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*️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️*️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️We are looking for an easy-going, independent German-speaking female Workaway to join us for ONE WEEK helping with general household duties spring garden clean-up, cooking/baking, and German language exchange with our young adult daughter. If you enjoy cooking/baking, it can be one of your tasks. In return during your stay, you will enjoy being part of our family and have lots of time to explore beautiful Victoria and Vancouver Island. *️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️*️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️
We would be willing to host you for about 7 days sometime Sunday, June 28 to Sunday, July 12th.
We are a family with three young adult children. We have lived, studied &/or worked in the US, Canada, Asia and Europe.
As a family, we love to travel and discover new places and meet new people.
When you write to us, please let us know a bit about yourself. How many in your family? Do you live in the city or country? What do you like to do when you are not working or studying? Do you have any special talents ie soccer or crocheting, for example?
We receive multiple requests on average per month. Thus, the more detailed your introductory email to us, the better. You would more likely receive a response from us.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Culture
Plant care
DIY & crafts
Languages
Gardening
Cooking & food
Nature
Fitness
Yoga / Wellness
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travellers will benefit seeing hard-working parents and forward-thinking children. Take a break from travelling and enjoy the comforts of home.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
At this time, we need help with garden clean-up, cooking/baking and painting of fence, as time and weather permits.
We love to eat and would love to share our favorite recipes with you. AND, if you like, we'd like to learn some new dishes from you!
We would be flexible with the volunteer work you can provide. We appreciate your positive energy and ability to work independently.
If you love to cook, you could have full reign of the kitchen. If you enjoy kids, you will enjoy our household.
We are flextarians which means we eat meat/fish and are flexible to the vegetarian diet.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: IntermediateThis 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
You will have your own room where all the bedrooms are.
Absolutely no smoking or vaping, please, inside or outside.
There is no eating in your room.
Eating is only done in the kitchen.
What else ...
We live on an enchanting half acre property by a lake, surrounded by many trails, on a mountain in the city of Victoria.
We have had exchange students in the past and have been exchange students ourselves so we have a good understanding of cultural diversity and communication. If you are looking to have a language and cultural exchange with a gregarious group, we are the family for you.
We have hosted many workaways when the kids were younger and we are ready to host again.
HOW TO GET TO US:
Whichever way to get to us, please email in advance and advise when you will be arriving in the area so we can pick you up or expect you at the house.
Please take the ferry to Swartz Bay (Victoria) sometime before noon.
Take a bus to the Tsawassen ferry (Vancouver) which takes you to Swartz Bay (Victoria) on Vancouver Island. ($20 walk-on)
Suggestion is to take a ferry before 2pm.
Then bus 70 or 72 towards downtown Victoria. ($6.00 cash)
Get off at at Uptown Mall, then take bus 95 or 61 towards Colwood/Langford. (Ask the bus driver)
Get off when you see Rexall Pharmacy (1800 Island Hwy, Colwood) when the bus turns on Goldstream Avenue. Go inside and we will pick you up there. Please confirm time of arrival.
*️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️*️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️PLEASE TRY TO ARRIVE BY DINNER. TIME ( 5pm ) ON YOUR FIRST DAY WITH US SO WE HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO VISIT WITH YOU BEFORE BEDTIME..*️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️*️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
Host ref number: 358599613434
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9 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Rebecca & Katharina) for host
I could not have asked for a better first work away experience. In my freetime, I was able to see a lot of the city. As they invited me to so many events, I felt like a family member and happily helped out in the garden and kitchen.
I would definitely recommend staying with this family!
I would definitely recommend staying with this family!
