Gardening, dog training and more living off grid in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Off-grid bohemian kind of vibe

    7 large dogs.

    The eco village type project and a desperate and urgent need for *dog trainers !!!

    Also help in the garden. Mostly removing weeds. We try to grow as much of our food as possible. To this end, the garden and pulling weeds needs to be done since we avoid using harmful chemicals. Actually the garden is a mini sanctuary for birds insects and bees. Sometimes humming birds too.

    It is possibility, sleeping maybe in a tent. We are cannabis smokers and eat vegetarian, sometimes fish or seafood. the environment is quite bohemian. I'm very flexible and eager to please I might be just as happy following your suggestions or ideas, so bring them!

    If you are good at something else particular let us know!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Vegetarian or vegan
    Pets
    Art & design
    Animals
    Sailing / Boating
    Nature
    Beach
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    learning about native species and or food and handicraft, enjoying and inspiring beautiful surroundings and natural environment to create a beautiful space

    We sometimes go to the fresh fruit and vegetable market in castries early on saturday mornings about 5am. Its a nice experience if you are a morning person and like fresh markets, you should enjoy this.

    We enjoy making bowls from calabash/calbasse fruit. most likely we will pick some and cut them and clean them out and carve designs into them. it is a fruit that forms a wooden bowl. During this time you are welcome to make some of your own souvenirs to take home.

  • Help

    Help

    We try to plant as much of our food as possible.

    I still welcome workawayers to my house and the main things I need now are to train 7 dogs Knowledge of gardening


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    Upcoming projects are a pond in the garden and outdoor bar with pallets and some maintenance repairs
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  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    My daughter is learning Spanish and would like to practice and learn Spanish

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    accommodation is basic comprising of shared dormitory or tents and camping or hammocks if desired. 2 or 3 light meals a day are vegetarian and sometimes fish (pescatarian) but vegans are welcome. Mostly organic and home grown whenever possible. Strictly no meat at all in the house or inside my car at all !!!!!!! I am utterly impecunious so I cannot subsidize travels - but I usually have time but no money so with this in mind I can take you places if you can fund such outings.

    We are early risers (5-6 am) and since most afternoons are reserved for fun drinking beer and less constructive activities so work and important stuff is usually restricted to (early) mornings. This is only a problem if you have a difficulty with early mornings.

    We go to the beach often and take 1 or 2 dogs almost everywhere we go.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    the 5 hours of working a day are more than equally balanced with the hours spent on the beach or enjoying the nearby natural wonders and vibrant nightlife. Within 15 minutes walking distance are 2 beaches, one hotel, the bus stops, 3 good and reasonably priced restaurants/bar and some interesting and funny characters.

    If you can handle the financial overheads, we are happy to go on a beach day or tour of the island.

    I am tattoo artist and do piercing as well.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

Host ref number: 411533114544

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