Donnez-nous un coup de main dans notre petite ferme/centre bien-être hors-réseau dans la Forêt nationale de Talladega en Alabama, USA

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We are on a journey building a new life, home, and community off-grid.

Dustin grew up in the mountains of Western Oregon, earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering and traveled the world (30+ countries) interested in learning simple truths and perspective from the beautiful tapestry of people's life choices and circumstance. I built a career working for Honda doing Engineering and leadership (still my day job) - and after a decade living in the city moved here in July 2016. With the help of many friends, family and travelers, we have been building a wonderful place to live and enjoy the bounty of cathartic blissful nature.

Come join our Fire. 🌳👣🔥👣🌲
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Aide avec des éco-projets
Jardinage
Bricolage et projets de construction
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Aide à la maison
Entretien général
Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre
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Qu'est-ce que c'est ?
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
Our 40 acres is in a mountainous (by Alabama standards) forest with waterfalls, wildlife and private swimming holes surrounded by miles more of Talladega National forest.

We love teamwork and evening dinner social time.
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Cet hôte offre l'hébergement et une rémunération.
L’hôte a indiqué qu'il paierait au moins le salaire horaire minimum de son pays pour chaque heure travaillée et que l’hébergement serait fourni. Il demande de l'aide dans le cadre de son entreprise ou activité professionnelle. Contactez l'hôte directement via la messagerie du site pour en savoir plus et avoir des détails sur le salaire proposé. Tous les arrangements devraient être conclus à l'avance avec votre hôte.
Aide
We are building an off grid homestead and nature retreat on 40 acres surrounded by the Talladega National Forest. Looking for select volunteers to help work and live alongside us.

We are working on hiking trails, and camp sites, gathering and chopping firewood, building cabins,, helping finish Grandma and Grandpa Parks' timberframe house on the other side of our property and making community fire circles.

Help is needed stacking firewood to fill the woodshed, feeding the chickens, cooking, cleaning in the community kitchen/dining pavilion and host's cabin, construction help and helping support the off grid homestead activities.

We need help supporting the Retreat, cleaning Bell Tents and maintaining campsites.
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Espagnol: Intermédiaire
Hébergement
Volunteers are provided a pre setup tent with a real mattress, linens, sleeping bags and pillow for sleeping and common use of the kitchen / dining community pavilion (The Valhalla). Also, we have Actually Hot showers.

All food is provided, we usually do an evening meal all together and daytime meals are individual preparation.

Some help is needed supporting retreat guests (less than one hour per day), remaining hours are homestead support. Small cash pay is provided [$50/week] to cover the time helping with retreat business.
Autres infos...
Our place is a clothing optional retreat and we have commercial campgrounds. Some of the people, some of the time choose not to wear some or any of their clothes. We honor each persons individual clothing choices.
Informations complémentaires
- Accès Internet
- Accès Internet limité
- Nous avons des animaux
- Nous sommes fumeurs
- Familles bienvenues
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Deux
Nombre d'heures attendues
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Feedback laissé par et pour l'hôte (53)

Ce sont des évaluations supplémentaires en option lorsque les membres laissent un feedback. La note moyenne pour chaque option est affichée.

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Communication:
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09.09.2021

Laissé par le workawayer (Grace) pour l'hôte

Dustin's homestead is truly one of the best places I have ever been. My time there is a landmark in my life and I am so grateful for the many opportunities to grow and learn. The space itself is gorgeous and Dustin will make you feel at home instantly. I loved living outdoors and connected with the land in a way I never had experienced before.… read more

(Excellent )

02.08.2021

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Portia)

Portia's time at the Retreat was an absolute gift to this place, all of it's residents and the surrounding forest. Her gentle, kind and thoughtful presence was a reminder and example to all working to live in Harmony.

