The image depicts a group of chickens in a barn, with some standing on the ground and others on a container, surrounded by hay and various objects.
This cozy camper interior features a raised bed, wooden paneling, a small kitchen, a table with flowers, a lamp, and curtains, creating a warm, inviting space.
A rustic scene features a small camper, grazing sheep, assorted metal objects, and a tractor, all set against a backdrop of dense evergreen forest.
This cozy room features a wooden interior, cushioned benches with colorful covers, a small table with a green cloth, and a bowl of yellow flowers.
A cozy loft bed with a red comforter, folded blankets on the left, and pillows on the right. Wooden walls and a small window add warmth.
Six sheep, some standing and some laying, gather under a rustic shelter. Stools, a trash can, and a red vehicle are visible in the background.
Three dogs play in the shallow water of a tranquil lake, surrounded by pine trees and distant hills under a bright blue sky with wispy clouds.
In a rustic yard, sheep graze among trees and logs. A decorative bird bath stands in front, with a colorful bird perched on its edge.
Five sheep, in various colors, graze in a sunlit, wooded backyard. The scene is viewed from indoors through a sliding glass window, suggesting rural tranquility.
The image depicts a serene outdoor scene, featuring a wooden railing, a blue tarp, and a dirt path leading to a forested area under a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a rustic wooden cabin nestled among trees, featuring a covered porch, a shed with tires, and a dirt driveway, surrounded by lush greenery.
The image depicts a rustic wooden fence surrounding a greenhouse with a white plastic covering, situated in a grassy area with trees in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a serene forest scene with a wooden structure under construction, surrounded by trees and a dirt path, evoking a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.
The image depicts a cluttered room with a hot tub, wooden walls, and a window, featuring various items scattered about, including cushions and cleaning supplies.
The image depicts a serene backyard scene with a fire pit, benches, and lush greenery, evoking a sense of tranquility and relaxation.

Discover life in the beautiful Cariboo area of British Columbia, Canada

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a small, private, growing farmstead in the Cariboo area of British Columbia. We have chickens, turkeys,
    ducks, sheep, rabbits. And 4 indoor, outdoor dogs. Gardens. May, June and July are baby times, as in baby chicks, lambs, turkeys. Its a great place to learn about animal husbandry. We also have 4 very friendly house dogs that love people. Nothing we produce is sold. Five minute walk from the lake. Quads, rowboat, runabout available if experienced. We have plenty of space for campers or trailers to boon dock, a small camper is available and a cozy, but very rustic, cabin with new wood stove that that could be available with a little help to renovate to make it even better to live in.
    Please note, we are very rural, in the bush and quite rustic compared to what you may be used to. It's definitely not a resort!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    House sitting
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Go hunting or fishing, in season. Learn about raising your own meat, eggs, vegetables and so on. Learn how to mill your own logs into lumber, build sheds, dog houses, rabbit hutches etc. Preparing gardens and greenhouse for spring planting. Preserving foods by smoking, canning and drying.

  • Help

    Help

    Help would include everything mentioned above plus whatever may be required to keep the farm, garden/greenhouse and animals and so on running smoothly. Also firewood collection, bucking and splitting wood, garden, greenhouse set up and a greenhouse that has been fallow for 4 years so needs some cleanup and readying for next spring, guest cabin cleanup and renovation among other building projects. We have a working wood mill so mill and use our own logs. These will differ depending on the season. If you have any experience with farm stuff that would be great. Message me with any and all skills you may have.
    PLEASE NOTE: there is sometimes heavy work involved including packing bags of feed, chopping trees/wood, building fences or shelters, tearing down etc. Plus mucking out chicken coops and moving dirt, clearing brush, and so on. So you need to be healthy and in reasonably good shape.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    German: Beginner

