Guidelines for Your Stay, Life at Earth Haven Farm

Accommodations

• Bed with clean sheets provided
• Several accommodation options available
• You handle your own laundry

Food & Meals

• Basic food provided
• Breakfast is self‑prepared
• Lunch and dinner are shared preparations
• Everyone helps with cleanup
• Special dietary needs can be discussed

Community & Social Time

• Movie library and extensive book collection
• Workshops and events throughout the season
• Nearby rivers, lakes, hiking trails, canoeing
• Potlucks, music, campfires and social activities
• Local community events

Practical Details (Please Read Carefully)

Location & Transportation

• 35 km North of Belleville, Eastern Ontario
• No public transit
• Personal vehicle is helpful
• Taxis are available (can be expensive)

Off‑Grid Living

• No air conditioning
• No dishwasher or microwave
• Hang cloths outdoors, weather permitting
• Preferred us of outhouse vs indoor plumbing
• Wi‑Fi available (Starlink)
• Cell service can be limited

Health & Safety

• Non‑smoking farm (all buildings included) – smoke outside and away from barn
• Consider allergies to foods, animals, insects, or plants before applying

Income & Opportunities

• Volunteers / WWOOF / Workaway / Goodworks: non‑paid
• Full‑season commitment: stipend can be negotiated
• Chefs or kitchen‑certified applicants: stipend can be negotiated
• Extra income:
  • Operate your own farmers market selling products from Earth Haven Farm
  • Assisting at Toronto Evergreen Brickworks farmers market

We grow a lot of food—and there is opportunity here.

Who This Is For

We are looking for people who are:

• Hard‑working
• Honest
• Reliable
• Ready to contribute fully

You must:

• Be legally able to live and work in Canada
• Have a valid Health Card or Travel Health Insurance
• Provide good references (farm experience preferred)
• Complete an interview (in person or by Skype)
• Sign a seasonal agreement

What to Bring

• Hat
• Work gloves
• Steel‑toe safety boots
• Rubber boots
• Rain gear
• Bathing suit
• Clothing for all weather
• Bug & tick repellant
• Sunscreen

Please Do Not Bring

• Hair dryers, curling irons
• Heaters
• Electrical appliances

Ready for a Season That Changes You?

If you’re ready to work hard, learn deeply, and be part of a living, breathing farm, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact Aric to discuss volunteer, intern, and seasonal opportunities at Earth Haven Farm.

This could be the season that shapes your future.