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*****COVID note: I am 69 years old, so I’m going to try to be very, very careful re: infection. I need people who are vaccinated. No ifs, ands or buts.******
***Another note: No guns, drugs or dogs. The dogs thing is strict because both my animals and I have been traumatized by domestic dogs and really don't like them. Sorry, dog lovers.
I am an older woman, living on five mostly undeveloped acres just outside Roswell, N.M. (yes, THAT Roswell) who needs help mostly outside, trying to make my property self-sustainable. I'm learning as I go, so trying new things is always fun.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Elderly Companionship
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I discovered this site through another website, and quickly discovered I love meeting folks from around the world.
The help is nice, but just meeting interesting folks (which is what I've done lately) is the best part. I'm also a font of knowledge about what there is to do in New Mexico (aside from Roswell aliens) and would give you lots of time to explore.
There have been times when 16 folks have been at my house all at once, from all around the world. Folks can learn other languages, improve their English and get to try meals from around the world as we all share in the cooking, and experiments are welcome.
New Mexico itself is a multicultural state, and so you can check out the ethnic and historic aspects of that as well.
Help
Thanks to some marvelous Helpers in the past, the major (read: really hard) work is done, so now I need folks who can help plant, weed, water and harvest my gardens, as well as help feed and care for my two llamas, three goats, three ducks and two dozen or so chickens, along with four cats.
I lived overseas four four years and came back to a home that wasn't taken care of well by my caretaker. So there is a lot of cleanup, reorganizing and getting everything back in shape. (Into completely going through my shed and helping plan a garage sale? I'm up for that.)
I'm also recovering from both a broken leg and hip (which is why the above still needs to be done), so I need someone who can care for the animals (about an hour a day) and help me with things like laundry (I've just started doing that, yeah!) and cleaning. They are easy tasks, and you’re welcome to spend the rest of your day doing what you’d like.
And if you ride/repair motorcycles (and have an MC license), my bikes were also mistreated during in my absence and injuries, so could use someone to ride/repair them.
The house is filled with things to do (books, vinyl records, games) so you won’t be lacking for entertainment. I have good wifi and a truck you can borrow if need be for chores. (Sorry, it’s manual transmission.)
I also love folks who come up with creative new ideas for my property. (And, if you're into cooking I won't turn that down either.)
And again, creativity and any other skills are always welcome. And the preference is for longer-term helpers (two or more weeks) but we will consider anyone.
This is NOT structured (i.e. 9-5) help. The animals have a daily routine but it’s short and simple, and as the growing season progresses, there’s daily work in the yard and garden. But other than that, what you decide to do is up to you. Much of the building/repair is done with scavenged materials and what’s on hand, so inventiveness is definitely encouraged.
Depending on how many folks are here, you'd get a private room (shared bath) in my home, and could work as many or as few hours a day as you'd like. (But you will be asked to help with the animals and related chores in order to stay.)
As long you you don’t eat me out of house and home I will provide food, and there’s always eggs and the bounty of the garden, in season.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
I've taught English overseas, and it's my native language, so I can help you there. I studied Spanish for seven years, but never used it, so would like to become more fluent.
Accommodation
Depending on how many folks are here, you'd get a private room (shared bath) in my home, pull out couch in the living room, or, once it's finished, there a travel trailer with hopefully all the amenities.
There's one indoor bathroom with tub and shower, we're working on building a solar shower outdoors and a composting toilet.
What else ...
Besides the alien stuff (museums, gift shops, etc.), Roswell has the Roswell Museum and Art Center, Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art, NMMI Museum, Southwest History Museum, Spring River Zoo, Bottomless Lakes State Park and BItter Lakes Wildlife Refuge.
Roswell is three hours from three big cities: Albuquerque, NM; El Paso, TX; and Lubbock TX. Carlsbad Caverns and Guadalupe Mountains National Parks are two hours south; Cloudcroft and Ruidoso (mountain communities) just to the west; White Sands National Monument two hours to the west; and Lincoln State Monument (Billy the Kid), Ft. Stanton and Capitan an hour west.
