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Host rating
100 %
Last replied
12 Feb 2025
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Description
Our farm consists of 70 head of cattle (cows, calves and bulls). We have 7 horses and 1 pony. The rest of the barnyard population is made up of chickens (egg layers), ducks, turkey, goose, cats, dogs, and 4 potbelly pigs. Our farm has been hosting visitors since 2004. Our farm is the true western/country living experience
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We have maintained many friendships over the years with past volunteers. We are very patient and helpful in teaching English and teaching guests our way of life and customs.
Help
We have many tasks (painting), building fences, cleaning barns, planting trees, various chores on our farm and everyday brings something new. Between taking care of our barnyard animals, we tend to have a large garden every year as well. Experienced horse back riding skills are required because exercising and working with horses will be daily tasks. major bonus if you have experience with horse training. We are always updating and upgrading the farm that has been in our family for over 100 years.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
The original 100 year old farm house has been totally renovated (including restroom) to give our guests their own private quarters. The house is equipped with satellite t.v. and can access high speed wireless internet. You will also be provided groceries to make your own breakfast and lunch and supper will be provided with host family.
What else ...
Towns within 1/2 hour drive time have banking facilities, restaurants, clothing stores and medical attention. There are two cities in the 1 hour drive range and several cities with airport access in the 2 hour drive range. We are close to the Moose Mountain Provicial Park. Airport most convenient is located in Regina, Saskatchewan. Pickup is arranged in advance.
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
Feedback (2)
From the first moment on I feel like a family member and the 7 weeks passed way too fast.
I want to thank you for introducing me Saskatchewan as a beautiful province. I love the wide country, the beautiful sunsets, the community and the small events in the cities… read more
They all were really nice and helpful. From the first day on I felt not like a stranger but like a part of the family there. The farm was really beautiful and after a day of honest work there was always a lovely evening to relax, play games… read more
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From the first moment on I feel like a family member and the 7 weeks passed way too fast.
I want to thank you for introducing me Saskatchewan as a beautiful province. I love the wide country, the beautiful sunsets, the community and the small events in the cities… read more
They all were really nice and helpful. From the first day on I felt not like a stranger but like a part of the family there. The farm was really beautiful and after a day of honest work there was always a lovely evening to relax, play games… read more