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Beschreibung
Pam and Chris are an older couple into our 70's but still active and work in part time jobs. Pam is a teacher and Chris is an aviation consultant. We have a 1 ha lifestyle block on the edge of Arrowtown in Central Otago, NZ. We grow flowers, olives and vegetables and lots of grass. We stopped skiing last year and Pam has a new hip which limits her gardening which she has always done. I am a handyman and love old cars - we have a few, so any mechanical skills always welcome. I also pretend to restore old caravans. We can offer your own space and facilities in a modern house in return for 4-5 hrs a day and meals and a beer at the end of the day. Mainly garden work but the house always needs attention and my 6 bay garage is not a pretty site at present.
We are both immuno compromised, so we ask that you are Covid vaccinated.
Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten
Gartenarbeiten
Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten
Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie
Hausarbeiten
Handwerkliche Arbeiten
Hilfe mit Computer /Internet
Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten
We have an amazing view over the Queenstown Wakatipu Basin, and in the past we sold our produce at markets for fun. Nowadays we give most of our oil and flowers away and concentrate on our own vegetables. Chats around the fire at night a requirement.
Projekte mit Kindern
Dieses Projekt schließt möglicherweise den Umgang mit Kindern ein. Mehr Informationen findest du in unseren Verhaltensregeln und Tipps hier.
Arbeit
Mainly garden work but the house always needs attention and my 6 bay garage is not a pretty site at present.
Couples are welcome as are singles and we can cater for most dietary requirements. We have spent some time in France so we enjoy French people. Pam has travelled extensively so loves travel conversations.
Gesprochene Sprachen
Englisch: Fließend
Französisch: Grundkenntnisse
Unterkunft
Modern house. Own separate facilities - Bathroom, TV, space.
Was noch ...
5 minutes from Arrowtown main street and 3 golf courses. Very private location. Many trails and walks and tracks and our local pub 'The Tap'. The Arrow river is right there - gold mining gear available with 101 lessons.
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Internet Zugang
Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang
Wir besitzen Tiere
Wir sind Raucher
Familien möglich
Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans
No restriction
Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal
zwei
Arbeitszeiten
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5+ days a week
Gastgeber Ref-Nr.: 247329319949
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5 März 2024
Vom Host für Workawayer (Raphael & Patricia)
Great work by Patricia and Raphael. The task I set them was not easy, but they got stuck in before their time was up. Good conversations and very good around the house. At the same time, they learnt new skills to take away with them. we wish them well in their travels and future life ahead. All the best from Pam and Chris.
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5 März 2024
Vom Workawayer (Raphael & Patricia) für Host
Our time with Chris and Pam was absolutely fantastic! We spent a week helping them clear branches, and they were incredibly warm and welcoming throughout our stay. We genuinely enjoyed every moment at their place and feel lucky to have met such wonderful people. The surrounding area of Arrowtown was an added bonus, making our experience even more… read more
3 Nov. 2023
Vom Workawayer (Fabian & Lisa) für Host
Even though we just have been with Pam and Chris only for 10 days (we should have contacted you guys much earlier!), we really really enjoyed our full stay their and the company they had to offer. We didnt't expect such a great house and all the care that those two took, also for our dietary! Chris is so great and creative in the kitchen, you will… read more
21 Okt. 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Fabian & Lisa)
What a great couple. The list on the door went down every day as they chugged throuhgh the jobs to get our place ready for summer. Trees, grass, banks, you name it they did it and way past their daily time we normally set.
I hope we meet your vegan expectations given we are novices at vegan cooking.....at least you survived. Special thanks for… read more
I hope we meet your vegan expectations given we are novices at vegan cooking.....at least you survived. Special thanks for… read more
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4 Okt. 2023
Vom Workawayer (Jeroen) für Host
Had a wonderful stay at Chris and Pam's house! They are both extremely warm people that went out of their way to make me feel part of the family. Chris and Pam have some amazing stories to share about NZ and local Arrowtown history. They were very accommodating, not only in terms of food preparation where personal preferences were taken into… read more
26 Sept. 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Jeroen)
I posted this before but it got lost. By far the best Workawayer we have had. Jerone has skills he does not know he has and carried out a magnitude of tasks and even got some snow board lessons in between. Our place has had a rubbish burn up, cars fixed, fruit trees pruned, olive trees cut and the garage tidied. Jeroen is extremely tidy and… read more
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5 März 2024
Vom Host für Workawayer (Raphael & Patricia)
Great work by Patricia and Raphael. The task I set them was not easy, but they got stuck in before their time was up. Good conversations and very good around the house. At the same time, they learnt new skills to take away with them. we wish them well in their travels and future life ahead. All the best from Pam and Chris.
