Come and enjoy the Shuswap of British Columbia, Canada

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13/12/2021
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Description
We have 50 acres and looking to turn our hop farm in to a haven of a few farm animals and organic vegetables. We enjoy our beautiful piece of paradise. Love to laugh, play cards, enjoy a glass of wine...
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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What's this?
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Great hiking outside our door and easy access to the Shuswap Lakes.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We made the decision to retire the hop farm for several reasons and are now in the process of dismantling
the fields. We have plans to put in a series of raised garden beds and are looking
at acquiring a few farm animals...after we build suitable accommodations for them.
We are looking for help with gathering firewood and all that entails...also some
help with some much neglected "honey-do" chores....lol
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Intermediate
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.
Accommodation
Private quarters, shared bathroom with other workawayers
What else ...
We live in the North Okanagan/Shuswap area of British Columbia...nestled in the mountains, we are surrounded on three sides by the Eagle River which offers fantastic kayaking, canoeing, or just lazy rafting...and our own white sandy beach. We are near the town of Sicamous and its great lake access, as well as Revelstoke with all its mountainous beauty!
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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18/08/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Jess)

2020 had been a trial from its onset...faced with an unending winter, health issues, global pandemic that made travel impossible; all these things aided in our decision to not farm this year. Workaway requests were far and few between and since we were not farming we declined any inquires, until an email arrived from Jess and Christy!! Fully… read more

(Excellent )

17/12/2019

Left by Workawayer (Chirino) for host

There are not enough words to describe how greatful i am to Rita and Barry! This was my first workaway experience and they made me feel at home since minute one. They are amazing, so lovable...Rita is the best cook ever (even if she doesnt admit it...u know its true Linda honey) and Barry is super funny, both of them are. I miss those days so… read more

(Excellent )

28/10/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Claudia)

As far as workawayers go, Claudia joins the top of our list! From the moment she arrived she has been an absolute pleasure. She is kind, polite, soft spirited, funny, good company and an extremely hard worker. Claudia approached any job with vigor and a willingness to learn. If she was unsure of how to do something she would ask for instruction… read more

(Excellent )

05/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (Estelle & Laurine) for host

We had such a great time with Rita and Barr ! Rita is the most loving and funny woman i met, she made us feel so good at their place. Barry is super friendly and thought us so many different things.
We had the chance to enjoy some super fun parties with their friends, it was an amazing cultural exchange.

THank you so much for everything, i miss… read more

(Excellent )

05/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Estelle & Laurine)

Hold on to your hats when these two enter your world! A breath of fresh fun air! We enjoyed their stay so much. Estelle and Laurine are very hard workers and get the job done! I would recommend them to anyone! Both of them are strong women...who make the world a better place! Miss you, girls...thanks for the video and the memories....!

(Excellent )

05/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Mareike)

We had the pleasure of hosting Marieke and found her to be a very hard and diligent worker. She only needed to be shown how to do something once and she had it! She is a quiet individual, but behind that quiet exterior beats a truly compassionate heart and a young woman who defends against injustice! I wish her well in her future studies and… read more

(Excellent )

05/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Dounia & Liam)

Dounia and Liam"s time on our farm was fun and productive. They were required to help with cleaning up around the plants and training the young shoots...they worked hard and meticulously! The evenings were spent with a lot of laughter and cards...they were polite, respectful...anyone thinking of having them come to work would be blessed! I wish… read more

(Excellent )

07/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Joschua)

Hi Fellow Workaway Hosts! If you are contacted by Joschua to come and help out at your place...do not hesitate! We had the pleasure of hosting him and found him to be a total asset to our farm. Although he is a titch shy at first, after a couple of hours he fit right in with the other workawayers and with us. He is smart, funny, talented and… read more

(Excellent )

06/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Joschua) for host

Miss you so much :(
It was a wonderful time! Even though it was raining a lot when I was there, when I was around Rita or Barry the sun was shining:) Everyone who gets a chance to spend time here - do it!! I loved the food (you probably noticed ;p) and the amazing talks we had. I know I always need a little time to really open up to people,… read more

(Excellent )

04/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Hywel & Alexandra)

We had Hywel and Alex stay with us for 3+ weeks and they helped us get our hop field ready for next spring...they were hard and eager workers, because of their tireless contribution we are way ahead for next year. Alex and Hywel were polite, courteous and respectful. They were always quick to help out in the kitchen with clean up and prepping… read more

(Excellent )

26/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Dario) for host

Rita and Barry's farm is definitely an amazing place!

They are very nice and friendly and in any moment you feel like a part of the family. They always take care of you and make you as comfortable as at home! Really!! They are open-minded, with great hearts and always ready to have fun. And you will meet also Brenda, Rita's best friend, full of… read more

(Excellent )

19/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Dario)

We had the great opportunity to have Dario come and visit our farm this year. Dario knows his way around machinery and we had one of the best harvests so far because of Dario's knowledge and his incredible work ethic. Polite, always eager to help where-ever he saw work, kind hearted, fitting in like family with us, humorous and to sum it all up,… read more

(Excellent )

21/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Lucie)

From my first correspondence with Lucie I felt she was someone special...and when we finally had the opportunity to meet I knew my instincts were correct. Lucie came into our home and it felt like she belonged there....do not let her petite size and youthful appearance fool you, this is one amazing fireball. Lucie is kind, smart, wise, talented… read more

(Excellent )

21/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Lucie) for host

This is an absolutely awesome place.
Rita and Barry are one of those very rare persons that truly deserves to be described as incredible. They live in a huge beautiful house built by a river where you can observe salmons. So if you are looking for peacefulness and pristine wilderness this is the place to be.

