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We are living on an acreage in Shawnigan Lake, which is in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island. Shawnigan Lake is about 45km north of Victoria. We have an 16 year old son, a mini Dachshund, two cats, three mini goats and a lot of Koi fish. On part of our land we are growing plants for green roof applications.
Over the past years we have had a lot of workawayers, we did lots, and had lots of fun building things, transplanting plants and building a large wood burning pizza oven.
Some of the guests are sticking around or keep coming back for pizza night, just to hang out, or say hi - So we did somethings good: not using workaway as a commercial recruitment source, but welcoming guests, and making them part of the family.
In the Summer of 2017 we made a Tiny House on our property so that we have accommodation for workaway travelers to stay.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Aide à la maison
Entretien général
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
They will learn European influenced Canadian living at our house, where we work hard but want to have a lot of fun too. That is what life is all about. Getting to know new people with different points of view, way of doing things enriches someone's life experience.
Projets impliquant des enfants
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Aide
We are converting part of our land into a garden and have already done a lot like adding a swim pond, another pond with plants and fish that acts as the natural filter for the swim pond, a waterfall, a gazebo covered with a green roof. We are re-configuring our plant borders and pathways and making a pergola. Maybe some painting inside, or other odd projects. So any help in the garden or in the house would be most welcome. On top of that if you like cooking we could use help with that during the week as well.
In the past years we have had several workawayers, we did lots, and had lots of fun building things, transplanting plants and building a large wood burning pizza oven and a tiny house.
Langues parlées
Allemand: Courant
Anglais: Courant
Hollandais: Courant
Hébergement
Generally, we have our helpers in our house (works better from a social aspect) yet we have a private tiny house available with a queen size bed for a single person or a couple. Except for the bedrooms, all other rooms in the house (and garden) are shared.
Autres infos...
It is a 10 minutes walk to the bus stop that brings you to Mill Bay, Cowichan Bay and Duncan. In the same location, the commuter bus goes to Victoria on weekdays. We are on a short walking distance to the beach at the lake.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Espace pour garer des vans
Cet hôte a de la place pour les vans.
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Deux
N° de référence hôte : 571483835472
Feedback (33)
15 déc. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Carolina & Paul) pour l'hôte
We spend 2 weeks with Kevin and Karina at the end of October and it was a great experience.
Both are really friendly and easy-going. We always ate dinner together (we also had a pizza night, using their outdoor pizza-oven) and for the rest of the day we could always take the food we wanted.
Our workday started around 8:30am, then we worked for 5… read more
Both are really friendly and easy-going. We always ate dinner together (we also had a pizza night, using their outdoor pizza-oven) and for the rest of the day we could always take the food we wanted.
Our workday started around 8:30am, then we worked for 5… read more
12 mai 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Alina) pour l'hôte
I spent wonderful 1,5 weeks with Kevin and Karina! They are a very welcoming family with a nice property overlooking the lake. I mostly helped around the garden, always with little teabreaks inbetween.
There's also a lot to explore in the area: They took me Waterskiing, i was able to use their bike and you can hike up to Old Baldy… read more
There's also a lot to explore in the area: They took me Waterskiing, i was able to use their bike and you can hike up to Old Baldy… read more
12 mai 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Emma)
Thanx Emma for all your help !!
although emma did most of the things alone (sorry for that, i had to many little things to do myself ) we felt she really fit in well…. Some working, some tea, some wine and tv time… obviously a very independent helper that for us did a amazing job in the yard…
Glad we could share with you some fun time on the… read more
although emma did most of the things alone (sorry for that, i had to many little things to do myself ) we felt she really fit in well…. Some working, some tea, some wine and tv time… obviously a very independent helper that for us did a amazing job in the yard…
Glad we could share with you some fun time on the… read more
(Excellent
)
12 mai 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Emma) pour l'hôte
I really enjoyed my stay at Kevin's and Karina's place.
They have a beautiful property and so many things you can discover, that also includes the tiny house I stayed in it was a comfy home for the 2 weeks.
I loved all of Karina's meals and cakes, especially the banana bread ;)
One thing I'll always keep in mind and will for sure be a forever… read more
They have a beautiful property and so many things you can discover, that also includes the tiny house I stayed in it was a comfy home for the 2 weeks.
