Strawbale house and organic garden on San Juan Island, USA

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Última atividade
29/11/2021
Taxa de resposta
100.0 %
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dentro 1 dia
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2021

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Rose lives with family on 10 acres on the side of Mount Dallas on San Juan Island, Washington. We are trying to live in harmony with the Earth, growing food for ourselves and others, and producing a minimum of waste. It is a beautiful life in a beautiful place.
Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado
Ajuda em projetos ambientais
Jardinagem
Projetos de construção/faça você mesmo
Ajuda em fazenda
Ajuda a cuidar da casa
Manutenção geral
Objetivos de sustentabilidade da ONU que este anfitrião quer atingir
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O que é isso?
Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado
Rose, Mike, & Robin are seasoned travelers and have learned so much from working and living around the world. With gratitude for our wonderful hosts abroad, we wish to share our beautiful home with other travelers.
Rose is a mental health care professional and an herbalist.
Rose's parents, Robin and Mike, live next door. They have lots of skills, life experience, and love to offer. We have lots of practical knowledge to share on a variety of topics. We can also converse fluently with you in Spanish.
Projetos que envolvem crianças
Este projeto pode envolver crianças. Para mais informações, veja aqui nossas diretrizes e dicas.
Ajuda
We are finishing the interior of our beautiful strawbale house. Conventional and natural building skills are very helpful. That said, if you're just learning, you're also welcome. We'll train you. People who can work without supervision would be greatly appreciated as we are also working.

We also care for a big organic raspberry patch and a large garden. Come grow food sustainably with us! Most of the year, our meals come from the garden and the forest. We harvest cultivated and wild plants for medicine for ourselves and the community.

Projects for 2022:
-We plan to build a greenhouse.
-Finish painting house and window trim.
-Harvest apples and plums. Make cider.
-Build a new fence.
-Cut up trees that blew down last winter and pile branches.

Finally, there are all of the enjoyable (but copious) tasks of being good stewards of our land. Pulling invasive species, general weeding, mowing, clearing, fence maintenance, trail work, firewood, etc. There are so many ways to get your hands dirty here.
Idiomas
Idiomas
Inglês: Fluente
Espanhol: Fluente
Este anfitrião oferece intercâmbio de idiomas
Would like to learn Italian...
Acomodação
We have a one-acre field in the back of the property that is well-maintained. Bring your own tent, camper van, and/or car. You will awaken to birdsong every morning! All accommodations are fairly rustic, but also clean and quiet. Suitable for couples, friends, or individuals.

Fresh well water onsite. Outdoor shower with on-demand heater plus gorgeous pond for swimming. You will be using an outhouse.

Ample camp kitchen, under a circus tent! We will stock the kitchen with basic ingredients plus veggies and fruit from the garden. Thursday nights are a neighborhood potluck.

There are many farms nearby for buying additional food, as well as a food-coop, weekly farmer's market, and two grocery stores.

We take Covid very seriously. San Juan Island has one of the lowest rates in the country because people here take it seriously and we expect our visitors to do the same. Each of us have completed our two jabs and boosters and we are asking visitors to be up-to-date with vaccines and boosters as well. We will adapt to the situation as it develops.
Algo mais...
The San Juan Islands sit in one of the most beautiful corners of the Pacific Northwest. It is a 1 hour ferry ride from the mainland. Hike, swim, lounge on the beaches, ride bikes, kayak, explore! Right down the road ¼mi/500m to the Ihiya Biological Reserve.

We are located six miles/10km from the small town of Friday Harbor. Just about anything you may need is available there. (if they don't have it do you really need it?)

We are hard-working early-to-bed, early-to-rise folks. Feel free to keep different hours as long as you are considerate of others,

We try to be as neat as possible and produce little trash. No illegal drugs or cigarettes onsite, please. Alcohol in moderation.
Mais alguns detalhes
- Acesso à internet
- Acesso à internet limitado
- Temos mascotes
- Somos fumantes
- Pode hospedar famílias
Espaço para estacionar campervans
plenty of space for tents, vans, recreational vehicles, and tiny houses. Water but no other hook-ups.
Pode aceitar animais
pets that are well-behaved are fine! We'll talk over the details when we are connecting about your visit.
Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?
Mais de 2
Horas previstas
Maximum 4 hours a day, 5 days a week, flexible

