Stay in a peaceful farm, close to the ocean on Salt Spring Island, Canada

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  Description

  Patricia and Tyson are a Nica/Canadian couple who live on Hopehill farm along with our two kids and Tysons parents and grandmother. Currently we have minimal commercial activities on the property, however we have lots of garden spaces and ducks to take care of. The property is about 18 acres so there is always plenty to do to keep it up. We enjoy hosting visitors who share our desire to live a healthy and happy life.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Elderly Companionship

  Teaching

  Light gardening

  Creative DIY projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Help around the house

  Light maintenance

  House & pet sitting
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  Interests

  

  Culture

  

  Farming

  

  Self development

  

  Pets

  

  Sustainability

  

  Carpentry

  

  Music

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Gardening

  

  Plant care

  

  Animals

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Nature

  

  Fitness

  

  Camping

  

  Winter sports

  

  Sailing / Boating

  

  Mountain

  

  Dancing

  

  Beach

  

  Water sports

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Hiking

  

  Cycling

  

  Adventure sports
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We are a multigenerational family with a broad scope of knowledge and skills amongst us that we are happy to share with visitors. Vera the property matriarch is an experienced homesteader who manages the greenhouses and food gardens. She is passionate about processing the food she grows for winter storage, and has a wealth of knowledge to share. Cam, is a master tradesmen who has built most of the structures on the farm, and fixes everything from machinery to electrical systems, he is a great mentor. Tyson (Me, Vera and Cams son) is a successful entrepreneur (visionary behind retreat and other established businesses) and passionate about community development and food security. I am always happy to take visitors out to harvest crabs by canoe from the harbour in front of our farm, and share the wisdom I have acquired through my endeavours. I also have a speed boat and would be happy to take visitor island hopping if the timing is right.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  We are looking for some with the some of the following experience/qualities-
  -Applicants must have experience managing projects on their own
  -Permaculturist/ gardening
  -Yard help, painting, trades, etc
  -Fencing
  -General help
  -Garbage/recycling

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  Suite, RV, Tiny home, or tent depending on the length of your visit and the time of year.

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  What else ...

  Time off can be spent enjoying the beach, canoeing, hiking, hammocks, and exploring the beautiful islands.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  We have grate places to park your van or rv.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  We have 4 dogs (2 years)

  A rat terrier, border collie, and two maltese/yorkie terriers

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