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Host rating
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15 Jun 2025
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Description
In our house there is myself and our children and grandchildren that come most weekends. 3 cats and a bunch of chickens. We are now boarding two horses that are a great addition to the farm, especially their poop.
We grow blueberries and haskaps and most tree fruit and sell it at the farmers market
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We have kayaks for water sports. Lasqueti island is the only island in the salish sea that has a passenger ferry and is off grid, so that in its self is appealing. Lots of great beaches for swimming and miles and miles of rugged trails, rocky bluffs and old growth forest
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Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Help
We are an organic farm growing tree fruit of most kinds and blueberrys and haskap berrys , we do lots of per serving and juiceing in the fall. Lasqueti is off grid so we make our own power with micro hydro and solor.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
we have a cabin with a loft, so two double beds, and or a big loft in the barn, if you like cats, one or two might want to cuddle you.
What else ...
Here their are lots of wilderness hikes and beaches to explore, there are also lots things to do in the very freindly community, life drawing, yoga, dance, coffee house, and dances.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can possibly accept pets
We can except pets ( dogs) are welcome if they are well trained and don’t run. We have wild sheep everywhere on the island and can’t be chased.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Feedback (12)
The work was easy and enjoyable, including… read more
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The work was easy and enjoyable, including… read more
Cindy is a very welcoming host, fantastic cook and just a really great person overall.
We had our personal lodge near Cindy's house with outdoor shower and toilet, but were totally included in the farm's life. We cooked and ate meals… read more
Cindy is a wise and very interesting person, with whom you’ll always have enjoyable conversations and a lot of knowledge. Mike with a good humor sense and always sharing his life experiences. And Star, their dog that always guided us in some adventures.
You enjoy any kind of task you have to do in the farm.… read more
Lasqueti island hosts a beautiful, warm community where people, nature, arts and life are in harmony.
The exploring on the island is endless, you can wander around for days and days, being surrounded by shiny green moss, huge trees, lakes, beaches and some wild sheep… read more
It was a real pleasure to work at your place for 6 months.
I loved the place, the job, the food, the island. Everything :)
Guys, you're awesome !!
For the other "workawayers" : this place is just amazing ! Here you'll be welcomed like a friend, eat like a king, work like it's your home. I definitely recommend… read more
Enjoy the view on the mountains and be surrounded by wild sheep and raven, while you work!
The work varies, which makes the days fun! There is always the freshest food waiting for you and if you ever need a warm shower or some Internet time you are always welcome on the farm… read more
