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We are a family of two plus one dog. We are into gardening, cooking, sailing, pickleball, playing music, SUP, pottery, kayaking and taking walks with Snoop, our Chocolate Lab. We offer opportunities to stay on Galiano Island. We are slowly converting our garden using permaculture principles. We are also working toward bringing our sailboat back to life.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Pets
Sustainability
Gardening
Movies & TV
Van life
Plant care
Music
DIY & crafts
Performing arts
Drawing & painting
Carpentry
Astronomy
Cycling
Sailing / Boating
Nature
Camping
Adventure sports
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Depending on your interests, we can teach you cooking, kayaking and sailing (we have one certified sailing instructor, and a registered professional chef and kayaking guide). We can speak native English and French, intermediate-level Spanish and beginner Japanese. We are musicians, and love to jam with our visitors and teach musical skills if you are open to it.
Help
This summer and fall (2025) we're aiming to get some help with gardening, pet care, and general house/landscape maintenance and are hoping to get a small office set up for remote working and do some house renovations. General house cleaning tasks, cooking and organizing may also be required.
In the Winter/Spring we will be working to improve the soil in our two gardens, and prune dormant fruit trees. We will also start plants indoors and outdoors, select and plant new crops using companion planting principles. We will be rebuilding our compost system as well.
By mid-summer we will require help with weeding, and with keeping the grounds tidy, including simple grass cutting, collecting leaves and brown matter for composting and trail maintenance, as well as harvesting and processing the fruits of our labor.
At the end of the summer and into the fall, we participate in local fruit and vegetable gleaning projects, and do a lot of wild crafting and harvesting. Your help would be welcome in this too. We will need to winterize our gardens and collect seaweed, leaves and other soil amendments.
We also have one large, and one smaller sailboat, that are always in need of various kinds of maintenance and cleaning.
Sometimes there are opportunities to find paid work, and we will often provide a flexible schedule of WorkAway tasks to enable side gigs.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
We are open to all languages. We also speak a few words of Japanese and Hindi, and intermediate Spanish.
Accommodation
We have a variety of options, including a small private cabin (with wifi, heat and electricity), a protected tent platform with electricity and wi-fi access if you like to sleep in the great outdoors (summer only), or our sailboat (43', summer and warmer parts of shoulder season only). There is also a small bedroom in our main cabin, which can be made available to our guests.
We also have plenty of space to pitch a tent when the weather is warm and dry.
What else ...
Galiano Island is well placed for Pacific Northwest adventures, roughly equidistant between Vancouver, B.C. and Victoria, B.C. Including our island as a midway stop for your travels around our area is a great option. Galiano offers an amazing natural environment, spectacular hiking and kayaking/boating opportunities, and many recreation options. Locals engage in soccer, ball hockey, ultimate frisbee, creative and contemporary dance, circus arts, roller derby/skating, ping pong, pickleball, and those opportunities are open to visitors as well. We have an amazing little arts center which hosts a variety of workshops, music shows, and art exhibits. We have bicycles, e-bikes and scooters available for our visitors who have a valid driver's license (there is no reliably available public transportation on our island at the moment, but there is a community bus which runs at peak hours).
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We recently upgraded to a 25 Mbps connection. This is sure way better than how it was when we started living in this little cabin in the woods... way back then we were on dial-up !!
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Host ref number: 878355241115
Feedback (28)
4 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Rebekah)
If you get the opportunity to host Rebekah, DO IT.
They're a very capable worker, and a very good communicator. Rebekah was perfectly capable of caring for our dog, even when Snoopy needed a little extra leash holding.
Rebekah brings a remarkable maturity to their volunteering. They were able ably to adjust to our environment, and thrive here.… read more
They're a very capable worker, and a very good communicator. Rebekah was perfectly capable of caring for our dog, even when Snoopy needed a little extra leash holding.