I loved all of Karina's meals and cakes, especially the banana bread ;)
One thing I'll always keep in mind and will for sure be a forever… read more
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15 déc. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Carolina & Paul) pour l'hôte
We spend 2 weeks with Kevin and Karina at the end of October and it was a great experience.
Both are really friendly and easy-going. We always ate dinner together (we also had a pizza night, using their outdoor pizza-oven) and for the rest of the day we could always take the food we wanted.
Our workday started around 8:30am, then we worked for 5… read more
Both are really friendly and easy-going. We always ate dinner together (we also had a pizza night, using their outdoor pizza-oven) and for the rest of the day we could always take the food we wanted.
Our workday started around 8:30am, then we worked for 5… read more
12 mai 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Alina) pour l'hôte
I spent wonderful 1,5 weeks with Kevin and Karina! They are a very welcoming family with a nice property overlooking the lake. I mostly helped around the garden, always with little teabreaks inbetween.
There's also a lot to explore in the area: They took me Waterskiing, i was able to use their bike and you can hike up to Old Baldy… read more
There's also a lot to explore in the area: They took me Waterskiing, i was able to use their bike and you can hike up to Old Baldy… read more
12 mai 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Emma)
Thanx Emma for all your help !!
although emma did most of the things alone (sorry for that, i had to many little things to do myself ) we felt she really fit in well…. Some working, some tea, some wine and tv time… obviously a very independent helper that for us did a amazing job in the yard…
Glad we could share with you some fun time on the… read more
although emma did most of the things alone (sorry for that, i had to many little things to do myself ) we felt she really fit in well…. Some working, some tea, some wine and tv time… obviously a very independent helper that for us did a amazing job in the yard…
Glad we could share with you some fun time on the… read more
(Excellent)
12 mai 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Emma) pour l'hôte
I really enjoyed my stay at Kevin's and Karina's place.
They have a beautiful property and so many things you can discover, that also includes the tiny house I stayed in it was a comfy home for the 2 weeks.
I loved all of Karina's meals and cakes, especially the banana bread ;)
One thing I'll always keep in mind and will for sure be a forever… read more
They have a beautiful property and so many things you can discover, that also includes the tiny house I stayed in it was a comfy home for the 2 weeks.
I loved all of Karina's meals and cakes, especially the banana bread ;)
One thing I'll always keep in mind and will for sure be a forever… read more
15 sept. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Kamila & Tim) pour l'hôte
Kevin and Karina were excellent Workaway hosts. We really appreciated their flexibility and quick responses. They made us feel welcome from day one.
Karina is an amazing cook. She was super accommodating and always prepared extra vegetarian meals for me. Her cakes were to die for.
We worked on Kevin’s green roof project. He’s fun to talk to and… read more
Karina is an amazing cook. She was super accommodating and always prepared extra vegetarian meals for me. Her cakes were to die for.
We worked on Kevin’s green roof project. He’s fun to talk to and… read more
26 avr. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Lena & Claudio Dominik) pour l'hôte
Where to start? Our stay with Karina, Kevin, Max and their cute little dog Bibi (we miss you already!) was just amazing!! We came to their place spontaneously really from one day to the other as their communication was so quick and they welcomed us so friendly and heartwarming from the first moment on.
We had such a great time! We enjoyed sitting… read more
We had such a great time! We enjoyed sitting… read more
24 avr. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Lena & Claudio Dominik)
What a fun time it was ! both where great to work with and fun around the fire or with a glass of wine,
Dom and Lena where great to have around the house, independent, flexible and precise workers that take advantage of our surroundings going for hikes or bike ride in their free time
Our door is open any time for them to come back !
Thanks… read more
Dom and Lena where great to have around the house, independent, flexible and precise workers that take advantage of our surroundings going for hikes or bike ride in their free time
Our door is open any time for them to come back !