If you'd like to see a fun video several of my WorkAwayers made about my place, let me know and I'll send you the link.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
I have solid internet and my place is quiet, so if you're looking for a safe place to stay, consider my home. I have a reference from a house sitter who has been working from my home for a year.
Space for parking camper vans
I have five acres, and can park a van or motorhome and connect it to electricity. The wifi also works outdoors.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
4 hours a day 5 days a week
Host ref number: 372871447959
Feedback (36)
7 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Trees)
Trees came here at the last minute and I only expected her to stay for a few days, but she was an amazing worker and more than that, a wonderful person. (She ended up staying a little more than a week, and it was *way* too short.)
She got along easily with my other (much younger) helpers, and was even willing to take them on an adventure in my… read more
She got along easily with my other (much younger) helpers, and was even willing to take them on an adventure in my… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Trees) for host
Karen is an absolute legend! So warm, kind, thoughtful, generous, anppreciative and welcoming. Do not pass up the chance if you get one to be hosted here. Since a life changing accident she needs help with outside jobs primarily animal care and yard work.Her house is comfortable and homely, the animals are such characters and a pleasure to look… read more
1 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Chiara)
Chiara was absolutely amazing, and I would recommend her to anyone! She can cook, sew, DIY, clean and organize like a pro, and many of the things she did I would never have gotten to without her help. Oh, and she's a great artist as well.
She got along great with my other helpers (even two who were slight PIAs); enjoyed learning about American… read more
She got along great with my other helpers (even two who were slight PIAs); enjoyed learning about American… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Chiara) for host
Loved the house of dragons! A cozy place where Karen welcomes workawayers and couchsurfers from all over the world. The work is not structured or demanding, you pick diy projects to improve the place based on your skills and interests and you cuddle the super sweet animals. Town is very close and has all the American amenities and cool alien… read more
13 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Alberto)
The only negative I have to say about Alberto is that he didn't stay long enough. :-((((
He was supposed to stay through Thanksgiving, but realized he didn't have enough time to see everything he wanted in the US so could only stay a week.
And that was sad, because he was wonderful.
He had no problem sleeping on the couch; helped my other workers… read more
He was supposed to stay through Thanksgiving, but realized he didn't have enough time to see everything he wanted in the US so could only stay a week.
And that was sad, because he was wonderful.
He had no problem sleeping on the couch; helped my other workers… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Alberto) for host
Karen was immediately super welcoming and kind to me. I loved taking care of the animals, and I'm happy to have shared this experience with the other guys I met in the house.
I hope in the future to come back and say hi to Karen and all the animals!!!
I hope in the future to come back and say hi to Karen and all the animals!!!
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7 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Trees)
Trees came here at the last minute and I only expected her to stay for a few days, but she was an amazing worker and more than that, a wonderful person. (She ended up staying a little more than a week, and it was *way* too short.)
She got along easily with my other (much younger) helpers, and was even willing to take them on an adventure in my… read more
She got along easily with my other (much younger) helpers, and was even willing to take them on an adventure in my… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Trees) for host
Karen is an absolute legend! So warm, kind, thoughtful, generous, anppreciative and welcoming. Do not pass up the chance if you get one to be hosted here. Since a life changing accident she needs help with outside jobs primarily animal care and yard work.Her house is comfortable and homely, the animals are such characters and a pleasure to look… read more
1 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Chiara)
Chiara was absolutely amazing, and I would recommend her to anyone! She can cook, sew, DIY, clean and organize like a pro, and many of the things she did I would never have gotten to without her help. Oh, and she's a great artist as well.
She got along great with my other helpers (even two who were slight PIAs); enjoyed learning about American… read more
She got along great with my other helpers (even two who were slight PIAs); enjoyed learning about American… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Chiara) for host
Loved the house of dragons! A cozy place where Karen welcomes workawayers and couchsurfers from all over the world. The work is not structured or demanding, you pick diy projects to improve the place based on your skills and interests and you cuddle the super sweet animals. Town is very close and has all the American amenities and cool alien… read more
13 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Alberto)
The only negative I have to say about Alberto is that he didn't stay long enough. :-((((
He was supposed to stay through Thanksgiving, but realized he didn't have enough time to see everything he wanted in the US so could only stay a week.
