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19 Sep 2023
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*** are you that strong hard working go getter? Then we would love to host you! We need help”beautifying” our farm as Tims daughter will get married here in a few weeks. We also need help remodeling our yurt, any carpentry/plumbing/sheet rocking experience greatly appreciated!!! ***
** Also looking for extra hands that could help out from the end of September till the end of October, any carpenter, electric experience greatly appreciated**
Hi, my name is Tessa, I love to travel, have seen a big part of the world. I grew up in the Netherlands, lived on Bonaire for a while, have seen 42 out of the 50 states and am currently living on a beautiful farm in upstate New York. We have a farm with horses, chickens, bunnies a goat, sheep, barn cats and a pack of the sweetest golden retrievers you can imagine. We have a vegetable garden that we start in de spring and our property turns into a winter wonderland during the winter. We have our own stream in which you can swim in the summer and lots of hiking trails close by. We love to build a campfire to make that perfect s`more and enjoy the stars at night.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We have lots of beautiful nature around us that you definitely should check out. My personal favorite is Stonykill Falls. We like to make volunteers feel as a part of the family and exchange stories during dinner or around the campfire. We are also only 1.5 hours from NYC and it is very easy to take a bus, we could drop you off at the bus station.
Help
Most importantly, we are looking for help with the cleaning of our house and outer buildings. Feeding of our animals, help prepare a meal, we would love to learn how to cook your native dish! Some general maintenance, fixing and extending the chicken coop, painting in and around the house etc.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
German: Beginner
Spanish: BeginnerThis 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 have your own room in our house, it could be that you have to share with another workawayer if there is an overlap. The room has AC during the summer months, a queen bed and a single. Or you can stay in our trailer for more privacy.
Volunteers will be provided 3 meals a day.
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.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
25 hours spread over the week
Feedback (5)
We left 3 weeks ago, really miss this place and planning to come back next year for sure!
So, what to expect? Expect a beautiful authentic place, a nice accommodation, great choice of work, awesome company (human and fluffy!) and a lot of delicious food.
You will have the chance… read more
Each morning they where up early and tended to our animals, making sure everyone was well cared for. We would totally trust them with our farm by themselves. Diego is a great cook and made some amazing tacos. Monica is an amazing… read more
Tim breakfasts are just amazing, and Tessa cooks many delicious meals from around the world for lunch and dinner, so… read more
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We left 3 weeks ago, really miss this place and planning to come back next year for sure!
So, what to expect? Expect a beautiful authentic place, a nice accommodation, great choice of work, awesome company (human and fluffy!) and a lot of delicious food.
You will have the chance… read more
Each morning they where up early and tended to our animals, making sure everyone was well cared for. We would totally trust them with our farm by themselves. Diego is a great cook and made some amazing tacos. Monica is an amazing… read more
Tim breakfasts are just amazing, and Tessa cooks many delicious meals from around the world for lunch and dinner, so… read more
We have had the best time with Med, he is a hard worker and super easy to get along with.
We shared lots of good stories and made a bunch of memories, taking the boat onto the Hudson river was a good day.
Most of the tasks consisted out of cleaning and general farm maintenance.
If only he could have… read more
