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Retired couple, living in a ranch home on a 3/4 acre lot in Lakewood, a Denver suburb. We're looking for people and couples who have an interest in regenerative gardening and nutrient dense foods. We love to share our working knowledge and hands on approach to building a healthy soil microbiome. We incorporate microbial and fungal composts, no till, diversity and living year round cover crops weather permitting.
We do not sell our produce, we grow this way to provide nutrient dense foods for our family.We have a king size bed and private bath for visitors in a very quiet neighborhood. We are a 15 minute walk to the light rail that takes you to downtown Denver and DIA airport. We grow organic and regenerative flowers, nutrient dense herbs, vegetables and fruit.We have a well equiped kitchen where you can prepare your meals, we are particular about keeping our kitchen neat and clean and expect you to do the same. We also prefer to host travelers for one to two weeks. We have traveled internationally for many years and really enjoy meeting new people from different background and cultures. We are a 20 minute drive from Red Rocks Amphitheater, an outdoor music venue in the foothills, with concerts most nights spring summer and fall. We also have one cat as a house pet.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Jardinage
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Aide à la maison
Entretien général
Aide informatique/internet
Home sitting
Centres d’intérêt
Soin des plantes
Cuisine et alimentation
Yoga / bien-être
Activités en plein air
Montagne
Nature
Randonnée
Fitness
Camping
Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
We have lived in Colorado for more than 40 years, we love helping people discover all that Colorado has to offer. Michael has more than 35 years with organic gardening experience and enjoy helping people to learn how to grow their own food. We cook most meals and whenever possible use food from our garden. We also do seasonal canning, drying, pickling and freezing of foods and if you have interest in learning these skills we could do those projects together in late summer/early fall. We also have extensive knowledge of nutrition, medicinal and garden herbs and natural foods.
Aide
Help with all the gardens, and mowing. Some outdoor clean-up projects, possible indoor projects as well when needed.
Schedule is 5 days per week, 4 hours a day. Quiet hours 11 pm to 8 am.
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Hébergement
We have one spare bedroom with a king bed and private bath for your use.
Autres infos...
Denver has world class museums, restaurants, theaters, brew pubs and concerts. We are close to many city and county parks and a short drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains with great hiking trails.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
We have entire house Wi-Fi and high speed internet.
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Deux
Mes animaux
Kit kat
Kit kat
She’s shy , easy and sweet.
N° de référence hôte : 671972446575
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22 juil. 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (June & Jon)
We feel so fortunate to have met and hosted June & Jon. They are a very accomplished and talented couple who helped us with numerous garden and home projects. They offered helpful suggestions and their attention to detail improved the outcomes of the various tasks. They are energetic, focused and productive, sometimes going “ above and beyond “.… read more
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17 juin 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Eleanor)
Clare and I feel lucky to have met Ella. She was a huge help to us, in the house and out in the yard and garden! Ella was a wonderful house guest, respectful, quiet and very neat. She tackled all the varied tasks with an upbeat and focused approach. Ella posseses great attention to detail. She even helped Clare with her ukulele lessons. Ella was… read more
(Excellent
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7 mai 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (Ire) pour l'hôte
Staying with Michael and Clare was wonderful! The week flew by before I knew it and I enjoyed every day. There are beautiful walks with views of the mountains and stores in walking distance. Michael and Clare were so welcoming and warm and always had contagious good spirits. Michael is incredibly knowledgeable about regenerative agriculture and… read more
5 mai 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Ire)
Ire was a great guest, neat, helpful and clean. She was a big help with all the spring garden chores. She worked very well unsupervised and was focused and productive with her time in the garden. Ire was also wonderful with our 18 month old granddaughter who really enjoyed interacting with Ire. Thanks Ire, we hope to see you at the end of the… read more
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22 juil. 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (June & Jon)
We feel so fortunate to have met and hosted June & Jon. They are a very accomplished and talented couple who helped us with numerous garden and home projects. They offered helpful suggestions and their attention to detail improved the outcomes of the various tasks. They are energetic, focused and productive, sometimes going “ above and beyond “.… read more
(Excellent)
17 juin 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Eleanor)
Clare and I feel lucky to have met Ella. She was a huge help to us, in the house and out in the yard and garden! Ella was a wonderful house guest, respectful, quiet and very neat. She tackled all the varied tasks with an upbeat and focused approach. Ella posseses great attention to detail. She even helped Clare with her ukulele lessons. Ella was… read more
(Excellent)
7 mai 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (Ire) pour l'hôte