And that was sad, because he was wonderful.
He had no problem sleeping on the couch; helped my other workers… read more
He was supposed to stay through Thanksgiving, but realized he didn't have enough time to see everything he wanted in the US so could only stay a week.
And that was sad, because he was wonderful.
He had no problem sleeping on the couch; helped my other workers… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Alberto) for host
Karen was immediately super welcoming and kind to me. I loved taking care of the animals, and I'm happy to have shared this experience with the other guys I met in the house.
I hope in the future to come back and say hi to Karen and all the animals!!!
I hope in the future to come back and say hi to Karen and all the animals!!!
1 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicole)
Nicole was amazing! Not only did she do 95% of the work on my stair restoration project (prepping and installing treads and risers), she helped get my waterbed ready for my use (after a long-time of un-use) and helped with a lot of my not-so-fun old-lady issues.
But most of all, she was a great animal whisperer, helping socialize my chickens and… read more
But most of all, she was a great animal whisperer, helping socialize my chickens and… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Nicole) for host
I had a lot of fun with all the animals! I got to hold the chickens and help train the llamas to be more friendly! Salem the can was always nice and helpful walking with me on my chores. Keren is a kind and laid back host! I had most fun with the chickens but I was able to practice some of my renovation skills too. I was able to learn a lot at… read more
18 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Teszra)
Tez was the typical guest, helping with house chores, animal chores. Kept her personal area clean and was social during her stay here.
Thanks for the visit Tez.
Thanks for the visit Tez.
(Very good
)
18 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Teszra) for host
This was a nice change of pace to what I typically expect from a WorkAway.
Since Karen is currently away, I was happily and promptly greeted by Gary, the caretaker of Karen's land and home. Communication was clear and timely.
There wasn't a whole lot of work to be done around the house since the garden is no longer fruitful. I did, however,… read more
Since Karen is currently away, I was happily and promptly greeted by Gary, the caretaker of Karen's land and home. Communication was clear and timely.
There wasn't a whole lot of work to be done around the house since the garden is no longer fruitful. I did, however,… read more
9 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Eddie)
Eddie was a God send, he arrived just when we needed extra hands and has many skills which were put to use. Everything from carpentry to plumbing to auto repairs and as things broke he jumped right in to help, on top of all that, he makes a great lasagna.
His social side fit right in with many of our guests, however I think he got an eye full of… read more
His social side fit right in with many of our guests, however I think he got an eye full of… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Eddie) for host
This was my first workaway and all I can say is, WOW WHAT A EXPERIENCE!! I had no idea what to expect but thankfully Gary was there to share his experiences with me for guidance. In the 5 months I was there we always had something work to do from feeding animals to helping install a water line. Happy hour on the deck always brought some good… read more
7 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna-Maria)
A great guest she was, fit in nicely with other guests, very social and respectful of our home. Welcome back in the future.
(Very good
)
6 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Anna-Maria) for host
I've fallen in love with the Southwest and had the greatest time in Roswell! Gary is the most patient and serene person ever and it was a blast getting to know him over the course of the weeks.
I'm very grateful to have had this experience. And it's so good to know that there are people as generous as Karen and Gary out there. Thank you both so… read more
I'm very grateful to have had this experience. And it's so good to know that there are people as generous as Karen and Gary out there. Thank you both so… read more
7 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Ami)
Ami proved to be a great guest, followed house rules, kind and polite, quiet and considerate of other guests. Would welcome her back anytime.
(Very good
)
7 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Sandra)
A wonderful guest, very social with genuine concern and respect for our home and animals. Did everything just as a host would like. Hope to see her again.
