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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
16 Feb 2025
Reply rate
66.7 %
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Feedback
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Description
We are a vegan family of four with a menagerie of animals. We're always working our 6.5 acre organic flower farm and are looking to host an individual or couple in our home overlooking the stunning Kapiti Coast.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We have an incredible vista of the Kapiti Coast with easy access to the beach, the hills and trains to the Capital. We're vegans growing our flower farm with a permaculture mindset. We have a wide range of life experience with expertise in film making, animal training and of course, gardening.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Looking for an extra pair of hands to muck-in round our property. Help us keep on top of the place. Lots of gardening, tree planting, weeding & mulching. Some fencing, some building on occasion and assistance in and outside the home.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
We're offering our private 4m glamping tent or space to park your own accomodation as well as shared family amenities: bathroom, shower, laundry, kitchen (vegans preferred please). Plant based eco products only please (shampoo, sunscreen, etc.) to keep our worms happy.
What else ...
Waikanae is a small suburb on the Kapiti Coast North of Wellington. We're close to the train, beach and Tararua Forest Park. Great access to local hiking trails: Hemi Matenga, Kapakapanui, Waikanae river track & Mangone bush walk.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Host ref number: 116949473931
Feedback (13)
30 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Melody) for host
I stayed three weeks at Lynores & Gregs place. The kids Lazzy and River are adorable and I had a good time with them. I learned a lot about gardening. Lynore is a very good teacher and I could see that flowers and gardening is her passion. I did not only learn about gardening. We had in general very interesting conversations about different topics… read more
22 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Melody)
Melo stayed with us for a few weeks and was a great and methodical help around the gardens. Intelligent, curious and conversational she took great advantage of our local sites, hikes and walks and we enjoyed our dinner time conversation. We wish her all the best on the next adventure!
(Excellent
)
22 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Camille)
Cami was a great guest and we enjoyed her stay. Bright and engaging. She got on well with us all, our animals and the tasks.
(Excellent
)
18 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Camille) for host
It was my first Workaway experience and it couldn't have been better.
Lynore and Greg made me feel like at home right away. I really enjoyed sharing their daily life, spending time with the kids and all the animals.
I also learn a lot about permaculture thanks to Lynore who really likes to share her knowledge.
I would definitely come back.
Lynore and Greg made me feel like at home right away. I really enjoyed sharing their daily life, spending time with the kids and all the animals.
I also learn a lot about permaculture thanks to Lynore who really likes to share her knowledge.
I would definitely come back.
23 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Ivy)
We met Ivy at our local market and learned we both used the site! She stayed with us soon after and was a delight to host. Got on well with our family and animals whilst mucking in around the farm. All the best on the rest of your travels Ivy, thanks so much for the chats and hard work!
(Excellent
)
11 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Ivy) for host
I stayed with Lynore and Greg for a little under a week in November 2023 and had a great time! The property is just gorgeous and I did mostly gardening. Lynore is so knowledgeable and passionate about gardening - I learned a lot from her. I loved getting to know the family (including all the animals!) and eating delicious vegan food. I stayed in a… read more
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30 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Melody) for host
I stayed three weeks at Lynores & Gregs place. The kids Lazzy and River are adorable and I had a good time with them. I learned a lot about gardening. Lynore is a very good teacher and I could see that flowers and gardening is her passion. I did not only learn about gardening. We had in general very interesting conversations about different topics… read more
22 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Melody)
Melo stayed with us for a few weeks and was a great and methodical help around the gardens. Intelligent, curious and conversational she took great advantage of our local sites, hikes and walks and we enjoyed our dinner time conversation. We wish her all the best on the next adventure!
(Excellent)
22 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Camille)
Cami was a great guest and we enjoyed her stay. Bright and engaging. She got on well with us all, our animals and the tasks.
(Excellent)
18 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Camille) for host
It was my first Workaway experience and it couldn't have been better.
Lynore and Greg made me feel like at home right away. I really enjoyed sharing their daily life, spending time with the kids and all the animals.
I also learn a lot about permaculture thanks to Lynore who really likes to share her knowledge.
I would definitely come back.
Lynore and Greg made me feel like at home right away. I really enjoyed sharing their daily life, spending time with the kids and all the animals.
I also learn a lot about permaculture thanks to Lynore who really likes to share her knowledge.
I would definitely come back.
23 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Ivy)
We met Ivy at our local market and learned we both used the site! She stayed with us soon after and was a delight to host. Got on well with our family and animals whilst mucking in around the farm. All the best on the rest of your travels Ivy, thanks so much for the chats and hard work!
(Excellent)
11 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Ivy) for host
I stayed with Lynore and Greg for a little under a week in November 2023 and had a great time! The property is just gorgeous and I did mostly gardening. Lynore is so knowledgeable and passionate about gardening - I learned a lot from her. I loved getting to know the family (including all the animals!) and eating delicious vegan food. I stayed in a… read more
15 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Minori )
We really enjoyed hosting Minori & Kayo! They were a great help around the farm and helped us stay on top of our ever-growing garden beds. Respectful and conversational, our children had a great time learning about Japan at meal time. We wish them all the best on the rest of their World tour and look forward to keeping in touch!
(Very good)
15 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Claire)
Claire and Ellen were fun and engaging. Open and hardworking. They joined us in peak weed season, which is 90% of the year in NZ, and left the property looking great. We wish them all the best!
