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We are a husband and wife who are long time independent musicians and have a 10 year old boy. We live on an acre in an 1875 home in North East Texas. We are slowly learning and working toward urban permaculture style organic vegetable gardening, planting flowers and native plants to the area and cultivating fruit trees.
We all enjoy cooking, nature, walks in the city, nature trails, City Park, local events, and showing guests the unique natural beauty of this area. We have expertise in creative projects, arts and crafts, small building projects, and we have a family band for many years and perform locally.
We love cultural exchange, can teach and share Music, English, Art, Cooking, local culture, and are open to learning new languages and learning about different gardening and home project skills.
Types of help and learning opportunities
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
House sitting
Interests
Fashion or beauty
Events & social
Sustainability
Videography
Movies & TV
Self development
Farming
Culture
Animals
Art & design
Carpentry
DIY & crafts
Gardening
Music
Photography
Writing
Plant care
Performing arts
History
Drawing & painting
Cooking & food
Outdoor activities
Team sports
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Camping
Hiking
Fitness
Beach
Dancing
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We have 30 Years of music And music industry skills, drum lessons, vinyl DJ skills. I have a Bachelor's degree in music, performance and production. This area is a unique tucked in eco system protected by a massive amount of lush green trees and natural foliage, making it some of the sweetest southern U.S. oxygen filled air in Texas with no major pollutant industries in the city (that I'm aware of). There are nearby fishing and lakes accessible within 10-30 minutes, Caddo Lake being the main attraction, but Lake O The Pines and Wright Patman Lake nearby as well. Walking distance to local restaurants. Linden has a large City Park in close walking distance with workout stations, frisbee golf course, beautiful walking path and kids play area. There is a grocery store in walking distance, nature hiking trail nearby, Public Library in close walking distance also. We have knowledge of the music history from this area and how it correlates or has spread to other areas of U.S. culture and the world. I specialize and have DJ'd Jamaican and Soul music for 21 years so I can be informative on the multiple genres of that and where it connects to our local music history of NE Texas. We are both good cooks, with much experience. Our yard is a sanctuary and habitat for wild life including many birds, frogs/toads, cats, a fish pond, foxes and armadillos, etc..
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Seeking honest, kind hearted, community-minded people.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
We are interested in learning new languages and teaching English in exchange.
Accommodation
At least one Home cooked meal per day (usually Brunch), kitchen and bathroom access. Room available with bed(s). RV’s can be plugged in with electric and water option too.
What else ...
Historic town of Jefferson with attractions, tours and nightlife nearby (20 minutes). Caddo Lake Bayou tours (amazingly beautiful), Wright Patman Lake and Lake of the Pines nearby for fishing and outdoor activities as well. Local hunting expeditions, Rodeo, and beautiful Music City Texas Theatre for occasional shows. Once a month a 1/2 block from our house is a community block party with vendors, music and food. Bigger cities -Texarkana (where Texas and Arkansas meet) is 45 minutes away, Longview (1hr), and Shreveport (1hr 15min), and Tyler (about 1.5 hours away) for nearby bigger city options. Lafayette, Louisiana (Cajun culture), and Clarksdale, MI (Blues Culture epicenter) within 2.5hrs. Closest Large Metro cities nearby - Dallas, Texas (3hrs). New Orleans Louisiana, Memphis, Tennessee and Austin, Texas within 5-6 hrs away.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have a good working internet connection.
Space for parking camper vans
We are on an acre. We have room.
Can possibly accept pets
Yes, most pets are ok with us.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
