Come and help us on our 20 acre property in Heffley, Canada

Canada

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30/03/2021
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2021

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Looking for a couple to help on our property in spring and summer, splitting and stacking firewood, 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.

We have a self contained suite for your accommodation and can offer 14 day quarantine

We prefer a couple or 2 friends and 1 month stay
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
Projects involving children
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UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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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.
Help
We have 2 dogs, 3 horses and a 20 acre property that needs fencing and development. Duties would vary depending on the time or year but may include:
Walking dogs
Building fences
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
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
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.
Accommodation
Private bedroom with double bed, own bathroom. Shared living space. Or your own space in our travel trailer if you prefer.
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
Up to 24 feet, no sewer hook up, bathroom in the house
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Thanks to Workawayers Lucy and Alex for this great picture of our border collie Chip

Little Heffley Lake, across the road from our house

Feedback left by and about host (10)

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31/12/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Keera & William)

Keera and Will were great workers. They did a wide variety of different jobs and worked well independently with minimal supervision. No task was to hard or dirty for them! They were fantastic with our dog Chip, taking him hiking every day. We thoroughly enjoyed their company and would recommend them to any host.

Heather, Nigel and Chip

(Excellent )

31/12/2020

Left by Workawayer (Keera & William) for host

We want to thank Heather and Nigel for a fantastic first Workaway experience!! Myself and my partner spent 4 weeks at the property and could not have been more grateful for their hospitality and generosity. We were provided with healthy food and amazing accommodation, and were lucky enough to quarantine for the first two weeks there aswell.

We… read more

(Excellent )

20/01/2020

Left by Workawayer (Lukas) for host

First of all thank you guys, so many times and sorry for the late feedback.

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.

I appreciate… read more

(Excellent )

16/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Victor) for host

Thank you so much Nigel and Heather for everything. It was a good first workaway experience. They are lovely people and they made sure I feel confortable with them.
I loved helping them for their projects and be surround by animals and a beautiful nature.
Good luck for the future

Victor

(Excellent )

06/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Apolline)

Appoline was a happy and friendly worker! She was great with the dogs and cooked us some great French dishes. Her crepes are awesome!

(Excellent )

07/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Apolline) for host

Thank you so much, It was an amazing experience for my whole month with you. I'm very glad to do my first workaway with you.

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
they taught me and… read more

(Excellent )

21/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Akemi)

Akemi is a wonderful, happy person, she fit right in at our house from the start. She was a hard worker and worked on her own most of the time she stayed with us. She was excellent with our dogs and was a great help around the house. We would recommend her to any hosts. We hope to see her again one day.

(Excellent )

17/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Akemi) for host

I don't know where to start with my time with Heather and Nigel, but I am so so grateful to them both. Right from the beginning they have been so accommodating, kind, welcoming and honest, particularly in my times of difficulty. Because of them I have met such wonderful people, seen some beautiful places and cuddled some of the sweetest dogs I… read more

(Excellent )

25/07/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Alex & Lucy )

Lucy and Alex stayed with us for 3 1/2 weeks. They helped with a variety of jobs from tree planting to splitting firewood, mowing lawns and weed-whacking and always did an excellent job. If ever they were unsure about anything they asked, and they were respectful and careful with the equipment and tools that they used. They were great guests in… read more

(Excellent )

24/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (Alex & Lucy ) for host

Thank you so so much Nigel & Heather for an amazing experience at your home. The 3 1/2 weeks we spent at your place was exactly the Workaway experience we hoped for when signing up and it wouldn’t have been the same if you weren’t so welcoming, friendly and appreciative of the work we done.

It’s worth mentioning that the experience wouldn’t be… read more

(Excellent )

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