Need help around the house & property with projects in B.C, Canada

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15/02/2019
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from March 19, 2019
We are in our late-60's and live on a ½ acre Just outside of small town (pop 35,000). We are no longer able to do everything ourselves. There are some great plans and projects, but we need help to make them happen!

We will need regular workaways starting in mid-March.
We enjoy sharing a tolerant lifestyle, and run three vacation rentals with a clothing optional swimming pool which is open from May - September!

Matthew is a retired architect who takes a hands on approach to life, Jane is an experienced gardener with her own style. She loves to cook too. Workaways are totally treated as a part of the family. We are a quiet couple at home, enjoying evenings with a book, playing games or watching British TV shows or documentaries. But we also enjoy getting together with a varied group of friends, and Workaways will always be included in such gatherings!

See below for transportation to Penticton
Tipo de ayuda
Jardinería
Construcción
Mantenimiento Bricolage
Cocinar / compras
Ayuda con un proyecto ecologico
Ayuda en casa
Projecto artístico
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
We like to live well, to enjoy the good things in life, but keep to a very economic budget, so we can also have money to travel! We would like to share some of these ideas and our lifestyle.
Jane was an English major, so is happy to correct and help understand grammar and language.
Jane loves to cook so there are lots of chances to learn, from the basics to fancy. We feel it takes only a little more effort to make life more special or attractive, and always pass this along.
Workaways are always treated as a part of the family. We are a quiet couple at home, but enjoy getting together with a varied group of friends. Workaways will always be included in such gatherings!
Ayuda
Generally help around the house and property, getting involved with various on-going projects and starting new ones!
Idiomas hablados
English, some French, some Spanish
Alojamiento
Your own room on the roof with the best view in the house!.
Algo más...
TRANSPORT FROM VANCOUVER - E-BUS () RUNS TO WEST KELOWNA FROM VANCOUVER. WE WILL PICK YOU UP IN WEST KELOWNA Greyhound no longer runs in Canada. Penticton also has an airport with direct flights from/to Calgary and Vancouver by Air Canada and WestJet.

We like to start work early and finish early so there's lots of time in the afternoon to enjoy. This is a good area to walk, hike, kayak and bike, and an excellent climbing area at Skaha Bluffs, in addition to the lake and vineyards that make this area so special.
There are bikes available for your use if you would like. We are out of town a bit, but it is a very easy walk or bike to downtown. Apex is nearby. It is a great ski hill but in summer all the runs become awesome mountain biking and hiking trails. In ski season there challenging runs, cross-country and snow-shoeing trails.
Un poco más de información
- Acceso a Internet
- Acceso a Internet limitado
- Tenemos animales
- Somos fumadores
¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
Más de dos
Horas esperadas
20-25 week

Fotos

Workaway room! Great roof top deck too!

The Cabana, our Bed and Breakfast, is detached from the house

A little project of Matthews. Not a stick of new wood in our garden shed!

The pool! Needs skimming and vacuuming in summer. Pool boy duties!!

Matthew and Jane.

Comentarios escritos sobre este anfitrión (30)

09/09/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Katharina & Uwe) para el anfitrión

Our stay with Matt and Jane was absolutly perfect. After a long travel we felt like home and as a part of the family. THANK YOU :) Leaving this wonderful persons and this great place was so hard for us. We hope we see you again! So fellow travellers if you get the chance to stay there take it :)

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04/06/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Hana) para el anfitrión

I stayed in Jane’s and Matthew’s place for 3 weeks and from the beginning I felt more than welcome and comfortable at their home. Those 3 weeks have gone so fast and I had lot of fun! The day is organised really well, with work starting at 8 AM, lasting till 12 (or 1) PM, according to the tasks, which are different every day. After that you have… read more

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27/03/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Roman)

A hard-working, intelligent and willing Catalan chap. Eager to be promoted in the team primarily so he can eat more food - a third helping was always appreciated! Wonderful at after dinner board games where he is quick witted and sarcastic in defeat. He'd be welcome back anytime, even if we don't have any room for him, we'll find it!!

