Immerse yourself in nature and help with gardening, landscaping on beautiful Galiano Island, Canada

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    Born and raised on the west coast of Canada and have returned to my hometown island after years of traveling, living in cities and living abroad. Carpenter, landscaper, freelance photographer, animal lover, record collector & music lover!

    Located on the beautiful Gulf Islands in southern BC Canada nestled between Vancouver and Victoria. I recently bought a piece of land in the forest with only a big barn surrounded by fir and cedar trees where I live with my two cats Hazy & Leo:) I'm almost done building a cozy tiny home that is close to being finished. The plan is to slowly expand the garden, fix up and maintain the property and build a sauna! One day I hope to be able to host free community based eco projects/events.

    I'm new to Workaway but love the idea of meeting new people from all over the world and showing them around the beautiful island I live on. I also can't wait to be traveling again myself!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Interact and meet the locals and other travelers from around the world. Learn about the history of this small west coast Island, salish sea and the surrounding area. Learn about organic gardening, attend small cultural art and music related community events, immerse yourself in nature on hikes through the forest, ridges and waterfront trails . If interested, spend time on the water learning about the abundant wildlife while exploring by kayak, canoe or motor boat.

  • Help

    Help

    Looking for help on a 7 acre property including organic gardening, carpentry, landscaping and property maintenance.
    Woodwork & building projects are always on the go:)

    Also very interested in learning new languages!

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    Very interested in learning Spanish & french!

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Comfy trailer with bedding, kitchen supplies, power, heat & internet. Ideal for a couple, single person or 2 good friends. It's a rustic environment and the property is a work in progress but there is water/power/internet! Unfortunately only an outhouse and outdoor shower for guests atm!

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Beautiful beaches and hiking trails. boating, fishing, kayaking. Community dances, Farmers Markets, delicious food at farm to table award winning cafes, restaurants and foodtrucks.

    Take a day trip by ferry to easily visit and explore Victoria or Vancouver.

  • 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

    Hi-speed internet available if you are a blogger or digital nomad

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Room for campervans!

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Roughly 4 hours a day / 4 days a week? Very flexible!

Host ref number: 533717842146

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