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Our names are Samuel and Emma and we are working to develop our five acre property into a permaculture paradise. We are located on the sunny eastern shore only 20 minutes from Hobart; there is a regular bus service if you don't have your own transport. We are only a 3 minute drive or ten minute walk from a beautiful beach, ideal for both swimming and long walks. The airport is only 10 minutes away and we can easily arrange to collect you.
There are numerous scenic walking and cycling trails in our area which can be easily accessed and we have mountain bikes available for use.
In addition to developing our property, we love to bushwalk and sail and would love to involve our guests in these activities if we are able. We both enjoy cooking and can guarantee that you will be well fed if you enjoy healthy, plant-based meals . We bake our own sourdough bread and we supplement our meals with as much produce as we can from our organic garden.
We share the property with a very friendly labrador and a cheeky goat and a pair of mischievous geese.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
As Emma is an English teacher and Samuel is a musician, we have a lot to offer overseas visitors. We have both travelled (Emma extensively) and have a good understanding of what it is like living in a different culture. We appreciate how important it is for people to feel welcome when they are so far away from home. We are both avid bushwalkers and sailors and would love to share these things with our guests.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
2 weeks - 5 hours a day for 5 days a week.
We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic people to help us develop our gardens. We have strong ecological values and employ permaculture practices, so the help we require is mainly organic garden related: weed management, soil preparation/improvement and planting. Gardening/landcare knowledge would certainly be welcome but is not essential. You will need to be reasonably fit and physically capable.
We may also need help with fencing and construction. In the case of wet weather, we have some indoor painting/building/labouring work.
In addition to the 25 hours a week, as you are part of the household/family we also ask that you assist with some food preparation/cooking, dishes & cleaning in the house (just as in any share house situation).
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
Accommodation is a room within our home with a queen size bed and shared bathroom. We have good wi fi, Netflix, and plenty of good books for you to read and a piano if you play.
Non-smokers only please.
As we are on septic system (which on flows into our direct environment) and nurturing our soil we also request you only use natural/septic safe and biodegradable products and avoid the use of chemical perfumes whilst in our home.
What else ...
We live in a very beautiful part of Tasmania close enough to Hobart to enjoy what this great little city has to offer but also within easy access to beaches and walks. There are bus services to many of the beautiful scenic sights around this stunning Island and, when able, we would be happy to show our guests around.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We have plenty of space for vans/motorhomes and an outdoor toilet and power.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Host ref number: 362969214993
Feedback (18)
21 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Celiane & Elouan) for host
Staying with Samuel and Emma for two weeks was one of the highlights of our Tasmanian experience !From the very first day, they made us feel incredibly welcome and we shared many laughs together!
We’re grateful for the cozy evenings with hot chocolates and Emma’s delicious homemade meals and bread.
We loved exchanging language tips: helping Emma… read more
We’re grateful for the cozy evenings with hot chocolates and Emma’s delicious homemade meals and bread.
We loved exchanging language tips: helping Emma… read more
12 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Celiane & Elouan)
Elouan and Celiane were an absolute pleasure to host. From the moment they arrived, they were personable, considerate, and eager to contribute in any way they could. Their enthusiasm and positive attitude made every task enjoyable, even the most challenging ones - like the painstaking job of scraping back the paint on our old wooden boat. Despite… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Luisa & Tristan)
Tristan and Luisa stayed with us for three weeks, and they were an absolute pleasure to host. From the outset, they were willing to take on any task, no matter how challenging. They helped us sand and repaint our yacht while it was up on the hard, a demanding job that they tackled with great energy and care. They also contributed to garden… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Rémi) for host
Where should I start... Maybe by the conclusion : volunteering at Sam and Emma's is a must-do while you're in Tassie !
I volunteered for many hosts in various countries and Sam & Emma are definitely amongst the unique ones. We simply couldn't have been better welcomed. From the sailing with Sam, to the various walks with Emma, Sam's gigs, movie… read more
I volunteered for many hosts in various countries and Sam & Emma are definitely amongst the unique ones. We simply couldn't have been better welcomed. From the sailing with Sam, to the various walks with Emma, Sam's gigs, movie… read more
6 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Rémi)
Remy and his friend, Ingrid, were fabulous to host. They are easy-going yet hard-working and very very pleasant to have around. They willingly and with enthusiasm took on any tasks that we asked and ensured that everything was completed to a high standard. Our vegetable garden now looks tidy and loved thanks to their efforts. While here, they… read more
(Excellent
)
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21 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Celiane & Elouan) for host
Staying with Samuel and Emma for two weeks was one of the highlights of our Tasmanian experience !From the very first day, they made us feel incredibly welcome and we shared many laughs together!
