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Richard and Carolyn live in sunny Nelson at the top of the South Island. They have the best of both worlds... walking distance to town and the great outdoors on their doorstep. Richard works part time in mental health and Carolyn runs a small Bed & Breakfast, and also looks after her mother Lorna who has been living in the house next door since 2017. Lorna is a very cheerful 99 year old who ran a dairy farm with her husband for 42 years. She has been an artist and written poetry throughout her life and her paintings adorn the walls of her cottage. She is a big animal lover and was a keen horse rider right up into her 80s . Unfortunately Lorna's Golden retriever Mandy passed away a few years ago and a few months ago Carolyn and Richard lost their beautiful little dog Mia, who was a great companion for them all.
Lorna has home help mornings and evenings from support workers and Carolyn is there as a back up. Lorna's needs are simple....help with things she can no longer physically do such as gardening, making and tending to the fire in Winter, clothes washing , cooking and house cleaning. She uses a walker to mobilise around her house but her arthritis prevents her from going for walks of any length. She still enjoys outings, family gatherings and attending her monthly poetry group.
Richard and Carolyn are both active and enjoy hiking and cycling. Carolyn grew up on her parent's farm and like her mother, was a keen horse rider. They are both passionate about cooking and coffee and love growing things in the garden. Carolyn loves games of any sort...card games, board games and outdoor games. She also practises Qigong and enjoys swimming. She has retired from her Graphic Design business but enjoys art projects when she can fit them in. Richard enjoys fishing when he gets the chance and also practices meditation. They have travelled and lived overseas and enjoy meeting people of all cultures and backgrounds. Their diet is pescatarian eat ( vegetarian and seafood).
Nelson is well known for it's lovely climate, wealth of outdoor activities, incredible arts community and a very positive upbeat atmosphere. It is close to the sea, the bush, the mountains and four beautiful National Parks, the most famous being Abel Tasman National Park. Cycle trails and hiking tracks are everywhere.
Half of their house is a dedicated Bed and Breakfast suite where they host one group (of up to 3 guests) at a time.
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Práctica de idiomas
Compañía para ancianos
Jardinería
Construcción y bricolaje
Cocinar para toda la familia
Ayuda doméstica
Mantenimiento general
Intereses
Vegetariano o vegano
Sostenibilidad
Autodesarrollo
Películas y televisión
Cultura
Mascotas
Política / justicia social
Idiomas
Fotografía
Cuidado de plantas
Música
Libros
Arte y diseño
Dibujo y pintura
Jardinería
Cocina y alimentación
Animales
Yoga / bienestar
Naturaleza
Fitness
Playa
Actividades al aire libre
Senderismo
Ciclismo
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Both Carolyn and Richard are happy to share their knowledge and experience. Carolyn works from home so will be on hand if there is anything you want help or advice with. She is happy to provide language practice for those travellers wanting to improve their English and she is interested in learning other languages too.
Ayuda
We would like help with gardening, cooking and house tasks especially when the B & B is busy. We are pescatarian ( eat vegetarian and seafood) so if you are into cooking those sorts of meals then we are happy to give you the run of the kitchen. We welcome people with DIY skills, as we often have other types of tasks on offer such as painting, simple building projects and general maintenance.
We are looking for mature, independent people who show initiative. We welcome people who are able to help unsupervised, once they have been shown what is required. Outside of help time we hope you will enjoy exploring our beautiful region.
Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Alojamiento
Our workawayer guests stay at my mothers house next door as it is nice for her to have company and she has a large spare room with a Queensize bed. There is a separate bathroom for workawayers to use. Meals and project tasks are shared between our two homes.
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There is no shortage of things to do in our region and Carolyn and Richard are happy to assist you with planning trips and outings when you want to explore further afield. There is a local bus service as well as tourist bus operators connecting Nelson with Abel Tasman National Park and other local attractions.
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Acceso a Internet
Acceso a Internet limitado
Tenemos animales
Somos fumadores
Puede alojar familias
Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas
A campervan that can fit in a park on the street, but no large motorhomes as the street is quite narrow.
¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
Dos
Mis animales / mascotas
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28 abr 2025
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Paula)
Paula stayed with us for two weeks and we really enjoyed our time with her. She shared our love of coffee and did really well perfecting the milk frothing on our espresso machine. She is a very meticulous person and that was evident in every task we set her. Whether it was vacuuming our car, housework or weeding, she had an exceptional eye for… read more
(Excelente
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25 abr 2025
Dejado por el workawayer (Paula) para el anfitrión
I had the privilege to spend my very first workaway with Carolyn, Richard and Lorna and I can happily say that I had the best two weeks in Nelson. All three of them (plus their sweet little dog Mia) are very warm, kind and positive-thinking and made me feel welcome right from the beginning. I was happy to have my own room and bathroom at Lornas… read more
12 ene 2025
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Laurie)
Laurie is a lovely young woman; mature, warm, funny, conscientious and intelligent. She was easy to have around and fitted into our household quickly. She is genuinely interested in other people and enjoys deeper more satisfying conversations .She was great company for my mother too and helped her with breakfast preparation , dishes, setting the… read more
(Excelente
)
10 ene 2025
Dejado por el workawayer (Laurie) para el anfitrión
I had a wonderful time at Carolyn and Richard’s. They are kind and thoughtful hosts who made me feel welcome from the start. I really loved our deep conversations, which helped us connect on a meaningful level. 😊
During my stay, I did some gardening and helped Lorna when she needed. Lorna was sooo lovely. It was great to be part of their daily… read more
During my stay, I did some gardening and helped Lorna when she needed. Lorna was sooo lovely. It was great to be part of their daily… read more
10 ene 2025
Dejado por el workawayer (Isabell) para el anfitrión
I really enjoyed to stay with Lorna, Carolyn, Richard and Mia. It is a beautiful and very welcoming surrounding. It felt like family after a very short time!! I stayed with Lorna in her beautiful house and had my own big room and toilet. It is so easy to like Lorna!! She is amazing and such a sunny personality. I missed my grandmum which is the… read more
28 dic 2024
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Isabell)
Isabell was with us for nearly two weeks, staying next door with my mother Lorna. They got on really well as Isabell is very close to her own Grandmother back in Germany, who is like a mother to her. We really appreciated the care she she gave my mother, helping her with everyday tasks (dishes, lunch prep, washing etc.) and spending time just… read more
(Excelente
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28 abr 2025
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Paula)
Paula stayed with us for two weeks and we really enjoyed our time with her. She shared our love of coffee and did really well perfecting the milk frothing on our espresso machine. She is a very meticulous person and that was evident in every task we set her. Whether it was vacuuming our car, housework or weeding, she had an exceptional eye for… read more
(Excelente)
25 abr 2025
Dejado por el workawayer (Paula) para el anfitrión
I had the privilege to spend my very first workaway with Carolyn, Richard and Lorna and I can happily say that I had the best two weeks in Nelson. All three of them (plus their sweet little dog Mia) are very warm, kind and positive-thinking and made me feel welcome right from the beginning. I was happy to have my own room and bathroom at Lornas… read more
12 ene 2025
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Laurie)
Laurie is a lovely young woman; mature, warm, funny, conscientious and intelligent. She was easy to have around and fitted into our household quickly. She is genuinely interested in other people and enjoys deeper more satisfying conversations .She was great company for my mother too and helped her with breakfast preparation , dishes, setting the… read more
(Excelente)
10 ene 2025
Dejado por el workawayer (Laurie) para el anfitrión
I had a wonderful time at Carolyn and Richard’s. They are kind and thoughtful hosts who made me feel welcome from the start. I really loved our deep conversations, which helped us connect on a meaningful level. 😊
During my stay, I did some gardening and helped Lorna when she needed. Lorna was sooo lovely. It was great to be part of their daily… read more
During my stay, I did some gardening and helped Lorna when she needed. Lorna was sooo lovely. It was great to be part of their daily… read more
10 ene 2025
Dejado por el workawayer (Isabell) para el anfitrión
I really enjoyed to stay with Lorna, Carolyn, Richard and Mia. It is a beautiful and very welcoming surrounding. It felt like family after a very short time!! I stayed with Lorna in her beautiful house and had my own big room and toilet. It is so easy to like Lorna!! She is amazing and such a sunny personality. I missed my grandmum which is the… read more
28 dic 2024
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Isabell)
Isabell was with us for nearly two weeks, staying next door with my mother Lorna. They got on really well as Isabell is very close to her own Grandmother back in Germany, who is like a mother to her. We really appreciated the care she she gave my mother, helping her with everyday tasks (dishes, lunch prep, washing etc.) and spending time just… read more
(Excelente)
16 dic 2024
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Cécile)
Cecile and Paul stayed with us in February this year and I have only just realised that the feedback I thought I had posted did not appear on the website, hence the long delay. Paul and Cēcile were amazing workers and really interesting, intelligent people. Cēcile was the one who knew so much about plants and gardening and so she directed Paul as… read more
(Excelente)
1 mar 2024
Dejado por el workawayer (Cécile) para el anfitrión
We had a wonderful time with Carolyn and Richard, Lorna and Mia. We felt very welcomed since the first day. They all are very kind and generous.
