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Cortes island is a beautiful and magical little gem with an amazing landscape and a vibrant, quirky community. The farm is 90 acres of waterfront property with 70 acres of protected old-growth forest.
All hours of help will be paid minimum wage.
In addition to the market garden, that drives the business, the holistic farm also includes sheep, chickens and pigs that are rotatinally grazed and spoiled rotten.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Cortes is an exceptional island with many places to discover. This situation is best suited to those looking for an independent experience to relax, explore and connect.
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Help
Help will adjust seasonally. In then summer the main focus is on vegetable production and switching to more fruit picking in the fall. Animal snuggles are a daily activity.
As someone who learned to grow and homestead through volunteering, I'm happy to share any knowledge with those who are interested.
All hours of help will be paid minimum wage. The primary work activities are fruit picking and processing.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
Volunteers stay in a fully functioning trailer equipped with hot water, a double bed, propane stove and oven, fridge, good wifi and an outhouse. Laundry is available in the main house. Veggies and eggs are provided and the rest of the meals are on your own.
What else ...
There are many beaches and trails on the island, including on the farm property. We have a vibrant market and many social and music events throughout the year to meet and interact with the eclectic community on a rural island.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Work on a farm is often unpredictable but hours tend to be in the morning with weekends off. This is an ideal situation for people who work remotely as there is a lot of independence, free time and personal space built into the arrangement.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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