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Beschreibung
We are vignerons (those who grow grapes and make wine) with a passion for environmental sustainability, so our small farm is organic and we practice regenerative viticulture. Nearly 30 years ago, we built our passive solar, environmentally-friendly house and enjoy a busy, agricultural lifestyle. Our wines have won many awards and we have been featured widely in the media, and in 2015 Prince Charles visited us on his Australian visit. We are experienced hosts, having been a member of a similar scheme since 2002.
Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten
Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten
Gartenarbeiten
Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie
Hausarbeiten
Handwerkliche Arbeiten
Hilfe mit Computer /Internet
UNO-Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung, die dieser Gastgeber verfolgt
Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten
You can learn about organic farming/gardening, enjoy a tranquil and beautiful location, stay in our comfortable passive-solar house that we built ourselves, enjoy drinking our award winning wine and learning more about wine appreciation and wine making. We can also teach you some interesting Australian language.
Arbeit
If you are fit, healthy, willing and happy travellers we invite you to help us with our small family-run, organic vineyard near Albany on the Amazing South Coast of Western Australia. Albany is 400km from Perth (only 1 hour via plane) and is a beautiful, historic, seaside town. We have hosted many such travellers under a similar scheme and we thoroughly enjoy the cultural exchange that occurs, as well as being very grateful for the help we receive.
You will not need a lot of experience just enthusiasm, general fitness and basic English language skills. In exchange for your help for 5 hours per day we will provide you with accommodation, use of our bicycles, all meals and more. In addition to the work hours, we also expect that you will assist with meal preparation and cleaning up. Like any good house guest we expect you to also clean up after yourself (there are no house-maids to do this), so if you are not willing to participate in these aspects of being hosted, please do not apply. We are sharing the privilege of our home and our lives in exchange for the privilege of your help. We will not treat you like a slave and we expect that you will not behave as if our home is a hotel. Please note, that as with all previous guests, we guarantee to host you only for the first two nights/three days. If your attitude and behaviour meets our expectations you will be invited to stay longer (don't worry, the majority of previous guests were invited to stay longer). Likewise, you do not need to commit to staying with us for a particular amount of time. If you decide, after the first three days, that what we offer does not suit you, you are welcome to move on. We will not be offended.
The types of things you might do here include: general gardening (mulching, picking fruit, pruning), help in the vineyard (depending on the season - maintenance, pruning, picking), food preparation (drying & preserving fruit) and clean-up of the food processing area, assisting with sheep.
Given the current risk of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), we kindly ask that if you develop a respiratory illness (influenza symptoms, such as cough and/or fever) in the days or weeks prior to your arrival date, please CANCEL your stay with us, or at least contact us to discuss it. This is very important to us and we will not be able to provide you with a position here. We trust you understand. Both of us are fully COVID vaccinated, and because our income is dependant solely on us, we cannot afford to get ill. We will supply you with a rapid COVID test kit upon arrival should you have any doubts about your state of health.
OUR PROPERTY:
We have an 3 hectare vineyard as well as a large mixed fruit orchard (fresh fruit all year round!) and vegetable garden, 2 alpachas, several dozen Wiltshire sheep plus two small friendly dogs who love meeting new house guests. The whole property is organic and we originally planted the gardens using permaculture principles. We are also proponents of Regenerative Farming.
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS:
We are about a 10 minute drive from the regional town of Albany, which is a gateway to many adventures and natural attractions, including beautiful bays and beaches. We are happy to help you out with guidance and advice about tours and and hikes. Having your own car is ideal if you wish to see more than just the town, but not essential.
Gesprochene Sprachen
Englisch: Fließend
Unterkunft
You can stay in our guest room (in the house) which sleeps 3 people and has its own bathroom & toilet. There is also a caravan suitable for a couple in the summer. You will mostly eat with us (we enjoy a mixed mediterranean style diet - a little ethically-raised meat/chicken/fish with plenty of fruit and vegetables, olive oil and wine) and you will be encouraged to cook at least one shared-meal (preferably from your own culture) per week. We are unable to cater for Vegans, sorry. Our house is comfortable, clean and cosy. Smoking is not permitted inside the house, and is discouraged even outside during the summer months. Campervans are welcome.
Was noch ...
There are many natural attractions in the area (most require a car) including:-
- Stirling Range (hiking)
- Wild flowers (in season)
- Some of the best beaches and bays in Australia
- Whale watching (from boats)
- Many bicycle and walking trails
Albany is 10 minutes by car or 40 minutes by bicycle from our farm.
Note: We have limited internet service available so we cannot offer unlimited access to the internet. Checking emails, googling/searching is fine, but watching movies/videos on-line is not possible.
As we are a working farm and there is a large dam (lake) in front of our house, our property is NOT suitable for children.
We generally cannot allow other pets on our property, particularly as we have sheep.
