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People interested to help us with the final part of the preparation of the reforestation of our private homestead on our beautiful farm. The farm is being transitioned back to nature.
We have started on one area already which is planted, and another area is undergoing pest control and weed control as we speak.
The help we are after is prepping in the area we want to plant.
The space (where you will sleep), you will have your own room shared with your friend or partner (queen bed).
The large kitchen is shared with us.
About us, we are a young family with a child of age 10
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
Farmstay help
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The area we live in has lots to offer. Also nearby beaches and nature getaways
Help
Its a large private organic farm where we can think of many things that can be done.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Accommodation
A seperate part of the house with its own chill area
What else ...
We have a spare car if needed for doing a shop
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Any size vehicle is ok
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Host ref number: 496811346359
Feedback (14)
19 Jan 2025
Left by Workawayer (Ginevra & Alice) for host
We spent one week in that Amazing farm, with a stunning garden and lovely accomodation. Marcel and Dave are friendly and welcoming guys, Dave cooked for us two delicius dinners and we have a great time all together!
They are highly recommended!!
They are highly recommended!!
3 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Ryvan) for host
I had an absolute blast staying with Marcel and his family. Work was very fair, food was excellent, and people were amazing. There was never a boring day, people constantly coming and going, I met well over a dozen people here and all were a pleasure to spend time with. I truly recommend this place to anyone interested, and the land is amazing.… read more
20 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Carl & Lana)
We had a lot of fun with them, not only working, but also outside of this with dinner and the kids simply loved playing with them. Highly recommended :)
(Excellent
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19 Jan 2025
Left by Workawayer (Ginevra & Alice) for host
We spent one week in that Amazing farm, with a stunning garden and lovely accomodation. Marcel and Dave are friendly and welcoming guys, Dave cooked for us two delicius dinners and we have a great time all together!
They are highly recommended!!
They are highly recommended!!
3 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Ryvan) for host
I had an absolute blast staying with Marcel and his family. Work was very fair, food was excellent, and people were amazing. There was never a boring day, people constantly coming and going, I met well over a dozen people here and all were a pleasure to spend time with. I truly recommend this place to anyone interested, and the land is amazing.… read more
20 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Carl & Lana)
We had a lot of fun with them, not only working, but also outside of this with dinner and the kids simply loved playing with them. Highly recommended :)
(Excellent)
6 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah Luisa)
A great fun couple to help with our project to restore the forrest.
Hard working on difficult terrain, and no complaint, well done and would love you guys to stay here again :)
Hard working on difficult terrain, and no complaint, well done and would love you guys to stay here again :)
(Excellent)
6 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Lenka)
A great fun couple to help with our project to restore the forrest.
Hard working on difficult terrain, and no complaint, well done and would love you guys to stay here again :)
Hard working on difficult terrain, and no complaint, well done and would love you guys to stay here again :)
(Excellent)
17 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Ondrej & Lenka) for host
We had a great time with Marcel and his family. My partner and I spent two incredible weeks with them before leaving New Zealand. The house is surrounded by beautiful gardens, forests and ponds.. what a place to relax a recharge before our long flight home.
Marcel and Laura were the kindest people we have met in New Zealand and their kids are… read more
Marcel and Laura were the kindest people we have met in New Zealand and their kids are… read more
12 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Ondrej & Lenka)
What a lovely couple and nice stories to share
Hard working, independent and good to have around the house - without asking helping with all sorts of things
Would recommend!
Hard working, independent and good to have around the house - without asking helping with all sorts of things
Would recommend!
(Excellent)
17 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Agathe) for host
we spent 10 incredible days with Marcel and his family!
We learned a lot and we highly recommend woofing with Marcel and his family who have adorable children.
We learned a lot and we highly recommend woofing with Marcel and his family who have adorable children.
12 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Agathe)
Lovely couple and hard working. Good to have around and unfortunately only found out the last days that they are a good chef too! Wish we could have had more apple pies ;)
(Excellent)
25 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Timo & Johanna)
What a lovely couple, so great to have them around and so helpful and independent.
We could not have wished for a better team :)
We could not have wished for a better team :)
(Excellent)
23 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Patrich & Fernanda) for host
We had a wonderful time with Marcel and his family! We learned so much from Marcel, who generously shared valuable tips and insights that were exactly what we were looking for. We're also very grateful that you enjoyed our cakes. Laura, Coco, and Figgy were also fantastic company. It was a truly enriching experience!
22 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Patrich & Fernanda)
A great couple, hard working and lovely to have around
Great chef's too :)
Great chef's too :)
(Excellent)
22 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Christian & Katerina)
A great couple to have helped us
Hard working and fun to have around!
Hard working and fun to have around!
