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Last replied
21 Mar 2023
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Description
Our society was established in 1991 in order to bring local control to the projects and activities taking place on the farm, and as a support and monitoring agency for the resident stewards. The farm serves to teach, demonstrate and develop values and practical skills for ecological land stewardship for the benefit of Cortes islanders and others who come to the farm to learn, thereby strengthening the relationship between community and land.The Board of Directors ensures that all activities taking place on the land are properly monitored and fall within the conservation covenants.The stewards are a diverse group of people with varying backgrounds and values. Common belief in the principles of land trusting, a deep respect for the land, and a belief in the purposes of the constitution provide the ongoing framework for all of our activities. Haying, maintenance of farm equipment, milking and other farm activities, as well as the day-to-day organization and operation of the farm and the operation of projects are the responsibility of the stewards.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We pride ourselves on providing hands-on access to education and training, supplemented by an extensive library, art, dance and music studios, market garden, orchard, lake and trails. Your home, while you stay with us, is a beautiful place, located right on the edge of Gunflint Lake. In addition to providing accommodation. The farm is a hub on Cortes Island, being home to the food security guild, the Vancouver Island regional library, and access to the Easter Bluff and K'was Park trail networks.
We also host a variety of workshops, with participants from all over the country!
Help
We're big fans of doing projects together! You'll be helping out in the gardens, landscaping around our education center and front of farm, helping with our herd of cows and flock of sheep,
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Shared accommodation in our beautiful, historic farm house perched on the edge of Gunflint Lake. You will have your own room, with shared kitchen, living room and bathrooms.
What else ...
Cortes Island is rich in hiking trails, ocean walks, lakes to swim in. We are 2 ferries away from Campbell River (which is the closest city). The island is spread out and while you can walk or bike, sometimes a car is the best option for transportation.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
You may be used to high speed in urban environments, here on the outer islands, we call it high speedish as it can be intermitent and interupted.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
