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Doug and Pat live on the 160 acre Ranch in beautiful BC, Canada. We have two grown boys that work in Alberta, a daughter that lives on the ranch and works nearby in Williams Lake. Doug and Pat are both retired and busy with keeping the ranch running. It is a big property and we have lots of projects to work on, as well as take care of 6 horses, 1 dog and 2 cats! We have a 6 year old and 11 year old mom/daughter Morgan horse combo that are in training and need lots of miles on them. Pat is a quilter and loves to spend her free time on quilting projects, Doug likes to be outside with the horses. We have been Work-a-way hosts now for 7 years and really enjoy the program. Common chores here are feeding the horses, chickens, gardening, cutting wood for winter, fixing fences, painting, cutting the grass....it never ends :) We enjoy having guests and learning about other peoples cultures and lives. We hope you will cook for us at least once while you stay! We like to play cards in the evenings, horseback ride, ski in the winter.

Spring will be the usual yard cleanup and getting the horses started again. We have another fencing project for May and June, so there will be fencing and woodcutting pretty steady as well. We will start on our winter wood supply in August and September and continue on to October if required. We usually burn about 22 cords of wood, a cord is 128 cubic feet.....so that is literally tons of firewood!

Sorry, we can not accommodate a vegan or vegetarian diet.

Come and joins us for month or two!
Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten
Sprachpraxis
Gartenarbeiten
Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten
Betreuung von Tieren
Mithilfe auf einem Bauernhof
Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie
Hausarbeiten
Handwerkliche Arbeiten
Hilfe mit Computer /Internet
Projekte mit Kindern
Dieses Projekt schließt möglicherweise den Umgang mit Kindern ein. Mehr Informationen findest du in unseren Verhaltensregeln und Tipps hier.
UNO-Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung, die dieser Gastgeber verfolgt
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Was ist das?
Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten
We love to talk about our own travels and lives. We can share Canadian culture, we love to cook from recipes from all over the world...so we hope you like to eat!
Arbeit
Here are some other areas we need help.
Fencing, house sitting, general maintenance, cutting firewood, mechanical repairs, yard chores, garden etc.
Unfortunately we are not able to accommodate smokers or people with special dietary needs.
Gesprochene Sprachen
Englisch: Fließend
Unterkunft
We have a travel RV as a summer cabin for our work-a-way guests. It is a 24' camper with self contained bathroom, shower, kitchen. Very nice and clean! In the winter months we sometimes take guests in to our home with us, or we also have an outdoor cabin that is just used for a bedroom. We have a few options and usually sort that out with you in advance.
Was noch ...
We are at the base of Mt Timothy ski area, cross country and downhill, snowmobiling, ATV's, horseback riding, hiking
Etwas mehr Information
- Internet Zugang
- Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang
- Wir besitzen Tiere
- Wir sind Raucher
- Familien möglich
Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans
Can provide power and water on site. Guest would have to go to town to dump black water.
Hier sind Haustiere in der Regel willkommen
in a limited way. No aggressive dogs. Must be very well behaved and owner must clean up after them
Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal
zwei
Arbeitszeiten
the usual workaway program (Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week), We are very flexible so it is a good experience for everyone

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26.08.2020

Vom Workawayer (Guillaume) für Host

Doug and pat have been great hosts. Their generosity and kindness are the words that best describe them. I was able to work outdoors in contact with animals and wood, in a wonderful environment. Horse back riding, wakeboarding and great meals were definitively the "top of the cream".
If you want to learn more about Canadian culture, immerse… read more

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21.08.2020

Vom Host für Workawayer (Guillaume)

Gauillaume came to us during the Covid crisis and he was excellent. We came to call him "G" as we couldn't quite get his name right! lol. G is enthusiastic, hard working and real joy to have around. We introduced him to the Chainsaw and he spent most of his time here cutting firewood and splitting and stacking. We also spent time with horseback… read more

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03.10.2019

Vom Host für Workawayer (Céline & Carola)

We had Carola and Celine for a month in September and they were excellent. We were in wood cutting season so they moved about 18 cords of wood for me and stacked it in the wood shed. Celine is a fine horsewoman and did really well on our horses. Carola did not have much experience on horses but she learned quickly and was catching, grooming,… read more

