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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
10 Mar 2024
Reply rate
65.6 %
Usually responds within 8 days
Feedback
39
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Description
Our 52 acres are located in the beautiful Nicola Valley, 20 min from Merritt B.C. Canada - one of the sunniest locations in all of Canada! We have 3 horses, 4 dogs , 11 chickens, and 4 cats. There is a wonderful year round creek that runs through the middle of the property. Our wonderful part of the world is blessed with an abundance of lakes rivers and streams.
We have some of the best food - local organic fruits and vegetables, sustainably raised meat from local vendors and fish caught from the nearby lakes and rivers. We love evening campfires, and roasting hotdogs.
We have been manufacturing kitchen cabinets from our home/shop location for over 35 years. The great outdoors is our backyard so we enjoy using it for hiking, biking, walking with the dogs and for winter sports like snowshoeing and cross country skiing. We can always use loads of help in the yard and Garden .
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Help
Gardening, help with housework, clearing brush, fencing, irrigation, and general maintenance.
Help with the animals ie. daily feeding, cleaning corrall, and chicken coop, walking dogs etc.
We hope to build an outhouse this year as well as an outside shelter for family gatherings.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Detached garden house or 2 seperate bedrooms in the house
What else ...
Hiking , fishing,mountain biking, photography, horseback riding, swimming, quading and camping are a few of our activities.
We are 3 hours from Vancouver and 1 hour from Kamloops - where any desire for city life is fulfilled.
We are located in the woods about 20 min from town.
During the summer, there are music festivals, running/biking events, white water rafting and a ton of other activities in our area.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 526882411223
Feedback (23)
18 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Amelie) for host
I spent 5 weeks with Paulette and Darryl!
I really enjoyed spending time with them.
The tasks were both outside and inside and weren't too complicated!
I had the opportunity to go bowling, go for walks, eat hot dogs over a wood fire, go see a volleyball and ice hockey match, play cards, go to a dance party!
We eat very well at Paulette and… read more
I really enjoyed spending time with them.
The tasks were both outside and inside and weren't too complicated!
I had the opportunity to go bowling, go for walks, eat hot dogs over a wood fire, go see a volleyball and ice hockey match, play cards, go to a dance party!
We eat very well at Paulette and… read more
19 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Jasmin) for host
I stayed a month with Paulette and Darryl and I really enjoyed my stay. I loved their quite and peaceful place which offers a lot of different opportunities like exploring new trails with the dogs or going for a short hike to the waterfalls etc. On weekends Paulette and Darryl took us to town/hiking trips and I got really involved into their… read more
15 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Victoria)
We were glad to have Victoria stay with us this summer but sorry she came a the 'buggiest' time of year! Winter might be a nice time of year for another visit:) She was keen to have fun, and approached things with a competitive spirit. Tasks were well taken care of and work was shared well with other workawayers. Best of luck in the future and… read more
(Excellent
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9 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Victoria) for host
I stayed with Paulette and Darryl for a month and absolutely loved it. Their property is in a beautiful location and it's a very peaceful place to stay. The work mostly involved feeding the animals, cleaning, gardening and cooking. There was never an unreasonable amount and we had usually finished work by mid afternoon. Free time was spent hiking… read more
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18 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Amelie) for host
I spent 5 weeks with Paulette and Darryl!
I really enjoyed spending time with them.
The tasks were both outside and inside and weren't too complicated!
I had the opportunity to go bowling, go for walks, eat hot dogs over a wood fire, go see a volleyball and ice hockey match, play cards, go to a dance party!
We eat very well at Paulette and… read more
I really enjoyed spending time with them.
The tasks were both outside and inside and weren't too complicated!
I had the opportunity to go bowling, go for walks, eat hot dogs over a wood fire, go see a volleyball and ice hockey match, play cards, go to a dance party!
