A small farm in the Port Alberni Valley beneath the beautiful Beaufort Mountain Range - Vancouver Island, BC. Canada

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  • Last activity: 27 Mar 2024

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    We would like to welcome you to our farm in Port Alberni. The farm is located in the Alberni Valley, beneath the beautiful Beaufort Mountain Range.

    On the 5-acre farm we are raising sheep, rabbits, meat chicken and chickens for eggs. We also grow vegetables and garlic. We have an organic garden, in which we try to grow most of the vegetables and herbs that our family requires.

    Originally from Germany (with Czech & German ancestors), Anette and Peter are enjoying our small farm tremendously. Peter’s mom "Babi", also lives on the property besides all our critters.
    There is Luna, the Border Collie and Willow, the Maremma livestock guardian dog; Poppy and Fynn are our cats.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Elderly Companionship
    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

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Vancouver Island offers the best of everything, from incredible parks and recreation area, beaches lakes, hiking, fishing, camping. A chance to experience western family culture. We want travellers to feel at home and enjoy our family and the adventures we go on. We place a great value on healthy cooking, team work emphasis, helping each other and variety of cultures

  • Help

    Help

    There are always projects on the go! From gardening to fencing and woodworking, construction, painting, making firewood and maintaining the 2 km long water pipeline to the creek, there is never a dull moment. All our farm animals need attention as well and enjoy cuddles very much.

    If joining our family and working with us appeals to you, we invite you to come stay on our farm.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Beginner
    French: Beginner

    This 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

    Accommodation

    We can always provide you with your own private place in our holiday trailer with a nice and clean surrounding and private bathrooms. We have room for two helpers (sometimes there are more :). We speak fluent English and German and can understand some French. There is high-speed Wi-Fi on the property.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We have a large swimming pool and a fire place in the garden that our guests can use. Evenings around the open fireplace are always fun. There is a piano, two guitars and an accordion if you feel like making some music.

    Our property is about 1 1/2 km away from the famous Stamp River with opportunities to swim, float-to-town on an inner-tube, hike the Anglers Trail to the waterfalls or go fishing for Salmon, Steelhead or Trout from June to November.

    Mount Arrowsmith is a year round wilderness recreation destination located east of Port Alberni. There are numerous trails around the mountain.

    The “Wild West Coast” is a 1 1/2 hour drive away and gets you to Long Beach, Tofino or Ucluelet, which are close to some of Canada’s most beautiful National Parks on the Pacific Ocean (Long Beach, Broken Islands, West Coast Trail, and more).

    Be aware that our farm is 22km from town. We can arrange for trips to town with one of our vehicles but some pre-planning and organizing will be required, unless of course you bring your own vehicle. There are several bicycles available for your use at anytime.

    We do our best to respond right away to your inquiries. We know how important it is in order to plan the details of your travel, stay, etc. We also ask the same from you; if you tell us that you are coming and you change your mind, that's okay, just please let us know as soon in advance as possible.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We can provide water and power but no sewer hookup. There are sewer dumps for RV's in town.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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    Hours expected

    Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 125768893386

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