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I need someone for the month of May to help organise a tool shed and to make a small raised bed garden.
This is a croft in the Boreal forest, at the edge of the Canadian Shield, situated on 4 acres.
Abundant wildlife, a quiet lane, beautiful night skies.
If that sounds like your thing, you are passing by and you want some exercise, I could use some help.
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I'm a writer and mainly occupy my time with writing or reading. I'm mobility challenged.
If you are looking for a quiet place to curl up with a book and a cup of tea by the fire, you would like it here.
I have a piano and other instruments, and art supplies.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Interests
Books
Politics / Social justice
Charity work
Writing
Music
Drawing & painting
Architecture
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Experience the local flora and fauna, peaceful surroundings, and rural life in a semi off grid setting.
Experience slow living in rural Manitoba.
Help
Help is needed with the following:
Organising a tool shed, making a raised bed garden, cutting grass, and repairing a chicken coop.
You will need experience with basic carpentry and power tools. It will involve some heavy lifting , digging,
For a maximum of 4 hours a day.
The rest of the time is your own.
The host will help and give directions.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Accomodation is a private guest cabin with comfortable furnishings.
Meals, laundry, bath, in the main cottage.
I dont mind sharing the cooking.
*420 friendly, but not alcohol friendly.
*No bonfires allowed.
* Must be vaccinated for Covid
*limited transportation available
What else ...
The nearest city is one hour away by car. There is a gas station and cafe 10 minutes away. Stores, restaurants and beaches 20 minutes away.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
I have room in the yard to park a van or camper.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
Princess Sophie
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Nancy is a very accommodating and generous host, and flexible with jobs and hours that suits the volunteers.
She shared interesting stories and good food, and I got to meet some of her friends and get a… read more
It was a pleasure to have her here.
Valentin was a great help. He tranformed my yard from a bomb site into a park and accomplished a great deal in just a few days. He is considerate, polite, helpful, clean, and industrious.
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Nancy is a very accommodating and generous host, and flexible with jobs and hours that suits the volunteers.
She shared interesting stories and good food, and I got to meet some of her friends and get a… read more
It was a pleasure to have her here.
Valentin was a great help. He tranformed my yard from a bomb site into a park and accomplished a great deal in just a few days. He is considerate, polite, helpful, clean, and industrious.
I wish my French was as good as his English, but we managed to… read more
