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5 Mar 2024
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Description
Beautiful century farmhouse and artist studio located just outside the village of Keene, Ontario, on 100 acres of rolling hills. I am interested in self-sufficiency and plant a large organic garden every year. Depending on the time of year you arrive, help will include tilling, planting, weeding and mulching the garden, with food preservation (freezing, cooking, canning) later in the season. This winter we are building a wood storage shed and are interested in anyone that has a construction background.
The village of Keene is a small farming community with Lang Pioneer Village, an interesting tourist attraction. Trips to the nearby city of Peterborough are also possible. Accommodation for 2 in a studio on the property with access to wifi. We will work and eat together. You will eat well as I enjoy cooking and the garden provides and abundance of organic food in the summer. I occasionally eat meat but am happy to accomodate vegetarians. You're also welcome to cook with me. I'm looking for help all year.
Depending on what we are doing, help would be approx. 4 - 5 hours a day, 5 days a week. Weekends are yours to explore the area. Come experience life on a small Ontario farm!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
As I am in the Arts there are many opportunities to meet many professional artists, writers etc. There is always an opportunity to go to Manitoulin Island, stay on Lake Huron and enjoy the lake. There are many cultural activities to do there , eg learn about our First Nations People, fisheries. You will also learn about our heritage in Keene. I try to fulfill any of my volunteers interests during their stay with me. It is always fun to learn from each other!!!
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Help
There are many areas where travellers can help on the farm. Cutting the brush and small saplings that grow on the fence lines. Snow removal. In the winter there sure many indoor projects housekeeping, making soap, candlmaking, quilting, knitting etc. We try to vary the jobs so no one gets bored. You will have the opportunity to learn many new skills if desired.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Your own private accommodation in a artist studio on a hill overlooking the countryside.
What else ...
During your time off there are bikes provided to explore the Canadian Trail, Hope Mill, Lang Century Museum and Canadian Canoe Museum, Peterborough.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
There is lots of open space on the farm for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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Il ne pouvait pas avoir mieux comme première expérience sur Workaway qu'à la ferme de Melanie, c'est une personne souriante, amusante et pleine de vie. Elle habite dans un endroit paisible, grand, verdoyant et plein de vie. Les activités étaient variées et toujours sans stresse, nous avons passé la tondeuse, arrosé les plantes,… read more
Mélanie is a very lovely, kind, fun and energic person, as a very good cook ! She makes you feel comfortable in her house. Speaking of her home, it's an absolutly gorgeous place , amidst the canadian countryside.
The tasks were very fun and varied and correspond totaly to the description.
I really… read more
Thank you Paco for all your help!!!
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Il ne pouvait pas avoir mieux comme première expérience sur Workaway qu'à la ferme de Melanie, c'est une personne souriante, amusante et pleine de vie. Elle habite dans un endroit paisible, grand, verdoyant et plein de vie. Les activités étaient variées et toujours sans stresse, nous avons passé la tondeuse, arrosé les plantes,… read more
Mélanie is a very lovely, kind, fun and energic person, as a very good cook ! She makes you feel comfortable in her house. Speaking of her home, it's an absolutly gorgeous place , amidst the canadian countryside.
The tasks were very fun and varied and correspond totaly to the description.
I really… read more
Thank you Paco for all your help!!!
Melanie is a very nice host and we had lots of fun staying with her! The work was exhausting but fun and we could take a shower every evening.
Staying at Melanies was a wonderful experience and she made it… read more
It was such a pleasure having you at the farm Every task that was given was tackled with enthusiasm and followed through to conclusion!! You are both welcome back at anytime. Enjoy your travels in Canada. Melanie
All the best Lena! I would welcome her back anytime.
- Sanding, caulking and painting the studio
- Cleaning the garden and harvesting
- usual home care : dish washing, cooking, cleaning
- Cleaning basement
- house sitting for 4 days
- fire starters
- fixing equipments
- shopping with her
Her farm is a very beautiful place to stay, very calm and… read more
I would recommend them strongly. There is always a bed for them at Martin House Farm!!!!
Enjoy your travels.
Melanie
I had 2 nice weeks there.