(Excellent)
10 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Ellen) for host
Claire and I spent a week with Lynore, Greg, Lacey and River on their permaculture flower farm. Lacey and River were really great to get to know and have teach us about the different plants and flowers growing on the property. There are also a gaggle of geese, ducks and chickens, 2 dalmatians (Sky and Echo) and Twiggy the KuneKune which add to the… read more
24 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Marcel & Marie Frieda Ruth)
We had a really fun time hosting Marie and Marcel. They were courteous, compromising (glamping and contending with the weather). They were great with our pets, property and most of all children; who enjoyed them very much! Marcel and Marie helped us stay on top of our mulching and weeding during the day and fit right in with our family in the… read more
(Excellent)
6 Jul 2021
Left by Workawayer (Zoe ) for host
I stayed with Lynore and Greg and their beautiful family for a short 10days, during June, in this time I enjoyed learning so much from Lynore about organic gardening, growing food and flowers, different types of native edible plants and how to identify lots of them too, thank you Lynore you are a wealth of knowledge! I also enjoyed spending time… read more
3 Sep 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Marina & Jakob)
We unfortunately didn't have a great time with Marina and Jakob. They're a nice couple, intelligent and conversational. We felt they should change their profile to reflect honestly that Jakob is a smoker. Had that been the case we would not have hosted them and thus avoided any of the other issues.
(Negative)
28 Aug 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Niklas)
Niklas was an absolute legend. The perfect guest to host after the lockdown! He made light of big jobs and was heaps of fun around the house. Great value, great with our kids with a great sense of humour. We wish him all the very best!
(Excellent)
28 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer (Niklas) for host
It was really nice to be with Lynore, Gregg, the kids and of course the animals. All of them were funny and polite. I won’t forget this time! There were Moments when we laughed a lot. For example when all of us did the French beds or we danced to some techno music after dinner:)
We had good projects to work on and the atmosphere we lived in was… read more
We had good projects to work on and the atmosphere we lived in was… read more
27 Aug 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Jaime)
(Neutral)
26 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer (Jaime) for host
10 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Veronica & Jose Pedro)
Veronica and Jose were courteous guests! A great fit within our family and lifestyle. We had many a great chat around the dinner table! We wish them all the very best on the rest of their adventures! Thanks for all your hard work.
(Excellent)
20 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Veronica & Jose Pedro) for host
We had 2 lovely weeks at Lynore and Greg house. We had enjoyable talks about the philosophy to be vegan, and we learned so many things about it.
Lynore is a gorgeous cooker of vegan meals, very tasty and healthy food.
The kids were so friendly and we quickly get on well with them.
The work was easy, weeding, gardening, vacuum, housekeeping,… read more
Lynore is a gorgeous cooker of vegan meals, very tasty and healthy food.
The kids were so friendly and we quickly get on well with them.
The work was easy, weeding, gardening, vacuum, housekeeping,… read more
24 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Jasper) for host
I stayed here in July 2019. It was my first time in my life weeding in a farm, it takes me some days to get used to it and I never thought that weeding was so tiring (at least I decreased 7kg for my 3 weeks of stay including eating organic meals). After all, it was a great experience to stay at Lynore and Greg's place. It is fantastic to see the… read more
2 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Isaac)
We had a great time hosting Isaac. He worked tirelessly getting our house ready for the holidays; well beyond what was required and was a great chat while he was at it. Boundless energy and enthusiasm. We wish him all the best on all his overseas adventures!
(Excellent)
26 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah & Tomas)
He had the pleasure of hosting Hannah & Thomas for just over a week. They hit the ground running, mucking in on some extensive build projects we had on. They were great on the tools, great with our kids & great in the kitchen! These self starters, learned fast, never stopped smiling and were great to chat with. A couple of high value Canadians. We… read more
(Excellent)
23 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Alice & Felix) for host
We had 3 impressively weeks in this lively family with Lynore and Greg. Every day we enjoyed the beautiful view to the sea and the Kapiti Island. Lynore is a very good cook of healthy vegan meals, you will not gain weight with them. She drove us to a nice bush walk and together we could enjoy a wonderful day in the Staglands animal park, too.… read more
20 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Alice & Felix)
Alice and Felix were a pleasure to host. They went above and beyond for us, adding value to the property and helping us move forward with our many projects. And they were great company. All the very best!
(Excellent)
20 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Jordan)
We had a great time with Jordan. He instantly assimilated into our family and lifestyle, worked tirelessly and never stopped smiling!
(Excellent)
5 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Jordan) for host
I spent one week with Lynore and her beautiful family. The property is wonderful with a view on Kapiti Island. The work was easy and Lynore adapts the job according your capacities. Besides, she is really good cooker and her husband Greg is full of advice. Thanks for all!
20 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Marie and Martin are a fantastic, vibrant and intelligent couple that worked hard during their stay with us. Warm and thoughtful, they were as caring with the land as they were with our children. Good sorts and great value! Thank you for all your hard work!
(Excellent)
12 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
We just finished our first workaway experience for 2 weeks on Lynore's and Greg's farm. We helped them on their land with weeding, mulching, finishing the stairs of their newly built house, household and looking after their sweet children. In the evening we cooked together delicious organic vegan food. Lynore has a broad knowledge about cooking,… read more
19 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Katja) for host
I stayed with Greg and Lynore for 2 weeks. The work ranged from planting trees, mulching, weeding, cleaning to looking after their 2 great kids. Lynore cooked with fresh and organic ingredients and the food was really delicious. We also cooked together and I learnt how to make sushi.
Lynore took me to Peka Peka Beach and Waikanae Beach and to the… read more
Lynore took me to Peka Peka Beach and Waikanae Beach and to the… read more