Rebekah brings a remarkable maturity to their volunteering. They were able ably to adjust to our environment, and thrive here.… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Teagan) for host
Dear Christian and Martine,
I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for the wonderful experience I've had while taking care of Snoopy and getting to know both of you. Your warm welcome and trust in me to care for Snoopy have been truly touching. The daily walks along the picturesque beaches and through the lush forests have been magical,… read more
I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for the wonderful experience I've had while taking care of Snoopy and getting to know both of you. Your warm welcome and trust in me to care for Snoopy have been truly touching. The daily walks along the picturesque beaches and through the lush forests have been magical,… read more
26 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Charlie1412) for host
Walking Snoop on Galiano Island was an absolute pleasure. Snoop is a clever and intelligent dog, making each walk enjoyable. I highly recommend hosts Christian and Martine, who provide a wonderful experience. Galiano Island's beauty shines through during walks, with opportunities to witness Orca whales, seals, and otters—an incredible bonus for… read more
29 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Charlie1412)
Charlie was a fantastic volunteer. She's very diligent and willing to roll up her sleeves.
It was especially nice to have someone with so much knowledge of animals around, even if our animal care needs aren't the most stressful. It was nice to have her insights and perspectives.
Charlie is nice, kind and easy going. Highly recommended to take… read more
It was especially nice to have someone with so much knowledge of animals around, even if our animal care needs aren't the most stressful. It was nice to have her insights and perspectives.
Charlie is nice, kind and easy going. Highly recommended to take… read more
(Excellent
)
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4 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Rebekah)
If you get the opportunity to host Rebekah, DO IT.
They're a very capable worker, and a very good communicator. Rebekah was perfectly capable of caring for our dog, even when Snoopy needed a little extra leash holding.
Rebekah brings a remarkable maturity to their volunteering. They were able ably to adjust to our environment, and thrive here.… read more
They're a very capable worker, and a very good communicator. Rebekah was perfectly capable of caring for our dog, even when Snoopy needed a little extra leash holding.
Rebekah brings a remarkable maturity to their volunteering. They were able ably to adjust to our environment, and thrive here.… read more
(Excellent)
26 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Teagan) for host
Dear Christian and Martine,
I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for the wonderful experience I've had while taking care of Snoopy and getting to know both of you. Your warm welcome and trust in me to care for Snoopy have been truly touching. The daily walks along the picturesque beaches and through the lush forests have been magical,… read more
I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for the wonderful experience I've had while taking care of Snoopy and getting to know both of you. Your warm welcome and trust in me to care for Snoopy have been truly touching. The daily walks along the picturesque beaches and through the lush forests have been magical,… read more
26 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Charlie1412) for host
Walking Snoop on Galiano Island was an absolute pleasure. Snoop is a clever and intelligent dog, making each walk enjoyable. I highly recommend hosts Christian and Martine, who provide a wonderful experience. Galiano Island's beauty shines through during walks, with opportunities to witness Orca whales, seals, and otters—an incredible bonus for… read more
29 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Charlie1412)
Charlie was a fantastic volunteer. She's very diligent and willing to roll up her sleeves.
It was especially nice to have someone with so much knowledge of animals around, even if our animal care needs aren't the most stressful. It was nice to have her insights and perspectives.
Charlie is nice, kind and easy going. Highly recommended to take… read more
It was especially nice to have someone with so much knowledge of animals around, even if our animal care needs aren't the most stressful. It was nice to have her insights and perspectives.
Charlie is nice, kind and easy going. Highly recommended to take… read more
(Excellent)
4 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Paulina) for host
Martine and Christian are exceptionally wonderful people and amazing hosts. They made me feel so welcome, and being around them was very healing for my soul. I appreciate them so much; I feel so lucky that I've met them and that we've become friends. Thanks for trusting me with your big furry boy, Snoopy, for taking me on my first big kayak trip,… read more
29 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Paulina)
Paulina is a wonderful WorkAway volunteer. We highly recommend hosting her if you get a chance. She's courteous, a good communicator, dilligent, and will surely be able to help you out! We're hoping she makes it back this way again some time soon, since she's genuinely become a good friend.
