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Beschreibung
We are a large family with lots of adult children living nearby as well as 39 young grandchildren. The head of the household is handicapped. We love people. We are protestant (Reformed Presbyterian) and have people friendly dogs. We are located half way between Montreal and Ottawa. We travel to the two cities regularly. English is spoken in the house with French and Dutch also understood. My children like to sing, play soccer, hike, swim, Canoeing, dance, and play board games and snow board. We also enjoy various kinds of music and have a piano and an organ. Our house is located in the country side but within 10 minutes drive of the town of Lancaster. There are walking trails close by our house.
Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten
Karitative Arbeit
Kunstprojekte
Sprachpraxis
Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten
Seniorenbetreuung
Unterrichten
Gartenarbeiten
Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten
Betreuung von Tieren
Mithilfe auf einem Bauernhof
Babysitten und Kinderbetreuung
Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie
Hausarbeiten
Handwerkliche Arbeiten
Hilfe mit Computer /Internet
Haus- & Haustiersitting
Interessengebiete
Politik & Soziales
Haustiere
Farmarbeit
Events & Sozialleben
Kultur
Karitative Arbeiten
Schreiben
Sprachen
Musik
Darstellende Künste
Gärtnern
Geschichte
Gartenarbeiten
Zeichnen & Malen
Heimwerken & DIY
Kochen & Backen
Tischlerarbeiten
Bücher
Tiere
Mannschaftssportarten
Segeln / Boote
Outdoor-Aktivitäten
Natur
Gebirge
Wandern
Fitness
Tanzen
Radfahren
Strand
Erlebnissportarten
Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten
Welcome to Canada, where we are all made up from immigrants that have settled here. Our family background is Canadian-born with Dutch heritage. We have 9 adult children each one married to a different ethnic group like: Bolivian/Irish, British/Dutch , Native Indian/French-Canadian, American, Scots and German .We enjoy discussions around the table about philosophy and theology and enjoy learning about other cultures and meeting new people. We have been told that we have excellent spoken English and have been very helpful in teaching new skills and in explaining the English language.
We like showing our local heritage sites and going to museums, nature walks and adventure activities like: hiking up mountains, soccer, visiting water parks, paintball, snow boarding/ skiing, dog training, canoeing...When people come, we ask what kinds of activities and sites they would like to see and do, and then we plan our week accordingly.
So when you come you must try local specialties like: beaver tail pastries, smoke meat on rye bread, bagels with cream cheese, our local Lancaster perch ( fish) and poutine, as well as some different meals from all over the world. A true Canadian experience.
Arbeit
up to 5 hours/day, with Sunday and another day off. This can be negotiated as opportunities arises for activities.
We have many projects for our large, spacious home, so there are lots of jobs to do like: finishing our basement, painting jobs, stone/mason projects on the go, trim and molding to put up, building and repairs... Robert was a aircraft mechanic so, if you are mechanically inclined, you will really enjoy the lessons he can teach you in mechanics and material science, as well as the hands on experience in machine repairs and maintenance ( tractor, back hoe, riding lawn mowers, whipper snipper, wood splitter, chain saws ...) . Lia is a gardener and knowledgeable president of the local horticulture society, who used to have her own garden business and has lots of knowledge and tips to share about gardening and cooking. The large garden always needs weeding, hauling wheel barrels of wood chips, pruning the orchard, help with harvesting, processing the vegetables and fruits: by freezing, dehydrating and canning , for our large family. Learn to drive a tractor. There is always house work to do as well like: cleaning, vacuuming , dusting, washing floors, painting, small renovations and repairs, sometimes we help others in need by helping them out , like new mothers help clean their house or bring meals....In the winter there is always some snow to shovel, fire wood to stack and haul... We have lots of grandchildren coming to visit who love to have people read them stories, play games and help bake cookies. Come join the gang.
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Gesprochene Sprachen
Englisch: Fließend
Französisch: Fließend
Niederländisch: Gute Kenntnisse
Deutsch: GrundkenntnisseDieser Gastgeber bietet Sprachaustausch an
Dieser Gastgeber gibt an, dass er dir gern seine Muttersprache beibringt oder selbst eine Sprache lernen möchte.
Bitte wende dich direkt an ihn, um weitere Auskünfte zu erhalten.
Unterkunft
We have both individual and shared room accommodations. We all share 2 bathrooms. The bedrooms are large and we have a spacious kitchen. You make your own breakfast, we eat a large lunch and light supper. We have a wash machine to wash your clothes, we provide: towels, face cloths, soap, bed and mattress and linen, pillows, blankets.... you bring your own personal hygiene items and toiletries. Our house is air conditioned in summer and we heat mostly by fire wood during the winter. Our family enjoys movies, music and like lounging around or reading in the large, bright, open living room, or hanging out to watch the sunset on the porch and patio swing. We have an organ and piano. Our extensive home library is open to all who want to read. Our hydro electricity is really expensive during the day and cheaper at night so asking to wait until after 7 pm to take showers, run dishwasher and use the wash machine, but of course exceptions to that timing are dependent on the circumstances. We are flexible.
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Be prepared to get dirty working and also there is some construction so bring good closed shoes/boots for working in . We have coveralls to lend to protect your clothes from paint. If you have your own work gloves that is great or we also can provide you with some work gloves.You can bring slippers for wearing inside or we have some you could borrow. Most people prefer working in jeans and t-shirts and sun hat/cap for the summer and layers like sweaters and thermal underwear for the winter, warm socks. If you need to purchase any these items... we love going shopping! Let us introduce you to thrifting and going to second hand stores or there is always Walmart to shop at.
We take amateurs/ beginners and will be happy to train you.
We love people and are open to different points of view and cultural differences but we won't tolerate rudeness or disrespect towards anyone and would have to ask people to leave if they are disrespectful/rude .
A few rules: clean up after yourself, please don't leave toiletries and clothing items lying around. Help with the clean up of dishes after each meal, please.No girls in boys rooms and no boys in girls rooms, (unless legally married couples get their own room). Let us be considerate of each other and call/share if there are changes of plans or going to be late.
On Sundays we go to church and hope you'd like to come with us or if you would like we can drop you off at a train station and you can visit Montreal for the day. It costs about $35 for the train and metro/bus pass for the day. When someone goes to Ottawa, we could drop you off at a bus/ train for the day.
We have a large extended family. There is always something going on, join in the fun and commotion and be prepared to be flexible.
Welcome to our home we're honored to have you visit us.
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Wir besitzen Tiere
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We have unlimited fast internet.
Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans
Lots of parking space.
Hier sind Haustiere in der Regel willkommen
We have dogs that are allowed inside, but not allowed on the furniture. They are people friendly but very territorial against other dogs.
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Meine Tiere/Haustiere
Ivory , Ivy for short
Ebony
A Border collie/ boxer mix. Uber intelligent. Rules no pets on furniture nor beds. Don't feed her from the table. She LOVES people petting her and playing fetch. Very territorial and doesn't like strange dogs.
