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I am a Co housing resident with one spoiled male chihuahua in a 13 unit intentional community in Ashland Oregon. I am located in Southern Oregon USA and am seeking workaways willing to offer work exchange at my location a minimum of 30 days or longer (based on work ethic and compatibility).
Volunteers or the acceptance of WOMEN only candidates will be determined after voice and or media calls.
Pet Care including sitting, walking etc. Work in the garden is needed to tend to the fruit and grapevines and harvest edibles from our organic community garden.
Projects concerning the house and landscape (repairing fencing) and general household maintenance assistance is also a priority.
One month minimum time frame commitment including a trial period of the first 10 days.
4 Hours work schedule everyday. Requests for time off needs to be communicated in advance.
Schedule somewhat flexible after initial trial.
Vegetarian food including non organic, If you have dietary special needs you will be required to purchase those items yourself. Nearest grocery and cafe is a 15 minute walk. Home and lifestyle-is simple and comfortable. Meat and shoe free house with ample space indoors and out. Smoke and alcohol free environment.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
House & pet sitting
Interests
Sustainability
Events & social
Self development
Animals
Books
DIY & crafts
Music
Writing
Winter sports
Outdoor activities
Pets
Gardening
Cooking & food
Plant care
Hiking
Camping
Nature
Yoga / Wellness
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Improve English and experience the benefits of community life in a College town with progressive attitudes. Share companionship and vegetarian meals in a calm and peaceful atmosphere. Also companionship to area places of interest including camping, hiking the local trails and mountains.
Help
I will ask for references. I am only seeking women.
The ideal candidates are out of state or international women travelers. Trustworthy women with a strong work ethic and a good sense of humor and serving others most welcome.
Public library and hiking trails within walking distance, close to public transportation. I can provide some rides into town and the use of a bicycle. Please be willing to write several paragraphs about yourself. It is important to email back and forth and exchange photos BEFORE any investment is made towards air fare to Southern Oregon.
Host insists on rising early, on quiet morning voices and quiet evening hours.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Accommodation
Accommodations are modest but comfortable. I provide a private sleeping area, you will be required to share the bathroom. The site is a 3 bedroom townhome with a private yard in a co housing community in beautiful and vibrant Ashland Oregon. We are in the foothills. It can be hot and dry during the summer months. Very pleasant temperatures during fall, winter and spring.
What else ...
This location offers many opportunities to enjoy live music, an art museum, coffee shops, and yoga studios.
There is a local developed hot spring that is reasonably priced. The mineral water is wonderful.
There is also a local Japanese spa with a soaking pool, steam room, dry sauna and cold plunge.There is also a free Japanese garden in one of the many area local parks.
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.
Staying with Connie and Pearl was a great first Workaway experience. Immediately following my arrival, Connie took me on a walk throughout the neighborhood, introduced me to fellow community members, and took me on a bike ride to a local event and showed me around town. We quickly developed good rapport and I felt comfortable in Connies home. In… read more the summer, we often ate breakfast together in the garden, and continued to share meals together throughout my stay. The co-housing community that Connie lives in is one of the best environments I have ever had the privilege of being a part of! I immediately felt welcomed and at home, and have remained in touch with many of the members of the Co-Ho since my departure.
My half of our work trade included various tasks that never felt too repetitive, which I loved. Some of the projects I worked on included, but were not limited to: hanging wall art, moving furniture, cooking shared meals, repairing furniture, seasonal outdoor prep, dog walking/ dog sitting, running errands, sewing, and garden work.
However, I found that our schedules and work expectations began conflicting later in my stay. Although the agreement was 4 hours of work a day, there wasn't always a clear expectation or outline of what work needed to be done. Connie expressed a desire for me to suggest project ideas and ways to keep myself occupied, but aside from general cleaning and pet care, I didn't feel comfortable or willing to take on that role, preferring instead to be given a list of tasks that I could complete. This misalignment in expectations caused some confusion regarding when to be available and whether or not we were both feeling fulfilled in the end.
I think most of this boils down to a personality and lifestyle incompatibility, as I think someone who is more willing to jump in with home improvement ideas and projects is more likely to succeed here!
Lastly, given the differences in Connie and I's appetites, I found that the food situation was less than ideal. Pantry staples like oil, rice, milk, and baking goods were always available, but I did end up shopping for nearly all of my groceries. Additionally, I noticed that a lot of the groceries I did buy, ended up being eaten by the both of us, when I intended for them to be for myself alone. The food situation wasn't super clear in Connies profile, and I admit that this is something I could have communicated more clearly at the time, but a discussion on expectations regarding shared food would definitely be beneficial for future guests.
All in all, this was a wonderful experience. I learned a lot about cohabitation, communication, and conflict resolution. I am still connected with the Co-Ho to this day, and have enjoyed visiting Connie in the months following my departure and filling each other in on the newness in each of our lives :)
Thank you for your hospitality, Connie!
I hosted Alexandra for 90+ days in 2025. I found her energetic, social able, and very artistic in the kitchen and with a sewing machine.
She helped in so many different ways including fence repair, hanging artwork and indoor plants.
So appreciated having a willing extra set of hands prepping food for a weekend campout including loading and… read more unloading my vehicle a daunting task for me on my own. In addition to that she dog sat while I was away on two different occasions. My four legged loves her and willingly jumps into her arms. I enjoyed her company and would love another chance at an energy exchange with her. My neighbors are happy with Alexandra as well and have benefited from her availability for childcare.
Everyone happy all around.