Thanks… read more
(Excellent)
20 mars 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Lena) pour l'hôte
I was with Karina, Kevin and Max for three weeks and really enjoyed the time. Although I was a bit shy in the beginning, I always had the feeling that I was welcome and part of the family. I learned many things during my work there, such as how to work with concrete. Most of the time I worked in the garden or painted the house when it rained. But… read more
21 oct. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Max)
Thanks max, for the fact you liked your stay, yet sorry you somewhat stab us in the back regarding your card game, and not going to hockey (and feeling the need to share that with everyone)
sorry for your card game, we can not help it that you each time went back to your room, you never asked about any of it "do you play board games or cards" we… read more
sorry for your card game, we can not help it that you each time went back to your room, you never asked about any of it "do you play board games or cards" we… read more
(Neutre)
21 oct. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Max) pour l'hôte
This was my first experience with workaway and I enjoyed it.
Kevin, Karina and Max are really nice people and I enjoyed living close to Shawnigan lake.
The work I had to do was not too hard and after work you had your free time.
What I didnt like about my stay is that the family did not offer to play some cards or any other stuff after dinner and… read more
Kevin, Karina and Max are really nice people and I enjoyed living close to Shawnigan lake.
The work I had to do was not too hard and after work you had your free time.
What I didnt like about my stay is that the family did not offer to play some cards or any other stuff after dinner and… read more
24 juil. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Mattis & Seunghyun) pour l'hôte
We stayed for three weeks with Karina, Kevin and Max and it was one of the best parts of our three month in Canada! Karina and Kevin were always open, really friendly and very generous hosts. There was no day without a nice dinner (especially the Pizza night and Max cakes) and the work was very interesting and we learned a lot about gardening, it… read more
18 avr. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Padraig ) pour l'hôte
I had a blast of a time while I help out at there place. It was such a good experience and be able to live near Shawinigan lake. The host is brilliant and had a few laughs. They showed be around to a few sites I could see in the local area.
I would highly recommend,
Pádraig
I would highly recommend,
Pádraig
17 juin 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Nicole & Will) pour l'hôte
Thank you so much for having us Kevin and Karina (and Max). We had an awesome time staying at Shawnigan lake.
The work was fun and not too hard; it involved building frames for solar panels and painting. It was very rewarding helping kevin with his projects! We were really looked after with good food (especially the pizza!) and a nice place to… read more
The work was fun and not too hard; it involved building frames for solar panels and painting. It was very rewarding helping kevin with his projects! We were really looked after with good food (especially the pizza!) and a nice place to… read more
10 juin 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Nicole & Will)
not a couple, yet working together like best friends ever! thanks so much for helping us putting our 56 solar panels up, they where standing here for 6 months.
Will and Nicole where fun to work with, could do their thing alone, or as we also did, have some fun at the lake.
helping in the kitchen, the yard or building something (sorry for all the… read more
Will and Nicole where fun to work with, could do their thing alone, or as we also did, have some fun at the lake.
helping in the kitchen, the yard or building something (sorry for all the… read more
(Excellent)
10 juin 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Johannes)
sorry it has taken so long, Jo was awesome, we had some good times. He was staying in our tiny house, and left it in perfect clean conditions.
always a helping hand, from the odd (not so fun things) to just picking up a plate, or help with cooking.
thanks Jo, maybe will see you again
always a helping hand, from the odd (not so fun things) to just picking up a plate, or help with cooking.
thanks Jo, maybe will see you again
(Excellent)
1 juin 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Johannes) pour l'hôte
Just wow! Kevin and Karina are such nice and generous people! I stayed for about 2 weeks at their home close to Shawnigan lake and had an amazing time. The food was delicious (gosh the pizza was amazing!!!), the accommodation clean and pretty big and the work was super fun aswell! In my sparetime we drove on the motor boat and I still had time to… read more
15 mai 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Erica Alejandra) pour l'hôte
Kevin and Karina are amazing hosts!
Their place is beautiful and there is always something new and fun to do.
They really make you feel like part of the family!
The workawayer's house is very comfortable, all the amenities, excellent Wi-Fi and delicious food!
Thanks for everything Kevin and Karina, hope I can visit before going back to Mexico!
Their place is beautiful and there is always something new and fun to do.
They really make you feel like part of the family!
The workawayer's house is very comfortable, all the amenities, excellent Wi-Fi and delicious food!
Thanks for everything Kevin and Karina, hope I can visit before going back to Mexico!
