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Come to our small farm and explore the mountains in Birken, Canada

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Last activity : 30 Dec 2024

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The farm is located 45 minutes drive north of Whistler BC & 25 minute drive from Pemberton. 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. We love to travel & hosting people from around the world!
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 . On your days off you are required to provide your own food.
Three week maximum stays . We have limited internet and no cell service ... we are rural !
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
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
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What's this?
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.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
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: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Accommodation
Cozy, cute rustic guest cabin with your own toilet, wood stove, bathhouse and a small kitchen where you can prepare your own breakfast & dinner with provided food. Lunch is at the house with the family usually incorporating farm fresh ingredients, dinner is usually in your cabin & sometimes with the family. This gives you the afternoon & evening to explore the area.
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.
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- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two

Host ref number: 572654518267

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28 Oct 2024

Left by Workawayer (Sarah & Alfonso) for host

We had 3 intensive and beautiful weeks at this Farm. We learned a lot about the whole process of Garlic. As well flowers, apple juice making and preparing a farm for the next session. Mike showed us, what farming as lifestyle meant. Thank you! Mike and Suzann are hospitable and made sure we had a good time at there farm. Suzann's lunches were from… read more

(Excellent )

9 Oct 2024

Left by Workawayer (Giovanni ) for host

I couldn't have a better experience. Mike and Susan gave me the real Canadian experience in the country side. I loved being around, working with Mike was always a pleasure waiting for the delicious lunches that Susan made for us. I spend 3 weeks staying in a cozy cabin and I really felt like one of the family. They have done so much for me even… read more

(Excellent )

11 Sep 2024

Left by Workawayer (Maïlys) for host

As my first Workaway experience, I couldn't have hoped for a better place or better hosts !
Mike and Susan welcomed me in their farm during august and those two weeks were a great immersive experience. Mike was very generous about sharing his broad farming knowledge, cultural traits and the best spots of their incredible environment. Besides, he… read more

(Excellent )

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28 Oct 2024

Left by Workawayer (Sarah & Alfonso) for host

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9 Oct 2024

Left by Workawayer (Giovanni ) for host

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11 Sep 2024

Left by Workawayer (Maïlys) for host

(Excellent)

20 Aug 2024

Left by Workawayer (Ruby) for host

Really special and beautiful family farm and area. Mike is passionate, keeping a busy and active farm lifestyle also different hobbies. He turned the repeating farm works into interesting tasks, gave some local guides and shared cool stories. He showed me the real tempo and good methods when working but never hurry me which I really appreciate!… read more

(Excellent)

2 Aug 2024

Left by Workawayer (Sophia & Daniel) for host

We stayed at the Farm for 2 weeks in July and had the best time with Mike & Suzanne!
We had our own little area in the cabin and felt really comfortable there.
The chores weren't hard, we picked lots of blueberries & raspberries, but we also got to help with the first garlic harvest, tied up all the blueberry bushes and weeded the beautiful… read more

(Excellent)

12 May 2024

Left by Workawayer (Janik) for host

I really enjoyed my stay on Suzann and Mike' s farm. The work was appropriate and they made sure that I didn't work in the hot sun. Thanks to Suzann's cooking skills, the food was very tasty and always kept me full.
Mike and Suzann were also very interested in showing me around the area and Canada. You can go hiking in the area and have a good… read more

(Excellent)

10 Sep 2023

Left by Workawayer (Thomas) for host

I had a phenomenal time at Mike and Suzanne's. I stayed with them 3 weeks in June and they also let me stay a few extra days when my plans changed which I really appreciated.
I mostly helped Mike in his garden with weeding, mulching and looking after the chickens. Mike is a very hard worker and strives for efficency meaning he is a great person to… read more

(Excellent)

2 Nov 2022

Left by Workawayer (Rhys & Motoki) for host

We had a marvellous time staying with Mike and Suzann and helping them on their lovely farm. The accommodation is very charming, you're really well looked after here. We learnt a lot about the farming lifestyle, and it was overall a great Canadian cultural experience. We always looked forward to Suzann's delicious meals, she was totally… read more

(Excellent)

26 Dec 2021

Left by Workawayer (Allexx) for host

Farmers Mike & Suzann are truly amazing hosts, down to earth, enjoy great music and savouring life! I so enjoyed the seasonal October work, delicious meals and the magic of my accommodation, a historic Whistler Mountain cabin.

Within the Mountain range of D’Arcy, you’ll experience a constant, straightforward MOVE according to what Nature got on… read more

(Excellent)

27 Aug 2021

Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host

I stayed just for 2 weeks on Mikes and Suzanne's farm. The stay was too short but I had a great time. Mike a Suzanne are really open, friendly and awesome people. I had a little cabin for my own with all u need. Mike tried to make work really fun and enjoyable. Most of it was cleaning garlic but there were also other things like picking fruits,… read more

(Excellent)

28 Apr 2021

Left by Workawayer (Robert) for host

Our first workaway stay and amazing experience! The work is varied and different day to day which makes it a lot of fun and motiving. Both Mike and Suzann are very passionate and knowledgeable about the garden which was very interesting to learn about whilst working. The meals prepared by Suzann are delicious and something we looked forward to day… read more

(Excellent)

12 Sep 2020

Left by Workawayer (Rosie & Ollie) for host

We had the best week with Mike and Suzanne. Their farm is beautiful and is in an amazing location surrounded by mountains and lakes (you do need a car to make the most of it though). The hours were extremely fair and we loved helping out with fruit picking and preparing flowers for the market. Breakfast was provided in our own quirky cabin, there… read more

(Excellent)

23 May 2020

Left by Workawayer (DANIELA ANDREA & CARLOS ANDRES) for host

Mike and Susane are great host. We miss them already! We stayed in a cozy cabin

(Excellent)

12 Oct 2019

Left by Workawayer (Nicolau & Aroa) for host

This was our first experience with workaway and could not ask for a better one. Suzann and Mike are wounderful and have a fun and friendly family. We stayed at a very cozy cabin with own kitchen. However, do not worry about the food because Suzann is taking the best care! What an amazing meals they shared with us! They not only shered thier food… read more

(Excellent)

11 Jul 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)

5 Jul 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 Jun 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 May 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 Oct 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)

1 Oct 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 Sep 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 Jul 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 Jun 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 May 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 Oct 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 Oct 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 Oct 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Caitie)

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 Oct 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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Come to our small farm and explore the mountains in Birken, Canada

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