're spontaneus and you like to help at diverse nature projects. If you are still not sure, whether you should go there, feel free to text me :)You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Jesse) for host
I learned a great deal during my one month stay here, more than I could possibly explain in this short blurb. Ian and the whole lot of wonderful folks that I was able to meet are among the most generous, understanding, patient, and good-spirited people that I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. The property is beyond gorgeous, and I was able to
… read more find peace during every walk through the forest. The work was very rewarding and had variety. I highly recommend a visit to anyone who is venturing into Newfoundland. It is sure to be a life-changing experience if you go into it with an open mind. You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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