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Description
We have three kids and a grandchild between us. We purchased this land last year and are working hard to renovate the two houses and make the land useable. Acreage includes ponds, old growth trees, specimen trees throughout... theres wildlife : bob cats, bear, deer and a multitude of birds.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Ive worked in forestry, investigation, electrical and hardscaping. Happy to show you what I know!
Skill Sharing: I've worked in various trades throughout Ive worked in forestry, as an electrician, renovating and more recently have my own business in investigation. Persian cooking.
If things go well after a month or so we could look at paying for your time as well but this would be looked at as a possibility later.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We’re accepting couples or single workawayers for the winter
*** can offer money for additional hours depending on skillset but that would be assessed once you're here after a couple weeks of a normal workaway agreement :)
Would be great to have help from someone that has experience in any of the following:
-tree surgery -painter / decorator -landscaper -arborculutist -animal care
-drywalling
-renovations
-pruning
-bramble/ blackberry/ brush clearing
-carpentry
-general DIY
Depending on the time of year you arrive and the other possible projects different skills could be utilized.
Let us know what youre thinking!
WHAT TO PACK
All the required safety equipments are provided such as gloves, safety glasses, ear plugs, etc.
Lock - if desired
Easy-off shoes – you have to take them off to enter each building.
Warm socks – with your shoes off, you don’t want your feet to get cold!
Comfy clothes – for sitting on the floor, for relaxing, for yoga, for spending time outside
Chargers- unless you want a forced vacation from connectivity which is in fact highly recommended.
Good vibes!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Accommodation
In a seperate house surrounded by lush forest.
The bathrooms will be shared.
You may share a bedroom with another
WE WILL PROVIDE:
All linens + towels and a roof over your head
Stipend to cover your meals and snacks. You’re welcome to drink but we do not cover the costs of alcohol.
No drugs or smoking.
What else ...
This is an ideal area if you're into outdoor activities!
Its somewhat isolated unless you own a car.
As this project is new at this time we need the following:
-take out your own travel insurance
-19+ only
-mentally and emotionally very fit.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
Dogs if well behaved and don’t chase the goats.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (12)
They have a laid-back, flexible approach to hosting, which is great. Nothing too structured, you’re just trusted to… read more
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They have a laid-back, flexible approach to hosting, which is great. Nothing too structured, you’re just trusted to… read more
He kept his work areas very neat, organized and always cleaned by the end of his workday.
Alisandro also… read more
The house is a bit isolated so take… read more
I loved the place and the people there. I learned a lot of things, now I have some news skills.
I will probably come back for working again and just to say "hi" to my new friends.
Thank you very much for all.
Paul
He doesn't watch the clock and is very self-motivated. He mucks in, sees what needs doing… and does it! During his time with us, he helped teach our friends daughter French, looked after the birds and other animals, gardened, cleaned, fixed things… the list could go on.
He has… read more
Ask her to teach you how to make a proper Italian meal including her Tiramisu! Or to learn some Italian language. Shes open-minded, kind and hardworking. We are so lucky.
