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Forest cleaning near the coast of the Pacific Ocean in British Columbia, Canada

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We are artists living in a beautiful forest by the ocean.
We are world travelers and enjoy the peaceful lifestyle Galiano island has to offer.
Do you enjoy working alone ?

If you are a handyman /woman that can be a perfect fit.

We are offering a great setting . Let us know what’s important for your happiness.

***** what is your main skill?
Mine is mosaic but note , I don’t need help in that area. I prefer working alone.

We live in a big forest with no cougar , no bears and with plenty of place to hike and forest to explore.

We need help with transforming a studio into a mosaic space. June and maybe July.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
If you are a solo traveler you will love the company of the eagles and the deers. Nature is extremely generous where we are..

We live in a big forest with no cougar , no bears and with a lots of beaches to explore. We have bicycle you can use.
Islanders are mostly friendly and kind . If you like quietness and privacy we have no problem with that.
Galiano is an incredible place to live and visit.

In the past , we had a volunteer helping us building the garden and we have enjoyed having them with us.
Help
Getting a mosaic studio ready

There is painting woodwork fixing , ponds cleaning etc.
The garden area needs attention if you enjoy that type of work.
If you have no experience in that field 🧐I will simply show you what needs to be done. ✅
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
This host offers a language exchange
Spanish
Accommodation
Private accommodation with running water and kitchen or you can stay with us in the main house with private washroom. The house is happy, quiet and very comfortable.

We are vegan, eat organically and prepare fresh meals every day.
What else ...
The island is a big green garden with a lot of hiking trails to explore , trees , private scenic views to enjoy.
Parks at our fingertips.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Wifi signals are excellent at cabin and main house.
Space for parking camper vans
If you have a van or a RV we have few area where you can make yourself home.
Can possibly accept pets
Pets are welcome. We are hosting deers and dogs that chase them can’t be permitted on the property
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
5 hours, 5. days

Host ref number: 224552116387

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6 Aug 2023

Left by Workawayer (Patricia) for host

Wow, count yourself lucky if you have the opportunity to be hosted by Line Marie! She is an incredibly warm, generous, open, thoughtful person and host who will go out of her way to ensure you enjoy Galiano and have fun during your Workaway with her.

I stayed with Line Marie for 3 weeks in June/July 2023, during which time I helped out with odd… read more

(Excellent )

30 May 2023

Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host

I loved staying with Line-Marie. She is a character: joyful, very generous and full of stories to tell thanks to the many lives she has lived. Her place is magical and full of beautiful pieces of art (you can even get to see orcas while having your coffee in the morning!). She very generously took me in for 10 days at the last minute, when a host… read more

(Excellent )

8 May 2023

Left by Workawayer (Adam) for host

I had a wonderful time on this beautiful island. We watched the birds and absorbed the sun sets with fun, dance and laughter. We ate great food and generally enjoyed living is this magical spot.

(Excellent )

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6 Aug 2023

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30 May 2023

Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host

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8 May 2023

Left by Workawayer (Adam) for host

I had a wonderful time on this beautiful island. We watched the birds and absorbed the sun sets with fun, dance and laughter. We ate great food and generally enjoyed living is this magical spot.

(Excellent )

9 Jul 2022

Left by Workawayer (Cameron) for host

I had the opportunity to stay with Line for 6+ months. It was such an incredible experience that I wanted to document it. This review therefore is as much for you as it is for me (ha ha).

When I caught the ferry to come to Galiano, I phoned Line and she told me soup will be ready when I got there. This would be my first introduction to Line’s… read more soup and her cooking. Line is an extraordinary chef and everything she touches tastes incredible. I’ve had so many delicious soups I can’t count them all, but my favourite was her broccoli soup. Incroyable! I was not vegan when I arrived, but I was vegan when I left because Line showed how delicious she could make a vegan meal. One of the highlights of my stay was learning how to cook (better). I’m still not great, but so much better than I was. There were many parties and lots of laughs in Line’s kitchen cooking pizza, sushi, etc… with music always playing in the background.

In addition to healthy foods, Line likes healthy diets. She challenged me to one diet where I lost an enormous amount of weight. When I got home my boys almost didn’t recognize me, and none of my clothes fit.

Line’s property is large with a seemingly endless amount of work to be done. No matter what work needed doing, there was always time for fun. Line would organize hikes and walks to Coon Bay, the Bluffs, Bellhouse Park, Montague Park, a walk down Georgeson Bay Rd, and all the beaches in the area. One of the most hilarious experience I had was after a walk with Line it got really dark, fast. With no street lights around, Line intend we try a navigate our way back up her long winding driveway in total darkness (lol). After a few wrong turns leading down the wrong driveway, Line finally agreed to use a flashlight. Too funny!

Line has a great sense of humour so there will be lots of laughing whether you are working or not. She might ask you to climb up a tree to take a silly picture of you, or drive around the island in a stinky truck doing all kinds of silly things. Even a shopping trip to Wal-Mart can be fun! When a snowstorm hit and we had to drive up the windy driveway in the snow, she wasn’t worried about the car going in the ditch, “We’ll get it out” she said.

There is always work to be done inside and out. My work was always met with patience and appreciation, like the time I raked pine cones in tiny little piles around the property. Line was quick to recognize the brilliance of my work.

If you spend enough time on Galiano it will change you. The incredible beauty, the wildlife, the fresh air, the quiet, the pace, and the people. My time at Line’s changed me. I will never be the same lol. Line is a very strong and kind person who welcomed me into her home. I got to know her friends, family, and community. It was an experience far greater than I could have expected.

Thank you Line.

(Excellent )

22 Jan 2022

Left by Workawayer (Michael & Stephanie) for host

We stayed with Line for a month and a half and had an amazing time. Line was an amazing host. We helped tidy up her gardens and other general property maintenance, as well as helped her move locations of her studio. The work was very laid back and she took us out to all the best local places and introduced us to great people as well. She was great… read more

(Excellent )

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Forest cleaning near the coast of the Pacific Ocean in British Columbia, Canada

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