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02.09.2019

Vom Host für Workawayer (Deborah)

Deb arrive to our home in the middle of big Anniversary celebration and jumped right in to help. She is an extrememly hard worker and will keep her living space spotless, and yours to if you want! Deb is willing to take on new tasks and can out work just about anyone half her age. She and my wife had a special bond and she really fit in to our… read more

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01.09.2019

Vom Workawayer (Deborah) für Host

This was my first Workaway experience and it was absolutely fantastic. Doug and Pat are the most wonderful, kind and generous people who live on the most incredible ranch I can only describe as paradise. It was just how I imagined Canada to be, lush and green surrounded by undulating hills covered in fir and spruce trees.
I spent 4 amazing weeks… read more with them helping with ranch chores including feeding the horses, keeping the yards clean, carting water, gardening , harvesting vegetables, painting and helping with the preparations for their 25th wedding anniversary celebration. I was so very lucky to meet many of their family and friends who had travelled great distances to share in the joy of the celebration.
Their horses are amazing too, gentle, intelligent and wonderful to ride on some spectacular trail rides. Duke the Border Collie is the friendliest dog who enjoyed a cuddle and a tummy rub any time of the day. Pat is an incredible cook and she served up exceptionally tasty and nutritious meals often incorporating home grown vegetables and hand raised chickens. Her homemade jam from red currants from the garden was delicious. Doug made his signature Korean Ginger Chilli Beef several times and I now have the recipe to take home to Australia.

The accommodation was a very comfortable self contained large caravan with a kitchen, shower and toilet. The bed was comfortable and it’s location was quiet and peaceful and a special treat was waking up to find deer in the field. A great exercise room was available for use in the house including a weights machine, cross trainer and a treadmill.

Doug was a great teacher, he was patient and always gave considered and thorough instructions before tasks were undertaken. I loved working in the garden with Pat, we had great chats and I loved learning all about her wonderful life with Doug and their kids. I enjoyed the many card nights and games of dominoes after dinner. A day trip to Williams Lake with Pat for some retail therapy, stores and lunch was a special treat. The rodeo at Barriere was also awesome and I loved being a cowgirl for a day.

Doug and Pat were amazing hosts who made me feel so welcome and part of the family. Kind hearted, warm and friendly their hospitality made it very hard to leave. I sure hope I get to come back in the future. This was an opportunity of a lifetime. Thank you Doug and Pat xxx

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12.08.2019

Vom Workawayer (Jane ) für Host

I had the pleasure of visiting Doug and Pat’s ranch during the summer. It was a truely amazing experience. From the moment Doug and Pat collected me from the airport I felt comfortable and welcomed.

The property is so beautiful, and all of the pets and animals on the farm are gorgeous!

My days on the ranch were varied, and I was kept busy with… read more

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10.08.2019

Vom Host für Workawayer (Jane )

Janey spent all of July and the first week of August with us and she was fantastic. We had some challenging weather the first little bit, but she just put on a jacket and got to work. We did a good deal of natural horsemanship while she was here and she did a great job working with my newly broke 4 year old mare. Janey is a good horsewoman and… read more

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11.08.2019

Vom Host für Workawayer (Tracey)

Trace stayed with us for a month in May/June and is a very hard worker. She is the kind of person that says, ya..I'll be right in as soon as I'm done. We did some fencing and gardening. Trace is very attentive and you just have to mention something once and she is on it and it is done. We played cards in the evening and she was a willing victim...… read more

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20.06.2019

Vom Workawayer (Tracey) für Host

This was my first Workaway experience and it was fantastic. Pat and Doug were really lovely, generous, and helpful hosts. I loved Duke the super happy cattle dog who wagged his whole body when he got excited. The food was amazing as Doug and Pat compete to see who can cook the best meal. Special mention to Doug's bread, ginger beef and turkey pot… read more

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15.12.2018

Vom Workawayer (Luca) für Host

Doug and Pat were my first workaway experience and I had an awesome time. I stayed one month at their ranch, learning so many things about animals, cutting wood or the ranch life in general. Many things had to be explained to me, but both of them were very patient with explaining how everything works. I stayed in one of the three cabins on the… read more

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31.10.2018

Vom Host für Workawayer (Luca)