(Very good
)
16 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Sandra) for host
WOW. I had such an amazing time with Gary and my housemates. Aside from my visit to Carlsbad Caverns, the personal interaction and exchange of conversation remains most memorable. Gary is SUPER speedy in his communications and gladly honored a last-minute request on my part. I'm so grateful for this experience. Thanks, Gary (and Karen)!
7 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Paul)
A pleasant guest, quiet and respectful followed house rules as expected. Would be welcome again to visit.
(Good
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2 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Mandy) for host
Gary was an amazing host. He was warm and friendly. Gary was a great cook, and made delicious dinners every night. Gary was a pleasure to get to know and spend time with. He had great stories. He was flexible with our schedule.
This stay was the perfect respite during a busy summer. We were relaxed there, with very light chores. We had plenty of… read more
This stay was the perfect respite during a busy summer. We were relaxed there, with very light chores. We had plenty of… read more
1 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Mandy)
What a pleasure having this partial family unit visit. They were everything a host wants in guests, they worked side by side doing fun things as well as the dirty things. Mom is the typical mom, and keeps an eye on the kids, yet let's them be kids as well. The kids are very smart, crafty, respectful, yet still kids but willing to pitch in without… read more
(Very good
)
1 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Chris & Ineke)
Great workers that once given instructions don't need to be managed. Very polite, clean, respectful and social. A pleasure to have hosted them and would do it again.
(Very good
)
23 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Cheri) for host
A little late but worth the time to say how grateful we were for the experience at Karen's (hosted by Gary). The house was so inviting and everyone felt like family right away. We arrived during chore time on our first day, so Gary allowed us to jump into the action right away!! The workload was pretty light, because the heat wave of a summer was… read more
21 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Noah) for host
Had a great time, ate well and relaxed. Roswell is an interesting town but can be a little inaccessible beyond tourist activities. The animals are all easy to work with and the cats are great companions! Gary got me up to speed with how to work on the property quickly.
19 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Noah) for host
This was my first workaway experience and Karen has a beautiful home, perfect to hang out and relax at. There were not many projects in the works when I was there, so it helps to be able to drive into the city and explore on your own, or go through Karen's vast sci-fi library. A good workaway if you are looking to not work too hard but hang out… read more
21 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Tom)
Tom was a very helpful, social and polite guest. Willing to do even the dirty hard work that needed doing. Took a genuine interest in our animals and enjoyed some sightseeing as well as R &R during his visit.
(Very good
)
12 Feb 2017
Left by Workawayer (Tom) for host
I stayed here for a week and a half. Big thanks to Gary for making me feel welcome and making sure my stay in Roswell was a good one. Karen's house is a nice place six miles from central Roswell, and home to llama's, goats, chickens, cats and ducks.
Other than feeding the animals there's currently not a huge amount of work to do so you to… read more
Other than feeding the animals there's currently not a huge amount of work to do so you to… read more
2 Feb 2017
Left by Workawayer (Laure & Alexandre) for host
Perfect ! We stayed two weeks, it was absolutely great.
Thanks to Karen and Gary for these moments. It feels really good in this house and animals are very attractive.
Karen and Gary are very generous and friendly.
really, Thank you so much, we will come back ! ;)
ps : Gary is a very, very good cook (But it remains between us)
Thanks to Karen and Gary for these moments. It feels really good in this house and animals are very attractive.
Karen and Gary are very generous and friendly.
really, Thank you so much, we will come back ! ;)
ps : Gary is a very, very good cook (But it remains between us)
1 Jan 2017
Left by Workawayer (Naomi & Ryan ) for host
I thought I wrote this a long time ago! Our time with Karen was everything that Workaway represents. On our very first morning, we were having breakfast as Karen left for work and she turned to us and simply said "well ... it's your house". This generous, open spirit really sums her up - we felt more like friends than volunteers. Karen always made… read more
15 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Dylan) for host
I had a fun and crazy week at Karen's place. I think I gained at least 5 lbs from all the amazing food I ate. Between the couchsurfers and other travelers passing through I was fed really great food from around the world. In addition to Karen, Gary, Sarah and Alan were such wonderful company I couldn't imagine the place without them. And all of… read more
2 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Catherine)
I gotta say Cat's dragon sculpture is one of the most amazing pieces of art I have! I smile every time I look at it as I pull my motorcycle in and out of the driveway, and I can't thank her enough for her creativity!