6 mai 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Erica Alejandra)
Thanks Erica for all your help. Erica was always there to lend a hand, from the little things after dinner to helping in the yard. N o fus, always a smile.
Sorry we could not get you to water ski
It was fun having you, maybe see you again,
Safe travels
K.k & m
Sorry we could not get you to water ski
It was fun having you, maybe see you again,
Safe travels
K.k & m
(Excellent)
2 mai 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Elisa) pour l'hôte
Thanks again for taking me. It was pretty nice with you and I had great two weeks. The work was fun and not to hard, the garden is beautiful and the little house is fantastic. Karina cooked extra dinner for me, because I am a vegetarian and it was always yummy.
It was fun to be with the boat on the lake and they show you what's in the near. Also… read more
It was fun to be with the boat on the lake and they show you what's in the near. Also… read more
1 mai 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Elisa)
Elisa was with us, somewhat unexpected, as she should have gone to friends of us, yet they had a family emergency.
although, not planned, we welcomed her, and we worked it out, so she was not without a host.
we had to be a bit flexible with the work, yet all worked out great, Elisa was very positive, and the work she helped us with was dun very… read more
although, not planned, we welcomed her, and we worked it out, so she was not without a host.
we had to be a bit flexible with the work, yet all worked out great, Elisa was very positive, and the work she helped us with was dun very… read more
(Excellent)
4 avr. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Milou)
Milou was our first Dutch helper, flexible in what we asked her to do and always there to lend a hand. Set to have a long journey traveling through the states. Max loved time on the trampoline with her and she could get good along with our other helper.
thanks for all the help, safe travel and good luck with your study
thanks for all the help, safe travel and good luck with your study
(Excellent)
29 mars 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Milou) pour l'hôte
I stayed at Kevin and Karina’s house for 1,5 week and it’s definitely a great and very friendly family to stay with! I worked together with Lena, the other workawayer, in the garden but the work is never too heavy and Kevin always makes sure there is enough time for breaks and to have lunch together. Next to this, they have an enthousiastic kid… read more
4 avr. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Lena)
Lena was a real families person, what we liked, always a helping hand from helping in kitchen to the little things as cleaning up after dinner.
always there with a smile, ready to go and do all kind of things from cleaning the yard to woodwork and fixing the fence.
Pleas dont pick Lena for just doing your stuff, only welcome her if you enjoy… read more
always there with a smile, ready to go and do all kind of things from cleaning the yard to woodwork and fixing the fence.
Pleas dont pick Lena for just doing your stuff, only welcome her if you enjoy… read more
(Excellent)
4 avr. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Lena) pour l'hôte
I came to Kevin and Karina because my farm stay before was horrible and changing to Kevin and Karina was the best thing I could do!
I stayed two weeks with this family and I had a really great time!!
They have an amazing house and a even more amazing view of Shawnigan lake!
The work in the yard was never too hard and didn’t even feel like work!… read more
I stayed two weeks with this family and I had a really great time!!
They have an amazing house and a even more amazing view of Shawnigan lake!
The work in the yard was never too hard and didn’t even feel like work!… read more
14 févr. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Roswitha)
Rosi came to us last minute just before Kevin's parents were about to visit and therefore was only able to stay for about a week. We wish she would have stayed longer because she is such a nice quiet lady that was always ready and willing to help with whatever we needed help with. Rosi did her yoga moves on our little deck next to the pool and… read more
(Excellent)
9 oct. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Roswitha) pour l'hôte
I came to Vancouver Island from Germany as a part of a travel experience. From the moment I got in contact with Karina and Kevin, I felt comfortable and very well taken care of. the conversation was so easy. Even better was my experience, finally arriving: I felt being at home :-) No wonder in this beautiful garden and welcoming house! Thank you… read more
21 sept. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Jan) pour l'hôte
This was my first stay over workaway and it was fantastic. I stayed 3 weeks with them and we did a lot of different stuff.
