The Caretaker Gazette November / December 2021

Alabama

CARETAKER/AIRBNB COHOSTS and volunteers needed for a unique Christian retreat/nomadic campground/hostel serving travelers in northern Alabama. We aim to form a healthy, creative Christian community that offers discipleship through a seasonal hostel and outreaches to the nomadic culture. We rent out a treehouse, caboose, hobbit house and many converted school buses! Lots of fun, close to outdoorsy activities. We have full-time or seasonal positions available. Jobs may include cleaning, management, maintenance, hospitality, basic gardening and chicken care. Cooking is a bonus! Rent plus utilities included while living in the house, or converted bus. Your own RV is optional. A small stipend is available. Your own transportation is necessary. This is a rural area, 15 minutes from Gadsden, and one hour from Birmingham. References required. Like-minded folks welcome to apply! No addictions. For more information, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers]. Please text [Contact info available to subscribers], with a follow up phone call.

Alaska

house sitter NEEDED for the winter! A house sitting couple or single needed for our 2,000 sq. ft. mountain home in Fairbanks North Star Borough. Beautiful views, wildlife, privacy and quiet. Dog lovers a must for our three dogs. We go south from mid-December through early April. Need caring folks experienced with home ownership/care, indoor plants, hot tub maintenance, and heating with wood stoves and plowing the driveway. We have a lovely home with a large master bedroom, and a huge kitchen. House and all utilities paid in exchange for watching over our home and taking care of our dogs. References and background check required. No smokers, other pets or children, please. For more details, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Arizona

LOOKING FOR A CARETAKER, handyman (person), gardener/landscaping co-steward. A resourceful, creative person for a private healing retreat sanctuary in Sedona/Oak Creek Canyon, AZ. Ideally, someone with light building/fix it project skills. One who is competent with irrigation systems for the multiple gardens on this property. One comfortable trimming trees and bushes in this nature wonderland! Work exchange for living in a cozy, small trailer with outdoor covered patio, garden, hammock area, yoga meditation pavilion, fire pit, outdoor dining table area. Must be reliable, have your own vehicle and cell phone. Someone who loves to commune with nature, is healthy, kind, self-responsible, peaceful lifestyle and with an aware Presence. Work exchange for “Caretakers Cubby”, additional hours will be paid. (Or if you have your own small RV or trailer, there is an RV spot to park it in). Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

SEEKING SOLO OR COUPLE WITH RV, experienced in horse care to help with ranch in mountains of Southern AZ. Duties include feeding, manure removal, etc. Prefer someone who can operate a tractor and do heavy lifting also. This is an exchange position for the site, utilities and shared internet. Possibility of pay for other work, willing to discuss. Need help ASAP. Nonsmokers, no drugs, no heavy alcohol use. For more information, please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

EXPERIENCED HORSE CARETAKER needed at a Horse Sanctuary in Sonoita, AZ. This is a beautiful Southern Arizona location in the mountains, 10 degrees cooler than Tucson. Our Fall/Winter couple has had an emergency and cannot come out to help. We are seeking an experienced horse caretaker, solo or couple is OK. Must have horse care experience – feeding, manure removal, manual labor, etc. – this is not a “riding” job. The best candidate will have experience safely operating a tractor, able to maintain a schedule involving two hours of work AM and PM, be happy living in a rural area, and can function independently once trained. Heavy lifting required. Also may be additional paid hours cleaning a vacation rental (until/if it sells). Must be a US citizen, non-smoker, with no heavy alcohol use and no drugs. For more info, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

RANCH CARETAKER NEEDED in Kingman, Arizona. Responsibilities will include feeding and caring for dogs, cats, goats, chickens, mule and a miniature donkey. Cleaning pens, watering, etc. Must love animals. Housing provided for feeding. Compensation for other jobs. A single person or couple is OK. Must be physically capable to do the job. No drugs. No alcohol problems. Prefer a non-smoker. References needed and will do a background check. To apply, please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

[Contact info available to subscribers], a horse boarding facility in Flagstaff, Arizona is looking for a married working couple for a full-time on-site manager position. The stables experience four seasons at 7,300′ elevation, averages 30 horses year-round, 75 during summer months and space for 40 overnight equine motel guests. Managers are responsible for all aspects of daily operations and need experience caring for and handling horses, general mechanical maintenance skills, quality handyman (minor carpentry, plumbing, welding, electrical), excellent customer service skills, service-minded with positive attitude and confident office management skills including basic bookkeeping and employee supervision capabilities. On-site one bedroom apartment will be provided with fully paid utilities in addition to negotiated pay/compensation. Looking to fill the position immediately! If interested, please send your contact information along with your resume/credentials to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Letters to the Editor

Dear Gary, I am newly retired and new to The Caretaker Gazette. I wanted to know if you had some “best practices” to share with me as I’m new to all of this. I’d like to get started caretaking and house sitting soon, maybe get ready to take my first position this winter. I’d love to hear some advice from you. Thank you! Sincerely, Margaret P., Houston, TX

Hi Margaret, congratulations on your retirement and thank you for your subscription! As far as advice, I always recommend keeping it simple when responding to property owners. You should have these three things prepared before contacting any property owners: 1) Have a good, one-page resume or introductory cover letter ready to be mailed, or emailed directly to the property owner. In it you should highlight your experiences and strengths that you would bring to a caretaking or house sitting position. 2) Have at least three to four good, checkable references with a brief overview of how you know the reference and include their current phone number or email address for the property owner to contact. 3) After you have your resume and references organized, be available for a phone interview (especially in the case of property owners who need to fill a position quickly and would like to speak with you). Best of luck and thanks again. You’re always welcome to email or call us with your specific questions.

Hi Gary, I get numerous new positions emailed directly to my email address every week from The Caretaker Gazette, but there are usually just three or four new positions in each of the emails you send to me. I have an online subscription. Shouldn’t I be getting your Gazette issues emailed to me with more positions? Please let me know about this. Thanks. Henry W., Salem, OR

Hi Henry, thanks for writing. When you entered your online subscription order at www.caretaker.org a thank you message would have appeared on your screen with instructions for accessing your issues. For online subscribers like yourself Henry, we are unable to email issues because too many Internet Service Providers block our large email messages. Online subscribers can log into our website at www.caretaker.org anytime using their email address and password to get their 16 page issue. Each 16 page issue has positions that are not in the email updates, so it is important for online subscribers to log in to get each issue. If any online subscriber needs help logging into their account, they can email us anytime at caretaker@caretaker.org and we will be glad to email back very easy log in instructions. Henry, I have just emailed your log in directions to you – please save these directions so you can refer to these directions anytime you want to log in to www.caretaker.org. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us. All subscribers, both online and print, who have provided us with an email address, receive our email updates each week containing new listings. We have many postal subscribers who don’t use computers, who have given us an email address from a co-worker, friend, or one of their children so we can email updates to them, even if they don’t use computers themselves.

I would like to thank you all at the Gazette. I have procured a caretaker’s position through your pages and in doing so will be fulfilling a long time dream of mine, relocating out west. I cannot tell you what this opportunity means to me but would like to offer my sincerest thanks for providing a forum to discover these opportunities. Thank you, Peter C. East Lyme CT

Peter, congratulations on getting your first caretaker position. I wish you the best on your journey out west! Please update us with your new address once you settle in there.

Australia

CARETAKER ASSISTANT COUPLE needed. We are situated in the beautiful Scenic Rim area of Queensland with many national parks at our doorstep and a river and creek running through our property. We are a camping ground with caravan sites and are busiest on weekends, being only two hours from Brisbane and the Gold Coast. We are looking for a retired or semi-retired couple to come and park their motor home or caravan and work with us. Must be fit and non-smoking. Some of the duties for the caretaker assistant couple position include, but are not limited to: caretaker duties, office/reception work, general cleaning, amenities cleaning, yard and general maintenance and routine park tasks. Immediate start. To enquire or apply please contact us on [Contact info available to subscribers]. Thanks.

HANDYMAN OR HANDYWOMAN HELP NEEDED from travelers, nomads, or groups on the road, with their own RV. Would you like to stay in a beautiful bamboo grove near the beach, nestled between two stunning mountains? We are on the lookout for the right person or people to assist in a fun build of our new farm shed and shop in exchange for camping, amenities and extras at our beautiful Sunshine Coast organic farm and nursery near the beach. Our off-grid property can provide you with free pastured eggs, fruits, veggies, herbs, superfoods, and even rejuvenation supplements from our health supplements company. We are located eight minutes from Coolum Beach on Queensland’s stunning Sunshine Coast, 25 minutes from world-famous surfing destination of Noosa, near waterfalls, national parks, and hiking trails. We are a family run property wishing to share our beautiful piece of Australia with travelers. We can provide excellent park up locations for your RV, filtered rain water, shared bathroom, and Wi-Fi. We are in need of help year-round with our ongoing projects. We are rebuilding a recycled steel shed to create a farm shop for our organic nursery and farm, with a Green Hub center all about sustainable lifestyles. We can discuss the exact details over the phone but just to give you a bit of an idea, we have everything here and are about to pour the concrete slab and create the pathways. This would be perfectly suited to an energetic man or lady with trade experience, or a couple, or group of friends. We have family and other helpers here on site. You might want to be involved in one or more aspects, from building, carpentry, electrical, gardening, grey water recycling, interior designing, irrigation, landscaping, painting and decorating, planting and permaculture, plumbing, solar, tiling, to building animal pens or play equipment. Please phone [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information. Thanks.

SEEKING A FULLY SELF-SUFFICIENT couple or individual to camp on my farm in their RV. I am developing a new farm from the ground up, about 25 kilometers from the Merriden area of Western Australia, located in the central Wheatbelt roughly midway between Perth and Kalgoorlie. All I need is simply a physical presence to deter any would be opportunistic thieves and trespassers. There are limited facilities on the farm at this stage, and one large shed and 1 x 32,000 liter rain water tank. This would suit someone looking for somewhere free and quiet to park up their rig until this COVID crisis is all over. I can supply Genset Fuel, and a weekly shopping account for groceries at the local IGA. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] for further information.