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5 März 2024
Vom Workawayer (Raphael & Patricia) für Host
Our time with Chris and Pam was absolutely fantastic! We spent a week helping them clear branches, and they were incredibly warm and welcoming throughout our stay. We genuinely enjoyed every moment at their place and feel lucky to have met such wonderful people. The surrounding area of Arrowtown was an added bonus, making our experience even more… read more
3 Nov. 2023
Vom Workawayer (Fabian & Lisa) für Host
Even though we just have been with Pam and Chris only for 10 days (we should have contacted you guys much earlier!), we really really enjoyed our full stay their and the company they had to offer. We didnt't expect such a great house and all the care that those two took, also for our dietary! Chris is so great and creative in the kitchen, you will… read more
21 Okt. 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Fabian & Lisa)
What a great couple. The list on the door went down every day as they chugged throuhgh the jobs to get our place ready for summer. Trees, grass, banks, you name it they did it and way past their daily time we normally set.
I hope we meet your vegan expectations given we are novices at vegan cooking.....at least you survived. Special thanks for… read more
I hope we meet your vegan expectations given we are novices at vegan cooking.....at least you survived. Special thanks for… read more
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4 Okt. 2023
Vom Workawayer (Jeroen) für Host
Had a wonderful stay at Chris and Pam's house! They are both extremely warm people that went out of their way to make me feel part of the family. Chris and Pam have some amazing stories to share about NZ and local Arrowtown history. They were very accommodating, not only in terms of food preparation where personal preferences were taken into… read more
26 Sept. 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Jeroen)
I posted this before but it got lost. By far the best Workawayer we have had. Jerone has skills he does not know he has and carried out a magnitude of tasks and even got some snow board lessons in between. Our place has had a rubbish burn up, cars fixed, fruit trees pruned, olive trees cut and the garage tidied. Jeroen is extremely tidy and… read more
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10 Juli 2023
Vom Workawayer (Johannes) für Host
Pam and Chris are a lovely couple who are very welcoming and supportive. They made me feel at home right away and gave me tasks that we were able to really focus on. The work was enjoyable and the view from the property was amazing.
He showed me what I should focus on if i buy a car, that was very helpful. Chris has a huge knowledge about cars… read more
He showed me what I should focus on if i buy a car, that was very helpful. Chris has a huge knowledge about cars… read more
31 Mai 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Johannes)
Thank you, Johannes for all the work you did. From the wood to the clearing the banks, cutting down the branches, cleaning out the gutters, widening the drive and above all cutting down the Hawthorn hedge with all the thorns and dealing with the neighbour's 'advice', and all on his own initiative. J is now chain saw compliant and can sharpen and… read more
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4 Juni 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Leif)
How many engineers does it take to install a 4 post hoist? Well as it turns out, just two, as very able Leif and his good friend Jakob came with this job in mind. They also shifted a big lump of iron that nobody could lift using physics. As well they cleared the driveway and other jobs. Two very capable young skilled men who socialised with us and… read more
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1 Juni 2023
Vom Workawayer (Leif) für Host
Pam and Chris are very kind and supportive, welcoming and helpful. I can wholeheartedly recommend them as hosts.
And as a bonus is their place perfectly situated for daytrips to Queenstown, Arrowtown and even Wanaka. Plus I was allowed to use Chris's tools and workshop. It's a pity that I had to leave already but I would use every chance for… read more
And as a bonus is their place perfectly situated for daytrips to Queenstown, Arrowtown and even Wanaka. Plus I was allowed to use Chris's tools and workshop. It's a pity that I had to leave already but I would use every chance for… read more
9 Mai 2023
Vom Workawayer (Emma & Jakobi) für Host
Chris and Pam welcomed us into their beautiful home and made us feel at home right away. They cooked amazing food and gave us tasks that we were able to really focus on. We stayed for about a week and it was a great opportunity that we will always remember when we think of our trip to NZ! Thank you Chris and Pam!
