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2 Jun 2025
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Kia ora travelers!
My whare (home) is in the middle of beautiful valley, surrounded by native rainforest, birds and organic gardens. We build this ECO house using local clay (adobe in-situ), green roofs, and help from volunteers. We did a lot of 'woofing' ourselves, before settling in the Far North. This place is a very quiet area, perfect to enjoy nature and country living.
The closest shop, the famous "Bush Fairy Dairy", is 7 km away, Taipa Beach 20 km, and Auckland 350 km. If you have no car, I can pick you up from the bus station in Taipa.
I am part of the local landcare trust. We protect native forest, birds, lizards and insects. We trap predators and pull out invasive weeds. I need help with organic/permaculture gardening: vegetables, flowers, herbs, fruit trees, mowing, brush-cutting, compost-making, maintenance and fixing things (basic carpentry, painting), sewing, cleaning, chopping firewood, etc. I have chickens and sometimes cows in my paddock. I collect the manure for composting. I bake bread; make organic apple cider vinegar, sauerkraut (when in season), brew beer, preserve fruit, and collect seeds.
My place is for independent, mature helpers, with work & life experience, who can help for 4-5 hours per day. When I am at work, you are home alone - or, with other helpers, and sometimes my family visits. Afternoons and weekends I spend with you.
Your accommodation is in my house. I supply 3 meals per day - but - if you need a special diet (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc) or, you need lots of snacks, please bring some food with you.
In Honeymoon Valley, you can explore bush and bird life. You can borrow my bikes, or come with me to Taipa beach, visit my kura (school), and learn about Maori culture. The river is great for swimming. If you play music: I have a keyboard, a guitar, a ukulele, and djembes. I love singing and dancing, and pilates. I love nature, films, literature and art.
nga mihi nui
Gerlinde
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Sustainability
Culture
Plant care
History
Books
Languages
Gardening
Cooking & food
Performing arts
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Fitness
Mountain
Dancing
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Language, organic and permaculture gardening, baking bread ...
Help
Gardeners, landscapers, carpenters, painters, outdoor people, art and crafts people, dancers, fitness, body work, yoga... If you are interested in education and teaching, or Maori culture - you could come to my kura (school) for a visit.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Maori: BeginnerThis 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
A bedroom in our house
What else ...
I have bikes you can borrow.
Mobile phone reception ok.
Visits to my school, events, beaches etc
Nature
no WIFI
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Room to park campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Host ref number: 188351881472
Feedback (77)
10 May 2025
Left by Workawayer (Dennis & Ines ) for host
We spent a week with Gerlinde, her daughter, and her sweet granddaughter, and we had a wonderful first Workaway experience with them. The adobe house was impressive.
Fresh meals were prepared every day, and the food was always very delicious. Our tasks included weeding, transporting firewood and mulch, cleaning paths, and other general gardening… read more
Fresh meals were prepared every day, and the food was always very delicious. Our tasks included weeding, transporting firewood and mulch, cleaning paths, and other general gardening… read more
8 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Dennis & Ines )
5 stars are not enough to describe Ines and Dennis' helpfulness and patience. They are very hard workers! Both are great communicators, improving their English on the run.... and always with a big smile, super positive young people. They got on really well with my family, including my energetic grandchild. Ines and Dennis work great in a team:… read more
(Excellent
)
4 May 2025
Left by Workawayer (Anaïs ) for host
I had an amazing time with Gerlinde ! The work was easy to be done, some gardening and cleaning in the house when it was raining. We also had really interesting discussions about self-sufficiency or the difference of culture between New Zealand and some other countries. And the power cut was in fact a good thing (for me at least), you live the… read more
22 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Anaïs )
I had a fantastic time with Anais. She was such good company and a very efficient and keen helper. On top of getting a lot of work done despite rain and storm, she had to cope with a 3 day power cut, help organise a generator and have dinner and showers with candle light. Anais was so helpful and accepting, - we had fun! All the best for your… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer ( John Frederick Adderley & Annabell Jane Beardmore ) for host
Our stay in Gerlinde's beautiful and unique home was an unforgettable experience. We really enjoyed being part of the family, loved being with them and working alongside them. It was a pleasure to put our energy into people who so appreciated the work we did for them. If and when we return to the north we hope to catch up with you Gerlinde, also… read more
14 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer ( John Frederick Adderley & Annabell Jane Beardmore )
Annie and Fred are wonderful, enriching people to have around - how lucky we were to be chosen!
Numerous smaller and bigger jobs got accomplished, from plumbing issues to gardening and firewood and everything in between.
Fantastic help also regarding family and the every-day running of our household. Thank you both tremendously, and I hope to see… read more
Numerous smaller and bigger jobs got accomplished, from plumbing issues to gardening and firewood and everything in between.
Fantastic help also regarding family and the every-day running of our household. Thank you both tremendously, and I hope to see… read more
(Excellent
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10 May 2025
Left by Workawayer (Dennis & Ines ) for host
We spent a week with Gerlinde, her daughter, and her sweet granddaughter, and we had a wonderful first Workaway experience with them. The adobe house was impressive.
Fresh meals were prepared every day, and the food was always very delicious. Our tasks included weeding, transporting firewood and mulch, cleaning paths, and other general gardening… read more
Fresh meals were prepared every day, and the food was always very delicious. Our tasks included weeding, transporting firewood and mulch, cleaning paths, and other general gardening… read more
8 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Dennis & Ines )
5 stars are not enough to describe Ines and Dennis' helpfulness and patience. They are very hard workers! Both are great communicators, improving their English on the run.... and always with a big smile, super positive young people. They got on really well with my family, including my energetic grandchild. Ines and Dennis work great in a team:… read more
(Excellent)
4 May 2025
Left by Workawayer (Anaïs ) for host
I had an amazing time with Gerlinde ! The work was easy to be done, some gardening and cleaning in the house when it was raining. We also had really interesting discussions about self-sufficiency or the difference of culture between New Zealand and some other countries. And the power cut was in fact a good thing (for me at least), you live the… read more
22 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Anaïs )
I had a fantastic time with Anais. She was such good company and a very efficient and keen helper. On top of getting a lot of work done despite rain and storm, she had to cope with a 3 day power cut, help organise a generator and have dinner and showers with candle light. Anais was so helpful and accepting, - we had fun! All the best for your… read more
(Excellent)
15 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer ( John Frederick Adderley & Annabell Jane Beardmore ) for host
Our stay in Gerlinde's beautiful and unique home was an unforgettable experience. We really enjoyed being part of the family, loved being with them and working alongside them. It was a pleasure to put our energy into people who so appreciated the work we did for them. If and when we return to the north we hope to catch up with you Gerlinde, also… read more
14 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer ( John Frederick Adderley & Annabell Jane Beardmore )
Annie and Fred are wonderful, enriching people to have around - how lucky we were to be chosen!
Numerous smaller and bigger jobs got accomplished, from plumbing issues to gardening and firewood and everything in between.
Fantastic help also regarding family and the every-day running of our household. Thank you both tremendously, and I hope to see… read more
Numerous smaller and bigger jobs got accomplished, from plumbing issues to gardening and firewood and everything in between.
Fantastic help also regarding family and the every-day running of our household. Thank you both tremendously, and I hope to see… read more
(Excellent)
17 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Jonathan )
Jonathan got in touch with us just the right moment - when building a treehouse was the project! He took this project on with enthusiasm and went for it, using only recycled wood from my workshop. He only could stay 3 nights, but he left us with a solid platform up an old Totara tree, for birdwatching and playing. Jonathan was keen to stay with us… read more
(Excellent)
17 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Jonathan ) for host
Just spend a few days there but these were really nice. Very peaceful house and ground.
Gave me a really nice job for my days there. quantity and quality of food were super. Thank you!
The river just 2min away is top notch :)
Just be aware that they dont offer you wifi there.
Gave me a really nice job for my days there. quantity and quality of food were super. Thank you!
The river just 2min away is top notch :)
Just be aware that they dont offer you wifi there.
