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Help needed for summer garden planting and cleaning in British Columbia, Canada

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Last activity : 27 Apr 2025

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Need help starting April for one month or more. If only a one week commitment is all you can do that’s great also.

We have a small garden that needs cleaning and planting of our herbs and vegetables. Work is by no means strenuous or labor intensive. We have a garden tractor for moving dirt and mowing the yard.

We live in a Rural area in central BC. My husband works at home operating our own business building log furniture. I work away from home doing bookeeping. We live in a mountain forested area, and we receive quite a bit of snow in the winter months, so an ideal place for a nature lover or someone who is looking for some quiet time.

Our house alows for a private room, with Digital Cable TV and wireless internet. We also have a hot tub for soaking up those summer nights watching the stars.

Summer time is great here as we are a 5 minute walk to Mara Lake, beaches, fishing and boating. The forested area behind our house offers many hiking trails with gorgeous views.

On off days not working you can chill on our deck, take a scenic atv ride up the mountain trails, or come boating with us and enjoy what the lake has to offer.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
House sitting
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Interact with the locals and other tourists from around the world. Learn a new trade of building log furniture. Plant and maintain organic garden.
Help
Are you interested in learning how to build Log Furniture. We have a shop here that we build and sell our Log Furniture from. We can show you and teach you if you have the inclination.

We re looking for help doing small amounts of yard work with our organic garden and lawn care.

Given time we can show you the highlights of the surrounding area. Wine vineyards, ski hills, local artisan markets and much more.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
This 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
Private Room, TV and wireless internet
What else ...
If you are an avid skier, there are two ski hills within a one hour drive. We have many hiking trails into the bush right at our back door.

During the summer months we are a 5 minute hike to the lake which has beautiful sandy beaches for suntanning ,fishing and boating for the water skier.

For the avid golfer there is an abundance of beautiful golf courses within a 10 minute drive.

Also the Shuswap boasts dozens of wine vineyards within driving distance of us. They do local tours and samples of their wines are supplied.

For those who just want to relax and enjoy the tranquillity of the peaceful surroundings, then this is the place for you.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets

Host ref number: 448895717191

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22 Jun 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Paul & Julian)

To Paul and Julian. Absolutely two of the best workaways we have encountered. They each had their own charm and whit, giving us endless days of enjoyment. During our month together we had many tasks to complete. Left to their own accord with only suggestions on how to construct and build many items here, they rose to the challenge and did not… read more

(Excellent )

22 Jun 2023

Left by Workawayer (Paul & Julian) for host

It was the first time using Wokaway for Julian and me and it could not have been better. Grant, Barb and Mike are a beautiful family and they made us feel like we are a part of it. On the weekends we went out for boattrips on the Shuswap Lake or we went for a ride with the quads through the mountains. They showed us a lot of cool places close by… read more

(Excellent )

25 Jun 2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Tanya)

David and Tanya stayed with us for two months. During that time we had both of them doing many different and diverse tasks. Painting, building garden boxes, building stair railings, procurement of firewood , general house duties and probably many more we could list. It was a pleasure to host David & Tanya. We found them very respectful and… read more

(Excellent )

7 Jun 2020

Left by Workawayer (Tanya) for host

We were only supposed to spend 4 weeks with Grant, Barb and MJ but due to circumstances and Covid-19 travel restrictions we spent 8 weeks with them. Firstlt, they are a great family, very hospitable and fun to be with. From Saturday campfire dinners to quad biking over the mountain to pool (8-ball) nights there was plenty of things to keep us… read more

(Excellent )

22 Mar 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Julio & Karen)

Karen and Julio were exceptional workaway guests. We all enjoyed exchanging cultures and help with Spanish. They both were extremely hard workers that never needed coaching. Work ethics, care and attention to detail of every job was superb.

We were sorry to see Karen and Julio leave us so soon. Our door is always open for a return visit. We wish… read more

(Excellent )

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22 Jun 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Paul & Julian)

(Excellent)

22 Jun 2023

Left by Workawayer (Paul & Julian) for host

(Excellent)

25 Jun 2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Tanya)

(Excellent)

7 Jun 2020

Left by Workawayer (Tanya) for host

(Excellent)

22 Mar 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Julio & Karen)

(Excellent)

24 May 2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Emanula & Martin )

No comment on workaways as they were a no show with no notification as to where they were or if they were coming. Best of luck on being a workaway.

