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I am 76 I was born in England, have lived in the Canadian wilderness for 40 years. I have built cabins alone. I am also an artist and a writer, and have had many books about my wilderness life published. I have hosted many volunteers over twenty-five years.
I have an off-grid house (that I built) surrounded by magnificent scenery, high mountains and many lakes. Work is all outdoors, gardening, basic carpentry, firewood, general maintenance.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Aide avec des éco-projets
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
Entretien général
Aide informatique/internet
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
45 years ago I worked my way round the world before Workaway was invented. I empathize with like-minded travellers and we can learn from each other.
Aide
Help is gardening, firewood, and carpentry. This is a remote area close to nature, and there are a lot of spectacular places to see. Season most years is late March to October or November. Both these times depend on how much snow is on the ground.
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Hébergement
In a cabin or yurt usually, but if the accommodation is crowded, a tent is used for overflow.
Autres infos...
It is not always possible to give volunteers half a days' work so I tell everyone to work half the time: in other words, work one day and take a day off; or work 4 days and take 4 days off. This is ideal for people who like to explore. Lots of hiking opportunities in spectacular mountains, and some wildlife viewing; notably bears in spring and fall.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Espace pour garer des vans
Nothing gigantic, No room to turn round. But average size campers OK.
Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux
I have a dog and would be happy to host others as long as they are quiet and not dangerous to my neighbour's kids.
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Plus de 2
Nombre d'heures attendues
half a day - can be accumulative
N° de référence hôte : 9663757464b7
Feedback (15)
17 août 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Anja & Daniel) pour l'hôte
We had an awesome time at Chris place! She taught us a lot about living here (including skills like chain sawing for firewood and building), the surrounding landscape, nature, local history... In the beginning we self-isolated for 2 weeks to prevent Covid spread, but the time flew by quickly, because you have so much nature around and things to do… read more
30 juil. 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Anja & Daniel)
Not a lot of experience at wilderness life, but they learned fast and had excellent ideas. Very hard working, too. They are extremely careful re the covid.
(Excellent
)
22 mai 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Johannes & Franziska) pour l'hôte
It was great to experience the life off-grid. We gained skills and experiences working with wood, but also weight because of the delicious food.
Nearby are some great spots to see.
Chris is an impressive and knowledged women and knows very specifically how she wants things to be done.
Nearby are some great spots to see.
Chris is an impressive and knowledged women and knows very specifically how she wants things to be done.
20 mai 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Johannes & Franziska)
A bonus when people come with so many innovative skills. Wood tools, mechanicking, and good imagination. Come back any time.
(Excellent
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20 mai 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Mareike & Philipp)
Not natural wilderness lovers, but they tried and I think learned a lot. Very cute little dog!
(Très bien
)
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17 août 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Anja & Daniel) pour l'hôte
We had an awesome time at Chris place! She taught us a lot about living here (including skills like chain sawing for firewood and building), the surrounding landscape, nature, local history... In the beginning we self-isolated for 2 weeks to prevent Covid spread, but the time flew by quickly, because you have so much nature around and things to do… read more
30 juil. 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Anja & Daniel)
Not a lot of experience at wilderness life, but they learned fast and had excellent ideas. Very hard working, too. They are extremely careful re the covid.
(Excellent
)
22 mai 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Johannes & Franziska) pour l'hôte
It was great to experience the life off-grid. We gained skills and experiences working with wood, but also weight because of the delicious food.
Nearby are some great spots to see.
Chris is an impressive and knowledged women and knows very specifically how she wants things to be done.
Nearby are some great spots to see.
Chris is an impressive and knowledged women and knows very specifically how she wants things to be done.
20 mai 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Johannes & Franziska)
A bonus when people come with so many innovative skills. Wood tools, mechanicking, and good imagination. Come back any time.
(Excellent
)
20 mai 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Mareike & Philipp)
Not natural wilderness lovers, but they tried and I think learned a lot. Very cute little dog!
(Très bien
)
8 avr. 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Oliver & Clair)
Oli and Clair came to me at the point where the Covid-19 pandemic was shutting everything down. They obeyed my stringent isolation rules exactly. They had few tool and outdoor skills when they arrived, but they learned quickly and worked hard.. They remained cheerful under the isolation restrictions. They were fun to have around..
(Excellent
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9 nov. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Judith & Matthias )
Judith and Matthias stayed a month to look after my dog while I was away. They also did a lot of clearing and burning brush to help make my place more fire-smart. (We have a lot of forest fires here.). They did an absolutely fantastic job. I wish they could have stayed longer.
