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Vom Host für Workawayer (Laurie)
Laurie is a lovely young woman; mature, warm, funny, conscientious and intelligent. She was easy to have around and fitted into our household quickly. She is genuinely interested in other people and enjoys deeper more satisfying conversations .She was great company for my mother too and helped her with breakfast preparation , dishes, setting the
… read more table etc. She was extremely reliable, always starting at the agreed time and letting me know what time she would be back in the evenings . Often she would help me with dinner preparation. Laurie stayed with our family for a week, living at my mother's place but working at both households. She did a lot of work in the garden, pruning and weeding mainly. She listened attentively, asked intelligent questions and followed instructions very well. Her weeding is thorough and she got quite a lot done in the time she had. She also helped me with cleaning : dusting vacuuming, mopping etc. paying good attention to detail.
Laurie is a delight to have around and I would definitely recommend her to any prospective hosts.
Vom Workawayer (Laurie) für Host
I had a wonderful time at Carolyn and Richard’s. They are kind and thoughtful hosts who made me feel welcome from the start. I really loved our deep conversations, which helped us connect on a meaningful level. 😊
During my stay, I did some gardening and helped Lorna when she needed. Lorna was sooo lovely. It was great to be part of their daily
… read more life and contribute to their lovely home.
They also made sure I experienced the local area, taking me to beautiful spots, walks and markets. And of course, I will never forget the fabulous coffee they offered in the morning!
Carolyn and Richard’s hospitality and warmth made my stay truly special. I’m grateful for the time I spent with them and would highly recommend them as hosts!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
I really enjoyed to stay with Lorna, Carolyn, Richard and Mia. It is a beautiful and very welcoming surrounding. It felt like family after a very short time!! I stayed with Lorna in her beautiful house and had my own big room and toilet. It is so easy to like Lorna!! She is amazing and such a sunny personality. I missed my grandmum which is the
… read more same age like Lorna and found a piece of her in Lorna ❤️ it was such fun to chat with her and rest after lunch and hang out with lovely Mia. Such a cute and friendly little dog! Also i really enjoyed the loving and respectful way how Carolyn and Richard interact! It was very inspiring to see how Carolyn takes care of Lorna and also has her own life plus the B&B and on top cooks the best food i've got on my journey!! 🥳 It was always nice to talk to Richard! His clear and sunny way of communication is really easy to like :) Also i really enjoyed going on a swim with all together before lunchtime and the visit of the nice foodfestival in the park! It was the best workaway experience i've had on my journey so far!! As i have an injury in my arms i was very thankful for the kind and understanding way of Carolyn and Richard! I was working in the garden but had all my freedom to decide when and how i did it. I worked independently in the best way for me without hurting myself. I really enjoyed it and i am thankful for the respectful way they are! I wish all of you the best and a lot of sunny days ☀️☺️🙏🏼
Isabell was with us for nearly two weeks, staying next door with my mother Lorna. They got on really well as Isabell is very close to her own Grandmother back in Germany, who is like a mother to her. We really appreciated the care she she gave my mother, helping her with everyday tasks (dishes, lunch prep, washing etc.) and spending time just
… read more talking and being in her company. Isabell worked well independently in the garden, doing a great job pruning Mum's feijoas as well as weeding and taking cuttings from our large basil plant. She has a good knowledge of plants and her weeding was excellent. She also carried out cleaning in both houses and tidied in my mother's house. She made a lovely job of cleaning our car too. Isabell is a good cook and she introduced us to some of her gluten-free dishes which helped us with our meal planning. She was good in the kitchen, doing dishes and helping with meal preparation. She showed good initiative and often would just see what was needed doing and do it.....clearing the table etc. Isabell is carrying an injury which affects the use of her arms and hands which means she can't do repetitive work for too long. She was upfront with us about this and said she would need to vary her work accordingly which she managed herself. We really enjoyed our conversations around the dinner table and hearing about her family and animals at home. She loved our little dog Mia and took her for walks some mornings when I didn't have time. We found Isabell to be a respectful, outgoing and positive person with a good range of skills and would recommend her to prospective hosts. We wish you all the best Isabell.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Cécile)
Cecile and Paul stayed with us in February this year and I have only just realised that the feedback I thought I had posted did not appear on the website, hence the long delay. Paul and Cēcile were amazing workers and really interesting, intelligent people. Cēcile was the one who knew so much about plants and gardening and so she directed Paul as
… read more necessary, and together they worked magic. They pruned our Argentine Fuschia, Plumbago hedge and fruit trees beautifully, made a wonderful cover for the fig tree. They repotted plants, mowed the lawns, weeded and liquid fertilised. They were up early to join me for coffee each morning and then they set to work. When they couldn't work outside they cleaned indoors. Everything they did was to an extremely high standard. Mia our little dog loved them and they took her for walks when I was busy. My mother enjoyed their company and so did we. They cooked some lovely meals for us and Paul was the vinaigrette King! Chats around the dinner table were fun as well playing boardgames, a pastime we all enjoyed. We taught them how to play Catan and they soon got better than us! We enjoyed taking them to an outdoor movie showing in Wakefield as well as a picnic dinner at Rabbit Island. They made the most of their time off by going to Abel Tasman National Park and swimming in the Maitai River nearby. It was unfortunate that sad news for Paul meant that he had to return home suddenly and miss out on the holiday he and Cēcile had planned together. I hope they can come back one day to complete their travel. I cannot recommend Paul and Cēcile more highly to any prospective workaway host
Vom Workawayer (Cécile) für Host
We had a wonderful time with Carolyn and Richard, Lorna and Mia. We felt very welcomed since the first day. They all are very kind and generous.
