WE NOW have 11 month old Bison that still bottle feed every second day always a rush . Now We would like to thank all the worker that helped us through this last year doing double duty looking after Tilly the baby Bison and all the other thing we managed to get done ,without their help we would not have managed to get done what was needed and wish them good luck in their future travels
We welcome refugees from Ukraine and would consider a longer stay
We are now booking for this year stating in April 20
We are now starting to book for wwoofers, couples or singles, AVAILABLE FOR Sept/Oct and Maybe the first 2 weeks of Nov
We will Normally welcome wwoofers starting in April through September with a break for july/ August as it get s to hot
Our ranch is situated 20 klms from Merritt at an elevation of 1,375 metres which gives us a scenic view of the Nicola Valley. We have a small herd of Bison (buffalo) operating a cow/calf operation on 160 acres.
We are looking for wwoofers to stay for up to 2 weeks, or longer, if things work out. Feeding the buffalo, checking, repairing and building fences where required, helping to clear fallen trees and cutting firewood are some of the areas we require help. No experience is required but if you enjoy the outdoors and are prepared for all sorts of work ,working alongside us you will learn the basic workings of our small ranch.
You will enjoy the wildlife in and around our property as well as gain an understanding and appreciation of the grandeur, strength and ease of caring for buffalo.
We are located 'off the grid' and generate our own power with wind and solar, however, we do have all modern conveniences. Although there is no public transportation into town from our ranch, we go into Merritt 2 to 3 times a week.
My interests are Black Powder shooting - We host a weekend with 2 trail walks both with over 22 target that have to be repaired and repainted befor each event this is with muzzle loaded firearms used for targets and for hunting. We love to read when we get a chance and often play board games in the evening Isobel is active with a couple of social groups in town. We get into town once or twice a week and we can take you in and let you loose !! There is no public transportation into town from our ranch.
Boots and some older clothes for working in will come in handy. We have gloves, some warm jackets for use and some rubber boots. Our ranch is at 1,375 meters above sea level so it can get hot during the daytime and cooler in the evenings. We enjoy sitting around our outdoor fire in the evenings chatting about everything and anything whilst roasting marshmallows !
We can pick you up in Merritt as there is a E Bus depot in town. Although there is no local transportation to Merritt from our ranch, we are in town several times a week to pick up groceries, banking and meeting friends and you can tag along if there's time. There are many good hikes in and around the ranch. Just watch out for the wildlife...
We are non-smokers and, as we raise bison, we are a non-vegetarian family and aren't equipped for vegan or vegetarian diets.
There are many wonderful areas to walk and explore the surrounding countryside. We, your hosts, are from the UK and we only speak English, so some spoken English would be helpful for communicating. You will stay with us in our in-ground home with our very friendly dog Piper is her name!
Organic methods: We run the herd as close to natural as we can. no drugs, little or no handling
Certifications: Canadian Bison Association and the BC Bison Association
Current projects: Depending on the time of year, we do 'limb and thin' on the tree stands we have; clearing the winter's dead fall trees; fencing, always fencing :-}}}, wood splitting and stacking for winter and general maintenance. We are always working on the years fire wood -This is on going through the spring / summer where and when we find some good wood :-)
Some mechanical knowledge and experience on running ranch trucks and quads is also appreciated as another pair of hands and eyes is always useful on a ranch!
Extra help with feeding and keeping a check on the buffalo is always appreciated too.
Please have your own medical insurance documents in place in case of illness or accident while staying with us. We may ask to see a copy. Along with a current Covid Passport or the same as ?
Over the years we have learned to really appreciate the ability to live where we do and raise such magnificent animals and hope to pass on this to other that come to visit
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Holistic management
No-till farming
Regenerative agriculture
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Woman-operated
Veteran-operated
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Production farm
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