Off-grid living, permaculture and sailboats on Cape Breton, Canada

Detalhes

• 

  Descrição

  Hey there!!
  I'm Cam, currently living the off-grid dream in rural Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. I'm located 10 mins away from the village of St Peter's. I've been with Workaway since 2014 and love its lifestyle. It has allowed me to travel the world while getting to know lovely locals along the way. The plan here is create a sustainable living system whereby I can meet most of my food and water needs, from resources found and/or cultivated on the property and in my experience this only comes from a honest days labour. I've been here for close to six years now and in that time have built a straw bale house as well as rain catchment, solar panel and waste management systems. I work hard and I play hard!! I like to get my hands dirty and my back sweaty cause then that dive into the lake at the end of the day is oh so much sweeter.

• 

  Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado

  Prática de idiomas

  Ajuda em projetos ambientais

  Ensino

  Jardinagem geral

  Projetos DIY criativos

  Cuidar de animais

  Criar/cozinhar refeições caseiras

  Ajuda a cuidar da casa

  Manutenção geral
• 

  Interesses

  

  Mascotes

  

  Filmes e TV

  

  Fazenda

  

  Música

  

  Cuidar de plantas

  

  Fotografia

  

  Carpintaria

  

  Animais

  

  Yoga/bem-estar

  

  Naturaleza

  

  Camping

  

  Velejar/navegar

  

  Dança

  

  Praia

  

  Esportes aquáticos

  

  Atividades ao ar livre

  

  Caminhada

  

  Ciclismo
• 

  Objetivos de sustentabilidade da ONU que este anfitrião quer atingir

  ...

  ...

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  O que é isso?
• 

  Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado

  Travellers wishing to stay with us will learn everything from basic work skills and the use of all types of tools to the set up all types of off-grid living systems. As well, the basics of permaculture, organic gardening and forest management will also be part of our summer work load. Also, I have a PY-24ft sailboat for those wanting to learn how to sail on Canada's largest inland sea. Where I live in Cape Breton is a microcosm unto itself, full of local colour and music.

• 

  Ajuda

  This coming summer, I'll have quite a few projects on the go, firstly being maintaining the garden space in order to work towards our goal of food security and sustainability. Secondly, the continuation of forest deadfall clearing in order to provide more fire safety on the property. Other projects will include work on the sailboat (in and out of the water), and general property maintenance, including the upkeep of the solar panel and rain catchment systems. With all these off-grid projects, I’ll be happy to teach those of you interested in their overall set-up and function. Anyone who is able to swing a hammer or dig a hole, is more than welcome!! (Especially those with building, gardening and permaculture experience.)

• 

  Idiomas

  Idiomas
  Inglês: Fluente

  Este anfitrião oferece intercâmbio de idiomas
  Este anfitrião indicou que tem interesse em compartilhar seu idioma ou em aprender um novo.
  Entre em contato com ele para obter mais informações.
• 

  Acomodação

  I have a slid-in camper, perfect for 2 people and very separate from the main house. While being nestled in the woods, the camper has a propane fridge and stove as well as a comfy sitting area. As a former Workawayer, I have learnt the value of having my own space while working with our hosts and have set the property up accordingly. I will provide breakfast food for prep in the camper but would like to share the main meal of the day, around 5pm, together at the main house. There are bikes for use and the lake is only a 10min forest walk away. I go to town regularly and anyone staying with us is more than welcome to come with us for a small taste of civilization.
  I don't have a "normal" bathroom setting yet. I can offer a portable toilet to be used in the camper and you will have your own outhpuse close to the camper. Also once summer hits, we will be bathing outside with camping showers, but if the weather is not warm enough, you can bathe in the house with a bucket bath.
  I’d like to host couples or two friends traveling together so they can share the camper (good for 2 people sharing one bed) and can also offer a tent ( with sleeping mats and sleeping bag) or a space to pitch your own tent in case the camper is being already occupied. I lead a very simple life style, not luxury and limited facilities, if you're up to it, you're more than welcome!

• 

  Algo mais...

  I am a 10 mins drive from town where you can find a laundromat, groceries store, restaurants, post office etc. There is lots of entertainment in town with live music at the tavern and the main pub. There are beaches and many trails very nearby where you can spend your time off. This is a very special area with loads of different stuff to do.
  
  
  Cam is a certified massage therapist who works out of his clinic in St Peter's, as well as at home. As well he is a musician and builder, who is more than willing to share his skills with all enthusiastic learners. He is also intent on the value of sustainability, a goal we keep foremost in my mind while making all everyday decisions.

• 

  Mais alguns detalhes

  • 

    Acesso à internet

  • 

    Acesso à internet limitado

  • 

    Temos mascotes

  • 

    Somos fumantes

  • 

    Pode hospedar famílias

• 

  Espaço para estacionar campervans

  We have room for a camper van.

• 

  Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?

  2

• 

  Meus animais / animais de estimação

  

  Lilly

Segurança do site

Converse com Workawayers que já visitaram este anfitrião

Comentário (1)