29 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Rebecca & Katharina)
Rebecca was such a joy to host. She fit right into our family life. Rebecca is a bright, respectful, hardworking, pleasant person. Over her 10 day stay, she weeded the garden, conversed in German with our middle child and made a number of lovely dishes. Cauliflower/potato curry, potato pie, kohlrabi, sweet potato dishes, cashew cream pasta,… read more
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31 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Aisyah)
A & R stayed with us for just a few days but they got lot accomplished. This dynamic duo painted our daughter's room with much precision and care. Thank you! They also helped with general indoor and outdoor tasks, baked, cooked, scrubbed our laptop, etc. On their free time, they joined our family on outings to a hockey event, Beaver Scouts outdoor… read more
(Excellent
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13 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Nadine) for host
This was my first workaway experiences at a family home and it couldn't have been better.
I had such a good time, there was always time for exploring the area, joining a hockey play and scout meeting, iceskating and I got an impression of the family life. It was also great to see how close the relationship with the neighborhood is. I felt like a… read more
I had such a good time, there was always time for exploring the area, joining a hockey play and scout meeting, iceskating and I got an impression of the family life. It was also great to see how close the relationship with the neighborhood is. I felt like a… read more
11 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Nadine)
Nadine spent a week with us. She fit right into our family life. She hanged out with the kids, did some household duties and cooked/baked. We had a chance to go ice skating with her. She enjoyed watching our girl’s hockey game. On her time off, she enjoyed strolling through the village and exploring Duncan. It was such a delight to have Nadine… read more
(Excellent
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9 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Rebecca & Katharina) for host
I could not have asked for a better first work away experience. In my freetime, I was able to see a lot of the city. As they invited me to so many events, I felt like a family member and happily helped out in the garden and kitchen.
I would definitely recommend staying with this family!
I would definitely recommend staying with this family!
29 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Rebecca & Katharina)
Rebecca was such a joy to host. She fit right into our family life. Rebecca is a bright, respectful, hardworking, pleasant person. Over her 10 day stay, she weeded the garden, conversed in German with our middle child and made a number of lovely dishes. Cauliflower/potato curry, potato pie, kohlrabi, sweet potato dishes, cashew cream pasta,… read more
(Excellent)
31 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Aisyah)
A & R stayed with us for just a few days but they got lot accomplished. This dynamic duo painted our daughter's room with much precision and care. Thank you! They also helped with general indoor and outdoor tasks, baked, cooked, scrubbed our laptop, etc. On their free time, they joined our family on outings to a hockey event, Beaver Scouts outdoor… read more
(Excellent)
13 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Nadine) for host
This was my first workaway experiences at a family home and it couldn't have been better.
I had such a good time, there was always time for exploring the area, joining a hockey play and scout meeting, iceskating and I got an impression of the family life. It was also great to see how close the relationship with the neighborhood is. I felt like a… read more
I had such a good time, there was always time for exploring the area, joining a hockey play and scout meeting, iceskating and I got an impression of the family life. It was also great to see how close the relationship with the neighborhood is. I felt like a… read more
11 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Nadine)
Nadine spent a week with us. She fit right into our family life. She hanged out with the kids, did some household duties and cooked/baked. We had a chance to go ice skating with her. She enjoyed watching our girl’s hockey game. On her time off, she enjoyed strolling through the village and exploring Duncan. It was such a delight to have Nadine… read more
(Excellent)
16 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Juliette) for host
I just spent a week with Boleyn's family and it was such a great experience! They are easy-going, warm, curious and open-minded people. The kids are full of energy, they practice lots of sports and activities. I cooked, helped in the garden, and had time to go biking and visiting around. It's a beautiful green area.
Thank you again!
Thank you again!
15 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Juliette)
Juliette came and stayed with us for just 7 days. She fit right into family life and was a HUGE help with all tasks around the garden, house and children. She did everything that we asked with a positive spirit. We enjoyed meals with her, especially when she prepared them. We enjoyed meals such as ratatouille, quiche, pasta bolognese, carrot soup,… read more
(Excellent)
19 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Sophie) for host
Seriously, I can't believe that I've already left this amazing family. Living 12 days is the way to short for me. I hope that we still have much more time to spend together and probably the date is coming soon!!!!