We’re grateful for the cozy evenings with hot chocolates and Emma’s delicious homemade meals and bread.
We loved exchanging language tips: helping Emma… read more
We’re grateful for the cozy evenings with hot chocolates and Emma’s delicious homemade meals and bread.
We loved exchanging language tips: helping Emma… read more
12 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Celiane & Elouan)
Elouan and Celiane were an absolute pleasure to host. From the moment they arrived, they were personable, considerate, and eager to contribute in any way they could. Their enthusiasm and positive attitude made every task enjoyable, even the most challenging ones - like the painstaking job of scraping back the paint on our old wooden boat. Despite… read more
(Excellent)
12 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Luisa & Tristan)
Tristan and Luisa stayed with us for three weeks, and they were an absolute pleasure to host. From the outset, they were willing to take on any task, no matter how challenging. They helped us sand and repaint our yacht while it was up on the hard, a demanding job that they tackled with great energy and care. They also contributed to garden… read more
(Excellent)
5 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Rémi) for host
Where should I start... Maybe by the conclusion : volunteering at Sam and Emma's is a must-do while you're in Tassie !
I volunteered for many hosts in various countries and Sam & Emma are definitely amongst the unique ones. We simply couldn't have been better welcomed. From the sailing with Sam, to the various walks with Emma, Sam's gigs, movie… read more
I volunteered for many hosts in various countries and Sam & Emma are definitely amongst the unique ones. We simply couldn't have been better welcomed. From the sailing with Sam, to the various walks with Emma, Sam's gigs, movie… read more
6 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Rémi)
Remy and his friend, Ingrid, were fabulous to host. They are easy-going yet hard-working and very very pleasant to have around. They willingly and with enthusiasm took on any tasks that we asked and ensured that everything was completed to a high standard. Our vegetable garden now looks tidy and loved thanks to their efforts. While here, they… read more
(Excellent)
20 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Melissa & Bryan)
We really enjoyed hosting Mel and Bryan. Mel is a lovely, bubbly spirit with a keen zest for life, a great work ethic, and loads of initiative. Likewise, Bryan is a very easy-going soul with lots of get-up-and-go and a willingness to take on whatever jobs need doing. Bryan's help preparing the boat was much appreciated and Mel was a stalwart in… read more
(Excellent)
17 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Stella)
Stella is such a delightful person and was an absolute pleasure to host. She graciously completed all tasks that were asked of her and she often went over and above, all the while smiling and being her lovely positive self. She has an adventurous spirit and eagerly partook in the experiences we offered. Stella was considerate at all times and… read more
(Excellent)
3 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Stella) for host
I couldn’t have expected a better experience for my first Workaway in Australia ! Sam and Emma are very kind and benevolent. I learnt a lot from Samuel and I enjoyed walking and talking about travels with Emma, who is an excellent vegan cooker :) They live in a nice place, with plenty of tracks around and a beach and their home feels cosy. I’m so… read more
22 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Cliff)
Cliff stayed with us for about three weeks all up, in two seperate blocks and we were very happy to have him back as he proved to be extremely useful around the property and in particular in the garden. Cliff has a well practiced knowledge of organic growing/farming & permaculture processes which was invaluable to us, we learnt many things from… read more
(Excellent)
15 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Cliff) for host
Thought I'd already posted here. So I'll have another go.
Top hosts, great location with gorgeous beach just down the road. Plenty to do with Sam, Emma, the animals and the farm. Sam and I did a lot of experimenting with making biochar. Sam's garden salads are enviable, Emma's food, easy conversation and great selection of books also all good.… read more
Top hosts, great location with gorgeous beach just down the road. Plenty to do with Sam, Emma, the animals and the farm. Sam and I did a lot of experimenting with making biochar. Sam's garden salads are enviable, Emma's food, easy conversation and great selection of books also all good.… read more
20 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexis & Diane)
We hosted Diane and Alexis for about three weeks and had a wonderful exchange, sharing ideas and knowledge in so many differing areas. They were both excellent workers and achieved a great deal while they stayed with us. Alexis' strength and task oriented process made him invaluable for doing some heavy work like digging tree holes, pipe trenches,… read more
(Excellent)
19 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Alexis & Diane) for host
Where to start ?