(Excellent)
19 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Sarah & Ludovic) for host
Spent an awesome month with Martine, Christian and Snoop on Galiano! Probs the coolest host family you can find. They made me feel at home from the beggining and I'll cherish the fun adventures (kayaking, night swimming, rowing...). The island is beautiful with loads of hikes and a friendly community. The work was fairly easy and rewarding- going… read more
8 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Amy) for host
I had the best time on Galiano with Christian, Martine and Snoopy- so much so that I ended up staying twice as long as planned! They made me feel so welcome and ensured that I got the most out of my time here and try new things that interested me. I learned sailing, went on a kayaking and camping weekend, and went on lots of beautiful hikes around… read more
28 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Amy)
Amy is an excellent WorkAway volunteer and a super nice person too! If you get a chance to host them, take it.
Amy was the perfect buddy for our puppy, and all of us, both human and canine alike, hope that Amy comes back and keeps telling those terrible terrible jokes. :-)
Amy was the perfect buddy for our puppy, and all of us, both human and canine alike, hope that Amy comes back and keeps telling those terrible terrible jokes. :-)
(Excellent)
8 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Ewan)
Ewan is a fantastic volunteer to host. If you get the opportunity to host him, do it.
He's personable, VERY switched on, smart and aware. A great conversationalist with many interests, he was great in taking care of our dog as well as helping us get our yard in order.
We're hoping he visits us again some day soon!
He's personable, VERY switched on, smart and aware. A great conversationalist with many interests, he was great in taking care of our dog as well as helping us get our yard in order.
We're hoping he visits us again some day soon!
(Excellent)
4 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Ewan) for host
I had an amazing time with Martine, Christian and Snoopy!
Martine is a great cook and good to talk to. I loved the vigourse discussion we had. She is also very knowledgeable about eadable plants. I never knew you could use nettles for so many different things.
If there is anything you want to know about Physics, Coding, AI or sailing (and… read more
Martine is a great cook and good to talk to. I loved the vigourse discussion we had. She is also very knowledgeable about eadable plants. I never knew you could use nettles for so many different things.
If there is anything you want to know about Physics, Coding, AI or sailing (and… read more
13 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Julia)
Julia is hard working, conscientious, adventurous, and a pleasure to be around. If you get the chance to host her, please do it. You won't regret it.
She's a quick study of any environment, and figures out how to fit in, and get whatever job needs doing done.
She shares her ever growing worldly experiences freely and she sees that everyone is on… read more
She's a quick study of any environment, and figures out how to fit in, and get whatever job needs doing done.
She shares her ever growing worldly experiences freely and she sees that everyone is on… read more
(Excellent)
7 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host
Martine and Christian were excellent hosts. They were my first hosts in Canada and I stayed with them 9 weeks; longer than I planned.
Martine is an amazing chef, so her dishes are sooo good, that she can probably win a cookshow with it. It is nice to work with her in the garden or have a trip into town.
Christian is a funny guy, nice to hang… read more
Martine is an amazing chef, so her dishes are sooo good, that she can probably win a cookshow with it. It is nice to work with her in the garden or have a trip into town.
Christian is a funny guy, nice to hang… read more
21 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Marlene)
Marlene was a joy to host. She stayed with us for two weeks and we wished she could have stayed longer, but she had to return to Germany. She helped us take care of our energetic dog, cleaned around the house, helped us with some off-season gardening tasks and helped us organize our house. She is kind, calm, respectful, a hard worker and very… read more
(Excellent)
14 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (LeneVst)
If you get an opportunity to host Lene, we highly recommend it.
She is a genuine person who shares of herself and her passions. She is worldly and wise, and on the one hand brings a special spirit to everything she does, while on the other hand gets down to work as needed.
She shared a dance workshop with us, which was well received by us and… read more
She is a genuine person who shares of herself and her passions. She is worldly and wise, and on the one hand brings a special spirit to everything she does, while on the other hand gets down to work as needed.
She shared a dance workshop with us, which was well received by us and… read more
(Excellent)
31 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (LeneVst) for host
W.a.u.w.! Christian & Martine are AMAZING hosts! I felt very warmly welcomed in their cosy home. Workaway is a lifestyle for them & they have a lot of attention for the 'exchange' part, not just offering a place to stay, but sharing their time & delicious (!!) dinners. Very cosy evening with loads of laughter. When I arrived they asked me: what do… read more
29 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Charlotte)
Has Charlotte applied to volunteer with you? Accept her right away!