Staying with Michael and Clare was wonderful! The week flew by before I knew it and I enjoyed every day. There are beautiful walks with views of the mountains and stores in walking distance. Michael and Clare were so welcoming and warm and always had contagious good spirits. Michael is incredibly knowledgeable about regenerative agriculture and… read more
5 mai 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Ire)
Ire was a great guest, neat, helpful and clean. She was a big help with all the spring garden chores. She worked very well unsupervised and was focused and productive with her time in the garden. Ire was also wonderful with our 18 month old granddaughter who really enjoyed interacting with Ire. Thanks Ire, we hope to see you at the end of the… read more
(Excellent)
6 mai 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (Susannah) pour l'hôte
Michael and Claire couldn't have been more lovely. Both of them are laid back and very kind. I learned more in 2 weeks than I have my entire life about our interactions and their consequences or contributions to the planet. Michael has a very big brain and he has inspired me to be better and do more for my health and the health of our planet. Such… read more
5 mai 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Susannah)
Susannah was an enthusiastic and energetic help in the garden. Springtime is busy and Susannah was a big help with weeding, transplanting and seeding. Her help allowed me to tackle large garden projects that I had previously postponed as too much exertion for one person. Thanks Susannah, hope to see you again .
Safe travels,
Michael & Clare
Safe travels,
Michael & Clare
(Excellent)
27 août 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Vera)
We really enjoyed and appreciated Vera’s help. She was very respectful of us and our home, and our schedules. Vera cleaned up after herself and was cheery and always helpful, often going “ above and beyond “. She is quite comfortable helping in the garden and the kitchen. Thanks Vera and safe travels for the rest of your sabbatical.
Michael & Clare
Michael & Clare
(Excellent)
15 juil. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Derrick & Baylee) pour l'hôte
We couldn't have asked for a better experience for our first work-away in Denver, Colorado. Arriving with an open mind, we were blown away by the incredible two weeks we spent there. Michael and Clare epitomize the true American dream family! Their home is very comfortable, warm, and welcoming, surrounded by love and an incredible family spirit.… read more
14 juil. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Derrick & Baylee)
Our new friends, Derrick and Baylee left this morning, bittersweet goodbyes! They were wonderful, respectful, houseguests. We really enjoyed our time with them and the conversations. Truly a cultural and generational exchange that enriches our lives. They fit right in with our family including our daughter and 9 month old granddaughter. We feel so… read more
(Excellent)
30 juin 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Pattarapong) pour l'hôte
I had a wonderful two-week stay with Michael and Clare in their peaceful and lovely neighborhood. I felt very welcomed and relaxed. I deeply appreciate how they shared their lifelong experiences with me, inspiring me in many ways. From Michael, I learned a great deal about regenerative gardening, and Clare showed me a lot about creativity in… read more
16 juin 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Pattarapong)
Clare and I really appreciated the 2 weeks we spent hosting Chone. He was a wonderful house guest, respectful , unobtrusive.and always helpful. He provided much needed help in the garden, and cooked a tasty Thai dinner for our family. We hope to see you again, here in Colorado or maybe even in Thailand. Safe travels and wishing you great success… read more
(Excellent)
16 mai 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Rick) pour l'hôte
What an awesome couple and experience!! Michael and Clare are two of the loveliest people I have ever met. Their home is comfortable, clean and filled with welcome. (They even had their daughter and granddaughter visiting multiple days; which truly made me feel like one of the family). I stayed for 2 weeks and felt like I never stopped learning… read more
26 oct. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Rachelle & James) pour l'hôte
Michael and Clare were such welcoming hosts and I feel really grateful to both of them for the month we spent together. I hadn't done Workaway in the U.S. before, but really enjoyed my time spent with them in a quiet neighborhood in Denver. Their home is lovely and has lots of character as they designed most of it themselves. Great kitchen for… read more
24 oct. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Rachelle & James)
Clare and I really enjoyed Rachelle’s stay with us. She is an accomplished and experienced gardener who handled some challenging garden project with ease. She is focused, and productive with great attention to detail. Rachelle helped with a variety of indoor and outdoor projects that made for welcome improvements to our home and gardens. She is a… read more
(Excellent)
19 sept. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Ellen & Todd) pour l'hôte
Where to even begin to describe my wonderful week with Michael and Clare?! In short: it was life-changing and heart-filling. Michael has such a wealth of garden and generally healthy food information stored in his head and in his green fingers and is so willing to share it all. We had the best conversations: of course about plants, soil and seeds… read more
30 août 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Ellen & Todd)
We really enjoyed meeting and spending time with Ellen. It was a productive and fun cultural exchange. Ellen was a wonderful house guest, quiet, clean, considerate and helpful. She has a lot of gardening experience, knowledge and enthusiasm, as a result we got a lot of work done in the gardens.
