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Gordon is a woodworker who designs and builds kitchens, doors, windows and furniture. Jamie was a sailing instructor and since the birth of their daughter does mostly electrical and AC work. We recently purchased a piece of land that we are working on turning into a garden forest with sustainable homes. We are in the very begining stages and welcome lots of fresh ideas and helping hands!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art ProjectsHelp with Eco ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareFarmstay helpGeneral MaintenanceUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We will show you around the island a little and give you rides when we can. Mostly you will be on your own to explore, hike and swim. We like to go on boat sometimes on weekends (once a month). And will include you in dinner and playing music usually one night a week. Learn(and/or teach) about gardening in the tropics, local cuisine and sustainable living.
Projects involving children
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Help
Lots of gardening, planting trees, chipping wood. Help with some building projects is always a possibility.
We will bring stuff so that you can make breakfast in the morning. We will bring a packed lunch for you on work days. 3-4 hours a day, 5 days a week is expected. Dinner's and off days you will be on your own for food, but can help yourself to anything growing on the property of course!
Also, anyone who would like to spend part of their time working on boat repair, we always have plenty of that! Dinghy that could be used with a little experience.Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: BeginnerAccommodation
You will be staying in a large tent on a platform or in a private room with a queen size bed, fan and USB charger. There is an outdoor composting toilet. Water is caught from the rain and a battery bank and solar panels will provide power. We have Starlink wifi.
What else ...
St. John is full of hiking trails, national Park and snorkeling. We are located right in Coral Bay, St. John about a ten minute walk to the bus route and the restaurants. Busses run till shortly after dark, not into the night.
Sundays we will give you a ride to a beach and will include you in boat trips whenever possible. Anytime we can help to arrange a ride or anything else you need we are happy to try to help. We usually drive into Cruz Bay a couple times a week and you are welcome to hitch a ride.A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4 hours a day, 5 days a week
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