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Host rating
100 %
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Last replied
18 Jun 2026
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Min stay requested: at least a week
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Description
I am looking for beautiful conscious beings! I have a very unique earthen yoga centre on 5 acres of beautiful parklike acreage in south Nanaimo on Vancouver Island; It is a work of art. I am mostly vegan/vegetarian and believe in a sustainable and compassionate world for all beings. We usually only take short term workawayers for 1 to 3 weeks at a time unless after the initial stay we mutually agree that a longer stay is desired.
Ideally, I prefer a duo- friends or a couple. A mutually reciprocal relationship based on compassionate communication and meeting each others needs is an ideal we strive to nurture here. We celebrate diversity and value multiculturalism. I won't tolerate illicit drug use, dishonesty, or selfishness.
I am a retired high school math and social justice teacher, yoga instructor, gardener and much more. I love to share my skills and mouth watering abundance with the community. I have one adorable cats in my family; I consider him my fur child.
I love meeting people from all over the world who share the same vision as me and who are passionate about peace.
I have had problems with last minute no shows and cancellations. Please have integrity and don't double book or ghost me. I only have one or two workawayers and I rely on them for help. I buy food and rearrange schedules and my life around workaway visits...thank you. I am specifically looking for carpentry skills for some finishing work.
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Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Help around the house
Light maintenance
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Interests
Sustainability
Self development
Culture
Writing
DIY & crafts
Music
Cooking & food
Gardening
Animals
Art & design
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Camping
Water sports
Outdoor activities
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
My place is serene, peaceful and energizing. I won't tolerate illicit drug use, dishonesty or selfishness. I tend to live simply and expect guests to respect my need for a mostly quiet environment. I need a fair amount of down time, so if you are the type who needs the stimulation of people around all the time, this may not be the ideal atmosphere for you. Expect to spend a lot of time alone. I am an independent-free thinker who believes in a world based on communal values. You can learn about organic gardening, yoga, social justice, and immerse yourself in a west coast lifestyle. I am trying to balance a meaningful, healthy and ethical life but am not perfect...life is a process of sharing our strengths, eliminating our poor habits and endeavouring to be better people every day. I like to spend time just talking about life and sharing the human condition.
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Help
I would expect someone to put in an honest 4-5 hours of help a day. Carpentry skills would be a really big help for me right now. Some of the tasks will be solo, other times, you may have some company depending on my schedule. There are always tasks to do in terms of gardening, moving wood, rocks and dirt with a wheelbarrow, property maintenance, cleaning, painting, small repairs, organizing, or participating in a project that will enhance the property and its efficiency. You must be comfortable working outside with your hands, bring appropriate clothing and footwear to do manual labour. I only arrange for a few helpers per summer and I really count on them to be healthy and fully able to do physical work outside.
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Languages spoken
English: Fluent
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Accommodation
There is a sleeping trailer or space in the yoga centre if available, a full bathroom and kitchen in the yoga centre. The studio is available to lounge in the common living room area, enjoy some tea, read quietly, chat and relax in a unique environment. I love to cook and will do a communal dinner once or twice a week depending on my dietary process (I often fast and/or on limited intake). Most meals are prepared by you; the fridge, cupboards and freezer are stocked with great food to make. I won't ask you to cook for me. If you want additional personal preference food there is a grocery store nearby.
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What else ...
I live in a rural area and there is public transportation to town. I live in between two towns, Nanaimo and Ladysmith both are 15 min away by car. I am lucky to live near the pristine Nanaimo River (5 min.drive) and like to swim in it and explore its beauty during the summer. Hiking, the ocean, and downtown are within 10-15 min drive of the property in the country. Vancouver Island is an outdoor wonderland. In the summer, I may invite you to go on a kayak paddle or to the river. I also have a large swimming pool for everyone's enjoyment. I have acoustic guitars, hand drums if you are musically inclined. When appropriate,I will invite you to join me if I go on an outing. I have fun hosting potlucks occasionally and enjoy having dinner guests.
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A little more information
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Internet access
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Limited internet access
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We have pets
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We are smokers
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Can host families
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Space for parking camper vans
I live on acreage and can accommodate a van or RV.
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How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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My animals / pets
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She was excellent with communicating and created clear boundaries. She even created a schedule for us to use her pool.
There are several people who live on the property full time.
Emilio and I completed many different tasks:
- cleaning an old vehicle that had had … read more
They were wonderful hosts, fed us some amazing food and were super kind in organising access (and lifts) to local artistic events and days out during our stay.
The accommodation was excellent and the yoga centre on site was a … read more
We worked about 4 hours a day. Our tasks varied from garden work such as weeding and edging the grass around flower bushes and trees, to landscaping, assembling and staining chairs and cleaning. Our schedules were … read more
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She was excellent with communicating and created clear boundaries. She even created a schedule for us to use her pool.
There are several people who live on the property full time.
Emilio and I completed many different tasks:
- cleaning an old vehicle that had had … read more
They were wonderful hosts, fed us some amazing food and were super kind in organising access (and lifts) to local artistic events and days out during our stay.
The accommodation was excellent and the yoga centre on site was a … read more
We worked about 4 hours a day. Our tasks varied from garden work such as weeding and edging the grass around flower bushes and trees, to landscaping, assembling and staining chairs and cleaning. Our schedules were … read more
The house, yoga studio and big garden are in a beautiful quiet location, with lovely views, birdsong and wildlife. Not far away there … read more
