Help us with gardening at our farm and others in British Columbia, Canada

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  Description

  We are located in the heart of the kootneys. Surrounded by mountains, rivers, hiking trails, and so much more
  My husband works at the mill, and I stay at home, looking after the wonderful hobby farm. I do have a rare autoimmune disease called Myasthenia Gravis, which some times hinders me from doing physical labor. But for the most part, I have it under control.
  We are both in our early 40's, have 4 children who are grown and come visit when they can. We love life, and are happy people who live as stress free as possible. We love gardening, hunting, fishing, animals, building things, making natural products, and living life to the fullest. We would prefer a couple if possible.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  General Maintenance
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  The benefits are endless, as you could learn along with us about self sustainment, agriculture, gardening, building, and so much more about living as natural as one can live.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  We recently bought an 8 acre hobby farm. We would like help with the gardening, building the beds, weeding, watering, planting, and designing. Our long term goal is to make our lovely place into a off grid self sustainable sanctuary for many to enjoy. There is a lot of building, cleaning out bush, landscaping, and wood to gather.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  We have a three bedroom home, located on 8 acres, right across from the Columbia river. It's a peaceful, beautiful setting. You will stay in one of our spare rooms, which is fully furnished and nicely decorated. The bathroom is right beside the bedroom.
  The house is heated with wood, and we are on a clean water well.

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  What else ...

  We are located, only 20 minutes Nelson, British Columbia. An amazing little city which is on the Kootney river. There is many hiking trails, fishing spots, and the most amazing scenery I've ever seen.
  There is a locale bus that goes from Nelson, Castlegar and Trail. The things to do are endless.
  We have never worked with volunteers before, but have always wanted to include those interested, in our vision. We are happy go lucky people, who enjoy life to the fullest. We wish to live a simple, stress free life, surrounded by the ones we love. We have 2 dogs which we love more red than anything.
  Our only expectation is that your happy, and enjoy being in nature.

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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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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week