Every morning we had amazing coffee with Carolyn, and Richard on the weekends. We had lunch and dinner all together (very tasty!!), that was very nice too.
Our tasks were various : in the garden,
… read more pruning, weeding, watering, potting up plants ... cooking, taking Mia the little dog for a walk, cleaning windows, ...
On our days off we were able to go to Abel Tasman, (we recommend this wonderful place!), and Carolyn and Richard took us to many places around Nelson (open air movie, night market, swimming in the ocean, ...) And we had really good board games parties! There is also a lovely river close to their house, where you can have a refreshing swim on warm days.
The end of our stay was very disturbed because of a bad news back home, but Carolyn and Richard were so kind and understanding, that helped us a lot. Thank you again for that.
I certainly forget a lot of things but we couldn't recommend this family enough. We hope to see you again!
Cécile and PaulWeitere Bilder
We are amateur baristas and the proud owners of a Rocket espresso machine. We no longer need to go to cafés to get a "proper" coffee.
The B & B breakfast trolley ready to be sent through to our guests.
Guest bedroom at Lorna's house
The avocado tree that dominates our back garden is our pride and joy.
The dog friendly section of Tahunanui beach
View from Tasman Bay looking East towards the boulder bank and lighthouse
One of the many river pools along the nearby Maitai walking & cycling track
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Vom Host für Workawayer (Laurie)
Laurie is a lovely young woman; mature, warm, funny, conscientious and intelligent. She was easy to have around and fitted into our household quickly. She is genuinely interested in other people and enjoys deeper more satisfying conversations .She was great company for my mother too and helped her with breakfast preparation , dishes, setting the
… read more table etc. She was extremely reliable, always starting at the agreed time and letting me know what time she would be back in the evenings . Often she would help me with dinner preparation. Laurie stayed with our family for a week, living at my mother's place but working at both households. She did a lot of work in the garden, pruning and weeding mainly. She listened attentively, asked intelligent questions and followed instructions very well. Her weeding is thorough and she got quite a lot done in the time she had. She also helped me with cleaning : dusting vacuuming, mopping etc. paying good attention to detail.
Laurie is a delight to have around and I would definitely recommend her to any prospective hosts.
Vom Workawayer (Laurie) für Host
I had a wonderful time at Carolyn and Richard’s. They are kind and thoughtful hosts who made me feel welcome from the start. I really loved our deep conversations, which helped us connect on a meaningful level. 😊
During my stay, I did some gardening and helped Lorna when she needed. Lorna was sooo lovely. It was great to be part of their daily
… read more life and contribute to their lovely home.
They also made sure I experienced the local area, taking me to beautiful spots, walks and markets. And of course, I will never forget the fabulous coffee they offered in the morning!
