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Join a semi retired couple at our home and cottage, Southern Ontario, Canada

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello! We are a welcoming couple with two adult daughters. One is living close by with her husband and the second is living and working in Toronto.

    Our home is a unique passive solar, geothermal conversion on 25 forested acres. We are located in the country just over an hour from downtown Toronto. It is a special place with trails and wildlife throughout. We boil our own maple syrup and enjoy the surroundings. We also spend time at our cottage property which is a little piece of heaven. We would love to welcome Workaway guests to join us this fall.

    We have two indoor cats and our grand-dog husky is also a frequent visitor -so loving animals is a must.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Books
    Cooking & food
    Architecture
    Performing arts
    Carpentry
    Animals
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Fitness
    Camping
    Winter sports
    Hiking
    Cycling
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Workaway guests in the spring may help Craig produce maple syrup. Cottages are also a big part of Ontario life and we look forward to sharing that. Time permitting, we may be available to take our guests into Toronto and show them some of the highlights of the city. Our home is close to biking trails and we would happily loan our bikes if interested.

  • Help

    Help

    This Autumn Craig and I will be clearing a trial of some branches that fell after a storm, and would love your help.

    Some other possible tasks might include painting our sugar shack, some gardening and a few minor construction jobs with Nancy at the cottage.

    Craig works shifts and I (Nancy) am retired and usually available. This is a non smoking home. We look forward to hearing from you!

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    When at our primary residence, guests will have a room in our home and their own bathroom. The room has a queen bed, desk and closet. Guests are always welcomed to share meals and have access to the kitchen, washroom, tv room ect.,
    When at the cottage workawayer(s) will have a private cabin in which to stay. It’s lovely!

    We usually share the cooking and clean-up duties in our home. We occasionally eat fish but no chicken, pork or beef. We always have eggs and dairy available.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Our home is in a fairly remote location. If our guests wanted a day out at a beach or city/town, we could arrange to drive them to a bus depot or the location itself. We are about 40 minutes from the city of Oshawa and an hour+ from Toronto.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We have loads or parking and lots of space for privacy.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Any dogs must be good with cats and have no aggressive tendencies.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Mel

    Juniper

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A smiling couple takes a close-up selfie outdoors, framed by historic stone buildings, greenery, a stone bridge, and a blue sky with scattered clouds.
The image depicts a modern kitchen with white cabinets, black countertops, and stainless steel appliances, featuring a central island and a wooden table in the foreground.
The image depicts a serene winter forest scene, with several trees featuring metal buckets attached to their trunks, likely collecting sap for maple syrup production.
The image depicts a two-story house with a gray exterior, white trim, and a snowy yard, featuring a dog running in the foreground and evergreen trees surrounding the property.
The image depicts a cozy bedroom with a bed, wardrobe, desk, and window, featuring a light-colored wood floor and cream-colored walls, exuding a warm and inviting atmosphere.
The image depicts a bathroom with a double sink vanity, featuring two white sinks, brown cabinets, and a large mirror, set against a light blue wall and white tile floor.
The image depicts a serene winter landscape featuring a snow-covered field with footprints, trees, and a distant treeline under a cloudy sky.
Three women stand in a snowy forest, each holding a dog, with the woman on the left wearing a red hat and the others wearing pink and grey hats.
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The image depicts a small, two-story house situated on a hill, surrounded by trees and rocks, with a wooden staircase leading to the front door.
The image depicts a cozy porch with a couch, ceiling fan, and large window, surrounded by trees, exuding a warm and inviting atmosphere.
The image depicts a red canoe with wooden seats and paddles, docked at a wooden pier on a serene lake surrounded by lush green trees and bushes under a blue sky with white clouds.
The image depicts a cozy living room with a dark blue couch, wood-burning stove, and large window, featuring a \"get COZY\" sign on the wall.

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