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We are hoping for a workaway couple to help us get our farm in order for Spring planting. This includes preparing the vegetable beds for planting, adding organic amendments and building the beds. Starting the seeds, planting seedlings and general maintenance of the garden areas. We plant two very large vegetable gardens. Other work includes a winter clean up of branches and limbs that might have fallen during the months. There is some pruning and garden clean up in our landscape areas. We are creating a series of paths thorough the property using wood chipped by our chipper. Getting out the farm equipment maintained and put away for the Winter. Organizing the fall wood debris and doing some chipping, burning and stacking of fire wood. Fixing holes in the pasture fence and other projects that might come up. There will be weed eating and use of our chipper, small power tools and small tractor to assist with the work.
We live on a 10 acre hobby farm in the village of Mt. Lehman in the Fraser Valley. There are 8 acres in pasture, a barn, we rent our pasture to a local dairy farmer for his herd. We have two large veggie gardens, landscaped areas, an orchard and lots of big trees in a park-like setting on the Agricultural Land Reserve.
We have a general vegetable garden and a special large squash garden that need to be prepared and planted. We have ready access to manure from our barn to add to the gardens, we grow organically. We have quite few landscaped areas on the farm to trim and weed. There is always some clean up to do after a Canadian Winter. Usually we have some tree damage where we need to do some serious pruning and chopping and thinning using a chain saw and other tools. We also put in our two large vegetable gardens in the Spring.
Our home comes with full digital cable and high speed internet with two private apartment areas, one upstairs and one downstairs for workaways. Each has their own bathroom, TV room and bedroom. We usually start work at about 10am, break at noon for a two hour lunch break together and then work 2 hours in the afternoon. After an afternoon break we come together to make dinner and then eat and gab. After dinner you're free to do what you like, watch TV, read, walk. We have a couple of bikes on the property.
On your days off we try to take you somewhere interesting, into town, a site, shopping or a visit with us where ever or whatever we are doing. We try to make your stay here interesting.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are one hour from Vancouver and 10 minutes from Abbotsford, 10 minutes from the Washington State border in the US. Mt. Baker National Park is close by as is the Fraser Canyon, Fraser River, Harrison Hot Springs, Mission and entry way to both the BC Interior or Whistler via the Duffy Lake Road loop. We are close to the North Cascades that cross both sides of the international border.
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Hi: We are again accepting workawayers starting April 165, 2024.
We are now looking for a workawayer couples or motivated individuals get the farm gardens ready for Spring planting. We will preparing beds, planning and planting the gardens. Cleaning up the property from any Winter damage. We hope to have help during this time, we will have lots of room in our home and can make some delicious meals with produce from the farm gardens.
There is always clean up in preparation for a Canadian Winter. Usually we have some tree damage where we need to do some serious pruning and chopping and thinning. We also put in our two large vegetable gardens in the Spring. We have a general vegetable garden and a special large squash garden that need to be prepared and planted. We have ready access to manure from our barn to add to the gardens, we grow organically. We have quite few landscaped areas on the farm to trim and weed.
We also have a one acre orchard with varieties of apples, pears, plums and cherries. The fruit is harvested starting in early Summer with the plums and in Sept/Oct the apples. We make jams with the plums and dehydrate and juice the apples. We need help processing all the apples.
We have extensive landscape areas including 3 ponds, one that is 18' deep and 150' long. We use a system of pumps and filters to carry the water between the ponds and are in the process of developing a water fall feature area with large boulders. We need help developing this area next to the gazebo and tool shed.
We love cooking and host lots of dinners from our fresh produce in the garden.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Accommodation
Private living area in a separate downstairs suite that includes a bedroom with private bathroom and living area with TV, Wifi and PVR. Our guest would eat with us. The downstairs area also has its own kitchen, furnace, bathroom, bedroom and living area, 900 sq ft.
What else ...
We are one hour from Vancouver and 10 minutes from Abbotsford, 10 minutes from the Washington State border in the US. There are express buses available from a shopping mall about 1 mile from the farm for trips into Vancouver via bus and sky train. Hosts would drive you to the connecting bus stops when required.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have excellent high speed internet and fully digital cable and a DVR.
