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Gorgeous farm/homestead in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains on 36 acres, mostly wooded, with trails, surrounded by hundreds of acres of woods. We have a big organic farm garden, orchards, and chickens -- not for public sale, home and guest/workaway consumption.
I am a mom of two teenage girls, 2 dogs, 2 cats, and chickens (our horses are no longer here). We live on the top of a small mountain in Floyd County, Virginia. The nature and landscape here are stunning. We have a large 100+ year old farmhouse, and a separate cabin at the back end of the property in the woods. We have creeks, natural mountain springs, and a big pond for swimming.
I have traveled to over 40 countries, living in a few. I speak French (not fluently) and some Russian. I work in the nonprofit world in sustainable/regenerative agriculture and am a certified holistic health coach. I specialize in the nexus of food/nutrition/health, especially autoimmune diseases.
We are seeking help with the gardening: prepping garden beds, planting, weeding/putting down hay, outdoor work: weed-whacking, clearing established trails, farm maintenance, and other upkeep needs.
My girls are very busy with school and sports. There will be a lot of alone time, so a good fit is someone who is independent!
Workawayers with carpentry skills would be GREAT!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Floyd County Virginia is a unique community, holistic, organic, full of artists, musicians, a quaint mountain town, beautiful farms, landscapes, gorgeous mountains, and an amazing community. There is wonderful live music in our small town throughout the summer and year! There are music festivals, and the farm is surrounded by gorgeous nature and wildlife. It is such a peaceful, beautiful place! We have two horses, who also can be ridden, but only by experienced riders. However, everybody can love on them, and walk them to other fields to graze. It is heaven on Earth here!
Help
Farm/house/pet sitters wanted for various dates!
Help on the farm: gardening, weeding, preparing garden beds, planting, harvesting, cleaning the barn, composting, cutting firewood, DIY projects, and general farm and farm house maintenance, and help around this big farm house: cleaning, small repairs, painting...
Carpentry skills are welcome!!
Languages
Languages spoken
French: Intermediate
Russian: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
I would love to practice my French, Russian, and learn Italian and Spanish!!
Accommodation
We have a loft one room cabin at the back of the property available, it is super cute and rustic, no running water, does have electricity (there are no fees/paying guests).
Meals are not included, but I am happy to share in our eggs and farm harvests.
Meals are on your own.
Farm sitters can stay in the farmhouse guest room when we are traveling.
Note: we are a gluten free house due to Celiac. The cabin can have gluten though.
What else ...
There are rivers and creeks for swimming, kayaking, incredible nature hikes, music festivals, live music in our small town, great restaurants in town, wineries, farmers markets, and there is the Blue Ridge Parkway!
Also not too far nearby are two small towns/cities: Blacksburg and Roanoke.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
I can host digital nomads, but the internet is only at the farmhouse, not at the cabin.
Space for parking camper vans
There is no electric or water hook up.
Can possibly accept pets
I am happy to have friendly well-behaved pets. I do have 2 dogs, 2 cats, and poultry. The pet must not put my animals or family at danger. (Sadly I have lost several animals to guests dogs killing them.)
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Three hours/day
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Anyone would be lucky to have Cam and Baby do a workaway with them!
Thanks for everything Cam!
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Anyone would be lucky to have Cam and Baby do a workaway with them!
Thanks for everything Cam!
