Experience true family life and help out at home in Barriere, BC, Canada
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We came in May for two weeks and ended up staying for a month as we were made so welcome!
A review on the app is hard to explain our experience so happy and very grateful to Ashley and Trevor for everything they did for us.
If you're looking for an adventure with a Canadian family, this is a great one :)
Ashley showed us a lot of nice places, and
… read more we were able to take part in all the family activities, children's sports, family parties...
In exchange, we helped out with various jobs in and around the house - gardening, cooking, DIY - which was nothing compared to what they gave us in return!
More than just hosts, they've become true friends, and we can't wait to visit them again :)
For our first experience we couldn't have dreamed of anything better. We're on the road for a year and we still had a lot to discover, otherwise we'd have stayed longer! We were so sad to leave them.
If you get the chance to visit them, you won't regret it :)
We hosted Celine and Franscois in our home for the entire month of May. They were incredible guests, who turned to friends and finally to family. They were incredibly helpful, helping prepare our yard and garden for spring. They tackled each task we gave them and did a superb job. Franscois is a great carpenter and Celine was up to help with any
… read more task given. They taught us much about their country, sharing traditional dishes and Baking as well as fascinating facts. They were appreciative of all the adventures we took them on while here, making our days full of fun and memories. We already miss these two and hope to have them back in our home again some day. If you have the opportunity to welcome them into your home do so as I guarantee they will be a blessing and your lives will be enhanced because of them. Enjoy your travels Celine and Franscois.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Marlene) para o anfitrião
I just got back from a five-day visit at the place to see all of them again. I think this says a lot about the family, doesn't it ;) ?
This was my first real workaway experience after having some trouble with my host family before that. I spent three weeks at their lovely house. And let me tell you, I had an amazing time at their place. They live
… read more at a beautiful spot on top of a hill and you have an incredible view of the North Thompson River from their living room. I felt home the second they let me into their house. Ashley and Trevor always made sure I was feeling comfortable and I had a great time. The kids, Wes, Tessa, Jeremy and Cameron treat you like family and they're so much fun to hang out with. I got included in a lot
of different stuff like snowmobiling, ice fishing, horseback riding, Wes's BMX races and soccer games, ice hockey in Kamloops, girls night with Tessa and her friends and so much more ! Ashley's cooking and baking is fantastic and you'll miss her food as soon as you leave. Most of my tasks were cleaning, some garden stuff, cleaning out the chicken and sheep coop and especially giving them a hand with their Newfoundland dog Grizz. You're apart of the family so helping out is self-evident :) Thank you so much for letting me experience your canadian way of living ! I've learned a lot about Canada and its people. And maybe you've also learned some stuff about Germany or Europe in general :D
If you wanna live with a canadian family, have delicious food:), help out with general tasks, hang out with the most lovely kids and you don't mind having a big, slobbery, adorable Newfoundland dog around you, then this is the place for you !
PS : don't take any of Trevor's or Ed's (Trevor's Dad) jokes seriously.Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Ella) para o anfitrião
Absolutely loved staying with the family; I spent a wonderful month with the family - they took me fishing, snowmobiling, adventuring, sledding and more. they are so kind and welcoming, Ashley's cooking is amazing and the area is so beautiful. hopefully I'll get to come back and visit someday, cannot recommend this stay enough. thanks so much for
… read more everything, miss you guys alreadySó é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
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Sunset view from our great room
Sitting area and mini kitchen in basement for your use
Moul falls at Wells grey park. Just over a hour from our house you can walk right behind this fall.
The river beach is 5 minutes from our house
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We came in May for two weeks and ended up staying for a month as we were made so welcome!
A review on the app is hard to explain our experience so happy and very grateful to Ashley and Trevor for everything they did for us.
If you're looking for an adventure with a Canadian family, this is a great one :)
Ashley showed us a lot of nice places, and
… read more we were able to take part in all the family activities, children's sports, family parties...
In exchange, we helped out with various jobs in and around the house - gardening, cooking, DIY - which was nothing compared to what they gave us in return!
More than just hosts, they've become true friends, and we can't wait to visit them again :)
For our first experience we couldn't have dreamed of anything better. We're on the road for a year and we still had a lot to discover, otherwise we'd have stayed longer! We were so sad to leave them.
