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Description
Gardening experience an asset.
Wood stove experience necessary as I use this for heat in winter.
Camper van stay available in summer.
I am an Chinese Medicine Pratitioner and herbalist with a large herbal and food garden.
I live on the amazingly beautiful southern gulf island of Galiano.
My property is close to the ocean and in the coastal Douglas fir forest.
I need help with gardening and building and cleaning and cat sitting.
I have a lovely shared cabin for a helper to stay or garden camping space.
I have 2 young cats, very sweet!
Diversity, lgtbq folk, yoga , meditation and kindness welcome.
Looking for a helper willing to contribute and help independently.
Specifically experienced gardening help, carpentry, cat sitting.
Cat sitter needed some dates.
Thanks
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Willing to share gardening skills, herbal medicine making, Chinese Medicine info and connection to gorgeous nature around us.
Humpback whales are often in the cove across the street, orcas often pass by Galiano and may be seen from the shoreline if lucky.
I use only Biodegrable products and require all guest do also while here.
Thanks
Help
Looking for gardening help, cleaning, building construction, general maintenance, and computer and internet support.
Gardening experience is an asset as well as construction experience or computer skills.
Looking to learn banjo.
CAT SITTING :)
Potential cat sitting in February and March for the right person who knows how to use a wood stove and loves cats.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
CABIN
A separate bedroom in shared cabin with private entrance and large deck access.
What else ...
Close to ocean, so excellent for exploring nature.
Our community is small but active with a Sat market in the summer and outside events.
I live using only environmentally friendly products and soaps, eat organic food, like hiking and yoga and meditation and gardening.
I like cleanliness and respectful living in harmony with nature.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Good internet!
Space for parking camper vans
I can accommodate camper vans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (12)
I loved to stay at her place and Galiano was my favourite place to stay in whole Canada! So beautiful!
She war very fair with the working hours and free days. Also she showed me some nice places on the island and gave me tips… read more
She was a fast learner, and did a good job of any task.
My cats loved her!
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I loved to stay at her place and Galiano was my favourite place to stay in whole Canada! So beautiful!
She war very fair with the working hours and free days. Also she showed me some nice places on the island and gave me tips… read more
She was a fast learner, and did a good job of any task.
My cats loved her!
There are many shore accesses nearby and some good hiking trails!
Deidre always made sure I had a good time and was very patient with teaching me about the fire. She also took me on trips to the beach or to town.
Galiona really… read more
She helped me with cat sitting, snow removal, cleaning and winter garden work.
She followed through and completed her chores and was a clear and respectful communicator.
She was a helpful guest!
She left my cabin in good shape and is welcome back.
They were at my place during an extreme snow storm and helped in every way to keep my driveway clear, and my cabin and garden protected from snow damage.
They had good skills for construction, animal care, and were over all good enthusiastic workers.
I recommend them highly.
She is always ready to help and is environmentally respectful and educated.
She helped with fire wood and loved and cared for my energetic kittens.
She is welcome back anytime!
Deidre is a very good host , always making sure you have everything you need and that you are having a good time !
The cabin provided is very nice ! A few step away from the house and i saw by the beach some killer whale( some of the resident apparently , there was around 25 of them !!!!!) , sea lion and other… read more
She is a hard worker, very independent and self motivated.
She helped with gardening, and ditching and left my place very clean.
She is respectful and enthusiastic.
I would highly recommend her and she is welcome back anytime.
He is a hard worker and very respectful and tidy.
I enjoyed his partner Tracey also who came for part of Fulton's time off while they explored the island.
They are welcome back anytime and I would recommend them highly.
He looked after my cats for a few days, and really took care of them, they loved him!
He also split and piled wood, raked and cleaned the yard.
He went above and beyond the chores I left for him and left my house immaculate.
He is welcome back anytime.
Wishing him all the best.
Deidre was very relaxed, calm, and easy to chat to. She was always so grateful for any work she asked of… read more
They not only took excellent care of my 2 kittens, but also maintained my house in extreme winter conditions.
They also helped me with tree falling, bucking firewood and piling and some gardening and ditching.
They are kind and thoughtful people and would be an asset to whatever work… read more
He challenged himself and learned some amazing skills, built an epic glass block greenhouse, helped build a bath house and did general repairs.
I wish him well on his journey.
She helped me out with my garden, was a dedicated, dependable, independent and knowledgeable worker.
It was a pleasure hosting her, and she is welcome back anytime!
She was a pleasure to host, excellent help with garden, an amazing seamstress and a trusted cat sitter.
Welcome back anytime.
