Help with my children and enjoy life on a ranch in Alberta, Canada
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: 28 Apr 2025
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Even though I only stayed for one month I’ve had the most amazing time at the ranch and I miss all the people there so dearly. The two little girls I watched were so cute, sometimes it was a little difficult to combine to completely different plans but if you would ask really nicely you mostly got your way. The task I had were very easy and it was
… read more not at all a problem when I couldn’t finish everything. Accommodation wise I was living a little volunteer dream by having my own place.
Even though there is not much traffic on the ranch during off season I had the most amazing time with my neighbours Dawn and Heather and I was always welcome at family activities with the grandparents. So I had an amazing Thanksgiving dinner.
All in all I’m so grateful for my time there and to meet all those amazing people. Thank you so much yall for making my stay so memorable!!
Left by Workawayer (Lea) for host
It was a very beautiful experience my stay of 3 months in kananaskis. Haylie goes out of her way to make you feel very comfortable, she is a lovely person. In the summer I was able to do a lot, especially with the other residents of the accommodation. The people were also great and there is always a cultural exchange. The children need a little
… read more more patience at the beginning, but this pays off as they become the most loving children. The ranch staff are also very lovely. The surroundings of the ranch are great and adventurous. From beautiful horseback riding, river rafting, hiking, ect there is something for everyone. The only thing that would be good is a car sometimes. I can only recommend this experience.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Frida Deborah) for host
My time at Haylie's house was nothing short of an adventure. On my days off, as well as my working days:)) I worked an average of four days a week from 9:30 till 4:30 while Haylie and Scott were at work. We did some arts and crafts like painting and beading and played hide and seek or haunted house. Kassi (4) and Lexi (20 months) don't always get
… read more along perfectly, but they both have their own phones to distract them in some of those situations. In the cold, we weren't able to go outside much, but in the summer, there is a playground around the corner. So during the cold and dark days, we often played games or watched TV together. Both of them are very strong-willed and loud little ladies. They communicate to you exactly what they want or don't want. During the day, I was also able to bake or work on my computer a little because they do entertain themselves quite well. In the Beginning It was not always easy with the three of us, but I have learned to love them a lot, and after 1-2 weeks when all of us have gotten used to each other, our days were lots of fun, and I will miss them lots!
I was living on the Ranch about three kilometers from Haylie's house, in a (shared) apartment. I had lots of my own space and cooked for myself but had all my groceries paid for when I went shopping with Haylie. In November, there were not as many people around the ranch, so I enjoyed a little quiet time, but in the summer, it's supposed to be very lively! The area, Kananaskis, is an absolute dream for outdoorsy people, and I spent most of my days off hiking the surrounding trails. Since I don't have a car, Haylie always found someone to give me a lift to the nearby places, which was great! Her whole family was quite lovely, and we had some good conversations. Haylie is a great communicator, and I felt very well taken care of! I hope to keep in contact and visit again sometime in the summertime!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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Even though I only stayed for one month I’ve had the most amazing time at the ranch and I miss all the people there so dearly. The two little girls I watched were so cute, sometimes it was a little difficult to combine to completely different plans but if you would ask really nicely you mostly got your way. The task I had were very easy and it was
… read more not at all a problem when I couldn’t finish everything. Accommodation wise I was living a little volunteer dream by having my own place.
Even though there is not much traffic on the ranch during off season I had the most amazing time with my neighbours Dawn and Heather and I was always welcome at family activities with the grandparents. So I had an amazing Thanksgiving dinner.
All in all I’m so grateful for my time there and to meet all those amazing people. Thank you so much yall for making my stay so memorable!!
Left by Workawayer (Lea) for host
It was a very beautiful experience my stay of 3 months in kananaskis. Haylie goes out of her way to make you feel very comfortable, she is a lovely person. In the summer I was able to do a lot, especially with the other residents of the accommodation. The people were also great and there is always a cultural exchange. The children need a little
… read more more patience at the beginning, but this pays off as they become the most loving children. The ranch staff are also very lovely. The surroundings of the ranch are great and adventurous. From beautiful horseback riding, river rafting, hiking, ect there is something for everyone. The only thing that would be good is a car sometimes. I can only recommend this experience.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Frida Deborah) for host
My time at Haylie's house was nothing short of an adventure. On my days off, as well as my working days:)) I worked an average of four days a week from 9:30 till 4:30 while Haylie and Scott were at work. We did some arts and crafts like painting and beading and played hide and seek or haunted house. Kassi (4) and Lexi (20 months) don't always get
… read more along perfectly, but they both have their own phones to distract them in some of those situations. In the cold, we weren't able to go outside much, but in the summer, there is a playground around the corner. So during the cold and dark days, we often played games or watched TV together. Both of them are very strong-willed and loud little ladies. They communicate to you exactly what they want or don't want. During the day, I was also able to bake or work on my computer a little because they do entertain themselves quite well. In the Beginning It was not always easy with the three of us, but I have learned to love them a lot, and after 1-2 weeks when all of us have gotten used to each other, our days were lots of fun, and I will miss them lots!
I was living on the Ranch about three kilometers from Haylie's house, in a (shared) apartment. I had lots of my own space and cooked for myself but had all my groceries paid for when I went shopping with Haylie. In November, there were not as many people around the ranch, so I enjoyed a little quiet time, but in the summer, it's supposed to be very lively! The area, Kananaskis, is an absolute dream for outdoorsy people, and I spent most of my days off hiking the surrounding trails. Since I don't have a car, Haylie always found someone to give me a lift to the nearby places, which was great! Her whole family was quite lovely, and we had some good conversations. Haylie is a great communicator, and I felt very well taken care of! I hope to keep in contact and visit again sometime in the summertime!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Georgia) for host
Definitely one of the most stunning places Ive ever worked! There is so much to do in the Kananaskis area aswell as having the rockies in your backyard is incredible! Everyone is super friendly and loves the outdoors which made for the best fun. Even without a car everyone was very accomodating, but having a car would be great to explore the area
… read more more. Highly recommend this ranch to anyone as you will get to work with some very knowledgeable and kindhearted people 🤗You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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