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Description
We are a small two-family homestead, growing fruit, veggies, and unique trees in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island. Our property is 40 acres of mostly forest, with walking trails and a natural swimming pond for cooling off in the summer!
We have a fruit tree orchard (apple, pear, cherries, quince, persimmon, kiwi, figs, grapes), two large greenhouses, one 'warm' greenhouse filled with citrus trees (lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit, yuzu, etc.) and a 'cool' greenhouse with peach, nectarine, apricot, and more. We have veggie gardens, a small hydroponics system, a berry field (blueberries, raspberries, haskaps) and a constantly rotating collection of propagated trees and plants.
We are hoping for a helper or two to stay in our walk-out basement (private room and bathroom), 5 days on with 2 days off, and around 4-5 hours of help per day. We are approximately a 12 minute drive from town, and not near any bus routes, so having a vehicle would be helpful for exploring.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The Cowichan Valley is a beautiful area. Filled with hiking/biking trails, lakes, farmstands, wineries, ocean beaches, and more. We are always happy to share our knowledge on gardening, greenhouses, fruit trees, natural swimming ponds, and harvesting & preserving food.
Help
We are mostly looking for outdoor maintenance/greenhouse/garden work. This could include anything from pruning, seed starting, weeding, propagating plants, watering, cutting grass/clover, mulching, harvesting, painting, landscaping, fencing, etc.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
French: Beginner
Accommodation
Walk out basement - private bedroom and bathroom with good Wifi. Meals are included; some will be family meals, and others will be prepare-your-own. Fridge, pantry, and kitchen are fully stocked with whatever you need, and you're invited to use our home grown produce when it is available. We welcome people of any dietary choice, though our home and kitchen are primarily plant-based.
What else ...
We are approximately 1hr from both Victoria and Nanaimo, and 15 minutes from Duncan, Cowichan Bay, and Cobble Hill. Personal transportation is recommended.
The valley is filled with hiking and biking trails, beautiful wineries, farmstands, lakes, ocean beaches, and more.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We don't have hookups available, but you're welcome to park here.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
