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Workaway Opportunity on a New Farmstead on Beautiful Vancouver Island
We are a private homestead and none of the produce is sold to the public.
Hello and welcome!
We’re Bailey and Pete, along with our two boys (8 and 16), two friendly dogs (Lucy-Lou and Stan) , and a cat (Duke)
We a fun-loving family starting a brand-new chapter on our 16-acre property surrounded by mountains and endless nature.
We’ve just returned home after some time away and are so excited to begin developing our farm together — and we’d love your help to bring it to life!
What We’re Working On
We’re currently creating:
• Vegetable and flower gardens
• A chicken barn and coop
• General property projects,
• Possible Beekeeping
• Landscaping
• Creative outdoor spaces
(You will not be asked to build anything)
If you enjoy hands-on projects, working with animals and kids, or just love being outdoors, you’ll love it here!
Explore the Beauty of Vancouver Island
When you’re not helping out, we can explore the incredible nature of Vancouver Island — beaches, lakes, trails, waterfalls, and local charm are all within reach. We love adventure and know all the best local spots!
We can’t wait to meet kind, adventurous souls who want to help us grow something special here.
With gratitude,
Bailey & Pete
and our little farm crew
Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado
Ajuda em projetos ambientais
Ensino
Jardinagem
Cuidar de animais
Ajuda em fazenda
Cuidar de crianças/atividades criativas
Criar/cozinhar refeições caseiras
Ajuda a cuidar da casa
Manutenção geral
Interesses
Sustentabilidade
Autodesenvolvimento
Mascotes
Fazenda
Eventos e social
Música
Jardinagem
Desenho e pintura
Culinária e comida
Carpintaria
Animais
Yoga/bem-estar
Velejar/navegar
Naturaleza
Montanhas
Caminhada
Fitness
Dança
Camping
Praia
Objetivos de sustentabilidade da ONU que este anfitrião quer atingir
Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado
Cultural Exchange & Learning
We’re a family of four, born and raised on a rural island off Vancouver Island, and we love living close to nature. Our days are busy with animals, projects, and good food. When we’re not working, we like to 4x4 or 4x4ing to the river for swimming, go camping, explore waterfalls, hike, drag racing motorcycles (Peter not myself, if you want more information just ask!), or spending time on the lake or ocean by boat. Life here moves at a slower pace, and we try to keep things simple, honest, and full of good humour.
Staying with us means joining our family for a bit — helping out on the farm, sharing meals, and getting a feel for island life. We enjoy meeting people from different backgrounds and are genuinely interested in learning about other ways of life.
We’ll share with you:
• What it’s like to start and grow a small farm
• Cooking and living off the land
• Care for animals, gardens.
• Our favourite local spots — beaches, rivers, trails, small-town gatherings, live music.
•Drag racing
•Involvement in our family life.
We’d love to learn from you:
• Recipes and cooking from your home country
• Bits of your language or local traditions
• New ideas, perspectives, and skills you can teach.
•Your local Music
We’d especially love to host someone who speaks Spanish. Pete speaks some (not fluently), and I’m a beginner, but we’re both practicing and hoping to become fluent within the next year or two. We’d be so grateful to learn through conversation and daily life together.
We like things relaxed and easygoing around here — lots of good food, laughs, and fresh air. If you enjoy nature, animals, and adventure, and want to be part of a small family living simply on the land, send us a message!
One of our long-term dreams is to travel the world by sailboat or catamaran, exploring new places in a sustainable way so we’re always happy to connect with people who share that sense of curiosity and adventure.
If you’re looking for a genuine island experience and a chance to live, work, and learn alongside a local family, you’ll fit right in here.
Projetos que envolvem crianças
Este projeto pode envolver crianças. Para mais informações, veja aqui nossas diretrizes e dicas.
Ajuda
What We’re Looking For
We’d love help from people who are:
• Positive, reliable, and easygoing
• Comfortable with animals and outdoor work
• Excited about being part of a growing farm from the ground up
• Want to with Help Cooking and Cleaning
No special experience required — just a good attitude and willingness to learn!
Idiomas
Idiomas
Espanhol: InicianteEste anfitrião oferece intercâmbio de idiomas
We would love to become more fluent in Spanish.
Acomodação
Our guest cabin sits on a peaceful hilltop overlooking the valley, surrounded by 360° mountain views that make every sunrise and sunset a little bit magical. It’s the perfect place to unwind after a day of farm life or exploring Vancouver Island.
The cabin 400sq offers complete privacy with all the essentials for a comfortable stay — a mini fridge, microwave, propane cooktop, Wi-Fi, power, and even cable TV for cozy nights in.
Inside, the space is built with natural local wood and stone details that give it a true rustic charm. There’s a wood stove for warmth, colorful hammocks for relaxing, and big windows that frame the surrounding forest and mountain views.
Just steps away, you’ll find a detached bathhouse with a clawfoot tub, shower, and toilet, offering a peaceful, spa-like feel surrounded by nature.
Outside, a large semi covered deck with hammocks is the perfect spot to read, nap, or just take in the scenery.
Algo mais...
When you’re not helping out on the farm, there’s so much to explore nearby! We’re located just outside Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, surrounded by forests, lakes, and mountains — perfect for anyone who loves nature and adventure.
Local activities include:
• Hiking & Nature Walks: Explore nearby trails like Ammonite Falls, Neck Point Park, or Westwood Lake.
• Beaches & Swimming: Relax at Pipers Lagoon, Departure Bay, or the hidden coves along Cable Bay Trail.
• Mountain Biking & Kayaking: Great trails and rentals available locally — or bring your own gear!
• Day Trips: Easy access to Cathedral Grove, Qualicum Beach, Ladysmith, and Tofino for weekend adventures.
• Local Markets & Events: Check out Nanaimo’s farmers’ markets, craft fairs, and live music at local pubs or waterfront stages
Mais alguns detalhes
Acesso à internet
Acesso à internet limitado
Temos mascotes
Somos fumantes
Pode hospedar famílias
Pode hospedar nômades digitais
Very good private internet.
Espaço para estacionar campervans
We have water, power and septic set ups if planned in advanced.
Pode aceitar animais
We love animals. All are welcome. Dogs have to be house trained and owner must ensure they do not roam.
Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?
2
Meus animais / animais de estimação
Duke (8 anos)
Friendliest kittie, who may think he’s a dog.
He comes when he’s called from anywhere and enjoys following the dogs and family on nature hikes.
Stan (5 anos)
Very goofy, energetic soul.
(Black dog)
Lucy-Lou (1 ano)
Big and beautiful.
She is not as scary as she looks.
She’s a huge lover and very Docile.
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