From 22nd January - Help us finish our deck, clear out our garage and prune back our garden for a week

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03/07/2019
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2019

Min stay requested: 1 week or less

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We are a loud, fun and just a little bit messy family of 5 (mum, dad, + a 14 year old, 11 year and 4 year old). We love our large home in the Blue mountains and happy to share our guest room with a talented traveller. There are a lot of creative projects we have around the house inside and out, and if you can help out in between your travels - what a great partnership. We do have 3 cats, a dog, and chickens (they add to the fun & messy part).
Type of help
Gardening
Building
Babysitting / child care
General Maintenance
Help in the house
Animal care
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The Blue Mountains has so many sights to visit including wonderful bushwalks, one of which is on our doorstep. We are also happy to share our English skills and provide transport to the wonderful adventures. We can also offer accommodation in Sydney and in a vineyard at the Hunter Valley (through our parents) - who are also happy to share hospitality in return for some labour.
Help
- General housework: washing, dishes, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning bathrooms, washing windows
- Carpentry: hanging pictures, handyman fixing, building dining table, seat around a tree, enclosed otto bin area etc
-Gardening: clearing garden beds, mowing, whipper snipper, pruning, tree trimming, building/designing netting for fruit trees.
- Building: we are always renovating including a creating a new kitchen, window and laying timber floors, we have a gorgeous 2 story studio (tiny house), that needs renovating (starting with design insight).
- Painting/Decorating: an outdoor patio needs pruning, painting, hanging curtains & window, seating.
Languages spoken
English
Accommodation
We offer a private bedroom with king-single bed but also have extra beds if 2 people. Wifi also available.
What else ...
We are happy to organise upfront what you would like to work on and when you would like to work so we are all clear and provide each other space as needed. We love to share the beauty of our area in the Blue Mountains and with a little notice, happy to help with transport to each exciting destination. Shane is a wonderful cook and happy to produce amazing fresh food that you enjoy (plus learn any wonderful recipes from you in exchange). In regards to the work, we love not only high quality skills but also a creative mind that will help us make our Blue Mountain home comfy yet inspiring. So we will listen to your ideas and advice.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
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 (6)

31/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Nicole & Derek)

We so loved having Nic & Derek stay with us. Very easy house guests and so hard working. They not only cleared out our messy garage, they completely organised it. I felt very comfortable with them looking after our home & animals while we were away. We returned to a home that was vacuumed and mopped throughout. They whipped through jobs from… read more

(Excellent )

29/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Nicole & Derek) for host

We stayed with Sam and Shane and their lovely family for a week. We had a lovely stay and enjoyed getting to know them.

The house is a short walk to the train station, shops and restaurants. They have an inflatable pool in the garden which they let us use. The room we stayed in had an en suite. The have a cute dog and 3 cats which tend to stay… read more

(Excellent )

01/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Amandine)

Amandine is quite simply amazing. So practical and hands on with her work - if she saw something needed to be done she did it and to such a high standard. She really loved our animals and was so patient with our kids. A really independent traveller, can look after herself and organise her own adventures. Hosting Amandine was a truly lovely… read more

(Excellent )

29/01/2018

Left by Workawayer (Monika & Lucia) for host

In this beautiful house hidden in between the trees I spent a few eventful days. Sam and her family are very welcoming and I felt very good in their home. The works I did were clear and not too difficult. I appreciate the list Sam made me. Thanks to that I could plan my days in advance. Shane's cooking is something to look forward to - especially… read more

(Excellent )

15/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Petra) for host

What a lovely two weeks! I was Sam and Shane's first workawayer so I knew I have to behave :) And it was so easy with these friendly and kind people to feel like a part of their home. I am grateful for how they treated me,I owe you one big Thanks for Shane's fantastic kitchen,driving lessons and talks,to Sam for all her care and hospitality and… read more

(Excellent )

03/08/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Petra)

Petra is a hard-working and easy going house guest who move from major pruning in our backyard, washing windows to wrangling our toddler. The kids loved Petra and was always eager to help where we needed it. We have a first friend now who we hope to always be connected and who knows - perhaps stay with her in Europe!

(Excellent )

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