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Hi there!
We are three people, project partners and family members (Riel, his sister Camille, her partner Mathias and their dog Cocio), who have recently started a permaculture project in Saint-Calixte, in the Lanaudière region of Quebec. Our goal is to become as autonomous as possible, in terms of food, energy, ressources and time. We want to live in a simpler, more humble way, and connect with nature and people from our local community and abroad.
We have already built quite a big garden, which is still expanding and needs care and ideas to optimize crops as well as the relationship with surrounding ecosystems. We have a bee hive, and are planning to build a greenhouse and a chicken coop in the near future. Around the garden area is a forested and hilly area, with a small village with all commodities close by (30 min walk, 5 minutes by car).
We need help with gardening, forestry, event organizing, art projects, food transformation and general maintenance.
We are open-minded, easy-going people who like traveling, new encounters, playing music, painting, exploring nature, inspiring discussions, games, cooking and group gatherings.
Come join us and take part in the building of a family/community-based dream to live a more sustainable, free, happy and nourishing life!
NB: We are seeking volunteers, as this is not a business, but a family and communal project. Volunteers will therefore not be involved in any activities that could eventually generate revenues. Thank you!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will learn about organic gardening and general botany, forestry, and ways to build functional constructions in an economical way. With us, you can practice english, french and danish, and learn to cook creative and culinary meals with Mathias. Some of us also play music and paint, and we love to jam and create all together. But we are also very open to learning from you, whatever your talents, passions and abilities might be.
Help
We need help from May to November, with seeding, crop care, tree cutting (for fire wood), the building of the greenhouse and chicken coop, concert organizing, harvesting, closing the garden and transforming crops (canning, freezing, drying, product making), as well as general maintenance and art projects around the property.
Languages
Languages spoken
Danish: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
We have 10 acres of land with plenty of space to set a tent in an intimate spot. We can lend you a tent and mattress if you need. Hamacs are also available. You'll be welcome in the main house to cook meals and use the bathrooms. Wifi is available both in the house and around the garden.
What else ...
Our lovely home is situated in St-Calixte, 50 minutes from Montreal by car. That city is full of cultural, musical, sports events all summer long. We come from there, so also know the place and events well, if need be. There is also public transportation available to take you to the city or other towns around.
Close to home, there is a public beach by a lake (30 min walk) and a nice river swimming spot (5 min walk), as well as several places in the region to hike, swim, forage, bike, practice water sports and enjoy beautiful scenery, agrotourism and microbreweries (check out Rawdon, Parc régional de la Forêt Ouareau, Parc des Chutes Monte-à-Peine, Saint-Donat, Saint-Côme, St-Alphonse-de-Rodriguez, Saint-Jean-de-Matha, Joliette, Microbrasserie L'Apothicaire, Microbrasserie Trécarré, Joliette, etc). We will be happy to recommend places according to your interests and needs!!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have wifi access both in the house and around the garden. It is officially high speed and unlimited! We have already hosted digital students and nomads, including in the field of 3D animation.
Space for parking camper vans
There is plenty of space in the wild flower field to park your van or motorhome.
Can possibly accept pets
We have a medium-size dog, adopted from the streets of Mexico. She is very nice and does enjoy playing with other dogs, as long as they are not too territorial and agressive. We will discuss beforehand, but are opened to the idea of having pets around, especially when guests are staying long enough for everyone to get accustomed to each other.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
