Garry Oak
Home Stewards
Home & Land Stewardship, Rooted in Care and Continuity
We provide attentive stewardship and maintenance year-round, and trusted, reliable care for your home while you are away.
Stewardship noun
stew·ard·ship ˈstü-ərd-ˌship
1: the careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one's care
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Services
Professional home stewardship and maintenance for when you are away or year-round.
We provide reliable home watch, seasonal care, and preventative oversight, with clear communication and respect for your home.
Home Watch
Regular, documented check-ins to ensure your home and property are safe, secure, and functioning while you’re away.
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Interior & exterior inspections
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Leak, damage, and security checks
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Plant care as needed
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Photo updates after each visit
Ideal for seasonal residents, snowbirds, travellers, and second-home owners
Storm Prep & Weather Checks
Preparation before severe weather and follow-up checks after storms or cold snaps.
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Freeze protection & outdoor securing
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Drainage and power-outage readiness
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Post-storm inspections
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Early detection of weather-related issues
Seasonal Property Care
Periodic seasonal tasks that keep your home functioning smoothly year-round.
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Seasonal system checks
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Spring refresher
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Autumn close-up
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Exterior visual inspections
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Outbuilding upkeep
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Coordination with scheduled maintenance
Welcome Home Visit
We prepare your home so it’s comfortable and ready for your return.
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Water & systems turned back on
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Thermostats set to preferred mode
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Firewood stocked upon request
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Light airing and dusting
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Optional light fridge stocking
Garden & Plant Stewardship
Care for indoor and outdoor plants so you return to living, healthy spaces, from permaculture and garden experts.
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Houseplant care
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Garden watering and checks
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Seasonal plant support, pruning and planting
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Visual health monitoring
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Landscape consulting
Custom Requests & Oversight
Additional services tailored to your home and circumstances.
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Contractor access & coordination
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One-off checks or special requests
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Issue follow-ups
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Trusted local oversight while you’re away
Principles of Stewardship
The principles of stewardship that we practice at Garry Oak are grounded in responsibility, attention to living systems, and care across time. A steward acts on behalf of others, tending what has been entrusted to them with restraint, carefullness, judgment, and continuity. Drawing from permaculture ethics, stewardship recognizes homes and land as interconnected systems that thrive through regular presence, preventive care, and respect for natural elements. Ethical stewardship prioritizes the well-being of people, place, and future generations over short-term convenience or extraction, ensuring that decisions made today preserve resilience, dignity, and functionality tomorrow.
Custom Quote
Every home is different. The level of care required depends on the property, the land, seasonal conditions, and how long you’ll be away. We provide custom quotes so that each home receives the attention it actually needs. After a brief conversation and, when appropriate, an in-person walkthrough, we’ll recommend a scope of care and a clear, transparent price.
(778) 594-2300
garryoakhomestewards@gmail.com
Your Stewards
The Wicks Family
The Wicks family are the primary stewards at Garry Oak! Ryan handles home checks and maintenance and has a great deal of landscaping experience, Caeona has garden expertise, is permaculture certified, and manages admin and operations.
Fintan and Philomena offer 24/7 support to their parents!
