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Description
We are a young professional couple that lives in Parks, AZ. We are interested in conservation, sustainability and making our household more eco-friendly and self sufficient. We have lots of projects to complete! We have 2 dogs, many chickens, occasional turkeys, potentially 2 pigs, and an increasing number of rabbits... :)
We are a drug free household but are open-minded in regards to sexuality, religion, and cultures.
We are located about 45 minutes from Sedona, an hour from the Grand Canyon and 30 minutes from a local climbing spot called Paradise Forks/Sycamore Falls. We also have a small lake that's a little over a mile from the house! We enjoy sharing the southwest and anticipate learning about other countries. We are about 30 minutes from Flagstaff and can provide rides to and from about once per day during the week.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We anticipate that discussions will promote language skill, encourage questions about the American way of life, environmental issues, farm animal care, wildlife conservation, and green living.
We live in the beautiful mountains of Arizona with rock climbing, kayaking, mountain biking and hiking right around the corner. We can take you around and show you the cute town of Flagstaff and let you enjoy the simple life of small town United States.
Help
Daily tasks include feeding/watering animals, collecting eggs, watering the garden (when it's growing) and harvesting.
We have plenty that could get done, but do not stress. Gardening, yard work, organization, general housework, composting, harvesting/butchering (making meat), outside maintenance, painting, or cooking are examples of the type of work but it will depend on the person. This summer we are trying to focus on growing and storing as much food as possible!
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
French: BeginnerThis 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.
Accommodation
You could either be in the spare bedroom in the main house or in the travel trailer on the property. *There is another house on the property that is occupied by renters, so we ask that you be respectful*
Camping is an option if desired - we live a quarter mile from a National Forest.
We do have internet but it can be slow.
All meals will be provided while at the house. We can coordinate with workawayer for any food allergens or preferences. Breakfast and lunch will be provided and typically will be prepared themselves. Dinner is typically cooked by host and eaten together if desired; occasionally we will ask that workawayer cook - we love sharing recipes.
What else ...
There is a University 30 minutes away, several lakes, rock climbing, mountain biking, and great hiking. We are close to the Grand Canyon, Flagstaff and Sedona. You can have transportation to and from Flagstaff at least once a day.
The airport or shuttle in Flagstaff are only 30 minutes away, Phoenix is 2.5 hours. Amtrak and taxis are available. Rides can be arranged for pickup from Flagstaff, where there are shuttles from the Phoenix airport and Greyhound bus stations.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
We have two dogs and several other farm animals. So whatever pets you bring need to be able to get along with other animals and be trained
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (10)
Work was always perfectly explained and not repetitive.
I split some wood, cut grass, cleaned the chicken coop, helped to put new roof on..I never… read more
Will and Kelsey are very accommodation, they made me feel welcome from day one, they were clear in their expectations and what they wanted and needed from their Workawayers. Both… read more
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Work was always perfectly explained and not repetitive.
I split some wood, cut grass, cleaned the chicken coop, helped to put new roof on..I never… read more
Will and Kelsey are very accommodation, they made me feel welcome from day one, they were clear in their expectations and what they wanted and needed from their Workawayers. Both… read more
Their dogs are the loveliest and the forest right around… read more
The work we did for them was mostly trim/baseboard/border work and building some furniture.
These two are amazing hosts. Openly communicative, easy going and flexible, and fun! Most nights the six of us (another couple was… read more
They raise rabbits for meat, chickens for eggs, and have a couple of ever-growing pigs for meat ... plus a small… read more
His skills as a carpenter were greatly appreciated and he is patient as a worker and teacher.
Would absolutely host again.
They drove me to town, showed me around and took me to the gym, which was great.
There's nothing I could tell them to do better as a host, it felt very natural to stay with them and I would definitely come back!
Had a great time with Kelsey and Will. It is such inspiring and motivating to help a young couple of my age in their project of sustainability and in the building of an eco friendly household. The area is beautiful, this property is a flag of Hope in this world, Will and Kelsey are very… read more
