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We are John (58) and Calli my daughter (23) , Kisa and Bean the dogs and Kitten and Betty the cats. We live on 10 acres on a mountain on an island between Vancouver and Victoria BC
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are here to help with language and blend you into our lives to see how we live. We have a relaxed pace to life and take time out to hike and walk everyday. If you like mountain biking like I do, let's go!
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Help
The place is beautiful, very quiet, with lot of wild life around. There's lots of nice walks and hikes to do in the area, and breathtaking views. We have a medium size garden and a greenhouse and always need help with weeding and building new beds.
There is a small orchard and a woodlot where we harvest firewood. We have two dogs and two cats that love walks. Sometimes we are away for a few days so house/pet sitting could be involved. Happy to help with language learning! Can you cook ? Would love to have help with that. As well, we run a small coffee roasting business so there will be the opportunity to learn about it.
When not working you can go to the town of Ganges and also visit the City of Victoria or Vancouver on weekends. Lots of swimming lakes and beaches in the summer.
We are looking primarily for someone or a couple to stay over the winter to take care of things when we are away travelling. Planning to be gone, yet in and out, from October on through April 1.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
French: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
I would love to host people who want to work on their english skills and am curious about learning new languages !!
Accommodation
There is a separate yurt where you will stay which is a shared space with my coffee roasting business. We typically work two times an week so your privacy will be good but the space needs to be kept neat and tidy. There is an outdoor shower and outhouse for your use.
What else ...
Visit local towns, parks, and on weekend go to Victoria and Vancouver.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
I have very good wifi and many quiet spots to work.
Space for parking camper vans
Lots of room to park a motorhome or van with power and water
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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John is an extremely welcoming host and made me feel part of the family straight away. Whilst at the property I had to have and prepare for two interviews which John was very accommodating for. I enjoyed getting… read more
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John is an extremely welcoming host and made me feel part of the family straight away. Whilst at the property I had to have and prepare for two interviews which John was very accommodating for. I enjoyed getting… read more
