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Description
This is a small alpaca farm under development. The property is 10 acres in size, with alpacas, a miniature pony, chickens, plus domestic animals. The fruit tree orchard and veg garden are both underway, and we have a family-focused lifestyle (children aged 18 and 13yrs) with homemade food. In our family, we speak English, French and German.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are a multi-cultural family with several active languages, and our guests always enjoy the experience within our home.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We need help to maintain our paddocks, feed our animals and occasionally drive our daughter to after-school activities. The focus is on outdoor chores (when the weather allows) to weed / clear overgrown areas, remove thistles, trim hedges and maintain animal paddocks (note this can be physically tough work because we use natural farming methods, without sprays). From time to time, there may also be some general domestic tasks or food prep for veg / fruit preserving.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation
Private bedroom within the family home. Food and lodging are provided as part of the cultural exchange.
What else ...
Bombay is a small village located in South Auckland, just 4km from the SH1 motorway (which leads to the airport). The nearest local town is Pukekohe, which has a good selection of shops, plus a train station for access to central Auckland. There are some fantastic sightseeing areas nearby, including the Hunuas (hill ranges for walking), the Coromandel (beaches) and Rainbows End (amusement park).
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.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Approx 5 hours a day (flexible), 5 days a week
Host ref number: 122875222839
Feedback (11)
22/11/2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Marianne)
Marianne is an absolute delight to host! She is friendly, interested and ready to learn. At our farm, she worked with enthusiasm, both indoors helping to prepare apples for processing and outside clearing thistles from our paddocks. She integrated well with our whole family and joined in with our social activities, spending time playing ball with… read more
(Excellent
)
20/11/2022
This woofing was my first, and it was a great experience. I was welcomed with open arms, in a very warm way. I am happy for my first experience to have come across such a kind family. Thanks to them!
The work was quite physical but it was made simple by the great setting and the presence of alpacas! This farm is a real place of calm and… read more
The work was quite physical but it was made simple by the great setting and the presence of alpacas! This farm is a real place of calm and… read more
14/11/2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Jule)
Jule was a great addition to our family, fitting in well and working hard in the paddocks! There was a lot happening at our farm during the week of her stay and Jule joined in everything with a warm smile and a willing heart. We shall miss her gentle energy and wish her a wonderful trip throughout New Zealand!
(Excellent
)
13/11/2022
It was my first workaway experience and I had an amazing time!
I was immediately integrated into the family and felt right at home.
I was lucky enough to see one of Sam's dance performances and help shear the alpacas!
The work is hard but the view and the alpacas you see make up for it.
Thank you for this week with you, I will miss you! (and… read more
I was immediately integrated into the family and felt right at home.
I was lucky enough to see one of Sam's dance performances and help shear the alpacas!
The work is hard but the view and the alpacas you see make up for it.
Thank you for this week with you, I will miss you! (and… read more
07/11/2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Tara)
Tara was our first Workaway since the pandemic and she was a breath of fresh air! Removing thistles is not the most interesting job on any farm, but Tara jumped in with enthusiasm and worked harder than some of the male workers we have had in the past. She got on well with the whole family, joined in with our recreational activities (from dancing… read more
(Excellent
)
05/11/2022
The experience was wonderful.
It was my first Workaway farm at all and the funny thing was, that I was also their first worker for 2 years.
That's why it was a perfect match.
I stayed for 11 days.
My task was to get rid of thistels at the field.
For some people this mid be boring, however for me, it was a great task and I enjoyed being outside.… read more
It was my first Workaway farm at all and the funny thing was, that I was also their first worker for 2 years.
That's why it was a perfect match.
I stayed for 11 days.
My task was to get rid of thistels at the field.
For some people this mid be boring, however for me, it was a great task and I enjoyed being outside.… read more
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Cultural exchange:
(5.0)
Communication:
(5.0)
22/11/2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Marianne)
Marianne is an absolute delight to host! She is friendly, interested and ready to learn. At our farm, she worked with enthusiasm, both indoors helping to prepare apples for processing and outside clearing thistles from our paddocks. She integrated well with our whole family and joined in with our social activities, spending time playing ball with… read more
(Excellent
)
20/11/2022
Left by Workawayer (Marianne) for host
This woofing was my first, and it was a great experience. I was welcomed with open arms, in a very warm way. I am happy for my first experience to have come across such a kind family. Thanks to them!
