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We live in a beautiful, recently renovated farm homestead in the stunning Motueka River valley.
Your hosts, Jeremy (37) and Josie (36), would love to host people from anywhere in the world with an interest in the outdoors. We have finished our own worldwide adventures (for the time being) and would love to pay forward the wonderful hosts and experiences we had on our travels.
We are converting an old sheep and tobacco farm back into native forest, maintaining and helping to run a recently built luxury villa, and generally cleaning up the property (we moved here Dec 2016). We need help with many various tasks, from scrub clearing and planting trees to landscaping / weeding and helping with the animals closer to the homestead. 4 hours a day in exchange for food and accommodation, and if Josie is cooking the food will be fantastic!
The homestead has a large modern kitchen, spacious lounge, large deck and warm bedrooms. Wifi and Netflix available but we would encourage you to get out and explore this wonderful part of the world. We are within 45mins drive of the Kahurangi National Park, the Abel Tasman National Park and the Nelson Lakes National Park. Plenty of walking / tramping in the area, and we have constructed over 18km of walking tracks on our property alone!
Awesome swimming holes close by for summer, and cosy spots by the fire with plenty of books for winter makes our piece of paradise a fantastic spot all year round.
We currently have a young dog (Nuka), pet chickens (un-named), lambs (Lambert, Romeo, Barry, Cocoa and Justin), and pigs (Ruru, Maple).
- 5 days minimum, 1 week or more preferred
- own transport preferred but not necessary
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Through the help you will learn about various plant species and why we are planting them. How these plants help with soil erosion and contribute to a healthier ecosystem and healthier river-ways, as well as how we are attracting native birds and insects back to the area.
Through living with us we hope to share travel stories and connect with people from all walks of life. In renovating our homestead we have purposefully hidden the TV away in our living areas to encourage conversation and connections with each other. We both enjoying tramping and can recommend walks in the local area, as well as fishing, swimming and some hunting.
Help
We need help with a lot of non-mechanical gardening tasks such as scrub removal and weeding, planting or potting trees. A typical day starts with feeding of the animals with plenty of scratches, pats and rubs, then on to whatever project we have going on. We have all required tools for the job so we will be able to make the most of whatever skill set you have. We have plenty of trees to plant if in season so your work will be around for generations!
Jobs previous workaways have done are: scrub clearing, tree planting, tree potting / propagating, building animal shelters, building retaining walls, hard landscaping (building walls, edging, garden beds), soft landscaping (planting, weeding, tending to vegetable garden), lighting and controlling fires for burn-offs, painting, installing irrigation, cleaning the homestead and much more.
We try to vary the jobs done over the days so you won't get bored with the same job!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
You will be staying in a 6 bedroom farm homestead of which 3 are for volunteers, so there is normally always other volunteers to get to know. Workaways will have their own room with a shared bathroom and toilet upstairs. We cook and eat together in the living area which has an awesome wood fire for winter and opens out onto a large deck for summer.
What else ...
There is lots to explore in the local area, from the beaches of Abel Tasman to the mountains of Kahurangi National Park and the Mt Arthur range. We are in the middle of 3 national parks (Abel Tasman, Kahurangi and Nelson Lakes). We have a couple of kayaks you can borrow to go down the Motueka river on if conditions are suitable, and plenty of walking tracks with views around our property.
We are happy to help you plan the next part of your trip, or how best to explore the area once we get to know you and what you are in to! So we know who has read our entire profile and to weed out mass messages, please mention your favourite animal in your message!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have a good wifi connection and large rooms with desk/table available.
Space for parking camper vans
Plenty of space, and can get power to parking spots.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
4 hours per day
Host ref number: 514682242753
Feedback (59)
9 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Rudi & Anna Kate) for host
We had a wonderful stay with Jeremy & Josie in beautiful Motueka Valley. Their home is situated on several acres of gorgeous land connected to a luxury villa that they manage. There are lots of hiking trails & a river on site which keeps you entertained in the remote area. You are only an hours drive from Nelson Lakes, Abel Tasman, Nelson & not… read more
13 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Finn & Leah) for host
Josie and Jeremy have been very friendly hosts. Thank you for trusting us with your homestead and lovely Nuka.
We enjoyed our stay and the beautifully set trails around the property, perfect for a walk with Nuka or just listening to birdsongs. When Josie had the time for cooking it was always very delicious. Our favourite task was feeding the… read more
We enjoyed our stay and the beautifully set trails around the property, perfect for a walk with Nuka or just listening to birdsongs. When Josie had the time for cooking it was always very delicious. Our favourite task was feeding the… read more
6 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Pål & Nathalie Phuong)
Pål, Nathalie and Kin brought a great energy to the homestead and the work around the property. They were easy going and did everything asked of them. They organised themselves well with looking after Kin (who is super sweet) and doing tasks and were a great help around the homestead.
Highly recommend this wee family for your project!
Highly recommend this wee family for your project!
(Excellent
)
19 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Pål & Nathalie Phuong) for host
Thank you, Jeremy and Josie, for having us!