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24 Apr. 2026
Vom Host für Workawayer (Jeongmin)
We have had such a lovely time with Jeongmin. She is very polite, kind, consciousness and tidy. We enjoyed her humor, discussions and help. She took care of our 4 chickens, giving them their treats each day and making sure they had fresh water and feeder full of food. We had some great times at church, with family and playing games. She is a quick… read more
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24 Apr. 2026
Vom Workawayer (Jeongmin) für Host
My stay was less than a month, but it was truly a very meaningful and precious time for me. If you are planning to come to Canada and considering using Workaway, I would strongly recommend not hesitating and giving it a try.
During my stay, I was able to enjoy many different experiences, such as joining family events, playing board games, having… read more
During my stay, I was able to enjoy many different experiences, such as joining family events, playing board games, having… read more
12 Feb. 2026
Vom Host für Workawayer (Fabian)
Fabian was a content, calm guy who happily adapted to our activities. He cared for the chickens and enjoyed the dogs and didn't complain about the food.
He is vegan so we worked out that for the most part he made his own meals.
We played games where he was clearly the winner, most of the time. He came at a very quiet time of year, where there… read more
He is vegan so we worked out that for the most part he made his own meals.
We played games where he was clearly the winner, most of the time. He came at a very quiet time of year, where there… read more
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9 Dez. 2025
Vom Workawayer (Romain) für Host
My stay was a memorable and positive experience. The hosts are incredibly warm, generous people with big hearts who love a good joke and genuinely want helpers to have a meaningful time. They are very accommodating and will actively help you find a comfortable living setup; for instance, they quickly found a solution when I had an issue with a… read more
8 Nov. 2025
Vom Host für Workawayer (Romain)
Romain is an interesting character. He so willingly worked super long extra hours as he was determined to finish started projects and jobs. He did a fantastic job with fencing and gate issues on the chicken coop. He fixed broken things, cleaned and organized and built shelves in our garden sheds and utility room. He came up with suggestions for… read more
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24 Apr. 2026
Vom Host für Workawayer (Jeongmin)
We have had such a lovely time with Jeongmin. She is very polite, kind, consciousness and tidy. We enjoyed her humor, discussions and help. She took care of our 4 chickens, giving them their treats each day and making sure they had fresh water and feeder full of food. We had some great times at church, with family and playing games. She is a quick… read more
(Ausgezeichnet)
24 Apr. 2026
Vom Workawayer (Jeongmin) für Host
My stay was less than a month, but it was truly a very meaningful and precious time for me. If you are planning to come to Canada and considering using Workaway, I would strongly recommend not hesitating and giving it a try.
During my stay, I was able to enjoy many different experiences, such as joining family events, playing board games, having… read more
During my stay, I was able to enjoy many different experiences, such as joining family events, playing board games, having… read more
12 Feb. 2026
Vom Host für Workawayer (Fabian)
Fabian was a content, calm guy who happily adapted to our activities. He cared for the chickens and enjoyed the dogs and didn't complain about the food.
He is vegan so we worked out that for the most part he made his own meals.
We played games where he was clearly the winner, most of the time. He came at a very quiet time of year, where there… read more
He is vegan so we worked out that for the most part he made his own meals.
We played games where he was clearly the winner, most of the time. He came at a very quiet time of year, where there… read more
(Ausgezeichnet)
9 Dez. 2025
Vom Workawayer (Romain) für Host
My stay was a memorable and positive experience. The hosts are incredibly warm, generous people with big hearts who love a good joke and genuinely want helpers to have a meaningful time. They are very accommodating and will actively help you find a comfortable living setup; for instance, they quickly found a solution when I had an issue with a… read more
8 Nov. 2025
Vom Host für Workawayer (Romain)
Romain is an interesting character. He so willingly worked super long extra hours as he was determined to finish started projects and jobs. He did a fantastic job with fencing and gate issues on the chicken coop. He fixed broken things, cleaned and organized and built shelves in our garden sheds and utility room. He came up with suggestions for… read more
(Ausgezeichnet)
8 Dez. 2025
Vom Host für Workawayer (Constanza)
Connie was so helpful for the 3 months she stayed with us. She did the big jobs of caring for our new puppies and our chickens. She quickly got into a regular routine of animal care, doing dishes and helping clean the house. She is very quiet and neat. She hardly spoke and enjoyed her quiet room. We hope that she improved her English while with… read more
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8 Nov. 2025
Vom Workawayer (Theo) für Host
Rob and Lia were excellent hosts and very kind to me during my stay. We had great philosophical discussions and the work I did with them was enjoyable! They even offered to help with transport for day trips to Ottowa and Montreal. I can highly recommend them as workaway hosts!
8 Nov. 2025
Vom Host für Workawayer (Theo)
Theo will be welcome wherever he goes. He is interested in all subjects and quite handy. He very accommodatingly helped with numerous tasks around the house. He cheerfully helped with firewood, trenching the orchard, moving heavy furniture and cleaning behind the piano, fridges and china cabinets....We especially enjoyed discussions we had with… read more
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8 Nov. 2025
Vom Host für Workawayer (Saki)
Saki has a fun outlook on life and met all challenges with enthusiasm and curiosity. She helped us with housework, chickens and garden work.
She enjoyed visiting Montreal and Ottawa and was happy to join in family events. I don't think she will ever see again such a big bonfire as we had to celebrate my son's birthday day. She made friends… read more
She enjoyed visiting Montreal and Ottawa and was happy to join in family events. I don't think she will ever see again such a big bonfire as we had to celebrate my son's birthday day. She made friends… read more
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29 Sept. 2025
Vom Workawayer (Saki) für Host
I had an amazing time here! I didn't expect such a wonderful experience. Although I only stayed for three weeks, I was able to do so many things.
Lia has a beautiful garden, and I helped her pick up vegetables, cook, and make sauce. Those moments were so peaceful.
I also enjoyed a variety of activities. Their family invited me to a birthday… read more
Lia has a beautiful garden, and I helped her pick up vegetables, cook, and make sauce. Those moments were so peaceful.
I also enjoyed a variety of activities. Their family invited me to a birthday… read more
8 Okt. 2025
Vom Host für Workawayer (Marc)
We appreciate all that Ira Mark helped us with during his stay: weeding, laying wood chips, working with firewood, helping in the kitchen and with processing garden produce...our chickens were faithfully cared for and we didn't need to worry if they were closed at night as he was very prompt and trustworthy in many areas. He interacted well with… read more
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7 Okt. 2025
Vom Workawayer (Marc) für Host
I stayed with Robert and Lia for two months (august and september)
It was one of the best experiences I have had for so many reasons.
The accomodations are nice, comfortable, clean. The food is garden fresh / home made. The work was always interesting(making tomatoe sauce, apple sauce, cutting splitting stacking firewood) Most importantly… read more
It was one of the best experiences I have had for so many reasons.
The accomodations are nice, comfortable, clean. The food is garden fresh / home made. The work was always interesting(making tomatoe sauce, apple sauce, cutting splitting stacking firewood) Most importantly… read more
16 Sept. 2025
Vom Workawayer (Michal) für Host
Lia and Rob are cheerful and welcoming hosts, interested in their guests' life story, and eager to exchange views and share their way of life. The work is reasonable and as described, the accommodations are fantastic and the food is delicious.
