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Summer 2024 stay at our ranch
Our Ranch is looking for a young energetic couple and/or groups of singles wanting a taste of off grid ranch life. Located near Lillooet in the beautiful South Chilcotin mountains, we breed 100% natural grass fed Angus beef cattle on 375ac. The cows go to graze in May and during that time there is no cattle management required.
Short term compensation for services include: Accommodations 7 days a week in a cozy cabin, 3 meals a day 5 days per week, internet, water and hydro.
There is lots to do during the spring/summer hiking, swimming in our private lake, , mountain biking, back-country exploring/camping, wood burning fires when allowable and hot sauna evenings.
If you have carpentry, masonry, electrical or mechanical skills we may just have paid work for you. We are always on the lookout for skilled people that want this lifestyle.
Please email me for more details.
Yours truly,
Chris
Bonus: If you’re a young couple looking for this type of lifestyle long term and can’t afford to buy your own ranch then this could be an opportunity of a lifetime. Over time this could turn out to be a part time paid position, living off the land, working and/or raising a family and animals.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travellers will learn how off the grid ranches run and operate plus what it takes to be a cattle rancher.
Help
This summer we are looking for a couple or two friends to operate the irrigation system each day, 5 days a week (this just takes about an hour each morning) We would also appreciate help with the vegetable garden , taking care and feeding the cats and dogs.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Couple will be provided with their own cozy cabin overlooking the lake/cattle pasture.
What else ...
During your time off there are hundreds of trails, lakes and mountains to discover in the back country around the ranch. Excellent Hiking, Mountian biking, horseback riding (we do not have horses), swimming are at our door step. Our neighour has a local jam/singsong night every Tuesday, many musicians/people from around the area love to visit.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
If your looking to camp out somewhere on our ranch then we can exchange for labour and laughs!
Can possibly accept pets
Will depend on the personality and discipline of the pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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Shaun and I had/are having a great time waking up in our own rustic cabin overlooking an emerald lake and being greeted by two gorgous dogs. learning about ranch life, checking on the cows, meeting new calves, having big fires… read more
The work was fun, irrigation in the morning out in the field which was always a good workout, gardening… read more
I spend up to 5 and a half month at this beautiful place. The farmer Chris and his lovely dog Fox are the best hosts I’ve ever had.
The ranch is perfectly placed in the Yallakom Valley and is hosting around 35 cows in the winter time. During the summer the main task after breakfast is to get the irrigation on… read more
Thanks for you all… read more
Chris