Portia is a very skilled and hard worker, she gathered firewood, did construction, built hiking trails, prepared Canvas Tents for… read more

(Excellent )

28.07.2021

Laissé par le workawayer (Portia) pour l'hôte

As part of this year, I had decided to pursue a new kind of living, one that filled my eyes and mind with perspective on how others in this country were living. I knew there was more, so with a thirst for the unknown, I set out to capture the lives of others.
Dustin had such a unique and experienced view of forestry work, that I was sure to gain… read more

(Excellent )

23.11.2020

Laissé par le workawayer (Dawn) pour l'hôte

This was my first workaway and off-grid living in a tent for a month experience, and Dustin was an amazing host. He is a great communicator, flexible and understanding. I was originallly supposed to stay for 2 weeks, and due to my next workaway pushing my date forward, Dustin welcomed me for a month. Work felt more like supporting the communal… read more

(Excellent )

11.09.2020

Laissé par le workawayer (Lilly) pour l'hôte

For our first time using Workaway, we couldn’t have imagined a better experience. From the first moment we met Dustin, he welcomed us with a big hug saying “welcome home,” and we truly felt that weI were home for the first time in a long time for the 10 days that we were there. Dustin taught us sososo much not just about running a homestead, Acro… read more

(Excellent )

04.08.2020

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sierra)

Sierra worked here with us in a volunteer and leadership role in the Spring and early Summer of 2020. She insightfully identified, took on and inspired others - and myself - to carry out activities to make this a better space every day. Her work ethic and care in everything she did was incredible. We would have been overjoyed for her to accept a… read more

(Excellent )

17.07.2020

Laissé par le workawayer (Sierra) pour l'hôte

I had a truly amazing time at Dustin's place. The environment is beautiful and safe, the energy is just what I needed! Dustin is a kind and genuine person who has created a space for others to be free and be themselves!
His joyful energy and content spirit was a breath of fresh air to be around, and I appreciated so much the wholesome and… read more

(Excellent )

29.07.2020

Laissé par le workawayer (Nicole) pour l'hôte

I ended up working two weeks here, and it was a really great experience! Dustin's property is beautiful, a great place to disconnect, and I really valued Dustin's openness, kindness, and flexibility with others. Would recommend to someone who is hoping to spend time outside working in the woods :)

(Très bien )

25.07.2020

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Marisa)

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Marisa volunteered here for a week in the Spring of 2019. She was kind, intelligent and an excellent communicator. She helped with many jobs including help with pouring a large concrete slab. I would welcome her back here anytime!

-Dustin

(Excellent )

02.06.2020

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Rose)

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(Bien )

19.10.2019

Laissé par le workawayer (Jasper) pour l'hôte

I can only recommend anyone staying at Dustin's. I hope it will serve future volunteers as well as it did me!

I had most weekdays to myself, free to plan in the work as I saw fit. Dustin and I got some big jobs done on the weekends, during which he patiently took me along in the planning and building phases. We had good synergy and found some… read more

(Excellent )

16.10.2019

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jasper)

Jasper was a truly excellent volunteer and new Friend! He was so easy and interesting to converse with, diligent in all matters of shared space living, ambitious and conscientious in all of his projects. He stayed over three weeks, helped construct a tool shelter, tons of landscaping and tent village renovation, cooking, cleaning, laundry,… read more

(Excellent )

15.04.2019

Laissé par le workawayer (Daniel) pour l'hôte

My first Workaway experience could not be better! Dustin and Mandy live in a very special place, and of course, they are really special and interesting people. I got to learn a lot of different skills in a short period of time, and they took the time to teach me when I was starting.
They communicated with me very well before getting to Talladega… read more

(Excellent )

18.06.2018

Laissé par le workawayer (Adriane) pour l'hôte

So much love! Dustin and Mandy are two incredibly loving and open souls with the vision and knowledge to make a real difference in this world. They provided us the energy, space, and experience to co-create something magical that we won't soon forget. We are deeply grateful for our time here and are so excited to see what will become of this… read more

