Farmstay Papineauville, Canada

5.0
(12 reviews)12

Hands-On Experience at Our Organic Apple Orchard

Help a sustainable project
10 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature
12 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Learn about sustainability
10 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Needs help immediately
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

30h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Farming
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Hiking Tours
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Support
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Availability

Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
2 weeks

The Experience

Help us run a certified organic apple orchard! Tasks include orchard maintenance, apple harvesting, preparing homemade apple products, planting trees, gardening, and general farm repairs. Work shifts are ~6hrs/day, 5 days a week, mostly outdoors. No experience needed — we train you on everything. Physical fitness and a love of outdoor work are a must. Tasks vary by season so every stay brings something different!

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Requirements

  • Beginner English or Beginner French
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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12 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farmstay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 12 Get in touch with nature
  • 10 Learning about sustainability
  • 9 Meeting international travelers
  • 8 Meeting locals
  • 7 Developing environmental awareness
  • 7 Immersing in the local culture

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 10 2. Zero hunger
  • 9 3. Good health and well-being
  • 7 6. Clean water and sanitation
Julie

France, Metropolitan

5

Thank you beautiful family for welcoming me like this in your peaceful property. I really enjoyed to help you with the apples and the different tasks: picking, cutting, making chips, jelly, labeling the products and more, I didn't have enough time, so have to come back soon :)
You gave free time to explore by bike, walk, it was sometimes difficult for me to take it as I saw you working a lot in the farm in this busy time! You were really careful to be sure I felt good in the room, the work and the meals. Thanks a lot, it was so inspiring to see and taste Beatrice's cooker talents!..

about 1 month ago

Juan Manuel

Colombia

5

It was a wonderful experience at the farm with Mihkel, Beatrice, and their lovely kids. You're going to love Beatrice's meals, the conversations with Mihkel, and spending time playing with the children. I definitely recommend this experience. They will do everything they can to make your stay the best possible, offering great recommendations for beautiful places to visit near the farm. Communication is clear, the tasks are varied, and the working hours were exactly as agreed. You'll learn a lot about life on an organic the farm and enjoy being part of a welcoming family environment.

5 months ago

Alice

United Kingdom

5

I had a great first Worldpackers experience here with Mihkel, Beatrice and their kids! They tried hard to make the work varied and were happy to explain tasks as much as needed. Beatrice is a very proficient cook and their house is lovely. I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone seeking to gain organic production knowledge, interested in understanding the area and its locals or just looking for a unique experience!

5 months ago

Jasmine

Ireland

4

We were so lucky to get to spend three weeks on this beautiful the farm. The Quebec countryside was breathtaking and a real escape from the city. Our daily tasks left us tired but accomplished, we learned lots of new skills and Beatrice's wonderful cooking and great conversation felt like a reward.

about 1 year ago

Jesús Alejandro

Mexico

5

Staying at Mihkel & Beatrice was incredible, they are both so kind and generous, it felt like a home away from home, excellent place to reconnecting with nature, I enjoyed learning new skills at the apple the farm and even work there was a constant good time. Thanks!

about 2 years ago

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