There is no direct public transport available to our place, so having your own transport is preferable but not essential as we can arrange to transfer you to the bus station in Albany, a 10 minute drive from our farm or the airport, which is only 5 minutes away. Ask us about how to get a cheap airfare to Albany from Perth if you don't want to sit on a bus for 6 hours. Also ask our advice for the best bus to book because it is easy to get on one that goes the long way!
We sit down together for evening meals, and try to also do so for breakfast and lunch times but it does depend on the work schedule. We expect that you will assist us with meal preparation and cleaning up so if you are not willing to participate in this aspect of being hosted, please do not apply. The workaway website has an excellent basic summary of how to be a workaway guest. It is recommended reading. We give priority to prospective guests who have reviews from previous Workaway hosts or other forms of references.
Please do not come if you are ill or are developing a respiratory illness like influenza or COVID.
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Familien möglich
Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans
Campervans welcome. We are happy to negotiate fewer hours each day, depending on whether or not you choose to eat with us.
Hier sind Haustiere in der Regel willkommen
Only small dogs and those who will not chase sheep etc....but only on a case by case basis, as we have our own little dogs, one of whom is aged and a little grumpy.
Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal
zwei
Arbeitszeiten
maximum 25 hours a week, 2 days off
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11 Apr. 2024
Vom Host für Workawayer (Evgenia & Florent)
What a fabulous time we had with this lovely couple! Not only were Evgenia and Florent extremely helpful, they were lots of fun and loved to cook delicious meals. We are so glad they chose us for part 1 of their winey sabbatical! We wish them well and hope to see them again one day.
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13 Feb. 2024
Vom Host für Workawayer (Pauline)
Pauline is an intelligent, sensitive and charming person who was an pleasure to host. Her excellent command of the English language meant we had some very good conversations. She (and Maja another workawayer staying) worked diligently and with little supervision. We were so confident in her (and Maja's) abilities that we were able to slip away for… read more
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12 Feb. 2024
Vom Workawayer (Pauline) für Host
My stay with Pam and Murray was a wonderful experience. I learned a lot about regenerative agriculture and soils and loved helping to plant the tomatoes, putting the countless nets on the vines, picking the delicious fruit (a lot), helping with the tastings,….
Thanks again for the pizza night, smokos, vermouth, Merlot and Lilly’s walks and… read more
Thanks again for the pizza night, smokos, vermouth, Merlot and Lilly’s walks and… read more
3 Dez. 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Mathilde)
Mathilde is a gentle and calm person, who worked very diligently here. We thoroughly enjoyed having her stay (and are extremely grateful she stayed on to help look after our fur-baby while we went camping for a few days). We would unreservedly recommend Mathilde as a house guest and workawayer.
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11 Apr. 2024
Vom Host für Workawayer (Evgenia & Florent)
What a fabulous time we had with this lovely couple! Not only were Evgenia and Florent extremely helpful, they were lots of fun and loved to cook delicious meals. We are so glad they chose us for part 1 of their winey sabbatical! We wish them well and hope to see them again one day.
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13 Feb. 2024
Vom Host für Workawayer (Pauline)
Pauline is an intelligent, sensitive and charming person who was an pleasure to host. Her excellent command of the English language meant we had some very good conversations. She (and Maja another workawayer staying) worked diligently and with little supervision. We were so confident in her (and Maja's) abilities that we were able to slip away for… read more
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12 Feb. 2024
Vom Workawayer (Pauline) für Host
My stay with Pam and Murray was a wonderful experience. I learned a lot about regenerative agriculture and soils and loved helping to plant the tomatoes, putting the countless nets on the vines, picking the delicious fruit (a lot), helping with the tastings,….
Thanks again for the pizza night, smokos, vermouth, Merlot and Lilly’s walks and… read more
Thanks again for the pizza night, smokos, vermouth, Merlot and Lilly’s walks and… read more
3 Dez. 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Mathilde)
Mathilde is a gentle and calm person, who worked very diligently here. We thoroughly enjoyed having her stay (and are extremely grateful she stayed on to help look after our fur-baby while we went camping for a few days). We would unreservedly recommend Mathilde as a house guest and workawayer.
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23 Nov. 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Kathrin)
Kathrin was a fabulous workawayer and a lovely human being. She is friendly, warm, happy and hard working. We are very happy that Kathrin enjoyed the great diversity of work that she did, and that the wine party was fun. We loved having Kathrin in our home and she is welcome back any time.
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17 Okt. 2023
Vom Workawayer (Kathrin) für Host
It has been a extraordinary experience to stay at Pam and Murray's organic farm for a couple of weeks. Both treated me very well and they totally included me in their life. One highlight was a wineparty with friends of them.
I absolutely enjoyed my time with Pam and Murray and the dogs, the home-cooked delicious meals and wine.