(Excellent
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5 août 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Kathy & Mark) pour l'hôte
Thanks Chris for an excellent stay at your cabin. My husband Mark and I helped with chopping firewood, burning dead wood and brush for fire mitigation, and helping fill potholes on the long road to Chris's house after unusual torrential spring rains. Chris took us around sightseeing in Bella Coola which was really nice and educational. Her two… read more
17 juil. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Kathy & Mark)
Kathy and Mark's time with me was short and sweet. Very hard workers, fitted right in. I wish they'd stayed longer.
(Excellent
)
14 juil. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (caitlinmarymcd) pour l'hôte
Staying with Chris was my first workaway experience and she made it very enjoyable. It's hard work at times but Chris always makes sure you have enough down time to explore the beautiful Chilcotin and meet the lovely people. Even if you don't have your own transport Chris goes out of her way to make sure you get to experience as much as possible.… read more
12 juil. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (caitlinmarymcd)
Few skills but she learned fast and is a great worker. Very pleasant person and easy to have around.
(Excellent
)
20 avr. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Dominik)
Fantastic. I have a wilderness place and he came complete with chain saw expertise, strength, and able to solve logistical problems. He is cheerful and interested in everything. He would be what I refer to as a super-volunteer. Thanks Dominik.
(Excellent
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20 avr. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Membre Workaway)
Hannah is an excellent helper. Very strong and prepared to work long hours. She has a few skills at beginner level such as carpentry and chain saw work - and is an excellent gardener, house tidier, and cleaner. She has a few food issues - only just discovered - so unless a host is used to this, or Hannah has access to a store that provides some… read more
(Très bien
)
23 oct. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Friedemann)
Young, and had to learn a lot, but he was cheerful and willing at all times. He embraced life in the wilderness whole-heartedly - camping out in -9C temperatures to see the stars and so on. He has worked very hard for me and has been a pleasure to have around. I wish he could stay longer.
(Excellent
)
23 oct. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jonas Bo)
Jonas had some difficulties with the isolation of my place - unfortunately he was the only volunteer I had for a month - but he worked very hard and uncomplainingly. He is quiet and tidy.
(Très bien
)
16 oct. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Jonas Bo) pour l'hôte
Chris is a wonderful person she has a great sence of humor, and the stories she can tell about her traveling the world and the life she lived out in the wilderness are really amazing and worth listen to.
Chris is also a woman who likes her time alone, and when she wants her alone time, tou can sence it and you will know when it's time to go for a… read more
Chris is also a woman who likes her time alone, and when she wants her alone time, tou can sence it and you will know when it's time to go for a… read more
16 août 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Frédéric & Eve) pour l'hôte
Exellent food, breathtaking view, lots of interesting story, what would want more? We've learn so much in our month with Chris: chainsawing, roofing and much more. But more importantly, we've learn about the reality of the people that truly lives their life out in the bush. Staying at Chris's place was a lot of hard work but it was all the more… read more
13 août 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Frédéric & Eve)
Fred and Eve came to me young and very green! But they listened to what I had to say and worked very, very hard. I hope they come back again some day.
(Excellent
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14 août 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Samuel & Irene) pour l'hôte
We had a great experience working with Chris and our fellow volunteer comrades, Eve & Fred. Chris was a generous host, offering us a beautiful Yurt for sleeping and daily home-cooked meals (many of the ingredients coming from her own garden). Badger and Harry were wonderful and watchful canine companions that roamed the property.
We worked… read more
We worked… read more
13 août 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Samuel & Irene)
They were a bit out of their depth in the wilderness but they tried very hard and if they had stayed longer than 2 weeks, they would have learned a lot more.
(Bien
)
13 juil. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Dora)
Average. Pleasant person, tidy worker, but unable to think outside the box. As I live in a wilderness situation this is essential.
(Bien
)
17 juil. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Ethan) pour l'hôte
Chris's place was exactaly what we were after, a real experience that I will remember for life. She feed us extremely well and we were never hungry. She was very generous and showed us an impressive climb high up with a panoramic view of awesome mountain ranges. Thanks again Chris
13 juil. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Ethan)
Could not have been better! He and friend Logan Heath came already skilled at chain saw and mechanic work - they did wonders on my place and old vehicles. I cannot thank them enough.
(Excellent
)
13 juil. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Hendrik & Annemarie)
I could not have wished for better! Marien came already skilled as a very good carpenter and did fantastic work. Anna Marie actually ASKED if she could clean my house! Both worked very hard . I wish they could have stayed longer.
(Excellent
)
4 juil. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Jola & Darek) pour l'hôte
Chris is amazing. She is a great source of information about wilderness . Her place is beautiful, full off great art , books and well organize.We only spent 2 days with her and we regret that but we were house sitting for her 3 weeks and had no problems. Her dogs were great companions for us. The area around is very beautiful, forest, lakes, lots… read more
10 oct. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Thomas)
Tom had tons of energy and surprising carpentry skills, considering he had done very little before. He worked very well with the other volunteers and hated to be idle. He would always find something to do if I was too busy to organize him.Thenks, tom, for your great stay. Come again.