Evening dinners made for great conversation. Ellen is… read more
Evening dinners made for great conversation. Ellen is… read more
(Excellent)
2 août 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Dehryl)
Clare and I feel so fortunate to have met and spent time with Darryl. She was a perfect house guest, considerate, tidy,helpful and a great sense of humor. We also enjoyed many uplifting and informative conversations while working and around the evening dinner table. Together, we made enormous headway in the garden, weeding and planting food and… read more
(Excellent)
1 juil. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Hanne ) pour l'hôte
My stay with Clare & Michael was an unforgettable experience. They are warm-hearted, welcoming and flexible people. Michael shares his knowledge about gardening with patience and has an incredible eye for nature’s beauty. It’s so much fun to work alongside someone who is, after years of working and experimenting in his garden, still capable of… read more
1 juil. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Hanne )
Clare and I really enjoyed Hanne’s stay with us. We feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to meet Hanne and spend some time getting to know her. She was incredibly focused, productive and energetic. Hanne is a quick learner with a high enthusiasm level, and often worked a longer day than was required. . She made a significant contribution in… read more
(Excellent)
8 juil. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Natasha)
Natasha was our first Workaway after the pandemic and we couldn’t be more grateful. She spent 5 weeks with us and what a wonderful stay it was. She did gardening, weeding, pruning, mulching, watering and planting. She then was helping us with other preparations for our daughters wedding at our house. We could’ve never done all the preparations for… read more
(Excellent)
1 juil. 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Natasha) pour l'hôte
This was my first workaway experience and it could not have been a better one!
Michael and Clare are the perfect hosts, have a beautiful home and have created an amazing learning environment. You will be immersed in regenerative gardening practices and a deep appreciation for a healthful and sustainable way of living.
It’s amazing how much can be… read more
Michael and Clare are the perfect hosts, have a beautiful home and have created an amazing learning environment. You will be immersed in regenerative gardening practices and a deep appreciation for a healthful and sustainable way of living.
It’s amazing how much can be… read more
6 juil. 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Reid & Ashley) pour l'hôte
We both feel so extremely fortunate to have had this as our first Workaway experience. We could not have been luckier. Clare and Michael are two of the kindest and most genuine people we have ever met. We felt so at home through the welcoming environment that they create. Each day we would converse about what chores needed to get done and they… read more
3 juil. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Reid & Ashley)
We were hesitant to host a younger couple but boy are we ever glad we did! We call them our Dynamic Duo. They were a great team working together, but also worked so well separately. They were energetic, positive, flexible and very productive for many outdoor chores, including: weeding, stone work, mulching, triming, mowing, planting, pruning fruit… read more
(Excellent)
27 juin 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Clara) pour l'hôte
Wow! What an amazing experience! I spent 10 days with Michael and Clare and other workawayers in Lakewood. It was my first official workaway experience and I couldn’t have asked for a better one. Most of my work was in the garden directed by Michael. He was an excellent manager. He explained things clearly, was open to questions, and trusted me to… read more
27 juin 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Clara)
Boy were we lucky! Clara was so knowledgeable about gardening (and other things too). She is an absolute delight.
