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27 jul 2025
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Descripción
We're a little family who enjoy meeting new people for mutual sharing, growth and broadening perspectives. We prioritize community-building, learning and exchange, from our living arrangements to our work to our home school. We'd love to have you join us for a little or a long time (long term stay possible).
We live in rural Nova Scotia near the beautiful Bay of Fundy. We love nature and a wide range of outdoor activities. We garden, camp, play-based homeschool, swim in the Bay (brrrrr) and love to share fresh local food foraged and grown on the land.
We are coming into the harvest season with lots of food to preserve, wood to stack, garden to tend, etc. - we would love your help with a variety of tasks based on your skill set and passions. Common needs for us include: gardening, home repairs/basic maintenance, game playing, house cleaning, cooking, child care, community projects, etc. If you're willing to pitch-in in a variety of big and small ways, and are fun loving and kind we are keen to hear from you.
Accommodation is in a cozy off-grid strawbale house in the woods, aka the Treehuggers Timeshare. You'll have a tranquil place to yourself - about 6 km from where we live. Perfect for a couple, small family or someone who enjoys their own, quiet space. Children and pets welcome. Your closest neighbours 1 horse and a pony; horse back riding and horse tending could be part of the experience.
Lots of opportunity for outdoor recreation in the area. We enjoy sharing meals and hearing about your life. This is a great opportunity if you're looking to unplug for a bit and enjoy (or want to try on) rural life on the Atlantic coast. Families welcome. Your own vehicle is strongly recommended (we are not on a transit route). 7-day minimum commitment requested. Longer term stays a possibility.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Trabajo de caridad
Proyectos artísticos
Práctica de idiomas
Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos
Enseñanza
Jardinería
Construcción y bricolaje
Cuidado de niños y juegos creativos
Cocinar para toda la familia
Ayuda doméstica
Mantenimiento general
Ayuda informática
Intereses
Política / justicia social
Cultura
Escritura
Sostenibilidad
Trabajo de caridad
Autodesarrollo
Libros
Animales
Cocina y alimentación
Jardinería
Ciclismo
Actividades al aire libre
Naturaleza
Acampada
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
We are a German and English speaking family that has been living in Nova Scotia since the mid-seventies. Widely travelled internationally (speaking some French and Portuguese) we are comfortable with people from all walks of life and are excited to show you our little piece of paradise. We can have picnics on the beach, show you for hikes on a variety of trails, share local food and food ideas and connect you to areas and topics of interest (we love fostering connection to the many great places and people in our region).
Proyectos con niños
En este proyecto podría haber niños. Para obtener más información, consulta nuestras directrices y consejos aquí.
Ayuda
Our needs are varied so this opportunity suits many skill sets and interests. Attitude is more important than apptitude for this arrangement. Priorities would be: help with basic maintenance around home and garden, but also cooking and house cleaning, possibly some child care. Also gardening and canning, depending on the when you're here. There is also the possibility of getting involved with our home school depending on timing.
Idiomas
Idiomas hablados
Alemán: Fluido
Inglés: Fluido
Francés: Intermedio
Portugués: PrincipianteEste anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
We are curious about languages and will try to learn words and phrases in your language. We're especially excited for German speakers to give us opportunity to practice, but we welcome all languages into our home.
Alojamiento
Imagine falling asleep to the sound of a babbling brook inside a cozy strawbale cottage situated in a clearing inside a mixed forest with grassy and mossy lanes to wander through. You'll have your own private space - hosts live 6 km away on another property. You'll be off-grid with minimal electricity. Composting toilet, and no indoor plumping. A great place to unplug and unwind (i.e. no internet at the strawbale house, but available at hosts' home). Ideal for those looking to unplug and connect to nature.
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If you like nature and exploring forest and beaches, this is the spot for you. There are plenty of trails within easy reach including along the rugged Bay of Fundy coastline. From the Annapolis Valley there is also easy access to vibrant communities and lots of site seeing (nature, heritage, farms and eateries, cultural experiences). We have horses too, so if riding and horse care is your thing that could be arranged (depends on experience).
Bikes available - may need some maintenance. Your own vehicle is highly recommended. We are 15 km from the nearest town and no public transit. Occasional trips to town could be arranged but your mobility would be very limited without a vehicle.
We have a busy life working at an adult learning centre and running nature programs. Judy is doing her Masters in counselling too, but we prioritize time for being outside, exploring the beaches and trails, and connecting with community. We enjoy sharing food and sharing work - life is simply better with healthy food, good company and a helping hand. We believe we all have things to learn from one another and we prioritize deep listening, kindness and playfulness.
Please let us know you've read our full profile: begin your reply with these words - Nature is always teaching. Thank you. Look forward to hearing from you.
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Acceso a Internet
Acceso a Internet limitado
Tenemos animales
Somos fumadores
Puede alojar familias
Puede acoger a nómadas digitales
There is no internet at the Treehuggers Timeshare but some access available from the host's home and in town at cafe's and libraries. Hi volume downloads and frequent internet access through the day not a good fit.
Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas
Small camper van can be accomodated.
Podría aceptar mascotas
Yes, pets welcome.
¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
Más de dos
Mis animales / mascotas
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Judy is a kind and humble person, with thoughtful… read more
Structure & Work: Judy would often give us a schedule/structure of to-do’s ahead of time, with flexibility for in the moment alterations to said plan as life progressed. Feedback and collaboration on scheduling… read more
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Judy is a kind and humble person, with thoughtful… read more
Structure & Work: Judy would often give us a schedule/structure of to-do’s ahead of time, with flexibility for in the moment alterations to said plan as life progressed. Feedback and collaboration on scheduling… read more
My stay with Judy and Manu was so nice ! Judy is a beautiful and gentle mom, and Manu is bright, funny and full of life .
So many positive things to say, I don't know where to begin.
Work is varied and very relaxed, . Judy is very flexible, . totally resonable in terms of quanrity of work and very appreciative for anything being done .
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