    This 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

    Accommodation

    We have a small camperette for use mostly just for sleeping, and the aforementioned cabin. Plus some lovely spots to boondock your camper van, camper or trailer. Meals are in the house, picnic lunches could be provided. Specialty foods for specialty diets, tobacco etc and alcohol would be your responsibility, but we can learn to cook your specialty food if you teach us. Although we could accommodate a vegetarian, we are meat eaters and meals generally include meat, either from our own or a local farm or from hunting or fishing. We could accept singles or couples and possibly a small family. We have some lovely spots available for privacy. And 2 outhouses and a full bathroom, washer and dryer in a separate building. We do value our privacy so would encourage you to go for after dinner walks, fishing or read or whatever in your accommodations after dinner unless we are doing something special. There is a lake within 5 minutes walk from the property and a boat available for fishing as well as a rowboat and kayak. Plus quads and side by side. And a bicycle.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    This is a private farmstead, not a business. There is lots to do if you are an avid hiker, biker, climber or just want to sight see. We are fairly isolated so you need to be self reliant. As mentioned before, there is a lake within 5 minutes walking distance for fishing (boat available) and even a small beach about ½ a kilometer away for swimming. If you have a vehicle there is 100 mile house, which is an hour away, there are shops and restaurants and pubs to explore. A farmer's market each Friday during summer months and crafters market as well. If you want a bigger town, Kamloops is 2 hours away one way and Williams lake is 2 hours away the other way. We live simply at our farm going to town mostly just once a month or sometimes an extra trip. There is a small corner store 20 minutes from us. We have limited internet so you can stay in touch. But no cell service service unfortunately. We encourage you to download movies, music etc for evenings and downtime. We are in a small community that is friendly but mostly keeps to themselves.
    Again, and very important, we have animals and dogs. If you have allergies to them or to hay and straw, or any fears around animals, this may not be the place for you for your own health. Please contact for more information.

    Please note, a minimum 2 week stay is preferable, but longer is better.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Internet is limited to house and close to the house. We could accept a family if they have their own trailer.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Any size vehicle

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Yes, altered (especially if male), friendly and easily controlled.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    4 dogs

    We have 4 dogs, sheep, rabbits, chickens, turkeys and ducks. If you have allergies to any of these or to hay or straw, this may not be a good fit for you!

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This cozy camper interior features a raised bed, wooden paneling, a small kitchen, a table with flowers, a lamp, and curtains, creating a warm, inviting space.
A rustic scene features a small camper, grazing sheep, assorted metal objects, and a tractor, all set against a backdrop of dense evergreen forest.
This cozy room features a wooden interior, cushioned benches with colorful covers, a small table with a green cloth, and a bowl of yellow flowers.
A cozy loft bed with a red comforter, folded blankets on the left, and pillows on the right. Wooden walls and a small window add warmth.
Six sheep, some standing and some laying, gather under a rustic shelter. Stools, a trash can, and a red vehicle are visible in the background.
Three dogs play in the shallow water of a tranquil lake, surrounded by pine trees and distant hills under a bright blue sky with wispy clouds.
In a rustic yard, sheep graze among trees and logs. A decorative bird bath stands in front, with a colorful bird perched on its edge.
The image depicts a serene outdoor scene, featuring a wooden railing, a blue tarp, and a dirt path leading to a forested area under a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a rustic wooden cabin nestled among trees, featuring a covered porch, a shed with tires, and a dirt driveway, surrounded by lush greenery.
The image depicts a rustic wooden fence surrounding a greenhouse with a white plastic covering, situated in a grassy area with trees in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a serene forest scene with a wooden structure under construction, surrounded by trees and a dirt path, evoking a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.
The image depicts a cluttered room with a hot tub, wooden walls, and a window, featuring various items scattered about, including cushions and cleaning supplies.
The image depicts a serene backyard scene with a fire pit, benches, and lush greenery, evoking a sense of tranquility and relaxation.
The image depicts a group of chickens in a barn, with some standing on the ground and others on a container, surrounded by hay and various objects.

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