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Help with garden tasks and painting in Quebec, Canada

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  • Description

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    Welcome. I'm an Aussie retiree living in a small bilingual village in the hills of the Eastern Townships of Quebec.

    I have a large residential organic garden, with perrenial beds, shrubs and vegetable beds.
    My home is spacious, with lots of room for you to hang out in your free time, when you aren't busy exploring the area..

    My village is 1 hr 20 mins from Montreal & 10 minutes from the Vermont border. The village is a popular centre for outdoor activities ( skiing, hiking, biking), with a vibrant tourism scene on weekends, but tranquil during the week.

    I can provide you with a private bedroom & bathroom, food, & local information about great hikes and bike rides. I have 2 bikes available for use.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Gardening
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Hiking
    Cycling
    Camping
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    As well as increasing your knowledge of landscaping & organic gardening, you will have the opportunity to learn about local life in a vibrant bilingual village, founded by the English-speaking Loyalists , & now undergoing a wave of new settlement by urban French-speaking folk. Lots of artists, yoga studios , permaculturalists , organic & traditional farmers, as well as urban escapees.

    You will also have the opportunity to do some superb hikes in the mountains & valleys that surround the village. If you have no car, you'll be able to use my bicycles to reach closer destinations .

  • Help

    Help

    I am seeking help with
    -regular garden chores (perrenial beds, weeding , planting, etc)

    - scrubbing outdoor deck floor

    - painting a small entry room only if weather is too bad for outdoor task

    I am seeking a person with at least a basic knowledge of gardening.

    Please do not contact me if you like to sleep in, as I'm looking for someone who's able to assist me from roughly 8.30am to 12.30pm.

    Note that I am seeking assistance for only one week, rather than a series of Workawayers .

    I am recovering from chemotherapy, so I will probably be less active than usual to work alongside you.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    French: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Private bedroom and bathroom in my home, with lots of communal space.

    I will provide food ( dietary preferences to be discussed). I would expect that you prepare your own breakfasts. I prefer to share cooking if possible but not essential.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    I enjoy hosting people in my home and sharing laughter and good times. I am independent and have some community obligations, so you will have the opportunity for alone time too.

    I treat others with respect and thrive on equal exchanges.
    Local transportation is very poor. To get here from Montreal, there's a Limocar bus service to Sortie 74, Autoroute 10, Bromont, 30 mins away from Sutton, where I could pick u up . Carpooling to & from Montreal works well, especially on weekends, so check out FB group Covoiturage Sutton.

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    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Parking space for small campervan

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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The image depicts a small, cozy bedroom with white walls and floors, featuring a single bed, a chair, and a window, exuding a sense of serenity and tranquility.
The image depicts a serene backyard scene featuring a house, vibrant yellow flowers, lush greenery, and a patio area, set against a bright blue sky with white clouds.
The image depicts a serene garden scene with a small stream, lush greenery, and vibrant flowers, evoking a sense of natural beauty and tranquility.
The image depicts a serene autumnal scene, featuring a tree-lined road with a car driving away from the camera, set against a majestic mountainous backdrop.
The image depicts a serene bedroom with white walls and blue floors, featuring a bed, closet, and small table, exuding a sense of calmness and tranquility.
The image depicts a vibrant garden bed, featuring a tomato plant with ripe fruit, surrounded by lush greenery and a variety of plants, set against a dark blue building.

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