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Hi! We live in central British Columbia Canada in Clearwater on 2 acres on the North Thompson River. Clearwater is the gateway to Wells Grey Park a world heritage site and has more visitors then Whistler the park is a very popular outdoor recreation destination. I have 4 Norwegian Fjord horses, 4 dogs and 1 cat. I am a retired Home Support Worker as a nurses aid for Interior Health. My husband Henry is retired as well. We also have a cabin on 3 1/2 acres on a private lake bordering Bowron Lake Provincial Park, 1/2 an hour from Wells and the world famous gold rush living museum of Barkerville . My cabin, on Chisel Lake is 15 min. from Bowron Lake that boasts the famous chain of lakes canoe circuit. We love the outdoors and spend a lot of time trail riding in the beautiful backdrop of British Columbia's Alpine and rivers, lakes and meadows. We are looking for people that have horse riding/driving experience and know how to swing a hammer and use a paintbrush, help clear land, manage burn piles and generally be versatile enough to work at the obvious chores that would be required. It would be a added bonus that you have carpentry skills, a sense of humour and a good work ethic.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
British Columbia boasts a beautiful outdoors lifestyle. If you love horses and canoeing/kayaking, hiking this is the country to visit!
Help
We have cleared the property at Chisel Lake (3 1/2 acres) and would like help cleaning up the after math of logging it. We also need a deck built attached to the cabin with a roof over it this would overlook the lake. We have a barn and a large shed that needs painting. Our horses need riding and We love trail riding so there would be a lot of that. The garden needs care as well.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We have a big beautiful camper 10'8" with a queen size bed and a pop out dining area large and new it is very accommodating, bright and clean. The camper overlooks the horses and river just beyond. running hot and cold water, shower, fridge, microwave, stove, oven and an outhouse is located for your convenance.
What else ...
Wells Grey Park is a outdoor enthusiast paradise, rivers, lakes, alpine meadows waterfalls in every direction! The beautiful city of Kamloops is 1 1/2 hours away if you wanted a taste of nightlife or enjoy a culinary experience wine tours or live theatre.
When your at the cabin at Chisel Lake you can visit Barkerville and Wells just 1/2 hr. away. Wells is an experience like no other! On your days off the musical, artistic town of Wells is alive with actors, artists, musicians and hikers/canoeist/history buffs!
Barkerville is a Gold Rush town that has come alive as a living museum from 1864. Actors, horse drawn wagons and stagecoaches a blacksmith shop old time saloons, live theatre, eateries and much more bring you into a time warp during the Gold Rush area!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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I stayed with Shannon for two weeks and would have definitely stayed for a couple of months if I hadn't already made plans! Shannon is truly such a caring, considerate and hilarious person- we became close friends in the short time I stayed. During the first few days I was made to feel completely at home and… read more
Shannon is a wonderful host, very caring, kind and considerate. I felt at home the moment I arrived! She did everything to make me fell comfortable and welcome and I can't express how grateful I am… read more
She was/is a very hard working volunteer and is a willing learner and also generous with her stories and experiences. Katie tackled any chore with enthusiasm and determination I was/am very impressed with her work ethics.
As an old soul Katie's wit and scene… read more
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