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

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  • Description

    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. I eat a vegan organic simple whole food diet.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Light gardening
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
  • Interests

    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
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    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 (I sing and play the flute). I shop at the farmers market on Saturdays.

  • Help

    Help

    I need help taking care of my gardens, the lawn, and the landscaping. I would work with you. I 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.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    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.

  • What else ...

    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

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    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.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    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.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 877569134216

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