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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
14 Apr 2024
Reply rate
70.5 %
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Feedback
37
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Description
Hi I enjoy having people to stay in our home . I have 16 acres I have cows there will be new calves soon to feed .I am on a hill with amazing views all around .I have just finished building a new house there is lots of new gardens to build
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are a kiwi family that would like to share our life style with other people. Come and spend time with us and get to know us and our way of life. Go to the beach, enjoy the wildlife and nature. see the penguins, Plenty of opportunities for cycling and walking. Great for the active.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
I would love some help gardening ,firewood, building ,house cleaning building new gardens lots of tree planting
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
A queen bed and a single bed in our home, you can also have accommodation in campervan.
What else ...
Oamaru has a working Victorian precinct that is world heritage status, with many attractions. HQ for Steam Punk movement, yellow-eyed penguin, little blue penguins, seals, sea lions, Home of Oamaru Stone. You can see Elephant Rocks, Moeraki Boulders, Vanished World of fossil.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 ,5 days a week
Host ref number: 722412892381
Feedback (25)
16 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Ronja) for host
I had such a wonderful time at Helen's place. She truly has created a warm and welcoming home in her stunning house on the hill.
I loved my time there so much, I don't even know where to start.
It was a joy to start every day feeding the cows, crushing peas and having Jess and Willow running around chasing one another.
I got to paint windows, help… read more
I loved my time there so much, I don't even know where to start.
It was a joy to start every day feeding the cows, crushing peas and having Jess and Willow running around chasing one another.
I got to paint windows, help… read more
23 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Paula Leonie ) for host
I spent two wonderful weeks at Helen’s place and I enjoyed it from the beginning on. I just felt like becoming part of her life so fast! Helen is a generous and lovely person and the house a unique place.
During my stay, I helped around the house, in the garden, with the cows - everyday is different, but there’s always something to do :)
I… read more
During my stay, I helped around the house, in the garden, with the cows - everyday is different, but there’s always something to do :)
I… read more
4 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Carlyne) for host
I had a wonderful stay with Helen! She wants everyone to feel at home, and after a few days, it really does. The house is beautiful! There is always people coming and going, so it's a lively place.
The help was not too strenuous, I did many different tasks, cleaning, gardening, DIY jobs, but also gave me the responsability of feeding the cows,… read more
The help was not too strenuous, I did many different tasks, cleaning, gardening, DIY jobs, but also gave me the responsability of feeding the cows,… read more
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Cultural exchange:
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Communication:
(5.0)
16 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Ronja) for host
I had such a wonderful time at Helen's place. She truly has created a warm and welcoming home in her stunning house on the hill.
I loved my time there so much, I don't even know where to start.
It was a joy to start every day feeding the cows, crushing peas and having Jess and Willow running around chasing one another.
I got to paint windows, help… read more
I loved my time there so much, I don't even know where to start.
It was a joy to start every day feeding the cows, crushing peas and having Jess and Willow running around chasing one another.
I got to paint windows, help… read more
23 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Paula Leonie ) for host
I spent two wonderful weeks at Helen’s place and I enjoyed it from the beginning on. I just felt like becoming part of her life so fast! Helen is a generous and lovely person and the house a unique place.
During my stay, I helped around the house, in the garden, with the cows - everyday is different, but there’s always something to do :)
I… read more
During my stay, I helped around the house, in the garden, with the cows - everyday is different, but there’s always something to do :)
I… read more
4 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Carlyne) for host
I had a wonderful stay with Helen! She wants everyone to feel at home, and after a few days, it really does. The house is beautiful! There is always people coming and going, so it's a lively place.
The help was not too strenuous, I did many different tasks, cleaning, gardening, DIY jobs, but also gave me the responsability of feeding the cows,… read more
The help was not too strenuous, I did many different tasks, cleaning, gardening, DIY jobs, but also gave me the responsability of feeding the cows,… read more
14 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Jonathan) for host
I had a wonderful time staying with Helen. I was immediately welcomed into the house by her grandson and throughout the stay I got the chance to meet many friends, family, and other workawayers coming to visit so there was always good conversation and company. The house is incredibly luxurious and beautifully situated.
The work was quite varied,… read more
The work was quite varied,… read more
6 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Johannes) for host
I had a wonderful week with Helen, even the communication was really great and uncomplicated. I was welcomed into her home with open arms, it was perfect for a workaway stay. Other workawayers, her family, friends - there's always something going on at Helen's place. The work was doable and varied and I really enjoyed it, as well as the whole… read more
27 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Doloresz) for host
I spent one week at Helen's beautiful place. She always makes you feel at home. The job was really great and I am really glad to have a chance to do some gardening in her glasshouse. Thank you very much for everything, I enjoyed every moment.
