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Variety of projects in a rural setting in Yarker, Canada

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    Hello workawayers ! There’s anlways a variety of tasks from weeding and cleaning up the flower beds and garden as well as cleaning in the barn and barnyard. Inside the house there is cleaning and organizing and also some painting if you are good at that. If you love miniature horses bonus if you know how to ride so I can teach you to drive the minis in cart, dogs and cats. The animals love when we have new people staying with us! We live in a rural setting 25 minutes north of Kingston, Ontario. Our home used to be a school a long time ago and now it is two apartments which I own the entire building. I'm Chantal and I live here with my son Matthew and my Boyfriend Corey. We have a few animals as well, 2 dogs, 1 cat and two miniature horses. We are close to two lakes where you can go swimming, fishing, hiking etc., you can easily use a bicycle to ride to the lakes. In the summertime we also have a large boat on Lake Ontario that we spend our weekends on. You might have the opportunity to join us or spend time at our homestead enjoying the quiet with the animals. We will have different projects to work on such as painting our out building and little barn. I would love some help with the gardens as well and maybe make a plan for some new gardens and landscaping. There is also opportunity for brushing and cleaning the horses and taking them for walks. If you have horse experience I have harnesses and carts for them to go for drives.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Animal Care
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We are english speaking and I can speak a little German and Swiss-German and would love to learn new languages and you will have the opportunity to learn better English if interested.

  • Help

    Help

    I'm looking for help with a variety of projects. There is always something to do, weeding flowerbeds and veggie beds, cleaning the barn, painting, household chores, help in the kitchen etc . And help with the animals. Depending on the season the projects will be different. I'm also doing DYI renovation projects around the house, let me know what you like doing and we can come up with something.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    German: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    I would love to learn new language’s especially Spanish

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You will have your own private bedroom with a Queen Bed in our home

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are located near Kingston which is a historic limestone city and in the heart of the One Thousand Islands. Kingston offers many Shops, Restaurants, Pubs and has a nice night life. If you prefer to be in nature there are many lakes and hiking trails nearby.

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    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    We have pretty good internet for working from home

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Mya

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