Experience peaceful homestead life in the Lanark Highlands, Ontario, Canada

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  Description

  I'm Melissa. I live on a peaceful 250-acre homestead nestled in the Lanark Highlands. I'm a tenant here, sharing the land with the main stewards of this beautiful place - who have become friends. The property is full of life—cows, hens, a lovable farm dog, forest trails, wetlands, gardens, a sugar bush tapped each spring, and lots of space to explore.
  
  I’m looking for someone who’s genuinely interested in rural living, curious about homesteading life, and not afraid to get their hands dirty. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to transition from city life to the countryside (like I did!), this could be a great experience.
  
  If this sounds like your kind of autumn adventure, send me a message and let’s chat!

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Jardinage

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison

  Entretien général
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Dev. durable

  

  Dev. personnel

  

  Culture

  

  Ferme

  

  Événements/vie sociale

  

  Musique

  

  Jardinage

  

  Bricolage / artisanat

  

  Cuisine et alimentation

  

  Art et design

  

  Yoga / bien-être

  

  Sports d’hiver

  

  Sports nautiques

  

  Activités en plein air

  

  Nature

  

  Randonnée

  

  Danse

  

  Cyclisme

  

  Camping
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  This area has its own special charm. The community is full of hidden gems: Canada’s only basketry museum, infamous Wheelers Maple Syrup and Chainsaw Museum, a sheep cheese shop with cafe, local artist studio tours, stunning lakes and trails, and a fun-filled quarterly contra dance. In the fall, the colours here are absolutely breathtaking. We’re about a 30-minute drive from the historic town of Perth, just over an hour from Ottawa and Kingston.
  
  My personal interests include folk herbalism, foraging, wildcrafting, and dance, and I love to share what I know. I also enjoy preparing simple, hearty meals—mostly whole foods like meat, eggs, and fresh veggies—and there’s always a pot of herbal tea on the go.

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  Aide

  Tasks for the fall season may include:
  
  Splitting and stacking firewood for winter
  
  Garden work: weeding, harvesting, processing, and preserving (canning, fermenting)
  
  Tidying up perennial beds and general fall clean-up
  
  Drying herbs and possibly making herbal remedies
  
  Occasional indoor projects like reorganizing or painting a room

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  Langues parlées

  Anglais: Courant

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  Hébergement

  You’ll have your own private bedroom with a twin bed in the house and share the common space with me. It’s cozy, clean, and lived-in.
  
  I enjoy preparing simple, hearty meals—mostly whole foods like meat, eggs, and fresh veggies—and there’s always a pot of herbal tea on the go.

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  Autres infos...

  Swimming, cycling and hiking are great ways to take in the landscape. If you don't have a car or bike, you can borrow a bike. Depending when you're here there are often seasonal events - like studio tours, agricultural fairs and dances.
  
  I generally wind down with the sun. I have internet however no TV.

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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

  I have decent internet (not high speed). From time to time, it is weak and unreliable - ususally when it's damp for extended periods of time. It would be good to know what your work schedule is like when we connect.

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  You can park on the driveway and have access to power. Please let me know what other needs you may have.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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  Mes animaux

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