Natalie

Canada
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Travelling
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----Plant people Look here----
Greetings!

My name is Nat and I have about 10 years of agricultural work under my belt in both tropical and temperate areas. I adore being outside and learning new things in the different areas that I find myself. I consider myself pretty laidback and low maintenance. I find joy in getting my hands dirty and seeing little seeds sprout. I have lived in many communal settings and have cared for a variety of animals over the years. The past three winters I have been working with horses on a ranch in the USVis and tending to a rental property/ orchard.

If you think I'd be a good addition to your team/property feel free to contact me.

Cheers!

----Boat People look here!----
Greetings Y'all!
My name is Nat, I am a motivated outdoorsy Canadian looking for as much experience on boats as possible.

I have spent quite a bit of time on boats as crew including sailing around the Virgin Islands and crossing the sea of Cortez. Basically I know I don't get seasick very easily, I can stand a good watch under sail, and understand the tight quarters of boat life but not much else.

I am a very good cook and love to eat well. Even if supplies are low, I can usually figure something out. (No dietary restrictions)

I'm a quick and motivated learner, ready to gain some new skills.

If you have any questions for me, please reach out!
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Interests
Yoga / Wellness
Sailing / Boating
Drawing & painting
Books
Hiking
Nature
Plant care
Music
Gardening
Farming
Cycling
Cooking & food
Camping
Beach
Animals
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
DIY and building projects
Some knowledge of:
Eco Projects
Art Projects
Animal Care
Life at a Farmstay
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Hospitality/Tourism
Able to teach about:
Gardening
More details about your skills
I kind of covered that in the last section but I consider myself a bit of a jack of all trades. I have plenty of gardening experience both in the tropics and PNW. I love to cook and share meals. I have done quite a bit of interior finishing work (painting, minor wall repairs, molding) I have spent the past four months working on a horse ranch.

I am a quick learner and ready to jump into new projects.
Age
35
What else ...
Really hoping to get some surfing/snorkeling/diving in while I'm traveling.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No
- Special dietary requirements
  No

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13 Mar 2024

Left by Workawayer (Natalie ) for host (Hidden Gem garden and feeding ...)

I spent 10 days with Carol & Rick in Belles and really enjoyed my time. Carol is a very fast paced hard worker so be ready to keep up but she is also very knowledgeable and sweet. She has amazing knowledge of the local plants and can probably find something growing in the yard for anything that ails you. Most of the work involved cutting and… read more

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29 Feb 2024

Left by host (Help on ranch, nature and art ...) for Workawayer (Natalie )

Nat is the best! Don’t let her slip away! There is no one like this amazing human. For 3 years she has helped with us and volunteered many hours to improve our standards, our lives, as well as ensure a safer and ridiculously fun work environment. From the time she leaves in the spring we count the days until she returns in the fall. She is strong… read more as an ox and runs to lift heavy objects that we older timers should not be lifting. She makes a point to do all the heavy lifting before having to be asked. If you ask her to do something she has already done it most of the time and even if it’s not urgent she gets it done quickly so tasks don’t pile up. She is strategic and mindful. She finds courteous ways to engage and motivate staff and volunteers to pitch in and be better team players. She can help with any age from inexperienced teenagers, to corporate executives, to people with disabilities and mental illnesses, to older Cowboys set in their ways. She is courageous and will risk her own life to step in front of a horse to help a child or anyone in need. The horses respect her. She is eager to learn and researches new ways to do things, and proposes and implements best practices that others have not thought of. She takes her volunteer seriously as if it was a career job. She is a self starter, taking little guidance and oversight, she is easy to manage and given any responsibility you can depend on her to follow through and exceed expectations. She is honest about what is possible and backs up her theories with detailed research and extensive knowledge - she is practically an encyclopedia! She is mindful of others’ feelings and needs and has a huge heart. She is reassuring and encouraging in times when one might feel defeated or helpless. In our welcome circle she is funny and entertaining and has a special way to make everyone feel like they belong to the group. She is humble and doesn’t mind getting dirty and sweaty. She has a way of making everyone feel accepted. In all this, she is a unique and capable leader, a friend to all regardless of their background and beliefs. Her leadership is not even intentional, it seems, but rather natural and her life stories are unforgettable and awesome. We talk about Nat all year in anticipation of her return, and above all, the animals love her which says it all. She came to us with a childhood history of horses that weren’t the nicest, she had been thrown off as a child and regardless she gave helping with us a chance. She got in there and conquered her past reluctance of helping with horses and quickly became our #1 volunteer and we hired her as a result. Seeing her conquer new horizons on the ground grooming, tacking up, and riding almost every horse we have in the trail fleet has brought us (and Nat) great joy. She listens to instructions and learns quickly and also knows when to speak up and stand up for what is right and honorable. If we could hire Nat as the ranch manager, she need not even apply. She is the one and only Nat. She also has a unique style and fun loving nature so at parades she is the first to show up for the party and dress up a donkey and go out and give free rides to children. Nat would be a wonderful addition to any establishment from gardens and farms, ranches, your home, and there really isn’t anything she can’t do. So we often tell her she is the one we would want to take care of us when we grow old because she is trustworthy, strong, caring, calm, cool, and collected. Did we mention she can cook?! Anything! From vegan to grilling up the finest meals of every culture and flavor. She makes her own Cesar dressing, handmade falafels, marinades, banana crème pie with only the best homemade crust, handmade tortillas, she knows about nutrition- what to eat for any ailment. Nat is a true Jack of all trades. She can fix a car, we wouldn’t doubt is she could fly a plane with no formal training. She knows about boats, soil, plants, you name it. When we have a question, we say, “ask Nat, she will know and if she doesn’t she will learn and find an answer.” Nat is the most unique, loving, informed human we know. While she has a communications and marketing degree, we believe and see that her real knowledge comes from living the most fulfilling life of any human we have ever met. Her international travels across dozens of countries on foot, bike, boat, and more seem to be so valuable and her love of all cultures and acceptance of all different people come together to create a human like no other: Nat is one of a kind and if you take her in as a workaway, be sure to treat her right because she is too good to let slip away. Your life, work, and home will forever be filled with joy, happiness, positive vibes and long lasting memories. Nat will leave things better than she found them and really prides herself on helping others and making the world a better place. She is a painter, an artist, she will paint you a Christmas and birthday card instead of buying one, paint a canvas of your cat, paint a tattoo on your heart with her friendship. What else can we say, this is only a fraction of her marvelousness- so, treat her well. She is the best. Everyone loves Nat. You will too!

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