On the farm is so… read more
I absolutely enjoyed my time with Pam and Murray and the dogs, the home-cooked delicious meals and wine.
On the farm is so… read more
15 Nov. 2023
Vom Workawayer (Jasmin & Thomas) für Host
Being hosted by Pam and Murray was a pleasure. We liked the tasks, put up lining in a room with recycled timber and a little window cleaning which we were free when to do it, what gave us the freedom to explore the area whenever we wanted.
We have to point out the great food we got, everything fresh and delicious (especially the avocadoes and… read more
We have to point out the great food we got, everything fresh and delicious (especially the avocadoes and… read more
13 Nov. 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Jasmin & Thomas)
Jasmin and Thomas had a short but sweet visit with us. They are a warm, intelligent couple with a very good work ethic. We thoroughly enjoyed their company, and wished it could have been for longer. They did an excellent, and very quick renovation job for us, and we are very happy with their work. Highly recommended workawayers!
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23 Juli 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Jen & Pol Loic)
We would like to give these two an extra star! They are a lovely couple, and Jen has a very good command of English. They were conscientious, diligent as well as being kind, thoughtful and respectful. Jen is very sweet and caring, and Polo is strong and hard working. What a team! We have no hesitation in recommending them as workawayers, and would… read more
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12 Apr. 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Henri)
We thoroughly enjoyed Henri's company and appreciated his help around the place. He is a bright, articulate fellow who was a pleasure to host. We wish him well, and recommend him highly as a workawayer.
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11 Apr. 2023
Vom Workawayer (Henri) für Host
It was a fantastic experience to stay at Pam and Murray's beautiful farm for 9 days. Over the period, I got to help with putting up nets in their vineyard, bottling vermouth, picking fruit from their amazingly diverse fruit orchard, and walking their adorable dog. Dinners were delicious and mostly home-grown, including the wine. This was a rare… read more
31 Jan. 2023
Vom Workawayer (Tomokoa) für Host
I stay there for 3 weeks, and still there's so much to learn!!
Murry and Palm are really helpful and kind hosts. All works given to you are quite unique and vary in many ways. I learned many new perspectives from their beautiful vineyard and gardens. Thank you so much!!
Murry and Palm are really helpful and kind hosts. All works given to you are quite unique and vary in many ways. I learned many new perspectives from their beautiful vineyard and gardens. Thank you so much!!
30 Jan. 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Tomokoa)
Tomoko was a quiet girl who worked well under close supervision. Being from a very big city (Tokyo) and with a sheltered up-bringing, the contrast to our simple, earthy existence on a rural property in Western Australia must have been stark for her. There were many tasks and experiences that were new to Tomoko, and she took them on (and hopefully… read more
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15 Jan. 2023
Vom Workawayer (Madeleine) für Host
I spent a wonderful 4 weeks with Pam and Murray. They were so welcoming and incredible hosts. I genuinely enjoyed my time with them and miss their company. Work on the farm was interesting and involved diverse tasks. I learned SO much! They live in a beautiful area with amazing beaches a drive or bike ride away. I truly hope to see them both again!
30 Dez. 2022
Vom Host für Workawayer (Madeleine)
Maddie was an absolute delight to host - one of the kindest, most polite, warm and friendly people you could ever hope to meet. We loved having her stay and would welcome her back in a heartbeat. Thanks so much for your hard work and great company Maddie.
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9 Jan. 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Judy & Ronald )
We had a fun couple of weeks hosting Judy & Ron, who - due to them also being Workaway Hosts - fitted in perfectly. They were generous with their time, and with their stash of fabulous wine. Ron orchestrated some fantastic meals, and Judy gave us much valuable feedback (with her accountant's hat on). We hope to see them again, perhaps in Canada… read more
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30 Dez. 2022
Vom Host für Workawayer (Katja & Carl)
Katja & Carl stayed with us for a short, but very sweet, time with us. They are a diligent, happy and helpful couple who we would have loved to have stayed for longer. We would highly recommend them to any other host.
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29 Dez. 2022
Vom Workawayer (Katja & Carl) für Host
Pamela and Murray are very welcoming and so well experienced in their area. Unfortunately our stay with them was cut short, but the few days we were there we look back at with joy and we were able to learn a lot. All the best to you two and thank you :)
20 Nov. 2022
Vom Host für Workawayer (William)
William's stay was cut short due to a very good job offer, but while he was with us he was a great guest....everything his profile says - cheerful, hardworking, fit and more. We would happily have William back anytime.
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21 Okt. 2022
Vom Workawayer (Ivo & Corina) für Host
We got to spend almost three weeks with Pam and Murray on their organic vineyard. We were allowed to help with many projects such as vineyard training, olive marinating, prune orchid trees or walking with the dogs.
