Join our family and enjoy the forest, mountains, and lake views close to Nakusp, BC, Canada

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  Description

  We’re a family of three living near Arrow Lake just south of Nakusp, British Columbia. Our property is accessed by a cable ferry that runs on demand during daytime hours. We live in the heart of the Kootenays surrounded by forest, mountains, and lake views.
  
  We are looking for help around the property, including firewood stacking, garden maintenance and fruit harvesting in our small orchard. We have a home renovation project underway and lots of ideas to expand the amenities on our property, so if you are handy and willing to help out, we can find a project for you!
  
  Accommodation & Meals
  You’ll stay in our home, where we have three spare bedrooms (1 king and 2 twin beds) and two shared bathrooms. We eat mostly home-cooked meals and sit down together at dinner; you are welcome to share the meal with us or use our kitchen to cook along side. We have a spare fridge for your own food if you'd like. Breakfast and lunch tend to be more of a "fend for yourself" type of situation, depending on the day. We eat mostly plant-based but are happy to accommodate dietary preferences where we can.
  
  Time Off & Local Adventures
  On your days off, many Kootenay adventures are just a short drive away (or sometimes right out our back door). The activities we enjoy are hiking, swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking, biking, climbing, sailing, sauna, mountain biking at Mount Abriel, skiing, hot springs (developed and natural), playing in the yard, reading in the hammock, puttering in the garden, listening to music and enjoying the view. There are endless back roads for exploring by gravel bike and ATV and excellent fishing in both Arrow Lake and at nearby recreational sites.
  
  We’re about 15 minutes south of Nakusp and accessible via vehicle and ferry (free and frequent crossings).

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Drawing & painting

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Animals

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Nature

  

  Fitness

  

  Camping

  

  Winter sports

  

  Sailing / Boating

  

  Water sports

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Hiking

  

  Cycling
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We’re an English-speaking household with some basic experience in French from school and are currently trying to learn Spanish. We're open to language exchange and would enjoy the chance to learn from others or help you practice English while you're here.
  
  Our local community is small and close-knit. If you’re interested in meeting neighbours or getting involved locally, we can help connect you with community events and gatherings in nearby areas like Nakusp and Burton.

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  Help

  We’re looking for one or two Workawayers to help out with seasonal tasks around the property, which may include:
  - Gardening and weeding
  - Picking and processing fruit from our orchard (jams, drying, etc.)
  - Gathering and stacking firewood
  - General outdoor tidying and small projects

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Intermediate
  Spanish: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  We offer comfortable accommodations in our home with:
  - 3 spare bedrooms: one with a king bed, and two with twin beds
  - Shared spaces include: 2 bathrooms, 2 living rooms, A fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities.
  If you prefer more privacy, there's also plenty of space to set up a tent, and hook-ups are available in the orchard if you'd like to bring your own trailer or camper. A separate laundry area is available for your use at any time.
  
  A separate fridge is available for your use — you’re welcome to stock your own snacks and lunch items, or join in preparing family meals if you’d like.

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  What else ...

  Internet & Connectivity
  We have high-speed internet available for your use throughout the house. Wi-Fi calling and texting works with most cell phones.
  
  Please note that cell service is limited in our area. Coverage can usually be found in certain spots around the property or down at the ferry landing.

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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 work from home and have an excellent internet connection, capable of video calling. We can set you up with a private office space if required.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  We have electrical and water hook ups in a private garden parking space.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  We have two dogs and a cat that are friendly with people and other friendly pets (the cat will put up with other cats).

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  Squirty

  Grey tabby

  Cora

  French bulldog/Terrier mix

  Loki

  Lab/Husky mix

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