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Description
We, Suza, artist and Warwick, designer have made ourselves a new home closer to nature and are now learning to live a more sustainable, healthier lifestyle. We have 3 chickens, 7 lambs and 1 little dog and we are growing our own vegies and some fruit. Anyone who is a a keen gardener, house keeper, carpenter/builder to help us around the farm and/or architect/designer graduate to join our studio work is very welcome. You would be working 4 hours a day, share with us the challenges, the good fun and conversation and of course the yummy home grown food. Your land has ocean views, is only 7 min walking distance to the beach and includes farmland and native bush with a little waterfall. There is a cabin, compost dunny, tree shower, caravan kitchen, 3 meals a day, surfboards, internet, snorkelling and fishing gear for your use.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Apart from finding out how some New Zealanders spend their days, how they work, chill and think , travellers would learn how to garden, grow food and practise a simple sustainable lifestyle. There also is the opportunity to discover some practical construction, landscaping, cooking, art and design skills. If needed they could improve their English. They could have the opportunity to practise surfing and bush tracking.
Help
The help is general garden and house maintenance, like weeding, planting and watering. Anyone with knowledge in construction is ALWAYS most welcome. Also we often have IT work,, helping with writing and editing our art proposals or photography, etc, depending on our workload your experience, interest or skills , there is always an interesting job ... If you are an independent thinker, practical, a good worker, love the outdoors and cope well with all sorts of weather conditions and a basic, simple sustainable lifestyle, we would love to hear from you!
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: FluentThis 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
There is a cabin and caravan with WIFi, hot shower, composting loo and camp kitchen, surfboards, wetsuits, snorkelling gear and fishing rods for your use.
What else ...
There is a lovely little surf beach within walking distance and another 2 vast wild surf beaches only 15 min drive. Our land includes a large bush valley with swimming holes and waterfall and more bush is all around us were one could walk for days on end. There are cafes, shops and museums within 20 min drive. There is a surf school in summer only 15 min drive from here.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We can offer Wifi and a nice working environment
Space for parking camper vans
we have a large parking area with an awesome view
Can possibly accept pets
well behaved pets are welcome
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
4 hours per day or help one day fulltime with the next day off (Max 25 hours/week)
Host ref number: 512475558818
Feedback (19)
30/12/2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Nele)
Nele is a lovely girl, attentive, friendly, polite, adaptive - and very able to learn any new chores fast. She was such a great help in our garden, she is truly a weeding machine, haha... And our Kelpie Frieda just adored her. We will be glad to host her again if she is coming our way on her return home.
(Excellent
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27/12/2022
My first workaway ever! And I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I stayed with Suza and Warwick for two weeks and had an absolutely amazing time. I learned a lot about gardening and construction (f.e. building a wall for the outdoor kitchen) and even joined Suza in her studio a couple of times. The food was always incredible and so was… read more
14/11/2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Thurow)
Pauline & Paul were our first Workaways after the long Covid break and the experience was truly amazingly good! They are such good company as well as a friendly, independent and highly efficient work-team. When they left after 3 weeks our house was left sparkly clean and our big garden neat and tidy with all the Spring preparations done!!! We are… read more
(Excellent
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11/11/2022
We stayed 3 weeks with Suza and Warwick. Needless to say that their place is amazing : beautiful, clean, well organised. But beyond all of this, they both are super super super hosts ! Suza is the best cooker ever and was very thoughtful about us, she taught us so many things about gardening. Warwick is a lot of fun and a relaxed be clear and… read more
07/11/2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Tim)
Having Tim with us for 2 weeks was a great experience. No matter what job we gave him from house cleaning, gardening, and lawn-moving, to fixing our analogous sound system and connecting it to digital, he has done all work really well, efficiently, and without 'mucking around. He is very mature for his age, friendly, with a good sense of humor,… read more
(Excellent
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30/12/2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Nele)
Nele is a lovely girl, attentive, friendly, polite, adaptive - and very able to learn any new chores fast. She was such a great help in our garden, she is truly a weeding machine, haha... And our Kelpie Frieda just adored her. We will be glad to host her again if she is coming our way on her return home.
