Join our family with creating a sustainable homestead at our heavenly shire, Quebec, Canada

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  Description

  We need help with the development of our homestead. Our beautiful property is surrounded in nature and raw wilderness. It is located in southern Quebec, Canada. We are just over an hour drive outside of Montreal (my hometown).
  
  We are a family of 5. My husband and I. My 3 children ages 8, 5, and 2. We have a beautiful dog and a cat and live on a beautiful 30 acre land. We have access to a lovely river and plenty of wilderness.
  
  My husband works in construction, he is interested in sustainability and building projects. He has a passion for fitness, health, personal development and nutrition.
  
  I am a stay-at-home mom and yoga teacher (my husband and I co-created a yoga studio situated in Lachute, Quebec- ask us for the website
  I also studied massage therapy and I am an aspiring photographer. I am interested in wellness, parenting, home-birth, healing trauma, shadow work, community, music, singing, art and sustainability (less waste). I love tiny houses and eco-villages, and I have dreams to build one. I have a passion for plant-based foods and nutrition.
  
  We are looking for help in implementing our gardens, land maintenance and childcare.
  We are also looking for a cultural exchange opportunity and someone who can help us care, teach and play with our children. Our goal is to eventually grow into a sustainable (off-grid) homestead.
  
  We need help with..
  
  -Restoration and building projects in the home and on the land
  -Gardening
  -General land maintenance and improvement
  -Help around the house and with the children would be an additional bonus
  
  It would be a bonus for a couple to join us and help build our dream in becoming a sustainable homestead and foster a sense of community.
  
  We live in a very rural part of Quebec, but we are also only about an hour drive away from Montreal (from sights and attractions). We live about 20 minutes from the nearest town, Lachute, Quebec where you can find all essentials.
  
  We speak manly english at home, but Quebec in general is a predominately french province.
  
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  In exchange for your energy and time...
  
  We will provide you with some interesting activities, accommodation in our RV, pizza on Friday nights and a community gathering, and perhaps singing and stories around the fire when no fire ban is in place. A weekly yoga class taught by me or access to practice yoga at our studio (included in your stay). We also have an awesome movie projector, and we are willing to set it up for a weekly movie night under the stars.
  
  Depending on the time of your stay and your interests some of the potential workshops and activities could include;
  -Bread making (sourdough and/or active yeast)
  -Canning tomatoes
  -Fermenting vegetables
  -Foraging for wild edibles
  -Harvesting medicinal plants
  -Soap making
  -Salve making
  -Candle making
  -Sewing projects
  (a small fee may apply depending on the cost of the materials and that which workshop you would like to participate in )

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Teaching

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  What's this?
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We are a Canadian family. My husband was born in Lebanon. I am Canadian born with Scottish and Portuguese roots.
  We speak english at home. We live in a pristine environment in southern Quebec, only about an hour away from Montreal (which is a major cultural hub and my home town).

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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

  We are looking for helpers on our beautiful land. We are looking for a few workawayers to help with the restoration of our farmhouse, implementing gardens, general maintenance and building projects. We are also open for any helpers who would like to help with childcare- teaching, creating fun activities and baby sitting.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Intermediate

  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

  Fully equipped RV
  Access to laundry once a week.
  We will be providing self serve breakfast in the form of bulk oats

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  What else ...

  You can visit Montreal on your time off. We are open to drive you to the nearest transportation to have access to the surrounding areas as well as transport that takes you to Montreal. We have a beautiful small river beach area on our property. We live on 30 acres for you to enjoy and 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

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

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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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