Profile information
Description
I have a deep connection with nature and have dedicated the last 15 years of my life to living off-grid in northern Canada - the Yukon. I built a cabin together with my partner, and lived life as self-sufficiently as possible growing a garden, exchanging and bartering with local farmers and gathering wild edibles. I have a lot of backcountry experience hiking in Yukon and Alaska. I love dogs very much and have years of experience with sled dogs, shelter dogs and now my own Belgian Malinois.
I am interested in natural healing methods, plant medicine and staying physically fit though yoga and strength training.
I am travelling to learn and expand my skills specifically in growing methods that are not available in my cold environment, like fruits and orchards and so many other things I would term as exotic for me like citrus, avocado and olives. I want to spend time in more temperate climates and experience how other people live in communion with nature and live self-sufficiently in relation to their climate.
I studied art history and Italian in university so I have basic language skills and would love to expand. I am also fluent in Ukrainian. I worked for many years in a univeristy library and managed a used bookstore. Learning from books are a big part of my life as this a quality source of entertainment when the winter is so long in the Yukon.
Interests
Pets
Farming
Culture
Plant care
Music
Languages
Hitchhiking
Gardening
Carpentry
Books
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Winter sports
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Fitness
Cycling
Camping
Beach
Adventure sports
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Ukrainian: Fluent
Italian: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
I am interested in improving my Italian language skills. I am also very open to learning other languages. I am happy to share my English speaking skills and if anyone wants to learn Ukrainian, I am willing to help.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Eco Projects
Life at a Farmstay
Some knowledge of:
Languages
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Helping around the house
General Maintenance
House & pet sitting
More details about your skills
I have a lot of experience with gardening, using hand tools, and enjoy physical labour. I put together above-ground garden boxes suitable for the northern climate and worked up soil from scratch over the years. I am fluent in English and Ukrainian and some basic Italian. I have years of experience working with dogs (sled dogs in the Yukon, shelter dogs and my own Belgian Malinois). I communicate clearly with others and take direction well. I work well independently on a task or together in a group. I like organization and being tidy. I am responsible and safe when it comes to working with machinery. I have done many local work exchanges in the Yukon and Alaska. I have many years of experience working in very cold, difficult environments gathering firewood for example amd hauling water so I am used to working hard. I have an international driver's licence and know how to drive a manual car. I have basic carpentry skills as I assisted my partner who is a carpenter on building our cabin and other projects.
Age
40
What else ...
I love to swim in wild waters, backcountry hiking, remote places, singing by a campfire and food preservation (fermentation, drying ect). I would also like to learn more about permaculture, beekeeping and shepherding (sheep and goats) and biodynamic growing methods.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
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