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Last replied
29 Apr 2025
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Description
Looking for help on our property in spring and summer, child care, splitting and stacking firewood, gardening, walking the dog, weeding, clearing land and fencing.
We are a couple in our early 40’s, But we don’t feel a day over 30! We both work in agriculture in the Kamloops area. We enjoy traveling, hiking, kayaking and camping. We have 2 cats, 1 dog, 3 horses and a 2.5 year old daughter.
Work could be Childcare only, or a combination of childcare and outdoor work.
Can accommodate single female or 2 female friends
We have a beautiful self contained suite for accommodation.
We prefer a 1 month stay, but have a minimum 2 week stay
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We live in a beautiful area of BC. We are 20 mins from Sun Peaks ski resort, with amazing skiing in the winter and hiking in the summer. Heffley Lake is steps from our house for swimming or kayaking and there are many hiking trails right out the back door.
Projects involving children
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Help
We have a 20 month old daughter, a dog, 2 cats, 4 horses and a 20 acre property that needs landscaping development. Duties would vary depending on the time or year but may include:
Childcare
Walking dog
Cleaning horse pens
Helping to clear land for horse pasture
Small building projects
Cutting firewood
Gardening
Cooking
Cleaning
Be prepared to work outside. It can be very hot in the summer and very cold in the winter.
This would be ideal for a couple or 2 friends
We have dietary restrictions ourselves so we don't mind catering to gluten free, dairy free or vegan
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Self contained 1 bedroom suite, own bathroom and kitchen.
Camper van parking also available, bathroom in the house
What else ...
There is no public transport near our property and no cell phone service. We do go into Kamloops almost every day for work and would be willing to drive you to Sun Peaks occasionally.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have good wifi and a seperate quiet space for you to work
Space for parking camper vans
Lots of space, We have water hook up and power, but not sewer.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Feedback (7)
Heather, Nigel and Chip
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The time with you will be unforgettable! The accommodation is really comfortable. My buddy and I had everything we needed. I felt like home all the time. Also, you provided us fresh, healthy and delicious food. I enjoyed cooking for you or with you together.
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Heather, Nigel and Chip
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The time with you will be unforgettable! The accommodation is really comfortable. My buddy and I had everything we needed. I felt like home all the time. Also, you provided us fresh, healthy and delicious food. I enjoyed cooking for you or with you together.
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I loved helping them for their projects and be surround by animals and a beautiful nature.
Good luck for the future
Victor
They are very nice, their place is very quiet and peacefull, lost in the wood just perfect. I learned a lot and too many new english words as well, they are a good teacher :) I'm very gratefull for they
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