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27/03/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Roman) para el anfitrión

Matt and Jane? Oh these two specimens!

I absolutely loved spending just under two weeks with them, which felt like way longer (good for me bad for them). Both are nice, smart and great fun in their own way. Whilst some stays are special because of the location and some stand out for type of work you are doing, this was refreshing because it was… read more

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15/08/2017

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Susanne)

Susanne fit easily into our home. She was a good worker, able to understand and follow instructions with minimum supervision, a good problem solver but also willing to ask for clarification when needed. She is intelligent and articulate which really added to our dinner time conversations. She enjoyed exploring the area in her off time, and did not… read more

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13/08/2017

Dejado por el workawayer (Susanne) para el anfitrión

Jane and Matt are an incredibly lovely and generous couple living in a little paradise (all designed by Matt) with a big garden full of immensely beautiful flowers (all seeded and arranged by Jane).
Both gave me from the beginning on the feeling to feel like home (thank you for that!) and I was involved in their very diverse weekly activities: a… read more

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16/05/2017

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Lisa)

Lisa meets life full on! Not only was she a great worker for us, she had energy to burn and then some! She was amazingly resourceful (she used couch-surfing to meet people her age in the area) and really discovered and enjoyed all there this area has to offer.

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27/09/2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Lisa) para el anfitrión

Matt and Jane? Oh these two are simply wonderful. I immediately felt welcome and part of the family! Jane is a wonderful and kind woman who has a magical talent for gardening and a great sense for detail. She took me to Yoga, the farmers market and taught me lots about indian food! Matt is a brilliant architect who creates marvellous things and i… read more

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16/05/2017

Dejado por el workawayer (Bastian) para el anfitrión

I spent two weeks at Jane & Matthews place. There should had been some more. I really enjoyed their spot.

I've mowed the lawn, cutted firewood, painted the pool and cleaned up the garden as well as some other stuff. It was fine to work outside for a couple of hours. After work (4-5 hours), you can spend your time in the area around. They provided… read more

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30/11/2016

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Katharina)

From the first day we felt Katharina was a part of the family! She is a quiet, calm and peaceful young woman who devours books and rarely misses a day out hiking. It was a joy to have her stay with us.

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30/11/2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Katharina) para el anfitrión

Jane and Matthew are simply gorgeous. I spent 4 weeks with them, helping with gardening and sometimes indoor works.
Their home is a very beautiful, cozy and somehow unique place not far from town and close enough to very nice hiking and biking trails.
From the first day on I felt home there. They welcomed me like family :). They are very kind,… read more

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16/08/2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Svenja) para el anfitrión

I spent my first two weeks of my big Canada trip at Jane and Matt`s place. And it was a great experience! I have so many good memories and i`m so grateful they let me work at their place and be a part of their family for these two weeks. After I`ve left I missed so many things. The beautiful place itself, the conversations with Matt and Jane,… read more

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12/07/2016

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Janine)

Janine was one of our more interesting workaways, as she could hold her own in political debates with Matthew. He really appreciated that. Janine was a conscientious and meticulous worker, even when the tasks were somewhat out of her comfort zone! I think she actually enjoyed those challenges.

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12/07/2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Janine) para el anfitrión

Jane and Matthew were great hosts and they are hardworking but relaxed, very kind, interesting and humorous people! I really enjoyed having good and interesting conversations with them. Jane always cooked amazing food. There was a lot to do - I helped them getting their cabana and swimming pool area ready for summer. Thanks for giving and… read more

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06/05/2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Susanne) para el anfitrión

What an amazing house and garden!! What a big job!! Already now, in spring, it was so beautiful, but in summer this must be even more stunning! And sure, there is always something to do. My job was cleaning up the flower beds, weeding and cleaning the driveway, watering, trying to fix the irrigation, cooking and some housesitting during Jane and… read more

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19/04/2016

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Holly )

Holly was a great workaway - grounded, sensible, thoughtful and willing to give anything a shot. Holly is quiet and happily makes her own entertainment. Her singing brightened our days, and evenings! If she doesn't have her guitar with her, find her one! It will be well worth it!

