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Last replied
9 Aug 2023
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My season is full! Thank you for the on going interest. :)
Hello, we are Leana and Spencer we own and operate a cut flower farm on Vancouver Island. The farm it self is located in the near centre of the island in Duncan, BC. Its a wonderful place to be situated to explore the island being 1 hour south to Victoria (our capital) and 1 hour north to Nanaimo, a water front city. The Cowichan Valley boast loads of recreation, if you love mountain biking there are amazing trails just 20 minutes away as well as lots of lake and river fishing. But our heart and soul in the Valley is locally made, and locally grown food. Our farmers market on Saturdays is renown, with our 100 + venders and live music. There is all sorts of people living in the Valley, with lots of free spirits and innovated thinkers, people come here for a more connected and authentic way of living. We grow specialty cut flowers for 2 farmers markets, and the local wholesale for event florists. I am looking for help running the cut flower operation and with various farm duties.
We are 25 and 34, our favourite activies include hiking with our 2 dogs (Bowie & Luna), yoga, paddle boarding, canoeing, fishing, board games, beach lounging, running and mountain biking.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our home is English speaking, with some conversational French. My partner Spencer and I are both born Canadian, with UK and European descent. We hope to share what our Canadian culture has to offer, we are very into our health and living an optimal lifestyle for peace and happiness.
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
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Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.
Help
The work I'll be needing a hand with is planting and tending to crops, harvesting, creating new beds, bouquet making, and potentially farmers market help. You don't need any previous experience, besides a will to learn and a desire/enthusiasm to be around cut flowers.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Beginner
Accommodation
Private room in our house. You will have access to farm fresh eggs, and are welcome to grow your own food in our garden.
We are always happy to have shared meals, but since you are also getting minimum wage you are able to cook for yourself.
What else ...
During time off, there is so much to see. Vancouver island is a gorgeous place in the summers. We can discuss about car sharing. There is also a bus system from our property. 1 hr to Victoria, 1 hr to Nanaimo, 2hrs to Comox 3hrs to Tofino. There's hiking, biking, lakes for swimming, beaches, fishing, shopping, yoga, womens and mens circles, restaurants.
We also have 2 dogs, 1 cat, 15 ducks, 20 chickens.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
20 - 25 hours per week.
