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7 Oct 2025
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We are a couple who work full time with a small acreage, close to city on rail line, several chickens we love the outdoors and geocaching, We can accommodate two or four people to help with gardening and work in the yard and house etc. singles or couple ok but sorry no children.
please reply if you are available within the next month I wont take inquiries for months ahead, December & January are very busy and we usually have plenty of willing helpers we don't take bookings for anytime close to new years eve,sorry.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Sustainability
Gardening
Dancing
Outdoor activities
Help
Gardening , painting and work on the farm ,house etc. singles or couple OK but sorry no small children.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Estonian: Fluent
Accommodation
Fully self contained 2 bedrooms, kitchen, lounge, dining room, laundry & bathroom,
What else ...
Gardening , painting and work on the farm, house etc just singles or couple.
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?
More than two
My animals / pets
chickens
Host ref number: 16329427994a
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27 Oct 2025
Left by Workawayer (Thierry & Marie-Laure) for host
My friend and I had the best time there. Jim and Anu understand the deal perfectly: They served us plenty of delicious, homemade food and offered us each a private room with a comfortable bed.
As long as you can hold up your end of the bargain, wake up early and get to work before the day gets hot and pace yourself in order to complete the tasks… read more
As long as you can hold up your end of the bargain, wake up early and get to work before the day gets hot and pace yourself in order to complete the tasks… read more
13 Jan 2025
Left by Workawayer (Favio & Lauren) for host
Our stay with Jim and Anu was just what we needed. After being in the centre of sydney for a while it was so amazing to get out somewhere quieter near the bush! They were so welcoming from the get go, providing us with delicious meals throughout the day, including fresh eggs from their 'chucks' and veg from the garden. We were so well fed.
Anu… read more
Anu… read more
8 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (jdvorak) for host
We spent a wonderful week at Jim and Anu’s place. Our room was pretty nice with a beautiful view. Every evening Jim and Anu cooked something delicous and one night they also prepared a kangaroo steak, wich we never had before!
The work was pretty easy, we planted some potatoes, pumpkins and other plants. Then we were watering them. Some days we… read more
The work was pretty easy, we planted some potatoes, pumpkins and other plants. Then we were watering them. Some days we… read more
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27 Oct 2025
Left by Workawayer (Thierry & Marie-Laure) for host
My friend and I had the best time there. Jim and Anu understand the deal perfectly: They served us plenty of delicious, homemade food and offered us each a private room with a comfortable bed.
As long as you can hold up your end of the bargain, wake up early and get to work before the day gets hot and pace yourself in order to complete the tasks… read more
As long as you can hold up your end of the bargain, wake up early and get to work before the day gets hot and pace yourself in order to complete the tasks… read more
13 Jan 2025
Left by Workawayer (Favio & Lauren) for host
Our stay with Jim and Anu was just what we needed. After being in the centre of sydney for a while it was so amazing to get out somewhere quieter near the bush! They were so welcoming from the get go, providing us with delicious meals throughout the day, including fresh eggs from their 'chucks' and veg from the garden. We were so well fed.
Anu… read more
Anu… read more
8 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (jdvorak) for host
We spent a wonderful week at Jim and Anu’s place. Our room was pretty nice with a beautiful view. Every evening Jim and Anu cooked something delicous and one night they also prepared a kangaroo steak, wich we never had before!
The work was pretty easy, we planted some potatoes, pumpkins and other plants. Then we were watering them. Some days we… read more
The work was pretty easy, we planted some potatoes, pumpkins and other plants. Then we were watering them. Some days we… read more
28 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Pirmin) for host
I spent a little more than two weeks with Jim and Anu. I worked mostly in the garden and around the house. The tasks included weeding, cleaning the gutters, cutting plants, feeding the chickens, vacuuming the floor, ironing shirts, etc.
In exchange for 3 to 4 hours of daily work, they provided me with my own room and very comfortable queen-size… read more
In exchange for 3 to 4 hours of daily work, they provided me with my own room and very comfortable queen-size… read more
2 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Minori)
Minori has been with us on two occasions, she is a wonderful jelper and now a good friend, she is a good cook and always hsppy snd helpful, she is welcome back anytime, a pleasure to have her with us highly revommended. :thumbsup:
(Excellent)
2 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Minori) for host
This was my second time to stay Jim&Anu's place. The first time was 2 years ago and I had a great time.
They welcomed me like a family and both of them are lovely. They have a wonderful huge garden, beautiful dogs and chicken, and the room is fantastic! I enjoyed collecting chicken eggs, planting tree, and some housework. Also I liked the Anu's… read more
They welcomed me like a family and both of them are lovely. They have a wonderful huge garden, beautiful dogs and chicken, and the room is fantastic! I enjoyed collecting chicken eggs, planting tree, and some housework. Also I liked the Anu's… read more
2 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (Marlen) for host
Where to start... My stay with Jim and Anu was amazing. I arrived on an evening when they held their family dinner. So I had the pleasure to meet some of the family members. Everyone welcomed me very lovely. The room I stayed in was super comfy and cosy. It is a big property, so there was a lot to do in the garden, which I liked the most. The… read more
27 Oct 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (chinatony)
ren is friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about most things he helped us with many jobs and was a pleasure to have with us. highly recommended
(Excellent)
12 Sep 2015
Left by Workawayer (chinatony) for host
I've traveled a lot of places,and never expected such nice hosts as Anu & Jim,the room,food,garden,forest,humor,dogs,chickens,everything,all in all,your family day.I enjoy every moment of my time here,including doing all the works.
