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Description
We are a small resort at the northern end of the Alaska Highway, approximately half way between Whitehorse and Fairbanks Alaska. We have 5 high end en suite rental rooms, an RV Park, and a food service for our guests. We are off the grid , with power coming from our own generators and water from a well.The property covers 22 acres, and is nestled at the foothills of Kluane Park Preserve. We have our own vegetable garden, and are endeavouring to create a Northern Botanical Garden. We are connected to the outside world via satellite internet. There are no farm animals here, only the camp ground dog - Chunky.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will have the opportunity to meet a different group of overnight guests every night. These guests come from all corners of the globe, and have some wonderful life stories to share. You will learn about life in other countries as well as strengthening your own qualities, especially self reliance.
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Help
We are looking for energetic couples/singles to help with gardening, general maintenance and customer care. Come and join us anytime from June to the middle of August. A valid Canadian work permit is required. Wages will be paid in accordance with Yukon Territorial Government Employment Standards Act, currently $11.51 per hour, as a minimum, but may be negotiable dependent on experience.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
You own room will be provided, with shared bathroom facilities.
What else ...
We are located in a very scenic, but isolated part of the Yukon. Anyone applying must be comfortable staying in a remote setting! We offer the use of tents, river fishing, canoeing, hiking, and berry picking.
Despite having highway access, there is no public transport.
We encourage our guests to join us around our nightly camp fire to exchange stories, share information, and describe our simple life style, in this last frontier!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
30 amp full service pull through sites are available, up to 100 ft long, so we can cater to any size unit
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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The place was simply amazing. Just on the Alaska Highway, like a little paradise made for human in the middle of forest and mountains. The… read more
The work was usually done by 2 or 3 so the afternoons were free. This workaway is best suited to somebody with their own means of transportation, so that after work you can go exploring the area. There are trails nearby which are… read more
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The place was simply amazing. Just on the Alaska Highway, like a little paradise made for human in the middle of forest and mountains. The… read more
The work was usually done by 2 or 3 so the afternoons were free. This workaway is best suited to somebody with their own means of transportation, so that after work you can go exploring the area. There are trails nearby which are… read more
