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The image depicts a small waterfall with a tree branch in the foreground, surrounded by rocks and evergreen trees. The water is white and foamy.
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The image depicts a serene beach scene, featuring a stack of rocks in the foreground, with a vast expanse of water and distant mountains in the background.
The image depicts a serene lake scene, with a yellow paddleboard and fishing rod in the foreground, surrounded by trees and a gray sky.
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Discover all that the wild world has to offer, Create & Meet awesome people, British Columbia, Canada

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  • Description

    Description

    Welcome to the wild west coast of Canada where we have time and space to live in great connection with people and nature.

    Our land is a shared 5 acres with lots of woods, an archery range and more, with awesome hikes, ocean and lake kayaking, biking, farms and more nearby.

    I build tiny homes and teach wilderness skills for all kinds of people. Tiny homes are beautiful, fun, personalized cabins that allow anyone to become a homeowner without having to sign away years of their life to a job to pay a mortgage. Your accommodation is one of these (photos below), simple, full of light, with a warm wood stove. I stay in a separate building on the property. Right now your cabin is where we cook and have meals, soon there will be other options and any season you want we can do meals by the fire with locally harvested ingredients!

    Wilderness skills are like how to make a fire in the rain using only what you can find in the forest, how to know what plants are good for food or medicine, and so on as well as the personal dimension of being comfortable with the wild, with one's own fears, honing into one's true gifts and purpose, and meaningful teamwork based on creating things that make everybody's life more fun and better.

    Every day here has opportunities to learn practical skills, create, be outdoors, meet people, reflect, chat, share good food and music, have your own time too. There's an extra bike and kayak here you can use to explore. In the summer there are lots of festivals. I share as much as I know of Native and other cultural history and how all people are coming together in Canada today to create something new. A big part of that is hearing your stories and thoughts.

    Welcome, bienvenue, bienvenido, willkomen,

    - Forest

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    General Maintenance
    Farmstay help
    Help with Eco Projects
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    One of the things visitors seem most excited by so far is the nature itself, and then the ways we can live close to nature. If you're interested specifically in connecting with indigenous cultures here there are some opportunities. I am always happy to do my best to represent this huge country of Canada which I have traveled and especially the French part where I come from and can teach you the cool language! Also lots of music and food in this home from around the world.

  • Help

    Help

    I can use help with construction/renovation, landscaping, maintenance, wild harvesting, gardening. Also have room for any particular skills and interests you bring and want to create with.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Italian: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    I speak French, English and Spanish, ok in German and Italian too. Always happy to get better at Spanish. Also love to learn some more Brazilian Portuguese and Arabic!

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Accommodation: Cozy cabin with wood stove. You can also camp in the summer and I can provide gear for that. The stars are beautiful here and there are no blackflies!

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Some of the awesome nearby places are the Gulf Islands of Salt Spring, Galiano, Mayne, Saturna and Pender, the beaches of the Juan de Fuca trail, so many lakes, and the cities of Vancouver, Victoria and Seattle. A bit further are the Cowichan valley, the Sunshine Coast, the slopes of Mount Washington, and the epic North Coast.

  • 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

    We don't have great wifi here so you'd need to tether from your phone's data plan. But depending on what's open later this year there are a lot of great cafes with wifi in the village.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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The image depicts the rear of a tiny house on wheels, featuring an open door and windows, showcasing its interior and exterior design.
The image depicts a cozy room with a bed, a rug, and a window, featuring a rustic and natural aesthetic with wooden accents and earthy tones.
The image depicts a small, off-grid dwelling with a sloping roof, featuring a large window and a door, situated in a wooded area, surrounded by trees and foliage.
The image depicts a small waterfall with a tree branch in the foreground, surrounded by rocks and evergreen trees. The water is white and foamy.
The image depicts a group of people gathered around a table, enjoying a meal together. The table is set with plates of food and drinks.
The image depicts a serene beach scene, featuring a stack of rocks in the foreground, with a vast expanse of water and distant mountains in the background.
The image depicts a serene lake scene, with a yellow paddleboard and fishing rod in the foreground, surrounded by trees and a gray sky.
The image depicts two individuals, one wearing a red and blue jacket and the other in a grey hoodie, crouched on the ground, surrounded by a pile of food waste.
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The image depicts four individuals seated around a table, engaged in a toast with cups of coffee or tea. They are dressed in casual attire, with a white house serving as the backdrop.
The image depicts a person's hand holding a bundle of dry grass and twigs, with a pile of similar material in the background.
The image depicts a group of people gathered in a gymnasium, surrounded by a crowd, with some individuals dressed in traditional Native American attire and holding drumsticks.
The image depicts a man at a gas pump, with the pump's brand name "Mother Nature's Fuel" prominently displayed. The man is wearing a red hat and black t-shirt.
The image depicts a man and a child practicing archery in a grassy area, with a car and trees visible in the background.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a grassy field, a forest, and a body of water, set against a backdrop of mountains and a blue sky with clouds.

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