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Come and help us with whatever your skills are in Mojave Desert, United States

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    We are currently looking for general help around the house and property We have a lot that we'd like to work on, but no matter what your skills are....or are not, there is always something to do around here. General feeding and brushing my horse or care of the chickens, watering the garden, light house cleaning, or whatever you can do will help us. We will also accept last-minute helpers, provide if we have space available.

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    We have a small ranch in the Mojave Desert. We have a horse, 60 chickens, and a bunch of cats, and a dog named Mugsy, that loves to play ball. We have 8 kids, but none living at home. They're all grown and gone.
    We grow peaches, apricots, apples, almonds, pistachios, pomegranates, 6 kinds of grapes, We also have a garden and grow lots of different vegetables. Unfortunately, the drought Has killed a lot, and we had to replace 17 trees. We’d like to plant more.
    We live about an hour from Death Valley, about an hour from Las Vegas, 5 hours from los Angeles. There is now transportation to and from Pahrump, or you can use your own car, or perhaps hitch a ride.
    In March we get the garden beds ready for Spring planting, and we start seeds in the greenhouse. Knowledge of basic gardening would be very helpful
    There is always something to do here. We could really use your help.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    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

    Nearby, within an hour or so drive is the Tecopa Hot Springs, Death Valley National Park, China Ranch, The Ski Lodge on Mount Charleston, The Amargosa Opera House, Zabriskie Point, Dante's View, Red Rock Canyon National Park, Calico Basin, Hoover Dam,and of course Fabulous Las Vegas.

  • Help

    Help

    We are looking for help in the garden, help in the yard, help with planting, weeding, watering, pruning, brushing my horse, or whatever else you can do.
    Tasks would be done early in the day, because it can get quite warm here in the desert... and the rest of the day and weekend are yours to do whatever you like.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have a guest room that will sleep 2 persons, we also have a second guest room for one person, so we are looking for a single person or a couple.
    We have Wi-Fi, plenty of food, and laundry
    We can NOT accommodate you if you are on a special diet, are vegetarian, or vegan. I'm sorry.
    We can not host you if you are traveling with pets or children.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    I have to admit, there is not a lot to do around here in the way of nightlife. There is a museum, a few casinos, bars, a bowling alley, and plenty of restaurants. If you come with your own transportation, there are lots of places to explore, hike, relax. Our home is very quiet. It's very peaceful here. Our house is not fancy, as it’s still not finished. We’re working on that.
    Nearby, within an hour or so drive is the Tecopa Hot Springs, Death Valley National Park, China Ranch, The Ski Lodge on Mount Charleston, The Amargosa Opera House, Zabriskie Point, Dante's View, Red Rock Canyon National Park, Calico Basin, Hoover Dam,and of course Fabulous Las Vegas.
    We don't smoke, drink, or take drugs, and don't allow them on our property.
    We have cats and a dog in our home. If you don't like animals, or if you have allergies, this is NOT the place for you.

  • 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

    We have decent, unlimited WiFi.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We have had helpers with camper vans, a converted bus, and a small pull along trailer.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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    Hours expected

    4 hours a day, 5 days a week. Per Person.

Host ref number: 256291813912

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