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Hello , We are Ken & Michelle.
The property was developed by Ken and his late wife, Darlene starting back in 1997. Over the course of 25 years, the land was cleared, a road was put in, trails developed and buildings were erected.
This location offers a great opportunity to learn about sustainable living and to contribute to ecological sustainability. It is an off grid property in rural Manitoba that creates a living space that is both eco friendly and energy efficient. Solar energy is used for the electrical needs and rainwater for washing. An organic garden was established and a greenhouse was constructed to get an early start on some of the vegetables that were grown. There is a woodworking shop attached to the garage with private living quarters above. A 2600 sq. ft energy efficient home overlooks a private lake perfect for canoeing or kayaking. The property consists of a quarter section of land (160 acres) which is mostly bush and lake. There is an abundance of wildlife around including deer, moose, beavers and migratory birds. Many people find it to be a very peaceful and beautiful setting. We had very positive experiences with workaway folks over the years. -
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Aide avec des éco-projets
Jardinage d'entretien
Projets DIY créatifs
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Aide à la maison
Petits travaux d'entretien
Garde de maison et d'animaux
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Centres d’intérêt
Films et télé
Dev. personnel
Dev. durable
Végétarien ou végan
Événements/vie sociale
Politique/justice sociale
Arts du spectacle
Écriture
Soin des plantes
Musique
Jardinage
Cuisine et alimentation
Cyclisme
Randonnée
Activités en plein air
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Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
Travelers will experience and learn about living off grid, using solar energy, using rainwater as the primary source of water supply, and building with raw materials. We have an organic garden and greenhouse. We practice regenerative/ permaculture growing techniques to provide food for ourselves, the birds and bees and for the soil.
When the property was developed, the goal was to live as lightly on the land as possible, reducing our carbon footprint and embracing sustainable living principles. If this is something that interests you for your future plans, this will be an ideal property to live the experience, learning what works and what doesn't and benefit from the knowledge that we have gained over the years. -
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For the winter we are looking for a house sitter , who would care for the home until April/May. The stay can begin anytime between August 15-November 1st
We would need the home to stay warm by building and maintaining a fire in the woodstove on a daily or semi daily basis. (that would begin sometime in October)Enough firewood would be provided to get through the winter. -
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Français: Intermédiaire
Espagnol: Débutant
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Hébergement
The home has 3 bedrooms, a huge country kitchen with a woodstove that heats and bakes food, as well as heats the water that is stored in a hot water tank. The media room has a large screened T.V. with Shaw cable as the provider. Starlink provides the internet service. There is also living quarters above the woodworking shop which has a large family room and two bedrooms.
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Autres infos...
We live in picturesque rural Manitoba, approximately 30 minutes from Riding Mountain National Park which offers horseback riding, nature trails, and a beautiful lake. We are 10 minutes from the small town of Sandy Lake which has swimming, boating, restaurant, bar, golf course, grocery store and a museum. Sandy Lake is also located right on the Cross Canada trail. Lake Audy, about 30 minutes away, has an enclosure where bison can be seen roaming free in their natural habitat. Our own property offers hiking trails and a lake, guests will have access to a canoe, kayaks and bikes. We do not allow smoking on the property.
The property is rather secluded, so best suited for those who want a retreat-like atmosphere. -
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 recently subscribed to Starlink after years with Xplornet. The internet has always been great, with many working remotely from this location.
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Espace pour garer des vans
Unlimited space for parking RV's or campers.
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Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux
House trained pets are welcome.
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Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Plus de 2
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Mes animaux
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We strongly recommend to you to stay … read more
I was housesitting on my own for just over two weeks, and there was plenty to keep me occupied. Getting the fire going in the morning, taking advantage of Darlene’s … read more
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We strongly recommend to you to stay … read more
I was housesitting on my own for just over two weeks, and there was plenty to keep me occupied. Getting the fire going in the morning, taking advantage of Darlene’s … read more
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We stayed at Ken and Darlene's property a month. We were 3 French: Emilie, Maxime (both 28) and Sandra (25 = Me). We all had an amazing time there and would do it again without a doubt ! It was our first workaway and we were a bit anxious … read more
I took the ViaRail from Vancouver to Rivers. It had 15 hours late. So Ken drove all the way from his place to the station and spend the night in the parking lot waiting for me!
If you love being lost in the bushes, learning about self-sufficiency in an off the grid area, this is the place! You'll have the possibility to see … read more
