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Description
We are a family homestead in the Kootenay region (Salmo). We have gardens, a food forest, a creek, natural forest and endless building projects we need help with. We are a family of four (parents and 2 teens) with dogs and chickens trying to grow as much of our own food as possible and live a sustainable lifestyle. We always have a creative building project or two on the go. We are a 2 minute drive 915 minute bike ride) from the small village of Salmo and a 30 minute drive from the larger cities of Trail, Nelson and Castlegar. We are nestled in the beautiful mountains with pristine rivers and creeks. We feel truly blessed to live where we do.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are surrounded by dense forest and pristine waterways. The Salmo Valley truly has so much to offer people who love nature. You'll have an opportunity to learn all sorts of self reliance skills while working together on projects. From working with plants, working with tools, preserving food and more. We are world travellers ourselves and enjoy sharing stories and working together.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We welcome help with gardening , land maintenence and help on building projects cooperatively. This summer we'll be focusing on cleaning up the natural forest around our creek and building a sauna. Volunteers will have a variety of tasks. We also all need to eat each day so if you love cooking, your contributions could take place in the kitchen.
We provide accommodation and 3 daily meals in exchange for 5 hrs of help a day, 5 days a week.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Accommodation
We have different types of accommodation available depending on your timing. We have a funky gypsy caravan and many tenting options. Workawayers will use an outhouse and outdoor shower (with hot water).
What else ...
You can explore our area on your days off. We'll happily share our bicycles if you don't have a car and share all our favourite swim spots, hikes and nature spots.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Digital nomads accepted but might need to bring their own data if internet usage is high.
Space for parking camper vans
We've got lots of space for you to park your own campervan.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
