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10 Apr 2024
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Description
My name is Kevin, I am a self employed carpenter and small hobby farm owner, originally from the East Coast of Canada. My wife Deana is originally from England and came to Canada as a Nanny. We met in Vancouver, but moved to Vancouver Island nearly 20 years ago for the rural lifestyle. We live on 5 acres in the beautiful Cowichan Valley (The Warmlands) with our son Josh 24 and our dog Snow (an adorably friendly Lab). We are a busy family and love to meet new people from various backgrounds and share our beautiful surroundings with them. We are constantly working to become more self sustainable with garden and greenhouse.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The beauty of living where we live in this wonderful valley is we can enjoy the great outdoors.
We grow many of our own vegetables. I still eat meat, most of which is in the freezer from what I have previously processed, but my wife no longer eats meat and dairy, so we have a pretty varied diet. We love to exchange knowledge and experiences with people we meet. In the Cowichan Valley we have one of the largest first nation communities on the island, there is a lot to learn about the legends, history and culture of the Cowichan People and the Coast Salish Nation. The natural beauty of our valley is incredible, lakes, forests, ocean, mountains. There are farms and vineyards, and wonderful communities such as Chemainus (murals), Cowichan Bay (spot prawn festival), Lake Cowichan is the new home of a huge music festival (Sunfest), Victoria (with its British Heritage) is the capital of BC and just a bus ride away. There are plenty of mountain biking and hiking trails, or kayaking opportunities.
Help
At the moment we are ideally looking for a couple or travelling friemds, because we currently have one spare room you wild need to share a queen size bed. Our initial help needed is a variety of outdoor projects. we need to get our garden enlarged andstarted for the season and become more self sufficient, as well as some landscaping and ongoing property maintenance. We always seem to have small building and maintenance projects around the homestead, so extra hands are always welcome. We have been part of workaway for a number years and have thoroughly enjoyed the experience, as have the workawayers that have visited us.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
A private bedroom with queen size bed and shared bathroom.
What else ...
In your free time, there are plenty of hiking/biking trails close by, that will take you all the way to Victoria, Lake Cowichan and just around the countryside. We are also 15 min drive from Lake Cowichan and 20 mins from several bays on the Georgia Strait (Salish Sea), or 1hr from Port Renfrew on the west coast of the island, if you are a water lover. We are on a bus route for easy access to both the local towns of Duncan and Lake Cowichan. From Duncan there are busses that go both down the island to the Capital of BC, Victoria and up island to Nanaimo and beyond. The Cowichan River is well known for it's fly fishing. We also have a 33' x18' solar heated swimming pool (for summer) and a saltwater hot tub (for winter) as well as ping pong . In the past we have thoroughly enjoyed hosting, through different programs, people from Mozambique, Mexico, Eastern Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Holland, Jamaica, Trinidad, Brazil, Chile, China, Japan, Germany, UK, Russia, Israel, France & Norway. We don't smoke so would prefer non-smokers, but other than that we are reasonably flexible and easy going family.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 793166435975
Feedback (32)
12 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Marie-Edith)
Life has been busy, as always, so it has taken me a while to write this review but we thoroughly enjoyed having Marie visit and become part of our family. Marie was a joy to have around, super helpful and fun and would definitely recommend to future hosts. She is definitely welcome back any time and we wish her all the very best in her future… read more
(Excellent
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12 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (pennyandtita)
Life has been busy, as always, so it has taken me a while to write this review but we thoroughly enjoyed having Penelope and Tita visit and become part of our family. They were a joy to have around, super helpful and fun and would definitely recommend to future hosts, they are welcome back any time and we wish them all the very best in the future.
