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Sonia and I (Gary): we are originally from Paris and Ontario, we left Vancouver, BC and moved all the way across the country to experience with sustainable living and homestead farming in the beautiful and peaceful North Mountain - Nova Scotia.
We are creating a forest garden that aims to utilize hundreds of species to create a self-sustaining and interconnected system. This is for us a creative approach to a meaningful life and a sustainable future.
We are also involved in artistic endeavours as well as in promoting/practicing meditation and the Ageless Wisdom Teachings, which provides tools to raise awareness and knowledge to empower people to transform themselves and the world.
We always enjoy sharing all of this with interested guests.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Politics / Social justice
Sustainability
Vegetarian or vegan
Farming
DIY & crafts
Plant care
Music
Gardening
Carpentry
Performing arts
Writing
Nature
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We welcome a genuine person/couple that want to experience homesteading in this peaceful environment and who are interested in learning about forest-garden,
We have experienced and learned a lot since we move here, and we’ll be happy to share our knowledge with you.
We are also happy to share our knowledge in carpentry, French language, meditation and Ageless Wisdom Teachings.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Our farm experience includes varied tasks: gardening, general carpentry projects, (I’m a carpenter)
We will mostly work together, but this is flexible.
There will be a lot to learn along the way in both these areas.
Physical work is central to small-scale farming and will be a necessary feature. Previous work experience is less important than a positive attitude and general willingness to work outdoors.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
My wife is a French teacher.
Accommodation
We provide a private, comfortable accommodation, wholesome organic vegetarian meals and internet. We enjoy communal meals when it suits everyone’s schedules. We are flexible in that regard with everyone’s needs.
What else ...
We are walking distance from the Bay of Fundy and 15 minutes drive from Middleton. Halifax, the big city, is 1.5 hour away. There are hiking trails with access to waterfalls, and we have 2 bicycles available to borrow for sightseeing.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Billy and Bella
