Would you like to help on a hobby and horse farm close to Ottawa, Canada?

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My interests are around protecting the environment and healthy living. I spend most of my free time with my animals, going trail riding on horseback, or doing some upgrades and repairs around my hobby farm. My love and attention goes to my animals, to provide them with the best environment possible. My passion is also restoring vintage tractors, cars and pickup trucks.

I like in-depth conversations with my helpers, about conserving the environment, healthy living, our future, humanity, and many other topics.

Cooking healthy, ideally vegetarian food is important to me, as well as living a sustainable, meaningful and happy life every day!

I now have two horses, two dogs, two cats, and a llama (and I am getting another one).
My dream is to have two animals of each species ... ;o)
Type of help
Gardening
Building
General Maintenance
Cooking / shopping
Farmstay
Help with Eco project
Help in the house
Animal care
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I am very happy to help you with improving your English language skills. I am very skillful at this.
I will be excited to demonstrate the Canadian way of life, Canadian culture, Ottawa's surroundings and outdoor living.
I will support you with starting and fulfilling your Canadian dream!

You will also meet authentic organic farmers, where we get free-ranging eggs, honey, maple syrup, non-GM grains for baking, and fresh produce according to the season. We go to farmers' markets as much as possible.

If you are an experienced rider you (we) can go trail riding through the beautiful Canadian countryside.
If you are interested, I would like to show you how to handle horses.

I am happy to teach you driving tractors and maintaining/repairing vintage pickup trucks.
I can teach you working with all sorts of (power) tools and share practical hands-on experience in all trades.

On your free days I can take you to Ottawa in the morning, and pick you up in the evening, if you like to visit.
Help
I am looking for help on my hobby farm from March on, especially if you have one of the following skills:

- handling, training and riding horses (experienced riders only)
- training, walking and cuddling dogs
- gardening, preparing a bee-friendly garden
- planting fruit trees
- household and healthy, vegetarian cooking
- harvesting hay for the horses (July - September)
- removing storm damages and repairing horse fences
- painting and renovating

Helpers and guests with mechanical skills are very welcome.
We are working a lot on vintage tractors, pickup trucks and motorbikes.
Languages spoken
English, German, French
Accommodation
Own cozy room.
Fully equipped large kitchen (helpers have given each other international cooking classes here!).
All food is included. We cook all meals, bread etc. from scratch; and all your dietary needs will be met.
Large dining room with fire place.
Movie area and home theater with tons of CD's & DVD's.
Fitness room with sauna and a hot tub (winter) and large pool (summer).
Outdoor fire place with Hollywood swing for romantic camp fires.
Huge workshop with all tools you can imagine (if not, I will get them).

All outfit like working boots, coats, riding/bicycle helmets, clothing (e.g. for painting) is available in all sizes.
If not, I will get it for you.
Permanent access to internet and printer.

This is a very peaceful place, where you can relax, enjoy nature and the animals, and pursue your hobbies as well.
Public transportation is possible, but I am happy to pick you up and drop you off from Ottawa.
Please note, that this is pristine country life, and there are no bars, restaurants or discos in the village.
Absolutely no drugs, alcohol excesses. No internet or selfie addicts, please.
What else ...
For your time off, you may take the horses for trail rides (experienced riders only!).
There are also bicycles, kayaks, a canoe, a ping-pong table, snow shoes, cross country skies etc.
In the evenings we can do a camp fire (not in winter) or a BBQ on the deck.

Ottawa is a small but beautiful town. There are also many museums, e.g. the National Art Gallery, the Aviation Museum and the Museum of Civilization. The tours through the Parliament buildings are stunning.
The Gatineau Park, the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal (world heritage site) are great to visit as well, all year round.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
4 hours; 5 days a week

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09/05/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Emily & Kim-Naja)

Emily and Kim-Naja are the sweetest persons you can imagine. They did everything so perfectly as if it was their home. They were especially sweet and reliable to the animals. I will certainly never forget our adventure trip into the boonies of Quebec to pick up the new member of the circus, a llama. Both Emily and Kim integrated the llama with no… read more

(Excellent )

07/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Emily & Kim-Naja) for host

At first we would like to thank Hans again for giving us the opportunity to stay at his house and to come back again after some days !