The work was quite physical but it was made simple by the great setting and the presence of alpacas! This farm is a real place of calm and… read more
The work was quite physical but it was made simple by the great setting and the presence of alpacas! This farm is a real place of calm and… read more
14/11/2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Jule)
Jule was a great addition to our family, fitting in well and working hard in the paddocks! There was a lot happening at our farm during the week of her stay and Jule joined in everything with a warm smile and a willing heart. We shall miss her gentle energy and wish her a wonderful trip throughout New Zealand!
(Excellent
)
13/11/2022
Left by Workawayer (Jule) for host
It was my first workaway experience and I had an amazing time!
I was immediately integrated into the family and felt right at home.
I was lucky enough to see one of Sam's dance performances and help shear the alpacas!
The work is hard but the view and the alpacas you see make up for it.
Thank you for this week with you, I will miss you! (and… read more
I was immediately integrated into the family and felt right at home.
I was lucky enough to see one of Sam's dance performances and help shear the alpacas!
The work is hard but the view and the alpacas you see make up for it.
Thank you for this week with you, I will miss you! (and… read more
07/11/2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Tara)
Tara was our first Workaway since the pandemic and she was a breath of fresh air! Removing thistles is not the most interesting job on any farm, but Tara jumped in with enthusiasm and worked harder than some of the male workers we have had in the past. She got on well with the whole family, joined in with our recreational activities (from dancing… read more
(Excellent
)
05/11/2022
Left by Workawayer (Tara) for host
The experience was wonderful.
It was my first Workaway farm at all and the funny thing was, that I was also their first worker for 2 years.
That's why it was a perfect match.
I stayed for 11 days.
My task was to get rid of thistels at the field.
For some people this mid be boring, however for me, it was a great task and I enjoyed being outside.… read more
It was my first Workaway farm at all and the funny thing was, that I was also their first worker for 2 years.
That's why it was a perfect match.
I stayed for 11 days.
My task was to get rid of thistels at the field.
For some people this mid be boring, however for me, it was a great task and I enjoyed being outside.… read more
02/06/2021
Left by Workawayer (Juliana ) for host
My first workaway!!! How wonderful time I had!!! What a experience!!! Amazing month with this family!
I could learn lots of things.. that I’m carrying with me!
And the animals... ohhh too lovely!!!! 🌹
Sorry for reply to late.. you know, all of you are into my heart.. a million years can pass.. I don’t forget you!
Missing all of you!!
Juliana
I could learn lots of things.. that I’m carrying with me!
And the animals... ohhh too lovely!!!! 🌹
Sorry for reply to late.. you know, all of you are into my heart.. a million years can pass.. I don’t forget you!
Missing all of you!!
Juliana
15/03/2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Lara Joy)
We loved having Lara stay with us! She is quietly spoken, but also warm and friendly, and we all enjoyed her company! Lara was a last-minute Workaway, and her arrival really helped us out at a busy time on the farm. She did all the outside tasks we asked of her, spent time with my daughter to help with hobbies and happily lent a hand around the… read more
(Excellent
)
27/02/2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Julie)
Julie was a real asset on our farm! She took initiative, doing all the tasks we asked of her plus more. She fed our animals, cared for our puppies, helped with my daughter and worked out in the paddocks. On Julie's final day with us, she was part of the small female team helping our vet to TB-check our entire alpaca herd. This is a two-part… read more
(Excellent
)
29/01/2020
Left by Workawayer (Matti) for host
Thanks to Sam and all of the family for this nice week!
I really enjoyed the time on the farm.
The work was mostly feeding the animals and removing thistles so very doable.
Sam cooks very nice (vegetarian) food :)
Greets,
Matti
I really enjoyed the time on the farm.
The work was mostly feeding the animals and removing thistles so very doable.
Sam cooks very nice (vegetarian) food :)
Greets,
Matti
28/01/2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Matti)
Matti is a friendly and polite young man, with a gentle nature. All the tasks he was given on our farm were completed with efficiency. Matti was able to work alone clearing thistles from the paddocks, and as part of a team when we were rounding up alpacas. He joined in family activities and also took the initiative to help my young daughter with… read more
(Excellent
)
09/12/2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Janina)
Janina was an absolute joy!!! She is very gentle-natured, and so my 10yr old daughter loved her immediately. She also got on well with my husband and son, both of whom can be difficult to get to know. Every task we gave to Janina was executed well, and she worked particularly hard as part of the annual alpaca shearing team, removing the winter… read more
(Excellent
)
06/12/2019
Left by Workawayer (Janina) for host
First of all I'd like to say thank you to Sam and her family for having me for one week! I really enjoyed the experience at the Alpaca farm. There was always a lot of different things to do and it never got boring. Sam explained everything clearly and I could always ask if I didn't understand anything. Most of the time I worked independently. I… read more
12/11/2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Marine)
Everything Marine did on our farm she completed well, plus her personality aligned perfectly with our family focus on hard work and plenty of fun. She is definitely one of the best Workaways we have had (and there have been many!), she became a true member of the family during her stay and we have missed her since she left. Marine comes highly… read more
(Excellent
)
12/11/2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Amy)
Amy is a lovely girl, and we were very happy to welcome her into our home. She was fabulous with our regular animal care jobs, although she had some difficulty with the heavier farm tasks as she is only a slight build. Once we set her onto trimming bushes and miniature trees, she took to it with enthusiasm and did an excellent job!
