Help welcome on our family farmstead in Cobble Hill, BC, Canada

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  • Last activity: 12 Mar 2024

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a family of Four, Husband and wife with our two daughters 6 and 12. We have a 5.25 acre farmstead in beautiful Cobble Hill BC. We are looking for help with maintenance, gardening and chores. We have many different projects to suite all types of abilities and passions. Ranging from but not limited to gardening, weeding, planting, pruning, wood splitting, painting, pressure washing.
    We are very busy family that are very passionate about food and the planet and look forward to learning together and meeting new friends.
    Workaway disclaimer: This is our Family home and we are growing food for our Family

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We are new to farming so we encourage discussions and learning over meals together and working together on the farm.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    We can adjust to the skills and passions of different workawayers. Ideally the help would be spread evenly between all the help needed listed below

    general maintenance and chores: fixing fences, Painting, Mowing, chopping wood, pressure washing.

    Gardening and permaculture: pruning, mulching, soil planning, harvesting, planting, watering, composting,and native plant development. These are seasonal dependent.

    Animal Care and chores, feeding chickens, Dogs, Sheep, and cats. light animal care, Hoof and nail trimming, bathing, brushing, feather trimming, Dog training

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Shared space with possibly other workawayers in a cabin with kitchen and bathroom
    Meal plan can be arranged in different ways depending on the individuals needs/wants.
    Meals together in the main house or simple meals provided to cook in the cabin.
    We encourage recipe sharing and eating together but adjust to the days flow.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Swimming, Hiking and mountain biking access 5 min from us. Vancouver Island is a hot spot for wineries, farms and outdoor recreation. Home of The famous West Coast Trail, The juan de fuca trail, North Coast Trail, Strathcona Park and Long beach at Pacific Rim Nation Park

  • 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

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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    Hours expected

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 539324852989

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