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: 29 Oct 2024
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Host ref number: 866841657421
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Left by Workawayer (Naomi) for host
Peggy was the most wonderful host and now friend. I so much enjoyed getting to know her through our many conversations and finding so much in common in our experiences despite of our very different backgrounds. I learnt so much about the amazing work she has done with organic tea growers in Assam and also about organic farming through compost
… read more making and helping out with the garden. I also helped with stacking wood for winter, cutting grass, picking apples and covering paths with wood chips. The work was varied and communication about work was easy- the type of work could definitely be adapted to the skills and interests of the guest here. The cabin I stayed at was so beautiful and such a lovely place to stay in the woods. I would definitely recommend this as a place to work away on Vancouver Island. I can't thank you enough Peggy!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
(Excellent
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Left by host for Workawayer (Lena)
Time flies when you're having fun, and the week that Lena was here flew by very quickly - but what a productive and fun week it was! She's a strong, curious, hard-working helper who was happy to try out all kinds of different tasks, from mixing and pouring cement for new fence posts to transplanting tomatoes to creating beautiful rich compost
… read more piles and more!
It was a delight to have her company and help, and I hope that we will have a chance to meet up again when she's passing through the Comox Valley. Definitely a 5-star helper!
Left by Workawayer (Lena) for host
I was lucky to spend an amazing week with Peggy during my travels along the west coast. We had so much fun together working on a big new pile of compost for the garden, planted more than 20 tomatoes in the greenhouses, fixed the fence including new cement holes and so many more exciting things. I learned a lot about gardening ;)
Besides the fun
… read more work, we connected so well and talked and shared many stories with each other. Peggy is such an inspiration and I am so grateful to have been able to get her garden ready for summertime! There's definitely going to be looots of big tomatoes and strawberries coming :)You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
(Excellent
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Left by Workawayer (Ingrid & German) for host
We had the opportunity to meet Peggy and all her community in may 2022 and there are no words to express our gratitude. Peggy hosted us as part of her family and we stayed with her for a few weeks, feeling like home. She shared with us his passion for his garden, and we learned new projects together. We even built our first roof!
It was a funny,
… read more lovely and enriching experience. We shared work time together but community life too: going for hikes, farmer markets, friends meetings, and other amazing moments that will be forever in our hearts. We had a lot of nice coffee breaks, lunches, dinners and evenings around the fire, sharing our passion for travel and culture, and learning a lot about organic planting, about India and Assam. Thanks to this experience we made a dear new friend for life and we met a lot of amazing and lovely people around Comox. We would love to visit you again, dear Peggy! Thank you so much for everything!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
(Excellent
)Photos
....blueberries, raspberries, strawberries - and later in the year, 3 different varieties of apples!
....volunteers from Vietnam, England, Columbia, US, India, Taiwan, Germany and Guatemala have loved helping out at our place - and so will you!
.....develop a better understanding of life in the soil - and how to use compost and other eco-friendly practices to build up the soil and keep it healthy!
....enjoy sharing and preparing a wide variety of foods - we love diversity in the garden and at the table!
.....learn about some of the eco-friendly Vedic farming practices we teach to farmers and tea growers in Assam!
Panchagavya is an ancient Vedic formula used to improve soil fertility and repel insect pests.
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Left by Workawayer (Naomi) for host
Peggy was the most wonderful host and now friend. I so much enjoyed getting to know her through our many conversations and finding so much in common in our experiences despite of our very different backgrounds. I learnt so much about the amazing work she has done with organic tea growers in Assam and also about organic farming through compost
… read more making and helping out with the garden. I also helped with stacking wood for winter, cutting grass, picking apples and covering paths with wood chips. The work was varied and communication about work was easy- the type of work could definitely be adapted to the skills and interests of the guest here. The cabin I stayed at was so beautiful and such a lovely place to stay in the woods. I would definitely recommend this as a place to work away on Vancouver Island. I can't thank you enough Peggy!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
(Excellent)
Left by host for Workawayer (Lena)
Time flies when you're having fun, and the week that Lena was here flew by very quickly - but what a productive and fun week it was! She's a strong, curious, hard-working helper who was happy to try out all kinds of different tasks, from mixing and pouring cement for new fence posts to transplanting tomatoes to creating beautiful rich compost
… read more piles and more!
