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A great location with multiple activities and projects, is in a seasonal planning.
Here are some unique opportunities and conscious seeking for a new journey and self empowerment.
This entitles challenging labor and requires mental & physical endurance. So you need to be fit and face creatures as they come, yes South Louisiana has those things.. Help is always welcome for different projects depending on the project, location and climate.
FOR MID SEPTEMBER - MID DECEMBER 2024 GOAL
Bamboo harvesting, treating, organizing for workshops coming in OCT. in Arnaudville. (GREAT EXPERIENCE)
This requires a healthy body that has experience in using tools, machete, motivation, mosquito tolerance.
The general project overall if not doing bamboo work:
* Gardening, Landscaping & yard work
* Carpentry/wood craftsman skills, handy & practical with skills
* Prairie land tree creative planning & planting.
* Projects performances is based on balance, coordination and natural motivation.
ABOUT KATHLEEN:
Active artist age in full throttle, multi-talented and experienced carpenter with expertise in historical restoration, passive solar concepts. In the past I established a sanctuary in Belize for ecology wildlife projects then returned back to Louisiana 2 decades ago. The story is in Country Wide magazine of BR. titled as "Artist House"..
The Sanctuary offers self healing and a creative space. This is a private home and studio gallery, not a business. We, as a team, have manifested under holistic energy over 20 years. Recycling, reclaim materials is my thing.
As a volunteer myself, I have helped to develop the art community in the town of Arnaudville. Our progress and popularity is nationally and internationally recognized by its unique activities and warm hospitality. You are welcome to any of these activities that you can search on FB.
Recently I attended the HEMP SUMMIT in Austin & more to learn. Also attended the national Bamboo conference to learn more about benefits of these two great plants. Now I am on the board for LGCC (Bamboo Chapter of LA.)
Also as a SPECIAL INVITE, the sanctuary is open to lesbian women/females for their benefit to share what women can do & learn on all levels. This is a unique self empowerment setting where one can reflex out her gifts, seek serenity and restore your strength through these challenging times.. This is the place for rejuvenation and connect with other like-minds. Come LADIES, join me and my BROTHERS too!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn, exchange knowledge and experience something different.
At the culture center are numerous French speakers and artists.
Explore our trails, nature, and swamps and feel the good vibe spirits in these unique settings.
Help
SKILLS:
An opportunity to use your skills.
This requires, naturally motivated and in tune with nature and not with the cell phone.
Our climate is humid and can be sweaty, so don't complain.
One must be devoted daily and an early riser and respectful always, no matter what mood you are in.
One must absolutely have no baggage, drama, addictions. Alcohol and cannabis are not permitted on the work hours.
We practice mindfulness to connect together, to exchange knowledge and experience a friendly culture.
We are a warm hospitality group of artist, practitioners and volunteers who seek valuable
activities and relationships.
NOTE:
The Sanctuary offers natural entertainment with bonfires, yoga, creative music and cooking on grill or
an outdoor kitchen and decking..
Bugs & creatures are part of life here, so if you have such fears and no tolerance due to coping, then this is not
for you. Seems that fair skin attracts bugs, so be aware.
We live a healthy and positive lifestyle.
Flexible short and long term positions are open for discussion.
Use my email instead;
Ask for it or my text or what's app.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
1-2 persons- a single/double beds indoor/ outdoor kitchen & hot shower- It is rustic in a peaceful ambiance setting with character. Foton mattress for beddings.
What else ...
There is canoeing, hiking around in nature, birding, kayaking.
Local eatery, beer brewery social hangouts are happening now.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Fiber High Speed offered free at the Art Center. Regular wifi- land line is good here at the Sanctuary.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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What an absolute pleasure it was having you here with us not only as a Workaway but someone we can call family. You are very observant and respectful of others spaces and ways and for that we all danced very nicely together. You were a big help to the whole crew and for the mission at hand. You were very driven and your work ethics are… read more
Because I had a torn knee ligament, we focused a… read more
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What an absolute pleasure it was having you here with us not only as a Workaway but someone we can call family. You are very observant and respectful of others spaces and ways and for that we all danced very nicely together. You were a big help to the whole crew and for the mission at hand. You were very driven and your work ethics are… read more
Because I had a torn knee ligament, we focused a… read more
My experience with Sasha was lacking the… read more
He has a very caring heart and takes action with his responsibilities as a matured person. I totally trust him and he is like family to me. Best to him on all his journey's, he well deserves!
My diet is Vegan and Kathy accommodated it perfectly!
I would encourage this workaway spot to all, thanks again Kathy! 😁✌🏻
He is so easy going and is great with children.
He is quite skilled, devoted and genuine with everyone, yet quiet with his yogi observation. David surely belongs
in the community world of peacemakers with all the live elements of… read more
We had a TINY HOUSE STUDIO project going on and he was a big help. Richard also gave a lecture and presented his
story on sustainable living that was fantastic. I hope h returns to our growing community, we need more like him!!
Her free spirited mode was in full throttle, quite fun to live and work with.
I was impress with her motivation, consciousness and devotion.
We worked very well together, sharing and enjoyed our down time.
Judith is a very connecting person with her heart first to reach out.
Judith has… read more
beyond herself to make the most quality of the work needed. Kit takes care of herself in all responsibilities, no… read more
Premium choice for volunteer work, very skillful, educated and well versed in her field of sustainable practices with gardening.
My super woman with lots of skills and went beyond her self! Great team worker compatible with everyone. Very positive attitude, always taking up slack and taking charge where she saw a need.… read more
Good public communication and representing our project.
Respectful, good team worker and great cook.
Thanks,
Kathleen
It's very plesant to stay here for several reasons; it's an Art gallery dedicated to local artists, potluck, cajun music, performs, workshop staff for languages (especially french!), cuisine, many cultural exchanges in a very friendly atmosphere!
Georges, the… read more
Maggie was smart and was very intune with communication, laughs and kindness.
She worked well with the group and was a ball of fun.
I will her the best in her life, she is special.
we'll miss her for sure.
thank you
He was great with his photographing and was creative in his ways of doing things.
He worked well with the others and we really appreciated his compassionate ways.
thank you.
best to you.
k
Pour ma part je me suis impliqué en construisant quelques affaires et j'ai pu ainsi améliorer mon… read more
Hard workers and always wanting to learn more.
they worked well the others and accomplished alot.
we miss them!
best to your journey
Une experience qui nous a marqué on y retourne n'importe quand le plus tôt possible. Georges,… read more
they were very helpful and worked well in harmony with the projects.
We already miss them so we hope they will come back.
Best to you on your journey.
outreach to the public. We were sad when she left but life goes on, she is reaching out to the world
and will achieve her many goals.
We the family… read more
We worked well together and had fun. They were prompt and conscious of everything, valuing
life and simplicity. they were great workers and such a pleasure to have.
I hope they return.
Best to them, will miss them.
Plus, this is a big and beautiful and full of arts warehouse where meeting people is an everyday activity.
Being a volonteer there has been great since you can work with many different peoples in many… read more
I wish him the best and he is very welcome back.
We miss him as a family member.
the house of Kathleen, then working at the cabin of Noah in the garden and fixing
the floor in one room.
I did some work in the gallery, some cleaning and I helped
with the potluck.
It was a great experience and I felt always very welcome. I highly
recommend this… read more
