Come join us on our Farm in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, Canada
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: 31 May 2022
Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks
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Left by Workawayer (Justin) for host
Sorry this feedback came so late!
We loved staying here and helping out on the Farm. We couldn't have asked for a better family to stay with and would gladly stay again if we ever revisit the island. Chris and Angela were so accommodating and I really respect what they are doing on the farm.
Jake, Avery, Emily and Josh are the funniest bunch of
… read more kids and they're very lucky to have Rosalita as a Nanny and part of their family.
Lucky is a very charming dog whos favorites passtime is helping with the dishes! What a clever boy!
And special mention to Inch the cat who always wants cuddles and takes up far too much room on the bed.
Guys, thanks again for having us. We really miss staying with you. Thanks for making us feel like part of the family.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Justina) for host
I had my first workaway experience at the farm and it was better than I expected. We really felt welcomed to Chris and Angela's home and had a great time. Our main task was to take care of the garden as well as planting and trimming trees. I really admire their efforts to grow their own food and live a healthy lifestyle even though both have full
… read more time jobs and are very busy in life. We had so much fun with the kids, during family dinners and also had time to go explore the area by bikes which was amazing. Could't be more thankful and happy to have spent 2 weeks at their warm and cozy house (:You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Saule) for host
I had a lovely time at Angela & Chris’ home! It was my first workaway experience and it could not have been better!
I am very thankful for the time I’ve spent taking care of garden (I am amazed by variety of vegetables you grow), trimming and planting trees and so on. You have a beautiful tradition of planting a tree for each workawayer that comes
… read more to your farm. I hope the one we planted will grow strong.
Angela was taking her time off of her busy schedule to drop us off at some cool places so that we could explore the area. I really appreciate that. We also had bikes that we could use.
Not to mention dinners every evening with whole big family and Rosalita (probably the best nanny ever!). Thank you so much for making us feel like home! Wishing you all the best:)You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Photos
Our youngest farmer playing in dirt. We are not afraid to get dirty.
Our castle, our house. it is over 100 years old and a work in progress.
The barn we built last year. you can see our chickens, ducks and turkeys free range.
We do have pigs, they live out on the field and are happy rolling in mud.
No, Santa does not live with us, but this is us, well the picture cut some of us out.
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Left by Workawayer (Justin) for host
Sorry this feedback came so late!
We loved staying here and helping out on the Farm. We couldn't have asked for a better family to stay with and would gladly stay again if we ever revisit the island. Chris and Angela were so accommodating and I really respect what they are doing on the farm.
Jake, Avery, Emily and Josh are the funniest bunch of
… read more kids and they're very lucky to have Rosalita as a Nanny and part of their family.
Lucky is a very charming dog whos favorites passtime is helping with the dishes! What a clever boy!
And special mention to Inch the cat who always wants cuddles and takes up far too much room on the bed.
Guys, thanks again for having us. We really miss staying with you. Thanks for making us feel like part of the family.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Justina) for host
I had my first workaway experience at the farm and it was better than I expected. We really felt welcomed to Chris and Angela's home and had a great time. Our main task was to take care of the garden as well as planting and trimming trees. I really admire their efforts to grow their own food and live a healthy lifestyle even though both have full
… read more time jobs and are very busy in life. We had so much fun with the kids, during family dinners and also had time to go explore the area by bikes which was amazing. Could't be more thankful and happy to have spent 2 weeks at their warm and cozy house (:You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Saule) for host
I had a lovely time at Angela & Chris’ home! It was my first workaway experience and it could not have been better!
I am very thankful for the time I’ve spent taking care of garden (I am amazed by variety of vegetables you grow), trimming and planting trees and so on. You have a beautiful tradition of planting a tree for each workawayer that comes
… read more to your farm. I hope the one we planted will grow strong.
Angela was taking her time off of her busy schedule to drop us off at some cool places so that we could explore the area. I really appreciate that. We also had bikes that we could use.
Not to mention dinners every evening with whole big family and Rosalita (probably the best nanny ever!). Thank you so much for making us feel like home! Wishing you all the best:)You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Kendra) for host
Dear family Gilbert, thank you so much for staying with you. It has been our first workaway experience and the three weeks went by too fast. The tasks has always been so various. We watered the trees, cutted the grass, weeded the vegetable garden, organized the shed,... So we had many opportunites to learn new stuff daily. We were always able to
… read more eat whenever we want to and especially enjoined the preparations and the dinner itself with everybody. We appreciated to spent time with Rosalita, the nanny, and the whole family in the evenings. We were lucky to sleep in a lovely big and clean bedroom and to explore the enviroment with a scooter. Thank you very much for everything, it was a pleasure to meet and live with you.
