Experience small farm living in a bucolic country setting, near Monmouth, Oregon, USA

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  Description

  Hi there! Welcome to our small, non-commercial farm, located on 5 beautiful acres in the countryside! On our small farm there are several raised beds, a greenhouse, summer vegetables, a blueberry and raspberry patch, and a swimming pond. Strider the farm dog is our beloved 3 year old English Shepherd. This means we cannot have pup visitors during your experience here. Most of the farm is a fenced pasture for 6 to 8 sheep, 30 to 40 chickens and several varieties of fruit trees. There is a symbiotic relationship between the sheep, chickens, fruit trees, and the small lake. Think sustainable living and farming. Our home and garden are surrounded by perennial plantings of herbs and flowers. Much of the food and herbs we eat are grown here. We share excess harvest with neighbors and Workawayer guests! Sustainability is our philosophy, and permaculture is our approach. The farm is nestled in the central Willamette Valley, close to the cities of Salem, McMinnville, and Corvallis; Portland and Eugene are not far. Eastern Oregon is a beautiful high desert with lava fields, forests and ski resorts.
  
  David has a wealth of knowledge and experience, and has stories to share. With a masters degree in psychology he has worked as a social worker with Children's Services, developed a vineyard and then a winery, constructed his home and winery, then remodeled and developed this diverse and sustainable homestead.
  
  With a wealth of information and experiences, there is here sources and resources of information on farming, permaculture, gardening, irrigation, marketing, and food preservation. Your presence is helpful as I am of an age where a desire to share this with others is important to me.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Projets artistiques

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Compagnie pour pers. âgée

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  S’occuper des animaux

  Aide dans une ferme

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison

  Entretien général
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Whether from the USA or another country, we value, respect and provide an open, receptive and supportive environment for the exchange of culture and knowledge.
  
  In this quiet setting, you can be a part of a cohesive community, while also feeling recognized as a unique individual. Guests who spend time here generally leave having gained knowledge, knowing their work and contributions have been valued, and an expanded skill set, better equipped to continue their journey. Your happiness is our reward! (Feel free to check out the reviews left from past guests.)
  
  I enjoy sharing as well as learning from you, welcome your experiences and knowledge. This exchange is mutually beneficial. Here, exists the opportunity to feel appreciated, grounded and connected, while exploring your relationship with Nature.
  
  Learning to live in balance
  Takes time.
  Patience and perseverance.
  
  Nature is our mentor.
  We are all stewards of the earth.
  Through listening,
  Observing nature,
  We grow and learn,
  Cultivating wisdom.

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  Aide

  First of all, you must be fully vaccinated, boosted and updated with the latest covid strain. A photo of your card is required.
  
  Currently, there is a need is for help feeding the sheep, collecting eggs, stocking the farm stand and helping in the main house. Seed propagation will begin in March. From the 19th of March to May 3rd, you will also be house sitting while I'm away.
  
  Winter is pruning time. Grapevines, perennial plantings and fruit trees. Raised beds are cleaned up, 200 wire cages are removed and dead plants are composted. March and April is seed starting time. April and May we are direct seeding and transplanting starts, weeding flower beds, weed whacking with a weed eater, addressing irrigation needs, brush removal. Landscaping and maintenance projects are ongoing throughout the Summer when there's time. Food preservation and processing occur mostly in June, Sept, Oct. and Nov. We dry apples, pears, spearmint and other herbs. Freezing and canning veggies and fruits, making jams, salsa and hot sauce. Roasting peppers and eggplant. Planting of Winter greens and garlic happens in August and Early Sept. In the Fall we may make cider.

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  Langues parlées

  Anglais: Courant
  Espagnol: Intermédiaire

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  Hébergement

  You can stay in the main house or the tiny house. The tiny house is for rent. In the meantime, it's available to you. In the main house, you will have your own fully furnished bedroom with dresser, bed, desk, small refrigerator and closet. You will have access to shared living and dining spaces in the house. The kitchen is very large, 6 burner stove, granite countertops, large refrigerator, pantry, two ovens, grain mill, two mix masters, and most everything you will need.
  
  The tiny house is also well equipped. Located behind the main house next to a seasonal stream, it has a sofa, a small dining table and desk, well equipped kitchen, bathroom with shower stall and composting toilet. There is a full sized electric stove and oven, full sized refrigerator, two beds in separate lofts, and high speed internet. There is also an outdoor table and chairs, a grill, chaise lounges, and a fire pit. The tiny house overlooks the garden and pond!
  
  There is no smoking in the house. Smoking outdoors is OK. I am 420 friendly.

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  Autres infos...

  From here, it is about an hour to the ocean ( the cities of Newport, Lincoln City, and Pacific City) It is 30 to 35 minutes west of Salem, North of Corvallis, and South of McMinnville. Portland and Eugene are one hour and 15 minutes away. Wineries surround us up and down the valley. The Willamette river is 7 miles away. The Cascade mountains are an hour to the East. The high desert, obsidian fields, and rock climbing are further to the East. Skiing at Mount Hood, Mt Jefferson and Mt Bachelor, white water rafting, and many other adventures await you. Rivers are abundant. Monmouth University is just 5 miles away.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  There is a router in the main house and tiny house with speeds up to 60 mbs. Cell reception is spotty.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Un

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  Nombre d'heures attendues

  25 hours a week.

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