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Help out with our DIY project in British Columbia, Canada

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  • Description

    Description

    I am a home designer and builder and this has been my dream to create this place. It is a home but so much more. I have utilized the reclaimed beams from four major buildings to create this special architectural project.
    It is 90% complete and we could use some help making it wonderful. Over the last 6 years Ive had some great people on site who have helped me make it what it is today.
    We are excited to share this experience with others and enjoy getting to know people from far away. Send us a note if you'd like to come be part of the team.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Geoff loves to share his passion and teach people how to build using various materials, especially recycled material.

    Kate loves gardening and sharing the excitement of planning and planting a new garden bed with workaways. She is also a Yoga instructor.

    We make a point to eat dinners together and take turns cooking so we can get to know each other better and share our stories and experiences.

    We run a rental on the property, so there is also an opportunity for workaways to connect with guests from all over the world.
    *Our workaways are not required to help with the running of the rental*

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    Wood working, landscaping, metal work, we have many projects that you could be involved in as we finish building our house. Geoff loves to teach, and will be happy to help you learn new skills.

    We live on an acreage, so there is constant landscape maintenance to be done. Kate could use some help with weeding her current gardens, veggie garden planning/planting and care and help with setting up a new garden bed for her.

    We recently had our first child Emilee (born July 2019) so we are also looking for people who love being around young kids.

    Help around the house (cleaning, meal prep, cleaning) is also always needed!

    What you do will depend on what inspires you and what you'd like to contribute.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Intermediate
    French: Beginner
    Korean: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    Kate has been learning Korean and Geoff has been learning spanish. Wed love to work on our languages and hopefully we can help you improve yours.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Luxurious Rustic.
    Many options available. Especially if you are creative.

    There is one small cabin with a loft bed (sleeps two people)

    Sleep under the stars, or set up your tent somewhere on our 11 acres.

    On the (indoor) Yoga Floor on your sleeping mat, or set up your tent for some added privacy.

    There is a full bathroom available for workaways. Internet and laundry available as well.

    Living here is Geoff(me) my wife Kate, our daughter Emilee, Coady the dog and Geordie the cat.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We aren't on public transit up here on the hill. Its 10minutes downhill by bike or car to town to Penticton. Uphill the other way. We drive into town most days, so can always give you a lift. Possible bikes available.

    We do recommend workawayers have their own vehicle.

    Penticton is city of 40K people in an arid lake valley. There are lakes and beaches at both ends of town and I believe that this place has the best weather in Canada. Unlike the coast we rarely get rain making it a magic place in the summer. If you are into climbing, Penticton is also home of the Skaha Bluffs world famous climbing area.

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Wifi is available and there are numerous quiet locations for you to work.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We can provide electricity if required, but no full hook ups or septic available.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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The image depicts two women working on a wooden object in a cluttered workshop, with one woman using a power tool and the other holding the object.
The image depicts a group of individuals constructing a wooden structure, possibly a house or cabin, in a wooded area.
The image depicts a group of people playing foosball in a dimly lit room, with a table and players in the foreground.
The image depicts three individuals working on a rocky cliff, with one person standing on the rocks, another in the middle, and the third bent over, all wearing casual attire.
The image depicts a man using a circular saw on a large wooden plank, situated on a cart in a dirt yard, with a house and car visible in the background.
The image depicts a room with a large window offering a view of a mountainous landscape, featuring a couch, table, and a large piece of machinery outside.
The image depicts a serene mountainous landscape with a small brown building in the foreground, set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a blue sky with white clouds.
The image depicts a man operating an excavator, with another man standing nearby, set against a scenic backdrop of trees and mountains.
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The image depicts a room with a large window offering a scenic view of mountains and trees, featuring a table and bench.
The image depicts a man operating a chainsaw on a wooden log, set against a scenic mountainous backdrop. The man is dressed in casual attire.
The image depicts a small, dark wooden building with a large window and a wooden awning, situated on a rocky hillside.
The image depicts a group of people constructing a wooden platform in a mountainous area, with a cloudy sky and a body of water visible in the distance.
The image depicts a wooden structure under construction, with a person standing on a pile of lumber, set against a backdrop of trees and a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a serene scene of a person floating in a pool of water, surrounded by large rocks and lush greenery, with a clear blue sky in the background.
The image depicts a small, elevated wooden structure with a sloping roof, situated in a rural area with a hillside and trees in the background.
The image shows a man and woman posing for a selfie in front of a large building with palm trees and people in the background.
The image depicts a group of men working on a house with a black roof, situated on a hillside with a mountainous backdrop and a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene scene of a man and woman floating on a green raft in a body of water, with the woman lying down and the man waving.
The image depicts a man standing on a large stone pillar, with a house and a hillside in the background, set against a clear blue sky.
The image depicts two men working on a construction site, with one man holding a long metal pole and the other wearing gloves and shorts.
The image depicts a man constructing a wooden structure in a mountainous area, with a ladder leaning against the wall and a scenic backdrop.
The image depicts a woman constructing a chicken coop in a yard, with a wooden frame and wire mesh, surrounded by a pile of debris and a building in the background.
The image depicts a man operating a hose, spraying water against a rocky cliff face, with a white bucket and orange hose visible in the foreground.
The image depicts a serene outdoor setting at dusk, featuring a wooden structure with a table and chairs, surrounded by a tranquil atmosphere.
The image depicts a man in a brown jacket and tan pants, posing with a drill in front of a stone wall and wooden structure, likely a construction site.
The image depicts a construction site in a mountainous area, featuring a large structure with curved beams and a crane, surrounded by a rugged landscape.

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