(Excellent
)
27/12/2022
Left by Workawayer (Nele) for host
My first workaway ever! And I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I stayed with Suza and Warwick for two weeks and had an absolutely amazing time. I learned a lot about gardening and construction (f.e. building a wall for the outdoor kitchen) and even joined Suza in her studio a couple of times. The food was always incredible and so was… read more
14/11/2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Thurow)
Pauline & Paul were our first Workaways after the long Covid break and the experience was truly amazingly good! They are such good company as well as a friendly, independent and highly efficient work-team. When they left after 3 weeks our house was left sparkly clean and our big garden neat and tidy with all the Spring preparations done!!! We are… read more
(Excellent
)
11/11/2022
Left by Workawayer (Thurow) for host
We stayed 3 weeks with Suza and Warwick. Needless to say that their place is amazing : beautiful, clean, well organised. But beyond all of this, they both are super super super hosts ! Suza is the best cooker ever and was very thoughtful about us, she taught us so many things about gardening. Warwick is a lot of fun and a relaxed be clear and… read more
07/11/2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Tim)
Having Tim with us for 2 weeks was a great experience. No matter what job we gave him from house cleaning, gardening, and lawn-moving, to fixing our analogous sound system and connecting it to digital, he has done all work really well, efficiently, and without 'mucking around. He is very mature for his age, friendly, with a good sense of humor,… read more
(Excellent
)
10/03/2020
Left by Workawayer (Alex) for host
Couldn't have asked for a better experience! Suza and Warwick were so welcoming and friendly - me and Billy were only planning on staying for 3 weeks but ended up doubling our stay! I'd recommend these hosts unreservedly - guaranteed great time.
All the best with everything!
Alex and Billy
All the best with everything!
Alex and Billy
09/03/2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Alex)
We so enjoyed having Billy and Alex! They stayed with us 6 weeks and every day was fun. They did masses of weeding, composting, cleaning and painting. Both are very conscientious hard workers, great company and fitted in well with us and not the least worried when we left them to look after themselves at times.
(Excellent
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09/03/2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Chloe)
David is a good man and a hard worker. He stayed with us 2 weeks and did a very good job eradicating noxious weeds from our bush and mowing our lawns. He is very capable of using farming-equipment and power-tools and knows very well how to clean up after himself. We enjoyed hosting him!
(Excellent
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09/03/2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Frederic)
Fred stayed with us 2 months and easily became part of our little family. He can hold an interesting conversation, is good company with a great sense of humor but he is just as happy with his own company. He is an easygoing really nice guy and a good worker: from heavy gardening and weeding to intricate planting, composting, house cleaning and… read more
(Excellent
)
09/01/2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Sylvestre)
Sylvestre stayed with us for a month. He is a very nice, well educated and polite person and we enjoyed having him. We had good conversations and he had no problem looking after himself when we were too busy. He helped with gardening from weeding to planting and watering, house and kitchen cleaning and a little studio work. His English got better… read more
(Very good
)
09/01/2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Joe)
Joe is the nicest polite person, good company and conscientious worker, not kidding about his skills. We thoroughly enjoyed hosting him and can absolutely recommend him! He stayed with us 3 weeks and in that time helped with gardening, from weeding to planting, house cleaning, excelling in window polishing, mixing concrete and helping with… read more
(Excellent
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02/11/2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Millie)
Millie stayed with us for 5 weeks and we were very happy to have her! She is lovely, uncomplicated & a hard worker. She helped with writing, weeding, planting & housecleaning. She just fitted into our life like a really nice, caring daughter, always smiling and in a good mood. We miss her and are looking forward for her to visit us again.
(Excellent
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11/10/2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Daphner)
We liked Daphner at once and got on well. She is a hard worker and fast learner, in the (unfortunately only) 4 days she spend with us she weeded the garden and helped with the dinner dishes. She is very capable with IT and kindly helped me to sort out a problem I had with my computer. Thank you Daphner wishing you well. Best Suza
(Excellent
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17/09/2019
Left by Workawayer (Niko & Ben) for host
Suza and Warwicks Farm was our first workaway experience. The two have welcomed us warmly. The work was varied (outside in the garden or in the studio with Suza) and easy to do.
You have a small hut for yourself and a campervan where you can cook and drink a beer in the evening. The view of the sea, has also inspired us after 10 days .. hopefully… read more
You have a small hut for yourself and a campervan where you can cook and drink a beer in the evening. The view of the sea, has also inspired us after 10 days .. hopefully… read more
16/09/2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Niko & Ben)
Nico & Ben are amazing people, polite & very hardworking, extremely capable & efficient as well as fun & good company. From lawn-mowing, weeding the garden, pruning & transplanting trees, chopping firewood, helping in the kitchen, spring cleaning our house & studio (including beautiful window cleaning!!), washing the dog & feeding the chickens to… read more
(Excellent
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14/09/2019
Left by Workawayer (Karolina & Sina) for host
This was our first Workaway experience and we had a great time. Suza and Warwick are perfect hosts, they provided us with everything we needed and it was fun helping Suza at her studio.
12/09/2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Karolina & Sina)
Thank you girls for the 2 days you helped me in my studio. You are Adobe software pros no kidding! Sorry you could not stay longer and for the bad weather that hindered you to see our best local attractions. We wish you a very happy time in New Zealand and all the Best for your future.
