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We are a family of three who live on a property along the Kootenay river in the beautiful West Kootenay region of British Columbia, Canada. We have a fairly large organic garden. The property is located 25 minutes south of Nelson and 10 minutes north of Castlegar. I am a lifelong vegetarian. If you're interested in vegetarian cuisine, this is the place for you! Years ago, our family engaged in the market gardening business, but now we have a garden just for ourselves. I enjoy traveling and meeting new people and have hosted people from all over the world. I am a semi-retired language teacher and enjoy learning other languages and helping people with their language. I look forward to hearing from you.
Currently, we are looking for someone to stay at our place for a minimum of 3 weeks to look after our well behaved dog and cat while we are away from mid March to early April. Some garden and housework would also be expected.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I am happy to help you with your English and can share my knowledge of vegetarian cooking and gardening.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
As a volunteer, you would be asked mostly to help with the garden and yard work as well as with a some housekeeping. We need someone to help in the busy planting season of spring, however, during the other months there is always a need to help with harvesting and preserving the food as well as general yard and home maintenance.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Russian: Intermediate
Accommodation
You would be staying in our home in the spare bedroom. Meals would be vegetarian for the most part as my daughter and I are vegetarian while my husband is not.
What else ...
During your time off, you can enjoy a wealth of activities. The region offers great hiking and rock climbing and bouldering as well as swimming, road and mountain biking, canoeing and kayaking, which you can do from our river property. Alpine hiking is possible, but ideally, one would need a four wheel drive vehicle. There are local buses 4 times a day, 6 days a week to Nelson, Castlegar and other areas in the region. One of us or one of our extended family often goes to town. We enjoy a healthy lifestyle which excludes smoking and the use of drugs. Alcohol consumption is limited. We would prefer a similar approach to health from our volunteeers. Please note, I am allergic to scented products and cigarette smoke.
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
Host ref number: 859455657679
Feedback (37)
15 Oct 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Jérémie & Lorraine)
Jérémie and Lorraine were wonderful volunteers. They approached all tasks with enthusuasm, were easy to get along with and helpful. They were eager to learn new skills and got along well with my 100 year old mother and the 6 year old in the house as well as everyone else. They were respectful and fun to be with as well. I enjoyed meeting you and… read more
(Excellent
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11 Oct 2020
Left by Workawayer (Jérémie & Lorraine) for host
We stayed with Katya for two weeks this summer and has been more than charmed by the lifestyle offered there! We worked around 4 hours in the morning by picking, gardening, house maintain, help others... Then, sporadically, for the rest of the day we helped her on common tasks (cooking, cleaning, playing with Charlene...).
We spent really… read more
We spent really… read more
13 Jun 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Dana)
Dana is a mature, responsible and hardworking volunteer who worked in the garden and in the house. She got along well with everyone and was easy to please when it came to food. She cooked some meals herself and was always helpful in the kitchen. Dana was fun to be with, athletic and warm. She was great with our 6 year old who can be challenging as… read more
(Excellent
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12 Jun 2020
Left by Workawayer (Dana) for host
If you have the chance to visit Katyas place, do it. You will definitely have a great experience and get so much out of it. The whole family is very kind and their hospitality is just amazing. Katya and Paul are always great to have a chat with and Charlene is a very special, cheerful girl, who is fun to play with. For sure, you will eat so much… read more
23 May 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Clauzier & Barbe)
If you have the opportunity to host Nina and Colin you will be fortunate indeed. Not only are they delightful to be with but they are also great cooks, hardworking and diligent, conscientious and fast learners. My brother described their work in the garden as "Scandinavian perfection ". We had many evenings of fun games together. They have become… read more
(Excellent
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21 May 2020
Left by Workawayer (Clauzier & Barbe) for host
WONDERFUL, is the word we should use if we had to use only one. We had our first workaway experience in Katya's house and that was such great weeks we passed in this family. We planned to stay 2 weeks at the beginning and finally we spent 6 weeks in Thrums. Katya, Charlene, Poul, Elizabeth, Maggie (the dog), Kitty (the cat) are part of our family.… read more
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15 Oct 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Jérémie & Lorraine)
Jérémie and Lorraine were wonderful volunteers. They approached all tasks with enthusuasm, were easy to get along with and helpful. They were eager to learn new skills and got along well with my 100 year old mother and the 6 year old in the house as well as everyone else. They were respectful and fun to be with as well. I enjoyed meeting you and… read more
(Excellent)
11 Oct 2020
Left by Workawayer (Jérémie & Lorraine) for host
We stayed with Katya for two weeks this summer and has been more than charmed by the lifestyle offered there! We worked around 4 hours in the morning by picking, gardening, house maintain, help others... Then, sporadically, for the rest of the day we helped her on common tasks (cooking, cleaning, playing with Charlene...).
