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Hello and welcome. We are a family of 3, living off grid living about 10km upriver from Dawson City, in the old agricultural area called Sunnydale. Access is by boat over the Yukon River or by vehicle the Top of the World Hwy.
We grow our own food, gather our firewood and berries and hunt for our own wild meat, in between working full time and supporting the kids through sports and extra curricular activities in town.
We also keep 11 dogs, who act as pets and sled-dogs for transportation and adventure in winter.
We have many DIY projects on the go, including a log addition to our current home, which we are looking for helpful and talented hands to come join and add their talents to the project!
(***Experience building would be an asset and we can talk about additional pay/opp'ss)
We also have a nice size garden which provides enough food for our family and you too, but that is only possible if we all spend time and help out a little bit each day, including with planting, weeding, tilling, watering and loving the plants.
Other projects include, brushing, painting, fencing and general property maintenance. And of course spending lots of time hanging, playing and working with the dogs, which is quite important as well .
Cooking skills and having the ability in taking the initiative is also an asset and important.
We look forward to trying the foods from your culture as we will share ours!
Helping with house work in general is appreciated raising 2 kids (half time), working full time and living off grid w dogs and gardens leaves little time to keep the house up.
***currently looking for a longer term stay from a "Super Work-a-Wayer" to help with the dogs and keep the house going. Longer term stays allow for more experience and training the dogs for races and adventure!
It's all about teamwork here!
Contact us with your story and what you can add to ours.
Thanks in advance for your interest.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
House and pet sitting
Interests
Pets
Culture
Farming
Plant care
Music
Gardening
Carpentry
Animals
Nature
Camping
Winter sports
Sailing / Boating
Mountain
Beach
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Cycling
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Traveler's will have the opportunity to live and experience living off grid, in a rural community in northern Yukon.
Traveler's will have to the opportunity to learn the culture around this lifestyle, including gardening, helping in the greenhouse, logging, brushing/clearing land and helping with our sled dogs.
Learning about Canadas north and First Nation (Trondek Hwechin) Culture and traditions.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
-Gardening, including veggie gardening, weeding and cultivating soil and daily watering and working in the greenhouse
-DIY projects including fencing, painting and assisting w log cabin addition, including finishing work
-assist with daily chores for off grid lifestyle including firewood, hauling water, brushing and general small maintenance/repairs
-childcare opportunities, but not crucial.
-carpentry skills will be considered an asset.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Small off grid cabin 8x10 with a covered porch for additional living space. Good for individuals or happy couples, who do not mind close quarters:}
We also have a larger guest house, when not occupied can be available to workwayers as well.
FOOD:
We provide food in exchange for helping minimum 4hrs/day and 4-5 days/week. Guests will be given the opportunity to eat out of garden and cook in their accommodation when not eating in the main house with us, usually during breakfast and lunch. We typically provide light meals for breakfast and lunch for you to prepare and share a feast at dinner time for everyone, but can be flexible and make individual plans w helpers wanting more.
Shared meals involve shared efforts, including dish duty.
A variety of dietary food needs can be accommodated, especially if the guest is willing to prepare their own food.
Feel free to contact us if you have anymore questions regarding food and/or accommodations.
What else ...
Our property is located approximately 10km upriver from Dawson City, Yukon or about the same by road via a ferry crossing at town to the Top of World Hwy.
Dawson has many cultural and historical features including a rich First Nation culture and a gold rush history, which maintains a industry to-date.
Dawson also offers a rich arts culture including nightlife and has long been known for its art scene including music.
A great place for locals and traveller's alike.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
I have several acres cleared in the back, so camper vans of all shapes and sizes are welcome.
Can possibly accept pets
All pets are welcome, but owner must be responsible and be aware, we keep sled dogs. The dogs are friendly and are kept in a fenced kennel, but we must remain diligent at all times.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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He worked well independently and at times w little direction.
Jonathan is also great w kids and was flexible and able to adapt quickly w our changing schedules.
Thanks Jon.
Good luck out there and happy travels!
Thanks Steve!
The job consisted of looking after the dogs, taking care of the garden and doing some work around the house. We were free in our schedules and had great freedom in the work we had to do. The aim was to respect the values of workaway!
Matt is a superb person with whom we got… read more
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He worked well independently and at times w little direction.
Jonathan is also great w kids and was flexible and able to adapt quickly w our changing schedules.
Thanks Jon.
Good luck out there and happy travels!
Thanks Steve!
The job consisted of looking after the dogs, taking care of the garden and doing some work around the house. We were free in our schedules and had great freedom in the work we had to do. The aim was to respect the values of workaway!
Matt is a superb person with whom we got… read more