For us it was a very instructive time on the place and we were able to learn a lot from the great knowledge of Pam and Murray. We… read more
For us it was a very instructive time on the place and we were able to learn a lot from the great knowledge of Pam and Murray. We… read more
20 Okt. 2022
Vom Host für Workawayer (Ivo & Corina)
Ivo and Corinna joined us for a few weeks and were fabulous house guests, as well as being lovely people. They cheerfully undertook the wide range of tasks we asked them to do, and were helpful around the house. It was great that they loved our new doggy almost as much as we do, and were happy to take her for walks and play. We enjoyed their… read more
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27 Aug. 2022
Vom Host für Workawayer (Juliette)
Juliette stayed with us for a week but we wish it could have been for longer, as she is delightful company as well as being diligent, intelligent and hard working. We would happily have Juliette return any time, and wholeheartedly recommend her to other hosts wanting a kind, generous and smart house guest.
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27 Mai 2022
Vom Host für Workawayer (Cath)
Cath is an energetic, enthusiastic woman whose work capacity is double someone half her age. She is also kind and generous with her time, and completely respectful. Cath was a like a breath of fresh air to have around, and we wholeheartedly recommend her to any host looking for a capable and diligent helper. We would welcome her back any time.
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26 Mai 2022
Vom Workawayer (Cath) für Host
Ahhh, where do I start?! My stay for 2 weeks with Pamela, Murray and Merlot was sublime! I cannot begin to convey how generous both Pamela & Murray are with their time, extensive knowledge of everything wine, vermouth, organic, net zero ( they have so very hard to achieve this!). I learnt a great deal from their genuine interest which they are so… read more
17 März 2022
Vom Workawayer (Greg & Adriana) für Host
Pam and Murray are sensational hosts who genuinely opened their hearts, minds and lifestyle with us. We will be forever grateful to them for hosting us. Their hospitality was outstanding as was their willingness to share knowledge and conversation across many topics. As extensively experienced hosts of willing workers, Pam, Murray n Merlot well… read more
17 März 2022
Vom Host für Workawayer (Greg & Adriana)
Greg & Addie, and their adorable doggo Hugo were an absolute pleasure to host. Their description aptly describes them...sociable, helpful and enthusiastic! But there's more...they're both kind and generous with their time, experience and skills. Hugo is also a treasure of a dog, and we wanted to keep him....although I think Merlot (our doggo)… read more
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8 Nov. 2021
Vom Workawayer (Caitlin) für Host
I absolutely loved my stay at the place. I could have easily stayed there for months! Pam and Murray are very welcoming and make you feel at home. I did everything from food prep, to vineyard work to assisting with sheep pedicures! I learned so much and left inspired to continue learning about regenerative agriculture. I will look forward to… read more
4 Nov. 2021
Vom Host für Workawayer (Caitlin)
Cat was truly a delight to host. She is warm, friendly and helpful, and very neat and tidy. Cat braved the sheep wrestling with a great sense of adventure, and took on other tasks that she had never done before with great enthusiasm. We would happily have her back, and can highly recommend Cat as a workawayer.
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4 März 2021
Vom Host für Workawayer (Gracie & Dave)
Gracie and Dave are two gorgeous, smart Aussies who blessed us with not just valuable help, but frequent and delicious loaves of sourdough. They are kind, considerate and resourceful....all the things desirable about fabulous house-guests and workawayers. We can highly recommend this dynamic duo to anyone wanting excellent company and great work… read more
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17 Feb. 2021
Vom Workawayer (Gracie & Dave) für Host
We had an amazing time with Pam and Murray. They were extremely welcoming and we learnt so much during our stay about wine, gardening and regenerative agriculture. The food and wine was delicious! The work was varied and interesting. We loved meeting some of their friends and family. Overall we felt so lucky to be hosted by such generous people… read more
29 Dez. 2020
Vom Host für Workawayer (Paul)
Paul is a great house guest and all round fabulous person, whom we are now happy to have as a friend who is welcome back anytime. He is quick to learn, always helpful and always cheerful. We could not recommend him more highly as a workawayer.