Read their profile fully, and you'll know exactly what to expect!
Read their profile fully, and you'll know exactly what to expect!
15 Sept. 2025
Vom Host für Workawayer (Michal)
We had a short visit from Michal, she is a lovely person and we were sad that we had such a short visit. To any host reading this do not hesitate to welcome her into your home.
(Ausgezeichnet)
15 Sept. 2025
Vom Host für Workawayer (Justine)
Justine is a calm, quiet young lady who is a good worker and was cheerful during her stay with us. So sorry for the last minute goodbyes as she didn't communicate her plans until last minute. She has her own car and is very independent. We wish her well and happy travels.
(Ausgezeichnet)
2 Feb. 2025
Vom Workawayer (Lysette) für Host
My time with the hosts was truly a gift.
Both Lia and Rob are lovely and honest people with lots of knowledge to share. During my stay, we had some really interesting and insightful conversations, fun game nights ( which resulted in one or the other running gag) and lovely meals. My tasks were easy and tailored to my abilities, so there was never… read more
Both Lia and Rob are lovely and honest people with lots of knowledge to share. During my stay, we had some really interesting and insightful conversations, fun game nights ( which resulted in one or the other running gag) and lovely meals. My tasks were easy and tailored to my abilities, so there was never… read more
28 Jan. 2025
Vom Host für Workawayer (Lysette)
Lysette was a joy to have stay with us. Each day was different and she gladly participated in all manner of jobs. She did house work cheerfully, sanded and stained cupboards, garden work and all with a good work ethic. She is respectful and considerate. We had some great discussions and played games. She likes to have her private time and space.… read more
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20 Jan. 2025
Vom Host für Workawayer (Ramona)
Ramona over the last 7 months has become one of the family. The list of things she did to help us out would take too much space. She faithfully, carefully , thoughtfully cared for our chickens and home. We had so much confidence in her that we left her to house sit while we visited our family for 10 days. Do not hesitate to have her stay with you.… read more
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26 Nov. 2024
Vom Host für Workawayer (Ninoska)
Nina is sunshine in a person. Her sweet presence was well appreciated. She joined everything with enthusiasm and cheer. The visit was too short. Come back to us Nina, the door is always open for you.
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29 Sept. 2024
Vom Workawayer (Ninoska) für Host
I really enjoyed the two weeks I spent at Rob and Lia's beautiful home. They are great hosts, welcoming and very pleasant people with whom to share moments of laughter, games, and interesting conversations.
Rob is very talented at playing the organ, passionate about sharing his knowledge of theology, life experiences, and about his beautiful… read more
Rob is very talented at playing the organ, passionate about sharing his knowledge of theology, life experiences, and about his beautiful… read more
26 Sept. 2024
Vom Host für Workawayer (Reda)
Reda stayed with us for quite a while from end June to end October 2024 . He has more experience with computers so he started learning some hands on skills at our place. Some of the tasks he tackled include thoroughly vacuuming and mopping the house, cleaning the garage, and car. Daily care of the chickens, who loved him coming to them with… read more
(Sehr gut)
27 Aug. 2024
Vom Host für Workawayer (Steven)
Steven came for 2 short weeks and dived right in. With a cheery outlook on life and a great sense of humor ,he came at a busy time with other work-awayers here and they bonded, worked and played well together. He tackled weeds, lawn care, meal prep, dishes and any tasks asked with an admirable cheerfulness and willingness . He even laughed at our… read more
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22 Aug. 2024
Vom Workawayer (Steven) für Host
I just spent two weeks with Lia and Robert at their homestead and I had a wonderful time! I was there with three other workawayers and the four of us [along with Lia and Robert] made an excellent team. Everyone was always ready and wiling to lend a helping hand whenever necessary and I had the opportunity to help some of them with their English a… read more
31 Juli 2024
Vom Workawayer (Jesus) für Host
I was with Robert and Lia for one week, I spend a one wonderfull week, helping and learning. your house is beautiful, there is a lot of peace disconnected of civilization. thank you for you hospitality. now my English is better.
31 Juli 2024
Vom Host für Workawayer (Jesus)
Jesus, came for only one short week. He was so accommodating and is a very kindhearted person. He willing tackled jobs and went above and beyond and gave many extra hours with his cheerful outlook. He helped with: Carpentry, landscaping, splitting firewood and helped tighten our kitchen sink tap. He works well in a team and independently. He is… read more
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31 Juli 2024
Vom Host für Workawayer (Miroslava & Matej)
Mirka and Mateo came for a short week but were very welcome and fit in with the team. Lia was at a conference and also recovering from a leg injury and so couldn't interact very much or demonstrate tasks but they are very astute and happily helped where they could. Some of the tasks that they did were: Digging asparagus , touching up wood floors,… read more
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31 Juli 2024
Vom Host für Workawayer (Yonathan)
Yonathon came for a short, busy time. He did various jobs like: trenching around trees, pruning our overgrown wisteria and kiwi vines and tackled the burr plants. He helped with splitting firewood. Yonathon has a cheery outlook and was here to improve his English, which we hope that we were able to help him with that.
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25 Juni 2024
Vom Host für Workawayer (David)
David is an interesting character and very, very attentive and helpful. He came at a time when we were sick with a cold and went ahead, above and beyond, to be helpful and gave more than the agreed upon hours. He wanted to finish the job. For the next few years as we look at the tidy, neat, weeded orchard, we will think of him in gratitude.
He is… read more
He is… read more
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22 Juni 2024
Vom Workawayer (David) für Host
I would like to thank Lia and Robert for the opportunity to become part of their family and to:
- Work in their orchard and garden
- Learn about plants, flowers, trees, fruits and berries
- Help service and operate a chainsaw
- Do wood sanding and learn more about different aspects of wood work
- Take care of chickens
- Cook
- Do work inside the… read more
- Work in their orchard and garden
- Learn about plants, flowers, trees, fruits and berries
- Help service and operate a chainsaw
- Do wood sanding and learn more about different aspects of wood work
- Take care of chickens
- Cook
- Do work inside the… read more
6 Mai 2024
Vom Host für Workawayer (David)
David, in 2 short weeks, has entered into our best of friends category. He has endeared himself to us with funny stories, wise words and as a fellow believer-brother. He learned to use the chainsaw and helped sand and prepare wood for furniture making and he is enthusiastic and willing to try his hand at new things. We had an enjoyable time going… read more
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15 Jan. 2024
Vom Workawayer (Beyza) für Host
I stayed at Lia and Rob's place for 3 weeks. Lia and Rob are really welcoming and nice people. I spent time with them during Christmas season. I enjoyed a lot. Their house was really in the middle of nowhere but very beautiful and sweet. Lia and Robert have 9 children, more than 30 grandchildren and many good friends. Their children and… read more
27 Dez. 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Matteo)
Matteo stay was too short. He so willingly helped wherever there was need. He helped vacuum, mop, move and clean stuff. He was very helpful and willing to learn about canning apple sauce and apple juice.
My son had a construction site and he worked like a a trojan to help clear and clean it up.
He is such a kind person. He helped a lady from our… read more
My son had a construction site and he worked like a a trojan to help clear and clean it up.