We spent really… read more
We spent really… read more
13 Jun 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Dana)
Dana is a mature, responsible and hardworking volunteer who worked in the garden and in the house. She got along well with everyone and was easy to please when it came to food. She cooked some meals herself and was always helpful in the kitchen. Dana was fun to be with, athletic and warm. She was great with our 6 year old who can be challenging as… read more
(Excellent)
12 Jun 2020
Left by Workawayer (Dana) for host
If you have the chance to visit Katyas place, do it. You will definitely have a great experience and get so much out of it. The whole family is very kind and their hospitality is just amazing. Katya and Paul are always great to have a chat with and Charlene is a very special, cheerful girl, who is fun to play with. For sure, you will eat so much… read more
23 May 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Clauzier & Barbe)
If you have the opportunity to host Nina and Colin you will be fortunate indeed. Not only are they delightful to be with but they are also great cooks, hardworking and diligent, conscientious and fast learners. My brother described their work in the garden as "Scandinavian perfection ". We had many evenings of fun games together. They have become… read more
(Excellent)
21 May 2020
Left by Workawayer (Clauzier & Barbe) for host
WONDERFUL, is the word we should use if we had to use only one. We had our first workaway experience in Katya's house and that was such great weeks we passed in this family. We planned to stay 2 weeks at the beginning and finally we spent 6 weeks in Thrums. Katya, Charlene, Poul, Elizabeth, Maggie (the dog), Kitty (the cat) are part of our family.… read more
11 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Barbara & Daniel)
Barbara is a diligent, hardworking and conscientious person. She likes to make sure that the work she does is done properly. Barbara is easy to get along with and pleasant. She was motivated to improve her English and came a long way in that regard. She is capable in the kitchen both cooking and cleaning and it's obvious that she has worked in the… read more
(Excellent)
8 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Barbara & Daniel) for host
Katya´s house was my first workaway and was very important and beautiful experience. I help in a garden, Katya teach me about the garden, weeding, never in my life had I worked in such a beautiful garden, what I liked the most is that vegetables grow very fast! Charline is a children very intelligent, If I didn't know a word, she taught me.
Paul… read more
Paul… read more
19 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Shirin)
Shirin was a terrific volunteer. Hardworking, pleasant, friendly and knowledgeable about vegan cooking. She gave me lots of tips. Shirin was great to have around and was very open to doing any kind of work. She got along well with everyone in the family and really took it upon herself to welcome Kitty the cat when we adopted her. Thank you,… read more
(Excellent)
20 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Shirin) for host
I spent two weeks at Katya’s place and I’m really grateful that I got to know this great family!
After only a few days I really felt at home at their place and had so much fun there. My work was mostly weeding (to get the garden ready for planting season) and I always had the weekends off. Katya definitely made sure I had enough free time and… read more
After only a few days I really felt at home at their place and had so much fun there. My work was mostly weeding (to get the garden ready for planting season) and I always had the weekends off. Katya definitely made sure I had enough free time and… read more
19 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Valeria)
Valeria was a wonderful volunteer. She was kind, patient and caring with my 99 year old mother. She slept over at her place as she had recently come home from hospital, made smoothies for her and looked after her until her home support worker came. Valeria was for more mature than her years indicate. She got along very well with all the members of… read more
(Excellent)
14 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Valeria) for host
I stayed for nearly one month in this amazing place where I felt absolutely like home and where I tried to stayed as maxim as posible with all the incredible family and friends, and also with good food(so healthy and yummy). I enjoyed every day that was different, my work was helping Katya’s mother at the morning but was so nice to share the… read more
17 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Célia)
If you are as fortunate as I was to have Célia as a volunteer, you will be thankful indeed. She stayed with us for a month and a half and I couldn't have asked for a better volunteer. She is cheerful, mature, organized, hard working, knowledgeable and a fantastic person all around. She has become a part of the family and Célia, know that as a part… read more
(Excellent)
16 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Célia) for host
My heart broke into pieces :broken_heart:, leaving this wonderful place.
