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We live on acreage in the beautiful luscious Fraser Valley of British Columbia, Canada. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains on two sides, the United States on one side (actually two pastures away), with Vancouver and the warm Pacific Ocean an hour west. We breed Standardbred harness racing horses & gorgeous Collie dogs.
We are senior retired husband & wife of 58 years with 3 sons and their wives, 9 grandchildren and 1 great grandson!
We are a short driving distance to many many attractions including Hells Gate Canyon, Capilano Swinging Bridge, Grouse Mountain Gondola, Whistler & more. World famous Banff, Jasper & Lake Louise Alberta are a full days drive away.
I worked for many years as a School teacher so am able to help with proper English, speaking & writing.
YOU MUST BE ABLE TO DRIVE YOUR OWN CAR, and provide your own transportation to enjoy the many sight-seeing attractions. We are 5 miles from town with no bus service. Lots of rental companies available.Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practiceGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareFarmstay helpCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceHelp with Computers/ InternetCultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are born Canadians with German & Irish ancestry. I worked in Secondary Schools and have experience teaching English. We are a traditional family with moral standards & Christian values. We enjoy the outdoors, family & friend bbqs & weiner roasts with a backyard firepit. We love camping & have a large trailer plus a truck camper, plus a side by side for off-road exploration.
We have hosted several farm stay young adults from Japan in the past. Many return for visits.Help
Workawayers must be experienced in handling horses. Feeding, mucking stalls /corrals, handling babies & yearlings. Summer includes general farm upkeep such as fencing, gardening, haying, and yard up keep. Maybe even painting if the need arises. We currently have 4 horses including mares, yearlings & babies. We have several breeding dogs plus puppies once or twice a year which you will need to be comfortable with & help with whatever is needed. I would also appreciate housekeeping help, cleaning, vacuuming etc. Sometimes we travel, or go camping. You can come with us depending on situation, or keep the home fires burning so to speak.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: BeginnerAccommodation
Separate one bedroom provided in our home, with single bed. Across hall from bathroom, close to kitchen, tv room etc. Shared home.
Also available for couples, completely self contained 30 ft trailer. Complete privacy includes kitchen, queen bed, bathroom with shower, couch, tv etc.
If you are staying in the trailer, you will be self-sufficient. Making most of your own meals & generally coming & going on your own.What else ...
Public transportation (bus) is 5 km away but it does not cover an extensive area anymore. Abbotsford International Airport is 15 minutes, Vancouver International Airport is 1 hour. Express Rail to Vancouver is 20 minutes. The USA is 5 minutes. A car is a must have as you will be responsible for your own excursions. Lots of car rentals available.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We can accommodate a small van up to 30 feet long including water and electricity. Sani will have to be dumped manually.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week. We prefer work hours between 7am & 3pm.
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I raised a litter of puppies from the day they were born until they ran around in the puppy house!
Also I could help them out with technology- for example with their website and printer.
It was amazing, traveling to different towns, experiencing a horse sale and getting to know the… read more
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I raised a litter of puppies from the day they were born until they ran around in the puppy house!
Also I could help them out with technology- for example with their website and printer.
It was amazing, traveling to different towns, experiencing a horse sale and getting to know the… read more