(Excellent )

13.03.2018

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Joseph)

Joesph was only with us for a few days but if t couldn't have been more seamless. Excellent timing transitioning from major rainy days to full on outdoor construction he helped us put in subfloor with excellent carpentry skills with skill saw, 3-layer joist supports, hammering measuring, and hanging. Excellent fireside company, generous with his… read more

(Excellent )

13.03.2018

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jean)

Jean came at the end of a big construction project. We only had him able to join us one week before the season ended. However, we are grateful to have hosted him during that small time- his strength and energy were very helpful.
His enthusiasm for outdoor fire cooking treated us to some very fine special meals, and his desire to learn any task… read more

(Très bien )

12.03.2018

Laissé par le workawayer (Jean) pour l'hôte

It is hard to find words to describe the experience I had the honour to live within the Mandy's and Dustin campsite... I've pretty much enjoyed everything ! this is a really decent place and I am really glad to had experienced a stay into it. Mandy and Dustin were very very kind and pleasant and welcoming ! Their projects and all of what's around… read more

(Excellent )

13.03.2018

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Camila)

We are so grateful to have Camila come to stay with us.

We almost completely forgot English was her 2nd, or 3rd, really, language. She was always looking to expand her large and lovely vocabulary to more precisely and poetically express her intelligent voice- it was such a delight to be a part of her high level language development exchange.… read more

Getting to be a part of her journey, witnessing her strength grow was so inspiring.
We always say: no experience with construction is required to become a great builder, just interest, determination, willingness to learn.
Cami had these qualities and so much more: precision, deep respect for the techniques and tools, deep care for excellence and quality of outcome, exhilaration for the physical benefits: developing strength, accuracy, grace, efficiency of movement, appreciation for the character benefits: patience, understanding, development, mastery.

No task was too daunting , no amount of busy life was enough- she was always ready for more!

Both the necessary support of off-grid domestic life, and the exciting new skills to master of timber construction - were aspects embraced and well met with relish by Camila with equal strength and care.

She started in a record 2 weeks straight of rainy weather, prohibiting some outdoor work: we attacked a long list of rainy day chores. Not only was she not deterred or disappointed, but brought enthusiasm to the process!
Shop-vacuuming industrial refrigerators, deep cleaning outdoor kitchen, planning and preparing many days worth of meals ( the best homemade veggie burgers for weeks!) , cleaning cabin, cast iron firebox repair, measuring and planning custom screened- porch project, monitoring and sanitizing water cistern, planning a month of concrete and lumber deliveries, milestone target deadlines and construction schedule.
All while unloading and protecting many large deliveries, setting and pouring slip-form concrete foundations ( even in very rainy conditions ).
Then the weather turned in our favor and we began the floor building in earnest:
Complex Measuring, hand levels, laser levels, solid joist subfloor sandwiching and hanging, skill saw, chop saw, drill driver, hand rasp, chisels, hacksaw ( even through metal prybars for jack lever), sanders, oil staining, and best of all Hammering!
She was new to most of it- with her signature careful approach until technique is mastered , then unleashed determination and zest- she accomplished more than most seasoned professionals and visibly gained high level skills in front of our eyes!
We will never forget the fun of Camila's progress from small hammer and small nails, to heavy hammer and 3" deck nails, to "Thor's Hammer" and 14" rebar, hammered from a 8 foot ladder, one-handed, into a 400 pound post and beam joint!

Also, so loving and caring, the heartbeat of the whole crew!
We wish you much conquering on your journeys, Cami!
Any host will be so enriched to have Camila volunteer- we hope she come our way again soon!
Much love.

(Excellent )

05.03.2018

Laissé par le workawayer (Camila) pour l'hôte

This is my first time leaving a reference (first Workaway) and after a whole one-month experience, i'm gonna try to sum it up as best as possible.

