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Last replied
13 Jul 2023
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Description
I am a retired acupuncturist now running a 25 acre farm. We have horses and chickens but mostly grow and sell berries and cut flowers. I could use help with infrastructure for the farm, farm chores and flower and berry growing and harvesting.
I am willing to pay minimum wage and am only open to hosting people with valid work visas.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travellers will get to enjoy a truly beautiful place on earth. It is a popular tourist destination as we have two pods of orca whales that live off the coast of the island in the summertime and alot of other wildlife. If you love kayaking or biking it is the perfect place to spend time
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.
Help
I would like help with farm chores, and growing and harvesting fruit and flowers. This may involve expanding and repairing fences, building new beds, weeding and creating new areas to grow more fruits and veggies.
Languages spoken
Spanish: Intermediate
Accommodation
It is quite beautiful here in the san juan islands in washington state, a much sought after destination. I will provide either a room in my house or a large, comfortable tent with outdoor cooking facilities and outdoor hot shower and sink options. Summers are perfect in the san juans as it rarely rains and the temperatures are in the 70-80 degree range.
What else ...
there are an abundance of outdoor activities that can be availed upon, kayaking, biking, hiking, whale watching to name a few
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
i have decent wifi...fiber optic
Space for parking camper vans
i have 25 acres so there is room for a vehicles to park and have privacy
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
negotiable ~ 5 hours/day, 5 days/week
