Come and join our non-profit community in the mountains near Asheville, USA

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  Description

  Hello! We are a grass roots down to earth community in the hills of Leicester, NC just 15 minutes from Asheville. We are constantly hosting gatherings and developing our space to accommodate more community events. We have never charged for any of our events and do not have any plans to as we want to encourage as many people to participate as we can.
  
  Join us for an interesting time full of "figuring things out" together and helping out on our projects! We have a unique property of about an acre and a quarter and it is nestled beautifully among the mountains and forests of western Nort Carolina. We sit across from a large creek and have yet another small creek that runs constantly through the backyard of our property. You're free to indulge the rich culture of the city of Asheville, full of alternative humans, every genre of music you could want, a plethora of world class breweries, and some of the best farmers markets. Or soak into the mountains and visit the local watering hole to meet the real folks of the mountains and take a cycling trip through the nearby hills, or walk up a dirt road in search of the search of the secret waterfall! Each month we host at least one event(typically a music showcase) to immerse you in the local community which is a hodgepodge of transplants and folks who grew up among the blue ridge mountains.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We're very unique individuals full of energy and different lifestyles, we can teach you about all sorts of stuff from how to make a beautiful latte, to how to move around a workshop without accidentally dismembering yourself :) All kidding aside, the project is a home to a collection of alternative and creative humans, each boasting their own unique skill and interests and a willingness to teach and learn. We have weavers, baristas, carpenters, sailors, farmers, meditators, musicians, and more. Many of our inhabitants are originally from the Asheville area so we offer a great taste of the rich mountains and all the lessons they've taught us over the years. We enjoy hosting because we are a lively community and see that the importance of new energies and new ideas helps symbiotically breed flow and creativity in our lives.
  
  By participating in workaway we hope to build the network that we have and continue to grow and enrich our community and our lives. As a workawayer you will be invited to explore with us, attend events both here and at our sister communities. You're free to join us on our trips to volunteer at local food organizations as well as trips for fun joining the local community bike rides where there's always someone interesting to meet!

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  Help

  Helping build, create, cook, clean, fix, break, fix again, and play around on the property we have. Something is always in the making and we would love your help! Whether that's building a bridge, fixing a fence, preparing for a gathering, or playing in the garden!
  
  Currently we are looking for help building out new community workshop, landscaping and gardening, building trails, painting and more! All skills and interests are welcome. What you don't know, we can teach you, and what we don't know, we can learn together!

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Intermediate

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  Accommodation

  Ask us! Accommodation is always shifting, but it's most likely a cute little camper or a tiny shed conversion. It's a private space with shared outdoor bathroom, private kitchen, or shared outdoor kitchen too!

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  What else ...

  Beautiful biking around the area, you can borrow a bike! Take a long walk or a hike, hitch a ride into Asheville with in one of the many cars at the Ranch or even borrow the truck if we like you! Join us for a trip to the farmers markets, check our the 10 acre organic homestead two seconds down the road, check out the mushroom people 2 minutes up the road. Plenty plenty!
  
  Currently we are looking for someone to help maintain the gardening and landscaping, as well as build the new community workshop! All skills and welcomed and what you don't know, we can teach you! And what we don't know, we can learn together...!

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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

  We have a good wifi connection that is available throughout the property thanks to our google mesh system and some wifi repeaters!

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  Space for parking camper vans

  We do indeed have a place for campervans! Please provide pictures of your home on wheels if you are indeed requesting this space for our considerations! This location, if provided, will have an opportunity for electrical hookup and access to the outdoor kitchen, and outdoor bathroom as well as a private driveway.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  Yes! However if your animals make a lot of noise(excessive barking) we may not be able to accept them as our neighbors, though far away, are of the highest priority and it is our goal to maintain the serenity of the location!

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week