Need some extra hands around acreage outside Calgary with beautiful mountain view, Canada

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26/07/2020
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Description
We are considering starting up as a bed and breakfast, but before that can happen, the house and yard has to be pristine.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We have always taken in visitors in our 8 bedroom house. Originally from South Africa, we like to visit and share experiences. We travel widely. This year we have Japan, Denmark and Italy on our itinerary.
Help
We live on an acreage outside Calgary - beautiful mountain view. The children are no longer school age so they are sometimes here, mostly not. We have too much house and too much upkeep. I need help with lawn care.
Languages spoken
Afrikaans: Fluent
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Double bed with bathroom. Use of kitchen.
What else ...
no transport available, it is a bit out of town. However, we do drive into Calgary daily. Access to LRT from across VMediSpa
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Feedback left by and about host (4)

24/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Christian & Emma) for host

We had a great week at Adrian's. We weeded the garden and mowed the grass. In exchange we relaxed in the beautiful house and enjoyed cooking. Adrian was working long hours but we didn't mind this, when he was home we enjoyed his and his friends company.
The house and garden are beautiful, the location very peaceful but easy to get to Calgary.

(Excellent )

19/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (Saar & Sander) for host

We stayed here for two and a half weeks and worked 5 days a week but they were very flexible. We have been helping Lizanne and Adriaan with filing, sorting out the storage room, gardening,... We cooked every other day and enjoyed a good laugh and crazy discusions with them. We met their son and daughter in law and they have helped us a lot for… read more

(Excellent )

03/10/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Jon & Holly)

Jon and Holly stayed with me for the best part of a week and what wonderful people they are!! I was on my way somewhere and gave them, I must admit, some vague instructions which they followed perfectly. In less than a week they made our large acreage winter-ready. Jon mowed the four acres on a rickety ride on mower with great humour and Holly… read more

(Excellent )

29/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Jon & Holly) for host

As a first Workaway experience, Lizanne's was perfect. From the moment we met, my wife and I felt very relaxed with Lizanne - she is a very laid back, friendly and fun person who made our stay very comfortable. It felt like staying with a friend who needed some work doing.

The work we carried out was mainly garden based work, weeding, cutting… read more

(Excellent )

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