28 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer (Lorenz) for host
Where to begin? I stayed in this slice of paradise for 1,5 weeks. Gerlinde and her family are very welcoming and accommodating. We had a lot of lovely, organic food each night. During the day the work was nicely varied. It ranged from weeding, to woodcutting and (due to my experience) bicycle repairs. So it never got boring and my interests were… read more
23 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Lorenz)
Lorenz, come back anytime !!! ... this wraps up pretty much how well Lorenz fitted into our family and how efficiently he supported us with all the mahi (work) that needed to be done around my place. Lorenz is a skilled gardener with experience under his belt; he does the heavy lifting and the careful weeding; he cleans, scrubs and is keen to get… read more
(Excellent)
17 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Solène & Lauryn)
Solène is a very capable helper in many areas. She has experience with gardening, and did very careful weeding around raspberries, and establishing a new bed and replanting with spring veges. Solène also helped building a new fence around my chickens, and she is a willing cleaner, spring-cleaning bathrooms and bedrooms. A big thank you goes out to… read more
(Excellent)
27 Jul 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Jan & Marlies)
Marlies is a bundle of energy, a very positive person, and great company. She helped all over the garden, the land and in the house: mulching trees, dealing with gorse, weeding, fire wood, kitchen ... as we had an awesome time with Marlies, we wish her lots more fantastic stays with Workaway and many more great adventures. Kakite!
(Excellent)
26 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Dania)
Agreeing with all the hosts below: 5 stars are not enough to describe my experience with Dania as a WA helper! Dania brings enthusiasm, diverse skills and know-how with her, which she shares humbly and effectively. She has a bubbly, but at the same time considerate personality, so everyone in my family felt comfortable and inspired by her. Dania… read more
(Excellent)
26 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Dania) for host
I stayed one and a half weeks with Gerlinde, her daughter and granddaughters in their fairy home!
Her land goes on forever and is covered in earthen outbuildings, groves of citrus and orchards of apple, pear, persimmon. Everywhere you look you can see the dedication, foresight and patience that built this dreamscape.
It’s a busy household and… read more
Her land goes on forever and is covered in earthen outbuildings, groves of citrus and orchards of apple, pear, persimmon. Everywhere you look you can see the dedication, foresight and patience that built this dreamscape.
It’s a busy household and… read more
13 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Daiane)
We were very lucky to have been chosen by Daiane as her WA host. Daiane is an amazingly gentle and efficient person. We could talk about many things concerning life styles, Aotearoa, the world, and Daiane shared knowledge about her home land and life there. The latter including a traditional Brazilian dish she cooked for us. Daiane was able to not… read more
(Excellent)
13 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Daiane) for host
Gerlinde is an experienced host with a lovely and cozy home. I was given my own room and space after the working hours to spend as I wished which was nice. My help was mostly needed in the garden with weed control and collecting some cow manure and also giving a hand to her daughter with a DIY project. We had opportunities to chat about earth… read more
16 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Ines)
We had a fantastic productive and relaxing time with Ines. She is a wonderfully calm and at the same time efficient person to have around. Ines is extremely helpful and kind. And with her vast and varied work experience, she is able to do anything around the house, the garden, the kitchen, the land, .... lucky my grandchildren had no accidents,… read more
(Excellent)
26 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Janae & Ruben) for host
Thank you Gerlinde for hosting us in your beautiful earthen home, we really felt like we were living our very best hobbit lives and had such a beautiful 10 days at your place. A gorgeous swimming hole for cooling down on hot summer days, interesting and varied work, interesting and kind hosts who cook well, what more can we ask for?!
Thanks again… read more
Thanks again… read more
26 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Janae & Ruben)
What a beautiful, gentle couple Janae and Ruben are! They work so well together, and have an abundance of energy. Both are independent thinkers, and became a part of my land by absorbing every opportunity to learn. Janae and Ruben have already a varied skill set, from gardening to using tools and kitchen/house work. Most importantly, they have a… read more
(Excellent)
21 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Friederike) for host
I spent 2 amazing weeks at Gerlinde’s fairy tale like place in the Far North. If you want to learn about living off the grid in the middle of beautiful native NZ bush, this is definitely the place you should go! The work varied from weeding, pruning and making fire wood out of cutted trees to keeping the property clean. Gerlinde as well as her… read more
17 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Friederike)
Friederike was such a great helper and house mate, it felt like you had a family member in the house! She worked tirelessly, with great precision and enthusiasm, especially weeding (small and big) and anything in the house that needed taking care of. Friederike has varied live and work experience, which really is an advantage for us hosts. All the… read more
(Excellent)
30 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Albin & Katja) for host
To work and live with Gerlinde was a great experience!
She has a very beautiful place and the work didn't feel like work to me.
The food, we had, was always very delicious and Gerlinde also cared about my diet (vegetarian).
As she is a teacher and my English is not really the best, Gerlinde helped me a lot to improve my language skills.
I also… read more
She has a very beautiful place and the work didn't feel like work to me.
The food, we had, was always very delicious and Gerlinde also cared about my diet (vegetarian).
As she is a teacher and my English is not really the best, Gerlinde helped me a lot to improve my language skills.
I also… read more
22 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Albin & Katja)
Katja is a tireless helper, meticulous and careful with everything that needed doing. She is one of these helpers you might need to tell to stop now.... ;-)) She comes with skills and experiences in gardening and caring for various spaces. Katja helped getting house and garden ready for a summer break: lots of weeding and mulching! She also… read more
(Excellent)
25 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Tamara) for host
Gerlinde is an amazing host! I thoroughly enjoyed the time I spent with her.
I learned a lot about gardening and permaculture which was really enjoyable. Gerlinde knows a lot! During all the chores she would sing which made everything more fun. She is also an amazing cook and most of our meals came from the garden.
In my free time I got to go… read more
I learned a lot about gardening and permaculture which was really enjoyable. Gerlinde knows a lot! During all the chores she would sing which made everything more fun. She is also an amazing cook and most of our meals came from the garden.
In my free time I got to go… read more
22 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Tamara)
Tamara filled a gap left by cancellation, spontaneous and a super short stay - 3 nights - but wow - she made an impact. Tamara is a very positive person, down to earth and she gets things done. I hope she will come back for a longer stay one day! Tamara helped getting garden and house ready to be left alone for a summer break, and she did so with… read more
(Excellent)
13 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Skye)
What a great time we had! Skye is fantastic company and an equally efficient helper around house and garden. Skye is independent and keen to get things done. She also has a great sense of humour, and interesting stories to tell from her homeland Scotland and her travels. it was a privilege having Skye stay with me, learning about a fresh outlook… read more
(Excellent)
13 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Skye) for host
I stayed with Gerlinde for 12 days and had a wonderful time. She is clear and communicates tasks well, and they are straightforward. I would usually spend time in the beautiful garden, weeding, pruning or working on the plant beds. And also decorating the scarecrow "Chile". On rainy days there was plenty to be done inside.
Gerlinde was a… read more
Gerlinde was a… read more
18 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Lina)
Lina is a wonderfully energetic and a very caring person! Calm, happy and easy to have around; very thoughtful in all the things she does. Lina brings a lot of useful experience with her: plenty of gardening, all sorts of work, being with all kinds of people, travelling... . Lina is educated and highly literate in English (and German and Spanish,… read more
(Excellent)
17 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Lina) for host
Gerlinde's place is beautiful and dreamy, like a fairy house. The garden is full of flowers in all possible colors and scents, and there are always birds chirping around her land. She is a very caring and sweet person, very engaged, and you can learn a lot from her - be it about gardening, about Te Reo Māori or language or teaching in general,… read more
30 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Jett) for host
I had a lovely time staying at Gerlinda's home. She has a really cool eco home that I loved. Gerlinda and her grand-daughter were both really nice, easy going and amazing cooks. I did a lot of gardening helping her get her gardens ready for summer. She knows so much about it and it super interesting to see how things might be different compared to… read more
27 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Jett)
Jett has a grounded, positive personality and attitude to life. It is a pleasure to have him around. Additionally, he is an energetic worker with a variety of skills and lots of initiative. He rid my land of big weeds, did mowing and collecting compost material, including loads of cow manure - so appreciated! He got my garden ready for summer… read more
(Excellent)
17 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Marine)
Marine.... we miss you and we loved having you here! You are a very cool, interesting, helpful and talented person. Thank you for all the work you did for us: mulching trees, weeding, fire wood, more weeding... cleaning and helping everywhere around the house! I hope you will have a fabulous time in NZ; stay in touch and come and visit again!
