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Hello All, my name is Robin. I live alone in my country eco-home on a small hobby farm with a view of the incredible Bay of Fundy (highest tides in the world).
I work full-time hours from home. But when I'm not at my computer, I'm often outside working on one of the many projects on my long long long to do list.
I don't currently have any animals, but I have a pretty big orchard, a few beds of garlic and LOTS of berry bushes which will be ready and ripe to pick, depending on the time of year.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Interests
Self development
Sustainability
Charity work
Writing
History
Carpentry
Winter sports
Outdoor activities
Nature
Hiking
Cycling
Camping
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I have lots of experience with work and cultural exchange. I'm a former Workawayer and I even grew up on a farm that hosted.
I've used other platforms and had my own exciting travels. I'd be happy to exchange travel stories, talk about Canadian culture and learn a bit from you!
Help
Things I'm currently excited to tackle a number of tasks on my to do list including: pruning the apple trees, fixing the drywall in various spots around the house, cutting up and lugging firewood, mulching the flower beds, tidy up the the old chicken pens, and more!
Though my job is pretty flexible, you'll mostly be helping alone if you are doing tasks during weekday helping hours, but we can tackle projects together in the evenings and weekends.
I am by no means an expert, but I certainly have some skills to share. I know my way around the hammer or drill and can pass along some knowledge. If you come with some skills, I would also be very happy to learn from you.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
I speak English and french... okay. I would love the opportunity to speak french with native speakers or to help you improve you english skills.
Accommodation
I have a lovely room in my home with a comfortable queen bed and a big window.
I end up accepting a second person, they would stay in a not-quite-as-charming basement space, which is still very nice, but has a few more spiders.
In general, dinners and some lunches will be shared, with the responsibilities for cooking alternating between everyone. For those meals that are not shared, the guests are welcome to take from the pantry as needed to make their own lunches and breakfasts. Meals will be healthy and filling and we can even go shopping together if there are ingredients you'd like for a meal you'd like to make.
What else ...
Once the helping day is done, there are tons of things to do in the area. The Bay of Fundy is stunning and there are lots of great beaches and hiking trails in the area. If you stay long enough we may even be able to do the famed Thomas Cove Tide-walk - it'll blow your mind! There are lots of beautiful trails here on the property that run alongside a beautiful stream, and under cenury old crab apples. It's just lovely. And if we feel like staying in, and we are both feeling social (I can be very introverted at times) then we can break out one of the many games in my extensive collection.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Great internet and quiet home and is easy to work in.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
I am allergiic to cats and some dogs. Willing to accept pets if the circumstances are right.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
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