(Excellent
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5 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (pennyandtita) for host
We spent about 3 weeks with Kevin & Deana and really could not fault our time there. We had such a warm and friendly welcome into their home from the minute we arrived. The work was really varied. We started at 7am watering the plants every morning, and worked until 12pm, which meant you had the rest of the day free - we spent most our afternoons… read more
12 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Anaëlle)
Life has been busy, as always, so it has taken me a while to write this review but we thoroughly enjoyed having Anna visit and become part of our family. She was helpful and fun and would recommend to future hosts
(Excellent
)
27 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Anaëlle) for host
i spend two and a half week with deana and kevin, it spends very fast and i have the feeling to know them very well ! i had very good and fun time, especially during pickeball or games night even if i lost :)
i can't thank them enough for their hospitality, i felt like a family member, i learnt about farming, gardening or cooking. Kevin was… read more
i can't thank them enough for their hospitality, i felt like a family member, i learnt about farming, gardening or cooking. Kevin was… read more
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(5.0)
Cultural exchange:
(5.0)
Communication:
(5.0)
12 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Marie-Edith)
Life has been busy, as always, so it has taken me a while to write this review but we thoroughly enjoyed having Marie visit and become part of our family. Marie was a joy to have around, super helpful and fun and would definitely recommend to future hosts. She is definitely welcome back any time and we wish her all the very best in her future… read more
(Excellent
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12 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (pennyandtita)
Life has been busy, as always, so it has taken me a while to write this review but we thoroughly enjoyed having Penelope and Tita visit and become part of our family. They were a joy to have around, super helpful and fun and would definitely recommend to future hosts, they are welcome back any time and we wish them all the very best in the future.
(Excellent
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5 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (pennyandtita) for host
We spent about 3 weeks with Kevin & Deana and really could not fault our time there. We had such a warm and friendly welcome into their home from the minute we arrived. The work was really varied. We started at 7am watering the plants every morning, and worked until 12pm, which meant you had the rest of the day free - we spent most our afternoons… read more
12 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Anaëlle)
Life has been busy, as always, so it has taken me a while to write this review but we thoroughly enjoyed having Anna visit and become part of our family. She was helpful and fun and would recommend to future hosts
(Excellent
)
27 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Anaëlle) for host
i spend two and a half week with deana and kevin, it spends very fast and i have the feeling to know them very well ! i had very good and fun time, especially during pickeball or games night even if i lost :)
i can't thank them enough for their hospitality, i felt like a family member, i learnt about farming, gardening or cooking. Kevin was… read more
i can't thank them enough for their hospitality, i felt like a family member, i learnt about farming, gardening or cooking. Kevin was… read more
21 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Pauline) for host
It's hard to know where to begin describing my experience with Deana and Kevin. They are absolutely wonderful people who deserve to be met.
I spent a month with them and loved my experience. They make you feel at home, are kind, generous, caring and attentive. Kevin loves to pass on his passion for gardening, and I learnt a lot from him. Deana… read more
I spent a month with them and loved my experience. They make you feel at home, are kind, generous, caring and attentive. Kevin loves to pass on his passion for gardening, and I learnt a lot from him. Deana… read more
17 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Esther) for host
I spend 3 weeks at Deana’s and Kevin’s place. I became really quick a part of the family so that the goodbye was even harder. Snow is the best human dog I have seen, super easy and a good cuddle partner. I'll miss the walks with him and Deana. She also took the time to show me some beautiful places in the area. I'll also keep the game nights in… read more
15 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Esther)
Esther just left us and we miss her already! If you have the opportunity to host Esther you will not be disappointed. She has a wonderful sense of humor and a great work ethic. We accomplished a variety of tasks while Esther was with us, including re-setting up our greenhouse and vegetable garden after damage in a storm this winter. Esther worked… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Tessa)
Tess originally came for a few weeks but because she felt part of the family it felt so comfortable to have her stay longer.
