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100 %
Last replied
6 May 2025
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Description
I have 13 acres on the beautiful sunshine coast in Powell River. I am 90 km and two ferry rides north of Vancouver. My home was the first geodesic dome built in B.C. The property has two ponds and one is stocked with trout. I am close to a sandy ocean beach, and recreational activities in the area include hiking , biking, and a world class canoe route. There are lakes and pristine waterfalls minutes from the property. The Pacific Coastal Mountain range is easily accessible and there are opportunities for rock climbing.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are travellers too and we love hearing similar stories .
I am close to a sandy ocean beach, and recreational activities in the area include hiking , biking, and a world class canoe route. There are lakes and pristine waterfalls minutes from the property. The Pacific Coastal Mountain range is easily accessible and there are opportunities for rock climbing.
Help
Painting, gardening, splitting and stacking wood, fencing, brushing out quad trails , and lawn mowing.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
I have two bedrooms with a private entrance. T.V, and high speed internet. I eat mostly organic produce and locally grown meat. I am an excellent cook. I can provide bicycles .
What else ...
I can provide accommodation for two people
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Host ref number: 778646449536
Feedback (17)
14 May 2025
Left by Workawayer (Rasmus) for host
Wendy and Dan were absolutely brilliant Workaway hosts. We had great fun working around their property doing a variety of jobs such as fence maintenance, landscaping, chopping firewood and more. The food was fantastic and the dinner chats were fab. We were also provided with bicycles and a canoe to use in our own time. A lovely spot and lovey… read more
7 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Rasmus)
Rasmus and his friend Zak came to us for two weeks. Young Scottish farm Lads. Both forward thinkers with an incredible work ethic. they were willing to tackle any job that was presented to them and even made a lot of great suggestions for their next projects. We had a lot of lively dinner conversations. Both well educated and entertaining. All and… read more
(Excellent
)
13 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Eléa) for host
It was my first workaway and I recommend it 100%. I spend three weeks at Wendy and Dan’s place, and I had an amazing time with them.
They are really welcoming and warm, and I felt like I was part of the family during my stay. They introduced me to their group of friends. I went to a small concert organized by Wendy and 2 of her friends were the… read more
They are really welcoming and warm, and I felt like I was part of the family during my stay. They introduced me to their group of friends. I went to a small concert organized by Wendy and 2 of her friends were the… read more
12 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Eléa)
We were delighted to be Eleas first workaway experience. She spent three weeks with us and she fit right in with our lifestyle and values. She was up for any task and did the job well. She is bright, positive, and has a thirst for knowledge. She claimed her english wasn't good, but we thought it was excellent. We would welcome her back anytime,… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Luana) for host
Staying with Wendy and Dan was an absolute pleasure! I had the most wonderful two weeks staying with them in Powell River. They are incredibly welcoming, kind-hearted, and genuine people who made me feel right at home from the moment I arrived.
Throughout my stay, they went above and beyond to ensure I had a comfortable and enjoyable experience,… read more
Throughout my stay, they went above and beyond to ensure I had a comfortable and enjoyable experience,… read more
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14 May 2025
Left by Workawayer (Rasmus) for host
Wendy and Dan were absolutely brilliant Workaway hosts. We had great fun working around their property doing a variety of jobs such as fence maintenance, landscaping, chopping firewood and more. The food was fantastic and the dinner chats were fab. We were also provided with bicycles and a canoe to use in our own time. A lovely spot and lovey… read more
7 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Rasmus)
Rasmus and his friend Zak came to us for two weeks. Young Scottish farm Lads. Both forward thinkers with an incredible work ethic. they were willing to tackle any job that was presented to them and even made a lot of great suggestions for their next projects. We had a lot of lively dinner conversations. Both well educated and entertaining. All and… read more
(Excellent)
13 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Eléa) for host
It was my first workaway and I recommend it 100%. I spend three weeks at Wendy and Dan’s place, and I had an amazing time with them.
