Horse and animal lovers will be in heaven in the Riverland, South Australia
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Vom Workawayer (Emilie) für Host
I stayed with Lorraine for about 3 weeks in March, and had an overall good time! Lorraine is a very interesting character, and the work was fairly easy :) We saw wild kangaroos, rode horses and helped sheer the sheep, which is something i’ll never forget<3
But I think it’s important to be honest and say that I did have some issues with the way
… read more Lorraine was hosting. I often felt like our conversations was me listening to a monologue, more than it was a cultural exchange. Perhaps she has just had too many workers through the years, and has lost the will to get to know them - I don’t know. But this was a bit of an issue for me. However, I believe Lorraine has good intentions, as she did take us workers for a swim and gave riding lessons, which was great!
I would not recommend this place for people who are uncomfortable with mice and mess.
But all in all a pretty good experience, but the communication and cleanliness of the place could be better :)Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (Merle & Selina) für Host
I stayed at Lorraine’s farm for about 4 weeks and definitely had an interesting experience. She has some really nice horses, amazing dogs and a lot of stories and knowledge to share. All the work was pretty easy and usually less than five hours a day. We got to experience the sheep shearing and had a really great time helping out, learning as much
… read more as possible and meeting some amazing people. However, as much as I hate to say it, dealing with Lorraine wasn’t always the easiest. It also has to be said that the accommodation is quite messy and not clean, you will meet the occasional mouse! ;) Nevertheless, we had a good time and learned a lot :)Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Nice place to stay some weeks.
I am not a rider, but I think that a rider will find his happiness here !
Lorraine is very nice and is a former very active woman with A LOT of knowledge about horses, farming and doing almost all needed to be self sufficient in rural Australia.
If I come back in South Australia, I will return here immediately !
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Vom Workawayer (Emilie) für Host
I stayed with Lorraine for about 3 weeks in March, and had an overall good time! Lorraine is a very interesting character, and the work was fairly easy :) We saw wild kangaroos, rode horses and helped sheer the sheep, which is something i’ll never forget<3
But I think it’s important to be honest and say that I did have some issues with the way
… read more Lorraine was hosting. I often felt like our conversations was me listening to a monologue, more than it was a cultural exchange. Perhaps she has just had too many workers through the years, and has lost the will to get to know them - I don’t know. But this was a bit of an issue for me. However, I believe Lorraine has good intentions, as she did take us workers for a swim and gave riding lessons, which was great!
I would not recommend this place for people who are uncomfortable with mice and mess.
But all in all a pretty good experience, but the communication and cleanliness of the place could be better :)Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (Merle & Selina) für Host
I stayed at Lorraine’s farm for about 4 weeks and definitely had an interesting experience. She has some really nice horses, amazing dogs and a lot of stories and knowledge to share. All the work was pretty easy and usually less than five hours a day. We got to experience the sheep shearing and had a really great time helping out, learning as much
… read more as possible and meeting some amazing people. However, as much as I hate to say it, dealing with Lorraine wasn’t always the easiest. It also has to be said that the accommodation is quite messy and not clean, you will meet the occasional mouse! ;) Nevertheless, we had a good time and learned a lot :)Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Nice place to stay some weeks.
I am not a rider, but I think that a rider will find his happiness here !
Lorraine is very nice and is a former very active woman with A LOT of knowledge about horses, farming and doing almost all needed to be self sufficient in rural Australia.
If I come back in South Australia, I will return here immediately !
Vom Workawayer (Josh & Kaylee) für Host
We were able to spend a week with Lorraine (and her animals) in April, and we only wish we could have stayed for longer. Lorraine will introduce you to what life is like on a semi remote South Australian station and everything that comes with it. Daily jobs include feeding the horses, cats and dog, and outside of that can be widely varied-
… read more gardening, helping to clear grain, clearing the stables, rescuing a shingleback lizard. All the work we did was at our own pace and we never felt pushed or uncomfortable. Lorraine will not only take care of you: She will share her passion for the land and animals, stories of the area and it's people, and share her artistic endeavours with you too (make sure you ask to see her home made Western movie). We were also able to ride Lorraines horses- whether you are experienced or not, Lorraine is an excellent teacher and Scarlett is an amazing horse to learn and to ride with. Be aware that there aren't all the comforts you'll get in a city, such as wifi and daily showers, but that is absolutely part of the experience and it's charm. Neither of us have experienced such a peaceful, quiet night as we have here. Also, if you have any dietry requirements Lorraine was very open and understanding towards this which we appreciated. We look forward to remaining good friends with Lorraine, her daughter Kerry (and Harry!) and can't wait til the next time we can see them.
All the best!