She also did a wonderful job in the garden and around the house and got along great with everyone else who was passing through.
I… read more
She also did a wonderful job in the garden and around the house and got along great with everyone else who was passing through.
I… read more
(Excellent
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1 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Catherine) for host
I arrived at Karen's feeling a little rundown from time on the road, but left feeling healthy and full of good memories.
Karen is brilliant - she's very easy going, happy and fun to be around. And alongside the menagerie of animals there are lots of interesting people coming amd going, whether it's other Workawayers or CouchSurfers stopping by… read more
Karen is brilliant - she's very easy going, happy and fun to be around. And alongside the menagerie of animals there are lots of interesting people coming amd going, whether it's other Workawayers or CouchSurfers stopping by… read more
2 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Julia)
Julia was a *wonderful* Helper and I really hope she finds time to come back this way.
She was amazing about keeping in touch leading up to her arrival (even as she was traveling all over) and once she got here, there was nothing she wouldn't do. She worked with all the animals; cooked; cleaned — inside and out; helped in the garden; and was a… read more
She was amazing about keeping in touch leading up to her arrival (even as she was traveling all over) and once she got here, there was nothing she wouldn't do. She worked with all the animals; cooked; cleaned — inside and out; helped in the garden; and was a… read more
(Excellent
)
24 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host
What can i say .....
I had several wonderful weeks outside of Roswell living with Karen and her 26 lovely animals. I know everyone loves Traveller, the world's friendliest cat, and so do i. But honestly, i got the most joy out of observing the two adorable ducks. And the goats are very funny and entertaining and the Llamas are so sensitive… read more
I had several wonderful weeks outside of Roswell living with Karen and her 26 lovely animals. I know everyone loves Traveller, the world's friendliest cat, and so do i. But honestly, i got the most joy out of observing the two adorable ducks. And the goats are very funny and entertaining and the Llamas are so sensitive… read more
12 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Alain & Sarah) for host
A big thank you to Karen for her welcome. We spent two extraordinary weeks ,meet great peoples, wonderful animals (special hello to Traveller from us, it is probably him the alien : o) )
and a final night around the fire place for discover an american specialty : sandwich of marshmallow, chocolate and biscuit. delicious.
and a final night around the fire place for discover an american specialty : sandwich of marshmallow, chocolate and biscuit. delicious.
5 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (Jeanne) for host
Thanks again for welcoming me during one month!
Karen is nice and I met a lot of other visistors during my stay, it was great hanging out together and play games (and enjoy the fireplace) !
Karen got a nice place with all the animals and a beautiful vegetable garden.
Working hours were cool.
Karen is nice and I met a lot of other visistors during my stay, it was great hanging out together and play games (and enjoy the fireplace) !
Karen got a nice place with all the animals and a beautiful vegetable garden.
Working hours were cool.
14 Jun 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Aaron)
Anna and Aaron were great helpers.
They fed the animals, both domestic and wild — especially important when I was working late — planted, weeded and built a (hopefully) chicken-proof fence around the garden, cooked, and, most importantly, played host to couch surfers that arrived when I was tied up at work.
They were a fun couple to have,… read more
They fed the animals, both domestic and wild — especially important when I was working late — planted, weeded and built a (hopefully) chicken-proof fence around the garden, cooked, and, most importantly, played host to couch surfers that arrived when I was tied up at work.
They were a fun couple to have,… read more
(Very good
)
11 Jun 2016
Left by Workawayer (Aaron) for host
Anna and I stayed with Karen for 2 weeks in May. Karen was a warm and wonderful host. She has so many wonderful animals: llamas, goats, chickens, wild birds, and cats. The work was relaxed and fun: we planted seeds in the garden, built a small garden fence, fixed the chicken water feeder, pulled some screws and nails out of some old wood to… read more
14 Jun 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)
Anna and Aaron were great helpers.
