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Description
We are a retired couple living in Mont Saint Bruno. We have 1 dog and our children left our home many years ago. We have a cottage with a sugar shack near Sherbrooke. We are looking for someone able to help for the sugar shack. (Early spring) We have to repaint the cottage and do some little jobs. We need help with gardening.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You can learn French and how to do maple syrup.
Projects involving children
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Help
We are looking for someone able to help for the sugar shack. (Early spring) We have to repaint the cottage and do some little jobs. We have to fix or to remove a garden shed. Also do some gardening and cut some fire wood for the sugar shack.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation
We offer an individual room and bathroom. We have bicycle. Our home has 5 rooms, pool and hot tub
What else ...
We have a pool at home and public transport for Montreal. (30 minutes from downtown). We are in the forest not far from multiples attractions.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Private room
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
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Thank you for… read more
Our time with Guy and Martine was so special and full of memories we will have forever. They are both so kind, funny, welcoming and knowledgable. We learnt so much during our stay about the culture in Quebec and Montréal! We learnt to ride the quad, made fires in the forest and enjoyed our chats at dinner each evening. We did all… read more
Ce fut pour Guy et moi une première expérience avec Workaway très enrichissante tant au point de vue humain que aidant pour nos objectifs de travaux.
Alors que je ne devais rester que 8 jours, je suis finalement resté presqu'un mois pour les aider à repeindre leurs galeries. J'y ai été très bien accueilli, j'avais ma propre chambre, un vélo à disposition pour aller me promener au parc etc. Je recherchais un peu de calme et de repos après 6 mois de… read more
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Thank you for… read more
Our time with Guy and Martine was so special and full of memories we will have forever. They are both so kind, funny, welcoming and knowledgable. We learnt so much during our stay about the culture in Quebec and Montréal! We learnt to ride the quad, made fires in the forest and enjoyed our chats at dinner each evening. We did all… read more
Ce fut pour Guy et moi une première expérience avec Workaway très enrichissante tant au point de vue humain que aidant pour nos objectifs de travaux.
Alors que je ne devais rester que 8 jours, je suis finalement resté presqu'un mois pour les aider à repeindre leurs galeries. J'y ai été très bien accueilli, j'avais ma propre chambre, un vélo à disposition pour aller me promener au parc etc. Je recherchais un peu de calme et de repos après 6 mois de… read more
