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Gardening and general care for a barn and property with a non-profit art residency in a rural area near NY city, USA

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    I am an artist (sculpture, textile, video, installation, and eco-feminist collaborative practices) living and working in a rural area not far from New York City. At my home and studio, I have a nonprofit residency for queer artists and poets, and a lot of gardens and natural areas where we grow food and art materials. The property is adjacent to the Harlem Valley Rail Trail, so travel by train/bike is possible.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Travelers will live in a safe, queer-friendly rural small town environment where they will meet many artists and poets. They will learn about art and botany.

  • Help

    Help

    The help will consist of gardening and general maintenance including painting walls and helping me schlepp things around.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    German: Intermediate
    Spanish: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    Estoy aprendiendo español.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Accommodation will be in a bedroom or in a heated indoor art studio space. The rooms can accommodate two individuals or a couple. Camping in an enclosed garden is also an option for those who are interested, and I can accommodate campervans.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The Harlem Valley Rail Trail passes through the town (30 miles of paved biking trails). The train to New York City is 3 miles away and costs $19.50 or $26 depending on the time of day (2.5 hours each way). There are lots of art activities at Wassaic Project, which is 3 miles away and accessible by bike. The Appalachian Trail is a short drive away and I would be happy to pick up/drop off Workawayers who would like to hike before or after their stay. There are lots of excellent produce and dairy farms in the area.

  • 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

    Great internet over here, and flexible work spaces. Inquire for more info.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    I can accommodate campervans/motorhomes for stays of less than a week.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 699951444381

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