Carolyn and Richard’s hospitality and warmth made my stay truly special. I’m grateful for the time I spent with them and would highly recommend them as hosts!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
I really enjoyed to stay with Lorna, Carolyn, Richard and Mia. It is a beautiful and very welcoming surrounding. It felt like family after a very short time!! I stayed with Lorna in her beautiful house and had my own big room and toilet. It is so easy to like Lorna!! She is amazing and such a sunny personality. I missed my grandmum which is the
… read more same age like Lorna and found a piece of her in Lorna ❤️ it was such fun to chat with her and rest after lunch and hang out with lovely Mia. Such a cute and friendly little dog! Also i really enjoyed the loving and respectful way how Carolyn and Richard interact! It was very inspiring to see how Carolyn takes care of Lorna and also has her own life plus the B&B and on top cooks the best food i've got on my journey!! 🥳 It was always nice to talk to Richard! His clear and sunny way of communication is really easy to like :) Also i really enjoyed going on a swim with all together before lunchtime and the visit of the nice foodfestival in the park! It was the best workaway experience i've had on my journey so far!! As i have an injury in my arms i was very thankful for the kind and understanding way of Carolyn and Richard! I was working in the garden but had all my freedom to decide when and how i did it. I worked independently in the best way for me without hurting myself. I really enjoyed it and i am thankful for the respectful way they are! I wish all of you the best and a lot of sunny days ☀️☺️🙏🏼
Isabell was with us for nearly two weeks, staying next door with my mother Lorna. They got on really well as Isabell is very close to her own Grandmother back in Germany, who is like a mother to her. We really appreciated the care she she gave my mother, helping her with everyday tasks (dishes, lunch prep, washing etc.) and spending time just
… read more talking and being in her company. Isabell worked well independently in the garden, doing a great job pruning Mum's feijoas as well as weeding and taking cuttings from our large basil plant. She has a good knowledge of plants and her weeding was excellent. She also carried out cleaning in both houses and tidied in my mother's house. She made a lovely job of cleaning our car too. Isabell is a good cook and she introduced us to some of her gluten-free dishes which helped us with our meal planning. She was good in the kitchen, doing dishes and helping with meal preparation. She showed good initiative and often would just see what was needed doing and do it.....clearing the table etc. Isabell is carrying an injury which affects the use of her arms and hands which means she can't do repetitive work for too long. She was upfront with us about this and said she would need to vary her work accordingly which she managed herself. We really enjoyed our conversations around the dinner table and hearing about her family and animals at home. She loved our little dog Mia and took her for walks some mornings when I didn't have time. We found Isabell to be a respectful, outgoing and positive person with a good range of skills and would recommend her to prospective hosts. We wish you all the best Isabell.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Cécile)
Cecile and Paul stayed with us in February this year and I have only just realised that the feedback I thought I had posted did not appear on the website, hence the long delay. Paul and Cēcile were amazing workers and really interesting, intelligent people. Cēcile was the one who knew so much about plants and gardening and so she directed Paul as
… read more necessary, and together they worked magic. They pruned our Argentine Fuschia, Plumbago hedge and fruit trees beautifully, made a wonderful cover for the fig tree. They repotted plants, mowed the lawns, weeded and liquid fertilised. They were up early to join me for coffee each morning and then they set to work. When they couldn't work outside they cleaned indoors. Everything they did was to an extremely high standard. Mia our little dog loved them and they took her for walks when I was busy. My mother enjoyed their company and so did we. They cooked some lovely meals for us and Paul was the vinaigrette King! Chats around the dinner table were fun as well playing boardgames, a pastime we all enjoyed. We taught them how to play Catan and they soon got better than us! We enjoyed taking them to an outdoor movie showing in Wakefield as well as a picnic dinner at Rabbit Island. They made the most of their time off by going to Abel Tasman National Park and swimming in the Maitai River nearby. It was unfortunate that sad news for Paul meant that he had to return home suddenly and miss out on the holiday he and Cēcile had planned together. I hope they can come back one day to complete their travel. I cannot recommend Paul and Cēcile more highly to any prospective workaway host
Vom Workawayer (Cécile) für Host
We had a wonderful time with Carolyn and Richard, Lorna and Mia. We felt very welcomed since the first day. They all are very kind and generous.
Every morning we had amazing coffee with Carolyn, and Richard on the weekends. We had lunch and dinner all together (very tasty!!), that was very nice too.
Our tasks were various : in the garden,
… read more pruning, weeding, watering, potting up plants ... cooking, taking Mia the little dog for a walk, cleaning windows, ...
On our days off we were able to go to Abel Tasman, (we recommend this wonderful place!), and Carolyn and Richard took us to many places around Nelson (open air movie, night market, swimming in the ocean, ...) And we had really good board games parties! There is also a lovely river close to their house, where you can have a refreshing swim on warm days.
The end of our stay was very disturbed because of a bad news back home, but Carolyn and Richard were so kind and understanding, that helped us a lot. Thank you again for that.
I certainly forget a lot of things but we couldn't recommend this family enough. We hope to see you again!
Cécile and Paul
Vom Host für Workawayer (Mara Sophie)
Mara was a delight to have around and was ready to work with a smile on her face each morning. Mature beyond her years and quick to learn she tackled each task with gusto. She gardened and did a thorough job, learning about NZ weeds. She mowed our lawns, a recently learned skill and enjoyed helping me in the house with bed making, cleaning etc.
… read more She was such great company for my mother Lorna and the two of them enjoyed long conversations. Other times they would just be in the same room, doing their own thing. Mara would accompany my mother on walks down the road when it was her time off, so a very kind, thoughtful person. She is an animal lover and so very good with our little dog, Mia. Mara helped my mother make the annual Christmas cake, a tradition she has upheld for 75 years! Mara and I had great conversations together over coffee and family meals. We took her to Aniseed Valley where she braved a swim in the river which I'm sure was one of the highlights of her stay. All in all I can highly recommend Mara and we would happily have her back to stay.
Vom Workawayer (Mara Sophie) für Host
My time with Carolyn, Richard, and Lorna was absolutely wonderful. From the moment I arrived, they made me feel so welcome and at home. I loved the interesting conversations we had—whether over morning coffee with Carolyn or during our shared lunches and dinners. The daily “Coffee and Quiz” sessions were always a highlight; it was so much fun to
… read more guess answers together.