He is such a kind person. He helped a lady from our… read more
(Ausgezeichnet)
9 Okt. 2023
Vom Workawayer (Matteo) für Host
My staying with Lia and Robert was perfect. They are a very nice and polite family and they want all the best for their workawayers. I worked 25 hours a week both inside and outside: this allowed me to learn a lot of things. They also gave me the possibility to visit Ottawa during a week day. I recommend them to everyone who wants to try a real… read more
18 Dez. 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Tshering & Patcharaporn)
Norbu fit right away in our home. He is uber polite, conscientious and very helpful and an over all kind gentleman.
He had a rough patch with an infected tooth followed by a terrible rash. Throughout it all he tried to keep up good humor, and even when in pain, would jump up to help.
He joined the young men of the family playing soccer once a… read more
He had a rough patch with an infected tooth followed by a terrible rash. Throughout it all he tried to keep up good humor, and even when in pain, would jump up to help.
He joined the young men of the family playing soccer once a… read more
(Ausgezeichnet)
27 Nov. 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Angelina & Dorothee)
Dorothy and Angelina stayed with us only a short 11 days. They helped with numerous things around the house and in the garden. They were always smiling and happy to learn. I believe this was their first work away experience and it went well.
(Sehr gut)
19 Sept. 2023
Vom Workawayer (Jun Hakk) für Host
Hi Lia, your house was a place where I could feel the warmth of my family in Korea. Many children, dogs, gardens, large land, church, etc
My heart was always warm and comfortable while I was at your house and I thought I really wanted to help you guys!
And I felt you guys treat me with all your heart, too
I was able to learn a lot and think a lot… read more
My heart was always warm and comfortable while I was at your house and I thought I really wanted to help you guys!
And I felt you guys treat me with all your heart, too
I was able to learn a lot and think a lot… read more
22 Mai 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Romain)
Romain is a nice guy, who is very quiet and content person. He quickly learns new things and was very flexible with us as our circumstances changed he went with the flow. We appreciated his candor, his quiet smiles and his willingness to help at different jobs like : weeding, transplanting, hauling wood chips and many, many branches from the ice… read more
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17 Mai 2023
Vom Workawayer (Romain) für Host
Lia and Robert were very welcoming though I wasn't staying long. They are very comprehensive of the different circumstances as a sprained ankle which made me unable to do outside work for a week.
Theirs children and grand-children are very used to see workawayers so it's easy to break the ice and get to know each other.
Overall very good host, I… read more
Theirs children and grand-children are very used to see workawayers so it's easy to break the ice and get to know each other.
Overall very good host, I… read more
20 Mai 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Juli)
Juli is an enthusiastic person, who is willing to help wherever you ask. She was so helpful to our elderly neighbor and was flexible. She worked extra hours to make sure the job got done. We highly recommend her.
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20 Mai 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Irving)
Irving was a welcome guest. He has a great sense of humor and is a go getter. We were happy to have him stay with us. He did numerous jobs, all with a happy attitude. We highly recommend him.
(Ausgezeichnet)
4 Feb. 2023
Vom Workawayer (Irving) für Host
My first Workaway experience in times of improvisation.
Along four months in Ontario I was questing for my real canadian experience. Been in Toronto, Niagara and Ottawa. But when I got to Lancaster to Lia and Robert’s house I started to live what I was loonking for. They made me feel in home. My convivence was also with their sons and their… read more
Along four months in Ontario I was questing for my real canadian experience. Been in Toronto, Niagara and Ottawa. But when I got to Lancaster to Lia and Robert’s house I started to live what I was loonking for. They made me feel in home. My convivence was also with their sons and their… read more
9 Jan. 2023
Vom Workawayer (Joy-Luca & Selina) für Host
The stay with LIa and Robert was for us both really good and a nice experience. At the time there were also two workawayers from Japan, one from Brazil and one (at the end of our stay) two from germany. We spent, of course, most of the time with the other workawayers and planned with Lia the day, what we have to do and who wants to do whitch task.… read more
26 Dez. 2022
Vom Workawayer (Finn) für Host
My time at Rob and Lia's place was one of my favorites. I ended up staying at their place for over 3 month and I enjoyed every minute of it. Rob and Lia are very welcoming and heartfelt people. They live in an amazing house on a beautiful property. It was the perfect place to calm down and relax. They have a wonderful family and all their children… read more
20 Dez. 2022
Vom Host für Workawayer (Sara)
We had such a lovely time with Sara. She is a real go getter and was very polite and thoughtful.
She was really helpful in the garden, cooking and cleaning. Willing to try new adventures and tastes she ate everything we put in front of her with the words, "Now this is interesting." And she meant it. Most things intersted her and she willingly… read more
She was really helpful in the garden, cooking and cleaning. Willing to try new adventures and tastes she ate everything we put in front of her with the words, "Now this is interesting." And she meant it. Most things intersted her and she willingly… read more
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25 Okt. 2022
Vom Workawayer (Sara) für Host
I had an amazing stay with Lia and Rob. I stayed there for a month and had a hard time lo leave. They were so welcoming and nice, I felt straightly home.
The work was mostly gardening in the huge garden or working in the kitchen. I really enjoyed that because Lia explained every step so I could learn a lot.
I am also really thankful for the… read more
The work was mostly gardening in the huge garden or working in the kitchen. I really enjoyed that because Lia explained every step so I could learn a lot.
I am also really thankful for the… read more
25 Okt. 2022
Vom Workawayer (Amelie) für Host
I'm very happy that Lia and Rob were my first host. It felt like I was part of the family and I really enjoyed my stay of five weeks. The work wasn't to hard and I really liked working in Lias vegetable garden and processing everything we harvested. I didn't feel like I was a burden or not welcomed ones and I would absolutely recommend everyone to… read more
16 Okt. 2022
Vom Workawayer (Tara) für Host
I've spent one month with Lia and Rob and I have rarely met such a kind family before. They make you feel like home immediately and I fell in love with the big garden and the house. You can't imagine how beautiful the house is, for real, it has so much space and lots of plants.
The work is mostly gardening and housework. You have to work 25 hours… read more
The work is mostly gardening and housework. You have to work 25 hours… read more
16 Okt. 2022
Vom Host für Workawayer (Takuro)
Takuro came with enthusiasm and willingness to work and learn. He did digging in our orchard, helped with splitting firewood and some housework. His English improved a little bit during the time he stayed with us.
He is very polite. Wishing him happy travels and adventures.
He is very polite. Wishing him happy travels and adventures.