Luca stayed with us for one month in October in Canada. We spent some time cutting wood, gardening and doing chores around the ranch. Luca is very reliable and easy to train on new jobs. I had him running the chainsaw and driving an ATV. We played, cards and dominos in the evenings and had a good visit. Good luck in your travels Luca! Might see… read more

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23.10.2018

Vom Workawayer (Maike) für Host

I stayed with Doug and Pat for almost 3 months and had a great time! They are amazing people, super friendly and funny and in the end it felt like they were my Canadien family. We did a lot of fencing and cutting wood on the sawmill, which is hard work but it's great to see the results of all your work in the end. I had the chance to learn many… read more

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09.08.2018

Vom Host für Workawayer (Maike)

Maike stayed with us for almost 3 months, she came for two and stayed a little longer...that should tell you everything you need to know. Maike is an excellent guest, really the best. She is helpful in all aspects of shared living, is quiet and respectful, loves to laugh and have fun. We worked really hard while she was here as I had a big fencing… read more

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14.10.2018

Vom Workawayer (Eric & Henry) für Host

Had a really nice time in the wilderness of Canada with super nice house owners. For the first time we were allowed to sit and ride a horse and besides that we were allowed to shoot real men guns for the first time in our lives and many more great experiences we had in the time. For those who loves to work whit animals and also have no problem to… read more

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11.10.2018

Vom Host für Workawayer (Eric & Henry)

We were Eric and Henry's first Workaway experience and they were excellent guests. They stayed with us for 3 weeks and cut loads of firewood, both are handy with the chainsaw. They have great skills and will be a great help to anyone that needs some skilled hands around the ranch/house. They stayed in our guest house and house sat our main house… read more

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30.08.2018

Vom Workawayer (Maud) für Host

Even though this was my first workaway, I find it hard to imagine I'll ever find better hosts than Doug and Pat. The location is amazing, all the animals are fantastic and I could never have guessed it would be so hard to leave. The work only added to the experience and I'm happy I learned so much about training horses, fencing, gardening, cooking… read more

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26.08.2018

Vom Host für Workawayer (Maud)

We were Maud's first workaway experience and she totally gets the program. She is honest about being a city girl, but she is totally eager to take on new tasks and learns very quickly. We spent time fencing, she helped me on the sawmill, she is a very nice horseback rider and we worked together on some natural horsemanship with our 3 year old.… read more

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30.11.2017

Vom Workawayer (Holly & Vince) für Host

Staying with Doug and Pat was our first workaway experience and we believe it will be hard to top! We had such a fantastic time and they treated us like family. We both enjoyed caring for the animals and learning new skills. Living accommodations were very clean, warm and comfortable. We were entertained throughout our stay whether it be playing… read more

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24.11.2017

Vom Host für Workawayer (Holly & Vince)

We were Holly and Vince (George) 's first workaway experience and they totally get the program. They really enjoyed all the animals and we even got Vince in to horseback riding! Now they have to go home and buy horses! We had them on a variety of jobs but most of the time was spent with Vince on the chainsaw and Holly on the power wood splitter.… read more

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20.10.2017

Vom Host für Workawayer (Faline & Michael)

Faline stayed with us a couple of years ago and is very quiet, helpful and respectful in your home. She is eager to help with chores and will a benefit to whatever project you are working on. We introduced her to the workaway program and she is now using it to pursue her travel dreams. Faline is a family friend and we would let her stay with us… read more

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15.10.2017

Vom Workawayer (Christina) für Host

The stay at Dougs and Pats Ranch was my first workaway experience, I stayed for six weeks and would love to come again! Doug and Pat are the most welcoming and open minded people I have ever met in my life! Since the first evening I arrived at their ranch, I felt so well! We have played cards or board games together, we did trail rides with the… read more

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09.10.2017

Vom Host für Workawayer (Christina)

We were Christina's first workaway stay and I can honestly say that she was fantastic. She takes on every job with enthusiasm and does not like to stop until the job is done. Christina is a very hard working volunteer and a pleasure to have in your home. We do not normally have guests stay in our home with us, but circumstances this time meant… read more

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09.10.2017

Vom Host für Workawayer (jose maria)