We had a great stay at Jeremy and Josies! They are great people, who welcomed us into their home and lives in a very natural and generous way, which made us feel at home. We we well taken care of, and the tasks were varied and enjoyable. Our small child was with us, and Jeremy and Josie welcomed him… read more
We had a great stay at Jeremy and Josies! They are great people, who welcomed us into their home and lives in a very natural and generous way, which made us feel at home. We we well taken care of, and the tasks were varied and enjoyable. Our small child was with us, and Jeremy and Josie welcomed him… read more
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9 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Rudi & Anna Kate) for host
We had a wonderful stay with Jeremy & Josie in beautiful Motueka Valley. Their home is situated on several acres of gorgeous land connected to a luxury villa that they manage. There are lots of hiking trails & a river on site which keeps you entertained in the remote area. You are only an hours drive from Nelson Lakes, Abel Tasman, Nelson & not… read more
13 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Finn & Leah) for host
Josie and Jeremy have been very friendly hosts. Thank you for trusting us with your homestead and lovely Nuka.
We enjoyed our stay and the beautifully set trails around the property, perfect for a walk with Nuka or just listening to birdsongs. When Josie had the time for cooking it was always very delicious. Our favourite task was feeding the… read more
We enjoyed our stay and the beautifully set trails around the property, perfect for a walk with Nuka or just listening to birdsongs. When Josie had the time for cooking it was always very delicious. Our favourite task was feeding the… read more
6 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Pål & Nathalie Phuong)
Pål, Nathalie and Kin brought a great energy to the homestead and the work around the property. They were easy going and did everything asked of them. They organised themselves well with looking after Kin (who is super sweet) and doing tasks and were a great help around the homestead.
Highly recommend this wee family for your project!
Highly recommend this wee family for your project!
(Excellent
)
19 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Pål & Nathalie Phuong) for host
Thank you, Jeremy and Josie, for having us!
We had a great stay at Jeremy and Josies! They are great people, who welcomed us into their home and lives in a very natural and generous way, which made us feel at home. We we well taken care of, and the tasks were varied and enjoyable. Our small child was with us, and Jeremy and Josie welcomed him… read more
We had a great stay at Jeremy and Josies! They are great people, who welcomed us into their home and lives in a very natural and generous way, which made us feel at home. We we well taken care of, and the tasks were varied and enjoyable. Our small child was with us, and Jeremy and Josie welcomed him… read more
16 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (James & Rosie) for host
We had a great week at Jeremy and Josie's place - the setting is beautiful and we really enjoyed our afternoons down at the river and exploring the national parks outside the front door. They were both very clear on the tasks to be completed every day, fitting us in to their busy days at work and around the house. We really enjoyed the… read more
11 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Vivian05)
Vivian is a fantastic volunteer. She worked hard until the job was complete whether it was weeding, painting or anything else we asked of her. She got along well with other volunteers and staff on site, and was a great addition to the homestead while she was here. Thanks again!
(Excellent
)
30 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Vivian05) for host
I had an amazing three weeks with Jeremy and Josie. They have a very cosy home and there are some beautiful walks on the property that are even more fun with Nuka (if you can convince him to come along). I did a lot of work in the tiny house and some weeding. The work was very well balanced with free time, so I had lots of opportunities to explore… read more
7 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Bethany & Hugo)
Beth and Hugo were great workaways. They fit seamlessly into homestead life and were a great help about the place. They were great with the animals, in the garden, and with a paint brush in hand!
Highly recommend these guys to any future hosts.
Thanks for all your help about the place, hope you enjoy the rest of the country!
Highly recommend these guys to any future hosts.
Thanks for all your help about the place, hope you enjoy the rest of the country!
(Excellent
)
21 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Bethany & Hugo) for host
Our Workaway with Jeremy and Josie was awesome. We did a variety of jobs and really enjoyed working outside. The house and grounds are huge and we spent a lot of our free time exploring the grounds with the dogs.
We visited the Abel Tasman, Kayaked down the river, played some golf and did some Yoga. Jobs included feeding and cleaning the… read more
We visited the Abel Tasman, Kayaked down the river, played some golf and did some Yoga. Jobs included feeding and cleaning the… read more
11 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Philipe & Marie)
These guys were fantastic workaways. Nothing asked of them was too much trouble and they always had a smile on their faces. The animals loved them and they were very generous with their time.
Thank you Marie and Philipe for your hard work, pleasant natures and fun conversations. Enjoy the rest of your time in NZ and we hope to repay the painting… read more
Thank you Marie and Philipe for your hard work, pleasant natures and fun conversations. Enjoy the rest of your time in NZ and we hope to repay the painting… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Philipe & Marie) for host
We had a great 10 days stay at Jeremy and Josie's house. They are lovely hosts and the house is so welcoming that we felt right at home. Nuka is an adorable doggie. We really enjoyed participating in the finishing work of the tiny, and Philippe was able to put his skills to use for the preparation of the deck. It was also very pleasant to feed the… read more
10 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Kat)
It was a fantastic to have Kat join in with life at the homestead. Her profile is accurate - she is a very hard worker, and is very goal orientated, wanting to finish any job she started. Even though most tasks were new to her, she was very good at picking up what was required of her and getting stuck in.
