Learn about ranch life in in the North Thompson Valley in British Columbia, Canada

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2020

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Our ranch is in the North Thompson Valley in British Columbia where we raise fibre producing sheep, angora goats and alpacas. We have Great Pyrenees dogs to guard our sheep and border collies to move the livestock around. We are 45 minutes north of Kamloops and about the same distance to Sun Peaks. We also have a place in Tappen where there is a dog boarding facility and livestock that are due to have offspring in April. We are looking for help for March and beyond.
Daily ranch chores, herd health, caring for livestock and farm dogs, processing wool, carpentry, house chores, help in the kitchen and any special projects going on at the time...always lots to learn!
Look forward to hearing from you.
Laurie
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 sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn how to care for livestock on a daily basis and special care for newborn animals. Tractor driving, haying skills, wool processing and other projects depending on time of year.
Help
Looking for help with livestock care farm chores, shearing, care of kennel dogs, care of farm dogs. Always ongoing projects like carpentry or help in the house depending upon a persons skill set and the time of year.. If you are interested in learning you will find that here at our Ranch.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
4 bedroom house, all meals provided
What else ...
The North Thompson is in a beautiful valley and our Ranch borders the North Thompson River. Sun Peaks ski resort is an hour away and Wells Gray Park is close by as well. Tappen is in the Okanagan and the farm, up in the mountains overlooks the Shuswap Lake.
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 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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22/06/2020

Left by Workawayer (Marie & Ludivine) for host

I originally planned to stay for 3 weeks, I ended up staying two and a half at Laurie's. And although none of this was planned, I have no regrets staying !
I learned so much about lambing and farm life. Plus, we had a great team with a great atmosphere which made it really difficult to leave.
Take care of Janet and Annie and all the dogs, I hope… read more

(Excellent )

19/05/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Kiara)

Kiara helped out at my ranch for 2 months during our busiest time. She became an integral part of our 2020 lambing season where she jumped in and took on all tasks with care and enthusiasm. Very mature for her age and got along with everyone well and shared work with all. She was a pleasure to have here and I was sad to see her move on. She is… read more

(Excellent )

18/05/2020

Left by Workawayer (Kiara) for host

I spent 8 amazing weeks at Lauries Farm. I arrived there just before the lambing season started, so I could experience the whole process. It was very intersting to see and I definetly learned a lot there. Besides me there were at least 3 other workawayers there, which was great, as we had a lot of fun together.
Besides lambing related work, we… read more

(Excellent )

29/02/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Jaqueline)

Jacqueline spent a month at my farm and was a great help and a pleasure to have in my home. She is confident, competent and has a good command of the English language. If she doesn't quite understand, she will ask. She always had a smile on her face and a good sense of humor. She handled the livestock and the dogs well and followed thru on every… read more

(Excellent )

15/12/2019

Left by Workawayer (Lize) for host

If you love dogs, this is the place to be! Lauries animals (dogs,sheeps and goats) are all very sweet creatures with their own character. Really fun once you get to know them ;). Laurie is flexibel, interesting, generous, passionated about the ranch and a good cook!! You will learn a lot about sheeps, goats and farmlife in general. I had a really… read more

(Excellent )

10/11/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Naïs)

Nais was a great help at my place with the animals and a really cute personality. She was a pleasure to have at the farm. I really enjoyed her stay and you can't go wrong having Nais help out at your place. She's welcome back her anytime.

(Excellent )

09/11/2019

Left by Workawayer (Naïs) for host

I spent three weeks at Laurie's and it was great! I took care of the dogs but it was an animal that I only knew in my home but with whom I had never worked, it was a very rewarding experience! Laurie also has angora goats, merino sheep, an alpaca and two llamas, my father has angora goats also in France, we were able to exchange a lot on the… read more

(Excellent )

06/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Jessica) for host

I had an amazing time on Laurie's ranch as my first workaway experience. Most days would involve morning chores such as feeding the animals and checking on everyone followed by special projects before lunch such as loading goats into trailers for transport or singling out lambs for sale. Laurie was always available to guide me through tasks. As… read more

(Excellent )