MY HUSBAND AND I OPERATE A TOURIST ATTRACTION, retail shop and cafe on Kangaroo Island in South Australia. We are looking for a couple with their own RV who want to enjoy Kangaroo Island. We are wanting someone to help with our grounds man and cleaning jobs for about one hour each morning, five days a week in exchange for RV power, water and laundry facilities. Depending on skills there will be some paid work. We have plenty that needs doing in many areas. We will provide an area for you to live that will be next to a laundry, toilet and shower block on our farm. If you are in South Australia and are interested in staying here, please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

CARAVAN PARK CARETAKERS WANTED. We are looking for caretakers to look after The [Contact info available to subscribers]. We are located 6km from the town of Quilpie, Queensland. We are right on a big lake and also run sheep, goats and cattle on our property. We are needing someone to start at the beginning of October 2021 and would like someone who could commit for six months or longer. The summer is our off season but we do stay open and there will still be some travelers coming through. We have guest accommodation so there would be some washing of linen and re-making beds and cleaning accommodation to do. Other duties would include cleaning amenities, camp kitchen and BBQ’s, front office and customer service (checking guests in), keeping the garden maintained and looking neat and tidy, collecting fire wood (would need to know how to operate a chainsaw). No previous experience required, all you need is a positive attitude, friendly nature and a bit of common sense. If you are in Queensland and this position sounds like something you would be interested in, please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

ARE YOU A NUDIST, and enjoy the freedom of no clothes? We are seeking a couple, retired or semi-retired to be our live-in members (caretakers), for at least three months but would prefer six months over the summer period. We would offer free accommodation outside of Perth in a fully furnished two-bedroom unit, free entry to our club social events, free gas, and half price electricity. Please contact our secretary at [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information.

Belize

WANTED, two persons or a couple to experience COVID Free tropical living in southern Belize by caretaking [Contact info available to subscribers]. Request a three to four week commitment any time from March to November. If you have Peace Corp experience or served in the military it would definitely be a plus. Even though we have the place for sale, it does not preclude us from visiting friends and family in Hawaii and California. If you are wondering why we are selling [Contact info available to subscribers] for further details.

California

house sitter NEEDED for my three bedroom/two bathroom Napa home from the beginning of November through the end of December, while I’ll be out of the country. I have five cats which also will need to be taken care of, so I am really searching for a cat/house sitter. You will need to reside in my home and take care of my cats here. Please email me a letter about yourself and if you are a cat lover. Must be non-smokers and able to provide checkable references. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

LOOKING FOR SKILLED HELP with a studio remodel and deck removal. We have an RV spot with water and electricity. The spot is on beautiful riverside property within walking distance to the state park and trails, coffee shop, and its own private swim hole and rafting right along the property. The property is in Lotus, CA along the American River. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] with any questions or interest.

I’M LOOKING FOR A CARETAKER for my 10 acres of land in Los Angeles County. There is plenty of room for a trailer. For more information, please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

FULL-TIME CARETAKER (PREFERABLY A COUPLE) wanted to maintain a large property in the San Luis Obispo County, California area. No children please. Must be a mature, financially independent, responsible person(s) with previous caretaker experience with references. A credit and criminal check will be ordered for each applicant. A mobile home is provided with utilities included as well as a small monthly payment. The ideal person(s) will be a can do person(s) who is trustworthy, is in good health, has good communication skills and is drug free. Your responsibilities will be maintaining the property, keeping the main house clean, irrigating and maintaining plants, keeping grounds and drains clean and free of weeds and debris, and keeping the property secure. Previous experience with handyman repairs, carpentry and plumbing skills, maintaining irrigation systems, gardening and housekeeping skills required. Experience operating blower, chainsaw, weed whacker are also required. Must have a current driver’s license and registration of own vehicle (truck preferred). Please send your resume and references via email to [Contact info available to subscribers]

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A PROPERTY CARETAKER/RANCH hand in exchange for free rent and most utilities. The property is in rural Oroville, CA on the border of Bangor. We will provide: 360 sq. ft. open concept cabin with a full bathroom, kitchen, and parking. Wi-Fi, water, and weekly garbage pick-up is included. In exchange for: 32 – 40 hours a month of work doing chores like fence mending, weed eating, gardening, minor repairs, feeding animals (two steers), yard clean-up, firewood chopping, etc. No smoking. For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

SAN FRANCISCO DOG SITTER wanted for three weeks late December/early January in a two bedroom apartment in the central NOPA/Panhandle neighborhood. My mellow, sweet-natured labradoodle needs company, walks and feeding. Non-smoker. References required. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

I NEED SOME ASSISTANCE CARETAKING MY LAND. I have four beautiful acres, located in North San Juan, CA, just outside the Grass Valley/Nevada City area, very close to the clear water and sandy beaches of the Yuba River. I am interested in having a person or couple, who are honest and clean, with good communication skills, along with gardening and building skills to assist me. You can live on the land rent free, in exchange for some work and assistance. However, you must have a self-contained RV, as I cannot provide electric or septic. No kids or pets preferred. Please contact me if you are interested by calling [Contact info available to subscribers].

Canada

[Contact info available to subscribers] is currently seeking an experienced Building Caretaker to aid in the maintenance and upkeep of a 44-residence, 55+ building located in the beautiful South Oak Bay, British Columbia. Duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: – Maintain order and appearance of the common areas. – Daily security checks and walkthrough of the building. – Perform prompt minor repairs and preventative maintenance included, but not limited to, changing lightbulbs, door repairs, re-fastening walkway rails, etc. – Perform outside landscaping including, but not limited to; sweeping and blowing leaves from sidewalks and interior walkways, removal of any garbage throughout property, salt and shovel sidewalks and interior walkways. – Maintain on-site office area, ensuring daily supplies are stocked. – Perform and record monthly testing and inspections as directed. – Other duties as assigned. Core competencies include effective communication, commitment to excellence, attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to build rapport with residents essential. Knowledge of electrical, elevator, boiler, fire panel, mechanical systems, irrigation sprinkler and timer systems an asset along with basic construction and maintenance knowledge. To apply, Canadian applicants should forward their resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Colorado

LOOKING FOR LONG-TERM CARETAKERS for a horse farm and its resident pets in Colorado Springs. Prefer a retired, semi-retired or work at home couple but will consider an individual. Part-time work in exchange for lodging in your own house on-site, all utilities included. The property has beautiful views and privacy, yet proximity to all conveniences. Experience caring for horses, dogs and cats required. No drugs, no smoking, and no children. For more information and pictures please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] with your questions.

CARETAKER AND DOG-SITTER NEEDED in the Colorado Mountains, near Keystone. This is a long-term opportunity for an active, dependable animal and nature lover. Could be an individual or couple with an outside income. Share our 10-acre ranch home, with walking distance to the wilderness all around us (please be aware that we are at 9,000+ feet above sea level here). A separate studio apartment will be exchanged for house sitting and being a helping hand with several of our beloved dogs when we are away. For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

HELP NEEDED in Colorado Springs. Looking for a couple to care for our 40 acres farm and five horses. You must have experience with horses, dogs and cats! Work is five hours a day six days a week. Duties will include cleaning stalls and pens, watering, feeding, turn out, blanketing, grooming, and other maintenance such as mowing, plowing, dragging arena and pasture. You will also need to housesit while we are out of town. Lodging provided in a large fully renovated house on the property. All utilities are included. This is a long-term position. Salary is $1,500. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

FULL-TIME EXPERIENCED LONG-TERM ranch caretaker couple needed in Aspen, Colorado. We are looking for a couple to care for our Aspen private home and ranch, and to stay for the long-term. Teams with hands-on experience (i.e. having done the work with their own two hands vs. managing others who do the work) should apply. Pay range is $40,000 – $50,000 per team member ($80,000 – $100,000 combined salary) and also includes a beautiful caretaker cabin on site. Only ranch caretaker couples should apply. Duties are divided between the Ranch Manager and Household Manager as follows: Ranch Manager: Horse Care, scheduling vet and farrier, de-worming, spray, exercising, tacking up and grooming for the owner for three to four horses Pasture Care, fence building and repair, fertilizing, seeding, cutting, thistle removal, irrigation Landscape Care, mowing, tree cutting, trail repair and building, irrigation, ditch maintenance and repair Building Care, general maintenance and fixing when issues arise Machine Care, small engine maintenance and troubleshooting (tractor, lawn mower, four wheelers, etc.) Car maintenance, clean and make sure vehicles are ready for use Household Management: Household care, cleaning, some cooking and food prep, order groceries and supplies, laundry Childcare, some childcare as needed (driving kids to school/ activities, some babysitting) Vendor Management, schedule vendors as needed, meet on-site, etc. To apply, please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

WOULD LIKE TO SWAP ROCKY MOUNTAINS SKI TIME for walking on the beach time! We are located off I-70 in Glenwood Springs, CO. Our town-home is located 10 minutes above town in spacious and scenic Oak Meadows, surrounded by open space and trails. We are five miles below the sunlight ski area, 45 minutes from Snowmass and one hour from Aspen. Our home is modest, down to earth, clean, and comfortable with four bedrooms (one with a bunk-bed) two bathrooms, lovely gas fireplace and small hot tub. It’s an end unit with large windows, beautiful views and sunsets. We are hoping to spend some winter time in any of Hawaiian Islands during January, February or March 2022. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

PERSONAL ASSISTANT WANTED for a disabled person in southwest Colorado. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers].

FREE PRIVATE CABIN at 7,000′ in southwest Colorado, next to a national forest, 15 minutes to a national monument and hot springs available in exchange for help with a small vegetable farm and off-grid rentals. Prefer a single or couple without pets to start ASAP. Possible stipend provided depending on skills. Also seeking someone to cook, clean, and perform occasional online tasks. Interviewing as well for a long-term caretaker with maintenance experience. Must have a 4-wheel drive in winter and references. Each cabin is furnished with a kitchen, solar system, and shower. There is a 26′ geodesic dome common space for music, yoga, massage, etc. Good cell and Wi-Fi available. Please text [Contact info available to subscribers]

England

FULL-TIME DOMESTIC COUPLE NEEDED for an idyllic Devon gothic mansion. An exciting opportunity exists for a dynamic, self-motivated experienced couple who are skilled in an extremely high standard of housekeeping, cleaning and house maintenance. We live in a gothic mansion overlooking the sea with seven acres of land in a seven bedroom house. We have donkeys, ponies, pigs, and a naughty but lovable parrot so some experience of working with horses (mucking out, field managing, etc.) a bonus. We are a couple who work in the creative field who value honesty and integrity. We offer a one bedroom cottage and the use of a car included, salary £21,000 to £27,000 per person depending on experience. Please apply by mailing your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers].

Florida

FARM HELP WANTED. We are looking for motivated and self-starting team or individuals to work on our farm. This is a full-time position. Must have a good knowledge of cattle, horses and animals. Also, general knowledge of all functions pertaining to farm work, including but not limited, to fencing, building maintenance, grounds keeping, equipment (operation and maintenance), handyman skills, cleaning, etc. Non-smoking property. Please email your resume, references and salary requirements for consideration to [Contact info available to subscribers]

[Contact info available to subscribers]: Seeking a full-time live-in general manager or couple. Ownership is looking for a self-motivated, honest, team leader (or couple) with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills to assume full-time operational duties of our upscale, 36-room [Contact info available to subscribers] hotel. This year-round position requires the dedication and motivation to create positive and enduring experiences for our guests. The General Manager role is an active, hands-on role that requires the successful applicant to perform all aspects of hotel operations and management, from taking reservations and cleaning rooms to managing administrative work. There is a staff of eight, including housekeepers, front desk personnel, and maintenance person. Our General Manager of 5+ years is departing to tour the world. This job is a live-in role. Experience with cloud-based property management systems is required, and some practical repair and maintenance experience is helpful. Compensation is competitive. Please submit your cover letter, resume, and references to the owner at [Contact info available to subscribers] The start date is immediate.

