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PROJECTS SPRING 2024 - We are looking 3 workawayers for Middle of May, and 1-2 for middle of July. There is eggs to collect, sheep to feed, catnip to pack and a few smaller projects and we always need help with the plants. Possibly we are open to friends two people that are travelling together.
Hi, Peter and Sheri here.
Are you a world traveller looking for a unique and meaningful way to experience a new place? Join farm exchange worker and help us maintain our beautiful homestead in Qualicum Beach, Vancouver Island! From tending to our gardens and flower beds to care for our chickens and sheep, there's always something to do on our diverse and thriving farm.
We are looking for help packaging catnip, feeding and care for the sheep and chickens, and random farming tasks, house help.
We enjoy sharing the love and connection to the earth through gardening, animal care and living in a peaceful setting.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR: People who have had many jobs and responsibilities before, have lived independently (or with roomies not parents). Late 20s and up. Can speak English well enough to have a casual conversation with, fun and enjoy farm life.
This is a farm and we process and eat our animals. For many years we were vegan and have added our own meat to our menu as we are working on creating a sustainable life, where we can live off of as much of the land as possible. We eat many vegan meals and have meat few times a week. We buy legumes, wheat, oils and beans as they are not native here. Being a farm and in nature, the full cycle of life is part of everyday living, from death to birth.
We would love to have visitors to learn and grow with, in exchange for food and a place to stay we ask for 5 hrs a day 5 days a week. We are close to town 30 min walk, have bicycles for travellers and occasionally we do day trips. You have lots of time for weekend trips or afternoon outings once the chores are completed.
You will stay in the main house with us, we have 4 bedrooms rooms with 3 bathrooms for travellers. We have a kitchen and offer many food choices. We eat together, and share the food preparation. If you are an amazing cook this would be added fun. We would love to add your recipes to the kitchen.
We get a-lot of interest so for your application TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY we ask for an introduction video with your application. We feel at video gives us a good sense of who you are before we both make time for a video call. Many Travellers have these in this in their profile, we accept links to videos on YT as well.
*This is a nonsmoking property.
*We do not accept travellers with pets.
*Social drinks are accepted at your own expense.
*You will be considerate towards others at all times and participate in daily routines such as general cleaning, meals preps, and maintaining main areas such as kitchen, bathroom, kennel, chicken coup, sheep house, and all living and entertaining areas clean daily.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
As a traveler you will have the opportunity to visit and help on a small 6 acre organic farm in Qualicum Beach. Learn how to care for chickens, fish and sheep. Grow organic food, plant edible gardens, and flowers, enjoy a peaceful piece of land that has many magical places you can tuck in a meditate or read a book.
Help
Looking to see Vancouver Island, we are located 30 min walk to downtown Qualicum Beach. The farm is a tranquil park-like setting with birds and wildlife to enjoy, as well as its a working farm with Sheep, chickens, ducks and wild rabbits.
We are looking for help with, packing catnip, gardening, organizing, cooking, and cleaning. Feeding the sheep, fish, collecting eggs, caring for the house and much more.
You will stay in the main house with us, we have 3 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms for travellers. We have a kitchen and offer food choices. We will eat together when it makes sense, and share the food preparation. If you are an amazing cook this would be added fun. We would love to add your recipes to the kitchen.
We have a variety of spots left so please let me know if you are interested and what skills you can help with.
*This is a nonsmoking property.
*We do not accept travellers with pets.
*Social drinks are accepted at your own expense.
*You will be considerate towards others at all times and participate in daily routines such as general cleaning, meals preps, and maintaining main areas such as kitchen, bathroom, kennel, chicken coup, sheep house, and all living and entertaining areas clean daily.
Languages spoken
English: Intermediate
Accommodation
Guest room(s), there are 4 guest rooms for travellers with real beds to stay in while helping.
What else ...
2.5 hrs (car) to Tofino, enjoyable 15min bike ride to the beach. Or stay on the property and enjoy the 6 acres of tranquil beauty. We are located close to the Qualicum Beach airport XQU, and will pick you up here when coming by plane.
This is a no smoking property
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We also work online and have fast internet.
Space for parking camper vans
We have plenty of space to park within our property.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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I helped with the sheeps, chickens and farmstand everyday. The other tasks varied from day to day, which made each day interesting. Both Sheri and Peter explained everything to me and were always… read more
Not only is she is absolutely lovely , she is easy to get along with, appreciative and a pleasure to have in our home. She helped cook amazing foods, vegan and more while helping taking care of our guest.
Helped out around the kitchen and house with… read more
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I helped with the sheeps, chickens and farmstand everyday. The other tasks varied from day to day, which made each day interesting. Both Sheri and Peter explained everything to me and were always… read more
Not only is she is absolutely lovely , she is easy to get along with, appreciative and a pleasure to have in our home. She helped cook amazing foods, vegan and more while helping taking care of our guest.
Helped out around the kitchen and house with… read more