(Workawayer cancelled last minute / no-show )

1 Aug 2017

Left by Workawayer (Austin & Sara) for host

My wife and I had a good time with Grant, Barb, Mike, and Echo (their dog). Grant always made sure that we had plenty of time to go to the lake or relax at the house in the afternoons. I really enjoyed asking questions about the carpentry business and learning a thing or two from Grant's answers. He even helped me make my own little log tree! Mine… read more

(Very good)

10 Apr 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Jona)

Jona was an absolute pleasure to have as a workaway. Jonas main purpose was to stay with our dog while we were on holidays. She immediately took to liking Jona from day one. Jona also did many other duties around the house. Never complained only smiled and went about his work. Jona is welcome back anytime.

(Very good)

19 Sep 2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Jo)

Jo was with us for approximately a month. She is a very hard working caring person. Jo needed very little supervision, if any and just went to work. Her work was always done well and we could always count on her to go the extra mile with any task she took on. She made us some wonderful tasty meals while she was with us. We have become very good… read more

(Excellent)

19 Jul 2016

Left by Workawayer (Jo) for host

I have just spent the most amazing time with Barb, Grant and Mike. They are a wonderful fun loving family and I feel very lucky to have had the opportunity to meet them. If I could have stayed longer then I definitely would have. We have become good friends in a very short time and I will definitely be keeping in touch :-).

Thanks to you… read more

(Excellent)

12 Jul 2016

Left by Workawayer (Janine) for host

Barb, Grant and Michael were great hosts. They are very kind, caring, hardworking and relaxed people. I mostly helped them with work in the garden and at the house. There was always enough time to explore the area nearby - we walked to Mara Lake and drove with the quad bikes on the mountain behind the house. The food was really good and a lot. I… read more

(Excellent)

14 Feb 2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Kathryn)

Both Kathryn and Josh were an absolute pleasure to have as Workaways. Work ethics were great when assigned any tasks. They always seemed to give it that little extra effort to do more than what was asked of them. They were seldom idle,always helping around the house with small tasks that were never asked of them. They always had time to take… read more

(Excellent)

28 Jun 2015

Left by Workawayer (Chiara & Claudio ) for host

We really want to thank you for all the time spent together!
You are amazing people and we loved staying together with you from the fist moment. We have done many things we couldn't have done without meeting you and we have experienced the true Canadian hospitality. We felt as members of the family all the time.
We hope to see you again one day!… read more

(Excellent)

16 Jun 2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Chiara & Claudio )

Wow what can we say. It was an absolute pleasure having Ciara and Claudio stay with us. They enlightened us with their home made original Italian Pizza, a local classic , and many more dishes that we enjoyed. Their work ethic was spectacular to say the least. They helped us do chores from house cleaning, wood gathering, driving tractor,… read more

(Excellent)

25 Mar 2014

Left by host for Workawayer (markusandy)

Both Markus and Andrea were a pleasure to have as workaways. They both proceeded with their daily routines with no coaching and did a wonderful job. Our two dogs really enjoyed them and we will all miss them. Best of luck with the remainder of your journey.

Welcome back anytime

Grant and Barb

(Excellent)

14 Mar 2014

Left by Workawayer (markusandy) for host

Barb, grant and mike are really nice persons! We had a lot of fun while we stayed there. The dogs, ecko and sequoia are really nice too. Grant is a great chef, we loved his food every day. If we have time, we would go back every time!

(Excellent)

5 Dec 2013

Left by Workawayer (Daniel) for host

We really enjoyed the time we spent at Barb and Grant's place. They are both very welcoming and easy going. There is plenty of food in the fridge and you will not go to bed hungry.
We had wonderful walks with the two dogs, although they are a little bit picky what can be fun, but they're absolutly lovely.
The work they offer is pretty diverse… read more

(Excellent)

5 Oct 2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel)

Both Daniel and Denise were excellent workers and took pride in their workmanship. Both of our dogs loved them. They were a pleasure to have in our house and would love to have them return anytime.

(Excellent)

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