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Come and join us. We are an older couple with 2 Jack Russel terriers.With the mild weather on south/central Vancouver Island, we live an ideal farming lifestyle. We usually have the option of either your own room or a travel trailer close to the house if you would prefer a bit more privacy.
We have the seashore, wildlife and nature close by. There are many hiking trails, bicycle paths, lakes, parks, and walking areas in which to enjoy those idyllic days.
To help you explore we have e-bikes, paddle boards and an inflatable kayak. We love nature ourselves and so are happy to assist as we can.
When the weather is a little rainy we have our swim spa and Japanese style outdoor wood fired tub!
We offer home cooked meals and baking. Our sustainable lifestyle gives you the opportunity to learn about gardening, preserving of food, plus the care and raising of chickens, turkeys, pigs and ponies.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
Interests
Politics / Social justice
Pets
Self development
Farming
History
Art & design
Cooking & food
Gardening
Plant care
Carpentry
Animals
Nature
Beach
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Cycling
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are a hard working couple.. we have extensive skills in growing and preserving food.. vegetables, fruit, etc.. Skills that are not in much evidence these days but , what with the current pandemic situation, are mare valuable in their own right. We are older so some some assistance in making barns, fencing etc would be appreciated
Projects involving children
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Help
We are setting up a farm on 12.5 acres in the Nanaimo area.. The land has been let go and needs some care.. cleaning, making a couple of shelters, fencing.. Setting up a greenhouse, etc
Languages
Languages spoken
German: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
We have spare rooms that will serve as accommodation in the house.. Meals and such will be eaten with us.
What else ...
We live in an ideal area for outdoor activities.. Many lakes .. suitable for swimming, paddle boards, etc.
Surfing on the west coast.. about 3 - 4 hours away.
Beautiful hiking trails, bicycling, etc
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Great Unlimited WiFi. (1 GB Service)
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This would be a limited condition.. Small dogs would be acceptable.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
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He is charming, friendly and a joy to be around. When the chores of the day were done, Rahul went looking for more things to do, and that is a very unique thing in todays world. He was a delight with the 2 grandchildren and he and my son and his wife got… read more
My work included looking after the ponies, clearing branches from the property after a storm, fixing the greenhouse, and building a fence. Driving around the… read more
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He is charming, friendly and a joy to be around. When the chores of the day were done, Rahul went looking for more things to do, and that is a very unique thing in todays world. He was a delight with the 2 grandchildren and he and my son and his wife got… read more
My work included looking after the ponies, clearing branches from the property after a storm, fixing the greenhouse, and building a fence. Driving around the… read more
I really enjoyed to bake Cookies or Muffins with Alice. And I am so thankful for Micheal's… read more
Micheal, Alice, Denise, David, Jarod, and Amira accepted us into their family from day one and treated us as if we were old friends. And that is exactly what we became. Friends. The work we did was always with a larger purpose in mind and we learned so many new… read more
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