The image depicts a charming house with a vibrant garden, featuring a wooden walkway, pink flowers, and a clear blue sky, exuding a sense of serenity and warmth.
The image depicts an elderly couple standing in front of a fence, with the man wearing a dark jacket and the woman in a pink sweater, surrounded by a flowering bush.
Rows of grapevines grow in a lush vineyard, bordered by tall green trees. Blue sky with scattered clouds overhead, and a rustic shed in back.
A hand holds a container full of freshly picked blueberries above a blueberry bush in a sunny garden, with dry grass and shiny ribbon in the background.
A small, quaint cabin sits nestled among tall evergreen trees. Lush green grass surrounds the cozy structure, bathed in warm sunlight under a clear blue sky.
Framed by a window, the image shows a sunny outdoor scene with sheep grazing on grass, trees in the background, and a bright blue sky above.
The image depicts a serene scene of a group of sheep grazing on a lush grassy hill, with trees and a body of water in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a pond with a fountain, surrounded by trees and rocks, with three sheep grazing in the foreground.
The image depicts a small dog with a red harness running down a paved road, surrounded by trees and grass, with a house visible in the background.
A fluffy, white dog with light brown markings lies on a patterned rug, looking at the camera. The dog appears relaxed, surrounded by indoor furniture and pots.
The image depicts two emus standing in a grassy area with puddles, facing away from the camera, with a fence and trees visible in the background.
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The image depicts a serene garden pond, surrounded by rocks and lush greenery, with a statue of a person sitting on the rocks in the foreground.
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Learn about farm life in the magnificent Saanich Peninsula, Canada

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  • Description

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    We are presently looking for a workawayers to be part of our family and to help us with a typical Farm shores on our small Hobby Farm in most beautiful part of Victoria BC /Saanich Peninsula.Hope to hear from you soon.
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    We love to host people from all over the world and share travel stories. Our 13 acre hobby farm is located in the heart of Saanich Peninsula. Come and enjoy the beauty and tranquility of our little piece of paradise!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Winter sports
    Fitness
    Animals
    Cooking & food
    Gardening
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Volunteers will experience a unique Canadian culture, much different from the rest of cold Canada. Have opportunities to visit not only the most beautiful city on this planet...VICTORIA..., but also surrounding areas. Learn about farm life. We enjoy having NEW guests, also have hosted intern students in last 15 years enjoying interculture exchange both in foods and customs.We would include our Workaway guests into our activities as much as they are willing.

  • Help

    Help

    We invite you to provide some detailed information about yourself and your experience on or around a farm. Please feel free to add anything else so that we may get to know you better. Thank you!

    If you are have some trades, carpenter, landscaper or related experience, please share with us your questions and your experiences. Please tell us a little about your experiences in your field, because part of your daily farm tasks will be outside and sometimes your hands will get dirty around our property. Duties will consist of outdoor work and could include weeding, usual help around the house, gardens and of course our animals.Our little dog Sami also will get her walk with you.

    We offer accommodation to working volunteers. We can accommodate a maximum of 2 people in a shared cabin who are willing to commit to at least 3-4 weeks stay, with an option to extend their stay depending on availability. Working hours are 5 hours per day, Monday - Friday in return for limited choice of daily meals, in your fully furnished private cabin. Please be aware that if we are already accommodating another Workawayer you will be sharing the space with one other Workawayer in the cabin.

    Other benefits include - free WIFI and fantastic environment on unique Saanich Peninsula, near Victoria BC.

    We would like our helpers to check in on MONDAY if possible, so we have a time to welcome them to become familiar with our set-up on our Hobby Farm. The SATURDAY is usually check-out time at noon. We try to be flexible and understanding to everyone needs and will accommodate as best we can to avoid problems.

    We both are semi-retired, but we continuously work our property as much as we can. Both of us were deeply involved in the competitive sports industry in the past including gymnastics, tennis, and track and field. Marta was a member of the Czechoslovakian National gymnastics team and was the founder of one of Victoria's most successful gymnastics training facilities which still operates today!

    We encourage those to apply who enjoy a pleasant place, have respect for the environment, enjoy being surrounded by forest, close to the ocean and mountains, have plenty of initiative and feel comfortable around animals.

    The specific tasks vary depending on the season. For example, we harvest our blueberries in July and August, and in September we are in our orchard and vineyard harvesting and preserving. Ongoing tasks throughout the year could include maintenance of fences in and around animals shelters and pastures. Daily cleaning of animal spaces and barn. Garden maintenance includes weeding and keeping areas cleared from brush and in the fall raking the leaves and pruning the fruit trees. Our orchard has 12 fruit trees. We also have small vineyard with a lots of work especially in the summertime. There is also an expectation of at least one day per week of indoor household cleaning.

    Due to the physical nature of the work around the farm our preferences are WorkAwayers ages 23 to 35 years old with some solid experiences under their belt.