We've been hosting WorkAway volunteers for four years, and have, during that time, never had a better volunteer.
Among Charlotte's super powers is an uncanny ability to see what needs doing, do it, and do so without stepping on any toes all the while. She's got high standards… read more
We've been hosting WorkAway volunteers for four years, and have, during that time, never had a better volunteer.
Among Charlotte's super powers is an uncanny ability to see what needs doing, do it, and do so without stepping on any toes all the while. She's got high standards… read more
(Excellent)
17 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Charlotte) for host
Well I had an amazing time on Galiano Island, Martine and Christian are fantastic hosts. They really do love the island and want to make sure you get the best out of the experience. I was with them for 4 months in the summer and honestly I wish I could have stayed longer. I primarily looked after snoop there adorable lab, taking him for walks on… read more
17 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Lena_Hentschel)
Lena was, for us, a rare volunteer that brought extra skills! (abilities with boats!)
But beyond that, even though her stay was short, she had a very very positive impact on our lives. She's very positive, very clear, fit in well... we can't say enough to capture how great a WorkAway she's been. Hard working and accomodating.
We hope she'll get… read more
But beyond that, even though her stay was short, she had a very very positive impact on our lives. She's very positive, very clear, fit in well... we can't say enough to capture how great a WorkAway she's been. Hard working and accomodating.
We hope she'll get… read more
(Excellent)
30 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Lena_Hentschel) for host
Christian and Martine have been amazing and grateful hosts!
I spent two wonderful weeks with them on Galiano working in the gardens and on the boat. Work was always fun and varied. Christian and Martine were very flexible on working times which helped me tons as I did some paid remote work and also needed to organise things for my master's… read more
I spent two wonderful weeks with them on Galiano working in the gardens and on the boat. Work was always fun and varied. Christian and Martine were very flexible on working times which helped me tons as I did some paid remote work and also needed to organise things for my master's… read more
16 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Pascal) for host
Staying on Galliano Island with Christian, Martine and Snoop was a magnificant experience. Allready the first impression of this cozy cabin with a large comfortable kitchen made me feel very welcomed. Sadly I was only able to stay for a short amount of time. Still during that time I got so many interesting impressions of Galiano Island and its… read more
8 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (David)
David is among the best of the best WorkAway volunteers, but more importantly he's a great guy.
Full of wonderful contradictions, he'll blend well into your environment and become the self-starter you're hoping for.
If you get a chance to host him, do so without hesitation. You won't regret it.
We're hoping he comes back for a visit some day.
Full of wonderful contradictions, he'll blend well into your environment and become the self-starter you're hoping for.
If you get a chance to host him, do so without hesitation. You won't regret it.
We're hoping he comes back for a visit some day.
(Excellent)
3 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (David) for host
I had a fantastic 4 weeks staying with Christian and Martine which went by so quickly!
The experience was exactly why I signed up to Workaway in the first place. The whole family were extremely welcoming as soon as I arrived and made me feel instantly at home. Both Christian and Martine have a lot of skills and knowledge in their relative fields… read more
The experience was exactly why I signed up to Workaway in the first place. The whole family were extremely welcoming as soon as I arrived and made me feel instantly at home. Both Christian and Martine have a lot of skills and knowledge in their relative fields… read more
31 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Maurice) for host
I had an amazing two and a half months with Christian and Martine!
They were great hosts and made me feel right at home in their lovely house in the woods.
The environment at home was very warm and welcoming. The everyday life was good mix of work, free time, having excellent dinner and going on adventures. We went on sailing trips and camped at… read more
They were great hosts and made me feel right at home in their lovely house in the woods.
The environment at home was very warm and welcoming. The everyday life was good mix of work, free time, having excellent dinner and going on adventures. We went on sailing trips and camped at… read more
26 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Maurice)
Maurice is an excellent volunteer.
He came to visit us on short notice, and came to learn as much about sailing as he could in the time we had available.
