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Description
We are a third generation homestead in the midst of a rejuvination. Our main focus right now is on four original homesteads of the area. All are located on a three quarter mile strech of road. I love what i do so much it's hard to think of as work but after the long winter we like to enjoy the summer so besides the usual homestead stuff many projects are just for the fun of it or improvment of community spaces and living areas. We also support you taking on these types or other side projects. At this stage you can leave a long lasting personal mark on our evolution.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Farmstay help
Help with Eco Projects
Animal Care
Art Projects
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I think people will enjoy our towns Alaskan hospitality. I find Alaska's long summer days amazing. They give us a freedom not experianced at lower latitudes and alow us to take full advantage of the season. You could learn a variety of skills aquired by three generations of alaskan homesteading.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We have a lot going on right now. So, I am confident we have a project to pique anyone's interest. We will be doing lots of gardening, replanting old fields, fencing old pasture, taking care of the animals, every kind of construction project, foraging and preserving food, expanding the orchard, getting ready for live music and many other things too numerous to list.
Some projects that i think will be fun:
Build horseshoe bar under the flying bus off the front of comunal kitchen
Build sauna
Upgrade stage
Upgrade kitchen/rec building
Build wood fired oven
Convert boat into cabin
Convert School bus into cabin
Build log cabin
Art projects
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We have a variety of options for you to stay: from right in the midle of the action to, private and secluded. You can also create or help develop houseing options. There is a communal kitchen/rec structure, but all locations have their own kitchen. We will do our best to provide you with the foods you enjoy. Communal meals are common, but feel free to do your own thing. We love music! So, we try to wire everywhere for sound along with having live music on our stage every chance we can. We set up an original homestead cabin as a pool hall decorated with old Alaskan bar memorabilia. Large common fire area but private ones as well. Gardens are for eating help yourself. Shower and laundry facilities. Bouldering wall
What else ...
Denali to the north, complete wilderness to the west and the Susitna river to the east creats a paridise for outdoor enthusiast. Talkeetna near by for when you need a dose of resturants, bars and shops. The local cafe/store is just over a mile down the road.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
We have space for all. From a small car to the largest rv. We have places to park on multiple properties depending on what you are looking for. From extremely secluded to right in the middle of the action.
Can possibly accept pets
We love pets! We have some farm animals and people bring dogs over quite often so pets must get along well with others (human and critter).
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (10)
Full of nature and freedom.
I don't felt I am working .. everything was in harmony and I was enjoying whatever I was doing there. Janel, Meghan , Levi, Tyler and other family member neighbours and community people truly gem to know and connect with .. Even Lary barking lil… read more
you'll just have to experience the kindness, fun and generosity for yourself.
As a traveling female I felt safe and comfortable. I brought my dog Goose with me and we both became part of the family. Ardis made the most delicious rhubarb cake on my birthday (All the food is delicious!), everyone drank and played… read more
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Full of nature and freedom.
I don't felt I am working .. everything was in harmony and I was enjoying whatever I was doing there. Janel, Meghan , Levi, Tyler and other family member neighbours and community people truly gem to know and connect with .. Even Lary barking lil… read more
you'll just have to experience the kindness, fun and generosity for yourself.
As a traveling female I felt safe and comfortable. I brought my dog Goose with me and we both became part of the family. Ardis made the most delicious rhubarb cake on my birthday (All the food is delicious!), everyone drank and played… read more
The Basics - This is a family (no small kids except the occasional grandkid visitor) with several properties all within a mile. They have two large gardens, a… read more
I loved learning about what wild plants to forage and… read more
The… read more
I mainly worked on the hostel, work was easy and home cooked food was good!
Levi and Janelle can tell you all the stories about the homestead. And I get to shoot guns for the first… read more
