Alpaca farm in Canada's ocean playground

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Help a sustainable project: 7 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: 7 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Practice English: 6 travelers recommend this host to practice English

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.

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What you get

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.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Stay at least: 30 days

Stay up to: 84 days

The Experience

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you'll join me on my journey for a month or two or long-term. I have a pair of picturesque, riverfront hobby farms, each with a large 4-bedroom house. I have a small field of wild blueberries, a dozen alpacas, and a small flock of free-range chickens. I'd love some help with the animals and projects around the farm. It's a very culturally conservative part of Canada; so, not the best place if you're "woke", etc.

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Between 18 and 50 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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11. Sustainable cities and communities

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12. Responsible consumption and production

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15. Life on land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

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9 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farmstay

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

7 Get in touch with nature
6 Practicing English
5 Learning about sustainability
4 Developing environmental awareness
3 Meeting locals
2 Immersing in the local culture

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

5 12. Responsible consumption and production
4 15. Life on land
2 11. Sustainable cities and communities

eva

United Kingdom

I had such a great time at Arthur's farm. Art is a kind and respectful person, he is easy to get along with. He is a great cook and has a wonderful welcoming home. Art is very good at finding what work you are really good at and making sure you are always working on a project you are comfortable with. The animals are very calming to spend time with and are super friendly- especially Luna.

4 months ago

Art replied

Thank you for all the great work, Eva, especially the eye-popping painting you did outside. Safe travels!

reuben

United Kingdom

This was my first Worldpackers experience and I got exactly what I was looking for. This is a good place to learn new skills as Art will teach you how to do things and then leave you to work at your own pace, and doesn't like to micro-manage. Art is a lovely guy and a great cook. There is some beautiful scenery around and Art will recommend some of the best spots. This is a great experience to have if you're looking to learn new skills and connect with nature. It's more enjoyed if you're able to spend lots of time by yourself. I highly recommend the farm's Farm.

7 months ago

Art replied

Thanks for all the hard work, Reuben. Have fun in Quebec!

Cait

Canada

HamptonFarms was a unique and beautiful experience to remember. The alpacas/chickens were great and learned alot about their care. I appreciate the fact that work activities were largely up to the helpers and you could elect to do outdoor tasks, or opt for fiber activities indoors. The hikes around the property were the best part as the location is rather remote&difficult without car. The WiFi is testy at best. Arts cooking was amazing and you never go hungry. The main challenge @ farm would largely be adjusting to the unique household standards and responsibilities of a rustic farm life.

about 1 month ago

Mhairi

United Kingdom

The farm was a good place to go if you want to disconnect from everything and learn a thing or two about caring for alpacas! Art is a great cook and there was always plenty of meals available. Only issue I had at the farm was the lack of transportation, no fault of Arts, as there is no public transport or anything near by so all exploring had to be done walking, which was very isolating but if thats what you're looking for perfect. Art is good at making sure he finds the right task for each volunteer so you're not stuck doing somthing you hate.

2 months ago

Art replied

Thanks for all the great work, Mhairi. The brush cutting you did along the river was as though a machine had gone through there. :-) I also really appreciated how you cut up some stands of birch trees that blew down in a hurricane years ago. You transformed an eyesore into a few months of firewood for me.
You're a kind and sensitive person, and I wish you all the best in your travels.

Sydney

Canada

My stay with Art was absolutely incredible. We got along great, got lots done, and had some great talks. He has lots of great stories and is very kind. His animals are fun to care for and I enjoyed learning new ways to do lots of things. He is a great cook and taught me some new tips and tricks that I will definitely be trying :) I highly recommend giving Art and his farm a visit!

12 months ago

Art replied

Thank you so much for everything, Sydney.
Pippin misses you. :-)

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