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We are looking for help on our farm and also house tasks and someone to run errands. We need help with our mushroom and tree farm. Our Christmas tree harvest is in November and we always need extra help during harvest.
Thanks
James
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Light gardening
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Light maintenance
Interests
Vegetarian or vegan
Farming
Writing
Music
Photography
Gardening
Books
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Cycling
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
You will learn about mushrooms and tree farms as well as our local culture
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Help
We will need help on our tree farm and with mushrooms harvest. Also grocery shopping and house hold tasks such as yard care and cooking if one has cooking skills. Help will be traded for housing plus 8.00$ per hour
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Small, cozy tiny house suitable for one person or a couple.
What else ...
Local attractions are great, hiking on Grandfather mountain and other ridges near the farm as well as mountain biking and snow skiing.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
wild animals on farm such as deer, bobcat, and turkey
James was a wonderful host. He's very easygoing and extremely knowledgeable about the local plants. The main house and the little cabin were clean and cozy with great mountain views. I was very excited when we found a lot of morals in the forest. Hiking was hard for me because of the weather and elevation gains. Overall, it's an excellent… read more experience, and I enjoyed my stay. I will defiantly stay there longer next time.
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(Excellent
)
14 Dec 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexandra)
Alexandra was great help not only on the farm but also around the house. She had a wonderful attitude and helped make the tree harvest much smoother for me. It was an absolute pleasure having Alexandra on the farm and in the guest house.
(Excellent
)
13 Dec 2020
Left by Workawayer (Alexandra) for host
I had a great experience at James's. The property was beautiful, and my guest cabin was very comfortable. Staying from the end of October until early December I got to see all types of weather - sun, fog, rain, and snow! I love to hike, and there were a variety of fantastic trails on property or a short drive away. Western North Carolina is a… read more stupendous area. And, James's extensive property was a great place to shelter from the third wave of COVID-19.
The work around the house was straightforward - some cleaning and helping maintain the fire on cold days, but mostly food prep. My cooking skills are very basic but James enthusiastically ate all the vegetarian dinners I prepared.
I also enjoyed working on the farm - all the folks were super friendly - and learning about the business of Christmas Trees. James was very accommodating and flexible, allowing me to work as many (or as few, haha) hours as I liked. If you come work tree season, make sure you know how to count!
Great WorkAway experience. I'd recommend it to anyone.
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12 May 2021
Left by Workawayer (Dan) for host
James was a wonderful host. He's very easygoing and extremely knowledgeable about the local plants. The main house and the little cabin were clean and cozy with great mountain views. I was very excited when we found a lot of morals in the forest. Hiking was hard for me because of the weather and elevation gains. Overall, it's an excellent… read more experience, and I enjoyed my stay. I will defiantly stay there longer next time.
You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
(Excellent)
14 Dec 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexandra)
Alexandra was great help not only on the farm but also around the house. She had a wonderful attitude and helped make the tree harvest much smoother for me. It was an absolute pleasure having Alexandra on the farm and in the guest house.
(Excellent)
13 Dec 2020
Left by Workawayer (Alexandra) for host
I had a great experience at James's. The property was beautiful, and my guest cabin was very comfortable. Staying from the end of October until early December I got to see all types of weather - sun, fog, rain, and snow! I love to hike, and there were a variety of fantastic trails on property or a short drive away. Western North Carolina is a… read more stupendous area. And, James's extensive property was a great place to shelter from the third wave of COVID-19.
The work around the house was straightforward - some cleaning and helping maintain the fire on cold days, but mostly food prep. My cooking skills are very basic but James enthusiastically ate all the vegetarian dinners I prepared.
I also enjoyed working on the farm - all the folks were super friendly - and learning about the business of Christmas Trees. James was very accommodating and flexible, allowing me to work as many (or as few, haha) hours as I liked. If you come work tree season, make sure you know how to count!
Great WorkAway experience. I'd recommend it to anyone.
You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
(Excellent)
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Art Projects
Language practice
Light gardening
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Light maintenance
Vegetarian or vegan
Farming
Writing
Music
Photography
Gardening
Books
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Cycling