(Very good
)
14/09/2019
Left by Workawayer (Arisa) for host
I am so sorry for the late review...
I enjoyed staying during a week in Samantha’s family!
Alpacas are very cute and other animals are friendly especially dogs:)
I was happy to take care of them!
Samantha is very busy lady but she always explain clearly.
Also she took me to an alpaca farm!!
Thank you for having me in your family!!
I enjoyed staying during a week in Samantha’s family!
Alpacas are very cute and other animals are friendly especially dogs:)
I was happy to take care of them!
Samantha is very busy lady but she always explain clearly.
Also she took me to an alpaca farm!!
Thank you for having me in your family!!
03/09/2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Arisa)
Arisa was an excellent Workaway guest! She is travelling around New Zealand, working on as many alpaca farms as possible because she hopes one day to have her own alpaca farm in Japan. Whilst she stayed with us, Arisa spent time every day with the alpacas and bottle-fed one of our cria. There are other animals on our farm (pony, lamb, cows,… read more
(Excellent
)
20/08/2019
Left by Workawayer (Noemie) for host
Sorry for the late feedback, but just wanted to say thank you again, my stay with the family was really great. The farm job is quite easy and interesting.
Thank you Sam for including me in your daily life.
Thank you Sam for including me in your daily life.
18/08/2019
Left by Workawayer (Wagenlehner) for host
I had an amazing stay with Sam and her family. It was my first experience with farmstay and it was perfect for me. Sam explain everything and I felt warmly welcomed.
I stay for 2 weeks and it was so nice to work there and take care of the animals.
Thanks for everything :)
I stay for 2 weeks and it was so nice to work there and take care of the animals.
Thanks for everything :)
14/08/2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Wagenlehner)
Mona is a quiet girl, who is friendly and willing to learn. She was a big help during her stay, when we needed an extra pair of hands to feed out during the bad weather. Mona also assisted with a public farm tour, helping 30 Taiwanese students meet our alpacas, pony, pigs, lamb and dogs. We wish Mona well for the rest of her travels, and hope she… read more
(Excellent
)
11/07/2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Maira & Maija)
Maira was really fun to have in our family! We were her last Workaway assignment, but immediately realised when she arrived that her first Workaway family is a neighbouring farm! As we are friends with the owners, they were delighted to hear news from her, too. Maira dedicated herself during her stay to the care of our farm animals, and we knew… read more
(Excellent
)
09/07/2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Julien & Lea )
Julien was an awesome help on our farm - he even returned to visit us for a second Workaway stay, and we were delighted to welcome him back. Due to his expertise with horses, he worked well with all our animals and was able to advise on the feeding troughs we were building, to ensure we adapted each one to suit the different needs of our alpacas,… read more
(Excellent
)
09/07/2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Annalena & Janina)
We loved having Annalena to stay with us! She was always cheerful, and every job we gave her was completed perfectly. She got on well with the whole family, and she did not need to be asked twice for any task - she was eager and effective, and overall a great addition to our farm. We're already missing her!
(Excellent
)
30/06/2019
Left by Workawayer (Annalena & Janina) for host
I made a few workaway experiences and this was definitely the best! I stayed with Sam and her family for one week and wish I could have stayed longer. They are all friendly and I felt warmly welcomed. The jobs were good explained and easy to handle. I really enjoyed feeding and living with alpacas and the other animals. Thanks for everything, I'll… read more
07/01/2019
Left by Workawayer (Felix) for host
I had the most amazing first workaway experience at this farm. I was wormly welcome when I arrived and everything got showed and explained to me. The work I had to do was absolutely fine and manegabel. The most important part over all is that after a couple of days I felt like real family member. I got welcomed and treated with so mutch hart that… read more
01/01/2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Felix)
Although we have welcomed many WWOOFers, Felix was our first Workaway - and he totally exceeded our expectations! He was such an awesome addition to our family that we extended his stay and even invited him to remain with us for Christmas (this has never happened before!). Felix slotted straight in to our festivities, embracing our mixed heritage… read more
(Excellent
)