She is such a hard worker, her work ethic and drive is impeccable. She works well both individually and on a team. Anyone that invites tessa into there home to work on any project will be extremely happy in sure. She is a… read more
She is such a hard worker, her work ethic and drive is impeccable. She works well both individually and on a team. Anyone that invites tessa into there home to work on any project will be extremely happy in sure. She is a… read more
(Excellent
)
30 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Tessa) for host
It was an amazing experience! I stayed with Deana and Kevin for two months and it was an unbelievable great time. This was my first experience with workaway and I can´t think of any better hosts. Kevin are Deana are great, they enabled me so much, always made sure that I am comfortable and that I am having a great time on Vancouver Island. I… read more
17 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Sina & Justin)
This was a wonderful experience. They are a fun loving, hard working couple. Justin was knowledgeable on all the tools and was smart in his work and often looked for improving things. Sina never shied away from any task. They had a great sense of humor and we thoroughly enjoyed our time spent with them and hope that they know they are welcome back… read more
(Excellent
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17 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Sina & Justin) for host
Our Workaway time with Deana and Kevin was absolutely amazing! It felt like home from the very beginning!! Deana and Kevin are very lovely people. We had a lot of fun together especially on the game nights. They always helped us with everything! We could use all the things that they have ( hot tub, Pool, gym). Their dog Snow is the cutest and… read more
30 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Emma) for host
Deana and Kevin are amazing people.
I stayed with them 1 month and it was one of the most incredible experiences that I had in Canada. At their place, I met another workawayer, Anna, we became good friends and worked together in the farm.
Working with them was really fun, it was always something different and I enjoyed that a lot. Except on rainy… read more
I stayed with them 1 month and it was one of the most incredible experiences that I had in Canada. At their place, I met another workawayer, Anna, we became good friends and worked together in the farm.
Working with them was really fun, it was always something different and I enjoyed that a lot. Except on rainy… read more
18 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Emma)
Emma was a joy to have, she loved the physical tasks and never shied away from any experience. She was social and loved playing games with us on the evenings as well as quite the artist. If you have the opportunity of hosting Emma we would highly recommend, you won't be disappointed. She is welcome back any time and we wish her all the very best… read more
(Excellent
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18 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)
We thoroughly enjoyed Anna coming to stay and helping us out. She helped with a multitude of varying tasks and even though many were new to her she always dug in and gave her best effort. She helped with pruning, weeding, sifting soil, cleaning, tidying. We often played games and had many a laugh as well exchanged stories about experiences. Anna… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host
Deana and Kevin are incredible people! Snow is the kindest, most gentle and loving dog. Initially I was going to stay for 3 weeks, but that turned into 5 1/2 weeks. I really genuinely felt accepted and welcome into their space. I felt comfortable and truly appreciated during my stay. This was my first workaday experience and I honestly got so… read more
10 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Yakir)
We so enjoyed having Yakir join our family. He was coming for 2 weeks and ended up actually staying for 6 1/2. We all had fun and accomplished a multitude of projects during his time here. Yakir has a thirst for gaining new skills and helping people and will turn his hand to anything as well as come up with good ideas when needed, a good problem… read more
(Excellent
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8 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Yakir) for host
OMG I don't know where to start
That was my first Workaway experience and thank god because I could not ask for more… these guys are the best!!!!!!!!
I was supposed to come for two weeks and I stayed for 5 (It shows you how much fun I had)
They hosted me like a family member and they treated me so well
Deana is such a warm person she has an… read more
That was my first Workaway experience and thank god because I could not ask for more… these guys are the best!!!!!!!!
