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12 Jan 2022
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My husband and I are both artists. I am also a horticulturist specializing in the nursery trade. My husband is retired from the military with a disability pension due to an injury. We are easy going and would like to offer a relaxed and fun environment, where we host folks in a world class eco tourism environment.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Farmstay help
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I am a horticulturist, artist and my husband is a wood carver. We live in a rich eco tourism environment that includes ocean and river fishing , hiking, hunting, and farming. Golfers of course will enjoy working and playing on the course.
Projects involving children
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Help
We recently purchased a golf course in a riverside wilderness setting. We are wanting to start up an organic farm operation on 5 acres of the property. We will also be setting up 10 sleeping/camping spots to attract, campers, and service the strong hunting and fishing tourism activity in the area. There will also be a small nursery business.
We will be building beds, animal shelters, fences, camp sites and cabins. There is a wide range of help we require, iin building an organic farm, and eco/ enviro tourism asapect alongside the golf course. The golfcourse also has a club house and restaurant.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We have a small 3 bedroom house separate from the main. Camping is possible if desired. We believe in good plentiful food when we host.
What else ...
The area is rich in wildlife viewing, hiking, fishing. The work is situated on a golf course, and a ski hill is close at hand.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
