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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
27 Mar 2024
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Feedback
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Description
We are a small 3 acre hobby farm, mainly vegetables, soft fruit, fruit trees, chickens and rabbits plus 2 dogs and 2 cats. 5 minutes from the beach with ocean and mountain views all round. Located on Denman Island BC a vibrant eco-minded community of about 1200, including many artists and potters and, Covid-permitting, a rich music and entertainment calendar. We are close to wonderful mountain wilderness areas and the wild Pacific Rim coast. Mike is a retired architect, Selinda a retired language teacher, interpreter and high-end clothing store owner. We are non-vegetarian/omnivorous and passionate about food.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are originally immigrants from England and Portugal, resident in BC since 1982. We love to engage in cultural exchanges with our helpers learning and teaching about today's issues in each of our countries and in the World at large.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Mainly garden maintenance and harvesting in season, including preparation of veg beds, compost turning, pruning, use of chainsaws and other power tools. House maintenance including painting, window washing, use of ladders and heavy lifting. Potentially construction of a new greenhouse. Potential for electrical systems maintenance and help with computer issues.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Accommodation
Large private bedroom with small en-suite bathroom attached to the main house, including a kitchen sink, fridge and microwave, but with no cooking facilities. 3 meals a day eaten together with the hosts.
What else ...
We have bikes that helpers can use in their free time. There are numerous swimming beaches and 2 lakes on the island. There are many great walking trails (beach and forest) on Denman and nearby Hornby Island. We are 90 minutes drive from the ski slopes and advanced hiking trails of Mount Washington.
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 wifi connection and most guests can pursue on line business with ease
Can possibly accept pets
We do not accept pets at this time.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Minimum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (5)
Mike is a very good cook, and Selinda an incredible garden artist.… read more
I enjoyed every single bit of my stay, warm hospitality, amazing food, drum circle nights, care and beautiful conversations with the hosts and other Denman dwellers.
The island is a little paradise full of wild life, birds, serene atmosphere fragrant with ocean breeze, Maresia :) it has a… read more
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Mike is a very good cook, and Selinda an incredible garden artist.… read more
I enjoyed every single bit of my stay, warm hospitality, amazing food, drum circle nights, care and beautiful conversations with the hosts and other Denman dwellers.
The island is a little paradise full of wild life, birds, serene atmosphere fragrant with ocean breeze, Maresia :) it has a… read more
The house is beautiful and has a past of its own. Michael and… read more
Our days at work were mostly spent on the garden, weeding, preparing the beds, pruning some trees and cutting wood.
They live in a beautiful house with an amazing view from the mountains and the Strait of Georgia and we really enjoy the time that we spend there, just enjoying the… read more