If you get the chance to visit them, you won't regret it :)
We hosted Celine and Franscois in our home for the entire month of May. They were incredible guests, who turned to friends and finally to family. They were incredibly helpful, helping prepare our yard and garden for spring. They tackled each task we gave them and did a superb job. Franscois is a great carpenter and Celine was up to help with any
… read more task given. They taught us much about their country, sharing traditional dishes and Baking as well as fascinating facts. They were appreciative of all the adventures we took them on while here, making our days full of fun and memories. We already miss these two and hope to have them back in our home again some day. If you have the opportunity to welcome them into your home do so as I guarantee they will be a blessing and your lives will be enhanced because of them. Enjoy your travels Celine and Franscois.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Marlene) para o anfitrião
I just got back from a five-day visit at the place to see all of them again. I think this says a lot about the family, doesn't it ;) ?
This was my first real workaway experience after having some trouble with my host family before that. I spent three weeks at their lovely house. And let me tell you, I had an amazing time at their place. They live
… read more at a beautiful spot on top of a hill and you have an incredible view of the North Thompson River from their living room. I felt home the second they let me into their house. Ashley and Trevor always made sure I was feeling comfortable and I had a great time. The kids, Wes, Tessa, Jeremy and Cameron treat you like family and they're so much fun to hang out with. I got included in a lot
of different stuff like snowmobiling, ice fishing, horseback riding, Wes's BMX races and soccer games, ice hockey in Kamloops, girls night with Tessa and her friends and so much more ! Ashley's cooking and baking is fantastic and you'll miss her food as soon as you leave. Most of my tasks were cleaning, some garden stuff, cleaning out the chicken and sheep coop and especially giving them a hand with their Newfoundland dog Grizz. You're apart of the family so helping out is self-evident :) Thank you so much for letting me experience your canadian way of living ! I've learned a lot about Canada and its people. And maybe you've also learned some stuff about Germany or Europe in general :D
If you wanna live with a canadian family, have delicious food:), help out with general tasks, hang out with the most lovely kids and you don't mind having a big, slobbery, adorable Newfoundland dog around you, then this is the place for you !
PS : don't take any of Trevor's or Ed's (Trevor's Dad) jokes seriously.Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Ella) para o anfitrião
Absolutely loved staying with the family; I spent a wonderful month with the family - they took me fishing, snowmobiling, adventuring, sledding and more. they are so kind and welcoming, Ashley's cooking is amazing and the area is so beautiful. hopefully I'll get to come back and visit someday, cannot recommend this stay enough. thanks so much for
… read more everything, miss you guys alreadySó é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Campbell & Eryn)
Cam and Eryn spent three weeks with our family and we enjoyed every minute of them being her. They are easy going, fun, skilled and thoughtful people who we loved getting to know. They helped us check off many items from our to do list and were grateful for the adventures we took them on. The kids all formed connections with them instantly and are
… read more missing them dearly. We hope to host them again during their time in Canada and look forward to many more fun adventures together. To anyone who has the opportunity to host them- do it- you won’t regret it. And to Cam and Eryn- While you’re in Canada our home is your home- come back any time 💕
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Campbell & Eryn) para o anfitrião
Trev and Ash let us stay three weeks in their amazing home. We felt so instantly welcomed and were made to feel part of the family. The kids are so much fun with so much life and energy around. We were taken on many awesome adventures with the whole family including hikes, four wheeling & boating. We are very sad to be leaving but can’t thank the
… read more family enough. We already miss their company.Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Mandy & Timo )
Mandy and Timo were destined to end up at our place! They are full of life and full of love! They cared for our home and pets for 2 weeks while we were away on vacation. They took amazing care of our animals and formed great connections with all our family members while we were away. I thought for sure we’d be one dog down when they left :rofl:
… read more but we hope you will be back to visit Maple and us too of course! We appreciated the time you took getting to know the kids- the gymnastics with Tess, the dinner dates with Wes, RCing with Jer and farming with Cam. Your positive outlook on life was refreshing and we hope you have a truly amazing time touring Canada and that you’ll be back to visit soon :heart:
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Mandy & Timo ) para o anfitrião
BEST PLACE EVER!
We stayed three weeks and have been watching their house and their animals, while they were in Disneyworld, so unfortunately we just had one week to spend with them, but they treated us like family and made us feel so good and welcome! You will get delicious food at their place and have a lot of fun! (One of Ashley's tasks for us
… read more was to check the water temperature in the hot tub :wink:) Also the area is incredibly beautiful and so is their home! They are all super fun people and easy going! The kids are adorable and very smart and also they have the cutest dog on earth! We love you guys! Thank you so much for the time we had together, we would love to come back some day :two_hearts:Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Merel1994) para o anfitrião
This was my first ever Workaway experience and I couldn't have been luckier with these hosts! I would have given them 10 stars if I could! Long before my arrival Ashley and I chatted and exchanged pictures which made me feel comfortable going to their place for the beginning of my big solo trip. Ashley and Trevor are super easy going and were
… read more patient with me while I was adjusting to the time change and settling into Canada.
