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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 FamilyTypes 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
We are new to farming so we encourage discussions and learning over meals together and working together on the farm.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
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 trainingLanguages spoken
English: Fluent
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 ...
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
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two