This is my first workaway experience and also my FAMILY in Canada. I cannot expect even more. Everyday I just took few hours to help… read more
This is my first workaway experience and also my FAMILY in Canada. I cannot expect even more. Everyday I just took few hours to help… read more
13 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Sophie)
Sophie spent 12 days with us and she fit in very nicely and comfortably in to our family life. She baked, cooked, did household chores and gardening. She was very engaged with our three children. During her days off, she enjoyed exploring the area by bicycle. We loved learning more about Asia and Taiwan during our conversations. Sophie is a… read more
(Excellent)
20 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Jonathan & Isabella) for host
The stay with boleyn and her family was amazing. Boleyn is very well organized and also flexible with working hours. The tasks were easy and interessting, we learned a lot about gardening and planting. Speacially dinner time was always fun to seat arround with the whole family and talking about german history and american politics :D
We enjoyed… read more
We enjoyed… read more
26 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Jonathan & Isabella)
Isabella and Jonny stayed with us for a total of 10 days. They are a joy to have around. They are hardworking, respectful, curious and have a lot of positive energy. They helped get our garden ready for the season by weeding, putting compost and planting. They also prepped and stained garden boxes and fences. We enjoyed Jonny's fancy cooking.… read more
(Excellent)
10 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Angelo & Carla) for host
We only spent a week with Boleyn and her family, but it was really intense. We felt immediately part of the family. Boleyn she's generous and extremely lovely. Children are full of energy, smart and with always new ideas and projects in mind. Robert has involved us in interesting discussions, unforgettable bonfire and stories about America. thank… read more
9 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Angelo & Carla)
The week with Carla and Angelo went by so quickly. We had a wonderful experience with this hard-working couple. It was like family visiting from the time they arrived for dinner on day 1. They helped with fall gardening clean-up, general household tasks, preparing meals for the family and interacting with our children. Both accepted any requests… read more
(Excellent)
20 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Jack) for host
Thank you so much for having me Boleyn, Robert, Ellie, Donna and Matty. I felt right at home from the first minute to the tenth day! Boleyn is a great cook and I still think about that delicious pulled pork. A wonderful first Workaway experience. Hopefully see you guys soon!
6 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Jack)
Jack stayed with us for 10 days. His main project was to build a customized 6 ft x 8 ft shed with a lead-to roof. He was very dedicated to the task. He was focused and was very detail-oriented. JOB ACCOMPLISHED in record time. When he was not working on the shed, he happily interacted with our family. The kids especially enjoyed his easy-going… read more
(Excellent)
23 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Beverley & Angus)
Bev and Angus stayed with us for a week. They had three main 'projects'. Weeding. Prepping for a party with 20 kids. Re-grouting 400 sq ft area of tile. Results? Excellent! They blended right into our family, enjoying meals together and interacting with the children. M loved Angus' energy. D loved to spend time with Bev doing crafty stuff. They… read more
(Excellent)
21 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (Benjamin & Christie) for host
This is the second time we have stayed with this family, which proves what great hosts they are!! The work was varied, from staining decks, working in the garden and lots of fun helping out with the three great kids. They showed us lots in the local area and advised us were to go on our days off which was great. We really felt like part of the… read more
21 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Benjamin & Christie)
The week with Christie and Ben went by so quickly! It was truly like visiting with old friends since they were with us in June 2014! From the moment they entered our home, they were truly engaged with our family life. The kids loved hanging out with them...playing in the yard, picking fruit, playing the piano, drawing mandalas, etc. C & B helped… read more
(Excellent)
25 Jun 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (kopponova)
Gosh! We had such a great time with Julia. She was so easy-going and comfortable with our household activities. The kids enjoyed spending time with Julia. She was a great help with our garden...weeding, pruning, making new garden beds, watering, installing drip irrigation. The two weeks went by so quickly and she got so much done. We enjoyed the… read more
