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Last replied
20 Mar 2024
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Description
Located in the North Okanagan outside Vernon, BC, we are a large family on a farm with cows, dogs, pigs, chickens and other animals. We grow most of our own food. Water comes fresh and cold from our well, and we cook large meals for everyone to enjoy. Our happy children are homeschooled, while we all work on the farm and enjoy the Okanagan summers. We enjoy lots of Canadian wildlife in our area, including deer, moose, cougars, and bears. (don't worry, they don't bother people) In the evenings we like to play games, read, and listen to or play musical instruments, maybe enjoy a bonfire while the sun sets over the mountains. We are a safety conscious, family environment, so we are looking for folks who appreciate wholesome living, and love having guests!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are a multi language family, speaking English, Spanish, Plaut deutsche and some German, so we can learn languages together with you. Visitors will learn food preparation, gardening techniques, soap making, farming skills, livestock management skills, and so much more. We live on a large property and we enjoy the outdoors, so you can learn all about the Canadian Wilderness and how to live in it.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Tasks we would like help with are sewing, cooking, cleaning, schooling, firewood gathering, milking the cows, collecting the eggs, gardening, baking, canning, landscaping, painting, soap-making, building, and many more fun projects that may arise, as well as general child care. We have a safety plan in place with guidelines for child protection requirements, and insist that all guests understand expectations. There are days off, interspersed with days where we complete tasks together, with lots of time to explore and enjoy the North Okanagan area.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
Nick speaks fluent Plaut Deitche (Mennonite)
Accommodation
We have a large separate bedroom for guests with bathroom, and love to share our spacious timber frame home. We have internet, electricity, and listening ears to hear all your stories. There are peaceful spaces in our home as well as busy spaces, but everyone is welcome in our respectful home. Meals are usually taken at the table as a family, with a delicious variety of food served.
What else ...
There are several fishing lakes nearby, as well as swimming, boating, golfing, hiking, and outdoor recreation opportunities of every type within a 20 minute drive. The Bluenose Hiking Trail is within walking distance, and we are twenty minutes drive from beautiful Kalamalka Lake. Orchards abound with fresh apples and cherries, there are vehicles heading into town frequently who could offer transport for more fun activities available in the city. We look down over the little community of Lavington, where there is a gas station, a restaurant, a pool, parks, and community events.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have high speed internet and a private office area for those who need to work away.
Space for parking camper vans
We have full RV hookups for those needing RV accommodations. We include hydro, water, and sewer.
Can possibly accept pets
Pets are fine, but dogs must be on leash (at least initially) to determine safety around farm animals and livestock.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (2)
We also spent a lot of time with the four youngest… read more
Candace and Nick are incredibly kind and caring hosts and made me feel like home after just one day :)
They listened when I had questions and told me a lot about the canadian culture in BC.
My… read more
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We also spent a lot of time with the four youngest… read more
Candace and Nick are incredibly kind and caring hosts and made me feel like home after just one day :)
They listened when I had questions and told me a lot about the canadian culture in BC.
My… read more
