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Atlantic beach-front micro farm in Nova Scotia, Canada

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  • Description

    Description

    Atlantic beach-front micro-farm in South Shore Nova Scotia needs help. Am seeking couple who enjoys country life and able to spend part of remaining winter helping maintain the homestead. Large, isolated property is 25 mins from nearest town. Perfect for birders/nature lovers. Share in running the household, including cooking, putting up firewood, some repair and maintenance, plus help with any other chores that come up. Computer savvy (preferably Mac) would be helpful. 20 hours a week in exchange for room and board. Two small, unheated bedrooms available in main house. Driver’s license required, and best to have own vehicle.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    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
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    There is opportunity to meet area residents and learn about the culture and history of this corner of Nova Scotia. Also opportunity to learn about the natural history of Atlantic Canada. We welcome workaways from all continents, all nationalities and beliefs.

  • Help

    Help

    Duties include house/garden/groundskeeping, putting up foods and firewood, some repair and maintenance, and other chores that come up. 20 hours a week in exchange for room and board. Two small bedrooms available in main house. Driver’s license required, and preferably helpers have their own car or half-ton. Canoe, kayak and bicycle available for use. (Pasture and barn could accommodate horse. Maybe a goat.)

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    In exchange for 20 hours of help per week we provide room and board. In the fall and winter months, volunteers are welcome to stay in the 2 private, unheated rooms in the owner's main 19th century home.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Three nearby towns, each a half-hour away, provide opportunities for essential shopping. Postcard towns one hour away provides East Coast style entertainment: music, bars, museums etc. A canoe, kayak and bicycle are available for use during free-time. We like the idea and ready to discuss workaway with a horse needing a home for the winter.

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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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Could accommodate any size campervan,

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

Host ref number: 553493121551

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The image depicts a serene coastal landscape with a forested area, featuring a house, a beach, and a body of water under a cloudy sky.
A person is flying a kite on a beach, with the kite\'s long tail and string visible, set against a backdrop of sand and water. The scene is peaceful and serene.
The image depicts a serene coastal scene, featuring a tranquil body of water with a sandy shoreline, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky, evoking a sense of peacefulness.
The image depicts a serene scene of a house with a large porch and a yard, surrounded by trees, conveying a sense of tranquility and peacefulness. The house is situated in a rural area.
The image depicts a small, wooden structure with a sloping roof, featuring a large window and a door, situated in a wooded area, surrounded by trees and foliage.
The image depicts two small, wooden structures with pitched roofs, situated in a wooded area, surrounded by trees and foliage, with a body of water visible in the background.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a large house with a sprawling yard, surrounded by trees and a tranquil body of water, evoking a sense of peacefulness and serenity.
The image depicts a serene coastal scene, featuring a body of water with a shoreline and a forested area in the background, likely taken from a beach or park.

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