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14 Jul 2023
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Description
We are a young family of 4. Husband and wife and our two young daughters. We are all about Regenerative farming, soil health, nutrient dense food and self-sustainability! The summer of 2021 we moved out to our homestead. Broke down fences and buildings, but land with endless possibilities. We are building, fixing and creating new. The dream is that one day the farm will be able to sustain our family and many more like us. Until then we embrace the work, the hours outside and the food we are able to grow.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
This would be a great hands on learning experience for anyone looking to learn about regenerative agriculture and building a homestead. We are a motivated growing homestead and farm and this would be a great opportunity for anyone looking to expand their knowledge of regenerative farming practices such as adaptive grazing with electric fence, butchery, cover cropping, no till gardening, wildlife management, and so on. We have 160 acres, lakes and rivers near by that we float in the summer. We work hard but we also love to take advantage of nice days and sit by the campfire in the evenings. If you are interested in carbon sequestration and learning about farming practices that go beyond sustainability, if you love to learn and build, we would love to get to know you.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
The work on our homestead never ends. Most of our buildings and fences need some love, gardens want to be seeded, weeded and watered; pigs, chickens, cows and goats love fresh pasture on a regular basis. If you know how to handle tools, enjoy cooking or even have some knowledge in building an online presence, if you can handle two little wildlings and aren't scared to get muddy and enjoy filling up your vitamin D tank with tons of outside work, we might be the place for you. While the summers are filled with growing gardens, animals and kids, the fall is all about food preservation. Harvesting, butchering and canning. It sure doesn't get boring around here.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
While English is the main language spoken in our household, our children and I (Alena) are bilingual (Swiss-German and English). I studied English in Switzerland, so languages have always been my passion. Both Scott and I have travelled a bit and would love to learn new languages.
Accommodation
We have a little camper ready for you. You will have your own little kitchen. As the water is currently not working, you are free to use the bathroom in the main house.
If you are ambitious, we have an old school bus that we are planning to turn into a tiny home.
What else ...
Jasper national park is 2 hours away, Edmonton is 1.5hrs away. We would prefer if you would have you own vehicle as we are a little out in the boonies and it is nice to be able to go places in your free time. We have a small boat and fishing rods, and kayaks that you are welcome to use. During the summer there is loads of farmers markets and rodeos in the area that are fun to visit. This is a great place to come and immerse yourself in the country lifestyle.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
The wifi on our property is unlimited and fairly consistent, unless there is extreme weather conditions when it might glitch.
Space for parking camper vans
Our homestead/farm is on 160 acres where you are more than welcome to find your perfect spot. There is only power at the yard site.
Can possibly accept pets
If you have a well behaved dog, you are welcome to bring it. We do have 3 of our own dogs, a livestock guardian dog among them. Our livestock guardian dog is very friendly towards people, but her job is to protect our animals from predators and she may not tolerate aggressive or dominant behaviour. We also have livestock such as chickens and young animals, so your dog will have to be good with them and can under no circumstances harm our animals.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
