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A calico cat rolls in the sunlit grass outside a rustic wooden house with flowers, garden tools, potted plants, and a wind chime hanging above.
A man with long blond hair wears a wide-brimmed straw hat and a black graphic t-shirt. He stands outdoors on a sunny day with greenery behind.
A rustic house with a sloped metal roof stands among greenery. Potted plants and flowers decorate the entrance. A picnic table sits in the foreground.
A green wheelbarrow with a pitchfork rests in front of a large pile of wood chips, surrounded by lush green foliage and trees in the background.
The image depicts a room with a circular window, featuring a black cat sitting on the windowsill, gazing out at a snowy yard with trees and outdoor furniture.
The image depicts a rustic wooden building with a metal roof, featuring a greenhouse on the right side, surrounded by lush greenery and trees in a serene outdoor setting.
The image depicts a rustic room with wooden walls and floor, featuring a wood-burning stove, windows, and a bench, set against a serene wooded backdrop.
The image depicts a small, rustic cabin nestled in a wooded area, surrounded by trees and a grassy clearing, with a dirt path leading to the structure.
The image depicts a serene garden scene, featuring a mix of green plants and trees, with a wooden fence and a blue sky in the background.
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The image depicts a serene lake scene with a forested shoreline, featuring trees with vibrant autumn foliage, set against a clear blue sky.

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

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  • Description

    Description

    Hellooo
    Best time of year up north! No bugs!
    Come help me get ready for winter. Firewood and other festivities
    Life is good now in the laurentian mountains.
    I need help starting the new garden so seeding transplanting moving mulch and dirt ect. If you like to garden! Also trying to finish animal pen for future sheep? Taking down old wood shed and reusing the wood. I will be working off the homestead a lot on clients gardens this spring So ideally people who are self motivated and can work alone.
    people who like to cook! Most of the work will be gardening and firewood wood harvesting and storage. And cleaning organizing the property. Basic construction experience a plus. Currently the cabin is free but that might change otherwise there is a spare room in the house

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
    House sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Writing
    Plant care
    Gardening
    Cooking & food
    Art & design
    Animals
    Yoga / Wellness
    Winter sports
    Water sports
    Nature
    Hiking
    Fitness
    Adventure sports
  • 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

    I live on 18 acres of wild old growth Laurentian forest about an hour from Montreal in Wentworth Nord. 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 pigs and 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.

  • Help

    Help

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

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent

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

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

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

  • What else ...

    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. I have a lake across the road and many acres of forest to explore.

  • 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

    Fast internet

  • 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?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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A calico cat rolls in the sunlit grass outside a rustic wooden house with flowers, garden tools, potted plants, and a wind chime hanging above.
A man with long blond hair wears a wide-brimmed straw hat and a black graphic t-shirt. He stands outdoors on a sunny day with greenery behind.
A rustic house with a sloped metal roof stands among greenery. Potted plants and flowers decorate the entrance. A picnic table sits in the foreground.
A green wheelbarrow with a pitchfork rests in front of a large pile of wood chips, surrounded by lush green foliage and trees in the background.
The image depicts a room with a circular window, featuring a black cat sitting on the windowsill, gazing out at a snowy yard with trees and outdoor furniture.
The image depicts a rustic wooden building with a metal roof, featuring a greenhouse on the right side, surrounded by lush greenery and trees in a serene outdoor setting.
The image depicts a man with long hair and a colorful hat, smiling at the camera, with a cat perched on his shoulder in front of a snowy building.
The image depicts a small, rustic cabin nestled in a wooded area, surrounded by trees and a grassy clearing, with a dirt path leading to the structure.
The image depicts a serene garden scene, featuring a mix of green plants and trees, with a wooden fence and a blue sky in the background.
The image depicts a two-story house with a metal roof, situated in a snowy landscape, featuring windows and a door, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.
The image features a vibrant red bird with black wings perched on a slender branch, set against a blurred background of lush greenery and blue sky.
The image depicts a vibrant garden bed, featuring a diverse array of plants and flowers, with a wooden frame and a black netting covering the right side.
The image depicts a group of brown chickens in a greenhouse, surrounded by hay, with a large water tank and other equipment visible in the background.
The image depicts a serene lake scene with a forested shoreline, featuring trees with vibrant autumn foliage, set against a clear blue sky.

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