France

LIVE-IN COUPLE NEEDED for a prestigious Provence property, set on 22 acres with vineyards and olive groves in the South of France. The owners are in residence four/six weeks of year, and during the summer it’s a holiday rental property. Duties include housekeeping with assistance from cleaning team during peak season, pool maintenance, gardening and maintenance of the extensive grounds. At least one partner is to speak fluent French and at least one partner is to have a full clean driving license. Accommodation provided in a fully furnished apartment with balcony, and use of a car. Salary 45,000 to 55,000 Euros gross. If you are interested, please apply by mailing your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers].

Hawaii

ALOHA FROM THE BIG ISLAND OF HAWAII. Escape, and exchange your environment for the tropics. We have a 2¼ acre estate in Kona, and are in need of an individual with finish carpentry skills, light plumbing and electrical, painting, and general maintenance. We could entertain a couple for this position, with the second party doing 15+ hours’ weekly housekeeping duties. This commitment is for a minimum of 90 days, however if all parties are content the contract can be long-term. This position will be open as of now. If hired, one can expect a round trip ticket from your nearest major airport to Kona, Hawaii. While on the property, we will provide you with private hi-end accommodations, free cable and Wi-Fi, maid service once a week, gourmet breakfast and dinner daily, and a negotiated stipend. Lastly, we will occasionally give you free use of a vehicle to explore the island. We are in one of the most beautiful parts of Hawaii, and I believe in the world. No drug use, non-smoker, and responsible alcohol use! The applicant must have his or her own health and auto insurance coverage. This is a “Work for Hire” position and does not imply employment. We are seeking a self-motivated, organized, in shape and strong, and very tidy and clean individual, who will work 35+ hours a week to upkeep our estate. We are willing to train in our procedures, but you must have experience and be proficient in the following areas: there are occasions where we have projects which include sanding and painting, pressure washing, and tiling. It is also important to have some skills in plumbing and electrical. We undertake many small and large projects that need to be accomplished in between the general maintenance responsibilities. A fully equipped woodshop is onsite. You must be proficient and competent in using the following; saws (miter, circular, jig, band, table, scroll, plunge circular, tile saw, and sawzall), multi-tool, tenon and biscuit joiners, routers, planers, drills and drill press, dremel tool, sanders and belt sanders, finish sprayers, and a rotary laser. In addition to the use of the above tools, you would be responsible for the maintenance and light repairs of these tools. We have over 50 different fruit and spice trees and bushes, vegetable and herb gardens, and a ¾ acre botanical garden with rare palms, Heliconia, and Gingers. It is fabulous. We all work hard here, and we believe in quality over quantity. Our motto is; “If you undertake a project with us, do it to your fullest potential, or don’t even bother”. We encourage good ideas, creativity, and a team approach. The property has a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean. It is a spectacular place. If you feel this position might be your calling, please give me a call to set up an interview (I can do Skype and FaceTime) and please send me your resume and references, as well. All applicants will be subject to background checks. You may contact me, [Contact info available to subscribers] for questions. Aloha and mahalo! Please forward resumes and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] and include the terms “House of Kona, caretakers” in the subject line of your email. My response should be received within 48 hours.

SEEKING AN EXPERIENCED, STABLE, HONEST COUNTRY couple to help maintain an off-grid farm on remote, rural East Maui. Mature fruit trees, food gardens, chickens, and abundant wild game. Responsibilities include mowing, weed-whacking, hand weeding, tree pruning, small engine repair, light carpentry, housekeeping, and food processing. Operate/maintain tractor/chipper, chainsaws, irrigation, plumbing and electrical systems under farm managers’ supervision. Rugged, windy terrain. Simple but pleasant living accommodations, utilities, Wi-Fi. Stipend commensurate with abilities and experience. No hustlers, stoners, or snowflakes. Available immediately. Please email resumes and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

ALOHA FROM THE BIG ISLAND OF HAWAII. Escape the cold, and exchange your environment for the tropics. Our 2¼ acre estate in Kona is in need of an individual who can care for its landscape, gardens, and general maintenance. This commitment is for a minimum of 90 days, but a longer-term position could be possible, if all parties are content. This position is available now. If hired, one can expect round trip airfare from your nearest major airport to Kona, Hawaii. While on the property, we will provide you with private hi-end accommodations with cable and Wi-Fi, maid service once a week, gourmet breakfast and dinner, and a negotiated stipend. Lastly, we will occasionally give you free use of a vehicle to explore the island. We are in one of the most beautiful parts of Hawaii, and I believe in the world. We are seeking a self-motivated, organized, in shape and strong, and very tidy and clean individual, who will work 36+ hours a week to upkeep our estate’s land, agriculture, and gardens. We are willing to train in our procedures, but you must have experience. There are occasions where we have to do a little sanding and painting, and pressure washing. We live in a jungle, where it is absolutely necessary to spray herbicides and insecticides. We do our best to be as organic as possible. You must be proficient and competent in using a commercial mower, weed eater, blower, hedge trimmer, chain saw, pole chain saw, and silky pole saw. We use mostly Stihl equipment, and have an echo weed eater, and a commercial mower by Honda. This equipment will be your responsibility to maintain, and you should be able to do light repairs on them. You will have to tend to all fertilizing and weed maintenance. You must be competent in installing, maintaining, and repairing irrigation. We use Toro products. We have over 60 different fruit and spice trees, and edible berries and bushes, vegetable and herb gardens, and a ¾ acre botanical garden with rare palms, Heliconia, and Gingers. We are in the process of adding three lotus and lily ponds, and in late 2021 we are hoping to open our pigmy goat farm. It is fabulous, but it is hard work to maintain all of them. If you love plants and the outdoors, this is your dream job. The property has a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean. It is a spectacular place. If you feel this position might be your calling, please send me your resume and a list of references. I will review them and give you a call to set up an interview time. I can do Skype and FaceTime. No drug use, non-smoker, and responsible alcohol use! Please have one of these options available for your interviews. All applicants will be subject to background checks. You may contact me, [Contact info available to subscribers] for questions. Please forward resumes and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] and include the terms “House of Kona, caretakers” in the subject line of your email. Responses should be received within 48 hours. Aloha and mahalo!

Iceland

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED from December 28, 2021 to January 6, 2022. [Contact info available to subscribers] volunteers will have the opportunity to participate in a project where they can share their love for (and learn more about) global and local environmental issues, as well as photography. If you are interested in topics such as climate change, waste management, animal protection and sustainability, and you also love taking photographs or want to develop your photography skills, then this project is for you! While developing artistic and technical photography skills, you will be focusing on environmental and sustainability issues through non-formal activities such as workshops, discussions, presentations and visits facilitated by [Contact info available to subscribers]. One of our aims is to help create more environmentally aware consumers and travelers! You will visit local projects on environment and conservation. These may include hands-on activities or guided visits. Some examples include outdoor cleanup tasks, a community dinner or a visit to a recycling center, a geothermal power plant, a museum or exhibition. Some of these activities are dependent on conditions such as weather, pandemic-related restrictions, as well as availability of our partner organizations. You will also have time to put the theory about photography into practice, walking around and exploring the city. At the end of the camp, the best photographs from each participant are selected for an online exhibition on [Contact info available to subscribers] social media. Participants should bring their own digital cameras, lenses, tripods and laptops if possible. [Contact info available to subscribers] program combines learning, sharing, hands-on activities, getting to know Iceland, its culture, having fun, exploring the city and stunning natural attractions in the Golden Circle or other excursions. Participants should prepare to share environmental issues from their countries and should be ready to spend time outdoors walking medium distances during activities and sightseeing. Note this project is a learning/sharing camp and not a standard work camp. This project has a smaller work part and puts a bigger emphasis on the personal learning process than on the community impact. In this project SEEDS will organize a night photography and aurora hunting (Northern Lights) workshop in the countryside near Reykjavík. This will take place during late evening and possibly into the night. [Contact info available to subscribers] participants will stay in a house in Reykjavík. The facilities are basic with a kitchen, showers, and a washing machine. Participants will sleep in shared rooms or dormitories. Please bring your own sleeping bag. For more info please visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

Idaho

SEASONAL CARETAKER NEEDED at a horse ranch in Weiser, Idaho. We are looking for a caretaker to stay here from December 23, 2021 to May 1, 2022. We have a small 10 acre ranch with nine horses. You can live in our house with two cats. Pay is $750 a month. The caretaker must have experience handling horses! You will need to feed the horses twice per day, turn out/bring in the barn. Hold for farrier. Load up and take to the vet if needed. Must have a valid driver’s license and pass a background check. To apply, please email your cover letter with experience to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Maine

[Contact info available to subscribers] is seeking a General Manager to be responsible for the day-to-day management, supervision of employees, hands-on work and successful operation of [Contact info available to subscribers] is a private fishing camp located in the North Maine Woods near Brownville Junction, Maine, which operates seasonally from early May through early October. [Contact info available to subscribers] has 30 members, and the physical facility includes six rustic cabins, the General Manager’s residence, a staff cabin, a main (kitchen/dining) building and assorted out buildings. This is a hands-on position with the successful candidate having a working knowledge of not only how to run an off-the-grid camp but also the ability and willingness to perform all tasks required to keep the camp operating. The General Manager is a combination of friendly and knowledgeable host, manager of operations and hands-on facilities manager. The General Manager position is collaborative and the General Manager must have the ability to communicate effectively with multiple constituencies. Key interfaces are with the members and their guests, cook/housekeeper, part-time staff, if any, occasional contractors, wildlife management officials and the local community. The General Manager should be adaptable to varied tempo of work throughout the season, at times slow enough to allow for recreational pursuits and at other times hectic and requiring long dedicated hours. The General Manager reports to the President and Board of Directors of [Contact info available to subscribers]. Two to five years minimum experience in outdoor recreation management or related fields required. Housing, meals and use of a pick-up truck during the season are provided as part of the compensation and benefits package along with salary and health benefits commensurate with experience. [Contact info available to subscribers] is also seeking a cook/housekeeper and the opportunity exists for a family member or associate of the General Manager to apply for this position. This listing is for employment for the 2022 season and beyond. Applicants should provide a statement of intent and resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Maryland

WILL TRADE HOUSING for upkeep of property near Ocean City, – I have a mobile home on three acres on a country road. It is very secluded with a chicken farm on one side, state forest on another, and a soon to be 14-acre pond on the third. I would like to find someone who is interested in trading cheap living for helping to keep the place up. I would like to find a single person (male or female) or a couple who would enjoy country living. They would have a one bedroom, with living room, kitchen, bath, and large deck. Propane heat. The place is 800 feet off the road in the woods with two wells and a septic. It’s very private. I will help as much as I can: I will rototill the garden and help haul in manure, supply paint and whatever other supplies are needed for the house. You can have a dozen or so chickens and a few hogs or goats. If you’re interested, please email me at [Contact info available to subscribers]

