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Host rating
65 %
Last replied
13 Aug 2022
Feedback
2
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Description
Our farm has been in my husband's family for 40 years, and currently has goats, sheep, turkeys and chickens. With a big orchard, an extensive vegetable garden and greenhouse there are always lots of things to do! This year we are starting a new farm business growing produce for market and we could use some help with the garden. If you are more of a build it kind of person, we always have ditching, new eaves that need installing, fence lines that need moving, barn renovations, and new chicken tractors than need constructing. We work hard, eat well and live a drama free life with 2 respectful and engaging kids (7 and 14), 2 dogs and 3 mainly outdoor cats. Our house is drama, smoke and drug free please.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Farmstay help
Animal Care
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Between us we have a wealth of knowledge about animal husbandry, soil building, gardening and food preservation. Bryce is a very experienced woodsman, and has hiked or canoed most anywhere you can think of in BC. If you want to know anything about life in the back country,he is your guy! Tara is often busy in the garden, or kitchen, and spends a lot of time making cheese and delicious food. We are both university educated and have made a conscious choice to live in a way that supports our ethical beliefs and the protection of our environment.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Experience isn't essential but a good attitude and initiative is! We have found that it works best for us if people are able to work fairly independently (we will show you how, don't worry!) and organize their own time
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Beginner
Accommodation
We have a private room available in our home or if you prefer, some very nice tenting spots on the property. During the summer months, we are careful about our water usage.
What else ...
Rebecca Spit Provincial Park is a 15 minute walk from the front door, and we are also close to great hiking trails, ocean and mountain biking.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Flexible 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (1)
They deal with your expectations, they are really helpful and the communication was great.
But don't forget, it's a small farm. So love nature and animals first.
Thanks again and maybe see you in spring 😊
Feedback
They deal with your expectations, they are really helpful and the communication was great.
But don't forget, it's a small farm. So love nature and animals first.
Thanks again and maybe see you in spring 😊