She is a fantastic photographer and we… read more
She is a fantastic photographer and we… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Kat) for host
Josie and Jeremy introduced me to New Zealand in the best way possible. They're both very patient, laidback and fun to be around with. I felt welcomed right from the start and had an easy time adjusting. Josie is a fantastic cook and took the time to show me how to care for the animals. She also invited me to her yoga classes, which worked wonders… read more
23 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Tamiko)
Tamiko was a pleasure to have at the homestead. She has a kind soul and this shows through in her work and with her dealings with other people. She took time to learn how things work at the homestead and happily moulded into life here. She did some great work in our garden and the tomato patch has never looked better!
Thank you for your hard work… read more
Thank you for your hard work… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Tamiko) for host
Jeremy and Josie were brilliant hosts! On the first day, Jeremy gave me a tour of the property, shared some of the projects they were working on -- then I jumped into the flow of work; the projects varied, they matched my skill level, and most importantly, there was a good team of people to get on board with. On a high note, I love to eat! One of… read more
27 Oct 2020
Left by Workawayer (Anse & David) for host
We only stayed 4 days as it was pouring rain from the moment we arrived until we left. Jeremy, Josie and Nuka are great hosts, everyday they found a different job for us, the house is super cozy and the food was amazing!
25 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Marie & Viktor) for host
We enjoyed it very much with Josie and Jeremy. We had 7 great days, full of nature, "farmlife", varied works, walks, good food and animals. Thank you so much for that! For us and for our two girls it was a little paradise and a quiet island during our travels (and before the covid19 lockdown in NZ). Josie and Jeremy are great hosts with lot of… read more
12 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Margot & Laura ) for host
Jeremy and Josie are great hosts and we really enjoyed our stay there! We stayed at their house for over a week doing mainly gardening and house maintenance, besides feeding the animals every morning (our favourite moment :) )
We really appreciated coming with them to have a swim in the river on sunny afternoons and sharing dinner with them,… read more
We really appreciated coming with them to have a swim in the river on sunny afternoons and sharing dinner with them,… read more
22 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (CLEMENT & SARAH) for host
Well it took us some time to give this feedback but better late than never :)
We were with Jeremy and Josie for 2 weeks in October 2019.
All we can say is thank you ! Thanks for your hospitality, the great food, the various jobs and all the good talks.
If you want to experience the rural new zealand life and meet great people then go to Jeremy and… read more
We were with Jeremy and Josie for 2 weeks in October 2019.
All we can say is thank you ! Thanks for your hospitality, the great food, the various jobs and all the good talks.
If you want to experience the rural new zealand life and meet great people then go to Jeremy and… read more
5 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Angie & Dan)
Angie, Dan and Lucas were a fantastic addition to the homestead. They fit in really well with what we were up to and got stuck into the work without complaint. Initially they indicated Lucas would only do part of the work, which was fine, but he was matching the work ethic of the other workaways easily!
They were a great family around the… read more
They were a great family around the… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Angie & Dan) for host
Our week with Jeremy & Josie and the other workawayers has been the highlight of our stay in NZ so far. They generously welcomed our little family (mom, dad, 12 year old son) into their "extended family"; we felt at home from the minute we arrived. The current landscaping work was tiring but rewarding. Of course we loved feeding and caring for the… read more
25 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Sophie & Viktoria) for host
We spent 3 amazing weeks with these lovely guys and can sum it up in 3 words: Just go there!
Thanks for everything Jeremy and Josie :)
Thanks for everything Jeremy and Josie :)
13 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Louie) for host
We had a lovely time staying with Jeremy, Josie, Nuka, Vincent and all the other animals! In our 3 weeks here we worked on various tasks for the lodge and the homestead, including: weeding; gorse clearing; setting up irrigation; clearing out the drinking water dam; moving wood for Josie's tiny house project; soft landscaping (mulch, compost, etc);… read more
30 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (maggiedisney) for host
If you're still reading reviews, read no further. You won't regret your time here!! Josie+Jeremy's WorkAway is highly rated for a reason! I was only here for a short week, but had a blast with them. It was like staying with friends for a week. What a beautiful spot they have by the river, with great views, hikes, plenty of animals, and the sounds… read more
23 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Mikooto)
Sophie's warm and bubbly personality was a fantastic addition to our homestead for the 3 weeks she was with us. Always happy, she got stuck into the work even when we gave her some pretty tough jobs.
Thanks for all your hard work Sophie, and for your contributions around the homestead, with keeping the place tidy, looking after the animals, and… read more
Thanks for all your hard work Sophie, and for your contributions around the homestead, with keeping the place tidy, looking after the animals, and… read more
(Excellent
)
23 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Mikooto) for host
I've been to Josie and Jeremy place for 3 weeks in september. I had a great time =) They are nice and easygoing people. The house is cosy and the bedroom was gigantic ! It was fun to feed the animals in the morning (I miss Vincent, Bacon and Maple). The work can sometimes be physical (especially the gorse ^^). I've done some painting. I've… read more
2 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Rosie)
Rosie is a cracking volunteer. Fun and friendly to have around, lots of jokes and laughs and loves getting stuck into what we need doing. Great with the animals and plants. Thanks for all your hard work and we hope you find that nice kiwi boy - invite us to the wedding!
