Nate

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Ma prochaine destination :
South Carolina, United States
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Hello!
n8 here- I'm a mellow, thoughtful, kind fellow who loves to learn and explore the universe! I enjoy quiet mornings with tea, journal and book, but also embrace dance parties and the infinite goof.

I am pretty adaptable to my surroundings, and tend to observe and go with the flow rather than directing the show (I don't like being the center of attention). I am hard-working, but know how to relax when it is time. I have a community of amazing friends scattered throughout the world and we love to rendezvous when we can...

I'm currently taking a break from the New York winter where I work seasonally on a small family farm and a world-class méthode Champenoise winery. My partner, Jillian, and I are driving our way down to Florida and looking to soak up some sun and saltwater. We would love to spend some time working and learning on a small-scale farm, preferably with a permaculture/biodynamic/sustainable bent.

We'd also love to work in exchange for time on a sailboat and/or with an eco-tourism outfitter. We are currently traveling in Jillian's Subaru and are comfortable sleeping in our tent, or simple housing. Our schedule is quite flexible, and we're not due back to New York until mid- to late April.

I've had a career working with wine and in restaurants (front and back of the house) for 15+ years, and am moving more in the direction of farming full-time (well, 9 months of the year which gives me 3 months for another passion- travel!).

Farm life provides a much healthier lifestyle, and I take great satisfaction in both the labor and the fruits! I love to cook and ferment, and am constantly learning/experimenting with homesteading skills. I love most all animals, especially cats, working dogs, goats, mini horses, kune kune pigs, sheep, turkeys, and ducks. I have been studying herbal medicine for 3+ years, and am fascinated by plants...

I am detail-oriented, and value simplicity and efficiency- "mise en place" is a concept/practice that has proven its value in my life- be it in the kitchen, behind a bar, on a sailboat, on a farm, on the road. I am patient and observe before jumping into an endeavor. I like to be shown what to do and how, but am a fast learner and enjoy the freedom to improvise on the spot...

I am most comfortable in warmth, sunshine and salt water. I appreciate snow and mountains, but feel more at home on a sailboat, beach, or desert. I have explored much of the US, some of the Caribbean, and a little in Mexico/Canada and am excited to see more of the world! I speak passable Spanish/English, enjoy being shown different perspectives/cultures/lifestyles, and cultivate a practice of compassion...
Centres d’intérêt
Plage
Nature
Camping
Voile / bateau
Sports nautiques
Yoga / bien-être
Cyclisme
Danse
Activités en plein air
Randonnée
Ferme
Jardinage
Menuiserie
Dev. durable
Animaux
Animaux de compagnie
Langues
Architecture
Art et design
Dessin et peinture

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Compétences et connaissances que j'aimerais partager ou apprendre
J'ai des connaissances :
Jardinage
Bricolage et projets de construction
Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs
Entretien général
Préparer les repas / cuisiner pour la famille
Aider dans une ferme
Éco-projets
Aider à la maison
S’occuper des animaux
Accueil / tourisme
Travail associatif
Pratique des langues
Projets artistiques
Enseignement
Quelles sont vos compétences ?
English/Spanish, 5+ years farm experience, cooking/fermenting, light carpentry, painting, operating tractor/skidsteer, wine & beer knowledge, 15+ years in service/hospitality industry, sailing/boating, PADI certified, extensive repertoire of bad jokes, actually enjoy doing dishes...
I have worn many hats:
Counselor at an outdoor adventure camp for kids in Salisbury, MD
Deckhand on a sailboat in the US/BVI
Sommelier in a fine-dining restaurant in Santa Fe, NM
Prep-cook at a French bistro in San Diego, CA
Wine buyer for a boutique wine shop in Portland, OR
Farm hand on an animal rescue farm on Maui, HI
Caretaker of a 14 acre estate in the Blue Ridge Mountains, NC
Bartender at a Tequila bar in Baja, Mexico
Restaurant manager on Long Island, NY
Farm-sitter on a biodynamic farm on the Eastern Shore of Virginia
Langues
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Espagnol: Courant
Plus de détails sur les langues qui m'intéressent
Interest in all languages, especially practicing Spanish and learning ASL
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Informations complémentaires
- Fumeur
- Permis de conduire
- Allergies
  no
- Régime alimentaire spécial
  no

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17.04.2019

Laissé par le workawayer (Nate) pour l'hôte pour (Help with some gardening, ...)

I did a workaway with Rita from Feb 9-March 15 2019 in Palatka, FL. In an effort escape the New York winter where I work seasonally on a small family farm, my initial plan was to be there for a week or two and then check out other opportunities in the area. However, it was such a great fit that I stayed the whole time! I have done many work-trades… read more around North America and this was my first experience with workaway.info.

Rita is awesome, and we became fast friends. She has a beautiful historic home a half-block from the Saint John’s river. She offered me a choice between two comfortable private bedrooms (I even switched halfway through my stay). Rita is an artist, and her home bears witness to her many creative and crafty projects. She maintains a mostly paleo-style diet, which worked out perfectly with my preferences. That, combined with her professional culinary background and Lithuanian roots, provided for many delicious meals that we shared together almost every night. She knows all the cool places in the area to check out, and we often combined one or more of them with our work errands (natural springs, ocean beaches, kayaking local rivers). Rita has tons of great stories to share, and her energy and enthusiasm are contagious!

The farm property is about a 15 minute drive from her house, and is roughly 5 acres split into two main pastures. She raises goats, sheep, zebu, chickens, and bees on her farm. There are two ponds stocked with plenty of pan-fish. The animals are healthy and happy, and there were many kids and lambs so the cuteness factor was through the roof! Together we built a milking station for the goats and sheep, constructed a flow-hive for the bees, and wrangled/transported two young rams to the property to expand the gene-pool. Rita’s animals are like family, and are very well taken care of. My daily chores consisted of feeding the animals, collecting eggs, mending fences, and working on whatever various tasks we talked about throughout the week. I had plenty of freedom to create my own schedule, and Rita had the knowledge and experience to teach me new skills.

I would highly recommend a work-stay with Rita for anyone who is a self-motivated hard worker, wants to learn and practice homesteading skills (milking and cheese-making, honey gathering, fermentation, herbal medicine, home cooking, etc), and is interested in exploring the stunning landscape of rural northern Florida. I had an amazing experience and would love to return in the future!

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11.03.2019

Laissé par l'hôte (Help with some gardening, ...) pour le workawayer (Nate)

Nate is very positive and pleasant to be around, so helpful and agreeable. A very hardworking problem solver that I will miss having around. There are not many people like this in this world ..We need more! You are welcome back anytime, my friend. Happy Trails.

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