(Excellent)
2 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Marine) for host
I had a really great time with Gerlinde and her grand-daughter in Honeymoon Valley. She's an awesome cook, we had greats and interessants talks, and I learned a lot around her about local birds, plants, gardening, culture and so much more subjects ... Gerlinde is a great host, I felt right at home and really enjoyed my time in here. I highly… read more
26 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Rebecca) for host
I had an incredible stay with Gerlinde and her granddaughter. Her property is amazing and was such a fantastic place to live and work for two weeks (plus an extra day that she was kind to let me stay so I wouldn't be camping in the rain!). I spent my days mostly working in the garden and learned so many new things that Gerlinde was very helpful… read more
23 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Rebecca)
Rebecca is a very kind, generous, interesting person. It was a pleasure having her stay with me and my teenage grandchild, who got on very well with each other too. Apart from all the work that Rebecca completed for me (mulching, weeding, cleaning, helping with rubbish and firewood sorting), she was great company to have at my house: interesting… read more
(Excellent)
11 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Agata) for host
Back to the roots ❤️
It was a unique experience to be a guest at Gerlinde and in this beautiful place. I loved being there. Gerlinde is a great host. Living on the beautiful property is exactly what your soul and spirit need to rest. Gerlinde is always helpful and gave me a lot of information about gardening, this country and the locals. The bread… read more
It was a unique experience to be a guest at Gerlinde and in this beautiful place. I loved being there. Gerlinde is a great host. Living on the beautiful property is exactly what your soul and spirit need to rest. Gerlinde is always helpful and gave me a lot of information about gardening, this country and the locals. The bread… read more
3 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Agata)
I loved having Agate here. She is a very effective worker. We had a great time, great conversations and I got so much work done, that I miss Agata dearly. Agata is a keen gardener. She weeded the verge garden and got the spring beds ready. She also got rid of some obnoxious weeds around the orchard - hard work digging and raking! Agate cleaned… read more
(Excellent)
17 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (John) for host
Such a delightful and peaceful stay with Gerlinde in Honeymoon Valley. The 10 days I spent there was an amazing experience. Gerlinde was the perfect host and and awesome cook. I will never forget her fresh baked bread. She was also very helpful in my off time to watch football games and go on hikes. I highly recommend this opportunity in the… read more
16 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (John)
John was awesome to have around. Very easily fitting into routines, and happy to do a variety of jobs. One of the main jobs was turning big piles of branches into fire wood, and sorting, and stacking... he managed to finish it, besides pulling out loads of invasive weeds and turning over my big potatoes planting area. What a treat to have this… read more
(Excellent)
28 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Christophe & Hannah)
Christophe and Hannah are wonderful, friendly people, extremely helpful and reliable helpers, very easy to have around. Both are knowledgeable and experienced in many different areas: from kitchen to gardens, orchard, firewood, clearing scrub, operating chainsaw and changing tyres ... you need it - they do it! They are fantastic company, with many… read more
(Excellent)
28 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Christophe & Hannah) for host
We spent a wonderful 10 days at Gerlinde's place. She has created quite an amazing little oasis there - a lot of care has gone into her earth-built home and permaculture garden and we really enjoyed helping out on her land. Gerlinde is a wonderful host. She gave us a variety of tasks, with clear instructions and always made sure we were happy. We… read more
9 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Vendulka) for host
Three months with Gerlinde was my first volunteering experience. Gerlinde was my first host, my first PERFECT HOST:-) I spended really great time in Gerlinde home, I was enjoing her care about me - especially very good food, home made beer and bread. Gerlinde was very patient and helpful with my English. Honeymoon valley is eden on the earth.… read more
7 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Vendulka)
Vendulka was a dream of a helper. There was nothing she could not do... . Except: yes, we had some wonderful funny moments with English!!! ;-))) During her 3 months stay we had a few hilarious episodes with being 'lost in translation' - but Vendulka studied so hard! While helping out where ever she could, she made each experience an English… read more
(Excellent)
7 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Katie)
Katie as a rare Kiwi volunteer, is a real gem! A fun person, hard working, experienced in many areas, and with a great interest in multiple garden and building topics, and obviously, but such an advantage for me as host - awesome English ;-))!!
Katie is also handy, e.g. fixing things (e.g. my roof that has been leaking for ever) - thank you- ! I… read more
Katie is also handy, e.g. fixing things (e.g. my roof that has been leaking for ever) - thank you- ! I… read more
(Excellent)
2 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Julie)
Julie is an amazing young woman! She leaves quite a gap when leaving - especially because of her great sense of humour and ability to contribute 100%. Julie is an independent helper, can cook, clean, garden and gives anything a go that is thrown her way. We had great discussions about absolutely everything, with Julie's English being at a high… read more
(Excellent)
1 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Julie) for host
Gerlinde is so wonderful ! I was there for 1 month and it was so great, I had the chance to learn about plants and animals (especially birds) from New-Zealand and about the maori culture. Gerlinde is a very good cooker, she help me a lot with my English, and she is really understanding about the fact that I wanted to discover the country.
It was… read more
It was… read more
18 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Ernest) for host
Thank you Gerlinde for the beautiful experience of staying in your lovely home and location - it could not have been more serene and peaceful. Gerlinde is very appreciative of the help offered and was very conscious of my comfort and did everything to make my stay delightful. She gives very clear directions of what needs to be done and the work… read more
18 Sep 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Ernest)
To have Ernest stay was an absolute privilege. An experienced, well travelled and charismatic helper. Apart form being keen to clean the house, wash windows and pull out tons of weeds, Ernest is also great company, independent, and at the same time entertaining and full of stories. Hope all goes well with your future plans and thank you so much… read more
(Excellent)
15 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Steven) for host
Honeymoon Valley is a remote and quiet place with great people who care about the land that surrounds them. I had the pleasure of meeting some of the neighbours but only got a glimpse of the beautiful bush as I found a job after two weeks. Gerlinde was very welcoming and made me feel at home throughout my stay. She takes the time to show you… read more
5 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Steven)
Steven was the perfect helper: skilled in many areas; scrub bar mowing, chain sawing, gardening, cleaning, thinking on his feet, checking what needs to be done first, and great efficiency in completing jobs. Socially a great communicator, loads of energy, very friendly and fun; so all over, Steven was great company. Unfortunately he had to leave… read more
(Excellent)
11 Dec 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Emily & Isabella)
It was a privilege that Emily and Bella chose to stay with me - if you get asked - let them in! They are multi talented mature people, have a great sense of humour and a truly fantastic work ethic. They cleaned, cooked, gardened, collected manure for compost, raked piles of hay, pulled big weeds, and created beautiful art. They smiled, laughed and… read more
(Excellent)
11 Dec 2020
Left by Workawayer (Emily & Isabella) for host
We spent a week with Gerlinde at her amazing home, and thoroughly enjoyed the stay. Gerlinde is a great host, we were always given clear instructions the day before, and were able to ask questions if needed, even when Gerlinde herself was at work. We helped in the garden mainly, with weeding, composting, raking grass, a little bit of poo… read more
7 Dec 2020
Left by Workawayer (Anaïs) for host
I had an amazing time with Gerlinde! She is so welcoming, friendly and kind. She is very inspiring and has so much knowledge about gardening, native plants and birds, eco-building, how to make beer, bread.. it was super interesting to learn more about all this and how she created this beautiful piece of paradise. It was a real pleasure to spend… read more
28 Nov 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Anaïs)
I was so lucky to have Anais stay with me. She is a very hard worker in the garden and in the house - completing every smallest or heaviest chore with ease and a fantastic smile. A major job was to rid my garden of overgrown mint - days of pulling out the dreaded weeds. Now looking back at the accomplished and revampt garden area I am very… read more
(Excellent)
6 Dec 2020
Left by Workawayer (Thiago) for host
I have such a good time during my 03 weeks of volunteering at Gerlinde's place. She is a fantastic and knowledgeble women. I've learned a lot just by adjusting myself to her life style. She is a great cook, make delicious sourdough and loquat scramble and she knows a lot about food growing and native plants and birds. It was a pleasure for me to… read more
