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Description
I have a beautiful and picturesque small sheep farm (6.5 acres) located near Darfield, and am located about 45 mins from the edge of Christchurch. The farm house is a 5 bedroom Victorian style period villa with lots of character and wonderful views. I have 30 sheep who are very friendly, all have names and their own stories to tell. I also have 2 ponies, 2 dogs and a cat, all of who are friendly and love attention. There is also a large vegetable garden, a young fruit orchard, a couple of farm buildings and a river that runs through the farm.
Celia (a solo Mum) works 7 days a week (from home) providing support for Doctors and Medical Centre's, as well as running the farm, looking after the kids and everything else!
Leon (13) and Freya (11) both attend school in Darfield. They play football (soccer), netball and basketball, and excel at athletics. Freya dances and competes (hip hop, jazz, ballet, contemporary, musical theatre and acrobatics!) and is learning to play the piano, violin and recorder. She also rides her pony at pony club. Leon rides his motorbike, likes target practice with his air rifle, want's to be a pro-scooter star or downhill mountain biker, but is more likely to be an Olympian athlete! This is all in-between spending most of their awake hours outside on their bikes and scooters, or getting wet in the river, or helping out on the farm!
We grow lots of vegetables and fruit in our garden, fill the freezer with home grown and home made food (meat/vegetables/fruit) and try to lead wholesome lives. We work hard and play hard!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
This would be the chance to experience a real kiwi rural family lifestyle. I can share my knowledge of farm skills, animal husbandry, gardening, environmental management, sustainable living and maintenance skills.
We eat as much home grown and raised food as we can, which reduces my food bills considerably and reduces my carbon footprint significantly. Everything we eat is cooked from individual ingredients with as little processed content as possible. I can share with you how to prepare, preserve and store home grown produce.
Helping us would mean you could become part of our household and family. Previous helpers remain in contact with us and some even plan to return to visit us on their next trip to NZ. We've made some wonderful friends through hosting our previous visitors, and we hope that you could become friends for life.
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Help
HORSE RIDER/S WANTED.
I have two ponies that need exercising and cuddles.
14.1 (145cm) and 13.1 (135cm).
English/European riding style and saddle.
Nervous or novice riders won't be able to ride or help with the horses.
FARM & GARDENING WORK.
If you're not a horse person then that's fine as I also need help with the following....
- Help looking after and feeding the animals: dogs, cat, sheep, horses.
- Farm and outside chores - for example:
gardening ~ weed and bush clearing ~ stacking wood ~ digging ~ river management ~ building/repairing fences ~ sheep work ~ house and building maintenance.
We NEVER run out of jobs outside the house!
The farm is 18 km from Darfield and shops/cafes, but the views at home are epic, the company is fun and it's a safe, friendly home.
The help we need would be approx. 20-25 hours per person each week....depending on what projects we have going on at the time.
So, if you want to stay with us and have access to family and farm life then this may be just what you need!
We would need you to:
-speak a fairly good standard of English
-be a non-smoker (100%)
-stay for a minimum of two weeks
I can cater for and accommodate meat eaters, vegetarians, gluten free and Coeliac diets. Any other dietary requirements can be discussed but purchase of specialised foods would be the workawayers responsibility.
I have two (very friendly) dogs and a cat who live in the house too, so you need to be happy to have animals around you.
There is a daily (Mon-Fri) bus from Christchurch to Darfield if you have no transport of your own, or I may be able to collect you from Christchurch if I'm heading into town.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Welsh: Beginner
French: Beginner
Accommodation
Everything would be provided for you including fun, food, internet, washing machine, fresh air and mountain views!
You would have great company, lots of new experiences, a room to stay in and no living costs.
What else ...
We are close to the mountains, Arthur's Pass, Castle Hill (features in Lord of the Rings & Narnia), Cave Stream, 2 Ski fields (Mount Hutt and Porters ski fields), Rakaia Gorge (Salmon fishing), Waimakariri Gorge (swimming place), local amenities at Darfield (big ice creams at the dairy, shops, library, post shop, mechanincs etc), and only an hour from Christchurch City centre.
NZ, and Canterbury specifically is the best place to live in the world!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Unlimited WiFi from my mobile phone hot-spot, so when I'm out there's no Internet. I'm home most of the time though!
