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A New Years’ Thank You to Cabot Shores’ Interns & Wwoofers

At last, just before 2010 comes to a close, some reflections, aspirations and foremost many heartfelt Thank You’s to the amazing interns and wwoofers (“willing workers on organic farms”) who generously gave of themselves and of their energy to Cabot Shores over the past eight months.

Interns, Wwoofers, an Artist- and a Healing Artist-in-Residence worked and lived with us from 2 days to 2 months and more. Some of the highlight projects they participated in include:

* Assisting in setting up and managing the first Internship program at Cabot Shores
* Bringing an artist’s eye (and touch) to the interior of Cabot Shores and nourishing us with her colors as well as teaching us how to properly shell and eat a lobster
* Preparing Dolly’s House (our staff house) for other interns to come (carpentry, painting, cleaning)
* Setting up our yurt and tipi for the season
* Building a raised bed that was home to 75 tomato plants

* Transplanting the tomato and basil seedlings and protecting them from winds, downpours, and cold
* Harvesting seaweed to mulch the new tomato bed as well as the other vegetable garden
* Building a platform that held Paul and Barbara’s tent – their home for the summer
* Creating a new rock garden and building a set of stone stairs
* Helping to install our first solar hot water system
* Participating in a sweat lodge on one of the Mi Kmaq reserves and at the Wabanaki Festival at Cabot Shores
* Documenting guest and staff adventures, creating videos and slide shows for the Cabot Shores website/blog
* Managing the kitchen and cooking for staff
* Getting up early to participate in regular morning staff meetings
* Baking some amazing breads, including sourdough bread with a starter brought here from Italy
* Keeping the home-made granola coming and transmitting its recipe, as well as other recipes to future wwoofers and interns
* Watering and weeding the gardens amid black flies that just wouldn’t let up
* Jumping in to do housekeeping on the housekeeper’s day off
* Serving and caring for guests who were delighted by the high level helpfulness and good cheer of our staff
* Setting up and providing services for the first Healing Arts Intensive at Cabot Shores

* Helping us get through Hurricane Earl and its aftermath

* Cleaning and staining the four chalets and painting the Breton Cove farmhouse
* Researching other possible renewable energy projects for Cabot Shores and finding out about solar hot air heaters that are now being installed
* Participating in Qi Gong, acupuncture and in meditation sessions

* Helping us to lighten up and regard what we do here as some type of theater

* Harvesting, sorting, and processing the enormous tomato harvest, including making and freezing tomatosauce, green tomato chili and green tomato chutney
* Participating in mushroom hunting expeditions

* Building shelves and creating a new front desk in the Great Room of Whiff’s Lodge
* Visiting Gampo Abbey
* Clearing the Indian Brook Waterfall trail
* Kayaking on Cabot Shore’s Church pond at sunset
* Learning to Yolo-board on Church Pond…

 

…All the while bringing their abundant willingness, curiosity, talent, cheerfulness, can-do attitude and sense of humor to everything they did.  We are very grateful to you! Consider coming back in 2011 and let your friends know about this opportunity.

Please comment below on your experiences as interns and wwoofers…

Guests & guides:  tell us about your time with Cabot Shores interns or wwoofers.  Stories and pictures are forthcoming.