They fed the animals, both domestic and wild — especially important when I was working late — planted, weeded and built a (hopefully) chicken-proof fence around the garden, cooked, and, most importantly, played host to couch surfers that arrived when I was tied up at work.
They were a fun couple to have,… read more
They fed the animals, both domestic and wild — especially important when I was working late — planted, weeded and built a (hopefully) chicken-proof fence around the garden, cooked, and, most importantly, played host to couch surfers that arrived when I was tied up at work.
They were a fun couple to have,… read more
(Very good
)
2 Jun 2016
Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host
Aaron and I stayed with Karen for two weeks and had a wonderful time at her house. We fed the chickens, llamas, and goats and worked on the garden doing planting and some repairs. Karen was very helpful about stuff to do in the area and hosted several cool couch surfers during our stay.
Roswell is a cute city with alien street lights and the… read more
Roswell is a cute city with alien street lights and the… read more
16 May 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Michael)
Better late than never, huh Michael?
Michael is a really cool guy with very good skills (carpentry in particular) and I still tell folks about the work (and the baking) he did while at my house.
I certainly hope you can get back to the US and back to my house. (You'd LOVE the new cat that decided it wanted to live here.)
Karen
Michael is a really cool guy with very good skills (carpentry in particular) and I still tell folks about the work (and the baking) he did while at my house.
I certainly hope you can get back to the US and back to my house. (You'd LOVE the new cat that decided it wanted to live here.)
Karen
(Excellent
)
8 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host
I was last year by Karen Summer 2015 and have great time there.. She is Wonderfull lovely and funny person.
I like the place the nature,the Cats,All animals, and the Aliens :)..Maybe not spider :P
We have so much fun together and learn another helpers too..
Hope see usa again Karen
greats Michael
I like the place the nature,the Cats,All animals, and the Aliens :)..Maybe not spider :P
We have so much fun together and learn another helpers too..
Hope see usa again Karen
greats Michael
4 Apr 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Romuald)
Romuald was a great person to have here, and I certainly encourage anyone looking for reliable help to consider him.
He's very skilled in everything from electricity to plumbing to fencing and everything in between, and he's a self starter. If he found something that needed to be fixed, he fixed it. We were in the process of putting up an electric… read more
He's very skilled in everything from electricity to plumbing to fencing and everything in between, and he's a self starter. If he found something that needed to be fixed, he fixed it. We were in the process of putting up an electric… read more
(Excellent
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30 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Romuald) for host
Hello, my stay was just over 2 weeks and found much delight with Karen and the farm animals. Helped on projects installing electric fencing to keep the goats, and lamas in there coral area, feeding and caring of baby chicks, egg laying chickens, ducks and the goats and lamas. General maintenance and watering plants in the New Mexico sun is… read more
10 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Nathaniel & Ian)
Nate and Ian were a cool couple of guys. They not only did what I asked of them, but they were very good cooks and they found time to hunt up interesting rocks on some local land and make really interesting jewelry and knick-knacks.
I was happy to have then stay and would definitely host them again.
I was happy to have then stay and would definitely host them again.
(Excellent
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12 Feb 2016
Left by Workawayer (Nathaniel & Ian) for host
We stayed with Karen for 3 weeks and we had an awesome time! The work is project-oriented, so when you finish the tasks at hand, you have the rest of the day to explore and enjoy the area. We were only there for 3 weeks, but we had plenty of free time to see Roswell and the surrounding state/ national parks. I've never been around Llamas… read more
10 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Lewis & Claire)
I am *so* sorry for the delay in getting this done, but that's nothing to do with Lewis and Claire. They were wonderful!
