Help on a organic orchard and winery near Osoyoos, Canada. Apple tree and vine management. Farming on the River!

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28/06/2022
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Descripción
We are new owners of a ORGANIC ORCHARD and WINERY!! Located on the banks of the beautiful Similkameen River. This is the PLACE TO BE. Swimming, fishing, hiking, basketball, gold panning and boating. Float down the river or enjoy hiking the area. We will soon be bottling our wines and are looking for short or LONG term help all year long. SEPARATE helper ACCOMODATIONS. New appliances and plenty of food to cook. Internet, TV. Have some fun and make friends for a lifetime. 10 min to Osoyoos, 40 min to Penticton.

*️*️Looking for apprentice in the vineyard and to drive the tractor if you are looking for longer stay.

*️*️*️Orchard help, vineyard help construction training: MANY different opportunities available. What do you want to learn about??
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Jardinería
Proyectos de construcción y bricolaje
Cuidado de niños y juegos creativos
Mantenimiento general
Cocinar para toda la familia
Ayuda en una granja
Ayuda doméstica
Objetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión
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¿Que es esto?
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Learn about apple trees, tree management throughout the season. Wine making and vine management throughout the season. Using farm equipment. Building stuff. Making friends and having fun in a beautiful part of the world.
Proyectos con niños
En este proyecto podría haber niños. Para obtener más información, consulta nuestras directrices y consejos aquí.
Ayuda
We have so many things to do. 4 to 5 hours a day depending on the task. Weekends off. Separate accommodations with lots of room and rooms.
Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Francés: Intermedio
Alojamiento
Separate accommodations with lots of room and rooms. Wifi and Internet provided. Cable TV and NETFLIX
Algo más...
Outdoor Activities all around. Many sights and sounds to enjoy. Bigger centers less then 15 minutes away.
Un poco más de información
- Acceso a Internet
- Acceso a Internet limitado
- Tenemos animales
- Somos fumadores
- Puede alojar familias
¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
Más de dos
Horas esperadas
5 hours a day (max 25 hours/week)

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Comentarios escritos sobre este anfitrión (23)

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(4.0)

Intercambio cultural:
(5.0)

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(5.0)

17/05/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Fredrik) para el anfitrión

This was a great experience and I had a lot of fun at the winery. The location is amazing and the winery is located just next to the river with the surrounding mountains. I got to meet many different people from all over the world and Mike, Nicole and Adrian are all very kind people. I wish I could have stayed a little bit longer so I could have… read more

(Excelente )

17/05/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Amanda) para el anfitrión

This winery is surrounded by amazing mountains, the property is gorgeous! You’ll stay in a separate house shared with fellow workawayers and cook your own meals - it was great getting friends from all over the world! The work was fun, we worked 6 hours/day weekdays and 3 hours on Saturdays with Sundays completely off. Mike and Nicole are nice and… read more

(Excelente )

23/11/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Josef) para el anfitrión

Mike and Nicole are awesome.

(Excelente )

23/09/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Jennifer) para el anfitrión

Amazing place. Fare work, we stayed here in the summer doing wedding and thining, nothing really difficult or hard work. It was a very nice place to relax, enjoy the river and meeting new people. Thanks to Mike and Nicole for hosting us.

(Excelente )

09/08/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Anna) para el anfitrión

This Volunteering home, was great. To see this Incredible fruit area was stanning. Next to the work you had enough time to have fun with all the other volunteers. Thannk you for taking me and I wish you the best with your winery.

(Excelente )

25/06/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Alexandra) para el anfitrión

What a great place for my first workaway. I spent 3 weeks at Mike´s and Nicole´s vineyard and I had an amazing time. They are wonderful hosts. Mike even took the time to invite us to a wine tasting and explained us the whole winemaking process. Very interesting!
The work was great and varied from thinning the apple trees, tucking in the vineyard… read more

(Excelente )

20/06/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Sophia) para el anfitrión

Guys I can tell you: don’t miss the chance staying at this winery. I only stayed there for two weeks but it really was a once in a lifetime experience. Very good food, beautiful nature and breathtaking hikes (literally ;-) ), easy-going and fun work, great vibe and not to mention the down-to-earth people. It felt like a hostel! Nicole and Mike,… read more

(Excelente )

08/06/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (DONGGYUN) para el anfitrión

Here is the what i exactly imagined workaway.
I like this place so much. Mike and Nicole are super nice and friendly. They are kind and funny, though i bare understand what he says( I'm kidding). It's perfect to learn and practice english because All workaway live , work and eat together. Of course, after work hour, Nobody touch you. It it your… read more

(Excelente )

10/05/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Sylvia & Philippe) para el anfitrión

This was our first Workaway experience and it couldn't have been any better! Mike and Nicole are wonderful hosts who were very considerate about the helpers. They made sure we didn't have to work too hard in the sun when it was too hot and gave us a variety of tasks to keep it interesting. We even got to spend plenty of time with their son Connor,… read more

(Excelente )

22/04/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Sarah & Marty) para el anfitrión

I can only recommend this place as I had a wonderful time at Mike and Nicole's winery!

