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Hello! My name is Colton. I’m originally from Arkansas, but now live in California. I was fortunate enough to travel often through my twenties over the last decade & I participated in lots of exchanges & volunteer opportunities around the world. All of those experiences were wonderful! Now that I have a project of my own I look forward to hosting travelers & sharing some of the skills that I’ve gained along the way.

I have a beautiful property in northern California that was homesteaded during the gold rush & operated as a gold mine. It was abondoned for a couple of decades prior to me getting it. So it’s a diamond in the rough currently! There is a house & several cabins that I’m in the process of renovating. A fruit orchard with walnuts, apples, pears, plums, peaches, & mulberries.

This year I’m setting up a vegetable garden. There are 2 creeks that run through the property & a large pond. We’ll be setting up hydro-electricity this summer. We’re also cleaning around the pond & setting up a little floating village with yurts & who knows what else!

Come check it out!
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Jardinería
Proyectos de construcción y bricolaje
Mantenimiento general
Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos
Práctica de idiomas
Proyectos artísticos
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
You can learn construction & carpentry skills, gardening & all sorts of self-sufficient task.
Ayuda
We need help with land & brush clearing around the pond. The perimeter of the pond was vastly overgrown, so removing brush to allow for the more dominant trees to thrive. This is done with pruning shears & rakes. Also, landscaping around the home & tending to the vegetable gardens.
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Alojamiento
By the pond we have yurts set up for accommodation.

There is an outdoor shower & kitchen area over there as well. It’s a few minute walk from the main house, so it’s nice & private.

I will provide food. We typically try to cook together. We don’t have any dietary restrictions, but can accommodate those that do. We’re located directly off the highway, but there isn’t public transport here, so having a vehicle would be best, but not entirely necessary.
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The property is 3 hours east from San Francisco & 1.5 hours north of Sacramento. Located 25 miles north of beautiful Nevada City. There are many rivers & lakes in the area. Lots of cool old gold rush towns as well. Plenty of places to get off the beaten path & relax.
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- Acceso a Internet
- Acceso a Internet limitado
- Tenemos animales
- Somos fumadores
- Puede alojar familias
Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas
Este anfitrión puede proporcionar un sitio para autocaravanas.
Podría aceptar mascotas
Este anfitrión dice que acepta a viajeros con mascotas.
¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
Más de dos
Horas esperadas
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Número de referencia de anfitrión: 681497958658

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11/01/2021

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jeffrey)

Jeff was great to have around! Really helpful & just a cool person in general. Good luck with all future endeavors buddy!

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26/10/2020

Awesome experience! The atmosphere Colton and Dave have created at their property is phenomenal, and I couldn't have asked for a better first gig with WorkAway. I had a blast with you guys! There was always music around and the work never really felt like work. I always looked forward to what the day offered. Learned a lot, laughed my ass off, and… read more

(Excelente )

08/07/2020

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (John)

John was great to have around. He was really helpful & easy to host. A raking champion. Good luck with the rest of your trip.

(Excelente )

30/06/2020

Super cool all around. Colton and David were great hosts. I felt treated like friends. The property is beautiful and really coming together! Plenty of labor to be done which I found rewarding. Also, there’s tons of space to get out and bushwhack some trails or create a special project of your own.
I spent a lot of time checking out the many… read more

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27/02/2020

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Benjamin)

I can’t even begin to describe how great Benjamin is. He currently holds the record for my longest staying workawayer. He was beyond helpful during his visit with all kinds of different task. He’s a great carpenter & a hell of a musician as well. It was awesome getting to know ya buddy. Hope to see ya back out here at some point!

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21/02/2020

It was my first workaway experience and I am really delighted! Colton his really welcoming and benevolent and I finally stayed more than two months because life just flows there. We mainly worked on renovating the house where ilearned a lot ! The good energy here also made me meet other super travelers who are now friends!
I'm excited to come… read more

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11/01/2021

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jeffrey)

Jeff was great to have around! Really helpful & just a cool person in general. Good luck with all future endeavors buddy!

(Excelente )

26/10/2020

Dejado por el workawayer (Jeffrey) para el anfitrión

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08/07/2020

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (John)

John was great to have around. He was really helpful & easy to host. A raking champion. Good luck with the rest of your trip.