Every morning we had amazing coffee with Carolyn, and Richard on the weekends. We had lunch and dinner all together (very tasty!!), that was very nice too.
Our tasks were various : in the garden,… read more
Every morning we had amazing coffee with Carolyn, and Richard on the weekends. We had lunch and dinner all together (very tasty!!), that was very nice too.
Our tasks were various : in the garden,… read more
16 dic 2024
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Mara Sophie)
Mara was a delight to have around and was ready to work with a smile on her face each morning. Mature beyond her years and quick to learn she tackled each task with gusto. She gardened and did a thorough job, learning about NZ weeds. She mowed our lawns, a recently learned skill and enjoyed helping me in the house with bed making, cleaning etc.… read more
(Excelente)
8 dic 2024
Dejado por el workawayer (Mara Sophie) para el anfitrión
My time with Carolyn, Richard, and Lorna was absolutely wonderful. From the moment I arrived, they made me feel so welcome and at home. I loved the interesting conversations we had—whether over morning coffee with Carolyn or during our shared lunches and dinners. The daily “Coffee and Quiz” sessions were always a highlight; it was so much fun to… read more
23 nov 2024
Dejado por el workawayer (Carline Marcella & Toby) para el anfitrión
We stayed at Carolyn and Richards for 2 weeks and had a lovely time, our hosts were extremely accommodating and cooked a delicious array of Vegitarian and fish dishes for us, we enjoyed lovely chats at dinner time and felt part of the family immediately which is nice when you are so far from home, we stayed next door in Carolyn's mothers house… read more
1 nov 2024
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Carline Marcella & Toby)
Toby and Marcella stayed with us for two weeks. Toby especially enjoyed outdoor work in the garden as he had previously worked for a gardening business. We could happily leave him to mow lawns, trim hedges etc. and know he would do a good job. Marcella had an eye for order and so we let her loose in Mum's kitchen, cleaning and organising her… read more
(Excelente)
20 abr 2024
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Joshua)
Josh fitted in very well and as he has mentioned, we shared very similar values which led to many interesting conversations. Josh did a great job stacking firewood for us and as this was his first workaway experience, learned a number of new things including how to make a christmas cake with my 97 year old mother! Josh was lovely with my mother..… read more
(Excelente)
20 dic 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Joshua) para el anfitrión
Staying with Carolyn, Richard and Lorna was my first workaway experience and they were kind enough to accommodate me for one week before their family arrived for Christmas. I will admit, I was a bit apprehensive about only staying for a week, as I had planned to stay for longer in places to feel a bit more settled. But this experience was… read more
2 nov 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Merle) para el anfitrión
The first time I came to them, I stayed a bit over a week.
I felt welcomed from the first moment.
My room was in Lorna’s house, Carolyn’s mum. She is a lovely, super impressive 97 years old lady. Next to her house are living Carolyn & Richard with their cute dog Mia. I helped with cleaning in both households and Carolyn with the B&B and cooking.… read more
I felt welcomed from the first moment.