Space for parking camper vans
We do have space to part a car or van on our property.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Host ref number: 171227688838
Feedback (31)
5 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Esther)
Esther was with us for 3 weeks this Autumn. She's a smart, pleasant, considerate person who is willing to work hard at any number of projects. She loved our little dog, Pepper and helped take care of him. She helped our caretaker rake leaves and rake leaves and rake leaves as they kept falling. She helped clean out the eavestroughs. She was an… read more
(Excellent
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3 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (CYRIAC) for host
Welcomed with open arms!
It was the first workaway of my life and I couldn't have found a better one. I stayed 1 month with Jim, Len and their dog Pepper and it went by way too fast. Their farm is simply beautiful, the garden, their vegetable gardens, their little pond and their pasture. Jim and Len will take care of you at all times. You'll… read more
It was the first workaway of my life and I couldn't have found a better one. I stayed 1 month with Jim, Len and their dog Pepper and it went by way too fast. Their farm is simply beautiful, the garden, their vegetable gardens, their little pond and their pasture. Jim and Len will take care of you at all times. You'll… read more
2 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (CYRIAC)
Cyriac came to us from France, this was his first workaway experience. We had been communicating with Cyriac a number of times before his arrival and he was always very responsive. He stayed on our farm in the Fraser Valley for the month of June. During that time there was no task that was too difficult . We did clearing, weeding, gardening.… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Deborah & Mark)
Mark and Deborah joined us for a short time this early Spring. Mark and Deborah are relaxed, smart and fun, we enjoyed a lot of laughs together. During their stay we did a variety of tasks; starting the squash garden, managing our Mason Bees, moving mulch, cutting back plants and organizing fallen limbs from winter storms. It was chilly weather… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Deborah & Mark) for host
Jim and Len are warm, kind and generous hosts. Most of all they are just fun (and funny) people to have the pleasure to spend your time with. Jim had organised a good variety of tasks for our short time with them and we accomplished lots, with a mix of indoor and outdoor tasks
dependent on the weather. The food was exceptional and we enjoyed… read more
dependent on the weather. The food was exceptional and we enjoyed… read more
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5 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Esther)
Esther was with us for 3 weeks this Autumn. She's a smart, pleasant, considerate person who is willing to work hard at any number of projects. She loved our little dog, Pepper and helped take care of him. She helped our caretaker rake leaves and rake leaves and rake leaves as they kept falling. She helped clean out the eavestroughs. She was an… read more
(Excellent)
3 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (CYRIAC) for host
Welcomed with open arms!
It was the first workaway of my life and I couldn't have found a better one. I stayed 1 month with Jim, Len and their dog Pepper and it went by way too fast. Their farm is simply beautiful, the garden, their vegetable gardens, their little pond and their pasture. Jim and Len will take care of you at all times. You'll… read more
It was the first workaway of my life and I couldn't have found a better one. I stayed 1 month with Jim, Len and their dog Pepper and it went by way too fast. Their farm is simply beautiful, the garden, their vegetable gardens, their little pond and their pasture. Jim and Len will take care of you at all times. You'll… read more
2 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (CYRIAC)
Cyriac came to us from France, this was his first workaway experience. We had been communicating with Cyriac a number of times before his arrival and he was always very responsive. He stayed on our farm in the Fraser Valley for the month of June. During that time there was no task that was too difficult . We did clearing, weeding, gardening.… read more
(Excellent)
16 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Deborah & Mark)
Mark and Deborah joined us for a short time this early Spring. Mark and Deborah are relaxed, smart and fun, we enjoyed a lot of laughs together. During their stay we did a variety of tasks; starting the squash garden, managing our Mason Bees, moving mulch, cutting back plants and organizing fallen limbs from winter storms. It was chilly weather… read more
(Excellent)
16 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Deborah & Mark) for host
Jim and Len are warm, kind and generous hosts. Most of all they are just fun (and funny) people to have the pleasure to spend your time with. Jim had organised a good variety of tasks for our short time with them and we accomplished lots, with a mix of indoor and outdoor tasks
dependent on the weather. The food was exceptional and we enjoyed… read more
dependent on the weather. The food was exceptional and we enjoyed… read more
3 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Raimo & Katja)
Katja and Raimo stayed with us for three weeks in November. They are a pleasant, fun, friendly couple and very easy to like. No job was too difficult for them and they were eager to learn new things. They were always ready to lend a hand whether outside or inside including taking care of our crazy little dog, Pepper. While they were here we… read more
(Excellent)
3 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Raimo & Katja) for host
We visited Jim and Len for almost 3 weeks in November 2022. It was a pleasure to meet two such lovely, helpful and great people.
