Help us with horses, goats, chickens, rabbits and more near Fairfax Station, Virginia, USA

United States

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18/01/2021
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2021

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Hello, my name is Joseph and I am 54 and my wife Randi is 57. We have two kids, one in college and one started his career after college. The kids are around sometimes. We like yoga, mountain biking and exploring the area trails and wineries. We are happy to show guests around. We are have a small 6.5 acre farm in Fairfax Station Virginia, close to DC. It's location is five minutes away from a quaint historic town, Clifton, Virginia. There are 4 horses, more than 10 Nigerian dwarf goats (some are babies), chickens, rabbits, parakeets, a vegetable garden, a pool, an 8 stall barn and a meandering creek on the farm. Its a laid back and fun atmosphere.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Farmstay help
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Animal Care
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will learn about Clifton Virginia and the adventures available nearby in Fountain Head regional park. You will be close to DC and the culture and museums available are amazing. You will interact with a family that loves nature and the outdoors and is learning the farm life. We offer goat yoga and animal therapy programs, special events and more coming.
Help
We could use help with gardening (weeding, caring for and harvesting the veggies, etc.), maintaining the pool area, mowing, weeding, spending time with and caring for the animals, collecting eggs, fence repair, trimming trees and many other projects.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We have a few options. One is a separate room in basement off pool area with its own shower and bathroom. Another is to stay in a room in main house. And another option is to stay in a tent and use basement for showering and bathroom.
What else ...
I can loan a car if needed or show you around.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Feedback left by and about host (15)

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(4.8)

Cultural exchange:
(5.0)

Communication:
(5.0)

30/11/2020

Left by Workawayer (Valentina) for host

Helping Joseph with the farm was an amazing experience, it was physically demanding but it was worth every minute of work and help.
I stayed only for a week but it felt like more time.
We went horse riding, paddleboarding, we had delicious meals with great and deep conversations by the fire and for sure I´ll always remember this experience!… read more

(Excellent )

14/04/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Kara)

Kara put so much love and care into the farm, the garden, the landscape and the animals. She is truly a hard worker, pleasant and easy to work with. Kara loves projects. Kara is very good with animals and farm work. She is independent and positive!

(Excellent )

12/04/2020

Left by Workawayer (Valeria) for host

Joe and Randi are a fun, considerate and kind couple. I cannot recommend them enough. It was my first workaway and they were communicative and clear with their expectations and with the arrangements from the start. The animals and the farm are lovely. I got very attached to the animals and I have miss them like crazy since I left.

Thank you so… read more

(Excellent )

11/12/2019

Left by Workawayer (ELIZAVETA) for host

I am so thankful for such a great experience! I have stayed at Joe's farm for a couple of weeks. Joe has a very nice farm full of lovely animals. 4 horses to have rides full of joy and fun with, 2 rabbits to try to turn into pets, a cat to cuddle with and bunch of goats to do yoga with! It was a good time! I will always remember you, Randi and… read more

(Excellent )

13/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Cary) for host

Joe is a very kind, generous person that loves animals and nature. I enjoyed my stay on his farm surrounded by wonderful and calm goats, horses, rabbits, chickens, a cat and an amazing dog (Hunter) that Joe kindly brought to the house for a few days while I was there, that to me was one of the most amazing moments of my workaway experience there… read more

(Excellent )

12/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Gina)

Gina was so helpful and creative. She brought passion to each project and was a pleasure to be around. Gina would be a tremendous asset to any work-away host. We miss Gina's energy and creativity. I hope Gina decides to return and share her enthusiasm and ideas with us. She did so many things to help us even things we didnt ask sometimes. She made… read more

(Excellent )

11/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Gina) for host

I stayed with Joe for a few weeks in July and August. I was warmly welcomed, was given the opportunity to be creative with different projects, and enjoyed hanging out with and taking care of the gorgeous animals (feeding, mucking out, collecting manure, exercising the horses, cuddling the goats...). It was really nice to get to know Joe, Randi,… read more

(Excellent )

12/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Iveta)

Iveta was a true pleasure to host and spend time with. She is a hard worker, considerate, respectful, easy going and a pleasure to be around. She became part of our family and when she left there was an empty feeling in the home. She did so many things for us and with us. I wish her the very best in life. Wow, she is great!

(Excellent )

11/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Iveta) for host

My stay at farm was just amazing !!! :) I could tried so many new things... I learned to drive tractor, work with high-pressure cleaner, work with cordless drill, cut the branches and trim bushes, take care of animals and many many more... Joe is friendly, patient, easy going, generous, kind, helpfull and enthusiastic into so many another projects… read more

(Excellent )

08/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Avery) for host

I had a great stay on the farm. Joe, Randi, Lucas and Danielle were very welcoming and made me feel at home. The living space was large and comfortable and the pool was a great added bonus. All the animals were so sweet and fun to spend time with. We went on a lot of trail rides in the beautiful surrounding areas and visited the nearby town of… read more

(Excellent )

01/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Avery)

Avery was a true pleasure. She really took ownership of the farm and integrated so nicely into our lives. She is intelligent, adventurous and fun. She is so easy to get along with and very hard working. She learns everything so fast and then makes improvements.

(Excellent )

01/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Heather)

Heather loves animals. She is easy to get along with. She is fun and adventurous. I recommend Heather for any work away situation as she has so many diverse talents.

(Excellent )

01/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Risa)

Risa was a hard worker and so easy to get along with. She did so many fun projects on the farm and was very comfortable around the animals.

(Excellent )

03/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Doreen & Johanna) for host

Joe's place is just incredible. We had a really, really great time there and really enjoyed it. All the animals on the farm are so sweet and lovable. The goats are always funny, the chickens and rabbits just so cute and the horses are really the greatest. The time with all of them was just wunderful, we went on so many trailrides but also all the… read more

(Excellent )

01/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Mayu) for host

I stayed with them for about 10 days, and I really enjoyed everyday life there. They were always very nice and kind, and also their animals were so cute. They tried their best to make me have fun. It was very nice to meet them, and I loved staying with them on the farm. Thank you so much.

(Excellent )

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