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After traveling the world as much as possible in our youth my husband, children and I moved from Switzerland to Horsefly, B.C, in 1993 where we established a cattle ranch. 4 years ago my daughter and her family took over the ranch.
Since then I have been growing a garden to supply me and my family with as much produce as possible. A lot of work but I love it and am ready to share my piece of paradise. I live on Horsefly Lake, a large, quite remote lake close to the Cariboo Mountains. The village of Horsefly is about 12 km from my place and Williams Lake (Hospital, High School, Shopping, etc.) is a 78 km drive.
I share my space with Eddie, the dog, and Mick, the cat.
My daughter, her husband and 3 kids (13, 8, and 6) life right next door, with their cats, dogs, horses, chickens, rabbits and during the summer pigs, turkeys and/or meatbirds. It is fabulous having them right next door and they appreciate my production of vegetables, apples, berries, herbs and teas.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Interests
Pets
Movies & TV
Farming
Books
Plant care
Gardening
Cooking & food
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Mountain
Winter sports
Cycling
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I love to cook and think sharing meals is important and fun.
In the summer Horsefly Lake is perfect for swimming, kayaking and even fishing and we spend many late afternoons enjoying the lake.
Gardening, preserving and cooking are some of my passions and I love to share what I've learned so far.
Help
GARDEN!
There is always plenty to do all depending on the time of year you'll be visiting. I can always use help with weeding, mowing lawn, planting, harvesting and of course preserving the harvest, etc.,etc.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
I'd love to learn Spanish but the online apps just don't do it for me. If you can help/teach me Spanish that would be fantastic!
Accommodation
Depending on the time you'll be visiting you'll either be home in your own A-Frame cabin (small kitchen, bedroom, living room, bathroom with shower, sorry no wifi) or
you're accommodation will be in my house (guest bedroom, own bathroom, shared kitchen, wifi, can't be allergic to cats or dogs).
If you are staying in the cabin you'll make your own breakfast. I'll provide bread, eggs, butter, veggies, jam, milk, tea and/or coffee as well as cereal.
Otherwise meals will be at my house or sometimes shared with my kids.
What else ...
You should be aware that for some people we do live quite remote. I do not have any vehicles you could use to explore the area, but we always make sure to include you in any of our activities. Also there are no public transport options but
I can certainly pick up or drop off in Williams Lake.
We are a non smoking house,....no make that place. Nobody smokes! Also ABSOLUTELY NO DRUGS. Doesn't matter if it is "just" cannabis!
And it doesn't matter if you smoke or use drugs in private/away from us. NO DRUGS, NO SMOKING! Please.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
WIFI is limited to very close to my house and also not always reliable. It would be best if you have your own internet access, like Starlink.
Space for parking camper vans
I can provide hook-ups (power and sewer) but no washroom/shower.
Can possibly accept pets
dogs, as long as they get along with other animals (especially dogs, cats) and are kept under control at all times. No fighting or chasing other animals.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Mick (3 years)
Eddie (8 years)
Bernese Mountain Dog
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