21 März 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (SandrineYianni)
Well, Sandrine and Yianni did what we had been dreading for months - they shifted out big bookcase from one room to another. Much debate and planning and pushing (it was far too heavy) to find that Chris was 20mm out in his calculation. So off with the corner and I left Yianni to fix the damage. You would not be able to see where he has been. The… read more
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21 März 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Workaway-Mitglied)
Thank you so much for the work you did. The place has never been tidier. Both working in with Tristan and Karli when we had an overlap (our fault) and the trees came down and were chopped and stacked. and the weeds were all gone. I was fun for us and I am sure you enjoyed the visit as much as we did hosting you.ALl the best for your travels, Pam… read more
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10 März 2023
Vom Workawayer (Workaway-Mitglied) für Host
We stayed two weeks with Pam and Chris and had a wonderful time there. The house is located on top of a small hill with a beautiful view over the basin. This makes working in the garden especially enjoyable. We did lots of little jobs around the garden. Pam and Chris were flexible with working hours so we could work a full day and have the next… read more
1 März 2023
Vom Workawayer (Tristan & Karli) für Host
Pam and Chris are a lovely couple in an amazing place with a beautiful property. If you stay with them you will enjoy first rate, private accommodation with ensuite bathroom (not to mention King sized bed). The view and sunsets from their property are magical at sunrise and sundown. The work that is asked is enjoyable, it is a real pleasure to… read more
28 Feb. 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Tristan & Karli)
Tristan and Karli came to us with good credentials which turned out to be entirely correct. They took on a list of tasks and nailed them including felling, cutting up and stacking some pesky trees, cleaning out a garden, weed eating, pruning our olives, and Karli spring cleaned our rooms. A great couple with skills and commitment and the energy to… read more
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9 Feb. 2023
Vom Workawayer (Suze & Daan) für Host
Pam and Chris are really lovely hosts. They welcomed us in their beautiful home on the hill and we had a great time together. The jobs were very clear and when we finished there was always a cold beer in the fridge and we got absolutely spoiled with amazing meals. Chris even checked a couple of things on our van before we hit the road again.… read more
8 Feb. 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Suze & Daan)
Suze and Daan are a wonderful bubbly couple who fitted into our house like family. Great around the house cooking and tidying up, but outside they just nailed it. They tackled the really hard tasks outside that had been on the drawing board and made a huge difference to getting out place ready for winter. They are a very sociable couple who have… read more
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13 Nov. 2022
Vom Host für Workawayer (Caitlin)
Cate came to stay and we organised general garden and clean up work for her and Lena who was also staying. They teamed up and added hand chain sawing, olive tree pruning and leaf blowing to their CV's. Young person with a can do attitude.
Great job and we got Kate's 'new' camper van home ready for her NZ adventure. Good luck with the travels. We… read more
Great job and we got Kate's 'new' camper van home ready for her NZ adventure. Good luck with the travels. We… read more
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13 Nov. 2022
Vom Host für Workawayer (Lena Theresa)
Great job Lena. Lena teamed up with Kate who was also staying and got stuck into the jobs that needed doing. She is independant and has her own camper and left us to walk the Milford Track. We arranged for both of them to move to a new host. Good willing workers and great around the house. The dish washer was empty before Pam and I even got up!… read more
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28 Nov. 2021
Vom Host für Workawayer (Lucy)
Lucy spent a couple of weeks with us waiting for her Visa renewal. What a treat. We asked her to get on with a few jobs and left her to it. A great worker and well organised and tidy. Had some good conversations at night and on wet days she organised the house with Pam. Our (in)famous thyme bank has never looked so good and we promise we will keep… read more
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14 Juli 2021
Vom Workawayer (Marie & Nicolas) für Host
Our stay with Pam and Chris was awesome since the moment we arrived at their place! We've been warmly welcomed with a drink and a full tour of the house. We were lucky to be the first guests in their newly done bedroom, it was super comfy, private and we had our own bathroom.
The food was really good too, and Chris and Pam were always making sure… read more
The food was really good too, and Chris and Pam were always making sure… read more
27 Mai 2021
Vom Host für Workawayer (Marie & Nicolas)
What a team. Marie and Nico joined us just after we had cut down 15 trees so guess what their main job was....everyday the same and they nailed it the day before they moved on. The driveway has never looked so good and the place is ready for winter. Great around the house and cooked meals and put up with our 6 yr old g. daughter and all her… read more
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27 Mai 2021
Vom Host für Workawayer (William)
This is a bit late but Bill sorted out all the jobs that I had not got to and made the place ready for winter. The workshop clean up was a bit daunting but the new shelves and organising the container made way for the car hoist which is underway. I was a bit busy but as Bill said I managed to break out of the office and annoy him on the job from… read more
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12 Apr. 2021
Vom Workawayer (William) für Host
Chris and Pam welcomed me into their home and provided exceptionally good accommodation. They are both hardworking individuals, resisting retirement and doing remarkable things. Most of my work was in-and-around the workshop, adding some finishing touches to a vintage caravan, building shelving and helping to reorganise a storage area, plus some… read more
23 Apr. 2021
Vom Workawayer (Vincent & Meisha) für Host
Pam & Chris were our first workaway hosts and we couldn't have been luckier. They are both extremely kind and welcoming and made us feel at home from the minute we arrived. To start with we were helping in the garden; pruning the olive trees, clearing old Autumn leaves and a general tidy up. After a week or so we were asked if we would like to… read more
25 Aug. 2020
Vom Host für Workawayer (Vincent & Meisha)
Sorry this is a bit late but this couple were a delight. The kicked our place into shape with an extended stay and lots of clearing of trees and olive pruning. Vincent's hidden talent as a Joiner meant that our caravan restoration got a kick along after many years of delay. The interior is nearly finished after a lot of detailed work. They fitted… read more
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2 Juni 2020
Vom Workawayer (Rachel & Harry) für Host
Pam & Chris were the most generous, kind, and caring hosts. They immediately make you feel like family and welcomed us with smiles everyday. Our work was not too difficult and always appreciated! Mostly we worked tidying up the yard and preparing the flower boxes for spring. Help around the house was very much appreciated as well. The food that… read more
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