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28 Dez. 2020
Vom Workawayer (Paul) für Host
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at this place with Pam and Murray. If you are interested in organic practices, regenerative farming and quality food and wines, don’t hesitate a second. You’ll have a fantastic and relaxed experience, you’ll learn a lot. The place is much more than your usual vineyard. Murray and Pam are leading the way in Albany’s… read more
24 Juni 2020
Vom Host für Workawayer (Ziv)
Ziv is a very smart and inquisitive guy, who is capable and skilled at many things. He uses his intellect to problem solve and achieve goals. Ziv's comand of English is very good and is able to chat about many topics easily. We thoroughly enjoyed learning about Israeli culture and food from him. Ziv was very helpful, even if he did not enjoy… read more
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27 Apr. 2020
Vom Host für Workawayer (Justin & Marion)
Marion & Justin are a charming French couple who stayed with us for a month, and we would have been very happy for them to stay much longer. We thoroughly enjoyed their company and had many great meals and conversations together. They also were very helpful and considerate. We have no hesitation in recommending these two lovely people (who are… read more
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23 Feb. 2020
Vom Host für Workawayer (Ellise & Henry)
Elise and Henry are a delightful, intelligent couple that made a great contribution to our little enterprise. They worked hard and were always helpful and appreciative of the food and wine we shared. We were happy to share our "secret beaches" with them, and they really made the most of their days off by visiting the beaches, hiking and other… read more
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16 Feb. 2020
Vom Workawayer (Ellise & Henry) für Host
Such a great workaway! Don't have any hesitations if your considering a workaway here! We spent a wonderful two weeks with Pam & Murray, such kind, welcoming and friendly people. The work was varied, not too hard and always interesting (picking fruit, putting nets on the vines, gardening, fruit preservation). On our days off Pam & Murray helped us… read more
28 Jan. 2020
Vom Workawayer (Workaway-Mitglied) für Host
Without a doubt, Pam, Murray and Merlot would be in the top 1% of hosts.
Being my first workaway experience this could not have been better in any way. They were warm and welcoming and have not only shared their place, food and wine but also their friends and family with me. Memories made and lifeskills learned will be sticking with me for a… read more
Being my first workaway experience this could not have been better in any way. They were warm and welcoming and have not only shared their place, food and wine but also their friends and family with me. Memories made and lifeskills learned will be sticking with me for a… read more
24 Jan. 2020
Vom Host für Workawayer (Workaway-Mitglied)
Marcus joined us for a couple of weeks and was great to have around. He's fit and capable, and has excellent communication skills. We enjoyed our long chats about life and dogs, and dogs, and life etc! We are happy to recommend Marcus to anyone needing good, efficient and warm-hearted assistance. He was flexible enough to take on whatever… read more
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23 Jan. 2020
Vom Host für Workawayer (cherryontheworld)
It's difficult to know where to start with this review. Paul and Renata are everything and more their other reviewers said of them. They are extremely helpful, diligent and respectful. They are also great fun and lovely to have around....so much so, that we invited them back again after their following Workaway experience was finished. They taught… read more
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18 Jan. 2020
Vom Workawayer (cherryontheworld) für Host
It is hard to put into words how amazing these people are! We are grateful that we had the opportunity to meet Pam & Murray and their super cute and smart dog Merlot (The Wine Dog).
Our experience at the vineyard was more than we could wish for. Pam & Murray were doing their best to accommodate us from the first day we arrived. We felt like home!… read more
Our experience at the vineyard was more than we could wish for. Pam & Murray were doing their best to accommodate us from the first day we arrived. We felt like home!… read more
23 Okt. 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Cole)
Cole was enthusiastic, helpful and considerate. Great to have you around, Cole! Bon Voyage!!!
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16 Okt. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Cole) für Host
Overall great experience for two weeks!
Pam and Murray were wonderful hosts. Really welcoming, genuine people and ready to share their knowledge about wine, the vineyard, the garden, and the surrounding area!
The work was well varied, the food was delicious, and the wine, lovely! The description on their WorkAway page is spot on for… read more
Pam and Murray were wonderful hosts. Really welcoming, genuine people and ready to share their knowledge about wine, the vineyard, the garden, and the surrounding area!
The work was well varied, the food was delicious, and the wine, lovely! The description on their WorkAway page is spot on for… read more
11 Okt. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Will) für Host
Couldn't have asked for a better first WorkAway experience! Pam + Murray both have a wealth of knowledge, from farming and permaculture to healthy living and of course, everything to do with wine. I instantly felt like I was a part of the family, the rules were clearly laid out, which made things extremely easy to communicate, and they both made… read more
9 Okt. 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Will)
Will's stay with us was short, but very sweet. He's a very mature young man, who is easy to have around. Will made an excellent contribution to our farm while he was here, and will continue to do so due to the beautiful photos he took of Murray's collection of vintage treasures. We can whole-heartedly recommend Will as a guest.
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16 Aug. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Claire ) für Host
Pam & Murray are simply the best. They are both so welcoming, kind, generous, fun and curious. By the time I've walked into their home, I already felt like l made new friends and knew that I would have an amazing time at the Farm. Their property truly is a patch of paradise and it didn't take me long to fall in love with the place, between the… read more
27 Juli 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Claire )
Claire was a total delight to host. She is eloquent, intelligent and caring. We thoroughly enjoyed her company and will miss her, as will Merlot (the doggo). Claire is an asset to anyone looking for a smart, diligent and kind person to share some time with and to get some things done. She went over and above the expected hours, and we can't thank… read more
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11 Aug. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Zuzana) für Host
Staying with Pam, Murray and Merlot was really enjoyable and a great experience. Pam and Murray were very generous and caring hosts and sharing their beautiful home felt like a real privilege. As a workawayer I could not ask for more, the farm was lovely, the jobs interesting and varied with many opportunities to learn something new and the food… read more
21 Juni 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Zuzana)
Zuzana is a respectful and helpful woman, who fitted in here very well. She worked many hours in excess of those required of her, and did it with intelligence and quiet determination. Zuzana is a pleasure to host and have no hesitations in recommending her....unless you want someone rowdy!