28 Nov 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Thiago)
To have Thiago stay with me was a privilege. Thiago is an intelligent, grounded and skilled helper, who fitted into my household like he would have always been here. He is a whizz on the scrub bar and in the kitchen alike. No job was to small or big for Thiago, and - the highlight - he came to our local school and ran a lesson on relaxation with… read more
(Excellent)
3 Oct 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Pierre)
Pierre was a fantastic helper! He worked with lots of energy, independent and with consideration. Pierre has a range of practical experiences, which he willingly shares and applies. At my place, Pierre completed a variety of small projects, from supporting the major spring cleaning action, to building a wall with fire bricks for the wood range.… read more
(Excellent)
6 Jul 2020
Left by Workawayer (Kirsten & Ivo) for host
We enjoyed our stay at Gerlinde's place a lot. Working in her garden was a pleasure, there are many things to do (even in winter) and time flies when you are having fun. Gerlinde took good care for us; she is a great cook, using the best ingredients available to make wonderful meals for us. The way the house and garden are made are a good source… read more
24 Jun 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Kirsten & Ivo)
Kirsten and Ivo are wonderful people! It was great pleasure to have them around and to work together. Both have extremely useful skills for all sorts of garden and maintenance work. They are creative thinkers and shared ideas and support. I enjoyed their input into all sorts of plans I have for my land. Also the have a great sense of humour! Come… read more
(Excellent)
14 Jun 2020
Left by Workawayer (Nicolas) for host
Gerlinde was incredible kindness, she let me host during the lockdown. She is a great cooker and very active. I liked to exchange despite of my english level and play board games. The nice house is very comfortable and peaceful. The garden and orchard are amazing for fresh vegetables and fruits. I learnt many things about permaculture and endemic… read more
5 Jun 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Raphael & Steffen)
A lovely couple and quiet to have around in your house. Willing to give everything ago . As workawayers they are new to this exchange and need some support. They are very keen to improve their English and their experiences. Together they have a useful set of skills and they work well as a team. At our place they collected cow manure, fixed wild… read more
(Very good)
21 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Tony)
Tony is a very special kind of helper - there is hardly anything he can't do - and does not mind cleaning or other jobs of everyday life. He is super easy to have around. He is quiet and entertaining, an awesome artist, interested and not shy to share own personal experiences. All the best Tony for your work in New Zealand and across the globe!
(Excellent)
13 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (LuisinaAguila)
Luisina is a beautiful person, easy to have around, intelligent and gentle and a great worker. She did lots of jobs in the garden, small jobs like weeding, and a big job - building a layered compost from scratch....for which she had to collect the cow poo from the paddock and everything else. Luisina cleaned, windows and rooms, juiced apples for… read more
(Excellent)
13 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (LuisinaAguila) for host
My time here has been wonderful...thank you Gerlinde for the kindness and patience, for teaching me and share your beautiful home. The colours, visions, flavours and aromas i take it all with me ...and the tasks were very enjoyable too: gardening and cleaning :)
23 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Freia & Alexia) for host
Gerlinde gave me a wonderful experience as my first workaway host. I thoroughly enjoyed doing work in and around her beautiful garden and home, and learning about self sustainability. The surrounding area is lovely and peaceful, I went swimming in the river by the property most days and went for gorgeous bush walks.
Thank you Gerlinde for such a… read more
Thank you Gerlinde for such a… read more
20 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Freia & Alexia)
It was a real pleasure having Alexia as a helper. She is down-to-earth, energetic and knowledgeable in keeping your garden in shape, and easy to have around in the house. Thank you Alexia for all your help and may the rest of your NZ adventure be full of more learning and great companionship.
(Excellent)
1 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)
Anna was a fantastic helper! This is a bit belated (sorry Anna) - but how fantastic she was shows in our garden and house after coming back from being on a little holiday... everything looks top notch! Anna weeded, mulched, cleaned with ongoing enthusiasm and energy. Apart from working hard and diligently, Anna was great company. Being in the… read more
(Excellent)
29 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host
I stayed with Gerlinde for 10 days. The hand-made house is amazing and the vibe there is really good. Work was various and fair. Gerlinde is the best host (and best cook) and made me feel comfortable all the time, letting me lots of freedom and independence. She and Cristoph are simply wonderful, intersting people, good listener and happy to share… read more
17 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Rachel & Noam) for host
It was such an amazing experience we had with Gerlinde and Christoph! The house is splendid, as well as the gardens and the hosts. We had very interesting conversations, music sessions and they would always make you feel comfortable and at home. We could meet some members of their community during a singing session organized by Christoph, and… read more
16 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Rachel & Noam)
An amazing peaceful, quiet and extremely on-to-it couple. We loved having both around. They never stopped asking what to do next - and what help they gave us was completed with care and exactly the way we wanted. Rachel and Noam are independent travelers who come with a lot of interest and experience, socially and practically, never a dull moment… read more
(Excellent)
2 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Juan Pablo)
Pablo is a wonderful person, gentle and skillful.... knowledgeable about many things: electricity, building, South American culture, I could go on and on...! It was highly engaging having Pablo stay with us, and he does not mind working hard and long.. He installed new electrical gear, a gas hob, patched up holes in the wall, did gardening and… read more
(Excellent)
21 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Jennifer)
Jenni is a lovely quiet person, helpful and keen to really make a difference in the garden and in the house. We only had a few days together due to us having to go away, but we still had a wonderful time. All the best Jenni for further workawaying adventures!
(Excellent)
18 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Hadrien & Pauline) for host
Gerlinde and Christoph were such great hosts! It's amazing how fast they make you feel home!
We really enjoyed our time in this piece of peaceful paradise. Everything is clear and organized, and all the efforts given are very much rewarded with lovely homemade meals!
The jobs are multiple, like weeding, gardening, fire wood organizing, fruit… read more
We really enjoyed our time in this piece of peaceful paradise. Everything is clear and organized, and all the efforts given are very much rewarded with lovely homemade meals!
The jobs are multiple, like weeding, gardening, fire wood organizing, fruit… read more
9 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Hadrien & Pauline)
Lovely gentle people, full of energy and willingness to help. Unfortunately Hadrian had a couple of injuries and had to rest - but he still participated as much as he could in every day chores. Giggi is an amazingly diligent gardener, who you can trust with the most annoying weeding - and she'll turn your vege bed into a piece of art.
All the… read more
All the… read more
(Excellent)
7 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Coline & Brice) for host
We spent two weeks with Gerlinde and Cristoph, in their peaceful and quiet place.
We learnt about permaculture and improve some other skills in gardening. We enjoyed work with Gerlinde in the week end, especially make vinegar and fruit juice, and work independently during the week. We also had good time with Christoph and his passion for music and… read more
We learnt about permaculture and improve some other skills in gardening. We enjoyed work with Gerlinde in the week end, especially make vinegar and fruit juice, and work independently during the week. We also had good time with Christoph and his passion for music and… read more
4 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Coline & Brice)
Stars all around!!
Colin and Brice are such friendly, gentle and industrious helpers. We very much enjoyed having them around and live with us for two (too short) weeks. They weeded gardens, sorted fire wood, cleaned the house all over, and helped making cider vinegar and with bottling fruit. When we were busy they looked after themselves without… read more
Colin and Brice are such friendly, gentle and industrious helpers. We very much enjoyed having them around and live with us for two (too short) weeks. They weeded gardens, sorted fire wood, cleaned the house all over, and helped making cider vinegar and with bottling fruit. When we were busy they looked after themselves without… read more
(Excellent)
17 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Bernard) for host
Un très merci pour cette accueille merveilleuse dans une maison artiste et musique de toute beauté qui a étonné ou je suis senti très bien, une semaine fut trop court mais sera pour moi un très bon souvenir encor un très grand merci.