During that time, we faced a lot of challenges in our own world, but Maurice was patient and very very helpful.
If he ever comes up as available for WorkAway, we highly recommend hosting him.
He came to visit us on short notice, and came to learn as much about sailing as he could in the time we had available.
During that time, we faced a lot of challenges in our own world, but Maurice was patient and very very helpful.
If he ever comes up as available for WorkAway, we highly recommend hosting him.
(Excellent)
22 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host
I stayed with Christian and Martine in June, but would still like to give a Feedback (sorry For being late guys!)
I enjoyed my time on Galiano Island so much
Christian and Martine are gorgious, for them it is also really important sharing unforgetable experience with their workawayers.
For me, they did it. Kajaking, Staying on a sail boat,… read more
I enjoyed my time on Galiano Island so much
Christian and Martine are gorgious, for them it is also really important sharing unforgetable experience with their workawayers.
For me, they did it. Kajaking, Staying on a sail boat,… read more
26 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Julia)
Julia is an absolute pleasure to host and a wonderful human being.
She cared very well for our Snoop Dog, and fit in to our community and family very well. But beware... she will beat you at card games. That said, we hope she will come back again some day! (Good luck with school!)
Any host lucky enough to have availability to host Julia should… read more
She cared very well for our Snoop Dog, and fit in to our community and family very well. But beware... she will beat you at card games. That said, we hope she will come back again some day! (Good luck with school!)
Any host lucky enough to have availability to host Julia should… read more
(Excellent)
15 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Marie)
It was an absolute pleasure to host Marie. She fit in great, worked hard and helped a lot. She's a very astute house guest and an absolute pleasure.
Anyone who has a chance to host Marie will be very fortunate.
Anyone who has a chance to host Marie will be very fortunate.
(Excellent)
20 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Ben & Ella) for host
After a less than desirable WorkAway experience on Salt Spring Island, Christian and his family came straight to my rescue, despite not having room for me to stay with them personally. They ended up organising a place for me to stay with a friend at his WorkAway, which turned out to be a truly awesome couple of weeks. I couldn't be more grateful… read more
30 Sep 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Nadine)
Nadine is a wonderful light. We very much enjoyed hosting her.
(Excellent)
30 Sep 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Ballesteros)
Aurélia is a pleasure to host. She is conscientious, prompt, hard-working and a joy.
We hope to host them again someday! Highly recommended that anyone with the chance to host them, chooses to.
We hope to host them again someday! Highly recommended that anyone with the chance to host them, chooses to.
(Excellent)
24 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Ballesteros) for host
Such a unique opportunity being at Christian and Martine's place to explore and know more about Galiano Island.
I've stayed almost one month there, taking care of Snoopy and the garden. Very chill days of work. Snoopy is an adorable energetic young chocolate lab.
I loved this experience for many reasons :
- we can feel that Christian and… read more
I've stayed almost one month there, taking care of Snoopy and the garden. Very chill days of work. Snoopy is an adorable energetic young chocolate lab.
I loved this experience for many reasons :
- we can feel that Christian and… read more
6 Jul 2021
Left by Workawayer (Megan) for host
We stayed with Christine and Martine for just over three weeks. From the moment we arrived, they made us feel like family. Looking after Snoop was a dream! Galiano is an incredible place, we spent every day exploring the beautiful parks, hikes and beaches with snoop. Martine is an amazing cook, and Christine is a very talented musician. It was so… read more
6 Jul 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Larisa)
Larisa was a pleasure to host. Once she was here she got the feel of our place very early on, and was a caring and attentive care taker for our puppy.
We hope to stay in touch and hope she'll be able to visit us again some day.
We hope to stay in touch and hope she'll be able to visit us again some day.
(Excellent)
30 Jun 2021
Left by Workawayer (Larisa) for host
I am a new in Canada and it is almost my first experience WorkAway. It was really nice!
It was marvelous time spent with Martine, Christan, Lilly, Snoopy and other happy WorkAwayer Luca!
Martine and Christian are very kind, hospitable and creative people.
Christian gave me the practice the boating and Martine- the kayaking. They introduced me to… read more
It was marvelous time spent with Martine, Christan, Lilly, Snoopy and other happy WorkAwayer Luca!