Hans is reaaaally reaaaally friendly and he is doing EVERYTHING for you and that you’re feeling like home. And his knowledge about cars is eternally!!
His house is beautiful and so is his farm.
Princess and crazy… read more

(Excellent )

31/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah)

Sarah was a fantastic helper and guest. She was absolutely dedicated to her work, and the projects she took responsibility of. Besides outstanding work ethics, Sarah has excellent communication skills, and always shared right away, which tasks were completed, where further explanations were needed, or when the helper team needed more materials.… read more

(Excellent )

28/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host

I had announced to stay "the month of January and / or February" at the Hans's farm, I stayed 3 months at the end. I had the opportunity to meet many other volunteers from Scotland, Germany, France or Hungary. The winter months in the countryside are rather peaceful and the tasks varied according to the skills of the volunteers and the ideas that… read more came to us.
In the daily tasks, we had to feed all the animals, clean the stabulation, cut wood, walk and train the dogs, to cook, maintain the house, to cook bread.
The most difficult daily job was of course to cuddled all animals (except Crazy Cat). Every week we also had to go shopping.
You can also thank Sara and me because now you will also regularly clean the new aquarium.

I had also mort specifics projects like painted a lot (an old sled, obstacles, the outline of the roof windows made by Colin, and other planks and end of wood).
I realized from A to Z agility obstacles for dogs and trained dogs. With Antonia we had the idea to create a manual that will harmonize the training (you have better use it, we count on you).
With Sophie and Charlotte we cleaned and "redecorated" the garage where the dogs live and where now we can play darts. We then reorganized the workshop with great logic (we now have a "hole department"). I made some extra shelves.
With Sara we started to build a new work table in the workshop. Together we also repaired the cook top, connected the new dishwasher and rearranged the kitchen and "tried" to cut the dead trees with the chainsaw (unfortunately the machines were dysfunctional)
When we were out of work we also washed Hans's cars.
Hans taught me to drive his small tractor which allowed me to try to break the ice to open a path for horses.
With Sarah we also had the complete management of the farm during Hans' short stay in Switzerland and Germany.

During my free time I loved taking care of PJ, Snowman, Jynx and Inka, playing with the laser beam with Crazy and Princess, drawing, doing puzzles, playing board games with other volunteers, playing darts, watching movies and series, chatting around a tea, submitting my many ideas to Hans, going for a walk (and push Hans to do the same).

Hans is a very generous and open person. He suffered me and my ideas for three months without almost losing patience.

Thank you again for your welcome and see you soon! (See, I made an effort to write you more than 5 lines)

Take care,

Sarah

(Excellent )

31/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Dorottya)

Dorka is a young, well-traveled lady with very mature views on topics around politics, the environment, healthy living, philosophy, psychology, different cultures and many other fields. I enjoyed very much discussing with her (and the other helpers), around the dinner table, and during many other opportunities. She likes animals and reliably took… read more

(Excellent )

22/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Dorottya) for host

I spent February at Hans's farm and it was a very unique experience. We talked a lot about topics in what I'm deeply interested, for example protecting the environment or world politics. Hans was extremely helpful and patient with me, even if I wasn't the most useful help with the tools. I had a great time there with the other volunteers and… read more

(Excellent )

09/02/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Janne)

Janne is a very lovely and trustworthy person. She needed a little bit of time to “thaw up”, but then she is great company. She helped me a lot during a time period, when we Canadians prepare for the winter time. So I apologize, that there were not so super-interesting projects like in summer. Janne integrated herself quickly in the whole helper… read more

(Excellent )

08/02/2019

Left by Workawayer (Janne) for host

I spend four weeks with Hans and his animals at his awesome hobby farm.
I had such a good time.
Hans is a warmhearted, kind and open minded person, so that I felt welcome from the first seconds.
My tasks included to take care of his animals and his farm when he is at work on weekdays. There are a lot of tasks like feeding the animals, muck the… read more