I really appreciated that we ate together as a family. The food was delicious, and they shared some great recipes I can’t wait to try at home. Baking the Christmas cake with Lorna was especially memorable—it was my first Christmas cake. I just loved chatting with her about horses and dogs.
Their dog, Mia, is incredibly sweet, and I enjoyed taking her on walks. Carolyn and Richard also included me in some lovely outings. Swimming in Aniseed Valley was definitely one of the highlights of my stay.
The tasks were varied and always manageable, from mowing the lawn to a bit of weeding. I particularly enjoyed working with Carolyn in the house; we always had great conversations while getting things done.
I’m so grateful for my time with Carolyn, Richard, Lorna, and Mia. They made my time in Nelson really special and also gave me great tips for my next stops. It was a fantastic experience filled with kindness, laughter, and meaningful moments. Thank you so much!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (Carline Marcella & Toby ) für Host
We stayed at Carolyn and Richards for 2 weeks and had a lovely time, our hosts were extremely accommodating and cooked a delicious array of Vegitarian and fish dishes for us, we enjoyed lovely chats at dinner time and felt part of the family immediately which is nice when you are so far from home, we stayed next door in Carolyn's mothers house
… read more with a super comfy bed and our own facilities which we shared with her mother (Lorna) we loved her company and would sit sharing stories and laughs throughout the day, as hosts Carolyn and Richard were very attentive always making sure the fridge was stocked and providing Barista level coffees in the morning which was a nice touch, we would recommend them to any potential Workawayers looking for a homely and relaxed stay :)Dieser Workawayer hat sich dafür entschieden, sein Profil privat zu schalten, kann aber von anderen Workawayern bezüglich dieses Feedbacks kontaktiert werden.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Carline Marcella & Toby )
Toby and Marcella stayed with us for two weeks. Toby especially enjoyed outdoor work in the garden as he had previously worked for a gardening business. We could happily leave him to mow lawns, trim hedges etc. and know he would do a good job. Marcella had an eye for order and so we let her loose in Mum's kitchen, cleaning and organising her
… read more cupboards. They both helped with wood stacking, cleaned our two cars, washed windows inside and out and prepared garden beds for later planting. They also cooked two lovely evening meals for us and did the dishes at other times without being asked. Both well-brought up young people! They are experienced dog owners and enjoyed taking our wee dog for walks. We had many lively and interesting discussions at the dinner table which we all enjoyed. Both were respectful and conscientious workers and we were very grateful to them for helping make our two properties look so spic and span.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Joshua)
Josh fitted in very well and as he has mentioned, we shared very similar values which led to many interesting conversations. Josh did a great job stacking firewood for us and as this was his first workaway experience, learned a number of new things including how to make a christmas cake with my 97 year old mother! Josh was lovely with my mother..
… read more kind, patient and respectful. He is a real people person and family mean a lot to him. We went for walks up the Grampians and we enjoyed conversations around the dinner table. We wish Josh all the best for his travels and adventures in NZ.
Vom Workawayer (Joshua) für Host
Staying with Carolyn, Richard and Lorna was my first workaway experience and they were kind enough to accommodate me for one week before their family arrived for Christmas. I will admit, I was a bit apprehensive about only staying for a week, as I had planned to stay for longer in places to feel a bit more settled. But this experience was
… read more fabulous. The work was fair. I stacked some wood, cleaned windows, did a bit of gardening, cleaned Lorna's car and walked the dog, amongst some other things. Carolyn and Richard were extremely helpful with advice around buying a car and insurance.
I really feel like I learned a lot about myself and others during my stay, and they had loads of tips for walks in the area. It was a joy to spend time with Lorna too. I really enjoyed seeing all her family photos and hearing about her travels and we even made a Christmas cake together one day. I felt I had a lot in common with both Carolyn and Richard. Myself and Carolyn especially had very similar views and outlooks and it felt safe to discuss the deeper things in life. I felt completely welcomed into their home and always felt like I had my own space if I needed it. I would recommend this opportunity to anyone staying in the area. It's an experience I will take with me throughout the rest of my trip.Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (Merle) für Host
The first time I came to them, I stayed a bit over a week.
I felt welcomed from the first moment.
My room was in Lorna’s house, Carolyn’s mum. She is a lovely, super impressive 97 years old lady. Next to her house are living Carolyn & Richard with their cute dog Mia. I helped with cleaning in both households and Carolyn with the B&B and cooking.