AN EXPERIENCED INNKEEPER is needed for a B&B Inn located on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay on a large waterfront property with private beach access. This is a live-onsite lifestyle opportunity and is suitable for a single or a couple. You will be the team leader, front desk, back office, act as concierge, and be the ever-gracious host who builds long-term relationships. This is a hands-on position where you will jump in and help when and where needed. Staff includes a chef and housekeeping staff. Prefer no pets. Requirements: Experience as an Innkeeper or General Manager of a B&B, Inn, Lodge, or Boutique Hotel with at least ten upscale suites, must be able to successfully operate the property independently with off-site owners, and able to live onsite in a studio apartment. Benefits: compensation in the $50,000 to $62,000 range, depending on experience and whether a couple or single plus onsite studio apartment, including utilities. To apply, please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Mexico

SHELTER IN PARADISE!! Seeking a secondary caretaker for a ranch near a spectacular beach on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. Housing provided in exchange for keeping the place neat and tidy and helping out the primary caretaker with occasional small, light-duty projects. Commitment through mid-January with longer-term situation possible. Candidate(s) should be very comfortable in rustic, natural settings and passionate about sustainability. Own transportation, experience with ranch life or travel in Latin America, and basic maintenance skills are all a plus. References required. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Minnesota

CARETAKER OR A CARETAKER TEAM NEEDED for a 20 unit Extended Stay building at Sauk Center, in Stearns County. Responsibilities are showings, and renting units, answering telephone inquiries, handling small maintenance issues, keeping the property clean and respectful. The caretaker job is not limited to handling issues for tenants. Rent will be free for caretaker in a two bedroom apartment. You must be able to pass a credit and criminal background check. Please send your resume and any pertinent information on your qualifications, and include your phone number, to [Contact info available to subscribers]

RESIDENT MANAGER/CARETAKER TEAM OR INDIVIDUAL needed for apartment buildings in Elk River, near Lake Orono. One must be home days. Duties include: leasing, customer service, cleaning, light maintenance, grounds and snow shoveling. Some nights and weekends required. This is a part-time position. Compensation includes a two bedroom apartment, plus salary and leasing bonuses. We check references and backgrounds of all our team members. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers] or contact us via our website at [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER WANTED in Monticello for an apartment building. [Contact info available to subscribers] is seeking a part-time caretaker (working 5+ hours per week) who would take pride in clean and well-maintained common spaces at a market rate for a 15 unit apartment complex with eight professional office spaces on the main level in Historic Downtown Monticello. We are within walking distances to stores, shops, transit, walking trails and the river! Primary duties will include cleaning the common areas in apartments and office areas, cleaning two office area public bathrooms and the tenant kitchenette, cleaning of units being turned at the end of the month as they come up, trash removal and general property care, snow shoveling/salting/sanding as needed, lawn mowing the small amount of grass areas, delivering of notices as needed, and being part of the rotating on-call team for property emergencies after hours, weekends and/or holidays. Must have a valid driver’s license and insured vehicle. The caretaker must have a smart phone and be able to text, text photos, send emails and be responsive. We are looking for self-motivated individual(s) who enjoy establishing a positive rental community. Must live on-site. We offer a spacious updated one bedroom apartment. To be considered for this position, please apply in person at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Missouri

A FAMILY IN ST. LOUIS COUNTY is looking for a housekeeper to work and live in their home starting later this month. On site separate living quarters with all living expenses covered besides groceries and personal expenses. This position requires full housekeeping, and back-up nanny duties of four children ages 6-11. Candidates must have the physical ability to deep clean a large estate, be able to care for the family dog, and work Monday – Friday and every other Saturday. Work will be 40 hours a week. Must have an exemplary work record with references and have experience in this line of work. Prior to hire, all candidates must pass a 4/4 background check, motor vehicle report check, drug test and a credit check run by the family. Private on site separate house provided that can accommodate for one no children and possibly pets. Salary starts at $40,000/year. Paid health insurance benefits, 401K, and two weeks of paid vacation provided. Vehicle and cell phone also provided. Relocation assistance offered. Serious applicant couples should email their resume(s) and references to caretakergazette@gmail.com with “Missouri Position” in the Subject Line for forwarding purposes.

Montana

WANTED LIVE-IN CARETAKER AND HANDYMAN for house and grounds on Flathead Lake, Rollins, Montana surrounded by beautiful mountains. The job requires landscaping plus handyman skills including minor electric, plumbing, and carpentry. Must be able to supervise subcontractors. Must be a self-starter and personable. Prefer a semi-retired couple. Compensation includes 964 sq. ft. two bedroom apartment with all utilities paid. Salary negotiable. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] with your resume and references. Thanks.

UNIQUE CARETAKER OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE in Helena, Montana. This is a minimal rent situation from October 2021 – March 2022. We have three beautiful, wooded, very private acres. The caretaker would stay in a very nice daylight basement apartment, and have access to all appliances in the main house. $500/month, plus some utilities. Must love on our two cats. The property is close to lakes, skiing, hiking, etc. Must know about snow country living. For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Nebraska

HELP NEEDED for an organic grass-finished cattle and crop production operation at the foothills of the Sandhills in central Nebraska. Have 300 stock cows with April and September calving. Use rotational grazing. Our beef are sold to Whole Foods and high-end restaurants on both coasts. Our buyers consider our beef to be the gold standard for grass-finished meat. We also raise organic white and yellow popcorn, soybeans and cover crops in rotation. A lot of haying and field work during the growing season. Some mechanical skills or ability to learn required for shop work, equipment upkeep and repairs. Opportunity for growth and learning with a chance to manage or take over all or part of the operation. Possible housing available. Wage negotiable according to ability, desire, willingness to learn and hours worked. Winter months are much slower. Please call or text [Contact info available to subscribers]

Nevada

PART-TIME HORSE HELPER/CARETAKER NEEDED in Yerington, Nevada. I need assistance in the caring of my horses (many rescue), odd jobs, and grounds maintenance. Housing possible for the right candidate. $15/hour or salary negotiated. To apply, please forward your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Property Caretaker Profile

From Five Months To Five Years At A Writer’s Paradise On The Oregon Coast Address: [Contact info available to subscribers] Interests: Lighthouses, marine fauna and flora, bird-watching, hiking, writing, emancipatory media Quote: “I do not want to spin silly tales for money; I want to write about revelations.” – Jack Kerouac

Catherine and Lucy on the deck at the lakeside property

“Must love dogs” stated The Caretaker Gazette ad seeking a property caretaker and pet-sitter for a few months on the Oregon Coast. It was 2012 and time to turn a new leaf as I approached 60. Too young for Social Security and too old for most jobs, I turned to the Gazette for liberation from the proverbial rat race and constant rent hikes. After 34 years of award-winning journalism, I found myself laid off like thousands of other reporters as newspapers folded across the country. For years I had written police blotters and wire service headlines but yearned to trade the high-speed chases of body-bag journalism for content that really matters. Working as a remote freelance book editor for large publishers kept me afloat, but I wanted to write one of my own. It was time to stop spinning my wheels on the financial treadmill. The Gazette ad’s promise of a summer on the beach with a dog sounded perfect. As long as I had a laptop and an internet signal, I was in business. Freedom from high rents: In the documentary film “Random Lunacy,” globe-trotting free spirit Poppa Neutrino, says, “Rent is the thing that beats us. It kills our dreams, passions and creativity.” Mortgages, maintenance and utilities keep us shackled to the yoke like wage slaves for most of our lives, he explains, robbing us of our freedom. We become slaves to the house and utility companies. The Caretaker Gazette offered a key to open the door to freedom. Caretaking meant I could work from anywhere. It offered the perfect lifestyle for a freelancer and the Gazette provided the perfect platform for finding the right position. I sent a resume with some references and poured my love of dogs onto the page. The owners responded within a few days, inviting me to Florence, Oregon for an interview, to look at the “cottage studio”… and to meet Lucy, their 11-year-old yellow lab I would care for while they sailed on their 90-foot boat. Lucy’s landlubbing preferences were about to open up a writer’s paradise with affordable solitude and the dream of a literary life by the sea.

Lakeside living: As soon as I arrived at the property, I knew I was home. Nature would provide breakfast every morning while I walked the dog. A large 100-pound bundle of golden fur bounded out to greet me and we became instant friends. The owners interviewed me over a delicious lunch of fresh seafood they had just caught the day before after taking their new boat out to stretch her sea legs. Nestled beside their beautiful home on Siltcoos, the largest lake in Oregon, sat a lovely 2-story, 2-bedroom, 2-bath house with cathedral ceilings, exquisite furnishings, bamboo floors and seven giant windows overlooking the lake. Imagine my delight upon learning this was the caretaker’s “cottage.” In between bites of fresh crab and salmon, the owners explained the caretaker’s duties: turn the garden sprinklers on and off, check the mail, put out the trash and take Lucy for walks. In exchange, I would receive free rent, utilities and Wi-Fi on Oregon’s most spectacular scenic coastline. I had no idea of the next step when the position ended, but caretaking would enable me to save for my next place. That night I watched the moonlight glistening on the lake while a chorus of frogs sang their hearts out. Lucy came and found me and put her wet nose in my palm. I asked her to work some magic. The next morning the owners informed me they had verified my references and the background check. While they had considered other qualified candidates, they decided to let the dog choose her companion. Apparently, Lucy had chosen me. Paradise found: And so I took up residence on this beautiful property with a beautiful dog who would become my writing Muse. I placed a desk at the largest window and watched eagles fly by as my book took wing at last. With the beach just a mile away, Lucy and I spent five happy months beachcombing, swimming, playing fetch, hiking and rosy brilliant sunsets. We visited Heceta Lighthouse, perched on a spectacular cliff high above the crashing waves, and explored dozens of hidden coves and trails. I had escaped the city with its cacophony, searing temps, hot asphalt sidewalks and overpriced housing, and found a writer’s paradise with cool sea breezes instead. The caretaker’s “cottage” was larger than any place I had ever inhabited. Tastefully appointed with every amenity including a laundry, utilities and high-speed Wi-Fi, such a home would normally rent for $2,500 or more in that area. Free from the pressure of constant freelance gigs just to meet the rent, I was suddenly able to pursue my creative dreams Best friends: Lucy and I became inseparable buddies. Every day we went on some adventure while I also checked the watering system and the mail and kept an eye on the property. A caretaker makes all the difference in deterring burglars as well as the bears and other critters while folks are traveling.