I was supposed to come for two weeks and I stayed for 5 (It shows you how much fun I had)
They hosted me like a family member and they treated me so well
Deana is such a warm person she has an… read more
14 Sep 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Luna)
Luna, was fun loving and hard working. She helped with many projects including drywalling the workshop and helping to move things in and organize it afterwards as well many outdoor projects. She had an appetite for life and was very independent and adventurous in her spare time. We played games together and she was competitive. We enjoyed having… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Sep 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
What can we say! Amélie stayed with us for nearly 2 months. She is hardworking, fun-loving, energetic, just a joy to have as part of our family. Her energy kept us moving forward :). She helped amazingly with our projects, which included watering daily, pruning plants in the greenhouse, pushing through and laying down a new trail, adding some… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
I don't have the words to describe the amazing experience I had with Kevin and Deana. I was a little wary of Workaway before signing up but I am so glad I did it and so grateful that they accepted me into their home. I don't think I've ever had this much fun working anywhere, and they made me feel part of the family right away. They truly are… read more
3 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Katharina)
OMG, what can we say, if you have the opportunity to host Katharina you will be amazed at the energy, personality and tenacity of this wonderful person. Always up for a challenge and a joy to be with, both working and at play. If given a choice of tasks, she never chose the easy task and always pushed herself. We had some wonderful conversations,… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Katharina) for host
Staying at Kevin and Deana's farm as a workaway was an amazing experience! It was my first time working on a farm and I enjoyed it a lot. I stayed for 4 weeks and time has flown by. Usually, we started working early in the morning so I had the rest of the day off to explore the island. Every day we worked in the blueberry field (picking… read more
5 Jan 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Celine & Mathieu)
What can we say about Celine and Mathieu - Wow, wow, wow! It was such a pleasure having them come join us during the Winter months when we would not normally be hosting workawayers, however, with the need to accomplish a few large winter projects, when they contacted us, we felt they would be a good fit. They are a hard working, fun couple who now… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Jan 2021
Left by Workawayer (Celine & Mathieu) for host
Deana, Kevin and their sons are absolutely lovely, wonderful and really kind.
If you looking for a great experience as a workaway this is the place to be ,the only bad things it’s I can only give them 5 stars because they deserve minimum 10 !:)
They deserve all of the best and a lot of help so their big projects.
It was our first workaway… read more
If you looking for a great experience as a workaway this is the place to be ,the only bad things it’s I can only give them 5 stars because they deserve minimum 10 !:)
They deserve all of the best and a lot of help so their big projects.
It was our first workaway… read more
14 Oct 2020
Left by Workawayer (Sarah & Emmett) for host
We had contacted Kevin and Deana last minute at the start of august. They took us in the next day. We had planned to stay for one month but stayed for two. Kevin and Deana are very warm and accommodating. They welcomed us into their family, we felt at home right away. The work was fun and engaging. We did gardening, picked blueberries, light… read more
13 Oct 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah & Emmett)
Sarah and Emmet were a pleasure to host and made our summer both very productive and enjoyable. They are welcome back any time. They helped with so many different things and both have differing strengths which added to the tasks we managed to accomplish. We enjoyed learning culinary skills from Emmett and thoroughly enjoyed Sarah's skills with… read more
(Excellent
)
24 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Justin)
We had the pleasure of hosting Justin and Jen for 2 weeks at a time where we really needed help for closing up the season and completing some projects before the rain came. Deana had just had knee replacement surgery so they were of great help both inside and outside of the house, exceeding our expectations. They did a variety of tasks, including… read more
(Excellent
)
24 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Justin) for host
Stayed with Kevin & Deanna for two weeks. Accommodation was good, healthy food and work was a joy. You will feel at home and not worked hard all day, Kevin is very conscious of making sure you have plenty of time to explore the area. Kevin cooks most of time, home made fries and burgers plenty of fresh organic eggs. Deanna is also conscious of… read more
23 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Brianna & Sean)
We thoroughly enjoyed having Sean and Brianna stay with us. They were helpful, fun and energizing. We accomplished a lot of headway on our projects while they were here and couldn't have done it without their help, thanks guys. If you have the opportunity to host these guys I know they will add something to your life.
