Coastal farm stay; host retreats, workshops and cultural craft camps and stay with our family in Roberts Creek, Canada

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  Description

  We moved onto this small 2 acres parcel 1.5 years ago and we are still getting things established with our vision of a small hobby farm (mostly building soil with the help of horses at the moment) where we are beginning to host Indigenous cultural and craft workshops as well as leadership retreats.
  
  I am a retreat host and also work in impact investing, my partner is a a fashion designer, we are both entrepreneurs and our sons are in school. We have a 3 year old labradoodle dog, horses and lots of extended family and friend live near by and come to stay.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We host Indigenous hide-tanning workshops and cultural craft camps a couple times per year as well as animal communication, meditation, yoga and small skill share workshops. In addition to experiencing the culture of the small beach side town on the Sunshine Coast, there are opportunities to learn from First Nations knowledge keepers about the local lands, forest and waterways.
  
  There are horseback riding lessons happening sometimes on the property and dogs and children.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  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.

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  Help

  We are looking for various forms of exchange - for the retreat business - event support including set-up, meal prep and clean up,
  
  For the Farm and Family (volunteer)
  - landscaping
  - horse care; feeding, paddock cleaning, arena and barn maintanance
  - horse training (with expertise)
  - firewood
  - math tutoring
  - general property maintenance; recycling, lawn care, powerwashing, leaf blowing
  - vegetable garden prep
  - fruit tree pruning
  - rain water collection system set-up
  - small construction projects: deck + tent platform, outdoor wood oven, firewood wood shed, fence maintenance, split rail fence building.
  
  Looking for folks with relevant skill, experience and knowledge.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Portuguese: Fluent
  French: Intermediate

  This 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.
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  Accommodation

  We have a large wall tent in the forest with a wood burning stove and adjacent indoor cook cabin and washhouse which includes sink with hot water, mini-fridge, counter top convection oven, an outdoor BBQ, an electric composting toilet and outdoor shower and bathtub in the forest overlooking the creek.
  
  Across the creek there is a small hobby farm which has chickens, pigs, sheep and turkeys so you get the expected animal noises over the sound of the rushing water. Earplugs if you're a light sleeper are highly recommended. Depending on the timing and duration of stay we can share meals in the main house or we can share some meals and you can prepare meals yourself in the cook cabin. I can provide groceries.

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  What else ...

  We live in paradise in the temperate rainforest, on the side of mountain 5 minutes from the Pacific ocean and many beaches. There is a public transit bus route a 10 minute walk away and would class hiking and mountain biking trails from the foot of our quiet street. Besides obviously horse activities, in the summer months there is every water sport, kayaking, swimming, fishing, stand-up paddle-boarding, even kite surfing when the wind is right. We are a 50 journey (including a ferry ride) from Vancouver and easy access to Squamish and Whistler in the winter months.
  
  Our community has a rich arts and culture scene with many opportunites to see live music, theatre, farmers and artisan markets. We are a small warm family who enjoys hosting guests and spending time outside and we like to entertain, hosting bonfires and dinner parties.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  I work from home and can accommodate workers who need internet access to do their work.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  We have space for short term camper van parking if it is in good working order and tidy.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  On leash dogs who are safe with livestock and other dogs and children are welcome.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  varied depending on the project, 10am -1pm