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7 Juni 2019
Vom Workawayer (Febe) für Host
About a month ago I stayed for a short week with Pam, Murray and their dog Merlot.
I really enjoyed my time there. Murray learned me a lot about organic farming, permaculture and how to get rich soil.
They invited us over to dinner with friends. Pam makes fantastic food and everything we ate fresh from the garden tasted amazing. The work is not… read more
I really enjoyed my time there. Murray learned me a lot about organic farming, permaculture and how to get rich soil.
They invited us over to dinner with friends. Pam makes fantastic food and everything we ate fresh from the garden tasted amazing. The work is not… read more
9 Mai 2019
Vom Workawayer (Vladimira) für Host
I have spent amazing 10 days with Pam and Murray in their vineyard. It was a great workaway experience and you don't even feel like you are working. Their hospitality, kindness, wine and food are unbeatable. Thanks for sharing your home with me, giving me lifts to my hiking trails and moments I could have spent with you, your family and friends. :)
1 März 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Magdalena)
A six-star guest!!! What can I say...except that we feel blessed to have had Maggie stay with us. She made an enormous contribution to us and was an absolute delight to host. Maggie often went beyond the call of duty, was always cheerful, helpful and respectful. Her passion for wine was refreshing for us and her skills in hospitality were… read more
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10 Jan. 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Babs)
Babs was an absolute pleasure to be around and she would be welcome to return any time! It started with a lovely gesture (she brought a gift of flowers with her to thank us for squeezing her in!) and ended with lots of great memories. Babs is thoughtful, kind and efficient, and able to work autonomously.
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10 Jan. 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Rebecca)
We had a lovely time hosting Rebecca as she is polite, helpful and very mature for her young years. She was always willing to "have a go" to try new tasks and to learn, and to contribute to conversations. We would highly recommend Rebecca as a guest.
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2 Jan. 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Workaway-Mitglied)
Maxi is a very fit, vibrant and helpful woman who we thoroughly enjoyed hosting and would welcome her back into our home at any time. She is dedicated to her principles - all of which we share - in relation to sustainability and the survival of the planet, and we had many interesting discussions. Her English is excellent, and she made a great… read more
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1 Jan. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Workaway-Mitglied) für Host
I spend nearly 4 weeks with Pam and Murray, Merlot and others on their farm and enjoyed every day. The work was a good experience and I learnt a lot about wines. Murray is a endless worker and Pam is a chef and makes incredible good food and if possible direct out of the garden.
We had a lot of good conversations and I could bike to town.
I was… read more
We had a lot of good conversations and I could bike to town.
I was… read more
31 Dez. 2018
Vom Host für Workawayer (Ole)
Alex is a bright young man with a heart as big as his appetite for good food and wine! His English is excellent and his manners exemplary. Unfortunately, Alex was ill for a considerable portion of his time with us, so he was not able to work to his full capacity. However, when he was well enough to work he did so in an efficient and effective way.… read more
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19 Dez. 2018
Vom Workawayer (Ole) für Host
After reading the description and all those great feedbacks I had high expectations... but Pamela and Murray just exceeded them and made my first workaway experience unforgettable! They not only taught me a lot of new skills but also included me in all events that happened! Both hosts are passionate in their work but also treated me very… read more
12 Dez. 2018
Vom Host für Workawayer (Susie & Sue)
The two S's were a delight to host as they are warm, friendly, fun, reliable, trust-worthy and hard-working. No task was too difficult and they always went "the extra mile" whether by finishing a task beyond the basic requirements or offering to collect things for us on their regular visits to town, and a whole variety of other helpful assistance… read more
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12 Dez. 2018
Vom Workawayer (Susie & Sue) für Host
We came as strangers and left as good friends. Our time was an amazing experience.
Initially we applied to join Pam, Murray and Merlot on their beautiful property just out of Albany as “Workaways” but we weren’t what WE considered to be the typical applicants.
We are two fit, healthy and capable middle-aged women travelling around Australia… read more
Initially we applied to join Pam, Murray and Merlot on their beautiful property just out of Albany as “Workaways” but we weren’t what WE considered to be the typical applicants.