(Excellent )

04/02/2019

Left by Workawayer (Audrey) for host

I stayed for approximately 2 weeks at Hans' farm, and I have to say, it was a great experience for a 1st Workaway! Hans created a little paradise in his home/farm, and it was a pleasure to take part in that. He is also very dedicated to the well-being of his animals, it is an abolute priority for him. I loved all the time spent with the 2 dogs… read more

(Very good )

25/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Antonia)

Antonia spent 4 weeks here and I can only say the best of the best as feedback. Antonia is an outstanding person, with a very pleasant character. She is always very organized and completed all tasks with the utmost dedication. She integrated herself in the farm life from the first day on, and came up with great suggestions, plans, support and… read more

(Excellent )

24/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Antonia) for host

Dear Hans,
I spent an amazing four weeks with you and cannot believe how fast the time flew by. If I had the chance, I would have stayed longer, you know that. You created a unique home, where I felt very welcome from the first evening on and that I'll miss a lot. I enjoyed every task or job you gave to me; we did a lot of painting, built elements… read more

(Excellent )

16/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Colin)

Colin was an outstanding helper, whom I can highly recommend both as helper and and as employee. He is a trained carpenter and did wonderful work on a vintage horse driven sleigh and a horse carriage. He also built great agility equipment for the dog training, and completed a difficult window framing. Colin is very knowledgeable with wood-working… read more

(Excellent )

15/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Colin) for host

Thank you Hans for letting me stay and help out in your hobby farm, a little slice of paradise. I was happy to do the work that was required and working with the horses (pj and snowman) was great, looking after the dogs (jinx’s and Inca) was particularly good, as I have really missed my dogs and got to spend as much time with them as I liked,… read more

(Excellent )

20/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Susanne) for host

Hans Hobby and Horse Farm was my first experience with Workaway. I am from Germany and my English skills were so bad. That's one of the reasons why I choosed Hans as a German man. He translated words for me in our conversations and fortunatly there was a wonderfull other Volunteer from England with me at the same time and so I had to speak… read more

(Very good )

01/12/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa)

Lisa was an absolutely outstanding workawayer, whom I can highly recommend as helper and employee. She immersed herself quickly, with great enthusiasm and dedication, into the farm life, and completed all tasks perfectly. Lisa is a very organized person, and immediately took ownership, as if it was her own property. She also came up by herself… read more

(Excellent )

24/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Lisa) for host

Turn 2 into 4!
I spent 4 weeks at Hans' paradise, allthough 2 weeks where planned at the beginning.
I had a fantastic time there with him, the dogs, horses and cats as well as his vehicles 😃
Hans is a trustworthy and relaxed man, who is very interested in the storys of his helpers. The work I've done was adapted to my skills and also a little… read more

(Excellent )

04/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Bettina)

Betty spent 3 weeks on my farm, and it was an extraordinary experience to have such a friendly, always smiling, and always helpful person around. She integrated herself quickly in the farm life and was everyday dedicated to her tasks. And she was always asking, whether she can help me with anything. Betty is a big animal lover, and handled the… read more

(Excellent )

03/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Bettina) for host

I spent 3 weeks on Hans farm - which is a wonderful little paradise!
Hans is a very open minded, warmly and generous person and I felt welcome from the very first second of my stay.
My tasks included feeding and riding his two sweet horses and mucking out their stalls, as well as training, walking and cuddling his adorable dogs. I also fed his two… read more

(Excellent )

20/10/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Jenny)

Jenny stayed the whole September on my farm, and it was a pleasant experience. Despite being young, Jenny always strives to become a better person, showing leadership and eagerness to learn. We had many interesting talks together with the other helpers, around the dinner table and at many other occasions. Jenny is a big animal lover, and took… read more

(Excellent )

15/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Jenny) for host

Lieber Hans,

vielen Dank für deine herzliche Aufnahme in deinem Hobbyfarm-Paradies. Es war eine schöne Erfahrung und es hat mir viele schöne Momente bescherrt. 1 Monat ging so schnell um und ich hab deine Tiere sehr ins Herz geschlossen. Vielen Dank für Alles!

