Starter farm with a family in Chatsworth, ON, Canada

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  Description

  We are Chris and Noelle. We live on a 50 acre farm with two children aged 5 and 3 and grandma. We have a dog named Juno, chickens and ducks and soon goats. This spring we have a major fencing project planned to expand our livestock capacity within an ecological framework utilizing rotational grazing and silvopasture practices. We are involved with many local community projects including the local Waldorf school, barter and trade system, environmental and social justice advocacy. We run a small garden for our own sustenance, have a number of fruit and nut trees, and support local community agriculture. We have a bright barn space to do yoga and play music and we have plans to build a straw bale house. We live 20 minutes from Georgian Bay where we are often sailing or swimming. We enjoy canoeing and backcountry camping. We have a 26ft (8m) camper with water and hydro for up to two guests at a time (traveling together). We speak English, French, Spanish and a bit of Norwegian.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Elderly Companionship

  Light gardening

  Creative DIY projects

  Farmstay help

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  Light maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  practice yoga and capoeira with us, come sailing, help us build a living farm and community.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  We would welcome help with the garden, carpentry projects in the barn, childcare, elder care, and contribution to daily life in our household.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Fluent
  French: Fluent
  Norwegian: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  We have a 26ft (8m) camper with water and hydro and a covered porch and guest bedrooms in the main house.

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  What else ...

  We have bicycles for use and are happy to coordinate rides around the area or lend a vehicle if possible. There are beautiful natural sights nearby, many beaches within 30 minutes drive, and restaurants and pubs within 20 minutes.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  We have a regular travel van visitor who was just here in May. There is a water hookup but no electrical (unless we can just run an extension for you).

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  Can possibly accept pets

  No but you can check with us anyway.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  

  Flower

  

  Odd

  

  Juno

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