Sustainable living and learning new skills in beautiful British Columbia, Gabriola, Canada

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  Description

  I live on Gabriola Island in BC, Canada. I am in my 70s. I live on a small corner lot with apple, pear, quince, and plum trees; many types of berry bushes, and flower and vegetable gardens. I have two small greenhouses, a sun room, and a seedling growing area (grow lights) in a kitchen nook . Directly across the street there is a park with a rocky beach. 10 minutes down the road is a sandy beach and a beautiful forest walk. One of my two sons is living in a small cob cabin next door to me. He shares the bathroom and kitchen. I eat a vegan organic simple whole food diet.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house
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  Interests

  

  Events & social

  

  Vegetarian or vegan

  

  Sustainability

  

  Self development

  

  Farming

  

  Charity work

  

  Astronomy

  

  Plant care

  

  Music

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Gardening

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Nature

  

  Dancing

  

  Beach

  

  Water sports

  

  Hiking
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  My micro homestead provides with me with a good portion of my fruits and vegetables. Helping me would give you a good idea of what is possible in personal food sustainability. I like to perform at the open mics on Tuesday evenings (I sing and play the flute). I shop at the farmers market on Saturdays.

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  Help

  I need help taking care of my gardens, the lawn, and the landscaping. I would work with you. I sometimes harvest seaweed from the beach and leaves from the park (seasonally). We would harvest from the garden, cook together and share meals. I could teach you about gardening, compost making, wildcrafting, and vegan cooking.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  I live in a three bedroom house. You would have your own private bedroom (s) and share the rest of the house. I have a washer and dryer that you can use. I eat a simple plant based diet.

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  What else ...

  I live on a local bus route. There is also a nearby network of trails and beach parks as well as forest walks.

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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 have good internet service and poor reception for cell phones. The bedrooms provided have desk or table top space. They are quiet and private.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  I live on a quiet side road (a crescent) for parking. There is also a fenced in driveway for a smaller vehicle.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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