1. Describe your project, your place, and its inhabitants (including animals):
Our 10-acre farm is situated right in the heart of Hornby Island near all of the amenities and the best beaches. We currently farm 4 acres of delicious blueberries, a growing patch of Dahlias, a large personal veggie and flower garden, and babydoll sheep (not farmed - they are our lawnmowers). We also provide glamping agro-tourism accommodation to tourists during the summer season.
2. List the activities that WWOOFers will participate in and what you want to teach them:
We have been on this farm for 5 years and have learned an incredible amount in the process. We would love to pass on any knowledge we have and also learn together! We would like WWOOFers to get involved in the day-to-day operation of our farm. We constantly have different projects on the go. Sometimes basic fixing/building; lots of planting and weeding, tending to sheep, blackberry removal, lawn mowing, watering plants. Plus the unexpected often arises!
3. How will you feed and house WWOOFers? Please describe your accommodations and plan for meals:
We offer a small but sweet vintage camper which has its own kitchenette. It has a large double-sized bed, kitchen table and its own outdoor dining/bbq area. The toilet is shared ( with 1 other) composting toilet and the shower is a great outdoor heated shower.
There will be a raised garden bed for your own veggies and vegetarian food supplies will be provided for you to make your own meals. We love to get to know people and will cook meals from time to time to share but daily meals will be made on your own.
4. What could a WWOOFer's day look like at your site (time slot for participation in activities, expectations...)?
We would like a WWOOFer to work 9-2, 6 days per week. Jobs will vary depending on the day! Once daily tasks are complete, we are a 5-minute walk to the beach and 10 mins to 'downtown Hornby'.
5. Play the guide! Talk about your own hobbies (music, cooking, etc.) and those possible around (hiking, swimming, etc.):
We are a husband and wife team who used to live in central London, UK. Nikki was a florist for events/weddings/photo shoots and Stu is a brand strategist. We are animal lovers and (mostly) vegetarians and take so much pride in growing our own organic food, processing it and also providing food for our community. Nikki is a florist and loves to grow flowers and create arrangements - she is very happy to teach some floristry and flower gardening (along with all the other farm tasks!) Stu is a jack of all trades on the farm and is happy to share his building, fixing, and mechanical knowledge. He is also a keen mountain biker and swimmer.
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Fruit or nut farming
Raising of other farm animals
Viticulture
Flower farming
Aromatic or medicinal plants, teas
Seed saving or production
Vegetable or fruit preservation
Mechanics / tools / technology
Methods or systems
Holistic management
No-till farming
Regenerative agriculture
Host type
Production farm
4
Hectares
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9.9
Acres
