Stay in the woods and take care of the cabin in Ste-Euphemie, Quebec, Canada

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  2026 

 Estancia mínima: Al menos 2 semanas

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  • Descripción

    Descripción

    Welcome nature lovers!
    Small is beautiful! This is a small-scale project, very personal, non-profit, and in the woods.

    ***version française sur demande, avec plaisir***

    I lived many years in this off-grid cabin (without running water or electricity), near a nice stream. I think it's a terrific place to reconnect with yourself and simple life, and deserves to be kept in good shape. I ended up doing most of the work by myself last summer, but there is still some cleaning to be done, in and around the cabin.

    Now for 3 years I've been building a new house intended to be a friendly place of silence and meditation nearby. I should be hosting some retreats eventually , I could use some help for that, and also some finishing work like varnish, nail holes filling and second-hand cabinets restoring! (btw I offer retreats on donation).

    You would probably stay at the cabin. It's perfect for a very self-sufficient individual - or a couple. I love to share a meal and life experiences once in a while but most of the time you would be by yourself. You don't have to work many hours but really need to be quite meticulous (e.g. keep countertop dry... how to heat the woodstove...that sort of things)

    You can use facilities at the new building. If you prefer, and depending on the timing we could switch (you could stay at the new house).

  • Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

    Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

    Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos
    Jardinería básica
    Proyectos creativos DIY «hazlo tú mismo»
    Ayuda doméstica
    Mantenimiento básico
    Cuidado de casas y mascotas
  • Intereses

    Intereses

    Idiomas
    Jardinería
    Animales
    Carpintería
    Yoga / bienestar
    Acampada
    Senderismo
  • Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

    Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

    Living in the woods here is quite special, in the good sense for those who like it - much about simplicity and self-sustainability. Then, if you're interested in mindfulness, everything is an opportunity to learn and practice! You're definitely in a quiet environment here that's conducive to meditation. If you like we can sit together daily... And of course if you want to "learn" meditation I'm happy to share my modest experience.

  • Ayuda

    Ayuda

    depending on your tastes and capacities

  • Idiomas

    Idiomas hablados
    Francés: Fluido
    Alemán: Intermedio
    Inglés: Intermedio

    Este anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
    I also speak some Spanish, Rumanian and Mandarin Chinese (it seems the site won't save them...) I won't have much time to dedicate to learning but I like to play around with languages. You will definitely be in a French environment here, and I can speak slowly and be patient if you're willing to learn.

  • Alojamiento

    Alojamiento

    Basic conditions at the cabin: outdoor toilets, a solar panel and a spring nearby. There's a basic camping-like shower inside. Depending on your provider you might have cellphone network or not.
    At the new building about 150m uphill there's electricity and running water and wifi and a washing machine and shower.
    For food: as I need only a little help these days, no heavy work... I would provide only basic ingredients and leave it to you for extras. You must be aware that there is no grocery in the village, so the grocery needs to be planned and done mostly at your arrival.

  • Algo más...

    Algo más...

    There is a nice walk along the stream and cascades close by, and I can drive you to a more substantial hike 8 km away. Then there are more hiking trails about 20 km away. Besides not many leisure activity:) Public transportation is limited but exists (TCA Montmagny). You can use a bicycle, it's quite hilly around here but TCA can take you with the bike to Montmagny where you can enjoy St-Lawrence river (when ferry schedule allows you can go to isle-aux-grues)

    I should be able to pick you up in Montmagny for your arrival and drive you there when you leave ( I'll send you info on how to get there). In any case I'll accept only guests who can arrive early in the day.

    More about me:
    First you have to know I'm the kind of person who plans things in advance and with this in mind, communication is essential to me. It happened quite a few time that workawayers are not clear about how and when they get here and I close the door very easily then.
    I practice mindfulness/buddhist/zen meditation. I'm very down-to-earth, more inspired by nature and science than religious rituals, although I enjoy discussing religions, philo and psychology as well.
    I'm not vegetarian but would buy according to your diet (if possible do the shopping together).
    I don't provide alcohol. IMPORTANT: I don't drink alcohol or do other intoxicants and I'm not comfortable with much substance abuse at my place ( VERY moderate use ok). Please do respect this and simply not apply if you're a daily alcohol or drug user.

  • Un poco más de información

    Un poco más de información

    • Acceso a Internet

    • Acceso a Internet limitado

      Acceso a Internet limitado

    • Tenemos animales

    • Somos fumadores

    • Puede alojar familias

  • Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas

    Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas

    Este anfitrión puede proporcionar un sitio para autocaravanas.

  • Podría aceptar mascotas

    Podría aceptar mascotas

    Only in the cabin, and must not cause damage.

  • ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

    ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

    Dos

  • Mis animales / mascotas

    Mis animales / mascotas

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