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We are a small hobby farm located on Haida Gwaii and surrounded by ocean and beautiful forest.
We have chickens, ducks, and goats right now. Our farm produces vegetables, eggs, fruit, and meats (poultry, pork and goat) we also milk goats to make cheese and yogurt.
Being in such a remote location and with storms often disrupting food supplies to our island we are learning to be as self sufficient as possible and produce as much food as we can, currently eggs, poultry, pork, goat meat, vegetables, apples, berries, wines, cheeses, soaps and jelly. Harvesting wild foods is also an interest for us and we are always processing and preserving what is in season.
Daily volunteers will be feeding goats, collecting eggs, watering and feeding chickens, weekly you would be cleaning out the chicken and goat houses, usually there will be weeding in the garden or moving compost to the fields. There may be help needed with building projects such as fencing and a new greenhouse. We also may ask you to help with local Elders that need help in their gardens due to handicaps or age related illness that has made their gardens unusable. Usually there are precious food sources for the island that are shared by the Elders when they are able to access fruit trees and bushes and they really need our help. I am also a vendor and a volunteer at three of the island farmers markets and I will ask if you can come out to help with setting up events such as the Tlell Fall Fair in July/ August or the Seedy Saturday in the spring! For your help you will receive room and board and also I will pay for your food and treats at the events and entrance fees. You will learn how to make cheese, yogurt, soap, jelly, meat, wines, and what ever else we are making "in-season". Ask what we are up to and what you will learn during your visit as this changes depending on the season. We are making cheese daily but we only butcher in the fall, etc.
We accept volunteers year round and are happy to exchange room and board for help on our farm and the chance to meet new friends!
Haawa!!
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
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travelers will learn about wild harvesting, gardening and learning how to be self-sufficient on our farm as well as helping with whatever is being made seasonally such as wines, preserves and soap.
On-island there is a rich, living Haida Culture as the Natives revive their language in a never before written form.
Help
You could help us outside with the chickens, washing eggs, helping in the garden/field, assist with whatever building project is on the go and chopping firewood. Any inside help is always appreciated for those who prefer inside tasks with cooking, cleaning, organizing and jelly, kombucha, wine, soap and cheese making.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Private room with a shared bathroom
or a 32' travel trailer
What else ...
Haida Gwaii is beautiful and full of quiet places and peaceful hiking trails.
There is a new Haida Museum and many opportunities to learn about the Haida culture.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Feedback (7)
Also a wonderful cook and adventurer not afraid to take on some of the not so fun farm tasks like cleaning out the chicken house or emptying a rat trap! I've really appreciated Marie's visit to our farm! She would always be welcomed back!… read more
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Also a wonderful cook and adventurer not afraid to take on some of the not so fun farm tasks like cleaning out the chicken house or emptying a rat trap! I've really appreciated Marie's visit to our farm! She would always be welcomed back!… read more
She taught me so much, from taking care of her garden and showing me the basics of planting to looking after her animals and selling products at the local market.
She's a very open-minded and caring person with a great sense of humor. I had all kinds of… read more
Marylynn
BC Canada
Marylynn
She is really looking toward learning as much as she can in her travels to become a self-sufficient homesteader.
Alice would be welcome back to our farm anytime!
Marylynn
She would always be welcome back to our farm and I wish her all the best in her new adventures in Canada! From Marylynn
