Información de perfil
Evaluación del anfitrión
90 %
Last replied
18 mar 2024
Porcentaje de respuesta
93.3 %
Usually responds ≤ 7 dias
Comentarios
35
Correo verificado
Medallas (2)
Detalles
Descripción
The little farm is located half an hour out of Blenheim. A few cows, sheep, chickens, ducks, cats and horses. It suits keen experienced horse riders mainly but those looking for a quiet farm stay are also welcome.
Jobs include basic cleaning, painting, farm jobs, gardening, pruning, watering plants, picking up branches, feeding animals. You don't need experience in any of these things, a positive attitude is most valued.
NOTE: horse riding is not considered work. Riding is a privilege. We do expect guests to do their hours, and clean up after themselves. If you can't get up in the morning, this place is not for you. You must be respectful and tidy.
Comfortable accommodation mostly self contained but sharing shower and kitchen (open to sharing meals, or not).
I like to take workaway guests to explore the area when I can, on foot, or on horses (for experienced horse riders). Interested people may advance their horsemanship skills.
I'm extensively travelled, lived nine years in the Middle East as well as in other areas of the world. I run my own business separate from the farm, and previously worked as a teacher.
I'm open to any suggestions about how your background could be a good fit here. Suit those who like the quiet life. No public transport. I can pick up from Blenheim on arrival and take to town when I go.
Strictly no smokers due to health as well as fire risk in the area. There is WiFi but can be slow. Mobile phone signal is ok. Vegetarian/vegan welcome if you are willing to prepare some of your own food etc. We eat lots of home grown veges as well as home grown meat.Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Proyectos artísticosJardineríaConstrucción y bricolajeCuidado de animalesCocinar para toda la familiaAyuda domésticaMantenimiento generalObjetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Interesting valley.
Well traveled host.
Can show you the local area.
Potential for hiking, horsemanship and horse riding. Previous workawayers have enjoyed varied expeditions including staying in backcountry huts, riding on the beach, swimming in lakes and rivers.Ayuda
Depending on the time of year and what suits you, there may be gardening, weed whacking, cutting and collecting small branches etc, weed spraying, fixing fences, painting washing windows. I wouldn't ask you to do anything I wouldn't do.
Building projects if you're able.
Other projects to suit your skills. Tell me what you can do.
We generally start jobs at 8am. If its raining or frosty we can often find inside jobs but animals still need feeding.Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Alojamiento
Clean accommodation, share meals with host or alone, either is fine.
Algo más...
No public transport. I can pick up and drop off locally by agreement. I try to show guests around as much as I can depending on other commitments.
Internet can be slow but has been great lately, mobile usually fine.Un poco más de información
Acceso a Internet
Acceso a Internet limitado
Tenemos animales
Somos fumadores
Puede alojar familias
Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas
Parking is no issue.
¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
Dos
Horas esperadas
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Comentarios (13)
She joined in some horse events - competitive trail riding and trekking, and people commented what a lovely rider she is. I appreciated her schooling my young horses. She was kind… read more
Comentarios
Son opciones de calificación adicionales para cuando los miembros dejan sus comentarios. Se muestra la calificación media dejada en cada opción.
Precisión del perfil:
(4.9)
Intercambio cultural:
(4.9)
Comunicación:
(4.8)
She joined in some horse events - competitive trail riding and trekking, and people commented what a lovely rider she is. I appreciated her schooling my young horses. She was kind… read more
Very good place to stay and learn… read more
They even stayed alone at the… read more
She was hands on with jobs and worked unsupervised. She also makes good salad, and cleans up after… read more
I really enjoyed our chats as she's interested in many things and very intelligent. How many people her age have played the bassoon in an orchestra in Japan? 😅
Though she's vegan and we're not, it was… read more
She was keen to do anything and we enjoyed her company. We look forward to catching up with her on her way back through.
She's a kind keen horse rider so we enjoyed a fun ride out. She also met some of my friends.… read more
I really enjoyed our conversations and her sense of humour, and look forward to… read more
I saw many things around the area like Nelson, Picton, the Queen Charlotte Drive and more, Mandy was so happy to show and explain… read more
Her place is beautiful and peaceful, with mountains and animals all around.
Unfortunately, I wasn't experienced enough to ride the horses, but I got to do some painting, cleaning and gardening around the house.
We had some nice talks and also alone time in the independent room next to the house.
I'm grateful that… read more
Mandy is such an amazing host. We went riding every day in such beautiful places. The views are spectacular. I also got to meet some of her kind friends. I got lucky to ride so many horses. Also got some great recommendations for wonderful hiking trails. Thank you so much for showing me!
Did some fencing work (for… read more
Jess is ace with horses and also got stuck in to some other jobs.
Dario did a whole bunch of stuff such as… read more
We were able to ride the horses everyday which was amazing. As we had no mobile connection and the internet was quite slow (which we knew before) we had a good… read more