(Excellent)
11 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Christian & Katerina) for host
We had an amazing two weeks at the farm. Marcel's family is great, always nice to have an interesting chat during free time. :) Farm's surrounded by beautiful nature so there's always somewhere to go during your free time. Work hours planning is fairly open (we worked some days longer and then had days which we had fully free -which allowed us to… read more
6 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Jaron Marec & Lenny) for host
We had a lovely stay with Marcel and Laura. We were warmly welcomed and the working hours were pretty relaxed. On odd days we had car visits and it wasn't a problem to take time off. It’s not too far from auckland. So if you have to go into town, no problem.
Food was great :)
Food was great :)
23 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura & Max)
We had great fun with Max & Laura, good workers too with lots of helpful skills (especially the apple pie making one) :)
(Excellent)
21 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Emma & Thomas)
Emma & Thomas were amazing! Hard workers and great fun to have around :)
I would highly recommend!
I would highly recommend!
(Excellent)
19 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Emma & Thomas) for host
We had a lovely stay with Marcel, Laura and their family. This was our firs workaway so for us it was a little bit getting used to as we didn't really know what to expect. But Marcel made us feel right at home. He knows a lot about New Zealand and if you have any questions he is happy to help you. Thereby Vicky and Coco are the happiest and… read more
18 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Yannis)
An experienced arborist, very helpful and has all his own gear
Independent person, good to have around in the house
I would recommend!
Independent person, good to have around in the house
I would recommend!
(Excellent)
10 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Vivian & Moksha)
We had a short, but great time with Moksha & Vivian - I would highly recommend them :)
(Excellent)
10 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Vivian & Moksha) for host
We had a fabulous time with Marcel and his family. It was our last stop in NZ and it was the perfect end for us. They have a beautiful farm, surrounded by nature - very peaceful and relaxing.
Thanks a lot for having us! You are a very inspiring family and we enjoyed staying with you 😊
Thanks a lot for having us! You are a very inspiring family and we enjoyed staying with you 😊
15 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Daniel) for host
I had a great experience living with Marcel and his wonderful family! Everyone was very welcoming and inclusive towards me. I really enjoyed our family dinners with everyone after work. We shared lots of laughs and our highs and lows of the day. There was a lot of work to do to get the property ready for professional pictures to be taken while I… read more
2 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel)
Daniel was amazing, super helpful, eager to learn and work
Fun to have around
Fun to have around
(Excellent)
23 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Inês & Micael)
A great lovely couple. Hard working, but also independent - no hassle to have around in your house.
(Excellent)
7 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Astrid Vejby Krarup & Mikkel Hauge) for host
Our stay with Marcel and Laura was amazing. They are a lovely family living at a lovely property. We had great accommodation in the refurbished barn that we loved! Our hosts were also very welcoming of our own children, who came along while we were working. Both Coco and Figgy were so cute and fun to hang out with.
we can really recommend this… read more
we can really recommend this… read more
28 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Michelle & Garrett) for host
Great family and a really cool farm. They were extremely welcoming and gave the best recommendations for things to do all over New Zealand. Well worth our time
27 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Michelle & Garrett)
Awesome couple with a great vibe and energy
Make sure you have some heavy work to do, as they like to use their muscles! :)
Make sure you have some heavy work to do, as they like to use their muscles! :)
(Excellent)
28 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Katie & Corey) for host
Such a wonderful week with this magical family on their property just outside of Auckland.
Marcel and Laura are incredibly generous hosts, we’re really grateful to have been welcomed at their place, especially as a family ourselves.
This is an excellent workaway because:
* the property is just spectacular, well cared for and tidy with lots of… read more
Marcel and Laura are incredibly generous hosts, we’re really grateful to have been welcomed at their place, especially as a family ourselves.
This is an excellent workaway because:
* the property is just spectacular, well cared for and tidy with lots of… read more
27 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Katie & Corey)
Such a lovely and hard working couple, not even to say anything cute about their gorgeous son Solomon, such easy going happy child.
We wish all of them all the best and we may meet again :)
We wish all of them all the best and we may meet again :)
(Excellent)
17 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Rosa & Johannes) for host
Marcel, Laura and their two cute children are very lovely people who welcomed us in their warm home.
They have a beautiful big house and a cuddly cat. We were given new and different tasks around the house and farm everyday and had a lot of fun doing them.
We really enjoyed our stay!
Thank you for having us, hope to see you again.
Rosa & Johannes
They have a beautiful big house and a cuddly cat. We were given new and different tasks around the house and farm everyday and had a lot of fun doing them.
We really enjoyed our stay!
Thank you for having us, hope to see you again.
Rosa & Johannes
14 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Rosa & Johannes)
Rosa & Johannes were amazing, they became part of our family.
They helped around the farm with all kinds of work, mostly around the vineyard, but also with maintenance on the driveway
Our daughter joined to the airport to wave goodbye and Rosa & Johannes have a special place in our thoughts
All the best!
They helped around the farm with all kinds of work, mostly around the vineyard, but also with maintenance on the driveway
Our daughter joined to the airport to wave goodbye and Rosa & Johannes have a special place in our thoughts
All the best!
(Excellent)
