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15 oct 2025
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My husband and I moved from the big city of Toronto eleven summers ago to pursue a quieter, moderately self-sustaining lifestyle. On our 12 acres we have meadow and hardwood forest. As the soil is sandy, from thousands of years of being part of a large sea, we are working hard to augment the soil for farming. Using methods such as Hugel kultur and digging in composted material; building raised beds and planting native species, we endeavour to bring the land to a state of growing ability.
Some of our large projects includelbuilding a wood burning pizza and bread oven and establishing a mixed fruit orchard with trees and bushes native and hardy to our area. The pizza oven is on hold as we have a severe fire ban in all of Northumberland County. We are also intending to dig a pond but this too is on hold as we need to conserve water. We live with a well as our water source so conservation is key.
Our fruit trees and vegetables are chemical-free with hand picking of pests being our primary method of damage control. As you can imagine, this is very labour-intensive during the growing season. Another task that takes considerable time is the removal of invasive plant species on our property. By doing this we are able to maintain the natural habitats required for birds, frogs and snakes. Weeding is a big part of our day-to-day activity.
We live in beautiful Northumberland County, Ontario, east of Toronto and west of Kingston.
We have a beautiful Provincial Park 10 minutes away which has beaches and camp sites
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Proyectos artísticos
Práctica de idiomas
Jardinería
Construcción y bricolaje
Ayuda en una granja
Cocinar para toda la familia
Mantenimiento general
Intereses
Política / justicia social
LGBT+
Vegetariano o vegano
Sostenibilidad
Mascotas
Cultura
Vida en autocaravana
Trabajo de caridad
Cuidado de plantas
Bricolaje y manualidades
Arte y diseño
Fotografía
Idiomas
Jardinería
Playa
Acampada
Naturaleza
Actividades al aire libre
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
We have travelled extensively and welcomed students learning English to our home in Toronto. We speak several languages ourselves including: Dutch, French, Armenian, Spanish and German. We have facilities that will accommodate someone with a physical disability as we wish to be as inclusive as possible.
Art projects are encouraged!
Ayuda
Chores now consist of weeding mostly as well as pest control. We are currently repairing and staining decks and fences around the house.
We also have some orchard maintenance. Much of our work will be dirty but not overly taxing. Any and all are welcome to help!
Idiomas
Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Armenian: Fluido
Holandés: Fluido
Alemán: Intermedio
Español: Intermedio
Francés: IntermedioEste anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
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Alojamiento
Our house has a big open plan encouraging communal living. There is a self-contained bedroom with bathroom and shower for Workawayers. Alternatively, you may camp on the property. Food preparation and eating together is what we do. We are non-meat eaters.
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The beautiful Provincial park of Presqu'ile is nearby and we have a year pass. There are bike trails, walking trails and beaches. Toronto is two hours away by car. Kingston is a little over 1 hour east and Ottawa is 3 hours away by car. We have a swimming pool which is a welcome splash at the end of a hot day! We belong to a dragon boating club which you may join a few times as a guest.
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Acceso a Internet
Acceso a Internet limitado
Tenemos animales
Somos fumadores
Puede alojar familias
Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas
There is room for a small camper van/motor home.
¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
Más de dos
Mis animales / mascotas
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Throughout my stay, they provided… read more
Their house is juste stunning, the field and the forest around are… read more
Firstly, when I arrived, they told me that I should go to an hostel and leave their house. They did not show their house, the different parts and their garden.
Then, they were unhappy to receive me and they were not comfortable with me. May did not want to eat… read more
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Throughout my stay, they provided… read more
Their house is juste stunning, the field and the forest around are… read more
Firstly, when I arrived, they told me that I should go to an hostel and leave their house. They did not show their house, the different parts and their garden.
Then, they were unhappy to receive me and they were not comfortable with me. May did not want to eat… read more