Jose was a great guest at our ranch. He is a hard working volunteer and good horseman. Jose spent most of his time on the chainsaw cutting firewood, but also helped with fencing, yard maintenance, building a woodshed....I trained him to be an excellent rat trapper! We played cards in the evenings and even though we had trouble with communicating,… read more

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06.09.2017

Vom Workawayer (Katrin) für Host

My stay at Pat's and Doug's place was my first Workaway experience and it couldn't have been any better than that!
I had a wonderful time on their ranch, helping with a variety of tasks, taking care of the animals and enjoying being outdoors in a beautiful location.
I felt like a part of their family, getting to know their friends, playing cards… read more

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06.09.2017

Vom Host für Workawayer (Katrin)

Katrin is an amazing young woman. We enjoyed her company for 1 month in August of 2017 and she is a hard worker, smart as a whip and very diligent and meticulous about her work . We played cards, she learns far to fast, .....although she only won at Carcassonne because the Dragon killed Doug! Katrin is great with the animals and helped us with our… read more

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02.05.2017

Vom Host für Workawayer (Marthe)

Marthe came and stayed with us in the middle of our Canadian Winter. She came to house sit for us while we got away for a vacation. Marthe is very responsible and did a great job of managing our animals and household chores. We would love to have her back for a longer stay when we can be here to spend more time with her. The time we did spend with… read more

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20.03.2017

Vom Workawayer (Marthe) für Host

I stayed at Doug and Pat's place for a month. It was a very nice experience. Doug and Pat are very friendly people who are always up for a laugh. They really try to make you feel at home and include you in the family. They have a beautiful property with lot's of animals and there's always plenty to do like chopping wood, riding the snowmobile,… read more

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02.05.2017

Vom Host für Workawayer (Sebastian)

Sebastian came to as a bit of a last minute guest and are we ever glad we decided to host him. Sebastian is funny and smart and knows how to put in a good days work. He spent most of his two weeks with us cutting firewood, he learned to run and service the chainsaw, drive the ATV, run a log splitter, he helped with some fencing repairs and was… read more

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02.05.2017

Vom Workawayer (Sebastian) für Host

Pat and Doug are two amazing people and I am really grateful that I had the experience of workaway on their lovely ranch. I felt as a member of the family from the first day and was sooo happy/surprised how they managed to keep me full with delicious food ;D. It was an exiting experience including chainsaws, ATV´s, Shotguns, horseback riding and… read more

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09.10.2016

Vom Workawayer (Laura) für Host

Pat and Doug are amazing hosts! I stayed at their beautiful ranch for four weeks and enjoyed every minute. This is how I imagined living in Canada. I spent a lot of time outside on the property with Doug working with the horses, taking care of the goats and chickens, helping to fix fences, cutting wood etc.

I felt very honoured that Pat and… read more

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03.10.2016

Vom Host für Workawayer (Laura)

Laura was exactly what we were hoping for! She is confidant, mature and hard working. Laura spent 10 days with us and then we went on a holiday for 2 weeks and left her in charge of all our animals and our ranch. She did a great job and also excercised one of our horses every day. She is a great cook and we enjoyed many meals together, shared some… read more

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04.07.2016

Vom Host für Workawayer (Lukas)

Lukas was an excellent guest. He was very independent, hard working and polite. I had Lukas do some woodworking projects for me and he is gaining some great woodworking skills. He cut up a number of big trees for me and did a great job of cleaning up, splitting wood, piling. He helped out with any and all chores around the house, feeding goats,… read more

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04.07.2016

Vom Workawayer (Lukas) für Host

Doug and Pat are amazing hosts. I really enjoyed my stay in this beautifull countryside (right in the woods next to a lake). I just stayed two weaks, but done some awesome projects during thist time. The food was delicious, the animals lovely and the hosts friendly. All in all I had an awesome time.
Thank you for everything (espacially bringing… read more

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21.06.2016

Vom Host für Workawayer (Chiara)

Chiara came for a month and stayed 6 weeks. She was an absolute joy to have in the house and we loved hosting her. The girl can cook! Doug learned how to make home made Pasta, Panzerotti... we ate well! She was very helpful with all the chores, loved working with the animals and was a quick learner with the horses. We played endless card… read more

