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Description
Our original farm was destroyed by Hurricane Helene.We are rebuilding daily with the help of amazing volunteers like you!❤️Fences are back up.Garden is
Growing!
We have a 5 rescued goats now and various ages/sexes of peafowl. Rescue Dogs n cats too.
Daily chores take up a big part of
The day.Tending to animals,fixing gates,cleaning and weeding/watering the garden are needed.Bigger building projects are usually happening as well.Most Skill sets are Useful with a good
Attitude:)
We share a meal together on our workdays.Everyone is expected to contribute.We will provide some food for other meals with a solid workday of 5 hours.
We are organically minded (and allergic)So we do not allow any synthetic chemicals/fragrances or smoking on the property.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Light maintenance
Interests
Pets
Farming
Writing
Gardening
DIY & crafts
Art & design
Animals
Nature
Hiking
Cycling
Dancing
Camping
Beach
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We enjoy sharing different cultures and showing folks around our town.We are homesteading and have much to learn but love to share what we’ve learned.We are happy to try different things!
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are working in the garden and repairing structures, cleaning up debris still.Hurricane Helene washed away all of our trees,plants and garden.
So replanting daily.There are other things to do as well around the house.Help with cooking,cleaning,etc..
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
We have a 30’ vintage travel trailer that is used for local volunteers.if it is empty or a bedroom in the house.Tent campers always welcome.we have tents/camp supplies we can setup for you:) And there is space to park a van or Small RV.
What else ...
Businesses have opened back up here! Some trails have not:( Visitors are
Highly appreciated in our little town!
We are close to the Toe River, Mount Mitchell,Linvile Caverns,Penland School of craft, Snaggy Mountain Music Farm & Joe Young Pioneer Center.Asheville is 45 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
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Moose
Moose is an extra large livestock guardian dog.He is a gentle giant:)
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There’s plenty to do around her property—caring… read more
She's a wonderful, considerate, creative & compassionate person. Her sons are cool people too :)
I always felt appreciated- It was more like helping out a friend than working for an employer. She deserves a… read more
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The place is stunning and very quiet, I will always remember the friendly neighborhood who could talked french with me. The sons are quite independent, Cyrus wich is the youngest, cooked a chili con carne… read more
