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Description
I’m a retired registered nurse who enjoyed working in various area of nursing, health care and health promotion for 32 years. I am now retired and have more time for enjoying the acerage, hiking, reading, travelling, working on fun projects and meeting people from different countries and walks of life.
If you are looking for a workaway experience in a friendly rural community, surrounded by nature, with a lake and hiking areas close by, this is it.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
Aide dans une ferme
Aide à la maison
Entretien général
Aide informatique/internet
Centres d’intérêt
Dev. durable
Animaux de compagnie
Politique/justice sociale
Dev. personnel
Ferme
Bénévolat
Menuiserie
Soin des plantes
Jardinage
Bricolage / artisanat
Cuisine et alimentation
Livres
Animaux
Camping
Cyclisme
Randonnée
Montagne
Nature
Activités en plein air
Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
I live in a beautiful area of BC, Canada.
This is an opportunity for workaways to living close to nature while still being only a 45 minute drive to Nelson.
I’m not a fan of fast food and like to cook from scratch.
I’ve always been interested in trying to be creative and self sufficient.
Over the years I’ve learned skills around gardening and food preservation that includes canning, drying and freezing for future use that I would enjoy sharing with others if they are interested.
This year I am raising two beef that I provide with a good life while they are on the farm.
I’m also a bit of an environmentalist and an upcycling fan.
I love to take old items and recreate them into something useable as I believe doing so helps prevent excess waste going to landfills and also feeds our creativity.
I enjoy getting to know and learn from people from different countries and cultures and I’m willing to help my guests have a positive experience during their visit.
Aide
This is a 17 acre parcel of land that’s been in the family for close to a century.
Living on a large property and caring for the land has always been a life style choice.
I’m enthusiastic about hosting workaways who are interested in helping me while experiencing life in a rural area.
I try to grow organically and much of the food I cook with is sourced from the “farm”.
Like most properties, there are always chores, repairs and projects that need to be done.
Depending on the season these projects include help with gardening, yard work, the house, general maintenance and repairs.
In winter outside chores are limited so I take advantage of that time to do some painting, cleaning and house maintenance.
My next project priority is repairing the siding and painting three outbuildings on the property.
I believe the workaway experience should be fair and enjoyable for both workers and host and I’m open to matching the projects that need done to my guests skills and interests.
I request that each Workaway provide 15 hours a week in exchange for room and board.
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Hébergement
There is a bedroom with a king size bed, a TV room and private bathroom available for a couple. Also a bedroom with a single bed, so depending on who’s staying, I can accommodate up to three guests, but usually only have two. I am happy to share my home and provide healthy meals.
Autres infos...
Procter is an unincorporated community in the West Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia.
It is accessible by road and a 10 minute free ferry ride.
The locality (via BC Highway 3A and Harrop/Procter Rd) is about 35 kilometres (22 mi) northeast of Nelson B.C.. Procter is a rural community of around 500 + people.
The property is very close to and overlooks Kootenay lake and there are hiking, cycling, swimming and camping areas very close by.
Bus service is available close to the ferry and the area offers many different entertainment options.
I have a couple of bicycles for workaways to use as well as some camping gear.
Although not totally necessary, workaways wanting to explore the Kootenays while staying with me would very much benefit from having their own vehicle.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Espace pour garer des vans
I have a large driveway which will accommodate a motor home or camper van, however I do not have sewer hook up for them. Workaways will have access and are welcome to use the house bathrooms, share the kitchen, or have meal’s provided and enjoy sitting on the deck overlooking Kootenay Lake while visiting or reading etc during their stay.
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Deux
Mes animaux
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They are hardworking, polite, friendly, fun and willing to help with everything.
Emily and Olly are interesting people, talented in multiple ways and they were alway willing to do whatever was asked of them.… read more
Our key task on her homestead was a landscaping project, where we designed and build a flagstone patio area for a… read more
During my stay Jessie had clear and concise instruction and a variety of tasks around the property all of which I had the… read more
He's has very good DIY skills and showed initiative to get things done.
While he was here, Ben took on the project of weeding a stream that runs through the property as well as working on improving other landscaping projects.
He showed great attention to detail and worked independently to solve problems.… read more
He has very good organizational skills, is self motivation, always willing to assist with any chores and was always looking for ways to be of help.
While Hendrik stayed with me he refinished a piece of furniture, pruned and cleaned up the branches from a variety of… read more
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They are hardworking, polite, friendly, fun and willing to help with everything.
Emily and Olly are interesting people, talented in multiple ways and they were alway willing to do whatever was asked of them.… read more
Our key task on her homestead was a landscaping project, where we designed and build a flagstone patio area for a… read more
During my stay Jessie had clear and concise instruction and a variety of tasks around the property all of which I had the… read more
He's has very good DIY skills and showed initiative to get things done.
While he was here, Ben took on the project of weeding a stream that runs through the property as well as working on improving other landscaping projects.
He showed great attention to detail and worked independently to solve problems.… read more
He has very good organizational skills, is self motivation, always willing to assist with any chores and was always looking for ways to be of help.
While Hendrik stayed with me he refinished a piece of furniture, pruned and cleaned up the branches from a variety of… read more
They work well together, both independently and as a team, cheerfully doing every chore they were asked to do.
While they were at our home they put new plastic on the greenhouse roof, did an amazing job organizing the tool room and a workshop.
They helped with… read more
On avait prévu de rester 3 semaines, nous sommes finalement restée 3 mois.
Pour reprendre les commentaires précédents, c'est en effet un excellente cuisinière, mais c'est aussi et surtout une personne généreuse, attentionnée et à… read more
He and another family member took on the task of cleaning a storage area in our old barn. It was heavy work as lots of old farm tools etc had accumulated there over the years. Micheal was fast, thoughtful in how he approached the task and did an excellent job.
Micheal is smart, an interesting… read more
While they were at our home they assisted with removal of a farm fence, pruned some fruit trees, and helped me with the computer.
They cleaned up after themselves and were very easy to get along with.
Elizabeth and John… read more
