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We now need some lawn and garden maintenance and get rid of a bunch of weeds, splitting and stacking firewood, as well as a few other small outdoor projects. Looking for 2 more people, couple or friends who don't mind sharing a queen bed .
We are an active semi-retired couple with a wonderful big Bernese/Newfie dog on a small Island on the West Coast of British Columbia, Canada. We expanded our drip irrigation system to support the (re)introduction of native plant species to our waterfront island landscape thanks with the help of WorkAway's last year. Now we need help weeding the banks, veggie garden and getting the yard in shape for summer. The swimming pool needs some descaling, power-washing kayaks and general yard maintenance.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Outdoor activities
Nature
Pets
Sustainability
Vegetarian or vegan
Videography
Technology
Culture
Photography
Art & design
Carpentry
Sailing / Boating
Camping
Team sports
Mountain
Beach
Water sports
Hiking
Cycling
Adventure sports
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
British Columbia has one of the largest coastal temperate rainforests in the world, and yet, we often don't have sufficient water! Living on traditional territories of the K'omox First Nations and Coast Salish peoples, there is a rich cultural groundedness here. Local celebrations include many important and historical events in the colonization (and hopefully, decolonization) of First Nations people all over the province.
Projects involving children
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Help
We need help digging, weeding, wheelbarrowing. We’d appreciate help with reorganizing our veggie/fruit/nut gardens too! Pool, boat maintenance and splitting and stacking of firewood.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Afrikaans: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
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Accommodation
We can provide amazing detached waterfront accommodation for a couple (or two friends who don't mind sharing a queen bed) who enjoy outdoor activities such as paddling, hiking, biking, and swimming with access to a heated swimming pool and hot tub! (paddle boards, bicycles, etc. available for use)
We are an animal friendly, non- smoking plant based home and are happy to provide food and some shared meals that support this lifestyle to compatible working people.
What else ...
So much to do: next door world famous Hornby Island beaches, mountains, artisans; Vancouver Island mountains, surf Long Beach, Tofino, shops, and other great stuff to do - just ask! Victoria and Vancouver are both about 3 hours away (by car/bus and ferry) if you need a larger city experience.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
High speed WiFi throughout the property
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Pi
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They have a beautiful property with great sea views and a lovely family. The work consisted of clearing up the garden for the summer and other general house maintenance tasks (cleaning roofs, windows, chimney, pool and hot tub). We really enjoyed the morning… read more
From the first communication throughout my entire stay, I had such a good experience. Mike and Tish are amazing hosts and just genuinely some of the nicest and most interesting people I have had the luck to meet. We shared some great discussions… read more
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They have a beautiful property with great sea views and a lovely family. The work consisted of clearing up the garden for the summer and other general house maintenance tasks (cleaning roofs, windows, chimney, pool and hot tub). We really enjoyed the morning… read more
From the first communication throughout my entire stay, I had such a good experience. Mike and Tish are amazing hosts and just genuinely some of the nicest and most interesting people I have had the luck to meet. We shared some great discussions… read more
I had a flexible schedule, working five hours a day with… read more
I stayed in a small house on… read more
We instantly felt welcome at their beautiful home and felt like part of the family. We ate dinner together every night and the food was great. We loved the variety of activities that were available and made the most of them. Mike took us out for an evening… read more
we are firm believers in things happening for a reason and had we not have had our hiccups, we would never have taken this opportunity to stay and work with Tish and Mike,… read more
The highlight was the shared vegan meals we all had every evening expertly prepared by Maysa and Maria.
A great… read more
