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Description
The farm is a homestead on 2 acres with a large Organic garden, 40 foot greenhouse, and one friendly dog.
we grow and preserve some of our own food.
I have 7 years experience hosting folks (before Covid), located 10km East of Masset, on Haida Gwaii.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I have a pottery studio and am always doing something pottery related. we might sometimes be doing little pottery related jobs, let me know if you have experience with doing pottery in the past!
- solo travellers or couples welcome, no children though.
- I can't accommodate vegans or pure vegetarians,
- please state any specific dietary concerns you might have in your emails
Help
Some projects coming up are picking potatoes, tending to the garden, fixing things, bringing in firewood, pottery related maintenance...
Other things we might need help with:
getting seaweed from the beach / working the compost pile / picking and weeding / gardening / planting / weeding / firewood…
Days are usually 5 hours help with the rest of the day to explore the area. Days are flexible with the weather, which is always changing here, some days longer, some shorter, with some nice days off in there to explore around...
Part of being here is getting to check out this area which is easier when you have a home base. People can leave things here while they go explore. I have one bike to lend. I live in a small community, close to alot of interesting features.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Accommodation
Sleeping options:
- tenting on the property, (two person tent and thermarests and extra blankets available),
- small uninsulated cabin
Showers and internet are available though I'd prefer to not host anyone who play video games every day or need to be online all day, the internet signal is good but only in the house (no cell signal on most the property).
What else ...
Surrounding area includes beautiful old-growth rainforest 3min walk, ocean 10min walk, berry picking, great community. Focus is on eating local, seasonal and stored vegetables, local meat (fresh and canned): salmon, deer, seafood, fresh rolled oats, wood cookstove...
Easy access to surrounding attractions which include Tow hill, North Beach, Haida art and Totems in Old Massett, unusual bogs, hiking trails, fishing, crabbing, a great Haida art museum (in Skidegate), beachcombing and miles of beach to yourself (or almost).
Every season has it's perks, In the fall there's salmon running and wild mushrooms. There's also a bike you can use.
I'm interested in music, people and languages from other parts of the world.
Looking forward to hear from you, Please state what you're interested to learn and your previous gardening experience in email.
(vous pouvez m'ecrire en francais)
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
electricity and parking is available
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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