Help us around our home while exploring one of the most beautiful areas in Western Canada, Millarville

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  Description

  Semi-retired I am married. My wife works fulltime from home or commute to Calgary. Our kids have their own careers and are out of the house. We have 2 large dogs (Leonberger and Boxer) and 3 old horses. We build our Timberframe home in 2006-07 on 23 acres of land overlooking the Alberta Foothills (John Ware Ridge) with in the background the majestic Rocky Mountains to see. It is very quiet and in the middle of nature, bordering Kananaskis, remote but not too remote. We are 1/2 hour SW of South-Calgary and 1-1/2 hour from Banff. You do need a car to get around or we can bring you on certain days into Calgary if you desire. We have 2 bedrooms available with queen-size beds with a shared bathroom for those 2 bedrooms (we have our own) Not only are we surrounded for hiking but also cute little towns with a western atmosphere.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Charity Work

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We are Dutch from origin but live for over 30 years in Canada. We choose this location because it is one of the most beautiful areas in Western Canada. We travel ourselves extensively and know how it is to experience the real local way of living here. We will show you around here locally so you can enjoy it too.

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  Help

  We have fallen trees what needs cleanup, cut and split. I would say in May. Also plant flowers in the flower boxes (end May/early June) Another project is dry-wall part of the basement. Preferable a couple who can use the chain-saw unsupervised, can carry drywall sheets to the basement and install / finish this.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Fluent
  Dutch: Fluent
  German: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  Would love to learn basic Spanish
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  Accommodation

  You sleep in your own bedroom with a queen-size bed. Your bathroom you will share with another workaway guest or if you come as a couple it is just yours. The kitchen we all share. We have a gym in the basement.
  Food is included.

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  What else ...

  You do need a car here. Or we can bring you and pick you up when we can.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  We have Starlink High Speed reliable internet at home. You will be on WIFI

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  Space for parking camper vans

  We have enough space to park your car or RV on our property. It will be outside.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week