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I am a horticulturist and have been practicing sustainable gardening and living on my two acres land for over 25 years.
A founder and organizer of Powell River Garden Tour, member of Canadian Rose Society, and a member of Garden Club.
I taught cooking at night school and baking at cooks training program.
Cooking with edible weeds is one of my passion, I believe that to eat un- contaminated food is good for our health and planet .
Building tiny houses by using locally materials, is a another passion of my, There are three small buildings on my property, the Tree house, the Cob house and the Meditation house are all built with this principle in mind.
And the three small tiny houses will be the accommodations for my helpers - Either WorkAwayers and or Woofers.
1) Treehouse, has a double bed, and a deck, from the deck one can see the main garden and sunset over the ocean,
2) Meditation house has 4 bunk beds . The larger deck allow yoga practice.The building is located in a small wooded area with a creek running below.
3) Cob house, very small but has a large covered grape arbour as its living room, a good place to write ,read and social.
A washroom with shower, toilet, and a heated tile floor is shared with other helpers.
The large grape vine covered outdoor kitchen and dinning areas has the WiFi, table chairs, outdoor furnitures.
Work schedule: 9am to 12noon, 1pm to 2pm
20 hours per week, schedule can be flexible upon request.
Work consists : Weeding, transplanting, lawn mowing, housekeeping, general maintenance.
I will prepare dinner and you can create your own particular food for the other meals with the materials I will supply.
One month minimum stay is required , longer stay is preferred .
I am a new host at Work Away. But I have been a host with WWOOF for more than 14 years.
Sincerely,
DianaTypes of help and learning opportunities
GardeningDIY and building projectsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceCultural exchange and learning opportunities
I have lived in Canada for about 50 years, I can speak English fluently. If anyone wants to learn Mandarin Chinese which is my mother language, I can also teach Classical Chinese writing.
When you are here, you will be immersed in Canadian Culture.
As for myself, I am very interested in learning your cultures.Help
1) Planting and transplanting ornamental and vegetable plants.
2) House keeping
3) General MaintenanceLanguages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Chinese (Mandarin): Fluent
Spanish: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
SpanishAccommodation
There are all separate buildings:
1) Treehouse, it has a double bed, with an ocean view from the deck, and a creek runs below.
2) Cob house has a single bed, with the washroom facility, it is next to the large outdoor kitchen and eating area.
3) Meditation hut has bunk beds, is on the other side of the creek over a wooden bridge. It is surrounded by a large Canadian maple, Red Cedar and native Saw ferns.
All accommodations has WiFi.What else ...
If you wish to go out of town to North or South, a public bus station is only 3 to 4 minutes walk distance from where you stay. I also have bicycles you can use.
During the weekend you can take a bus to Lund - the northern part of Powell River and also the end of high way 101 from South America. It has the famous Nancy's restaurant and other restaurants, a gallery, and a harbour.The water taxi runs regularly to the well known Savary Island. You can rent a kayak to the Copland Islands, and Desolation Sound.
Or you can take a ferry ( 5 minutes walk to the ferry from where you stay) to Vancouver Island. While crossing the ocean you may see Humpback or Killer whales swim by.
If you are here at the end of Summer or Fall, you can watch salmon running up the creek at the the Salmon Hatchery which is located about 15 minutes drive away. And you may see black bears catching salmons in the creek.
There are many lakes, forest trails nearby you can explore. The most famous "Sunshine Coast Trail", From start to the end hike will take about 10 days, huts are available along the trails, free of charge.
Public beaches on the ocean are spread from North to south of town, the nearest one is in town, which is located about 15 to 20minutes walk from my property.
If you are a rock climber, we have at least couple places you can go.
There are good cafes and restaurants near where I live, all in short walking distance. evening walk along the SEA WALK you might see whale swim by, The sea in front of the SEA WALK is framed on the left by Texada Island, on the right by Hardwood Island, and far off on the West is Vancouver Island. The sea is calm like a mirror unless weather is stormy, which is seldom.
You will meet friendly local walking their dog or just walk out for seeing the sunset. There are benched along the path.
I encourage you to ask me as many questions as you may have.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
DianaA little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
WiFi is every where on the property.
Can possibly accept pets
Well behaved dog only.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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