In less than a week, each family member stole a little piece of my heart! The kids are a true joy to be around. I had the best time hanging out and making memories with Tessa, and helping her with her school projects. And Weston is the cutest of them all, hugging me every hour of every day until he'd fall asleep. The older boys are really nice and easy-going too, I had fun learning all about basketball and playing new card games.
While staying with the family, Ashley and Trevor went above and beyond to take me out on the best adventures, even though it was -25!!! We went snowmobiling, ice fishing (3rd time lucky), visited the wonderful Wells Gray park and went cross country skiing. We even spotted a cougar on the farm! I was also allowed to join in on all the local activities in the small town the family lives in, such as high school basketball games and the kids' club activities. Ashley and I bonded over the numerous crafting projects that were going on while I was there and we are now a professional Cricut team! Even though it took me some time to get used to living in a remote area (the house is out of town and some days you will be by yourself), I was happy to get the house organised, take out the dog for a walk, cook and keep busy with any projects I found. After about a week, you will know most people in town and you will get to meet many family members during your stay, who are all incredibly nice!
Ashley is an amazing cook. I loved all of her meals and am in desperate need of her cinnamon buns. The house is beautiful and the views are amazing. You get your pick out of 2 large bedrooms with comfortable beds and a closet, and you will have your own private bathroom. I was hardly ever in my room as I was always spending time with the family!
I only stayed for 3 weeks but will definitely be back soon to spend more time with this truly amazing family. Trevor and Ashley are considerate, incredibly generous and did so much for me, for which I'll be forever grateful. They made me feel like a family member and friend. Thank you for all that you did for me!Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Merel1994)
Merel spent only a few weeks with us however during that time she earned a very special place in our hearts. She is a kind, caring and compassionate soul who we truly felt lucky to have in our presence and influencing our children. Even though it took a couple days for her to recover from her jet lag Everyone fell in love with Merel in no time.
… read more She was so thoughtful to bring our family a thank you gift- yummy cookies from her home country and a Disney card game to prepare us for our big trip. Merel fit into our family seamlessly and joined us on all our outings and family events. She clearly cared about the kids and was quick to form relationships with them and offer them help with homework etc. She helped me make countless Disney shirts for our big trip and I never could’ve got it done without her- plus it was so much more fun having somebody to craft with! Merel didn’t sit around waiting to be asked to do something instead she saw what needed to be done and did it. I thought I loved making lists and organizing however Merel definitely one upped me on this- she is the queen of organization/ lists. If anyone is lucky enough to have Merel request to come stay with their family or join their business I highly suggest you take her up on it- you will be happy you did. Merel we hope to always stay in touch and wish you nothing but amazing adventures on your journey around Canada. Please come back and visit while you’re here! Thank you for your help, friendship and for being you.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Aimee) para o anfitrião
This was my second workaway experience, so I didn't really know what to expect as I am pretty new to the whole workaway thing. It was honestly the best decision I ever made, the most amazing couple of weeks I have spent in Canada. The family were super welcoming and really made me feel like apart of the family. I really got to experience life on a
… read more Canadian ranch and thats more than I could ever ask for. I had such a lovely time getting to know each and everyone of them, even little maple! I had the most fun with little Wes he never seeked to entertain me! (I hope he's coping without the fish game haha).
Most of my time was spent outside working on a couple of different projects which I really enjoyed and was suited to my skills, such as making horse gate jumps to building chicken pens! I got the chance to experience many different adventure- hunting, quadding, ice skating, toasting hot-dogs over the fire, waterfall hikes and geocaching which was the coolest thing ever, I really enjoyed spending time with the family! They definitely exposed me to a lot of new things that I may never have got the chance to do so and I am grateful to have had the chance to experience all that I have with the best people!
If you get the chance I definitely recommend a workaway with this family, you will have the most amazing experience, you will never be bored as there is always so much new things to see and do! If you love the outdoors this is place to be, this family will show you how it's done!
The family did so much for me and I wish I could have given them so much more back, I am forever grateful for the experiences and friendships this family has given me. I already miss them, and will definitely be staying in touch!
