Experience a life within a great modern family on Vancouver Island

Canada

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18/11/2019
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We are looking for one person to become part of our family unit, living with a 6 year old boy and an 8 year old girl. Sebastien is from France and Catherine is from England so our family is very international and we have traveled extensively. Because our families are in Europe, we would need some help with babysitting but also chores on the land, which includes looking after the chicken coop, collecting our organic eggs and helping with the various farm chores. There is ample room for an open minded person who is willing to appreciate good food and relaxed standard of living. We are both 42 and 44 and are retired from the business world already, having created a business called Wedderspoon, which we sold in 2014. However, Sebastien remains a director in that company and still travels to New York once every 3 months on business.

Located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island this farm project began on 15 acres and are planning to make this land more economically viable and environmentally friendly.

We offer our volunteers accommodation In our own home with your own bedroom and private bathroom along with 24/7 access to our brand new hot tub.

This is a perfect situation for the right people. Only very serious applicants please. Unfortunately we are unable to assist with travel Visa applications.

IMPORTANT PLEASE PLAN TO ARRIVE IN DUNCAN BEFORE 4PM AS WE CANNOT COLLECT YOU IN THE EVENINGS. THE GREYHOUND FROM VANCOUVER CAN TAKE YOU STRAIGHT INTO DUNCAN ON THE ISLAND.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
General Maintenance
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Animal Care
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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What's this?
Help
We are looking for a person who can embrace a family life and can become an active member of our family while discovering Vancouver Island and learning new skills.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation
The accommodation is a home on a nearby private property.
Laundry facilities are available.
Volunteers are responsible to keep their living quarters tidy and clean.
What else ...
The Cowichan Valley is a hub for nature, kayaking, whale watching, hiking and cycling. This is a prime tourist destination.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
max 5 hours, 5 days a week

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The cute cottage accommodation

Feedback left by and about host (10)

26/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Clément) for host

I stayed on this farm almost 4 weeks, and it was my first workaway experience !
Sebastien and Catherine are very lovely people. the place where you live is not the same place where you have to work but they're well organized to come and pick you up in the morning and to get you back at the end of the day ! The house is a nice place to live, and… read more

(Excellent )

14/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Marco & Carolin) for host

We stayed on this farm for 3 weeks and really enjoyed our time there. The accommodation is only for workawayers and separate from the owner's. We mostly worked around the property and did weeding, harvesting of flowers, herbs etc. and general maintenance of the area.

After some hard but fun days we enjoyed nice and long talks with Sebastien… read more

(Very good )

28/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Ada & Nefthaly) for host

Our stay at the farm was a very pleasant experience. The owners Sebastien and Catherine were very kind and attentive to us, and always showed their appreciation. Alison was committed to "providing an experience, not just labor" and she made work fun and educative. She cares about volunteers and our experience would not have been the same without… read more

(Excellent )

21/04/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Quentin)

Hi Quentin;
We're sorry this farm did not meet your expectations.
We wish you well
Alison

(Good )

21/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Quentin) for host

I spent two weeks on this farm, and I really loved the staff who work there. Jason, Alison and Robin are lovely people who you can teach you about organic life and have a fun time doing so. The green house where they grow their plants is an incredible place where you can learn a lot! The owners, Catherine and Sebastian are not there to work with… read more

(Good )

03/09/2015

Left by Workawayer (Leandra & Alzandrea) for host

My boyfriend and I stayed on the farm for about 2 weeks. When it was time to leave we wished we could've stayed longer. First of all, Jason, our mentor was just the best. We learnt so much from him, not only about herbs and plants but also about life! I hope that everyone gets to meet him for he is just a pleasure to be around. Allison was always… read more

(Excellent )

18/06/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Ava & Blake)

Thanks girls! You're welcome back here anytime. I hope you're having a great time at the river retreat and thanks so much for inviting Maya along for the weekend, she misses you and is really looking forward to it.
Alison

(Excellent )

18/06/2015

Left by Workawayer (Ava & Blake) for host

Our time spent here was nothing short of spectacular. Alison and Jason are extremely knowledgeable when it comes to herbal farming, processing and medicine making. They were both very forthcoming with information and we learned a ton from them. We arrived at a great time of year and got to participate in a variety of tasks including harvesting,… read more

(Excellent )

21/04/2015

Left by Workawayer (William) for host

Taylor and I had an amazing and inspiring time while volunteering at the farm. The owners Sebastian and Catherine and wonderful and very authentic people living a life with very positive impact upon others. Our co workers jason, Alison, and robin were equally great, very knowledgeable, and overall fun to work with. The accommodation was also the… read more

(Excellent )

18/10/2014

Left by Workawayer (Jay & Kiri) for host

We stayed at This farm for two weeks in October, and we took away some happy memories and new friends. Sebastien and Catherine, who run the farm, were away for most of our stay, but they are both lovely people with a great vision.

The things we loved….
The staff! Jason and Alison are super friendly and always on hand. They live off-site, so we… read more

(Very good )

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