Katya was a fabulous host, I had a cute bedroom in a beautiful house! I can’t even describe how lovely my stay was. I will never forget how amazing this leg of my trip was. It was way more than I could ask for a first work away experience.
As I met part of Katya’s family, I… read more
Katya was a fabulous host, I had a cute bedroom in a beautiful house! I can’t even describe how lovely my stay was. I will never forget how amazing this leg of my trip was. It was way more than I could ask for a first work away experience.
As I met part of Katya’s family, I… read more
20 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah)
Hannah stayed with us for three weeks and I wished she had been able to stay longer. Hannah is a positive, capable, hardworking, helpful and mature young woman who got along well with all the family. She was a pleasure to have. You are welcome to come back any time, Hannah.
(Excellent)
17 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Hannah) for host
I enjoyed my time in Thrums with Katya and her wonderful family. Thanks to these great people, I got to know many beautiful places of the area and learned a lot about gardening and cooking (vegetarian). After staying 3 weeks with Katya, I didn't want to leave (but I should...). Because of that, I hope to see them again and recommend this place to… read more
23 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Rachel)
Rachel and Ben spent a month at my place. I can say that it went by all too quickly. They were hard workers who completed tasks with enthusiasm. Nothing was too much for them. They were easy to please and easy going. Always willing to learn, they took on canning, gardening, child minding, wood splitting and cooked up some great meals; all this… read more
(Excellent)
17 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Rachel) for host
Ben and I had such a lovely experience at Katya's. We stayed for a month (which flew by!) during a busy harvest. Needless to say, we was absolutely spoilt for food. I've never eaten so many freshly picked veggies and fruit. Life of abundance!
Katya is a kind hearted and sweet lady; her and her family were a delight to volunteer for. It's so… read more
Katya is a kind hearted and sweet lady; her and her family were a delight to volunteer for. It's so… read more
7 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Magdalena)
Magda stayed with us for one month. She proved to be a hard worker, willing to do whatever task she was entrusted with. She got along great with all of us, especially our 4 year old. I enjoyed her sense of humour and her quiet nature. Thank you, Magda, for an unforgettable stay.
(Excellent)
4 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Magdalena) for host
I stayed at Katya's place for one month and I couldn't have chosen a better host for my last few weeks in Canada. I really appreciate all her kindness and hospitality! The work was mostly outdoors, taking care of the garden, cleaning and looking after Charlene. I didn't feel like a worker, I felt like a part of the family. Thanks again for showing… read more
21 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Tara & Sam)
Tara and Sam were unforgettable volunteers in the best sense. Hard workers, knowledgeable, great with kids and all the adults in the house. They went out of their way to prepare great meals (we are still trying to replicate the delicious chili) without even being asked. They worked hard at any task given, be that gardening or window washing. I… read more
(Excellent)
20 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Tara & Sam) for host
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Katya’s home. The property is nestled in peaceful and picturesque mountains and we felt welcome right from the start. Katya made sure that we were never hungry, cooking amazing and healthy vegetarian food that we are still pining over. The family and their friends went out of their way to show us around the area,… read more
8 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Martin)
If you have the chance to have Martin as a volunteer, go for it without hesitation. He was very knowledgeable and experienced in the garden, got along very well with the child and dog in the house as well as with all the other family members and friends, was willing and happy to help with whatever task was assigned (and even thought of some extra… read more
(Excellent)
8 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Martin) for host
I stayed at Katyas place for a month and it was amazing. The whole family including friends are super friendly and are they try to make your stay very entertaining and funny. Katya is an amazing cook and nearly everything is fresh out of her garden. Yes, the garden is the main part of the work. But it is a easy work, and if you like working… read more
16 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Elisa)
Elisa stayed with us for only two short weeks but I would have loved to host her for longer. She was respectful, hard working, conscientious and a real pleasure to have around. She got along well with everyone in the family including the 4 year old. She was easy to please as far as meals were concerned and very helpful in the kitchen. Elisa made… read more
(Excellent)
16 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Elisa) for host
I can only agree with the others workawayer. I had two wonderful weeks. Katya and her family make it very easy to feel comfortable. It is a lovely place and you can learn and see a lot of this beautiful piece of earth.