Thanks again for everything Ashley and Trevor you have been incredibly generous. You have an amazing family and I hope to see you all again sometime soon! (:Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Ondrej & Petra) para o anfitrião
We stayed with the family 5 weeks. It was our third stay in Canada, but the first experience with a true Canadian family. As it is always little hard for us to come to someone’s home and join their everyday life, this family made it much easier. We can say now that we really felt as a part of the family with everything it offers. We met most of
… read more the family members (grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles …), joined a few family occasions, visited kids’ hobby lessons, went for trips together etc.
As Trevor says, they are an easy going family, and they really are. The work is easy and you can choose the project which is most suitable for you. For example we stayed before Weston’s birthday and I like hand-crafting, so I spend a lot of time working on birthday decorations. Other work included weeding, usual household work, feeding animals, watering flowers, etc. We also had a lot of free time which we spent mostly with the family. They are very active and want you to have fun. We are very grateful for everything we could try and experience with them (fishing, four wheel riding, kayaking, water tubing …). I have to admit that we sometimes felt bad that they had given us more than we could have done for them.
I can continue with praising of this family, but all the reviews are saying the same. If you have an opportunity to stay with them, you should do it and don’t think twice about it. You will have an amazing time there. Thank you again! We hope that we will see you in Chilliwack for the next trip together.Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Ondrej & Petra)
Petra and Ondrej spent five weeks with us. In that time they stole our hearts. These two are incredibly kind and hard working people. They are a bit reserved and it took us a little bit longer to get to know them but once we did we learned just how valuable and genuine they are. They were always very quick to help. And not the kind of people who
… read more sit around waiting to be asked to do something- they took initiative and would always find somewhere they could be helpful. They worked hard and made sure everything they did was done to the best of their ability. They really were incredible helpers to have around. Our toddler was going through a challenging time and they were very patient with him and continued working at forming a connection with him- even when he made it challenging. Our older kids really took to them and enjoyed their company and the time they spent getting to know them. Ondrej and Petra helped prepare meals, cut, chop and split firewood, painted out buildings, prepared birthday party decorations, finished landscaping the yard, worked in the garden, house sat our home for 10 days, did house cleaning and some finishing projects around the house. We couldn’t have asked for a better couple. The whole time we were away on holidays we rested easy knowing our home was well taken care of. In The beginning of June Ondrej and Petra arrived to our home as strangers and after many adventures, conversations and work bees we now consider them friends and are very grateful they’ve came into our lives. Hope to see you both again before you leave Canada.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Sophia & Juan)
Sophia and Juan were so enjoyable to get to know. We loved learning about their farms in Chili and how farming is the same and different in their home country. We really hope to be able to visit your farms someday. Sophia was full of great conversation and acted as a great translator between us and Juan and even though Juan is limited with his
… read more english we still always felt like we were able to communicate with him and we greatly enjoyed his smiles and jokes. We appreciated the help they gave us with building onto our sheep pen and all the other help around the house and yard. The children all loved them and Tess is still sad she was on holiday for most your time here. You guys are a wonderful couple and we are happy that you came into our lives! Wishing you the best.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Dan) para o anfitrião
This was our first Workaway experience and we had such an amazing time with this awesome family. From the day we arrived the whole family made us feel so comfortable in their beautiful home. We got up to a lot in our short 2 weeks here, with Ashley taking us to various spots for hikes around the area and Trevor guiding us on multiple bear hunts
… read more through the family farm on the four-wheelers.
The children keep you busy but in the best kind of way. Cam showed us how 12 year olds can run their own farms, while Jer and Tess immersed us in their different hobbies. We had so much fun being around them and spent half our time laughing through conversations with Wes!
With regard to work - we mostly spent time in the Garden and working on keeping the Rabbits apart (not sure how many babies there are now though?). We can't thanks you guys enough for your hospitality and we'll definitely try to come back and see you on our way back through Canada!
See you soon hopefully! Dan & KatelinSó é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Isabella) para o anfitrião
I spend almost 3 weeks with the family. It was my first workaway experience and it couldn't have been better. They are very welcoming, friendly and open minded. I met also the kids' grandparents and other family members during on Easter and they were all very nice.
They showed me the area, I went snowboarding with the kids and saw some of the
… read more waterfalls nearby. I felt as part of the family and the things I had to do where just helping a little bit with the household and cooking ( what I really enjoy).