(Excellent)
27 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Lieneke) for host
Staying with Boleyn and her family was my first Workaday experience and it could not have been a better one. When I first arrived I was immediately welcomed in their family, which made me ( a bit scared for my first workaday) feeling really comfortable. I enjoyed the dinners together but also the free time I got to explore the area. The kids are… read more
23 May 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Lieneke)
Within hours of arriving, during our first meal together, Lieneke fit right into family life. It was very easy and comfortable to be with her. She interacted very nicely with the children. The week went by so quickly. Her main task was to prep and stain our garden boxes and fencing. She was dedicated to the task that even on her last day, she… read more
(Excellent)
30 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Hiraki)
What a pleasure having Hiraki spend a couple of weeks with us over spring break. Hiraki was very helpful with household tasks, gardening and especially taking care of the children. We enjoyed Hiraki's calm, respectful manner. He plays the piano beautifully and D enjoyed practicing piano with him. M liked to play jenga with Hiraki. E and Hiraki… read more
(Excellent)
13 Dec 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Mizuki)
We had such a wonderful week with Mizuki. "Mimi" was very helpful with the children and general household tasks. We enjoyed the dishes she prepared for us such as nikujaga, ebi-fry, ebi tempura, sushi, chicken teriyaki. The kids loved to do crafts such as origami with her. Mimi also helped with a couple of diy projects, building pallet X'mas trees… read more
(Excellent)
23 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (Emmanuelle) for host
I have had very good moments with this family. This family really welcomed me and I had the chance to participate different activities with them! Boleyn and Robert are very interesting people and they have good conversation topics. Dona, Eli and Matti are adorable kids with many energies. I learned a lot during my experience and I keep very good… read more
19 Nov 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Emmanuelle)
We had a lovely time with Emma. She is a gentle, respectful, pleasant person. She did some gardening, household duties and some babysitting. We enjoyed the meals she prepared such as fettucini carbonara, pate chinois, Moroccan dish, meatballs, pumpkin soup. She took such care with preparing meals. We also had a chance to take her to Tofino with… read more
(Excellent)
8 Oct 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Tamara & Melanie)
We had such a great time with Tamara and Melanie. They stayed for 1.5 weeks and did every task with a smile and utmost care & attention. They did some household duties, gardening, babysitting, cooking. We LOVE the meals they prepared. Goulash, apple strudel, pasta, schnitzel. Our kids enjoyed their accapella singing. D especially adores the… read more
(Excellent)
19 Sep 2015
Left by Workawayer (Inga) for host
I had the most wonderful time with Boleyn and her awesome family! They gave me my first workaway-experience and it couldn't have been more perfect. I learned a lot and they have a beautiful place full of life. Thank you for all your help and guidance and thank you for the great opportunity to learn new skills! Maybe we'll see again some day :)… read more
27 Aug 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Inga)
We had a wonderful time with Inga during the week that she stayed with us. She was so helpful with everything. She helped in the garden, the kitchen and with the kids. We enjoyed all the meals she made such as moussaka, apple muffins, plum cake, meatballs, pasta, salads! Inga was dedicated to all tasks she did. The kids had fun selling lemonade… read more
(Excellent)
18 Sep 2015
Left by Workawayer (Noemi) for host
I had the best time staying with Bolyen and her wonderful family this summer! Boleyn is a wonderful lady, great cook, fun to chat with and very organized. She'd usually write me a short list in the morning with all the little thing she expected me to do this day and explain if I had questions. The work I did was mainly household and garden stuff,… read more
22 Jul 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Noemi)
Noemi stayed with us for just over 3 weeks. She fit right into the family quickly, being at ease and fun-loving with the children. We enjoyed sharing daily life with her as we spent time at the beach, festivals, bowling, camping, potluck dinners with other families, etc. "No-No" helped out with general household tasks, gardening, cooking and… read more
(Excellent)
24 Jun 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Fabian & Lara)
Fabian and Lara stayed with us for two weeks and it went by so quickly. We enjoyed showing them around our favorite spots in the area such as beaches, biking trails, etc. They adapted very quickly to our busy household and were SO helpful in all aspects of child minding, household chores and garden work. We enjoyed all the cooking they did… read more
