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Min stay requested: at least a week
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Description
Looking for a helper (individual or couple) for garden, property maintenance & small projects
Secondary / hybrid option: Live-in Nanny or Au Pair for several months in 2026
We are a young family with a homestead featuring a large garden and poultry, nestled in the beautiful mountains of British Columbia. We’re seeking a reliable and motivated individual or couple to join us.
Main Position (A):
Help with landscape and garden care, poultry care, occasional housework, food processing/preserving, general property maintenance, and small home projects. We’re also planning a small deck build, carport, and firewood storage area in 2026 — so if you enjoy building and hands-on projects, that’s a big plus!
Meals for Main Position: Breakfast is provided daily. We hope you will mostly prepare your own meals, but we will share occasional meals together and some fresh produce from the garden will be available to you.
Hybrid / Childcare-Focused Position (B):
If it’s a good fit, we’re also open to a nanny/au pair role that combines childcare with gardening, food preparation, and light home tasks (meal arrangements for this position can be discussed).
We’re flexible with duration —
Au pair-style arrangements are for approximately 20 hours per week.
Accommodation:
Option A: Your own private small cabin on the property, with a full kitchen, spring-fed water, bathtub, and outhouse.
Option B: Private room with its own bathroom, living area, and separate entrance.
We value kind, responsible, and hardworking people who enjoy nature, gardening, and a peaceful rural lifestyle.
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Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Light maintenance
House & pet sitting
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Interests
Pets
Farming
Plant care
Gardening
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Mountain
Hiking -
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You’ll be immersed in the beauty of British Columbia’s unique inland temperate rainforest, surrounded by stunning mountains and nature. Enjoy hiking, biking, swimming, and exploring the outdoors right from our property.
Just 15 minutes away by car (or 20–30 minutes by bus or bike) is a vibrant arts and music town with a lively community, cafés, markets, festivals, and events. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to explore local culture, meet people, and participate in community activities.
We are a bilingual household — primarily English-speaking but also fluent in French. We warmly welcome travellers from all cultures and are happy to help those who want to practice or improve their English or French.
This stay offers a genuine mix of peaceful rural homestead life, breathtaking nature, and access to a creative, culturally rich small town — a wonderful opportunity for meaningful cultural exchange and personal growth.
Time off & Local Area
You’ll have plenty of free time to explore the area. Highlights include:
Beautiful hiking, biking, and swimming spots right nearby
A thriving arts and music community just 10–15 minutes away by car (20–30 minutes by bus or bike)
Local cafés, markets, festivals, and community events -
Au Pair Help
This host is looking for Au pair help.
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Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
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Help
We are looking for help with garden care, landscaping, weeding, planting, and general garden maintenance. Other tasks include some animal care (chickens and family dog), food processing, light housework, and property maintenance.
You’ll work both alongside us and independently, depending on the task. We also have several small building projects planned — including a deck, woodshed, and carport — so if you enjoy building, carpentry, or hands-on projects, this could be a great fit!
Other help may include renovations and general property maintenance. -
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
Open to learn other languages -
Accommodation
Main Option (A): Your own private small unique cabin on the property. It has full electricity, floorboard heating, fireplace, a full kitchen, bathtub, and outhouse.
Alternative Option (B): Private room with private bathroom, living area, and separate entrance (available depending on the situation — please inquire).
Meals
Breakfast is provided (organic oats, fresh farm eggs, etc.) so you can make your own breakfast in the cabin. We ask that you prepare your own lunches and dinners, but we will enjoy occasional shared communal meals together. You’ll also be able to enjoy plenty of fresh produce from the garden.
Reduced-hour stays (~20 hours/week) and room & board options are sometimes possible — please inquire. -
What else ...
Public bus service is available. We have no car for guests to borrow, so you should be comfortable getting around by bus, bike, or on foot.
We kindly ask that you be respectful of our family space and no drugs or smoking please. -
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
Internet available
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Space for parking camper vans
No hookups. Outhouse available.
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Can possibly accept pets
Dog may be okay, please inquire Inquire about other pets
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How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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My animals / pets
Zee
