Warmland Farm
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: 17 Feb 2025
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Host ref number: 193169446981
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Left by host for Workawayer (Lena)
Lena and Nina stayed with us for approx. 2.5 weeks. We would have happily hosted them for longer! They were both very easily integrated into our family and worked with care and diligence on every task they were given. They were also very independent in being able to happily make themselves breakfast and lunch from the makings in our kitchen.
… read more Overall, we really enjoyed the cultural exchange and the many fun times had all together, not to mention all the piles of work they completed for us - including interior painting, lots of mucking of stalls, garden and pathway weeding, planting etc! They also left their room immaculate:) we miss them already and would happily host either of them back anytime! Any host would benefit from their hard work and openness to joining in on family activities and adventures!
Left by Workawayer (Taylor & Elaine) for host
Warmland Farm has been one of the most amazing places either of us have ever been! The scenery is gorgeous and the animals are super adorable. Heidi, Kelly, Jack and Lincoln were so nice to us and we honestly felt like part of the family. We’d never heard of Vancouver Island before but staying with these guys have made us want to settle here. This
… read more was our first ever Workaway experience and we loved every second of it. We highly recommend anyone who wants to experience the Canadian life(with plenty of hockey and Tim Hortons haha) to do a workaway here. They are amazingly accommodating when our starting date got moved and we stayed with some of their awesome friends (hi Dwayne and Maria!). Nice, funny, genuine people that showed us nothing but good times and the Canadian way! :)You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Taylor & Elaine)
Elaine and Taylor were excellent! A great opportunity to any family who are looking to get a lot of help and also enjoy the company of these very easily integrated women! These ladies worked very hard for me and were super enjoyable to host! They did everything from physically intense farm chores, winter farm prep and helping to educate and
… read more entertain the children. We highly recommend these truly kind and hard working ladies!
Left by host for Workawayer (Luise)
Luise was wonderful and easily fit into the family. My sons loved playing with her and we enjoyed chatting with her. Things were not ideal because of the pandemic but Luise made the best of it with us and was one of the hardest working travellers we have ever hosted. It was wonderful to have her with us and we would happily welcome her back
… read more anytime! Any host would be lucky to have her stay with them:)
Left by Workawayer (Luise) for host
I had a really great time at the Farm. They made me feel so welcome at their home and Heidi always made sure I was comfortable. It was a difficult time due to Covid 19, so I couldn't enjoy the area that much, but they still tried to show me around and took me on a short hike and a boat tour. They even let me stay longer, cause my other plans got
… read more cancelled. I had two wonderful weeks there despait Covid 19. A great family I can highly recommend, when this madness is over.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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Left by host for Workawayer (Lena)
Lena and Nina stayed with us for approx. 2.5 weeks. We would have happily hosted them for longer! They were both very easily integrated into our family and worked with care and diligence on every task they were given. They were also very independent in being able to happily make themselves breakfast and lunch from the makings in our kitchen.
… read more Overall, we really enjoyed the cultural exchange and the many fun times had all together, not to mention all the piles of work they completed for us - including interior painting, lots of mucking of stalls, garden and pathway weeding, planting etc! They also left their room immaculate:) we miss them already and would happily host either of them back anytime! Any host would benefit from their hard work and openness to joining in on family activities and adventures!
Left by Workawayer (Taylor & Elaine) for host
Warmland Farm has been one of the most amazing places either of us have ever been! The scenery is gorgeous and the animals are super adorable. Heidi, Kelly, Jack and Lincoln were so nice to us and we honestly felt like part of the family. We’d never heard of Vancouver Island before but staying with these guys have made us want to settle here. This
… read more was our first ever Workaway experience and we loved every second of it. We highly recommend anyone who wants to experience the Canadian life(with plenty of hockey and Tim Hortons haha) to do a workaway here. They are amazingly accommodating when our starting date got moved and we stayed with some of their awesome friends (hi Dwayne and Maria!). Nice, funny, genuine people that showed us nothing but good times and the Canadian way! :)You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Taylor & Elaine)
Elaine and Taylor were excellent! A great opportunity to any family who are looking to get a lot of help and also enjoy the company of these very easily integrated women! These ladies worked very hard for me and were super enjoyable to host! They did everything from physically intense farm chores, winter farm prep and helping to educate and
… read more entertain the children. We highly recommend these truly kind and hard working ladies!
Left by host for Workawayer (Luise)
Luise was wonderful and easily fit into the family. My sons loved playing with her and we enjoyed chatting with her. Things were not ideal because of the pandemic but Luise made the best of it with us and was one of the hardest working travellers we have ever hosted. It was wonderful to have her with us and we would happily welcome her back
… read more anytime! Any host would be lucky to have her stay with them:)
Left by Workawayer (Luise) for host
I had a really great time at the Farm. They made me feel so welcome at their home and Heidi always made sure I was comfortable. It was a difficult time due to Covid 19, so I couldn't enjoy the area that much, but they still tried to show me around and took me on a short hike and a boat tour. They even let me stay longer, cause my other plans got
… read more cancelled. I had two wonderful weeks there despait Covid 19. A great family I can highly recommend, when this madness is over.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Paula & David) for host
We’ve spent one week with Heidi and her family. The pick up from Nanaimo and the warm welcoming was just the beginning. Heid was so kind to prepare a separat bed for us, so that both of us could have their separate space. In our free time we were able to either take their kayaks to the water or their bikes to Duncan. They even took us on one of
… read more their boat adventures, which was AMAZING! (boat trip past plenty of sea lions to a beautiful island where we sat down by the fire and enjoyed the silence) All in all we had the best first experience with workaway. it goes waaay beyond anything we could have imagined! :)You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Paula & David)
Great experience hosting these two - would welcome them back anytime!
