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---In the heart of the Alabama countryside lies a small, unassuming farm of great beauty and creativity.---
I'm beginning the journey of turning the land into a small farm/ homestead. Any experience with gardens, animals, machines, tools, artistic and creative projects, cooking, preserving, etc... are helpful, but the desire to learn is most important!
Pets are considered on a case by case basis. They must get along with other animals, including chickens.
This is for a non-paid position. Room and basic groceries are provided (Vegetables, eggs, and meat from the farm when available)
Current Projects Include (Updated January, 2024):
-Designing and building a barn and shelter for pigs
-Deconstructing an existing barn
-Expanding vegetable and herb garden
-Any unique, creative projects to make the place special
The work is usually simple and easy-going. We'll work lightly throughout the day, then spend the evenings playing music and games, watching a movie, or sitting around a fire. It's a relaxed and productive atmosphere. Remembering to enjoy the process.
If this sounds interesting to you, please reach out. I look forward to hearing from you
Thanks,
David
*This is a farm/homestead. We are not at this time selling our products.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Selma, Alabama, a gem of the rural southeast, boasts a rich history that will captivate any history enthusiast. With a deep culture of "Southern Hospitality" and often overlooked natural beauty of woodlands, creeks, rivers, and rolling grasslands, it's no wonder why visitors feel at home. Perhaps the most pleasant surprise for past visitors has been the genuine kindness and warmth of the local people.
Help
Animal Husbandry, Gardening, Mechanics, DIY, Cooking, Preserving, Artistic Talents, etc... all are helpful.
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
Accommodation is a clean private room in a shared home with shared bathroom, kitchen, and common areas.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
The Wifi is reliable 99% of time
Space for parking camper vans
50A hookup for campers and motorhomes available
Can possibly accept pets
Pets accepted on a case by case basis. Must get along with other animals, including chickens
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (5)
I highly recommend them both. It was a pleasure spending time with and getting to know such great people.
During our free time, we also visited Selma… read more
Some of our many projects included planting flowers, herbs, and vegetables, attempting to make bread and focaccia, building and installing a solar water heater, and general upkeep that goes into a home/farm. Despite her minimal experience… read more
David is an interesting, very funny and charming man. We had some really great talks and I did learn a lot while I was there.
He was always patient and understanding with me and made sure I felt comfortable.
The work never felt like working (even when I was tired and was sneezing all the time… read more
I look forward to seeing how his own projects develop and will gladly host him again anytime.
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I highly recommend them both. It was a pleasure spending time with and getting to know such great people.
During our free time, we also visited Selma… read more
Some of our many projects included planting flowers, herbs, and vegetables, attempting to make bread and focaccia, building and installing a solar water heater, and general upkeep that goes into a home/farm. Despite her minimal experience… read more
David is an interesting, very funny and charming man. We had some really great talks and I did learn a lot while I was there.
He was always patient and understanding with me and made sure I felt comfortable.
The work never felt like working (even when I was tired and was sneezing all the time… read more
I look forward to seeing how his own projects develop and will gladly host him again anytime.
He’s a hard worker and has good common sense. Even without much experience in a lot of our tasks, he was able to accomplish them with minimal direction.
We worked on a range of projects such as painting, installing… read more
During my time in Selma, Alabama I helped build a vegetable garden, install water lines, mowed his large amount of land and much more! David is very knowledgeable in all sorts of trades from electrician, welding, Labourer and much more. He is really impressive in all sorts of DIY, and through this I learnt a lot of… read more
Connor is an all around great guest and person. He’s responsible in his tasks and has the kind of attitude, intelligence, curiosity, and patience that will allow him to do anything in this world he decides.
His “go with the flow” great attitude and passion for nature was nothing less than a joy to be around.
We worked on… read more