The Family is awsome and you really feel like you are a part of them the time you are there. The work we had to do wasn't to hard and you really get something for your work back. Their house and garden is really amazing and… read more
The Family is awsome and you really feel like you are a part of them the time you are there. The work we had to do wasn't to hard and you really get something for your work back. Their house and garden is really amazing and… read more
21 août 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Kate) pour l'hôte
Kevin and his family are fantastic! Had a great time and learned so much from Kevin, he also has a complete heart of gold and takes a real interest in you - just like if you were part of the family. He helped me plan my adventures ahead and because of him I am now doing an expedition most people laughed at when I talked about it. We both shared… read more
26 avr. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Kate)
Kate was awesome, she only was with us for a week, yet we had lots of fun, and got some things dun in the mean time.
impressive and flexible helper with quite some goals,
defiantly someone to have back (if she wants).
thanks Kate for your help, and the good talks !!
Safe travel and keep us posted on your adventure,
Karina,Max Kevin Binuo and… read more
impressive and flexible helper with quite some goals,
defiantly someone to have back (if she wants).
thanks Kate for your help, and the good talks !!
Safe travel and keep us posted on your adventure,
Karina,Max Kevin Binuo and… read more
(Excellent)
3 août 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Samuel )
As with all Swiss we had, Sam was a very keen, nice guy, there when needed, handy and ready to take on a variety of tasks, not minding to do a bit more, to get things done. Unfortunately he was with us for only a short period of time to continue on the rest of his trip of which we have seen nice pictures already.
Good chats and fun after work, we… read more
Good chats and fun after work, we… read more
(Excellent)
12 juil. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Samuel ) pour l'hôte
I've had interesting and great 1.5 weeks with Karina, Kevin and Max. The work was varied and it didn't feel like work. I had a lot of free time in which we often went to the lake and sometimes we even went on the lake with their fast boat ;-) I had a great bedroom and the garden with the swim pond is just awesome. I really recommend to workaway… read more
3 août 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Max) pour l'hôte
I've spent about 2 weeks with Kevin, Karina and Max and I really felt welcome and as a part of their family right from the first day. A very welcoming and open-minded family.
There's a lot of help to do in their garden, but nothing in a hurry, so it's all pretty relaxed, if it isn't done today it'll be done tomorrow, whatever. Kevin knows that… read more
There's a lot of help to do in their garden, but nothing in a hurry, so it's all pretty relaxed, if it isn't done today it'll be done tomorrow, whatever. Kevin knows that… read more
2 août 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Max)
As with all Swiss we had, Max was a very keen, nice guy, there when needed, handy and ready to take on a variety of tasks, not minding to do a bit more, to get things dun.
good chats and fun after work, we felt he really fitted in.
safe travel, and good luck with your studdy
good chats and fun after work, we felt he really fitted in.
safe travel, and good luck with your studdy
(Excellent)
30 juin 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Nicolas)
Nico's Work ethics where unexperianced before and exeded every expectation. Just a good worker that could do things un suppervised. He takes initiative and is a helping hand at all stages, at any time.
Beside this, he is a very social person that would fit in to any environment.
Just tumbs up,
Thanks Nico, hope you come back one time
Beside this, he is a very social person that would fit in to any environment.
Just tumbs up,
Thanks Nico, hope you come back one time
(Excellent)
30 juin 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Nicolas) pour l'hôte
I stayed with the family for four weeks and I couldn’t have a better time! From the first moment I felt really welcomed and well intregrated in the family life. They have a lot of little projects in and all around the house, so there is always something to do. At the beginning of my stay I helped Kevin to get the nursery ready for the summer.… read more
16 mai 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Mareike)
if you are looking for helpers with good values, they got it! they where a great help. sadly there was some stuff to do, that was not the nicest to do during rain, and we gave them options. with no fuss, they kept going (Mareike, thumbs up!). this team of 2 could easily be left alone after giving dome instructions, and we appreciated Steffens… read more
(Excellent)
16 mai 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Mareike) pour l'hôte
Kevin and Karina are absolutely amazing! We stayed for 2 weeks with them in here We worked in their very large and incredible garden! Working with Kevin didn't even feel like work, we worked hard, we laughed and we definitely learnt a lot from him. They also catered to our vegetarian needs. They even gave us chances to go shopping in Langford,… read more
8 avr. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Magdalena)
We had a great time with Magda during her 2.5 weeks stay. She is very helpful and friendly. She was wonderful with our son, dog and cat. Unfortunately we would have liked the weather to be better but she helped us a lot with cleaning our house and whenever weather permitted cleaning up our yard and planting pots with bulbs. We are very glad to… read more
(Excellent)
7 avr. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Magdalena) pour l'hôte
I had a wonderful time at Kevin's and Karina's home in Shawnigan Lake, where I stayed for 2,5 weeks. They have a beautiful house with an even more beautiful garden and an unbelievable view to the lake. Unfortunately, the weather was not the best what made working in the garden sometimes impossible. I felt like home at their home and had delicious… read more
29 sept. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Marion & Pavel ) pour l'hôte
Despite our short stay, we had a great time with Karina, Kevin and Max. The work was really diverse so we've learnt a lot of new things. Their house is beautiful and the surroundings also. We were really lucky to try their new boat, it was a fun time. Thanks for everything.
