Help out on our ranch 20 minutes from Osoyoos BC in the Okanagan Valley

Canada

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06/01/2021
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2021

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We are a 160 Acre ranch right 24 Km east of Osoyoos British Columbia.
Osoyoos is a very busy Tourist Town in the Okanagan valley. We operate a Bed and Breakfast, campground/RV Park and need help around the property.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Animal Care
Language practice
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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What's this?
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
This is such a beautiful pocket of the province, we absolutely love it. We are a young family living the rural life.
Help
Gardening, mowing lawn, landscaping, painting , Fencing and helping around the house and Yard, helping to set up our veggie plot
We also have some sewing projects and childcare is also needed for the right people
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Intermediate
This host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
Please contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
flexible, we have a room available in the house or a trailer that could be used
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
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Cultural exchange:
(4.7)

Communication:
(5.0)

20/12/2020

Left by Workawayer (Don & Elizabeth) for host

I am a bit remiss in posting this feedback a few months late, and apologize for that. My wife and I joined Maya and Tom at their guest ranch just outside of Osoyoos BC, Canada for two weeks in September of 2020. We had originally planned to travel abroad and volunteer at another workaway location, and due to the Pandemic, all of that had to be… read more cancelled. So looking for something closer to home somewhat last minute, we came across the profile for the Arosa Ranch near beautiful Osoyoos BC. We reached out and asked if we could be accommodated on a few weeks notice, and were happy to hear that they would welcome us to join them as they prepared the ranch for the winter. There was some minor initial confusion as we had applied to Marianne, but in her first email, Maya cleared things up by letting us know that her and her husband Tom had bought the ranch in the spring, and as new owners would be our hosts for our time at the Ranch. Maya was great to communicate with from the get go, she was up front and clearly explained everything via email and made us feel like we would be very welcome to join them at the Ranch. The Ranch is a beautiful stretch of farmland located about 20 mins east of the town of Osoyoos. It sits at about 3000ft of elevation right along the Canada/US border with some amazing views and epic sunsets. There is a main building with several guest suites run as a B&B, a duplex cabin, and a small campground with about 12 sites or so, and we arranged to bring our camping trailer and camp for the two week duration of our stay at the ranch. There are some horses billeted there, and a few wayward cows that crossed over from the US, but the ranch does not offer trail rides or anything along those lines, the main line of business is the B&B and campground. Maya and Tom were amazing hosts for us, making us feel welcome from the moment we arrived and welcoming us into their beautiful family. The food at mealtimes was always exceptional, and we were constantly amazed at what a dedicated and hard working person Maya was as the master of all at the ranch, running the business end while still serving as supermom to a young daughter and son. We worked 5 days on, two days off, and used the time off to explore the beautiful area around the ranch itself, from wineries to mining ghosts towns, the possibilities are endless. Daily tasks included everything from tree trimming, to grounds and garden maintenance, fence mending/building, cutting and stacking firewood, to helping keep the campground and cabins up and running. A very enjoyable set of duties that kept us busy throughout the day, usually working alongside some of Tom and Mayas family who are always present to help keep the ranch running. We enjoyed every minute of our time at the ranch, and desperately hope to return again one day soon, and remain grateful to Maya and Tom for both the experience and the hospitality they provided while we were doing our time as workawayers at their ranch. They have a lot on their plate and are two very busy people indeed, and we were pleased to be able to do our very small part to help out at the beautiful Ranch. Thank you Maya and Tom, we will be back!

(Excellent )

14/06/2020

Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host

Maya and Thomas, the new owners of the Ranch are in short, lovely generous people and you will not regret your stay with them!
We were made very welcome from the start, despite the trying times of C-19.
Throughout our stay here we were made to feel part of the family; and entrusted as such - which we are very grateful for.
The work was not too… read more

(Excellent )

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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