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12 Okt. 2022
Vom Workawayer (Takuro) für Host
First of all I would like to say thank you to Lia and Robert for inviting us and having a great time. I went to their house with my friend. They always took care of us and made sure we had a good time. There was no job that was too hard, and Lia taught me by writing it down on paper in an easy-to-understand manner. And I was able to gain a lot of… read more
6 Okt. 2022
Vom Host für Workawayer (Atsuhiko & Takuro)
These young men are very polite and nice. They are quick to say thank you and to try to communicate with us. Their English is improving. If only we can cure them of saying, "Yes," all the time as a 'go to response,' even when they had no clue what we were talking about. We came to realize that, " Yes," means they are trying to understand. We had… read more
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3 Okt. 2022
Vom Workawayer (Atsuhiko & Takuro) für Host
Lia and Robert were very nice hosts. They welcomed us very warmly. Our flight was canceled and we had to change flights, which delayed our arrival by 3 hours, but they dealt with it calmly. On the same day, we also met Lost Baggage, who took us to a second-hand clothing store, where we were able to obtain a few days' worth of clothes. They also… read more
16 Juni 2022
Vom Host für Workawayer (Katharina)
We were so happy having Kathi stay with us. She came at a time when we all got sick with colds and had a death in the family. Kathi was so kind, helpful, understanding and compassionate. She instinctively knew when I needed a pick-me-up tea. She helped clean, pick strawberries and did most of the cooking for her 3 week stay. She was so patient… read more
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26 März 2022
Vom Host für Workawayer (Haruna)
Haruna is an amazing person. She fit right in with the craziness that is our home. She is very clever and is very good at assessing a situation. A willing participant and pleasant to visit with. To anyone reading this review: do not hesitate to have this darling young lady stay with you. We wish her God's blessing wherever she goes.
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7 März 2022
Vom Workawayer (Haruna) für Host
Thank you so much!
It was wonderful experience. The work was not difficult. I cleaned the room, prepared dinner and made muffins. Lia is super friendly person. Rob always consulted my future.
Thank you so much!
It was wonderful experience. The work was not difficult. I cleaned the room, prepared dinner and made muffins. Lia is super friendly person. Rob always consulted my future.
Thank you so much!
26 März 2022
Vom Host für Workawayer (Nirmal)
Nirmal had arranged to stay with us a month when opportunity came to drive across Canada to Alberta, he left us after a week. Therefore we didn't get to know him as much as we wanted to. He was enthusiastic and willing . He joined in with gusto all the happenings around our household and got along very well with our other guests/workawayers. Bon… read more
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4 März 2022
Vom Workawayer (Ravaka) für Host
My stay at Lia and Rob's house was very nice. It was my first experience as a workawayer, and I'm so glad I met such a nice family. I was a little bit apprehensive at first, but as soon as I arrived at the train station, they considered me like a member of the family.
19 Feb. 2022
Vom Host für Workawayer (Ravaka)
Alicia is a welcome visitor and is always welcome back here. We enjoyed her interactions with us and she cheerfully did housework and any task asked of her. She quickly caught onto our routine and took on the task of the chickens daily care hauling water and feed along with chicken treats. To anyone reading this review, do not hesitate to have her… read more
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19 Feb. 2022
Vom Host für Workawayer (Hinano)
We loved having Hinano stay with us. She right away fit in to our eclectic lifestyle, with no two days the same. She gladly helped with household cleaning like vacuuming, dusting, washing floors and dishes as well as a big spring cleaning of ceilings and light fixtures. Hauling firewood, caring for the chickens and loving our pet dog were daily… read more
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20 Dez. 2021
Vom Host für Workawayer (Thibaut & Thomas)
We had such a nice time with Thomas and Thibault. They stayed for two and a half weeks and we packed in lots of time working on things like firewood hauling and stacking, help with welding and preparing to erect a 80 foot wind turbine tower., patching, sanding and painting walls, garage clean up... They are such enthusiastic and willing, cheerful… read more
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21 Mai 2020
Vom Workawayer (Melissa & Kim) für Host
Although I'm a few months late, I felt I had to say that I really enjoyed my stay at Lia's and Rob's! I stayed for a month and learnt a lot about cooking, gardening and some child care. Lia and rob made sure that I always felt welcome and included in the family. They were also helpful in recommending places to visit nearby and even leant us their… read more
16 Dez. 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Melissa & Kim)
We enjoyed kim and Melissa's stay with us very much. They fit right in and enthusiastically tackled all kinds of jobs we asked of them. We highly recommend them. They were responsible and respectful. Hope they know they are welcome to visit again.
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17 Jan. 2020
Vom Host für Workawayer (Workaway-Mitglied)
Chris is a likable guy. He stayed with us about 3 weeks. He came at a time when it was much too cold to work outside so we asked him to do a variety of things inside. He faithfully cared for our egg chickens every morning. Feeding, watering, gathering eggs....Did housework, cooked, cleaned...He works well with lists rather then verbal… read more
(Gut)
17 Jan. 2020
Vom Host für Workawayer (Sarah)
Dear Sarah is a wonderful person with patience and understanding. She is very good at assessing situations and people. Don't hesitate to have her stay with you. After a couple weeks of seeing how I run my household , she was able to help run my household helping with dishes, meals, child care, housework.... all with German efficiency. She calmly… read more
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6 Nov. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Miguel) für Host
I stayed with this great family for 3 week. I was with them in june. I felt welcome from the very beginning. Lia picked me up at the airport. She jumped out of the car and gave me a huge hug! I knew I was in the right place at that moment and I wasn't wrong. All the family members are great. Rob and Lia are almost all the time at home and you can… read more
8 Okt. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Belen) für Host
The pictures doesnt show how beautiful is their home :) All the experiences, all the suppers together, all the friendships. Thank you so much for all your love, details, ride, games, books, and everything you share with all your guest. They have an amazing heart =) Daddy bless you all!
9 Sept. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Ulisses) für Host
I had the joy of having my first Workaway experience with the family. They are very welcoming and made me feel at home and as part of the family. The house is great with a large yard and many ongoing projects. Thank you so much for the wonderful time, for the shared lessons, and for feeding me physically and spiritually. God keep blessing you all!
25 Aug. 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Ulisses)
Had a nice time with Ulisses. He is very helpful and willing once you show him what the expectations are. He helped us build a fire pit from stone and helped with firewood and many odd jobs. We enjoyed the times we did get to talk with him. We wish him God's blessing and he knows he is welcome here anytime.
(Sehr gut)
26 Aug. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Mattia) für Host
Hey, sorry for the late feedback!
I want to thank you for this great experience, I learnt a lot and I really enjoyed my time with you guys! Thank you for all the good conversations, the good food and for giving me the opportunity to see a lot about the place where you live. You are a beautiful family and I'm glad I could meet most of it. I miss… read more
I want to thank you for this great experience, I learnt a lot and I really enjoyed my time with you guys! Thank you for all the good conversations, the good food and for giving me the opportunity to see a lot about the place where you live. You are a beautiful family and I'm glad I could meet most of it. I miss… read more
30 Juli 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (koreacjp)
JP will be welcome where ever he goes. He has a happy, kind, generous, hard working attitude. He puts his full attention to what he is learning and is making great progress in his English. He is welcome to come back to us anytime.
(Sehr gut)
10 Juni 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Mayumi)
Mayumi with her happy smile and willing disposition is a wonderful person to stay at your home . We highly recommend her. She went above and beyond to help keep our household running with dishes, house work, meals and then also outside kept care of the chickens and a huge job of helping make garden beds. Thank you Mayumi for all your help. We hope… read more
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10 Juni 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Mia)
It is with pleasure that we highly recommend Laura and Mia. They were super helpful with all tasks like caring for the chickens, house work, gardening and all sorts of odd jobs. They went above and beyond and had to be told to stop.
