aktualisiert  

A touch of Zen in a multicultural family in Victoria, BC, Canada

  • Letzte Aktivität : 2 Aug. 2026

Verfügbarkeit

  2026 

 Geforderte Mindest-Aufenthaltsdauer: 1 Woche oder weniger

Jan
Feb
Mär
Apr
Mai
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Okt
Nov
Dez

Informationen

  • Beschreibung

    Beschreibung

    After many years in education, I am focusing my attention on studying and practicing Buddhism. Hosting travellers from all over the world has had a great impact on our lives. Community living helps us grow and we have made connections through Workaway that have lasted many years. Now, we live in gratitude, joy and Kindness.

    I am a Mindfulness instructor and educator. Zen life has been gradually and slowly taking over. In the present moment, I am trying to live a simpler and sustainable life. I have many connections with diverse communities in Victoria, especially my Brazilian “chosen” family. I completed Eco-Chaplaincy Buddhist training now maintaining a daily practice as my anchor.I am vegetarian but occasionally I enjoy some sustainable sea food.

    Kai, our ‘human’ dog, is an important member of the family. He likes to accompany us in all adventures but he is now aging and needing special care.

    We enjoy daily walks in our neighbourhood, with the ocean close by. In the Summer we spend more time in the garden. We are very active in the outdoors, walking, hiking, cycling or kayaking. Summer is our "yoga in the park" time, with lots of opportunities to practice close by.

    Gently, we continue to make our garden a sanctuary. Our labyrinth was a project completed with the help of many friends and some very dedicated workaway helpers. The maintenance is ongoing.

    At the moment we can only host guests without pets. Only vaccinated guests, please. Thank you.

  • Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

    Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

    Sprachpraxis
    Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten
    Leichte Gartenarbeit
    Kreative Heimwerkerprojekte
    Betreuung von Tieren
    Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie
    Hausarbeiten
    Leichte Instandhaltungsarbeiten
    Hilfe mit Computer /Internet
  • Interessengebiete

    Interessengebiete

    Politik & Soziales
    Vegetarier / Veganer
    Nachhaltigkeit
    Haustiere
    Selbstentwicklung
    Film & Fernsehen
    Events & Sozialleben
    Kultur
    Karitative Arbeiten
    Gärtnern
    Musik
    Heimwerken & DIY
    Bücher
    Fotografie
    Sprachen
    Gartenarbeiten
    Kochen & Backen
    Schreiben
    Tiere
    Yoga / Wellness
    Natur
    Camping
    Gebirge
    Tanzen
    Strand
    Wassersport
    Outdoor-Aktivitäten
    Wandern
    Radfahren
    Erlebnissportarten
  • UNO-Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung, die dieser Gastgeber verfolgt

    UNO-Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung, die dieser Gastgeber verfolgt

    UNO-Ziele
    Keine Armut
    Kein Hunger
    Gesundheit und Wohlergehen
    Hochwertige Bildung
    Geschlechtergleichstellung
    Sauberes Wasser und Sanitärversorgung
    Bezahlbare und saubere Energie
    Menschenwürdige Arbeit und Wirtschaftswachstum
    Industrie, Innovation und Infrastruktur
    Weniger Ungleichheiten
    Nachhaltige Städte und Gemeinden
    Nachhaltige Konsum- und Produktionsmuster sicherstellen
    Maßnahmen zum Klimaschutz
    Leben unter Wasser
    Leben an Land
    Frieden, Gerechtigkeit und starke Institutionen
    Partnerschaften zur Erreichung der Ziele
  • Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

    Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

    We are a multicultural family with lots of experience traveling the world. We speak English and Portuguese fluently. Besides a daily meditation practice, we enjoy yoga. Also, we like hiking, walking and cycling, often with friends and neighbours. In the summer we also go kayaking. We love to cook and we are open to trying new dishes from around the world.

  • Arbeit

    Arbeit

    We welcome help in the garden during Spring and Summer and with house organizing, painting and cleaning. We also appreciate people who have some experience and can work independently. At the moment we can use help with clearing spaces, and decluttering. The labyrinth maintenance is ongoing. Simplifying is the main goal at the moment, so some skills in organizing would be a great asset.

  • Gesprochene Sprachen

    Englisch: Fließend
    Portugiesisch: Fließend
    Spanisch: Gute Kenntnisse

  • Unterkunft

    Unterkunft

    Private bedroom with shared bathroom or outdoor studio.
    Close to ocean and village shopping
    5 kms to downtown Victoria

  • Was noch ...

    Was noch ...

    Our home is located on the traditional territories of the Lkwungen speaking people: the Esquimalt , Songhees and W̱SÁNEĆ nations. We acknowledge their welcome and graciousness to our family to live here. We honour this land and the ancestors who cared for it. Andersen Hill is close by and was used for harvesting Camas. It offers a beautiful view of the Salish sea and the Olympic Mountains. We are committed to a path of truth and reconciliation.
    Oak Bay is one of the safest neighbourhoods in Canada. Our street is quiet and neighbors are friendly. Walking around Oak Bay can be quite magical and we are grateful to live in such a special place. Down town Victoria is only a 17 minute bike ride away. Our family welcomes guests to be part of our lives and exchange stories and experiences. We have been hosting workaway guests since 2013 and have had a wonderful experience, making friends from all over the world. Please, no smokers only. Thanks!

  • Etwas mehr Information

    Etwas mehr Information

    • Internet Zugang

    • Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang

      Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang

    • Wir besitzen Tiere

    • Wir sind Raucher

    • Familien möglich

  • Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans

    Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans

    Space in driveway for short term campervans

  • Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal

    Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal

    zwei

  • Meine Tiere/Haustiere

    Meine Tiere/Haustiere

    Kai (12 Jahren)

Gastgeber Ref-Nr.: 669241445338

Website-Sicherheit

Chatte mit Workawayern, die diesen Gastgeber besucht haben

+32

Feedback (41)



Chatte mit Workawayern, die diesen Gastgeber besucht haben

+32

Feedback

Dies sind zusätzliche optionale Bewertungen, wenn Mitglieder Feedback hinterlassen. Es wird die im Schnitt hinterlassene Bewertung für jede Option angezeigt.

Korrekte Angaben im Profil:
(5.0)

Kultureller Austausch:
(4.9)

Kommunikation:
(5.0)













































Be part of our beautiful community and stay at our log home in the mountains near Whistler, BC, Canada
Join our creative, fun, earth-loving homestead in rural Alberta, Canada