Help at an eco retreat and Educational centre near Kaslo, Canada

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  Description

  We are an Eco Retreat, Educational Centre, Food producer and orchard located on the shores of Kootenay Lake here. We exist to realize the full potential of humanity, creating a mindful world through cutting edge transformative programs. We work hard to be part of the local community and integrate helpers and visitors into Kaslo culture and all the wonderful things it has to offer. The property manager Dorian is easy going, attentive to the desires of others and will ensure you have the best possible experience while here. We have an incredible team working hard to ensure unity and that everyone feels welcome.You might learn skills such as yoga, meditation, gardening techniques, Site construction, Housekeeping, cooking and more! We have Kayaks that are available to workers as well :) Workers are generally welcome to attend community healing events at no charge. We find that we can see how everything fits within a day or 2. We prefer that people stay at least 1 month, although many times people have fallen in love with the place and stay longer. We are also looking for a long term worker/workers, that can stay on site through the winter to help with property maintenance and snow removal. Our only house rule is not alcohol in the kitchen areas and around the grounds. It's a high values that  we are all respecting each others space and keeping things impeccable on the entire property.
  What we are looking for:
  -Work 25 hours per week in exchange for room and board.
  -Complete tasks properly and efficiently.
  -Follow directions and communicate any uncertainty.
  - Positive attitude.
   Feel free to contact us with any questions, we are 45 minutes North of Nelson 

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Guests will be immersed in local culture. Anything from campfires on the beach to hiking the local trails to checking out the local music scene. The operations manager is continually looking for ways to make the experience enjoyable in and outside the centre. We are right on Kootenay Lake, the views are breathtaking and nothing more refreshing then jumping in for an afternoon swim.

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  Help

  Brushing, Cleaning, Construction projects, Farming, Firewood splitting & gathering, Gardening tasks, general, Harvesting, Help with Computers/Internet, Landscaping, Planting, Pruning, Seed saving, Trail Maintenance
  
  This summer we are working on developing a 3/4 acre organic vegetable garden, building a greenhouse, and building trails, bridges, and a labyrinth on the property. 30 yards of top soil have been delivered for the garden space and more is coming soon. Irrigation pipes have been laid in the ground under the garden spacen This month we will be working on shaping beds, installing a cistern and drip irrigation, laying mulch for paths between the beds, and then planting.

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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

  There is a separate building for our helpers. It consists of upstairs area with individual bunks and a patio. There is a studio with a full kitchen. There is an brand new out building with a shower and bathroom facilities. Help is welcome as host family as we all work together in meal preparation and clean up, Some meals are eaten together with the Hosts, Some meals prepared independently.

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  What else ...

  We are 7 minutes South of Kaslo and 15 minutes North of Ainsworth Hot springs. There is amble hiking, biking and canoeing accessible from the property and in the surrounding area. The Host is a trained chef and happy to give lessons. The operations manager generally has his finger on the pulse of Kaslo, and willing to take anyone willing along for a Kootenay Culture ride :)

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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 love digital nomads, and in fact would love to work with someone that generates income on their own time. We have a fibre optic connection so video calls and heavy internet use is possible.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  We have an outdoor washroom. Also a place for grey water dumping. also wifi to campers.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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