We eat very well at Paulette and… read more
19 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Jasmin) for host
I stayed a month with Paulette and Darryl and I really enjoyed my stay. I loved their quite and peaceful place which offers a lot of different opportunities like exploring new trails with the dogs or going for a short hike to the waterfalls etc. On weekends Paulette and Darryl took us to town/hiking trips and I got really involved into their… read more
15 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Victoria)
We were glad to have Victoria stay with us this summer but sorry she came a the 'buggiest' time of year! Winter might be a nice time of year for another visit:) She was keen to have fun, and approached things with a competitive spirit. Tasks were well taken care of and work was shared well with other workawayers. Best of luck in the future and… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Victoria) for host
I stayed with Paulette and Darryl for a month and absolutely loved it. Their property is in a beautiful location and it's a very peaceful place to stay. The work mostly involved feeding the animals, cleaning, gardening and cooking. There was never an unreasonable amount and we had usually finished work by mid afternoon. Free time was spent hiking… read more
6 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Alina)
We really enjoyed Alina's stay with us this past summer. She was always keen to help with everything and anything. We had other workawayers that Alina helped to direct with the everyday list of chores. Alina was eager to participate in activities including cooking, hiking, swimming, riding and she had a special connection with the animals. We wish… read more
(Excellent
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6 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Rachel & Evert )
Rachel and Evert stayed with us for a short and enjoyable time this year. They were super easy to have around and always very helpful and happy to do whatever was needed. We hope they've enjoyed their summer post in the mountains,
(Excellent
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9 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Xavier)
Xevi was a pleasure to have stay with us. Always eager to help and up bright and early in the mornings to feed the animals. We hope Xevi gets a chance to stop by again some day!
(Excellent
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8 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Xavier) for host
I spent ten days with Paulette and Darryl and the experience was amazing. The place was beautiful and I felt as home. We discovered small canadian towns at the weekend.
23 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Florentine & Willi)
Our experience with Flori and Willi was very enjoyable and we'd easily recommend them both. Flori and Willi both fit in nicely and were happy to help with all the various chores that we have as well as the animals. Willi is very athletic and it would have been great to play some actual volleyball games. Flori fits nicely in the saddle, makes a… read more
(Excellent
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10 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Florentine & Willi) for host
Paulette and Darryl have a beautiful property with lots of possibilities. They are very open and friendly people who are always up for a chat. We quickly took the dogs, horses and chickens to our hearts. It was a lot of fun to take care of the animals and also the other tasks were no problem for us. We had a great community feeling and especially… read more
29 May 2021
Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host
I’ve stayed with Darryl and Paulette for around a month beginning this year and am grateful that I was able to spend my time at theirs. I mainly took care of the feeding in the mornings (chicken and horses), cooked for them and the workers, did some light household stuff and things which needed to be done. I didn’t know that I am actually able to… read more
24 Apr 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Katalin)
We enjoyed Kate's visit and really appreciated her help with everything we asked. She's intelligent, friendly, keen to try new things, and has a wealth of travelling stories and experience. We were fortunate to experience her culinary abilities as well as her new found creative, artistic side. Best of luck Kate and I hope we meet again someday:)
(Excellent
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22 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Sheila)
Sheila is a lovely talented funny girl!
We called her Sylvia and she would be quick to answer back with a big smile.
She fit in with everyone and was quick to help with any task. She once came on a business trip out of town, and while we worked, she entertained the client with her beautiful piano playing!!
Thanks for the memories Sylvia:)
We called her Sylvia and she would be quick to answer back with a big smile.
She fit in with everyone and was quick to help with any task. She once came on a business trip out of town, and while we worked, she entertained the client with her beautiful piano playing!!
Thanks for the memories Sylvia:)
(Excellent
)
12 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Sheila) for host
Oh wow, what a wonderful place to be! Loveable people with an amazing sense of humour!
Sylvia, the other girls and me, we had so much fun with 'the canadians'. For me it wasn't a long time but a good time, 'cause time flew by so quickly, that I wished that I could have stayed longer!
Darryl and Paulette are simply great! I enjoyed cooking for… read more
Sylvia, the other girls and me, we had so much fun with 'the canadians'. For me it wasn't a long time but a good time, 'cause time flew by so quickly, that I wished that I could have stayed longer!
Darryl and Paulette are simply great! I enjoyed cooking for… read more
1 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Lina & Florian) for host
We stayed almost three weeks with Darryl and Paulette and the time was awesome!!!
Most of the time we did some garden work like weeding, sowing lawn or cleaning up the campground and we loved building the rock stairway. In the morning we fed the horses, chickens and cats and looked for some new fresh eggs.
After work we played baseball or… read more
Most of the time we did some garden work like weeding, sowing lawn or cleaning up the campground and we loved building the rock stairway. In the morning we fed the horses, chickens and cats and looked for some new fresh eggs.
