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This is a musicians retreat and homestead that has been hosting artists and fusing nature and music since 2012. On a 67 acre piece of abandoned family land the vision continues to unfurl, but has always been rooted in a love for nature, music, and people. Throughout the property you'll find pastures and forests, gardens and orchards, multiple cabins, campsites, a musical family living on in a house, a solar powered music studio/stage and a tropical greenhouse. Hosting people is at the heart of the operation here. Throughout the year there's a continual flow of musicians and artists here for residencies, touring bands passing through, shows and events, and great folks like yourself doing a work exchange here, specifically helping with upkeep of the permaculture projects.
THE LAND
The land is nestled just outside of Burnsville North Carolina, at the base of the Black Mountains. Diverse with pastures, pine forests, old growth deciduous forests, streams, and wild life. Very blessed with many old apple, black walnut, cherry, and Chinese chestnuts. And now after 10 years of homesteading and over 100 fruit/nut trees and bushes planted, the fruit production has really taken off.
WHAT'S HERE
So far the livable structures include the main house which is a cozy five bedroom house with a musical common area, 3 tiny houses, a solar powered music studio/cabin, a tropical greenhouse, a big artsy bus thats online, and multiple campsites also
WHO'S HERE?
Depending on the time of year, there are usually between 5-12 people , most of which are artist/musicians doing residencies here, and usually 1 to 2 helpers, mostly between 18-40 years old (but all ages are welcome). We also host people regularly and have many visiting friends and touring musicians.. We host events like potlucks, concerts, music video/movie shoots, and other interesting events throughout the year. There's 1 dogs and 5 cats at the moment, and no chickens or ducks which is rare! We share the land with turkeys, deer, rabbits, groundhogs, chipmunks, squirrels, coyotes, black snakes (harmless), hawks, crows, bluebirds, cardinals, finches, etc.
WILD FOODS/MEDICINES
There is an abundnace of wild edible/medicinal plants and mushrooms in the mountains here. Foraging, eating, sharing, and learning about these incredible resources is part of the lifestyle here. So if you havent tried incredible wild mushrooms like hen of the wood, oysters, lions mane etc, along with many delicious wild plants, you will have the opportunity to do so here.
FOOD
We provide basic grains, greens, and vegetables for the helpers here. We share a meal on every work day and theres also a communal shelf full of teas, spices, and many other goods helpers are welcome to any time.
ACCOMMODATION
A private cabin with solar power, a loft, a piano, near the waterfall here, which is all nestled in a private valley here on the land
WHAT TO BRING
Head lamp, work shoes/boots, towel
LENGTH OF STAY
We only have availability through October 7th Unless you have you're own RV or are open to camping.
For the 2023 season we are open to hosting shorter or longer stays, if it is mutually a great fit!
HOURS PER WEEK
10-14
SURROUNDING AREA
An 8 minute drive to Burnsville, a little mountain town with a vibrant arts community and a rich history. There are grocery stores, banks, art galleries, and restuarants that host bands and open mic nights.
Asheville, one of the most artsy and culturally rich cities in the world is 40 minutes away.
Boone is Asheville's funky little sister, a vibrant college town in the heart of the mountains, only 1 hour away.
Mount Mitchell, the highest mountain East of the Mississippi is here in Yancey County.
The Linville Gorge is an inspiring place to visit and is near Boone (also very inspiring) .
NEARBY FARMS
Some other farms in the area we'd recommend include Soulshine Farm, Mountain Gardens, Chestnut Hill, and the Dig-In Community Garden here in Burnsville.
CONTACT
Please include your proposed dates. a bit about yourself, any links you have to your profiles/websites etc. Looking forward to hearing from you all!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learning opportunities are abundant here. Topics include: all things plants and sustainability.
juggling
making music and love sharing/collaborating on all things music.
I'm a long time pianist and guitarist and play many styles of music, particularly jazz, swing, blues, soul, and bluegrass. I love to collaborate, teach music theory/philosophy, and to share in all things musical.
Help
Helpers here will be helping on the land tending to the gardens, orchards, and greenhouse. Helping gather firewood. Planting seedlings, watering the nursery, planting new trees! Everyone who comes can help plant a few trees here and then come back and visit them over the years as they grow to great heights!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
Our helpers are provided with their own private solar powered cabin with comfortable bedding.
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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?
Two
Hours expected
10 hours per week
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The land is huge and breathtakingly beautiful, and there’s always something to check out. Jared, one of… read more
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The land is huge and breathtakingly beautiful, and there’s always something to check out. Jared, one of… read more
I can't convey my enthusiasm about working in the greenhouse.. I would live in that green house.
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