The location of the house is ideal to take a break from the hustle and bustle. It is very comfortable, the room is warm and sweet to settle in. The property is only few minutes from the beach and also a hill with mind blowing sunsets, it is also filled with some tremendous humans, growing plants and trees, a friendly goat, an… read more
The location of the house is ideal to take a break from the hustle and bustle. It is very comfortable, the room is warm and sweet to settle in. The property is only few minutes from the beach and also a hill with mind blowing sunsets, it is also filled with some tremendous humans, growing plants and trees, a friendly goat, an… read more
17 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Olesia) for host
Emma and Samuel are wonderful people! The time spent with them was excellent. The room they provide is very comfortable and cozy. We were happy to help them with their projects.
Sam always explains in detail and intelligibly what needs to be done, it's very convenient.
Emma and Sam's house is located near a very beautiful beach. Evening walks… read more
Sam always explains in detail and intelligibly what needs to be done, it's very convenient.
Emma and Sam's house is located near a very beautiful beach. Evening walks… read more
28 Feb 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Olesia)
Olesia and Stan stayed with us for just over 2 weeks and in that time they helped us with many projects. They were very hard working, respectful of the house routines, and willing to learn new skills. Both Stan and Olesia have good gardening skills and knowledge, and made our vegetable beds look wonderful. Stan is very strong and assisted with… read more
(Excellent)
28 Feb 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Oliver)
Oliver and his friend, Anny, stayed with us for a couple of days (it was meant to be longer but COVID interrupted our plans) and in that time we found them to be thoroughly delightful, keen to work, get their hands in the dirt, and happy to take on any task we asked of them. Oliver is extremely personable and we really enjoyed getting to know him… read more
(Excellent)
28 Feb 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Anny)
Anny and her friend, Oliver, stayed with us for a couple of days (it was meant to be longer but COVID interrupted our plans) and in that time we found them to be thoroughly delightful, keen to work, get their hands in the dirt, and happy to take on any task we asked of them. Anny is extremely personable and we really enjoyed getting to know her as… read more
(Excellent)
13 Dec 2021
Left by Workawayer (Drew & Jasmine) for host
Samuel and Emma are absolutely beautiful, kind, warm and welcoming people. From the first cup of tea to the goodbye we felt like we were with our kind of people, and when we left we felt like we were leaving home. The both of us learnt so many new and interesting things about permaculture and gardening as well as how to make our own sourdough… read more
3 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Drew & Jasmine)
Drew & Jasmine are an exceptional young couple, we hosted them for a week and wished we had been able to host them much longer! Their combined skill set was perfect on our projects and property. They helped us with fitting a second hand double glazed window which was quite a task, but with Drew's building expertise & skills and Jass's willingness… read more
(Excellent)
19 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Toni)
Toni was a great pleasure to host, he has a very easy manner and a wonderful outlook on life, which made him just lovely to share our home with. He is a skillful worker with fantastic carpentry skills. He designed and built a creative shelf for our hoya plant in the bathroom and he helped Sam complete a vestibule at the entrance to his studio. In… read more
(Excellent)
19 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Toni) for host
Sam & Emma are great hosts! They made me feel like I was part of the family. They took me out on the sailing boat, and we went for a couple of bush walks. They are living a really nice, happy and healthy lifestyle. Every morning we started our day with a cold swim in the ocean, it's cold but really refreshing!
