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Host rating
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Last replied
28 Apr 2024
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Description
*Looking for help with weeding and setting up greenhouses for planting.*
Welcome! We own a 20-acre farmstead overlooking the ocean on beautiful Salt Spring Island 15 minute drive away from the town of Ganges. On the farm there are gardens, fruit trees, and chickens! We use organic practices to grow vegetables and fruits for our own personal consumption.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travellers can expect to learn organic gardening practices here at the farm.
Help
We are looking for people who are willing to help nurture the land and property in terms of gardening, landscaping, and random farm/small construction projects. Some light housework.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
A heated/powered sleeping cabin with queen sized bed. Access to the house bathrooms and kitchen. Meals can be provided. There is some cellphone service (depending on where you are on the property) and Wi-Fi is provided.
What else ...
Salt Spring is a magical place where people all over the world come to find peace and be with nature. There are lots of hiking, lakes, and beaches to explore. Salt Spring is also known for artists, yoga, dance, and other conscious activities. There are restaurants, cafes, shopping, and the famous farmer's market in the town of Ganges.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
We have 4 cats and 1 small dog. Small dogs are fine but bigger dogs need to be discussed.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 3-4 hours a day
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I ate tons of black and blueberries, cleaned garlic and garlic and garlic and I must confess it was really fun. Also its wonderful to have Olivia around.
Terra and Martin are both very… read more
Enjoyed working in the garden beds getting them ready for the following season.
Food prepared was amazing!… read more
They are the nicest people and the food was SO GOOD, I miss it already. The work was diverse, never too hard and they always worked alongside me which was fun.
Terra often took me into… read more
