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Description
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Welcome
The homestead of Myself (Julie), and my preteen son (Griffen).
This is an eco friendly, passive solar off grid garden cabin in the foothills of the Appalachian Range of New Brunswick. Here, we are nestled into the highlands with the most stellar view of Skedaddle Ridge, the historical refuge for men and families escaping the draft of the 2nd world war. True to its history, it has continued to be a haven to those choosing a life of peace and simplicity. Founded here, is an off grid eco neighborhood where we find kinship and share land with like minded neighbors.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Experience the simple life, learn what it takes to live off the beaten path sustainably, ethically and wholesomely. Retreat to the days of the primitive folk and learn homesteading skills. As an artist I can teach you about textile crafts, sewing, loom beadwork, tribal pottery techniques and more. Join me in the harvest season to learn how to forage from the wild, hunt, and preserve all the gifts of nature without the use of a freezer. Bathe in the brook, kayak the beautiful rivers here, meet the neighbors and tour a variety of eco friendly home builds: including straw bale homes, yurts, the garden cabin, and more. Experience the Apalacian Highlands here, through a vast trail system that wanders through old growth hardwood forests and the boreal forests..its a slice of heaven!
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Travelers can share the skills they have, I appreciate learning new skills and trades! Show me your craft and I will show you mine! There are always projects on the homestead; building and tending gardens, constructing a straw bale/cob chicken coop, building and maintaining forest paths, creating a brook side bath house, foraging wild mushrooms, herbs and berries, aid in ethical hunting practices, winterizing a 1973 Winnabego Brave, finish carpentry on the Skedaddler Cabin, fence building, and more! We can choose together which projects are of interest to you.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
-1973 Winnabego Brave: this is the iconic hippy wagon from the 70's era
*sleeps 4, includes a small solar power system, propane cookstove and refrigerator
-Military artic 10 man hot tent
-Bring your own tent or RV
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Feedback (3)
One of the highlights of my stay was helping out in the garden. Julie is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about gardening, and it was a joy to learn from her. The experience was was both educational… read more
I felt right at home. I can't thank Julie enough for everything she gave me, and for integrating me so easily into this beautiful place.
I'm grateful for this whole adventure. Julie taught me a lot about food preservation,… read more
It was my pleasure to work with Julia and have fun too. ;)… read more
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One of the highlights of my stay was helping out in the garden. Julie is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about gardening, and it was a joy to learn from her. The experience was was both educational… read more
I felt right at home. I can't thank Julie enough for everything she gave me, and for integrating me so easily into this beautiful place.
I'm grateful for this whole adventure. Julie taught me a lot about food preservation,… read more
It was my pleasure to work with Julia and have fun too. ;)… read more