15/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Jessica & Mathieu) for host

Volunteering at Laurie's ranch was one of the most life changing experience we had so far! Laurie loves her animals and they might love you back right away! The work is not hard if you put the animals' needs before your own, don't be afraid of chasing goats or sheeps under heavy rain! Laurie will make you feel like you belong and will find the… read more

(Excellent )

12/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Jessica & Mathieu)

Jessica and Mathews visit to my ranch came at the perfect time. I could have not asked for better help!! They dug right in and helped out on the ranch with many varied tasks. If you get the opportunity to host them you will not be disappointed! They were naturals with my livestock, took direction well and were very self motivated and made good… read more

(Excellent )

11/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Naomi & Andrew) for host

We spent two lovely weeks at Laurie’s farm during lambing season and learnt so much about farming life. The area is beautiful and there’s plenty to do but having your own car is definitely a bonus due to the rural location. Laurie provides lots of nice food and we were certainly never hungry. Expect to work hard and have regular days off. Thanks… read more

(Excellent )

13/04/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Naomi & Andrew)

Naomi and Andy were a pleasure to have here at the Ranch. They worked hard, caught on quickly and contributed to a successful lambing season here. If you are lucky enough to host these two lovely people you can’t go wrong! They are welcome back any time here:heart:

(Excellent )

30/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Pauline) for host

I've had an amazing time at Laurie's ranch ! It was my first workaway experience, I only stayed 3 weeks in february and I learned a lot of stuffs durings these weeks ! After that stay all I wanted was to keep going discover the North Amercia ! It was so fun and so intresting to work with goats, sheeps and her beautiful dogs :)
She has a nice and… read more

(Excellent )

22/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Franziska) for host

I had a great time helping out at the Ranch! Laurie has an incredible knowledge about all things goat and sheep and her commitment to all her animals' well being is inspiring. I learned a lot, not only the day to day feeding and barn cleaning, but also how to take care of sick and newborn animals, driving the tractors and I got to help with… read more

(Excellent )

03/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Franziska)

Franziska has helped out at my sheep and goat ranch for over 2 months now. She has been a great help to me and a pleasure to have around. She's helped with feeding animals, cleaning barns, help in kidding and attending to the needs of newborn animals and has a been my main gal driving the tractor. Fran follows thru on her work and is not afraid to… read more

(Excellent )

07/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Susi) for host

I had a really great time at Lauries Farm! She's really great with all her animals and you could see how important their health is for her. She cooked us some delicious dinner and we all had a great time enjoying hot chocolate on the couch. Dispite all the lovely goats and sheep I was also so lucky to be around when there were still three adorable… read more

(Very good )

03/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Susi)

Suzi helped out at my sheep and goat ranch for a couple if weeks. She was a pleasure to have around and dug right in and help feed animals, clean barns and help with the newborn goats. She was also helpful in the kitchen and liked baking! Suzi is welcome back here anytime!

(Excellent )

23/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Vaghul Aditya)

Vaghul stated at our ranch for 2 weeks. He was a very enthusiastic helper and I really enjoyed his time here. He helped with barn cleaning and feeding livestock and caring for sick goats and helped greatly with the dogs. He is welcome back anytime time at the ranch

(Excellent )

25/12/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Felix)

Felix helped out at the ranch for a couple of weeks arriving on a last minute request. He adapted immediately to the farm tasks and was eager to learn and experience what he could during his stay. He worked hard, was easy to get along with and learned how to drive the tractor to help with the chores while he was here. He is on a great travel… read more

(Excellent )

24/12/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Elise & William)

Elise and William helped out at the ranch for a month and it was great to have them here. If you get the opportunity to host these two, go for it as they are lovely, fun, hard working, self motivated individuals that really contribute to the overall well being of your place. Both really easy to get along with, have a well rounded list of skills… read more

(Excellent )

08/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Elise & William) for host

We felt right at home at Laurie’s place, cosy house, great food, great company and of course all the animals.
There was always something different to do and we leant a ton about the animals the maintenance of them. It was also great to be left to do the chores ourselves, the work is straight forward and there’s always a side project that can bit… read more

