Profile information
Host rating
100 %
Last replied
12 Mar 2024
Reply rate
100.0 %
Usually responds within 2 days
Feedback
9
ID verified
Email verified
Badges (3)
Details
Description
We are busy couple running our little farm on 40 acres just outside of Jindabyne in the beautiful Snowy Mtns.
Our daughter, son in law and their 3 young children live next door.
We have a glasshouse and grow a lot of our own food. A newly planted orchard and berry patch and getting a summer veg garden implemented this year.
We also have 3 dogs, 4 cats lots of chickens, geese and ducks. Sheep and 6 beautiful Brumbies (wild horses) that we are training.
We have hosted international students for the past 25 years and love the opportunity of meeting and sharing with people from other cultures, backgrounds and experiences.
I am looking for someone to help with general farm help. Gardening. Fencing. Painting. Clearing paddocks. Animal work and maybe some babysitting.
Some gardening or farm work experience would be helpful. We are happy to work with you and teach you if your happy to learn and do a bit of hard work.
We are looking for people who are self motivated and observant and to join in our family daily life, while also taking the opportunity to enjoy Jindabyne and the beautiful surrounds.
You will have your own self contained flat with a queen size bed and 6 king single bunks. Your own bathroom, laundry and kitchen.
NO SMOKERS
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We have been hosting international students for years - we love to share our love for Australia and at the same time build lasting friendships with people from all over the world.
We have many different skills to teach.
Gardening- growing food
Horse training
Practical skills.
Cooking and preserving what we grow.
Foraging in the right seasons.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
I am looking for anyone who is self motivated and observant, hard working and happy to come and become a part of our extended family and help in the garden / house - cleaning windows /painting / small building projects - fixing fences / rubbish removal etc. wood chopping
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
You will have your own studio / flat
It has a queen bed and 6 king single bunks.
Your own bathroom, laundry and kitchen.
Sitting area with TV and wood heater ( if you’re here over winter )
What else ...
we are very relaxed at home but do expect a level of respect for our home and possessions
we ask that you keep your room and the bathroom / kitchen neat and tidy
we love to entertain - friends / family - good food / music
we are both very active and like swimming, skiing, hiking, mtn bike, horse riding, gardening
we live 10min a out of Jindabyne which is our nearest village
we are 2hrs from Canberra and 6hrs to Sydney
You will need a car and also a manual drivers license would be helpful
NO SMOKERS
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have star link internet connection. You have your own flat / separate accommodation so can easily work from there.
Space for parking camper vans
Yes we have a large paddock / parking area off the road where you can park. We can offer hook up to power and water.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (6)
Staying in Jindabyne was the best workaway experience I've ever had!
Sidonie, Ian, Lucy, Stuart, Arch, Olive and Frankie will always have a special place in my heart and I'm so glad I had the opportunity to meet them!
The property is a dream and I could have stayed there… read more
That was probably one of the best choice of my entire life cause I will always remember of them and of all the things that i learned in Jindabyne.
They are such amazing people, so kind and always ready to help you and to teach you a lot about their… read more
Feedback
These are extra optional ratings when members leave feedback. The average rating left for each option is displayed.
Accuracy of profile:
(5.0)
Cultural exchange:
(5.0)
Communication:
(5.0)
Staying in Jindabyne was the best workaway experience I've ever had!
Sidonie, Ian, Lucy, Stuart, Arch, Olive and Frankie will always have a special place in my heart and I'm so glad I had the opportunity to meet them!
The property is a dream and I could have stayed there… read more
That was probably one of the best choice of my entire life cause I will always remember of them and of all the things that i learned in Jindabyne.
They are such amazing people, so kind and always ready to help you and to teach you a lot about their… read more
They were always happy to help and do any job
It was not only great to have them here helping us around the house but was great to get to meet them
They are polite and… read more
With great work ethic and sense of humour. The work they did was fantastic and were so willing to help with everything around the house as well.
We enjoyed many meals and laughter together.
Willing to do any jobs I asked and also observant, noticing things that needed to be done
He was happy to work regardless of the crazy summer heat and humidity
He was a great guest to have in the house and happy to be a part of the family and our everyday life
A great sense of humour… read more
Hosts---> Sidonie & Ian are hospital , healthy, sporty and openminded people. Travelers themselves. Plus the contact with other family members was positive and warm.
Location---> close to the… read more
