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4 Feb 2024
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Hello workawayers! We are a young couple along with our spritely daughter homesteading in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada's in Northern California. We've got 20 acres of property nestled up to Tahoe National forest. We're located 40 minutes from Grass Valley, 1.5hr from Sacramento and 2hr from Reno NV.
Both originally from Boston, we enjoy a laid back lifestyle of living in harmony with nature, working hard, eating and living well, being spiritually driven and physically fit and having lots of fun! Chris is an arborist, jack of all trades and idea man who cooks the best Italian recipes, always has a million projects but will break to go play in the elements when they call. Carlie is a yogi, chef, artist and doula who works mostly as a local caterer when she's not tending the land and raising their daughter. Semina Lucia is a bright ray of light who loves the chickens and helping mom and dad around the farm.
Our farm is a little slice of heaven! Veggie gardens, fruit trees, walking trails, secret river spots, a yoga platform and endless natural beauty. It's also a lot of work! We live off the grid with spring fed water and all the creature comforts you might desire. The property consists of a main home/cabin where we dwell, a large workshop full of tools and machines for farm projects, another 2 story cabin under repair which will one day soon be an art studio and second dwelling, a former horse barn which is under construction to become a yoga studio/event space, a double wide trailer fully equipped with water and fire burning stove, 2 outhouses, a large veggie garden, solar water heated outdoor shower and more!!
We have a grand vision of expanding our small homestead to be a wellness retreat center as well as a fully functional small scale veggie and chicken farm however currently, we maintain a reasonable sized vegetable garden, have many fruiting trees, chickens, dogs and cats and abundant projects to occupy our days on the farm.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We like to work hard and play hard here on the farm. In the summer it is HOT, so we try to wake early, work early, and then take off and explore the beauty this area has to offer. There are incredible swimming spots along the Yuba river, a lake nearby where we often take out the boat, and so many great places to hike and camp. We truly live in a wonderland of natural beauty with so much to do for those wanting to get out in nature.
We're also a short drive from a spot on the Pacific Crest Trail for those avid hikers out there.
Nevada City is a wonderfully quant historic town with abundant social and community driven events. We're more than happy to show you around, offer rides when we can and generally help you see and experience as much of this area as possible.
Carlie is fluent in French, we have some basic Spanish and are eager to learn more! We will teach you what we know in the fields of farming, food, and homesteading and are happy to learn about you and your skills as well!
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We're looking for helpers who are easy going, down to be creative, team players and generally excited about getting dirty, getting busy, and having fun while doing it! Every day on the farm looks different, so you'll be asked to lend a hand to a wide range of chores and projects. Some examples might be: weeding the garden, watering, setting up irrigation, building garden boxes, some carpentry help with our out buildings, lawn mowing, cleaning the chicken coop, firewood collection, hanging out with the kiddo and general maintenance of our land.
Once in a while one or both of us need to leave town for a short spell so ideally someone could help with keeping things in order for a day or so if that happens.
If you have special skills or crafts to share with us we're open and excited to incorporate your skills into the farm. We're working on completing an art space which will include a pottery wheel and kiln and there are many wood working tools for those interested in creating with their hands.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
We are thrilled for the chance to work on our Spanish and practice our French
Accommodation
There is a trailer on the property that can sleep up to 2 people, a small kitchen with propane, no electric but we do have solar lights to supplement.
If you are excited about camping this is ideal. There are 2 covered camp zones with off the ground platform. We have some extra camping gear if you need. There's a dreamy outdoor shower nestled in a bed of spearmint that is a true delight in the summer months.
Our home has solar powered electric and propane so you can share some fridge space and use the power for charging phones etc.
We will help you acquire groceries to feed yourself when you so desire. Otherwise, Carlie is constantly working in the kitchen and there will be delicious and healthy food available for meals.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This is an ideal situation for us at the moment, our land has ample room for a van to make itself comfy and everyone can have some space!
Can possibly accept pets
As long as your pet is friendly with our and doesn't attack chickens, they are welcome!
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