They had no problems doing whatever I asked of them, and for me, it was interesting to see their reactions to everything new they experienced in the U.S. They were so excited about exploring and learning that it was like… read more
They had no problems doing whatever I asked of them, and for me, it was interesting to see their reactions to everything new they experienced in the U.S. They were so excited about exploring and learning that it was like… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Feb 2016
Left by Workawayer (Lewis & Claire) for host
This was our first workaway experience and we couldn't have asked for a better host. Karen is a generous host and a loving, kind hearted spirit. Her knowledge of Roswell is incredible and she even took us to the UFO impact site, so if you have an interest in aliens then this is the place for you! She also took us to see a basketball game at the… read more
27 Jan 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Tammy)
Tammy is definitely an interesting person and a great chef, esp. if you like the Paula Deen school of cooking. (Which I do. <g>)
She kept all of us fed and the kitchen spotless, and while she's not up to heavy lifting (that's why I have young helpers), she helped pull weeds, unload trucks full of lumber, feed and care for the animals and was up… read more
She kept all of us fed and the kitchen spotless, and while she's not up to heavy lifting (that's why I have young helpers), she helped pull weeds, unload trucks full of lumber, feed and care for the animals and was up… read more
(Very good
)
25 Jan 2016
Left by Workawayer (Tammy) for host
Karen is a wonderfully gracious host and a fabulous human being. I thoroughly enjoyed my four weeks at her home. The work was light, the animals were entertaining, and there was always plenty of free time to visit nearby attractions and sights. Karen was kind enough to loan her truck for trips to the store and for longer excursions to both White… read more
11 Jan 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Anne)
No problem with the delay. We were all wondering if you'd become a popsicle in the middle of Colorado. <g>
Anne is an excellent helper, and it was so nice to have a group of <ahem> older women all at the same time. That led to some wonderful conversations.
Anne did whatever was asked of her and even what wasn't, which including trying to… read more
Anne is an excellent helper, and it was so nice to have a group of <ahem> older women all at the same time. That led to some wonderful conversations.
Anne did whatever was asked of her and even what wasn't, which including trying to… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Jan 2016
Left by Workawayer (Anne) for host
My first workaway couldn't have been better. Karen was great in getting straight back to me when I first sent a query. She organised to pick me up and her description was so accurate. She doesn't cook (except for thanksgiving) and not a cleaner and the goats, llamas, ducks and chickens are a delight. I loved being with the animals and doing… read more
4 Jan 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Sébastien & Amandine)
Sébastien and Amandine are way too hard on themselves. I understood why they wanted to leave early, and while I would have loved spending Thanksgiving with them, I know the US is a huge place to explore and they wanted to see some of it.
I hope you guys had fun!
They worked very hard while they were here and cooked very good food, and Sébastien… read more
I hope you guys had fun!
They worked very hard while they were here and cooked very good food, and Sébastien… read more
(Very good
)
2 Dec 2015
Left by Workawayer (Sébastien & Amandine) for host
We stay just one week with Karen. We were bad workawayers because we leaved before the date laid down and I forgot to stop the water in the garden so we didn't have water in the house.
However Karen was so nice with us. She guest us at a bascketball game, we were able to use her car and she drive us in Albuquerque.
The wooden house is very… read more
However Karen was so nice with us. She guest us at a bascketball game, we were able to use her car and she drive us in Albuquerque.
The wooden house is very… read more
4 Jan 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Phurious)
Phurious was very helpful and worked well with the other helpers who were here. I hope he'll return to help me build my Earthbag house this summer.
Thanks, Phurious, and I hope you made it to someplace warm. (You missed the biggest Roswell snowstorm in history!)
Thanks, Phurious, and I hope you made it to someplace warm. (You missed the biggest Roswell snowstorm in history!)
(Very good
)
23 Dec 2015
Left by Workawayer (Phurious) for host
Karen is very welcoming, and has some great future project ideas. No hard work and much free time. Thank you Karen!
20 Nov 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Maya)
Maya and her friend were very nice helpers, keeping the animals happy while doing some needed projects as well as fun, artsy ones. (The banners are cool!) And despite being vegetarians, they didn't mind when the others there added meat to our meals. (But I have to say, they made some tasty veggie meals!)