Catherine and Lucy’s ocean view

The Heceta Lighthouse

From my windows I saw herons, eagles and wild geese and listened to the most melodious birdsong. At night the frogs croaked under a blanket of stars. I watched whales, waves, sea lions and seagulls at the nearby beaches, all an inspiration for my creative writing. Finally, I began writing the book I had waited years to pen… my adventures as an investigative reporter. The first pages of “Forgive Us Our Press Passes” were written that year overlooking Siltcoos Lake with a lab snoozing at my feet as my Muse. An extended stay: Upon their return, the property owners graciously informed me I could stay at the cottage until I decided on my next destination. I was tracking The Caretaker Gazette listings and even posted and ad of my own but had not yet found the right position. I had fallen in love with the Oregon Coast, the charming little town of Florence… and Lucy had found her way into my heart. Then the winds of change brought a miracle. I returned from a beach walk one day to find a note inviting me to dinner at the main house. That evening the owners shared that they had decided to continue sailing south for the winter and become floating snowbirds. They appreciated how well I took care of the property and how happy Lucy was with her “nanny.” Working at home on a laptop as an editor and writer provided constant companionship for their beloved Lucy while they pursued their retirement travel dreams. This provided the peace of mind they needed for extensive sailing. Would I consider full-time caretaking so they could continue their adventures? Five months to five years: That simple little Gazette ad for a few months in 2012 turned into a long-term position that lasted five happy years. The cottage became my permanent writing sanctuary and Lucy remained my full-time companion as I wrote and edited books for many happy, productive hours. The owners dropped anchor from time to time and their port time became my vacation time to visit family or take some trips of my own, including a six-week adventure in Peru. The freedom from oppressive rent and utilities opened up my life to pursue my literary dreams. I began hosting workshops and literary salons at the local arts center where I became the creative writing instructor, a pursuit I still maintain now, nine years later. I also became a freelance columnist at the local newspaper and a regional daily, receiving a First Place National Press Award, and continued editing books for publishers and authors around the globe. A literary agent accepted my manuscript and is pitching it to major publishers. For five wonderful years I enjoyed a great quality of life on a beautiful five acre property with wonderful people and a delightful dog. I thrived and wrote and saved money, expanding my work and horizons. Flywheel to freedom: That caretaking position carried me from ages 60 to 65 until I qualified for Social Security. While those benefits provide a flywheel for my income as a freelance book editor, property caretaking offsets life’s biggest expenditure: housing. Lucy turned sixteen in 2017 and we shared one last glorious summer of beachcombing and berry-picking. When her owners returned from their summer travels, the vet confirmed Lucy’s days were numbered. The time had come to move on and close the book on this unforgettable chapter. I found a place to live nearby and told Lucy I would visit her often. She passed away peacefully three weeks later. The owners didn’t place her ashes in the garden by the main house but right beside the door of my caretaker cottage. Astonished, I asked why. They replied, “Because that’s where she always sat waiting for you and that’s where she would want to remain.” I placed a little statue there in loving memory of my beach buddy and writing Muse. Continuing the dream: I’m still friends with the owners, still hosting literary events, and still a free spirit now at age 68, so I still look to The Caretaker Gazette for my next adventure. I became a subscriber two decades ago and appreciate Gary Dunn’s consistency in providing this marvelous platform for matching property owners with responsible caretakers. You are never too old or too young to become a caretaker. For many like myself, it offers a springboard for propelling your dreams. The Caretaker Gazette offers so many fascinating opportunities and I am lured by everything from French chateaus to Maine lighthouses and Hawaiian plantations. I’m considering Italy and want to explore more of South America. Whether I land in Peru or Perugia, I know The Caretaker Gazette will hold some memorable adventure like the one I experienced in Oregon. Hopefully, the ad will say “must love dogs.” I’m still editing books to earn a living. But gone is the overwhelming pressure since I can pick and choose the books and authors. No longer trampled by multiple deadlines to meet the rent, I have the time to write. The income that housing and utilities used to evaporate now goes into savings, investing in my future instead of the landlord’s. I like to paraphrase Virginia Woolf by saying that “a woman needs a room of her own”, from The Caretaker Gazette!, “if she is going to write…” For now, I’m living my dream, thanks to Gary and the Gazette.

Catherine volunteering as a Heceta Lighthouse tour guide

Nevada

PART-TIME HORSE CARE HELP NEEDED on a small ranch in Washoe Valley, Nevada. We need a person with some horse knowledge to live on site and care for 12 horses. Feed, clean, and water them twice daily. We have happy, healthy, gentle horses of all breeds, most former rescues. We are an older couple with a very small ranch. We share our horses with children who cannot have a horse of their own. Our little club teaches life lessons through horses and ranch work. We are a non-profit. We receive no funding. Living quarters is a 26′ clean travel trailer, with Wi-Fi, cable TV, and electricity provided. Chores at 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. leave time during day for an eight hour outside job. You must have a source of income as this is a trade for rent position. We will pay $50 a week if the work and living space is regularly maintained, or we take that money and pay someone else to maintain your space for you. We have some miscellaneous work available at $10/hour cash to be scheduled usually at the helper’s convenience. References and background check required. Due to the nature of our program and the family and children in our club, we are zero tolerance for drugs and alcohol. This is a most important job as we are not a “facility” we are just grandma and grandpa’s home with a yard full of horses…doing a good thing and in need of a like-minded person to help. Our helpers are treated like family and we always hope for someone long-term. If this sounds of interest to you, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Hampshire

RESIDENT INNKEEPER WANTED for a New Hampshire Seacoast Bed & Breakfast. The [Contact info available to subscribers] is a charming, fully renovated, seven room year-round Bed & Breakfast with special event space in Hampton, New Hampshire, 45 minutes to Boston and the Mountains and a half-mile from the Beach. The position is full-time, year-round with two weeks paid vacation and housing provided in a separate cottage on the property. Responsibilities include making breakfast, taking reservations, supervising housekeeping and laundry, hiring and scheduling housekeeping staff, updating our website and social media accounts, checking in guests and handling all reservations, payments and interactions with all online OTA’s. Duties also include wedding and special event sales and marketing and some event work. Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Jersey

FULL-TIME INTERIM INNKEEPER POSITION AVAILABLE at the [Contact info available to subscribers] in Ocean Grove, NJ. We are looking for an interim Innkeeper to live on-site to oversee the operation of a 16 room Inn, starting as soon as possible. The ideal candidate will be responsible for guest services, room inventory/revenue management, housekeeping, quality control, general maintenance, marketing and event booking. The qualified candidate must be a hands-on, self-motivated manager, willing to wear as many hats as needed, be computer literate, customer-oriented and organized. Hospitality experience is required. To apply, please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

BASKING RIDGE AREA – house sitter needed from the day after Thanksgiving to right after New Year’s Day, to look after two dogs, two cats, three goldfish, and our garden. You will be responsible for feeding our animals, and watering the indoor plants, no exercise required for the pets. Our pets are very well-behaved, so you should have no problems with them. We would prefer a live-in house sitter, but will also consider twice daily visits to our home for feeding/watering duties from any local applicants. Might need to shovel the front walk if it gets icy or snows. Please email why you would be interested in house sitting and taking care of our pets, and provide at least three checkable references. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

INNKEEPER WANTED in Belmar, NJ. The owners are ready to find a friendly and self-motivated individual to take over Innkeeper responsibilities. Will train the right person (no experience required). Applicant must be friendly with a good work ethic, a non-smoker with no pets, be organized and timely in handling guests’ check-ins and check-outs. Must have good references, a clean background check, be a multi-tasker with a professional appearance. Also manage housekeeping staff, inventory of supplies, perform minor handyman tasks and maintain the cleanliness of the Inn. The Innkeeper will be provided on-site living. Compensation includes salary, room and utilities. Please send your resume and contact information to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Mexico

ARE YOU A FRAGRANCE-FREE INDIVIDUAL OR COUPLE? (Or low fragrance). An older gentleman in northeast New Mexico (close to Colorado) needs light duty help long-term at his half acre in-town property. There are a total of three houses, plum bushes, apricot and Siberian elms, a variety of landscaping, and an organic garden area that can be restored. Work part-time (maintenance, handyperson, yardwork) for housing in a 2018 17 ft. camper, with full hook up (needs water line winterized) and occasional housesit (if fragrance-free) in my comfy home. Extra pay for other responsibilities if interested: bookkeeping, making deposits, pet-sitting, helping with the owner’s food prep (natural foods) or errands. Location: Sleepy community in New Mexico at 6,500′ altitude, 20 miles from a lively Colorado town with events, galleries, and dining. Outdoor recreation available in both areas. For contact info and photos, please text/call [Contact info available to subscribers]

TRADE FREE HOUSING AND UTILITIES for this caretaker position. Looking for a handyman to take care of a large property in Tijeras, NM. The job consists of general labor type work, mowing, trimming, landscaping, and sprinkler repair, planting and general maintenance! I’m looking to trade free housing including utilities in a nice one bedroom casita in exchange for three days a week of work! Applicants must have references! To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

RANCH CARETAKER/MANAGER NEEDED in Sapello, NM. A small private rural ranch is in search of a professional couple for day-to-day tasks of but not limited to: housekeeping/errands-heavy; personal assistant-light; snow plowing; wood harvesting; animals/equines care; vehicle maintenance; landscaping; minor carpentry; and handyman tasks. An RVer is preferred to locate on a spot on our property. A full background check is required. Must have prior ranch management experience with spotless references. Compensation includes a competitive part-time wage, plus live work exchange. Please email resumes for consideration to [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you.