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
20-25 hours per week per person - flexible
Host ref number: 243694144434
Feedback (25)
14 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (William)
Will is one of the best workawayers we've ever had stay with us. He's fun, capable, interesting and willing to give anything a go. My kids adore him, and wish he could stay for ever! He's very good at problem solving, doing hard physical work without even hesitating, and gets jobs done to a very high standard.
Will is definitely someone to say yes… read more
Will is definitely someone to say yes… read more
(Excellent
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14 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Klara)
Clara and Caroline were great! They helped me with all kinds of jobs and were capable enough to house sit for me while I went away for a week of much needed family time. Clara is an excellent rider - with a quiet and gentle seat, but very clear in how she communicates to the horses - it was a pleasure to watch her ride. Caroline was someone who… read more
(Excellent
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20 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Melanie & Jana) for host
I spent two weeks at the beautiful farm in Darfield. I really had the best time. I have just started my solo travels and couldn't have picked a better place to stay. Celia is such a lovely person. While I was doing my chores, which were really easy, I was able to enjoy the great views and the company of two of the friendliest dogs I have ever met.… read more
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(4.9)
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(5.0)
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14 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (William)
Will is one of the best workawayers we've ever had stay with us. He's fun, capable, interesting and willing to give anything a go. My kids adore him, and wish he could stay for ever! He's very good at problem solving, doing hard physical work without even hesitating, and gets jobs done to a very high standard.
Will is definitely someone to say yes… read more
Will is definitely someone to say yes… read more
(Excellent
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14 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Klara)
Clara and Caroline were great! They helped me with all kinds of jobs and were capable enough to house sit for me while I went away for a week of much needed family time. Clara is an excellent rider - with a quiet and gentle seat, but very clear in how she communicates to the horses - it was a pleasure to watch her ride. Caroline was someone who… read more
(Excellent
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20 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Melanie & Jana) for host
I spent two weeks at the beautiful farm in Darfield. I really had the best time. I have just started my solo travels and couldn't have picked a better place to stay. Celia is such a lovely person. While I was doing my chores, which were really easy, I was able to enjoy the great views and the company of two of the friendliest dogs I have ever met.… read more
18 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Lora)
Lora stayed with me for just over a week - and I would have had her stay longer if I'd had space at the house as she and her friend Felix were wonderful! Both spoke fluent English, were lovely company and helped with lots of jobs. They worked really well and did each job thoroughly and to a high standard. They were respectful about house rules and… read more
(Excellent
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12 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Katharina Elena Fadia)
Kati was lovely and so helpful during her stay. She's thoughtful and considerate, thinks outside the box and is very motivated. She'll go far in life as takes every challenge on with enthusiasm and is very methodical.
I can highly recommend hosting Kati as she's honest and reliable.
I can highly recommend hosting Kati as she's honest and reliable.
(Excellent
)
20 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Annika) for host
Celia was the most welcoming host Mum I could have wished for. She was super spontaneous, my other workaway ditched me last minute, and made it work out for me. I loved her family, namely her two kids, two dogs, a kitty, some sheep and during the time I was there three other workawayers as well. We had really good talks about Kiwi culture and… read more
18 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Annika)
Annika is a lovely person - warm, friendly with immaculate English and lots of useful skills to bring to the party. Annika stayed nearly two weeks with us and was a delight to host. She helped do so many different types of jobs, form gardening, removing fencing, grubbing thousands of unwanted thistles from the field, and splitting a million logs… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Rebecca)
Rebecca is an amazing person. She agreed to stay for a couple of weeks and ended up staying several weeks - for which we are very lucky as she brought so much to our house and lives. She is kind, considerate, capable, strong, skilled and very practical. There seemed to be no end to her skill set. She's knowledgeable and capable with sheep and… read more
(Excellent
)
18 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Euan & Kirsty)
We were incredibly lucky to have Euan and Kirsty stay with us. They had originally agreed to stay for a couple of weeks, but it ended up being several weeks and every day was a blessing!
Euan is one of the most motivated and likeable people I've met in a long time! He's intelligent, can think outside the box and is very skilled at all kinds of… read more
Euan is one of the most motivated and likeable people I've met in a long time! He's intelligent, can think outside the box and is very skilled at all kinds of… read more
(Excellent
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18 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Isaac)
We LOVED having Isaac stay with us for so many reasons!