We had many wonderful, funny and exciting moments together.
We had a lot of fun working on the farm. There was ALWAYS delicious food and the accommodation was very nice and clean.
We are already looking forward to… read more
We had many wonderful, funny and exciting moments together.
We had a lot of fun working on the farm. There was ALWAYS delicious food and the accommodation was very nice and clean.
We are already looking forward to… read more
2 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Katarzyna & Łukasz)
Kasia and Luca stayed with us for three weeks in October. Together we worked in the garden, pruned the orchard, cleaned up around the pond, observed a visiting Opossum and tried to keep Pepper, the energetic dog amused. Luca and Kasia were charming guests. They were eager to learn new things and no task was too difficult. They helped in the… read more
(Excellent)
2 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Katarzyna & Łukasz) for host
We've stayed with Jim, Len and the sweetest Pepper for three weeks in October. It was our first workaway experience and it was fantastic! We felt warmly welcomed and like a part of the family. We enjoyed working in the garden and preparing foods alongside our hosts. We learned a lot about gardening, having a farm, Canadian culture, history and… read more
6 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Louis)
Louis spent about two weeks with us this July/August. He is a friendly, easy-going guy. There was no task that we asked him to do that he was not up to. He was very skilled and put those skills to good use. While here we did the regular gardening tasks, but he also helped us with odd jobs that we struggled with, e.g. replacing a part of our very… read more
(Excellent)
6 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Louis) for host
It was like home!
From the start Jim and Len invited me into their life like we know each other for manny years!
I had to help them with some Painting and some gardening.
Their garden looks like a fantasie garden! It is such a nice looking garden. Jim and Len really taking good care of it.
Jim is after my Grandmother I think the best cook that I… read more
From the start Jim and Len invited me into their life like we know each other for manny years!
I had to help them with some Painting and some gardening.
Their garden looks like a fantasie garden! It is such a nice looking garden. Jim and Len really taking good care of it.
Jim is after my Grandmother I think the best cook that I… read more
20 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Libusa & Moritz) for host
Hey Jim and Len :) Thank you so much for an amazing stay at your place.
We stayed for about a month at Jim and Len´s place and this was our fourth workaway experience.
We had a great month on the farm! The house, garden and fields are truly beautiful. There is a huge pond with ducks, there are banana plants growing, and humming birds in crazy… read more
We stayed for about a month at Jim and Len´s place and this was our fourth workaway experience.
We had a great month on the farm! The house, garden and fields are truly beautiful. There is a huge pond with ducks, there are banana plants growing, and humming birds in crazy… read more
1 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Libusa & Moritz)
Libusa and Mo stayed with us for one month this late Spring. While they were here we did a bunch of different jobs. They approached the work with a great attitude and worked really well in a wide variety of areas from Mo on the powered weed eater and Libusa with both inside and out jobs. We had many great dinners with lots of interesting… read more
(Excellent)
5 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Riku) for host
Thanks for two weeks!
Jim and Len were very kind and friendly. They took care of my physical health and respected my country's culture.
I enjoyed Jim's best cooking.
My main job was cleaning and painting the garden, and I never worked long hours alone. I enjoyed any jobs.
They introduced me my next host and I am grateful for everything.
