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Join our family and learn new skills in Walhachin, British Columbia, Canada

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  • Description

    Description

    we are a family with mostly grown kids. Our son who is 16 still lives at home and our girls who are in University usually come home and help out on the farm in the summer.We live on a small acreage in Walhachin, British Columbia. We believe in growing/making our own food as much as possible and have developed our acreage accordingly with a large garden, orchard and pastures for our chickens and lambs. We share our product with neighbors and friends. Our grown kids come home often and we love having BBQs on our deck with friends and families. We are a part of a local soup kitchen where we bring our produce and help out once a week.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

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

    Interests

    Vegetarian or vegan
    Sustainability
    Farming
    Charity work
    Plant care
    DIY & crafts
    Cooking & food
    Gardening
    Languages
    Carpentry
    Animals
    Nature
    Fitness
    Camping
    Mountain
    Beach
    Outdoor activities
    Hiking
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    we are a family who has traveled the world but has now decided to settle down and live as much off the land as possible. We love to share our knowledge with others and always love to learn from the people we welcome into our home. We live in the beautiful desert of British Columbia with lots of opportunities of exploring the close by lakes and hiking trails. During the summer a few of our kids are at home helping out on the farm and they love to meet new people from all over the world.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    UPDATE: We are in the process of doing some house renovations this fall and are looking for someone to give us a hand in painting walls, and who has a love for overall handiwork.
    We look forward to having you join us to help with our gardening and self-sustainability. Helping around the home, cooking meals, cleaning, gardening, and helping out in the local soup kitchen. You don't need any experience, as we love to share our knowledge with you. Room and board are fully covered for workawayers and you will not go hungry ;)

    we are looking for individuals who love to work outside, helping us in our large garden with planting, weeding, and harvesting. We grow all our veggies, and lots of fruit grows in our small orchard. We have chickens, and the eggs we get we use for ourselves and give away to family and friends if we have extra. We always have small projects on the go, such as fencing, building a deck on our house, and a new chicken coop, and repairing equipment....... We also help out at a local soup kitchen once a week, where we share our produce and eggs. We also have a small flock of sheep that needs tending. Helping with family meals and some baking would also be appreciated. You would be involved in all the above activities.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    we speak German and Swiss fluently

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    clean, private room in the family home with shared bathroom

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    You will have plenty of time to explore the surrounding lakes with swimming or kayaking. Horseback riding is available. Or just relax in our hammock in the backyard

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    we have a spot for a camper with water and power

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 188486582399

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The image depicts a family of six posing for a photo, with the two parents and four children standing together, showcasing their unity and togetherness. The background is not visible.
The image depicts a farm scene with sheep, goats, and chickens in a fenced area, featuring a barn, trees, and a cloudy sky in the background.
The image depicts a rustic barn interior, featuring a metal nesting box with eggs and straw, surrounded by chickens pecking at the ground.
The image depicts a serene landscape with a body of water, lush greenery, and a clear sky, evoking a sense of tranquility and natural beauty. The scene is likely a park or a lake.
The image depicts a small, cozy bedroom with a single bed, wooden dresser, and window adorned with red curtains, set against a light blue wall and dark wood floor.
A train traverses a bridge over a river, with rolling hills and mountains in the background, set against a clear blue sky.

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