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Gardening, home maintenance and community projects in the beautiful Bitterroot Valley, Montana, USA

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  • Description

    Description

    We live in the beautiful Bitterroot Valley of Montana with the sun rising over the Sapphire Mountain Range and setting over the majestic Bitterroot Range.

    The Bitterroot river is nearby as are numerous trail heads for those who enjoy hiking, and mountain lakes are abundant for those who want to backpack in for a couple of days.

    We have a large yard with many plants and flowers, a small water feature, a small vegetable garden, and an adjacent waterway. For those times when we wish for the things a larger city offers, we drive 40 miles north to Missoula where one can find various ethnic restaurants, interesting shops, and various cultural events.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Events & social
    Culture
    Self development
    Charity work
    History
    Music
    DIY & crafts
    Books
    Art & design
    Languages
    Gardening
    Cooking & food
    Writing
    Drawing & painting
    Yoga / Wellness
    Nature
    Winter sports
    Mountain
    Dancing
    Outdoor activities
    Hiking
    Cycling
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We both have some cross-cultural experience from living abroad for a few years, and we love connecting with other people from other parts of the country and world. We both speak French, (though not very well).

    We enjoy and prepare a wide variety food, we love good conversations and learning new things. We play a variety of board games, as well as enjoy hiking and biking. Tanya is a retired teacher and John a Civil Engineer. We have four grown children who come home occasionally for a visit. We have one outdoor cat. Throughout the summer we often have guests and travelers who stay with us for a few days.

    We enjoy being able to provide a place of respite, reflection, healing, and hopefully some fun. :-)

  • Help

    Help

    This year we would like help in the garden and house.
    Projects: Digging out grass and turning the area into basic shrub/ planter area. Build and prep 2-3 raised beds for the garden, transplant raspberries, weeding the garden and landscaped areas, miscellaneous smaller yard tasks.
    Housework: Deep cleaning in the kitchen, washing windows & window frames. On occasion, help with cooking if you enjoy it.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: Intermediate

    This 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

    The kitchen, dining and living area are all open to one another and will be shared by the helper and ourselves. There is a cozy private bedroom for the helper, which is downstairs near the main entry and adjacent to the open "living spaces". The bathroom is shared. If there are two Workaway helpers, they will share this small bedroom.

    We use our dinner time as an opportunity to visit about the day, and enjoy a meal together. The dinner time varies, and can be as early as 5:00 PM or as late as 8:00, depending on our activities. The helper will always be invited (but not obligated) to join us for dinner. Breakfast and lunch are "on your own".

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Though we are only minimally skilled in music, we enjoy it very much and welcome singing and instrumentation. We have a piano, guitar, and mandolin available for use.

    Helpers may borrow a bicycle, and we are willing to help out with transportation if it can be coordinated with other driving we happen to be doing.

    We are not opposed to alcohol if it is in moderation. Please no smoking and no drugs.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    We do have internet, but it is not super fast. A desk can be set up in the WorkAwayer's space.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We have plenty of space.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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A smiling man and woman sit close together indoors, possibly at a restaurant or café, with warm lighting, pastries behind them, and a glass of red wine.
Golden and orange clouds illuminate the sky during sunset. Silhouetted trees frame distant mountains, while a dirt road and green fields stretch across the peaceful landscape below.
Two people are working in a garden on a sunny day, spreading mulch along a flower bed near blooming irises, with trees and mountains in the background.
Two young women with shovels are digging a hole in a grassy yard, preparing to plant a small tree from a black plastic pot on a sunny day.
The image depicts two individuals sitting on the ground, tending to a lush green plant in a garden setting, surrounded by gravel and a wooden structure.
The image depicts a woodpile situated in front of a tree with yellow leaves, surrounded by a grassy area and a dirt path, set against a cloudy sky.
A young man with dark hair is cooking in a kitchen. He is stir-frying vegetables in a pan, surrounded by neatly organized kitchen utensils and food.
A cozy room with a daybed, patterned pillows, light gray recliner, side table, bookshelves above windows, artwork on the wall, and soft natural light.
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A spacious living room with large windows, lush indoor plants, modern furniture, and abundant natural light, offering a beautiful view of greenery and mountains outside.
A woman wrapped in a colorful blanket stands on a rocky lakeshore, gazing at calm water, surrounded by distant mountains, forest, and a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a serene lake scene with a rocky shoreline, surrounded by trees and mountains, set against a clear blue sky on a sunny day.
The image depicts a mountainous landscape with snow patches and greenery, set against a clear blue sky, evoking a sense of natural beauty and serenity.
A stunning landscape features towering rocky cliffs, dense green forest, and a clear blue sky, evoking a sense of natural beauty and rugged wilderness adventure.
Sunlight filters through lush green trees over a rocky creek. Water flows gently, surrounded by forest, with mountain cliffs visible in the peaceful background.

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