Learn new skills at a lovely old Tudor style house overlooking Lake Victoria on Raymond island, Australia
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Vom Workawayer (Tom) für Host
Kirsten was the best host I could ever had hoped for! She is a delightful, caring, and generous person. I enjoyed every minute of my time at Swan's Cove! The property is magical and filled with birds, animals, trees, flowers, plants, a beach and a very uniquely built older home. I was made to feel welcome from the very first moment I arrived and
… read more feel like I became part of her extended family. There are plenty of things to do on Raymond's Island and the Paynesville community is wonderful. I will always cherish my time there and hope to return soon!Vom Host für Workawayer (Tom)
Tom is the most kind, respectful, tidy and skilled person you could have the good fortune to meet. He came at the perfect time when I needed a lot of help at my house and property. One of the first things he did was repair an old antique door handle that was half broken and not working properly. He renovated an upstairs bathroom, he taught me how
… read more to use the power-washer properly, repaired and re-sealed slate terrace, sorted out my shed and put up a tool pegboard, fixed up the gym, made unique tree guards to protect fruit trees and manna gum from the koala, found me a kayak hoist on marketplace and then put it up in my carport. The list of maintenance jobs he did is too many to list, but they have all brought me great joy. We were both on a low carb, high protein diet, so eating together was very easy. He introduced me to the egg roll in a bowl recipe and it has become a favourite go to dinner for me. All the locals who met him described him as a "top bloke". He quickly became part of the community and loved by all. He enjoyed new experiences and came along to Yoga class. We went to the Metung Hot Springs. Tom was here for 3 months and I will miss him.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Rafael)
Raf was a lovely young man who tried hard. He did an amazing job cleaning the garlic in preparation for drying, he cleaned the house gutters with two other workawayers and he staked the tomatoes and many other jobs in the vege garden. All the best for your future Raf.
Colin and Max were lovely, respectful young men who were a great help. They cleaned all the gutters on the house and tackled some other difficult jobs including grounds work. We wish them the best for the rest of their journey in Australia.
Late feedback, but won't change what we have to say about this place.
It's AMAZING!
Everything is exactly as described, Kirsten is super cool and communicative, the tasks are fun and neither too hard, nor to easy, the food is incredible fresh and delicious and all the animals on the property made us feel like a Disney princess!
Also we'd like to
… read more give honorable mentions to her partner Martin, who ist only a fantastic cook and guitarist, but also surprised us more than once with his astonishing knowledge about Germany.
If you have the chance to come and stay for a few days or weeks, under no circumstances miss out on this absolutely lovely place and their people🫶🏼!
We had a fantastic time time, so thanks again Kirsten & MartinWeitere Bilder
Pawning is an experience our workawayers enjoy, right out the front from our beachfront in Summer.
Tree planting with Raymond Island Landcare group
Dom from Germany enjoyed cutting wood and planting winter crops in the vege garden
Workawayers from Italy and Germany enjoying dinner together
We need lots of help in the enclosed octagonal vege garden.
Kayaking is a great way to see the dolphins and other wildlife up close.
Beachfront looking toward Resides Jetty.
Echidnas are busy in Spring
Our birds love the tall trees
Our cheeky resident was making a lot of grunting noises last night
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Vom Workawayer (Tom) für Host
Kirsten was the best host I could ever had hoped for! She is a delightful, caring, and generous person. I enjoyed every minute of my time at Swan's Cove! The property is magical and filled with birds, animals, trees, flowers, plants, a beach and a very uniquely built older home. I was made to feel welcome from the very first moment I arrived and
… read more feel like I became part of her extended family. There are plenty of things to do on Raymond's Island and the Paynesville community is wonderful. I will always cherish my time there and hope to return soon!Vom Host für Workawayer (Tom)
Tom is the most kind, respectful, tidy and skilled person you could have the good fortune to meet. He came at the perfect time when I needed a lot of help at my house and property. One of the first things he did was repair an old antique door handle that was half broken and not working properly. He renovated an upstairs bathroom, he taught me how
… read more to use the power-washer properly, repaired and re-sealed slate terrace, sorted out my shed and put up a tool pegboard, fixed up the gym, made unique tree guards to protect fruit trees and manna gum from the koala, found me a kayak hoist on marketplace and then put it up in my carport. The list of maintenance jobs he did is too many to list, but they have all brought me great joy. We were both on a low carb, high protein diet, so eating together was very easy. He introduced me to the egg roll in a bowl recipe and it has become a favourite go to dinner for me. All the locals who met him described him as a "top bloke". He quickly became part of the community and loved by all. He enjoyed new experiences and came along to Yoga class. We went to the Metung Hot Springs. Tom was here for 3 months and I will miss him.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Rafael)
Raf was a lovely young man who tried hard. He did an amazing job cleaning the garlic in preparation for drying, he cleaned the house gutters with two other workawayers and he staked the tomatoes and many other jobs in the vege garden. All the best for your future Raf.