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17.06.2016

Vom Workawayer (Chiara) für Host

Hello everyone! I just left here after a month there and I truly couldn't have asked for a better Canadian host! Doug and Pat are lovely, smart, laid back people and great fun to be with, what more could you ask for? oh, and they are also great cooks! Their ranch and animals are simply amazing and I had a great time helping them out with different… read more

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08.06.2016

Vom Workawayer (Josie) für Host

This was my first workaway experience, and I could not have asked for better hosts! Doug and Pat are very welcoming, (as well as being exceptional cooks!) and make you feel like part of the family. The work here was varied and interesting, and we had many fun evenings playing cards. I had a wonderful time here, and would highly recommend staying!

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15.05.2016

Vom Host für Workawayer (Josie)

Wow, what a great young lady. Josie we really enjoyed having you and would welcome you back any time. Josie is a hard worker, very quiet, is too good a cards :), and a fine horsewoman. Josie did a variety of jobs for us including ranch sitting while we went on a short holiday, fence repairs, gardening, feeding animals, splitting wood, chipping… read more

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06.03.2016

Vom Workawayer (Franziska ) für Host

If I could give Doug and Pat more than 4 stars I would do it! I stayed 6 weeks at their farm and it was an amazing time. The work wasn't hard at all, it was more like having fun and doing some work together, Doug won't work anyone too hard. If you like having fun, enjoying amazing meals, playing cards, laughing together, being surrounded by great… read more

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03.03.2016

Vom Host für Workawayer (Franziska )

Franzi stayed with us for around six weeks during the winter months. She helped renovate a bathroom, build some shelves, took care of animals.... And was generally a great young lady and guest. She is lots of , polite and respectful. We are looking forward to visiting you in Germany Franzi. Workaway hosts shouldn't hesitate to take her on.

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23.11.2015

Vom Workawayer (Franz & Patricia) für Host

As they said we have been on their ranch for 5 weeks. It was a really awesome stay! We had so much fun with Doug and Pat. They are so nice and welcoming. We always had a good time in their incredible home, with the Hottub and the beautiful nature around the property. We recommend this Ranch as a workaway expirience to everyone who likes to have a… read more

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17.11.2015

Vom Host für Workawayer (Franz & Patricia)

Franz and Patricia stayed with us for the month of October 2015, and part of November. We both had a recent poor workaway experience and this stay helped us both to embrace the program. They took charge of our animals and did a great job of feeding and cleaning pens. They were also here for butchering season and helped out with that. They are… read more

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21.08.2015

Vom Host für Workawayer (Arnaud)

Arnaud stayed with us for around 3 weeks and did a varietly of jobs. He cut wood, handled goats and chickens, fed the dog, helped with chores. Arnaud was always ready to help and made sure to help clean up with supper and living chores. He made us a fantastic spaghetti dish..can't remember what is was called..but it was really different and good!… read more

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09.08.2015

Vom Host für Workawayer (Alexandra)

We were so blessed to have Alex with us for a month, it wasn't really long enough. Alex did a variety of jobs for us, she was in charge of feeding the chickens, cleaning the coop, feeding and watering goats...catching them for haltering! Alex is an excellent painter and even did a beautiful job of painting some bats on our bat house. We have Alex… read more

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04.08.2015

Vom Workawayer (Alexandra) für Host

This was one of the best time of my life !
The days passed by too fast. The work was always different and I had a lot of fun. For example with the mower, working in the garden, painting, helping with all the nice animals and helping in the kitchen. While I was there, new chickens arrived. They were so cute and fluffy!
We had never time to get… read more

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07.07.2015

Vom Host für Workawayer (Kelly & Florian)

Kelly and Florian came for 4 weeks and stayed for 6! We had them cutting wood on the first day, hauling, splitting, helping with new chickens, catching goats and that was just the fun stuff! ha ha. We had a great visit with this beautiful young couple from Belgium, we hope to visit them some day soon in their home country! I would easily recommend… read more

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04.07.2015

Vom Workawayer (Kelly & Florian) für Host

We stayed for 6 weeks with Doug and Pat but wanted to stay forever. Unfortunately we had to go but rest assured, we will be back! During our time here, we worked in the garden, painted the chicken coop, spliced wood and did so much more. We've learned more skills in these past few weeks than we can count. Catching goats is now our specialty :)… read more