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01/09/2021

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Pierre) para o anfitrião

When I first arrived, I didn't know what to expect. As time unfolded, I found myself enjoying myself and very appreciative of the land and people at this Homestead. My primary interactions were with Mike, Rose's dad. We bonded over coffee in the mornings. It was always nice to take that time in the morning to chat and check in. I was left to work… read more

(Excelente )

19/08/2021

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Raquel) para o anfitrião

Back in September 2020, my former partner Daniel and I stayed one month at this beautiful homestead with Rose, Grisha, Robin and Mike, Gusgus, Fefe, Puuuuuuuursi, Fin and ... even the piggys!
(They deactivate the profile for the winter, so I was unable to leave a review right away.)

We really enjoyed the time we spent getting to know everyone,… read more

(Excelente )

15/08/2020

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Jovany) para o anfitrião

Working with Rosa and Grisha was a fantastic experience. Coming from the city, I was exposed to so much during this workaway. I learned about the plants and herbs around the area, cooked full healthy meals from garden and met great lifelong friends. My time was memorable and plentiful.

(Excelente )

09/05/2020

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Ethan & Isaac) para o anfitrião

Rosa and Grisha's home on San Juan Island was our first WorkAway experience. We have nothing but good things to say, and trying to summarize such a beautiful and transformational time in such so-many-characters-or-less is not really possible. That being said, we would absolutely recommend this host site to any WorkAway-ers, new or experienced. As… read more neither of us have formal farming experience, we were a bit timid (and dare I say, intimidated) about going to our first work exchange. From the moment we arrived at farm (Rosa and Grisha, and Rosa's parents', property), our anxiety and apprehension turned into comfort and enthusiasm. Both Rosa and Grisha were kind, welcoming, warm, and enthusiastic hosts, who were excellent both in terms of making us feel at home, and explaining farm and landscaping tasks in a way that was accessible and approachable. The work was very flexible and varied, and during our time there we got to experience a wide variety of tasks, including: picking delicious fruit, watering and taking care of veggies, cooking for other WorkAway-ers, helping in the building of the strawbale house, hanging out with a couple dirty and adorable pigs, and even creating a new path in the woods for a new outhouse. Leaving the host site with these experiences under our belt gave us a newfound confidence and interest in our own abilities and skills. We also got lucky, because the three other WorkAway-ers that happened to be there at the same time as us were amazing people, and we all got along incredibly well. Additionally, WorkAway-ers heading to Rosa and Grisha's should know that they are in for a true COMMUNITY feel: we often spent time and had meals with Rosa's parents, who also live on the property, and spent a lot of time meeting and getting to know local folks that live in the community. Some of these people we are still in touch with to this day, and we are definitely still in touch with Rosa and Grisha. Rosa is also an herbalist, and we had the privilege of going on a foraging walk with her, and learning more about making herbal medicines. We even, with her help, prepared some of our own herbal honey and dried herb bundles, prepared with locally foraged herbs. Grisha, in addition to being an amazing piano player and kayak guide, has an infectiously positive spirit, and was constantly getting us excited about various projects around the property. We never worked more than five hours in a day, and much of our afternoons and evenings were spent relaxing, exploring the unparalleled beauty of the Island, and spending time with others in the form of community potlucks and gatherings. We even had the privilege of helping sell certain items at the local farmers' market. Rosa and Grisha, and the community of San Juan Island, represent a way of life that many of us idealize, or feel may no longer exist: a true sense of family and community, a genuine connection to one's land and labor, and the ability to express oneself freely without judgement. I would highly encourage anyone interested in such a way of life to reach out to Rosa and Grisha to discuss a possible work exchange...you won't regret it!