Colin and Max were lovely, respectful young men who were a great help. They cleaned all the gutters on the house and tackled some other difficult jobs including grounds work. We wish them the best for the rest of their journey in Australia.
Late feedback, but won't change what we have to say about this place.
It's AMAZING!
Everything is exactly as described, Kirsten is super cool and communicative, the tasks are fun and neither too hard, nor to easy, the food is incredible fresh and delicious and all the animals on the property made us feel like a Disney princess!
Also we'd like to
… read more give honorable mentions to her partner Martin, who ist only a fantastic cook and guitarist, but also surprised us more than once with his astonishing knowledge about Germany.
If you have the chance to come and stay for a few days or weeks, under no circumstances miss out on this absolutely lovely place and their people🫶🏼!
We had a fantastic time time, so thanks again Kirsten & Martin
Vom Workawayer (Diane) für Host
Kirsten is a great host, friendly and always available. Her property on Raymond island is beautiful, perfect for taking a break during travelling. The work I did was varied, from gardening, cleaning, cooking. Kirsten took the time to show me around during weekends, offered me to join her yoga classes and taught me how to make sourdough bread. I
… read more enjoyed my time with her and really recommend staying with her on Raymond Island!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Diane)
Diane and I got on super well, she is a pleasure to have around and also enjoys her own quiet time. She did lots of gardening, cleaned windows and housework. Nothing was too much trouble for her. Thank you
Vom Host für Workawayer (Monika)
Monika and her friend Monika were the best! Very respectful of my home and me and they both were great gardeners. They weeded and mulched and my Octagon Vege garden now which is all ready for Spring! They also cooked some lovely Polish dishes and helped out with the sourdough workshop. They loved the nature which warms my heart, Thank you for
… read more staying and sharing your skills, Cheers Kirsten
Vom Workawayer (Monika) für Host
I spent with my friend Monika a wonderful time at Kirsten's house on Raymond Island. The host was friendly, kind, generous and willing to share her skills and knowledge with us. She made us feel very welcome, took us to local attractions and gave a lot of tips on what to do in the region. She also cooked very well and treated us to delicious food,
… read more including homemade sourdough bread. The house and its surrounding is just fabulous: the lake, the forest, the garden and abundant wildlife - right on your doorstep. We did some gardening and helped around the house, but the jobs were varied and never too hard or boring.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Petra)
Petra was a pleasure to have stay with me, she was easy to talk to, did a great job in the vege garden and cleaning the crystal cabinet and helping out with the workshop and teaching yoga classes. We shared a lot of common interests.She was respectful of my privacy and was a happy energy to have at the property. I would highly recommend her to
… read more other hosts.
Vom Workawayer (Petra) für Host
I really had a fantastic time with Kirsten!
I was able to stay there for a total of 4 weeks and thoroughly enjoyed my time. She adjusted my work to suit my needs. Additionally, I learned so much from her, especially about yoga and nutrition (sourdough bread - delicious!). She also gave me the opportunity to observe at a high school and teach yoga
… read more myself. Furthermore, she allowed me to stay longer when another host canceled on me unexpectedly.
The island, the house, the garden, and the surrounding nature are simply stunning. You can explore the island well on walks or kayak tours.
Thank you for everything!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Emma)
Emma was fun to have stay and helped pick up lots of kangaroo poo! She helped out with daily tasks and we enjoyed a great day cycling around the island.
Vom Workawayer (Lucien) für Host
I enjoyed my first Workaway experience at Swan Cove. The tasks were varied. I was free to manage my day how I wanted. The area is stunning. It is on the east side of the island. It is quiet and you get treated with a wonderful morning sunrise. You won't get bored of the wildlife. You can even feed the birds.
