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Description
We are all learning to grow native plants and vegetables on our 5 acre farm. So, if you like to be outdoors and grow flowers and vegetables, but still be within a 15 minute drive to all that Ann Arbor, Michigan has to offer, come and learn more about language and culture, as we also learn.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We love meeting new people from around the world and learning about their home and experiences! You can learn to cook good vegetarian meals, or teach us to cook a meal from your culture.
Help
For the most part help with the yard and garden and house is the most helpful!
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Japanese: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
We are interested in learning world languages
Accommodation
Our house is a three bedroom house in a nice, quiet rural neighborhood. It's within driving distance of Dexter, Ann Arbor and Whitmore Lake, MI where you can find bakeries, coffee shops, restaurants, pubs and an array of shops. It's also near wonderful parks with river, lake and walking/biking trails. There is a shared bathroom a shared kitchen and living area, and bedding and towels are provided. Smoking outside only, if at all!
What else ...
There is a lot to see in the metro Detroit area. Transportation can be provided at times. The house is adjacent to a nature/walk/bike trail and bicycles are available.
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.
Can possibly accept pets
depends on the pet
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Sophie and Luna
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Most of our help was in the garden : planting fruit trees, harvesting vegetables, and general maintenance.
Thank you to Shannan, whom we unfortunately didn’t see much as she was away traveling, but we really enjoyed the few days we got to spend with her, such a kind and pleasant person.
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She and her son took me to many places,… read more
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Most of our help was in the garden : planting fruit trees, harvesting vegetables, and general maintenance.
Thank you to Shannan, whom we unfortunately didn’t see much as she was away traveling, but we really enjoyed the few days we got to spend with her, such a kind and pleasant person.
A… read more
She and her son took me to many places,… read more
The tasks she had for me were always doable and rewarding, as I could see the process of my work when cleaning up… read more
i'm been lucky with my first experience in workaway.
Frenck and Shannan are nice and kindly people.THANK YOU BOTH!!
about Rochester is a quite and calm village,if you like nature and you want rest from city,this is the perfect place.
About work,i loved so much to work in garden,isn't been hard.Frenck is… read more
I helped in either of two houses or a lovely cottage in Ontario, and I was happy to do so. I also had the chance, thanks to Frank, of going to a classic car show in Chelsea, MI and then later to the Henry Ford Museum in Detroit.
Meeting… read more
