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Always an interesting project at a historic home in Portland, Oregon, USA

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  2025 

 Séjour min. souhaité : Au moins deux semaines

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  • Description

    Description

    Our household includes: at least 3 adults living in it plus Mr Darcy the indoor Siamese cat, Jane the outdoor Siamese cat, some ducks and a big vegetable garden. We've rescued our 1889 house from the derelict building list in 1992 and now live in a comfortable home with a wonderful front porch. There is always a project to be done and depending on the length of time you are here and your skill set, we'll try to find something that you can enjoy or feel a sense of contribution doing.

    We love supporting international travelers and are NOT a long-term housing/living situation. We have hosted 75+ people from Workaway and another platforms since joining in 2015 with 5 repeats now. We have had a great time getting to know people from all over the world while doing projects at our home and it has been an amazing experience for our family!

  • Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

    Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

    Aide avec des éco-projets
    Jardinage
    Bricolage et construction
    S’occuper des animaux
    Cuisine/repas pour la famille
    Aide à la maison
    Entretien général
  • Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

    Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

    We had college exchange students from Korea, Japan, and Finland for about 3 years and really enjoyed it. We started Hosting Travelers on multiple platforms the Summer of 2015 and have had an amazing experience meeting people from different backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences. We also enjoy the outdoors, sustainable food, architecture, and working together to get something exciting done!
    9/24 We totaled it up and we have hosted 75+ different travelers from 27 countries and have had 5 people repeat twice and 2 people repeat thrice! Thank you all for an incredible decade/J&K

  • Aide

    Aide

    Current projects: see pics in profile:
    1) We are prepping the front porch balusters to paint and will start painting the exterior of our house as weather allows in the summer. We've removed all lead paint sealed the first coat with primer years ago and have transitioning to LEAD FREE latex on the exterior. But we have lived here long enough now it it time for a re-do. Painting experience is a plus, but we also would consider someone with a steady hand, attention to detail, and an eagerness to learn.

    2) finishing the Earth bag sunken garden with garden wall since fall 2019-on hold while the back patio gets flagstone

    We have really enjoyed people come with various skill sets so let us know what your expertise is or what you love to do and we'll go from there. Given the size of the house, there is always something that needs done be it cooking or clean up after a meal, emptying the dish drain and dishwasher, vacuuming the house or mopping the kitchen floor, leaf raking in the fall and planting or helping with the gardening or chickens…you get the idea.

  • Langues parlées

    Anglais: Courant

  • Hébergement

    Hébergement

    We will provide you with 2 meals a day and food to make your own lunch. Meals are full farm--dairy and dairy alternatives, eggs in abundance with LOTS of veggies usually from the garden or local farms, some meat, and a variety of grains/nuts. If you are vegan, this is NOT the home for you but we can accommodate lacto-ovo vegetarian usually by putting meat on the side. You will stay in a comfortable space--large bedroom with a queen bed and a bedside table/lamp, a desk and chair for using your computer, and a chair and lamp for reading. This could accommodate a couple or a lucky single! The bathroom is shared and you are responsible for sharing a thorough weekly cleaning as well as vacuuming your room and changing/washing the towels and sheets weekly. We prefer a quiet house on school nights from 9:30-10p.m. to 6:30-7a.m. during the school year but are up later on the weekends and the summer.

    We try to keep the cat our of the Workaway bedroom, but if you are cat allergic this probably isn't the best place for you.

    NON-NEGOTIABLE:
    *VAPE-FREE, SMOKE-FREE and DRUG-FREE property (no tobacco or marijuana). Exceptions: coffee, tea, chocolate!
    If you smoke/vape/chew tobacco or weed... please DO NOT come to our house. We have zero tolerance for any kind of smoke odors in our house.

    *NO pets or children please. We do not host families.
    *COVID vaccine mandatory --IF you "don't do vaccines," please don't bother applying.

  • Autres infos...

    Autres infos...

    We live in a historic neighborhood on bus lines and close to bike rentals near the Alberta Arts district as well as Missississippi and North Williams Avenues. There is lots to see and enjoy from hiking, biking, swimming, and day trips to the Gorge and the ocean and more!

  • Informations complémentaires

    Informations complémentaires

    • Accès Internet

    • Accès Internet limité

      Accès Internet limité

    • Nous avons des animaux

    • Nous sommes fumeurs

    • Familles bienvenues

  • Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

    Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

    We have a fiberoptic line into the house and have excellent wifi connectivity.

  • Espace pour garer des vans

    Espace pour garer des vans

    Street parking is what we have to offer.

  • Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

    Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

    Un

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Photos

L'image représente un paysage serein composé d'une montagne, d'une étendue d'eau et d'un arbre aux fleurs roses, sur fond de soleil couchant éclatant.
L'image représente un gril rond avec une grille en métal noir, avec un poisson, des poivrons et des courges, situé sur une surface en béton avec de l'herbe en arrière-plan.
L'image représente une salle à manger avec un lustre, une chaise et un mur violet, avec en arrière-plan une porte menant à une autre pièce.
L'image représente une fenêtre ornée d'une guirlande de chaînes en papier et de guirlandes lumineuses, sur un mur vert avec des bordures blanches.
L'image représente une maison à deux étages avec un porche couvert, une clôture blanche et un toit enneigé, située dans un décor hivernal.

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