Isaac worked incredibly hard whilst he stayed with us - he was really motivated and I really couldn't have got the work he did completed without his help. We had storm damaged trees from September 2021 still piled up waiting to be processed. I'd done about 2/3 of the damaged trees myself but… read more
Isaac worked incredibly hard whilst he stayed with us - he was really motivated and I really couldn't have got the work he did completed without his help. We had storm damaged trees from September 2021 still piled up waiting to be processed. I'd done about 2/3 of the damaged trees myself but… read more
(Excellent
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10 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Isaac) for host
I stayed with Celia for around 2 weeks and really enjoyed my stay , she was very accommodating therefore I felt very welcomed into the family , the food was delicious and I had a large room to stay in so there was plenty of privacy when needed .
The property is surrounded by breathtaking scenery hence there is plenty to do within a reasonable… read more
The property is surrounded by breathtaking scenery hence there is plenty to do within a reasonable… read more
18 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Marina Anja)
Marina is a lovely person and is an excellent rider and worker.
Marina slotted in to our lives seamlessly and was lovely to have around. She was thorough and very capable with all of her tasks. I had Marina helping with my four horses. One excitable and experienced 16.3 TB mare, one 14.1 young and green crossbred mare, a 13.1 section B pony for… read more
Marina slotted in to our lives seamlessly and was lovely to have around. She was thorough and very capable with all of her tasks. I had Marina helping with my four horses. One excitable and experienced 16.3 TB mare, one 14.1 young and green crossbred mare, a 13.1 section B pony for… read more
(Excellent
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18 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Marina Anja) for host
I’ve been at Celia’s farm for nearly two weeks and I truly enjoyed every single day.
Celia is so kind hearted. Very busy but nevertheless she always has time for you and your concerns, for good conversations, answering questions, giving great recommendations, making wonderful food or starting a spontaneous adventure :D
Freya and Leon are so… read more
Celia is so kind hearted. Very busy but nevertheless she always has time for you and your concerns, for good conversations, answering questions, giving great recommendations, making wonderful food or starting a spontaneous adventure :D
Freya and Leon are so… read more
5 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Robin)
Robin stayed with us for 6 very happy weeks, and we were very sad when she had to leave for her next workaway.
During her stay Robin worked very hard with diligence, enthusiasm and with good competency. All her work was of a very high standard, was done in full and with a good attitude.
Robin is a big thinker, sometime over analysing things,… read more
During her stay Robin worked very hard with diligence, enthusiasm and with good competency. All her work was of a very high standard, was done in full and with a good attitude.
Robin is a big thinker, sometime over analysing things,… read more
(Excellent
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25 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Robin) for host
Wow!! In one word, I’ve described the whole experience at Celia’s place. This was my first workaway in New Zealand and it was absolutely brilliant, cannot say otherwise. I have spent 6 weeks here and was able to stay during Christmas and New Years, and my 30th birthday as well.
Upon my arrival I learned that there were other workers, a lovely… read more
Upon my arrival I learned that there were other workers, a lovely… read more
24 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Mira & Thelma)
Mira and Thelma are lovely girls and it was great having them stay with us. They both speak excellent English, are positive and warm people to be around, with lots of energy and enthusiasm.
They are both excellent horse riders and by excellent I mean REALLY good. They can safely and effectively work on difficult, excitable, young and regular… read more
They are both excellent horse riders and by excellent I mean REALLY good. They can safely and effectively work on difficult, excitable, young and regular… read more
(Excellent
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21 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Carlota & Marc)
We loved Marc and Carlota staying with us! They are wonderful people with great attitudes and it was a pleasure to be able to host them. They worked hard, doing all kinds of jobs, but what was really great was that they were able to use their skills and knowledge to do an awesome job. They were both very reliable, thorough and had a great… read more
(Excellent
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20 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Carlota & Marc) for host
Beautiful farm in an amazing landscape. Celia, Leon and Freya are a lovely family. We immediately felt at home with them. We stayed here for 2 weeks and time flew by. We learned a lot about kiwi culture as well as sheep farming. With all of the tasks we learned and improved our skills. We really loved joining their family at dinner time and… read more
25 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Bethany & Hugo)
Beth and Hugo are amazing! They fitted in really well into our household, were enthusiastic, willing and very able. Everything I asked for them to help with they gave 110% and did a great job. They worked really hard and wanted to get each of the projects finished to a high standard. They both picked up each task really quickly and it was really… read more
(Excellent
)
24 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Bethany & Hugo) for host
We had such an incredible stay with Celia, Leon, Freya, Boy, Poppy and Kitty Cat! They were really welcoming and taught us a lot about New Zealand and the Maori culture. Freya and Leon were absolutely lovely kids and we had a lot of fun with them playing a few games or on the trampoline. Even though we didnt have any experience on a farm before,… read more
2 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Afonso & Stéphanie) for host
We spent a wonderful week with Celia, Leon, Freya, poppy, Boy, Kitty Cat , the horses , the goats and the sheep. Living on a farm was a new experience for us and we really loved it. Celia made us feel at home since the first day and we really appreciate that. She has always time to talk, to explain, to share even though she is very busy. The… read more
30 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Afonso & Stéphanie)
Stephanie, Afonso, Camile and Tomaz are awesome!