(Excellent
)
7 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Rosie) for host
I've had a great three weeks at the homestead thanks to Jeremy and Josie's kiwi hospitality and the fellow workawayers I've met :) The homestead is brilliant and above and beyond what you expect, work was varied and I'd say thanks for the farm muscle if it wasn't for Josie's delicious tucker counteracting it!! Really appreciated all the extras… read more
1 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Margaret) for host
I cannot say enough good things about my time at Jeremy and Josie's!! I stayed for 3 weeks and genuinely felt at home there. Jeremy and Josie are kind, open-minded, generous people who are welcoming from the moment you arrive. The work is appropriate and varied and the setting is beautiful. I loved getting to feed the animals every morning and… read more
1 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Katherine) for host
I planned to stay two weeks here and ended up staying for almost a month. Jeremy and Josie’s place is truly a home away from home, and I felt welcome from my first day. It is comfortable, spacious and yet cosy house, set in a beautiful valley, and from the top of the hill there are amazing views. The work is fair, and you have the opportunity to… read more
19 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Daniel & Caroline) for host
Jeremy and Josie (and Nuka!), it was fun meeting y'all and staying in your home for a little bit. Wish we stayed longer than a week! Maybe next time :). You guys were inspiring to watch, your relationship seems very relaxed and easygoing but you also get a lot done and you have a solid plan for the future. We're in a transition period and it was… read more
9 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Rebeka)
Zoltan and Rebeka are awesome people, it was a privilege to have them at our place. They are both warm, friendly and easy going. They are interested in the world around them and keen to learn about what we are doing and why we are doing it.
They achieved everything asked of them to a high standard, and loved every minute of planting trees! They… read more
They achieved everything asked of them to a high standard, and loved every minute of planting trees! They… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Rebeka) for host
Josie and Jeremy is an easy-going and fun couple. We had a very warm welcome, the house was large, the room was cosy and the meal was excellent. The work was vary and we were never bored. Besides the tasks, we learnt about forest management, tree species, landscaping and tree potting etc. The animals are so lovely and funny. We would help them… read more
1 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Jessica)
Jessie was an outgoing, bubbly, fantastic personality to have stay with us at the homestead. She got on well with other volunteers, was a great help around the place and overall made the homestead a better place to be.
She happily set herself to whatever job was set for her, and has good initiative to see what else needed to be done. Absolute… read more
She happily set herself to whatever job was set for her, and has good initiative to see what else needed to be done. Absolute… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Jessica) for host
Words cannot describe my experience at Jeremy and Josie’s place. They instantly made me feel like part of their family. I learned so much from them and the other workawayers. I didn’t know anything about the farm life or gardening but learned so much about plotting plants ( my favorite activity haha) , feeding animals and gardening.… read more
18 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Iona & Tal) for host
What can we say? We came for one week and stayed for over two- seven days was just not long enough in this awesome home! We could not have asked for a better first Workaway experience than staying with and working alongside Jeremy and Josie. Everything about the homestead, the project, the location and the company- human and otherwise- was… read more
17 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Emma) for host
Hello Josie and Jeremy,
Soo sorry for the long overdue feedback to you both (my lack of tech skills finally figured out how to write here now haha). Anyways. This was honestly the highlight of my New Zealand travels. Words cannot describe how grateful I am for this experience, both Josie and Jeremy are incredible hosts, so warm from the minute you… read more
Soo sorry for the long overdue feedback to you both (my lack of tech skills finally figured out how to write here now haha). Anyways. This was honestly the highlight of my New Zealand travels. Words cannot describe how grateful I am for this experience, both Josie and Jeremy are incredible hosts, so warm from the minute you… read more
20 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Christina & Paul)
Christina and Paul are great volunteers and fantastic people. Their enthusiasm to help us with our projects and fit into our way of life made the homestead a better place to be while they were here. They built a retaining wall which included digging into very hard ground, shifting barrow loads of material and constructing the wall using warped… read more
(Excellent
)
13 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Christina & Paul) for host
We had an excellent 2.5 weeks with Jeremy and Josie at their home! We felt very much at home and comfortable. The food is incredible - fresh and homemade - we had a fully belly after every meal! The house is large and there's plenty of space. The work was varied - we potted plants, watered trees, fed the animals, weeded, helped build a laundry… read more
18 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Clare & Oliver)
These guys are awesome. So fun to have around the homestead! Great with the animals and smashed out all jobs given to them without complaint.
Hope you guys have an awesome trip around the rest of NZ, welcome back any time!
J + J
Hope you guys have an awesome trip around the rest of NZ, welcome back any time!
