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If you love animals, horses and gardening you'll love our small farm. Located on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, BC, it's nestled between the ocean and mountains, a 40 minute ferry ride from Vancouver.
You may be greeted by Tetely the pig, Skittles the goat, or Eyore the donkey.
When our children were leaving home for University, my husband, a retired Professor, and myself, a horticulturist, set up a Farm Adventure Program.
Our goal to introduce the public to happy, friendly, farm animals and horses. We currently have approximately 100, 2 & 4 legged animals running around, including horses, ponies, llama, mini horse, mini donkeys, pig, dwarf goat, peacocks, turkeys, assorted chickens/bantams, ducks, micro pigs, African goose, guinea pigs, bunnies, and our Andalusian horses whom we had been breeding for 17 years (now semi retired).
Not believing in cages, the majority of our animals roam free, though we do have a large room (petting pen) housing adorable bunnies, guinea pigs, pigeons, chicks,; bringing smiles to children and the young of heart, with our petting pen.
We would like to share our farm, animals, horses, gardens, as well as our unique natural setting with like minded Wwoofers. In particular, individuals knowledgeable and enthusiastic about working with farm animals, horses, children or carpentry-outdoor projects.
Those who are positive, open minded, flexible with working hours, enjoy working hard outdoors, getting their hands dirty, and are okay with a goat coming in for a short visit. Horse, child, handy man experience a plus.
Please note our home is a farm house with 3 dogs coming in, we love to read, hence a lot of clutter. It can be a bit chaotic. Wwoofers have one large bedroom with 2 beds, plus an a joining bedroom room, (accommodating up to 3 wwoofers) their own shower, sharing the rest of the house,.
Make yourself at home!
Duties for those with horse experience include: trail rides, pony rides, lessons, option of learning farm adventure tours.
Those with animal and child experience include: farm adventure tours, birthdays, petting farm, learning to work with ponies/horses
With handyman experience include farm maintenance./carpentry. As we are a small farm, these duties are often combined. Option to learn about horses & farm adventure tours.
There is also a travel trailer with 2 beds at our very private , stunningly beautiful waterfront acreage, which is ideal for a couple with a vehicle.
ps Fabulous horseback, mountain bike, and hiking trails in our extended back yard waiting to be explored. You are welcome to ride our horses/mountain bikes/kayaks (at our beach) on your time off.
Please note to reach our farm by public transit from Vancouver, take the Horseshoe Bay express, #257, stops at Granville to Georgia (City Centre skytrain stop) in front of the Bay store. Take this bus to the terminus at the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal, then catch the Langdale (Gibsons) ferry. If you let us know which ferry you will be on a couple days ahead , we will pick you up at the Langdale ferry terminal.
Renumeration, minimum wage, is paid to long term helpers as well as complimentary accommodation in our travel trailer-you require a vehicle. Appropriate permits are required for working.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Experience being part of a Canadian family, while interacting with numerous happy horses and farm animals. Gaining animal/horse/farm experience. Have the opportunity to explore our vast outdoors, horseback riding, kayaking, mountain biking available.
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.
Help
Currently looking for workers for horse training, horses/animal care, farm tours, as well as carpentry, handyman tasks and fencing.
Minimum wage as well as accommodation in travel trailer provided. Current permits required.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
May accommodate up to 3 helpers staying in travel trailer, 1 room in house is also available.
What else ...
If you love animals, horses and gardening you'll love our small farm. Located on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, BC, it's nestled between the ocean and mountains, a 40 minute ferry ride from Vancouver.
You may be greeted by Tetely the pig, Skittles the goat, or Goblet the turkey.
When our children were leaving home for University, my husband, a retired Professor, and myself, a horticulturist, set up a Farm Adventure Program.
Our goal to introduce the public to happy, healthy, farm animals & horses. We currently have approximately 100, 2 & 4 legged animals running around, including horses, ponies, llama, mini horse, mini donkeys, pig, dwarf goat, peacocks, turkeys, assorted chickens/bantams, ducks, micro pigs, African goose, guinea pigs, bunnies, and our Andalusian horses whom we had been breeding for 17 years (now semi retired).
Not believing in cages, the majority of our animals roam free, though we do have a large room (petting pen) housing adorable bunnies, guinea pigs, pigeons, chicks,; bringing smiles to children and the young of heart, with our petting pen.
We would like to share our farm, animals, horses, gardens, as well as our unique natural setting with like minded Wwoofers. In particular, individuals knowledgeable and enthusiastic about working with farm animals, horses, children or farm maintenance.
Those who are positive, open minded, flexible with working hours, enjoy working hard outdoors, getting their hands dirty, and are okay with a goat coming in for a short visit. Horse, child, handi man experience a plus.
Duties for those with horse experience include: trail rides, pony rides, lessons and training., option of learning farm adventure tours.
Those with animal and child experience include: farm adventure tours, birthdays, petting farm, learning to work with ponies/horses
With handyman experience include farm maintenance./carpentry. As we are a small farm, these duties are often combined. Option to learn about horses & farm adventure tours.
There is also a travel trailer with 2 beds at our very private , stunningly beautiful waterfront acreage, which is ideal for a couple with a vehicle.
ps Fabulous horseback, mountain bike, and hiking trails in our extended back yard waiting to be explored. You are welcome to ride our horses/mountain bikes/kayaks (at our beach) on your time off.
Please note to reach our farm by public transit from Vancouver, take the Horseshoe Bay express, #257, stops at Granville to Georgia (City Centre skytrain stop) in front of the Bay store. Take this bus to the terminus at the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal, then catch the Langdale (Gibsons) ferry. If you let us know which ferry you will be on a couple days ahead , we will pick you up at the Langdale ferry terminal.
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?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (3)
They shared their lives and experiences with me and taught… read more
2 other workawayers, Nina and Lina, were there with me, and they quickly became my friends, as well as everyone else who… read more
Thanks for great 6 weeks.
With your welcoming and loving personality you made me feel like home from the first day on. Even if it was often busy and hard work, cobbler, campfires at the beach and multilingual scrabble games made it totally worth it.
I'm missing you and all the lovely animals at your farm and I would… read more
Feedback
They shared their lives and experiences with me and taught… read more
2 other workawayers, Nina and Lina, were there with me, and they quickly became my friends, as well as everyone else who… read more
Thanks for great 6 weeks.
With your welcoming and loving personality you made me feel like home from the first day on. Even if it was often busy and hard work, cobbler, campfires at the beach and multilingual scrabble games made it totally worth it.
I'm missing you and all the lovely animals at your farm and I would… read more