Left by host for Workawayer (Marie)
Marie was a perfect match for our farm and family. She was easy to incorporate into our daily life and was not afraid of some very hard work. The tasks we had to get through were particularly intensive as we prep the farm for winter but Marie cheerfully dug in to each task and did each job with dedication and thoroughly. The whole family enjoyed
… read more spending time with her and getting to know her and we also appreciated all her help! We would happily recommend her to any host and hope she has a chance to return to us. Wishing her all the best in her next adventure!
Left by Workawayer (Marie) for host
Heidi who is very warmly, Kelly with nice humour, their 2 funny Boys, 3 cats each different as you can imagine, the nicest dog I've ever met, lots of ducks and colourful birds and lately Magnus the lama gave me a very nice time with many experiences. Everyone was welcoming me very well and we got easily used to each other. All in all I felt very
… read more comfortable and I had fun with the work tasks inside as well as outside. I was always welcome to join them on trips, the boys' hockey games or to use their bike or kayak to discover the area on myself, which was very beautiful.
So thank you for the good time and all the things you shared with me!
When I get the chance to, I will definitely come back.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Aurelia) for host
I enjoyed my stay with Heidi and Kelly soo much! I was welcomed warmly into their family and they made me feel comfortable immediately!
During my stay I mainly helped in the household and did some gardening work, and Heidi alsways made sure that I was comfortable with doing the work!
Aside from that I also felt integrated into their everyday
… read more life. Heidi brought me along to her Yoga classes, I got to see Lincoln in a play with his drama class at school and I even got the chance to join the whole family on a day trip in their boat! That was really wonderful! Also I always enjoyed spending time with Jack and Lincoln, whether we went for a bike ride, had an ice cream together or just spent some time in the garden - it was always great fun being surrounded by so much energy!
So all I can say is that I love looking back on the great experience I had staying with the whole family and thank you once again for having me!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Aurelia)
Wonderful girl! Very helpful - fit in to our family seamlessly! Eager to learn and very fun to be around!:two_hearts:
Left by Workawayer (Philippa & Naini) for host
Heidi, Kelly and their children were fantastic hosts. They are a warm, friendly and relaxed family who took great care of us! We especially loved Heidi's tasty salads which she made with ingredients from her garden. The work is fulfilling and Heidi is accommodating. Their home is lovely and only a short walk to Cowichan bay and a pretty little
… read more beach. Cowichan Bay is a nice sea side town with quaint shops, cafes, a pub and restaurant. We really had such a wonderful time here and miss them a lot!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Philippa & Naini)
Fantastic young women who were motivated and efficient! So glad our family was able to host them - they have each made a wonderful impression on my whole family! We miss you already! Good luck on all your future adventures and thank you so much for all the work you completed here!:two_hearts:
Left by Workawayer (Mary) for host
I had the most incredible time staying with Heidi and her lovely family! Their home is in a beautiful peaceful location with a relaxed atmosphere, just a 20 minute walk from the Cowichan Bay shops and harbour. The work was varied which made everyday interesting; some tasks were more outdoorsy like gardening or changing the animal's water and
… read more others were more like DIY/decorating. Heidi fed us so well -lots of tasty healthy food!! The kids are energetic and lots of fun to be around and the entire family are welcoming and easygoing. Couldn't recommend this workaway enough and miss them already!!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Mary)
Amazing and kind young lady who did so much work at our house. Wonderful with the kids and animals!! We would gladly have you back anytime. Miss you already:two_hearts: Good luck with all your adventures to come!
Left by host for Workawayer (Sophie & Jowen)
Sophie and Joe were fantastic to host and we would gladly invite them back anytime. Not only are they self motivated and completed a great number of projects for us, but they were a pleasure to learn from and blended in with our family routine flawlessly! This couple would be an valuable asset to any farm. It was an absolute pleasure to host them!
Left by Workawayer (Sophie & Jowen) for host
Heidi and Kelly are amazing hosts.
They made us feel at home from the second we stepped through the door. This is a lovely rural setting great for relaxing and taking respite from traveling while feeling useful and getting jobs done. Good for short work aways (1-2 weeks). They have so many different pets and small farm animals, it was great
… read more learning about them all. They are very fair with jobs and gave us achievable and satisfying projects. I would highly recommend staying with this lovely family :-)
Sophie and JoeYou can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Farmstay help
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Animal Care
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