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Description
Do you want to be right in the middle of Vancouver Island so you can explore on your days off by bus or a car if you have one? I live on a small country estate in Coombs BC. My mom lives on my property as well my niece. I own a boutique in Qualicum Beach ... I spend the rest of my time caring for my horses, two goats and dog as well maintaining the property. The tasks for helpers is to help with the animals, walk dogs, help my mom who is elderly, garden, housecleaning, maintain trails, fence staining, lawn mowing ( lots of lawn mowing), weeding ( lots of weeding) and general outdoor help. I cook 100% organic, delicious vegan meals and hope you do to. We do have a giant swim pond for hot summer days or early morning dips. Something to note is all my animals are pets and not for food consumption. We are a Vegan Friendly property and appreciate like minded people :)
This is a very physical workaway and requires good health and strength but the work days are fair and your time off is honoured. We are positive and friendly here and I do my best to maintain that atmosphere. With that said if someone is very negative with other helpers and complains constantly , drinks or does drugs you will be asked to leave.
On a more serious note , I need to be informed of any health concerns you may have of any nature so I can decide if this will be a good fit.
*A typical work day (May-September)starts at 8:30 and ends at 1:30/ weekends off. (October to April 9-2)
* Minimum Stay is 1 month but negotiable to 2 weeks if your english is fluent and you are experienced with horses.
* Side Note* my horses are seniors , this is not a ranch , I do not offer riding but the horses do need to be cared for and brushed everyday so you will have stable time :)
And lastly I would prefer to host experienced travelers who are mature, independent, have good communication skills , are non-smokers, comfortable eating vegan food and love a good laugh! -
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Elderly Companionship
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Light maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
House & pet sitting
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Interests
Self development
Vegetarian or vegan
Sustainability
Fashion or beauty
Culture
Farming
Plant care
Music
Books
Art & design
Gardening
Cooking & food
Architecture
Animals
Nature
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You can learn to relax and enjoy nature, having time for your self and enjoy local, fresh food of the seasons. I enjoy having family style meals and sharing stories. Lots of different flora and fauna on the property to learn about, my mom is an avid gardener.
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Help
Small country estate with many different tasks to keep things interesting... cleaning the stable, caring for horses, walking dogs, gardening, weeding, watering, fence staining, some carpentry work if you are skilled, lawn mowing, trail building/maintenance, housework, house cleaning and whatever comes up in the day. This is a physical workaway so good health and reasonable strength is required. Positive, happy energy is what we are used to on the property and strive to maintain.
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Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
Im happy to help people improve their english as time permits Buuuut you do need to be fairly proficient in English as there is alot to learn in a short amount of time and it can be very difficult with a language barrier. -
Accommodation
Accommodation depends on who is staying on the property and time of year , there is a small, nicely decorated cabin, a bedroom in the stable or a loft bedroom in house.
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What else ...
To get here you must take a bus to Qualicum Beach (Ravensong Centre) from BC Ferries and I can pick you up from there. We do have bikes for you to use so you can explore the area .... In parksville there are great beaches and warm ocean swimming , Rathtrevor Provincial Park is fun to explore. The rail trail takes you right into Parksville from Coombs. World famous Goats On The Roof Market is a 5 minute bike ride or 20 minute walk from us.... there you can enjoy homemade ice cream, a taco stand, lots of unique shops to browse and a donut shop. Englishman river Provincial park is also within riding distance... beautiful waterfalls and river swimming...
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A little more information
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Internet access
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Limited internet access
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We have pets
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We are smokers
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Can host families
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Can host digital nomads
I will accept remote workers As long as you can help without interruption Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday and will still honour the 5 day work week if that means picking up days on the weekend.
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Space for parking camper vans
There is room for a small camper van.
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How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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My animals / pets
Sampson and Lila
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I usually worked in the mornings from Monday to Friday, so that I could use the afternoons and the weekends to explore the area by bike or together with Liz and her very cute dog Lila. The work was mainly weeding and weed whacking and … read more
I stayed with Liz for four weeks in September / October. First, my partner Marvin and I stayed with her for a week in our RV, right in front of the barn. Seeing the horses first thing in the morning was pretty cool :) Then, when he left to start a job elsewhere, I moved into Liz‘ cute little cabin. It’s got everything you need … read more
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I usually worked in the mornings from Monday to Friday, so that I could use the afternoons and the weekends to explore the area by bike or together with Liz and her very cute dog Lila. The work was mainly weeding and weed whacking and … read more
I stayed with Liz for four weeks in September / October. First, my partner Marvin and I stayed with her for a week in our RV, right in front of the barn. Seeing the horses first thing in the morning was pretty cool :) Then, when he left to start a job elsewhere, I moved into Liz‘ cute little cabin. It’s got everything you need … read more
During my stay, I … read more
Liz is a lovely, warm woman who is always up for a joke. She's also a fantastic cook! During my time with Liz, I was accompanied by at least one other WorkAway girl and loved doing the daily tasks with another person. And the daily task of … read more
Liz makes you feel at home from day one and has a lot of funny stories to share. The dogs, horses and goats are lovely (sometimes have a mind of their own :D) and I enjoyed taking care of them a lot. The farm is such a beautiful place. … read more
I really enjoyed the work. There were some chores that had to be done every morning, like … read more
It was an amazing experience with many memories :)
I had a lot of fun with Liz and the 2 others workawayers (Nassy and Izzy), long and interesting discussions, funny stories and Yellowstone evening to feel the western cowgirl vibes in us! I did … read more
All her animals are super cute & friendly. From the first moment you can see how loved they are and amazingly taken care of. The horses are very well behaved, have good training in them and … read more
Liz is so funny and make you feel as in your home and her mum is so kind. Thanks for everything it was … read more