Best Regards, Jenny

(Excellent )

31/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Hauke & Lea)

Hauke and Lea stayed 5 weeks on my farm, and we quickly become friends and had a wonderful time. As helpers they took on their tasks and responsibilities happily, without me having to explain much or to write to-do lists. They are both very hard and dedicated workers and driven to get their projects completed. Hauke and Lea are both very… read more

(Excellent )

28/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Hauke & Lea) for host

Hans private farm is a pure Paradise ! We spend 5 weeks with him and his animals, but we could have stayed forever.
From the first moment we felt like home and enjoyed every single moment of our stay.
Hans always matches the work/ projects to best fit your skills. Because of Haukes technical skills, he worked a lot on Hans' several tractors and… read more

(Excellent )

05/05/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Chiara)

Chiara stayed two weeks on my farm and she was a great helper. She is absolute reliable and honest and worked well by herself, but also in a team. Her regular tasks were preparing healthy meals, taking care of the horses, and heating the house with a wood stove, together with another helper. She did an awesome job, whatever she did. All our… read more

(Excellent )

02/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Chiara) for host

It's been almost a month since I left Hans' farm and I still miss it every day. It was my very first workaway experience, so I was a little nervous before Hans picked me up. But he welcomed me really cordially and I felt comfortable right away. The farm is in a beautiful location and perfect to calm down. We had a lot of fun cooking, taking care… read more

(Excellent )

24/04/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Anna-Maria)

Anna stayed a month on the farm and yes, the time really flew by quickly. Anna is a very reliable person whom I could trust with everything. She took care excellently for all my animals, and gave them much love and attention. Anna got along very well with the other helpers, and she worked great in a team. And she is sooo organized; I got even a… read more

(Excellent )

22/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Anna-Maria) for host

I spent about 4 weeks with Hans and had a wonderful time at his farm. Right from my arrival I felt comfortable and was warmly welcomed. Hans was very patient with us and always ready to have fun. We did a lot of things together like visiting the new puppy and picking up the new dog Jinx. We also had a lot of fun while cooking and baking and were… read more

(Excellent )

16/02/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Teresa)

Teresa stayed 5 weeks on my farm last fall, and I could not wish for a better helper. First of all, I was very grateful, that she did farm-sitting with another helper for a week, and that I could leave them the farm with a very good feeling. Teresa is a great animal lover and took excellent care of my horses, my dogs and cats. She worked very well… read more

(Excellent )

15/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (Teresa) for host

Hello! I am super late, but nevertheless I still want to share my wonderful experience on Hans farm. I nearly spent 5 weeks in his little paradies and I enjoyed every single day with him, his animals and the other helpers. It's a place to calm down, to learn and to enjoy a beautiful landscape, on a horseback, with the cutest dog Tchiquita or just… read more

(Excellent )

15/02/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Nicola)

Nicola stayed 3 weeks on my farm and I was very lucky that she came here. First of all, she has great manners and attitudes, and is always very respectful and ready to help. She was absolutely reliable, loving and caring for the animals and they loved her too (with and without treats …). Although we had sometimes grim winter conditions, the work… read more

(Excellent )

14/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (Nicola) for host

I stayed for exactly 3 weeks on the farm, and it really didn‘t feel like 3 weeks at all, more like just a couple of days. Time flew by waaay too quickly!
I was welcomed very nicely by the dog Chiquita and the two cats Princess and Crazy (the names are just perfect for the two of them). Also the other workaways were very nice and I felt welcome… read more

(Excellent )

11/02/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Matilda & Moa)

Moa and Mathilda stayed on my farm for 3 weeks, and managed to make it a even nicer paradise. Both are lovely young ladies, who integrated themselves quickly into country and farm live and farm routines. Despite they were so "lucky" to be here during the coldest weeks of the winter, they managed all tasks very well and in good spirits and with… read more

(Excellent )

