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Hello! We love to host guests from around the world and expose our daughter Ruby to different languages, cultures and food! We are an easy-going and adventurous little fam, we love to spend time at the beach, walk the trails in the magical forests of Gabriola, do yoga and spend quality time with our community and friends.
My husband and I are in our mid-40's, Ruby is 3.5, I'm a leadership coach and my husband Will is a yoga teacher. We have a studio on the property with daily classes you can attend if you're a yogi!
In our home you can look forward to a peaceful and serene environment, short walks to the ocean and plenty of laughs!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Gabriola island is an epic place for nature and the summers here are magnificent. Our house is within walking distance from the ocean and within short driving distance to the stunning beaches and hiking paths. There is an incredible farmers market here, lots of beautiful fresh food and a gorgeous community of people.
While you're here, you would learn what community can look like and experience a family dynamic that is playful, open and FUN!
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
For this to be a good fit you’ll need to be able to 'go with the flow' and genuinely love children. Please note that we usually only accept female guests since you will be spending time with our daughter, Ruby. She is five years old, very social, sweet and has lots of energy!
She loves playing, doing art projects, going to the beach time and wilderness fun!
Your days with our family will be different every day, depending on activities and the weather. We usually need help with making meals, light house-work, various creative projects, gardening and hanging with Ruby.
We also are big foodies and would love to cook and learn from you!
We are very flexible with our schedule and you can let us know when you want to take days in nature or to venture around the island. When you are at the house, there is usually always something we need help with! At the end of the days we enjoy dinner on the porch, hot tubs, and candle-light Yin Yoga -
There's also plenty of options for you to drop in and create some beauty here…in your own unique and special way!
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
I would LOVE to speak more Spanish and teach my daughter, I am fluent and miss having the opportunity now that we live on the island.
Accommodation
We have a private loft on with beautiful views/tall windows on both sides + your own private bathroom. There is no door on the loft but you still have privacy as you can't see up there from the main room below.
That said, the main room below is our living room/kitchen, so you will be somewhat close to the action during meal times :) We come and go throughout the day but the house is pretty quiet most of the time. We also have a 10X10 Kodiac Canvas tent, 7 feet high that is all yours if you want additional privacy and time in nature!
What else ...
There is a bus that goes from one end of the island to the other and to town. We also are happy to give lifts and hitchhiking is a thing here as well, very safe and friendly environment! Summer activities include kayaking, paddle-boarding, hiking and visiting many amazing sights!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have high-speed wifi and guests can use the office for a private/quiet space to make video calls after 3pm.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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Working on different projects and completing tasks in such environment is not stressful or something you feel 'forced' to do,… read more
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Working on different projects and completing tasks in such environment is not stressful or something you feel 'forced' to do,… read more
I helped them with the house and the little Ruby which is the most energetic, curious and sweet little person I had the pleasure to meet 😊 the place is splendid, surrounded by the forest and close to the beach!
I would definitely recommend to… read more
During this time I helped out around the house and with other projects where my help was needed. For example, I did dishes, cooking, cleaning, painting, ect.
During my stay, I worked and spent time with another workawayer which I… read more
We learned a… read more
The work I had to do was mostly housework (cooking, washing dishes, cleaning) and cleaning up the house before winter came. I was given a lot of freedom in this, including how I… read more
We were two workaways there at the same time, and working together made the work much more fun. We were cooking different meals, working in the garden and we even could… read more