They are really welcoming and warm, and I felt like I was part of the family during my stay. They introduced me to their group of friends. I went to a small concert organized by Wendy and 2 of her friends were the… read more
They are really welcoming and warm, and I felt like I was part of the family during my stay. They introduced me to their group of friends. I went to a small concert organized by Wendy and 2 of her friends were the… read more
12 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Eléa)
We were delighted to be Eleas first workaway experience. She spent three weeks with us and she fit right in with our lifestyle and values. She was up for any task and did the job well. She is bright, positive, and has a thirst for knowledge. She claimed her english wasn't good, but we thought it was excellent. We would welcome her back anytime,… read more
(Excellent)
14 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Luana) for host
Staying with Wendy and Dan was an absolute pleasure! I had the most wonderful two weeks staying with them in Powell River. They are incredibly welcoming, kind-hearted, and genuine people who made me feel right at home from the moment I arrived.
Throughout my stay, they went above and beyond to ensure I had a comfortable and enjoyable experience,… read more
Throughout my stay, they went above and beyond to ensure I had a comfortable and enjoyable experience,… read more
23 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Thomas)
Tom was a great addiction to the household. He certainly is not afraid of hard work. We trusted him to look after our property and cat for a week while he was here while we went to visit relatives. Did an excellent job.
He is welcome back anytime. As a friend and not as a workaway!! Safe travels friend!!
Dan and Wendy
He is welcome back anytime. As a friend and not as a workaway!! Safe travels friend!!
Dan and Wendy
(Excellent)
10 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Thomas) for host
I had a fantastic 3 week stay with Wendy and Dan this August. They were two of the friendliest and kindest people I've ever met and I felt right at home straight away.
I mostly helped doing some gardening, splitting firewood and pulling up sone old decking, work that I enjoyed and never found difficult.
The accommodation was very comfortable,… read more
I mostly helped doing some gardening, splitting firewood and pulling up sone old decking, work that I enjoyed and never found difficult.
The accommodation was very comfortable,… read more
25 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Janine) for host
The house is a piece of art, the garden is beautiful but a lot of work for 1 couple. So if you can make it come and give them a hand with weeding, clearing out and painting. It's out of town so wild life is around, deer, snakes, bears... You won't be short on anything as Wendy makes shure you'll have what you need.
29 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Bettina & Richard)
Betty and Richie were amazing. Bettys expertise as a tailor made her the perfect person to lay a floor in our new bathroom. A contractor couldn't have done a better job than these two. Their first time using power tools and they excelled. They were alway cheerful and up for any task. Richie sure can swing an ax for firewood splitting. They took… read more
(Excellent)
21 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Bettina & Richard) for host
We loved our time with Wendy and Dan so much! Both of them are very warm, hospital, generous, relaxed and it was always pleaseant to spend time together.
They also were our last minute saviours after another workaway cancelled one day before we would have arrived. We were so thankful!
We got our own room and a wonderful cozy home with a huge… read more
They also were our last minute saviours after another workaway cancelled one day before we would have arrived. We were so thankful!
We got our own room and a wonderful cozy home with a huge… read more
15 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (George & Christie)
After a hiatus from workaway due to covid, we were absolutely delighted to host George and
Christi. Always eager to lend a hand, no matter what the task. Well traveled and engaging with their stories, made having them here very enjoyable. Dan and I look forward to them visiting, not as workawayers, but as friends. If you are lucky enough to take… read more
Christi. Always eager to lend a hand, no matter what the task. Well traveled and engaging with their stories, made having them here very enjoyable. Dan and I look forward to them visiting, not as workawayers, but as friends. If you are lucky enough to take… read more
(Excellent)
15 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (George & Christie) for host
This was our first workaway experience and we couldn’t have been happier with how it went! We had a fantastic experience staying with Wendy and Dan, they are both such lovely people and made us feel welcome and right at home from the moment we arrived. We found the work to be pretty fun, almost all of it being outdoors in the sunshine. Lots of… read more
30 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Érica) for host
it was my fist workaway experience and it was a good pick. Both are very kind and they want you to feel like home. I past good moment with them
4 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Ricardo & Krystle) for host
We absolutely loved our experience with Dan and Wendy, they are the best hosts. Since the moment we arrived at the house, we felt like home. We enjoyed every delicious dinner, Wendy cooks so good!!, besides she is an amazing woman.
