Small hobby farm near Gros Morne National Park in Western Newfoundland, Canada

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  Hi there!
  
  NOTE:
  1. Since the property is off the beaten path (2 kilometers away from the highway on a gravel road in a rural area and 20 minutes by highway to nearest town), Workawayers with their own transportation would be best suited here. There is no public transportation.
  2. After 6 years of living here together, Brad and I are going through a separation and I’m hoping to take sole possession of the property for 2024.
  
  The ideal workawayers are hard-working, strong, nature-loving, independent people that don't mind working rain or shine and preference will be given to those who can stay for three weeks or more. Helpers also must love dogs since interaction/grooming of a 165lbs Newf will be a daily occurrence.
  
  I live in a cabin on a lake with a 1 acre hobby farm with Jacopo, a large, slobbery Newfoundland dog, though he is still very much a puppy mentally. I’ve been adopting a more self sustaining lifestyle with a smaller carbon footprint. I like to manufacture, re-purpose, repair and barter as much as possible instead of contributing to our consumer-driven, disposable society. I have layer chickens year round. In summer/fall I usually raise broiler chickens. The gardens are a work in progress, but I try to grow whatever vegetables possible for this climate.
  
  The farm animals that live here are ultimately harvested for food, but they live a happy life and until their time is up, they are treated with respect and care. I eat a lot of eggs, pork, and moose. There is "cool" storage, so potatoes, turnip, beets and carrots from the garden are available most of the year--building a proper cold storage cellar eventually is on the to do list.
  
  Since 2017, guests have been welcomed into the cabin from all over the world by renting out one of our bedrooms for travelers to the area. But in 2019, I decided to try WorkAway instead during the summer months. Unfortunately, due to COVID, I did not host 2020 - 2022 and in 2023 my ex and I were going through separation.
  
  Summer is an extremely busy time here, juggling the gardens, caring for the animals, property maintenance and a full-time job. I work in Gros Morne National Park as visitor experience support for Parks Canada.
  
  Im an outdoor enthusiast who appreciate joy in the little things. Knowing life is short, I’d rather focus efforts on experiences and relationships versus material stuff. The cabin is cozy and has all the basic essentials to live here year round, but it is nothing fancy and lots of areas need upgrading.
  
  I enjoy all types of activities including back country hiking/camping, kayaking, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and gardening. Downtime involves a lot of social time around campfires, chats about future farm projects and playing with the dog.

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  Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado

  Ajuda em projetos ambientais

  Jardinagem

  Construção/faça você mesmo

  Cuidar de animais

  Ajuda em fazenda

  Criar/cozinhar refeições caseiras

  Ajuda a cuidar da casa

  Manutenção geral
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  Objetivos de sustentabilidade da ONU que este anfitrião quer atingir

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  Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado

  I constantly try new ideas with what livestock and eco-friendly initiatives would be best suited here, and each year gain more knowledge. For example, in 2018, we purchased a sawmill, began a vermicompost, raised 20 broiler chickens and 2 pigs, and built a potato box tower. We even smoked our own bacon and brewed some beer! Always eager to implement sustainable practices and be more diligent/knowledgeable with the garden in 2024. Although Google is a very helpful resource, nothing beats first hand experience and would appreciate any insight from Workawayers. I have lots to share about raising chickens, gardening, canning, and figuring out problems as they arise. I love inquisitive minds, and will gladly teach what I know.

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  Ajuda

  Regular tasks:
  Feed/water animals in the morning and evening
  Collect and clean eggs
  Dog sitting, grooming, assist with training
  Move animals from one area to another throughout the day, or watch over them while free ranging
  Gardening (planting, weeding, watering, harvesting)
  Wood splitting, wood stacking
  Collect firewood in the bush
  Change bedding for animals/muck out pens
  Turn compost pile
  Lawn cutting
  Trail cutting/brush burning
  Rock picking
  "spring" cleaning in the house (on rainy days)
  canning vegetables
  
  Special projects for 2024
  Construct cold frames and greenhouse
  Build fence around the property
  
  expect 5 hours of work, 5 days a week. Cooking and doing dishes will be a shared responsibility in addition to the 25 hours per week.

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  Idiomas

  Inglês: Fluente

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  Acomodação

  ~A private room upstairs with a double bed and dresser or
  - Outside in a tent
  
  (smoking is permitted outside only)
  
  There is poor cell reception on our property, but reliable, fast internet and a landline phone.

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  Algo mais...

  Staying here will offer opportunities to connect with nature, experience cabin country living, and gear down to a slower pace. Our property is across the road from the lake which is amazingly refreshing for a summer swim. We have two kayaks that guests can borrow. Evening campfires under the stars are a regular occurrence.
  
  We are located a scenic 30 minute drive from Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site, which is filled with hiking trails for all levels and beautiful landscapes. It is definitely a special place to visit, and we can provide lots of customized advice on what to do.
  
  Since our property is off the beaten path (2 kilometers away from the highway on a gravel road in a rural area and 20 minutes by highway to nearest town), Workawayers with their own transportation would be best suited here. There is no public transportation.
  
  Any questions? Just ask!

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  Mais alguns detalhes

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    Acesso à internet

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    Acesso à internet limitado

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    Temos mascotes

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    Somos fumantes

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    Pode hospedar famílias

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  Espaço para estacionar campervans

  We can accommodate campervans!

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  Pode aceitar animais

  Depends on the details.

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  Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?

  1

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  Horas previstas

  5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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