After work we played baseball or… read more
3 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Aylin)
Aylin was so helpful and kind and always up for new experiences. She followed directions so well and really exceeded our expectations, always being there to lend a hand whenever we needed it.
We took countless trips here and there and could always rely on Aylin happily accompanying us.
We enjoyed her calm attentive personality and mostly loved… read more
We took countless trips here and there and could always rely on Aylin happily accompanying us.
We enjoyed her calm attentive personality and mostly loved… read more
(Excellent
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3 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Aylin) for host
I stayed with Paulette and Darryl at their wonderful part of the world for 2.5 months. I was so happy there and enjoyed every day! Paulette, Darryl and their family are very kind and I felt like being a part of the family. In the mornings, I checked on the animals which are super cute and all very well-behaved. Afterwards, I usually helped in the… read more
8 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Maika)
We were happy to have Maika stay with us. She has a great work ethic, a positive attitude, she's efficient, fun-loving and makes such delicious carrot soup,... among many other things. Always happy to take on any kind of task, go anywhere, help us with anything we are doing, and then wash the dishes!!! Maika is a really lovely person and we are… read more
(Excellent
)
21 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Maika) for host
To stay with this Canadian family was one of my best experience in canada. I dont know what happend but I stayed in mill creek paradise for 3 month and i will definitly come back in the summertime. Darryl and Paulette were my first hosts and I felt like being part of the family since the first moment. I lived in my own little house next to the big… read more
24 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Julie & Enzo) for host
What a joy to live such an adventure with exceptional people. We learned a lot from a work point of view (working 20 minutes from the city, in the heart of a forest, in nature, it's happiness) and of course from a human point of view ( beautiful encounters, beautiful moments, laughs ....).
Again thank you for everything, we come back next year if… read more
Again thank you for everything, we come back next year if… read more
17 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Jasmine & Ben) for host
My husband and I spent 2 weeks with Darryl and Paulette and had a great time! They are both really friendly and we felt part of the family from the minute we arrived. The work consisted of feeding and caring for the animals and helping out in the house with cooking and cleaning each day. We also did some gardening, weeding, picked apples to make… read more
16 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jasmine & Ben)
Ben and Jasmine are both very kind, helpful, easy-going, considerate, and delightful people to have around! We really enjoyed their stay with us!
(Excellent
)
16 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Carina)
Carina was a really wonderful to have with us and became our second daughter during her stay with us! She is one who anticipates what is needed without being asked and is happy to tackle any tasks. She is really intelligent, very capable, positive, and a great influence on others.
(Excellent
)
10 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Carina) for host
This place is amazing! The family is so nice and friendly and the work was really good - not hard, not too much, you don't have to have any special skills. I stayed there for 6 weeks and time just flew so fast! We did a lot of hiking and mountain biking and visited lakes after work. The house and garden are beautiful and it's nice and quiet there… read more
26 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Ricardo & Krystle)
Ricardo and Krystle are a really lovely couple - we really enjoyed their 2 week stay with us! They are both very positive, easy going, talented and really helpful. We enjoyed the best authentic Mexican cuisine and learned how to make our own 'queso fresca' together!! We hope we have the chance to meet again down in Mexico someday!
(Excellent
)
23 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Ricardo & Krystle) for host
Darryl and Paulette are the most welcoming hosts ever. They made us feel part of the family from the first day. We met their lovely family and friends and all were great. We spent 2 amazing weeks at their beautiful property.
We went on road trips, rides around the bush and spent wonderful times hanging with them. We also had all kinds of… read more
We went on road trips, rides around the bush and spent wonderful times hanging with them. We also had all kinds of… read more
18 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Roman) for host
I spent two weeks at Darryl & Paulette's wonderful property and I thoroughly enjoyed them. The whole area is absolutely stunning, and taking the dogs out for daily walks was a wonderful way of exploring. Oh, and snowmobiling too.
Every member of the family was nice and different in their own way, from the son Noah's adrenaline craves to the… read more
Every member of the family was nice and different in their own way, from the son Noah's adrenaline craves to the… read more
4 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Isolde & Magdalena)
Isolde and Magdalena with us this past fall. They were 'awesome'! They are both so pleasant and always helpful to have around. We hope they come back again some day for schnitzel and strudel!!
