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Description
We are a 3rd generation family owned/operated cattle ranch located in the West Chilcotin of BC, surrounded by beautiful mountains and wildlife. There are many outdoor activities in the area to experience such as hiking, biking and swimming. We run 600 mother cows and 100 replacement heifers, and we keep 100 calves to sell as yearlings the following year. We put up all our own hay on close to 2000 acres. Our animals consist of cattle, horses, dogs and cats. Our busiest time of the year is the spring and summer months. Calving starts at the beginning of April and runs until mid-May then free range turn out begins. This includes range riding on horseback, quads and dirt bikes. As well as range riding we begin irrigating at the same time. Haying begins mid-July. Once fall rolls around we round up the cattle for shipping. Winter hits and work slows down, we mostly spend the days feeding cattle and working on odd jobs. We also do some contracting work building fences and running machinery. Every day is a new adventure with an assortment of jobs to be done. Our interests consist of hiking, mountain biking, dirt biking, canoeing, hunting, snowmobiling and many other outdoor activities.
The ranch has all amenities such as running water, power, wifi, phone etc. We don't have cell phone service. We have 2 main locations. One is located right in Tatla Lake which consists of a Restaurant, motel, general store and a health clinic etc. This ranch is backed onto Tatla Lake itself. The second location is in a valley, 20 minutes away, with the Homathko river running through it. This ranch is where we all will be staying.
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
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Experience outdoor life, be part of the family, you will learn a variety of skills about Canadian agriculture and the ranchers way of life. enjoy beautiful scenery, mountains and outdoors. There are many outdoor activities in the area to experience such as hiking, biking and swimming.
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Help
We normally work along side each other, Tasks vary depending on the season. Examples include: moving cattle, irrigating, haying, moving hay, fencing, calving, mechanicing, firewood, cleaning/cooking etc.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We supply all food and private bed rooms for each person.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, unless otherwise agreed upon
Feedback (9)
Summer = Hay season for cattle ranchers, which means long days driving tractors and working out in the field - presumably like on any other farm as well...
What's absolutely unique about this place though is the friendly atmosphere… read more
This ranch checked all the boxes including daily working along side the ranch family and experiencing the challenges of ranching in the rugged and remote West Chilcotin region. As expected, the intensity of… read more
Working seven days a week from 8:00… read more
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Summer = Hay season for cattle ranchers, which means long days driving tractors and working out in the field - presumably like on any other farm as well...
What's absolutely unique about this place though is the friendly atmosphere… read more
This ranch checked all the boxes including daily working along side the ranch family and experiencing the challenges of ranching in the rugged and remote West Chilcotin region. As expected, the intensity of… read more
Working seven days a week from 8:00… read more
The first time around I was there through September and October.… read more
We were on Lars' ranch for calving season in April and May and it was never boring. There was always lots to do: we drove around with the fourwheelers,… read more
I spent about 5 weeks in Tatla Lake last October and I enjoyed working with Lars, the other Workawayers and everybody else. I learned so many things and there still is so much more these people can teach me. I read through Melanie's feedback and I totally agree… read more
Thank you soo much!
I had five great weeks at your ranch in beautiful Tatla Lake and I miss it already, although I´m still here.
The breathtaking scenery, (no matter where I went or where you took me, it was just stunning!), the animals (my little patients and orphans, all the cuddly dogs… read more
