GabeGee

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Activities i am interested in:
Music, Dance, Running/ Working Out, Foraging, Fishing, Herbalism, Massage, Holistic Health, Goats/Cats/Horses, Healthy/Delicious Foods, Nature/ Stars and Outdoors, Knitting/Sewing
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My name is Gabriel but I also go by Gabe :) I am 28 years old and am looking to workaway this year. It has been about 5 years since I have done so and feel a bit overdue! In 2019 I traveled around the Philipinnes, and volunteered at a hobby farm in Central California as well as a dragonfruit farm in Big Island, Hawaii. Some of my most valuable lessons and growth came from these times and am always looking to further my growth and learning wherever I land.

When I was 20 years old, I moved to Humboldt County, California to pursue college and ended up staying for 7 years. It is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been. It is home to pristine beaches, abundant wildlife, and Coast Redwoods (the tallest trees in the world). There, I studied a little bit of everything; although, not very satisfied sticking to one subject: I started with Environmental Engineering, switched to Wildlife Studies, then to Dance Studies, and eventually to Art :)

In 2022, I went to work in the mountainous wilderness of Northern and Eastern California. I lived in a tent for 4 months working on various conservation projects; such as fixing and maintaining hiking trails, as well as ecological restoration. Here I felt the most connected to my environment I ever had. We fetched water every morning and night, bathed daily in the icy glacier-fed river, and took turns being on "bear watch" to protect our food from being eaten. VERY hard work and very immersive, but I met some of the best people through this opportunity that I now call friends :)

2023 was a very difficult year chalked full of unforeseen change, so I really wanted to focus on making 2024 a year of learning more about myself and where my family comes from. I decided to go hitchhiking in Mexico for 2 months with the goal of learning Spanish while working at different hostels and hotels. By the end of my trip, I became more confident in my Spanish and met up my mom in the pueblo she was born in for the first time of my life. I also got to meet some distant relatives and communicate with them :)

This year, I am focusing more on my goals of learning how to be a better farmer and steward of the land. I will be spending the first 6 months of this year in Hawaii, working as a farmers apprentice (mostly growing food for the local schools and community).
Interests
Carpentry
Pets
Art & design
Plant care
Photography
Music
Hiking
Events & social
Charity work
Cooking & food
Beach
Astronomy
Sustainability
Mountain
Gardening
Dancing
Self development
Performing arts
Fitness
Camping
Outdoor activities
Books
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Hitchhiking
Farming
Culture
Adventure sports
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
More details about my language interests
I know some Spanish but am looking to become fluent. I also know very minimal Tagalog but have an interest in learning Croatian and Amharic.
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
DIY and building projects
Eco Projects
Art Projects
General Maintenance
Hospitality/Tourism
Languages
Charity Work
Teaching
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Helping around the house
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Animal Care
More details about your skills
Farming
Gardening
Photography
Ceramics
Animals
Painting
Computer
Little bit of Ukulele, drums and bass
Befriending cats
Age
29
What else ...
One day I want to have my own permaculture farm with lots of animals and food growing everywhere. I also want to become fluent in Spanish and become more proficient at music and dance.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  No Dairy (lactose intolerant), Not fond of junk food/sweets or fried food. Love spicy foods!

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16 Oct 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Off-grid wilderness farm, ...)

Amy gave me a warm welcome to this slice of heaven on Earth before I even stepped foot on their farm. I had came from a negative workaway experience prior, and Amy really took the the time to answer all of my questions to make sure that my stay would be as comfortable as possible.

I stayed in a 28 foot long trailer that was very comfortabe and… read more always had a well stocked panty and refrigerator of whatever food I needed. Due to minimal light pollution, I experienced magnificent aurora displays during the darker nights of my stay. There is a small and private lake to practice canoeing whenever I pleased that is also really peaceful and beautiful. The landscape surrounding the property is truly unique and is filled with so many hidden treasures.

There are many wonderful pet friends to be made as well: Chaga and Pinto the pups, Kako the parrot, Sean the Sheep, Simon the chicken and his flock of feathered friends, in addition to all of the wildlife here. I saw wild Bison for the first time in my life, as well as a Lynx. This is truly an animal lovers paradise.

During my stay, I mostly helped with general farm tasks such as feeding the chicken and sheep, collecting and washing eggs and making sure they have enough water. I also had the privelage of helping Ian frame the new workshop and stain the walls once the wood was all cut and put into place. My favorite work days were the workshops in which we went out foraging on the land to harvest materials needed to make teas and other products. It was also nice interacting with the locals during this time. The Saturday markets were also fun to interact with the locals and to see the products go out into the community.

Amy is an incredibly supportive person. When I told her I missed my ukulele, she decided to take me to buy one (thank you so much Amy!!!) I was very happy during my time there, being able to play music. Ian and Wren are also musical, and I got to jam with them a few times which was really pleasant. Amy even allowed my friend who is working towards being a veterinarian to volunteer for a couple weeks to be able to be apart of a spay and neuter clinic in a remote community. I got to be apart of it as well, and it was truly a unique experience! Amy is a wealth of knowledge and I couldn't imagine landing in a better place to learn and grown in this region of Canada. There is so much to do and to learn here; 2 months was not enough time, I look forward to returning as soon as possible.

Thank you Amy!!!

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