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We are an active family of 3 on an acre of mature Douglas Fir forest in Saanich, BC, 15 minutes from Victoria. We have a dog and a cat. You would have private space our two-level treehouse in exchange for helping us maintain the main house and property.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Projets artistiquesAide avec des éco-projetsJardinageBricolage et constructionS’occuper des animauxCuisine/repas pour la familleAide à la maisonEntretien généralAide informatique/internetEchange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
Visiting our home is a great way to immerse yourself in a unique ecosystem of Western Canada. We have mature temperate rainforest and protected species of trees just outside the door. We are 10 minutes from Butchart Gardens, a world class destination, as well as whale watching, kayaking, hiking, and many other outdoor pursuits. Michele has taught Outdoor Education for 25 years and loves to share her passion for outdoor spaces. She also teaches and seeks to learn "String Games" like Cats Cradle from people all over the world, and is a Mentor for an international program called Roots of Empathy which seeks to build caring, civil, peaceful societies through the development of Empathy in children and adults. Chris has been in the Canadian Music Industry his entire career, and has an extensive collection of music to listen to and recommend. We would love to share family life, exchange favourite meals, and learn about your homeland while you are here.
Aide
Help us catch up around the forested property; tidying weeds/grass, raking, clearing small branches from open areas, light hauling of brush, trimming, wood stacking, general outdoor maintenance of property, some light landscaping type projects. Housekeeping inside, cooking, general clean up, home maintenance and projects as they come up.
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Anglais: Courant
Hébergement
Queen size bed on the floor of a heated cabin/studio style two-storey treehouse with electricity. All genders welcome, LGBTQ friendly. One traveller hosted at a time, occasionally 2. Privacy in the treehouse is yours, shared bathroom and kitchen inside the main house. Large Indoor spare bedroom with queen size pull-out couch and a love seat is an alternative. Access to WiFi and Laundry. Short stays (a week or less) only.
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We are best suited for short stays; a week or less is ideal.
We are a scent-free home, and there are no candles, incense or smoking allowed in the treehouse or on the property.
We have an awesome rescue dog that is learning manners; he barks at first at non-family members, but then settles down. Staying with us means helping train Colby; if you were shy of loud big dogs (non aggressive, but still sounds scary) we are not the right fit at this time.
You are welcome to enjoy the property amenities while here (treehouse studio, comfy deck furniture, hammocks and more) or use us as a home base while exploring the area; Victoria is a world-class destination and we are close to both tourist attractions and wilderness experiences. We are happy to help you find the kinds of things you want to experience; Victoria really has it all!
We can assist with most transportation but best to plan to be self sufficient when needed; nearest bus stop is a 10 minute walk.
Happy to share/prepare family meals together, or negotiate less volunteer time if you prefer to be more independent with meal prep and planning; you are welcome to our kitchen for storage and preparation.Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
Wifi connection in private treehouse with table workspace
Espace pour garer des vans
Westfalia size campervan or pick-up truck conversions only.
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Un
Nombre d'heures attendues
4.5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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We think that's the best way to start this message, what an amazing place where Michele, Chris, Gage, Colby and Lucky live !
If you are looking for a place with beautiful trees and a bit of nature, this is it. We felt very lucky to sleep in the tree house.
Thank you Michèle for allowing us to live this experience.
Also, the work… read more
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We think that's the best way to start this message, what an amazing place where Michele, Chris, Gage, Colby and Lucky live !
If you are looking for a place with beautiful trees and a bit of nature, this is it. We felt very lucky to sleep in the tree house.
Thank you Michèle for allowing us to live this experience.
Also, the work… read more
All of them are an inspiration for everyone and they are such a lovely family! Michele always wanted me to feel at home and be part of the family so I felt very… read more
The work was good too. My main task was cleaning the deck, cleaning up some remains of renovation work and some general housekeeping tasks. Michele was also very flexible… read more
my work was spring cleaning. we talked about work at the first day. we decided how much time i would spend… read more
I Had an amazing stay here in the treehouse. It was one of the coolest little places I have ever stayed in. Michelle and her family are very friendly and welcoming. Work for me was mainly tidying up around the yard after winter and helping get things back in order. Michelle… read more