03/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (Matilda & Moa) for host

Where do I even begin - we had such a wonderful time at Hans' place!
This was our first WorkAway experience ever and was also our first few weeks in Canada and we couldn't have asked for a better start. Hans is amazing and is very welcoming, you'll feel at home right away. His house is beautiful and there's plenty of things to do if you're ever… read more

(Excellent )

09/01/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Vera)

Vera just dropped in out of the blue sky and fitted in perfectly in the whole farm scenario and team. First of all she has a great personality, is an experienced traveler, and managed all tasks very friendly and happily. She is absolute correct, honest and trustworthy. What you see is what you get. She is also experienced with running a household,… read more

(Excellent )

08/01/2018

Left by Workawayer (Vera) for host

Visiting Hans at his farm was a very spontaneous decision and also my first workaway experience, which I am incredibly grateful I didn't miss! Hans is such a nice Person and makes it very easy to feel at home after just a short time spent there. His farm house is huge, beautiful and offers anything you might Need to relax, come down and take some… read more

(Excellent )

01/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Anika) for host

I had a great time on Hans’ farm. He greets me with the words “welcome at home” and I really felt like his farm is another home for me.
I immediately fallen in love with all his animals. Chiquita, the dog was the first one who welcomed me she is incredibly cute and loves to be kuddled. She also enjoys to be taken out for a walk.
I took care about… read more his farm with another girl while he was away for one week. We were feeding the animals, doing the barn, bringing the horses into the big field in the morning and back into the small one for the night. I loved spending my time with his animals they are all very gentle and relaxed and it’s just nice to be around them and taking care about them. If you have riding experiences you can go riding every time or wait for him to join you. You can also spent time with the horses whenever you want and just groom them.
The house is heated by a fireplace in the winter so it’s cozy and warm inside.
We prepared dinner every day and I discovered new vegetarian recipes. We also had a lot of time for baking cookies or bread. You will have lots of freedom at Hans’ house what you would like to cook or doing the household chores it’s all up to yourself. He also has a sewing machine and we made new pillow cases for him because the old ones were destroyed by his cats. I already miss princess (one of his cats) wanting my attention and getting kuddled. The other cat crazy is a little more shy and doesn’t like stroking so much but she’s also really cute.
Hans himself is a nice and friendly person. He is working during the week and if you want to he is going to take you with him and drops you off in Ottawa that you can spend a day in the city. We often had interesting conversations at the dinner table in front of the fireplace. He told us a lot about his life and also showed us pictures from his other animals he had before.
He also has a huge collection of films you can watch together in the evenings or alone during the day. At the weekends he is at home the whole day and you go grocery shopping or buying eggs at a friends farm (really recommend going there he has cows you can kuddle. Hans had difficulties getting me away from there:D sorry for that). He is also working at his cars or in his workshop at the weekends.
I had an amazing experience on this farm and highly recommend this place to every animal lover or someone who’s interested in the work he currently does on his farm or just searching for a nice place to stay where you can feel comfortable.the con
I would definitely go there again cause I felt just good and home and welcomed it was an awesome time. Thank you for everything.

(Excellent )

30/11/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Anika)

Anika was awesome helper on my farm, who will be missed by her fellow volunteers and myself. She was absolute lovely, when caring for the horses, cats and the dog. In short, she managed the whole “circus”. Anika is learning fast, and after only a few days here, she and a 2nd helper were farm sitting, so I could leave for a week’s trip with full… read more

(Excellent )

10/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Maria) for host

I spent three short weeks at Hans' place and I can honestly say that I really enjoyed my time there and that I am extremely grateful for this amazing experience. Hans made me feel at home the moment I arrived and I was really happy to call his impressive house my home during this stay...