Jim and Len were very kind and friendly. They took care of my physical health and respected my country's culture.
I enjoyed Jim's best cooking.
My main job was cleaning and painting the garden, and I never worked long hours alone. I enjoyed any jobs.
They introduced me my next host and I am grateful for everything.
1 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Riku)
Riku is a very friendly, cheerful guy. He was great to have around and helped out with no hesitation on a variety of jobs from helping with chipping, weeding in the garden, helping cook the meals and clean up afterwards. One of the bigger jobs was to paint our outside wooden sun decks. He was a careful and precise painter. We had lots of hilarious… read more
(Very good)
18 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Mária & Miroslav) for host
We stayed with Jim for a 2 weeks in November, unfortunately at that time Len was not there. But still we enjoyed it a lot. We worked only 4 hours a day, 2 in the morning and 2 afternoon, but we could set up 4 hours according to us or weather. We mostly did lots of work outside, especially raking the leaves and pruning the trees. When the weather… read more
13 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Mária & Miroslav)
Maria and Miroslav stayed with us for two weeks in November. They were cheerful, helpful, skilled and hard-working. They anticipated needs and were highly motivated to do a great job. In spite of almost daily heavy rainfall, outside we raked mountains of leaves and did an amazing amount of tree trimming and pruning. Miroslav was great with the… read more
(Excellent)
31 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Alix & Anne-sophie) for host
Notre première expérience de Workaway s'est déroulée chez Jim et Len.
Nous avons passé 3 belles semaines à leurs côtés.
Ils sont très gentils et très généreux, nous avons appris pleins de choses avec eux, ce sont des personnes formidables.
La ferme est très bien détaillée dans le descriptif, c'est très grand et très paisible, un vrai havre de… read more
Nous avons passé 3 belles semaines à leurs côtés.
Ils sont très gentils et très généreux, nous avons appris pleins de choses avec eux, ce sont des personnes formidables.
La ferme est très bien détaillée dans le descriptif, c'est très grand et très paisible, un vrai havre de… read more
31 Oct 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Alix & Anne-sophie)
Alix and Ann-Sophie arrived in late Autumn to help close down our farm. Their main activities included clearing out the vegetable gardens, raking leaves and mulching the gardens, assisting with the chipping, cleaning out the ponds, opening up the farm drains and helping inside the house. Alix and Ann-Sophie were delightful workaways full of… read more
(Excellent)
9 Jun 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Steve)
Steve came to us for three weeks in May/June. While he was here we developed a new trail along the creek that runs alongside our property, we cleared blackberries in the pasture in other areas, weeded landscaped areas and cleaned out our conservatory. No project was too difficult. Steve is a hard worker that likes to get 'stuck in" to his jobs and… read more
(Excellent)
6 Jun 2021
Left by Workawayer (Steve) for host
Thank you Len and Jim for such a wonderful workaway experience, and for Pepper for adding some spice to my stay!
As a single worker it was so good to be working alongside you, and the work never felt like a chore, but a true exchange in keeping with the workaway ethos.
Mealtimes were full of delicious home-cooked food, with Jim kindly catering for… read more
As a single worker it was so good to be working alongside you, and the work never felt like a chore, but a true exchange in keeping with the workaway ethos.
Mealtimes were full of delicious home-cooked food, with Jim kindly catering for… read more
10 May 2021
Left by Workawayer (AnneHerzog) for host
Jim and Len are wonderful hosts! I stayed with them for just a week and helped a bit around the garden. They shared many interesting stories about their travel and work with me and even took the time to show me the neighbourhood, despite me only staying for a short time.
