Learn sustainable living practices in Tehkummah, Canada

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  Description

  Victor & Nadya are dedicated to sustainable living practices - organic gardening, natural building, and holistic medicine (herbalism and homeopathy). We live on Manitoulin Island, Ontario on 112 acres of land (mostly forest). We have large gardens and extensive walking trails, both of which we continue to develop and expand. There is a well established community on the Island, and many wonders to explore (beaches and other swimming spots, vast forests, hiking trails, cultural events and markets, etc.) especially during the summer months.
  
  We are entirely a private homestead, and Workaway guests would not be involved in any business related enterprises.
  
  We are looking for someone who can contribute 5 hours of help per day, for 5 days of the week. Three robust meals a day will be provided. We primarily cook vegetarian food - organic dairy, eggs , and sometimes fish are part of the diet.
  
  The lotus belle canvas tent can comfortably sleep more than two people. We are open to hosting either individuals or couples who can share the space.
  
  Please reach out to us with any questions you might have. We look forward to hearing from you!

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Charity Work

  Art Projects

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We both work as natural medicine practitioners, with extensive training in homeopathic and herbal medicine.
  
  We have a solid foundation in gardening and related agricultural practices, as well as natural building. There are a team of highly experienced carpenters with a depth of experience in natural building techniques who are also here during the summer months.
  
  Planting, gardening, food preservation, natural pest control (agrohomeopathy), greenhouse gardening - these are topics that we will teach to our helpers.
  
  There are many opportunities to help develop the land here, and we look forward to learning from whoever comes to help.

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  Projects involving children

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

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  Help

  We are in the process of expanding our agricultural output (established organic gardens, the start of a food forest) as well as a large-scale natural building project (straw-bale house). We are looking for someone who is eager and excited about sustainable living practices who can help with the gardens as well various aspects of our natural building project (clay plastering, etc). There are various tasks that come with living on the land, and we would like to find someone for whom this type of help is deeply fulfilling and meaningful - as it is for us.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Russian: 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.
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  Accommodation

  Lotus belle canvas tent (cleared private area in the forest). Mattress and other necessities included. Access to outdoor shower and kitchen. 3 meals a day.

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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

  Starlink internet access available at the house and surrounding area

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  Space for parking camper vans

  lots of space for a vehicle

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  Can possibly accept pets

  This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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