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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
15 Apr 2024
Feedback
27
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Description
Hello, my name is Joseph and I am 58 years of age. I like yoga, mountain biking and exploring the area trails and wineries. We are have a small 6.5 acre farm in Fairfax Station Virginia, close to DC. It's location is five minutes away from a quaint historic town, Clifton, Virginia. There are 4 horses, more than 10 Nigerian dwarf goats (some are babies), chickens, pigs, a vegetable garden, a pool, an 8 stall barn and a meandering creek on the farm. Its a laid back and fun atmosphere.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will learn about Clifton Virginia and the adventures available nearby in Fountain Head regional park. You will be close to DC and the culture and museums available are amazing. You will interact with a family that loves nature and the outdoors and is learning the farm life. We offer goat yoga and animal therapy programs, special events and more coming.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We could use help with gardening (weeding, caring for and harvesting the veggies, etc.), maintaining the pool area, mowing, weeding, spending time with and caring for the animals, collecting eggs, fence repair, trimming trees and many other projects.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
We have a few options. One is a separate room in basement off pool area with its own shower and bathroom. Another is to stay in a room in main house. And another option is to stay in a tent and use basement for showering and bathroom.
What else ...
I can loan a car if needed or show you around.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 151136178652
Feedback (17)
14 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Célia) for host
I had a great time at Joe's place, a very peaceful farm surrounded by nature and animals.
I met another work-away from Germany who became a close friend. We've spent our days outdoors, working on some projects such as feeding the animals in the morning, mulching, collecting leaves, and cleaning areas. During our free time, we did yoga sessions,… read more
I met another work-away from Germany who became a close friend. We've spent our days outdoors, working on some projects such as feeding the animals in the morning, mulching, collecting leaves, and cleaning areas. During our free time, we did yoga sessions,… read more
6 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Magdalena) for host
I had the best time at Josephs place! I stayed there for 2.5 weeks and was warmly welcomed. I was there with two other girls. Our daily activities included taking care of the animals and doing various farm and garden work. Our project was to repaint the deck, which was a lot of fun!
Joseph took us on many adventures, such as canoeing, exploring… read more
Joseph took us on many adventures, such as canoeing, exploring… read more
29 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Nathalie) for host
15 jours formidables avec Joseph.
Merci Jo, pour l'accueil chaleureux, les soirées avec les amis, les ballades à cheval ! Avec Alice nous avons passé de super moments .
Mes copines les chèvres me manquent !
Au plaisir de se revoir bientôt !
Merci Jo, pour l'accueil chaleureux, les soirées avec les amis, les ballades à cheval ! Avec Alice nous avons passé de super moments .
Mes copines les chèvres me manquent !
Au plaisir de se revoir bientôt !
29 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Nathalie)
So pleasant, kind, motivated and joyful to be around. I truly enjoyed having Nathalie and her daughter stay at my farm. I highly recommend them as they have horse experience, farm experience, gardening and so many good ideas on how to make things better.
(Excellent
)
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(4.9)
Cultural exchange:
(4.9)
Communication:
(4.9)
14 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Célia) for host
I had a great time at Joe's place, a very peaceful farm surrounded by nature and animals.
I met another work-away from Germany who became a close friend. We've spent our days outdoors, working on some projects such as feeding the animals in the morning, mulching, collecting leaves, and cleaning areas. During our free time, we did yoga sessions,… read more
I met another work-away from Germany who became a close friend. We've spent our days outdoors, working on some projects such as feeding the animals in the morning, mulching, collecting leaves, and cleaning areas. During our free time, we did yoga sessions,… read more
6 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Magdalena) for host
I had the best time at Josephs place! I stayed there for 2.5 weeks and was warmly welcomed. I was there with two other girls. Our daily activities included taking care of the animals and doing various farm and garden work. Our project was to repaint the deck, which was a lot of fun!
Joseph took us on many adventures, such as canoeing, exploring… read more
Joseph took us on many adventures, such as canoeing, exploring… read more
29 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Nathalie) for host
15 jours formidables avec Joseph.
