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Our permaculture project is becoming a hub for learning and living permaculture on Manitoulin Island in Ontario, Canada. While we predominantly work with interns we also have space for travellers and people passing through who want to experience a shorter stay but still get a chance to roll up their sleeves and pitch in with the many projects evolving on site. You will get a chance to connect and work alongside our crew of new and returning interns. We are a good landing spot for those who want to explore Manitoulin.
Types of help and learning opportunities
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
You will learn how to run through a forest, carrying two heavy buckets of poop while being pursued by a rooster, amongst other useful skills. There is a diverse crew here and you will learn something new every day of your stay.
If you want to go adventuring we have several bikes, kayaks and canoes at your disposal. There are many islands and hiking trails nearby.
Help
Projects and typical work are varied and can include:
Garden care: watering, weeding, maintaining and harvesting food in the organic gardens
Yard work: cleaning up brush, fallen trees
Kitchen: pitching in to keep our communal kitchen beautiful, functional and producing delightful food
Work expectations
- We expect you to put in roughly 5 hours of work per day.
- You will be expected to cook one dinner per week for the community (about 15 people).
- We like to meet one-on-one, at least weekly to ensure that what we are providing works for you and vice versa. During these meetings, we may ask you to find other accommodations if it is not a good fit. This rarely happens. Most people are great.
You are welcome to stay for up to 2 weeks. After that point, we can discuss the possibility of becoming an intern.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We have huts in the woods plus a couple large family tents, all with mattresses, pillows and bedding. In the shoulder months (May & October) we have some shared inside space where people can stay that is dry and warm. Most people camp in tents from June - September.
Monday to Friday, communal dinners are cooked by members of the community. You will be expected to cook to at least one dinner per week. You are responsible for preparing your own breakfast and lunch. You are expected to wash, dry and put away all your dishes and cookware as you use them.
You will have access to our solar powered outdoor shower, wood fired sauna and laundry facilities. We ask that you bring only biodegradable soap, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste and detergent. Our washroom is a compost toilet. Do your business and throw some wood shavings on top. It will compost and get turned become soil. Be prepared to lug your poop bucket to the compost bin.
What else ...
We have kayaks, bikes and a couple vehicles. Lots of hiking, swimming and exploring close by.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
I'm a digital (software engineer) nomad myself. We can definitely accommodate you. Our farm wifi covers most of the property, is reasonably fast, and unlimited.
Space for parking camper vans
We have space for 1 camper van or motor home.
Can possibly accept pets
This one is a maybe. Dogs sometimes work but other times don't. We'll have to evaluate pet requests on a case by case basis.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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Thank you for the opportunity you gave us to work the land before winter. We learned so much about permaculture, from the very first day! We chopped wood (first time for us, what a dream to do that in Canada), we planted some raspberry, prepared the soil to plant garlic and even built a metal roof! Thank you for teaching us how to… read more
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Thank you for the opportunity you gave us to work the land before winter. We learned so much about permaculture, from the very first day! We chopped wood (first time for us, what a dream to do that in Canada), we planted some raspberry, prepared the soil to plant garlic and even built a metal roof! Thank you for teaching us how to… read more
Justin is a humble leader. He does not only… read more
If you are lucky enough to get a workaway request from them, say YES!
Justin, Rachel, and all the rest of the… read more
The first thing I was asked was what I wanted to learn.
The ambiance on the farm is very good. Good vibes, good people, and many interesting projects happening. There is also a lot to see and do around the area.
The work is… read more
Once your there, don't hesitate to ask question about the bigger picture of their… read more
Very good cooks, diligent cleaning, hard working, curious, enthusiastic, amicable are a few words that come to mind.
In addition to being very valuable to the homestead, Aimee and Thomas were also really fun to be around.
Merci pour les rires et la fromage!
We were warmly welcomed and felt immediatly integrated into the group. Despite our lack of experience, everybody was open to share their knowledge, techniques and joy. Every day was really pleasant and the work feels rewarding: we were trusted to help and even to build our own small project (a herb… read more
Francois did a superb job tiling our outdoor kitchen counter and added considerable energy to both… read more
We had our first experience with a chicken coop, especially trying to dodge the ever 'popular nasty… read more
Very good experience!
I learned a lot about permaculture, eco construction and living in a community. The people here give a lot of trust and push you to have fun and enjoy what you do. I had time to go exploring the island, hiking, biking, swimming, canoeing... so good!
I was supposed to stay 2… read more
We had lots of questions and lots to learn and found everyone to be a willing teacher. We became more consciously aware of how when we care for our natural resources...nature takes care of us. What an overabundance of produce! Not to mention butterflies, birds, bees and breezes! We… read more
So yeah, I came back for a season of… read more
Go here. It's freaking awesome.
-The Long Version-
The homestead is a place where I always felt safe, welcomed, and inspired. A must-visit for anyone going to or coming from Northern Ontario.
Justin has something for everyone whether it's befriending and caring for ducks, playing soccer with turkeys, and tending to garden beds. If you are into… read more
