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HUGE THANKS FOR EVERYONES INTEREST. WE'VE HAD A GREAT SPRING, PERHAPS WE MAY SEE SOME OF YOU IN THE FALL?
We are a family run mountain lodge with two additional log cabins set in 12 acres of woodland in rural Golden, British Columbia. There's myself and my husband (ages around the 40'ish mark!), our two sons, 9 & 4, and Ollie the black labrador.
There are mountain views out of nearly every window, easy access to hiking and biking trails nearby and all the amazing activities that our great town of Golden has to offer. We love living here and truly enjoy sharing the experience with others.
We're currently in the middle of an exciting new chapter - there's lots going on from bathroom renovations, establishing a garden, making trails, building another log cabin and maybe even erecting the most epic treehouse ever (zipline included)! This winter we'll be focusing on some room renovations and getting our new log cabin ready for the Summer 2018 season.Types of help and learning opportunities
GardeningDIY and building projectsGeneral MaintenanceCultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are situated in the middle of five Canadian National Parks - the natural beauty of the area is simply outstanding. Experience the nature and the wildlife. You'll learn about the different trees, their uses and how they can be made into things that are useful and beautiful!
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We'd love to hear from you if you're willing to pitch in and help out with general labouring and outdoor tasks. Tell us where your skills lie or, if you'd like to learn something new then that too can be arranged. No day is ever the same at the Lodge! They'll be forestry work, log chopping, landscaping, trail blazing and whole load of fun.
We are particularly keen to hear from people with construction experience, for example framing, drywalling etc.
We'd appreciate 4-5 hours a day, 4-5 days a week with the option of staying for two weeks or more from the 27th March to the end of April.
We won't be asking you to clean rooms or do laundry - there's not much 'culture exchange' about that! But, if we do have guests then you should absolutely interact with them and learn about their culture, (our guests come from all over the world).Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: IntermediateAccommodation
You'll have your own ensuite room in the Main Lodge and access to all the facilities including free wifi and laundry. Food is provided, let us know beforehand if there are any dietary restrictions or dislikes. If you like to cook we can take turns preparing the evening meal, if not - then you can help load the dishwasher instead!
What else ...
We have space for up to two volunteers, couples or friends travelling together are welcome. As we're in a rural location if independence is important to you then a method of transport (bicycle or car) to get the 8kms into Golden would be useful - but we're also willing to drop you places if we can.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (1)
The energy of this place and their family are amazing!
If I had to describe my experience in just one word it would be: Inspiring.
Being able to live among them and see how they live life just made me wish to have a family like theirs one day!
I had a wonderful time… read more
He stayed with our family for nine days helping out with the Lodge - mostly hard physical yard work. His work ethic is beyond reproach, his manners are impeccable and his smile is infectious.
He was always ready to lend a helping hand when needed and he completed his work with great care and pride. He took the time to get to… read more
Feedback
The energy of this place and their family are amazing!
If I had to describe my experience in just one word it would be: Inspiring.
Being able to live among them and see how they live life just made me wish to have a family like theirs one day!
I had a wonderful time… read more
He stayed with our family for nine days helping out with the Lodge - mostly hard physical yard work. His work ethic is beyond reproach, his manners are impeccable and his smile is infectious.
He was always ready to lend a helping hand when needed and he completed his work with great care and pride. He took the time to get to… read more