Good luck in the Yukon my… read more
Good luck in the Yukon my… read more
(Excellent
)
13 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Brianna & Sean) for host
We really can't recommend staying with Kevin and Deana any more highly. The Cowichan Valley is one of the most beautiful places we've ever been, and this fantastic little blueberry farm was the perfect home base to explore all of southern Vancouver Island. Kevin and Deana are great hosts who instantly make you feel comfortable and at home on their… read more
5 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Stacey & Ram)
Stacy and Ram were wonderful, we really enjoyed having them in our home. They are fun-loving, hard working, never shying away from any task. If you are looking for trustworthy hard working, interesting and fun people, you would love these guys. We truly wish them all the best that life has to offer and hope that they will visit again at some point… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Stacey & Ram) for host
We stayed with Kevin and Deana for initially 2 weeks and then extended to just over 3 weeks. We had such an amazing time there, it's the ideal Workaway. The work is varied and stimulating examples include blueberry picking and sorting, building fences and a pig pen, tractor work, woodwork, veggie picking, ride on lawn mower duties, general… read more
9 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Shaun & Joanna)
We thoroughly enjoyed having Shaun and Johanna join us on our Farm for the two weeks at the end of the season. They worked hard and were up to any task. We would have them back if they wanted to come, are still in thre area and availability allows next summer. Have fun guys
(Excellent
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9 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Shaun & Joanna) for host
Kevin and Deana are both amazing hosts. We stayed with them for two weeks at the end of their season and helped with a variety of jobs. They are both very welcoming and friendly and make sure you feel comfortable in their home. The little camper we stayed in was very comfy and we were allowed to use many of their facilities in their home,… read more
29 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Giacomo & Alice) for host
We had a wonderful time with Deana and Kevin. We had the opportunity to partecipate at some really interesting jobs and we enjoyed all of them. You cannot get bored with them as they have so many interesting projects in their mind and it is easy to find what suits you best. They are both great cooker and you can enjoy with them a nice meal with a… read more
25 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Giacomo & Alice)
Wow, what can we say except a Big Big thank you to Giacomo and Alice! They were incredible and a joy to be around! We got so much accomplished in the 2 + weeks that they were with us. Alice's skills in landscaping was wonderful, without her the project would never have had the professional touch that she gave it. They helped with so many things… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Pia)
We thoroughly enjoyed having Pia and her friend Meike join us in our home and on our Farm. They helped with the blueberries and a number of other projects around the property. We enjoyed playing games together, a few day trips and some hiking.
Good luck with the rest of your travels guys and thanks for your help.
Good luck with the rest of your travels guys and thanks for your help.
(Excellent
)
1 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (MARIANA) for host
It was my first time traveling abroad and it couldn't be better! This family is amazing and they made me feel like home since the first day. They really care about us and I don't have words to describe how much I'm grateful for all. Hope I can see them again someday, and Deana is one of the most admirable I've met in my life (she helps with… read more
21 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Ariane & Tabea)
We thoroughly enjoyed hosting Ariane & Tabea. They are hard working, easy going, fun individuals who stepped up to any task with enthusiasm. We wish them all the very best in the travels and hope to meet up again one day.
(Excellent
)
2 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Jemma & William) for host
What a wonderful family! This was my first work away experience and it couldn’t have gone better.
They made me feel at home right away.
The work was enjoyable and varied. I also had lots of free time in the afternoon to explore the local area.
I’m truley grateful for the help and support they gave me.
I will be coming back to visit them next… read more
They made me feel at home right away.
The work was enjoyable and varied. I also had lots of free time in the afternoon to explore the local area.
I’m truley grateful for the help and support they gave me.
I will be coming back to visit them next… read more
2 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jemma & William)
We had the pleasure of hosting Jemma and she immediately became a part of our family. She helped out with everything that was asked of her. She helped us strip down and repaint a deck, Animal Care, blueberry care and looked after the farm and teenagers in our absence. We truly appreciated having her here and she is welcome back anytime. How to… read more
(Excellent
)
24 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Pauline) for host
I feel sooo happy to had the chance to work at this awesome place with these wonderful people! Kevin, Deana, their sons and every one around (hugs to Tawna) are very kind and funny people, and I enjoyed every day with them. The work never gets boring because there is a lot of different stuff to do and you can learn something new every day. Both… read more
24 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Pauline)
We certainly enjoyed having Pauline join us on our Farm. We Believe anyone would be lucky to have Pauline join them on their projects. She is a great worker, has a wonderful sense of humor and she loves to cook and try different food. As we told Pauline, she is welcome back anytime and we wish her all the very best in her travels. We would love to… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (fannyga)
Sorry for not posting this review sooner, life had been extremely busy since Joan and Stef left us. They spent 2 months with us and became part of our family. they both have a great work ethic and a sense of humor on par with us. They helped with a variety of tasks which included blueberry picking, feeding the animals, taking down netting,… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (fannyga) for host
We stayed with them almost two months, and it was a wonderful experience. Kevin is an amazing man, and really funny. We learned a lot of things about construction with him, and we enjoyed a lot the meals that he prepared. The work was easy and comfortable, he is patient and knows the limits of the not professional workers. Deana is a wonderful… read more
4 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Jule)
Jule was lovely. She always greated us in the morning with a big smile, she worked hard and was always willing to try new tasks. She cooked a few German dishes for us which were lovely and we enjoyed some hikes and games together. We wish her all the very best in her travels and future and hope that our paths cross again some day.