It was a delight to have her company and help, and I hope that we will have a chance to meet up again when she's passing through the Comox Valley. Definitely a 5-star helper!
Left by Workawayer (Lena) for host
I was lucky to spend an amazing week with Peggy during my travels along the west coast. We had so much fun together working on a big new pile of compost for the garden, planted more than 20 tomatoes in the greenhouses, fixed the fence including new cement holes and so many more exciting things. I learned a lot about gardening ;)
Besides the fun
… read more work, we connected so well and talked and shared many stories with each other. Peggy is such an inspiration and I am so grateful to have been able to get her garden ready for summertime! There's definitely going to be looots of big tomatoes and strawberries coming :)You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
(Excellent)
Left by Workawayer (Ingrid & German) for host
We had the opportunity to meet Peggy and all her community in may 2022 and there are no words to express our gratitude. Peggy hosted us as part of her family and we stayed with her for a few weeks, feeling like home. She shared with us his passion for his garden, and we learned new projects together. We even built our first roof!
It was a funny,
… read more lovely and enriching experience. We shared work time together but community life too: going for hikes, farmer markets, friends meetings, and other amazing moments that will be forever in our hearts. We had a lot of nice coffee breaks, lunches, dinners and evenings around the fire, sharing our passion for travel and culture, and learning a lot about organic planting, about India and Assam. Thanks to this experience we made a dear new friend for life and we met a lot of amazing and lovely people around Comox. We would love to visit you again, dear Peggy! Thank you so much for everything!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
(Excellent)
Left by Workawayer (Christopher) for host
I don't have enough to say about my stay with Peggy. She's a very ambitious, caring, and capable person. I admire the work she has done and all she has accomplished. We had great conversations and worked very well together. The property itself is very beautiful and I felt very welcomed and comfortable. I enjoyed my time very much, good luck with
… read more everything Peggy.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
(Excellent)
Left by host for Workawayer (Jade & Lauren)
Jade and Lauren helped out with a myriad of projects underway at my place this summer. Hard-working, self-motivated, creative and fun to be with! Hosting vegan helpers gave me an opportunity to expand my food prep repetoire, which was an added bonus.
Enjoyed the help as well as the interesting and from-the-heart conversations we shared over
… read more dinner and cups of tea! Thanks, you two!
Left by Workawayer (Jade & Lauren) for host
Staying with Peggy was an absolute delight. What a kind hearted inspirational woman! We were treated like family and felt so looked after during our stay. We had lots of heart warming, deep and meaningful conversations over delicious organic food and tea. Thank you for sharing wonderful memories! The accommodation was more than we expected and we
… read more really enjoyed all the garden work and helping to prepare Assam tea! We learnt so much about Indian culture and hope to meet Peggy to volunteer in India one day! The community in Merville has an amazing connection. We helped at different people's houses with wood splitting and got to know some interesting characters. The walls are beautiful and there is a swimming hole in the river nearby! We also went to a full moon drumming circle by the ocean with a friendly neighbour and Peggy took us up to mount Washington which was breath taking! Thank you again for a great adventure, hopefully see you again one day. Best wishes for the future, Lauren and Jade xYou can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
(Excellent)
Left by Workawayer (Alex & Lucy ) for host
Thank you Peggy for a wonderful first experience with Workaway! We really enjoyed our stay, helping where we could amongst the beautiful garden and land you have, sharing amazing organic food and getting to meet other people from your community.
For anyone considering volunteering here - if you're interested in learning about gardening, ancient
… read more Indian farming practices, Indian Culture, life in Comox Valley and having deep, meaningful discussions over food & tea then Peggy has so much to share and teach.
Thank you again for our time here. Hopefully our paths cross some time again in the future. Good luck in the future and much love
Alex & LucyYou can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
(Excellent)
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