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Host rating
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Last replied
20 Oct 2023
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Description
I am a professional who has traveled to more than 50 countries. I have academic training in languages, cultures and theories of food and nutrition (PhD) with a focus on Native American and non-western cultures. I have been studying organic gardening, permaculture and traditional herbalism for 10+ years. I am restoring the land surrounding my home with Native plants/trees for food, mediicine, dyes, and other traditional uses. The area where i live (Indiana Dunes) has been a center for herbalism and plant knowledge for more than 10,000 years, according to local sources. I currently work in Education Consulting and teach occasional classes and workshops.
I am a private homestead and only producing for my own, neighbor's and animal consumption/ Workawayers won't be helping with any tasks relating to the business
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Multilingual host---English and Spanish are first languages. Herbalism, Native American culture and history. Cooking and alternative theories of nutrition. House is surrounded by beautiful and exceptionally biodiverse Indiana Dunes National Park, three houses from beach (Lake Michigan).
Help
Looking for like-minded folks who enjoy socializing, gardening and who have an interest in working with plants as medicine, construction and/or dyes. Occasional repairs, painting and light housework. Assistance preparing meals. I have a medium sized garden (less than 1 acre) with more than 100 local plants that I use for food, medicine, dyes and beauty.
Languages
Languages spoken
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Turkish: Intermediate
Arabic: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
Languages have been a centerpiece of my life. They are key to understanding how different cultures view the world, and live in it. Always looking to learn additional languages. II have experience teaching English, Spanish and French
Accommodation
Private bedroom, shared bathroom. In summer, could also camp outside, tent provided. Access to kitchen.
What else ...
Place is 45 minute drive to Chicago (1 hr by public transit)
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Good internet connection. Inside and on the patios
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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