(Excellent
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17/08/2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Alaric)
Alaric stayed with us for 3 weeks and it was a pleasure to host him. He is exactly the way he describes himself in his profile. He is very knowledgeable in his trade and installed tricky plumbing in our outdoor tree bathroom and we are very happy with it. A nice surprise was to find out that he has a good eye for aesthetics and planted a lovely… read more
(Excellent
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17/08/2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel)
(Negative
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23/06/2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Luisina)
Lulu stayed with us 2 weeks first helping with good house cleaning and then doing creative studio work and teaching me new software. She is a caring, friendly, clever woman full of life and fun who knows what she want's. Her English is amazing, she is very self-motivated, mature and reliable. Thank you Lulu for spending time with us, I learned a… read more
(Excellent
)
19/05/2019
Left by Workawayer (Peter) for host
Suza and Warwick were my first ever Workaway hosts and absolutely lovely people. After the first week I decided on the spot to extend my stay because I was having such an awesome time. Suza welcomed me into her art studio and I got the chance to assist with some really excellent and interesting design projects. We also had plenty of time to swim… read more
17/05/2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Peter)
Peter arrived here as a Workaway and left as our treasured Intern of Design. In the 6 weeks of his stay he surprised us with his professional skills and delighted us with his happy positive personality becoming quickly part of our family. Apart for helping us in the studio he helped us in house and garden always with a smile on his face completing… read more
(Excellent
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20/04/2019
Left by Workawayer (Oller Padró) for host
I had a delightful stay at Suza and Warwick's home!
I really enjoyed my time at their wonderful place in Langs Beach, with amazing views and surroundings. It was a very interesting learning experience, seeing how they combine both their passion for nature by growing their beautiful garden and their passion for art, design and architecture with… read more
I really enjoyed my time at their wonderful place in Langs Beach, with amazing views and surroundings. It was a very interesting learning experience, seeing how they combine both their passion for nature by growing their beautiful garden and their passion for art, design and architecture with… read more
04/04/2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Oller Padró)
Mar is lovely! A hard efficient worker, polite, organised, creative with great skills from gardening to housework, cooking (Yummy tapas and crema) and beautiful in-design work. We enjoyed having you here with us Mar and are missing your beautiful happy smile every day even when it was raining. We wish you a happy time travelling and all the Best… read more
(Excellent
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04/04/2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Simon)
We already miss Simon. He has been a pleasure to host. A very hard and fast worker, very tidy and extremely organised. His skills are amazing, his personality very likeable, friendly, in-depended, polite and professional. He has done all the tasks he was asked, and even some that he noticed and just did and now are making our lives easier. Thank… read more
(Excellent
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03/04/2019
Left by Workawayer (Simon) for host
I spent 7 wonderful months at warwick and Suza place in a beautiful environment. They are a lovely, artistic couple and just crazy enough (in a good way). They always have new projects underway, know how to welcome and make volunteers feel at home. There is always many things you can do and learn. They helped me a lot to start my trip to New… read more
09/03/2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Annalise & Ben)
Having Ben and Annalise with us was a real pleasure. Amazing workers with boundless energy and skills from gardening to construction they are also good to have a meaningful conversation with. We wish you the best of time in NZ and are looking forward to your return!
(Excellent
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21/02/2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Catherine)
Cat stayed with us 2 weeks and and totally surprised us how skilled and capable she is. She is a wonderful person with a warm heart. We trusted her to leave her in charge with our place and went on a business-trip and when we came back she had beautifully lined (together with another workaway) our cabin in Plywood, fixed the chicken-coop, looked… read more
(Excellent
)
16/02/2019
Left by Workawayer (Catherine) for host
I spent two weeks with Suza and Warwick and had a truly fantastic time. From the moment Suza picked me up at the bus stop, I knew I had found wonderful, lively people. Their homestead is located in paradise. You can lose yourself for hours looking at the ocean.
Suza is super amazing! She is very organized and creative. She made me delicious… read more
Suza is super amazing! She is very organized and creative. She made me delicious… read more
02/02/2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Chloe)
Chloe und Christie stayed with us for a week. They are very nice and polite and good workers. We are very happy for wonderful job they did cleaning our house, watering and weeding our garden and can absolutely recommend them. Thanks girls and happy travelling!