Merci Jo, pour l'accueil chaleureux, les soirées avec les amis, les ballades à cheval ! Avec Alice nous avons passé de super moments .
Mes copines les chèvres me manquent !
Au plaisir de se revoir bientôt !
Merci Jo, pour l'accueil chaleureux, les soirées avec les amis, les ballades à cheval ! Avec Alice nous avons passé de super moments .
Mes copines les chèvres me manquent !
Au plaisir de se revoir bientôt !
29 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Nathalie)
So pleasant, kind, motivated and joyful to be around. I truly enjoyed having Nathalie and her daughter stay at my farm. I highly recommend them as they have horse experience, farm experience, gardening and so many good ideas on how to make things better.
(Excellent
)
27 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Marvin ''Shane'' & Alice "Ann")
Shane and Ann were truly amazing helpers. They worked so hard and I felt like they were truly enjoying their work and they truly wanted to make a difference and give back. They took the initiative to work from a long list of projects and they did the work with passion and excellence. They built a pig house, a wood shelter, cut grass, organized… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Marvin ''Shane'' & Alice "Ann") for host
WOW - Joseph was our first workaway experience and it was ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!! There were so many opportunities to work on the farm and help mark items off his "to do list"! We regret that we did not have longer to stay but we look forward to returning in the future - we have definitely developed a "life long friend" in Joseph. THANK YOU!!!
30 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Kathryn) for host
Working at Joe's farm was the highlight of my summer!
We learned how to take care of the wonderful animals, I got to do weeding on his beautiful property that felt so meditative, and there were sooo many delicious tomatoes and garden harvests that Joe so generously shared with us.
He is very kind and connected to the animals, a really positive… read more
We learned how to take care of the wonderful animals, I got to do weeding on his beautiful property that felt so meditative, and there were sooo many delicious tomatoes and garden harvests that Joe so generously shared with us.
He is very kind and connected to the animals, a really positive… read more
18 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Scott)
Scott watched my farm for me for 2 weeks. He arrived on a Tuesday exactly on time. He is excellent to communicate with and very reliable. Scott only had 2 days overlap with me before I left for Colorado for a wedding. He had 2 days to learn how to care for 30 animals, take care of the pool and house, and check in and care for airbnb guests. He did… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Pedro)
Pedro worked so hard and was so pleasant. He did so many great farm projects and he even repaired the tiles in my pool. He made art. He helped with horses and all animals. He did so much work to protect the chickens. I miss Pedro!
Joe
Joe
(Excellent
)
1 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Pedro) for host
I spent almost 1 month on the farm in Virginia, it was a great experience with the animals, Joe always tried to make me feel at home. Farm work was fun, there were always different things to do. Thanks for the trust, for the good energy and for the tours Joe.
I made a new friend this trip! I'll wait for you in Brazil Joe!
I made a new friend this trip! I'll wait for you in Brazil Joe!
24 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Jonathan ) for host
Joe was a great host. I stayed a week on his farm and did a variety of projects for him. Each morning consisted of feeding the animals, putting them in their pens, and collecting chicken eggs. After breakfast, Joe always had a variety of projects to choose from and was very relaxed with going at my own pace of work. It was also great meeting the… read more
17 Feb 2022
Left by Workawayer (Erik) for host
Relaxed, sporty, open minded, nice, communicative, generous, spontaneous that are all words that describe Joe very well and I could continue like this.
I spent like a month with Joe and it was an awesome time!!!
My girlfriend did a semester abroad at George Mason University which is only 10 miles away from Joe´s Farm so I was able to visit her… read more
I spent like a month with Joe and it was an awesome time!!!
My girlfriend did a semester abroad at George Mason University which is only 10 miles away from Joe´s Farm so I was able to visit her… read more
30 Nov 2020
Left by Workawayer (Valentina) for host
Helping Joseph with the farm was an amazing experience, it was physically demanding but it was worth every minute of work and help.
I stayed only for a week but it felt like more time.
We went horse riding, paddleboarding, we had delicious meals with great and deep conversations by the fire and for sure I´ll always remember this experience!… read more
I stayed only for a week but it felt like more time.