We absolutely loved having the family stay with us... there were genuine tears when they had to leave for their onwards journey x x x
Stephanie and Afonso are delightful people - capable, intelligent and forward thinking plus they were wonderful company. The kids are incredibly well behaved and… read more
We absolutely loved having the family stay with us... there were genuine tears when they had to leave for their onwards journey x x x
Stephanie and Afonso are delightful people - capable, intelligent and forward thinking plus they were wonderful company. The kids are incredibly well behaved and… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Oct 2020
Left by Workawayer (Louise) for host
Ah Celia! I don't even know where to start. Thank you so much for taking me in and treating me like part of the family. I spent six weeks with Celia and her wonderful children (minus the tantrums! haha). I think Poppy (the dog) became my best friend along with Freya (the 7 year old), who I loved taking for pony rides and role playing customer at… read more
30 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer (Alice) for host
Goodness where do I start?! Staying with Celia, Leon an Freya for six months was probably one of the best decisions I've ever made. A workaway I was meant to be with for ten days quickly turned into half a year and I had a blast, and I have definitely gained a second family and two new wonderful little siblings!
Celia is the most welcoming,… read more
Celia is the most welcoming,… read more
24 Aug 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Alice)
Alice is the best!
She initially agreed to stay with us for a couple of weeks at the beginning of 2020, and she liked our place, and we liked her, so she stayed a bit longer. Then COVID hit, we went into lockdown, and then, before you know it, six months had passed!
Having Alice stay with us was brilliant. She worked and got on so well with all my… read more
She initially agreed to stay with us for a couple of weeks at the beginning of 2020, and she liked our place, and we liked her, so she stayed a bit longer. Then COVID hit, we went into lockdown, and then, before you know it, six months had passed!
Having Alice stay with us was brilliant. She worked and got on so well with all my… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Juliana) for host
We had a wonderful time with Celia and the kids and our time spent on their farm offered us a great introduction to New Zealand life! We had wonderful accommodations in a little cottage detached from the house and enjoyed getting to know all of the animals on the farm by name! There were no dull moments as we were kept busy with the kids sporting… read more
11 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Juliana)
Juliana is a wonderful person. She has a smile for every occasion, has the best sense of humour and was a delight to have stay with us. She was adept, versatile and very capable with all the jobs on the farm and around the house, with a high attention to detail and was extremely efficient and considerate.
The BEST kind of workawayer.
We loved… read more
The BEST kind of workawayer.
We loved… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Liane)
Liane stayed with us for for three weeks, and she was a lovely person to have around. She liked working with the animals and was very efficient, respectful and capable. Liane was a good helper and I can highly recommend her.
(Excellent
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2 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Carla stayed with us for two weeks and it was a delight to have her with us. She's a lovely person and very intelligent and capable. She did the jobs we asked of her with diligence and efficiency, and the animals really liked her.
Carla is a great person to have helping you, so if she volunteers to stay with you - then say yes as soon as possible… read more
Carla is a great person to have helping you, so if she volunteers to stay with you - then say yes as soon as possible… read more
(Excellent
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2 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Atsushi)
Atsushi was a real pleasure to have stay with us. For the month that he stayed with us, he was so helpful in lots of different areas on the farm. He has the best attitude and is highly motivated. I showed him or explained how to do something new, and he was able to just get on with it and do a great job. The animals loved him. He has a real… read more
(Excellent
)
13 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Atsushi) for host
High recommend other workawayers!! I spent a month with lovely and energetic kids and animals at the heartwarming house. Everything was first time but their great kindness and hospitality had always helped me. I touched a wonderful kiwi life and learned a lot from them. Especially, it was really impressive to take care a lot of different and… read more
16 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Manon)
Manon is an amazing person and we loved having her stay with us. In the the three weeks that she stayed with us, she helped in so many different ways. She is very intelligent and capable, she only had to be shown new methods once, and was always keen to learn new stuff. I really enjoyed working with her around the animals (for which she has a real… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Manon) for host
Lovely family, amazing place with mountains and friendly animals, incredible sunsets !
