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Host rating
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Description
We are a young family who have been developing our 2.5 peri-urban property into a productive and diverse hobby farm as we explore market gardening and permaculture. We have a daughter (under 1 years old) and a farm dog Bill who loves visitors. We terraced our hillside in March 2021 and have turned what many would consider marginal land into an abundant garden. We are active outdoors on the lake or hiking when not working and enjoy being social and hosting friends and family for meals and games. Our farm is located an hours walk from downtown or a 5-10 minute drive and are close to a local cidery and hiking trails.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn about permaculture gardening and farming practices with us as we implement new systems on the farm. The Okanagan has many recreational activities such as lakes, mountains, trails as well as an amazing area to visit local farms, wineries and cideries. Vernon is a great place to live and visit with beautiful scenery, local markets and events, and an amazing local food community.
Help
We have many garden and landscaping projects planned for this summer including: planting/weeding, plant starts, terrace maintenance, harvesting, mowing, irrigation set up, rock wall building, pruning/pest management, firewood, wood chipping, building raised garden beds, building a tool shed/gazebo, painting/staining etc...
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Accommodation
Private sleeping space in lower floor of main house and seperate bathroom with shower. Shared kitchen, living space and laundry. Workawayers are welcome to harvest garden goodies when available and will be invited to share meals with us.
What else ...
Bikes available to borrow, our farm is located an hours walk from downtown (20-30 minutes to closest bus route) or a 5-10 minute drive and are close to a local cidery and hiking trails.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have good internet/wifi and have both had home offices with no internet issues.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
