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Enjoy games, campfires, cooking and the outdoors while joining us in daily life in Red Deer County, Alberta

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    My husband, son, and myself are located on 9 acres in Red Deer County, with access to 100 acres of trees on the neighboring property . We attend church almost every Sunday and sometimes attend fellowship meetings during the week. We also host one once in a while. We have 3 horses, 2 dogs , 55 chickens, and take care of the neighbour's 3 cats. Our wonderful part of the world is blessed with an abundance of lakes, rivers, streams and the mountains are not far away either. Some have said it looks like we live in a provincial park :-) A short drive away allows use to view Alberta's wild horses which you don't find in other parts of the province.

    We love evening campfires, and roasting hotdogs as well as playing games at the kitchen table.
    The great outdoors is our backyard so we enjoy using it for hiking, biking, walking with the dogs and for winter sports like snowshoeing and cross country skiing. We can always use lots of help in the yard, as well as with any new projects that we are looking to start. Some of the other things that you might do while you are with us include feeding the horses, collecting eggs and getting water for the chickens, help around the house, weeding the garden and flower beds.

    We look forward to meeting you :-)

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
    House & pet sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Self development
    Events & social
    Charity work
    Farming
    Pets
    Music
    Cooking & food
    Animals
    Outdoor activities
    Mountain
    Nature
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We are excited to learn about other cultures as well as teach about ours here on the prairies. We love cooking, sharing meals together and learning about the life of others.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    Gardening, help with household tasks, clearing brush, firewood, fencing, irrigation, and general maintenance. Help with the animals ie. daily feeding, cleaning corrals, and chicken coop, walking dogs etc.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have an extra bedroom in the house but most of our workawayers stay in our travel trailer as it is more private.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are 45 minutes from Red Deer, 90 minutes from Calgary and 2 1/2 hours away from Edmonton. We have many small towns around us that we frequent as well. We are close to Glenifer lake as well as many other streams and rivers for fishing, kayaking and more.

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We have lots of space for a camper van or motor home!

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Carter (9 years)

    Thor (3 years)

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