Summer-Fall 2026
We are producing an abundance of produce right now and need help! Harvesting, weeding, amending, prepping and preserving. Reach out to book time with us especially August-October! These are our busy months with lots of fresh organics to eat and store!
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Hello Friends!
We are looking forward to hosting you at our slice of paradise in North Carolina! Our 7.34 acre homestead startup is nestled in a rain forest valley just inside the border of NC from GA. We are surrounded by the Nantahala National Forest tucked away in the woods with three ponds. We have an orchard of pears, plums, and peaches. Our goal is to grow enough food such as vegetables and fruit this season to feed ourselves through winter and have plenty to share with you, friends and family. Please note that we are not a big farm operation but a family homestead. We do almost everything ourselves and are learning as we go.
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HEALTH: We invite individuals who take care of their physical and mental well-being and practice healthy choices that are considerate of themselves and others. *For now, we are not accepting smokers. Sorry.
REFERENCES: We require 3 solid references as part of our intake form.
ALL ARE WELCOME: No matter your beliefs, orientations and transitions, or season in life, we respect your right to lead your life as you desire, and honor all people from all walks of life.
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On-Going Activities & Projects:
-Hugelkultur - our on-going experiment!
-Greenhouse - 15 raised beds are being cultivated
-"Barndo" construction continues by the ponds; off-grid dwelling
-Veg garden planting, care, harvesting, and seed saving
-Food prep as needed including canning, drying, pickling, etc.
-Weed and restore planting areas
-Orchard care for our surviving fruit trees including pruning, mulching, harvesting, and canning as needed
-Use machines! Weed-whacker, mini tractor, excavator, ATV, wood chipping and chopping, etc.
-Weeding weeding weeding!
-No chickens or any other animals with us at the moment...
Expectations:
-Great attitude and enthusiasm for learning; and if you've got knowledge to share, please don't hold back and teach us!
-Impeccable and generous communication – open, honest, clarity, ask questions, and tell us if mistakes have been made. Please do not leave with complaints or issues on your mind. Tell us before you go so we can address them together.
-6 hours per day of homesteading work. You may be asked to help with a variety of projects.
-Make both physical and mental self-care your responsibility.
Stay/Accommodation/Transportation:
Length of stay depends on you and us. It could be a day, weekend, or longer. We offer a tiny home (330sqft) we affectionately call the “Doghouse” with two bunkbeds plus a twin bed, shower/toilet, full kitchen and washer/dryer. It’s ideal for a single person, a couple, two friends or two Wwoofers. Three people are doable too. We are ok with dogs but it really depends. An RV or Camping is also a beautiful option near the ponds w/ an outhouse. :-)
Children:
Let's discuss if you have children to bring. In our experience, 13 years old is probably the youngest we can accept.
Pets:
Let's talk if you'd like to bring a pet. However, we cannot accommodate cats as we are allergic. Sorry!
NO INTERNET - expect to unplug if you don't use AT&T. You can hotspot to our phones to text or to check emails or drive about 15 minutes into town for WIFI and service to your network. Please don't be hopeful about this. :-) Verizon, T-Mobile, etc. will not work on our property.
Meals:
• Will accommodate allergy and diet requirements.
• Cook/share some meals together.
• Will provide groceries for simple breakfasts and lunches/snacks.
Fun Things To Do:
On Premise
o Swedish-style wood stove sauna on property to unwind and relax.
o Hike trails, practice archery, play boardgames.
o Excavator, ATV, and tractor, and operating lessons.
o Foraging and mushroom hunting.
o Peaceful quiet place in the woods.
Off Premise - WiFi avail at many places.
o Highlands, NC – coffee, shopping, restaurants, bars etc on Main St.
o Waterfalls - Sunset Rock, Bridal Veil, and Dry Falls are only 15mins.
o Whiteside Mtn and other hikes for spectacular views and nature.
o Highlands Rec Center – tennis, pickle ball, basketball, enclosed pool, skate park.
Organic methods: Leaf and wood chip mulching; permaculture, Hugelkultur, and no-till methods; creating a food forest and learning about wild edibles.
Certifications: We are growing food for ourselves, friends and family. Though we don't use any pesticides, we don't need to be certified for personal use.
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Fruit or nut farming
Wild foraging
Flower farming
Seed saving or production
Vegetable or fruit preservation
Beer, cider, wine, or juice making
Green Building
Renewable energy production
Mechanics / tools / technology
Methods or systems
No-till farming
Permaculture
Regenerative agriculture
Mentoring opportunities
Woman-operated
Host type
Self-sufficiency property
Former WWOOFer
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7
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