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Description
We live next to a beautiful lake and are close to the the Bruce Trail, Eugenia Falls, Hogg's Falls, Old Baldy, Metcalfe Rock. and Feversham Gorge. We are not that far from Village at Blue near Collingwood. We are 145 km north of Toronto and 230 km north of Niagara Falls. We have canoes and kayaks that you can use to take out on the lake. There is swimming off our dock, fishing , campfires, the sounds of loons and geese and beautiful sunsets. I look forward to showing you around this beautiful area. We own a small pickling and salsa production company and attend local markets on the weekends. You are welcome to join us. My husband and I have lived here for 20. years. This would be ideal for 2 workawayers. We added a young poodle puppy called Max Pickles (born June 15, 2022) to our family! [Note: If you will be arriving at Toronto Pearson International Airport, the bus ride from the airport to Flesherton takes from 3-5 hours. ]
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
There is swimming off our dock, fishing, beautiful sunsets, forests and waterfalls. The lake has a great variety of wildlife (fish and fowl) and water plants. It is a wonderful environment to work and play. We will hike and go exploring. We have a lot of knowledge about the history and geography of our area. In the winter, there are ski hills and skating about 35 minutes away. You can cross country ski or snowshoe around our lake or on the trails. I own a small pickling company. In the summer you can explore the local outdoor markets where I set up my sales tent for pickles and salsa. :)
Help
We need help with house cleaning, weeding the perennial flower garden, outdoor clean up, raking leaves, burning brush in our bonfire, and emptying the ash pit. There is also window washing inside and outside, vacuuming, dusting, organizing cupboards and fridges, tidying between meals and piling logs for our woodstove. Most of it is physical work requiring some stamina and there is a lot to do for 5 hours five days a week. :)
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Accommodation
We offer a bedroom with a single bed (or a queen size bed for couples) and access to the outside through your own door .The washroom is just down the hall from you.The house is is air-conditioned. You will be part of the family (if you like) and will have access to our open concept main floor kitchen, dining, and living room with a wood burning fireplace We will supply you with groceries and drive you to the grocery store to pick them out. We are very comfortable with vegan and vegetarian diets. Of course, if you love to cook, we love to eat and we would enjoy eating together whenever we can.
What else ...
I will drive you to local areas (within 1 hours drive) so you can experience the natural sites.. I am happy to show you around this beautiful area.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Since we are rather rural we do not have the best wifi yet, but it is okay for regular use. Download mbps 12, upload mbps 5-10
Space for parking camper vans
Yes, I have a number of nice spaces which would be perfect.
Can possibly accept pets
Sorry, no.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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We were very spoiled with food and treats 🙈.
They made sure to show us all the beautiful places around.… read more
Patricia and Stewart are so nice and lovely people and the dog !ax is so cute.
During my time I had different work:
I did some housekeeping and worked outside in front of the house. Added to that I helped to make jam an pickles and this was so interesting. On the weekends I helped… read more
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We were very spoiled with food and treats 🙈.
They made sure to show us all the beautiful places around.… read more
Patricia and Stewart are so nice and lovely people and the dog !ax is so cute.
During my time I had different work:
I did some housekeeping and worked outside in front of the house. Added to that I helped to make jam an pickles and this was so interesting. On the weekends I helped… read more
I helped the Halliday family cleaning the storage… read more
We traveled to local cities, harbours, ski hills and villages, waterfalls, hiking trails on the escarpment and participated in area markets and festivals. We also went kayaking and swimming at the lake where we live.
While she was here, she worked outside clearing branches and leaves; swept the… read more
After doing some garden work or, during the first 2 days, helping with the pickle stand at a rodeo event, Patricia would take me, everyday without exception, see beautiful landscapes in the area: cliffs, waterfalls, panoramic views from the top of ski resorts... It was a really… read more
I’ve learned from her how to go kayaking and we went for a hike almost every day so I saw a lot of the area. Even on rainy days we tried to do… read more
In the first two weeks I helped to clear out their former store. I helped sorting out the kitchen,… read more
