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We are Ron and Paul, a gay male couple.
We live and work on the unceded territories of the Quw'utsun people, known colonially as Cowichan Valley, on Southern Vancouver Island, B.C. Canada.
We recently moved onto this 2 acre property and are building a small retreat center.
As caring for, and managing the land requires time and energy, we are looking to Workaway to create opportunities for individuals to come help out with the seasonal and day to day jobs that need our attention, in exchange for a safe comfortable place to pause in your travels, and enjoy Vancouver Island.
Our next available time to host a Workaway is mid July when raspberries are ripe and need daily picking, come join us for raspberry season and take some raspberry jam with you when you leave!!
Other projects include re-roofing a small 10x10 “garden studio”, repurposing old fencing to create a neighbor - privacy screen, garden maintenance, and some indoor painting . Other general projects include eradicating invasive species and encourage indigenous plants in the forested areas as well as general ongoing home maintenance .
Our location is rural and quiet, yet close enough to local amenities to not feel isolated. We are a 45 minute drive south to Victoria, BC. or 15 minutes north to Duncan.
We are interested in stays of up to 14 days to start.
Our preference is to host solo travelers, but are open to couples if you feel especially called to be here.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
S’occuper des animaux
Aide à la maison
Entretien général
Aide informatique/internet
Home sitting
Centres d’intérêt
Culture
LGBT+
Arts du spectacle
Jardinage
Bricolage / artisanat
Cuisine et alimentation
Yoga / bien-être
Nature
Fitness
Danse
Cyclisme
Plage
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
Our work and retreat center is based on mindfulness practices, yoga & embodiment, consciousness and open communication. Being a mature gay couple we are interested in supporting diversity and creating safe space for individuals, in a world that doesn't always feel safe.
Aide
Currently work would include garden & yard maintenance, clearing debris and invasive species from forest area, building maintenance.
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Hébergement
We have several out buildings, one of which contains a work/storgae room as well as a 10' x10' bedroom, with queen bed, heated and cozy, with windows into the forest, this would be your private space, with easy access to your own compact fridge, running water, and WiFi. You would share bathroom in the main house.
We can discuss meals and sharing food/time together.
Autres infos...
Excellent access to Vancouver Island’s wine country, beaches, rivers, and parks. Located on the Pacific Marine Circle Route, a scenic drive linking Cobble Hill – Victoria – Port Renfrew – Lake Cowichan. The drive can be done easily in a day, or you can choose to turn it into a multi day trip, taking in the diverse scenery. Public transport is limited, the area is good for biking. There is space on site to park your car or RV and we have a charging station for electric vehicles.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
The property is set up to have wifi in most buildings, including the workaway bedroom space. If a more formal office space is required for specific "events" or online "Meetings" we can discuss and arrange.
Espace pour garer des vans
We have space for individuals with camper Van/ VW van sized units. We can provide electricity.
Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux
We are open to having pets. We live with 1 cat who thinks he owns the property, so your pet would have to be amenable to playing along.
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Our main task was helping out in the garden, but we had plenty of free time, and he was incredibly thoughtful, often taking us along on outings. One day he took us with him to Duncan, and on… read more
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Our main task was helping out in the garden, but we had plenty of free time, and he was incredibly thoughtful, often taking us along on outings. One day he took us with him to Duncan, and on… read more
Ron was awesome, he picked me up at the ferry and showed me around, he took me with him to Victoria and while he had to work, I just visited the city. We had good times at the fire pit and really further… read more