Bernard
Bernard
16 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Bernard)
Merci pour tous!
It was an amazing experience and inspiration having you stay with us. The garden loved it too! My French has improved so much - I enjoyed our conversations and your advice was greatly appreciated.
Bon voyage cher Bernard!
It was an amazing experience and inspiration having you stay with us. The garden loved it too! My French has improved so much - I enjoyed our conversations and your advice was greatly appreciated.
Bon voyage cher Bernard!
(Excellent)
15 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Martin & Alina) for host
We really enjoyed our time with Gerlinde and Christoph. Although we stayed for just one week we already felt we are at home. The food was always very delicous and healthy. It was great to explore the surrounding nature and beaches in Northland. Thank you very much for having us and for all the good recommendations which were helpful for planning… read more
15 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Martin & Alina)
We had a wonderful time with Alina and Martin - they helped with anything and everything - they were great and easy company! They worked effectively and totally independent, even climbing under the house to free old drainage pipes... - thank you! All the best for any further WA experiences. Happy more 2019!
(Excellent)
9 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Bridget) for host
Gerlinde and Christoph were so accommodating to me during the Christmas season. We spent lots of time in Gerlinde's warm and loving home, with music, political and philosophical discussions, and excellent food. I enjoyed helping with her "spring clean" and learning about green roofs and the nature and history of New Zealand. They have lots of… read more
7 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Bridget)
Better late then never ( Summer holidays got in the way) ... a totally deserved 5 star review.... AND - a huge thank you to you and your friend to come and help us getting ready for an amazingly relaxed summertime... the garden looks stunning - the veges are growing - the house is clean.... ! All the best for 2019 - keep up your wonderful… read more
(Excellent)
13 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Robert)
Wonderful uncomplicated helper - hands-on worker, strong, precise, gets the hard stuff done with enthusiasm and keen to learn...! Robert cleared away old scrub and dirt that was an eyesore for so long, collected cow poo, cleared a dirt roof of the house bus that needs renovating etc etc etc. Robert is keen to learn about alternative building and… read more
(Excellent)
9 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Laia & LLuis)
WIth Laia and Lluise - one of the best workaway exchanges we ever had! Both are down to earth people with plenty of skills to share. Laia helped with clean and cooking, and especially to establish a new flower garden that took a lot of weeding and pulling out scrub, also carefully removing Tradescantia, ready for the beautification. Being an… read more
(Excellent)
9 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Laia & LLuis) for host
Gerlinde & Christoph,
We feel completely grateful for every word, song, meal and smile shared. Your life... your amazing home are an example of love for the human being and respect for nature.
Thank you so MUCH! For making us feel at home, we have spent 2 lovely weeks, enjoying the calm of the place, your passion and dedication for the real… read more
We feel completely grateful for every word, song, meal and smile shared. Your life... your amazing home are an example of love for the human being and respect for nature.
Thank you so MUCH! For making us feel at home, we have spent 2 lovely weeks, enjoying the calm of the place, your passion and dedication for the real… read more
29 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Tatjana)
A big Thank YOU to Tatjana for all her work! She is awesome company and an efficient worker, helper, supporter... whatever the task. Also you are fun and easy to have around and never stop... unless we told you too! All the best for your further workaway experiences and do come back any time!
(Excellent)
28 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Kyle & Rebekah) for host
We had a unique experience tucked up into the valley. Gerlinde and Christoph are such friendly hosts and very willing to teach you new things. We were excited to learn about brewing beer and clucky chickens. We also got to try many new kinds of fruit and jams from their many fruit trees. We wish them all the best with their chicks to come and… read more
28 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Kyle & Rebekah)
Wonderful helpers - wonderful people - easy going and perfect English - an added bonus to the hosting experience. Also what is great is their many skills, handy in the garden, with tools... and nursing! Kyle and Rebekah leave a smile on your face when they leave....well, you wouldn't want them to leave! Best wishes from us for your future - the… read more
(Excellent)
6 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Jessica) for host
I had an amazing time at Gerlinde's wonderful place. It was fun gardening and contributing into maintaining the place along with the seasons. There are always things to do on the property that's for sure. Gerlinde and Christoph are so sweet, her delicious food and home baked loaf are a blessings and his passion for music is a treat, singing after… read more
27 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jessica)
5 stars are not enough! Jessica is not only and accomplished helper, with a sixth sense for what needs to be done and how, but also very good company and a wonderful young person. Skilled, positive, interested and fun.
We miss you already. Thank you for finding us amongst so many choices for your workaway experience. Have a wonderful time in New… read more
We miss you already. Thank you for finding us amongst so many choices for your workaway experience. Have a wonderful time in New… read more
(Excellent)
30 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Megan)
Wonderful person and helper! Easy going and skilled in many ways - gardening to cleaning to whatever needs to be done! Thanks for your company and the singing, the beer stories... and the great conversations. Your love of life is contagious, keep sharing! Come back any time!
(Excellent)
30 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Megan) for host
I cannot thank Gerlinde and Christoph enough for my week in the Honeymoon Valley. They are both passionate, caring, amazing individuals who have created a sustainable oasis in their community. The work was fair and it was fun to help with some of the projects, especially the green roof. They welcomed me into both their home and their community and… read more
20 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Matthieu) for host
We stayed with Gerlinde for over a week in June and we absolutely loved our stay there. Such a peaceful and beautiful place she has, all built with nature in mind. Our work wasn't very hard (help around the garden and the house, mulching trees, chopping wood), but we did learn a lot of new things which will definitely come in handy in the future… read more
28 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Matthieu)
Thaaaank you for helping me for a whole amazing week! You are wonderful company and fantastic workers!
Keep up your positive spirit, your hard work, your fun and sense of community. You are smart and interesting young people... I hope you will spread this attitude where ever you travel.
See you in your future home - looking forward to see where… read more
Keep up your positive spirit, your hard work, your fun and sense of community. You are smart and interesting young people... I hope you will spread this attitude where ever you travel.
See you in your future home - looking forward to see where… read more
(Excellent)
4 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Peter)
Thank you for your company - you are an amazing family, inspiring and full of energy!
You are experienced helpers because of all the background you bring with you and your children 'just fit in'. The girls are gorgeous. I am glad we invited you into our house - hope you get many more opportunities to be 'helpers' and we hope to help you one day on… read more
You are experienced helpers because of all the background you bring with you and your children 'just fit in'. The girls are gorgeous. I am glad we invited you into our house - hope you get many more opportunities to be 'helpers' and we hope to help you one day on… read more
(Excellent)
3 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Peter) for host
We stayed for six nights and it was a very special experience. The clay house is amazing, and the surrounding is beautiful. It was a pleasure to work in such a nice garden. Gerlinde is a great cook, we miss all the amazing dinners and stories. We were lucky to be able to attend also the Sunday singing group signing in various languages and meeting… read more
10 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Ianni)
5 stars - 6 or more not available! Ianni is a wonderful helper, he is experienced with many chores around a country place, He is skilled on the scrub bar and did hours and hours of mowing here. Mulching trees, weeding, cutting perfect kindling for the coming winter months, and contributing to interesting uplifting conversations around the dinner… read more
(Excellent)
7 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Ianni) for host
I spent 10 days with Gerlinde and Christoph and I really enjoyed my stay in this peaceful place. It was exactly the kind of experience that I was looking for : beautiful place, sharing with people who have an authentic approach of sustainable way of life and contributing to this project. I felt like a part of the home, lucky with a confortable… read more
15 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Pierre-Henri) for host
Gerlinde and Christoph were wonderful hosts. There house is beautiful and we had many interesting and fun experiences including going paddle boarding and playing the marimba! Thank you for making us feel so welcome! Their fresh fruit and Gerlinde s home made bread and beer were delicious. Bea and PH
7 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Pierre-Henri)
Bea and PH are awesome helpers, wonderful company and fun. They got heaps done and more - as they both came with practical knowledge in gardening, farming and maintenance. It was a wonderful exchange of ideas and learning. We wish you many more great work-away experiences - and hosts - you are lucky!
