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Hi everybody, I’m Susanne. Come join us at our beautiful family-run ranch in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains! We have cows, sheep, horses, goats, chickens, and plenty of dogs and cats (so it goes without saying, you must enjoy being around animals). We are also a large, multi-generational family, so the house is always energetic when everybody’s home.
The Work:
I’m looking for Workawayers to help with my garden, general household chores as well as duties around the farm which would include fencing, cleaning the sheep barns and the chicken coops, carpentry and daily duties like feeding and watering the animals. The ranch has numerous buildings and if you have a passion for decluttering there will be always something to do! In return, you will be surrounded by nature in beautiful rural Alberta whilst enjoying delicious homecooked meals. Let me know what you can do and how you plan on helping!
Location & Logistics:
We are located 30 minutes from Cochrane, 1 hour from Banff, and 45 minutes from Calgary. Please remember that you are in rural Alberta. This isn’t Europe, and public transportation is very limited in our province. On your days off, and with notice, we may be able to give you a ride to Cochrane or Canmore. But please note that we are a busy family, and this is by no means a guarantee of transport. Part of the reason we’ve had Workawayers making multiple return visits is because of how much they enjoy the peacefulness and beauty of rural Canada. A lot of Workawayers find our way of life a breath of fresh air. If you’re looking to regularly hangout in towns and cities, this may not be the place for you (unless you have a car, of course).
We've had Workawayers love our ranch so much they've made four return visits and others who have even settled and started families in the area! With that being said, it is very important to once again remind you that you are in rural Canada and this is an active ranch.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn about life in the cowboy capital of Canada whilst enjoying the great outdoors!
Projects involving children
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Help
Work can include:
- Feeding/watering the animals
- Cleaning out the barns
- Helping me with my garden
- Household chores
- Carpentry
- Fencing
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
- Private Room
- Shared Bathroom
- Meals included - breakfast/lunch are help yourself, dinner is prepared for you (We cannot accommodate special dietary requirements)
What else ...
In the summer, there are endless possibilities. We are relatively close to the Ghost Lake which you can swim in, we are also pretty close to Banff for hiking and such, and Calgary Stampede is here every summer. Calgary is a world class city with many attractions and a vibrant art and music culture. Something for everybody to do on days off.
Winter brings the opportunities for skiing , skating and any other winter activities you like. Again these are opportunities that are available on days off.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Feedback (14)
- The kindness of all the family. Thank you so much Susanne, Sarah, Kim, and Rorie for including me into your daily life.
- The beauty of the place. They are not enough words to describe how… read more
I stayed for 4 weeks at the farm. Unfortunately I didn't to meet Susanne, but I had the pleasure to meet the rest of the friendly, thoughtful and fun family.
Kim, Sarah and the rest of the family showed me all the duties on the farm, from feeding the animals to fencing work and form cleaning the stables… read more
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- The kindness of all the family. Thank you so much Susanne, Sarah, Kim, and Rorie for including me into your daily life.
- The beauty of the place. They are not enough words to describe how… read more
I stayed for 4 weeks at the farm. Unfortunately I didn't to meet Susanne, but I had the pleasure to meet the rest of the friendly, thoughtful and fun family.
Kim, Sarah and the rest of the family showed me all the duties on the farm, from feeding the animals to fencing work and form cleaning the stables… read more
We spent a bit more than 2 weeks with Kim, Sarah and the whole family, as well as 4 others workawayers. (Hola team if you read this :)
What you will get there:
- a lots of fun with a lovely family
- a stunning view on the Rockies
- a loooot of good food
- your own spacious room and privacy
- a… read more
There is a lot of life and benevolence on this ranch and… read more
I want to thank you for patience with my english (Jan :)) We improved our speaking skills… read more
We visited from late September through to mid October. We became instant family members!!
Our duties included building calf shelters, spring cleaning and other odd jobs. Susanne and Kim were… read more
If you're looking for an authentic Canadian ranch experience, look no further!
The family has got to be one of the quirkiest, most endearing families I've lived with in a while. A family whose members sometimes seem like pieces to different puzzles, every one of them… read more
Good luck in all your future travels and we will look forward to the day you come back.
All the best and thanks again for all your help and being a part of the family.
We… read more
