Descripción
We live on a beautiful acreage in the Creston Valley, nestled in the Kootenay region of British Columbia, Canada. Between our outdoorsy adventure lifestyle, both myself and Wade work in Natural Resource Stewardship and Sustainability, are raising three teen boys, planning a certified organic cider orchard and whatever next exciting opportunity that we come up with.

We have three key projects for this year:

Dead Horse (Dodds) Creek Restoration Project - For decades Dead Horse Creek has been neglected and used as a dumping ground for residential and agricultural waste. Debris from farmland clearing was pushed into the creek and invasive species have moved in. Up stream and down stream of our property the creek has been culverted, channelized, and subject to heavy pesticide/herbicide use. Farming is sustainable and compatible with other values including biodiversity and clean water ecosystems and one of our first priorities is to start a restoration project on our property by:

Removing residential and agricultural waste
Removing excessive biomass debris
Removing invasive species
Enhancing aquatic and riparian habitat
Establishing a wildlife corridor

Back Field Expansion Project - We are expanding the agricultural potential of our back field this year for our future cider orchard. At some point in the last 120 years the land had been cleared but currently the area is a tangle of burdock, gone-wild cherry trees and scrub. We are clearing the land up to the coniferous trees that we will be leaving as part of the wildlife corridors we are maintaining. Work will include cutting trees and bucking and stacking wood, piling brush, and removing any rocks or old agricultural waste. Next spring, we will work the land to get it ready for planting.

Lower Field Fencing Project – So far, we have 50 root stock pear and 15 heirloom apple trees in our mini nursery and we are eager to give them the room they need to grow. This year we will be fencing our lower field. Work will include prepping for fencing, support where needed on fencing and transplanting fruit trees.
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Práctica de idiomas
Jardinería
Construcción y bricolaje
Ayuda en una granja
Cocinar para toda la familia
Ayuda doméstica
Mantenimiento general
Objetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión
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¿Que es esto?
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
As outlined in the section below, Creston is a fantastic place to visit. We enjoy travel and sharing stories about our adventures. For some help around our farm and home we would be more than willing to host visitors to our great community.
Proyectos con niños
En este proyecto podría haber niños. Para obtener más información, consulta nuestras directrices y consejos aquí.
Ayuda
We are looking for help with our home and property, particularly someone skilled in cooking and cleaning who would also like to do outdoor chores including supporting our plans for:

Our property and orchard:
Clearing land
Fencing
Planting, pruning and maintaining fruit trees
Veggie gardening
Landscaping and perennial gardening

Other:
Painting
House renovations
Idiomas
Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Francés: Intermedio
Czech: Principiante
Español: Principiante
Este anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
I am a beginner Spanish speaker and Wade is a beginner Czech speaker. Our daughter (no longer at home) is fluent in Czech and our boys went to French immersion school during their elementary school years.
Alojamiento
Room in house or space provided for campervan or RV.
Algo más...
Our acreage is located 2 min away from Creston, a great town in Ktunaxa Territory in southern BC with so much to see and do. There are multiple ski hills within 2 hours of our home including White Water, Kimberley, and Red Mountain. Kootenay Lake is just 20 minutes away and the Goat River, a short bike ride down the road. Four wineries are within biking distance and the Creston Valley also hosts a micro-distillery and brewery.

Notable local events include the Blossom Festival, Kaslo Jazz Festival, Shambala, Fall Fair and a vibrant Farmers' Market. There is a recreation complex, golf course and lots of hiking, mountain biking, fishing and hunting opportunities.
Un poco más de información
- Acceso a Internet
- Acceso a Internet limitado
- Tenemos animales
- Somos fumadores
- Puede alojar familias
Puede acoger a nómadas digitales
Este anfitrión ha indicado que le encanta acoger a nómadas digitales.
Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas
We have both an area close to water, power and convenience and another area beside a creek with lots of privacy but no amenities.
¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
Dos
Horas esperadas
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week, may include weekends as needed.