1 sept. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Txell & Pol)
Txell and Pol are a very nice pair. They were very helpful and apart from helping prep and cleaning up after dinner they have helped Kevin with cleaning up the nursery and start building a breezeway between our carport and installing pond liner in our water reservoir. They were great fun and during the very warm weather we have been swimming a lot… read more
(Excellent)
31 août 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Txell & Pol) pour l'hôte
Kevin, Karina and Max are really nice hosts. We feel like home since the moment we arrived. We we're lucky and we could try their famous pizza before the fire ban aplication and was fantàstic, ones of the best home made pizza that we have never eatten.
The work was fine and no so hard. We enjoyed the experience!! Thank you for all and good… read more
The work was fine and no so hard. We enjoyed the experience!! Thank you for all and good… read more
18 mai 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Celine)
No fussing, just having fun what you do is best to describe these 2.
We gave the girls some freedom, in terms of in what order thy had to do things, we told them what we wanted to get dun, and thy made their own planning what worked out very well.
thy started most often earlier than we in general expected, and sometimes in the afternoon thy… read more
We gave the girls some freedom, in terms of in what order thy had to do things, we told them what we wanted to get dun, and thy made their own planning what worked out very well.
thy started most often earlier than we in general expected, and sometimes in the afternoon thy… read more
(Excellent)
18 mai 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Celine) pour l'hôte
I stayed here for almost two weeks, my friend Lara - who came spontaneously, Kevin and Karina welcomed her without any Problems - stayed here for 10 days and it was just amazing! We really enjoyed our time with Kevin, Karina and Max and the surroundings. They had so many tips and advices for us where to go and what to do.
Kevin works very hard… read more
Kevin works very hard… read more
9 avr. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Núria)
Sorry guys for the hard work the first few days, the digging was not something that could have been avoided, at least the manny hands on from all of us made it go fast.
This was the last part of the yard that needed mayor reconstruction, what we together finalized, a awesome job.
We had a intake comity visiting earlier this week, thy eagerly… read more
This was the last part of the yard that needed mayor reconstruction, what we together finalized, a awesome job.
We had a intake comity visiting earlier this week, thy eagerly… read more
(Excellent)
9 avr. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Núria) pour l'hôte
We stayed with the family for 2 weeks and a half, we mostly work outside (in the garden) during the morning. The firsts days the work was a little bit hard but it was worth it and at the end we could play bocce. The time that we spend with them was amazing and we really enjoy Karina's cooking, playing domino (all the times even "the one" that… read more
2 avr. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jana)
Jana was exactly we hope to get, someone that did not mind to do various tasks, have fun with our son and just plain fun to have around.
