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Host rating
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27 Mar 2024
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Description
We are a Canadian-American couple. Looking for easy going guest(s) interested in permaculture techniques, regenerative gardening, herbal medicine- plenty of native medicinal plants on property, sustainable forestry - trails, woodworking-planning to build platforms for camping/yoga.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are still unlearning settler culture and digging deeper into the original stewards of the land, we would like to connect to and honour the Mik'maq culture specific to the area. The land has been used as an organic farm in the past, our vision is to continue to steward the land. In the small home (900 square feet) we try to reuse resources, this includes learning how to fertilize growing beds with urine, humanure and compost with a focus on building soil and regenerative earthworks. I have spent many years living in Asia and other places around the world, and enjoy exchanging stories and experiences. We have both been involved in Permaculture design courses in Asia and are learning how to adapt the principles in the Maritimes.
Help
I am looking for help with building soil/mulching, planting trees, flowers and vegetables, rain garden landscaping, woodworking projects- including hoping to build platforms for camping/yoga, outdoor greenhouse, and possibly a sauna. Maintaining and cleaning up dead trees on trails, permaculture activities including setting up water management, maintaining grey water system and foraging and gathering plants/vegetables.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis 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
Currently, the accommodation will be shared within the small home. The home is nestled in the forest, yet the rolling ocean is almost always audible. The guest(s) will have a double futon inside the house, as well as a tent platform outside if preferred. The kitchen is small but has all the necessary appliances for cooking. I would be happy to share the cooking/food including using eggs and vegetables from the property. I eat mostly vegetarian and dairy free so I only have a small fridge. Guests would be free to join this or get their own supplemental food in town. The property is approximately 3 acres and there are areas where a tent could be set up or you could park a van, there is also an outdoor shower, and outhouse.
What else ...
The property is a 10 minute bike ride, 2 minute drive to the beach (provincial park), great beginner surf, picnic area and hikes. Kayaking can be done across the road in the harbour and there are 100 wild islands in the area which boast some of the most beautiful kayaking/SUP experiences. The closest shop is a 10 minute drive to the Webbers convenience store which and a museum- Memory Lane Heritage village (Seasonal) beside, a fun spot to explore. Musquodoboit Harbour is a 20 minute drive which I go once or twice a week. A weekly farmers market, microbrewery and Uprooted Cafe/organic produce in town.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
As long as the friendly pet gets along with the other wild animals on the property (rabbits, pheasants, foxes).
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (4)
She has a lot of knowledges about mushrooms, plants, herbs... She really pay attention of the way she consume to respect the planet.
I helped her to finish to build the green house and she learned me new skills (I will never forget my first use of the chainsaw with her) I tried lot of new recipes vegan and gluten… read more
She couldn't of been more helpful. Treated me like part of her family when in all honesty I would of been lost without this stay. The location is remote but lovely. Everyone around is so welcoming just like Lindsay herself.
I helped to build some new door frames , plant garlic and help put the roof together on her… read more
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She has a lot of knowledges about mushrooms, plants, herbs... She really pay attention of the way she consume to respect the planet.
I helped her to finish to build the green house and she learned me new skills (I will never forget my first use of the chainsaw with her) I tried lot of new recipes vegan and gluten… read more
She couldn't of been more helpful. Treated me like part of her family when in all honesty I would of been lost without this stay. The location is remote but lovely. Everyone around is so welcoming just like Lindsay herself.
I helped to build some new door frames , plant garlic and help put the roof together on her… read more
