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Join our family hobby farm and help with farm sitting, gardening and various outdoor projects in Alberta, Canada

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  2025 

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  • Description

    Description

    Farm sitting: We are looking for someone who is independent, self sufficient and doesn’t mind being alone. We have a few summer trips planned and would love to have someone to house / farm sit while we are away.

    We live on a 7 acre hobby farm, located east of Okotoks, 15 minutes south of Calgary. We have vegetable gardens, horses, pigs, chickens, two cats and a dog. We are a small family farm and the majority of your day will be spent outside - tending/weeding the vegetable gardens, mowing the lawn and animal care such as feeding and cleaning pens. I appreciate help preparing meals and cleaning up as necessary. We also have a few DIY projects, like painting and fencing that we would love some help with. My husband and I work for the same company just five minutes from our home. While we are at work, you would be on your own from about 730am - 530pm. We have two children, aged 10 and 6 so our helpers must like kids. We are an active family with plenty of projects always needing to be done. There is no public transit from our home, but we would be happy to help you explore the area when we can.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    House sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Events & social
    Pets
    Farming
    Cooking & food
    Carpentry
    Plant care
    DIY & crafts
    Books
    Animals
    Hiking
    Outdoor activities
    Mountain
    Winter sports
    Team sports
    Nature
    Camping
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We are close to mountains, rivers and many hiking trails and there are lots of farmers markets around the area. We enjoy showing our guests about our way of life, living in the country. It is also fun for us to learn about different ways of living. We can share what we know about Canadian education, politics, food, religion & pretty much anything else that interests you.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    House / Farm Sitting while we are away
    Animal care - feeding horses, pigs, chickens and keep water troughs full
    Gardening - Weeding, weeding and more weeding
    Raking and cleaning animal pens
    Collecting and Washing eggs
    Mowing Lawns
    Cleaning projects around the house (vacuuming, mopping, washing walls, washing windows)
    Minor fence repairs
    General Home diy
    DIY and building projects
    Creating / Cooking family meals

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    Happy to share what I can about the English language, and always interested in learning about a new language.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You will have your own bedroom with a queen size bed, a bathroom and a shared common area.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Saskatoon Farm
    Big Rock Erratic
    Okotoks Art Gallery
    Shop at local farmers markets
    Visit Kananaskis country - lots of great hiking and biking
    Fishing in nearby rivers - Bow, Highwood and Sheep
    Calgary Stampede ~ July

  • 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 have high speed internet so you’re welcome to work on your own projects on your own time.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We can accommodate a trailer, motorhome or camper van. Electrical hook up available, no sewer.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Chewy

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