J + J
(Excellent
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19 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Clare & Oliver) for host
We stayed with Jeremy & Josie for 10 days and were very sad to leave! We had a fantastic time getting to know everyone, and spending time with the animals, especially our favourite lambs, Justin & Barry. It was lovely to stay in such a beautiful home, and the food really was as good as everyone says it is! The jobs we did were very varied and… read more
17 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Mike & Emilee)
Mike and Emilee are the volunteers you hope for when you sign up to workaway. Lot's of fun to have around, hard workers, get along with everyone and try their hand at everything. Their one downfall would be the inability to finish a puzzle but everyone has their faults right? :P
Jokes aside thanks so much for your hard work and positive energy… read more
Jokes aside thanks so much for your hard work and positive energy… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Mike & Emilee) for host
Jeremy and Josie are two awesome people. We stayed for almost a month and they openly shared their space, food, and way of life with us. They also saved us from being stranded at the bus stop and watched over one of our bags for a week. We had many lovely dinners together and great conversation. They were truly our home away from home and we hope… read more
17 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexis & Chandler)
Alexis and Chandler were top shelf volunteers and general all round good people. Their help around the homestead was great, especially with in the nursery potting trees!
Great company in the evenings, the got along with everyone and made our place a better spot to be with their presence.
Thanks for your hard work guys, enjoy the rest of your… read more
Great company in the evenings, the got along with everyone and made our place a better spot to be with their presence.
Thanks for your hard work guys, enjoy the rest of your… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Alexis & Chandler) for host
Jeremy and Josie's place is amazing. They are such cool people, and so open and chill—they really open their home up to everyone who enters. We had a lovely bedroom with gorgeous views, never went hungry, and were surrounded by lovely people and darling animals at all times. We ADORED the critters and getting to pot all the baby trees, and we… read more
17 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Eva)
Eva is a bubbly, friendly girl who was a fantastic help around our homestead. Great with animals and in the nursery.
Happy to lend a hand at anything and can see what needs to be done and cracks on with it. A pleasure to host, enjoy the rest of your travels!'
J + J
Happy to lend a hand at anything and can see what needs to be done and cracks on with it. A pleasure to host, enjoy the rest of your travels!'
J + J
(Excellent
)
2 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Eva) for host
I started my three month journey through New Zealand with staying at Josie and Jeremy’s place for two weeks. I had the most amazing time! They make you feel at home the minute you meet them and it will always feel like a second home for me. It was a great experience to work, laugh and live with the other workawayers and Josie and Jeremy. Thank you… read more
1 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Madelyn & Verity) for host
Jeremy and Josie were incredible hosts. We really enjoyed working with them and learning from them. Beautiful home, delicious food, adorable animals - no complaints!
24 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Julie & Frederik)
These guys are the perfect volunteers. Friendly and enthusiastic; they worked hard and fit in well with life in the homestead.
Amongst their hard work they happily built a solid retaining wall with no previous experience. This included digging holes in hard ground, mixing concrete and cutting and measuring timber. The end result is really a… read more
Amongst their hard work they happily built a solid retaining wall with no previous experience. This included digging holes in hard ground, mixing concrete and cutting and measuring timber. The end result is really a… read more
(Excellent
)
23 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Julie & Frederik) for host
This was our first workaway experience, and it was amazing! Jeremy and josie are very nice people and they were very helpful with everything! We stayed there for one month and we really loved it!! The sweetest animal and not to hard work and different almost every day.
We really hope to see you guys again! Let us know if you come to Denmark!
All… read more
We really hope to see you guys again! Let us know if you come to Denmark!
All… read more
8 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Chloe)
Chloe, Jamie, Josh and Dan were a great addition to our place while they were here. Their skills and personalities balanced well and they all got on with the work asked of them, as well as doing stuff not asked. Great help on the farm and around the homestead, good cooks, good chat and clean and tidy.
Enjoy the rest of your travels, pop in for a… read more
Enjoy the rest of your travels, pop in for a… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Chloe) for host
Jeremy and josie are both lovely. We had amazing meals cooked by josie. Each dinner is eaten together which we all really liked. Jamie and I both really enjoyed looking after the animals especially Vincent the goat. Their dog is really friendly.
We weeded the manuka, planted a few and mostly moved bush out of the areas for more planting. It is… read more
We weeded the manuka, planted a few and mostly moved bush out of the areas for more planting. It is… read more
27 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Elias) for host
I stayed at Jeremy and Josie's place for about two weeks. It has been a great time. Jeremy and Josie are very friendly and welcoming people.
I felt home from the first day on.
Jeremy always gave us many different tasks, so work never got boring. I loved spending time with Nuka and Vincent.
If you are looking for a Workaway host in the Motueka… read more
I felt home from the first day on.
Jeremy always gave us many different tasks, so work never got boring. I loved spending time with Nuka and Vincent.
If you are looking for a Workaway host in the Motueka… read more
20 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Rebecca & Joe) for host
We stayed with Jeremy and Josie for a week at the start of our travels in New Zealand. They were our first ever workaway hosts and we couldn’t have asked for a better introduction to the programme, they were generous and kind hosts, very knowledgeable about the restoration work they are doing, and very clear with instructions on what we needed to… read more
20 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Tabea & Alexis) for host
We had a great time at Josies and Jeremy's place, they were kind and generous. the work was never routine,we loved feeding the little lambs and hanging out with goat vincent. we would definitely recommend everyone to volunteer here as there is much to learn and contribute. thanks for everything guys and let us know when you are in europe again!