It is wonderful that he always tries to make sure to have… read more

(Excellent )

10/11/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Maria)

Maria was - in short - an awesome volunteer. Her work attitude is top notch, and her friendliness and dedication was outstanding. She is a very responsible person with excellent judgement. She worked well by herself and in a team of helpers. Maria ahd developed quickly to an "all-rounder", from taking care of the animals - horses, cats and the dog… read more

(Excellent )

30/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Madita & Hilko) for host

I spend a whole month at Hans hobbyfarm. He was really patient with me when he teaches me something about cars. I had the chance to learn new things but more than people who wants to learn new things, hans searches people who already have some skills to help on his farm (also because you have to work independent when he is away).
After 1 month,… read more

(Excellent )

03/08/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Laura)

Laura spent more than 4 weeks here and she became the perfect farm sitter and helper. Laura is very reliable and I could trust her in all matters. She learns quickly and took on a variety of tasks. Laura is also very experienced with horses, a good rider, and took good care of the horses and the other animals. Laura also did a good job in getting… read more

(Excellent )

01/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host

I spent more than four weeks at this little paradise and I got to do lots of different tasks such as mowing, cooking, restoring the carriage, painting the hay elevator, taking care of the animals and other things that came up. During my time I got to know lots of different workawayers and made some friends for life that I'll never forget. Although… read more

(Excellent )

14/07/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Jasmine)

Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute

(No show)

07/05/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Sonia)

Sonja is a great helper and guest. She is environmentally very considerate and had many tips for me for saving energy. She is a well-seasoned traveler and shares her vast experience from stays in many countries. She prepared tasty - and a variety of! - vegetarian and healthy meals, which I very much appreciated. Sonja is also very nice and… read more

(Excellent )

05/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Sonia) for host

Only two short weeks - definitely not long enough to learn everything I wanted to learn from the farm. Hans has so much experience handling his animals - all rescues - offering respect and support. He offers the same to the volunteers - it was great to feel I could try and experiment while being valued for any positive contribution. Thanks Hans… read more

(Excellent )

07/05/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Chrystelle)

I definitely and highly recommend inviting Chrystelle as workawayer. She is absolute dedicated and lovely to animals. She did an excellent job with all tasks, whether feeding and taking care of the animals, cooking, cleaning the house, heating with the wood stove, painting etc. She has high work ethics and dove fully into the country life, like it… read more

(Excellent )

07/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Chrystelle) for host

What a great adventure at Hans place!

Hans is very kind, sensible, patient and absolutely awesome with his animals, giving them all the best. I really appreciated he trusted in me to taking care of them, especially Phoenix.

Also, he was always ready to share some good tips and to teach me a lot of differents things, like mecanic, painting,… read more

(Excellent )

23/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa)

Lisa was a great helper, staying here on the farm on her last "leg" of her Canada trip. She is a reliable and cool person, managing all tasks with great dedication and self-motivated. She was very lovely with the animals, very organized, and worked very well by herself and in a team. Despite being young, I could rely on her. I also enjoyed… read more

(Excellent )

17/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Lisa) for host

Staying at Hans' was a last-minute decision and the best one I could have made. His farm ( &house), which could have originated in a storybook, is really lovely and you feel comfortable soon :) Hans himself put a lot of effort in his farm and his animals and he always seems to be thankful for any work you do (Caring for the animals, cooking,… read more

(Excellent )

23/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Christian)

Christian is an awesome helper, with great work ethics. He is excellent in welding, and very skillful when using tractors, pickup trucks and all other farm-typical equipment like chain saws. He is very creative when fixing up things on cars and for sure, whatever he starts, works out in the end.
Furthermore is is a very funny guy and shared jokes,… read more

(Excellent )

18/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Christian) for host

My time at Hans place was just awesome. I spent about 7 weeks with him on my third time of volunteering. He is a very nice, helpful and funny guy. To work with him on my project and with his animals was just great. During my time we looked for a project for me that is made for my skills. So we came up with the idea to build a frame for his solar… read more

(Excellent )

14/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Marlena)

Marlena was a great helper and integrated herself quickly in the daily routines and tasks. She worked well with other volunteers too. She is lovely with the animals and a good rider. Overall she is a calm and considerate person, whom you can rely on. Thank you for your help and all the best for the future!