(Excellent
)
10 oct. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Thomas) pour l'hôte
The month I spent with Chris went by all too quickly. She gave me the opperunity to learn some new skills and was easy going when I made mistakes! The chilcotin itself is an amazing place too with so much to see, I wish I could have stayed longer and seen more! Chris had some great friends as well who were all as interesting and fun to be around.… read more
24 sept. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Sanjey) pour l'hôte
Chris was a great host. I learned a lot from my stay in the Chilcotin for sure, life here is quite different from a busy city life. The work and Chris's simple and yet tasty meals keeps one fit and healthy. I probably experienced more new things in the one month I stayed with Chris than I would have in several months back home. Harry and Badger… read more
21 sept. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sanjey)
Sanjey was with me a month. He was a very willing worker, but had a lot to learn about my remote way of life! He has a delightful personality - very pleasant to talk to about a wide range of subjects. Good luck with your pilot training, Sanjey.
(Très bien
)
21 sept. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Alexa)
Alexa was a lot of fun. She tackled unfamiliar tasks with panache! Please come again.
(Excellent
)
26 avr. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Myles & Jamie)
Myles, Jamie and Jordan were inexperienced in the bush but they learned to use a chainsaw and worked very well on next winter's wood supply. Once they knew what they were doing, they worked hard unsupervised. They left their accommodation in good shape (reasonably clean and so on.) However, they cut short the agreed time with me as they were… read more
(Très bien
)
6 juil. 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jean)
Cheerful and quite handy. He did not always understand my English.
(Bien
)
6 juil. 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Ben)
I wish he could stay longer! He is quiet, creative, an imaginative carpenter. He has been with me for 5 weeks and done some great work.
(Excellent
)
19 mai 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Bruun88)
Lasse is hardworking and lots of fun. He has been marvellously helpful with the garden and some building projects. Thank you Lasse! Please come again!
(Excellent
)
19 mai 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Izaro )
Izaro is excellent! Lots of fun, hard working - and boy! can she dig the garden and split wood! You are welcome any time, Izaro.
(Excellent
)
28 avr. 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Hannah & Johannes)
Hannah and Johannes were working maniacs! They were falling trees for firewood. They would not take time off! Then the chainsaw broke (not their fault) so finally they agreed to take time off. Thank you very much!
(Excellent
)
20 août 2014
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Katie)
Katie was bubbly, enthusiastic, and a very hard worker. She was faced with carpentry work and professed little skill but was surprisingly good. She even managed to hit the nail on the head most of the time.
I wish she could have stayed longer.
I wish she could have stayed longer.
(Excellent
)
20 août 2014
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Matthew)
Mathew came to West Canada on his first trip ever from England, and his first workaway. He was not very strong or skilled, but worked tirelessly and uncomplainingly at the very dirty jobs I gave him to do. While he was with me, we got a lot done. Thankyou Matthew.
(Très bien
)
16 juil. 2014
Laissé par le workawayer (Matthew) pour l'hôte
Chris was an exceptional host. She took great attention to makesure I understood everything and went above and beyond for me on more than one occasion.
This is an experience unlike any other. The workcan be strenous and you are away from many of the luxuries you take for granted but that should be a reason to motivate you for workaway is to… read more
This is an experience unlike any other. The workcan be strenous and you are away from many of the luxuries you take for granted but that should be a reason to motivate you for workaway is to… read more
2 janv. 2014
Laissé par le workawayer (Craig) pour l'hôte
Working with Chris at her homestead near Nimpo Lake BC was a real highlight of my six months in North America. If you're willing to work hard, and love rugged country with simple living, this will be a perfect opportunity for you to have a great experience and learn lots about yourself. I loved getting up each morning knowing that I would spend… read more
5 avr. 2013
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Beix)
Nico's English is not always good but he is a happy, quiet, dedicated worker with good carpentry skills and has been very useful to me. I wish he would stay longer!
(Excellent
)
4 nov. 2012
Laissé par le workawayer (Hugo) pour l'hôte
Living here is quiet surprising. It's difficult (but possible) to be in more remote place. Even towns around your cabin-in-the-middle-of-nowhere are very small and far.
What I love here is not only to live in a wild place, it's also that you are out of consumer society and if you need something, the easiest way to get it is often to build (or to… read more
What I love here is not only to live in a wild place, it's also that you are out of consumer society and if you need something, the easiest way to get it is often to build (or to… read more
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