27 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Estelle & Florian) for host
We thought to stay 2 weeks and finally we stayed for almost one month, everything is said :) This place is an amazing stop for all backpackers, we are far away from our country but we are here as at home and even better. Everything is done to be relax : a large bedroom, you can eat when you want and what you want - beer included on Friday night ;)… read more
12 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (anjalottatour)
Anja and Lotta are two happy and bubbly girls that fit right into homestead life. Very clean and tidy and happy to do any job to a high standard. Thanks for your great food and great conversations and sharing your lives with us for a (too) short time! Enjoy the rest of travels.
J + J
J + J
(Excellent
)
12 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (anjalottatour) for host
Wow! What can we say?! Meeting Jeremy and Josie was a gift! They are a very warm - hearted, fun and caring couple and the place is just amazing! Beautiful nature, lovely animals, fun outdoor work, jummy food, a bed like in heaven, a fun time with other workawayers - a time we will not forget!
Thank you so much for being part of your project for a… read more
Thank you so much for being part of your project for a… read more
27 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Matias) for host
I really enjoyed my time at Jeremy and Josie House. They are very welcoming, generous, and they take care of the volunteers. The House and the rooms are very comfy and the surroundings are amazing. Is a perfect location for stop, enjoy nature and the lovely animals. And Then you will have awesome food.
Thank you so much for having me! Totally… read more
Thank you so much for having me! Totally… read more
27 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Matias)
Matias is the volunteer you want at your place. The smile only left his face once while he was here; when other volunteers abandoned him on the hillside, but it quickly returned when he won at cards. Happy to lend a hand at anything asked of him.
Was a pleasure to meet you Matias and hope the rest of your travels go well. If you find yourself… read more
Was a pleasure to meet you Matias and hope the rest of your travels go well. If you find yourself… read more
(Excellent
)
27 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Gary) for host
I stayed with J&J for 4 weeks, only meant to stay for two....the warmth you feel when you arrive is lovely, Jeremy gave me 3 rules, i only heard the first one which was 'eat what ever you want whenever you want' what a rule...but in reality i fell in love with the animals esp Vincent the Goat and Nuka there dog, the scenery if you take an interest… read more
27 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Gary)
Gary was the perfect volunteer. A complete pleasure to have sharing our life for the weeks he was here. Always up for a yarn and looking to make everyone around him happier than when he first met them. He got on well with all our other volunteers and did everything he asked of him. He loves a good biscuit, bad biscuit or average biscuit and always… read more
(Excellent
)
27 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Ellie)
Ellie came at the perfect time with the perfect nurturing nature. Within hours of arriving we had a baby goat firmly bonded with Ellie who cared for it every day while she was here including waking up in the middle of the night to feed it! Vincent van Goat got the perfect start to his life. Thanks Ellie!
All other tasks were completed to a high… read more
All other tasks were completed to a high… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (JD)
JD was a perfect addition for our homestead for the (too short) time he was with us. Very self motivated, could see what needed to be done and complete it to a high standard. Our place had never been tidier! It was good to compare and contrast our cultures and JD was open about sharing his life with us.
You are welcome back anytime mate, and let… read more
You are welcome back anytime mate, and let… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (JD) for host
Couldnt have asked for a better workaway experience, it felt more like home (especially with Nuka) than anywhere else I was NZ, which made the work so much easier and a pleasure to do.
Thanks for having me guys! See ya!
Thanks for having me guys! See ya!
27 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Biot)
Tomas was a great addition to our homestead for the time he was here. A hard worker and fun to have around. He was open about his country and culture which lead to good conversation. Very handy in the kitchen and could create a meal out of anything.
Enjoy the rest of your travels mate and we'll catch up in Belgium!
Enjoy the rest of your travels mate and we'll catch up in Belgium!
(Excellent
)
19 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Biot) for host
Beautiful place with good people!
5 stars workaway definetly :blush:
The work was very different every day.
As there is nothing directly close to the place, it's better to have a car.
I really enjoy my stay with you Jeremy and Josie! All the best in your life,
Cheers
5 stars workaway definetly :blush:
The work was very different every day.
As there is nothing directly close to the place, it's better to have a car.
I really enjoy my stay with you Jeremy and Josie! All the best in your life,
Cheers
28 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Courtney & Zak)
Courtney and Zak were a great addition to our place and our lives while they were here. Both very respectful and happy people who are diligent workers. Happy to take on any job given to them. We would have these guys back anytime.
Enjoy the rest of your travels guys and thanks for your help!
J + J
Enjoy the rest of your travels guys and thanks for your help!