(Excellent)
12 Jun 2015
Left by Workawayer (Ava & Blake) for host
Me and my sister, Chloe, really enjoyed our two weeks with the family in Cobble Hill. Boleyn was incredibly helpful with familiarizing us with the area and helping us to make sure we checked out all the local sights. The entire family was very welcoming and we felt like part of the family from the moment we entered the door. The kids are great, … read more
21 May 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Ava & Blake)
Ava and Chloe stayed with us for just two weeks. We really enjoyed their calm and joyful presence. Their main project was prepping and staining our garden fence. They did it with much care and precision. They also did some gardening and general household tasks. They were very engaged with our children when they looked after them. We enjoyed the… read more
(Excellent)
7 Jun 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Chloe)
Chloe and her sister Ava stayed with us for just two weeks. We really enjoyed their calm and joyful presence. Their main project was prepping and staining our garden fence. They did it with much care and precision. They also did some gardening and general household tasks. They were very engaged with our children when they looked after them. We… read more
(Excellent)
6 Jun 2015
Left by Workawayer (chaeyuiop) for host
My favorite family! I really enjoyed my 10-day stay here. This family and the house are what I've dreamed for my future :) All the family members were so nice and made me feel at home. They have a good understanding of cultural diversity, which made our conversation even richer. And I was introduced to local people and beautiful places around the… read more
3 Jun 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (chaeyuiop)
Chae stayed with us for just over 1.5 weeks. So short! We had a wonderful time with her. Chae did a variety of garden and household tasks. It is rare to meet someone who finds weeding 'therapeutic'. Our kids enjoyed her sweet humour. D enjoyed practicing piano with her. Both younger kids loved spending time with her as they made mini-books with… read more
(Excellent)
4 May 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Natasa)
Natasa spent two weeks with us. She has so much positive energy and motivation to do anything. She fitted right into our dynamic family from day 1. She did some gardening, painting, general household duties and babysitting for us. Our kids love her enthusiasm and sense of humour. One of her tasks was to make a video for our kids, so that was a lot… read more
(Excellent)
21 Apr 2015
Left by Workawayer (Johannes) for host
It was very nice staying there. They are really nice family with kids full of energy. I enjoyed Boleyns food very much and to play with the kids. Boleyn has shown me beautiful places to bike in the area and I had good conversations with Robert. I had a lot of fun!
18 Apr 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Johannes)
We enjoyed having Johannes spend two weeks with us. He helped with some gardening tasks and his main projects were to extend our chicken coop run and build a strawberry tower for 50 strawberries. Mission accomplished! He is a very respectful individual. He was very precise and focused with the projects on hand and made sure that it would be… read more
(Excellent)
23 Mar 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Murielle)
We had a wonderful 10 days with Murielle. She was a great help with our three kids over spring break. She was so sweet to take care of them. She also helped a lot in the kitchen. We enjoyed the numerous times she made crepes for us. Other tasks she did were painting, garden work and general household duties. The kids had so much fun ice skating,… read more
(Excellent)
11 Mar 2015
Left by Workawayer (Federica & Diego) for host
We stayed with Boleyn, Rob and their family for three weeks. It was our first workaway experience and we really enjoy our stay with them! Boleyn was always very kind and careful with us (she also cooked very good asian food!). Rob was very sociable and amusing! Both of them introduced us to a lot of interesting people and friends! We had a lot of… read more
7 Mar 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Federica & Diego)
Fede and Diego stayed with us for three weeks. We were so spoiled with the wonderful Italian dishes that they prepared. Our pasta consumption has been revolutionized! They did impeccable work in any task given to them such as garden work, painting, cleaning windows, etc. The attention to detail was immaculate. They prepared lunch for a couple of… read more
(Excellent)
28 Dec 2014
Left by Workawayer (Koki) for host
I had a great time with Boleyn's family. They took me a lot of fun place, Victoria, skating rink, ballet, Christmas party etc. Their children are so friendly and made me happy. Thank you a lot. See you again.
