Vegan off-grid homestead that could use your help around home in Atlanta, Georgia, USA

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  Welcome to our off-grid homestead where we support travelers, nature lovers, and digital nomads. Whether you’re exploring van life, living tiny, or simply taking a break from the fast pace of modern life, this space offers a peaceful place to reset and reconnect.
  
  About Me
  You can call me Mama Shakti, I am a 50+ year old Micro-Farmer and Wellness Coach living in Georgia. I enjoy teaching and mentoring young people.I host guests who are open-hearted, helpful, and curious about sustainable living. I have a modest home on about a half-acre of land, just outside of the beautiful city of Atlanta, where I have indoor and outdoor projects that I could use your help with. From Building with Bamboo to Gardening and General Home maintenance, I've got plenty of fun for you!
  
  Volunteers Over the Years
  We’ve had incredible volunteers over the years. Past guests often leave feeling refreshed, inspired, and more connected to themselves. Many describe this as healing and rewarding work exchange. It's more than a stay, it’s an invitation for growth, healing, and enriching work, all while enjoying a plant-based, nature-connected lifestyle.
  
  Please Read Before You Reach Out
  This is a rustic, nature-forward homestead. We live close to the land, and that means sharing space with some of nature’s smaller guests, spiders, ants, mosquitoes, and the occasional critter. While we do our best to keep indoor spaces welcoming, this isn't a bug-free environment. If insects or natural sounds make you uneasy, this may not be the right fit, and that’s okay. But if you’re someone who finds peace in the rhythm of nature and can be present with its wildness, this space can offer you something special.
  
  What You Get
     •   🌿 A peaceful space to ground yourself before your next adventure
     •   🏡 Parking & stay options for tiny homes, vans, and nomadic travelers
     •   ✨ A supportive, like-minded environment
     •   🌍 A chance to contribute to something meaningful
  
  IN YOUR FIRST MESSAGE TO US PLEASE:
  1. Send us your email address so we can send you our online application.
  2. Please include the dates you would be interested in volunteering for.
  3. Lastly, pick an area you'd like to work in or learn A, B, or C or a combination of them
  
  We have three volunteer categories to choose from:
  A) Outdoor Tasks: Gardening, composting, carpentry, cutting wood, building community gardens, assisting with tiny-dome projects, and general property maintenance.
  B) Indoor Tasks: DIY building projects, cleaning, organizing, painting, general home maintenance, food preparation, recycling, downsizing, decluttering, and basic home repairs.
  C) Skill-Based Tasks: Contribute your talents to community projects, such as our community garden, free yoga classes, or workshops.
  
  If this sounds like your vibe, don't hesitate to reach out. We can’t wait to welcome you. Let’s build something beautiful together.
  
  
  Note: If accepted, your first day will be focused on tidying up to your liking to help you feel comfortable and settled in so you can fully relax and feel at home.
  
  Feel free to check out my host-intro video here:
  

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  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

  House sitting
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  Interests

  

  Van life

  

  Vegetarian or vegan

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Yoga / Wellness
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  During your off time, take a short drive to explore downtown Decatur or Atlanta's shops, restaurants and Universities; Morehouse, Spellman and Clark Atlanta University as well as Georgia Tech and Georgia state to name a few. Or visit the beautiful museums and sample the delicious restaurants which also hosts a farmers market every Sunday. We are perfectly positioned for public transportation. We are 5 minutes from organic grocery stores and juice bars, Stone Mountain for hiking, and many parks and museums for exploring. I look forward to sharing and learning from one another.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  Needing some extra hands to help with, General household maintenance, gardening and perhaps down the road, tiny house projects in Atlanta, Georgia. We are open to having children and other families. We are open to host guests from all over the world who want to come to learn how to grow, cook and eat delicious, Plant-Based food.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  Your accommodations:
  There is a main house but there is a shared community space downstairs in our basement apartment. It is not luxurious but there is a shared full bathroom, mini-fridge, microwave, and a couple of comfy futons that sleep pretty well, with a picnic table outside where we usually have our meals. All meals are plant-based and nutritious.
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  Independent lodging:
  We also welcome Mobile dwellers who have their own lodging for longer term stays.
  We welcome these individuals to apply as Live-in caretakers. Must have your own
  Tiny Home, Trailer, Van or Tent.
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  We eat very healthy vegetarian-friendly meals and will offer 2-meals daily or provide ingredients to cook. If you require more than that there are many many great restaurants nearby.

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  What else ...

  Approx. 10 min from Stone Mountain Park where there is hiking, camping, historical sightseeing, laser and firework show. Approx 20 min from Downtown Atlanta with many activities and events.

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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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  Space for parking camper vans

  We prefer hosting volunteers who have their own mobile dwellings but are open to all. However, if you are fortunate enough to have your own tiny home, RV or camper van, there is an opening to stay long-term instead of the normal two-week stays. You will have access to the common areas, the garden apartment with full bath and wifi in addition to healthy delicious vegan meals of course.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  We love animals. You have to do a deep cleaning before and after.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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