Full Moon Farm is located on Gabriola Island, on the unceded territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation peoples. Our farm is right on the ocean with beautiful views of the Salish Sea.
Full Moon Farm is run by Kayla and Drew, two young farmers who are passionate about sustainability, food security, community, and caring for the land we grow on.
Kayla studied Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security and has also taken community herbal medicine courses. She grows a wide variety of medicinal and culinary herbs and is always happy to talk about herbs, herbal teas, growing, harvesting, and processing medicinal plants!
Drew is a skilled tradesman and all-around plant enthusiast who also runs a small-scale cactus and succulent business. He is especially passionate about hot and sweet peppers, and we grow many different and unusual varieties of peppers on the farm.
About the Farm
We currently grow vegetables, flowers, fruit, and medicinal herbs on approximately 1/3 of an acre using sustainable and regenerative growing practices. A 2 acre orchard and hay field.
Our crops include many varieties of hot and sweet peppers, tomatoes, squash, garlic, strawberries, and a large selection of medicinal and culinary herbs.
We have a small flock of six hens and one rooster. There is also an old kiwi vineyard and wine grape area that has become engulfed in blackberries over the years. We are slowly clearing and restoring this part of the property and bringing it back to its former glory!
What You Might Do Here
Farm work changes depending on the season, weather, and what needs our attention that week. Common activities include:
* Removing invasive species and clearing blackberries
* Weeding
* Transplanting
* Seeding
* Harvesting herbs, vegetables, and fruit
* Composting
* Pruning
* Building simple farm structures
* Drying, processing, and sifting herbs
* General farm maintenance
Some days can be physically demanding, while others are slower and more relaxed. We try to keep the work varied!
What a Work Day Looks Like
We generally start around 9:00–10:00am.
We work for approximately 3 hours in the morning, with a 15–20 minute morning break. Lunch is usually around 12:30–1:00pm, with about one hour to eat and relax. After lunch, we generally work for another 2 hours in the afternoon.
WWOOFers should be prepared to contribute approximately 25 hours per week.
Some days you will be working alongside Kayla or Drew, and other days you may be given a task to complete independently. Because of this, it is important that you are comfortable working on your own, following instructions, and taking initiative when needed.
Things You Can Learn
Depending on the time of year and what we’re working on, you may have opportunities to learn about:
* Harvesting and processing herbs and vegetables
* Plant identification
* Basic herbal medicine
* Medicinal herbal teas
* Growing medicinal and culinary herbs
* Composting
* No-till and regenerative growing practices
* Pruning and orchard care
* What it means to steward and care for a piece of land
We are always happy to share what we know, and we also love learning from the people who come to stay with us.
Accommodation
WWOOFers have private accommodation in a small mobile trailer. The accommodation is simple and rustic but cozy and functional. It’s not luxury.
Your washroom is an outhouse so if you’re not comfortable with using an outhouse we are not the farm for you. showers are available inside the main house.
Important: During the summer months, our water supply is limited and we experience drought conditions. If you stay during the hot, dry months, showers must be kept very short. Being mindful of water use is extremely important while staying with us.
Meals
We can accommodate meat-eaters and vegetarians.
You will have access to your own fridge and cooking area. The out door cooking area is simple, rustic and outdoors in a covered area. We do a mixture of shared meals and cooking separately. Some days we will cook lunch and/or dinner for everyone, and on other days you will prepare your own meals using the food provided.
Breakfast is always prepared independently.
We want people to be comfortable cooking for themselves and not expect every meal to be prepared for them.
Minimum Stay
For the 2026 season, we are accepting WWOOFers for a minimum stay of 10 days.
Are You the Right Fit?
We want to make sure Full Moon Farm is a good fit for you and that you are a good fit for us!
We are looking for people who are comfortable with rustic farm living, spending time outdoors, getting dirty, and doing physical work. You should be prepared to work approximately 25 hours per week.
Some days you’ll work alongside us, while other days you’ll be working independently. We especially appreciate WWOOFers who can listen to instructions, take initiative, and feel comfortable completing a task without needing constant supervision.
The workload varies. Some days can be labour-intensive, while other days are much more relaxed. We try to provide a good variety of tasks and make sure there is plenty of time to enjoy the island. That being said we are looking for folks who are going to help on the farm with excitement, enthusiasm and do farm tasks with care. We don’t want folks who are going to drag their feet.
Accommodations are rustic, if you are someone who needs to shower multiple times a day, don’t like to use an outhouse full moon farm may not be the right fit for you.
Your Free Time
One of the best parts about staying at Full Moon Farm is the location!
We are on oceanfront property and have kayaks, paddleboards, and a canoe that WWOOFers can use. We also have a designated yoga platform overlooking the ocean, and there are beautiful hiking and walking trails close to the property.
There is a bus stop within walking distance of the farm, making it easier to explore Gabriola without a vehicle.
Gabriola has two lively farmers’ and artisan markets on weekends, as well as lots of community events and live music throughout the summer. We also encourage everyone who stays with us to visit the local museum to learn more about Gabriola’s history and the Snuneymuxw First Nation peoples whose territory we live and farm on.
During the summer, there is often live music at Brickyard Beach on Wednesday evenings, along with many other events happening around the island.
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Fruit or nut farming
Wild foraging
Aromatic or medicinal plants, teas
Vegetable or fruit preservation
Traditional crafts
Food justice / sovereignty
Methods or systems
Biodynamic agriculture
Holistic management
Regenerative agriculture
Mentoring opportunities
Woman-operated
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Production farm
Certified organic
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4.9
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