(Excellent )

30/03/2017

Left by Workawayer (Marlena) for host

I stayed with Hans for two weeks and I had a great time!
I really enjoyed spending time with the animals and I felt very welcome the second that I arrived there. Hans tries to make everyone feel comfortable and is willing to help with every problem that may come up. Because Hans is usually hosting more than one workawayer it is a great opportunity… read more

(Excellent )

23/01/2017

Left by Workawayer (Jennifer) for host

I had a wonderful time at Hans! He was friendly, always ready to help and was very accommodating when he found out I was recently in hospital. He is welcoming and make his home, your home. His animals are fabulous and great to be around. I would recommend anyone to go to Hans place who is interested in animals, cars and workshops! I am sure I… read more

(Excellent )

19/01/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Jennifer)

Jennifee! What can I say? ;o) It was wonderful to have you here, you are so loving and caring and experienced with the animals. They were in really good hands with you. I also appreciated your skills in driving horses and all your help and input, when fiddeling around with the harnesses. - For future hosts: I can highly recommend Jennifer for all… read more

(Excellent )

20/01/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Linda)

Linda stayed on the farm in Dec. 2017, and the time just flew by. I highly appreciated her interactions with my horses, and I am happily confirming, that she is an excellent and skillful rider, and also very patient with the horses. Besides that she took great care of the house, the kitchen and everything else. I very much enjoyed the many… read more

(Excellent )

10/01/2017

Left by Workawayer (Linda) for host

Hans lives in a beautiful place, his house is a dream. Very big, super nice and clean. I had a lot of space for myself, my own cozy room and he made me feel like home immediately.
He was very thankful for everything I´ve done and appreciated the work and the cooking a lot.
Hans was an excellent host. He was very helpful with every problem or… read more

(Excellent )

04/01/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Célia)

Celia is a very nice person, very calm and considerate, and - future hosts - you can always rely on her. She is also an excellent rider, getting along very well with my horses; I wished weather had permitted that we got out for a ride more often. She was also lovely with the cats and the dogs, taking good care of them.
Celia turned out to be a… read more

(Excellent )

30/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Célia) for host

I stayed for about 2 months with Hans from the beginning of October till the beginning of December. It was my first time in Canada and my first workaway experience and it was amazing !
(Thank you for everything Hans !)
The farm is so nice and Hans is a wonderful host, very patient ... He's got a lot of conversations.
I will keep a very good… read more

(Very good )

15/09/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Tom)

Tom is a very decent and respectful person, very educated and interested in a variety of topics. He is also very sincere, honest, reliable and hard-working, and was friendly with everybody. Tom was very eager to learn about the farm operation and tasks around the house, and completed all taks to my satisfaction. Tom cared very much about all… read more

(Excellent )

14/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Tom) for host

Hans is a brilliant host and he has an amazing home. I had a superb time with him at his farm. He's a brilliant person and taught me so much in such a small amount of time. He has awesome animals and plenty of projects to keep busy with. I found it a very relaxing stay in a beautiful setting. I'd happily return there. Thanks Hans. Take care

(Excellent )

02/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (DOREEN) for host

It was a wonderful time there. A lot of interesting things to do, a place where you can collect new work experiences. It was a nice quiet area for riding the horses and where I enjoyed my time.
Thanks for the time, hope to see you again.

(Excellent )

01/08/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Tina)

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(Negative )

28/06/2016

Left by Workawayer (Tina) for host

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(Negative )

14/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (Jon & Sarah) for host

Hans is a wonderfully kind and generous man who cares deeply for those around him. We had the pleasure to stay with Hans for 10 days and would have loved to stay much longer had we had more time.
His house is in a beautiful part of the Canadian country side and has so much to offer it's almost unbelievable. We had an amazing time helping out and… read more

(Excellent )

11/07/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Jon & Sarah)

Jon and Sarah are really wonderful people, very decent, polite, friendly, reliable, and very enjoyable to have around. If there was a rating "very excellent", they would deserve it without any doubt. They are skill and resourceful, and it shows that they have traveled the globe. Whether they took care of the animals, sanded and painted an antique… read more

(Excellent )

27/06/2016

Left by Workawayer (Mathilde) for host

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(Negative )

13/06/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Anika)

