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Hello and thank you for your interest in joining us!
We are a hobby farm with a focus on weed-free property especial when weather allows it.
With over 20 acres, we grow hay mostly in the fields and are looking to expand our selection of organic crops in our garden.
We are looking for some helpful workawayer with the care of our resident dogs and horses.
Winter projects included interior painting, cleaning, computer project. Organizing the barn. We can take couples .
- Music
- Biking
- riding
We have two horses usually, sometimes riding can be possible if you have some experience.
We enjoy beautiful British Columbia and would love to share it with you
Close to Abbotsford and Langley and 20 min from beautiful Whiterock bc. we are about an hour drive to downtown Vancouver.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn about farm living, potentially about animal care and sustainable living.
Help
Walks and care of dogs
- Gardening
- Horse Care ( have to be not afraid of horses
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- Interior /exterior cleaning & painting
- Computer help ( web and social media posts)
- Outside work mostly, have to be able to garden and lift wheelbarrowls.
- Love for the outside is necessary
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Bedroom with two beds, sometimes shared. Private bathroom for the suite . Couples room with queen bed, Separate kitchen.
What else ...
20-30 min from Abbotsford & Langley
1 hour from Vancouver BC
Uber is available in the area if you do not have a vehicle.
Plenty to see and do around the area! We have bikes if you wish to explore as well.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
I have lots of spots to park if you are looking for a spot for a while .
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hrs/day 5 days a week
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I rode a horse for the first time and visited White Rock. The dog Max is really dear and needs a lot of company.
The work is not too hard, and its possible to… read more
Even though we had no experience with horses, we took care of the baby horses and Gaylene taught us everything important. So you really don't need any experience with horses!
In addition, we took care of the… read more
I did tasks like gardening, weeding, helping with the households or take care of the dogs and the horses. Even though I… read more
There is always something to do when you’re there.
The work varies quite a bit. I spend a lot of time taking care of the dogs, Max and Stella, whom I will miss quite dearly. The rest of the work was mostly different types of gardening. We spent a lot of time making a new… read more
Not only was she always on time and willing to learn new tasks, but she did so with a smile on her face!
Marlene wasn't afraid to get dirty and take on any task that was asked of her. She jumped at new opportunities and the work she did was always done well.
Personally - Marlene was always happy and… read more
This… read more
Gaylene and all the others are really nice and friendly. And even if I don't know much about horses, I really felt at home and had the chance to have some riding lessons !
Lot's of work, yes. But also a lot of fun, the city is not far, you can be in Vancouver in 1 hour.
If you like riding, running, hiking, you… read more
