Can you hang a swing from a tall tree near Paducah, Kentucky, USA

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  Description

  The farm and women's retreat is 34 rolling acres surrounded on all sides by dense woodland, green meadows and cropland in Western Kentucky, near Paducah. We are an alternative family with no children, and are interested in sharing our space with travelers.
  
  We also need assistance with organizing, art installations, landscaping, outdoor farm work and more fun stuff.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Charity Work

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Teaching

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Paducah was selected as one of only 7 UNESCO Arts & Crafts Creative Cities in the world!
  
  We are conveniently located off of Interstate 24 between Nashville, Tennessee and St. Louis, Missouri. Our downtown sits at the confluence of the Ohio River & Tennessee Rivers.
  
  We are just minutes from Kentucky Lake, Lake Barkley and Land Between the Lakes Recreation Area (LBL). Nashville, Tennessee is 2 hours away, St. Louis, Missouri is under 3 hours from our farm.
  
  Progressive, artsy, trendy and LGBTQ friendly!
  Paducah is home of Cinema Systers Film Festival, the only all-lesbian film festival in the USA!
  
  .Paducaaah!

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  Help

  We are wanting to hang a swing from a large oak tree on our farm in western Kentucky. Can you help?
  Other projects available are fence mending, general organization, land maintenance, tree planting, tree/hedge trimming, pool and spa maintenance and other outdoor chores/activities. House cleaning/maintenance is also available.
  
  The possibilities are endless on a farm! What would you like to contribute?

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Beginner
  Portuguese: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  I'd like to become more fluent in the Spanish and Portuguese languages. I know ASL (American Sign Language).
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  Accommodation

  We have a variety of sleeping options, from tenting to cabins.

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  What else ...

  Paducah, Kentucky is located at the confluence of the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers.
  This trendy, artsy river town is steeped in history and herstory and is a UNESCO Creative City!
  
  Enjoy our many local restaurants, art galleries, farmer's market and local shops. Try our bourbon and craft beer distilleries, and don't miss the American Quilt Museum (world's best).
  
  Find great hiking spots in Land Between the Lakes (LBL) and across the Ohio River in Southern Illinois' Shawnee Forest. There is a wine trail with over 30 local wineries.
  
  Or head south 2 hours to "Music City" Nashville, Tennessee for some live music, professional sports, shopping and more.
  
  Come stay on our farm just 10 minutes outside of town. We are easy going and want you to have a good experience here. Tell us your skills and job preferences so we can find the right work for you. :)

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  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

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  Can host digital nomads

  We may be able to accommodate your wi-fi needs, let's talk about it. Our farm is located on the third highest elevation in McCracken County, Kentucky and our cellular signal is always strong.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  We have ample parking for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 5 hours a day, 4 days a week