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Description
My wife and I, recently married, Live in a small town and rural Alberta. We have about 120 acres of hay land, and 30 of past year, we have two horses, two cows, two dogs and two cats. The humble beginnings of our Hobby farm. We ride our horses very frequently and are intending on acquiring a couple new horses to train, as well as a few more cattle which are being raised for beef. We have a small greenhouse and a large garden area that with rising food costs, we would like to put to good use this year. Our property has a beautiful River flowing through it that is chocked full of fish as well as a rather large lake nearby with islands and hiking trails all around. Whether you enjoy horseback riding, canoeing, swimming, or hiking, there are places to accommodate all such activities within a 10 minutes drive. We're also situated a mere 2 hours away from Jasper National park, and less than 1 hour away from Edmonton, Alberta, so when the small town living becomes a little too mundane in just 50 minutes you can be at West Edmonton Mall, Riding roller coasters, water slides, or whatever else you might fancy.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Both my wife and I are Avid outdoorsmen, and during your stay with us you we that you'll be able to tag along on some of our many outdoor adventures we, be it fishing, hiking, or horseback riding, you will get an opportunity to see and learn all about Canada's various plants and animals. We are also involved with many local rodeos and ranches where you can try your hand at real cowboying. You can learn to Buck, brand, rope, and drive alongside us and some genuine Canadian Cowboys.
Help
First off this is primarily a cultural exchange. As we are not a business, we do not offer a wage. Both my wife and I are employed full-time in the community, that being said we are looking for an individual or couple that can help us with some DIY projects around the farm, take care of the animals, Garden. Maybe help us organize our barn a little bit, as well as put some much-needed miles on our horses. Any skills pertaining to gardening, carpentry or horsemanship would be very well put to use. I also speak and understand Spanish decently and would love to improve my understanding and conversational skills.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
I am very interested in learning Spanish as well as Russian, I speak decent Spanish, but would love to improve. I spent several months studying Russian, but would consider myself an absolute beginner.
Accommodation
Join us for daily meals, and then retreat to your own private camper, power, water and sewer. Heated on the cold nights, Air-conditioned on the hot days, with a full size queen bed. This modest camper will be your home away from home and provide you with your own little place on our farm looking out over the river.
What else ...
And your time off, there are many activities to do locally, as well as the aforementioned travel opportunities to Edmonton or Jasper.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have starlink internet, and can easily accommodate a workspace
Space for parking camper vans
You can bring any sized Caravan you desire, we can accommodate anything
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
