Help on a small family farm near Whistler, Canada

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2019

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We are a small family run farm located in a mountain valley 45 minutes north of Whistler. We grow garlic, flowers, fruits, berries, chickens and of course veggies. We have a road side stand and go to local farmer's markets to sell our products. Looking for helpers from mid April to the end of October.
Come & enjoy the beauty little cabin,enjoying near by lakes & hiking close by.
Four-to five hours of work expected which includes all meals & accommodation .
Three week maximum stays . We have limited internet and no cell service ...
Type of help
Gardening
Building
General Maintenance
Farmstay
Help with Eco project
Help in the house
Animal care
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are glad to share our extensive knowledge with our helpers.
Staying in your own little cabin, exploring the mountains, lakes and new environments is a truly Canadian ( west coast ) experience.
Help
Approximently 4-5 hours a day of help, often split between the morning and evening as we like to incorporate leisure into the day. All meals included on working days. No experience necessary just a willingness to learn and take direction. What ever your skills and interests are we can find a project for you ! Days off you will have to supply your own lunch & dinner.
Languages spoken
english and some french (canadian)
Accommodation
Cozy, cute rustic guest cabin with your own toilet, , wood stove, bathhouse and a small kitchen where you can prepare your own breakfast. Lunch and dinner is at the house with the family usually incorporating farm fresh ingredients.
What else ...
We are more than happy to pick helpers up at the bus station in Whistler which is 45 min away. Having your own vehicle would be nice ( but not mandatory) as there is no transit here. There is lots of hiking nearby, If the weather is nice we often go to nearby lakes for swimming and boating.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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11/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host

The stay with Suzanne and Mike was great. We had our own little cabin with a kitchen. The work was fun and there was always good, fresh food. Partly from own cultivation. Suzann is a really good cook. Mike showed us how the work worked and what to look for. It was fun to get to know the farm life. The two have been so helpful and friendly to us.… read more

(Excellent )

05/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Will) for host

Staying with Mike and Suzanne, was my first work away. I think it's going to be a hard one to beat! I unfortunately only stayed one week, but it was amazing. The cabin was awesome, having limited internet was a dream. We worked hard in the mornings and evenings and as I didn't have a vehicle at this point, (mike also helped me look online for a… read more

(Excellent )

21/06/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Christophe & Tatum)

Chris and Tatum were wonderful helpers, that worked well both with us and unsupervised. They willingly hopped on the mowers and trimmers and did a great spring yard clean up. Chris would make a great Canadian lumberjack as he split firewood for endless hours as Tatum stacked it perfectly. They were a pleasure to have around, enjoyed dinners with… read more

(Excellent )

26/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Christophe & Tatum) for host

Our stay with Mike, Suzanne and their dog Roxy was short but very, very sweet. We were lodged in an amazing cabin close to the main house and immediately felt at home in their company. The farm is set in a beautiful valley surrounded by mountains, and was a great way to experience a more peaceful way of life. We shared lunch and dinner everyday… read more

(Excellent )

27/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Fabian) for host

I stayed with Mike and Suzann for 11 days and it was an absolute pleasure. The work was fun and rewarding, the cabin was clean and cozy and the scenery was incredibly beautiful. Mike showed me around in his truck and I took some of the most beautiful pictures I ever took. I guess being around there as a photographer feels kind of like cheating...… read more

(Excellent )

01/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Abby & Tim) for host

We spent just over 2 weeks with Mike, Suzann, Chana and Roxy and absolutely loved our time here. We had our own little cabin to sleep in, which was perfect. The farm itself is a little away from everything, so it was good to have our car, although it wasn't entirely necessary. The property was set in beautiful, peaceful countryside and we could… read more

(Excellent )

30/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Claire) for host

We had the best workaway experience at the Farm. Mike and Suzanne are kind and generous people who made us feel very welcome at their gorgeous farm.
The accommodation is first class, as is the food which far exceeded our expectations and previous workaway experiences.
Work around the farm involved tasks like garlic preparation, fruit picking,… read more

(Excellent )

24/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (Jemma & William) for host

I had such a wonderful time staying with Mike, Suzann and Shannon.
You can stay in your own little cabin which has everything you need.
Be prepared to have no service or wifi. I found it was a good excuse to catch up on all the things I wanted to do rather than sit on my phone all night! You make your own fun :)
Theres lots to see in the area and… read more

(Excellent )

14/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Patricia) for host

Mike and Suzann are super friendly, open-hearted and passionate people, I had a great stay at their farm. The little cabin is lovey, I learned a lot about farming and Suzann's cooking is just amazing!! I hope to see them again at some point and wish them all the best for the farming season :) Cheers, Patricia

(Excellent )

22/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Katie) for host

Mike and Suze were awesome hosts while I stayed at the farm for 10 days. The farm work was interesting and differed from day to day, and I learnt so much about gardening, plants, and all sorts of things. Happy to say my tan and my muscles both got a good workout while I was there. The meals were hands down one of the highlights, Suze makes… read more

(Excellent )

31/10/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Vincent)

Vincent helped us alot during a busy time. He worked hard and didn't mind hanging out in his cabin and going on hikes by himself. He was a pleasure to have. Despite his young age he picked up skills quickly. I would recommend him .

(Very good )

31/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Vincent) for host

I had a wonderful time on Mike´s and Suzann´s farm. We made a lot of apple juice, planted even more garlic and picked apples. Hard work but you get a lot of good food :) I stayed in my own cabin and had time for myself which i really enjoyed. This spot is truly amazing and it was great fun to help and explore a bit of B.C. I totally recommend this… read more

(Excellent )

31/10/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Caitie & Monika)

Caitie was wonderful and very helpful.She was a little shy at first but opened up quickly. You only have to explain things once and she works well on her own. She was a pleasure to have around and woulds recommend her.

(Very good )

26/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Inga) for host

The farm is lovely and a piece of paradise and Mike and Suzann are very friendly and wonderful people. I stayed in my own cozy little cabin, which was really nice. The work was diversified and a lot of fun: cleaning and planting garlic, picking apples, making firewood, preparing garden beds, winterizing etc. I really enjoyed each minute of my stay… read more

(Excellent )

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