And yeah, the food is really good as well as being together.
I could write more great things now but i would like to say one… read more
And yeah, the food is really good as well as being together.
I could write more great things now but i would like to say one… read more
30 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Julia)
Julia stayed with us for 3 weeks. Her cheerful personality and willingness to learn was a real asset. She got along well with everyone in the family, especially 4 year old Charlene. She was appreciative of all the food here and always thankful. Despite being nervous about bears, Julia was very excited to see one. Hooray! Good luck with future… read more
(Excellent)
26 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host
My workaway stay at Katya's place is already a few months ago (sorry for the late Feedback). I had a really great time and would definitely recommend to everyone to do workaway with her family. I was there in autumn for three weeks and enjoyed the time so much.
Everyone is very nice and welcoming and I felt like a part of the family from the… read more
Everyone is very nice and welcoming and I felt like a part of the family from the… read more
21 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Benjamin)
Ben was one of the hardest working and self motivated as well as good natured, interesting and multi talented volunteers that I have had. He cheerfully took on any task that I assigned and if I didn't find anything for him to do, he found work on his own; cleaning a very dirty shed for example, and making it into a much needed wood shed. He was… read more
(Excellent)
21 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Benjamin) for host
Thank you to all this beautiful family for these two wonderful weeks. If you like to be with nice and smart people, a wonderful little girl, a lovely dog, a beautiful nature, great food (the best in Canada !!!), and a loving environment, please come here you'll live a great experience. Thank you again for these precious moments, I already miss all… read more
19 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Domingo & Julia)
Domingo and Julia stayed with me for a month. They are two of the most capable, hardworking and pleasant people I have ever met. They are knowledgeable in many areas: gardening, canning, cooking, fixing things, massage, I could go on and on. They fit in well with the family and Charlene was very taken with them. We were all very sorry to see them… read more
(Excellent)
19 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Domingo & Julia) for host
Katya's house is a really nice place to stay.
First of all, the accommodation is just perfect. The bed is very big and comfortable adding that you have your own private bathroom.
The tasks that we were doing while our stay was varied, most of the time in the garden (watering, mowing, picking, pruning or weeding) and from time to time, clean the… read more
First of all, the accommodation is just perfect. The bed is very big and comfortable adding that you have your own private bathroom.
The tasks that we were doing while our stay was varied, most of the time in the garden (watering, mowing, picking, pruning or weeding) and from time to time, clean the… read more
23 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Nelson)
Nelson stayed with me for about a month. He is enthusiastic, ready to take on any task and good with children. I like how he did reiki on the plants (and on us). It must have worked because the garden is doing great! We enjoyed Nelson's positive attitude, willingness to learn and excitement about being in Canada. Enjoy the rest of your stay,… read more
(Excellent)
22 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Nelson) for host
I was there on jun and it was my first workaway experience and my first month away from Costa Rica, so I started my adventure in Katya´s house, she was very pacient with my english and she share with me a lot of her knowledge about gardening and healthy food, we had a great time biking and hiking around the beatifull paths of City of Castlegar and… read more
21 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Parima)
Prim stayed with me for just over a month. During this time she cheerfully and meticulously completed any task given: raking hay, cleaning house, gardening. She is willing to learn new tasks and is very thorough in completing them. She was keen to go biking, hiking and visiting the local points of interest. Thank you, Prim.
(Excellent)
19 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Parima) for host
My workaday stay at Katya's has been a learning adventure. Not only have I learnt about plants and gardening and nutrition, but I have also learnt much about the history and culture of the Castlegar, the surrounding areas and about the people who reside here.
Katya is a very kind, patient and friendly host (and a GREAT cook). I had minimal… read more
Katya is a very kind, patient and friendly host (and a GREAT cook). I had minimal… read more
25 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Karolina)
Carolina is a charming, hard-working volunteer and one of my granddaughter's favourite people. She played extensively with her and obviously enjoyed children. She fit in very well with our family, completed tasks efficiently and was a pleasure to have. You are welcome back any time, Karolina!
(Excellent)
20 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Karolina) for host
I stayed at Katya's place for less than a month and wish I could've stayed longer! It was my very first workaday stay and I'm so thankful it was at Katya's place!
She and her family are nice, funny and very welcoming.
I learned a lot about gardening and her garden inspires me to plant vegetables myself.