Dan's beer is great, we helped making some and even bottled some wine too. The workload was easy and fun to do. We… read more
Dan's beer is great, we helped making some and even bottled some wine too. The workload was easy and fun to do. We… read more
20 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Camille) for host
What an amazing and unforgettable stay at Wendy and Dan's!
They are really willing to share, super enthusiastic, I felt home the first minute there.
The house and the yard are very pleasant to live in. Work is interesting and challenging, but nothing like stressing: you build your own schedule with flexibility according to the weather, the work… read more
They are really willing to share, super enthusiastic, I felt home the first minute there.
The house and the yard are very pleasant to live in. Work is interesting and challenging, but nothing like stressing: you build your own schedule with flexibility according to the weather, the work… read more
13 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (SaskiaLisa)
Saskia and Kevin stayed with us for three weeks. They were absolutely delightful. Always eager to help out. They really got along with our Grandkids too. After this short time we feel like we are family. i hope your next family appreciates you as much as we did. They will be coming back in August to visit........As friends , not as workawayers.… read more
(Excellent)
2 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (SaskiaLisa) for host
Wendy and Dan!!
As we wrote in the letter, we had a fabulous time! We consider ourselves so lucky that we spent 3 weeks with you! We loved to work in the morning and loved to do the gardening, helping wherever possible and you really appreciated the work we did. It was so nice to hear a thank you :) we felt like part of the family and we got to… read more
As we wrote in the letter, we had a fabulous time! We consider ourselves so lucky that we spent 3 weeks with you! We loved to work in the morning and loved to do the gardening, helping wherever possible and you really appreciated the work we did. It was so nice to hear a thank you :) we felt like part of the family and we got to… read more
21 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Katrin) for host
I have enjoyed my experience with Wendy and Dan very much! They are both doers and it is an inspiration to work with them and learn from their pretty much off the grid lifestyle! They are very open and took me onto a friend's house and amazing walk! I especially liked that the fact that they let you work in your own way and also that the food was… read more
31 Oct 2014
Left by Workawayer (Isabell) for host
I had an awesome time with Wendy and her granddaughter teila. They made me feel like home since the first day I've been there and it was one of my best decisions I made with Workaway.info. We had nice hikes, went clam digging, had an wonderful thanks giving with friends and the loving family. I would come back anytime. Thanks so much for all… read more
19 Oct 2014
Left by Workawayer (Isadora & Bert) for host
Wendy and Don are fantastic hosts! They totally understand the workaway concept. They offer you at least as much as you can offer them. They make you feel very welcome and show you their lifes. They got always something to do in or around the house and you'll love the sunshine coast.
I would recommend everybody to visit them and want to thank… read more
I would recommend everybody to visit them and want to thank… read more
11 Jun 2014
Left by Workawayer (Moon & Orion) for host
What an amazing three weeks we spent with Wendy and Dan!!! They really encapsulate the spirit of workaway, we had the best cultural experience ever with two of the kindest, most generous, funniest, open hearted people you could hope to meet. We were instantly included as one of the family and were introduced to so many of their awesome friends and… read more
13 Sep 2013
Left by Workawayer (Laura & Ignacio) for host
We spent almost 20 wonderful days at Wendy’s. It is a magic place where only the kind of special people who Wendy and Dan are, can be living.
They definitely have the real work-away spirit: won’t considerer you just because of your work, but also because of all the vital experience, cultural differences, etc. that we are supposed to share on the… read more
They definitely have the real work-away spirit: won’t considerer you just because of your work, but also because of all the vital experience, cultural differences, etc. that we are supposed to share on the… read more
1 Jun 2013
Left by Workawayer (Maria) for host
Wendy review workaway
I spend three gorgeous weeks at wendy's place ... Ouaouuuu, what a good experience!!! She ( and Dan) are the most nice, generous, open minded, funny (I just can't write them all because the list is waaaay too long) persons you can met, they are going to make you feel like home. Wendy introduced me to her family and… read more
I spend three gorgeous weeks at wendy's place ... Ouaouuuu, what a good experience!!! She ( and Dan) are the most nice, generous, open minded, funny (I just can't write them all because the list is waaaay too long) persons you can met, they are going to make you feel like home. Wendy introduced me to her family and… read more
