intern position open

We are looking for a summer intern here on the homestead. This is a non paid position but includes a cozy authentic cabin, all the fresh veggies and eggs you want and an opportunity to learn about living the simple life while still having time to enjoy the local area or spend time in the solitude of the North Ga mountains. While here one can expect to learn about gardening and food preservation in a mostly primitive manner as well as outdoor living skills such as foraging for wild edibles and medicinals, structure building, and cooking. Animal caretaking is also involved as is the opportunity to butcher if one so chooses. There are many things that I have not listed; from carpentry skills, improvisation, alternative gardens, alternative building, the list is very long. Ultimately, this is an opportunity for someone to learn how we have worked our way into a near sustainable homestead and then take that knowledge and incorporate it into your life.

From an intern, we expect honesty above all else and a respect for the land on which we live. Our days here are varied as much of our life depends upon the weather. As such, every day there are certain chores that must be done no matter what the weather. Some days can be very long while others we simply do chores. Because we only answer to ourselves, we have a good bit of flexibility in both the hours we work and what we work on. We do ask that each week no less than 20 hours is contributed to the farm although we gladly welcome more if you so choose.We would prefer a committed long term intern for the entire summer, although, this is not set in stone. We do ask for a minimum of a one month stay.

An intern must be self motivated as we cannot babysit you. This means rising early(to beat the heat) and being able to complete tasks after proper instruction. While manthing and I both contribute greatly to what goes on here, he works off the farm and I go to school full time and have normal household tasks to attend to. We live in a mountainous terrain and do most things primitively here, therefore a certain level of physical fitness is important. For this reason, this position is likely best for those in the 18-35 year old range. We live in a remote area as such we do not have a store close by. We go to town one time per month and have no modern amenities aside from the internet. This means no trips to town for zoo-zoos, no trips for cigarettes, no town water supply, no cable tv or any tv, and no indoor plumbing or electricity in the cabin. Cell phone coverage is sketchy at best. We have spring water, a cistern for clothes washing and dishes, an outhouse and solar shower. There is, however, wi-fi available if you have a laptop with a card. At the cabin there is an outdoor kitchen, you can either make your meals there using what is raised here,that which you buy or join us when I cook. We are opportunivores here on the homestead however in the summer months we primarily eat vegetarian. Weekend mornings I cook brunch and I cook all evening meals. All extra expenses would be paid for by you so spending money would be needed for personal needs.


Although the above may seem a bit blunt, I am only being honest and forthcoming with what we expect from people. We, are in all actuality, pretty laid back people that live a laid back life style. We are home bodies who rarely leave the mountain and enjoy our privacy and our surroundings. When not working around the farm we enjoy hiking, campfires, drum circles, music and good conversation. We do not drink however , if you are of age and do so responsibly we have no issue with it. We do smoke , so if smoke bothers you , this will not be a good fit. We, do no allow pets to accompany interns. We have working dogs here and other pets around interferes with their work. We will not tolerate drugs or prescription pill addicts here. If you rely upon either to get through life, this position is not for you.

If interested or know someone that may be interested in this position please contact me at farmchic1@hotmail.com

 

"In the 60's people took acid to make the world weird. Now the world is weird and people take Prozac to make it normal."
I have to ask where you got that quote it is simply amazing

 

to be honest i do not remember where i got the quote from

 

Dilligaf and her husband are old time posters here. I miss their posts.

I'd really recommend this to someone who really wanted to learn. They seemed like real good people-really knew their stuff. They weren't sitting here talking about it-they are doing it.

You'll learn a lot-but be ready to work. From their writing it sounds like they have a nice place down there-it takes a lot of work to have something like they do. You'll learn. You don't learn this type of stuff from books or the internet.

Dilligaf I hope you and HH are doing well.

Kevin

 

throw in $15/hour and ya got a deal :mickey:

 

Hey, good to see ya' Dill! Was wondering what happened to you two. Good to see you folks trucking along. :cheers2:

 

hey ya' Dilligaf!!

dont I wish I was 20yrs younger..

 

heck if we were like most places we would charge you to for the privilege of working along side of us:daisy:

Orison!!!Fritz, Kevin,, hey yall. we are great..livin it n luvin it just kickin it in the hills... oh n squirrelly mate we would knock 2 hours a week off for your ol ass just cuz...

for more information abut who n what we are check out the blog at www.frugalhomesteads.blogspot.com or www. youtube.com/lilfarmchic

 

Hi dilli--I take it the manthing got his job back.

 

Aint that the truth, took me nearly 3 years to find a place where I get to bust my butt for free (free = roof over my head + internet access + communal meals,,, ) We do profit sharing on crops, but untill I make 5 acres + of terra preta, 2' deep and the fish ponds for fertilization, that dont go too far,,,

Will certainly have a peek. :cheers2:

 

actually scratcho no he did not .. he was off almost two years n last summer a very small company in town hired him on ... same type business ... not full time and shitty pay but we're makin it ok ...

 

hell, if y'all were like most places you'd be forced to register yerselves as an employer and pay the legal minimum wage of $7.26 an hour :sunny:

 

I dont post here as often as I used to...but it was sure nice to see a recent thread started by dilli. Nice to know u are still around.

 

yeah, and then she could charge u for rent & food

 

lol yup squawkers you hit that nail on the head!

nice to see you around as well woman.. glad to hook up withya on fb too.. i check in and read here, first post though in like two years though.. much different n so much the same :devil:

 

sounds like a really cool opportunity. i'm down in atlanta currently so you aren't even too far away! i don't really have anything to do until the fall, and the economy is kicking my ass. what months were you thinking?

 

well we could use help from now until fall in all honesty or any portion there of. We do ask for a minimum time of a few weeks however to consider for the cabin . If one wanted to come for just a short period that is fine as well however I cannot promise that the cabin will be available. If yo uare interested, contact me through here or email with a bit about yourself and why you are interested and availability.

 

hey Dili,

did you post on reachbook or wwoof?

 

no i didnt seeker. i may try one or the other though.. how you is seeker?

 

Do u need any help in the Fall/Winter?