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21.05.2015

Vom Host für Workawayer (Zuzana & Ben)

We only had the privledge of spending two weeks with Zuszka and Ben, but it was a great time. They did a variety of jobs for us and never balked at anything, we had them doing some chainsaw, yard cleanup, minding chickens etc. We spent some time getting them interested in horseback riding and I think they are hooked! What a great couple, we hope… read more

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20.05.2015

Vom Workawayer (Zuzana & Ben) für Host

Doug and Pat were truly amazing we could not hope for better hosts. They are kind, generous and great fun to spend time with, as well as being fantastic cooks.
Our daily routine was 9-3 with an hour for lunch. Tasks included gardening, clearing trees, chopping wood and animal care around their beautiful property. We found each job enjoyable and… read more

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16.03.2015

Vom Host für Workawayer (Joseph)

Joseph was with us for just over a month and was a great addtion to our home for that time. He came on short notice and agreed to help take care of our home and animals while we travelled on a holiday. My uncle and aunt were caretaking, but we wanted them to have some help....Joseph made it all very easy and helped out where ever he asked. Joseph… read more

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15.03.2015

Vom Workawayer (Joseph) für Host

In a word my experience here was: Magical. I was at the ranch for only a month however the time went by so quickly. the location is beautiful and the company is perfect too. The animals add a fun dynamic to it too, I miss them already. Hope you enjoy the rest of your time on the farm :)

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31.12.2014

Vom Workawayer (Lucy & Patrick) für Host

My month at this ranch was very pleasant and everything I hoped for. The work I undertook ranged from splitting and hauling firewood, servicing chainsaws, looking after animals, helping out with projects around the ranch, stoking the boiler, cleaning and some cooking. Doug, the owner, always respected the 5 hours work a day, as well as letting me… read more

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31.12.2014

Vom Host für Workawayer (Lucy & Patrick)

We never had the pleasure of meeting Lucy, but Patrick spent a few weeks with us just before Christmas this year. Patrick was bright, enthusiastic and a big help. My dad passed away while he was here and he was a great help with handling all the company and family that showed up for the funeral. Thank you so much Patrick for your sincere help and… read more

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21.11.2014

Vom Host für Workawayer (Zac)

Zac came for three weeks and stayed for six! He is a hard worker and is willing to take on any task. He cut loads of firewood, helped with some construction jobs, cooked, rode horses, and we enjoyed playing board games and pool. Good luck in your travels Zac....hope to visit you in New Zealand some day!

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21.11.2014

Vom Workawayer (Zac) für Host

The fantastic reviews show how great this workaway stop is. I spent one and a half months with this family. Doug, Pat and Jack are all fantastic company. The horses and dogs, ATV's, Ski-mobiles and fantastic ranch land all add to an awesome experience.

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13.11.2014

Vom Host für Workawayer (Jay & Kiri)

Jay and Kiri were wonderful guests. They are a dynamic team in the kitchen and will make you some incredible meals....and desserts too! They spent most days cutting wood, but were happy to help out with whatever chores came along. We became fast friends and look forward to seeing them again anytime. Good luck in your travels, always a space here… read more

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12.11.2014

Vom Workawayer (Jay & Kiri) für Host

We only have good things to stay about a fantastic 3 week stay here! From the moment we arrived, Doug, Pat and Jack made us feel incredibly welcome and at ease. They are natural and considerate hosts, and their friendly and familial approach ensured we had a really great stay.

The cabins/chalets are well equipped and toasty warm once you get the… read more

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04.09.2014

Vom Host für Workawayer (Francesco)

Francesco spent 4 weeks with us and was a great help. He is an engineer so has great problem solving skills and can be left on a job to work independently. Francesco used many tools, chainsaw and also learned to drive my wheel loader! Francesco is an excellent cook, and he doesn't make a big deal out of it....but make sure he cooks for you! We… read more

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03.09.2014

Vom Workawayer (Francesco) für Host

This was my very first workaway experience and it has been great even though it lasted only 4 weeks in August 2014.

