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Help us create a self-sustaining lifestyle on an old farm in Alfred, ME, USA

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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Details

  • Description

    Description

    We are a 200 year old rustic farm on 76 acres of beautiful fields and woods. We grow hydroponic vegetables in greenhouses and outdoors. We always have new projects underway. We lease some land to commercial growers but are not looking for help for them. We grow to be self-sustaining and build to accommodate visitors.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    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

    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

    Many of the large number of visitors we have had over the years have come from abroad and all enjoyed Maine life. We are glad to teach English, construction, and growing.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    We have all the upkeep of an old farm and always have new construction and hydroponics underway. Some of our land is leased to commercial growers and we are not looking for help for them. We grow to be self-sustaining and we build to accommodate visitors.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have a large main farmhouse and 5 comfortable cabins

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We encourage visitors to tour and we are close enough to Boston and the mountains and coast to make it easy.

  • 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

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 751528453157

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The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a vibrant pink flower bush in the foreground, set against a backdrop of lush green grass and a picturesque forest.
The image depicts a serene forest scene with a small stream flowing through it, surrounded by lush greenery and trees, creating a peaceful atmosphere.
The image depicts a serene scene of a woman kayaking on a tranquil body of water, surrounded by lush greenery and trees, with a peaceful atmosphere prevailing.
The image depicts a cozy room with a vase of flowers on a table, featuring a wooden ceiling with baskets and a doorway leading to another room with a lamp and chair.
The image depicts a small white dog with black patches, standing in a field of dry grass, holding a paper bag in its mouth.

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