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Description
I am the type of farmer who loves all animals and treat all sentient beings with respect and deep care. Farming is a huge community and social responsibility that we feel proud to take very seriously. As stewards of this precious land that supports us back with clean air and pristine water, the majestic mountains and bluest of blue skies inspires of every day.
There is a small farm stand, with very productive laying hens and a herd of Angus cows. We make natural probiotic facial toner, healing salves & tinctures, lip balms with our own beeswax and kombucha products including Coffee Kombucha (It's really good, really)! There are many hikes and lakes with beaches for hiking, swimming & fishing around us nearby plus our creeks and streams on our own property.
Accommodations are extremely rustic (canvas dome tents with Queen mattresses) off-grid and we're developing our Homestead in an eco-conscious way. These infrastructure projects are imminent and assisting in these grounds and farm development can be part of your position.
Work available;
Pasture development assistance including fence building. Shape new garden beds for fall planting. Harvest and process the season’s crops. Feed/water livestock plus help with pasture preparations and movement of livestock (cows & chickens). Stock farm stand by creating beautiful display and assist in product development. Regenerative farm operations may include creation of chicken feed. Assist in building infrastructure including an artist retreat studio and new barn plus farm worker comfort development (outdoor shower).
Ingenuity is key. We're off grid without power grid or cell service (however there is the internet available at the log cabin across the field). .
If you're interested/available/suitable for longer term, there may be other (warmer) housing options available as the temperature changes.
Pemberton is the closest town. We can pick you up from Pemberton if need be. There is a regular bus from Vancouver to Whistler 25 minute drive from Pemberton and then from Whistler to Pemberton is a public transit system - it just depends on the timing and all that. We'll accommodate your needs to the best of our ability if you're up for the job and the adventure. There is free accommodation and minimum wage offered at $16.75/hour.
If you're allergic to pollen, bees, wasps, fur, dander, dust, or hay - or can't live a day without the internet, this place is not for you.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
This is an off grid unique and gorgeous area. The mountain views are 360 degrees and in a valley that has been described as more beautiful than Whistler.
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.
Help
Feeding of over 60 some chickens, meal worms and a small herd of friendly sweet cows, manage the compost pile and gardening of vegetables and sunflowers is mainly what goes on in a day here. There are new pastures in development and a hay field as well. There will also be somewhat of a farm stand with healing salves, lip balms, healing teas, kombucha drink, cleaner and probiotic facial toner, iced tea and some veggies for sale etc... to manage. The great thing about having many projects is that you can choose what you would like to work on from so many choices. We're literally barn raising here (plus greenhouse raising, plus hay pole barn raising, plus, plus ;)
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Beginner
Italian: Beginner
Accommodation
We have a glamping dome tent with a Queen Sized mattress. It is next to the outhouse (with epic views). If you prefer to see the stars at night, camping is also easy/convenient and there are many cozy spots to choose from. We have some veggies and will have eggs in production by Sept and you're welcome to all you can eat or that. As mentioned, this is off-grid and out of cell service. We have wi-fi at home and it can be used anytime necessary and works for wi fi calling from your cell phone.
What else ...
This homestead farm is next to Birkenhead Provincial Park. It has a gorgeous beach and is known for great fishing. There are many hikes in the area and two ponds and two streams on our property that borders crown land at the back mountain ridge. You're welcome to use our mountain bike, any of our water floaties/mattress and we might have a little rowboat by then as well.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Satellite WiFi works great. We're off-grid but if you can find a way to work online with these limitations that is super fine (WiFi calling works great - just needs to be set up while in cell service).
Space for parking camper vans
This is a wonderful space for campervans. You have your choice of available spots you could call home. There's a fire pit for fun/cooking, hammocks to hang where you like, a clear running creek nearby, an outhouse and there will be an outdoor shower fairly soon.
Can possibly accept pets
it depends how they are with cows and pigs and chickens
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 6-8 hours a day, 5-6 days a week (your choice up to 37.5hrs/week)
Feedback (1)
She spend a lot of time and effort for her farm work.
I spend about 10 days at her stay and it was an absolutely pleasure.
This was my first farm experience with animals and I learned a lot about how to treat the animals.
I could also fullfill one of my dreams to drive a Pickup on the canadian… read more
Feedback
She spend a lot of time and effort for her farm work.
I spend about 10 days at her stay and it was an absolutely pleasure.
This was my first farm experience with animals and I learned a lot about how to treat the animals.
I could also fullfill one of my dreams to drive a Pickup on the canadian… read more