J + J
(Excellent
)
18 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Courtney & Zak) for host
We spent almost three weeks with Jeremy and Josie on their beautiful homestead planting trees, tending to the animals and helping out with other projects on the property. This is a stunning part of the world and a tranquil place to do outdoor work. Josie and Jeremy were very accommodating and welcoming. We were lucky to be able to contribute to a… read more
28 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Raphael )
Raphael and Olivia were a pleasure to host and we loved having them share our home with us. They are both very hard workers and could see what jobs needed to be done and happily got on and did them. They are very good tree planters!
They are always smiling and cooked delicious food. If these guys ask to volunteer with you then make sure you take… read more
They are always smiling and cooked delicious food. If these guys ask to volunteer with you then make sure you take… read more
(Excellent
)
28 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Raphael ) for host
We stayed 3 weeks here and it was awesome. We enjoyed to help with the diverse tasks and jobs around the property. We are happy to have learnt about natives trees, building and landscaping.
Jeremy and Josie are very nice and friendly people and the big house is very cozy. We stayed a bit more at the end because we didn’t want to leave.
It was a… read more
Jeremy and Josie are very nice and friendly people and the big house is very cozy. We stayed a bit more at the end because we didn’t want to leave.
It was a… read more
12 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Judith)
Judith has an infectious energy which flows through her into everything she does. A diligent and intuitive worker who understood the bigger picture of our project and definitely left her mark on our place.
Thanks for your amazing bread, fantastic scones and the efficient stewing and jamming of our fruit. It was great watching you make… read more
Thanks for your amazing bread, fantastic scones and the efficient stewing and jamming of our fruit. It was great watching you make… read more
(Excellent
)
12 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Judith) for host
This place is more than fantastic. Josie and Jeremy are amazing hosts, the homestead instantly feels like home, the work is fun, the food is delicious and the surrounding nature is stunning. I can only highly recommend this to anyone who is in for a great time! Thanks again for everything!
22 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Marion)
Marion came to our place with high recommendations and certainly lived up to them! It was sometimes hard to get her to stop working; she wanted to make sure everything she did was finished and to a high standard.
Marion was fun to have about the place and fit into our way of life seamlessly. Her ratatouille is amazing!
Enjoy your next stop on… read more
Marion was fun to have about the place and fit into our way of life seamlessly. Her ratatouille is amazing!
Enjoy your next stop on… read more
(Excellent
)
21 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Marion) for host
I had a wonderful time staying at Jeremy and Josie's. It was a pleasure to help in any way I could: always something to do, varied tasks and never too hard. Thanks again for making me feel at home, the great conversations and meals.
I'd be happy to come and visit you again one day to see the progress of your big project!
I wish you all the best.
I'd be happy to come and visit you again one day to see the progress of your big project!
I wish you all the best.
4 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Brent & Jordan) for host
We really enjoyed our week with Jeremy and Josie as they were our first workaway here in the South Island. We worked on various projects that included - staining, weeding, outdoor projects, rubbish pick up, feeding the animals, etc. We enjoyed meals with them and a few other workawayers we got to meet too. Their spacious living arrangement and… read more
27 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Brent & Jordan)
Brent and Jordan were so much fun to have around. They have lead very interesting lives so far and it was a pleasure to host them and get to know their story.
They worked hard at every job we gave them, it was just a pity we didn't have jobs at the time to put their skills to better use!
Enjoy the rest of your travels guys and can't wait to come… read more
They worked hard at every job we gave them, it was just a pity we didn't have jobs at the time to put their skills to better use!
Enjoy the rest of your travels guys and can't wait to come… read more
(Excellent
)
27 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Frederic & Aurelia) for host
We had an awesome week staying with Jeremy and Josie. Those guys made us feel at home from the very first second we arrived. Thank you for all of the meals we shared, the cultural exchange with you and the other workawayers, and suggestions where to spend our time off! Work was hard sometimes, but working hours were flexible and Jeremy was very… read more
27 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jon & Cate)
These guys were a pleasure to host and fit into our place and way of life easily. They worked hard when needed and could see the big picture of what we are trying to achieve and would do small things that they could see needed doing. They were good with the animals and fun to have around the homestead; very handy in the kitchen and both creative… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Jon & Cate) for host
We spent an unforgettable two weeks helping out Jeremy and Josie. Our tasks included tending manuka trees, feeding the animals and a bit of house sitting.
Jeremy has taken on an inspiring task in rewilding the landscape and we were thrilled to learn about the process and be a small part of the project.
We couldn’t have asked for better hosts… read more
Jeremy has taken on an inspiring task in rewilding the landscape and we were thrilled to learn about the process and be a small part of the project.
We couldn’t have asked for better hosts… read more
27 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Suzie & Patrick)
These guys were amazing. They worked hard even when given pretty boring tasks (the deck came up great!). Fun to have about the place and great with the animals. We enjoyed finding out about similarities and differences in our cultures and they both have a great sense of humour which made our place even more fun to be in.