(Excellent
)
7 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Ruth) for host
Connie was a great and genuine host. I spent 2 happy months in her beautiful yoga shala. Connie is committed to the yoga and its lifestyle. I really enjoyed Connie's gentle humour, her beautiful and spacious home, and the vast yard. This experience was both spiritual and nurturing. I learnt a lot here, of how to live simply and the value of a… read more committed asana practice. It was also a wonderful way for my yoga teaching to hold me for a while, as it supported me during this time. I was very happy to share my yoga knowledge with Connie, and equally I was very happy to receive her knowledge and teachings. It was very sad to leave, and I'm happy to say that Connie and I remain friends, and it's always lovely to see her. This was an awesome work away. :)
You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
(Excellent
)
16 Feb 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Ruth)
Ruth helped me in many ways. She is strong and capable. She has much to offer.
(Excellent
)
18 Nov 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrea)
It was a pleasure to have Andrea this fall. She goes above and beyond in all tasks inside and out. My neighbor commented about my garden never looking so good. One of the specific things I appreciated the most was here ability to work independently and without day to day instructions. Andrea simply read my write up on work away and honored my… read more needs and more. The exchange between the two of us was really in keeping with the ideals of the work away program.
Staying with Connie and Pearl was a great first Workaway experience. Immediately following my arrival, Connie took me on a walk throughout the neighborhood, introduced me to fellow community members, and took me on a bike ride to a local event and showed me around town. We quickly developed good rapport and I felt comfortable in Connies home. In… read more the summer, we often ate breakfast together in the garden, and continued to share meals together throughout my stay. The co-housing community that Connie lives in is one of the best environments I have ever had the privilege of being a part of! I immediately felt welcomed and at home, and have remained in touch with many of the members of the Co-Ho since my departure.
My half of our work trade included various tasks that never felt too repetitive, which I loved. Some of the projects I worked on included, but were not limited to: hanging wall art, moving furniture, cooking shared meals, repairing furniture, seasonal outdoor prep, dog walking/ dog sitting, running errands, sewing, and garden work.
However, I found that our schedules and work expectations began conflicting later in my stay. Although the agreement was 4 hours of work a day, there wasn't always a clear expectation or outline of what work needed to be done. Connie expressed a desire for me to suggest project ideas and ways to keep myself occupied, but aside from general cleaning and pet care, I didn't feel comfortable or willing to take on that role, preferring instead to be given a list of tasks that I could complete. This misalignment in expectations caused some confusion regarding when to be available and whether or not we were both feeling fulfilled in the end.
I think most of this boils down to a personality and lifestyle incompatibility, as I think someone who is more willing to jump in with home improvement ideas and projects is more likely to succeed here!
Lastly, given the differences in Connie and I's appetites, I found that the food situation was less than ideal. Pantry staples like oil, rice, milk, and baking goods were always available, but I did end up shopping for nearly all of my groceries. Additionally, I noticed that a lot of the groceries I did buy, ended up being eaten by the both of us, when I intended for them to be for myself alone. The food situation wasn't super clear in Connies profile, and I admit that this is something I could have communicated more clearly at the time, but a discussion on expectations regarding shared food would definitely be beneficial for future guests.
All in all, this was a wonderful experience. I learned a lot about cohabitation, communication, and conflict resolution. I am still connected with the Co-Ho to this day, and have enjoyed visiting Connie in the months following my departure and filling each other in on the newness in each of our lives :)
Thank you for your hospitality, Connie!
I hosted Alexandra for 90+ days in 2025. I found her energetic, social able, and very artistic in the kitchen and with a sewing machine.
She helped in so many different ways including fence repair, hanging artwork and indoor plants.
So appreciated having a willing extra set of hands prepping food for a weekend campout including loading and… read more unloading my vehicle a daunting task for me on my own. In addition to that she dog sat while I was away on two different occasions. My four legged loves her and willingly jumps into her arms. I enjoyed her company and would love another chance at an energy exchange with her. My neighbors are happy with Alexandra as well and have benefited from her availability for childcare.
Everyone happy all around.
(Excellent)
7 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Ruth) for host
Connie was a great and genuine host. I spent 2 happy months in her beautiful yoga shala. Connie is committed to the yoga and its lifestyle. I really enjoyed Connie's gentle humour, her beautiful and spacious home, and the vast yard. This experience was both spiritual and nurturing. I learnt a lot here, of how to live simply and the value of a… read more committed asana practice. It was also a wonderful way for my yoga teaching to hold me for a while, as it supported me during this time. I was very happy to share my yoga knowledge with Connie, and equally I was very happy to receive her knowledge and teachings. It was very sad to leave, and I'm happy to say that Connie and I remain friends, and it's always lovely to see her. This was an awesome work away. :)
You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
(Excellent)
16 Feb 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Ruth)
Ruth helped me in many ways. She is strong and capable. She has much to offer.
(Excellent)
18 Nov 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrea)
It was a pleasure to have Andrea this fall. She goes above and beyond in all tasks inside and out. My neighbor commented about my garden never looking so good. One of the specific things I appreciated the most was here ability to work independently and without day to day instructions. Andrea simply read my write up on work away and honored my… read more needs and more. The exchange between the two of us was really in keeping with the ideals of the work away program.
(Excellent)
25 Dec 2014
Left by Workawayer (Marie-Eve) for host
I had a great time with Connie. She is a generous host and I really felt like home in her inspiring little yoga shala. The yoga is gentle and Connie is a great teacher. The work is fun to do and always realistic and useful. The part that was a little hard for me sometimes was the distance from social/night life and commodities like internet,… read more restaurants, coffee shop, stores, theater, grocery, etc... But in the other hand, it's an opportunity to unplug, turn in and discover yourself a little more. Thanks for everything Connie (and Cloe!).
You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
(Very good)
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Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
House & pet sitting
Sustainability
Events & social
Self development
Animals
Books
DIY & crafts
Music
Writing
Winter sports
Outdoor activities
Pets
Gardening
Cooking & food
Plant care
Hiking
Camping
Nature
Yoga / Wellness
