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

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27/10/2020
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2020

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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
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 spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Intermediate
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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(5.0)

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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