    We are a small working farm and value reliability, maturity, and clear communication. This is a work exchange - accommodation is provided in return for completed agreed working hours.

    We appreciate proactive helpers who take initiative and respect shared spaces. You must love animals and bring a caring heart. We welcome kind, happy energetic people.

    We begin each stay with a 5 day mutual trial period to ensure a good fit for everyone. Workawayers will be expected to understand and sign an agreement form to ensure that expectations are clear for both parties during your stay here at the Farm. The agreement outlines work hours, type of work, communication, meals, accommodation, departure expectations and mutual respect.

    Please note that smoking of any kind is absolutely NOT permitted anywhere on the property.

    Thank you for your consideration and look forward to welcoming you to stay and enjoy our farm and the beautiful surrounding area.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Slovak: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Volunteers have deluxe accommodations in a private self-contained cabin with amazing ocean and mountain views. The cozy cabin is located on the farm in open pastures among our sheep grazing, sometimes with lambs in the early spring adding to your enjoyment. Included is a fully equipped kitchen, with patio, 3 piece bathroom, storage area, separate sleeping quarters with bunk beds, all linens are provided EXCEPT towels and we like the cabin to be left in clean condition upon your departure. The cabin accommodates a maximum of two people.

    Enjoy a spectacular sunrise from the kitchen each morning with your first cup of coffee.

    As our farm operates with a sensitive septic system, in the summertime we have to be extra careful of our water consumptions and the helpers will be asked to be considerate of this and keep showers short as well as other water saving techniques. We must also be very mindful of what goes down the toilet! These instructions will be made clear upon arrival.

    We can provide the appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear for those working during the rainy season here from October to March. It is encouraged to come prepared in those seasons to be outdoors in the rain.

    Our volunteers will need to do laundry offsite at a public laundromat.

    FOOD:
    Breakfast and lunches you will be preparing yourself in the cabin with the food supply provided by your host family.
    We itemize exactly what food we supply during your stay. The list of food is inside the pantry in the kitchen. NO exchanges on grocery. Meals together in the main house on Monday-Thursday or simple meals provided to cook in the cabin. We encourage recipe sharing & eating together, but adjust to the days flow. However, we are unable to fully accommodate Vegan/Vegetarian, since we have different diet in our home. Thank you for your understanding in advance.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Our farm is located in Saanichton, B.C, 20 km north of downtown Victoria. Public transit bus #️72 will take you to downtown Victoria in about 35 minutes. We do have bikes available to our volunteers. The Saanich Peninsula consists of small communities including, small town of Sidney by the sea, North Saanich & Central Saanich, Bentwood Bay and Deep Cove. The Victoria Airport, BC Ferry Terminal and the Institute of Ocean Sciences are all located within the Saanich Peninsula. We do have some maps available for the above mentioned area for our volunteers.

    Vancouver Island hosts a variety of activities and attractions, such as Whale-watching, Canada's oldest Chinatown, the B.C. legislature and the Fairmont Empress Hotel, Victoria's magnificent Inner Harbor landmarks salmon fishing charters, Sidney's Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre, the Butcher Gardens, and of course hiking, kayaking and biking Vancouver Island's 3,500 kilometres of ocean coastline, 700 lakes, 160 rivers and 890 streams. These waterways are located amid spectacular West Coast scenery and are shared by an abundance of marine creatures and wildlife.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Marta Klinovsky

    Shitzu/16 year old/female/house dog

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The image depicts a charming house with a vibrant garden, featuring a wooden walkway, pink flowers, and a clear blue sky, exuding a sense of serenity and warmth.
The image depicts an elderly couple standing in front of a fence, with the man wearing a dark jacket and the woman in a pink sweater, surrounded by a flowering bush.
Rows of grapevines grow in a lush vineyard, bordered by tall green trees. Blue sky with scattered clouds overhead, and a rustic shed in back.
A hand holds a container full of freshly picked blueberries above a blueberry bush in a sunny garden, with dry grass and shiny ribbon in the background.
A small, quaint cabin sits nestled among tall evergreen trees. Lush green grass surrounds the cozy structure, bathed in warm sunlight under a clear blue sky.
Framed by a window, the image shows a sunny outdoor scene with sheep grazing on grass, trees in the background, and a bright blue sky above.
The image depicts a serene scene of a group of sheep grazing on a lush grassy hill, with trees and a body of water in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a small dog with a red harness running down a paved road, surrounded by trees and grass, with a house visible in the background.
A fluffy, white dog with light brown markings lies on a patterned rug, looking at the camera. The dog appears relaxed, surrounded by indoor furniture and pots.
The image depicts two emus standing in a grassy area with puddles, facing away from the camera, with a fence and trees visible in the background.
The image depicts three alpacas standing in a snowy field, with a fence and trees visible in the background, showcasing their distinctive brown and white fur.
The image depicts a serene garden pond, surrounded by rocks and lush greenery, with a statue of a person sitting on the rocks in the foreground.

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