Jim cooks excellent food, you‘ll never go hungry there. I‘d wholeheartedly… read more
Jim cooks excellent food, you‘ll never go hungry there. I‘d wholeheartedly… read more
10 May 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (AnneHerzog)
Anne spent a week with us in May. She fit right in and was very very low maintenance. She anticipates what you need and jumps right in. There was no job she wouldn't do. Anne is a motivated strong and hard worker who takes pride in her work. She loves animals and was a special friend to our little dog Pepper and used to walk him. She doesn't like… read more
(Excellent)
12 Nov 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Louis & Frédérique)
Louis and Frederique stayed with us for 3 weeks in the Autumn. During their stay we completed many projects including building a new roof on the woodshed and then shingling the roof with recycled shingles. We re-organized and cleaned out the storage shed. They helped sort wood and wood waste into bundles for chipping and processing. We even… read more
(Excellent)
12 Nov 2020
Left by Workawayer (Louis & Frédérique) for host
Jim and Len are wonderful hosts. We enjoyed our 3 weeks stay at their beautiful property. They are both very nice to talk with and you can learn a lot by getting to know them. You can feel the time and care they put into their garden and house, it is lovely! We also met their little dog Pepper who's a cutie. It was difficult saying goodbye!
Jim… read more
Jim… read more
2 Oct 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Zoe)
Chef and Zoe arrived at our farm in early August and stayed for seven weeks. They were tremendous workers and no job was too complex or too difficult. They immediately attacked the weeds in our vegetable garden and kept it weed free the entire time they were here. Once completed they started the huge job of clearing a forested area of… read more
(Excellent)
23 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Alan & Laura) for host
We arrived at Jim's farm in late October and we stayed there until 23rd of November. It was our first workaway experience, we were really excited about what kind of people we would meet, and it was a beautiful surprise.
Jim and Len are both kind, funny, generous, interesting and lovely guys. We felt as if we were in our own house immediately.… read more
Jim and Len are both kind, funny, generous, interesting and lovely guys. We felt as if we were in our own house immediately.… read more
23 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Alan & Laura)
Alan and Laura came to our farm in late October and stayed with us until November 23rd. While they were here we did an amazing number of projects including fixing a broken down duck house, repairing the feed troughs in the barn, weeding two big vegetable gardens and putting the gardens to bed for the winter, organizing firewood, sterilizing wine… read more
(Excellent)
19 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Joe & Ben)
Ben and Joe came to us in September and were with us for 20 days. While with us they completed an incredible variety of tasks they; cleared drainage ditches; cleared out a dry creek salmon spawning bed of fallen limbs/trees and branches; helped reorganize our storage shed; dug up large plant material; help rebuild a duck house outbuilding and… read more
(Excellent)
21 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Fernando)
Fernando, Luis and the dog Ziggy stayed with us for 2 weeks in July. They were lots of fun and fit in well to our farm as well as our social activities. We were able to take them to our remote cabin for 5 days and they helped with our annual Sea Festival as well as cleaned out our cabin gutters. At the farm they helped with chipping and organized… read more
(Excellent)
1 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Alexander) for host
We’ve had a wonderful time with Jim and Len at their farm in Abbotsford. We spent about 10 days at the farm with my mum.
Jim and Leo are great hosts in all ways - they are very welcoming, open and cared for us very nicely while they still give you plenty of freedom to enjoy your time however you feel like.
We were working on different tasks -… read more
Jim and Leo are great hosts in all ways - they are very welcoming, open and cared for us very nicely while they still give you plenty of freedom to enjoy your time however you feel like.
We were working on different tasks -… read more
31 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexander)
Alex and his Mum, Ivana stayed with us for 10 days in July. Alex was coming on his own but later he asked if his Mum could join us and we agreed. Alex and his mother were wonderful workaway guests. They both worked extremely hard. The Mum was a "weeding machine" and while here they weeded and mulched two big vegetable gardens and then the entire… read more
(Excellent)
2 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Chuy11_11) for host
Jim and Leonard deserve more than five stars, they were excellent hosters, very generous, sensitive, fun. They really follow the workaway philosophy about cultural exchange and even they give more of themselves every day inspiring your spirit. Both worked with me, they enjoy working on their farm so I always share with them the work moments. Jim… read more
2 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Chuy11_11)
Jesus stayed with us for two weeks in May. He is a gifted musician and all round great guy. We enjoyed an impromptu concert with friends one evening and he even attended a local concert with me. No task was too hard for him. He helped me in the garden preparing the soil and making the beds. He helped cut down the blackberries along the creek and… read more
(Excellent)
28 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (SAAD)
Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute
(Workawayer cancelled last minute / no-show )
17 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Leo)
Leo was with us from May 8th to 17th. He was polite, neat and interested in learning new skills. What Leo lacked in farm experience he made up for with enthusiasm and willingness to try new tasks. While Leo was here he chopped wood, painted our deck, weeded the garden and planted. He was also an excellent cook and took charge of several meals.… read more
(Excellent)
17 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Leo) for host
I stayed at Jim's place from May 6th to May 16th. It was excellent experience to have learned about a farm life with an amazing host! I really enjoyed yard work that was very satisfying.