They fit right in with our family and didn't complain of the stinky mess from the convalescent chicken, who they… read more
They fit right in with our family and didn't complain of the stinky mess from the convalescent chicken, who they… read more
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2 Juni 2019
Vom Workawayer (Mia) für Host
Being part of the Clan was so nice! We had a wunderful time working in the garden, preparing meals and all the other things we did. Lia is a very organized person which we really appreciated! There was a list of the things that had to be done so that we knew how we could help and what was expected from us. It was a pleasure to meet their whole… read more
16 Apr. 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Erick)
We so enjoyed Erick staying with us. He has a good work ethic and is very personable, always smiling and happy to be involved with the family activities and events. He worked so willingly and so hard and so well; well beyond what was required and was the most wonderful guest.
He worked on many projects including stone work, mowing, house work,… read more
He worked on many projects including stone work, mowing, house work,… read more
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30 Sept. 2018
Vom Workawayer (Erick) für Host
It was my first workaway and it couldn't be better. I really enjoyed every day that I was here, at the beginning I had requested to be a month that turned into two months. I lived the Canadian experience and especially the countryside. All the members of the family always treated me very well, they made me feel part of the family, they always… read more
4 März 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Charlotte & Caspar)
Charlotte stayed with us a short time but made an impact while staying with us. She is a born leader and thinks things through. Consciousness and thinking ahead. She helped wash, paint baseboards and trim, helped empty and clean a large storage closet and organized bins and did it all with a cheerful attitude. We recommend her to anyone reading… read more
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27 Feb. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Charlotte & Caspar) für Host
Lia, Rob and their family are very welcoming and kind hosts. I only spent around 2 weeks with them yet I feel like I still got to know them quite well. Lia will happily show you one of her 1000 very impressive gardening projects and Rob is the go to person for a philosophical or theological discussion. Their house is beautiful and open for… read more
4 März 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Enric)
Enric is a wonderful guy! We have enjoyed his 7 week wintery stay with us and have had some nice conversations on many topics. He is a conscientious, thorough, capable worker. He will do well at whatever he chooses to do as he has a great work ethic. He faithfully cared for our chickens, painted, washed, cleaned and did many small jobs for which… read more
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4 März 2019
Vom Workawayer (Enric) für Host
I have been living with the family for 7 weeks. It has been my first experience as a workawayer and it has been fantastic. This is a very nice and lovely family, trust me. Since day 1 they treat you like if you were part of the family. I have learned a lot of wisdom and knowledge. You won't get bored. Meals are excellent and work is pretty… read more
4 März 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Natsumi)
Dear Natsumi has a special place in our hearts. She is great company and willing helps at whatever you ask. She has a wonderful smile and a great sense of humor and we wish her God's blessing wherever she goes. She helped with cleaning, dishes, caring for our chickens, painting, helped our daughter with child care and helped my other daughter with… read more
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4 März 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Emma & Baran)
Emma and Baran stayed with two short weeks. We think it was too short and hope they would like to come back again one day. Especially to see Canada in her warmer days. Emma and Barab jumped right in helping wash walls and baseboards, fill in holes, sand and paint our baseboards. They willingly worked on a team and were pleasant company.
We highly… read more
We highly… read more
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7 Feb. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Mario) für Host
Had an excellent time with the family, they were welcoming and respectful in every regard. This was my first time traveling to Canada and using workaway, it was a fantastic experience that I 100% recommend.
23 Jan. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Nancy) für Host
I spent 4 weeks in December with this wonderful family and I just had an amazing time! I felt more than welcomed right from the beginning. Lia, Rob, their children and their families are just wonderful! They are all open-minded, very kind, honest, cheerful and more than lovely.
My time there was great. Every day was different and exciting. It… read more
My time there was great. Every day was different and exciting. It… read more
13 Jan. 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Nancy)
We loved having Nancy stay with us! She is so understanding, ) we are having some plumbing issues) accommodating , kind, thoughtful and pleasant to be around. She looks on the bright side of life and wholeheartedly recommend her to any other hosts. We hope she will come back again one day and also to visit her in Germany. God bless you Nancy until… read more
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31 Dez. 2018
Vom Host für Workawayer (Vladimir)
Vladimir is very interesting fellow with lots to share about living. He was polite and did any work we asked of him and often he had suggestions concerning the work. He single handidly clean our chicken coop and help with repairs and helping with harvesting our little worm farm. Hung Christmas lights and he takes great photographs which he shared… read more
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15 Sept. 2018
Vom Host für Workawayer (Alexis)
Alexis, Valentine and Antoine, all friends from university studying engineering, came to us for three short weeks. They were so helpful, accommodating, hard working and willing workers. Everything we did interested them: repaires to the back hoe digger, transforming a garden tiller into an edging machine, designing and building stone terraces and… read more
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31 Juli 2018
Vom Host für Workawayer (PEDRO)
Pedro will be welcome wherever he goes as he is a very respectful and adaptable guy. He is quick to learn and happy almost all the time. We enjoyed his visit, insights and contributions to the work and conversations. He is very respectful and curious and his command of English is commendable. He helped with stone work, house work, dishes,… read more
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20 Juli 2018
Vom Workawayer (PEDRO) für Host
I stay at this house for two months, my tasks around the house were diverse, I enjoyed really much taking over Lia's gardens, she always trusted my judgements when working with plants, on the other hand I was helping Reuben during the last weeks of my stay with stonewalls and building up a new section of the patio. I was also working on my own in… read more
11 Juli 2018
Vom Workawayer (andre_k) für Host
Thank you so much for making my first Workaway Experience an awesome one.
Theese 7 Months I spend with this family were really enjoable and I was able to calm down after really though times in the last couple of years.
Before I came to Canada I was working in an Office for 11 Years and had no experience with Craftsmanship or Gardening. But in… read more
Theese 7 Months I spend with this family were really enjoable and I was able to calm down after really though times in the last couple of years.
Before I came to Canada I was working in an Office for 11 Years and had no experience with Craftsmanship or Gardening. But in… read more
31 Mai 2018
Vom Host für Workawayer (andre_k)
André originally asked to stay a few weeks that turned into almost 7 months. We appreciate all the jobs he did from firewood to making and painting baseboards , stone patio and wall making and cheerfully doing tons of dishes. Not only is he an easy going guy who does all kinds of jobs willingly and with good humour but he also cooks! He has an… read more
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9 Juli 2018
Vom Host für Workawayer (Déborah)
Deby stayed with us three weeks and was wonderful to have visit. She is cheerful and energetic and willing to learn. She helped us with various things like housework , meal preparation and gardening. Our biggest project was/is building stone walkways and terraces, which she enjoyed helping out. She likes physical activities like biking . We highly… read more
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6 Juli 2018
Vom Workawayer (Déborah) für Host
I spent 3 weeks in the Family.
Really enjoyed my stay and my job.
Lia and Robs were so kind with me. I was like a part of their family.
They teached me a lot of things. They were available, flexible, lovely.
The job was very interisting (planted vegetables, cooking, plants trees, and the best was built a way in stones. It was a pleasure to help… read more
Really enjoyed my stay and my job.