… read more Lorna showed me how to make her delicious shortcake. Carolyn and Richard are great chefs and I ate a lot of yummy vegetarian meals and got new cooking inspiration. I went to the dog beach with Mia and Lorna and to the Maitai River. And up the Grampians with Carolyn. In the evening I was sitting with Lorna by the fire and listened to her stories. They have a cute tradition: everyday when the newspaper comes they gonna do the quiz and have a coffee. I joined them for this little treat. Also I got spoiled with really good coffee. We got along so well and I came back for few weeks, before settling down in Nelson for the winter. It’s hard to describe how thankful I am to met this lovely family! I am so gratetful for this experience and will always keep it in my heart. Thank you so much for everything! ❤️Vom Host für Workawayer (Merle)
Merle spent a week with us initially and at our invitation she returned for another week and then stayed on while she looked for work and accommodation locally. She slept at my mother Lorna's house but we shared meals and work duties between both households. Merle was an absolute delight to have around. She is very intelligent, quick to learn and
… read more has an extremely strong work ethic . Everything she did was to a very high standard. In the first week she was here she struck a lot of wet weather so most of the jobs were indoors. She transformed my mother's kitchen into a clean and orderly space and even volunteered to clean her oven! Merle was really wonderful with my mother who has just turned 97. Merle was very observant and would anticipate my mothers' needs so there was always a walking stick, a chair or a steady hand at the ready when she needed one. They drove to the dog beach and the Maitai Valley together to go for a walk and exercise our wee dog Mia who spends a lot of time with my mother these days since Mum's dog Mandy passed away. Merle is a real animal lover and a dog owner herself so she and Mia were best buddies and she would often walk her for us when we were too busy. Merle would have breakfast with Mum every day and they would chat away about all sorts of things. Every day the paper came we would have coffee and do the quiz together. The evening meals were usually eaten together either at our house or Mum's so there was plenty of time for laughter and conversation. Merle was an expert hand in the kitchen and would help with meal prep and cook for us too. She baked with my mother who is a very experienced cook but tends to forget to take things out of the oven these days. With Merle there, everything was cooked to perfection...no more burnt cakes! Merle got on so well with everyone and we developed a firm friendship. We miss her company and the incredible work she did for us. I couldn't recommend Merle more highly to any prospective hosts.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Auriane)
Auriane was just lovely. She was hardworking and thoughtful, great company for all of us and especially kind and caring with my mother. She was really good with our dog Mia, thinking to nip out for a short walk in between showers on wet days. She and Mia were a great pair. Auriane did weeding, cleaning and together we constructed a kitset garden
… read more seat. She has a practical bent and is quick to learn. We had a great cultural exchange and she was very patient with my conversational French practice. We had fun together on our walks up the Grampians and a dip in the sea at the dog beach. She is a delight and I would recommend her to any prospective workaway host.
Vom Workawayer (Auriane) für Host
I feel privileged to have been hosted by this family. I had such a wonderful time. It felt like home, like they were my family. The room and the house are very cosy and warm, close to the center, the dog is probably the nicest dog i've ever met (I already miss our walks), the food is better than a restaurant, and the hosts are amazing. Lorna, what
… read more an extraordinary woman ! and Richard and Carolyn, I loved every moment with them: the quizz/coffee time, the meals, the hike, the swim. I almost forgot to talk about the work, because it didn't feel like work. It was quite easy and diverse. Thank you, I hope to see you again !Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Colin)
Colin was a delight to have around. He was an independent worker, a real perfectionist and got started early in the day. He completed a variety of tasks including cleaning and tidying in my mother's kitchen, laying down a pathway of pavers and stones in her garden, weeding, and sanding and staining two sets of outdoor tables and chairs (they now
… read more look like new again!) Colin has a gentle, quiet nature; happy in his own company but also readily engages in conversation. He is naturally very practical, kind and considerate. I would recommend Colin to any prospective workaway host
Vom Workawayer (Colin) für Host
I had a great 10 days with Carolyn, Richard and Lorna in Nelson, and I was also given the chance to help out with Carolyn's cousin and her partner too. They were all very welcoming, easy-going, friendly and great company with a fair balance between work and play. My main tasks included gardening, wood staining the garden furniture, cleaning
… read more windows and walking the lovely little dog, Mia. We often took a break for coffee mid-morning and attempted the daily quiz which was fun. Carolyn and Richard are very knowledgable and Lorna has such a positive outlook on life. And they are all fantastic cooks! With all meals provided plus all of Lorna's tasty desserts, i was never hungry. I was provided with ebikes and information so i could explore the local area, and Carolyn provided me with all the details for a visit to the Abel Tasman National Park, which is an outstandingly beautiful area.
All in all I had a fantastic experience with this lovely family :)
Vom Host für Workawayer (Ayla & Christian)
Ayla and Christian were the whole package ...great communicators, excellent workers, thoughtful, respectful, wonderful company and clearly very capable for their young years (compared to us!). My mother really enjoyed having them stay with her and we had some great dinnertime discussions around the table. The tasks we set included cleaning the
… read more cars, weeding, helping make beds and ironing for the B & B, mowing the lawns, cleaning windows and cooking dinner.They were very thorough and efficient. We were very sorry to see them go and recommend them to any future workaway hosts. Good luck with the rest of your travels and we hope we see you again (maybe in Germany one day) ❤️❤️
Vom Workawayer (Ayla & Christian) für Host
We spent almost a week with Carolyn, Richard, Lorna and Mia and it was clearly a 5-Star-Workaway!✨
Carolyn and Richard are amazing people, super friendly and lovely to chat with. They shared our love for good food and coffee and we've been spoiled with both. We had our bedroom and Lornas house and she was the best company we could have asked for,
… read more always a smile on her face, super friendly and she even made vegan apple-cake for us. 🥰
The work was not too hard and always diverse. We did some gardening, cleaning and helped out in the B&B.
