Come help and stay in own home on a river in Connecticut, USA

United States

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4
Last activity
20/05/2020
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Come live in your own house on a beautiful river in rural Connecticut (a state in the US that borders NY and Massachusetts)

It is a beautiful place-- quiet and surrounded by nature. We have already done a lot of work on the property but there is more to do and could use some help in exchange for large and comfortable accomodation. We live in another house on the property and are usually around only on weekends. So this is not a communal experience at all-- it is a chance to have basically your own place for a while.
Type of help
Gardening
Help
Tree saving: invasive vines have been choking the trees. We have been removing the vines to save the trees.

plant care: watering, weeding. We have a vegetable garden

planting: from time to time.

There is a lot to enjoy here-- canoeing and swimming on the lake, hikes in the mountains etc.

Important that you can drive and have a drivers license.
Languages spoken
english and french
Accommodation
an entire house just for you. Full kitchen, 1 bathroom, 1 bedroom.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
30 hours a week

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Feedback left by and about host (4)

01/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Rick) for host

Excellent experience with Dee and Rob on their beautiful acreage on the Housatonic River. What they wanted done was clear and reasonable. And peaceful. Plenty of time left over to canoe or just chill and read. Ideally suited in Western Connecticut between my orienteering racing venues at West Point and MA. Hoping to put together a repeat… read more

(Excellent )

12/08/2014

Left by Workawayer (mélanie & Jérôme) for host

We really enjoyed our stay on the property. Rob and Dee are welcoming and smooth. We had charming dinners with them, fresh from the amazing garden.

We lived in our own house by the river. We slowly organised the place during the week. We discovered a nice spot in Connecticut and the british sense of humor!

(Very good )

17/09/2013

Left by Workawayer (Lindsay & Emily) for host

Dee and Rob have a beautiful property that was relaxing and peaceful to stay on. Although only home on the weekends, Dee and Rob cooked amazing meals fresh from the garden for us and the conversation was always interesting! Both Dee and Rob are very welcoming and were always quick to respond to emails and phone calls even when they were away… read more

(Excellent )

14/09/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Lindsay & Emily)

Lindsay and Emily were our first Workaway guests and we were their first hosts. It was a fantastic experience for us and I hope sets the bar for our next guests! They are both wonderful people, resourceful, honest and hard working. They are happy and interesting. They can come back any time!

(Excellent )

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