Let us hear from you here!…With gratitude, Barbara & Dr. Paul



Good
Based on 298 reviews
MacKenzie Cutcliffe
MacKenzie Cutcliffe
February 17, 2024.
We had an excellent stay! We stayed in the tiny house and got the hot tub as an addition - the house was an adorable little cabin, very clean and had everything we needed (mini fridge, microwave and more!). The hot tub was worth the addition! Paul and the staff were so considerate, he even called me before we arrived and let me know how the roads were and to make sure I knew how to get to the tiny house since we were probably arriving after dark. I can’t say enough good things! We will definitely be back!
Alexis Helena
Alexis Helena
February 16, 2024.
It was a great space, the manager was very helpful and answered all our questions. Will definitely be coming back
Katie Crossley
Katie Crossley
January 25, 2024.
My husband and I got married at Cabot Shores last October, after staying there multiple times in the past and falling in love with the scenery and food!! Paul was amazing to deal with leading up to the wedding! I was definitely a needy bride lol and he was always so patient and helpful with everything. The whole thing went off without any issues at all and my guests had a great time and raved on and on about the food! We are huge out door people and loved the whole vibe ! We can’t wait to go back again soon and make more wonderful memories at this slice of heaven in our favourite place in the world, Cape Breton !!
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‍하준수(교원-영상디자인학과)
January 10, 2024.
An unforgettable experience for a family trip. A yurt experience is more than just lodging, especially if you have young children. What is most impressive of all is the owner and his wife, who are so kind and affectionate.
Karleigh Johnstone
Karleigh Johnstone
January 8, 2024.
Stayed in the Phoenix Dome for 2 nights and had the most wonderful experience. The dome was lovely and stayed warm through the night. The highlight of our stay was the food. My husband has been a chef for 20+ years and was blown away by the quality of the food. We had dinner one evening and the salmon was absolute perfection. We were lucky enough to be the only guests for breakfast so they cooked us a few items instead of the buffet and we enjoyed every bite. Hands down the best scrambled eggs I have ever eaten! The staff were so wonderful, kind and accommodating. We would love to return and spend more time here exploring the trails and relaxing on the beach. Thank you to everyone at Cabot Trail for such a wonderful experience!
Bobbi Zahra
Bobbi Zahra
January 1, 2024.
Hot tubs were great, overlooking the gorgeous water view. Yurt was super comfortable, very spacious, and even when the fire died while we were sleeping, we stayed cozy and warm - the bedding was superb. Recommendation for Red River Trail was great, and we enjoyed the hike very much.
Sandy Mackley
Sandy Mackley
November 27, 2023.
The staff at Cabot Shores actively took opportunities to make our stay relaxing and enjoyable. Our Mongolian Yurt was comfortable with the wood stove and outside hot tub. Would strongly recommend calling these fine folks and discussing your stay with them.

Good
Based on 51 reviews
Lukas
Lukas
September 21, 2022.
Verified
Very nice people and a place full of joy ! Stayed 2 nights in the „Eagle dome“ which was really comfy and clean!Had really delicous dinner at the main lodge where paul played some music just for us and had nice conversations whith him and the other staffmembers.Also booked the hot tub at our dome for our last night from where we had a great view on the campfire.Lovely place where you see how much effort they put in every detail.
Nicole
Nicole
August 22, 2022.
Verified
Amazing adventure! Lots of fun sleeping underneath the stars!
Ryan
Ryan
August 14, 2022.
Verified
Relaxing
Nigel
Nigel
July 25, 2022.
Verified
Beautiful place and very friendly staff. Perfect location if you’re travelling along the Cabot Trail, I highly recommend checking this place out! Would definitely stay here again. Thanks for a fantastic experience.
Anooj
Anooj
October 25, 2021.
Verified
This was our first time staying in the Eagle Dome and we absolutely fell in love with this beautiful place. Super clean place to stay!
Redwan
Redwan
October 17, 2021.
Verified
Very nice place to spend a couple of nights in the nature! My wife and I enjoyed our stay.It might be a good idea to install a heater in the dome as it can get chilly at night.
Brooke
Brooke
October 1, 2021.
Verified
Beautiful, quaint place to stay! So unique and off grid. We loved staying at the dome!
Madison
Madison
September 9, 2021.
Verified
We had a great stay in the Eagle Dome! We loved watching the sunset and sunrise, and being able to hear the waves from the ocean. Next time we would stay a few more days and prepare a bit better - we weren’t packed for off grid but we made it work. Outhouse was a few steps away, shower and toilet a short walk. We didn’t get the hot tub or use the sauna/other amenities but would certainly consider it next time.

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