She is so happy and cheerful, energetic, productive, enthusiastic, cooperative, worked so well with everyone here.
She was so good about asking questions and getting clarification regarding complex tasks. Her skills are: Gardening,… read more
She is so happy and cheerful, energetic, productive, enthusiastic, cooperative, worked so well with everyone here.
She was so good about asking questions and getting clarification regarding complex tasks. Her skills are: Gardening,… read more
(Excellent)
12 sept. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Kristen) pour l'hôte
What a great exchange! Clare and Michael are a perfect example of that magical balance of welcoming, highly educated, eager to teach, patient, fair, flexible, fun, and fantastic cooks! The projects were very reasonable and varied and Michael spent time with me during the projects to make sure I felt comfortable and able to do a good job. I learned… read more
10 sept. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Kristen)
Michael and I really enjoyed her stay with us. We shared many great conversations over dinner. Kristen was excellent in so many ways, she was very respectful, courteous, hard working, enthusiastic, upbeat, positive and the list goes on. She was a model guest and even made sure that her bathroom and bedroom were clean when she left. We are looking… read more
(Excellent)
28 août 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Chasadee)
Clare and I really appreciated Chasadees visit. She completed a lot of garden and household chores including processing medicinal and culinary herbs. She was very easy to live with, tidy, clean and considerate. She also helped with washing dishes each night. Chasadee was very positive and up beat. Our dinner conversations were educational, thought… read more
(Excellent)
18 août 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Luna)
Clare and I thoroughly enjoyed Luna’s visit. We hit it off from the very start, like our meeting each other was “meant to be”. She was so positive, up beat and happy to do any chore we had for her. Luna was a real help with all the various garden chores, especially weeding! Luna did the dishes every night which was a huge help as well. She was a… read more
(Excellent)
15 août 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Luna) pour l'hôte
This was my first Workaway experience. I was fortunate enough to spend 10 days with Michael and Clare. I'm not exaggerating when I say that those were some of the happiest days of my life. I had the opportunity to help out with their beautiful organic garden! I'm grateful to have learned so much about gardening from Michael during this experience.… read more
3 août 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Melissa & Gerhard) pour l'hôte
This was our first Workaway experience and what an amazing experience it was!
We are so incredibly blessed to have had the opportunity to volunteer for Clare and Michael.
We enjoyed every project given to us. Each project was fun, appropriate and educational. Clare and Michael have amazing travel stories and they are great cooks! Best food in… read more
We are so incredibly blessed to have had the opportunity to volunteer for Clare and Michael.
We enjoyed every project given to us. Each project was fun, appropriate and educational. Clare and Michael have amazing travel stories and they are great cooks! Best food in… read more
18 juil. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Melissa & Gerhard)
You meet the nicest people in the workaway community, especially Gerard and Melissa! Clare and I feel so fortunate that we got to spend a week with them. They are so talented, focused and multi skilled. A lot of projects were completed, all with a high level of proficiency. We really enjoyed our evening conversations and cultural exchange. We… read more
(Excellent)
1 juil. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Sami) pour l'hôte
I spent two weeks with Michael and Claire in Denver. The house is located in a quiet and very green suburb. . I had a room and a bathroom for me. The house and the garden are a half hour bus ride from downtown Denver. I helped Michael in his garden. A small garden that is very well maintained. The work was varied and exciting. 5 hours a day,… read more
20 juin 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sami)
Clare and I really enjoyed Sami's work stay. He is a great gardener, focused and productive, helping with many different garden projects. He was a very respectful of us and our home. We loved hearing about his many travel experiences .Sami is good natured, with a great sense of humor, we shared a lot of laughs through out his stay. It was a… read more
(Excellent)
9 mai 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Philip)
Phillip was a great help with the gardens and seed starting. He is knowledgeable, energetic and enthusiastic, and made a big difference with the garden chores. He was respectful of us and our home. We look forward to seeing you again whenever you are in Colorado!