The place is very good located, in 15-20min you can walk to town and explore Nelson. Carolyn and Lorna took us to the Maitai-river for a swim and all of us went to a nice Food-Truck-Festival on our last evening.
The only bad thing about this workaway is that the time was running way to fast. Thanks again guys for everything, we're already missing all of you and hopefully we see you somewhere again. ☺️🌏💛Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Bill is such a lovely guy...warm, friendly, considerate, sensitive, kind and also has a good sense of humour. He slotted into our household routines effortlessly and Mum loved having him stay with her. He is a real perfectionist and very generous with his time. He made such a perfect job of levelling the ground and plotting out the positions of
… read more our raised beds (not an easy task on a sloping lawn) that it was an easy task for us to finish the job after he left. Being a very practical person with lots of experience he was great to work along side, but was also happy to tackle tasks on his own.
We would have him back in a heartbeat.
I had a really lovely week here. I stayed with Lorna who was a delight to be with - always positive, cheerful and fun. Most of my work was next door at Carolyn and Richard's who were also lovely company and very caring. These are great people to be with and I was always made to feel thoroughly at home and comfortable.
Accommodation was great, with
… read more a large room, exceptionally comfortable bed and my own bathroom.
Meals were outstanding. Sometimes Lorna cooked, sometimes Carolyn and Richard, and sometimes both! Always healthy meals and plenty of it. Lorna often baked delicious biscuits or apple shortcake to top it off.
I did some routine jobs like washing windows and chopping kindling, plus some repairs to their dining chairs; but mostly I was levelling a corner of the garden and installing a set of raised garden beds.
This is a brilliant place to stay if you enjoy exercise as there are wonderful hill walks just around the corner, plenty of mountain bike facilities and a fine beach just across town. Nelson town centre is just a 15 minute walk.
Both households have a dog. Mandy is a delightful, aged retriever who loves food, sleep and slow walks! Mia is the best behaved spoodle you will ever meet, and very friendly.
All in all this was an idyllic stay and i couldn't recommend it more highly,
Vom Workawayer (PaulaMarlene) für Host
Without a doubt one of the best projects on workaway. (not exaggerated)
I enjoyed every minute I could spent with Carolyn, Richard and Lorna. All of them are incredibly thoughtful and encouraging.
The workaway project was very well organised. Even before I arrived we had a good and clear communication and during the work I always knew what to
… read more do. They were very sweet, always looked after me, , helped me with my planning for the visits around Nelson and even baked a cake for my birthday. Every morning I got a delicious coffee from them and each meal was stunning, as they are amazing cooks. When me and my friends went hiking in the Abel Tasman National Park they even borrowed some camping gear.
I left Nelson with a lot of good memories. The swimming with the dogs Mia and Mandy, Carolyns Russian carrot cake, Lornas ginger busicuits, looking through the old photo albums and much more. All I feel for them is love and gratitude. I will never forget it!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (Kevin) für Host
First and foremost Carolyn and Richard were not expecting me. As a matter of fact they were not expecting anyone, as they're going through a very busy patch of their life. Nevertheless when told by friends that I was 'urgently' looking for a Workaway as I wasn't feeling good, they immediately opened their doors. Not only did they welcome me in
… read more their house, they also went all out to try helping me figuring out what was going on with my health.
I had the luck of staying at Lorna's place, Carolyn's mother, a 93 years old woman still full of creativity and joy of living (and with a smorgasbord of stories too). I had the luck of being served amazing food for each and every meal (what an incredible cook you are, Carolyn!). I had the luck of being trusted from the very first day so as to arrange my own schedule, which I always find incredibly comfortable. I had, all in all, the luck of meeting this outstandingly kind family.
Thank you so much for all your truly appreciated help.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Zsanett)
Zsanette came to stay with my mother while we went on holiday. We overlapped for a day so I could show her what needed to be done to maintain our two properties, and to spend some time showing her around and getting to know her. Zsanette was quick to understand what was needed and I could tell she was a good organiser, very thorough and also
… read more responsible. She was great company for my mother, exercised her dog Mandy and kept both of our gardens watered and weeded while we were away. She also did a great job trimming our wisteria that were getting out of hand. We kept in contact with Zsanette via our phones while we were away which was great, She even sent me videos and photos of the things she had done. It was very reassuring knowing that Zsanette was there doing such a great job. I would recommend her very highly to any prospective host. Thank you Zsanette. I only wish i had had more time with you.
