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A silver trailer sits in a desert landscape, surrounded by spiky yucca plants and shrubs, under a clear blue sky and distant brown hills.
This rustic bathroom features a freestanding tub, pedestal sink, yellow toilet seat, checkered curtains, wooden beams, corrugated metal walls, butterfly decor, and a green rug.
A cozy sunroom with wooden beams features a colorful cat tree, two black cats relaxing on different perches, bright sunlight, and a scenic desert landscape outside.
A cozy sunroom with a single bed, colorful walls, and plants. Decor includes statues, a "Welcome" sign, hanging baskets, and a chair with a cushion.
A black and white cat lounges comfortably on a fluffy beige cat bed. The floor has strips of tape with words like "PLEASE QUIET" and "SIGN FROM GOD."
A modest desert house with a screened porch, carport, and white SUV. Surrounded by barrels, plants, and arid hills under a bright blue sky.
A small, simple metal shed with a white door and window, sits outdoors. A wooden bench and makeshift greenhouse are in front, surrounded by desert scenery.
A cozy, colorful trailer interior features eclectic furniture, patterned textiles, curtains, a desk, and cheerful decorations. The sign "DIVINE ORDER" hangs above, creating a welcoming atmosphere.
In the arid desert, a landscaped garden features yucca trees, cacti, and rocks arranged decoratively. There's dry ground, some greenery, and a shaded patio nearby.
The image depicts a cozy room with a white lamp, a yellow chair with a smiley face, and a white refrigerator, surrounded by wooden beams and a window.
The image depicts a cozy bedroom with a bed, nightstand, and lamp, featuring a patchwork quilt and a window with green curtains, set against a white wall.
The image depicts a compact kitchen with a sink, refrigerator, and coffee maker, featuring a collage of paintings on the wall and a wooden table with a blender.
The image depicts a cozy room with a bed, couch, and armchair, featuring a vibrant color scheme and eclectic decor, including artwork and a "Welcome" sign.
The image depicts a serene desert landscape with a silver trailer, a small white building, and a table with a pink tablecloth, set against a backdrop of mountains and trees.
The image depicts a woman standing in a room with a record player and a shelf of vintage electronics, wearing a pink cardigan and jeans.

Relax in my airstream trailer and help beautify my place into a cozy retreat space in Morongo Valley, USA

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  • Description

    Description

    I am an artist and shop owner with a fun roadside attraction called the World Famous Crochet Museum in Joshua Tree, California. I have been making and selling my art made from recycled things for the past 30 years. I enjoy natural health, my 3 tuxedo cats who are almost 2 years old and siblings and have been making my desert yard more comfortable and enjoyable for them since they've come to live with me 1.5 years ago.

    I like to laugh and I love where I live. I like to meet new people.

    Projects I need help with are clearing a lot of the grass which grew on my fenced in 2 acres during the rainy season months ago but is now dried and needs clearing with hula hoe, weed wacker or by hand. Once the weeds are clear I look forward to building more artful play areas for the cats and continuing to beautify the yard and also incorporate more permaculture with more fruit bearing trees. Maybe we can also build a little pond and artsy fountains.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
    House & pet sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Self development
    Sustainability
    Pets
    Fashion or beauty
    Gardening
    Carpentry
    Drawing & painting
    Plant care
    Music
    DIY & crafts
    Art & design
    Cooking & food
    Animals
    Nature
    Dancing
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Travellers will get to experience life in the desert of Califonia, one of my favorite parts of summer are the balmy desert cooling breezes and of course stars at night. I am an artist specializing in recycling and upcycing. I have a store in Joshua Tree selling my art and artifacts and also upcycled clothing screen printed with my designs. Screen printing would be something the travellers could learn from me. I also am the owner of The World Famous Crochet Museum so I could also use help in the upkeep of the museum, repainting it and even helping me build another building or spaces to keep my growing collection so people can enjoy more of my collection.

    If interested in art, travelllers may enjoy helping me in either my art studio, which is a homestead cabin my neighbor gave me last year which is now up and running as my art studio. If interested in sewing, I may be able to teach sewing or have them help in my sewing cabin, which is on the lot next door.

  • Help

    Help

    I could use some help clearing the dead grasses and weeds that big rains brought last fall. I've been chipping away at it and have hired some helpers but there's a lot more to go on my 2 fenced in acres.

    Once the weeds are cleared I look forward to beautifying the space, considering adding more fruiting trees and building artsy areas with my accumulated materials and in general getting back to my art since much of my free time away from my business in town has been used to deal with all the weeds.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    I am open to learning a new language and with the phone apps, communication is easier these days

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    The airstream tralier will be the living space and there is a lovely bathhouse nearby with toilet, sink and clawfoot bathtub. The tub and sink's grey water goes out into a garden. I also have 2 outdoor beds that are wonderful to sleep on under the stars!

    I live in the cabin not too far from the Airstream trailer but far enough away for privacy for all parties.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The location is at my cabin on 5 acres near Joshua Tree. It is a beautiful and quiet area with lots of stars at night and views of neighboring mountains. Transportation may be needed, as it's in a rural area and would be a far walk to public transportation. I have an electric bike but it needs work and I think a new battery.

  • 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

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    I have my 3 cats so the pet would need to not freak out my cats, they are in the yard a lot so would have access to where the workawayers would stay.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Dusty (1 year)

    Dusty is a female tuxedo cat, her mom was a stray that my friend adopted ,in Joshua Tree, Dusty was born in Joshua Tree. I have 3 cats and the other 2 cats are Dusty's siblings, Bizz E. Bee, her sister and Uncle Shorty, her brother.

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This rustic bathroom features a freestanding tub, pedestal sink, yellow toilet seat, checkered curtains, wooden beams, corrugated metal walls, butterfly decor, and a green rug.
A cozy sunroom with wooden beams features a colorful cat tree, two black cats relaxing on different perches, bright sunlight, and a scenic desert landscape outside.
A cozy sunroom with a single bed, colorful walls, and plants. Decor includes statues, a "Welcome" sign, hanging baskets, and a chair with a cushion.
A black and white cat lounges comfortably on a fluffy beige cat bed. The floor has strips of tape with words like "PLEASE QUIET" and "SIGN FROM GOD."
A modest desert house with a screened porch, carport, and white SUV. Surrounded by barrels, plants, and arid hills under a bright blue sky.
A small, simple metal shed with a white door and window, sits outdoors. A wooden bench and makeshift greenhouse are in front, surrounded by desert scenery.
A cozy, colorful trailer interior features eclectic furniture, patterned textiles, curtains, a desk, and cheerful decorations. The sign "DIVINE ORDER" hangs above, creating a welcoming atmosphere.
In the arid desert, a landscaped garden features yucca trees, cacti, and rocks arranged decoratively. There's dry ground, some greenery, and a shaded patio nearby.
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A silver trailer sits in a desert landscape, surrounded by spiky yucca plants and shrubs, under a clear blue sky and distant brown hills.
The image depicts a cozy room with a white lamp, a yellow chair with a smiley face, and a white refrigerator, surrounded by wooden beams and a window.
The image depicts a cozy bedroom with a bed, nightstand, and lamp, featuring a patchwork quilt and a window with green curtains, set against a white wall.
The image depicts a compact kitchen with a sink, refrigerator, and coffee maker, featuring a collage of paintings on the wall and a wooden table with a blender.
The image depicts a cozy room with a bed, couch, and armchair, featuring a vibrant color scheme and eclectic decor, including artwork and a "Welcome" sign.
The image depicts a woman standing in a room with a record player and a shelf of vintage electronics, wearing a pink cardigan and jeans.

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