I spent 3 nice weeks with you. Thanks to everyone, to the kids for the moments we had, to Lara and Stephan, to John for his famous chocolate mouss and his funny expressions and to you, Celia, for all you did for me, for sharing with me your passion and for your… read more
I spent 3 nice weeks with you. Thanks to everyone, to the kids for the moments we had, to Lara and Stephan, to John for his famous chocolate mouss and his funny expressions and to you, Celia, for all you did for me, for sharing with me your passion and for your… read more
16 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Marlein)
Marlein is an amazing person and we loved having her stay with us. She is warm, friendly, intelligent, respectful, full of energy and is very practical. Marlein is the kind of person who will give anything and everything a go, and we all admired her motivation and abilities.
She stayed with us for approx three weeks, and helped us with lots of… read more
She stayed with us for approx three weeks, and helped us with lots of… read more
(Excellent
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18 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Marlein) for host
I've had a great time staying with Celia, John, the kids and other travelers. The dogs are awesome too. Never a dull moment at the blue house! I've spent about 3 weeks there, but will definitely be back there before the end of my travels:)
Celia and John are both very accommodating and always in for a chat and a laugh. You'll feel like part of… read more
Celia and John are both very accommodating and always in for a chat and a laugh. You'll feel like part of… read more
26 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Stacey) for host
Cilia and John are the most amazing workaway hosts. Cilia has the most beautiful heart and it shows in every aspect of their home/farm, I especially enjoyed my interaction with all the farm animals who all know about human love, this was very special to me . I felt welcome, comfortable and so blessed throughout my stay. The where incredibly… read more
2 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Stacey)
Stacey is awesome.
I can't state clearly enough how lovely and brilliant she is.
Stacey stayed with us for quite a few weeks and was not only was she a huge help (seriously went above and beyond many times), but she was brilliant company, a ray of sunshine at all times, and is one of the most considerate and warm people that John and I have met.… read more
I can't state clearly enough how lovely and brilliant she is.
Stacey stayed with us for quite a few weeks and was not only was she a huge help (seriously went above and beyond many times), but she was brilliant company, a ray of sunshine at all times, and is one of the most considerate and warm people that John and I have met.… read more
(Excellent
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2 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Sophia)
Oh, Sophia, we wish you'd stay with us for ever! Come back!
Seriously, Sophia is such a lovely person and has been an absolute pleasure to have stay with us. Her attitude to life is incredibly positive and she has such potential in so many areas.
Her work was of a very high standard, and she's incredibly capable and skilled for someone of her… read more
Seriously, Sophia is such a lovely person and has been an absolute pleasure to have stay with us. Her attitude to life is incredibly positive and she has such potential in so many areas.
Her work was of a very high standard, and she's incredibly capable and skilled for someone of her… read more
(Excellent
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18 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Tatjana)
Tatijana is a wonderful person. She has huge insight, her English is impeccable and we really enjoyed having her stay with us. She is honest, hard working, diligent and very considerate. Her horsemanship skills and knowledge are of a very high standard - there is nothing she can't handle. We wish she had longer to stay with us and there were tears… read more
(Excellent
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4 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Elena) for host
It’s so hard to put my stay at the blue house into words, but I will try by describing a typical day there.
Morning:
Wake up as soon as the kids are awake but actually get up after you’ve spend another good 1-2hours in bed. (Nobody tells you when you have to start working)
Make coffee, pancakes and fruit for yourself and the other amazing… read more
Morning:
Wake up as soon as the kids are awake but actually get up after you’ve spend another good 1-2hours in bed. (Nobody tells you when you have to start working)
Make coffee, pancakes and fruit for yourself and the other amazing… read more
29 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Elena)
Elena is a lovely person in every way. Warm, friendly, brave, kind, considerate and attentive.