Martine and Christian are very kind, hospitable and creative people.
Christian gave me the practice the boating and Martine- the kayaking. They introduced me to… read more
2 Jun 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Charlotte)
It was great to have Charlotte stay with us for a few weeks. She brought good experience to our gardening help needs, and she also helped with our puppy Snoop.
She even let us win at scrabble sometimes!
Well wishes to Charlotte from us! Bye for now.
She even let us win at scrabble sometimes!
Well wishes to Charlotte from us! Bye for now.
(Excellent)
18 May 2021
Left by Workawayer (Charlotte) for host
It was my first workaway experience and it was really nice ! Christian and Martine made everything to make me feel confortable during my stay. Galiano island is so beautiful, I really enjoyed hiking with Snoop, their dog I took care about. Martine shared her gardening knowledges with me, Christian teach me to play guitar. I had a really great time… read more
26 Apr 2021
Left by Workawayer (Steve) for host
Aww thanks for the great feedback you guys, I really did enjoy my stay with you all and have the chance to see the beauty of Galiano, and experience your kind, warm hospitality, great food and I'm glad I introduced you to a new beer Christian!
I hope all the seeds and the potatoes are starting to sprout and show themselves in the garden and that… read more
I hope all the seeds and the potatoes are starting to sprout and show themselves in the garden and that… read more
25 Apr 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Steve)
Steve stayed with us on Galiano for a couple of weeks. We thoroughly enjoyed having him with us. He was respectful, kind, positive, upbeat, always up for an adventure, and he is a true wizard in the garden!!! We would recommend him and welcome him back any time. Christian, Martine, Lili and Snoop
(Excellent)
18 Nov 2020
Left by Workawayer (Grayce Graham) for host
Christian and Martine were wonderful hosts! They picked me up from Salt Spring Island by sailboat. What a great way to start off! We had a really beautiful motor/sail to Galiano Island and the scenery was so amazing to experience by boat.
Both hosts are really friendly and I felt right at home. I had my own sleeping room called the "Plywood… read more
Both hosts are really friendly and I felt right at home. I had my own sleeping room called the "Plywood… read more
17 Nov 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Grayce Graham)
Grayce is a joy to host. Hard working, extra friendly, easy going and genuine.
We hope she'll be back this way again.
We hope she'll be back this way again.
(Excellent)
10 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer (Sandra) for host
I had a fantastic time with them. It couldn't have been better . Such a lovely and caring family. My goal was learn and develop news skills and I can say that this guys exceed all my expectations to have a great experience. I learned a lot from them we had been kayaking, sailing, playing music, gardening and I also improved a lot my cooking and… read more
8 Apr 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Sylvia and Dan did so much for us during their stay. They had just the skills we were looking for, and more.
Sylvia's care in our garden was among some of the best volunteer skills we've had. Dan's skill in construction has left us with lasting infrastructure.
Sylvia's care in our garden was among some of the best volunteer skills we've had. Dan's skill in construction has left us with lasting infrastructure.
(Excellent)
7 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
We had a marvelous time With Martine, Lily and Christian this summer. This family made us feel at home. They gave us a tour to Galiano. We got good tips on sailing from Christian. That I do not believe we could of gotten anywhere else. I just want to say thank you. Hope we will see you again some day. We miss you.. Take care Sylvia and Daniel.
3 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Ana )
We have hosted over a dozen WorkAways in the last year and a half. Here are some things that are true about Ana:
No one works harder, and with more integrity than Ana does. She is top notch.
No one works as hard to understand us and our needs.
No one has been more respectful of our own need for personal space and privacy, and to walk that fine… read more
No one works harder, and with more integrity than Ana does. She is top notch.
No one works as hard to understand us and our needs.
