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Description
We (Alex and Dominique) are a young, married couple who both work in forestry and love the outdoors. We live on a rural 40 acres property near the small town of Horsefly, British Columbia, Canada. We share our property and lives with 8 sled dogs, which we train, race and care for year-round. When we are not busy with the dogs, we are renovating our old house, building gardens, raising chickens for meat and eggs, cutting trails, collecting firewood, hunting, fishing, skiing, cooking meals and playing music. We are friendly and curious of other cultures and experiences. We would like to share our unique lives with others who are interested. The area that surrounds us is very rural and is a mix of forest land and ranch lands. You can see the cariboo mountains to the east of us.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travellers will learn to care for working sled dogs and live in a rural and rustic setting in the heart of British Columbia. Dominique is a Métis woman who has reclaimed the cultural art of training and running sled dogs. This knowledge will be shared with travellers. Travellers will also be able to join us in outdoor recreation activities such as hiking, biking, snowshoeing, skiing, boating, swimming, skating (you name it, we do it!). Travellers will enjoy nice, home-cooked meals, will be able to socialize with our large group of interesting friends and enjoy live music.
Help
We would love to have help with kennel chores (watering, feeding, cleaning), caring for sled dogs (walking, play supervision, cuddles, playing fetch, belly rubs), snow clearing, trail maintenance, collecting firewood, gardening and general property maintenance. We are also busy with house renovations that workawayers could help us with and learn from us how to paint, install flooring and do light carpentry, if they are interested. We are very skilled in a wide variety skills that we are willing to share. There is a lot to do around the property which means you can choose whichever tasks that you feel comfortable doing.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
House: We are offering a small, spare bedroom in a one-level, three bedroom, two bathroom house. You're room is next to the guest bathroom.
Meals: We will provide food for 3 meals per day plus snacks. We will share the responsibilities of cooking and cleaning. We generally eat a mix of vegetarian meals and meals containing wild game such as moose, deer and salmon. We eat the eggs collected from our hens. We cook with a variety of styles, we love spice and flavour and are very open to learning new recipes!
What else ...
The property is 35 minute drive to Williams Lake and a 15 minute drive to Horsefly. Rides to town can be provided. The surrounding area has hiking trails, mountain biking, horseback riding, mountains, lakes, rivers, everything outdoors.
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?
One
My animals / pets
