Experience life with a local family in New Brunswick, Canada

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  Description

  We are a family of four with 2 adult children who work full-time. We have a lovely hobby farm with 2 separate properties (Pleasant Villa and Hampstead), where we raise goats, chickens and turkeys, and have many vegetable gardens and fruit trees.
  
  Keith and Irene are mid-70's and could use extra help with the gardens, canning, building projects and general upkeep of the house and property. Dani lives on a separate property, which is where you will be staying in a lovely newly renovated guest room, and she could use some help with property maintenance.
  
  Ann is building a tiny home on our main property and could use help with the animals, fencing, and trail building around our property. We live in a rural area, with a public wharf 2 minutes from Dani's house and a hiking/biking trail right across the road. There is a marsh across from our home and tons of opportunities for wildlife watching. You can also hike through our 10 acre bush and beyond.

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  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
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  Interests

  

  Culture

  

  Sustainability

  

  Pets

  

  Farming

  

  Plant care

  

  History

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Books

  

  Gardening

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Animals

  

  Camping

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Nature

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Hiking
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Our family is very enmeshed in the Gagetown and Arcadia communities, we participate in the summer markets, Ann works with a local potter and Dani is the Executive Director of the local museum. We participate in a variety of activities in the community and will be happy to introduce you to people who share similar interests.
  
  Irene, Dani and Ann are all very crafty, and will happily teach any of their craft skills. We are happy to teach any farm related skills, as well as cooking, baking and basic handyman skills. When we lived in Ontario we were very involved in the multi-cultural community, and love learning about different cultures and especially food! If we don't know a skill that you are interested in learning, we probable know someone with that skill!

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  Help

  We would like help with some or all of the following: planting, weeding, mulching, turning compost, harvesting, canning/dehydrating/freezing, housekeeping, milking goats, walking the goats and dog, cutting and stacking firewood, clearing trails, building projects, yard maintenance, fencing, barn cleaning, moving chicken tractors, shoveling sand and dirt, picking up orders.
  
  It looks like a lot, but not all of this is happening at the same time. There are likely other tasks that we could discuss as they come up. We are happy to teach people how to do all of these things, and if you know different methods, we are always happy to learn.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  Dani and Ann would love to learn new languages.
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  Accommodation

  Dani's house is a 10 minute drive from our farm. She has one newly renovated guest room with a queen bed, and an un-renovated guest room with a twin bed. You will share the newly renovated main bathroom and have access to the rest of the home, including washer and dryer. There are 2 cats in her home.
  
  There is plenty of space on both properties for a camper van or RV.
  
  Dani works Tuesday-Saturday (leaving at 8 am) and can drop you off at the farm on the days you choose to work. If you have a valid drivers license you may be able to use the farm truck occasionally, although having your own transportation would be better.
  
  You can eat breakfast at Dani's or at our place, and we will provide some lunches and dinners for you. You are welcome to cook at Dani's house, but absolutely can not have fish there as Dani is severely allergic. We have experience with cooking for allergies and dietary preferences, so we can accommodate most diets. Most of our produce comes from our gardens or from local farms, and all of our meat is locally sourced. During the summer, our hens produce all of our eggs.

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  What else ...

  There's lots to do and see in the area. Fredericton, Sussex and Saint John are an hour away, Moncton and St. Andrews are two hours. In two hours, you could be at several different beaches, enjoying the music festivals and other entertainments throughout the area, enjoying a drive along the Fundy Trail Parkway with its numerous scenic outlooks, or sampling delicious drinks and foods at lots of different breweries, pubs and restaurants. If nature is more your thing, you don't have to go far for canoeing, kayaking, hiking, or birdwatching. There are museums and shops, markets and fairs all waiting for you to explore. If you are a French speaker, you'll find plenty of people to converse with throughout the area and lots of French history to visit.
  
  If you want to stay closer, there's still plenty to see and do. We have osprey that nest nearby, and Dani regularly sees bald eagles fishing. Both houses have decent wi-fi.
  
  Unfortunately, we can't allow you to bring your pets, due to our pets and farm animals. But don't worry, all of our animals will insist on being petted and snuggled, especially the goats (even the big ones still think they are lap goats!).
  
  We do ask that you keep all areas you use clean and tidy, and wash the bed linens once a week. We understand that other people's kitchens can be confusing, so just ask if you aren't certain where something is. We will make sure you understand how to do a task before we ask you to do it, and we are always happy to answer questions. We want you to enjoy your time with us!

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  Campers/motorhomes will be able to use the bathrooms and kitchens at either house.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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