Thanks for your efforts,… read more
Thanks for your efforts,… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Suzie & Patrick) for host
Jeremy and Josie are extremely friendly and welcoming. Jeremy has such great passion for this project and you when talking to him. The tasks were varied and included staining and preping the deck. Everyone shares in the cooking and there is plenty of food. I learned so much about life in general. Being away from home, I really enjoyed having my… read more
25 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Cameron)
Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute
(No show)
1 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (SaraSefi)
Sefi and Sara are exactly what we wanted as volunteers when we signed up for workaway. They were a pleasure to have involved in our lives for the time they were here. They worked hard, could be left to get jobs done and would use their initiatives in completing tasks. They were both very informative about their home and cultures and shared a lot… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (SaraSefi) for host
We'll start from the bottom line: our time with Jeremy and Josey was exactly the reason why we've joined Workaway!
They are great people: very funny, fun, smart and welcoming, and they don't spare anything from their volunteers.
Their house is just perfect: a combination between a downstairs flour with a common area and a specious kitchen and the… read more
They are great people: very funny, fun, smart and welcoming, and they don't spare anything from their volunteers.
Their house is just perfect: a combination between a downstairs flour with a common area and a specious kitchen and the… read more
28 Feb 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Johannes)
Johannes was an exceptional volunteer. Courteous, hard working and a pleasure to live with. Always happy to do any tasks asked of him with enthusiasm. A fantastic cook and well organised and tidy.
Enjoy the rest of your trip through Aotearoa and see you in Germany!
Enjoy the rest of your trip through Aotearoa and see you in Germany!
(Excellent
)
28 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Johannes) for host
Volunteering at this place was exceptional and for me exactly what Workaway is all about. Jeremy and Josie opened up their home, life and work life to be a real part of it for a while.
The home is beautiful with nice views and a big kitchen/communal area, but I also had my own room if I needed privacy. They were very generous and flexible when it… read more
The home is beautiful with nice views and a big kitchen/communal area, but I also had my own room if I needed privacy. They were very generous and flexible when it… read more
10 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jelena & Igor)
Jelena and Igor were a pleasure to host. Hard workers who didn't mind getting a sweat up and could be left to get assigned tasks done. Great chat around the dinner table and have great travel stories. Jelena even took our resident ghost with her as there have been no signs since she left! Enjoy the rest of your travels and hopefully see you in… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Jelena & Igor) for host
Being new to New Zealand, staying with Jeremy and Josie was our perfect intro to NZ (country)life. Jeremy has a great vision for the place he is running and we are happy we contributed to the idea. The work was honest. We felt tired after work, but the sense of accomplishment and yummy food just made up for everything. Oh yes, and swimming holes… read more
17 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Alyx & Danyel) for host
Jeremy and Josie were lovely to be around and easy to work for. The property is beautiful and the work they are doing to restore it is incredible. Nuka the dog is friendly and so is the pet lamb Lambert (she loves cuddles).
Jeremy is clear about what is required and straightforward about making yourself at home. We enjoyed some awesome food and… read more
Jeremy is clear about what is required and straightforward about making yourself at home. We enjoyed some awesome food and… read more
12 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Alyx & Danyel)
Alyx and Danyel were a pleasure to host, hard workers and great chat around the dinner table. You guys are welcome back any time, enjoy the rest of your travels! J + J
(Excellent
)
29 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Jason) for host
Jeremy and Josie were wonderful hosts. Both of them were easy-going, friendly, fun to be around, and also keen to share about life in New Zealand and all the great things to get out and do. My stay at their place was very comfortable and filled with plenty of delicious food and good vibes. I enjoyed getting to meet all the other volunteers,… read more
9 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Tara)
Tara was an absolute pleasure to host. She gave 100% effort at all tasks even when the weather was rough and used her expertise in gardens to great effect. We now have a large vege garden which she started off! Tara was very enjoyable to have around the homestead and got on well with us, other volunteers and our pet animals. We wish her all the… read more
(Excellent
)
24 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Tara) for host
I stayed with Jeremy and Josie for over two weeks on their homestead. It is in such a beautiful area with some fun walks to do right on their property. They were both really welcoming and took the time to help me out with advice for my next travel plans. It was fun to get to know all of the other workawayers that came to help and also to help take… read more
9 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucy)
It was a pleasure to host Lucy! She stayed with us for a week and was very helpful around the homestead and gave good effort in the work asked of her. She also left us a an excellent example of her painting which we will keep forever! Thanks Lucy and enjoy your studies.
(Excellent
)
18 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Melina) for host
Anke and me also loved staying with Jeremy and Josie (and Nuka and Lambert and Tara). The work is a bit though but also very rewarding. And there are a lot of guys that can help out! You can actually see some progress after a day's work! And it's a good excuse to eat lots every lunch and dinner!! We only stayed for a week but the ski slopes were… read more
18 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Anke) for host
Jeremy and Josie are amazing hosts! We loved working here. You get lots of amazing food, you have extremely beautiful views and you get an overload of puppy love!!! Thank you for everything! Already missing the morning greetings of Nuka!!!
18 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Anke)
We loved hosting Anke and Melina. Very hard workers and didn't mind getting stuck in to physical tasks even if the weather wasn't amazing. They helped out a lot with cooking (very good cooks) and were clean an tidy. Nuka will miss you! Absolute pleasure to host.
(Excellent
)