A 12 ROOM LUXURY INN IN TAOS, NM seeks and experienced couple responsible for cooking breakfast, kitchen cleanup, general maintenance, concierge duties, check-ins, and basic innkeeping duties. Salary will be based on experience and includes a beautiful one bedroom house on the property with all utilities. Only couples with prior experience will be considered. To apply, please email your cover letter and resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New York

CARETAKER WANTED: experienced estate manager/gardener to maintain vegetable and flower gardens as well as other maintenance chores around the house and property. The property is located in Westchester, NY. Full-time applicants only. For more details please email your resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers]

MANAGER/CARETAKER NEEDED at a recreational ranch in Upstate New York in Clayton, NY. This live-in position on the ranch comes with the use of a fully furnished caretaker’s cottage that overlooks our beautiful lake, a base salary (based on experience/desired work schedule), and full benefits for a full-time position (health insurance, sick time and vacation time). This job is full-time based on the mutually agreed upon work schedule and job duties/tasks. Duties include grounds keeping, water system management, irrigation, fence and road maintenance, equipment upkeep, building maintenance and projects, pond upkeep, pool care, light construction, painting, game management, wildlife crop farming on occasion, security, oversight of major projects, buying supplies, managing a budget and other general duties typical of upkeep of this type of property. Management of seasonal cattle program (this is not really a “cattle ranching” job). After each visit/use of the main ranch house and other ranch buildings, you will need to clean and maintain the buildings. Assist on site as needed when the owners or guests are visiting the property. You will need to be available to work some weekends as needed to help with entertaining guests. You must be flexible with the work schedule as this is not always an 8-5 job. We need an individual or a couple team with significant experience in a similar situation working or managing a rural property. You have expertise in all aspects of ranch management and are able to advise the owner. The owner does not live on site, so you are a hard worker in unsupervised situations and must be able to complete projects and work independently. You have experience operating and maintaining major ranch systems and equipment, some mechanical skills with tools, landscaping, irrigation, general carpentry and construction, fencing and repair, livestock, and housekeeping. You can communicate frequently and clearly with an absentee owner on projects and issues and can use a computer for email. Wildlife management and farming experience a plus. This is a physically demanding job. This is a long-term opportunity for a stable person/couple. You must be eligible to work in the United States, have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, no criminal record or outstanding warrants and be drug free. You must provide professional references in order to qualify for this job. We will conduct a background check. To apply, please respond with a resume and contact information to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Zealand

FARM HELPER(S) NEEDED at Tuatapere Village. Our lovely backpacking couple have moved to Australia and hence we would love help from folks who love the outdoors. We could accommodate one or two people, wanting full-time work from any duration from six weeks, three months, beginning now! We are in gorgeous Tuatapere, minutes from beaches and the home of the Humpridge Track and New Zealand’s best sausages. The farm is two minutes from a local supermarket, pub and cafe, Tui backpackers and the pool. Te Anau and Invercargill are both an hour away. Accommodation is a four bedroom house fully furnished, with your own private room. If you enjoy the great outdoors, love animals and enjoy a drink and chat and great sunrises and sunsets, c’mon over. We milk 1,200 cows on two adjoining large scale farms, through two rotary sheds. A bit of milking experience and a driver’s license would be handy. We look after our team well and are looking for a keen, enthusiastic and fit person or a couple/friends to help through the calving season. Our roster is 6 – 1 and we can tailor hours of work to suit you. This position requires the new SSE visa extension announced recently or a WHV (working holiday visa). To learn more please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] and then click on our Contact Us tab. Cheers, Mani

North Carolina

A SUSTAINABLE FARM is seeking occasional caretaker(s) with their own RV for a long-term stay in exchange for one weekend per month of farm care and for back up farm care on vacations. Outside of this day-to-day do as much as you like or as little. We are nestled in the Brushy Mountain foothills of North Carolina. See [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information, and email with interest to [Contact info available to subscribers]

REGENERATIVE FARMING IN THE ASHEVILLE AREA. Opportunity for two people, related or not, to develop 18+ acres into a diverse ecological system. Knowledge of rotational grazing (sheep), no-till pasture management, perennial plantings, silvopasture, homestead gardening, equipment maintenance, executive organization and business are desirable, plus the ability to work with an older couple. Basic housing, stipend and gifts of the land offered in a beautiful setting. This is a good match for someone with the desire and practical skills needed to awaken the oak from the acorn. References checked. We choose freedom from smoking, harmful activity and the effects of alcohol. Please send questions, interests and resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

WE HAVE AN IMMEDIATE NEED for a strong, proficient, stable single person, or couple, with a varied skill set, to assist us with property maintenance and care, in Western North Carolina/Northeast Georgia, in exchange for housing, with all utilities paid, and use of a Utility Terrain Vehicle. Small monthly stipend to be determined. We have also started a new grading/hardscape/contractor business and need a person to assist with those offsite jobs – hourly wage or “per job” wage will be paid for all of those contracts. If a couple, we are not opposed to one person having outside income and assisting us on a part-time basis, with one person being full-time. Skills desired include basic carpentry, basic electrical/plumbing, and gardening/landscape/hardscape work. Operation of (or site prep around) heavy equipment, chainsaws, mechanical skills, woodworking/furniture making, and garden/greenhouse knowledge all a plus, but not necessary – more important than anything is a can-do attitude, willingness to learn, and do whatever is necessary to assist on the property, from running errands and trash runs, to assisting in the repair (possible building) of structures, tree removal, lawn care, gutter cleaning, and other tasks. Must like animals (dogs/cats), as we have them on the property and may need occasional assistance with pet care, and must be comfortable with remote living – we are 40 minutes, one way, to the closest town! Please – no pets, no kids, and no drama! Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Ohio

HELP NEEDED. I have an Amish built cabin in Coshocton County, in Fresno, OH. It is on 18.9 acres of land. The farm has about 20 chickens, 12 highlander cows, two emus, one goat, five sheep, two pigs, an older horse (Deka) and a donkey (Billy Sue). The cabin is 16’x30′ with second floor bedroom with a 4’x6′ deck overlooking the valley. Heat will be via wood stove. The caretaker cabin will have a small bathroom/shower, small kitchen, and electric and internet access. It is free to live in exchange for taking care of the place. We are looking for someone that likes to live sustainably, help us with the farm, cut and trim grass, take care of the animals and property. We always help when we are there. There are plenty of places to work for additional money but your living expenses are not a worry. On off hours, there is an opportunity to explore the land and forage for wild edible plants. Our goal is to build a permaculture farm and try to be as sustainable, but also be practical. Eventually being off the grid is another desire. Basically, make it so people would like to visit, learn and maybe stay. We have two other cabins and will be holding classes covering camping skills, etc. We do not live there, but come on weekends. When we are there, we have bon fires, picnics and other events. Not to mention, help with the place. We work in Cleveland to make this all possible. There is another cabin for us. We are trying to establish a permaculture environment with fruit trees, gardens, startup grape vines and a fishing pond. I can send pictures of the area and cabin. If you are interested, please email us at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Oklahoma

FULL-TIME CARETAKER COUPLE needed in Durham, OK. A large ranch in western Oklahoma is looking for a couple to be our full-time groundskeeper/part-time housekeeper for the owner’s private residence. The groundskeeper duties entail: maintaining flower gardens, in-ground swimming pool, lawns, multiple lawn irrigation systems, wildlife feeders and fences all located on the owner’s private grounds. Also watering and caring for trees, general labor handyman style various projects, caring for lawns at the hunting lodge, guest house, and ranch headquarters and along the main ranch road. Maintaining equipment pertaining to these duties is also required. The housekeeper will be responsible for cleaning and stocking the owner’s residence, and assisting in the grounds as necessary. The job requires being comfortable in a rural setting and understanding the demands of ranch life, with early mornings, and long spring and summer days. The location is extremely rural with a low population. Must be dependable, non-smoking, responsible, honest, positive, and respectful with a get-it-done attitude! Must have a valid driver’s license, and be willing to submit to a drug test. Pay will be based on experience. The position comes with housing and utilities. Please email your resume with work history to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Oregon

RANCH MANAGER AND CARETAKER NEEDED for a 286 acre horse ranch in the Coburg Hills area, northeast of Eugene, with a large barn and six stalls. There is also 40+ acres of open pasture. The caretaker must be prepared to do the following: daily care for the owner’s old mare; maintain the property; help to lease out stalls and pasture. The ranch manager and caretaker are allowed to: use up to two stalls and pasture for two horses; pasture animals (kind and number to be determined); receive 1/3 of the income from stall rentals and pastured horses. You may be able to live on the ranch if you rebuild the existing mobile home or bring your own living quarters. Enjoy the great outdoors without having to own a ranch, but absolutely no hunting or shooting allowed on the ranch. For more information or to apply please email your background to [Contact info available to subscribers]

IMMEDIATE LONG-TERM OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE for a Ranch Caretaker. Located in the Siskiyou Mountains of Southern Oregon, the area is known for intense natural beauty, great climate with four distinct seasons, but mild winters. The ranch features over 800 acres with miles of trails, abundant wildlife, diverse forests, tree lined meadows, live water streams, pastureland, and a five-acre lake full of rainbow trout and the occasional river otter. So this is perfect for the outdoor enthusiast. This is a part-time (approximately 30 hours a week during the weekdays) position in exchange for housing, utilities and a monthly stipend. Stipend negotiable depending on qualifications. Additional paid duties available. Candidate(s) will also be able to seek additional employment if desired as long as it does not interfere with ranch duties. The caretaker house is a two bedroom, one bath house with a garage (1,344 square feet). Front and back yards are fenced and separated so you can keep your dog away from your gardening. Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. Horses are negotiable. The caretaker position would be ideal for a couple. We have chickens, ducks, and turkeys housed in the adjacent barn, giving them free-range during the day. We will soon have alpacas in our pastures across the road. Duties would include turning the birds and alpacas in and out; feeding and watering animals; cleaning stalls. Other duties include some seasonal mowing of pastures, yards and trails; general landscape maintenance; clearing debris and maintaining trails and roads; and other light maintenance and construction as needed. We have all the equipment and vehicles necessary for your use. Please email your resume, a list of two references, and cover letter to [Contact info available to subscribers] The cover letter should tell us the skill set and experience you have that directly relates to this caretaker position. Please include the length of time you feel you will be available to fill this position. Six-month minimum, ideally one year or longer. To see our Instagram photos please visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

INN MANAGER NEEDED year-round, full-time. [Contact info available to subscribers] is located halfway between Florence and Yachats on the Central Oregon Coast. We are a high end, six room Inn occupying the historic light keepers’ home at [Contact info available to subscribers]. This well reputed Unique Inn is known across the globe for its dramatic scenery, rich maritime history, and gourmet 7 Course Breakfast. Not only do we offer lodging, we also serve as an interpretive center, gift shop, and a busy event venue. Guests are welcome as friends and staff is treated like family in a positive and respectful atmosphere. Listed on the National Register of Historic places and owned by the US Forest Service, it is our mission to be good stewards of this property through restoring and publicly sharing this national gem. To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to [Contact info available to subscribers]

WORK TRADE POSITION AVAILABLE. Farm/Ranch Hand/Handyman needed in Boring, Oregon. We are looking for someone who knows how to work with horses. The full-time job duties would include: cleaning stalls, pasturing horses, feeding horses, cleaning water buckets and giving fresh water, farm maintenance/upkeep of barns, grounds, feed rooms, able to buck hay, harrowing arenas, able to work independently and efficiently, be able to work with approximately 15 horses, and get along with the horse owners. In exchange for work we have a one bedroom studio apartment, full kitchen and bath available. Utilities would also be included on site on a gated ranch. We are looking for one person or possibly a retired couple. No pets allowed, due to wildlife surrounding the farm. If a secondary job is needed please mention this, as the owners are willing to work with a secondary job since this will be a job share with another ranch hand. This is at the minimum an eight hour job. We do request non-smokers or no drug use on the farm, we try to keep it family orientated since the tenants are in and out all day long. We are currently working on building a paddock paradise as well for the horses. If you feel this job is for you please contact us at [Contact info available to subscribers] We look forward to meeting you.

