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Learn about farm life, animals, pottery etc. at our family farm on Vancouver Island, Canada

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  • Activité récente: 22 avr. 2024

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  2024 

 Séjour min. souhaité : Au moins une semaine

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  • Description

    Description

    AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW!

    I live on a small organic homestead/ farm up on a mountain close to the TransCanada Trail with my two children.
    Beautiful forest with trails starting right in the back of our house, valley view.
    There are 15 acres of land with gardens, a small orchard, 2 large greenhouses, 2 tiny home pads, animal pastures and a pond so far.


    Our projects include:

    - house sitting several times a year for 2-3 weeks at a time
    - raising meat rabbits and chickens
    -everyday chores like firewood, pruning back trees and bushes, weeding
    -planting, landscaping, making firewood, everything you need
    to do on a homestead
    - hanging out with our kids, they love playing music or games, doing art
    -fencing a new area for berry bushes and nut trees
    -propagate trees and berry bushes
    -setting up more animal shelters, including fencing
    -cultivating new soil and build new garden beds
    -growing more medicinal plants
    -improving our compost system
    - collecting seaweed from the beach
    - maintaining greenhouses, from seeding to harvest
    - pruning
    - harvesting and saving seeds
    - canning, dehydrating, preserving food and medicinals
    - tree planting
    - preparing and applying biodynamic preparations
    - various renovations in the house
    -normal housework and cooking


    I have a fully equipped pottery studio set up.
    I am also hosting Tango workshops and ceremonies at my house.

    We live approx. 15-20 minutes away from the closest shops and town.
    I go to town frequently as my 15 year old son attends various activities, we are only 13 minutes from the Waldorf School and 20 minutes from the ocean.
    I also have a 12 year old girl.
    Our interests lay in living a simple life in peace, connecting with the land and creating beautiful things.

  • Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

    Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

    Pratique d’une langue
    Jardinage
    Bricolage et construction
    S’occuper des animaux
    Aide dans une ferme
    Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs
    Cuisine/repas pour la famille
    Aide à la maison
    Entretien général
    Aide informatique/internet
  • Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre

    Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre

    Objectifs de l’ONU
    Pas de pauvreté
    Faim «zéro»
    Bonne santé et bien-être
    Éducation de qualité
    Égalité entre les sexes
    Eau propre et assainissement
    Énergie propre et d'un coût abordable
    Travail décent et croissance économique
    Industrie, innovation et infrastructure
    Inégalités réduites
    Villes et communautés durables
    Consommation et production responsables
    Mesures relatives à la lutte contre les changements climatiques
    Vie aquatique
    Vie terrestre
    Paix, justice et institutions efficaces
    Partenariats pour la réalisation des objectifs
  • Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

    Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

    We speak 2 languages, English and German, basic Spanish.
    I am happy to share my knowledge about farming, growing food, healthy eating, pottery and many other passions of mine!
    My place is like a retreat on a little mountain in the woods, if you like a quiet meditative lifestyle with lots of nature and time spent in contemplation than this is a good place for you.

  • Projets impliquant des enfants

    Projets impliquant des enfants

    Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.

  • Aide

    Aide

    Sometimes I am just looking for a house sitter to take care of the animals while I am away.
    Other needs are listed in description.

  • Langues

    Langues parlées
    Allemand: Courant
    Anglais: Courant
    Espagnol: Débutant

    Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
    I am learning Spanish and would welcome the opportunity to practice.

  • Hébergement

    Hébergement

    guest bedroom, private bathroom on separate floor in above ground basement.
    Food available but due to my irregular work schedule I can not cook all meals and most helpers in the past have been happy to make their own food.
    Kitchen has anything you would need and I am happy to buy food that you like, even if I don't eat it :)

  • Autres infos...

    Autres infos...

    Helpers at my place have been very independent in the past years and i have received positive feedback about it.
    I have used other hosting platform (helps.net) for the last 14 year and just added workaway.
    If you want to go there and check out our reviews or pictures, pls do!

    I usually have a few tasks or projects going at a time and they can pick each day what they want to work on, so it doesn't get too boring.
    I am very happy about initiative and projects you want to start on your own if it improves and benefits the land.

    Vancouver Island is a vibrant place with amazing nature to explore everywhere! Kayaking, whale watching, hiking, etc. your own vehicle would help with that. I will go to town every now and then or to Victoria one night a week. There are lots of young people growing food in this area, good food available always!
    Lots of art, music, dance, yoga, meditation, etc.

    My kids love to hang out with helpers!

    I am a single parent and it is way too much for me to take care of the land, the house, the bnb, my kids, my business and everything else that is going on by myself. Help is much appreciated.

    When I work I usually work all day in my studio or online and am not around too much, when my kids are here with me, I am cooking and playing :)

    We have had many great helpers stay with us long term, over 6 months to 1.5 year stays, many of them coming back several years in a row or for visits.
    Right now I am looking for shorter stays around 1- 2 weeks , but am open and flexible.
    Also frequently needing house sitters to watch my animals while I travel for work.

    One thing to know: I am not keen on weed smoking or any other substance use in my house and I would ask helpers to respect that.

  • Informations complémentaires

    Informations complémentaires

    • Accès Internet

    • Accès Internet limité

      Accès Internet limité

    • Nous avons des animaux

    • Nous sommes fumeurs

    • Familles bienvenues

  • Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

    Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

    got Starlink wifi connection on the land

  • Espace pour garer des vans

    Espace pour garer des vans

    Plenty of parking spots available for campers and vans

  • Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

    Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

    Deux

  • ...

    Nombre d'heures attendues

    Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

N° de référence hôte : 319442919229

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