New project of gardening and light DIY near Sooke, BC, Canada

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A beautiful 5 acre heritage property near Sooke, B.C. This is a new project for me, there is plenty to do and I could use a lot of help! Eventually I would like to get the garden going with permaculture techniques but before that can happen the ground needs some TLC. Also there is plenty of renovation tasks plus the usual day to day cleaning and cooking.

The main house is a big farm house with plenty of room. So far I've had family and friends staying and helping out- my first workawayers, I love sharing this space. It's very tranquil here, set in the forest with a beautiful pasture next door. The beach is a 10 minute walk away where you can surf, standup paddle or just beach comb and watch the seals and sea lions. Sooke is a 10 minute drive away, there are no busses out here but I go to town quite a bit and its easy to get a ride.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Animal Care
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Love to share knowledge and experiences. There is always so much to learn when sharing! It would be great to share the history of this farm and the area.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
I would love some help with Building, gardening, cleaning, cooking, mechanical, masonry help in my home. Also help with computer/Wifi.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Accommodation
Large room with double bed and shared bathroom depending on how many people are in the house. Kitchen and main area shared as well as sharing meals.
What else ...
The nearest beach is a 10 minute walk away. Plenty of hiking trails. Victoria is an hour away by bus from Sooke. No bus to the farm but it's easy to get a ride.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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03/11/2020

Left by Workawayer (Steve) for host

Hi Sheila, and Marley of course!

I'm sorry to have taken so long to give this feedback, where does the time go eh?
All I can say is that I miss you both and the farm and thank you again for a wonderful workaway experience, hile also allowing me to keep up with my online work as well!

It really is a magical place to go to, and Sheila is a very… read more

(Excellent )

16/09/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Steve)

Steve stayed with me for 4 weeks and is now back for a second time to help me out after I injured my shoulder. He is very enthusiastic about gardening, landscaping and general up keep of a property. He is very capable to work on his own and followed instructions well. He was always careful and asked how I wanted things done. Steve also assisted me… read more

(Excellent )

07/06/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Reece)

Reece stayed here 4 weeks and was such an amazing help for me! He didn't mind working long hours when it was needed and he was very reliable. Any task that needed doing he listened well to the instructions and carried it out with a lot of care and attention, he is very meticulous! Reece was great to live with as well. Tidy, clean and quiet. He is… read more

(Excellent )

29/05/2020

Left by Workawayer (Reece) for host

I stayed with Sheila and Marley (her lovely dog) for 4 great weeks and am so glad that I did! The property itself is beautiful and in a great location so near the beach. It was a truly peaceful place to be with some lovely hiking nearby.

Sheila herself is super friendly and made me feel very welcome right from the start. She even baked me a… read more

(Excellent )

04/02/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Susanne)

Sue stayed with me for 2 weeks and I was sorry to see her go! She has such a positive attitude and it was a pleasure to spend time with her. She was very interested in the area and learning about Canada. Always ready to take on any task and we had some pretty dusty, dirty work that we got done.
She was also very respectful of my space which was… read more

(Excellent )

04/02/2020

Left by Workawayer (Susanne) for host

I spent two weeks with Sheila in January, and I can wholeheartedly recommend her place. It was my first two weeks in Canada, and they couldn’t have been better. Sheila welcomed me into her cosy cottage, and made me feel at home from the first day.

The work was good, and there was a variety of things to do. Sheila is a power woman, she gets things… read more

(Excellent )

26/11/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Michelle Margareta)

Michelle stayed 3+ weeks with me and it was great having her here. She was up for any kind of work and keen to learn. Quiet and respectful of the place. Easy to get along with and spend time with. She was very interested in the area and we had a lot of fun together outside the farm, a real pleasure to be around. She also makes a great apple… read more

(Excellent )

01/11/2019

Left by Workawayer (Michelle Margareta) for host

What a wonderful experience!
I was immediately treated like a part of the family and was welcomed very warmly.
Sheila herself is incredibly nice, very easy to have fun with and showed me many lovely and exciting places in the beautiful Sooke area. The accommodation in her house is comfortable, spacious and allows you to have privacy when you need… read more

(Excellent )

19/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Caroline & Paul)

Caroline and Paul stayed 2 weeks here and it was great having them. They worked hard, were always up for whatever task needed doing and had some very good ideas. They always helped in the kitchen during meal times with cooking and cleaning up and we always had good conversations around the table and lots of laughs! We did a lot of outings together… read more

(Excellent )

19/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Caroline & Paul) for host

Awesome time at Sheila, Jodi (her niece) & Marly's (her funny dog)!!
We enjoyed it so much that we changed our plans to stay as long as we could (2 weeks total).
It's so nice to be around them that they make the work (gardening, shoveling soil, scraping paint, picking blackberries) fun!
The place is really nice, with humming birds at the window… read more

(Excellent )

03/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Emma)

It was great to have Emma here at the Farm! She is a very calm, enthusiastic and positive person. She carried out all jobs really well and didn't need much instructions. A very logical thinker and strong! Emma was great company in the evenings and I really enjoyed our talk and mutual love of plants and nature. It was a pleasure to spend time with… read more

(Excellent )

03/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Brittany)

Brodie and Brittany were the first official work awayers here at the farm. They were great fun to have around and were a big help! They are very interesting to talk to and have done a lot for their age. Brittany is a great cook and was very good at organizing meals. Marly, loved going on runs and walks with them. Since they have moved to the area… read more

(Excellent )

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