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Description
(Updated!) We are on Southern Vancouver Island, in the Cowichan Valley, on the traditional territory of the Quw'utsun (Cowichan) Nations. Our off grid homestead is 15min drive to Shawnigan Lake and a 25 min drive to the ocean in Mill Bay. We manage 12 acres of forest, and are building our permaculture gardens. We aim to preserve the natural peat bog habitat and work on forest management/restoration. We are here to share our passion and respect for this beautiful land, knowledge off grid systems, and art processes (for those inclined) in exchange for the physically demanding help associated with various building and land projects. We are artists, makers, builders, gardeners, and educators. We have experience hosting international students and artists and love to learn about new cultures. I am a full time teacher and my husband runs the homestead. The renovations for our ‘work away’ trailer are nearly complete and we are seeking a couple who can help us with the roof and deck and share in some cooking/meal prep. The interior of the private, forest edged trailer is fully furnished, clean, and freshly painted. It is set up and ready to live in while the exterior work is being done. A couple with a vehicle is best suited as we are remote (not near a bus route).
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Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Light maintenance
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Interests
DIY & crafts
Gardening
Photography
Sustainability
Cooking & food
Drawing & painting
Plant care
Carpentry
Art & design
Hiking
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UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are knowledgeable in foraging, art, education and construction. We value cultural exchange and are life long learners who love good conversation around meals and we value our quiet time too. We work hard and play hard! We will happily provide lots of insight on places to visit and experience while you’re here. If you want some art connections/experiences we can help you out there too.
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Help
Carpentry, construction, tractor operation (training provided), branch clearing, gardening, cooking and meal prep, housework. Doing tasks with land owners and sharing skills knowledge along the way.
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Languages spoken
English: Fluent
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Accommodation
Private, newly renovated RV nestled next to the forest with queen bed. Fully furnished with kitchen/bedding etc.
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What else ...
We are 40 minutes from Victoria (to the south) and Nanaimo (to the north). Best suited to a couple who have a vehicle.
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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
Must be willing to balance your digital life with outside physical work. Satellite internet access included.
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Space for parking camper vans
Off grid campers only in designated sites. Must be self sufficient in this regard.
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Can possibly accept pets
Your pet must be fully trained and stay close to home as there are wolf packs and other animals nearby. Also must be friendly to a small fluffy dog who is nervous around big dogs.
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How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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My animals / pets
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After her bath…lol
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