The weather was better than in Italy, shiny almost everyday with temperatures never above 28 °C.
The family was great... I experienced real farm maintenance with Dough, he has every possible tool you can ever imagine so that you… read more

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25.08.2014

Vom Workawayer (Laura) für Host

I spent two wonderful weeks on this Ranch. I enjoyed everyday and I had lots of fun. Work was good and I liked that Doug worked most of the time with us. Food was very delicious and the board games we played in the evening were quite entertaining. There are really nice lakes in the area and I enjoyed horseback riding!
Pat, Doug, Vanessa and Jack… read more

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20.08.2014

Vom Host für Workawayer (Laura)

Laura spent two weeks with us and was loads of fun. Laura's English is excellent and she was always ready to help. Laura helped in the garden, did some trench digging, housework, cooked and we enjoyed laughing and playing board games. Good luck at school Laura.

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01.08.2014

Vom Workawayer (Shelly & Jimmie) für Host

This was our first workaway experience and we couldn't have asked for a better place to start. They are lovely, genuine and funny people who we really enjoyed getting to know throughout our 3 week stay. The log cabin for the workawayers was private and peaceful, a little rustic but has everything you need for a comfortable stay. We did a variety… read more

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29.07.2014

Vom Host für Workawayer (Shelly & Jimmie)

Shelly and Jimmy stayed with us for 3 very busy weeks this July and we were happy to have them. My dad got very sick right around the time they joined us so they were a great help to handle all the company and keep the garden watered and growing, dogs fed, horses watered etc. We had fun playing board games, horseback riding and swimming. Safe… read more

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13.06.2014

Vom Host für Workawayer (Graham)

Graham (Sparky)....is a very talented guy. He was great to work independently or as a team. Sparky built my dad a dog kennel, my wife a potting bench ...and used the chainsaw. He is always up for an adventure.

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12.06.2014

Vom Workawayer (Graham) für Host

Doug,Pat and Jack are just wonderful people
I have total respect to them they made my stay
Just perfect. The area is just outstanding I truly mean it
I really loved being there I didn't want to go back home.
Really enjoyed the wilderness horse back riding. The dogs
Are so nice.
Duke is just like me full of life
I so want to go back… read more

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11.05.2014

Vom Workawayer (Ines) für Host

I just came back home from a 2 month stay at this guest Ranch. It's a beautiful spot surrounded by nature, wildlife and possible adventures. I am so thankful for having met this family who let me come into their home and their lives. Jack, Doug and Pat truly are some of the nicest people I have ever met in my life. Work didn't even feel like work,… read more

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06.05.2014

Vom Host für Workawayer (Ines)

If there was a rating above excellent....it would be Ines. Ines stayed with us through the longest spring in 30 years...and we had a great time. Ines is an excellent cook, takes direction extremely well, her English is better than most Canadians, and was a pile of fun to hang out with . Ines will be a exemplary guest at any workaway host. We… read more

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08.01.2014

Vom Host für Workawayer (Patrick)

Patrick showed up after completing his University..."Uni"....and was ready for a change of pace. We had him cutting wood, splitting wood, driving snowmobiles, fixing chainsaws, building doors, taking care of horses and dogs....and he did it all like a champ. We would have Patrick back any time. Good luck in your travels Patrick. Take care.....we… read more

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22.11.2013

Vom Workawayer (Freek & Rosalie) für Host

Rosalie:
And now it is already time for us to leave a feedback. In the beginning we were afraid that four months might be too long, but they went by so fast. We had so much more fun than we could even hope for. Doug and Pat are both amazing people and they really make you feel at home and part of the family. We had lots of good talks, good… read more

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17.11.2013

Vom Host für Workawayer (Freek & Rosalie)

Wow. What can we say about Freek and Rosalie. They just completed a 4 month stay with us here and we enjoyed them every day. We had some difficult projects during the summer and they were there and ready to help every time. They both are fun to be around and enjoy cooking, helped with our household chores and were generally very pleasant to be… read more

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21.05.2013

Vom Workawayer (stephanie) für Host

The time on Dougs farm was a really good experience. The family tired to feel me like home and they are good cookers :). The own bread and buns and cakes are really good! I helped with the horses, gave them food and water and helped with the sick Akheena. Hope she is doing well! All horses are friendly and after a couple of time I learned to… read more

