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My wife and I live on 16 acres just outside of Okotoks AB with our two children. We built a house and started the Farm 4 years ago. Since, we have added 5 pigs, 2 horses, 15 chickens and 4 cows. We have started a Haskap orchard that currently has 3000 plants. I am looking for a workaway who is interested for a placement of up to two weeks. More time can be discussed if needed.
Accommodation is our spare room in our house with a bathroom next to it. We provide all meals, though extra snacks may have to be purchased on your own. Our diet (especially during summer) consists very heavily of food produced on our farm including grass fed beef, Pork and eggs. Bedding, towels, and homemade soap is provided as well. We will share a kitchen, washer and dryer. There is a separate living area (couches, TV, dining area) in the loft you are free to use.
Both my wife and I work and are away from home for a large part of the day, so volunteers should be comfortable on their own. We are always back for dinner which I am generally happy to make for everyone here.
We are very outgoing people and love hiking, camping and boating on weekends. We often travel to our property on the Arrow Lakes in BC to spend weekends. We are always open to taking people to experience new things.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We do a lot of things here. Hiking. Trail riding. Boating. Camping. We live in a very beautiful area surrounded by lakes, forests and open prairie. We will do everything with you that we possibly can. You won’t be bored.
Projects involving children
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Help
Mowing lawn with ride on mower, weed whacking, weeding gardens and orchard, feeding pigs, chickens, horses and cows.
Help with making dinners, dishes, laundry, vacuum and wash floors, cleaning etc. Possibly assisting with children.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
One bedroom with a dresser, bedside table and closet space. Washroom right next to your room. All bedding and towels provided as well as usage of the washing machine and dryer. Food is also provided: breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. We encourage you to feel like you're at home.
What else ...
You will always get two days a week off. Sunday’s you will always have off, as well as another day of the week that may change based on what needs to be done. Calgary is a 15 min drive and Okotoks is 10. Both have endless opportunities for enjoyment. We are about 45 mins from the mountains and often head out that way to go trail riding or hiking.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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