The image depicts a woman standing in a wooded area, cradling a small brown horse with a blonde mane, wearing a blue coat and gray headband.
The image depicts a serene forest scene with a dog standing on a mossy rock beside a rushing river, surrounded by trees and lush greenery.
The image depicts a cozy room with a bed, dresser, and couch, featuring wood paneling on the walls and floor, and a window with plants on the dresser.
The image depicts a serene scene of a brown horse and three goats grazing in a grassy field, surrounded by trees and a small pond in the background.
The image depicts a cozy living room with a wood-burning stove, wooden floors, and a dog, featuring a warm and inviting atmosphere with natural light pouring in through the windows.
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Share food, culture and knowledge at my place in Bonsecours, Canada

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    After 10 years on the road, Im back in my home town, starting a hobby farm. I have 20 goats, a pony, two very large dogs, three Siberian cat and chickens. Im located in Quebec Eastern Township region, just outside the small village Bonsecours. My house is from 1900, my land is 36 acres, with a river and a pond. I believe in positive ecology, healthy food, clean environment and lifestyle.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Events & social
    Sustainability
    Self development
    Pets
    Farming
    Plant care
    Music
    Languages
    Hitchhiking
    Cooking & food
    Carpentry
    Camping
    Dancing
    Mountain
    Hiking
    Water sports
    Animals
    Yoga / Wellness
    Beach
    Nature
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I have traveled for 10 years in Europe and North America, it's now my turn to welcome Workaways in my community. Im happy to share my French Canadian culture, I speak French and English. I love learning about people and their cultures, sharing foods and traditions. I have extensive knowledge in maple syrup production and a good knowledge of horses and animals in general. Im very interested in how goats can help in all the aspect of maintaining a healthy ecological balance.

  • Help

    Help

    Help me making shelters, fences, a safe and fun environment for the animals.
    Help me with care for the animals.
    Usual shared domestic tasks around the human shelter.
    Im looking for somebody who can share his knowledge and works well in collaboration with others.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    French: Fluent
    English: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    Can communicate in French or English (as long as we can understand each other!)

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Bedroom with bed , linen, closet, chair and full access to the main house, unlimited high speed internet (WIFI), shared bathroom.
    Im not a vegetarian, but I would provide you what you required within reason. Very open to learn and explore new foods, recipes and ingredients from other cultures.
    Mostly local grown foods.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Animal are part of the family, the cats and the dogs are free roaming in\out of the house. It is really important to me that they are fully respected. You will have fully access to a bicycle, a fire place, a swimming pond and a pony ride. I live in really rural area, the village is 3 Km where you will find a convenient store.

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    High speed internet, desk in bedroom

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Has to be self sufficient

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Extremely well behaved dogs(no dogs that would chase any my animals ) or destroying property

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    ZAPPA Padou

Host ref number: 917896893741

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The image depicts a serene forest scene with a dog standing on a mossy rock beside a rushing river, surrounded by trees and lush greenery.
The image depicts a cozy room with a bed, dresser, and couch, featuring wood paneling on the walls and floor, and a window with plants on the dresser.
The image depicts a serene scene of a brown horse and three goats grazing in a grassy field, surrounded by trees and a small pond in the background.
The image depicts a cozy living room with a wood-burning stove, wooden floors, and a dog, featuring a warm and inviting atmosphere with natural light pouring in through the windows.
The image depicts a woman standing in a wooded area, cradling a small brown horse with a blonde mane, wearing a blue coat and gray headband.

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