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29 Oct 2023
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Description
Active senior man and woman living on 3 Eden-like islands in rural Ontario. We are in the process of repurposing the remaining walls of an old cheese box factory and mill foundations, learning to garden in a wallipini, maintaining the grounds, river swimming, kayaking & fishing, renovating an additional building, and removing Ash bore damaged trees. Help doing all the above would be appreciated.
Our property is centrally located - a few hours drive to all the amenities of Toronto, Ottawa, Kingston, Peterborough, the Great Lakes, Niagra Falls, and Montreal Quebec.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Offering exposure to tranquil rural Ontario and it's small towns, Mohawk nation nearby, plus a few hours access to many major centers in this region of Canada.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Help maintaining the grounds and gardening, plus tree removal and renovation skills needed to lighten our workload. Willingness to learn and exchange ideas that would benefit both you and us.
Accommodation
Bedroom with queen bed or 2 singles, shared bathroom, plus access to sitting area, kitchen, exercise room, and laundry facilities. Responsible for making own breakfasts and lunches. Hosts will provide the evening meals.
What else ...
Arrangements to borrow a vehicle is an option.
Respectful, healthy, harmonious, non-smoking, drug/alcohol free environment when across the small bridge on our islands.
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
