Canada
Favourited 28 times
-
09/07/2019
Reply rate
72.7 %
Average reply time:
within 2 days
I live in a beautiful secluded country setting and have a number of art projects on the go involving theatre, dance, clown and circus. I am looking for workawayers interested in experiencing rural ontario, a good mix of solitude and social time/cultural exchange, and discovering a side of Canada which you might not see in more a usual work stay (if that exists). The work part of stay would mainly be helping me with my art projects. These include developing and filming story and movement sequences. No prior art experience needed. You are also very welcome to use your off time as a mini art residency and work on your own project - ever thought of integrating your travel experiences through a collaborative story/movement/art project developed over two weeks? :)
More about me, I am 43 years old and work as a mental health professional in the local hospital. My background is South Indian, I have travelled widely and have called Canada my home (or one of my homes) since 1997. I feel grateful to hosts who supported me during my travels, specially my stays in mediation centres in northern Ontario and farms in Holland and Quebec.
Gardening
Building
Help in the house
Language practice
Art project
I am involved in the circus, contact improv dance, clown, and local farming initiatives. There will be opportunity to experience these art forms and to connect with the art community in Peterborough, as well as experiencing the more traditional cultural aspects such as visiting local hobby farms, canoeing, seasonal festivities, getting to know Peterborough with its many music events, yoga studios, and cafes.
Before the spring appears looking for focus on art projects, filming, movement work. As the ground thaws, then also option to help put in a garden, tending to the large yard.
English, Urdu, some French
Beautiful private room in a even more beautiful century home, nestled on an acre of secluded land in the hamlet of Indian River, 20 minutes east of the town of Peterborough, two hours North-East of Toronto. I am 2 km from the beautiful river we call Indian River - possibility for kayaking and canoeing to Rice Lake. Internet. Room has comfortable bed, window, bathroom is shared.
I will provide breakfast and lunch ingredients. I will prepare all dinners. Food is mostly vegetarian, locally sourced when possible.
I go into Peterborough almost every day, other than that transport to the city is limited. Other local attractions include the Petroglyphs Provincial Park, countless lakes, Curve Lake First Nations art store, and Trent University.
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Two
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