Josh and KayleeDu kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (Hannah) für Host
It was just amazing! In the beginning i was quite shocked 'cause you are only allowed to shower twice a week and you have to safe as much water as you can. I wasn't familiar with such a situation. I didn't feel really comfy but that changes completely after a couple of days. Lorraine is just the most lovely host i have ever had. I have learnd so
… read more much, i made so important and wonderful expiriences and i felt so welcomed. I was allowed to ride all the horses which were rideable. She gave me so much trust i really appreciated that. She gave me riding lessons in Western and Sidesaddle aswell and it was just awesome. The work wasn't hard at all I had a lot of freetime. I was allowed to drove the car even if i have never driven left traffic before. When I stay there the sheep were ready to shear and i could drove them into the sheds with the jeep which was so amazing! I have learned so much for my further live and i would highly recommend Lorraines farm! If anyone have questions just feel free to send me a message.Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (Astrid) für Host
In may I spent about 6 weeks on Lorraine's farm. I really enjoyed staying there and learning to take care of the horses as I had no previous experience. Lorraine was very welcoming and even took the time to teach me how to ride which I was very gratefull for. The work mostly involved taking care of the horses and some other tasks that needed to be
… read more done. I loved the remote and quiet environment of the farm and the dog and 7 cats are also good company. Lorraine even gave me a small painting so I can remember my time on the farm there. Thank you for the wonderful experience!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (Annemie) für Host
I've been to Lorraine for a week in October and I've had a wonderful time here. Lorraine was incredibly hospitable. The work wasn't heavy and it was clear what was expected of us. We had the opportunity to ride every day. Lorraine has shown us a lot of the environment and taken us to local activities and people she knows. I appreciated that very
… read more much. Lorraine has also told us a lot about the environment and different animal species that live there. I've nice memories of my stay at Lorraine and on my wall there is a beautiful painting with the river that was made by Lorraine. That way I could take a small piece home with me. Thank you so much!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (Maxine) für Host
We (me and my friend Giulia) spent two and a half weeks with Kerry and Lorraine and 2 other germans and we absolutely enjoyed it. Kerry got married during our stay (Congratulations again!) and was really busy, so we spent most of the time with Lorraine. She gave us riding lessons and we were able to ride a lot, what was great! It was so special to
… read more ride through the desert, we saw many different animals and a few scelletons. The work wasn‘t hard at all, we just had to feed the animals, to muck out and sometimes we helped with fencing. We had much free time every day, that we spent with watching Heartland, taking the dog for a long walk or driving into the city.
We slept in a caravan, what was nice, even if it got really cold during the night and really hot during the day.
It was a great time, Lorraine showed and explained us so much and I‘m so thankful for this experience.
Cheers, MaxineDu kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (Marie & Sean) für Host
Sean and I spent just over 1 week with Lorraine and Kerry. It was great, getting stuck into life on a farm experiencing a drought in South Australia. Feeding the horses,mucking out the yard, and getting to ride out im the paddock!. We stayed in one of the caravans, and Sean helpex with general maintenance and cooking. It was lovely to hear
… read more Lorraines stories and get a taste for Australian country living. Thank you Lorraine and Kerry!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (Workaway-Mitglied) für Host
I really enjoyed my stay. Lorraine and Kerry are very warm and welcoming. The horses are lovely (especially Kodie :)) and it was great for me to be on a horse again after several years. Unfornatunately I just stayed a week, as I made further plans in advance. Otherwise I would have liked to stay longer. The scenery is beautiful and very different
… read more to what I am used to. Thank you Lorraine and Kerry for having me with you and sharing your way of life!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Johanna & Julian )
Johanna stayed with us for several weeks; she was pleasant, reliable, honest and hardworking. She is a very skilled and competent rider and was able to ride and school our stockhorses, show and dressage horses. She performed all of the tasks involved with horse care and all other farm and household work cheerfully, neatly and with great
… read more competence. She was able to anticipate and see what work needed to be done with her own initiative. I and my daughter Kerry would recommend her to anyone for work. She was a joy to have and became a friend as well.
Vom Workawayer (Johanna & Julian ) für Host
I really had an amazing time here! Kerry and Lorraine are very welcoming and kind people, I felt like part of a little family right away. The work is not hard at all and there’s enough time to explore the surrounding area. Either you’re an experienced horse rider or a beginner - they have lovely, well educated and friendly horses to ride for
… read more anyone who is handling them nicely and patient. I got to gallop beside kangaroos on never ending fields during sunset - it was incredible! I’d absolutely recommend this place to anyone looking for some real Australian country side experience and loving animals! Thank you so much for the great time I got to spend with you and letting me go for these beautiful rides every morning, I’ll never forget that!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (Paul & Isabella) für Host
We spent more than 2 weeks with Loraine and Kerry. Their farm is so beautiful and large. We really enjoyed our stay and are happy that we could meet the lovely Boongala girls. We even had our own little cottage, which was so cool. The horses were great and we loved to work with them. We had to help feeding all the animals (cats, dogs, horses),
… read more clean the yards and let them out on the paddock. Also, Loraine gave us some riding lessons, which was really nice of her. Loraine and Kerry showed us their farm and a few of the towns in the area. It was always great fun to watch a series with them or to play cards. We could even go to town on our own thanks to Loraine’s old car. Over those two weeks we gained new friends and had a wonderful time. We really miss waking up in such a beautiful country and being surrounded by such nice people, lovely animals and this wonderful landscape.Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (JanikaHe) für Host
I spent three months with Kerry und Lorraine on their farm. Both of them were very friendly and I was like a part of their family. Thank your for that!
We went to shows and I saw a lot of the surrounding, but they also took me to many nice places during the other time.
The animals (horses, cats, the rooster, and Gipsy the dog) were a great part
… read more of my stay and I really enjoyed it to take care of them.
The farm is a nice place to stay. It is really quiet und you will see a lot of wildlife!
I would always go back! Thank you for all the great experience!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
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