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Help with gardening and forest trail building on Bowen Island, BC, Canada

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  • Description

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    We are in the late 70 and my husband Stuart is an artist and i was a designer/ builder / furniture broker but retiered now
    Living on Bowen island bc and we need a bit help mainly gardening and helping with cleaning up a forest and making passways and possible some light carpentry and painting to improve the inside of the home etc
    i am only have a small room available with a nice view and with private bathroom , but some time possible to stay in my bnb if not booked
    in general the max time i am looking for is 10 to 20 days as the house is to small to accommodate couples
    We flexible with the working days if needed

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
    House sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    LGBTQ
    Sustainability
    Vegetarian or vegan
    Self development
    Beach
    Nature
    Plant care
    Architecture
    Art & design
    Pets
    Movies & TV
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    English , learning how to paint in oil on canvas

  • Help

    Help

    Just general help around the house and garden , cleaning up a forest from stormy fallen trees and burning
    Also looking for some one who can paint
    Maybe help with diy and computer

  • Languages spoken

    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    French: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Privat room with private bath

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are a short ferry ride to Vancouver and busses going direct to city , lots to explore depending what your looking for, great trails to hike and skiing 30 min away from west vancouver
    Also we vegetarian and eat the latest at 4 pm dinner

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    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Parking is available

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

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    My animals / pets

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A cozy patio with outdoor chairs, potted plants, and a hot tub overlooks tall trees and a stunning sunset, creating a peaceful and inviting atmosphere.
A vivid sunset glows orange over a distant city skyline, mountains, calm water, and wooded landscape, silhouetted by bare and leafy trees in the foreground.
Three people are swimming in clear blue ocean water. In the background, there is an island, a floating dock, and a tall metal structure. Sunny day.
A brown deer stands on a gravel path in sunlight, looking to the left. Its fur is smooth, and background includes grass and shade.
The image depicts a serene forest scene with trees, a patio umbrella, and a distant city skyline at sunset, set against a warm orange sky.
The image shows a group of people gathered around a table, engaged in a meeting or discussion, with some individuals speaking and others listening intently. The atmosphere appears to be one of collaboration and communication.
The image depicts a serene cityscape with a large body of water, featuring trees in the foreground and a distant skyline under a blue sky with white clouds.

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