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PLEASE NOTE: (We do not sell any produce to the public).
I am a retired Plant Sciences Professor and a current High School Construction Management Instructor with extensive experience in greenhouse management, welding and construction. I am opening my home to travelers who want to learn farm related activities and construction. Some of the projects that my guests may participate in may include soil regeneration, garden and home construction, solar and wind power, welding and cooking. I have a well equipped workshop to get these projects done and I will supply my guests with the required resources to complete their chosen projects. I showcase numerous completed projects throughout the facility. The work week consists of working 20 hours on the weekends with the following week off. You will be given 3 meals a day with plenty of food in the refrigerator to last the week. The accommodations are extremely comfortable and in most cases you will have your own private room. I am located on the prairie only 1/2 hour from downtown Colorado Springs. Hiking, dining, museums, rafting, shopping and music venues are all located within an hour’s drive. Socializing during meals are required.
Area of my property: rural 1/2 acre
No farm animals on the property.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
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
Hands on projects, History lessons, ethnic foods. Hiking, fishing and cultural places to visit. We will have social discussions during meals.
Help
Travelers will have an opportunity to choose a farm related project to complete during their stay. The projects that will be offered to the guests will consist of building, creating, constructing, painting, repairing, rebuilding, repurposing, recycling any of the following projects: Aquaponic, hydroponic, wind and solar, chicken coops, rabbit hutches, planter beds, concrete, walls, electrical, trailer repair, welding, art and paintings.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Accommodation
Guesthouse type facilities to accommodate 8 guests at a time. I will be preparing most of the meals.
What else ...
Hiking, white water rafting, dinning, museums and cultural events in town within 1 hour away.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Plenty of parking
Can possibly accept pets
Well behaved animals only minimum 2 years old
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Minimum 20 hours a week to be performed on weekends with the weekday off.