(Excellent)
8 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Katharina & Janosch) for host
We stayed with Christoph (sadly we didn't get to know Gerlinde) for two weeks and were absolutely amazed how beautiful their place is! This is truly paradise and we felt at home after the second day. We did outdoor work most of the time like mowing the grass, mulching the trees and cutting back the wine so that the grapes can ripen. We also fed… read more
15 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Jamie) for host
Gerlinde and Christoph are wonderful people. They found there own wonderful peaceful place, which we enjoyed very much. Thanks for the wonderful learning experience and opening your house to us. Hope to see you again some day.
13 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Jamie)
Jamie brings with her quite a bit of gardening and other work experience. She was such help and support in many areas - garden and house, sorting, cleaning.... - no task is too small or big .... she goes for it. She and her friend Antonia totally fitted into my little paradise, they were fun to have around and with fantastic work ethics. They… read more
(Excellent)
13 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Antonia)
Antonia is a bubbly energetic helper - no task is too small or big.... she goes for it. She and her friend Jamie totally fitted into my little paradise, they were fun to have around and with fantastic work ethics. They motivated me to keep going! -
thanks to both of you and all the best for your further travels (in your own car - !!) and many… read more
thanks to both of you and all the best for your further travels (in your own car - !!) and many… read more
(Excellent)
7 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Maximilian) for host
I stayed at gerlindes place for one week and it was a great time. Gerlinde is a nice friendly person and knows a lot about organic gardening, healthy food and about the nz culture. For me it was a great contrast to the fast life in auckland or my city in germany.
So thanks Gerlinde, Martin and Lisa for the great time!
So thanks Gerlinde, Martin and Lisa for the great time!
17 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Maximilian)
Maxi is fun to have around. And he is a very good worker! Maxi repaired the odd broken item around my place, he weeded, pruned, mulched - and chopped a LOT of wood! All the best Maxi for your plans in your life - may the New Zealand experience move you closer to achieving your dreams!
(Excellent)
30 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Cristina & Federico)
Great times and lots of work will be done if you invite Christina and Fede into your home. They are simply awesome helpers. Mature and independent, they contribute ideas and share experiences, and we also had a lots of fun. During the week with us they helped demolish old furniture, clean up the workshop and house, collect cow poo, weed the… read more
(Excellent)
30 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Cristina & Federico) for host
We enjoyed a lot staying a week with Gerlinde. She and Christoph are very interesting people with good conversations to share and good vibes, and although they are not originally Kiwi, they know a lot about the country and the Maori culture and they taught us and explained many things for what we are super grateful, thanks! The house is beautiful,… read more
22 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Fabien) for host
I spent a fantastic stay with Gerlinde and Christoph and I felt like at home with them in their beautiful earth house! They like to share their experience and knowledge about building, gardening, music, ... and it was very pleasant! Thanks you also to made me discover this great region! I hope to see you again!!
16 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Fabien)
Tres excellent! Tino pai! Fabien is inquisitive, full of energy, skillful and entertaining. He has a great sense of humour and many interests. He shared his ideas and experiences with us, so every job was not just done, but done well or better. Thank you Fabien, keep in touch and happy happy travels!
(Excellent)
16 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Pierre & Léa) for host
Gerlinde was a great host !
Even if she was busy with school works, she always took time to share her stories and experiences with us ! We really enjoy that movie theatre night together ;)
Many things to do is that lovely house...we never got bored haha
Thank you Gerlinde for that week and a special thanks to Chris as well for sharing with us… read more
Even if she was busy with school works, she always took time to share her stories and experiences with us ! We really enjoy that movie theatre night together ;)
Many things to do is that lovely house...we never got bored haha
Thank you Gerlinde for that week and a special thanks to Chris as well for sharing with us… read more
2 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Pierre & Léa)
It was a lot of fun and a great pleasure host Lea and Pierre. They worked restlessly with so much enthusiasm, contagious! Many things on the to-do list got ticked off and more! Thank you also for your spirited, friendly, comfortable company. Comeback any time!
(Excellent)
28 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Dominique) for host
I am stayed five days in Gerlinde house. Honeymoon valley is such a slice of paradise. I learnt about native flora and fauna. I could experiment my first time work bamboo. I loved your meals. Thanks to having me. I highly recommend.
Dominique
Dominique
18 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Dominique)
Dominique worked tirelessly, a handyman... fixed things and tied up loose ends, pruning, clearing drenches....he is in NZ to improve his English and does not shy away to participate in discussions, great helper, all the best Dominique.
(Excellent)
13 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Brani)
Brani and Signe are great people to have around, easy and fun, and very helpful with any job that needs doing. They have a wealth of experience between them that makes it easy to relate to them, and they have a lot to share, not only skills but interesting conversations and a peaceful and exciting outlook on life! Unfortunately they had to… read more
(Excellent)
6 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Lucy & Claire) for host
Gerlinde was a fantastic host, thank you for having us! Her home is amazing and also in a beautiful area.
She has been hosting woofers/workawayers for many years and this shows through, in her lovely welcoming approach. We felt at home very quickly, and Gerlinde cooked delicious food each day (including great home made bread which all the… read more
She has been hosting woofers/workawayers for many years and this shows through, in her lovely welcoming approach. We felt at home very quickly, and Gerlinde cooked delicious food each day (including great home made bread which all the… read more
6 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucy & Claire)
Wonderful work away helpers, could not get any better! Lucy and Claire never stop, they are full of energy, are keen to learn and are very independent. I loved to host them, enjoyed the conversations and exchanges of ideas and their ongoing support, even though they just stayed a few days I feel they have made a big difference! Thank you1
(Excellent)
6 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Tom)
Tom is a dream of a work-awayer, intelligent, easy to have around, can have great conversations and he cooks! ... and a talented handy man. He upgraded the roof over my house bus, which was leaking - and built lean-to from scratch using bamboo, recycled timber and recycled roofing iron. Thanks Tom for choosing my place, please come back any time!
(Excellent)
9 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Sander & Iris) for host
Sorry for the delay. You were a really friendly and active host. We enjoyed doing Pilates with you and we are still practicing almost every day. Thank you so much for al the information we got from you. We learned a lot about gardening and if you want to improve your English this is a really good place to catch up some new words. We really loved… read more
13 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Sander & Iris)
Wonderful helpers! Fun, interested, great with their hands, thinking on their feet, we had lots to do and they never said no, contributing to my busy schedule. Iris and Sanders built from scratch a useful chicken coop, from recycled iron and bamboo! I just need some more baby chickens now..
all the best for many more amazing WA experiences. Come… read more
all the best for many more amazing WA experiences. Come… read more
(Excellent)
16 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Helene & Anne-Laure) for host
Gerlinde is a very good host. We don't speak english very well and she take time to explain us. With Her We have discovered lots of things. She is very funny and she Share lots of moments with us. Eat in Gerlinde ´s house is a real pleasure. She ´s a very good cooker.
Her house is very interesting because There are lot of art. It's very quiet.… read more
Her house is very interesting because There are lot of art. It's very quiet.… read more
15 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Helene & Anne-Laure)
Excellent! Excellent! Wonderful energy and enthusiasm for all work. Thanks for gardening, sanding, painting, and your cleaning extraordinary! Helen and Anne are mature helpers with many skills, organized and great company. Thanks for all and I wish you much much fun and learning!
(Excellent)
20 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host
We spent a wonderful time on the honeymoon valley ! Meals and nights was so good !! We definitely recommend to stay here ! The place is so peaceful and quiet! Thank you so much Gerlinde ! We love your bread !!
