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We have a year round hobby farm with ancient horse breeds ( black forest horses), goats, donkey, dogs, cats, chickens, rabbits and ducks. We bought this place a few years ago and built my childhood dream of living in Canada in midst all the creatures I love. We are located right at the Cabot Trail and have the Margaree River right across the road. The back of our 65 acre property is partially pasture for the animals and mainly wild, untouched acadian moutain forest with an abundance of wildlife.
A beautiful and quiet sandy ocean beach is 5 minutes down the road.
It is surrounded by the Cape Breton highlands and close to the National Park in a rural and remote community. We live in an old farmhouse with very little modern comforts in a basic and simple way, sharing the house with cats and dogs of course.
It is a life with and around the care of animals, horseriding, walking, hiking, fly-fishing, swimming, cayaking, relaxing, firepit bbqs, music and working close to nature and straight from the heart.
A total getaway from citylife and modern life anxieties.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
S’occuper des animaux
Aide dans une ferme
Entretien général
Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
Life on our farm is a throwback into the farm life of the early settlers.
With some comforts of the new age lifestyle...
It gives the opportunity to live withing a large variety of non commercial heritage breed farm animals, interact with them, learn about their natural behaviours and needs.
Most of the animals free range on the property and are treated with respect and dignity.
All this in the beautiful setting of the Margaree River Valley, close to the Atlantic Ocean and the National Park in a rural and remote community.
Work and vacation, beach, river and mountains, everything in one place.
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Aide
The main work of course is all around the animals. Feeding, helping with keeping stalls clean and maintained, fixing fences or gates, exercising the horses.
Horse riding is not optional for beginners, no lessons are given, very good riding skills are a must.
Depending on skills and interests any help with goat milking ( from May to September) and small amounts of homestead milk processing like cheese or soap would be much appreciated .
There is also a possibilty to just focus on carpentry or forest work to cut new trails into the forest on the property or work creatively around the barns, sheds and cabins on the property.
Seasonal gardening on a small scale would also be an asset...
Any work schedule will be individually negotiated, as it differs by month, season and range of skills.
An average of 3 hours a day for 5 days a week would be the base of discussion. We usually only offer a maximum of 4 weeks, because we like to give many travelers a chance to land and stay here for a while. Details can always be individually planned, depending on interests and skills.
Langues parlées
Allemand: Courant
Anglais: Courant
Français: Débutant
Hébergement
1. Bedroom in the farmhouse, with shared use of bathroom and kitchen.
2. In summertime only: Bunky cabin with bed and table, use of kitchen and bathroom facility in main house.
Or lots of beautiful tenting options on the property if wanted.
Family meals will be provided or option for food self preparation can be arranged.
Everything is negotiable, open for any suggestions or ideas.
Autres infos...
Supermarket, public library and tourist information are in walking distance. River tubing, paddle boarding, guided hikes and activity program in direct neighborhood.
We have our own kayaks and a canoe for river trips right from the property.
In winter there is a gigantic network of snowmobile trails all over the highlands to discover.
We would like people on our farm, who have a deep understanding for animals, nature and basic rural living.
We do have electricity, hot and cold water, shower, woodstove heating and HIGHSPEED INTERNET !!!!
So one step up from living in a cave...
We have no preferences to age or gender, but our facilty only has room and work for a maximum of 2 travellers at one time, all year round.
The entire property is smoke free, exept dedicated areas.
Since it is an old unaltered farmhouse, it is not wheelchair accessible.
starlink highspeed internet
non smoker
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 ?
Un
Nombre d'heures attendues
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (2)
She has a lot of animals, they are gentle and cute!
Akira is the cutest dog of the world!!!
If you like the nature, the animals, the simple life at the farm go there!
During this week we feeding the animals (1morning), we bring the firewood for the winter, we painted rooms… read more
She has a brilliant slice of a beautiful part of cape Breton. Be prepared to do some work but there will be a beer on offer… read more
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She has a lot of animals, they are gentle and cute!
Akira is the cutest dog of the world!!!
If you like the nature, the animals, the simple life at the farm go there!
During this week we feeding the animals (1morning), we bring the firewood for the winter, we painted rooms… read more
She has a brilliant slice of a beautiful part of cape Breton. Be prepared to do some work but there will be a beer on offer… read more
Quiet and tidy houseguest.
Very kind and pleasant personality.
