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Description
Our family of three artists live a few blocks from the cafes, shops and pubs of hip West Asheville. We have a 1/2 acre solar powered urban homestead with an orchard, chickens, veggie gardens, and art spaces. We are transplants from the Northeast by way of California. Been in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains for 14 years and are very involved in local politics and culture. We are new to Workaway but have a couple of years of Airbnb hosting experience, as well as being users of Couchsurfing and Hip Camp. We want to create the conditions for more mutual aid in the world.
We have lots of projects that need extra hands, including building fences and a shed, weeding (endless), mulching, and rebuilding an old travel trailer. We are involved in many community projects: building parade puppets, the local Fringe Festival, and gleaning local farmers' bounty for mutual aid. We have a cheery guest room that sleeps 2 (full size bed) with a shared bath. Close to transit. Our street is quiet and suitable for van/RV guests as well.Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity WorkArt ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareGeneral MaintenanceCultural exchange and learning opportunities
I am a puppeteer, teacher and community artist, my husband is a costume designer, our son is a metal worker, musician and clothing designer. We have knowledge of gardening, back yard chickens, cooking and preserving. We are sculptors, painters and sewers. We work with many art materials including concrete, mosaic, rubber, fiber, scrap metal, molding and casting. Happy to share what we know and learn from our guests as well.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We have lots of projects that need extra hands, including building fences and a shed, weeding (endless), mulching, and rebuilding an old travel trailer. We are involved in many community projects which you may also want to contribute to: building parade puppets, distributing gleaned food to people in need, greenway clean ups.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
French: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.Accommodation
Our 3 bedroom/2 bath house is small and well loved. We are 2 blocks from bustling Haywood Road where you can catch a bus downtown, or walk to many restaurants, music venues, breweries and shops. We have a cheery guest room that sleeps 2 (one full size bed) with a shared bath. We will provide basic breakfast fixings, and (usually) dinner on workdays. You will have fridge and cupboard space and use of the kitchen. We eat meat and fish and a lot of eggs, veg and fruit. We have a cats, a dog and 8 chickens.
What else ...
Asheville is known for its arts scene, breweries and gorgeous scenery. Lots to do and see here. We can advise on hiking trails, affordable restaurants, off beat art activities. Please no smoking on the property. You must clean up after yourself in the shared areas. We have wifi but it's not super fast. Street parking only. Guests must be fully vaxxed and practice masking when in public indoor spaces.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Our wifi gets about 12 mbps. There is a small desk in the guest room.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 3-4 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (1)
They had me helping out on their homestead near the heart of Asheville. I learned how to use a weedwacker, create and plug mushroom logs, did tons of weeding, and I learned about chickens!
They even introduced me to their neighbors… read more
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They had me helping out on their homestead near the heart of Asheville. I learned how to use a weedwacker, create and plug mushroom logs, did tons of weeding, and I learned about chickens!
They even introduced me to their neighbors… read more