Profile information
Host rating
100 %
Last replied
25 Mar 2024
Reply rate
100.0 %
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Feedback
2
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Description
I own a small sheep farm just outside of Kamloops, B.C. I work full time as an agriculture consultant and during the summer months I need additional help with irrigation, fencing, livestock management, gardening and weed control. I have three children, 19, 21 and 23 who have moved away and a common law partner who lives at the farm with me, but works full time off the farm. I have two bedrooms available for accommodation as well as a separate bathroom.
Types of help and learning opportunities
GardeningFarmstay helpAnimal CareUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Help
Gardening, moving and sorting livestock, irrigation, fencing, weed control.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Large bedroom in the basement with a separate bathroom.
What else ...
Our farm is located 30 minutes from Kamloops in south central B.C. The weather in the summer is quite hot and there are many outdoor activities to enjoy. On the farm there are 2 horses to ride and lots of trails to explore either on foot, horseback or atv. 30 minutes east of the farm is Shuswap Lake which is very popular for boating, swimming and all kinds of water sports. Sun Peaks Resort is a popular ski resort which is located 1 hour away from the farm. The city of Kamloops has a population of approx. 75,000 people with many recreational amenities from swimming pools, ice arenas and golf courses to fitness and yoga centres. The city is also home to Thompson Rivers University and has several movie theatres, two live theatres, as well as many malls and shopping areas to enjoy.
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
5 hours/day
Feedback (2)
My tasks included walking the dogs, feeding the sheep and cows, help in the pet food plant (processing & packaging), cleaning, fencing and painting the deck. I… read more
so many new experiences for me in this sweet and heavenly farm.
Jill is the perfect host, a lot to learn and to share. she made me feel at home in a few days, tought me, the french city girl, how to work in a canadian sheep farm, as also how to have fun!
perfect mix between work and free time, in such a beautiful… read more
Feedback
My tasks included walking the dogs, feeding the sheep and cows, help in the pet food plant (processing & packaging), cleaning, fencing and painting the deck. I… read more
so many new experiences for me in this sweet and heavenly farm.
Jill is the perfect host, a lot to learn and to share. she made me feel at home in a few days, tought me, the french city girl, how to work in a canadian sheep farm, as also how to have fun!
perfect mix between work and free time, in such a beautiful… read more