Jana, it was a great 2-1/2 weeks, we accomplished something in terms of things we wanted to do, you left your mark for years to come and we hope to see you once in the future back to us, as a friend (its not… read more
Jana, it was a great 2-1/2 weeks, we accomplished something in terms of things we wanted to do, you left your mark for years to come and we hope to see you once in the future back to us, as a friend (its not… read more
(Excellent)
1 avr. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Jana) pour l'hôte
I had a very enjoyable time with this family in Shawnigan lake. They were very welcoming and I felt like part of the family straight away, they were fair and reasonable with the work, and we also had a lot of fun playing games and joking and eating pizza!! I helped mostly in the garden doing a variety of different tasks and their house is… read more
9 févr. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Elisa & Diego)
It was really great having Diego and Elisa staying and helping us. We have had a very good time seeing them getting their van ready for their travels down to the States; only the couch on top of the roof did not last very long ;) They were hard workers helping us with yard work, cooking, renovations in our basement: constructing walls and ceiling… read more
(Excellent)
20 sept. 2015
Laissé par le workawayer (Elisa & Diego) pour l'hôte
Staying and working at Kevin and Karina's place was a wonderful experience! They made us feel like at home immediately with their nice and joyful way of being. Work was also a lot of fun, and it is an especially nice experience to work together with Kevin. "Live is nature, flexibility is a necessity" and "it is what it is" are great learnings we… read more
11 nov. 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Julius)
Julius has stayed with us for about 4-5 weeks. He is a very nice young man who has helped Kevin with whatever needed to be done from digging, cleaning up the yard, tearing down an old workshop/shed, making gabion (metal mesh filled with rocks) walls and walls with old tires, bringing stuff to the dump, burning, splitting and stacking wood etc...… read more
(Excellent)
9 oct. 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Andrew)
We had a wonderful experience having Andrew over in our family for a few days. He is a very hard worker, always ready and willing to help out. Without asking he stepped up and did what was needed to do. He is very friendly and interested in everyone he met. We had nice conversations on a variety of subjects. He had a good plan of what he wanted to… read more
(Excellent)
6 oct. 2015
Laissé par le workawayer (Andrew) pour l'hôte
I had a great experience working with the family! Immediately after arriving, I was warmly welcomed into the home.
Kevin is very ambitious, hard-working and has many projects on the go - there was no shortage of work to be done! Karina is a wonderful woman - very kind and a great cook :). I also had a lot of fun playing Legos with their son… read more
Kevin is very ambitious, hard-working and has many projects on the go - there was no shortage of work to be done! Karina is a wonderful woman - very kind and a great cook :). I also had a lot of fun playing Legos with their son… read more
4 sept. 2015
Laissé par le workawayer (nmueller) pour l'hôte
I really enjoyed my stay with this wonderful family. They are easy-going and treated me like a family member. They even took time to show me around the area and go swimming in the pool and the lake nearby. Their 8 year old son is fun to be around with and we spent some good time playing and jumping on the trampoline :) Work was always fun and… read more
1 sept. 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (nmueller)
Nathalie has stayed with us for about 2 weeks. She was a hard worker and helped Kevin with finishing the outside of his new workshop with cedar siding, has painted our gazebo, mixed concrete for our pizza oven and helped in the kitchen and played with our son. We were very lucky to have her come and stay with us. She got along very well with our… read more
(Excellent)
1 sept. 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Myriam)
We had a very nice time with Myriam during the 11 days she stayed with us. She helped us with starting to build a wood burning pizza oven by mixing cement, renovating our basement, moving tools and equipment around and paint our gazebo. She was a dedicated hard worker who also liked to cook and play with our son. We have enjoyed her personality… read more
(Excellent)
6 juin 2015
Laissé par le workawayer (Marius) pour l'hôte
I stayed at this host for two weeks. It was a nice experience. The family is very friendly and has a nice house. They have a lot of work, so that I have done different jobs. Further the accommodation was very good. I was so glad staying there. TOP
10 mai 2015
Laissé par le workawayer (Federica & Diego) pour l'hôte
We stayed with this family for more than a month and we had a wonderful experience in an amazing house lake front with a huge garden!
Kevin is a hard worker, very friendly and nice; Karina is very kind, solar and maternal.
We had a lot of fun with them: we had long conversations, we went together out for dinner, we played golf (for our first… read more
Kevin is a hard worker, very friendly and nice; Karina is very kind, solar and maternal.
We had a lot of fun with them: we had long conversations, we went together out for dinner, we played golf (for our first… read more
22 avr. 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Federica & Diego)
We are hosting this amazing couple since the beginning of March 2015. They are very hard working and willing to give a hand where ever is needed. They helped us with our garden: digging, moving soil, making a pond and waterfall and new plant borders. In our house they give us a hand with renovating our basement. They love to cook and treat us to… read more
(Excellent)
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