(Excellent )

09/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Arno) for host

I really enjoyed my farm life experience at Laurie’s place!
I have learned so many things there, managing tractors, cleaning barns, taking care of dogs goats and sheep! I have had the chance to make a breeding preparations days and it was a real sport effort but you have to live that once in your life! There so many animals there and you’re really… read more

(Excellent )

22/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Arno)

Arno helped out the the farm for a couple of weeks and was an excellent helper. Farm maintenance caring for animals all with a smile on his face. He was a pleasure to have here and he’s welcome back any time
Laurie

(Excellent )

08/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Shaun & Joanna) for host

Laurie was a very welcoming and generous host. We had a great time on the ranch, we learnt a lot and it has been one of our best experiences since being in Canada. We wish we could have stayed longer :) thanks a lot Laurie!

(Excellent )

08/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Shaun & Joanna)

Shaun and Joanna stayed with me for a couple of weeks and were of great help with an excellent attitude. Big or small projects they were all in. They cleaned barns and feed livestock on a daily basis along with some larger getting ready for winter projects. They were a pleasure to have here and are welcome back any time!
Laurie

(Excellent )

08/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Terry)

Terry helped out at the ranch for a few weeks. During that time there were daily barn cleaning chores, tractor driving, and feeding and caring for livestock. Terry picked up on tasks quickly and is very self motivated and follows thru on things without direction. He has a well rounded skill set and is an individual that lives in the present. I… read more

(Excellent )

13/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Fred & Katharina) for host

We stayed with Laurie for two weeks and had a great time at the ranch! There is lots of work to do, but if you're into working with animals and willing to learn all about it, it's the perfect place to spend time. We had much fun with the other volunteers, Laurie, her dogs and all the animals. We even got to experience the birth of an Alpaca, which… read more

(Excellent )

22/07/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Fred & Katharina)

Fred and Katharina helped out at the ranch for a couple of weeks. They are a great couple and worked really hard while they were here without complaint. Daily chores along with trimming many sheep and goats feet and then lugging hays bales off the field on very hot days. Also some great help in the kitchen. They were always ready to lend a hand,… read more

(Excellent )

23/05/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Martina)

Martina and Daniela helped out at the Ranch for a couple of enjoyable weeks with their smiling faces and enthusiastic attitudes. Setting up electric fences, barn maintenance, feeding livestock, skirting fleeces, taking care of orphan animals and cooking some great meals. They were a greatt help and were a pleasure to have here and they are welcome… read more

(Excellent )

23/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Martina) for host

Unlukily we were able to spend here just a week but we would have loved to stay longer. If you like to work with animals this is the perfect place. We learnt a lot thanks to Laurie, who really try to teach you as many things as possible. Every day we did a different job, all very interesting. At the beginning the job at the farm seems very tricky… read more

(Excellent )

15/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Mathilde & Léo) for host

With stayed with Laurie for 2 weeks and we learned a loooot during that time. The farm is a piece of work but it is always interesting and you get to hang out with cute lambs so it’s fine !
We had a lot fun with the other helpers and Laurie and she always helped us when we had some problems which we really appreciated. Finally we stayed in the… read more

(Excellent )

13/05/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Mathilde & Léo)

Mathilde and Leo helped out here for 2 weeks. They were great help always there to lend a helping hand. Barn maintenance, feeding livestock, caring for bottle lambs and sick animals, shearing weekend, and help with herd health and tractor driving. Good attitudes and a very polite nice couple!

(Excellent )

01/05/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Anika)

Anika helped here for 2 weeks with daily chores, herd health, caring for sick animals and baking lots of goodies in the kitchen! She was interested in learning about farming in general and was ready to lend a hand when ever needed. She was a good help here during a very busy time, she has great command of the English language and is a fast learner!

(Excellent )

10/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Anika) for host

Laurie’s ranch is a nice place to stay, the area around there is beautiful. The property is all the way down to the river so you can take the dogs and enjoy your free time at the river walking along the beach.
I stayed during lambing season and it was a wonderful experience taking care about all these adorable new born lambs and goats. The work is… read more

(Excellent )

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