Pennsylvania

LONG-TERM, IMMEDIATE OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE for a writer or artist seeking solitude to focus on their work: rent-free farmhouse on a conserved, former certified organic produce farm in northeast Pennsylvania in exchange for caring for our retired horse, keeping a watchful eye on the property, and doing some minor tasks from time to time. My husband and I are seniors, living here part-time in a separate cabin 1/4 mile from the farmhouse and barns with our golden retriever and cat. Our two hundred acres are rural, quiet, and serene, a mixture of forest and pasture, with two streams, a pond, and hiking trails adjoining 8,000 acres of state-owned land. It’s paradise for nature-lovers! Pets welcome. For more information, please send details about yourself, interests and experience to [Contact info available to subscribers]

PRIVATE ESTATE FARM looking for an energetic and physically fit full-time gardener/part-time housekeeper couple in South Central Pennsylvania. We are searching for an experienced couple to live on-site to help care for the lawns, gardens, and buildings. The gardener’s responsibilities include monitoring the health of the plants, watering, year-round pruning of trees and shrubs, mowing and maintenance of lawns, weeding and care of extensive and varied gardens, soil cultivation, digging, edging, harvesting seasonal fruits, vegetables, and flowers, maintenance and cleaning of hard surfaces around the property including paved areas and driveways to include snow removal, sweeping and leaf blowing under the direction of the farm manager. Experience with use, general maintenance and care of the equipment and machinery is necessary. The housekeeper responsibilities include cleaning of two seasonally occupied homes, taking care of laundry (cleaning and ironing), making beds, vacuuming and mopping, dusting furniture, washing woodwork, polishing silver, running errands, buying groceries, shopping for the household, and preparing homes for the arrival of family and guests. The ideal couple must have: a minimum two years’ experience in similar roles, strong organizational skills and take pride in attention to detail, ability to meet physical requirements, good and checkable references, valid driver’s licenses, must be acceptably fluent in English, adaptable and flexible, self-starting, reliable and hardworking. The schedule is 5/6 days per week for the Gardener and 3/4 days per week for the Housekeeper. Flexibility is required. Some extra hours, evenings or weekends required. The couple will be provided with a home on the farm (suitable for children and pets). A generous salary and benefits package, based on experience and personal and professional references, will be provided. Personal interview required. Please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

ESTATE MANAGER COUPLE NEEDED for a beautiful 30 acre Bucks County, PA estate. Separate house suitable for a couple provided. Interior and exterior responsibilities. Detailed job descriptions provided for experienced, qualified candidates. Please provide resumes with your salary history. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Scotland

COUPLE REQUIRED in the heart of the Aberdeenshire countryside, to provide help for a minimum of six months. This would be a full-time engagement to a working family and their farming business. Accommodation is available on site. Duties include but are not limited to: household cleaning, maintenance, washing, and ironing, general office administration for the family (two days a week – estimated). Grounds, patios, maintenance, outbuildings repairs, gardens, fences, roofs, livestock management support; Occasional Food shopping, childminding, school drop off/pick up. Duties required Monday to Friday, but occasionally weekend cover may be required. To apply, please mail your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers].

Texas

FULL-TIME HAY RANCH CARETAKER NEEDED in Valley Mills, TX. Must be able to operate and maintain hay production equipment. Additional duties include limb cutting, shredding, road maintenance, and water well maintenance. House, utilities, water, and truck provided to the caretaker. Compensation is negotiable, based on experience. Must have a valid driver’s license (no DWIs) and must have the COVID vaccination. Please call/text [Contact info available to subscribers]

EXPERIENCED WORKING RANCH MANAGER NEEDED at a private equine facility in Athens, TX. There are 48 horses on 132 acres of great grass, four ponds, and oak trees. Have horses only, currently no other animals. Seeking a person or working couple (non-smokers only) that is an all-around very knowledgeable handyman and has equine experience and if a working couple ideally a woman who will specialize in caring for the horses. Note, prepping this farm and horses for marketing prior to relocating. I will be putting this farm located in Texas for sale ASAP, then plan to move and build a new farm. Initially, there will be a period of about five to eight weeks to complete maintenance and repairs prior to marketing, then sell here and ideally you will assist with the move, building new equine facilities, and remain on the new farm permanently caring for the horses and facilities. I have totally built two farms in CO and TX in the past and look forward to the future and the adventure. This position is permanent. Live on site, all utilities included (including high speed internet, Wi-Fi and 42 inch TV with 220 channels/Dish TV), limited space for children. Pay is commensurate with responsibility, maturity, abilities, and experience. $12,000 in bonuses. The needs of the horses come first, period. Primary maintenance and repair duties: fencing, tree cutting and cleanup, mowing pastures with 15 foot batwing shredder, tractor/loader operating, weed eating fence lines, cleaning barns, power washing facilities – inside and out, minor carpentry/electrical/plumbing, welding and straightening damaged gates and panels, general mechanical and maintenance abilities that are necessary on a farm. I do not expect one person to be able to do everything listed above, however you must be able to perform most of the above list. To learn more please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] and then please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR A CARETAKER OR COUPLE at [Contact info available to subscribers] facilities to help care for our horses and perform basic farm work in exchange for a large, furnished two bedroom apartment. Utilities included. This is the perfect position for someone with supplemental income (pension, etc.) who loves country living and being around horses. [Contact info available to subscribers] facilities are located right on the shores of Lake Buchanan in Burnet, TX so bring your fishing rod! [Contact info available to subscribers] serves those with a variety of physical, emotional, and mental challenges through our therapeutic riding programs. HARTH also offers healing programs for combat veterans. The successful candidate must have extensive experience caring for horses, positive/self-starter, non-smoker, dependable and team player. No pets. Must have own transportation. Experienced in basic ranch repairs fixing pipes, tractor work etc. and willingness to volunteer in our therapeutic riding program would be a plus. Background and references checked. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves a calm, positive, healing environment away from the hustle and bustle of city life. For more information on [Contact info available to subscribers], check out our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] For more info, please send your bio/resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

FULL-TIME RANCH CARETAKER NEEDED at a deer breeding ranch near Waco, Texas. [Contact info available to subscribers] is a small selective breeding ranch for Fallow deer and Black Buck antelope. A full-time candidate should have a general working knowledge of animal husbandry and basic ranch equipment/operations. If you are a respectful person with strong work ethics who also wants to be respected and looking for a long-term place to hang your hat, this might be a good fit. Salary $40,000/year (fully qualified). To learn more, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] To apply, please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Utah

A house sitter is needed in suburban Salt Lake City from the day after Thanksgiving until March 15, 2022, while the owners are away. Must be a dog-lover too, as we have one small dog. We have a large, five bedroom, fully furnished house with all amenities in an upscale neighborhood, near schools and shopping centers, and close to the I-15. Very light duties are expected and include watering the plants, taking care of the yard and communicating with the owners via email, or by cell phone if any emergencies develop. If interested, please write to [Contact info available to subscribers] and include references of your past house sitting and/or dog-sitting experience. Thank you.

Vermont

FULL-TIME CARETAKER COUPLE NEEDED at a 30 acre working farm called [Contact info available to subscribers] in Central Vermont. [Contact info available to subscribers] is a gorgeous working farm in Marshfield, VT. We have many animals ranging from beautiful pheasants, chickens, ducks and peacocks to cows, alpacas, llamas, mini horses, and big draft horses. So many more in between. We take pride in providing the best care for the land and our animals throughout the year in all the seasons. The farm is a family retreat as well as a working Airbnb, corporate and social event grounds. We are continuously expanding, adding more attractions to the farm and more animals to the pack! We hope to find a couple who is just as passionate as we are about the place and looking to better it each day. The owners are long-term employers who use the residence on the property throughout the year for business and personally. The property is used for corporate, social and family events. You will provide ongoing maintenance, repair, remodeling and care of the property. The caretaker couple must be mechanically inclined and experienced in mechanical repairs (i.e. small engines), repair work and lawn/outdoor land maintenance. The caretaker couple will work on projects to update the buildings on the property (renovation work) and will complete these projects themselves and contract out when needed (e.g. electrical, plumbing work). Must have a knowledge of horses and animals, as well as riding. Candidates must be self-starters with great attention to detail. The caretaker couple must be aware of their limitations and meticulous in their actions to avoid causing larger issues. We are seeking a long-term caretaker couple who can step into and keep it running. Full housing is available, with room to board one horse, salaried option and other benefits. To apply, please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

house sitter needed November 2 – 27 for a solar powered house on 40 acres in the Green Mountains, 18 miles south of Montpelier. MUST have 4WD or AWD with high clearance, familiar with wood heat, able to run a snow blower/plow and generally be a handy person/couple who is fit and able to walk stairs and hills. Duties: keep the house immaculate, water 30+ houseplants, feed two dogs and two cats. Dogs need two walks/day, at least 45 minutes each. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Virginia

CARETAKER COUPLE NEEDED in southern Virginia. Quiet mature couple wanted to maintain a beautiful country estate. Private apartment provided. Handyman, landscape and maintenance skills required, light housekeeping, errands, laundry, daily care of dogs and chickens, maybe some cooking and assisting during entertaining. This is a full-time opportunity. Compensation to be determined. Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

PART-TIME CARETAKER NEEDED for a Virginia horse farm located near the foothills of the Shenandoah and one mile from the Shenandoah River. Some horse experience necessary with references. This is an upscale facility for boarding and training of dressage show horses. You will assist the manager with daily chores, some gardening, and miscellaneous farm chores. This is a non-paying position with free time to enjoy the beautiful countryside. Located less than five miles from the Appalachian Trail, one hour from Washington, DC, and close to Skyline Drive and Luray Caverns. Bring your horse for free field boarding. Bedroom with private bath in main house with meals included. Extra points if you enjoy cooking. Non-smokers only. Three month minimum stay. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers].

