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I love our 3 acre property because there is always something to create. We are a close walk to the lake in a small community with one store, a bakery and a few shops. There are two weekly community markets and our own farm market.
I am a healthy 7 time cancer survivor and love to give back to the world. I am honest, compassionate but also sensitive. I have a husband and two adult children whom I adore.
We have 2700 apple trees as well as peach pear and sour cherry trees..... and 800 lavender plants,
My goals this Spring are to
1. Make innovative fencing to protect our trees and yard
2 Build garden boxes
3. Make yoga platforms or benches
4. Make an outdoor kitchen space
5. Make an outdoor firepit space
Lots of fun to be had on an orchard! I can always use help picking fruit, lavender, planting gardens, or mowing lawns!
I also make lavender products and go to markets so that is also an area for collaboration.
We have a self contained trailer that has water, solar power, and indoor kitchen and an outhouse in its own space below our house. My ideal Workawayer is to be both social and enjoy their own time. I am happy to spend time together with crafting and building, but also know that independent time is good. I can provide food for your own breakfast and lunch and we work together to make evening meals.
Communication is a key ingredient for good teamwork.
If DIY building, gardening or marketing is your passion, please send me a message.
Joni
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Farming
Carpentry
DIY & crafts
Plant care
Cycling
Outdoor activities
Mountain
Beach
Yoga / Wellness
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
When I was younger I travelled the world and loved to meet new people and have different experiences. I think that our small community is an amazing place to meet people and see new things. There is a weekly community market and a beautiful lake where people gather. I think I can share some knowledge of farming and just stories about the many things that I have learned along the way. My dream for this property has always been to share this beautiful area and maybe help someone be able to make some lasting memories on our farm. If you love lavender and want to know more then this is the place.
There are 40 wineries nearby.
We are a working farm so there is much to learn about tending to orchard trees and pick fruit.
Help
I would love to build garden beds and yoga or sitting platforms. I also just want to work together to make our big orchard into a more beautiful place to be and for many people from many different lands to come enjoy the peacefulness. I can always use help in the lavender field or watering plants. Perhaps building platforms or a fence together or even creating an outdoor pizza oven! I have lots of ideas but none that have to be done (except the fence and planting some trees). I think that Naramata is an absolutely beautiful, peaceful place to come work and stay.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
I have a self contained trailer at the bottom of our property. It has a double bed and also two bunk beds. It does have an interior kitchen but the bathroom facilities are outside (outhouse) and sink. There is running water in trailer for drinking and washing dishes. I hope to work together to build a beautiful outdoor kitchen as well. There is a covered lavender shed to have a shaded area to sit and will build a nice fie pit area in the future for evening relax time. This is an independent living area. I will be at the top of the property in the family home. There is a lot of room to feel connected yet independent.
For me, ideally the guests would enjoy their breakfast and lunch on their own time but I would provide all the food of course!
I work very hard working early until late but I am a social person so I can easily adjust to enjoy meals at the same time. I would provide breakfast items and food that they could make for lunches as well. Dinners together is always a joy for me.
Many people who come and stay to help me on the farm enjoy going to relax at the beach and enjoy their dinners there where it is cooler.
What else ...
There is so much to do. We have world class mountain biking and hiking trails right at the doorstep. There is a lake to swim and boat or ski. There are 40 wineries within a short distance as we are in a wine growing area. I am an active, independent, healthy minded person. I love to be active. I would want people who are here to enjoy peacefulness and embrace the wonders of this area. I also need guests to be quiet at night as where the trailer is located it is like an ampitheatre (sound travels easily).
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have secure internet at the house and the sales shop but no internet is available at the trailer. It is a peaceful place but Starlink apparently works if you have that product to hook up.
Space for parking camper vans
The property has a small narrow roadway that I just had bulit last year. It is at the bottom of the property and is flat with water but no internet and the trailer works with a battery and solar. Currently best to be 25 feet or less for ease of entry but I am working on making the access easier. We are more than open to hosting you and your campervan.
Can possibly accept pets
I am open to accepting pets but only if you have your own sleeping accommodation. I need to keep our trailer pet free for people who have allergies. Also, the pet will have to be well behaved and quiet as the bottom of the property is a natural amphitheater. I would request photos and dogs history.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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Highly recommended for your Workaway program
Their beautiful property is located in the cute village of Naramata, with a view on the lake and surrounded by orchards and vineyards. From there, you can also access the bigger city of Pentiction with a short drive or a scenic bike ride !
The life at the farm is very easygoing ! Joni… read more
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Highly recommended for your Workaway program
Their beautiful property is located in the cute village of Naramata, with a view on the lake and surrounded by orchards and vineyards. From there, you can also access the bigger city of Pentiction with a short drive or a scenic bike ride !
The life at the farm is very easygoing ! Joni… read more