(Excellent
)
4 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Isolde & Magdalena) for host
We spent two awesome weeks at their place. We really enjoyed our stay. They are very welcoming and easy going people. We had a lot of interesting conversations and a lot of fun. Their dogs are so adorable and we loved to ride their horses.
We can really recommend this farm. So you can feel lucky if you get the chance to spend some time on their… read more
We can really recommend this farm. So you can feel lucky if you get the chance to spend some time on their… read more
31 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (evabis7)
It was a pleasure having Eva stay with us this summer. She was very helpful and always excellent company. We wish her all the best in the future and hope the tooth brings her luck!
(Excellent
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9 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (evabis7) for host
I was staying in Paulette and Darryl’s house for 1 month. It was my first Workaway’s experience and it’s the place to be for your first travel alone. Paulette, Darryl and their family are very welcoming. I had a lot of activities with them! It was nice because they know their place very well, so I had a lot of explications about different things.… read more
29 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Vinie) for host
I spent a month with them and that was the best Stay I had ever ! I came to British Colombia without knowing anyone and I left with a second family. The work is fair and easy going. I had such a great time with them. We did so many activities together and I had the chance to explore around with some stuning views. I will definitly come back! :)
3 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Gauthier) for host
Dear Paulette and Darryl,
I spent three excellent weeks with you. Your family is so awesome and generous.
Thanks to you I could discover many things about Canada culture.
I also learnt many things about english langage. To resume, my english is now better thanks to you.
Moreover, your property is so beautiful and peaceful.
Working for you… read more
I spent three excellent weeks with you. Your family is so awesome and generous.
Thanks to you I could discover many things about Canada culture.
I also learnt many things about english langage. To resume, my english is now better thanks to you.
Moreover, your property is so beautiful and peaceful.
Working for you… read more
7 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (TommyUK)
Our family really enjoyed Thomas' company while he stayed with us. Thomas has a great attitude and we enjoyed many hikes in the country, and evening cups of tea. Best of luck and happy travels Thomas!
(Good
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14 Jun 2016
Left by Workawayer (TommyUK) for host
I spent over three weeks with Darryl and Paulette at their beautiful home in the Merritt countryside.
The help was fair and they were generous in return. I was mainly doing gardening (weeding, pruning and clearing leaves) and cleaning out their horse Corral. I was rewarded with the opportunity to go on inspiring hikes scouting for wildlife with… read more
The help was fair and they were generous in return. I was mainly doing gardening (weeding, pruning and clearing leaves) and cleaning out their horse Corral. I was rewarded with the opportunity to go on inspiring hikes scouting for wildlife with… read more
7 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Lukas)
Lukas spent a pleasant couple of weeks with us. We appreciated his help and his willing attitude. He is a good worker and is always ready with an offer to help. Come back and visit some day Lukas! Happy Travels!
(Excellent
)
30 Jun 2016
Left by Workawayer (Lukas) for host
Stayed here for two weeks and could not have wished for a better ending of my journey through B.C.
Paulette and Darryl made me feel at home quickly and are excellent hosts.
They have a beautiful property, crossed by a small creek and I really enjoyed exploring it with their ATV, sometimes followed by one of the dogs.
Darryl made sure to… read more
Paulette and Darryl made me feel at home quickly and are excellent hosts.
They have a beautiful property, crossed by a small creek and I really enjoyed exploring it with their ATV, sometimes followed by one of the dogs.
Darryl made sure to… read more
26 Feb 2016
Left by Workawayer (Theresa) for host
The first word I said, when I arrived at their home was like "Hey Daisy!!!", which is Darryls and Paulettes little puppy. Beside Daisy and the cute other dogs, Darryl and Paulette made me feel comfortable my whole stay: I stayed in a lovely cabin, got yummi food, a lot of laughs with my hosts and their neighbours and a bunch of facts about Canada,… read more
10 Jan 2016
Left by Workawayer (Barbara) for host
Dear Paulette , dear Darryl
Spend six weeks with you was the best decision and the best experience of my life!
How to describe in a few lines , I have so much to say about you !!
First, your description fits you perfectly .You live in a beautiful area and your property in the woods is amazing. Lovers of the great outdoors and nature ,like me,… read more
Spend six weeks with you was the best decision and the best experience of my life!
How to describe in a few lines , I have so much to say about you !!
First, your description fits you perfectly .You live in a beautiful area and your property in the woods is amazing. Lovers of the great outdoors and nature ,like me,… read more