Barry is a super chill man with lots… read more

(Excellent )

19/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Flavia)

Flavia stayed with us for 3 weeks and everyday of that visit was a delight. If you are looking for a hardworking, smart, funny and hard working person, Flavia is it!! There was no challenge that she wouldn't step up to and when she didn't know something she would ask. Flavia was a part of our harvesting team and was integral to the successful… read more

(Excellent )

17/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Kirsty & Porter)

I hesitate to write a glowing report about these two out of fear that the entire world will want them....and I would like to keep them to ourselves....but...alas...let the glow begin:
From the first happy meeting to the last tearful moment, these two young people are IT! Kirsty and Porter have no fear of work in any capacity....set out the task… read more

(Excellent )

16/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Kirsty & Porter) for host

Oh wow!
Without a doubt, Rita and Barry are two of the most lovely souls on the planet and by far, our favourite Workaway hosts. We stayed for three weeks and left feeling like we'd known them a lifetime. The jobs involved helping tend to the hops and helping Barry to fetch wood from the mountain. The work was great and they both endeavour to… read more

(Excellent )

01/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Magdalena)

When you are a workaway host you never know who will be arriving at your home and I am sure it is the same for the workawayers as it can be an intimidating experience, especially for young people away from home for the first time, We count ourselves fortunate that Magdalena was brave and adventurous enough to take a chance on us. Magda is a… read more

(Excellent )

09/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Magdalena) for host

I spent 1 month with Barry and Rita and it was amazing! From the moment I arrived they made me feel like home and treated me as a part of their family. They took me to events, barbecues, campfires and made sure I'd have a good time. Rita is the most open-hearted woman I know. She really cared and worried about me and didn't see me as just a… read more

(Excellent )

16/07/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Sophia)

This is our third year of participating in the Workaway program and we have met some amazing people, ranking at the top of this list is Sophia...she brings with her a work ethic that is hard to beat. She is a breath of fresh air...always willing to step in to help, no matter the task and bringing us laughter and joy. She has a passion and a zest… read more

(Excellent )

13/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Sophia) for host

WOW!

Guys if you can somehow arrange it, stay for some weeks at Rita and Barry’s place.
I think you’ve to see and discover it yourself, there are no words to describe the experience I made at the hops farm. I can just warn you against Rita’s delicacies-tough job to get rid of the extra pounds now... lol!
Both of them have such a big and kind… read more

(Excellent )

07/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Anne-Laure & Pierre-Gabriel) for host

We stayed two weeks at Rita and Barry's ! The main task was to weed and train the hops but we also helped Barry to get some wood in the mountain, to cut it and put it in the wood shed. We slept in the trailer, which is very comfy and private. We had a lot of fun spending some times with everyone, playing card and gathering around a big fire camp.… read more

(Excellent )

06/06/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Anne-Laure & Pierre-Gabriel)

We were fortunate enough to have these two special people visit and help out on our farm, Pierre (PG) and Anne (Nano) were hard workers...never shied away from any task, They battled their way through our extreme heat and swarms of "skeeters" with good humour....it was a lot of fun around our table!! Wishing them all the best for their future… read more

(Excellent )

29/05/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Maria Cecilia)

Not a word of exaggeration...anyone who is fortunate enough to have this lovely woman stay at their place will be blessed! She is a head down, get it done, kina of worker...and although the language barrier could have posed a problem we didn`t have any issues....she is eager to learn. Cecilia has a calm and peaceful demeanor and fits in with… read more

(Excellent )

21/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Maria Cecilia) for host

Hi Rita and Barry, I'm here, I have not lost! I will write a nice words about my experience with you, but I will do in Spanish because the Google Translator is not always reliable :)
Tuve oportunidad de quedarme con Rita y Barry durante el mes de septiembre, mi experiencia con ellos fue increíble me trataron como parte de la familia y me cuidaron… read more

(Excellent )

29/05/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Yul)

Jacobo (Yul) stayed with us for 5+ months...and he was a great worker....very helpful...energetic and friendly! He tried. with poor results to teach me Spanish(apparently, I am not a great student LOL)...He is fluent in Spanish, English, German, French and a little Dutch. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for help! W/e had a lot of… read more

(Excellent )

18/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Yul) for host

I stayed with Rita and Barry for 5 months (ish). Accommodation is like home, food is great; nature and neighbors, Canadian-friendly. Work and hours vary, but working hard is worth the food and wonderful location in B.C.
As for the hosts, Rita and Barry -and the dogs- they were all the best. I also learned about hops, was able to explore around… read more

(Excellent )

09/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Robert) for host

I had a amazing time staying with Rita and Berry and really enjoyed working on the hopfarm. Even when my car broke down, they took me in and kept me for 2 more weeks, until I found a way to travel further. They are probably the most friendly and welcoming people in Canada and Rita's cooking skills are incredible, although she would never admit… read more

(Excellent )

26/10/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Krisztian & Virag)

Kriszten and Virag were an absolute delight...they were respectful, polite and eager to work. They worked well with every task set before them and were quick learners when given new jobs. They were fun and playful and joined in with games and conversation...they also know how to protect themselves from bears...just be faster then the slowest… read more

(Excellent )

22/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Krisztian & Virag) for host

Rita and Berry were the nicest host we ever met. We felt like we were at home, they provided us everything: food, drinks, beers, trips, fun and laugh. We had a really nice room at the best location ever. Their house was in a remote, calm place near a river where we even saw some grizzly bears. Their dogs were awesome too, especially Cuma. Every… read more

(Excellent )

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