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Host rating
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3 Apr 2024
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Description
I like meeting people, and especially travellers that are passionate about agriculture and country living.
I have enjoyed my own volunteering and interning experiences on different farms & ranches in Canada and USA a lot, and I've learnt a great deal through them, so I'd like to offer people similar opportunities!
This farm is nestled in the beautiful Ottawa River Valley, right where the rich farmlands of the valley give way to the laurentian shield. The southern part of the ranch is mostly pasture, with the northern part reaching into more rocky terrain that is typical for the laurentians. The land borders Long Lake, with beautiful emerald water, that can be used for swimming etc. Gatineau park is just a few miles east, and Ottawa/Gatineau is approx. 80 km away.
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Depending on when you come and how long you stay, you will gain experience in fencing for goats, goat management ; grass & pasture management; natural horse man ship.
Further this is an area rich in music culture with many live-events happening off the beaten path. Also. this is eastern Canada's rafting capital, so there are many opportunities to choose from
Help
I used to run this farm commercially. In recent years however I had to find full-time off-farm work. Since then we've downsized the animal numbers considerably, and we don't manage the cattle anymore that we used to.
My farm is no longer a business - I have only a few animals left, no goods for sale, and my living is made through my off-farm employment.
Tasks would include looking after the goats, chickens and dogs that take care of the goats. Brush clearing, fencing, and some small building projects around the yard would be more applicable in the summer.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: FluentThis 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
Bedroom in the house.
What else ...
As mentioned above, there many opportunities to experience the beautiful nature, and rich culture in the area. Ranging from hiking or canoeing in nearby Gatineau Park, visiting waterfalls, going rafting with one of the many awesome providers in this area; arts exhibitions, music shows (to watch and some to participate). And Canada's capital Ottawa is only over and hour away.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
If you work remotely, this might work well for you, particularly in the off-season, where work load is very low.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
If you want to bring your pet, we have a chat about it to see, if and how it would work
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5hrs per day plus chores - weekends chores only
Feedback (5)
Farming, Goats, food and feeding, processing the chickens, welcoming a piglet, horses, gardening, dealing with a small tornados flipping the goat's houses, fences,… read more
We helped Manu and Leila with the (Baby) goats, cutting trees and a little gardening. We stayed only 2 weeks as we are traveling the whole country and unfortunately couldn’t stay longer.
After a hard work day Manu always try to make something fun (eating cake, visiting nearby villages, eating putine,...) so… read more
I can say for my part that we had a great time together and I truely enjoyed their company. Tobi & Laura's workethic was outstanding and they were very helpful and eager all around!
Thanks so much guys! For your help and the time (and Ice Cream :-D ) we spent together… read more
I really enjoyed me time… read more
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Farming, Goats, food and feeding, processing the chickens, welcoming a piglet, horses, gardening, dealing with a small tornados flipping the goat's houses, fences,… read more
We helped Manu and Leila with the (Baby) goats, cutting trees and a little gardening. We stayed only 2 weeks as we are traveling the whole country and unfortunately couldn’t stay longer.
After a hard work day Manu always try to make something fun (eating cake, visiting nearby villages, eating putine,...) so… read more
I can say for my part that we had a great time together and I truely enjoyed their company. Tobi & Laura's workethic was outstanding and they were very helpful and eager all around!
Thanks so much guys! For your help and the time (and Ice Cream :-D ) we spent together… read more
I really enjoyed me time… read more
They left the farm (and my kitchen :-D) changed for the better, and left me missing them… read more
She is keen and motivated to get any task done, and didn't back away from any challenge that came her way!
It was a joy living and working with her - we had such a harmonious and great time together! She brought warmth and live to the ranch with her sincerely… read more
They are welcome back any time! :-)
