Help and experience nature in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts, USA

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  Description

  If you love spending time in nature, hiking mountain trails, and exploring small town New England, I invite you to stay here with me for a week or two in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts.
  
  I live in a sweet farmhouse bordering a wetland 2 miles outside of Great Barrington, Massachusetts. My eco-friendly home was built by an environmentalist and master gardener 40-odd years ago. She and her partner spent hours every day, spring through fall, building and working in their exquisite gardens which I endeavor to maintain to their standards.
  
  I’m looking to host domestic and international folks who are as curious as I am to share their own cultural traditions and travel experiences, as well as fascinating conversations over delicious meals we cook and share. I'm also studying French, so would love a chance to share conversation and show you around my world as well.
  
  I’m in the garden hours a day spring thru fall, and would love to share my knowledge as we work together if you would like to develop your own skills. I'll have 500 daffodils that brighten up the garden by April, irises and tulips in May, then dozens of peonies blooming in every direction the eye can see in mid-June, lilies all through July, and zinnias and dahlias making crazy spectacles of themselves until the first frost. Every bed is beautiful and will love our attention.
  
  I’m always curious to travel locally and internationally, and work from home and on line as a counselor. I’m also a proud grandma and mom to 3 children, now adults and living busy lives elsewhere. When I'm not working or in the garden, I'm laughing with friends, visiting with my partner, dancing, hiking, or doing yoga. I have a smoke-free home.
  
  I'd love to have you get in touch if you're curious about cultural exchange, might enjoy working on the earth in my garden with me, and would like to hike the surrounding trails!

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Pratique d’une langue

  Jardinage

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide informatique/internet
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  Politique/justice sociale

  

  Événements/vie sociale

  

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  Soin des plantes

  

  Photographie

  

  Musique

  

  Jardinage

  

  Cuisine et alimentation

  

  Livres

  

  Yoga / bien-être

  

  Activités en plein air

  

  Nature

  

  Montagne

  

  Randonnée

  

  Cyclisme
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Should you be interested, my home is one of 17 others in a land trust community (meaning we share the open space that surrounds our properties). You will have interesting and friendly neighbors who will wave “hi” or loan you a few eggs if we’ve run out, but won’t bother you otherwise.
  
  Great Barrington and the Berkshires is a cultural mecca for fascinating people. We have a vibrant farming and socially conscious community of all ages, a fabulous weekly farmers market, nationally recognized organic co-op market, and enough music, theatre, and movie options to fill your craving for arts and entertainment. And our little town was voted "Best Small Town in America" in 2012 by Smithsonian Magazine.
  
  I'm also a continual learner, always curious about those I meet and excited to expand my knowledge of Spanish and French, should you speak those languages.

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  Aide

  I spend time mulching, edging, weeding, cutting back, dividing beds, and tending my garden between mid-April and mid-November. If this is an interest of yours,I’d love to share my skills with you.We could also share some cooking/shopping/meal prep as you adventure on the trails and local sights.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant
  Français: Intermédiaire

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  I’ve began studying French about several years ago, doing Duolingo every day and now also Pimsleur. I’d love to get more practice in my French.
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  Hébergement

  I live with a housemate in a simple 4-bedroom farmhouse. The first floor is an open plan with a beautiful granite countertop kitchen and gas stove, great if you like to cook.
  
  I’m happy to provide healthy organic food; internet, a sweet and comfortable private bedroom with a twin bed, closet, and desk (and a loft with another twin bed); a shared bath (with shower and deep tub); and a bike for riding in and out of our lively small town 2 miles away.

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  Autres infos...

  There’s a groomed 20-minute walk through the woods around the perimeter of our community should you desire an easy walk. Or should you like more challenge you might bike a few miles to the Appalachian Trail that crosses Rt 7 just south of town or to the many other hiking trails nearby. Also there are great country roads for biking.
  
  We also have 4 yoga studios in town, a number of great cafés and coffee shops, fabulous library, shopping and dining, and a few great nightspots for fun.
  
  I eat a healthy diet and love to cook great protein-rich breakfasts. I'm gluten-free and non-dairy, but have no problem stocking the kitchen with other healthy options if you're not.

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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

  We have pretty decent Wi-Fi here. Sometimes spotty phone service

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Deux

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  Mes animaux

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