5 acre organic fruit and vegetable farm on Bowen Island. Close to Vancouver, 20 minute ferry ride to Horseshoe Bay, then easy bus to the farm.Our farm is close to lovely beaches and hikes. Self contained cabin has ocean and mountain views.Your will prepare your own meals in your own cabin at the farm or if you wish your own tent. All are very private. We pick up groceries when we go to the city.Lots of produce available on the farm. Cabin is ideal for a couple or two friends...has two beds,small kitchen with appliances etc.
Chores include helping with all aspects of running a busy market garden and small farm. We will be focusing on vegetables and fruit production. We will be harvesting asparagus in the spring, garlic and fruit in fall, vegetables through the summer and fall.
Lots of flowers and landscaping.Chores will frequently be weeding,picking and harvesting. At times there is grass to cut and wood to split.
We prefer woofers who are able to work independently, self motivated and not require full time supervision.
This is a small island with a population of about 4,200. Transportation to Vancouver is via BC Ferries,20 minutes and BC transit to downtown 30 min.and YVR airport another hour.
The island is peaceful and rural,with great hiking and beaches.
Organic methods: Everything is organically grown
Current projects: All aspects of gardening and harvesting
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Fruit or nut farming
Flower farming
Methods or systems
Biological pest control
Regenerative agriculture
Host type
Self-sufficiency property
2.5
Hectares
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6.2
Acres
