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Environmentally regenerative Tiny house and urban farm project in Missouri, USA

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  2025 

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a St. Louis couple looking to challenge what sustainable living can mean in an urban context. In 2021, we purchased a vacant lot from the city landbank in the vibrant Benton Park West neighborhood in St. Louis City. We are now in the second year of constructing an environmentally regenerative tiny house from mostly reclaimed/upcycled materials and creating a urban organic farm/permaculture garden space. This project is made possible by a strong community and the beautiful people who make it up.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Sustainability
    Self development
    Politics / Social justice
    Pets
    Events & social
    Culture
    Farming
    Charity work
    Writing
    Plant care
    Music
    Languages
    History
    Gardening
    Drawing & painting
    DIY & crafts
    Cooking & food
    Carpentry
    Books
    Art & design
    Architecture
    Animals
    Sailing / Boating
    Outdoor activities
    Hiking
    Dancing
    Camping
    Cycling
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    You can expect to learn about alternative building, sustainable energy, and community. Tiggs is a master craftsman and can build anything from nothing. I am passionate about gardening and am excited to create a vibrant and diverse garden space. Through this project, a beautiful and diverse community of neighbors, activists, WorkAwayers, and other wonderful people have come together to support what we are doing. We are part of a foodshare network - several times a week we rescue quality food that was destined for the landfill and share it with the community. You can expect to meet, and share a meal with, some of the many people who have made this project possible.

  • Help

    Help

    We are looking for Workawayers who can help with us, and our two kids (9 and 11 years old), with the construction of an environmentally sustainable tiny house and help in the garden. More than just a functional, minimalistic living space, this house will be a creative expression with opportunities for volunteers to show off their artistic skills.

    We are asking for 5 hours of work, 5 days a week from Workawayers and will provide accommodations and shared meals or food to prepare your own meals. Our program is designed for short-term stays (2 weeks maximum). There are opportunities for longer stays if it is a good fit - all Workawayers must have the ability to transition elsewhere after they complete their time volunteering with us.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    We are excited to practice Spanish!

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You could stay in our recently renovated "micro apartment" - a small living space built inside a cargo container. The micro apartment has a futon, working sink, and air conditioning. Another option would be to stay in the tiny house itself. We are still actively working on both of these spaces and you can be part of making it come to life! The bathroom/shower is located 100 meters away in the woodshop/studio.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are located in a diverse and historic neighborhood just two blocks from Cherokee Street, where you can find coffee shops, live music, bars, and the best tacos in the world. The Gateway Arch, St. Louis Zoo, Forest Park, and downtown are just a short drive or bike ride away. Take an evening stroll to enchanting Benton Park or adventure down to the magnificent Mississippi. Right off historic Route 66, you will get to experience one of the most famous highways in the world. A day's drive will bring you to Lake of the Ozarks, Merrimac Caverns, impressive state parks, wineries, and more!

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Pharaoh

    Frida

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The image depicts a group of people standing in front of a wooden frame, likely a house under construction, with trees visible in the background.
The image depicts a group of people working together on a construction site, with one person holding a bucket and another wearing overalls. They are surrounded by gardening tools and plants.
The image depicts four individuals engaged in exterior stone masonry work on a building, utilizing tools and materials to repair or renovate the structure.
A person\'s hand holds a small plant with green leaves, with a garden trowel and seedlings in the background, set against a backdrop of straw and gravel.
The image depicts three men engaged in outdoor construction work, surrounded by tools and materials, with a residential area in the background on a sunny day.
A long row of tables outdoors displays various packaged baked goods, fresh produce, and groceries. People are gathered, likely participating in a community food distribution event.
The image depicts a house under construction, with a wooden frame and a yard featuring a garden, surrounded by trees and other buildings in the background.
The image depicts a small, two-story house under construction, with a wooden door and stairs leading to the front entrance, surrounded by trees and other buildings.
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The image depicts a wicker basket filled with fresh produce, including tomatoes, basil, and kale, held by a person standing on a stone pathway.
The image depicts a man and a child constructing shelving units in a spacious warehouse, surrounded by wooden planks and shelves.
A woman works on a wooden structure in a room with plywood walls and windows, wearing a dark shirt and yellow gloves. The room is under construction.
The image depicts four individuals carrying a large tree trunk along a sidewalk, with a white car and buildings visible in the background.
The image features a vibrant sunflower with bright yellow petals and a dark brown center, set against a backdrop of lush green leaves and stems.
The image depicts a diverse group of people, including children and adults, standing together in a garden or yard, posing for a photo with trees and a brick building in the background.
The image depicts a group of people gathered near a large white wall, with two individuals on bicycles and others seated on a bench, set against a cloudy sky backdrop.

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