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Host rating
100 %
Last replied
6 Apr 2024
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Description
We welcome you to share the beauty of the Canadian Rocky Mountains surrounding our farm. We are a small scale pesticide free , natural method grower of cherries, strawberries, raspberries currants & sweet corn. Something is always needing weeding, picking, painting , gathering etc. as there's no end to the many tasks required to keep us in order;-when not working there are 5 national & 9 provincial parks to explore as well as the extensive # of local lakes for swimming & fishing Not to forget the longest stretch of wetlands along the Columbia River right here in the "neighborhood"!
Greyhound runs through Golden 50 k north of the farm.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Certainly language skills if someone desires to improve their English We have teaching background
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We would love some website updating! Our gardens are needing weeding & organizing & planting in May & June as a rule. Cherry ,raspberry & strawberry picking begins in July & goes through late September as we have everbearing strawberries & raspberries There are endless indoor & outdoor tasks & repairs to get done
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Fully equipped camp trailer with double bed , also a pullout double in kitchen area, gas range, micro, refrigerator & freezer and sink. also a shower ,sink &toilet. With electric , propane & water hookup
What else ...
We also rent 2 houses on an online rental platform, so generally keep our "living noise" respectful. We are pet and smoke free in buildings and a drug free property entirely
We are in the middle of 9 National & Provincial parks so there is no end to activity When able we are happy to take workers to town or other p laces we need to go to. the summer is busy for us so we do not get out to tour much but can sometimes find others who invite our workers along
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (7)
The farm is super nice. It is a big property with super nice and cozy buildings. It is a bit secluded so you can enjoy the peace and quiet very well. The neighbors are also super nice so you can spend time with them. There is also a honey farm nearby.
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The farm is super nice. It is a big property with super nice and cozy buildings. It is a bit secluded so you can enjoy the peace and quiet very well. The neighbors are also super nice so you can spend time with them. There is also a honey farm nearby.
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Their property is just wonferfull, the view is magic, this mountains are beautiful.
I stayed in the trailer with everything inside. It was very confortable.
Lynda and Ralph considered me like a part of the… read more
