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Our farm sits in a beautiful area of Vancouver Island. We are centrally located so you can go anywhere on the island from here with relative ease. We have a large area for a garden and a large barn and lots of space with our beloved animals. We try to eat as best we can and grow what we can the best way we can. We are not certified organic but we don't spray noxious chemicals. we are slowly becoming more self sufficient with our farm with our rain water harvesting, manure and composting, and going to be setting up solar or wind electricity.
our home is large and inviting with a large deck with outdoor kitchen overlooking our garden and main farmyard. We love to preserve our harvests and will gladly teach others how to can and dry produce, make cheese and bread, etc.
Farmer Mike is a software developer and he works from home. His hobbies include brewing small scale wine and beer and computer stuff and building things with his 3d printer.
Farmer Shannon is a fiber artist/mom/jane of all trades who primarily runs the farm and plans the projects We are currently working on several building projects along with expanding our garden to eventually provide more healthy food . We raise animals of all sorts, Goats pigs, chickens, pigs, ducks and geese and try to use everything we can. We work alongside our children as we feel it's important to know a good days work and where their food comes from so be prepared to have a couple of youngsters working along side us most days
We have three kids, aged 17, 13, 9 and an almost one year old!! We have One indoor dog and one indoor cat.Types of help and learning opportunities
GardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareFarmstay helpBabysitting and creative playCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We love learning about the different cultures we have had stay here from around the world!! We love to share everything we have and know with others. there is a lot of interesting history in our community with first nations and exploration that we are excited to share.
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Help
Our upcoming big projects include building an outdoor shower, , maintaining the garden beds, build a lean to for the barn, painting the farm buildings, , some fencing, more painting, and beating back the blackberry brambles among animal care and general garden stuff. Our regular day to day activities include milking the sheep, egg collection and washing, general farm animal care and gardening tasks such as weeding, harvesting planting and watering. You would have the chance to learn how to grow vegetables, hatch chicks, flowers, raise and train the animals, milk sheep along with making cheese, butter, and yogurt with the milk! Baking, sports, knitting and spinning are all common events here. We are also looking for those who are good with kids.
Ideally we are welcoming longer term workawayers (three weeks plus) and would love to discuss a very long term arrangement (several months). We have lots of fun adventures planned !! With the children, We require a criminal record check from your home country. Please feel free to ask any questions at all! We look forward to hearing from youLanguages
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English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.Accommodation
We have a cozy camping trailer available for your personal space with shower use inside the house .
Its great for close friends or a couple or small family. up to 4 people will be comfortable there although there has been more (not by my choice it was theirs I swear ha haha) . There is also plenty of room for tents during the summer or a spot to bring your own small trailer/RV (23 feet max please). We have Wifi internet connection with no data cap
Usually We would all participate in meal prep or cleanup and our goal is to try to eat mostly the food we grow/make here. We even make our own pasta! Ideally, most evening meals will be eaten together unless meal time is missed or other arrangements are made. We frequently go on adventures and would love to have you join us.We will welcome you to our home like our own and love to share in this immersive experience! Ideally we are looking for longer term ( 3 plus weeks and onwards ) but are flexible. Please note we are non smoking/drug use at any time.
COVID UPDATES
Yes covid still sucks Sorry I know its sucky but we are all doing our best!!. And its flu season yay! That being said :
We are all fully vaccinated (YAY!) and do require it for our farm stays.
If you are sick or starting to feel unwell, please delay your arrival we are very flexible in our arrival dates especially for situations such as these.What else ...
Our farm is located right near a lake that hosts fishing, paddling and other water sports and we are a short distance from the ocean and gorgeous trails. theres lots of hiking around. We also do lots of adventures on the weekends around the island, museums, different provincial parks, local community events, etc. We have bikes, kayaks, fishing gear, and some camping gear to borrow! The area offers lots to do in your spare time from hiking to cave exploration to the later summer fairs/community events, and floating down the nearby river. Bicycles are available for your use to explore and we could help arrange with getting elsewhere.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Since Mike works from home we have the best internet thats available in Canada.
Space for parking camper vans
We can accomodate rigs up to 23 ish feet. There s some wiggle room here. Theres power water and sewer access
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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