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Come and help with horses on a farm near Kingston, Ontario

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    I live on a farm on lovely Wolfe Island, near Kingston, Ontario. I have 3 horses and several cats. My farm is just a few kilometres from the village of Marysville which has a lively music scene as well as some basic shops and restaurants. Big Sandy Bay is also nearby with several kilometres of beautiful beach and great swimming. As well we are a short ferry ride (free) to the city of Kingston which has movies, restaurants, music and shopping as well as many interesting historic sites.

    In 2021 I started a small market garden that offers a local CSA and also serves to teach young farmers who want to learn about ecological growing, food security and sustainability. This spring I am looking for help around the farm for about two weeks - mostly on the horse side of things - tidying the barn, cleaning tack, picking up brush, etc. There is probably also some work to do in the market garden. If you are a competent rider, you are welcome to ride with me in the fields around the farm and in my riding ring.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    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

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    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

    You would learn about ecological growing, simple living and small scale farming!

  • Help

    Help

    I live in a century stone farm house on 50 acres of land. This spring I am looking for help around the farm for about two weeks - mostly on the horse side of things - tidying the barn, cleaning tack, picking up brush, etc. There is probably also some work to do in the market garden. If you are a competent rider, you are welcome to ride with me in the fields around the farm and in my riding ring.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    French: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Private room, shared bathroom, most meals and full use of kitchen and house. I don't cook every day but will do my best to have plenty of food available.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Wolfe Island is wonderful for cycling as well as for walking along the shores of Lake Ontario at Big Sandy Bay. The ferry dock is 2 km from the farm. I go to Kingston fairly regularly and would also provide use of a bicycle. I work off the farm a few days per week but my schedule is quite flexible. I enjoy meeting new people and live a pretty relaxed life, though I generally get up early, so if you are a night owl, we might not be a good match!

  • 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

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 286832145473

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