Lia and Robs were so kind with me. I was like a part of their family.
They teached me a lot of things. They were available, flexible, lovely.
The job was very interisting (planted vegetables, cooking, plants trees, and the best was built a way in stones. It was a pleasure to help… read more
31 Mai 2018
Vom Host für Workawayer (René)
We had a great time with René.
He is a fantastic guy, very conscientious and hard working. Not only does he do everything with a happy and positive attitude but he also adds humour and intelligence to his conversations. He has chosen his future profession well as he loves Mathematics and figuring things out. We wish him all God's blessings and… read more
He is a fantastic guy, very conscientious and hard working. Not only does he do everything with a happy and positive attitude but he also adds humour and intelligence to his conversations. He has chosen his future profession well as he loves Mathematics and figuring things out. We wish him all God's blessings and… read more
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3 Feb. 2018
Vom Workawayer (Trent) für Host
BEST EXPERIENCE so far.
I have so much love and appreciation for all members of this family. The helpers who were there with me also were a joy to have around. An unusually great amount of positivity in the air during my stay.
I would very much love to come back.
i will try to see it fit into my plans :)
Highly recommended to responsible… read more
I have so much love and appreciation for all members of this family. The helpers who were there with me also were a joy to have around. An unusually great amount of positivity in the air during my stay.
I would very much love to come back.
i will try to see it fit into my plans :)
Highly recommended to responsible… read more
25 Dez. 2017
Vom Host für Workawayer (Trent)
Trent was a pleasure to have for a short visit. He is an easy going guy who joined in with gusto all the activities and projects we had on the go. He was very conscious about his work. He helped us insolate our garage ceiling, working with measurements and cutting. Went above (literally ha ha ) the required time just to see the project through.… read more
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29 Dez. 2017
Vom Host für Workawayer (Thiago)
We enjoyed the short visit we had with Thiago. He is an easygoing guy with a ready smile and so polite. He joined us at a bit of a crazy time with several other work awayers all coming at the same time. He joined right in with the festivities and activities and was really helpful during this busy time. Hope to have him visit again.
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27 Dez. 2017
Vom Workawayer (Christian) für Host
Wow... I can't describe my experience in this amazing family.
I've been staying at their house from March '17, I became part of the family and I still didn't leave yet. Even though it's a family with 9 children and 13 grandchildren (two on the way) it never gets boring. But it never gets awfully stressful either. After two weeks of my stay, a… read more
I've been staying at their house from March '17, I became part of the family and I still didn't leave yet. Even though it's a family with 9 children and 13 grandchildren (two on the way) it never gets boring. But it never gets awfully stressful either. After two weeks of my stay, a… read more
13 Nov. 2017
Vom Host für Workawayer (Christian)
Where to begin? Christian is an amazing guy! He is a conscientious worker, but more importantly he has become as a member of the family. He has diligently taken care of the chickens and any odd job given to him from painting, repairs, dishes, baking, carpentry, computer problem solving to driving and too many jobs to mention. He has a work visa so… read more
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25 Dez. 2017
Vom Host für Workawayer (Paul)
Paul was great to have in our home. He is a fun loving guy , eager to help and always looking for a humerus side to things. We highly recommend him. He helped us with firewood, with insolating our garage ceiling and many other projects. Happy travels Paul hope our paths will cross again.
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24 Dez. 2017
Vom Workawayer (Paul) für Host
I lived three weeks with the big and magnanimous family. We were invited to go to church and join their family events like carol singing and building gingerbread houses. It was great fun spending time with six more volunteers in Ottawa, go snowboarding and watch movies and ice hockey. We have done plenty things in the garage, helped their son to… read more
2 Okt. 2017
Vom Host für Workawayer (Gianluca)
We had such a wonderful time with Gianluca and Ponyo. He went above and beyond what was required with such a happy and easy-go-lucky attitude. He is a great chef and has blessed us with many lovely dishes to try. We can not recommend him high enough as a wonderful guest. He helped with a huge project we started, a stone patio and he did so many… read more
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27 Sept. 2017
Vom Workawayer (Gianluca) für Host
Was a very really good experience in this family. They are so kind and united family. Was a really pleasure met them and work togheter. They helped me a lot for discover montreal and ottawa. Thank you so many a lot of much family. I hope to see them again.
4 Sept. 2017
Vom Host für Workawayer (Gloria)
We loved having Gloria over and recommend her , whole heartedly to other hosts. We are so grateful for all the ways she contributed and joined in with the family. She is an amazing person: quick to learn and understand and very happy person to be with. She adapted well to our crazy household and got along with everyone. She helped with dishes and… read more
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4 Sept. 2017
Vom Workawayer (Gloria) für Host
Thanks Lia and Robert so much for my stay at your house!
I enjoyed every moment during my three-week stay and I was involved in all the family activities as a member of it!
All the family is really kind and available and I'm very glad to have worked in their garden, helping with plants and having fun with the other volunteers.
I also had the… read more
I enjoyed every moment during my three-week stay and I was involved in all the family activities as a member of it!
All the family is really kind and available and I'm very glad to have worked in their garden, helping with plants and having fun with the other volunteers.
I also had the… read more
20 Aug. 2017
Vom Workawayer (Manuel) für Host
This was my first experience like a workawyer and definitely it left a mark in my life. The lindenman are a very special family, lovely, organized and with plenty projects in mind. They are admirable.
Definitely I recomend this family. You have your own room and a confortable bed.
I hope to see you again :)
Definitely I recomend this family. You have your own room and a confortable bed.
I hope to see you again :)
31 Juli 2017
Vom Host für Workawayer (Manuel)
Manuel fit right into our family with humor and willingness to help out. We were very blessed to have him stay at our home. He willingly did all the odd jobs we gave him to do. He really wants to improve his English and we wish him well in that endeavor. Happy travels Manuel.
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19 Aug. 2017
Vom Host für Workawayer (Rumi)
Rumi was so much fun to have visit us. She has a wonderful personality and smiles and laughs a lot. A very pleasant person who is most helpful, accommodating, adventurous and we really appreciated her. She would quickly catch on to whatever task we would ask of her and she was quick to anticipate what we would need next or the next tool or step in… read more
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10 Aug. 2017
Vom Workawayer (Francesco) für Host
This was my first workawayer stay and, sincerely, my experience with this family was wonderful. They are so kind, lovely and willing for anything. I had the possibility to improve my English, thanks to their patience and to discover a so far kind of life. I had also the opportunity to discuss with them about a lot of different topics and therefore… read more
3 Aug. 2017
Vom Host für Workawayer (Francesco)
We had such a nice visit from Francesco. He is so polite, accommodating, smart, has a great sense of humor and was meticulous, precise and tidy that we enjoyed him very much. He was willing to try any food we put before him and he made us a lovely traditional Italian meal . He has definitely choosen his engineering career wisely as he approaches… read more
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31 Juli 2017
Vom Host für Workawayer (STEVEN)
Steven, was such a pleasure to have stay with us. He was so helpful and kind. Soft spoken and polite, he helped us in many ways from building a chicken enclosure to transplanting lots of plants and cooking. He is very conscientious. We wish him happy travels.