Her granddaughter Charlene is just adorable… read more
She and her family are nice, funny and very welcoming.
I learned a lot about gardening and her garden inspires me to plant vegetables myself.
Her granddaughter Charlene is just adorable… read more
3 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Eleanor)
Ellie stayed with us for about a month. During this time, she willingly helped out wherever needed: gardening, child care, cleaning, etc. She was open to any kind of activity and enjoyed learning new things. She had an excellent attitude, was friendly and intelligent and fit in well with our family. Thank you, Ellie.
(Excellent)
3 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Eleanor) for host
I had such a fantastic time staying with Katya and her family during the month of May. My work consisted mainly of gardening, playing with Charlene and doing housework and I had plenty of opportunities to go hiking, biking, canoeing and to visit nearby places such as Nelson and Ainsley Hot Springs. Katya's whole family was extremely welcoming and… read more
24 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Marthe)
Marthe is a hard working, cheerful and intelligent person who is up for any challenge or task. She is a great conversationalist and very knowledgeable. She tries her hardest in any task given to her. She got along well with everyone in our family and the other volunteers as well. Thank you for coming and staying with us, Marthe. We enjoyed having… read more
(Excellent)
23 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Marthe) for host
I stayed at Katya's place for 10 days and that was way to short! They live on a beautiful property between the mountains and close to the lake. I mostly worked in the garden and inside the house, fun work!
Katya is an extraordinary cook and it was always a lot of fun to have nice family dinners together. The granddaughter Charlene is a very cute… read more
Katya is an extraordinary cook and it was always a lot of fun to have nice family dinners together. The granddaughter Charlene is a very cute… read more
29 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Simone & Claudio)
Simone stayed with me for three weeks. He is a hard working, cheerful volunteer who is happy to complete any job given and willing to learn how to do things he's never done before. He is interesting and got along well with all the family. Charlene can now greet people with a "Ciao!". Thank you, Simone and we look forward to seeing you again.
(Excellent)
28 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Simone & Claudio) for host
Katia was just amazing..
I had really good time with her, charline, poul,granma and all family
We went together in 2 concert (opera and blues) and couple times in town, really helpful
Katia is a Very cook and amazing person with open mind
I hope to visit u again in your farm or in Italy
For all the people want to go in bc you have to go in… read more
I had really good time with her, charline, poul,granma and all family
We went together in 2 concert (opera and blues) and couple times in town, really helpful
Katia is a Very cook and amazing person with open mind
I hope to visit u again in your farm or in Italy
For all the people want to go in bc you have to go in… read more
20 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Hanna )
Hanna stayed with me for two weeks. She was hard working, polite, sociable and helpful. She approached every task willingly and with vigour. She is a mature and adventurous 18 year old who got along well with everyone. She told us a lot about her home town, shared some recipes from there and was easy to please as far as food went. Thank you,… read more
(Excellent)
19 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Hanna ) for host
If you have the opportunity to travel to Katya's place, don't miss it. It was my first workaway experience and I can't imagine a better one. First of all the whole family is wonderful and it won't take long until you feel like home, especially because Katya tries her best to include you in the family activities like swimming or going for a walk.… read more
11 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Mara)
Mara stayed with us for 4 weeks. She was a positive, hard working and easy to get along with person who approached every task cheerfully. She got along well with all of our family and all the other volunteers who came through at this time. She gave me the best bread recipe ever! She was mature for her age and had many stories to tell of her cross… read more
(Excellent)
11 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Mara) for host
I stayed 4 weeks with Katya, Paul and little Charlene.
I really enjoyed it and felt very comfortable since the very first moment as they are so nice people and include you in their family life.
The work was gardening, babysitting and generell house work, I liked it.
Its great that there is a car which workawayer can use. Castlegar and Nelson… read more
I really enjoyed it and felt very comfortable since the very first moment as they are so nice people and include you in their family life.
The work was gardening, babysitting and generell house work, I liked it.
Its great that there is a car which workawayer can use. Castlegar and Nelson… read more
27 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Lukas & Frieder)
Lukas and Frieder were excellent volunteers. They stayed with me for 3 weeks and were true "farm/village" boys that knew how to do many things on a farm without being shown. They also were great for helping to prepare meals and always cleaned up. They got along well with everyone in the family, played and swam with and read to my toddler and were… read more
(Excellent)
27 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Lukas & Frieder) for host
Even when it was our first work away experience we can say that it was our best.