I am really thankful and enjoyed my time there, I can only recommend them as workaway hosts.Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Aileen & Benjamin) para o anfitrião
The family are really special - we had an awesome two weeks with them this winter. The North Thompson valley is such a picturesque area and the family home is a beautiful timber frame house with loads of spare room. We had our own bedroom and bathroom tucked away for some privacy, but enjoyed spending time with the family so much we hardly needed
… read more it.
The whole family were so welcoming from beginning to end - Ashley and Trevor are great hosts, the kids are an absolute pleasure to spend time with. The pets are adorable. Every day we did something fun and there are plenty of activities to get stuck into in the great outdoors. 100% positive experience and we’re so grateful to the whole family for their warmth and generosity during our stay. Looking forward to staying in touch with the family in the future.Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Aileen & Benjamin)
Ben and Aileen spent two weeks at our home. They were super thoughtful and kind. We enjoyed every minute spent with them. They arrived with thoughtful gifts for our children (books for the book nook they were creating while here) as well as treats for us. They were appreciative of everything we took them to do. They did everything we asked of them
… read more and then some. They were intuitive and knew what needed to be done and would step in whenever they saw help could be offered. They were great with interacting and playing with our children. They also cared for our home and animals while we were away for four days and we never had to worry about a thing as we knew right away after meeting them that they were responsible and would take good care of things. Even though they were only here for two weeks they earned a special place in our memories and we hope our paths cross again.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Franziska)
Franzi was such a sweet young girl who spent two weeks with our family before starting a job at our local ski hill for the season. She was easy to get along with and enjoyable to be around. She was happy to teach the kids about her country and even share a delicious German stick bread recipe with us which she kindly made us to roast over the fire.
… read more She was willing to do any little tasks we asked of her and she was happy to visit with the children. Our youngest Weston (age 2) fell in love with her the first day she was here and still asks about her (months after she left). We hope you have a fantastic time here in Canada Franzi! It was a pleasure meeting you.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Franziska) para o anfitrião
I can definitely recommend to stay with this amazing family. I was able to share their life for two weeks in October 2017 and loved every minute of it.
You will live in their amazing house surrounded by nature and have your one private bedroom and bathroom.
Everyone was so welcoming and I felt as a part of their family from the first day. I'm
… read more so grateful for all the trips we did together. They showed me their area and took me to all those hidden spots you probably would miss as a normal tourists. We went hiking, paddling and I could ride a four wheel at -15°. But i can promise you that in the summer season there will be even more fun outdoor activities!!
I even got to join their birthday dinners and all their family events which was an amazing experience.
During my stay I was also preparing for a ski season in Sun Peaks and they tried to help me with that in every possible way.
The work is definitely not too hard. I helped with general tasks in the house and had some small projects which I did while Ashley was at work.
The rest of the time I could enjoy their beautiful house and go for hikes around the area.
I had no own vehicle at the time I stayed with them but I would recommend you to have own if you are staying for a longer period of time.
Ashley tries here best to take you to all the places you want to go but with four kids and a job there are of course many other things that need to be done as well.
So if you are reading this: Stop thinking and just write them a message.
Their is no better place to experience this area, the nature, lots of outdoor activities and the life of a Canadian family.
Thank you again family for everything and I'm pretty sure that I'll see you again this winter!!Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Arianne & Craig )
Craig and Arianne spent around 11 weeks living in our home with us. They were very fun and had great senses of humour making them enjoyable to be around. During this time we all formed bonds with them, especially our children and we will miss them dearly. It was great help having them helping us out around the house and we appreciated how much
… read more time they spent with the kids playing. We hope you enjoy the rest of your travels and hope our paths cross again some time in the future.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Arianne & Craig ) para o anfitrião
We stayed with the family for 2 and 1/2 months and it was the best workaway experience we have had (we have done lots!) The house and location are amazing and the work is not hard and is always appreciated. We stayed in winter so we did mostly inside chores and projects and we had fun doing them!
Most importantly though - Ashley, Trevor and the
… read more Kids and the rest of the family that you’ll probably meet are the best company, they are friendly and fun and really make you feel like a part of the family. We loved going out for day trips with them and they are always willing to show you around or offer advice. Ashley always has fun activities planned and Trevor helped us find the moose we’d been hoping to see our whole trip :-D! The kids will entertain you for hours and they are great fun!
The only negative we can say is that you’ll find it hard to leave and now we are going to miss them all lots!Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
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Experience true family life and help out at home in Barriere, BC, Canada
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Jardinagem
Construção/faça você mesmo
Cuidar de animais
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Ajuda a cuidar da casa
Manutenção geral
House sitting