We are two fit, healthy and capable middle-aged women travelling around Australia… read more
1 Nov. 2018
Vom Workawayer (Teodoro & Elena) für Host
This has been the best experience so far in our year-gap trip. Pam and Murray made us feel at home immediately upon our arrival. Their combined knowledge on organic farming and wine is incredible, we learned a ton in the two weeks we were there. We are really thankful for the opportunity we had to work there and will cherish these memories… read more
26 Okt. 2018
Vom Host für Workawayer (Teodoro & Elena)
To use wine vernacular, these two are GOLD ! From their beautiful natures to their work ethic, kindness, enthusiasm, cooking and more, Jake and Ellie were an absolute delight to host. It was a treat to have them stay and bring joy to our lives and we have no hesitation in recommending them to future hosts. We see a bright future for the world with… read more
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25 Okt. 2018
Vom Host für Workawayer (David & Anna)
David and Anna were a delight to host and to get to know in the short time they had with us. We would have loved for them to stay longer to enjoy their good company and fabulous cooking. They're both hard-working, kind, respectful and fun and we would recommend them to any future host who has the same values.
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24 Okt. 2018
Vom Workawayer (David & Anna) für Host
This was our first work away experience and we couldn't have got off to a better start. The work was really interesting and varied, the food was really tasty and healthy and the location is beautiful. Pam and Murray are a wonderful couple with so much knowledge and experience to pass on. We immediately felt very welcome and would have loved to… read more
20 Sept. 2018
Vom Workawayer (Saki) für Host
I spent about 2weeks with Murray and Pam. only 2 weeks but I had a great time!
I was shocked that I had a huge bedroom with bathroom and balcony all to myself. Their house is beautiful and energy efficient. I always felt very comfortable.
I helped in the vegetable garden, feeding chickens, pruning, labeling the products, cleaning, sorting the… read more
I was shocked that I had a huge bedroom with bathroom and balcony all to myself. Their house is beautiful and energy efficient. I always felt very comfortable.
I helped in the vegetable garden, feeding chickens, pruning, labeling the products, cleaning, sorting the… read more
7 Sept. 2018
Vom Host für Workawayer (Saki)
Saki is a lovely woman. She is kind, helpful and mature. Able to think for herself, Saki was an asset to have around. We enjoyed meeting her and appreciate her help in the vineyard and around the farm. Happy to have Saki back any time.
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15 Mai 2018
Vom Host für Workawayer (Jennifer)
Jenny is a very nice, honest and intelligent person. She speaks excellent English and has a great sense of humour. We enjoyed Jenny's company and wish her well with her publishing career.
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9 Mai 2018
Vom Workawayer (Jennifer) für Host
i spent two weeks with the host and for my first stay i could not have picked a better place. Pam, Murray and Merlot are most hospitable, very open minded and patient (ok maybe the dog was not very patient, especially when he had to take the slow workawayer girl for walks, but i see his point there).
I learnt a lot in those two weeks and still… read more
I learnt a lot in those two weeks and still… read more
15 Mai 2018
Vom Host für Workawayer (Ragsa86)
Sabine's stay with us was short, but sweet. She is a lovely person and was very helpful in all aspects of being a workaway guest. I have no hesitation in recommending Sabine as a potential guest.
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12 Mai 2018
Vom Workawayer (Ragsa86) für Host
I stayed at the vineyard for one week in April. I loved every minute of my time there. This peaceful place is just amazing. You can see and feel the effort Pam and Murray are putting into their business and how passionate they are about it. I learned a lot while working in the orchard and also in the kitchen. They involved me in their spare time… read more
15 Apr. 2018
Vom Host für Workawayer (Anna)
Anna was a quiet, respectful and hard working guest. She was easy to host and quite independent. We enjoyed her company for the relatively short time she stayed with us.
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5 Apr. 2018
Vom Workawayer (Ewelina & François ) für Host
INCREDIBLE LIFE CHANGING WORKAWAY. We have left House of Pam, Murray and Merlot a few days ago and we miss them all already. We have spent together 15 incredible days and every one of them was special. We were bottling, labelling wine. Making marmelade. Picking and pressing grapes. Cooking and painting a mural on the caravan.
We spent many… read more
We spent many… read more
31 März 2018
Vom Host für Workawayer (Ewelina & François )
We need another star for Ewelina & Francois! From Francois' exceptional skills in the kitchen to Ewelina's amazing talent with a paint-brush, there are so many reasons why we loved having this beautiful and kind couple stay with us. They not only worked hard & efficiently they were also cheerful, respectful, friendly and generous with their time -… read more
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29 März 2018
Vom Workawayer (Sylwia) für Host
It was first time when I used workawy and it was one of the best experience. Pam and Murray are great, kindlless and positive couple and host. You feel there like in home. They are very helpful, show you nice place near Albany or pick up you to spent time outside. Murray runs and he can get you to wonderful running or cycling path. I spent in… read more
9 März 2018
Vom Host für Workawayer (Sylwia)
Sylvia was our first Polish person to stay with us. We thoroughly enjoyed her company and learning a little more about life in Poland. Her work ethic and attitude were both exemplary and she was great to have around. Sylvia is kind and considerate and a fabulous house guest. We hope to see her again.
