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Join us in developing a sustainable garden and homestead in Haines, Alaska, USA

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    Alaska! Land of Wild beauty and rugged nature ! Are you up for the Challenge of living in a remote community in Northern Lynn Canal?

    My homestead which is located in one of the most beautiful places in Alaska ..

    Haines is small 2,500 people ..our economy is tourism and fishing .. The weather is dramatic can be amazingly beautiful as well as temperamental and sometimes wicked !!!

    My house sits on the side of a mountain one mile from downtown Haines .. I have 2.5 acres which I am working on creating sustainable living.. A large sunny lot south facing gives me a great growing potential .
    I have a 1 bedroom 2 bath house with sun room and a small studio ..I have built my place in last 10 years and it has full amenities ... shower, septic, electric ...I have paddle boards and bikes to use and there is hiking right out my door ... It has a private feel and beautiful view.
    Camping on property with electricity and access to house with balanced meals and necessary gear provided .
    Internet is accessible at the library 1 mile away .
    Cellular service works at my property ..
    My homestead gardens and projects are all for personal use .. I do not sell or produce commercially..
    My idea is to work toward sustainable living and learning how to create systems that I can operate with my own technology..


    Learning from Native community members how they have put up food for survival.
    As well as how much food is necessary to be sustainable and share with the community?

    What foods I can grow to put up for drying and canning ?
    Goals of subsistence living over the long winters by creating a greenhouse that can produce in the side seasons

    There are always projects here :on my Homestead …homestead like :

    house maintenance / upgrades
    firewood projects ,
    permaculture gardening, weeding invasive plants , subsistence gathering , putting up fish berries, canning and smoking fish many sustainable living skills .
    I’ve been working on self watering systems for my gardens via a spring on my property.

    We love making group meals (food Provided)
    Adventures in the area .
    Hiking ( mountain ) directly behind my house , campfires and living peacefully with the wildlife including bears and moose eagles and all the other small critters who coexist in this wild natural environment..

    Before messaging me please look into what it takes to get to Haines Alaska .
    It can be challenging and expensive.
    You can drive in Via BC & Yukon Canada or fly to Juneau then ferry (Alaska Marine Highway). Or fly (Alaska Seaplanes)
    to Haines.
    This may include overnight in Juneau because of ferry schedules ...

    Be prepared to be out in the elements rain or shine . We work up to 5 hours a day 5 days a week .. Plenty of time for adventure in the long Alaskan day’s

    Some Amenities provided: Electricity
    Showers,
    Laundry
    Kitchen access
    Sun decks
    Paddle boards
    Hot tubs
    Hopefully someday soon a sauna !!

    After researching this if your Up for the travel challenges as well as hard rewarding work and adventures in the area.. then Join us for an Awesome Alaskan Workaway Experience!


    Warm regards,
    Julie

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    How to sustain on subsistence living in Alaska ...hunting , gathering , fishing , gardening ..homestead living ..how to enjoy the wilds in a safe productive environment ..
    Experiencing Alaska and it is true nature .I have lived in Alaska for over 25 years .
    and have a reservoir of experience through guiding , exploring and Co-creating with the community. I really enjoy sharing my knowledge Of Alaska and also learning from others new techniques and ways to thrive in the environment..

  • Help

    Help

    Developing sustainable garden and homestead. Gardening , building greenhouses. Water reservoirs, perma culture gardening, cooking , homestead maintenance.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Beginner

    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.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    House .. small but not Tiny ….Workaway’s will stay camper or camp setting , with hook up and electricity ..semi private bath and shower ….food may be camp style shared meals or on your own to cook….depending on season ...food may be gathered or fished .. mostly but not limited to organic options .

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    So much to experience in the great north ... hiking , biking , paddle boarding , canoeing , bear viewing , small town environment with a real down to earth Alaska experience ..

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Possibly ... I have bunnys ... so compatibility would be necessary!!

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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The image depicts a small, one-story house with a green roof, situated in a wooded area with a mountain range in the background, under a cloudy sky.
A woman with blonde hair waters plants in a raised garden bed on a sunny day, wearing a purple jumpsuit and sandals.
The image depicts a person standing on a wooden structure, giving a thumbs-up, with a house, trees, and mountains visible in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts two people forming a triangle with their arms, standing on rocks by a serene body of water, with mountains in the background at sunset.
The image shows a collage of three photos featuring salmon canning, with two women on a dock in the top left, and jars of canned salmon in the other two photos.
The image depicts two individuals standing on a sandy beach, with their arms raised in celebration, set against a backdrop of majestic mountains and a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene mountainous landscape with a small town, a body of water, and a bright sun shining above, set against a blue sky with clouds.
The image shows two women posing for a selfie in front of a lake and mountains, both wearing hats and sunglasses, smiling at the camera.
A woman stands in a lush green field, holding a large bundle of rhubarb stalks with vibrant red and green leaves, wearing a pink hat and purple shirt.
A person stands on a paddleboard in a lake, kicking their leg up in the air, with snow-capped mountains in the background.
A woman is sitting on a table, cutting a fish with a knife, surrounded by other fish, in a gravel area at night, with a van and hose nearby.
The image depicts a young boy and girl operating a red wood splitter, with the girl holding a log and the boy wearing a blue hoodie, amidst a wooded area.
The image shows a woman holding a plate of salad in a dining room, wearing a baseball cap and smiling at the camera.

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