Profile information
Host rating
80 %
Last replied
29 Jan 2024
Reply rate
66.7 %
Usually responds within 6 days
Feedback
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Details
Description
I am 60 years old, have lived and worked in many trades around the coast - logging, commercial fishboat owner, carpenter, demolition expert, currently am in the business of relocating buildings (house mover). I am an imagineer, have endless plans, and the land materials and wherewithal to manifest them.This property is not yet off grid but that is coming soon. We have large gardens, water storage systems, grey water recycling and wood heat, - oh yeah, there is always fire wood to cut and split! then at the end of the day we have locally raised food, a bottle of my home made wine and some of my home grown green...
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Animal Care
Art Projects
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I am a reniasance man and have a grand array of skills and trades to share with the right persons. This is a wonderful island community of artists and back to the landers, There are many opportunities to meet other interesting humans here.
Help
This house was built in victoria b.c. in 1950. In 1993 I moved it by barge to 10 acres on beautiful denman island, it is still a work in progress in many ways. There are plenty of details to be finished, involving carpentry, plaster and mosiac work, painting cleaning and generally helping to finish restoration of this fairy tale home.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
2 rooms in the spectacular house and a 1947 bus that will soon be a comfortable dwelling
What else ...
My place is surrounded by 400 acres of old growth forested park land and miles of remote beaches with whales, sea lions, eagles and lots of oysters clams and fishes.I hope to find someone who has rudimentary work skills in construction/renovation/finishing of unique old houses, and who will fit in to our quirky artistic community...
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (5)
First we want to mention that he welcomed us in his house during Covid19 and helped us feel secure and safe in his little peace of paradise on beautiful Denman Island.
We stayed for one month in his Cottage, and you need few days only to explore the house… read more
Feedback
First we want to mention that he welcomed us in his house during Covid19 and helped us feel secure and safe in his little peace of paradise on beautiful Denman Island.
We stayed for one month in his Cottage, and you need few days only to explore the house… read more