And I shouldn't forget the wonderful… read more
And I shouldn't forget the wonderful… read more
(Very good
)
19 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (Maya) for host
Felt lucky to have Karen's home to stay in for 3 weeks this November!
My friend and I stayed in one of her two spare rooms (a good queen bed). Karen is kind enough to offer food supplies to guests (and happily ate the vegetarian food we cooked:). She really loves having company... she'll often have couchsurfers staying over and there is a high… read more
My friend and I stayed in one of her two spare rooms (a good queen bed). Karen is kind enough to offer food supplies to guests (and happily ate the vegetarian food we cooked:). She really loves having company... she'll often have couchsurfers staying over and there is a high… read more
18 Aug 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Desiree & Levi)
Desiree, her husband and son were excellent helpers who I hated to see go. Even though they were from the big city, they took to the semi-rural life I offer and cooked and cleaned and worked with the animals without any complaints. I certainly hope they will come back with more time to spend here.
(Excellent
)
17 Aug 2015
Left by Workawayer (Desiree & Levi) for host
We are a family of 3, including a 9 year old child. Karen was an lovely host and she treated us just like family. Her property and animals were absolutely beautiful! Still hoping to make our way back there to help on the earth bag home :)
19 Apr 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Tracey)
Tracy was only here a short time, but worked well with the animals, in the garden and with the other Workawayers/HelpXers were were staying here at the time. She also was kind enough to give another helper a ride north on the day she left.
(Good
)
25 Mar 2015
Left by Workawayer (Tracey) for host
I enjoyed getting to know Karen and the large group of Workaway people at her small house. I especially enjoyed working with the llamas and other animals, and playing cards in the evening with Karen and the other workers.
While there, I enjoyed visiting White Sands Natl. Monument and Carlsbad Caverns.
While there, I enjoyed visiting White Sands Natl. Monument and Carlsbad Caverns.
19 Apr 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Kristina & Iain )
Kristina and Iain are both absolutely amazing people, who I miss terribly. They were here for more than two months (which wasn't originally planned), and did anything and everything asked of them. They did hard manual labor (digging holes in my rock-hard ground, cutting firewood, hauling gravel); gardening (everything from prepping the ground to… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Apr 2015
Left by Workawayer (Kristina & Iain ) for host
Karen is one of the most welcoming, appreciative, and genuine hosts we have had the pleasure of spending time with. The set up of Karen's home allows for a nice, casual routine of working on the vegetable gardens and with the animals, as well as the opportunity to be creative and add our own stamp to her already wonderful piece of Roswell. Karen… read more
20 Mar 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Leonie)
I always worry when I accept someone so young, but Leonie was an absolutely great helper, and experienced beyond her years. She pitched in at everything asked of her, from planting and weeding to hauling truckloads of gravel to working with the animals.
We managed to convince her to put her baking experience to good use, and she baked several… read more
We managed to convince her to put her baking experience to good use, and she baked several… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Mar 2015
Left by Workawayer (Leonie) for host
I stayed with Karen and a crowd of other workawayers for one month. I Had a good time, the work was relaxed, the Llamas are so cute! We could be creative and come up with own Ideas. Karen had some good stories and also Ideas, where to go and what to do around Roswell. We even could use her car! She always invited us to local sport games. Because… read more
15 Mar 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Kasandra)
Kassandra was a wonderful worker. From her profile, I knew she would have the knowledge to lead my other helpers in designing my gardens, and I wasn't disappointed. She not only dug and weeded and planted, but worked with my llamas and goats and chickens, and, before she left, she wrote up detailed instructions of what still needed to be done, as… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Mar 2015
Left by Workawayer (Kasandra) for host
Karen is an incredibly welcoming and kind person. I worked on her beautiful New Mexico homestead for three weeks and fell in love with everything about it: the llamas, Curiosity, the company, the land, everything! Karen would whole-heartedly invite the entire world into her home if she could and everyone would feel happy and welcome regardless of… read more