Dolli :)
Dolli :)
1 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
I stayed with Helen for two months and it felt more like a second home than a Workaway. Once you're there you are part of the family. The work is really fair and enjoyable. Marc is always down for a talk. And if you need something done you can always expect help.
I will miss the time I spent with Helen and I will surely come back❤️
~Angi
I will miss the time I spent with Helen and I will surely come back❤️
~Angi
12 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Adrian) for host
If there are better Workaway experiences then I want to go there! Helen is a very welcoming host, the accommodation is excellent, Helen's cooking is tasty and varied and uses mostly ingredients from her own small holding/farm, the work is relaxed and varied, and Helen is always up for helping out her guests in any way she can. The views from… read more
26 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Holly & Jamie ) for host
could not recommend Helens Workaway enough! the accommodation itself is a comfortable en suite room in a new constructed home with absolutely breathtaking views (almost 360 degree) of the country and coast. Helen was so accommodating to us from start to finish, and was even kind enough to let our lost luggge be delivered to her home (before we had… read more
7 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Olivia & Stacey) for host
As our first workaway experience, Hellen set the bar so high for all the rest! We absolutely loved staying there and felt so welcomed. Hellen is an amazing cook and a great conversationalist. While we were there we helped with various tasks such as cleaning, cooking, and my personal favorite was painting the outside planter boxes, back patio, &… read more
5 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Marion)
Marion was a wonderful person who fitted in well and I enjoyed her stay .she is a great worker and does things with out asking her .thanks for a great week
(Excellent
)
8 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Marion) for host
Helen was a very warm, welcoming and lovely Host! I felt at home from the first moment. Working in the garden and the house and cooking together was fun, and Helen kept sharing exciting stories about her travels! an impressive woman! she really cares about everyone and everything and it was nice to support her in this one week. I enjoyed also the… read more
20 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Kim & Manon) for host
We stayed with Helen for a week and she was a lovely host! We did some gardening and helped her around the house (i.e. washing windows). Helen is a wonderful woman who was very helpful in recommending what to do around and even took us to the Oamaru boulders! The workload was very fair and in the evening we cooked lovely meals together and watched… read more
15 Aug 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Akanieychan)
Alana was a wonderful workaways very helpful .She enjoyed feed the cows and being out on the farm .I recommend her as good value thanks a lot. Helen
(Excellent
)
9 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer (Akanieychan) for host
Thank you for wonderful 3 weeks. I fed the cows and calves with Helen , enjoy gardening , helping neighbors move and so on. Her family and friends were nice. House was warm and very comfortable. I spent time near the fireplace a lot.I liked that cow and calves lick my hands and hair. They were friendly and so cute. I miss them already ... I would… read more
5 Jun 2020
Left by Workawayer (Philipp & Jessica) for host
Helen was the best host and now good friend that we could have asked for, especially when she accepted us on the last day before Covid19 lockdown even though she already had 3 workawayers. Helen was very easy-going, generous and cooked awesome tasty and healthy food. She also was very careful with our special diet requests (Jessica is… read more
5 Jun 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Philipp & Jessica)
We had amazing time during lock down .Philip and Jessica a wonderful couple very helpful and great workers .We got lots of jobs done but best of all made new friends .I enjoying there stay and would recommend them .great stay thanks for again miss them already
(Excellent
)
3 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Rozanna) for host
Helen was incredibly welcoming! Really giving me a home away from home and showing me the sights if oamaru aswell as going out of her way to take me to lovely local gardens and lots of coffee out- a real treat :) the work was varied and flexible with timing but mainly gardening which I love so she joined me weeding and tidying the garden. I really… read more
17 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Sharon & Davide) for host
Fantastic stay! Helen is really adorable and powerful at the same time.. She’s really a fantastic host, you can’t ask more! The house was fantastic and super comfy... We really loved spend our time with her and the cute calves (we miss them all soooo much!!)
We really recommend this place!
We really recommend this place!