No one has been more respectful of our own need for personal space and privacy, and to walk that fine… read more
(Excellent)
22 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Ana ) for host
Martine, Christian and Lili they are part of my family right now, after my workaway experiences. I'm just thinking go back to their place. They introduced me to Galeano community and show me how does they have build this support between each other. This family want to learn about people for around the world, they aren't looking for workers, but… read more
21 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Edith)
Edith was a fantastic WorkAwayer, and we enjoyed getting to know her very much. Mature, self-motivated, respectful, with a positive attitude and always willing to help and try new things. She is a true nature-lover and adventurer who has bicycled all over the world for over three years. She has amzing stories to tell! I would heartily recommend… read more
(Excellent)
3 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Meiyi)
It was a pleasure to host Meiyi. This is a strong, hardworking, principled person who is on a unique and interesting path. With plentiful international experience, they communicate in gentle and principled ways and can contribute a great deal to the cultural richness of your environment.
Meiyi took special interest in supporting another of our… read more
Meiyi took special interest in supporting another of our… read more
(Excellent)
28 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Meiyi) for host
In short: Staying with Christian & Martine should be on the list of Top 10 Experiences in BC (but shhhh.....don't make it famous, we'd like to keep it a secret!)
Longer version: I had such an amazing time here, it's almost unbelievable to me that all these heartening memories were created within the short span of five days. Despite the lack of… read more
Longer version: I had such an amazing time here, it's almost unbelievable to me that all these heartening memories were created within the short span of five days. Despite the lack of… read more
25 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Leonard & Jonas)
Jonas was our first WorkAway, and now, all future WorkAways will have some "big shoes to fill". Jonas left the best of all possible permanent changes in our lives and on our property. (See the garden gate photo in our profile pictures!)
Any WorkAway host would be lucky if they're able to schedule some time for him.
Jonas is the 'strong silent… read more
Any WorkAway host would be lucky if they're able to schedule some time for him.
Jonas is the 'strong silent… read more
(Excellent)
16 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Leonard & Jonas) for host
Where should I start ....
For me it was one of the best summers ever on Galiano Island !!!
All in all I stayed for 3 month with this awesome family at one of the best places of Canada. I can't complain about anything during my stay at their place. They were super friendly, open minded and caring.
The work will give you a wide range e.g from… read more
For me it was one of the best summers ever on Galiano Island !!!
All in all I stayed for 3 month with this awesome family at one of the best places of Canada. I can't complain about anything during my stay at their place. They were super friendly, open minded and caring.
The work will give you a wide range e.g from… read more
11 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jacqueline)
Jax is awesome. She had about a week to spend with us, but had a month's worth of great vibes and contribution to make while she was here. She connected straight away with the people and things to do around here. She's very flexible, fair minded, hard working, and comes with skills!
We're hoping she comes back again soon!
We're hoping she comes back again soon!
(Excellent)
19 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Weronika) for host
I am lucky that I found Christian & Martine as a host! They are lovely family, who offer way much more than a work in exchange for food and staying, they give their hearts, share their passions and you can feel as a real member of their family. Thanks to them I got to know Galiano Island - beautiful places and wonderful people, I was sailing,… read more
19 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Weronika)
Any host would be lucky to have Weronika as a volunteer. She is considerate, hard working, and brings a positive attitude to everything she does. She worked in our garden, and also was very flexible with regard to trades with our neighbour who needed some help because of a recently broken anchor.
Weronika also happens to bring some excellent… read more
Weronika also happens to bring some excellent… read more
(Excellent)
1 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Sabrina) for host
My workaway stay with Martine and Christian was amazing. They were the best hosts I could have imagined. Both were very warm and welcoming, integrated me right into their family. There was another workaway person staying with them, we all spent lots of time together and at the end it really felt like family. Martine and Christian took us to all… read more
31 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Sabrina)
Sabrina is a wonderful person!
She was our second WA volunteer. She's very pleasant to be around and made very positive contributions to our environment. We count her as a friend, and hope she'll visit again some day.
If Sabrina connects with you, looking for a WA opportunity, we recommend doing your best to make some space in your schedule for… read more
She was our second WA volunteer. She's very pleasant to be around and made very positive contributions to our environment. We count her as a friend, and hope she'll visit again some day.
If Sabrina connects with you, looking for a WA opportunity, we recommend doing your best to make some space in your schedule for… read more
(Excellent)