We went horse riding, paddleboarding, we had delicious meals with great and deep conversations by the fire and for sure I´ll always remember this experience!… read more
14 Apr 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Kara)
Kara put so much love and care into the farm, the garden, the landscape and the animals. She is truly a hard worker, pleasant and easy to work with. Kara loves projects. Kara is very good with animals and farm work. She is independent and positive!
(Excellent
)
12 Apr 2020
Left by Workawayer (Valeria) for host
Joe and Randi are a fun, considerate and kind couple. I cannot recommend them enough. It was my first workaway and they were communicative and clear with their expectations and with the arrangements from the start. The animals and the farm are lovely. I got very attached to the animals and I have miss them like crazy since I left.
Thank you so… read more
Thank you so… read more
11 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (ELIZAVETA) for host
I am so thankful for such a great experience! I have stayed at Joe's farm for a couple of weeks. Joe has a very nice farm full of lovely animals. 4 horses to have rides full of joy and fun with, 2 rabbits to try to turn into pets, a cat to cuddle with and bunch of goats to do yoga with! It was a good time! I will always remember you, Randi and… read more
13 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Cary) for host
Joe is a very kind, generous person that loves animals and nature. I enjoyed my stay on his farm surrounded by wonderful and calm goats, horses, rabbits, chickens, a cat and an amazing dog (Hunter) that Joe kindly brought to the house for a few days while I was there, that to me was one of the most amazing moments of my workaway experience there… read more
12 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Gina)
Gina was so helpful and creative. She brought passion to each project and was a pleasure to be around. Gina would be a tremendous asset to any work-away host. We miss Gina's energy and creativity. I hope Gina decides to return and share her enthusiasm and ideas with us. She did so many things to help us even things we didnt ask sometimes. She made… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Gina) for host
I stayed with Joe for a few weeks in July and August. I was warmly welcomed, was given the opportunity to be creative with different projects, and enjoyed hanging out with and taking care of the gorgeous animals (feeding, mucking out, collecting manure, exercising the horses, cuddling the goats...). It was really nice to get to know Joe, Randi,… read more
12 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Iveta)
Iveta was a true pleasure to host and spend time with. She is a hard worker, considerate, respectful, easy going and a pleasure to be around. She became part of our family and when she left there was an empty feeling in the home. She did so many things for us and with us. I wish her the very best in life. Wow, she is great!
(Excellent
)
11 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Iveta) for host
My stay at farm was just amazing !!! :) I could tried so many new things... I learned to drive tractor, work with high-pressure cleaner, work with cordless drill, cut the branches and trim bushes, take care of animals and many many more... Joe is friendly, patient, easy going, generous, kind, helpfull and enthusiastic into so many another projects… read more
8 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Avery) for host
I had a great stay on the farm. Joe, Randi, Lucas and Danielle were very welcoming and made me feel at home. The living space was large and comfortable and the pool was a great added bonus. All the animals were so sweet and fun to spend time with. We went on a lot of trail rides in the beautiful surrounding areas and visited the nearby town of… read more
1 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Avery)
Avery was a true pleasure. She really took ownership of the farm and integrated so nicely into our lives. She is intelligent, adventurous and fun. She is so easy to get along with and very hard working. She learns everything so fast and then makes improvements.
(Excellent
)
1 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Heather)
Heather loves animals. She is easy to get along with. She is fun and adventurous. I recommend Heather for any work away situation as she has so many diverse talents.
(Excellent
)
1 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Risa)
Risa was a hard worker and so easy to get along with. She did so many fun projects on the farm and was very comfortable around the animals.
(Excellent
)
3 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Doreen & Johanna) for host
Joe's place is just incredible. We had a really, really great time there and really enjoyed it. All the animals on the farm are so sweet and lovable. The goats are always funny, the chickens and rabbits just so cute and the horses are really the greatest. The time with all of them was just wunderful, we went on so many trailrides but also all the… read more
1 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Mayu) for host
I stayed with them for about 10 days, and I really enjoyed everyday life there. They were always very nice and kind, and also their animals were so cute. They tried their best to make me have fun. It was very nice to meet them, and I loved staying with them on the farm. Thank you so much.