9 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Léa & Terry)
Hey I miss you too! Even so yes - I have often helpers at my place - some leave special traces, and you guys did ... you are masters in organising and cleaning, you were so efficient in the (very wet) garden, taking part in whatever is going on, you are cheerful, friendly, calm and relaxed and enjoyed all your little & big jobs here, thank you!… read more
(Excellent)
14 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (Léa & Terry) for host
We spent nine days at Gerlinde's in Honeymoon Valley -no we didn't get married, but we did learn a lot! About permaculture, native flora and fauna, and some random things about life... Gerlinde's place is so special, it is not everyday that you can stay in such an impressive house made of clay. Although the weather wasn't ideal everyday, it was… read more
30 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Nanna & Niclas) for host
We were here (the Valley has a amazing nature) for little over two weeks, and really had a great time at Gerlinde´s. She is a lovely down to earth woman! There is no shortage of vitimins and fresh fruit in her kitchen and there is no reason to go hungry to bed either, as she is a wonderfull cook. She is a very friendly and open person and you feel… read more
23 May 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Nanna & Niclas)
Nanna and Niclas are the perfect helpers! I was so lucky that they stayed with me over 2 weeks, got lots of jobs finished, the house cleaned, the garden weeded... and tress cut down, and turned into perfectly stacked firewood for years to come! Nanna and Niclas have a great sense of humour and are totally down to earth, a joy to have around. Grab… read more
(Excellent)
20 Apr 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Chris)
Thanks Chris for helping me and bringing your friend Melissa along too! You are wonderful supportive people, peaceful and easy to have around. I enjoyed the way you were enthusiastic even about picking up manure from the cow paddock when it rained! The pile is impressive! I wish you many more wonderful workaway or other adventures... especially… read more
(Excellent)
29 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Rebekah & Nathanael) for host
We had such a lovely time on your property, our help was rewarded each day with your tasty meals and kind company Gerlinde. It was a shame we missed out on that first weekend together, however our time with you was short but sweet. Thank you again for all that you provided for us.
Until our paths meet again,
Bek and Nat
Until our paths meet again,
Bek and Nat
8 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Rebekah & Nathanael)
Thanks for all your help, and confirmed, you are definitely easy going Australians! It was so much fun hosting you. And you got a lot of stuff done, so motivated, keen to do any of the many jobs. Thank you particularly for helping cutting all the fruit! If you have any friends who are keen to jump the ditch for some workaway, please tell them to… read more
(Excellent)
28 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Susie & Thomas)
(Workawayer cancelled last minute / no-show )
21 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Hansueli) for host
hey, thanks a lot for this awesome feedback :-) i really enjoyed to help a bit and it was a pleasure to be there because of the nice place, the wonderful garden, the beer& food aand of course the good conversation we had
11 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Hansueli)
Thank you for helping me over the last week! You did a great job with scrub barring the orchard, it looks so tidy now! And cleaning up my chicken coop... what a big job! You are a helper who obviously enjoys work and you are so easy to have around, very uncomplicated and your English is excellent too! All the best for your NZ holidays and all… read more
(Excellent)
2 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Anja & Edwin)
Thank you for your very needed help with my green roof project! And weeding, and picking the ongoing autumn fruit .... you are wonderful lovely people. easy going, relaxed, inquisitive and now absolutely perfect at digging, shoveling, pushing wheelbarrows, and mixing earth(s)! I enjoyed our dinner conversations and your interest in organic… read more
(Excellent)
28 Feb 2016
Left by Workawayer (Anja & Edwin) for host
We had a wonderful time at Gerlindes place with various, interesting work, delicious fresh dishes and icecold dips in the river. She is a great teacher with lots of knowledge, passion & patience.
Thank you very much for this experience!
Thank you very much for this experience!
28 Dec 2015
Left by Workawayer (Adrian) for host
At Gerlindes place I did my first experience! It was fabulous! I stayed for over three weeks.
Gerlinde is a kind and active host with great organic and recycle lifestyle. People how like to work independently are at the right place. Vegetables and fruits from garden were awesome food.
Even if we could use the first language for simpler… read more
Gerlinde is a kind and active host with great organic and recycle lifestyle. People how like to work independently are at the right place. Vegetables and fruits from garden were awesome food.
Even if we could use the first language for simpler… read more
10 Dec 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Adrian)
Adrian is great company, a skilled worker, a genuine sensitive person.
Thank you for staying with me for over three weeks, and still not long enough! Your bamboo/recycled wood book shelf will be cherished and admired, and be a model to work from for other helpers. Also thanks for baking, cleaning, and good luck with your flax weaving! Come back… read more
Thank you for staying with me for over three weeks, and still not long enough! Your bamboo/recycled wood book shelf will be cherished and admired, and be a model to work from for other helpers. Also thanks for baking, cleaning, and good luck with your flax weaving! Come back… read more
(Excellent)
16 Dec 2015
Left by Workawayer (Kata & Laszlo) for host
Gerlinde hosted us in her beautiful house and garden and cooked wonderful dishes for us.
The jobs were colorful, not hard and we really enjoyed them. She was careful not to give work which was not good for our back when it had pain.
We stayed about 5 days and it seemed enough for us. There were many (mostly very reasonable) rules around the… read more
The jobs were colorful, not hard and we really enjoyed them. She was careful not to give work which was not good for our back when it had pain.
We stayed about 5 days and it seemed enough for us. There were many (mostly very reasonable) rules around the… read more
10 Dec 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Kata & Laszlo)
Thank you Kata and Laszlo for finding me amongst so many choices of hosts. You are gentel people, inquisitive and keen to experience new things. I loved listing to you speaking Hungarian, the country of my grandmother! My garden and fire wood look amazing now, and I am just sorry that Lazslo did not get to cook for us! Come back any time, all the… read more
(Excellent)
26 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (Claire & Adam ) for host
We had a wonderful time with Gerlinde. The property is amazing and Gerlinde is a wonderful sharer of knowledge!
15 Nov 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Sebastien)
It was a buzz to have Sebastien stay. He took on to build from scratch a roof for my house bus, complete with lean-to. It looks amazing and was up in less then a week. Apart form being a talented crafts person Sebastien is a lot of fun, truly entertaining, and easy to talk to. He had an interesting life in Canada and we had great exchanges about… read more
(Excellent)
6 Nov 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Lyubov & Daniil)
Lyubov and Daniil are wonderful people and great helpers. Daniil scrub cut many hours until sunset.... and they landscaped the area around my septic tank, it all looks beautiful now! Lyubov established a new rock garden, rescuing potted up plants, ... and then designing the layout. Both are mature travelers, with many interesting skills and… read more
(Excellent)
5 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (Lyubov & Daniil) for host
Beautiful place! Gerlinde is fabulous person and great host! We spent 5 days in lovely "earth house", did different interesting tasks. It was great opportunity to know a lot about building and gardening in NZ.
Dear Gerlinde, thank you for this experience, advices and great meals)
Cheers,
Lyubov and Daniel
Dear Gerlinde, thank you for this experience, advices and great meals)
Cheers,
Lyubov and Daniel
26 Oct 2015
Left by Workawayer (Steffiana) for host
Gerlinde has created a wonderful home and I enjoyed staying with her very much. Work is varied and included for me weeding, painting, mulching and baking. It depends on current projects and your skills. Honeymoon Valley is remote and quiet but there is still lots to do during your free time: beautiful beaches around Taipa, why not bike nearby to… read more
24 Oct 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Steffiana)
Claudia has done a great deal of housework, performing weekly cleaning with a smile! She did loads of work in the garden, weeding, mulching.... and Claudia baked us afternoon tea treats.... yum yum yumiest rhubarb tart! Cheers for all your further travels!