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31 Juli 2017
Vom Host für Workawayer (Teja)
Teja , came only for a few short days but they were full days of activities . She has a very beautiful smile and such a nice personality. She was quick to offer her help and did all we asked her with cheerfulness. Happy travels Teja!
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29 Apr. 2017
Vom Workawayer (David & Vera) für Host
I enjoyed very much staying with this very special family. I learned a lot with them, from properly changing car tires to playing the organ and making "German pancakes"! Apart from that, I also had the opportunity to do some tourism.
Everyone is so friendly, respectful and knowledgeable and there were many interesting discussions. I am glad for… read more
Everyone is so friendly, respectful and knowledgeable and there were many interesting discussions. I am glad for… read more
24 Apr. 2017
Vom Host für Workawayer (David & Vera)
David was a pleasure to have as he is so polite, respectful and conscientious. He work well beyond the required hours and was very concerned to do a good job. We are grateful for his contributions to conversations and he even made us a Russian cake. We wish him well and happy travels and recommend him to anyone viewing this note.
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4 Feb. 2017
Vom Host für Workawayer (Julio Ignacio)
Smiling Julio right away fit into our family and eclectic way of life . We want to thank him for all his hard work that je so willingly, and conscientiously did. He set about studying English with gusto. We were impressed with his perseverance. He taught us some Spanish classes. He has a great sense of humor and an easy going personality. When… read more
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2 Feb. 2017
Vom Workawayer (Julio Ignacio) für Host
Hi. My first experience of volunteer WH, very nice family and with a great disposition to teach, since my English at that moment was very bad haha. I'll come back speaking better :). Tanks for the beauty experience.
27 Dez. 2016
Vom Host für Workawayer (Alan)
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27 Okt. 2016
Vom Host für Workawayer (Rida)
Reda was with us a month and fit easily into our family. He helped us out by painting, hauling wood chips and many odd jobs. He has a ready smile and a quick wit. He is amazing with languages. We wish him happy travels.
(Sehr gut)
25 Okt. 2016
Vom Workawayer (Rida) für Host
I spent a few weeks with the family and I spent a good time with them. I recommend this host to anyone who wants to experience life within a large and very friendly family. They were very welcoming, respectful and always happy to show me around and involve me in their family get-togethers. I learned a lot during this experience. Thank you very… read more
18 Aug. 2016
Vom Workawayer (Godefroy) für Host
I spent three weeks with the family. I really had a good time with them. They see us as a family member upon arrival. The spots were quite diverse and I worked in 5 hours per day. I thank this family for their hospitality. I hope to see you again.
17 Aug. 2016
Vom Host für Workawayer (Godefroy)
Godefoy was with our family for about 3 weeks. He joined right in with an adventurous spirit, trying new activities, foods and jobs. He always is smiling and ready to lend a helping hand. He helped us by painting, landscaping, moving a huge shed and cleaning...we enjoyed his visit very much and are sad to see him go. We wish him future success and… read more
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24 Juni 2016
Vom Host für Workawayer (Mandy)
We enjoyed having Mandy stay with us. She was polite, cheerful and so helpful. She diligently did a painting job for us and some garden work. Without asking she happily did dishes and joined in conversations. Her English is commendable. We enjoyed her stay with us and wished it had been longer. We hope one day to see her again.
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23 Mai 2016
Vom Host für Workawayer (Darien)
Darien had an extended stay at our house. It was her first work away experience and introduction to physical work. She has a great attitude and wants to learn. She is great with babies and kids. She gravitates to them and they to her. At the moment we recommend that she works along side with someone who can encourage her along to keep on task and… read more
(Gut)
6 Feb. 2016
Vom Workawayer (Barbara & Anna) für Host
This was our second workawayer stay and we spent 2 weeks with this adorable family. Lia, Rob, Esther, Victoria and Isaiah are all caring and welcomed us with open arms. The food and accommodation was excellent and we even got chance to explore Lancaster and Ottawa.
We liked to spent time with the children, they are well-behaved and very open to… read more
We liked to spent time with the children, they are well-behaved and very open to… read more
3 Feb. 2016
Vom Host für Workawayer (Barbara & Anna)
Anna and Barbara, friends from high school, were great helpers. They did spring cleaning, moving furniture and bookcases and such to clean and tidy for us. They made us a special Germany meal and even baked a birthday cake for us. The chickens appreciated their faithful administrations each morning. They are a fantastic team working together… read more
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6 Jan. 2016
Vom Workawayer (Victoire) für Host
This family are amazing people !
I stayed at their place for two weeks during Christmas Holidays. Lia and Rob are very welcoming, and all their children (who are actually almost all adults) are very nice and funny, and want you to feel home. When I was there, 3 of them were still living there. I helped them for diverse things inside or outside… read more
I stayed at their place for two weeks during Christmas Holidays. Lia and Rob are very welcoming, and all their children (who are actually almost all adults) are very nice and funny, and want you to feel home. When I was there, 3 of them were still living there. I helped them for diverse things inside or outside… read more
6 Jan. 2016
Vom Host für Workawayer (Victoire)
We had a lovely visit from Victoire, as she joined our hectic family for the holidays. She was very diligent to help us out and had a willing smile and did things without being asked.
We enjoyed many great philosophical discussions with her.
We highly recommend her and wish her God's blessings.
We enjoyed many great philosophical discussions with her.
We highly recommend her and wish her God's blessings.
(Sehr gut)
6 Jan. 2016
Vom Host für Workawayer (Jeanne)
Jeanne has been a great help to our family. She moved a mountain of wood chips, a wheel barrel at a time, preferring the hard garden work to easier indoor stuff, for which we are very grateful. The gardens looks amazing due to her work. Jeanne is a cheerful, energetic, diligent hard worker, not scared to tackle new skills and enjoyed visiting… read more
(Sehr gut)
4 Juni 2014
Vom Host für Workawayer (Tomoko)
Toni, has stayed with us for around 3 weeks. She was always willing to work. She helped us garden, transplant, mulch and plant, paint, clean and move boxes. She readily gave a hand to tiding and cleaning house and around our construction site. When she learned that I don't like doing dishes she everyday did the dishes without anyone asking her to.… read more
(Ausgezeichnet)
11 Mai 2014
Vom Workawayer (Tim) für Host
To describe the stay with this family is hard to put into words.
It isn't just hard, it is impossible and I have to narrow down to the important things for you to read.
First of all, don't hesitate to stay with that family. Their way of living astounded me at first but I'm glad that I was allowed to be part of it during the last couple of months… read more
It isn't just hard, it is impossible and I have to narrow down to the important things for you to read.
First of all, don't hesitate to stay with that family. Their way of living astounded me at first but I'm glad that I was allowed to be part of it during the last couple of months… read more
28 Feb. 2014
Vom Host für Workawayer (Tim)
Tim has been a great helper around our house. He works away without supervision and has pride in his work. He is eager to learn and he is very polite, quiet and accommodating. He has helped with all kinds of jobs like: tiling, reupholstering, wood cutting and stacking, cleaning out our garage and many other odd jobs. He is very neat and always… read more
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