The vineyard is located in a beautiful and warm region with snowy mountains in the background and a river nearby. The hosts are super nice, they checked regularly whether everything was okay and gave us a lot of good wine :-). Their son Connor is just adorable… read more

(Excelente )

15/03/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Fiona) para el anfitrión

I stayed at the Farm in November 2017 for a couple of weeks, shortly after arriving in Canada.

Firstly - what an amazing location. The farm itself is settled in such a picturesque location, in the beautiful Okanagan Valley.

My stay at the Farm was during a busy period just after harvest, which meant scheduled work in the winery most days.… read more

(Bueno )

12/10/2017

Dejado por el workawayer (Samuel & jonathan) para el anfitrión

Loved my experience with this wonderful family always something interesting to do and learn. I stayed 5 weeks and met about 20 peoples from all around the world and ate mixed foods, we all cooked and cleaned together and got along very well!
I highly recommend this place to anyone up for a great adventure!

(Excelente )

20/09/2017

Dejado por el workawayer (Daniel) para el anfitrión

I was supposed to stay at the farm for two weeks, but what should I say, I extended several times and spent a whole month! I really enjoyed my entire time there, the work we had to do was very enjoyable, interesting and fun. The whole experience of the farm life as well as the community in the volunteer's house were absolutely great. Furthermore… read more

(Excelente )

08/09/2017

Dejado por el workawayer (kevin & priscila) para el anfitrión

This was a wonderful way to start our workaway experience. The guest house and kitchen were beyond comfortable and abundant with everything we need and the family was wonderful. Although mike is always around and willing to enthusiastically answer any questions about vineyard and orchard operations. Mike and nicole's hands off and non micro… read more

(Excelente )

02/07/2017

Dejado por el workawayer (Katharina) para el anfitrión

I spent 3 weeks on the winery in June and had such a great time there. Everyone was so friendly, funny and welcoming. We did different types of work: tucking & planting in the vineyard; weeding in the orchard; cleaning, sanding, painting & moving furniture into the house (as it was currently renovated). The best working day was the winebottling… read more

(Excelente )

20/04/2017

Dejado por el workawayer (Belinda) para el anfitrión

Nicole and Mike were fantastic hosts! Super welcoming and very generous.

I did a range of different work during my stay; everything from looking after their 2.5 year old son, to basic landscaping and caring for the apple trees and vines, and I even got the chance to help in the winery and experience bottle the latest wines.

The area… read more

(Excelente )

09/04/2017

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Belinda)

Belinda is a wonderful and amazing person. We have been blessed to have her stay with us. Very trustworthy and brings out the best in everything and everybody. We hope to see her again but if don't, we wish nothing but the best for her. Thanks again for everything and always love dinosaurs! We hope to cross paths again!

M, N, CJ and TBA

(Excelente )

24/11/2016

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Dave)

Hi we still talk about Dave here on the farm from the time he spent here in the spring. A great person and hard worker. All the best Dave and should you be in the area please stop by and try the apples and wine!

(Excelente )

03/09/2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Holly) para el anfitrión