Jim was welcoming, friendly, and extrovert! He took care of his workawayers very well. He cooked healthy and delicious meals. He taught me kindly and patiently… read more
Jim was welcoming, friendly, and extrovert! He took care of his workawayers very well. He cooked healthy and delicious meals. He taught me kindly and patiently… read more
25 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Christopher & Bettina) for host
Bettina and I spent 2 weeks at Jim's place and it was AMAZING.
Jim is a warm, funny and interesting host and his little old adorable dog Kipper is fantastic.
The accomodation was great, with our own basement which is very clean and confortable.
Work at the farm was diversified and fun to do, Jim would always work with us which made it even more… read more
Jim is a warm, funny and interesting host and his little old adorable dog Kipper is fantastic.
The accomodation was great, with our own basement which is very clean and confortable.
Work at the farm was diversified and fun to do, Jim would always work with us which made it even more… read more
22 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Christopher & Bettina)
Christopher and Bettina stayed with us from Nov. 3rd to Nov. 20th. They were a fun, charming couple that worked well together on the farm. While they were here they chopped down damaged broken trees, organized the wood and completely rebuilt our dilapidated wood shed making it beautiful. They also raked endless leaves from our many trees and used… read more
(Excellent)
11 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Marcel) for host
I stay with James and Len for a month and that was so nice. James is a very good cook, he prepared very good breakfasts made marvelous cheese cakes and Len is the chief of outdoor works. The work was never difficult or boring and I learnt how to prune fruit trees and very good recipes with James. I had the pleasure to celebrate thanksgiving with… read more
14 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Marcel)
Marcel came to us in September. We had been communicating via Workaway for a while trying to arrange a workaway for when we had to be away visiting family and friends in the UK. Marcel agreed to come to our farm to look after our very old dog and do some projects we had lined up. I arranged to have two other workaways here from Australia, with… read more
(Excellent)
8 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (franklygeorge) for host
We had such a great time on Jim and Len’s farm looking after their little dog Kipper while they were away visiting friends and family in the UK. Along with another workawayer, Marcel, we got all sorts of odd jobs done.. Pruning, pulling blackberries, cleaning and resealing grout, tidying the garage. During the time they were away and while they… read more
7 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (franklygeorge)
Molly and Matt stayed on our farm for four weeks in September with another workawayer Marcel, from France. We were away visiting relatives and friends in the UK and we needed people to house sit, work on some farm projects and look after our very aged dog Kipper. Molly and Matt corresponded reliably with me during the planning process and we… read more
(Excellent)
20 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Tanja & Yannick)
Tanja and Yannick spent two weeks with us in July. We worked at weeding the gardens, edging the landscape and organizing fallen limbs out in the pasture. Yannick and Tanja both worked very hard and were lots of fun to be with. We cooked many interesting meals. Yannick is an excellent cook and took over the kitchen several nights and they always… read more
(Excellent)
19 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Tanja & Yannick) for host
It was our 2nd time workaway and it was really great! You can not wish it better. SUPER HOST !! Jim and Len are really great people with whom you have a lot of fun. They involve the workers in their lives and take great care of one. Jim is a great cook and manager and Len has some good stories to tell. We had our own apartment and there was a lot… read more
11 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Steve & Luke ) for host
We stayed with Jim and Len for around 5 weeks and we thoroughly enjoyed our time there. The tasks at hand chiefly comprised of outdoor work such as chainsawing and the clearing of fallen branch’s courtesy of a winter ice storm. This work suited our interests; Jim and Len were always very happy to taper the work to our personal preference.