The people: Mandy and Dustin are both genuine, kind souls with individually interesting personalities. Caring, intelligent, and fun; each in their own way.
As a couple, they complement beautifully.… read more Both truthful, generous people worth meeting.

In regards to the area: it is a forest surrounded by a creek, and it's as nice as it sounds. Depending on the season it may rain a lot (a lot). But you can always warm yourself up at the wood fire.
If the day is sunnier, you can enjoy swimming or just walking around.

The lifestyle is 100% outdoors. Toilet outside, shower outside, kitchen outside (though not for long! :P) and sleep in a tent. To me, it's as good as it gets! But it is important for whoever travels there to have it in mind.

The food cooked by Mandy is, in every opportunity, outstandingly good. A dance of flavours and nutrition in your mouth. And the popcorn made by Dustin doesn't stay behind! :P

The work is varied, as the proyect is big. But it is the exquisite combination between organised and relaxed.
During my stay we worked mainly with building the Community Kitchen.
We mixed concrete, hammered hundreds of nails, I learnt how to use many tools, lifted boards and moved logs around, together with other small proyects to improve certain things from the day to day life. Also, I built confidence and some muscles :)

As a volunteer, you will have the comfort of expressing wether you feel comfortable or not with the task, if you prefer to do something else, or if you want to do more! Ha. There is a freedom for each one to develop whatever they feel they need to develop, and room for as many questions as needed. Patience and willingness to explain are not absent. Something which I respect and thank.

The whole experience was just what I was looking for. Good people, new activities (construction), good food, and nature. Plus, I got to meet other travellers who resulted beautiful, interesting people too.
Also there's a lovely and curious cat enjoying the woods with everyone.

I feel grateful for this month and grateful to Dustin and Mandy for letting me be part of their beautiful and powerful proyect, and now being a part of my life.
Also, I encorauge other travelers with joy for outdoors life and physical work to go give them a visit, it is a guaranteed enriching experience!

(Excellent )

13.03.2018

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Mischa & Rosanna)

This review is a little long- winded, but these two really inspired effusive compliments!
There is a special combination of adventurousness , intelligence, interest in the outdoors, care for other humans, care for quality of work, and true pleasure in both working hard and deep relaxation that results in a rare and beautiful type of individual.… read more
Both Mischa and Rosanna are clearly and continuously these individuals, and together even more extraordinary!

Having them join us renewed our own enthusiasm for the profound joys of experience , both in the process of building, and in the daily delight of natural forest living!

Mischa shared his plans of serving and educating his home community, and exhibited sharp intelligence, humble approach to learning, humor and wisdom while with us that assure his community of great benefits, and leant much purpose and excellence to our projects he was a part of.
Rosanna , a wonderful linguist, also has the deep and abiding gift for positive communication that gave detailed focus and a lovely kindness to all situations she was a part of- heightening the entire groups' understanding of the project and each other! Her ability to solve complex architectural, geometrical design constructs was graceful and masterful.
These two Quietly and kindly exemplify leadership for our little group- beloved and respected by all.

While here, they helped deck the floor and erect crossbeams for our large community dining hall.
This involved measuring and jigsawing complex custom fit boards to exact shape of natural logs (not a one perfectly round!) , chop sawing to fit, nailing over 75lbs. of deck nails, hanging joists to level, measuring and marking to notch crossbeams, manually moving and wall-jacking 400-600lb beams, creating the safe and efficient jack-system , large and small drill driver techniques, hammering rebar from a ladder to secure beams, and much more refinement of technique and processes to constantly improve a very old fashioned pioneer-style timber construction using powerful minds and ingenuity.

They came to us at a very big "push" time- much building that had to be done within a short timeline. I know we pushed ourselves, extra work hours, extra muscle developing - and we are used to constant construction!
We offered the option , always, for volunteers to stay with us or to take time for themselves.
Even in this push- Mischa and Rosanna chose to stay with us, pushing and developing themselves, even taking joy in the challenges!

