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We are dealing with an extremely unjust and debilitating lawsuit and therefore can not accept interns at this time. Below is information that is dependent on whether we can survive under great attack from the Massachusetts courts.
If you are interested in social and environmental justice issues, caregiving our elders and have access to high quality information or a brilliant and caring lawyer please contact us.
If you are responsible, enthusiastic and want to help with all aspects of office work, para legal and helping a small farm survive... etc. please contact us!
Again we can not accept any interns at this time but here is what we are about:
We are looking for a strong intern who can help with house organizing, cleaning,, mending fences, website, non profit educational farm and paralegal help for a few weeks or more.
Hoping for a mature, responsible person who is strong, positive and has good communication skills.
If you are interested in regenerative agriculture, holistic health, ecological living and social justice this may be a good fit.
We do ask that you have health insurance and bring medicines and special foods that help you stay well.
We are a small homestead in a vibrant, progressive community of sustainable farming , the arts and education in Western Massachusetts.
We raise fruit, herbs, vegetables and livestock and practice Permaculture and Biodynamic farming methods.
Meditation, qigong, yoga, healthy food prep and many creative activities are all part of our daily rounds. Comfortable lodging in farmhouse, cabin or at our campsite depending on length of visit and season.
Happy WorkAwaying!
Alis
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We teach meditation, qigong, organic and biodynamic gardening and love to share our beautiful homestead with people on the path of ecological, conscious living. Our farm is inspired by Permaculture farming methods and we cook from scratch both omnivore and vegetarian.
We know many artists and musicians and host events here and go to concerts and shows around the Pioneer Valley in Massachusetts and beyond and are happy to share our connections.
Help
Help is needed with office and computer work, gardening, planting, pruning fruit trees, writing, launching educational farm project. In the Spring we start gardening, ie planting, weeding, growing fruit and vegetables, herbs and flowers.
helping us around the house
Due to covid and resulting financial fall we provide staples grains and beans and some vegetables but ask that you supplement with your own money for the speciality foods you love.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
Spanish and French
Accommodation
There is a room,, a tent platform, a smooth flat field, room depending on the person and how well it works out.
What else ...
One rule we have had to incorporate is No Smoking anywhere on the farm. We had a serious fire here and just don't want either pot or cigarettes smoked anywhere on the property. You can easily go for a walk down the dirt roads.
We are 15 minutes from Amherst Center, Leverett Peace Pagoda, Leverett Food Co-op and Arts and Crafts.
1/2 hr from Northampton with lots of cultural events, dance, music and art shows.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have fiber optics here in the hills. good fast internet
Space for parking camper vans
Yes, we have had a digital nomad in an RV.
Can possibly accept pets
depends.. no cats as we have a cat who rules the home and garden. some well trained dogs may be ok.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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Even though I'm from the same country, I feel like we had a very good… read more
We loved having them on our homestead and they helped us tremendously. Their skill sets are so many that they could assist with just… read more
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Even though I'm from the same country, I feel like we had a very good… read more
We loved having them on our homestead and they helped us tremendously. Their skill sets are so many that they could assist with just… read more
Even before i arrived to the farm, Alisande was very communicative and flexible to my last minute request. I had planned to camp at a nice platform at the far end of her property but sudden rain and wind collapsed my tent within hours of my… read more
I highly recommend her for helping with any kind of project. She is an excellent communicator and we were delighted to work with her. She lives her life… read more
