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We are located on Vancouver Island in the foothills below the Comox Glacier, 6 km. from the ocean and have hosted travelling helpers for 21 years. Accommodation is a rustic and basic bright loft in the bicycle building workshop. (Unheated but with plenty of quilts and a hot water bottle, plus the house is warmed with a cozy wood cook stove in cool weather.) We have several garden plots, a greenhouse, fruit trees and a walnut tree. I am a writer, a folk musician and a community and social justice advocate and Ross is a peace activist, an alternative bicycle designer, specializing in electric power assist and recumbent bicycles and utility cycling. The tasks depend on the season and include general gardening work such as compost making, planting, weeding, mulching, harvesting, fence repair, plus firewood, bicycle repair, help in the kitchen and occasionally some house work. This past spring we acquired chickens so we now have our own eggs. We eat local fish, chicken, meat and organic vegetables and fruit. There are wilderness outdoor recreational activities close by, including hiking, skiing, mountain biking and swimming. There are cultural events in the village of Cumberland, 3 km. away, and in Courtenay, 9 km. away. We have bikes to lend and there is a local bus system. We share our house with one cat. As we are a small place we are open to shorter stays.We request that helpers please refrain from using chemically scented products while staying with us.
Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado
Jardinagem
Construção/faça você mesmo
Criar/cozinhar refeições caseiras
Ajuda a cuidar da casa
Manutenção geral
Interesses
LGBTQ
Sustentabilidade
Mascotes
Cultura
Trabalho beneficente
Fazenda
Animais
Cuidar de plantas
Jardinagem
Livros
História
Naturaleza
Fitness
Camping
Atividades ao ar livre
Caminhada
Ciclismo
Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado
There is always plenty of stimulating chatter about a large range of topics such as healthy eating, world politics, peace activism, the environment and climate change. And of course travel, gardening, cooking and family histories. As I was born in India I love to talk about Indian culture and politics and Ross is especially keen on fitness and exercise.
Ajuda
We can find tasks for both skilled and unskilled workawayers and happy to teach. A willingness to work and learn is what we are looking for.
Idiomas
Inglês: Fluente
Acomodação
Accommodation is in a rustic and basic bright loft in the bicycle building workshop. We provide sheets and bedding but the traveller is also free to use their own sleeping bag.
All food is provided. Travellers generally prepare their own breakfast and lunch and I make supper which we eat as a family.
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There are wilderness outdoor recreational activities close by, including hiking, skiing, mountain biking and swimming. There are cultural events in the village of Cumberland, 3 km. away, and in Courtenay, 9 km. away. We have bikes to lend and there is a local bus system.
There is wifi and we encourage travellers to explore nearby Cumberland, famous for a rich mining history and world class mountain bike trails. We also ask travellers to retire to their room after 9:00 pm as we turn in early.
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Acesso à internet
Acesso à internet limitado
Temos mascotes
Somos fumantes
Pode hospedar famílias
Pode hospedar nômades digitais
Free wifi is available.
Espaço para estacionar campervans
There is room for a regular sized campervan.
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During my stay, I learned several new things, like chopping wood and helping with different outdoor tasks. I really appreciated how patient and supportive Ross and Judy were, always taking time to explain things.
One of the things I enjoyed the most were our conversations! We talked about history,… read more
We mostly helped with Ross in the garden and learnt a lot from his experience. We didn't have much experience with the tasks we were expected to do, but Ross was patient and encouraging. We enjoyed our conversations with Ross and Judy about bicycles, travels and many other things.… read more
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Intercâmbio cultural:
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During my stay, I learned several new things, like chopping wood and helping with different outdoor tasks. I really appreciated how patient and supportive Ross and Judy were, always taking time to explain things.
One of the things I enjoyed the most were our conversations! We talked about history,… read more
We mostly helped with Ross in the garden and learnt a lot from his experience. We didn't have much experience with the tasks we were expected to do, but Ross was patient and encouraging. We enjoyed our conversations with Ross and Judy about bicycles, travels and many other things.… read more
