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Creative Living on the West Coast
It was my dream to live on the West Coast one day — and it became reality!
In the fall and winter months, we often stay at our cozy condo in White Rock, where we explore the city, work on creative projects, and help with day-to-day tasks around the home. There’s always something to do — from cleaning and organizing to assisting with small creative or design projects. Sometimes we also participate in local volunteer activities with White Rock Social Services, giving back to the community and connecting with wonderful people.
I’m a true renaissance woman with many artistic passions to share — an Interior Designer, Business Coach, and Artist who finds joy in all forms of creation. I love sewing, knitting, making jewelry, playing guitar, and crafting beautiful spaces. If English isn’t your first language, that’s wonderful — I learned it myself and can help you grow more confident in it through friendly conversation and creative expression.
When we’re on Salt Spring Island, we spend time getting ready for the long rainy months — cleaning, organizing, repairing, and putting things away for winter. You’ll help with household upkeep, small DIY projects, light repairs, and the joyful rhythm of daily life — keeping things tidy, cooking simple meals, and taking care of my sweet dog with walks and hikes through beautiful forest trails.
This is a one-person placement in a quiet, welcoming home — it’s just me and my friendly dog, so you’ll be joining a calm, creative household where we work together and share good company.
Accommodation varies depending on location — it may be a private guest trailer or cozy bunkhouse on Salt Spring Island, or a private bedroom with bath in our White Rock condo.
This opportunity is for one person only, someone who loves dogs, nature, creativity, and the West Coast lifestyle. If that sounds like you, please share the time frame you’d like to join me — I’d love to hear from you!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Nature
Sailing / Boating
Water sports
Hiking
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are ourselves from another country (Germany) and appreciate the steps it takes to learn another culture, the awareness of all the detail in the language and love to show off our beautiful and interesting countryside and town of Sidney by the Sea.
Help
helping in the home with cleaning, cooking, organizing gardening, We have a dog so lots of happy times walking and playing with him.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
private room with bath or shared bath
What else ...
we are able to teach about the land and take people on small outings showing the surrounding sites, introducing them to other people.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
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She was super… read more
We did some French practice to re-learn my vocabulary and she was always very patient.
All the best in your future travels and lots of Love from Charlie!! He misses you! Keep in… read more
I had the opportunity to stay in Withrock, Sidney and Salt Spring Island with them! Charlie and I have become good friends, even if we both have our own stubborn head :). He is a smart and loving dog with some fun qualities.
Uta has always made me feel comfortable and safe. She is a wonderful, smart and… read more
Uta helped us and taught a lot of knowledge of island and around.
Her beautiful house next to huge lake is the best place to feel nature and also at home.
It was easy to hitch into nearby city,too.
We spent incredible moments in this home,dinners, conversations and visiting Sidney and… read more
Also her house is sooo beautiful with a perfect view on the lake… read more
Thank you Ana...I will always be checking in on you!!
Work was always fun,… read more
