Help out on our ranch on the US/Canada border in the Okanagen Valley

Canada

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28/10/2019
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We are a 160 Acre ranch right at the USA Canada border 24 Km east of Osoyoos British Columbia.
Osoyoos is a very busy Tourist Town in the Okanagen valley.
Type of help
Gardening
Building
Help in the house
Animal care
Helping with Tourists
Language practice
Help
Gardening, painting , Fencing and helping around the house and Yard
Taking care of Horses
Languages spoken
German , English
Accommodation
You will have your own room in the House and eat with us.
What else ...
Osoyoos Lake is the warmest freshwater lake in Canada with average summer water temperatures of 24°C (75°F). The lake is surrounded by kilometres of beaches (public and private), parks and picnic grounds, such as Gyro Beach, Lions Centennial Park, Kinsmen Park, Legion Beach and Haynes Point Provincial Park.

Spotted Lake is a saline endorheic alkali lake located northwest of Osoyoos.

There are two centres dedicated to preserving the ecosystem of the Okanagan Desert. The Osoyoos Desert Centre is located 3 km north of Osoyoos off Highway 97, while the Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre is located adjacent to the Nk'mip Winery on the Osoyoos Indian Reserve.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5-6

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Host Marianne, Guest Ursula, Workawayer Natalie and Dog Charlie

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Feedback left by and about host (8)

30/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Nicolas) for host

I spent about 3 months with Marianne and John at the ranch. That was my first work away experience and my first trip in Canada. I think I can’t have better hosts : they shared me their life and I discover/learn a lot of things. There is to much to say about my stay but to be short, it was wonderful. I will never forget both you and Charly, Jasper,… read more

(Excellent )

27/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Daniela) for host

I stayed with Marianne and John for a couple of weeks in May/June. It was my first workaway experience and I couldn’t have wished for a better place or nicer people. Marianne and John are both so warm and welcoming, I felt at home right away.
Helping with the B&B was a great experience and a nice change of pace and I enjoyed myself tremendously.… read more

(Excellent )

09/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Simon & Luisa) for host

This was our best Workaway experience ever!
Marianne and John made us feel at home since the very first moment. They are really special people.
We felt welcome in their home, the room where we stayed was beautiful, Marianne cooks like an angel and the working conditions are excellent.
We stayed on this place way longer as we plan because it was… read more

(Excellent )

05/07/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Mara)

It was a pleagure to have Mara here , she was very nice a helping was fan for here ,we hade a very good time
I would highly recommend here

(Excellent )

26/06/2016

Left by Workawayer (Mara) for host

First of all thank you Marianne and John for having me! :)

I stayed 11 days at their guest ranch and I really enjoyed it! I helped with Marianne's bed&breakfast and did gardening. She is a very good cook, I liked helping her and the best thing was that she tought me how to make homemade bread! :)
Marianne even accepted my request very… read more

(Excellent )

05/07/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Antonin)

it was a plegare to have Antonin here he was a hard working Jung man ,nothing was to hard for him ,thank you so much for your helping hand
cheers Marianne

(Excellent )

03/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (Antonin) for host

I stayed two amazing weeks in the ranch. Marianne and John are very welcoming and friendly. Moreover, dinners cooked by Marianne were delicious ! I came in Canada to improve my English, and even if it was sometimes difficult, they were very patient with me and I learned a lot, so thank you for it.
The work was varied (outdoor, indoor) and I… read more

(Excellent )

24/06/2015

Left by Workawayer (Natalie) for host

I had a great time at this ranch!
The host Marianne and her husband John are just amazing! They integrated me from the first day in they're daily life and I quickly felt like a family member.
They helped me a lot during my travel in canada and I apriciate it very much!
The work was pretty much fun, even when it was getting a little busy :) and I… read more

(Excellent )

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