28 Dec 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Koki)
We had such a great time with Koki. He instantly became part of the family, as he attended lots of Xmas events and parties with us. He did gardening work, some housekeeping, babysitting and cooking. We were spoiled with the delicious Japanese cuisine that he prepared for us. He also taught the children origami and played the piano with them. It… read more
(Excellent)
11 Nov 2014
Left by Workawayer (AshleyHoyland) for host
Mark and I had a wonderful time staying with Boleyn and her family. They were incredibly welcoming and made us feel at home straight away.
It was brilliant to get to know them all, we loved spending time with the kids and taking part in their family trips. The projects were relaxed, creative and fun!
Thanks so much for being excellent… read more
It was brilliant to get to know them all, we loved spending time with the kids and taking part in their family trips. The projects were relaxed, creative and fun!
Thanks so much for being excellent… read more
11 Nov 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (AshleyHoyland)
Mark and Ashley stayed with us for just over a week. Their main task was to build a 9 ft tall, 11 ft wide garage closets. Mission accomplished. They were dedicated to the task and gave input on the best way they would be built. We are so pleased with them. They also helped out with the gardening, weeding and building a 12 ft long raised bed for… read more
(Excellent)
29 Oct 2014
Left by Workawayer (FineKerzel) for host
I stayed with Boleyn, Robert and their kids for around 2.5 weeks. It was a very nice experience! Everything was really organized so that I always knew what I had to do in the garden, for dinner or other projects. It was nice to spend the rest of the time with the whole family - they even offer me to join all their trips so that I could have a nice… read more
28 Oct 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (FineKerzel)
Josephine stayed with us for almost 2.5 weeks. She fitted right into our family. She is a very mature, responsible individual. We like that she is a real self-starter and got any requested task completely done. BRAVO! She worked in the garden, did some painting, did lots of cooking and baking. We love the personalized cookbook she made for us with… read more
(Excellent)
31 Aug 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Monika)
It was a pleasure having Moni stay with us for a month. We had an opportunity to show her around the island through day trips and camping. Moni is very easy-going and completed all tasks in a timely manner. She helped with the children, garden, chickens, painting, household duties, etc. We enjoyed the meals she prepared for us such as French… read more
(Excellent)
29 Jul 2014
Left by Workawayer (Ben) for host
It was a real pleasure to stay with Boleyn, Robert and their lively and friendly children! The work was good and we got to see some fantastic things in the area. We miss you guys but we hope to come back one day!!
14 Jul 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Ben)
Ben and Christie were with us for just a week. But they got so much accomplished such as prepping and staining our decks, weeding, prepping our garden pathways, gardening, etc. The kids enjoyed C's baking of apple pie and rhubarb pie. YUMMY! Ben accompanied the kids with selling lemonade and iced tea. It was fun to have them as part of our family… read more
(Excellent)
7 Jul 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Mike)
Mike stayed with us for almost a month. He got a lot of things done such as installing a drip irrigation for our garden, making some bird houses, painting indoors and outdoors, fortifying the tree fort, mowing the lawn, cooking gourmet meals, tuning up our bikes. Our three kids LOVED Mike's youthful energy and patient demeanor. Mike has an… read more
(Excellent)
23 Jun 2014
Left by Workawayer (Maxincanada) for host
It was a great pleasure for us to stay at Boleyns house. We had a wondeful time with the whole family. We are really lucky to had such a good first workawayexperience. The projects were a lot of fun and the food was always very delicious. Thanks for the great time and we wish you all the best!
5 Jun 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Maxincanada)
Thanks for giving us such a positive first workaway experience. Max and Natalja are a delight! Such hard workers with a vision and did what was needed to get the job done. R loves transformation of the crowded garage into his 'man cave'. Our raised garden beds were prepped and sanded. They are now the envy of our gardener friends! A solidly built… read more
(Excellent)
