Help on a hobby garlic farm in the beautiful Okanagan, Sidley Mountain, Canada

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  • Last activity: 1 Feb 2024

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    Jos and Olga, origin from Switzerland are living at that beautiful place since 30 years.

    We could use help with mowing and trimming around the farm as well as copping and stacking firewood.
    General upkeep of the farm.

    We have a garlic farm and need help with getting fields ready as well as maintaining, planting etc.

    There's work for any skill level as long as you have fun doing it.

    Cutting Fire wood (Splitter provided) cleaning up Forest and Fields, Spring cleaning House. Prepare field for Garlic planting.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Our historic 200 hectare farm is situated in the beautiful community of Sidley Mountain/Bridesville
    Travelers are benefiting from a variety of cultural aspects of the surrounding areas including the beautiful Okanagen Vally

  • Help

    Help

    We have a lot of small jobs. mostly upkeep and small repairs of fencing fields, mowing, firewood (depending of the time of year)

  • Languages spoken

    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    the volunteers stay individually at our guestrooms within the farmhouse. on a separate part included a games room with pool table, darts, library.
    we Cook healthy meals every day.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The ranch is situated in a rural area at about 1100 m altitude 25 km east of Osoyoos right off Hwy 3. Fishing in the farm pond is available or hiking. Visit the world famous Okanagan Valley with its vineyards is highly recommended.
    Floating in the kettle river is a great way to relax after work.

  • 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

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 424712127468

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