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Experience a unique Canadian culture and learn about farm life in the magnificent Saanich Peninsula, Canada

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  • Description

    Description

    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 INTER CULTURE exchange both in foods and a customs.We would include our Workaway guests into our activities as much as they are willing.

  • Help

    Help

    Presently looking for a short stay WorkAwayer starting on JULY 8th and we only can accommodate a Female.
    Please, reply to us only if you are available for this length of your time...Thank you very much and looking forward hearing from you soon!

    You are WELCOME to provide for us detailed informations on your help/farm..OR.other experiences and anything else you wish to add, so we may get to know you better.Thank you!

    We only have space for TWO people in the cabin and we would like you to stay and enjoyed our Farm and the surrounding.



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    IF you are a MALE and have some trade/like a carpenter, landscaper or anything else, please share with us your questions and your experiences. If you are a FEMALE ,please tell us a little about your experiences in your field, because part on your DAILY FARM tasks will be outside / AND sometime your hands will get dirty/ around our property/like weeding, usual help around the house, gardens and of course our animals .Our little dog Sami also will get her walk with you. Thank you in advance for your consideration.

    We would like to host volunteers, (maximum of double-occupancy at least 3-4 weeks stay, with an option to extend their stay.. Volunteering hours are 5 hours per day/Monday - Friday/ in return for limited choice of daily meals, in your fully furnished own cabin.In high season share space with possibly 1/ONE/ other Workawayer in a cabin.

    AND other benefits- such a free WIFI and fantastic environment on Unique Saanich Peninsula.

    We would like our helpers to come 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. Sometime depend on Helpers situation. We try to be flexible and understanding to everyone needs and we do not experience no problems.
    We both are Semi-retired, but we continuously working our property as much as we can.
    In this challenging times we still are looking for people who enjoy pleasant place, respecting the environment, being surrounded by forest, not far from a ocean and mountains ,have plenty of initiative and feeling, comfortable while being with the animals

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    The specific tasks vary depending on the season. For example, we harvest our blueberries in July and August, and our orchard and vineyard in September/Harvesting and preserving. Other tasks throughout the year as I mentioned before: are some animal care, from time to time fixing the fences around animals shelters and the pastures. Keeping the garden 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.
    Various help in the house , general property maintenance, weeding veggies boxes ,flower gardens , cleaning/BARNS/ and collecting daily our ALPACAS and SHEEPS manure.No animal care,only to keep their "premises" clean!

    We desire respectful,kind,happy energetic WorkAwayers who are NOT smoker!
    MUST love animals and people come with caring heart.
    Our preferences are WorkAwayers ages 23-25+ to 35 years old with some solid experiences under their belt.

  • 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, 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 AFTER YOUR DEPARTURE. We ONLY take a ONE person or the COUPLE during the seasons.

    Enjoy a spectacular sunrise from the kitchen each morning with your first cup of coffee. Our volunteers will do a laundry outside of our Farm in Public Laundromat/it is 5 minutes from our home.
    In the Summertime we have to be careful of our water consumptions and the helpers WILL BE asked to take short showers and other saving techniques for day to day!
    We can provide the appropriate cloth and a footwear for those working during the rainy season here/OCTOBER-MARCH/


    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/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 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 a maps for all about mentions area for our volunteers available.

    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

Host ref number: 183343882552

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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.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape with a body of water, featuring a road, fields, trees, and buildings, set against a backdrop of mountains and a blue sky.
The image depicts a large house with a sprawling yard, featuring a pool and a large tree, set against a backdrop of a serene and peaceful outdoor environment.
The image depicts a vineyard with rows of grapevines, showcasing a well-managed and organized landscape, with neatly arranged vines and a clear path between the rows. The overall scene exudes a sense of orderliness and care.
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, one-story house with a porch and a ladder, situated in a grassy yard surrounded by trees and a blue sky with clouds.
The image depicts a kitchen with a large window overlooking a yard and trees, featuring a white microwave, wooden shelves, and a knife block on the countertop.
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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 group of sheep behind a wire fence, with trees and a gate visible in the background, suggesting a farm or ranch setting.
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.
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 two alpacas standing in a grassy field, with one facing the camera and the other behind it, both with shaggy coats.
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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