Vom Workawayer (Julia) für Host
This was my first workaway experience and it couldn't have been better! Lorna, Carolyn and Richard were great hosts and went a great length to make me feel at home. I even ended up coming back for a second stay and we kept in touch during my 9 months in Nelson. The work was very fair and a most of the time it felt more like a family than actual
… read more work :) I helped Lorna with Mandy and around the house, did some gardening work, cleaned the car and did other odd jobs, it never got boring. You will be well taken care of (great company, meals and coffee! ;) ) and their property is in a beautiful part of town while everything is within 15-20 minutes walking distance.
Can't thank you enough for all the good times, hope to see you around somewhere sometime :)Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Panyanpickle)
Annie and Mark had been workawayers at my mother's property in the North Island 3 years ago and just by chance they recognised her from my profile. It was with great pleasure that they were reunited with Mum and her dog Mandy in her new home here in Nelson. They are a wonderful caring and competent couple with years of practical experience behind
… read more them. Being fit, active and independent workers, we let them get stuck into the garden where Mark trimmed and pruned beautifully. Annie did the weeding and they both worked together on dog-proofing Mum's front garden. Annie's a great cook and is also very handy when it comes to ironing and making beds. Both are quick to check with me if there is any uncertainty over what needs doing. They are hard workers and were great at seeing things that needed doing. We enjoyed their company very much and the lively discussions over a glass or two of wine and a good meal! Annie and Mark seem to make friends where ever they go and our place was no exception.
Vom Workawayer (Panyanpickle) für Host
We had a wonderfull week with Carolyn and Richard and stayed next door with her mother Lorna in her house. They are the kindest, nicest people who welcomed us into their homes. We went swimming after work and on dog walks and enjoyed spending time with them. The work was mainly in their gardens, pruning and weeding with some tree works. Thanks for
… read more having us to stay Lorna, you are amazing.Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Patrick)
We were Patrick's first Workaway experience shortly after he had arrived in the country. He was with us for about two weeks, with a break in the middle to hike the Abel Tasman. He stayed in my mother's house but he spent time in both households for meals and socialising. I would describe Patrick as a kind, honest and gentle person with strong
… read more values and a good heart. He is outgoing and enjoys deep and meaningful conversations. He is a good listener and is interested in others. He loves games, just like I do so we enjoyed teaching each other a new card game. He also enjoyed accompanying me on trips to the Farmers Market. He is an early riser and would start the day at 8.00 am and work through to lunchtime. Patrick learned some new skills while he was with us such as stacking firewood and mowing the lawns with a petrol mower. He gained some knowledge of weeds and plants but will need supervision in the garden until he is sure of himself. He trimmed our hedge, cleaned the car and cleaned the bikes beautifully. He cooked some lovely meals and helped with meal preparation. He taught us how to adapt our vegetarian meals for a vegan diet which was quite a bit easier than I had thought it would be. He was wonderful with my mother, and made a real effort to get to know her and do thoughtful things for her. He loves animals and was great with Mandy and Mia, the two dogs.
Patrick made great use of his free time, contacting fellow rock climbers, going to musical events and biking off to explore the region. He was always very polite and completed tasks willingly. We wish him all the best.
Vom Workawayer (Patrick) für Host
Nelson was my first stop in my year abroad in New Zealand, and I could not have found a better Work Away to help me ease into being by myself in a foreign country! Carolyn and Richard were more than willing to pick me up at the airport, and we went on a short hike along the beach with the cute dogs Mia and Mandy afterwards. When I got back to
… read more their home I also met Carolyn's mum Lorna, who is the sweetest old lady, and a delight to be around. I was able to relax my first day there, they let me take a day off because I had been traveling, and we got to watch the NZ rugby game on the TV. I stayed with them a total of two weeks.
Once I got started working the next day, it was a fairly simple routine. I would usually start work around 8am and work through midday, some days we would have a tea break midway through, and some I would be done around noon. Carolyn was also very accomodating and let me work the afternoon on two of the days when I wanted to do something in the morning. The work was varied, but always fair. I ended up doing some weeding in both Carolyn and Lorna's beautiful gardens, stacking wood in their carports in preparation for the winter, cleaning the cars/bikes/windows, trimming the hedges and generally helping out around the house and B&B. When I was done with work I was able to explore the area surrounding Nelson on the bike Richard let me borrow. They gave me great recommendations on places to hike and bike, and during my time there I really got a feel for the city of Nelson!