My room was in Lorna’s house, Carolyn’s mum. She is a lovely, super impressive 97 years old lady. Next to her house are living Carolyn & Richard with their cute dog Mia. I helped with cleaning in both households and Carolyn with the B&B and cooking.… read more
25 jul 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Merle)
Merle spent a week with us initially and at our invitation she returned for another week and then stayed on while she looked for work and accommodation locally. She slept at my mother Lorna's house but we shared meals and work duties between both households. Merle was an absolute delight to have around. She is very intelligent, quick to learn and… read more
(Excelente)
16 may 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Auriane)
Auriane was just lovely. She was hardworking and thoughtful, great company for all of us and especially kind and caring with my mother. She was really good with our dog Mia, thinking to nip out for a short walk in between showers on wet days. She and Mia were a great pair. Auriane did weeding, cleaning and together we constructed a kitset garden… read more
(Excelente)
23 abr 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Auriane) para el anfitrión
I feel privileged to have been hosted by this family. I had such a wonderful time. It felt like home, like they were my family. The room and the house are very cosy and warm, close to the center, the dog is probably the nicest dog i've ever met (I already miss our walks), the food is better than a restaurant, and the hosts are amazing. Lorna, what… read more
3 abr 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Colin)
Colin was a delight to have around. He was an independent worker, a real perfectionist and got started early in the day. He completed a variety of tasks including cleaning and tidying in my mother's kitchen, laying down a pathway of pavers and stones in her garden, weeding, and sanding and staining two sets of outdoor tables and chairs (they now… read more
(Excelente)
17 mar 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Colin) para el anfitrión
I had a great 10 days with Carolyn, Richard and Lorna in Nelson, and I was also given the chance to help out with Carolyn's cousin and her partner too. They were all very welcoming, easy-going, friendly and great company with a fair balance between work and play. My main tasks included gardening, wood staining the garden furniture, cleaning… read more
10 feb 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Ayla & Christian)
Ayla and Christian were the whole package ...great communicators, excellent workers, thoughtful, respectful, wonderful company and clearly very capable for their young years (compared to us!). My mother really enjoyed having them stay with her and we had some great dinnertime discussions around the table. The tasks we set included cleaning the… read more
(Excelente)
10 feb 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Ayla & Christian) para el anfitrión
We spent almost a week with Carolyn, Richard, Lorna and Mia and it was clearly a 5-Star-Workaway!✨
Carolyn and Richard are amazing people, super friendly and lovely to chat with. They shared our love for good food and coffee and we've been spoiled with both. We had our bedroom and Lornas house and she was the best company we could have asked for,… read more
Carolyn and Richard are amazing people, super friendly and lovely to chat with. They shared our love for good food and coffee and we've been spoiled with both. We had our bedroom and Lornas house and she was the best company we could have asked for,… read more
6 oct 2020
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (William)
Bill is such a lovely guy...warm, friendly, considerate, sensitive, kind and also has a good sense of humour. He slotted into our household routines effortlessly and Mum loved having him stay with her. He is a real perfectionist and very generous with his time. He made such a perfect job of levelling the ground and plotting out the positions of… read more
(Excelente)
6 oct 2020
Dejado por el workawayer (William) para el anfitrión
I had a really lovely week here. I stayed with Lorna who was a delight to be with - always positive, cheerful and fun. Most of my work was next door at Carolyn and Richard's who were also lovely company and very caring. These are great people to be with and I was always made to feel thoroughly at home and comfortable.
Accommodation was great, with… read more
Accommodation was great, with… read more
27 feb 2020
Dejado por el workawayer (PaulaMarlene) para el anfitrión
Without a doubt one of the best projects on workaway. (not exaggerated)
I enjoyed every minute I could spent with Carolyn, Richard and Lorna. All of them are incredibly thoughtful and encouraging.
The workaway project was very well organised. Even before I arrived we had a good and clear communication and during the work I always knew what to… read more
I enjoyed every minute I could spent with Carolyn, Richard and Lorna. All of them are incredibly thoughtful and encouraging.