She stayed with us for three weeks, and we were SO very sad to see her leave. During her time with us she cleaned, prepped, and painted doors and windows, worked in the garden, helped clean and tidy the house, helped with meals, looked after the… read more
She stayed with us for three weeks, and we were SO very sad to see her leave. During her time with us she cleaned, prepped, and painted doors and windows, worked in the garden, helped clean and tidy the house, helped with meals, looked after the… read more
(Excellent
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29 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Jennifer & Forrest)
Forrest and Jen were delightful in every way and we loved having them stay with us. They are both warm and friendly, they were great with my kids and helped in all aspects of the daily routine and running of the house.
They both made a wonderful bespoke double bed for our cottage, which is truly unique and original, and then they made my sons… read more
They both made a wonderful bespoke double bed for our cottage, which is truly unique and original, and then they made my sons… read more
(Excellent
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1 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Elise & Sam) for host
During my time in New Zealand, I spent about two weeks in total with the family and I am happy to call this a home away from home now. The work is not always easy, it's a farm and you get the real deal (weeding, gardening, removing bushes, sheep / horse poo picking, painting / sanding the cottage). But the coziness of the family, the amazing food,… read more
28 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Elise & Sam)
Elise stayed with us for nearly 2 weeks in December and was delightful! She was awesome with the kids, helped with heaps of tasks and is such a pleasant, positive and lovely person. We really liked her 'can do' attitude and she was very capable.
Elise helped with lots of gardening, helped me worm and crotch some of the sheep, helped with our… read more
Elise helped with lots of gardening, helped me worm and crotch some of the sheep, helped with our… read more
(Excellent
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23 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Leonard) for host
The three weeks Lisa and I stayed at the Blue House were so awesommeee that we were even homesick on our first night in our campervan. We had such a good time, learned a lot ( how to fix a tire for example :P ), met some very loving people and ate some delicious food (I think I even gained some kilos). Lisa and I enjoyed spending time with the… read more
21 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Leonard)
Leo and Lisa stayed with us for nearly 3 weeks and it was a pleasure to have them. They were both delightful people, who were keen to interact, help out and be part of the household. They were both very capable and nothing was a problem. We loved Leo's sense of humour and Lisa's quick wit. They are great workawayers and we'd highly recommend them… read more
(Excellent
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21 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Helena)
Helena was great and we enjoyed her company immensely. She helped out with all kinds of jobs, and had a lot of common sense. It was a pleasure to have her stay with us and we would highly recommend her as a workawayer.
(Excellent
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21 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Emily)
We loved having Emily stay with us. She was so capable, worked hard and well, was a delight to have around and she had the best sense of humour ever!
The kids both adored her, and she had a natural ability around them.
We wished Emily could have stayed longer, but she had a plane to catch. She's welcome back to our place any time.
We can highly… read more
The kids both adored her, and she had a natural ability around them.
We wished Emily could have stayed longer, but she had a plane to catch. She's welcome back to our place any time.
We can highly… read more
(Excellent
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15 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Ralph) for host
I (Roxane) spent nearly a month with Celia, John, Leon and Freya. It was... FANTASTIC!!! All of them (included the dogs, the sheeps, the horses) are really nice, generous and helpful. A feedback is not enough to explain how I enjoyed my stay there, you really need to go and see by yourself.
During my stay, I had the chance to learn a lot about… read more
During my stay, I had the chance to learn a lot about… read more
7 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Ralph)
Roxane stayed with us for nearly a month, and we absolutely loved having her stay with us. She is a wonderful person, kind, courteous, generous and the kind of person who you want to spend more time with. She has some amazing stories, can cook and bake glorious food, and is incredibly adept at all kinds of jobs and work.
Whilst staying with us… read more
Whilst staying with us… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Elsa & Ivan)
Elsa and Ivan were delightful. They were warm, friendly, so great to be with and we are so happy we met them. They did so much to help us, it was incredible and we will be for ever grateful for the knowledge they shared with us and the work they did in our cottage.
Elsa is inspirational. Her English is excellent and she is super intelligent and… read more
Elsa is inspirational. Her English is excellent and she is super intelligent and… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Elsa & Ivan) for host
Celia and her family are awesome! We spent a week with them building a bathroom and they give us all of their love, we’ve found a home in the other part of the world :heart_eyes:
It couldn’t be better, THANKS SO MUCH FOR EVERYTHING!
It couldn’t be better, THANKS SO MUCH FOR EVERYTHING!
