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We are a small mixed farm located in the boreal transition zone. We raise heritage animals of many species including Tamworth pigs, Icelandic sheep, Norwegian Fjord horses, a Jersey dairy cow, Tibetan yaks, and a variety of poultry. We have a number of garden areas and a small but growing orchard.
Workawayers hosted at our farm will not be doing any work that directly relates to our farm business. There are countless non business related opportunities and activities to help us with.
So.... if you are interested in participating in our farm experience please contact us and together we will learn and grow....
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our farm is located in a beautiful part of the world, with many small lakes nearby for canoeing and lots of opportunities to hike/bathe in the forest. We make a once a month trip to Saskatoon, which is about 2 hours away.
Our purpose for hosting workawayers on our farm is to provide a learning lifestyle for ourselves and the many students and travellers who come our way. We are hosts for other volunteering organizations in Saskatchewan We also have and continue to host others on an informal basis both locally and internationally, including individuals with cognitive or mental health issues.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We need help this year with finishing a greenhouse which Is also home to a solar panel array. We will be also finishing work on a wvo processing and energy generating plant. We will also be completing work on a small butcher shop. Most of the activities here are general farm learning opportunities like fencing and feeding and cleaning up pens etc. As far as gardens go, there are many and much work and hopefully this year we will be converting one area to permaculture space. We do not market any of the produce from our gardens. The bountiful harvests provide food for our personal use as well as family and of course all the visitors and helpers we receive each year. The pastures this year will experience some regenerative work. We are quite excited about this year! Big one!
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
We are always interested in improving our language skills. All languages.
Accommodation
Rustic including some camper trailers. All diets can be accommodated. All ages are welcome.
What else ...
We are a bit isolated here unless you have a car. We work a lot but we always make time to properly eat and play. We have many different musical instruments and have a gaggle of friends to play them with. We have a gazillion how to books (mostly sustainable living stuff) and of course a very long list of our mistakes and how you might avoid them. Many of our helpers have gone back to their homes and are now living their own agrarian lives.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have wifi and it usually works. Less is best. No movies.
Space for parking camper vans
Lots of quiet spaces. Except for animal noises.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
25 hours each week
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Thanks for welcoming a family of 5, thanks for the awesome food and great moments around the table, thanks for sharing your knowledge, thanks for the music,...
We spent a great week and the kids miss all the animals from the moment they got on the car.
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Thanks for welcoming a family of 5, thanks for the awesome food and great moments around the table, thanks for sharing your knowledge, thanks for the music,...
We spent a great week and the kids miss all the animals from the moment they got on the car.
I did not anticipate that my time in Canada would involve looking after a baby yak, nor could I have anticipated the daily trials and tribulations of farm life, but now it's a… read more
There was the time before Anouk
Then there was Anouk
and now there is post Anouk
... an Anouk chinook!
We're still not sure how we got things done before in the time… read more
Wonderful place! Super nice people, beautiful nature and lovely animals. They are all in excellent condition and loved pretty much (even more when they are on the plate. Because the food is absolutely beautiful and delicious!)
Tyler and Dianne are super hospitable, welcoming and will do what ever they can to make you feel right at home. To me,… read more
My stay at their Farm with all the Great animals was defintly one of the best experiences during my travels through Canada. I am very greatful for the time… read more
Tyler and Dianne have a fantastic place!! And are a wealth of knowledge on the land, farming and animal husbandry. All the animals are friendly, and cuddly. Perran and I are interested in having a small piece of land and keeping animals- so our questions were endless, but they never failed to provide answers and books to… read more
