Help with building 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 performer. Jessica works from home on national food security projects and enjoys working in the garden on her time off.
  
  Singing Cedar is a place to rewild, connect to nature, and heal the soul. There is a sacred space on the land where ceremonies are hosted, a small hobby farm, and lots of wild forested space. 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, dance parties, movie nights, 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 at any time.
  
  Over the winter there are a number of things we could use help with, depending on your skills and interests:
  -helping to finish a cabin we are building (painting, installing cabinets, landscaping, digging a trench)
  -cleaning and organizing our home and storage
  -preparing the farm for spring
  -taking care of dogs and farm animals
  -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 healthy meals a day Monday-Friday and breakfast on the weekends.
  
  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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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We are excited to share conversations, food, time exploring nature, music and more. Shane has a music studio in our home and if recording music is of interest to you then we could offer that as part of the exchange.

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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, animal care (we have a flock of muscovy ducks), and building projects including basic labour support with a small cabin we are building this summer. 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. Wifi is available at the main house. We have an outhouse near the forest, and bathroom in the main house with a shower and composting toilet.

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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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  Can host digital nomads

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  25 hours/week

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