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Classificação do anfitrião
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Last replied
26 mai. 2025
Comentário
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Medalhas (3)
Hospedagem min. solicitada: mínimo 3 semanas
Detalhes
Descrição
We are a small 3 acre hobby farm, mainly vegetables, soft fruit, fruit trees, chickens and rabbits plus 2 dogs and 2 cats. 5 minutes from the beach with ocean and mountain views all round. Located on Denman Island BC a vibrant eco-minded community of about 1200, including many artists and potters and, Covid-permitting, a rich music and entertainment calendar. We are close to wonderful mountain wilderness areas and the wild Pacific Rim coast. Mike is a retired architect, Selinda a retired language teacher, interpreter and high-end clothing store owner. We are non-vegetarian/omnivorous and passionate about food.
Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado
Jardinagem
Construção/faça você mesmo
Cuidar de animais
Manutenção geral
Ajuda com computadores/internet
Objetivos de sustentabilidade da ONU que este anfitrião quer atingir
Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado
We are originally immigrants from England and Portugal, resident in BC since 1982. We love to engage in cultural exchanges with our helpers learning and teaching about today's issues in each of our countries and in the World at large.
Projetos que envolvem crianças
Este projeto pode envolver crianças. Para mais informações, veja aqui nossas diretrizes e dicas.
Ajuda
Mainly garden maintenance and harvesting in season, including preparation of veg beds, compost turning, pruning, use of chainsaws and other power tools. House maintenance including painting, window washing, use of ladders and heavy lifting. Potentially construction of a new greenhouse. Potential for electrical systems maintenance and help with computer issues.
Idiomas
Inglês: Fluente
Francês: Fluente
Português: Fluente
Acomodação
Large private bedroom with small en-suite bathroom attached to the main house, including a kitchen sink, fridge and microwave, but with no cooking facilities. 3 meals a day eaten together with the hosts.
Algo mais...
We have bikes that helpers can use in their free time. There are numerous swimming beaches and 2 lakes on the island. There are many great walking trails (beach and forest) on Denman and nearby Hornby Island. We are 90 minutes drive from the ski slopes and advanced hiking trails of Mount Washington.
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Acesso à internet
Acesso à internet limitado
Temos mascotes
Somos fumantes
Pode hospedar famílias
Pode hospedar nômades digitais
We have good wifi connection and most guests can pursue on line business with ease
Pode aceitar animais
We do not accept pets at this time.
Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?
2
Meus animais / animais de estimação
Comentário (5)
Mike is a very good cook, and Selinda an incredible garden artist.… read more
I enjoyed every single bit of my stay, warm hospitality, amazing food, drum circle nights, care and beautiful conversations with the hosts and other Denman dwellers.
The island is a little paradise full of wild life, birds, serene atmosphere fragrant with ocean breeze, Maresia :) it has a… read more
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Essas classificações são opcionais e foram dadas junto com os comentários dos membros.A classificação média deixada por cada opção é exibida.
Precisão do perfil:
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Intercâmbio cultural:
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Comunicação:
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Mike is a very good cook, and Selinda an incredible garden artist.… read more
I enjoyed every single bit of my stay, warm hospitality, amazing food, drum circle nights, care and beautiful conversations with the hosts and other Denman dwellers.
The island is a little paradise full of wild life, birds, serene atmosphere fragrant with ocean breeze, Maresia :) it has a… read more
The house is beautiful and has a past of its own. Michael and… read more
Our days at work were mostly spent on the garden, weeding, preparing the beds, pruning some trees and cutting wood.
They live in a beautiful house with an amazing view from the mountains and the Strait of Georgia and we really enjoy the time that we spend there, just enjoying the… read more