Katya did the best vegetarian meals we had so far. The rooms were absolutely awesome and the car we have been offered was great to explore the beautiful kootenay area around their house. The whole family including the grandmother are so lovely and polite we… read more
18 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Schirin)
Schirin stayed with me for two weeks. I enjoyed having her here very much. She was disciplined, getting up early, working hard on whatever task she was assigned which included gardening and housecleaning and helping out whenever needed with cooking, babysitting and otherwise. She makes a great lasagna and delicious cookies! She was also pleasant… read more
(Excellent)
16 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Schirin) for host
Katya is a very warm person and I enjoyed the time I spent with her and her wonderful family.
The work was a good mix between gardening, helping in the house and looking after Charleen, her granddaughter. The food was delicious and all the vegetables were from her garden and I especially loved her fruit crisps :)
She involved me in all… read more
The work was a good mix between gardening, helping in the house and looking after Charleen, her granddaughter. The food was delicious and all the vegetables were from her garden and I especially loved her fruit crisps :)
She involved me in all… read more
8 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura)
Laura stayed with us for 2 weeks during a hectic, busy and sometimes stressful time when we were preparing for our wedding. I couldn't have asked for a more willing, easygoing and helpful volunteer. Laura worked in the garden, as a sous chef, as a wedding photographer and wherever else she was required to help. She did so willingly and… read more
(Excellent)
3 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host
I stayed two weeks and a half with Katya. It was a great experience. The place is beautiful, I couldn't dream better for my first trip to Canada. I was very happy to be present and to have assisted at the wedding of Katya. I met many people, all friendly. All members of the family welcome you with a big smile. Katya is a very generous person, very… read more
16 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Ciara)
Ciara stayed with me for about 5 weeks. Anyone who has Ciara as a volunteer would be ever so fortunate. She was truly a woman of many talents. Hard working, diligent, fun, knowledgeable and willing to do any kind of work. She cooked all of the lasagnes for my wedding of 130 people. Everyone who was at the wedding now wants her recipe. She also… read more
(Excellent)
16 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Ciara) for host
Katya is a wonderful host and I had a fantastic experience in her beautiful home, so much so that I extended my stay. It is difficult to adequately capture in words what a brilliant time I had with Katya, her new husband, Poul and her adorable granddaughter, Charlene. They were extremely kind, welcoming and treated me like a member of the family… read more
16 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Beatrice) for host
It was my first workaway experience and Im so thankfull that I was at Katyas place.The first days it was a bit hard for me, because I couldn´t speak english, but Katyas familiy was willing to help me, so now I can speak a little bit:)!
I had a very cozy room, with a big confortable bed. The work was not too hard and mostly in the beautiful… read more
I had a very cozy room, with a big confortable bed. The work was not too hard and mostly in the beautiful… read more
28 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Beatrice)
Bea has been a wonderful volunteer. She is helpful, hardworking, calm and was willing to help outside in the garden and in the house as well. She got along well with everyone in the household and all our friends and family as well. She became a part of our family and we will miss her.
(Excellent)
28 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (Andrew) for host
Katya and the rest of the gang are the epitome of the Workaway spirit: generous, inviting and willing to share their home and lives to give their visitors a memorable and rewarding experience! You'll truly be a part of the family in this home, the sort of gesture that is only natural in this pocket of beautiful BC.
Special thanks goes to Poul… read more
Special thanks goes to Poul… read more
26 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrew)
Andy stayed at my place with his friend for only a week. In that time, they accomplished a lot: stacking 5 cords of wood, starting on the construction of a dock (and much to the amusement of almost everyone except him, falling into the frigid water of the river), helping to clean up the yard, preparing planters for flowers, etc. He is one hard… read more
(Excellent)
19 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna & Michael)
Anna and Michael were two of the most easy going and warm people I have ever met. They were hard working, diligent and fun. They fit into the family right away. They were both fantastic with the little one, reading to her, putting her to bed and in general, enjoying her company as well as ours. Even though they were skilled and knowledgeable,… read more
(Excellent)
19 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (Anna & Michael) for host
Our plan was to stay one week at Katya's place, but finally we were there for 3 weeks. We loved this place so much! We enjoyed every day with Katya, Poul and Charlene indeed!