Also- so much fun to jump and run down to the creek for a swim, share love for great vegetarian food, and excellent conversation and company !

If the little Atlantic pond that separates their home in UK from our home in USA was a little smaller, we would have them over every week, and would love to help them build their dream home as well!

Thank you so much for sharing your time with us, Mischa and Rosanna ! You have a home here for life.

(Excellent )

08.03.2018

Laissé par le workawayer (Mischa & Rosanna) pour l'hôte

We spent two weeks with Dustin and Mandy at the end of February 2018. The experience was unparalleled and rewarding in so many ways. Mandy is like having your own personal dietician, physio and counsellor all rolled into one. Dustin is an ever patient construction tutor and can start a fire in any circumstance. They are both fantastic company and… read more

(Excellent )

26.02.2018

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Madison)

Madison was such fun to host. Easy going, clear and direct communicator, always full of life- excellent suggestions for our weekly movie night ( very helpful for us with our rather isolated lifestyle :blush:), generally a delight to live with!
While we have only one resident animal, her love of animals extended to helping care for goats and dogs… read more

(Très bien )

07.02.2018

Laissé par le workawayer (Madison) pour l'hôte

I only spent about two weeks with Dustin and Mandy but the experience was truly enjoyable through and through. Their property is lovely, surrounded by national forest beauty on all sides. I really enjoyed getting to know the two of them and learning about their incredible future goals for the retreat. Dustin and Mandy are very considerate hosts… read more

(Excellent )

28.01.2018

Laissé par le workawayer (Terence) pour l'hôte

est une leçon de vie qui vous apprend que vos rêves peuvent devenir réalité. À force de conviction, d’effort, d’amour et de confiance, Dustin nous fait entrer dans une aventure incroyable, son aventure mais aussi celle des nombreux volontaires et amis qu’il s’est fait sur son bout de paradis au milieu des forêts d’Alabama. On apprend à vivre en… read more

(Excellent )

18.10.2017

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Terence)

Terrence spent 4 1/2 weeks here. He is a TRUE joy to live and work with, always positive, ever helpful and an incredible woodworker, musician and Chef! I look forward to his next visit :).

(Excellent )

27.01.2018

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Charles)

Charles was such a welcome addition to our lives!

He quickly became quite comfortable with the challenges of our off grid lifestyle - especially in January. He adapted faster and with the most zest and joy than ANY OTHER volunteer ( more than 100) we have had the pleasure of hosting!

His authentic joy for our project renewed inspiration and… read more

(Excellent )

27.01.2018

Laissé par le workawayer (Charles) pour l'hôte

I spent 2 awesome weeks with Mandy and Dustin.
They have a crazy project in a beautiful site and plenty of good vibes are coming out.
The site is really special surrounded by nature and forest. So good to rest and have a break from the city
2 weeks are definitely not enough and hopefully I'll be able to come back to help building the kitchen.
I… read more

(Excellent )

19.12.2017

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Rachel & Fain)

These two are superstars. They spent the first week of November with us and were pleasure to meet and get to know. They both have strong work ethics and very quickly found belonging as part of our team. I wish them the best on their journeys and hope they will come back and visit us soon.

(Excellent )

24.11.2017

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Ice)

Ice was such a wonderful gift for the all too brief time she was with us. Insightful, self motivated, taking real joy in doing the job well and quickly! She finished planting our blueberry bushes ( her only previously arranged job) in the winter ground with efficiency and excellence in first few hours of her day. Continuing to effortlessly pursue… read more

(Excellent )

24.11.2017

Laissé par le workawayer (Ice) pour l'hôte

I only got to spend a few days with Mandy and Dustin and I fully intend to return for a longer stint when I can!
The site itself was beautiful and simple- an outdoor kitchen located beside the fire pit made sharing food and warmth around the fire second nature.
Dustin and Mandy are both incredible people. Mandy was so appreciative of the… read more

(Excellent )

18.10.2017

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sarah)

Sarah spent almost two weeks here. She is hard working, a great communicator and a pleasure to be around. I recommend her to any Workaway she is interested in and hope she will return to visit us one day soon.