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19/04/2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Holly ) para el anfitrión

This Workaway experience was really close to my heart. I felt at home as soon as I arrived and by the end, I felt like a part of the family.
The work is mostly outdoors and varies from heavier tasks to lighter tasks from day to day, but I found it all to be quite enjoyable. The location is in beautiful wine country by a lake that provides some… read more

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14/04/2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Cassian ) para el anfitrión

Actually I only can repeat what the others already said. Matt and Jane are super nice and the food is just amazing! They live in a beautiful house and downtown is only a 5 min ride with the bike. All in all I had a great time and absolutely recommend applying!

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29/10/2015

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Cara & Michael)

We feel so lucky to have had Cara and Michael stay with us. We can't believe how much they accomplished during the two weeks they were here. They follow direction, and yet think for themselves, they became quite adept gardeners! Cara is a great weeded, and Michael an awesome digger! They became a part of the household very quickly and were a… read more

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29/10/2015

Dejado por el workawayer (Cara & Michael) para el anfitrión

We spent two weeks with Jane and Matt and had a great time. They are extremely friendly, welcoming people and really made us feel at home. We had the chance to spend some time with their friends and family aswell, who are all lovely people. It really made our stay feel like a visit with friends.

Their property is beautiful and they were even… read more

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19/08/2015

Dejado por el workawayer (Philipp) para el anfitrión

I had an amazing time at Matthew and Jane's place. They are a really nice couple and the food was alsways very good. Also I really enjoyed the work in their beautiful garden. The area is perfect for bike rides, swimming or other activities. I would like to see them again one day.

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28/07/2015

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Samuel & Ella-May)

It was fun having Ella and Sam staying with us - very easy to have around, and very helpful in the house. They did an amazing job tiling (actually doing a mosaic with travertine) on a patio for us. An excellent job, thank you both - you are always welcome to come back!

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20/07/2015

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Kalle)

Kalle was a great addition to the house, although it was just for a few days . His english is very good so he is easy to instruct. Very enthusiastic guy.

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11/07/2015

Dejado por el workawayer (Charles) para el anfitrión

Jane and Matthew are a really nice couple, very welcoming. They live in a beautifull place with a nice view on Okanagan lake. Jane is a very good cook and Matthew always gives you advice on gardening. You also have plenty of free time which allows you to do as you please, including going for swim in the the swimming pool.
I only spent 2 weeks in… read more

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15/08/2014

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Eric)

Eric was only with us for a week, but he certainly made a difference and helped get a lot of projects moving. He was a pleasant addition to the household too.

(Muy Bien )

21/06/2014

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Charlie)

We would gladly have adopted Charlie at the end of his stay.! He was a hard, conscientious worker with a good sense of humour. He will succeed at whatever he puts his hands and mind to.

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21/06/2014

Dejado por el workawayer (Charlie) para el anfitrión

I spent one month working for Matt and Jane and absolutely loved it. They were incredibly welcoming and I immediately felt at home. I was well looked after whilst there and had plenty of time to explore the area. I would highly recommend applying!

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28/04/2014

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Sophie Robyn)

Sophie added a wonderful new dimension to life here. She and Rachael worked so hard, they seemed to just love being outdoors. They needed little supervision, and were able to see when things needed to be done. Sophie was totally honest when she said she could cook until the cows come home! And it was great food too - think home made pasta!!

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02/05/2013

Dejado por el workawayer (ENRICO) para el anfitrión

Matt and Jane are an amazing couple and they live on the west shore of Okanagan Lake in a beautiful place. If you want extend your experience about gardenind, orchard, improving your knoledge about homemade food and meet interesting people this is a place for you. I'm felt like in my house and I think, after this experience, that I've got two… read more

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01/05/2013

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (ENRICO)

Enrico fit into our home quickly and perfectly, he became a member of the family, and quickly developed a routine of helping eith chores. He is a very tidy and clean person, and he helped keep the house clean too without being asked. He is easy to feed, loves everything! His English is very good and he was quite prepared to pitch in with anything… read more

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