Katya is a very nice and helpful character. She is interested in other cultures and always very sympathetic. Anna didn't feel very good at this time and she was a big help… read more
Katya is a very nice and helpful character. She is interested in other cultures and always very sympathetic. Anna didn't feel very good at this time and she was a big help… read more
24 Jun 2016
Left by Workawayer (Dirk & Tina) for host
One comment in general with respect to the grading's here at Workaway. We are using the complete range of the grading system. For example, "very good" means very good (like in school it's nearly the best somebody can get) and "excellent" means for us, that it was not possible to improve this experience (at no time with nothing; in university it's… read more
16 Jun 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Aljoscha)
Aljoscha and his friend Andy were excellent volunteers. Hard working, pleasant, fun to be with, polite, responsible and all in all great guys! Aljoscha says that some of his favourite jobs are sharpening knives and splitting wood. Too bad we were too busy to do either of those things but hopefully, you will come back.
I only wished they could… read more
I only wished they could… read more
(Excellent)
15 Jun 2016
Left by Workawayer (Aljoscha) for host
Katya and Paul were the best hosts imaginable! Very accommodating, generous and easy to get along with. Could not recommend any higher, will definitely be returning in the future.
The jobs they had for us were varied and not too tasking and were also amply rewarded with the delicious freshly grown produce on the allotment.
Every step was… read more
The jobs they had for us were varied and not too tasking and were also amply rewarded with the delicious freshly grown produce on the allotment.
Every step was… read more
15 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Paula) for host
I`m very happy that I came to Katya`s house! It was the best start I could imagine for me to travel in Canada. At Katyas place I made many good and important experiences! I liked the work in her big garden and looking after her little granddaughter! And she has a wonderful and big family. I´m also very grateful that I met her 95 years old mother,… read more
15 Apr 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Paula)
Paula came to me with her friend Bea to stay a few days and ended up staying 3 weeks. She is a fun, hardworking and enthusiastic volunteer. She got along well with everyone here including my 2 year old granddaughter. She welcomed hard physical labour, was happy to complete the help she was asked to do, was self-motivated, made some dishes from… read more
(Excellent)
7 Dec 2015
Left by Workawayer (Björn & Maike) for host
We have had a wonderful time in Castlegar, with Katya's cute dog Maggie and the whole family. Everyone is so courteous and very helpful. The whole family has involved us in their everyday life so we celebrated Thanksgiving together and watched a Hockey game in Castlegar. During 3 weeks we helped Katya in the garden and also learned a lot from… read more
3 Dec 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Björn & Maike)
Bjorn and Maike were fantastic volunteers. They stayed at my place for 3 weeks while I was away in Italy and I only met them for a short time in Vancouver upon my return. I was extremely impressed with how well they looked after my place, how much work they did, the quality of the work, how amazing they were with my dog and best of all, how well… read more
(Excellent)
18 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (LE GALL) for host
I spent 5 weeks at Katya’s house this summer, to work in her organic garden but also to improve my english.
It was a wonderful experience, from beginning to end.
The place is sublime, surrounded by the mountains and located just near the Kootenay river.
Katya was always very welcoming and very patient with me, even when my english wasn't so good.… read more
It was a wonderful experience, from beginning to end.
The place is sublime, surrounded by the mountains and located just near the Kootenay river.
Katya was always very welcoming and very patient with me, even when my english wasn't so good.… read more
17 Sep 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (LE GALL)
Chloe stayed with me for almost 5 weeks. She became a part of the family. She was excellent with my toddler, had a strong work ethic and was also very pleasant. She always did her best with any task I asked of her and took the initiative to do additional chores. We will all miss Chloe and hope she comes back soon.
(Excellent)
25 Aug 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Jure)
Jure was a wonderful volunteer. He has an excellent work ethic and will go above and beyond what you ask of him. He is pleasant and enthusiastic and was very appreciative of my cooking and everything else. He got along well with all the family and fit right in and was very well liked by the little one in the house. Thank you, Jure!
(Excellent)
25 Aug 2015
Left by Workawayer (Jure) for host
I stay in Katyas place two weeks and a half and have really great time. Katya is very good cook and I like the food she prepared, because she everytime prepare something healthy, delicious and of course a lot of veggies.She is a vegetarian so anyone who like meat and like eat meat often it's not the best choice. Katya and Poul are really kind and… read more