Samuel is a permaculture guru, he… read more
Samuel is a permaculture guru, he… read more
25 Jun 2021
Left by Workawayer (Franziska) for host
I stayed with Emma & Sam at their permaculture paradise for just over three weeks as a workaway and had such a good time that I came back as a friend for a few days at the end of my travels across Tasmania. I felt welcome at their cosy home, complete with fireplace and sunroom, from the moment I walked in and was made to feel part of the family… read more
24 Jun 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Franziska)
Franziska stayed with us for approximately three weeks and was an absolute pleasure to host! She fit in so easily to our routines and is a lovely and generous person, sharing in our ecological values & hopes for the world, conversations were always stimulating and interesting. Franziska is observant and intelligent, quickly picking up on how we… read more
(Excellent)
4 Jun 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Romina & Romain)
Romain & Romina stayed with us for just over two weeks and were a pleasure to host, they are both wonderful people and good company. Romain is very chatty and Romina is a lovely gentle character. They were both tidy and kept their area clean and neat and always helped with dishes and cleanups. They also contributed by sharing in the cooking and… read more
(Excellent)
27 Apr 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Marco & Blanca)
Marco stayed with us alone for a week (Blanca had returned to Italy). We enjoyed hosting Marco, who made himself very useful around the place assisting with a building project and also working in the garden. Although his stay with us was short we had many great conversations and found him to be a very grounded individual with a kind heart and a… read more
(Excellent)
23 Mar 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Mishie)
Mishie stayed with us for two weeks and was a pleasure to have around, she is energetic, bubbly and a great conversationalist. She proved very capable with all the tasks undertaken and has a great eye for aesthetic which was much appreciated on our current renovation project. She was tidy and clean around the house and even reorganised a few of… read more
(Excellent)
4 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Farina) for host
Where do I start when everything exceeded my expectations from beginning to end? Finding hosts that open their doors to a 10 year old - accompanied nonetheless - has never been easy, but Sam & Emma were beyond welcoming. They were full of warmth & generous with their time, energy & effort in both teaching and sharing with us their knowledge, work… read more
21 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Farina)
Farina and Sophia were just wonderful to host. Farina is doing an amazing job raising her beautiful daughter with all the right values and because of this they were a delight to have in our house. They are a dynamic duo with a strong ecological ethos and it was an absolute pleasure getting to know them. Farina has an incredible knack of tidying… read more
(Excellent)
14 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Come_Renaudier)
Come is a terrific workaway and was a pleasure to host. He was easy going yet committed to working well and efficiently, undertaking a variety of different tasks including garden work, painting, boat maintenance and fencing. Come showed initiative where needed and also followed instructions well. He was tidy and clean around the house and no… read more
(Excellent)
1 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Florencia)
Florencia was a joy to host and an excellent worker, with a high emotional intelligence and a keen learning concentration that makes her very easy to communicate with, she fit in to our home situation with ease. We had wonderful conversations and learnt a lot about Argentina and their culture from Flor. She was very happy and willing to put her… read more
(Excellent)
23 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Florencia) for host
¡¡AMAZING!! The perfect hosts I could have ever wished for! Emma and Sam are both lovely persons, very nice, happy, healthy and interesting to talk! My 2 weeks here were full with fun, delicious plant based meals, homemade sourgdough bread, coconut yogurt and kefir, sauerkraut and so many yammy things! They also really cared about me and made me… read more
16 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Vivienne-Janice)
Vivienne stayed with us for almost 4 weeks in total and was a wonderful person to have help us. She is a principled young woman with a great work ethic and took to all the tasks we set with gusto. Vivienne helped us with gardening, (weeding, seed saving, straw collection, tree planting, seedling transplant, worm farm building), painting, boat… read more
(Excellent)
29 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Vivienne-Janice) for host
My stay with Sam and Emma has been more than amazing.
I don’t even know where to start with trying to explain how much I liked it.
They are an amazing and inspiring couple. I felt at home from the beginning, enjoyed every conversation we had and can’t wait to come back.
I mainly worked in the garden, planting trees, mulching beds, collecting… read more
I don’t even know where to start with trying to explain how much I liked it.
They are an amazing and inspiring couple. I felt at home from the beginning, enjoyed every conversation we had and can’t wait to come back.
I mainly worked in the garden, planting trees, mulching beds, collecting… read more
5 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Martin)
Martin was quiet and tidy and proved to be a good team worker. When provided with clear direction, he was very capable and useful. Martin was always willing to work at whatever tasks were set and helped with various things in garden, tree planting, studio, repair work and boat maintenance. We were grateful for Martin's assistance and wish him all… read more
(Very good)
10 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Cédric & Coralie)
Cedric and Coralie were a joy to have around. They are hard working, great fun and have a positive, healthy outlook that resonated with our own eco values and attitudes. They were willing and keen to tackle any task we set as well as always offering to help around the kitchen with meal prep and tidying up. One night they even cooked us really… read more
(Excellent)
10 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Cédric & Coralie) for host
We spent 10 days with Samuel and Emma and our stay was absolutely amazing and far too short, it was hard to leave !
