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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
20 Apr 2024
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Description
Hi. We are a family farm on beautiful Orcas island in the north west corner of Washington state in the Salish sea. We have a large garden, sheep, pigs, milking goats, chickens and a view of the sea from your room. We love to have large family style meals with friends around a fire in the evening. We practice holistic grazing with our animals. We shear our sheep and make crafts with the wool. We are an 8 minute drive to the town of Eastsound. We have a trail to the beach for nice walks.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We have a lively farm with lots of gatherings. Workaways will meet lots of new friends here on Orcas. There are lots of activities on our island that are culturally rich, from music festivals, parades, dance parties, wood carving on Sundays, a movie theater, whale watching and more. We practice rotational grazing, build compost piles, milk goats and are always finding better ways to farm. We have gates that need to be built and we make our own lumber on our sawmill. Also, our island has a very active and inovative food bank. Volunteers are needed and that could be a fun way to meet people during your stay
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We have animals that need care, small fencing projects, small building projects, young children to play with. Light tasks around the home is appreciated but not the focus. Our large garden always needs help. Our farm is close to town and we have bicycles available to use.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
A room in our house with a shared bathroom (we have 2 full bathrooms in the main house). Meals in the house
What else ...
Orcas island is a beautiful place. We have a small boat and fish and crab seasonally. There are small music festivals, dances, hiking, swimming in the cold sea or driving 15 minutes to the lake. Friends are easily made in our small community
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
we have room for campervans
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (3)
After being there for a bit, I decided to spend my whole last month in the US there and I am still incredibly happy about that decision!
Kathy, Ron, Anwyn, Hailey, Nate and the two boys Louie and Geo are such amazing people! I… read more
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After being there for a bit, I decided to spend my whole last month in the US there and I am still incredibly happy about that decision!
Kathy, Ron, Anwyn, Hailey, Nate and the two boys Louie and Geo are such amazing people! I… read more
