I'M WIDE OPEN FROM NOW UNTIL OCT 26TH, DUE TO SOME CANCELLATIONS.
I have a LOT of different and interesting projects going. Please get in touch. I especially need help from people with construction skills at this time.
I typically just host one Wwoofer at a time. No pets. If you support the destruction of our democracy that is taking place in DC by Trump and his cohorts, please go wwoof somewhere else. We won't get along.
I am Kathleen. I'm 72 years old. My small homestead (it's not really a farm) is located just outside of Asheville. It is a beautiful mountainous area with a mild climate. There is a LOT going on in town (15 min away by car)... music, yoga classes, festivals of all kinds, & lots of groups. The area is excellent for hiking with the Blue Ridge Parkway nearby. There is little bus service out here so it's easiest if you have a car to participate in the local activities. However, there is Uber service, now.
I have a beautiful stone house with an attached greenhouse. Wwoofer housing is a guest room in my house.
The (all natural) food is super! I eat meat but I can also accommodate vegetarians. I'd rather not host vegans and gluten-free folks. Their diets are just too different than mine. I have plenty of homegrown veggies. I am actively working to maximize my land to provide most of my food needs.
I am developing a great ornamental plant collection for beauty and privacy. There is a cat for cuddling and playing with.
I need help taking care of garden beds and plantings. I sometimes need help to build things in the yard. There are plenty of house projects, too, and fences to mend. I am still developing ideas for the property and I am open to your input! There is no end of projects here and I could really use someone with handy-person skills to help get it all done.
Typically, I can accommodate one woofer at a time for help around the homestead. I typically don't accept wwoofers for more than a week or so stay... sometimes when all is going well that can be extended.
I have a degree in Horticulture and I am retired from my landscape design business. I am busy and hardworking and appreciate a job done well. I am friendly and love to teach people about gardening, fermenting, etc. I speak some Turkish and a tiny bit of German.
This is a great place to live and a great area to visit. I'd love to have you!
Some details: No tobacco use on my property. No e-cigs. No heavy drinking. Be good to the animals and polite to the humans. You help 20 hours/week. I provide housing and food. Also bedding, towels, etc. Please be frugal with utilities, etc. Eat veggies from the garden. I have homegrown veggies, yogurt, etc. The food here is super and mostly homegrown/homemade.
You provide special needs like vitamins. You provide your own toiletries.
Please arrive and depart when you say you will. If you have an unexpected change in plans let me know ASAP! I will be counting on your arrival. Hopefully we'll learn, be productive, and have FUN while we're at it!
Meals are flexible. Sometimes I'm around a lot and have time and make lots of meals. Sometimes I'm busy otherwise and might just point you in the direction of the fridge/pantry to help yourself. We share the cooking and clean-up chores... it's fun!
Thanks!
Kathleen
Certifications: I just grown for myself and friends, using organic methods. Not officially certified.
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Seed saving or production
Methods or systems
No-till farming
Mentoring opportunities
Woman-operated
Host type
Self-sufficiency property
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