The workaway project was very well organised. Even before I arrived we had a good and clear communication and during the work I always knew what to… read more
28 may 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Kevin) para el anfitrión
First and foremost Carolyn and Richard were not expecting me. As a matter of fact they were not expecting anyone, as they're going through a very busy patch of their life. Nevertheless when told by friends that I was 'urgently' looking for a Workaway as I wasn't feeling good, they immediately opened their doors. Not only did they welcome me in… read more
7 abr 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Zsanett)
Zsanette came to stay with my mother while we went on holiday. We overlapped for a day so I could show her what needed to be done to maintain our two properties, and to spend some time showing her around and getting to know her. Zsanette was quick to understand what was needed and I could tell she was a good organiser, very thorough and also… read more
(Excelente)
2 abr 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Julia) para el anfitrión
This was my first workaway experience and it couldn't have been better! Lorna, Carolyn and Richard were great hosts and went a great length to make me feel at home. I even ended up coming back for a second stay and we kept in touch during my 9 months in Nelson. The work was very fair and a most of the time it felt more like a family than actual… read more
22 ene 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Panyanpickle)
Annie and Mark had been workawayers at my mother's property in the North Island 3 years ago and just by chance they recognised her from my profile. It was with great pleasure that they were reunited with Mum and her dog Mandy in her new home here in Nelson. They are a wonderful caring and competent couple with years of practical experience behind… read more
(Excelente)
21 ene 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Panyanpickle) para el anfitrión
We had a wonderfull week with Carolyn and Richard and stayed next door with her mother Lorna in her house. They are the kindest, nicest people who welcomed us into their homes. We went swimming after work and on dog walks and enjoyed spending time with them. The work was mainly in their gardens, pruning and weeding with some tree works. Thanks for… read more
22 ene 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Patrick)
We were Patrick's first Workaway experience shortly after he had arrived in the country. He was with us for about two weeks, with a break in the middle to hike the Abel Tasman. He stayed in my mother's house but he spent time in both households for meals and socialising. I would describe Patrick as a kind, honest and gentle person with strong… read more
(Muy Bien)
12 dic 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Patrick) para el anfitrión
Nelson was my first stop in my year abroad in New Zealand, and I could not have found a better Work Away to help me ease into being by myself in a foreign country! Carolyn and Richard were more than willing to pick me up at the airport, and we went on a short hike along the beach with the cute dogs Mia and Mandy afterwards. When I got back to… read more
4 abr 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Ann)
Right from the start Ann felt like a member of the family. She slotted into the household routines whether it was working with me to prepare the B & B for guests, or helping my mother next door in her house or garden. Ann is a practical, hardworking, independent and adaptable person. She happily completed her tasks independently and to a very high… read more
(Excelente)
7 oct 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Tatiana)
Tatiana was a pleasure to have in our home. She is a very well-travelled, mature young woman with a passion for food and cultural experiences. Her skills as a nutritional chef set her apart as one with a natural talent for combining flavours and creating dishes that are truly delicious. She shares our love for coffee and meaningful conversations.… read more
(Excelente)
14 may 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Stef_PineTree)
Stefanie was a delight to have around. She stayed next door with my mother who has recently shifted to Nelson and helped support her in the house with unpacking, cleaning, bringing in firewood and general household duties. She learned gardening quickly and was not afraid to ask if she was unsure of which were weeds and which were not. Stefanie is… read more
(Excelente)
13 may 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Stef_PineTree) para el anfitrión
In a nutshell: perfect!
This was my first workaway and it was an absolute amazing experience! From the warm welcome at the airport to the drop-off at the end of my stay, Carolyn, Richard and Carolyn's mum went out of their way to make sure that I have a great week in Nelson.
They took me on walks, gave advice on things to do and let me borrow one… read more
This was my first workaway and it was an absolute amazing experience! From the warm welcome at the airport to the drop-off at the end of my stay, Carolyn, Richard and Carolyn's mum went out of their way to make sure that I have a great week in Nelson.
They took me on walks, gave advice on things to do and let me borrow one… read more
18 mar 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Levke) para el anfitrión
I was supposed to stay five days with Carolyn, while her husband was in Australia. I helped her with cleaning and preparing breakfast for the B&B, cleaned the windows, the car and did little gardening jobs. The work was always fair and not hard. I had a lot of free time to explore Nelson. My favourites were riding the bike to Tahunanui Beach or to… read more
1 mar 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Levke)
Initially Levke came to stay with me for 5 days while my husband was away, to help me run our B & B. We got on so well that we extended her stay another 5 days. She was particularly good at cleaning but also helped prepare breakfasts and evening meals as well as other indoor and outdoor tasks around the house and in the garden. She is a very… read more
(Excelente)
31 may 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Astrid) para el anfitrión
I stayed with Carolyn and Richard for 1 week and had an absolutely amazing time. I was their first workawayer and they made me feel home and welcome immediately. They are both very good cooks, i loved to try their healthy meals and will definitely copy dome of their recipes :)
I can only recommend to stay with them and would come back anytime!… read more
I can only recommend to stay with them and would come back anytime!… read more
29 may 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Astrid)
Astrid was a delight to have in our household. She was self-motivated, hardworking, independent, quick to learn and thorough. A strong, fit young woman, she worked well on every task we set her. Astrid had no trouble adjusting to our largely vegetarian diet and was keen to try unfamiliar foods. Her English is excellent so we were able to have many… read more
(Excelente)
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