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I live on a small organic homestead/ farm up on a mountain close to the TransCanada Trail with my two children.
Beautiful forest with trails starting right in the back of our house, valley view.
There are 15 acres of land with gardens, a small orchard, 2 large greenhouses, 2 tiny home pads, animal pastures and a pond so far.
Our projects include:
- house sitting several times a year for 2-3 weeks at a time
- raising meat rabbits and chickens
-everyday chores like firewood, pruning back trees and bushes, weeding
-planting, landscaping, making firewood, everything you need
to do on a homestead
- hanging out with our kids, they love playing music or games, doing art
-fencing a new area for berry bushes and nut trees
-propagate trees and berry bushes
-setting up more animal shelters, including fencing
-cultivating new soil and build new garden beds
-growing more medicinal plants
-improving our compost system
- collecting seaweed from the beach
- maintaining greenhouses, from seeding to harvest
- pruning
- harvesting and saving seeds
- canning, dehydrating, preserving food and medicinals
- tree planting
- preparing and applying biodynamic preparations
- various renovations in the house
-normal housework and cooking
I have a fully equipped pottery studio set up.
I am also hosting Tango workshops and ceremonies at my house.
We live approx. 15-20 minutes away from the closest shops and town.
I go to town frequently as my 15 year old son attends various activities, we are only 13 minutes from the Waldorf School and 20 minutes from the ocean.
I also have a 12 year old girl.
Our interests lay in living a simple life in peace, connecting with the land and creating beautiful things.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We speak 2 languages, English and German, basic Spanish.
I am happy to share my knowledge about farming, growing food, healthy eating, pottery and many other passions of mine!
My place is like a retreat on a little mountain in the woods, if you like a quiet meditative lifestyle with lots of nature and time spent in contemplation than this is a good place for you.
Projects involving children
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Help
Sometimes I am just looking for a house sitter to take care of the animals while I am away.
Other needs are listed in description.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
I am learning Spanish and would welcome the opportunity to practice.
Accommodation
guest bedroom, private bathroom on separate floor in above ground basement.
Food available but due to my irregular work schedule I can not cook all meals and most helpers in the past have been happy to make their own food.
Kitchen has anything you would need and I am happy to buy food that you like, even if I don't eat it :)
What else ...
Helpers at my place have been very independent in the past years and i have received positive feedback about it.
I have used other hosting platform (helps.net) for the last 14 year and just added workaway.
If you want to go there and check out our reviews or pictures, pls do!
I usually have a few tasks or projects going at a time and they can pick each day what they want to work on, so it doesn't get too boring.
I am very happy about initiative and projects you want to start on your own if it improves and benefits the land.
Vancouver Island is a vibrant place with amazing nature to explore everywhere! Kayaking, whale watching, hiking, etc. your own vehicle would help with that. I will go to town every now and then or to Victoria one night a week. There are lots of young people growing food in this area, good food available always!
Lots of art, music, dance, yoga, meditation, etc.
My kids love to hang out with helpers!
I am a single parent and it is way too much for me to take care of the land, the house, the bnb, my kids, my business and everything else that is going on by myself. Help is much appreciated.
When I work I usually work all day in my studio or online and am not around too much, when my kids are here with me, I am cooking and playing :)
We have had many great helpers stay with us long term, over 6 months to 1.5 year stays, many of them coming back several years in a row or for visits.
Right now I am looking for shorter stays around 1- 2 weeks , but am open and flexible.
Also frequently needing house sitters to watch my animals while I travel for work.
One thing to know: I am not keen on weed smoking or any other substance use in my house and I would ask helpers to respect that.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
got Starlink wifi connection on the land
Space for parking camper vans
Plenty of parking spots available for campers and vans
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (8)
She did hard garden work, ( weeding, preparing and building beds, planting, mulching, watering, etc.), helped a lot in the household (cleaning, cooking,...), took care of my animals every day, housesat for while… read more
They helped me with a lot of different tasks of daily life including feeding animals, video editing, kitchen and house maintenance, lots of stacking firewood,… read more
Our accommodation included a private room… read more
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She did hard garden work, ( weeding, preparing and building beds, planting, mulching, watering, etc.), helped a lot in the household (cleaning, cooking,...), took care of my animals every day, housesat for while… read more
They helped me with a lot of different tasks of daily life including feeding animals, video editing, kitchen and house maintenance, lots of stacking firewood,… read more
Our accommodation included a private room… read more
They are an easy going and sweet couple, that fit in very well with my family.
They actually wanted to work and went far above what I asked them… read more
A beautiful addition to our family, she fit right in.
She helped me hugely in the garden and home and was just really lovely to have around.
I really enjoyed her company and she is a hard worker.
I wish her all the best.
he is easy going and very low maintenance.
My kids liked playing with him.
He is keen to learn, a hard worker and a nice person.
It was a pleasure to host him.
They contributed to the farm and family in many different ways and we had a lot of fun with them.
Great help in the garden and house!
It was a pleasure to host them both.
:)
We did not only get a helper that made my life so much easier, but I feel like we gained a friend and family member!
Morgan is extremely respectful, able to carry out any task, she thinks independently and helps with whatever she noticed needs done, for a mother like me a priceless companion!
She is mature, open minded,… read more
He was a huge help outside, gardening, clearing land, landscaping and tree planting in sometimes somewhat less enjoyable weather situations.
He is easy going, very happy with any kind of food, a very open minded person and interested in exchange. My kids very much enjoyed his company as well.
I wish… read more
