If you are interested in learning all about both indoor and outdoor growing in a cold mountainous climate year-round please reach out and tell us about yourself! Please note we do have a requirement of one month and often give priority to those that wish to stay longer.
Our farm is located in an awe inspiringly beautiful area of the coastal mountain range in the Sea to Sky corridor. The property is situated on 20 acres of land in a secluded forest sanctuary, but only 20 minutes from Whistler village and 1.5hrs from downtown Vancouver.
The Brew Creek Farm was historically a high end retreat centre with catering to groups with produce right here from the farm. While we do still host retreats on site, the farm project was such a hit that it has shifted the focus of the property and we have recently become the first year-round organic production farm in the area! We focus on edible flowers, microgreens, herbs and salad greens.
Over the past three seasons we have been making this shift and are now in full operation selling to high end restaurants in Whistler, Squamish and even Vancouver. Additionally, to contribute to the community, over the summer we offer a weekly produce donation to the local food bank. These small steps are progressing us towards becoming a central hub for the future of environmentally conscious agriculture in the region.
It has been a big transition process, but we are already reaping the benefits through nourishing our community, invigorating the food security of the region, and tending to the land in a regenerative manner to honour the beautiful ecosystem that we reside within.
Here at the Brew Creek Farm we are inspired by modern farming techniques and alternative agricultural practices. Our produce is carefully cultivated using the most up to date regenerative practices with an emphasis on energy efficiency, nutrient density, taste, and year round production. We harvest from approximately three acres. Below is an overview of what our operation looks like.
Indoor
- Aquaculture / Aquaponics - a 400 sq ft state of the art aquaponic facility which houses our family of 300 goldfish and koi. This facility was built and designed by team members on site and has been steadily generating 40lbs of lettuce a week on top of our microgreen production.
Indoor Tropical Geodesic Dome - We have two geodesic domes here and this is where the Brew Creek Farm originated - picture an indoor secret jungle of tangled fruit vines, tomato trellises' running 10 feet tall, as well as lush perennials such as papaya trees fruiting year round.
- Two commercial greenhouses (4000 sq ft each) generating a year round production of tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers as well as a place for overwintering cold crops through our winter months.
- Microgreen production - up to 85 living trays a week for local fine-dining restaurants to add to salad mixes and as beautiful garnishes
- Vermicomposting - we have a worm haven on site, with the sole purpose of decomposing our scraps and providing us with 50lbs of gold (worm castings) a week which we spread generously onto our fields and indoor beds. These casting are essential to our operation as they add a microbial boost of life to our growing systems and protect our crops against pest and disease. We love the worms and all that they provide.
- Beneficial Insects - we are not afraid of bugs here and integrate them into our system regularly, always trying to work with them instead of against them. With many climate controlled indoor growing spaces we always try to introduce beneficial bugs to keep these indoor spaces flourishing.
Outdoor
- 1.5 acres of outdoor vegetable production on beautiful rich native clay soil
- Flower Farm and Perennial Flower beds
- Advanced thermophilic and static aerated compost production
- Greenhouse construction and repair
- Mobile Chicken Tractor
There is no shortage of learning opportunities here at The Brew Creek Farm. With both our soil and water based systems we have a wide variety of indoor growing spaces and we are continuously learning what is possible - think harvesting tomatoes throughout the winter in a greenhouse that is heated geothermally through the ground water! We are continuously stretching the boundary of what growing organic food looks like and finding the most energy efficient ways to do it. We have just recently integrated chickens into our project and are looking forward to their contribution to our beautiful ecosystem.
Accommodation includes a beautiful modern, house on the property 1100ish sqft equipped with all the amenities you could dream of:
- Bedroom / Bunk Bed
- Fully equipped shared Kitchen
- Air conditioning / Heating
- Running water
- Flush toilet
- Shower
- Bathtub
- Internet
- Big beautiful Deck
Food
- a weekly food stipend will be offered to our guests to purchase your own food in their beautiful fully equipped kitchen and the option to join in on communal house dinners and the occasional staff bbq.
Education - what we can teach you!
- permaculture practices and values
- 'how tos' of aquaponics and aquaculture
- soil food web and soil biology in theory and practice
- how to integrate carbon sequestration into your practices
- how to weed very fast ;)
What is expected from you:
- A 1 month commitment - with room to grow
- 30 hours a week of labour - spread over 4 days, looks like 7 hours/ day with a 30 minute break for lunch
- Plant knowledge is an asset but not required
- Comfortable with labour tasks and getting your hands dirty
- Eagerness to learn more about agriculture and food security
The position suits someone eager to learn about organic food production, indoor growing systems, and what it takes to grow food in the mountainous rain forest .
About your WWOOF Coordinator:
Hi, I’m Paul. Food, farming, and the connection between people, the land and nourishment are at the heart of what I do. I’m a professional chef by trade, and over the past decade my path has naturally shifted from the kitchen into the field, where growing food has become my passion as it is a complete cycle from seed to plate.
As the WWOOF coordinator at Brew Creek Farm, I’m very much hands-on and involved in the day-to-day rhythm of the farm. You’ll find me planting, harvesting, planning crops, coordinating sales, and continually experimenting with new ways to grow high-quality food in a challenging mountain climate. I love sharing what I’ve learned and learning alongside others—curiosity and collaboration are a big part of our culture here.
Outside of farm life, I’m happiest outdoors and on the move. Living in the mountains means making the most of every season, whether that’s snowboarding in the winter or paddleboarding, hiking, and camping through the summer months. I’m grateful to manage this project and excited to welcome WWOOFers who are eager to learn, contribute, and be part of this evolving farm project.
If this profile has peaked your interest please reach out to me with any questions you may have about the operation.
I very much looking forward to hearing from you!
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Poultry farming
Aquaculture
Flower farming
Seed saving or production
Vegetable or fruit preservation
Renewable energy production
Food justice / sovereignty
Methods or systems
Aquaponics
Biological pest control
Biodynamic agriculture
Holistic management
Hydroponics
No-till farming
Permaculture
Regenerative agriculture
Host type
Production farm
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