16 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Sharon & Davide)
Amazing couple enjoyed having very much .Sharon cooked some yummy food .they loved spending time with the calves . Great stay
(Excellent
)
16 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Cindy)
Great stay enjoyed so much .Cindy arrived a city kid and Leif a farmland she fixed in so well and gave everything a go thanks for a wonderful stay
(Excellent
)
27 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Cindy) for host
This was my first Workaway experience and I had an incredible time! I stayed for 3.5 weeks. Helen was truly amazing and treated me as if I was part of the family. I felt very welcomed and the room was very cozy. Helen was a great cook so we had many delicious meals together. I met a number of her family and friends and we even took a few trips… read more
16 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Joanna & Roman)
Amazing time spend together I enjoyed having them stay .got lots of jobs done thanks so much for great work .they fitted in so well they are now family thanks again
(Excellent
)
9 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Joanna & Roman) for host
We were to stay a week, we stayed a month, and the time flew so relentlessly that we feel like we arrived yesterday. Helen has an absolutely powerful heart, great heaps of warmth and goodness, lots of energy that can undoubtedly be given to several people! The food was absolutely fantastic, Helen is a great cook plus she bakes delicious things -… read more
12 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Caroline & Peter) for host
We stayed for two weeks at Mark and Helen's and we had a really great time!
There was lots of variety in the work, the food was great (Helen is a great cook) and we loved the property, the town and the animals (especially their house pets!)
Helen and Mark were great to be around, very kind and very helpful. Time went by very quickly and we wished… read more
There was lots of variety in the work, the food was great (Helen is a great cook) and we loved the property, the town and the animals (especially their house pets!)
Helen and Mark were great to be around, very kind and very helpful. Time went by very quickly and we wished… read more
13 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Sonoe) for host
I really recommended to stay with them !!
I loved my experience staying with Helen and Mark.
It was one of forgettable memories in my life.We had a great 2 weeks with them and lovely animals !!!
Helen took us to the beautiful places around Oamaru.Also she shared with us about her life style,I really respect it.Mark told us a lot of things and… read more
I loved my experience staying with Helen and Mark.
It was one of forgettable memories in my life.We had a great 2 weeks with them and lovely animals !!!
Helen took us to the beautiful places around Oamaru.Also she shared with us about her life style,I really respect it.Mark told us a lot of things and… read more
8 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Sonoe)
We enjoyed having you stay .great workers .We have heaps of fun .Thanks heaps for your help
(Excellent
)
20 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Ryosuke & Yoshie)
We really enjoyed having guys stay it was a great experience .had lots of fun and they volunteered working hard great experience
(Excellent
)
8 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Ryosuke & Yoshie) for host
We stayed with Helen and Mark for three weeks, and it was really great. We cannot thank them enough with any words.
Helen is a very generous and vigorous person. She taught us many things such as planting, digging, feeding calves and cows, and the way of living in New Zealand. She brought us several places, even though she had a lot of things to… read more
Helen is a very generous and vigorous person. She taught us many things such as planting, digging, feeding calves and cows, and the way of living in New Zealand. She brought us several places, even though she had a lot of things to… read more
16 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Nicola & Julia) for host
We stayed with Helen and Mark rather last minute, but they were kind enough to take us in, no matter how unplanned our arrival was. And we just had the best time ever! The both of them are so very kind and forthcoming and just full of warmth - it’s impossible to not feel at home in their beautiful house! The work was totally doable, nothing too… read more
13 Feb 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicola & Julia)
A great stay worked well had a good time thanks heaps
(Excellent
)
1 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Marie)
We had a great time I learned to make bread thanks I found Marie easy to get on with . A good experience thanks
(Excellent
)
21 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Marie) for host
I had a lovely stay at Marks and Helens place. We had heaps of good laughs and a lot of baking sessions. The work was never hard and more than fair. I really enjoyed mowing the lawn on the electric lawnmowers :D. Every day is different and spontaneous. Helen drove with us to Moeraki, so we could watch the seals and sometimes we had a coffee in… read more
29 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Liang) for host
We stayed about two weeks with Helen and Mark helping on their property and having good times. We loved our comfy bed, the fireplace and enjoyed good meals as well as Marks humor. Helen is really easy going and very helpful. It was nice to sit together in the living room after dinner and having fluffy cats around. We totally recommend Helen and… read more
9 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Merel)
I enjoyed having Merel to stay . I found she to be very helpful and fitted into our family really well . We had heaps of fun . I would have her back anytime
(Excellent
)
29 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (Merel) for host
I had a very good time at Helen's and Mark's place. The help needed is fair and not hard.
I really appreciated the fact that Helen was happy to show me the area, such as seeing the penguins in Oamaru. I even went on a day trip with her and her friend.
I have only been at their place for ten days but we became friends quite fast and ten days… read more
I really appreciated the fact that Helen was happy to show me the area, such as seeing the penguins in Oamaru. I even went on a day trip with her and her friend.
I have only been at their place for ten days but we became friends quite fast and ten days… read more
19 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Christine & Jonas)
We had a great time . They build a goat house . They were good volunteers. Enjoyed there stay .
(Very good
)
