Off-grid homestead farm in Devine, BC, Canada

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  Description

  I am the type of farmer who loves all animals and treat all sentient beings with respect and deep care.
  
  Farming is a huge community and social responsibility that we feel proud to take very seriously. As stewards of this precious land that supports us back with clean air and pristine water, the majestic mountains and bluest of blue skies inspires of every day.
  
  There is a small farm stand, with very productive laying hens and a herd of Angus cows. We make natural probiotic facial toner, healing salves & tinctures, lip balms with our own beeswax and kombucha products including Coffee Kombucha (It's really good, really)! There are many hikes and lakes with beaches for hiking, swimming & fishing around us nearby plus our creeks and streams on our own property.
  
  Accommodations are extremely rustic (large tents with Queen mattresses) off-grid and we're developing our Homestead in an eco-conscious way.
  
  Work available;
  Pasture development assistance including fence building. Shape new garden beds for planting and plant plants. Harvest and process the season’s crops. Feed/water livestock plus help with pasture preparations and movement of livestock (cows & chickens). Stock farm stand by creating beautiful display and assist in product development. Regenerative farm operations may include creation of chicken feed. Assist in building infrastructure including an artist retreat studio and new barn plus farm worker comfort development (outdoor shower).
  
  Ingenuity is key. We're off grid without power grid or cell service (however there is the internet available at the log cabin across the field). .
  
  We'll accommodate your needs to the best of our ability if you're up for the job and the adventure.
  
  If you're allergic to pollen, bees, wasps, fur, dander, dust, or hay - or can't live a day without the internet, or don't have a drivers licence or your own vehicle, this place is not for you.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  This is an off grid unique and gorgeous area. The mountain views are 360 degrees and in a valley that has been described as more beautiful than Whistler.

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  Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

  This host offers accommodation and payment.

  Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.

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  Help

  Feeding of over 60 some chickens, meal worms and a small herd of friendly sweet cows, manage the compost pile and gardening of vegetables and sunflowers is mainly what goes on in a day here. There are new pastures in development and a hay field as well. There will also be somewhat of a farm stand with healing salves, lip balms, healing teas, kombucha drink, cleaner and probiotic facial toner, iced tea and some veggies for sale etc... to manage. The great thing about having many projects is that you can choose what you would like to work on from so many choices. We're literally barn raising here (plus greenhouse raising, plus hay pole barn raising, plus, plus ;)

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  French: Beginner
  Italian: Beginner

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  Accommodation

  We have a glamping dome tent with a Queen Sized mattress. It is next to the outhouse (with epic views). If you prefer to see the stars at night, camping is also easy/convenient and there are many cozy spots to choose from. We have some veggies and will have eggs in production by Sept and you're welcome to all you can eat or that. As mentioned, this is off-grid and out of cell service. We have wi-fi at home and it can be used anytime necessary and works for wi fi calling from your cell phone.

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  What else ...

  This homestead farm is next to Birkenhead Provincial Park. It has a gorgeous beach and is known for great fishing. There are many hikes in the area and two ponds and two streams on our property that borders crown land at the back mountain ridge. You're welcome to use our mountain bike, any of our water floaties/mattress and we might have a little rowboat by then as well.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  Satellite WiFi works great. We're off-grid but if you can find a way to work online with these limitations that is super fine (WiFi calling works great - just needs to be set up while in cell service).

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This is a wonderful space for campervans. You have your choice of available spots you could call home. There's a fire pit for fun/cooking, hammocks to hang where you like, a clear running creek nearby, an outhouse and there will be an outdoor shower fairly soon.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  it depends how they are with cows, pigs and chickens.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 6-8 hours a day, 5-6 days a week (your choice up to 37.5hrs/week)

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