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You will find our family and community to be full of Southern charm and country fun. The house has a casual feel and host family gatherings that are full of unique local foods like: gumbo, crawfish, bar-b-que, jambalaya, hamburgers, and sweet tea. We welcome you to join our friends an family in colorful family stories and general conversations on the porch swing or around the camp fire. Our property includes a vegetable garden and the following animals: horses (trained for western speed events and trails,) two small dogs (mini Australian Shepherd & Corgi/ Jack Russell), a cat ( friendly barn cat.) We live in an old family home with an acre of land. Down our street lives many of our extended family, We feel blessed to have them in our daily lives and hope you do also.
We are a family of 10+ but only three people live in our home. Trent is the man of the house and loves to relax outside with an evening beer and some good music. He works for our city and is also a lead singer and guitar player in a Southern Rock/ Country band. He plays his music at local night clubs and festivals. He also loves to hunt, fish and ride his ATV or trucks. Our youngest child is an athletic All-American girl who is a true extrovert. She is studied mass communication and and playing soccer at a college 12+ hours away. My name Deanna I love nature, hikes, camping, and exploring cities and towns. I once dreamed of being in the Peace Core or adopting orphans but neither happened. I have found happiness in doing volunteer work locally and in Mexico, gardening, and learning new skills. I currently work in family ministry and care for my parents.
Outside our home lives our two grown children with spouses, and six grandchildren. We have a few extra children who started as exchange students and and now are family.
June 2025 was our fourth anniversary of hosting workaway travelers. We have hosted 25+ guest so far. All of which blessed our home.
Our workaway home is in a suburban community 45min from New Orleans and 30min from Baton Rouge the home is quite during the day which allows for online studies and independent exploration by Uber (not always dependable) or your personal transportation. The evenings are spent enjoying life with our friends, family, or animals along with going house chores. Most weeks include small social gathering or cultural events. We are a busy bunch so get ready to live a new life.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Bénévolat
Compagnie pour pers. âgée
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
S’occuper des animaux
Aide dans une ferme
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Aide à la maison
Entretien général
Centres d’intérêt
Musique
Fitness
Activités en plein air
Camping
Jardinage
Astronomie
Architecture
Animaux de compagnie
Technologie
Dev. durable
Dev. personnel
Ferme
Culture
Événements/vie sociale
Bénévolat
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
Experience southern USA while learning/ improve skills in: gardening, composting, animal care, hunting, ATV operation, teaching, rodeo, Southern/ Cajun cooking, tent camping, fishing, Southern slang/ English language, country music band, elderly care, life hacks, party planning, etc.
Projets impliquant des enfants
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Aide
I am a new cancer survivor. Life is a new adventure. I had a Double mastectomy December 5, 2023 and finished chemo April 2024.
This experience has strengthened my desire to finish home projects and become more minimalistic in my habits.
We ask visitors contribute to our family 5 hr a day or 25 hours a week. Your work should be a balance of tasks and more can be done on one day to have more time off on others for example:
2 hours of home cleaning/ cooking
2 hours of farm/ garden tasks
1 hour of engagement or church/ community involvement
Example of tasks: share life experiences/ culture/ companionship, cook or help prepare dinner, weed home/ community vegetable garden or flower beds, exercise / ride horses, read to preschool children, talk / eat with grandparents, bath dogs, sweep house/barn, feed homeless, and helping in a community food bank. It is important that you feel as family and work both as a team and independently to make life better for all members of the home. Your talents and life goals can be discussed before arrival and we can work together to create activity plan for your trip. We ask that you contribute 5 hours a day to the family or community and believe the more you do the more rewarding the experience will be.
Langues
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Allemand: Débutant
Espagnol: Débutant
Français: Débutant
Italien: DébutantCet hôte propose un échange linguistique
I would love to learn a few words in your language, but pronunciation of new words is not something I master easily. Be prepared to laugh some as I try. Feel free to coach me by saying good morning in your native language and helping me learn the proper response.
Hébergement
A private bed room and shared bathroom are provided in a four bedroom home located in a suburban village with large outdoor space for exercise and relaxing. Guest are encouraged to use family areas (kitchen, dinning room, living room) alone and with the family.
Autres infos...
Our home has WI-Fi and you can attend online classes, attend local universities, sight see, or work. Uber can be utilized and we have a car that can be used occasionally by insured drivers . With extended stays we would enjoy showing you New Orleans and Baton rouge along with neighboring states if you are on vacation. We enjoy attending local festivals, music, and sporting events, along with attending family, church, and high school activities.
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Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
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Espace pour garer des vans
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Un
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DeAnna is a really good communicator both in person and with texting. She would outline things for us to do everyday in the morning which was helpful for me since I like checking boxes on a list (!) We… read more
From the very first day, I was treated like family, which made me feel really welcome and like a part of their household.
My daily tasks included unloading the dishwasher, cleaning the kitchen, spending time with the dogs, doing some gardening and some other… read more
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DeAnna is a really good communicator both in person and with texting. She would outline things for us to do everyday in the morning which was helpful for me since I like checking boxes on a list (!) We… read more
From the very first day, I was treated like family, which made me feel really welcome and like a part of their household.
My daily tasks included unloading the dishwasher, cleaning the kitchen, spending time with the dogs, doing some gardening and some other… read more
I have made memories here that I will cherish for life. The people I've met, the experiences I’ve had, and the food I’ve tried were unforgettable.
I think about these people and Louisiana on a regular… read more
I am very lucky to have met such a wonderful family. I stayed 1 month and I visited a lot of things, I played music with Trent’s band ( it was an honor), we went to New Orleans, I discovered an other culture…. I really enjoyed, It was awesome ! I have met their family, friends… Every body is so kind and generous. I will… read more
My work mostly was helping in the house, but I also helped rolling hay and did some gardening.
When I didn't work I was icluded in family activities/festivities like thanksgiving or going… read more