Washington

CARETAKERS NEEDED. The [Contact info available to subscribers] caretaker position is performed by two persons, working as a team, with a year-round residency on Eliza Island, Washington. The position requires candidates who have strong interpersonal competence and mechanical and organizational skills. The position can be fast-paced during the busy vacation season, generally from April through October. For more information and to apply, please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers]

FULL-TIME CAMPGROUND CARETAKER NEEDED. A member-owned camping club is looking for a full-time caretaker to live at the RV campground in Naches, Washington, seven days a week, year-round. The job and access to the residence will begin in February or March of 2022 but some part-time training may begin immediately on a limited schedule throughout the camping season to the closing in October. This position is designed to provide a living as well as flexible time off. The caretaker will maintain the cleanliness of the campground, perform grounds maintenance, emergency repairs, and visual security of the campground year-round. Any prospective caretaker must agree to submit to a criminal background, driving record check, and a drug test. This is a permanent position; we are looking for someone who will be with us for a few years. Basic necessary requirements include: the ability to work independently and as directed by the management of the camp’s Board of Directors, commitment to a full-time effort (if a couple applies, at least one person must be dedicated to the campground and not have another job), must be able to live year-round at the caretaker’s residence, present yourself professionally and courteously to all guests and camp members, motivated to keep the campground fully operational, facilities clean, and the grounds groomed for members, able to lift 50 lbs. and perform tasks that include physical strength such as: manually digging and cutting tree limbs, practical mechanical, plumbing and electrical skills for general repairs and maintenance of various machinery, equipment, irrigation, pumps and well systems. Must have a current valid driver’s license in good standing is required, your own vehicle and proof of insurance. Housing as part of total compensation, along with a monthly salary with COLA increases based on federal fluctuations. Two days off per week. These days will be negotiated so as not to impact the campground. Two weeks of paid vacation provided. Time off must be planned and authorized in advance so coverage arrangements can be found. The position does not include health care or vision or dental coverage. To apply, please send your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

HORSE FARM CARETAKER NEEDED in North Snohomish County. A private farm needs help with the care of horses and general farm work. Feeding, watering, cleaning stalls and paddocks, turning out and bringing in, mowing, string trimming, etc. General repairs on fences, farm buildings, upkeep and maintenance of equipment. The ideal candidate needs to be a self-starter and capable of working on his/her own. Prior experience in this kind of work is necessary. The farm is rural and secluded yet close to all services, shopping, etc. Housing with paid utilities will be available to right person, after a try out period. Can be part-time or full-time. Also could be split between two people, one for the horse care and the other for the maintenance. This is a quiet, no drama, drug, alcohol and smoke free place. If you enjoy a quiet, peaceful environment, surrounded by nature, you will like it here. Please respond to [Contact info available to subscribers] by stating your experience, what specifically you are looking for and, most importantly, a valid phone number so you can be contacted. Thank you for reading this! Looking forward to hearing back from you soon!

CARETAKER NEEDED on a tiny ranch near the Canadian border, 38 miles from Colville, WA. Seasonal three to four months from May to September. This is a tranquil country location. Need a self-motivated person willing to do outdoor as well as a few indoor tasks between two to three hours a day such as gardening, watering, brush pile burning, and tree trimming. Most weekends off. Must be able to operate: small backhoe, chain saw, riding lawn mower, and DR trimmer. Mechanical and computer skills are a plus. Couples are welcome, but only one paid position is available. If the Canadian border is open, it’s five miles to a Walmart, otherwise it’s 15 miles to a grocery store. Indoor bedroom available in a separate building, or your own RV. This spot in the forest would suit the artist type or someone seeking solitude. To inquire please write [Contact info available to subscribers] Applicants must include three non-family telephone references.

THE [Contact info available to subscribers] is now accepting applications for our Autumn 2021 Innkeeper-Chef apprenticeship program! Would you like to live, work and learn at a historic property in the San Juan Islands of Washington? Whether you are looking to become an innkeeper, chef or entrepreneur, this program will be an educational adventure. The program provides housing, year-round full time hours and an hourly rate of up to $25/hour. For more information and to apply, please go to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wisconsin

FULL-TIME CARETAKER WANTED for a 10 unit [Contact info available to subscribers], a small village in Langlade County, Wisconsin. Duties include checking people/guests into their rooms, cleaning the rooms after guests have checked out, changing the laundry towels, bedding and such on a daily basis, and maintaining a clean Inn at all times. Experienced preferred, but not necessary – will train if needed. Retail/hotel experience is always helpful. I need someone with an upbeat attitude or a people person. This is a great job for a single person or couple who could do it together. Compensation will be an apartment overlooking the Wolf River with a working wood fireplace in the bedroom with its own bathroom. Also a monthly wage plus quarterly bonuses. Starting interviews now. Prefer no pets (my last caretaker had a barking dog which was too noisy, and the guests complained). Will be doing background checks. No drugs or alcohol allowed. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Team couple seeks a long-term property management position with stipend. AZ: Kingman, Williams, Flagstaff, Winslow. Mature, reliable, people friendly. Landscaping, maintenance, office skills, computer literate. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Hello everyone! My sister and I are looking to stay at a farm and work for rent! I am a skilled gardener, I have an associates in Environmental Horticulture, and am very hardworking. We can do any farm chores that are required. We are also very capable and love animals. Please let us know if you’re interested. We don’t require any wages. Please email Lois at [Contact info available to subscribers]

I am looking for a position as an Assistant/Companion/traveling Head house keeper/chef/property manager. I currently work for a United States official as their Estate Manager for five years. I have excellent references and the highest work ethic standards. I am currently looking to move anywhere in the New England area, not excluding New York or nearby islands. Traveling abroad is not a problem. I am a very attractive 59-year-old Female with a lot of education and experience. I am very versed to assist in many different aspects of service. I am also in excellent health. I am wanting to relocate to be closer to family in New England, and so I am seeking other employment. Resume and letters of recommendation available upon request. Please email caretakergazette@gmail.com and include “Situations-Wanted Ad” in the Subject Line.

Grounds/Security Caretaker Couple, retired, 30-years-mountain experience, seeking a live-in, part-time, long-term position. We are healthy, quiet, no drama or hunting, experienced builders (four homes), tractor and snow equipment operators, and small veterinary techs. We offer security, meticulous property care, computer experience, carpentry tools, and the attention your pets require. During our employment and retirement, in the northwest we maintained 20 to 80-acre estates and security for a 500-acre forest for an absentee owner (14 years). In Hawaii we maintained a 20-acre absentee owner coffee farm with four rentals, management-group resort properties, and five acre Oceanic-Institute Marine Facility (redesigned, built, and managed). We are looking for a quiet, mountain or rural location near Spokane, WA, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; or Flathead Lake, MT. We have retirement income and health insurance, and would appreciate lodging separate from the main house, and approval for a 10 lb. dog and good cat. Let us provide the care and security you need. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Couple seeking position as estate caretakers. Experience, retired commercial asset/property manager and retired pediatric registered nurse (currently licensed in California and Indiana). Cooks plant-based (no sugar, oil, salt), vegan, vegetarian, ethnic; drive, ship, oversee contractors, care for homebound persons, children, pets, or plants. Prior experience, verifiable references, bondable, and additional information available on request. Prior Military and Law Enforcement. Please write to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Hardworking, organized female is seeking a long-term house sitting or caretaking position in Philadelphia, PA. I am a clean and quiet individual who can manage a busy schedule, keep on track, and complete a multitude of tasks. I have years of experience with hospitality, pet care, cleaning, and general upkeep. I will consider all types of housing. Trustworthy and excellent references can be provided. If interested, please reach out to me at vanessaxenia@gmail.com Thank you.

I currently work for a United States Government Official as a Property Manager. I am looking for a similar job in the New England area not excluding New York or surrounding islands to Canada. I also can travel abroad. I am interested in any of the following titles: Assistant/companion, Chef, Estate/Property Manager, and Head Housekeeper. I currently live and work at high altitude, so I am very familiar with homes that endure harsh weather conditions. I have a great deal of education and experience in the service industry. I have a medical background as well as hospitality. My family lives in New England and I would like to relocate. I am an attractive professional Female in excellent health. Looking for a long-term position, five to ten years. Please email caretakergazette@gmail.com if you would like to talk further about what you are looking for, and include “Situations-Wanted Ad” in the Subject Line for forwarding purposes.

Experienced, vibrant, and healthy couple seek a live-in paid position as Property Managers or Innkeepers in Colorado or New Mexico. We are self-motivated, organized, and efficient and can handle both big and small projects down to the details if needed. No smoking, drinking, drama, or drugs. Please contact us for resumes and excellent references at [Contact info available to subscribers]. To see our extensive combined skills please visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

Caretaker or home sitter position wanted. 56-year-old retired firefighter with associates in horticulture and degree in education. Formerly manager/caretaker of a small lakefront resort in Sylvan Beach, NY. Responsible for all aspects of 24 vacation rentals plus emergency repairs to a large restaurant and surf bar. The property has been sold. I’m a non-smoker and non-drinker, and have been vaccinated. Hiker, bicycle rider, gym rat, and motivated. Please call or text [Contact info available to subscribers]

A quiet couple seeks a long-term house sitting or caretaking position in Austin, Texas. We have handyman, maintenance and technical skills and are very good at fixing things. We have experience with hospitality, pet care, gardening and landscaping. Will consider all types of housing. No kids, smoking, drinking, or drugs. We have one dog and one cat. Excellent references can be provided. Please email us at propertycaretaker@ymail.com Thank you.

A dependable and responsible couple is looking for a cowboy/ranch job. We will be available mid-October and would be willing to relocate anywhere for the right fit. The rougher the country, and the more cow work the better! We can shoe our own horses, handle cattle in a low stress manner, rope, ride, doctor, and brand. We both have management experience, keep good records, and take pride in our work. Although we try to keep cattle our priority; we are willing and able to fence, weld, mechanic, operate equipment, and more! We come with a good string of horses, but would be willing to ride green colts or ranch horses if needed! If we sound like a good fit please give us a call or leave a voicemail and we’ll get back to ya! We have resumes and references available upon request. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you!

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XENIA STUDIO began with the quest to find a beautiful yet simple pair of earrings that was affordable but not fast-fashion. When owner Vanessa couldn’t find what she was looking for, she taught herself how to make her own jewelry. The result is a line of unique statement jewelry that focuses on harmonious combinations of shapes in pleasing color palettes. Xenia Studio’s mission is to provide affordable jewelry that is expressive and transformative, simple yet meaningful. Special adornments to accompany you wherever life takes you. To learn more, please visit etsy.com/shop/thexeniastudio and use code “CARETAKER” at checkout for 20% off your purchase.

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For Sale: Unique property with ocean view on the South Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. If your dream is to live in the tropics, run your own bed and breakfast, have your own organic garden, or eco/green mini-resort, hostel or simply own your own piece of paradise it will be hard to find a better place to do it, or a better opportunity than this one. For more information, please email caretaker@caretaker.org with “Costa Rica Property For Sale” in the Subject Line.

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Arizona Cowboy has written true stories in four exciting and interesting books all about half a century on horseback. 2005, was the year the books closed on the Arizona, cattle and horse ranch named the DK Ranch. After nearly fifty years there as a cowhand, I had advanced as their chief honcho. In 2005, the handwriting on the wall began and the books closed on this historic steer and horse ranch. I sadly, then, became my pen-name, The Last DK Cowboy. Read stories of true happenings during our daily work. Happily chasing steers over the open range while aboard bronco horses we were trying to make into usable cowponies. Join me by enjoying these true tales and later in the other books describing a rewarding, exciting life among wild cattle and wilder cowhands. Ridin’ out in Arizona’s beautiful, natural scenic wonders. These true tales, although unusual, are just as I recollect them. To all those who have ever dreamed of being a cowboy, here’s your chance to ride along with me as your side-kick and saddle pard. You can view an entertaining intro with many colored pictures at lastdkcowboy.com or write lastdkslashcowboy@gmail.com