Definitely will be back soon.
Ren
Definitely will be back soon.
Ren
22 Jun 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Amanath)
Both these girls are great helpers, they did great work in the garden and also helped around the house, they were friendly and cheerful and a pleasure to have them stay with us, we will welcome them back anytime and hope they enjoy their holiday
(Excellent)
19 Jun 2013
Left by Workawayer (Amanath) for host
We spent a really good week in the bush ;-) Anu & Jim are really kind and friendly people! It was our first experience with workaway and it was really great. Thank you for your welcome Anu & Jim and see you again!
23 Apr 2013
Left by Workawayer (vegancarmen) for host
Anu and Jim were my first workaway hosts and they helped me a lot to get started in Australia. I stayed for nearly two months and I might come back next time I'm close to Sydney :)
Anu and Jim are very kind and helpful and the jobs in the house, the garden and the factory were varied and fun.
Thanks for everything, it felt like home!
Anu and Jim are very kind and helpful and the jobs in the house, the garden and the factory were varied and fun.
Thanks for everything, it felt like home!
12 Feb 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (rlefrancois)
Renee is fantastic, she is always welcome at our home and is like family, we were so pleased with everything she has done to help us and would recommend her to anyone, we just hope she returns soon
(Excellent)
7 Jan 2013
Left by Workawayer (rlefrancois) for host
I spent nearly two months with Jim and Anu and the entire time they made me feel at home. They were so very sweet and welcoming and took good care of me. I really enjoyed staying with them and meeting their entire family :)
This is a couple that I have made life long friends with... Jim and Anu....you guys are coming to my Vegas wedding … read more
This is a couple that I have made life long friends with... Jim and Anu....you guys are coming to my Vegas wedding … read more
23 Jan 2013
Left by Workawayer (Karina) for host
Jim and Anu are one of the nicest couple i have ever met! i enjoyed meeting and getting to know the whole family Dan and the doggies,been along time but i will never forget my stay,their home is beautiful and everyone was friendly,my first work away family and they taught me so much even though i might not of shown it at all times,will never… read more
12 May 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Karina)
karina was a great help to us during her stay, she tried hard to please us and was friendly happy and cheerful all the time, she is willing to have a go at almost anything and we highly recommend her to anyone wanting a helper, thanks so much and enjoy your aussie holiday
(Excellent)
7 Jan 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (AnnaSchaffner)
Anna was fabulous, we were only sad that she wasn't with us longer, she is self motivated happy, cheerful and works extremely well, we would welcome her back anytime and we hope that she will visit us again very soon we highly recommend her to any host and will be happy to personally give a reference if needed, if your considering her for you… read more
(Excellent)
23 Nov 2012
Left by Workawayer (AnnaSchaffner) for host
I really enjoyed the two weeks at Anu and Jim's! They are great people, easy going and really supportive. Also really flexible on the working hours and the type of work. I couldn't think of a better start for my travels! Work was mainly: cleaning in house and sheds, weeding, clipping trees, and filling bottles of conditioner in Jim's factory.
I… read more
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22 Oct 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Megan & Mollie)
(Negative)
12 May 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Mathieu)
a pleasure to have them stay with us they were ready to help with any task given and were cheerful and happy, we would recommend them to any host, please come back and visit any time thanks so much
(Excellent)
12 May 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (michelleinjapan)
michelle is a pleasure to hsave around, always cheerful and happy and ready to do whatever job is at hand we highly recommend her to anyone who wants the right type of workaway helper please come back anytime
(Excellent)
19 Jan 2012
Left by Workawayer (michelleinjapan) for host
Jim and Anu make you feel at home immediately and part of the family. I spend just a little over a week there and loved every minute of it. From collecting eggs in the morning to gardening and even cleaning out the garage. They are wonderful people and it was a pleasure to stay with them. I hope to be able to come back to Sydney and of I do I… read more
12 May 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Evelyn)
a wonderful helper self motivated, cheerful and able to just get things done a pleasure to have her stay with us, would recommend her to anyone, thank you for all your help and enjoy your travels.
(Excellent)
6 Apr 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (tuareg)
Ivonne came and stayed with us for several weeks we are very impressed with her she is hard working dedicated andself relaint, she shows initiative and does jobs she recognises without us even asking her, she is pleasant, friendly and a ball of energy, she also stayed with my sister in the blue mountains, for several weeks and it was hard to get… read more
(Excellent)
11 Jan 2012
Left by Workawayer (tuareg) for host
Jim & Anu are a lovely couple to stay with. My first workaway experience couldn't be better :o) they both live with Daniel, Izzy & Pokey, bees and chucks in a wonderful green spot in Sydney. I had fun together with them and another workaway and helpx people. I worked in the garden, the house, sort some paperworks in the office, helped to take the… read more