Samuel and Emma are a lovely couple and made us feel like home as soon as we arrived. The house is as warm as they are and we really enjoyed the time spending there by helping to prepare the meals (always sooo good), chatting around… read more
Samuel and Emma are a lovely couple and made us feel like home as soon as we arrived. The house is as warm as they are and we really enjoyed the time spending there by helping to prepare the meals (always sooo good), chatting around… read more
21 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (yvesmoncla) for host
One of our best workaway experience.
We loved our stay with Emma and Samuel, they have been so lovely and generous with us from the beginning. They considered us as part as the family straight away after we crossed the door, making us feel at home.
A comfy bedroom was waiting for us in a cozy and warm house close from one of the best bay of the… read more
We loved our stay with Emma and Samuel, they have been so lovely and generous with us from the beginning. They considered us as part as the family straight away after we crossed the door, making us feel at home.
A comfy bedroom was waiting for us in a cozy and warm house close from one of the best bay of the… read more
16 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (yvesmoncla)
Quite simply: an awesome couple! Mathilde and Yves were an absolute delight to host as they were incredibly hardworking, thoughtful and great fun to have around. They were willing to take on any task we asked of them including ones that required intiative and ones that weren't so pleasant such as stripping paint and handling insulation. Yves is… read more
(Excellent)
19 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Dominik)
Dominik was an absolute delight to host. This was his first WorkAway experience and he proved to be an excellent worker: competent, willing and a very good communicator. During his time with us he helped us on renovations to our house including removal of weatherboards, insulating and stripping paint - jobs that required both hard work and some… read more
(Excellent)
17 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Dominik) for host
Staying with Sam and Emma was the best start to my travels that I could have hoped for. They are both warm and lively individuals that make you feel at home from the first time you meet. The work is more than fair and on my days off Sam and Emma included me in their outings, taking me sailing and bush walking. The beach near their property is… read more
27 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Svenja & Felix) for host
We've spent almost seven weeks with Emma and Sam and can look back on a really joyful time in a very friendly host family. They were both very welcoming and made us feel at home, including great very healthy food and a beautiful house and garden. There was quite a bit of challenging work to do (renovating a house can be tricky and hard work), but… read more
27 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Svenja & Felix)
Svenja and Felix were with us for 7 weeks and helped us on numerous projects. They were willing and steady workers and would turn their hand to anything we asked, including helping us to strip our house weatherboards, insulate the walls and repaint - a difficult and arduous task they worked on competently and without complaint always striving to… read more
(Excellent)
19 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Guzman)
Guzman stayed with us for a week and proved very easy to get along with. Guzman has a lovely manner and is a willing worker, happy to do all tasks asked of him and completing them with attention to detail. He is tidy, clean, polite and cheerful and was great with our animals. We enjoyed his company and the exchange of cultural ideas and he also… read more
(Excellent)
19 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Guzman) for host
Highly recommended !
Sam&Emma are really nice hosts. They make you feel home and the meals are delicious and generous.
They took me for a hike on my free day and drop me off at the airport too.
Work is light, 5h/day, mostly weeding.
Beach is 10min walking, there's a bus stop right at their door to Hobart and the house is very comfy.
It was a… read more
Sam&Emma are really nice hosts. They make you feel home and the meals are delicious and generous.
They took me for a hike on my free day and drop me off at the airport too.
Work is light, 5h/day, mostly weeding.
Beach is 10min walking, there's a bus stop right at their door to Hobart and the house is very comfy.
It was a… read more
18 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Thomas & Anaïs Marie)
Thomas & Anais were a joy to have around and as our first Work Away guest experience we couldn't have been happier. It did not take long to recognise they are wonderful young people. They were obliging with all the work tasks set despite the difficulty and repetitive nature of some of the work and always strived to do their best. They were not… read more
(Excellent)
18 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Thomas & Anaïs Marie) for host
We spent two weeks with Samuel and Emma and surely this was not enough!
This couple knows how to welcome people and make them feel like home when yours is so far away.
Everything was perfect ! From the first moment to the last one. They have a very confortable house (and an amazing mattress ! The most difficult part of the day is actually to… read more
This couple knows how to welcome people and make them feel like home when yours is so far away.
Everything was perfect ! From the first moment to the last one. They have a very confortable house (and an amazing mattress ! The most difficult part of the day is actually to… read more
