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Gardening and small project help needed in a welcoming community on Texada Island, Canada

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  • Description

    Description

    My husband David and I have a home on 5 acres, on Texada Island, B.C. We have large gardens, a big old, friendly Golden Retriever, a sweet Tom cat, 4 hens and a Rooster. We are surrounded by nature. The beach and Shelter Point Park are minutes from our home. Texada Island has two unique communities on it; Gillies Bay and Van Anda. We are a 30 minute ferry ride from Powell River. We would love to host guests who have some knowledge of gardening. We have large vegetable gardens and some smaller flower beds. Our property has a lot of natural wilderness aspects as well. Texada Island is beautiful place to visit, we hope you will consider an opportunity to come and stay for awhile.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Animal Care
    House & pet sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Events & social
    Sustainability
    Pets
    Farming
    Charity work
    Van life
    Carpentry
    Plant care
    Cooking & food
    Animals
    DIY & crafts
    Gardening
    Yoga / Wellness
    Nature
    Sailing / Boating
    Hiking
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Our community is very friendly and welcoming. We would be happy to spend time together and show our visitors the area. We would be thrilled to have them join us for community events as well.

  • Help

    Help

    We are looking for someone who would be interested in assisting with gardening projects. We may require someone to housesit as well for a maximum of two weeks.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have a three bedroom home that was built using lumber from the land as well as other locally sourced materials. We have vegetable gardens and chickens. Our home is close to beaches, lakes and numerous hiking trails.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The beach is close by. There is a local farmers market on Sundays during the summer. Hiking, biking and boating is popular here on Texada.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    We have a good Wi-Fi connection. I often work from home and can accommodate a worker who needs internet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Profile photo of 5 hens and rooster

    5 hens and rooster

    Lovely egg layers

    Profile photo of Jasper

    Jasper (9 years)

    Loveable black and white cat.

    Profile photo of Barley

    Barley (11 years)

    A sweet old Golden Retriever.

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