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Help with DIY tasks and connect with nature in the Robson Valley nestled between the Rockies and Caribou Mountains of BC, Canada

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Hi everyone,
    After a few years off from hosting to work on other projects ... WE ARE BACK!! woot woot!!
    We are a friendly & outgoing couple with two teenage sons that have built our life, home, garden and business here in the rocky mountain countryside. We LOVE nature and waking up to the sounds of the birds and starting our day drinking our tea/coffee while gazing out at the mountains from our deck. From there we usually turn on some music. We like listening to good tunes ( open to all genres and of course happy to take turns being the DJ! ;-) ) while cooking tasty breakfasts. We grow a large percentage of our food here or source it as locally as we can. Our organic gardens are at the centre of our life, it's such a nice feeling to truly "know" your food. We also love to harvest wild growing greens in the summer, often making wholesome green drinks to help energize us throughout the day. No pressure to drink them though, lol, there is also lots of coffee and tea and the best spring water (gathered right at the source) always available too!! Aside from eating well we enjoy working on an array of different projects but more on those below. Both Dave and I spent our 20's traveling and living the workaway lifestyle before this all existed. Being at a more sedentary time of our life we are loving having guests visit that share with us their adventurous energy. It brings different countries and cultures right into our home and teaches, not only ourselves but most importantly our sons, about the world. In turn we hope to share with you all that you are looking to learn during your stay.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Being in a tiny community that is located a long distance away from town we need to be very resourceful. We need to be able to fix what breaks and problem solve. Understanding the environment we need to be prepared....what do you do when your pipes freeze at -40C? Loosing power here isn't unusual either....what if it was to go off for weeks? Growing our own food helps us live a very sustainable and healthy life, learning to preserve the harvest and getting the most nutrition out of the crop is essential. A deeper understanding of the plants and mushrooms around us is an ongoing process and enriches our life. Learning the basics like baking sourdough bread and making bone broth nourishes our body and is simple once you know the steps. It's all actually quite simple.... traditional skills that in the modern world we have lost touch with. We would be happy to share with you what we know and learn with you and from you what we don't. There is always more to learn!!

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    On a homestead there is lots to do; always creating, improving & upgrading... there is always a carpentry project on the go at our place. Fall is when we begin laying the garden to rest. We do lots of harvesting (potatoes, carrots, beets, onions, garlic......) and prepping garden beds for the spring. In winter ( depending on the year ) there's always some snow removal to do. Inside the home we are baking artisan breads, treats and meals in the kitchen (did I mention we like to eat well!!), and all the standard house duties such as dishes, sweeping, passing the vacuum, occasionally washing windows...nothing more than the usual upkeep. Most important is to show up with a positive and energetic attitude as that's the vibe that we will be putting out. We like to have fun while we work and mostly try to work at projects as a team but there is always something to work on if you'd enjoy some time to yourself too, just let us know. :-)

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    Raised in Montreal I am fairly fluent in French although after years of not speaking the language it is getting quite rough. We have hosted guests with all levels of English and manage quite well at understanding each other, we always manage to share a good laugh.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Trailer nestled by the beautiful Fraser river or in the guest room of our home.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Our place is not in town or just outside of town, it's about 1 hour and 45 mins from the city along the most beautiful mountain highway. Other people live here but there are no stores, restaurants or bars.

    We are open to possible long stays based on a trial period.

    While you are here you will want to take time to hike and explore the "Ancient cedar forest" where some of the giant trees are over 2000 years old. Some trees take 12 to 14 people to wrap your arms around, they are immense!!! A real connection with history.

    Cast your rod and try fishing by the dome creek or the great Fraser river.

    Take our kayaks out for a spin on the lake and check out the beaver lodge, and view hawks and ducks and other local bird life.

    Many bears, deer, moose around, bring your camera!

    In the winter: borrow our snowshoes, cross country skis or come along with us on regular vintage snowmobile rides.

    We love to go exploring on days off and would love to show you around our neck of the woods.

    So much to do for the outdoor enthusiast, and many peaceful places to sit and read, try our hammock!

    We love our campfires, swimming, boating, snowmobiling, learning.... there isn't much that we don't love. We are a family who is enthusiastic about living off the land and are working our way towards a more self sufficient lifestyle everyday. We have a passion for life and all the beauty it has to offer. Our favorite part of the workaway experience is the friendships and connections that we have made so far and we truly look forward to all the new friendships to come.

    Looking forward to meeting you!

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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    Hours expected

    Roughly 5 hours per day / 5 days a week

Host ref number: 967593448538

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