I enjoyed walking Casper (their dog)
… read more in the morning and in the evening. The cottage I stayed in was clean and confortable.
With Kirsten, I had some nice Kundalini Yoga practice and I learned some cooking tricks.
Thank you Kirsten, Toni and Mia for your good company.Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Corentin)
Corentin is a polite respectful young man who is keen to work hard and also help with daily chores. We cannot speak more highly of him and his can-do attitude. He was a great help to us and fitted in well with our family. We wish him well for the rest of his travels.
Vom Workawayer (laflordelaluna) für Host
I spent wonderful 3,5 weeks with Kirsten, Tony and Mia in their beautiful place on Raymond Island.
The work was varied from painting, cleaning the grassland around the house, cleaning the 2 cottages, weeding, watering the garden and young trees. The family is very welcoming and open, I really felt part of the family and integrated. We did
… read more different excursions, from kayaking, sailing, to swimming in rivers, visiting markets and I enjoyed many of their great yoga classes. The property is very charming, kangaroos come into the garden and on the beach, wild rabbits, lots of birds, sometimes wallabies and a short bikeride away you see lots of koalas. I was lucky to see the bioluminescence in the lake, it was stunning. Tony fished prawns for us on several occasions, so we could enjoy fresh prawns. I am very grateful for the unforgettable moments I could live with the family on Swan Cove.Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Charlotte)
Charlotte was an excellent guest and helper and I am sorry I hadn't posted my feedback earlier, Very pleasant and cheerful. Thank you Charlotte.
Vom Workawayer (Charlotte) für Host
What a fantastic experience this was! Raymond Island is a perfect place if you are looking for a beautiful, peaceful place away from the pulse of the big city and want to experience Australia’s amazing wildlife up close. I spent about a week with Kirsten, Tony and Mia. My main task was painting chairs, but I also did a little bit of cooking,
… read more cleaning and work in the garden. I feel I have to put out a small note of warning: keep an eye on your work, as there is a high risk of otherwise getting sidetracked by the beauty of nature, nice trips, interesting conversations, and a (super organised) pantry full of local and homemade delicacies. Kirsten and Tony were also so kind to take me to some of the local markets and also offered me to join their yoga classes.
Thank you for a lovely time Kirsten, Tony and Mia! I will definitely contact you, if I pass by your corner of Australia again. Kirsten, I had so much fun lying on the floor practising your new yoga poses with you. Tony, I see first prize gleaming in the horizon (let me know how it goes at the fair). Mia, I’m still laughing thinking of our mock cooking show and your reaction when your “assistant" choked on a piece of bread. No, Panadol is not the go-to remedy for all ills ;)Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Mathilde)
Very happy with young Mathilde who fitted in well with our family.
Paula was very keen to jump right in help us with the running of the household. She is able to work unsupervised & has a common sense approach. Paula is easy going and fitted in nicely giving us plenty of privacy & being able to entertain herself. This was our first hosting with Workaway & are so glad it was such a good experience. We really
… read more appreciated the help Paula gave us. We can highly recommend her to other hosts.
I chose to contact Kirsten initially because her place seemed like the calm, friendly retreat I needed after a hurried and somewhat stressful time of my journey. This volunteer opportunity far exceeded my expectations!
After I got a pick up from the Bairnsdale train station I settled into an upstairs room in the family’s gorgeous and unique home.
… read more Sharing space with Mia was easy; she’s a polite, smart kid. I loved eating fresh picked veggies in Kirsten’s healthy meals and sampling Tony’s homemade relishes, granola, olives, and much more.
In the week and a half I was there I washed windows, picked up yard waste, helped clean the rental cottages, and did some painting. The work was more than fair, considering I got plenty of time to go kayaking among the swans, check out the koalas on a nature walk, and browse through as much of Kirsten’s library as possible. The bird life here is incredible and it was fun hand-feeding the crimson rosellas and finally getting a look at the tawny frogmouth owl.
If you are interested in yoga I highly recommend visiting Swan Cove. Both Tony and Kirsten are passionate about yoga and I learned so much about the practice and philosophies of different disciplines. I felt lucky to be able to join in a couple classes.
The best thing about this experience, however, was truly feeling like part of the family. I wish I would have had time to stay longer!Share our family life and enjoy the lovely laid back city of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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