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Hello, we are needing assistance at our farm with ****farm house sitting while we are away***, daily farm animal feeding, cleaning the house, laundry, meals and help with our children here and there. Please read below for our profile information.***
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 6 years ago. We have pigs, horses, chickens and cows. We have started a Haskap orchard that currently has 4000 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 heavily of food produced on our farm including grass fed beef, pork and eggs. Bedding, towels, are provided. 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 to have as a family.
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
House sitting
Interests
Self development
Pets
Movies & TV
Fashion or beauty
Farming
Music
Cooking & food
Architecture
Animals
Outdoor activities
Sailing / Boating
Winter sports
Water sports
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Fitness
Beach
Cycling
Camping
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.
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. Assist 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 ...
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
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