Homesteading in the hills using syntropic garden methods in the Laurentian mountains near Wentworth Nord, Canada

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  Description

  Hello
  I have been on this land since I started camping in a tent here in 2008. Then a cabin and now a house. Might move back into my tent. lol. Working at being more self sufficient. I am surrounded by hundreds of acres of forest. More people are moving here though as it is special. Lakes mountains valleys and swamps. Saw a Fisher run across the road this week. And a pile of bear droppings on the road to work
  Lots of gardening to do right now! I work as a professional gardener and it’s not easy getting my garden planted! Seeding , making new beds, transplanting
  My projects:
  Plant propagation of trees and shrubs to create a nursery
  Making pasture in the forest using chickens
  Moving chickens in the woods!
  Building soil with local organic matter
  Finish mini barn for future animals
  Firewood prep always happening
  Basic tasks like cleaning the shack and doing all the windows. Basic housework is always appreciated. If you have building skills that’s good. If not there’s lots of manual work to get into
  Researching mushrooms propagation and other revenue generating ideas
  Moving rocks branches and mulch to take your mind off things. Also there’s always firewood! Taking care and moving the chickens. Hanging out with the cats. Basic construction would be a bonus. Or cleaning and cooking skills. And always time to enjoy life and go to the lake or hiking ect. I’m here! ask me for my number
  More about what makes me write is on my Substack.
  
  I have travelled to Europe ( this past winter housesitting and doing a workaway in Hungary). I worked as a rafting guide kayak instructor for many years and spent a winter guiding in Australia. I thought id always be nomadic but I couldn’t give up the incredible deal I got by buying this small piece of land in 2008. I built my cabin first where I spent 2-3 years mostly living in full time until I semi finished the house in 2010. I would like to still travel but for now with the world where we are I feel strongly the land needs me here. To build biodiversity and share abundance with the local community. Where I live laws on animals ect are changing fast and I think it’s time to stand our ground and do what we believe in. It’s difficult getting older and still doing garden work for clients but being here full time is my goal. I work as a forest gardener on a 400 acre estate. It’s perfec really as it’s close by. But my homestead should be the focus. I just ordered more chickens. Jeff who is travelling Quebec on his bike with his dog have been here lately and have helped me a lot. New redoing of an chicken coop ect. Still lots to do. If you want to bé a part of the new earth drop by. Note; I eat local meat/eggs as a mainstay of my diet

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Help with Eco Projects

  Light gardening

  Creative DIY projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  Light maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet

  House & pet sitting
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  Interests

  

  Writing

  

  Plant care

  

  Gardening

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Art & design

  

  Animals

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Winter sports

  

  Water sports

  

  Nature

  

  Hiking

  

  Fitness

  

  Adventure sports
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  I live on 2.5 acres of wild old growth Laurentian forest about an hour from Montreal in Wentworth Nord. Surrounded by 100’s of acres of forest and lakes. I love to teach about plants and the local forest animals and birds. I am also developing sylvopasture systems to one day have larger animals,like sheep/goats. I work with permaculture garden methods and after about ten years here it provides a good example of what it takes to start a homestead in the forest. Along with friends and family I built the house in 2010, and I am still clearing land.

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  Help

  planting, seeding, harvesting herbs firewood,, house cleaning, forest trail maintenance,basic construction

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  Love to learn a new language
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  Accommodation

  If not rented a small off grid cabin (with compost toilet shared kitchen common areas in house. Or a small room in house

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  What else ...

  Morin Heights and St Sauveur are very close by and i could provide rides to these villages as well as occasional trips to further towns like Montreal. There are lakes and many acres of forest to explore.

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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

  Fast internet

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  

  Kitty cat

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