(Excelente )

22/12/2019

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Ethan & Isaac)

We loved having Ethan and Isaac around. They were quick to jump into projects, even daunting ones, and were always curious to learn and explore. They were enthusiastic about cooking for fellow Workawayers and making the best use of our seasonal vegetables in the rustic camp kitchen. They embraced the outdoor lifestyle and were flexible and… read more

(Excelente )

22/12/2019

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Stahsha & Davis)

Stahsha and Davis were hard workers, were up for helping with whatever, often starting with the sun. They took on projects with enthusiasm and a sense of ownership and pride. You should see the beautiful blueberry cage they made us, and the deck they helped rebuild for Rosa's parents! They loved to cook, socialize, and connect with the land. They… read more

(Excelente )

22/12/2019

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (madeleine)

Madeleine was a joy to host. She was fun-loving, hardworking, and full of laughter and good spirits. She and her partner put in a ton of time on our straw bale house, and were truly enthusiastic and pro-active. It really felt like she cared about our home and our family. We shared many meals together, both at our place and Rosa's parents, and she… read more

(Excelente )

06/11/2019

Deixado pelo Workawayer (madeleine) para o anfitrião

The project at Rosa and grisha’s has been our first workaway and what a great experience we had !
We helped plastering the whole second floor of the future house. Rosa was really available for questions and made us really feel welcome.
We enjoyed sharing times all, learning and just having good times in this beautiful nature:)
Life’s good on San… read more

(Excelente )

08/12/2019

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Jordan)

Jordan was such a pleasure to host... she got along great with our Workaway guests, with us, and the whole family.

She’s a hard worker, but she also likes to relax. She is serious when it counts, and full of laughter all the other times. I knew we were meant to become friends when she spent most of our first Skype meeting cracking quirky… read more

(Excelente )

30/09/2019

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Jordan) para o anfitrião

My time on San Juan with Rosa, Grisha, and the beautiful community they have surrounded themselves with was amazing.
This was my first Workaway experience, and the first time I have ever traveled alone. Despite my travel fears, I felt very safe. They made me feel very welcome, valued, respected, and cared for. Not to mention, they're just fun to… read more be around! I would say Rosa and Grisha are pretty much top tier hosts. I also got to spend some time with Rosa's parents, who also live on the property. Robin and Mike were just as welcoming, and we had a lot of fun taking trips to town and going geocaching together. They were very happy to show me the sights, and they are great company to do so.

When it came to work, it was quite flexible, which I appreciated. They gave me a list of all the projects that needed doing, and let me choose what sounded best to me. I did a variety of tasks while there, such as weeding, watering, harvesting, reinforcing fences, trail blazing, and organizing.

The property itself is large and fun to explore. I made a habit of taking an afternoon nap in the sunshine, lulled by the gentle sounds of the neighbor's sheep. I stayed in their van, which was honestly super comfy. The outdoor kitchen was being put together as I arrived, but worked out really well for me and the other Workawayers. (I looked forward to figuring out what to contribute to the multiple potlucks!) They kept us fully stocked with whatever ingredients we needed, including lots of fresh fruits and veggies from the garden. The only thing missing was a shower, and though there's a lovely pond on the property, I'm not a big fan of the pond bath. This ended up not really being a problem though, because between the temporary and permanent residents of the property, I found myself able to catch rides to town quite often.

When not working or relaxing on the Farm, there's much to see and do elsewhere on the island. Lots of restaurants and shops. Their farmer's market is the best I've ever been to, and wandering the Friday Night Arts Fest was a blast. Friday Harbor may just be the cutest place I've ever seen, and the ocean sunsets are breathtaking. I got to see a lot of different wildlife for the first time, including an orca!

I really wasn't sure what to expect when coming to stay here, but it turned out to be the best part of my year so far. Maybe even the best summer experience I've ever had.
I can't say enough good things about this place. I hope to return in the future.

(Excelente )

12/06/2019

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Marcus) para o anfitrião

The weekend my partner and I spent with Rosa was pure medicine. While plastering her beautiful strawbale home, we engaged in an inspiring conversation. We learned so much in the little time we spent with her and hope to return soon to soak up some more of her knowledge. While we didn’t get to meet her husband Grisha that weekend, my partner had a… read more

(Excelente )

09/06/2019

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Steve)

Steve has been an essential contributor to our garden and homestead. Steve is great about coming up with creative solutions and then REALIZING them. He was always adding new plants to our garden... normally, we wouldn’t allow this, because there is so much to take care of already, but Steve was meticulous about following through, making sure that… read more

(Excelente )

29/05/2019

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Steve) para o anfitrião

These guys rock...and roll. Combined, Rosa and Grisha have sooo much knowledge for being relatively young and hip folk. They are like a Venn diagram of skills and know-how that overlap in the fields of sustainable living and plant knowledge. Rosa knows the medicinal application of just about everything you see on the island; Grisha can tell you… read more

(Excelente )

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