(Excellent)
4 Oct 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicolas)
More than excellent! Nicolas shared his tool skills and got highly involved in upgrading my green roof. He worked 'overtime' to beat the rain and he managed to keep up with the kiwi slang on the building site. He did crucial work to keep the project afloat. Nicolas also did a huge amount of scrub mowing, washing dishes ... whatever was the task… read more
(Excellent)
25 Jul 2015
Left by Workawayer (Paul) for host
Had a wonderful Homely experience with Gerlinde within a beautiful clay built property... Gerlinde has lots of knowledge and history of the surroundings, was a pleasure to get some landscaping and cooking experience.. especially on the pizza oven.. i also enjoyed the wood chopping and fire lighting...i have took some tips from your organisational… read more
8 Jul 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Hollie)
Most wonderful person, cheerful, interested, down to earth with good sense of humour, and keen to learn whatever comes her way. All the best Hollie and thanks for renewing my entire strawberry bed, come back for strawberries and ice cream in summer! And for a beer... after all you bottled it!
(Excellent)
25 May 2015
Left by Workawayer (John) for host
Gerlinde you are such a beautiful person! Everyone needs a lesson from you: living a natural,creative, generous and joyful way of life. Staying at your house was so peaceful, and one of the top experiences I had in New Zealand. I would be hard pressed, to have a pizza as tasty as yours, ever again :) Thank you so much for having me stay at your… read more
14 May 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (John)
Thank you John for staying with me and being so helpful and creative. Every time I see the wall you built I will think of you, and that's every time, I walk in or out my house.... every day, many times...
It was a pleasure having you around, you are calm and at the same time very interesting to talk to. And you are a very good crafts person.… read more
It was a pleasure having you around, you are calm and at the same time very interesting to talk to. And you are a very good crafts person.… read more
(Excellent)
17 May 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Antje & Jens)
Thank you for your company and all the help you have given. You are so positive and full of energy. And you Nele and Elin, thank you too for the work you put into my garden, your music, and all the drying dishes!! Enjoy the purple potatoes and evrything else in your life. And yes I went to the Rivive cafe...big hug and see you all again sometime!
(Excellent)
15 May 2015
Left by Workawayer (Antje & Jens) for host
Thank you, Gerlinde, for having us and that we could get a glimpse of your life in this amazing environment and set up. We really enjoyed our time and loved every part of it - work, meals, walks around and swimming in the river, singing together and sharing thoughts. We've learned a lot - about gardening and self sustainable living and about… read more
29 Nov 2014
Left by Workawayer (Nesrin) for host
I had a lovely time at Gerlinde's earh house in the beautiful secluded Honeymoon Valley. I have enjoyed a variety of jobs in the garden and at home, learned a lot from her about organic farming. This place is perfect for independent travelers looking for peaceful time. Thanks Gerlinde, hope to see you in Istanbul some time...
28 Nov 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Nesrin)
It was very rewarding to have Nesrin stay with me. She has vast travel experience and she speak fluent English! She was a great house keeper and gardener for me. And she makes the perfect cup of authentic Turkish Coffee! Thanks Nesrin for staying with me and all the best in your further workaway experiences.
(Excellent)
17 Sep 2014
Left by Workawayer (Dennis) for host
Thank you Gerlinde for the great five days with you. I had a great time and learnd a lot like marching the trees or how to plugg an turkey. You're a very lovely person and i loved your food. Hope to see you again
17 Sep 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Dennis)
Dennis is a very fit young man, ready to do any work. He is learning English very fast and basically understands everything. He is strong and able to do any gardening/ fire wood job, and also does house work. That's what he mainly did at my place and he was a pleasure to have around.
(Excellent)
17 Sep 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Robin)
Robin is a very quiet young man. partly because he is still learning English, partly it is also his personality. He needs a patient host, but if you speak German like me ... no problem! However, I hope he gets lots of opportunity to practice his English. He is a professional what chainsaw and weed eater concerns. Robin cut down a 10 m high tree… read more
(Very good)
27 Mar 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (MIQUEL & JUDIT)
Thank you both for your support and help in the garden and in the house. You were so open to every kind of work, and brought a lot of experience with you.... what a treat to have you guys stay with me. Also mucho gracias for teaching me about Catalan and Spanish ... I will come to Barcelona, yes! Until then - Happy travels!
(Excellent)
27 Mar 2014
Left by Workawayer (MIQUEL & JUDIT) for host
Thanks for your hospitality Gerlinde!
There was our first experience like workawayers and it was great!
Very interesting for us stay in a clay house. We could enjoy for more than 1 week this paceful (but never boring) home and the ecologicals meals. Very nice place and friendly neighbourhood always with the company of good Buddy
Our best… read more
There was our first experience like workawayers and it was great!
Very interesting for us stay in a clay house. We could enjoy for more than 1 week this paceful (but never boring) home and the ecologicals meals. Very nice place and friendly neighbourhood always with the company of good Buddy
Our best… read more
27 Mar 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Luke & Ross)
Thank you Luke for all the work you did in this short but very productive time you stayed with me. You are very flexible and start and finish every job with such gusto... ! Awesome!
And yes, keen to check out Minnesota one day.... by then you probably know how to cook a good pot of Tapioca.
And yes, keen to check out Minnesota one day.... by then you probably know how to cook a good pot of Tapioca.
(Excellent)
26 Mar 2014
Left by Workawayer (Luke & Ross) for host
I had a great and relaxing time with Gerlinde in her little home in the bush! Only spent five or six days there, but it was very peaceful and a great way to end my NZ vacation--the work wasn't too difficult and Gerlinde is very helpful and appreciative! Her wonderful neighbors were always coming in and out and inviting me over for tea, and I… read more
2 Mar 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Annick)
Dear Annick... I ll take this opportunity to thank you again for staying with me in the middle of nowhere and sharing my quiet space. Your help was very appreciated and I and my students will think of you for as long as all the laminated sheets last... ;-}. Your patience and eagerness to learn about gardening are wonderful attributes. All the best… read more
(Excellent)
16 Feb 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Jacob )
Thank you too Robbie! I wish you all best for your very next future, maybe ... we might end up being neighbours. You have so many skills to share, you are very patient and persistent (the sorting nails challenge ;-} ), inventive (the bamboo wall extension!) and you are great company! Keep in touch...
(Excellent)
16 Feb 2014
Left by Workawayer (Jacob ) for host
thank you so much Gerlinde :) very nice time at your sweet loving home.. you are very generous in many ways and a great help to me on my journey..
see you again sometime..
love n gratitude
robbie
see you again sometime..
love n gratitude
robbie
9 Feb 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Felipe & Paulette)
Muy bueno! I am gald you found me in my quiet valley. Yes we had great talks and I enjoyed learning about Mexico and Che... and much more! Also you have helped a great deal around my place and really made an impact. Cheers and happy happy travels.
(Excellent)
8 Feb 2014
Left by Workawayer (Felipe & Paulette) for host
We stayed one week with Gerlinde and Buddy the dog. We had a great time eating great organic food, having long talks about many things. She's great company. Her plae is a bit out of the way, but really peaceful and surrounded by beautiful treks. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Hope to see you in Mexico some day!
17 Oct 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (nickyandkim)
(Excellent)
6 Sep 2013
Left by Workawayer (nickyandkim) for host
We stayed at Gerlindes house for a little over a week, we liked our stay in an 'earth house'. We worked outside in the garden and cutting the firewood and cleaning the house. We also helped making jam and enjoyed cooking on a woodburning stove.
We exchanged a lot of movies and enjoyed the company of buddy the dog and pig-sitting.
Gerlinde is a… read more
We exchanged a lot of movies and enjoyed the company of buddy the dog and pig-sitting.
Gerlinde is a… read more
17 Aug 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Marie & Hugo)
Thanks for all you help! It was easy to be a good host for you ... you are such lovely people! All the best for the rest of your life's journey ... see you one day in France!?
(Excellent)
17 Aug 2013
Left by Workawayer (Marie & Hugo) for host
Gerlinde is a very generous hosts in beautiful and original house.
We done various and interesting tasks: get firewood, fencing, organic gardening... We learnt a lot!
Thank you so much for everything and your fabulous meals!!
We done various and interesting tasks: get firewood, fencing, organic gardening... We learnt a lot!
Thank you so much for everything and your fabulous meals!!