(Excellent )

18.10.2017

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Kimberly)

Kimberly spent a total of 5 weeks here. I am so grateful for the time living and working with her and look forward to her ever welcome next visit.

She is INCREDIBLE. All the Stars. SUPERSTAR. Mature and wise beyond her years. Curious and mindful, with a drive for life and learning that truly inspires.

She has a strong work ethic and is very… read more

(Excellent )

11.10.2017

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Stephanie)

Stephanie spent four weeks with us here. She was always a pleasure to be with and helped clear land for campsites, build a large wooden deck, maintain the communal kitchen, cook, clean, perform volunteer work at a river cleanup from canoes, blaze hiking trails and much more. We look forward to her next visit!

(Excellent )

31.08.2017

Laissé par le workawayer (Zac) pour l'hôte

Dustin and Mandy are passionate and full of insights. They've created an environment that is open and welcoming - and their humble personalities, grand creative mission, and their magical slice of creek are all to be missed. Thank you!!

(Excellent )

23.08.2017

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Zac)

Zac was a wonderful volunteer. He came to us at a time of transition - we were mostly in a clean up and organize from old projects phase, as opposed to a new project phase. His positive energy, drive, and sharp mind made these tasks a pleasure.
He tirelessly helped us build a new lumber rack- using manual post hole diggers, skill saw, string… read more

(Excellent )

18.07.2017

Laissé par le workawayer (Jeniffer & Felix) pour l'hôte

This was my first workaway experience and it was beyond AMAZING!
Dustin and Mandy are relationship goals. I admire how deeply in love Dustin and Mandy are. They'er kind, loving and energetic. I loved how attentive Mandy constantly was to all my needs and making sure I felt at home and comfortable. Not to mention her food!! oh my gosh... SO TASTY!… read more

(Excellent )

17.07.2017

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jeniffer & Felix)

Jeniffer was such a gift to us here !
It was her first workaway experience, but her zest for adventure and mature, elegant, graceful way she fit into our lives organically was shining far beyond many much more seasoned travellers !
She has a real talent and passion for life discovery and family/ group navigation- we felt she became part of our… read more

(Excellent )

14.04.2017

Laissé par le workawayer (Seth) pour l'hôte

I had a wonderful time living in forest with these folks. They are quite an interesting and compassionate couple; seeming only to attract good energy :) Dustin is a great smiley teddy bear who's always very patient and understanding, he communicates cleary and sincerly. Mandy is a unique soul whom it is always great find yourself in a conversation… read more

(Excellent )

08.03.2017

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Max)

Max spent a couple of weeks with us on our Homestead. He was hard working, able bodied and had skills that were very helpful improving our road, clearing timber and doing woodworking for cabin siding.

He is courteous and we'll tempered, a great fit for anyone looking for strong help.

(Excellent )

01.03.2017

Laissé par le workawayer (Max) pour l'hôte

I stayed 2 weeks with Mandy and Dustin and I had an amazing time. They will make sure that you have everything you need. A nice tent and a super warm sleeping bag, food... And a campfire every evening, which I'm already missing.
They also try to give you work which you really love to do which is quite special.
Again, Thank you so much for… read more

(Excellent )

08.03.2017

Laissé par le workawayer (Michelle & Chandler) pour l'hôte

We really really enjoyed our time with Mandy and Dustin, and are so happy that we got to meet them, become friends, and help out with their amazing project! They're gracious and generous hosts and have an awesome vision, a ton of knowledge, and are great at blending hard work and relaxation. We had an awesome and special time helping them out and… read more

(Excellent )

07.03.2017

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Michelle & Chandler)

