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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
30 Mar 2025
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Description
im a landscaper owner and single parent of 4 boys who are all now living away from home. My dog , chickens cat kittens, pig,piglets and 4 goats are my pets. I am an excellent cook and was a foster parent for many years so really can get along well with just about anyone. I am friendly and outgoing. i look forward to meeting you.My place is a flower and vegetable garm 2.5 acres lots of space and lots to do. Im a 15 minute drive to Qualicum or Parksville. i have a large house and a 'bunkie' with 2 bunkbeds so can accomodate a group of 4.
i have a large green house vegetable garden.
If you are an experienced carpenter or plumber you can receive 150 per week.
There is smoke wifi we celebrate a monthly festival with other artists. We love playing g music and dancing in the flower fields!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
My place is a small farm near other larger farms and stables . It i s very close to Englishman river provincial park and is at the base of Mt Arrowsmith. I am also close to Qualicum Beach and Parksville another beach town. We are situated in Errington. I am a gardener by trade and an excellent cook. I will provide excellent and substantial meals. I have two electric bikes for getting around
Help
im looking for helpers. . I need help converting my garage into aliveable space. I need help with the garden, chickens and goats .
Languages
Languages spoken
French: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
A bedroom in house or ‘bunkie’ if one wants the privacy The upstairs of house has spacious bedrooms and the house has two full bathrooms with showers and tubs. the house has airconditioning in summer and a heat pump and woodstove in winter. its clean and nice.
What else ...
I have two electric bikes that reaches up to 30km an hour. Feel free to borrow to go to town 10-15 min away. I will pay the experienced carpenter/ 150/week.I occasionally lend out my truck if you have a license.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Good wifi is important to me. I will be making sure it is available to my guests as well.
Space for parking camper vans
yes lots of room for a vehicle or two
Can possibly accept pets
I would very much like to accept your pet as long as the pet is propertly supervised and looked after .
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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Kathy is very generous and easy talking. I really loved the vibe that she brings
Thank you Kathy for this week, it was a very… read more