31 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Callie) for host
I stayed for a week on the farm. Celia and her family were so wonderful and provided a lovely first workaway experience for me. They welcomed me in right away and treated me as one of the family, inviting me to go to community holiday events with them in Darfield and New Brighton. In terms of work, I cleared lots of thistles, collected eggs, fed… read more
18 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Callie)
Callie was wonderful and we would have loved if she had been able to stay longer, unfortunately flights had been booked and her next chapter was already planned. We loved having Callie stay with us. She is smart, clever, positive, warm and a delight to be around. The kids loved her, especially my daughter who thought Callie was so awesome!
Callie… read more
Callie… read more
(Excellent
)
30 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Arthur & Cindy) for host
This family is amazing ! We have spend one week with them and it was the perfect place. We have learn lots of things, and the kids are really lovely ! Thank you Celia, John, Leon and Freya for this moment.
Cindy and Arthur
Cindy and Arthur
28 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Arthur & Cindy)
Arthur and Cindy were lovely and we really enjoyed their company for a week. They were extremely polite, respectful and friendly. They helped with all kids of tasks, including gardening, landscaping, preparing walls for painting, feeding the pet lambs, entertaining the children and general housework.
Arthur and Cindy are excellent workawayers and… read more
Arthur and Cindy are excellent workawayers and… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
Faaaaaaantastic place to stay !
Celia is a lovely mother of 2 amazing children, Leon and Freya, both are incredible children, full of energies and always happy, you'll never get bored. I love them.
John is the a real kiwi, he teach me lots of thing and we had a lot of fun together by doing lot of task and activity.
They can definitely bring you… read more
Celia is a lovely mother of 2 amazing children, Leon and Freya, both are incredible children, full of energies and always happy, you'll never get bored. I love them.
John is the a real kiwi, he teach me lots of thing and we had a lot of fun together by doing lot of task and activity.
They can definitely bring you… read more
29 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Yann is an amazing person. We loved having him stay with us and we wish he could stay for ever! A friend for life.
Yann is strong, intelligent, extremely capable, flexible and wonderful to be around. He has endless energy and there was nothing he couldn't do, or help with... building fences, landscaping, driving all kinds of things like: diggers,… read more
Yann is strong, intelligent, extremely capable, flexible and wonderful to be around. He has endless energy and there was nothing he couldn't do, or help with... building fences, landscaping, driving all kinds of things like: diggers,… read more
(Excellent
)
18 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Paulina )
Paulina and Marcel stayed with us for nearly three weeks and every day they were a delight! They were so helpful, nothing was ever a problem and they were both so polite, respectful, friendly and positive.
Marcel is a very capapable and skilled man. He helped us with a huge renovation project and contributed so much we will be for ever grateful.… read more
Marcel is a very capapable and skilled man. He helped us with a huge renovation project and contributed so much we will be for ever grateful.… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Freja) for host
I had my best NZ experience over the days I stayed with this family. From the moment I step into the little blue house I feel that I was a part of their happy family. The kids were so lovely, fun and full of energy, they always make you smile, and they love to play with you. You will never get bored there. I spend most of my free time together… read more
25 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Freja)
We were lucky enough to have Freja stay with us for just over a week. She was delightful in every way. Freja was incredibly helpful, was a really positive person at all times and fitted into our family and routine really well. She is very capable and strong, great with children, her English is amazing and was very respectful towards others. We… read more
(Excellent
)
30 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Ronja & Tim)
Ronja and Tim were lovely and will always be welcome to stay with us. They both arrived in NZ direct from Germany and straight away they helped us do all kinds of jobs around the house and farm. They were always respectful, polite, friendly and lovely to have staying with us. They cooked some lovely meals, the kids really enjoyed their company and… read more
(Excellent
)
30 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Ronja & Tim) for host
Celia and her whole family is very lovely. They treated us like a part of their own family, become to friends since the first second and helped us wherever they can and we are very happy that we stayed with them. We did some gerat daytrips and also spend most of the free time with the family. For the future we wish them just the best and we will… read more
30 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Fiona)
Fiona stayed with us for a full month and we enjoyed her company every minute of her stay. Fiona was delightful in every aspect. She helped us with heaps of jobs, the children loved her, she was respectful, proactive, neat and tidy plus, and this was the best bit; she was always so positive about everything. She was a breath of fresh air and we… read more
(Excellent
)