Finja and KendraYou can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host
So where do I start? This was kind of my first workaway experience, and I think it couldn't be better. Angi and Chris were my knight in shining armour, because they rescued me out of a really bad workaway accommodation. They are a great loving family, with such a positive vibes, thoughtful, caring and definitely very welcoming. I loved every
… read more second of my stay and I was treated like part of family, and felt like their 5th kid. And even though I came alone from very far away I never felt lonely. They have gorgeous and sweet children, which I loved from the first second I met them as well as Kristin (the wonderful au pair). I spent my 19th birthday at the wonderful farm and I couldn't imagine how it could be better than their. I had the chance to do activities and check out Canada and wherever I needed help Chris and Angi were their for me. And then time flew by and my almost 4 week stay was over.
I already miss the whole family and love to come back because it already feels like my second home.
I had my own big room with a bathroom next to it. The house and the whole farm (especially the VEGETABLE garden) is beautiful and I loved the evenings that we spent together on the Dinnertable.
My work was mainly feeding the pics and chicken in the morning and evening, and water the trees on the farm. But I also loved to help Kristin and play with the kids or cooking and making some delicious food.
I send much love and kisses to everyone on the farm.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Davy & Sophie) for host
Thank you Chris and Angela for having us stay with you and your family! It was a pleasure and we're sure to miss you all. We had fun helping with the woodpile, gutters and the staining of the porch!
Thank you again and all the best for the coming years at the Farm!
You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Davy & Sophie)
Davey and Sofie have been with us for 3 weeks and the time has just flown bye. Regardless of the task, planting, painting, feeding animals, roof repair they were more then up for the task. We can almost not imagine what it will be here without them they have truly become a part of our family in the short time that they have been here. If you are
… read more lucky enough to have them both stay at your place you are in for a real treat whether it be the cooking or card playing antics you are in for a treat! We will miss you both and hope that our paths cross again thank you for everything you've done here at the farm and best of luck with the rest of your adventures you both definitely have the right attitude!
Chris & Angela.
Left by Workawayer (Simone) for host
I had a great time during my stay on the farm (2,5 weeks). Angela, Chris and their four children have welcomed me cordially and I could gain a very good insight in the canadian family life. My main task was to take care of the children. I had my own room and bathroom which were new and really nice. The farm is located in a beautiful area near
… read more Duncan and they showed me lots of places I could visit. Thank you for making me feel like home!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Christopher & Corinna) for host
We were staying at the Farm for a total of three weeks. These three weeks had been an amazing time and passed way to fast!
Apart from the farmwork including feeding the pigs and chickens, weed whacking, fencing little trees, renovating the vegetable garden and replanting trees, we had an unbelievable awesome time with the familiy and friends. Our
… read more daily tasks never felt like work, it was just like being some kind of a part of the family. :) We went for a hike or a swim together with the family after work and had several campfires on the farm in the evenings.
Angela and Chris made us feel very welcome on the farm and we will definitely miss everyone here (including the animals and kids). Thank you for that - Looking forward to see you again soon. :)You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Christopher & Corinna)
Christopher and Corinna are the best workawayers anyone can wish for. They are extremely organized, meticulous, quality oriented and hard working. We were baling over 12 acres of Hay in 2 1/2 hours and even our other farmer friends that helped noticed and commmented on their hard work and spirit. the most wonderful thing about them is that they
… read more don't just put the time in and get the job done but it is evident that they are really enjoying the experience and having a good time. we adopted them to our farm family and they are welcome any time back. i can not say enough good things about them.
Left by host for Workawayer (Teresa)
It was really nice to have Teresa stay with us. She did not shy away from any work we have given her and was a great house guest, very polite and helpful even in her "off work" time. She helped with a lot of jobs like cleaning out the chicken coop, collecting eggs, feed the chicken, put up deer fence, transplant seedlings out into the garden,
… read more cutting brush and baby sitting.
Left by Workawayer (Teresa) for host
I've stayed at the farm for two weeks. It has been a great pleasure to stay with Angela, Chris and the kids. I had my own private room and barthroom which was lovely. I always felt very welcomed ! I've learned a lot about building fences, planting, chickens and pigs. I would definitely come back, specially to see duncan and lucky :) Thank you so
… read more much for this wonderful experience !You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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