(Excelente )

30/06/2020

Dejado por el workawayer (John) para el anfitrión

(Excelente )

27/02/2020

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Benjamin)

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21/02/2020

Dejado por el workawayer (Benjamin) para el anfitrión

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27/02/2020

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Elliot)

Elliot was a pleasure to host for a couple of weeks. He showed up & was able to fit right in with everyone. He was a great worker & overall just a very cool person to get to know. I really enjoyed having him out & hope to catch up with him again somewhere further down the line. Best of luck with everything my friend.

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05/02/2020

Dejado por el workawayer (Elliot) para el anfitrión

I had the chance to take part in Colton's renovation project of this charming sanctuary during two weeks in the fall of 2019. As my first Workaway experience, I had some apprehension prior to arriving to Colton's property; however, my concerns disappeared with a comprehensive and warm welcoming by Colton, the co-owner of the property, and a few… read more

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29/12/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Roxanne & David) para el anfitrión

Colton and David were great hosts. Perfect for beginners workawayers that are a little anxious about their first experiences. They were super easy going, putting no pressure at all and we find it even more motivating to make the job done. Their property is incredible and they are just getting started. I can't wait in a year form now to see how the… read more

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26/12/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Roxanne & David)

Roxanne & David are incredible people. They’re in the midst of a massive hitchhiking/bicycling trip through the americas. They are super helpful & did a great job clearing a pretty dense area of the property. They know their way around the kitchen as well. It was great to get to know the 2 of them. Highly recommend. Good luck with your travels!

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26/12/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Ulli & Alexander)

Alex was great to have around. I wasn’t able to spend too much time with him because he wasn’t able to stay long, but he has a cool vibe. He was excellent help while he was staying. Best of the luck on the rest of your trip!

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10/12/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Ulli & Alexander) para el anfitrión

Colton took me in pretty spontanously and I had a great time! Work is fun if you're not afraid to get your hands dirty, Colton is a great guy and the whole place has a very rustic old west feel. If you get cold fast you probably shouldn't come in the winter, and if all you're looking for is great wifi or a city to explore than this might not be… read more

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26/12/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Anais)

Anais is amazing. Very young, but wise beyond her years. She was very helpful in several different projects. She became quite the carpenter during her stay. Best of luck in all of your future endeavors!

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30/11/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Anais) para el anfitrión

If there is one reason you should choose this Workaway, it's for the bonefires at night. There are really nice chill vibes, I even had the occasion to celebrate my 20th birthday in some hot springs in Sierraville (Sierra city?) with the others workawayers. I usually don't leave any feedback, just for saying how much my time there was good!

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26/12/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Grace)

Grace was an absolute pleasure to have around. As cool as they come. I really enjoyed getting to know her. She was beyond helpful during her stay. Can’t recommend Grace enough really. She makes a mean crumble as well!

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29/11/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Grace) para el anfitrión

I had a wonderful experience at Colton and Dave's place! I stayed with them in September, and the fruit trees were bursting with produce to be picked and eaten everyday! The people were all so lovely, including the many people that would stop by on their way past the property (mostly friends of Colton). This place is really a gem if you are… read more

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26/12/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Caleb)

Caleb was a wonderful workawayer. He’s very easy to get along with. A very interesting person who has spent time doing fascinating things all over the place. He helped me with a bunch of different projects & did well at everything. Thanks again for all your help! Be well buddy!

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22/10/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Caleb) para el anfitrión

Staying and working on Colton & Dave's property exceeded my Workaway wishes in a way I didn't expect. I went to spend quiet time in nature and I definitely did that. Staying on a floating yurt (affectionately known as a flurt) in the middle of a gorgeous pond was incredible... even if I did fall in on the last day. BUT although I enjoyed the… read more

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15/07/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Stef)

My first Workawayer! Stef was a pleasure to have around. He was happy to help wherever I needed him & did a great job at all tasks. He’s very sincere & interesting to talk with. Would be glad to have him back anytime. Best of luck with your endeavors, Stef!

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12/07/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Stef) para el anfitrión

I had a fabulous stay at Colton's property. It is really in the middle of nature, one big forest. There are endless opportunities, and lot of work to do of different kinds. Colton would offer me a few tasks to choose from, such as clearing out forest, taking away weeds, staining wood, or helping with renovation. People who like to be in a quiet… read more

(Excelente )

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