The… read more
The… read more
22 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Steve & Luke )
Steve and Luke came to our farm in Mt. Lehman on May 16th and stayed until June 19th. It was our longest workaway couple and I must say one of our most engaging. Steve and Luke kept us amused the entire time of their stay. They were incredibly good natured, always with a joke and ready laugh. Every job was approached with a sense of fun and… read more
(Excellent)
2 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Tzu-Ming)
Tzu-Ming - Jimmy stayed with us for 2+ weeks in May. Jimmy is a very hard worker. He anticipates what needs to be done and doesn't wait to be told. He is always ready to pitch in and help no matter the task. He works with enthusiasm and good humour and a ready laugh. He appreciates everything....food, surroundings,..and is not shy about trying… read more
(Excellent)
2 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Tzu-Ming) for host
i'm so lucky to stay 3+ weeks with Jim and Len again . And follow them to Nelson Island twice.
there is a amazing paradise. everyday so quiet and peace.
i went to canoeing, hiking, swimming near lake and sea. i completely love this place.
When i walk the forest, it's really quiet and nature.
i feel so sorry about cook. i don't want to cook… read more
there is a amazing paradise. everyday so quiet and peace.
i went to canoeing, hiking, swimming near lake and sea. i completely love this place.
When i walk the forest, it's really quiet and nature.
i feel so sorry about cook. i don't want to cook… read more
4 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Niko) for host
I stayed at Jims and Lens place for 2 and a little weeks and helped them dealing with some trees which broke down during the winter. I met Len just shortly, because he had to leave, so I mainly worked with Jim and I had a great time staying and working there.The work was interesting and I learned a lot. I really appreciate that Jim always worked… read more
2 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Niko)
Niko came to farm for 2+ weeks in April, it was Niko's first workaway experience. Niko was a pleasure to work with. He has an excellent sense of humour. positive attitude and ready laugh. No task was too difficult and he approached the work with enthusiasm. Niko was good at using our tools and showed great problem solving in dealing with some of… read more
(Excellent)
4 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Damon & Ewelina) for host
Jim and Len hosted us for a month (which was kindly extended from two weeks) at their beautiful farm in Abbotsford. Len went out of town a week after our arrival but we still managed to spend a nice time sharing our experiences in that week. Spending time with Jim was a pleasure as he is very kind and extremely funny and overall very fun to be… read more
2 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Damon & Ewelina)
Damon and Ewelina came to our farm in November. We got along so well that we extended their stay for most of the month of November. They were fun, lively, polite, respectful and full of energy. Damon, originally from Iran but Canadian was willing and able to do almost any task set for him inside or out. The weather in November in Abbotsford is not… read more
(Excellent)
29 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Nick) for host
We house & dog sat for Jim & Len for the most part of October.
We spent a couple of days with them before they left for their holiday. They were accommodating and friendly. They left us with a fridge full of food and allowed us to feel comfortable making ourselves at home.
Kipper the dog is the cutest and the hungriest dog ever!! We loved… read more
We spent a couple of days with them before they left for their holiday. They were accommodating and friendly. They left us with a fridge full of food and allowed us to feel comfortable making ourselves at home.
Kipper the dog is the cutest and the hungriest dog ever!! We loved… read more
28 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Nick)
Nick and Kirsten stayed on our farm for most of the month of October. We were visiting relatives and friends back East and I arranged for Nick and Kirsten to farm-sit and look after our little older dog Kipper. They were easy to work with, reliable and timely communicators when I was setting this up in advance. They fit in to our place… read more
(Excellent)
15 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Yutaka) for host
Jim and Len are very kind and funny persons.
First, their foods were amazing. I eat quite much usually, but I did never feel hungry.
They cooked Japanese curry for me and that tasted amazing.
