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Description
I run a saddle import and retail business from home while my husband is retired from running a manufacturing company. In the past, I have owned and operated a fitness studio, Among many other interests, I am a trained Hoof Care Specialist (retired now and only working on my own horses), have studied various Human and Equine Bodywork modalities over the years, including the Masterson Method, and I am also interested in Natural Horsemanship Training Methods. Another 'hobby' is breeding and raising my small herd of Nubian goats. We have own chickens for eggs and meat, goats for milk and cheese, and we love our large vegetable garden in the summer. Our 3 grown daughters all live on their own. Both my husband and I love our country living and enjoy travelling and the outdoors.
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
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Rural environment of 60 acres in the beautiful Mulmur hills within an hour drive from Toronto or the waters of Georgian Bay. We offer a warm and welcoming atmosphere of typical Canadian country living, with a little European twist of Swiss and German. We will share our knowledge and love of our country and our modern and self sufficient home. With all tasks being shared, there is opportunity to learn about growing and processing vegetables, and also animal husbandry, which includes raising and caring for animals, milking goats, and cheesemaking. This is a perfect place to experience active living in a natural setting.
Help
General help around a modern hobby horse farm with 3 horses and a mini, a couple of milking goats, chickens and bees, dogs and a barn cat. Must be comfortable handling animals as tasks include animal care and cleaning. Experience around horses would be preferred but is not a necessity. General physical help may include barn tasks like feeding the animals, cleaning stalls, barn, and the paddocks, grass cutting, and some gardening, all depending on the season, as well as help in and around the house. A driver's license is necessary if you want to rent a car to get around as we do not have public transportation nearby.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Guest room with private bath in our home. Food will always be available, and evening meals will be prepared and shared. Note: We are a smoke-free environment.
What else ...
Lots of sightseeing opportunities - Toronto (1+ hrs), Waterfront Collingwood or Barrie (35 mins), Niagara Falls (2+ hrs), Mennonite Markets; Provincial Parks, Camping, Golfing, Hiking and Mountain Biking and Skiing all close by. A car would be required for most excursions as public transportations is very limited.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
2 German Shepherds - Bella and Mylo
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They both are so interesting and caring people, I loved our talks and spending time with them !
I was able to learn to milk the goat and helped feeding all the other animals, cleaning… read more
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They both are so interesting and caring people, I loved our talks and spending time with them !
I was able to learn to milk the goat and helped feeding all the other animals, cleaning… read more
It is perfect to come down in the middle of nowhere haha
If you want to be mobile, a car is… read more
It was great opportunity to learn from Sonja's and Sam's wisdom and life experiences. The stay with them opened our eyes in many different ways. Their practical skills and knowledge is really inspiring.… read more
The place is beautiful and the work varies each day so it never gets boring.
Absolutely recommended… read more
