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Host rating
100 %
Last replied
18 Dec 2023
Reply rate
100.0 %
Usually responds within 18 days
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Description
I am a Carpenter with experience in Permaculture design, green roofs, Solar power etc. I do love my work and have great satisfaction teaching others my knowledge of the building trades, Things like the outdoors, hiking, biking (motor & pedal), skiing, music, relaxing, and positive energy is most important to me. I have had the pleasure of working on various Workaway projects myself. So here I am sharing knowledge, adventures and traveling.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Workawayers can learn how to plant and take care of a garden, carpentry, building with sustainable practices from green roofs to solar energy. You will have lots of practice speaking English. Your workaway would be easy or as involved as you like. I will be home help you as much as I can. I like to make delicious healthy food, and love to learn other cultures' dishes! If you are studying or working online, you will have time to do it. I will be happy to show you beautiful Vancouver Island and BC
Help
Currently I am looking for someone to help me restore a large property in central Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, British Colombia, Canada. The help includes carpentry, gardening and transforming the 120 year old barn in my back yard into an green house, workshop/studio and living space. We are doing this work using sustainable practices. Much like a earth ship but with less visible tires. The tires will just be used for the foundation. All systems in the barn will be as off grid as possible.
I love to share knowledge, traveling stories and going on hiking adventures. Always something new and interesting to do here. The house and barn are about 120 years old. The house I am modernizing but keeping its beautiful original fixtures. The large permaculture garden and small orchard are always ready for someone give them attention. I am located in the middle of the best Hiking. Skiing, Surfing and Outdoors/Nature Canada has to offer. So if you have any questions and/or interested in visiting me here, send me a message.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
Big private room with shared bathroom.
What else ...
I live in the downtown Nanaimo. So I am a short walk to all the best ocean front, restaurants, parks and pubs,
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Yes I have good internet connection
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (12)
I don't know if the review will live on, but I just wanted to thank him once again for sharing and exchanging with me (even if my accent isn't up to scratch sometimes ^^).
Because of this and his exceptional Italian cooking skills I will travel to Italy to insure he gets his Italian pizza making… read more
After I arrived he showed me all the different projects he was on and we talked about where to start. I would say we got a lot of work done while relaxing in the garden and sipping margaritas. I liked his humor from the beginning on and we had some really good conversation. I really appreciate that he was… read more
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I don't know if the review will live on, but I just wanted to thank him once again for sharing and exchanging with me (even if my accent isn't up to scratch sometimes ^^).
Because of this and his exceptional Italian cooking skills I will travel to Italy to insure he gets his Italian pizza making… read more
After I arrived he showed me all the different projects he was on and we talked about where to start. I would say we got a lot of work done while relaxing in the garden and sipping margaritas. I liked his humor from the beginning on and we had some really good conversation. I really appreciate that he was… read more
Wayne is a very kind and fun person, who is very handy and has always a lot to talk about! He was very happy to show me around, we would often go on some walks or hikes around Nanaimo or further, and he always nicely picked… read more
I am so grateful to have met Wayne on my trip to Western Canada. I couldn't have wished for a better first workaway experience. We have done so many things together, at work but also in our free time, Wayne is so open minded and flexible! I had the opportunity to learn a carpentry techniques, do many hikes around beautiful Nanaimo… read more
The three of us made such a great team! It must have been your definitive music selection that put us in those focused and enjoyable working days. Your selection of hiking trails for us was most eye opening for me-I never thought that bush wacking could be so much fun. In addition, I need to thank you for opening my eyes… read more
The three of us made such a great team! It must have been your definitive music selection that put us in those focused and enjoyable working days. Your selection of hiking trails for us was most eye opening for me-I never thought that bush wacking could be so much fun. In addition, I need to thank you for opening my eyes… read more
The time we had together was most enjoyable for me. You are so thoughtful and have and have such a great sense of humor, always looking out for best in anything that is in front of you.
You have left me with a perfect green house roof, shelving and O my the spice rack...The spice rack will make Martha Stewart jealous ! When… read more
On the sunny days we worked together on the shelfing and the roof of the greenhouse or did some gardenig. When it was rainy, we were working inside, doing some interior design or labeling the spices. :)
I had the chance to… read more
Her work performance- like a efficient machine doing the best one could ever want at any task given.
Care and confidence – always providing the property, worksite, home, and me with the most easy-going positive attitude and feeling of pride.
Sense of wellness- while… read more
I highly recommend a visit here. Thanks for a great experience!