From our first phone call, explaining an act of god storm damage, ( they chose to come anyway) to the final up- to- the-minute work, Michelle and Chandler were our champions and heros. In a quiet and warm way, they came to us and filled our days with ease and well being, overcoming obstacles that not just anyone could surmount in a difficult time… read more

(Excellent )

24.02.2017

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sarah)

We love Sarah! She was such a positive light even during difficult times - we had an act of god weather storm while she was here- she was certainly a heroine, energizing our team into recovery quickly and full of spirit!
Up for any challenge, strong, intelligent, capable also kind and open for instant dear personal relationship. We consider her… read more

(Excellent )

09.02.2017

Laissé par le workawayer (melissa & troy) pour l'hôte

We could not have had a more inspirational start to our journey than we experienced with Dustin and Mandy here at Parks Land! The adventure road up to the living area sets the tone for your stay- full of wonder and natural beauty! Upon meeting, Troy and I were immediately dazzled by what we playfully liked to call "tarp city" which was a… read more

(Excellent )

07.02.2017

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (melissa & troy)

These two are the BEST!
What a self sufficient team- what zest for life- what natural , hardy , and free flowing outdoor spirits !
Such curiosity and optimism- we were so lucky to have them not once but twice::
After insulating and staining our house, treating us to veggie delights on the cook fire , and a million small highly sustaining… read more

(Excellent )

29.01.2017

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Lauren & Meghan)

Lauren and Meghan were a pleasure to host. They are incredibly diligent and always looking to contribute. While here they restored and hung windows, stained posts and beams, while helping our with a variety of daily living tasks. Any host would be lucky to work and live along side them.

- Dustin and Mandy

(Excellent )

29.01.2017

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Aurora & Amanda)

Aurora and Amanda are incredible. Confident, capable - truly Real and beautiful people. They cut, fit and hung rough sawn board exterior siding with great skill here while being wonderful to spend time with and get to know. We consider them life long friends and hope their path leads back our way soon. -Dustin & Mandy

(Excellent )

09.01.2017

Laissé par le workawayer (Yola) pour l'hôte

Staying with Dustin and Mandy was a fun and relaxing experience. Talladega winter activities.... chopping wood, cooking up hot meals, staining cabin beams, and lounging in the outdoor hot tub! I learned so much from this talented couple.... about yoga, painting, and off-grid energy.Thank you D & M for the fine wine, warm tent, and good times. xoxo… read more

(Excellent )

24.12.2016

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Yola)

Yola is inately interested in learning skills and a quick, confident, independent learner. Calm and soulful she added solidity and strength with us- Fearless! also --delicious cook ! and she cleaned the whole kitchen without a request! Thank you

(Excellent )

26.12.2016

Laissé par le workawayer (Brydie) pour l'hôte

Volunteering for Mandy and Dustin was really more like working with them! Their warmth and openness truely made me feel at home. They are both very intelligent with a deep understanding of what they are achieving, which makes working with them a breeze. They are patient and gentle in their explanation of things and therefore great teachers. A… read more

(Excellent )

24.12.2016

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Brydie)

Brydie is such a fireball of energy. Truly capable and adaptable to any task- a born craftsman! Invaluable skill and interest in the soul of our project- sustaining our inspiration and a joy to work alongside. Also a bright and delightful spirit to live with!

(Excellent )

14.12.2016

Laissé par le workawayer (James) pour l'hôte

My week with Dustin and Mandy was an unforgettable time! They are both such easy people to get along with and its fascinating to talk to them about their various (really various!) life experiences. The work I did was mostly cutting brush, chopping firewood, and helping lay the floor in a cabin home. It was cold the week I was there, its a good… read more

(Excellent )

12.12.2016

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (James)

James is a superstar! Wonderful to be around and did excellent work! He was continually looking to see what needed done and jumped right in. We really enjoyed his time with us and hope he'll come back our way soon.

(Excellent )

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