Throughout the whole experience, Carolyn was extremely accomodating, and I felt like part of the family. She provided special foods that catered to my vegan diet and was always willing to adjust her cooking for me. We worked well together in the kitchen and traded off cooking and cleaning duties, and I ate and made some delicious dishes from our families recipe books. We played card games, had deep conversations, and shared much of our lives and culture with each other. I even got to watch the complete Lord of the Rings set (Extended Version), which I had never seen before! All in all I loved my experience living with Lorna and working for Carolyn and Richard, and would recommend it to any other Work Awayers who are wanting to see the Nelson area.Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Ann)
Right from the start Ann felt like a member of the family. She slotted into the household routines whether it was working with me to prepare the B & B for guests, or helping my mother next door in her house or garden. Ann is a practical, hardworking, independent and adaptable person. She happily completed her tasks independently and to a very high
… read more standard. It was a pleasure getting to know Ann and sharing some of the local sights and walks with her. We had great conversations and she was so lovely with my mother and her dog Mandy. She took a huge workload off me, helping to care for Mandy who was recovering from surgery. Luckily Ann loves dogs, so applying heat packs and doing physio on Mandy's leg was no trouble to her. Thank you Ann for coming to stay with us. We couldn't have asked for more. We highly recommend Anne.
Tatiana was a pleasure to have in our home. She is a very well-travelled, mature young woman with a passion for food and cultural experiences. Her skills as a nutritional chef set her apart as one with a natural talent for combining flavours and creating dishes that are truly delicious. She shares our love for coffee and meaningful conversations.
… read more A kindred spirit with whom we will enjoy keeping in touch. Tatiana took to any task we set her, including cleaning and gardening as well as cooking of course!
Vom Host für Workawayer (Stef_PineTree)
Stefanie was a delight to have around. She stayed next door with my mother who has recently shifted to Nelson and helped support her in the house with unpacking, cleaning, bringing in firewood and general household duties. She learned gardening quickly and was not afraid to ask if she was unsure of which were weeds and which were not. Stefanie is
… read more a highly intelligent, mature young woman with a good sense of humour and a quiet, sensitive disposition. Her English is impeccable and she is a great conversationalist. We all enjoyed every moment of her stay and were sorry to see her go. Any family who takes Stefanie into their household is a lucky one indeed.
Vom Workawayer (Stef_PineTree) für Host
In a nutshell: perfect!
This was my first workaway and it was an absolute amazing experience! From the warm welcome at the airport to the drop-off at the end of my stay, Carolyn, Richard and Carolyn's mum went out of their way to make sure that I have a great week in Nelson.
They took me on walks, gave advice on things to do and let me borrow one
… read more of their bicycles. They also spoiled me with delicious food!
The work didn't feel like work at all to me. I got the chance to help in their vegetable garden and did some small cleaning projects around the house. I also helped Carolyn's mum (with whom I stayed) unpack some of her boxes and do some weeding in her garden.
It truly was an honour to meet this family and I can only recommend them as hosts to anyone who enjoys working around the house and garden.
Thank you so much!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (Levke) für Host
I was supposed to stay five days with Carolyn, while her husband was in Australia. I helped her with cleaning and preparing breakfast for the B&B, cleaned the windows, the car and did little gardening jobs. The work was always fair and not hard. I had a lot of free time to explore Nelson. My favourites were riding the bike to Tahunanui Beach or to
… read more the river close by. We got along so well that I stayed ten instead of five days. I had such a good time with Carolyn and Richard, who are both lovely and open minded persons. When I told Carolyn that I feel really comfortable staying with her, she responded that she treats me the way, she would like other people to treat her daughters if they would be traveling. I think there is nothing to add to it. I enjoyed cooking with my hosts and can finally admit that I ate Pavlova. Thank you so much for having me. For sharing your culture and knowledge about New Zealand and giving me one of the best times during my travels. I hope we will see us again one day, but at least keeping in touch. xxDu kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Levke)
Initially Levke came to stay with me for 5 days while my husband was away, to help me run our B & B. We got on so well that we extended her stay another 5 days. She was particularly good at cleaning but also helped prepare breakfasts and evening meals as well as other indoor and outdoor tasks around the house and in the garden. She is a very
… read more positive, outgoing and hardworking person. She is self-motivated, thoughtful, intelligent and kind. She was great company and yet very independent, heading off to explore on the bike when she had time off. Her English is excellent and we had many interesting and varied conversations. I would not hesitate to recommend Levke to any potential host. I hope we see her again one day but at least we will keep in touch.
Vom Workawayer (Astrid) für Host
I stayed with Carolyn and Richard for 1 week and had an absolutely amazing time. I was their first workawayer and they made me feel home and welcome immediately. They are both very good cooks, i loved to try their healthy meals and will definitely copy dome of their recipes :)
I can only recommend to stay with them and would come back anytime!
… read more Thanks again for having me! Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Astrid)
Astrid was a delight to have in our household. She was self-motivated, hardworking, independent, quick to learn and thorough. A strong, fit young woman, she worked well on every task we set her. Astrid had no trouble adjusting to our largely vegetarian diet and was keen to try unfamiliar foods. Her English is excellent so we were able to have many
… read more interesting conversations together. She made the most of her days off by organising trips with fellow travellers and local rock climbing groups. We would highly recommend Astrid to any prospective host.Help me around our funny farm in Hawkes bay, New Zealand
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