Help with handy projects, gardening, and farm animals in Powell River, BC, Canada

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  Description

  Hello! We are Shane and Jessica, the land hosts of Singing Cedars, a beautiful 5 acre piece of land in Powell River, BC. We are a young couple in our 30's who are blessed to live on 5 acres in rural Powell River. Shane is a passionate permaculture designer, audio engineer, music producer, and Indigenous cultural support worker. Jessica is works from home and stays at home with her 1.5 year old daughter, and enjoys working in the garden on her time off.
  
  Singing Cedar is a place to rewild, connect to nature, and heal the soul. The vision of Singing Cedars is to continue cultivating community, growing nourishing foods, and offering a space where people can come to learn, grow, and connect more to the essence of what it means to be human.
  
  There is a special kind of stillness out here, away from all the hustle and bustle of the city. We value time for quiet and solitude, as well as community and connection. There is a sweet little community in Powell River and opportunities for local music events, beach fires, group hikes, and more.
  
  Our home has a spare bedroom on the main floor, which would be where the WorkAway guest or couple would stay, or in a tent in the forest if you prefer, with access to the house. Our place is best suited for someone with access to their own vehicle as we don't currently have a 2nd spare vehicle and there are no nearby buses.
  
  There are a number of things we could use help with, depending on your skills and interests:
  -preparing the farm for spring
  -landscaping
  -building compost bins
  -bucking/splitting firewood
  -planting hedges
  -organizing shed
  -building fences & gates
  -taking care of dogs
  -cooking and meal preparation
  
  We believe in a balanced lifestyle and would want our WorkAway guests to have time to enjoy their stay in Powell River, rejuvenate, and have fun working on our land projects. It's important to us to work out a schedule that works for our WorkAway guest(s). Typically, our workawayers work 25 hours a week on days and times that they choose. We provide 3 meals/day, Monday-Friday.
  
  Singing Cedars is surrounded by forests, wildlife, lakes, beaches, mountains and abundant hiking trails - we are excited to host you and show you the beauty that Powell River has to offer!

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Pets

  

  Events & social

  

  Sustainability

  

  Self development

  

  Farming

  

  Animals

  

  Music

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Books

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Gardening

  

  Plant care

  

  Mountain

  

  Dancing

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Nature

  

  Fitness

  

  Beach

  

  Hiking
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We are excited to share conversations, food, time exploring nature, music and more.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  We are looking for help with gardening, landscaping, and handy projects. If the WorkAway guest(s) has building experience already there is also an opportunity to build a simple off-grid 12x12 in the forest that could be used as an extra bedroom for Workaway guests.
  
  This opportunity is open to an individual or couple.
  
  If this sounds like something you are interested in participating in we would love to hear from you!
  
  Any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch.
  
  Health & happiness,
  Jessica & Shane

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  I'm interested in learning more Spanish!
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  Accommodation

  A fully furnished beautiful bedroom on the main floor, or a tent in the forest if you prefer with access to the main house whenever you need.

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  What else ...

  If you like the outdoors, there is so much to do with your time here - kayaking, scuba diving, mountain biking, rock climbing, fishing, canoeing, you name it. There is also a great community with lots of fun events around to attend.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

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