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30 Jan. 2018
Vom Host für Workawayer (Youssef)
Youssef was an exemplary house-guest and a very fine young man. His inquisitive mind and thoughtful behaviour made him a pleasure to host. Thanks for all your help and hard work!
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29 Jan. 2018
Vom Workawayer (Youssef) für Host
I spent two weeks in Pam's and Murray's farm, was my first Aussie experience, Pam and Murray have a big passion in what they do and you can feel it when they explain to you their work, and you can see it in what they buiIt from scratch. I learned a lot about plants, fruits, wine and the farm life. The lifestyle on the farm it's really easygoing,… read more
21 Dez. 2017
Vom Workawayer (Monika) für Host
This was my first workaway experience and I could not have done better. Should be 10 stars for Pam, Murray, Merlot and their little paradise! Loved it so very much there! I will never forget the experience, still dreaming green and the perfume of the grape flowers in my nose. I planned about a week and ended up being there a month, and going back… read more
29 Nov. 2017
Vom Host für Workawayer (Monika)
Monika is staying with us as I write. I would like to say she's terrible, but that would only be so we could have her stay much longer. Monika is great to have around. She's enthusiastic, helpful, fun and happy (except when she thought she lost her camera!). A wonderful person and house-guest, she would be an asset anywhere.
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5 Dez. 2017
Vom Workawayer (Alexandra & Christian) für Host
We stayed with Pam, Murray & Merlot for one and a half week. They made us feel like home and we enjoyed the work they had for us. Thanks for the nice experiences!
28 Okt. 2017
Vom Host für Workawayer (Alexandra & Christian)
Christian & Alex are a very nice couple and we enjoyed their company and their help.
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7 Nov. 2017
Vom Workawayer (Sofie & Hans) für Host
I stayed on my own here and had a very good time with Murray and Pam. They were very welcoming, interested and interesting! I learned a lot, could help with a lot of different jobs and they were very caring. They offered me rides so I could see a bit of the surroundings in my free time (since I did not have my own transport). The food was… read more
4 Nov. 2017
Vom Host für Workawayer (Sofie & Hans)
Sofie came to stay with us by herself, and was a delight to host. She is kind, helpful, intelligent and has previous experience as a volunteer...perfect, for us. We would happily host Sofie again, and wish her well for her further travels.
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28 Okt. 2017
Vom Host für Workawayer (Alexandre & Delphine)
Alex & Delphine were a delightful couple, and were very friendly, helpful, energetic and fun. We would have been very happy to host them for longer, but realise they must continue their adventure.
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10 Okt. 2017
Vom Workawayer (Viktoria) für Host
I stayed here for one week in September and I had a very nice time!
Pam and Murray made me feel very welcome and included me in their daily life: Pam picked me up from the bus stop and since I didn't have an own car, they offered me rides to town in my free time. When Pam and Murray were invited for dinner at a friend's house I joined them and I… read more
Pam and Murray made me feel very welcome and included me in their daily life: Pam picked me up from the bus stop and since I didn't have an own car, they offered me rides to town in my free time. When Pam and Murray were invited for dinner at a friend's house I joined them and I… read more
29 Sept. 2017
Vom Host für Workawayer (Viktoria)
Viktoria stayed with us for just over one week and was very helpful. She has a nice personality and was easy to get on with. She worked hard physically, but enjoyed the experience. We would happily host Viktoria again, and wish her well for her future endeavours.
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13 Sept. 2017
Vom Workawayer (Andrea) für Host
I just finished spending two weeks here and couldn't be more happy with my first workaway experience! Pamela and Murray made me feel welcome from the very beginning and were constantly teaching me new things in the vineyard as well as the kitchen! I was constantly engaged in different jobs which I loved and can't wait to use what I've learned back… read more
12 Sept. 2017
Vom Host für Workawayer (Andrea)
Andrea was a lovely young woman who worked diligently around the vineyard and garden. She was engaging and sociable, and happy to involved in everything. Andrea also is polite and respectful, and we had many great conversations about food, wine, travel and life. We would happily host her again.
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16 Juli 2017
Vom Workawayer (Pascale & Coline) für Host
We just left this morning and we already feel nostalgic... We spent one month with Pamela, Murray, not to forget Merlot! We really enjoyed it! We learned how to prune, how to make to chutney, how to cook pizzas and flamenkuche in the pizza owen, and so many more things... We also were included in a lot of social events in the farm and in Albany… read more
16 Juli 2017
Vom Host für Workawayer (Pascale & Coline)
Pascale & Coline stayed with us for one month and made a great contribution in the vineyard, around the garden and in the kitchen. They are friendly, helpful people who were easy to host. Their English is very good and their work ethic excellent. We enjoyed many delicious meals cooked by Coline & Pascale, and learned more about French life and… read more
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