I still dream about Mike and Nicole's vineyard! Rows of apple trees and grape vines in a stunning spot where the Okanagan Valley's spectacular mountains meet the Similkameen river. The climate is great in the summer so after a fun day's work head down to the river for a swim, relax with a fishing rod or take the old rowing boat across to the… read more little island. If you're more active you can climb the many mountains surrounding the property - one of which takes you to the U.S. border with an insane view over the valley. And this is untouched beauty at it's finest - you can hike for hours without seeing another person. The almost desert-like landscape is really quite amazing to see, especially if travelling across the country and wanting to experience some of Canada's incredible variety of scenery. One day we were given a lift to a part of the river where you can float down on the boat through the mountains until you get back to the vineyard. Take some beers and a fishing rod and bathe in the sun whilst taking in the views.
The work is great - we mostly worked 7:30-1:30 on weekdays including a break which was ideal because it avoided the heat and gave you the rest of the day to enjoy. During my time I helped in the house a little with cleaning and childcare - sweet little Connor is a joy to look after, I helped with some sign painting, worked on the apple trees and with construction around the house and the farm shop. We work hard but it is fairly relaxed with no pressure or stress and you get the sense that Mike and Nicole really appreciate and value our help. Plus it's fun to be outdoors doing some physical work, learning new skills and getting to ride the quad bike. What I love is that everyone works together on the same shift, meaning it is a lot of fun working and that you can enjoy time off together with your fellow volunteers. The house is fantastic, spacious and clean with loads of facilities. There's even a bbq, hot tub and TV so you won't be bored. And Mike and Nicole are so generous with food and wine, you won't get hungry that's for sure! It's lovely to cook good meals together with other volunteers and have evenings around the table, or out by the bonfire next to the river.
I feel like I could write a book about this place (I'm suffering this Farm withdrawal symptoms) so I'm going to make myself stop and encourage everyone to go and see for themselves!!!
Mike and Nicole are fantastic, such friendly and kind people. Thanks you so much for having me! I'll remember my experience here forever.

(Excelente )

07/08/2016

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Dwight & Alana)

WOW. Dwight and Alana. I respect the two of you so much! To sell it all and go and discover what drives you! Please stay in touch and I look forward to crossing paths again soon! I hope it includes side by side slips in a marina!

(Excelente )

06/08/2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Dwight & Alana) para el anfitrión

This is a wonderful workaway. Mike and Nicole operate a vineyard and winery, and we spent a very memorable 2 weeks there in July 2016 on our first workaway experience ever.

Type of Work: leaf removal on the grape vines, apple thinning, weeding and aerating the soil of the apple trees, building a retaining wall, a little housecleaning, and a bit… read more of babysitting (their toddler, Connor, loves outdoor walks and upbeat music!).

Hours per day: Approximately 5 hours per weekday and 3 hours on Saturday. Sunday is free. On Monday - Friday we began at 7:30am and were done at approximately 1:30pm (including a half hour break from 10am - 10:30am). On Saturday we worked from 8:30am - 11:30am.

Accommodation: Fantastic! A large house just for the volunteers that accommodates approximately 7. If you are traveling as a couple you have a chance of getting your own room with a full bed. The house has 1 shower and 2 toilets, washer and dryer, living room, and a full kitchen with a dishwasher and two fridges. There is also a gas bbq grill outside that we used frequently, and there is a TV with HDMI capacity in the living room, so bring your HDMI cable and laptop for fun movie nights.

Food: More than you can ask for. Mike and Nicole kept the kitchen fully stocked. They allow you to create a wishlist of items and they try their best to purchase all that you want on the weekend. You can cook whatever meals you want for yourself, and snack freely throughout the day. There were so many options.

There were 7-8 volunteers when we were there, so it made the workaway experience extra fun. We all bonded very well and enjoyed every day. The Similkameen river runs through the property and you can swim and fish as much as you like after work, or build a riverside bonfire at night for as long as you want. Also, there is a hot-tub for relaxing whenever you like. It is a beautiful, peaceful place, and you'll feel at home when you are there.

This workaway is actually in the town on Cawston which is about a 15 minute drive from downtown Osoyoos. Close to the farm you can enjoy cool hikes like the hike to the US-Canadian border, as well as, fun on the river, but it is better to have a car to enjoy the other little adventures around Osoyoos, including the Osoyoos beach which is on the lake, and warm, calm, and good for swimming.

Mike and Nicole look after their volunteers well, and always kept us stocked with wine ;) Thank you so much for helping us transition into real workawayers by taking such good care of us and giving us such awesome amenities! We wish only the best for the farm, and for your family. Cheers!

Alana and Dwight

(Excelente )

21/06/2016

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jieyang)

Spending time with Jay was a joy. Kind and always willing to lend a hand. I hope the best for him in the future.

(Excelente )

18/06/2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Jieyang) para el anfitrión

The house was absolutely amazing! We ALWAYS have sufficient amount of food in the fridge and the kitchen was bright and clean. There's an apricot tree by the front door and the fruits are ripening! Mike and Nicole are very warm hearted and generous hosts and spending time with the little angel of theirs was lovely! I've definitely had some quality… read more

(Excelente )

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