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16.05.2013

Vom Host für Workawayer (stephanie)

Stephanie just compeleted a 2 month stay with us and had a very educational stay! She took care of our horses and dogs and cats while we went on a holiday and managed everything very well. Stephanie is 100% trustworthy and is very capable. We had some sick animals while Stephanie stayed with us and she stepped up to help with them and did so on… read more

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12.01.2013

Vom Host für Workawayer (Eljakim)

Eljakim stayed with us for 2 months in the fall of 2012. His English is EXCELLENT, better than many Canadians I know! Eljakim took on whatever tasks we set him to, firewood, chainsaw maintenance, learned to drive ATV's and snowmobiles. We played board games and he introduced us to Munchkin! Good luck in your travels Eljakim, your British Columbia… read more

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11.01.2013

Vom Workawayer (Eljakim) für Host

If you arrange to stay at the beautiful guest ranch with Doug, Pat and Vanessa.. prepare for Carcassonne, prepare for Cheese Whiz (when Duncan's there), prepare for Rum&Eggnog and prepare for Duke (one of the dogs).. since he basicly gives you heart failure by avoiding the front wheels of the ATV by half an inch! But most of all, needing no… read more

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27.10.2012

Vom Workawayer (Nicole) für Host

Staying here was very memorable. I miss the family, 4 dogs (say hello to Duke for me), 7 horses (soon 9) and the kittens. Even though the house and cabins are far from other people, everyone is very welcoming and makes you feel right at home. The horses are like big dogs always wanting to say hello and looking for treats in your pockets. The food… read more

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11.10.2012

Vom Host für Workawayer (Nicole)

Nicole stayed with us for just 2 weeks but we loved having her. She and Pat played board games every night and our daughter Vanessa was sad to see her go. Nicole worked in our garden getting it ready for winter and did a good job of getting it cleaned up and ready for our spring project. Good luck in Vancouver Nicole and we hope to see you again.

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24.09.2012

Vom Workawayer (Fionan) für Host

I had such a great month here, lots of interesting and varied jobs to do, a wonderful cabin all to myself and best of all, a really great family to hang out with. They are very warm and fun and make you feel very comfortable from the off and will feed you very well indeed! And once you've done your work there's plenty of things to do - ATViing,… read more

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22.09.2012

Vom Host für Workawayer (Fionan)

Fionan spent a month with us and was an excellent guest. We had loads of fun and he got us hooked on the board game Carcossan. Fionan was always up for new task and was helpful in every way. We enjoyed his company and would welcome him back any time. good luck in your travels and future plans Fionan.

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22.08.2012

Vom Host für Workawayer (Thomas & Morgane)

Thomas and Morgane were a joy to share our home and ranch with. They worked hard in our garden, helped with cutting wood, cooked and helped with our other guests as well. They enjoyed evening board games and we all played pool together. They were a great addition to our place for the summer of 2012 and we would have them back any time! Good luck… read more

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21.08.2012

Vom Workawayer (Thomas & Morgane) für Host

We had very good holidays at the guest ranch ! We were there for two monthes and it was wonderful !! We did some gardening, we cut wood, cut the grass, played with the horses, the dogs..etc. It was a very good experience for us, the live in a very big place, very nice and without noice ! It's a good place to have a break during the year ! Thank… read more

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04.07.2012

Vom Host für Workawayer (Bianca)

Christian and Binaca were lots of fun to have in our home. We enjoyed sharing meals togehter, played many board games and generally had a lot of fun. They put in our garden and worked very hard while they were with us. We would love to have them back whenever they come our way. good luck in your travels.

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21.06.2012

Vom Workawayer (Bianca) für Host

We had an incredibly good time with Doug and his family. We stayed in our own log cabin and made a nice fire every evening. The property itself is very large. You can go for a walk for 30 minutes and would see only a quarter of the entire area during that time.

Pat always made delicious dinner and played board games with us quite often and… read more

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13.04.2012

Vom Workawayer (daniele) für Host

Just come back from a 5 weeks stay here. The place is highly recommanded. Excellent indeed.
Accomodation is very comfortable and very private. Three nice cabins for guests are located something like 150 metres from the main house, and placed in front of a beautiful green open space. Both main house and cabins are typically built with pine logs.… read more

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