Anika was an awesome guest and volunteer. She thinks things through and gets stuff done. Anika is an awesome cook who tried out many recipies, was baking great bread and cooking tasty meals. She is a dedicated gardener, showing quite some endurance with my flower beds around the house. And she took great care of the animals. I could always rely on… read more

(Excellent )

06/06/2016

Left by Workawayer (Anika) for host

I'm very happy that Hans asked me to stay at his place. I even ended up House- and Farmsitting.
I enjoyed all the time I had to cook and to bake. The freedom and silence at the farm are very enjoyable. I've never been bored, there is a lot to do but also enough time for you. I finally gottor read and to watch movies. Usually I don't have time… read more

(Excellent )

10/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Eleonora) for host

Very glad to be able to write this feedback. I just left after a whole month spent at Hans' place and I'm so grateful and fufilled ! :) Hans is very open to discoveries, discussions about interesting topics, music and movies, sharing experiences and culture, enjoying new food, showing the surroundings and making us part of canadian life style… read more

(Excellent )

07/04/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Eleonora)

Eleonora is a really very nice, warm-harted, lovely young lady. She brought a lot of good feelings, fun and enthousiasm to the farm. She is an excellent cook, who prepared very healthy and tasty food. Besides that Eleonora loved the animals and was very kind with them. No day without singing and joking around. Overall a very unique young, but… read more

(Excellent )

14/03/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Chloe)

Chloe was a super-nice guest too. From the beginning, she was curious, what to do and to learn, and very quickly she could deal with the horses very well. With her open heart she made friends with the dogs and cats quickly as well, and supported me here in any way. Her vegetarian cooking is great, and we shared some great meals she prapared, and… read more

(Excellent )

07/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Chloe) for host

I just finished my first workaway experience at Hans. Honestly, I wish I could have stayed a BILLION times longer because I've had an amazing time. Hans is a calm, funny, generous and very cultivated person with whom I enjoyed every single conversation we've had. He made sure I felt comfortable in his house, and I told him his house now feels home… read more

(Excellent )

14/03/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Johanna)

Johanna is a real jewel: she was for my farm, and I am sure she will be for all following hosts. Johanna is a very kind person, very considerate and mature, and you can trust her in all issue. She was perfect with the horses, and took great care of them. She is also an experienced rider and we got out on horseback a few times: a really great… read more

(Excellent )

04/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Johanna) for host

It was my first Workaway experience at Hans' Farm and I really enjoyed it! Even when I needed some time to settle myself in, the four weeks went so fast and I felt very comfortable. I loved doing the horses although PJ didn't want to become my friend, but well - the horses choose their rider, right? I will miss the dogs: Phoenix the playful and… read more

(Excellent )

16/11/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Annett)

Anni is a very pleasant and mature person. From the beginning she managed many tasks on the farm without requiring many explanations. She is an excellent cook, thus I could enjoy a huge variety of typical German dishes. It felt like at home. Anni organized the kitchen and took care of the groceries, so the fridge was always full of tasty things.… read more

(Excellent )

14/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (Annett) for host

I stayed for about 6 weeks with Hans from the beginning of Oktober till the beginning of November.
I spent an awesome time there!!!
The house is nice, clean and cozy. You`ll have your own bedroom. At times when it gets crowded cause volunteers are overlapping, Hans will clear out his bedroom for you and stay with his lovely dogs. If there are… read more

(Excellent )

05/09/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Emma)

Emma and John stayed at my hobby farm for 5 weeks in summer 2015. During that time they surprised me nearly every day with a new menu. Their cooking is very good, and they prepared nearly every meal from scratch, such spending lots of time in the kitchen. I especially enjoyed the healthy vegetarian food. They also took the grocery shopping off my… read more

(Very good )

01/09/2015

Left by Workawayer (Emma) for host

Volunteering with Hans on his farm was my first workaway experience and what a wonderful introduction! Hans is a kind hearted soul with heaps of interesting stories and information, especially in the environmental field. Hans sees the best in people and is able to draw out their strengths, so whilst he has heaps of projects on the farm he matched… read more

(Excellent )

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