(Excellent
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27 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Jule) for host
As the family was my first workaway experience, I couldn't wish for a better one! I enjoyed my two weeks stay at their farm a lot.
Kevin an Deana are great and generous people who are very interested in other cultures and people from abroad. We hat a lot of nice conversations and discussions. Also I remember some really funny gamenights and nice… read more
Kevin an Deana are great and generous people who are very interested in other cultures and people from abroad. We hat a lot of nice conversations and discussions. Also I remember some really funny gamenights and nice… read more
14 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Johanna)
We really enjoyed having Johanna join us on our farm and in our home. She is a
great blueberry picker, artist and all around helper. She always had a smile on her face and was a delight to be around. She was willing to take on all tasks which also included construction and making beautiful signs.
She loves trying different food and seemed… read more
great blueberry picker, artist and all around helper. She always had a smile on her face and was a delight to be around. She was willing to take on all tasks which also included construction and making beautiful signs.
She loves trying different food and seemed… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Johanna) for host
I spent 3 weeks on this lovely Blueberryfarm.
What can I say? From the first second Kevin picked me up from the ferry terminal I felt so welcomed and as I had such a wonderful and special time there I was really sad to leave.
My tasks were mainly picking berries, paintings, helping on the deck. You never do the same work for many hours which I… read more
What can I say? From the first second Kevin picked me up from the ferry terminal I felt so welcomed and as I had such a wonderful and special time there I was really sad to leave.
My tasks were mainly picking berries, paintings, helping on the deck. You never do the same work for many hours which I… read more
27 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah & Sebastian)
Sarah & Sebastian were wonderful from day one. They have a great work ethic and never shied away from any tasks, they always went above and beyond! They helped us immensely with a variety of tasks including putting up the blueberry netting and renovating two large decks. We had a lot of fun with them, they have a great sense of humor. It was… read more
(Excellent
)
27 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Sarah & Sebastian) for host
We spend two weeks with Kevin and Deana and from the first moment we felt welcome. Mainly we helped to renovate the deck and learned carpentry skills from Kevin. But the tasks varied from day to day for example planting vegetables, building potato boxes and weeding the blueberry field. We were flexible with our working times, so we had a lot of… read more
11 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Michael & Melanie)
We had another great experience hosting this spring. Michael and Melanie were to come for two weeks and after a short period we all mutually agreed to extend to 4. We enjoyed having them become part of our family and moving forward in the many tasks and projects we have on our land. They would like to have their own homestead one day and live the… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Michael & Melanie) for host
We stayed with Kevin & Deana for just over a month and the time just flew by! We quickly felt part of the family and enjoyed spending time with everyone. The work days were consistently 5 hours day/ 5 days a week and the tasks varied day-to-day. We helped with blueberry up-keep, mulching, livestock care, garden work, milling and some building. We… read more
9 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Dwight & Alana) for host
Simply put, this is one of the best Workaways out there; it checks ALL the boxes!
