Help build a cabin and work on a 10 acre farm near Washington DC

Description

We live on 10 acres with a garden, a pool, chickens, and 2 dogs. We would like to build a small self-sufficient cabin.

We have six kids (17-30) who are in/graduated from college. One lives here and works as an intern on Capitol Hill.

Types of help and learning opportunities

Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Farmstay help
Help with Eco Projects

Projects involving children

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UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve

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What's this?

Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

They could learn cooking and gardening. They will also learn English.

Help

We are building a cabin so it will be mostly carpentry and masonry work. But there is also gardening and general outside work.

Languages spoken

German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Fluent

Accommodation

Room inside our house.

What else ...

Visiting DC is easy with the train 15 minutes away. Hiking close by and many Civil War battlefields close by.

A little more information

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  Internet access

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  Limited internet access

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  We have pets

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  We are smokers

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  Can host families

How many Workawayers can stay?

More than two

Hours expected

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