(Excellent)
9 mai 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Philip) pour l'hôte
Michael and Claire are absolutely amazing in every way I had a great two weeks with them! they are very kind considerate thoughtful and intuitive. They both know a lot about organic gardening and even more about how to put the meals together in the kitchen. seriously I looked forward to their meals every day! they are both master chefs! All in all… read more
6 avr. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Kristen) pour l'hôte
Michael and Clare were very welcoming, kind and considerate throughout my stay. All tasks were discussed respectfully and they are both great communicators. I learned a lot about food (the wonderful, wonderful food), growing and preparing it, and about dishes from other countries I have not experienced. I can't emphasize enough how delicious there… read more
25 mars 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Kristen)
Kristen was a perfect workaway for us in many ways. She was a very respectful guest and easy to be around. She is enormously talented, there wasn't a task we asked of her that she couldn't do. Over the many weeks she was here she painted kitchen hardware, re-caulked our kitchen and 2 bathrooms. She re-painted an entire room, trim, ceiling and… read more
(Excellent)
23 janv. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Kelly)
Clare and I really enjoyed meeting Kelly. She was energetic, helpful and flexible in helping us with different projects in our home and outside in the garden. Kelly is a quick learner, upbeat and a pleasure to have around. We are sorry to see her go. Kelly, please stay in touch. We'd love to hear from you, if you need a place to stay in Lakewood… read more
(Excellent)
20 janv. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Kelly) pour l'hôte
You could not ask for better hosts. Michael and Clare are thoughtful, kind-hearted, open-minded, and excellent cooks! They hosted me while I stayed in a campervan and were so kind to help when I became unexpectedly ill a couple days. They make it feel like a home away from home, and you'll enjoy visiting and learning from them. Highly recommend… read more
3 déc. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Colby & Megan) pour l'hôte
Michael and Clare are absolutely wonderful! Michael is a knowledgeable master gardener and Clare is an incredible cook. I really enjoyed the amount of knowledge exchange we all experienced and their ability to listen and understand my situation. I hope to work for them again soon!
18 nov. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Colby & Megan)
We just finished up a week hosting Colby at our house and we 're sorry to see her leave, she truly made a difference! We feel very fortunate to have met her, it was a true cultural exchange. We really enjoyed listening to her many stories about her Peace Corps experiences in Africa. She is a focused, hardworking, respectful, and appreciative… read more
(Excellent)
26 oct. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Janelle ) pour l'hôte
Michael and Clare are wonderful hosts! They’re very welcoming and we had many delightful dinner conversations, with delicious meals. The guest space is lovely. The work is well paced, and the garden is peaceful place. The best part is getting to know Michael and Clare; they’re great people. I highly recommend!
26 oct. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Janelle )
Clare and I really enjoyed Janelle's stay with us! She did a wonderful job with both the interior trim painting and preparing many of the garden beds for the winter. She is focused, thorough and was always in good spirits. Our dinner conversations were fun, informative and upbeat. Janelle is also tidy, considerate and respectful. Thanks Janelle,… read more
(Excellent)
1 sept. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Ben)
Clare and I really enjoyed working with and getting to know Ben. He was upbeat and helpful in completing the exterior painting of our home. We enjoyed our many conversations while working and eating together. Thanks Ben!
(Excellent)
1 sept. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Ben) pour l'hôte
I had a very positive experience staying with Michael and Claire for one week.
They were very generous and accommodating. They were willing to drive me into town and to various other locations.
Their food is wonderful, and the conversation was pleasant and interesting.
The estate in lakewood is beautiful and very green.
I would advise a… read more
They were very generous and accommodating. They were willing to drive me into town and to various other locations.
Their food is wonderful, and the conversation was pleasant and interesting.
The estate in lakewood is beautiful and very green.
I would advise a… read more
27 juil. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Josh) pour l'hôte
Michael and Clare were exceptional hosts. I felt welcome from the first minute I arrived. The accommodations were so much more than I had expected. But the best part was spending time with Michael and Clare. They are kind and compassionate people who have created a beautiful space to host guests. Working alongside both of them and sharing stories… read more
26 juil. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Josh)
Josh was our first Work Away experience and boy were we pleasantly surprised. He was very hard working, focused, eager and great to work with. He is responsible, reliable, respectful and very considerate. Super clean and tidy, he even cleaned his bathroom and washed his own sheets before leaving. It was a real pleasure sharing experiences and… read more
(Excellent)
