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General help on our 100 acre farm - small outdoor projects, North Okanagan BC, Canada

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Welcome/Bonjour,
    My husband and I live on a small hay farm in Enderby , BC in the beautiful Okanagan Valley. We used to breed Canadian Horses, a rare breed and National horse of Canada, but now we only have a few retired broodmares enjoying their pasture . In my free time , when it is not too hot outside, I enjoy short trail rides on the property and long walks with our 2 border collies. We have 2 saddle horses, the others are retired.

    Part of the land is dedicated to cultivation , mainly hay . Dave is also a beekeeper and produces raw honey. The property is very private quiet and remote, with lots of fruit and berries trees, offering private hiking trails and swimming near by. Enderby is 25 minutes from the city of Vernon, there is a bus that can take you there. If you are fine with nature, horses, 2 dogs, hiking and lots of quiet time, you will love our place.

    At springtime, we are getting ready for the summer season on the farm. That means that we clean trails,( brush-saw) fix fences,, staining, cleaning the yard, clearing horse pastures from burdocks ( big weed), gardening, pruning trees, staining fences, putting hay bales under storage, etc.
    Some tasks can be physically demanding but we always balance the work load so there is easy days as well. In the fall, we need help with last cut of hay, honey extraction ,building projects, yard tasks, splitting wood , etc


    We speak English and French , no smoking allowed on the ranch and we are sorry but we can't accommodate workaway with dogs.


    We enjoy meeting international travellers and sharing our culture.
    Dave and Lynda

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Learning about horses care (no riding lessons) and hay farming life. Learning about beekeeping and farming..

  • Help

    Help

    We are constantly clearing trees and brushes to fire smart the property against wild fires. People with past experience with brush saw, trimmers, power tools will have priority. other tasks could be weeding, gardening, landscaping,fixing fences, painting, maintenance of the yard ( mowing lawn, watering ,gardening etc) , we also have to build a retaining wall in the garden this spring.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You will share with an other helper , a beautiful log guest cabin, all furnished (kitchen, bathroom, shower and bedrooms) We provide grocery and you cook your own meals most of the time, I love to bake so you will never run out of sweets around the house! All meals, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages provided ( you can buy your own drinks at local liquor store if needed). we do family meals on weekend .

    You are responsible to do all the cleaning in the cabin and keep it clean . Cleanliness is very important at our place.
    Wifi is available with limited access in cabin but good closer to our house.
    We are a non-smoking place.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    there is a bus system available near by. If you need to take a few days off for visiting the wine region , we can arrange some free days for you , we have a flexible schedule.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Lots of space

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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    Hours expected

    25 hours maximum, 2 days off

Host ref number: 511539636726

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