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Live in a hunter's cabin in the woods near Calgary, Canada

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Homestead Heaven just 15 minutes drive from Calgary at the Foothills of the Canadian Rockies, surrounded by beauty and peace, ducks, chickens, Guinea Fowl, goats, piggies and nature. Looking for someone that would like to live in a beautiful and rustic hunter's cabin on our land next to the house, or in the house during the Winter. I'd love a bit of help with the chores during our gorgeous Summer and a bit of language exchange for the kids and household help in the Winter.

    Our current Workaway described a typical Summer day as follows:

    ⁃ Give pigs and goats fresh water and change the duck’s water if dirty
    ⁃ Feed pigs, goats, ducks and chickens
    ⁃ Childcare/creative play/language expansion through the day or whenever needed (mum or dad will always be home and around to assist)
    ⁃ Basic household help (helping to clean the kitchen around shared meals, helping children clean up

    We eat everything and cannot cater for allergies, but will always put health and wellness at the top of our ingredients list. We do not eat ready meals and generally cook from scratch. I will supply breakfast and lunch which will usually be good quality sausages, fresh laid eggs, bread, cheese and milk. I might cook or ask that you prepare these yourself and dinner will vary. If I am not cooking, I will make sure you have food!

    Farm work will always entail organisation, weeding, gardening, moving stuff around and tidying. None of the work is very tricky but we would ask that you do your best and a helpful and cheerful attitude is always, always welcome.

    We have fantastic outdoor meditation spaces and whilst Bragg Creek is nearby but I can only do a limited amount of fetching and carrying.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Babysitting and creative play
    Help around the house
  • Interests

    Interests

    Culture
    Self development
    Farming
    Music
    History
    Plant care
    DIY & crafts
    Books
    Art & design
    Gardening
    Architecture
    Writing
    Drawing & painting
    Carpentry
    Animals
    Astronomy
    Mountain
    Winter sports
    Yoga / Wellness
    Nature
    Adventure sports
    Outdoor activities
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    It's really beautiful here with the Rockies on your doorstep and Kananaskis just down the road. Calgary is 15 minutes away by car.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    Looking for someone to help with the kids and farm chores. We would also be interested in someone that would like to stay for at least three or more months that is interested in creative play with the children and teaching them a foreign language.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    German: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    Interested but anxious that the Workaday is still able to communicate with us!

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Just next to the house in your own private quarters we have a beautiful old and rustic hunters cabin with a sleeping dais above the living area. There is a fireplace in the cabin and limited electricity. In the Winter accommodation would be in the house with us! :)

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Nature is on your doorstep but town is not a walkable distance without a car.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Goats

    Piggies

    Chickens

    Duckies

    Titan

Host ref number: 926872111411

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The image depicts the interior of a wooden cabin, featuring a lofted bed, table, ladder, and door, with a window and natural light illuminating the space.
The image depicts three deer standing in a snowy field, with a tree branch and a fence in the foreground, and a barn and trees in the background.
The image depicts a rustic log cabin interior, featuring a wooden table, ladder, and stove, with a stone fireplace and wooden walls, evoking a cozy and natural atmosphere.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape featuring a lush green field, a tree, and a distant barn, set against a vibrant sunset sky.
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