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We are members of a community project located south of qathet (Powell River), BC. We have been working together since 2015 and on our site since the beginning of 2019. In total we have built 6 natural homes.
Our community is a multi-generational group that lives together on a beautiful 42 acre property. There is a beautiful year-round river with swimming holes along one border, a creek & 3 ponds. We presently have 6 families living on site - ages from 2 to 77. The community uses sociocracy for our governance and organization. We hold meetings to run everything here which you are welcome to sit in on.
This summer (2024) we are completing final clay plastering on the exterior of 2 homes. We are looking for people who could help and learn more about clay house construction. We are looking for help in June, July and August.
Feel free to reach out! You may hear back from either Lana or Elizabeth.Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Ayuda en proyectos ecológicosJardineríaConstrucción y bricolajeCocinar para toda la familiaObjetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Learning about group communication and decision making - our governance model of Sociocracy has been used here for 7+ years and is a great model to witness and learn from. You may attend meetings and see it in action first hand.
We live in a rural setting about 20 minutes away from the city of Powell River. We have beautiful grounds, with lots of water around for hot days! There is a gorgeous ocean beach about a 10 minute walk away (along a forest path). And we have a beach by the river that often has hammocks around it for our really hot days.
English is our spoken language, and there are folks here who speak French, Spanish, Ukrainian, and Russian.Ayuda
The final coat of plaster involves mixing clay slip, then making the plaster (mixing with cellulose and sand), and applying to the walls.
Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Francés: Fluido
Ukrainian: Fluido
Español: Intermedio
Ruso: IntermedioAlojamiento
Tenting. We have 42 acres of beautiful west coast rainforest, along a year-round river. There are a few different sites available - on elevated tent pads close to the meadow pond. Tents are provided and you will have access to common house for bathroom/showers, cooking, eating & hanging out.
Some RV Sites are available with water and electrical hook-ups; no sewage hook-ups.
Food is provided on working days.Algo más...
Lots of biking, camping, ocean, rivers, climbing - an outdoor paradise!
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Acceso a Internet
Acceso a Internet limitado
Tenemos animales
Somos fumadores
Puede alojar familias
Puede acoger a nómadas digitales
We have a decent wifi connection (Starlink). And some office space available in the common house.
Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas
Have a few locations that you could park a campervan/rv. Some locations would have hook-up for water & electrical. No sewer hook-ups.
Podría aceptar mascotas
Cats are indoor only. Dogs must be on leash in homestead areas and there are many off-leash trails on the land as well.
¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
Más de dos
Horas esperadas
20 hours/week
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Élisabeth is a very good cook who offers very healthy and varied meals every day. She is a calm and very caring person. Craig is someone I really appreciated for his patience and his advice.
The work was super interesting and… read more
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Élisabeth is a very good cook who offers very healthy and varied meals every day. She is a calm and very caring person. Craig is someone I really appreciated for his patience and his advice.
The work was super interesting and… read more
She is a person who also taught yoga and has a deep sense of spirituality...Beautiful both inside and outside.. We were very… read more
The work was hard but interesting and we learned a lot about clay and how to build a clay… read more
Learning how to build an earth house was a great experience, one we certainly won't forget. It was physical work which was rewarded with a dip in Eagle River when we… read more
He was highly respectful and a pleasure to have around. We would have him back in a flash.
I specifically worked for Elizabeth and Craig who were more than lovely : the schedule was always respected, they always cooked delicious dinners… read more
Craig and Elizabeth took very good care of me. But all the other people from the community are also very nice and approachable. I felt like I was at home. We cooked and ate together most of the time.
The work of building the clay house was fun and there was a lot to learn.
There are many good… read more
We spent 2 weeks and we learned a lot about many things.
Lana and John Michael are great hosts and have a great working system with regular hours, planned tasks etc..
The atmosphere was great since we were many people working and the meals were delicious thanks to… read more
The work can be repetitive but usually is not physically demanding. It can be enjoyable and you can listen to music. There are lots of… read more
Thanks to Lana and Jean Michael for the invitation and the great stay!!!
I stayed about 10 days within this community back in October. We were finishing up Jenna and Jamie's house, plastering, building up the ceiling etc.
Jenna and Jamie are such lovely people! Patient, kind, interesting and very keen to help and teach you what to do and how, even when you have… read more
Natural building requires a lot of work force, and during these month, work consisted mostly on finish plastering, setting up the roof,… read more
Great food and good times, would recommend!
Everybody I met from the commune was super friendly,… read more
Stepped right in and learned all the different parts and would happily jump in wherever she was needed. Worked hard & with heart. Was really lovely getting to know her and learn a little more about her home & family.
Jenna and Jamie are amazing hosts, they lead by example and we're always happy to take the time to teach and explain throughout the build. Always plenty of fresh… read more
Kenn brought such a wonderful spirit and really gathered the group together. Jeff was always right there and willing to help with all the different pieces of the project. They… read more
Worked hard and lifted so many buckets (plus helped with a lot of woodwork). Followed direction well and always checked in if he had… read more
Wonderful joy & enthusiasm for everything going on. Rolled up her sleeves and worked hard everyday. A treat to get to know her.
Absolutely wise beyond her years.
Amongst cooking unbelievable food, she still found time to come help with building our home.… read more
The place is just amazing, surrounded by forest… read more