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14 Mar 2024
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Description
I am a 59 year old retired gay man who lives on a 30 acre spectacular mountain property 30 minutes from Victoria BC. The property has 180 degree views of the Olympic Peninsula and Sooke harbor with two lovely Golden doodle dogs keeping watch. The house is off grid utilizing both solar and propane generator.
I grew up in the interior of British Columbia in a small farming community. I started my career as an elementary school teacher on Vancouver Island and Read Island. After 8 years I entered to world of software development and sales and did that for 22 years. Living in Toronto, New York City, Chicago, Miami, and Los Angeles. Five years ago I decided to return to my beautiful home province of British Columbia and was so lucky to find ‘Bird House’: my new home in Metchosin, on Vancouver Island. The house and property have been featured in several design and home magazines.
The place has so much potential and I have started to landscape but could use some help and partners in the effort.
I love to meet new people and get exposure to new cultures and ideas. I have traveled a lot over my life my favs being Lisbon, Copenhagen and Costa Rica.
I have a wonderful kitchen and love to cook and would welcome learning new cooking methods and new food culture.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Elderly Companionship
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Vancouver Island is a spectacular place with many outdoor pursuits available (hiking, beaches, surfing, whale watching, old growth forests, mountain biking, etc…). I am going to buy a sail boat so if someone knows how to sail I could use some help with sailing - and the sailing on the west coast of British Columbia is unbelievable.
Help
I am currently working on landscaping, creating pockets of beauty through out the property. The challenge I have is that the house is perched on rock and therefore soil and Water come at a premium. I welcome anyone who has experience with zero scaling. As well I have a seasonal pond that I would like to convert to an annual pond that would include a solar powered filtering system. Over the pond I will be constructing a wood fired sauna. I have a lot of ideas and plans and could use some help with labor and or experience. Bonus if you are a carpenter!!
I want to learn how to sail and will be buying a sail boat so could use help with that as well.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
I would love to learn other languages and help someone with mine.
Accommodation
Private bedroom in main house or private bunk house. Private bunk house has out house.
What else ...
I have a spare vehicle that you are welcome to use during your time off and the opportunities to explore Vancouver Island are endless. I also have two bikes for use as well. I am also considering buying a 40 foot sail boat as the BC coast is off the charts beautiful.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
I have a private office with large windows and a most spectacular view. I worked in the tech space from this office for several years with little issues.
Space for parking camper vans
My house is at the end of a very steep 1km long drive way so large motor homes will have issues however all wheel drive or four wheel drive vans would be fine. There are several spot that would be perfect to park however I would not be able to provide sewer hook up.
Can possibly accept pets
I have two golden doodles who are friendly so would not have issues with other friendly dogs.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 2-4 hours a day, 4 days a week