Second, the work was fun! They taught me how to use farmers machines politely.
Works were not hard at all, they gave me many free time and took me some… read more
First, their foods were amazing. I eat quite much usually, but I did never feel hungry.
They cooked Japanese curry for me and that tasted amazing.
Second, the work was fun! They taught me how to use farmers machines politely.
Works were not hard at all, they gave me many free time and took me some… read more
13 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Yutaka)
Taka stayed with us for a week in Sept and then he moved to good friend's of ours in the neighbourhood for a second week before departing back down to Washington. Taka was very helpful and willing to take on any task. He is incredilby good natured and quick to laugh and see the humour in things. Taka's English is good but we still had a good time… read more
(Excellent)
1 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Steven & Samantha) for host
We spent two weeks with Jim and Len and we have just left their beautiful home; we miss them lots already!! They were both so friendly and generous and we were made to feel completely welcome, right from the start. We loved working on the range of different projects at their farm and it was particularly lovely being able to work alongside them,… read more
1 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Steven & Samantha)
Samantha and Steve stayed with us for 2 weeks in July. During their stay we repaired the main valves in our irrigation system. weeded and re-weeded our large vegetable garden, harvested vegetables, pulled invasive ivy and brambles from the landscape, cleaned up and then started to rebuild the waterfall garden, straightened our hillside gazebo,… read more
(Excellent)
28 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Oscar)
Oscar spent a week at our farm. Together we worked on projects in two different gardens, the squash garden and the vegetable garden. Both had been a bit neglected and the weeding was challenging. However, Oscar focused on the task and applied himself without complaint until I got sick of pulling weeds and moved us onto a different task. Oscar… read more
(Excellent)
28 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Oscar) for host
Jim was such a nice person with me since the very first second I met him. He's a very good cook and very good teaching also. My week living there was simply awesome. I would like to help him again, no doubts of it.
9 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Lea & Søren) for host
Jim and Len were our first workaway experience and we couldn't have asked for a better place to go!
The guys are so sweet and cares a lot about how you're doing and what you want to do.
You get involved in their lives and feel welcome. They have a sweet food-lowing dog, Kipper.
As a couple of first timers in Canada, they were very patient and… read more
The guys are so sweet and cares a lot about how you're doing and what you want to do.
You get involved in their lives and feel welcome. They have a sweet food-lowing dog, Kipper.
As a couple of first timers in Canada, they were very patient and… read more
8 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Lea & Søren)
Lea and Soren stayed with us for two weeks in early June. They are a charming and hard working couple. We accomplished many jobs and they were always ready and willing to lend a hand. They also helped with the cooking and we enjoyed many meals together. Lea also help create a portfolio of our art using her professional photography skills. We did a… read more
(Excellent)
14 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Julie & Jake) for host
Jim and Len are wonderful, welcoming hosts. We ate almost too well with them, between an amazing Canadian Thanksgiving feast to every day wonderful food. We learned a lot about what it takes to run a small farm, and enjoyed working alongside them. We especially liked harvesting the runner beans, and working on the barn with them. The work… read more
13 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Julie & Jake)
Julie and Jake came to us in early October and stayed for one week. During the week we got lots of projects finished including slashing back blackberries, reorganizing the entire barn, pulling aggressive ivy from the landscape, weeding the vegetable garden and cleaning up around the garden storage shed. We appreciated Jake's strong back and… read more
(Excellent)
3 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Remi)
This was our first workaway experience and we had a great time. Remi showed lots of initiative and was willing to anticipate our needs and pitch in where ever we needed. We worked together in the gardens, pruning the landscape and later each evening in the kitchen preparing meals. We happened to have a lot of friends visiting this week and… read more
(Excellent)
3 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Remi) for host
Excellent, Very nice,... Jim and Len are sympathetic people, they are very very funny! Jim is a excellent chef in the kitchen! And Len is good to keep the wood stove burning and to make the tea and cake and ice cream. Two incredible persons in a beautiful area.
Next in french ;)
Simplement excellent! Le lieu est magnifique, le potager… read more