How refreshing it was to arrive at Kevin and Deanna's after our previous weeks of travel on the island! We felt so comfortable with them and their son Josh that we didn't want to leave after four amazing weeks there. We extended our 2-week stay by an extra two… read more
How refreshing it was to arrive at Kevin and Deanna's after our previous weeks of travel on the island! We felt so comfortable with them and their son Josh that we didn't want to leave after four amazing weeks there. We extended our 2-week stay by an extra two… read more
8 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Dwight & Alana)
What can we say? We miss these guys already! Alana and Dwight are a fun, hardworking, self motivated, enthusiastic couple, they took every task in hand and did it with passion. You would be lucky to have them. We accomplished many projects while they were here and would love to have them back again if in this neck of the woods. We wish them… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host
We already miss Kevin and Deana, who made us feel home from the first day on! We had some of our best weeks of our journey at their place and felt like being a part of their family.
We helped Kevin around the house with cutting and stacking wood, digging with the tractor, building a green house, watering the plants, painting signs for the… read more
We helped Kevin around the house with cutting and stacking wood, digging with the tractor, building a green house, watering the plants, painting signs for the… read more
21 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah)
We had the pleasure of hosting both Sarah and her sister Franziska on two seperate occasions. They were both hard workers, personable and always went above and beyond. We thoroughly enjoyed having them join our family. We wish them all the very best and hope to see them again some time in the future.
(Excellent
)
29 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Jelle & Mart) for host
We truly had a fantastic time with Kevin and Deana!! Really we will never forget the days we spend with them. We wanted to stay around 2 weeks but end up staying there for 3,5 weeks. They make you feel ad home and they are truly interested in you. We had good conversations and good food as well. We worked together with them in several projects, it… read more
26 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Jelle & Mart)
What can we say about both Jelle and Mart except hard workers and fun! We thoroughly enjoyed having them with us and we're all sad to see them go. We would have them back again tomorrow! Mart was excellent with tools, planning and building and Jelle took the lead in animal and plant care, they chipped in with anything that needed doing and… read more
(Excellent
)
21 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Franziska)
We had the pleasure of hosting both Franziska and her sister Sarah on two seperate occasions. They were both hard workers, personable and always went above and beyond. We thoroughly enjoyed having them join our family. We wish them all the very best and hope to see them again some time in the future.
(Excellent
)
7 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (Megan) for host
Had the opportunity to stay for two weeks and wish we could of stayed for longer. We instantly felt so welcome at their farm. The entire family went out of there way to make us feel comfortable and have a wonderful overall experience while in the Cowichan Valley. Even in our short visit we were able to learn so much about our blueberry farm and… read more
30 Jun 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Megan)
We thoroughly enjoyed having Megan in our home. She was an absolute pleasure and treasure. Her youthfulness and fun nature kept us all smiling. We accomplished so much with her help and would willingly have her return. We truly miss her already and hope one day to meet again.
(Excellent
)
2 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (Victor) for host
This family is very nice! I learnt lot of things with Kevin and Deana advices me about nice places to visit. The work you do in their house is various and very interisting and you can enjoy the swimming pool when you finish your day, earing the humming-birds arround you. If you want a nice family environment, their house is the perfect place for… read more
20 Jun 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Victor)
Victor spent a month with us and we really enjoyed having him. He was a hard worker, worked well by himself and with others. Had a good sense of humor, spoke English well and was not afraid to ask questions and learn more English. He enjoyed cooking and was good at it, so we managed to try some French cuisine. He fit in nicely with our family… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Jul 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Katarina)
Excellent! This was our very first experience with the workaway program and we could not have wished for a more pleasant experience! Katarina & Elise are hard workers, gifted and fun to be around, anyone that has the pleasure of having them in their homes will be extremely satisfied. We truly do miss them and they are welcome back to our home… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Jun 2015
Left by Workawayer (Katarina) for host
We had the pleasure of staying with Kevin and Deana, along with their two friendly sons and two beautiful Labradors for 6 weeks while we helped out with their Blueberry farm and other projects around the house. Cowichan Valley is a wonderful location and is close to a lot of other great places including Victoria and Nanaimo. We were so fortunate… read more
