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5 May 2024
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Description
Hello! We are Lindsey and Sarah, two Canadian queer ladies living on our half acre on Gabriola Island. I (Lindsey) work from home remotely, and Sarah is a flower and vegetable farmer, gardener, landscaper, and animal lover! I've travelled the world as a workawayer, and am finally switching to be a host. We love Gabriola Island, it's a beautiful small town off of Vancouver Island and we're so excited to bring in new folks!
Right now, we're looking for workawayers to come help us finish our cob house! We also have lots of tasks in our gardens and around the yard. Workaways will have their own converted bus, with a kitchen and bedroom.
Our property is right next to the beach (see photos), so you will be a 5 minute walk from one of the best sunrise spots you've ever seen!
We have two dogs, four cats, chickens, and a duck!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We would love to welcome you into our community and learn about your culture. I've made some of my best friends on workaway, and would love to make more as a host. Message me if you have any questions or concerns, and I will be happy to answer them! Sarah is an AMAZING cook, and we love sharing meals with our friends. You're going to love it!
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We're looking for people to help us build our cob house and/or help with Sarah's flower farm and vegetable garden! Skilled carpenters, landscapers, and gardeners would be most welcome, but we'll also welcome anyone willing to learn.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Accommodation
Sarah and I live in a converted school bus, and you'll be living in our second converted bus, with its own a kitchen, shower, and bedroom. The second bus also doubles as my office during the day, so I'll be in there between 9-2.
What else ...
Gabriola Island is full of dense forests of evergreen trees, towering sandstone bluffs, abundant wildlife, and an iconic West Coast shoreline are home to an awesome community of artists, makers, creators and innovators. Having a car is a plus, but we do have public transportation and hitchhiking is very common. We can also drive you to the ferry if you'd like to go into Vancouver or Nanaimo.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
We are willing to accept workawayers with pets, but it would be best if you could tell us a bit about your pet before we say yes to make sure it would be a good situation for everyone.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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They are both super nice and made sure we had a great time on Gabriola island (a heavenly piece of earth!). They came to pick us up on Vancouver island and dropped us off at the ferry since we do not travel with a vehicle. Also,… read more
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They are both super nice and made sure we had a great time on Gabriola island (a heavenly piece of earth!). They came to pick us up on Vancouver island and dropped us off at the ferry since we do not travel with a vehicle. Also,… read more
