Join our family with young children in the Kootenay mountains of Nelson, Canada

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  Description

  We are a family of four with two wonderful boys ages 10 and 5.
  
  We live on an acreage with a kitchen garden and lots of trees around our home.
  
  Our boys are currently Waldorf based homeschoolers and spend lots of time playing outdoors.
  
  We live a natural, organic lifestyle, do arts and crafts, play music and love to dance and do yoga.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Teaching

  Gardening

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We live in the beautiful kootenay mountain region, just outside of the picturesque town of Nelson BC. We are surrounded by green mountains and minutes from the large and clear waters of kootenay lake.
  
  We love cooking healthy and yummy food!
  
  We can offer an opportunity to learn about gardening, cooking and being with children. I (Satsiri) am a Massage Therapist and my husband (Gabriel) is a Counsellor and Life Coach.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  We are looking for help with childcare, cooking and some housekeeping and gardening. We would also welcome crafts and games with the kiddos, music and singing. You would help out 4-5 hours a day, 5 days per week in exchange for accommodation and wholesome/organic meals. If you speak another language we would love for our boys to learn from you!

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Beginner
  French: Beginner

  This 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.
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  Accommodation

  You would have your own lovely bedroom and share the kitchen and a bathroom in our house.

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  What else ...

  There are many gorgeous hikes here by crystal clear creeks, paddling on Kootenay lake and all to that the vibrant town of Nelson BC has to offer. Our home is 10 minute drive to downtown Nelson. There's also bus service to Nelson a 10 minute walk from our house.
  
  There are many beautiful beaches and hikes with walking distance of our house!
  
  We love yummy and healthy food.
  
  We are very child oriented and evenings are generally quiet around our house. We ask that only natural body care and cleaning products are used in our home.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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