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In 2015, we moved from CA, to the bluegrass region of Kentucky, to pursue the dream of living a more wholesome, healthy, self- sustaining existence closer to nature. Our homes and farm are located in the hills, just South of Lexington. We care for multiple livestock dogs, kitties, horses, cows, sheep, goats, chickens, ducks, pigs, rabbits. The scenic countryside of rolling hills and green pastures is great for photography, and other outdoor activities!
We are multi racial and cultural, speaking English, Japanese and some Spanish too! Our 3 sons (10, 12, 15) are friendly, smart, and lots of fun—they’ll be happy to engage you in a game of Chess, Monopoly, or Othello, etc. or bake some cookies or cake with you! We all help around the house, farm and with the animals, and there’s plenty of projects to engage in!Types of help and learning opportunities
Art ProjectsLanguage practiceHelp with Eco ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareFarmstay helpHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will have an opportunity to integrate into our routine. You can explore and become friends with our land and animals, experiencing a down to earth and back to basics approach to food and living. You could learn to hand milk a cow for example, repair the barn or tractor or assist in a difficult lamb birth, or patch a fence, or clear some brush, or muck out the barn or make some butter, yoghurt or cheese! We are also happy to help with learning English skills.
Depending on the time of year, there are always different projects going on and things to do and learn!
If you have any questions please ask!Help
Since this is a cultural exchange, we want our visitors to enjoy their time here, and also come with the spirit of helping to accomplish the multitude of daily, weekly and monthly tasks and projects we have going on. Livestock farm experience a plus!
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Japanese: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
Interested in linguistics!Accommodation
A clean 2 bedroom in the farmhouse. Kitchen with a view, Living room and shared bathroom.
What else ...
You can walk to the springs, creeks and lost road around the farm. We are not far by car from Richmond, Lexington and Berea.... It's very historic and scenic here! There are beautiful sunrises and sunsets, as well as wildlife and fresh air!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have fiber optic Wi-Fi available.
Space for parking camper vans
We have space.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Flexible, depending on what’s happening in the day to day.
Feedback (27)
You have left an indelible mark on my heart! Creative, funny, smart, practical, caring, warm, and all around adorable.
You will not find more authentic and wonderful people to spend time with.
Les Frenchies are very sorely missed and we will count the days until your return.… read more
We are going to make it short, but we have som much to say...
Ted, Machi, Kenji, Koji, and Kai where strangers and they became our friends, our family here.
The kindest souls we could met, with beautiful spirit, lovely way of life, a family of brilliant people.
We share so much more than an experience in a farm.
We helped them… read more
I want to build a happy family full of smiles like this Ted and Machi's family in the future.
Thank you for a wonderful… read more
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You have left an indelible mark on my heart! Creative, funny, smart, practical, caring, warm, and all around adorable.
You will not find more authentic and wonderful people to spend time with.
Les Frenchies are very sorely missed and we will count the days until your return.… read more
We are going to make it short, but we have som much to say...
Ted, Machi, Kenji, Koji, and Kai where strangers and they became our friends, our family here.
The kindest souls we could met, with beautiful spirit, lovely way of life, a family of brilliant people.
We share so much more than an experience in a farm.
We helped them… read more
I want to build a happy family full of smiles like this Ted and Machi's family in the future.
Thank you for a wonderful… read more
Thumbs up!
And thanks for a great pizza night. Keep on dreaming guys💜
We all adored her bubbly and loving nature and most excellent attitude! Even though she was only here a short time, we feel like she is family and we hope to see her again! Bon Voyage!!
Work is the typical farm work. But I also had the opportunity to do some carpentry work, restoring a large stable. If you like animals (cows, horses, pigs, sheep,… read more
They have very intelligent dogs and a good sheeps. I really enjoyed to milk the cows everyday.
Thanks for all the… read more
I felt like in… read more
She is laid back and easy to be around. Was wonderful with the animals and children! We'll miss her as part of our family...
We would definitely love to have… read more
They are all very nice and I learned many important things from them too.
Kids are so sweet and smart.
I could share lots of good time but also they respect my own time.
It was first time for me to use Workaway and I feel I am really lucky to have this… read more
They made me feel very comfortable and part of the family.
I am so thankful for this family and we continue to communicate now!
If you like farming and the family lifestyle this the a great place to go. It's also a nice place to be in to explore Kentucky. Richmond is… read more
miss her terribly, as she became part of our family during her stay.
Hope she comes back someday!!