(Excellent
)
04/01/2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Robert)
Robert stayed with us a good 2 weeks and we thoroughly enjoyed having him. Besides weeding and lawn mowing our huge country garden tirelessly he also shared what he knows about marketing strategies and we learned a lot and now feel a lot more confident in this field. Thank you for everything Robert and we are very much looking forward seeing you… read more
(Excellent
)
20/12/2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Ania)
Working and sharing with Ania has been a good experience! She is polite and friendly, capable, and totally in- depended, strong and so trustworthy that we left her for a few days to look after our place . From helping us with design concepting to gardening, creative freeform plastering, looking after our animals and cleaning, she did it all with… read more
(Excellent
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20/12/2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Cindy)
Meeting Cindy has been a fantastic experience! She is friendly and good to be with, totally in- depended, strong and was very capable perfectly completing any given task. From gardening, looking after our animals, housework as well really supporting me in my recovery from a mayor surgery she did it all with gusto and a smile. Thank you Cindy we… read more
(Excellent
)
04/12/2018
Left by Workawayer (Cindy) for host
I spent two weeks with Suza and Warwick and felt very comfortable. The two were very lovely and I felt well integrated and welcomed. The work was easy. Since it was spring, there was mainly gardening such as planting, weeding, watering. In bad weather there was something to do in the household such as cleaning, vacuuming and cooking. We… read more
20/12/2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Victoria)
Meeting Victoria has been a fantastic experience! She is friendly and good to be with, totally in- depended, strong and was very capable perfectly completing any given task. From gardening, freeform plastering, looking after our animals, cleaning, baking amazing Christmas cookies as well as teaching me new exercises (she is a professional… read more
(Excellent
)
02/12/2018
Left by Workawayer (Nate) for host
I spent my last 2 weeks in New Zealand with Suza and Warwick. It was originally just going to be a few days but I enjoyed it so much I hung around until my visa forced me to go. They are both lovely people that are interesting, kind and have great senses of humor. Tazzie their little dog is quite a character too and can lead you on adventures out… read more
02/12/2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Nate)
We spend 2 great weeks with Nate and all the jobs got done, from weeding the garden, cutting a hedge, to constructing a new outdoor dunny, sorting out the pebbles around our house, washing our dog, cleaning windows (some even dangerous high off the ground) and planting new veggies. We happily join and confirm all the good feedback he has got so… read more
(Excellent
)
02/12/2018
Left by Workawayer (Lukas & Moritz) for host
Suza and Warwick have been our first workaway experience and we couldn’t expect a better start. The work was easy and fun (we mainly did work in the garden).The little cabin we stayed in was cool and the dinner was every time unbelievable good. Especially the “Hokey Pokey Ice cream” was an absolute highlight for Lukas.
We had some funny talks… read more
We had some funny talks… read more
02/12/2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Lukas & Moritz)
Lukas and Moritz stayed with us for a week. They are very polite and friendly, extremely tidy and organised, easy going and super efficient with any task we gave them. From weeding, to lawn moving, planting veggies, vacuuming the house to cleaning the kitchen they always impressed us. Thank you guys for all the hard work we wish you a choice time… read more
(Excellent
)
01/12/2018
Left by Workawayer (Jeremy & Aimee) for host
We spent a lovely 2 weeks with Warrick, Suza and Tassie (the dog)! We had our own private space, delicious and healthy home cooked meals from the garden and Suza and Warrick were only too happy to help and answer and questions! We worked in the garden weeding, planting, pruning and harvesting. We also worked on caravan restoration project, which… read more
30/10/2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jeremy & Aimee)
Aimee and Jeremy stayed with us for 2 weeks and we got on really well. They are a friendly, polite and interesting young couple good to have a conversation with. They are also very competent workers, nothing was to hard for them, they were organised and tidy. Weather they were weeding, planting, lawn mowing, painting, or renovating our old… read more
(Excellent
)
21/11/2018
Left by Workawayer (Jade & Hermance) for host
We stayed at Warwick and Suza's place for almost a month and it was seriously the best way to start our trip. They are very welcoming, authentic people and their way of living is inspiring (they also have incredible cooking skills).
The work was pretty varied, from taking care of the garden to doing some plastering, every day we learned something… read more
The work was pretty varied, from taking care of the garden to doing some plastering, every day we learned something… read more
16/11/2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jade & Hermance)
If you get a chance to host Hermance and Jade they are truly amazing girls. Fun to be with, real clever, skilled, organised and fast in learning. They stayed with us for 3 weeks and we had a very special time. Not only all those jobs in the garden, from weeding to planting and home chores from cleaning to cooking got done by them perfectly , but… read more
(Excellent
)
17/11/2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Lenny)
Lenny has been volunteering 2 weeks for us and every day he was absolutely positive, hardworking, practical, strong and fit, good company and fully competent in every job with a good eye to aesthetics and tidiness he worked independently doing weeding, planting, house chores, sanding and painting. Thank you for the lovely time and we will never… read more
(Excellent
)
06/10/2018
Left by Workawayer (Tom & Marie) for host
Being with Suza and Warwick was a fantastic first experience in New Zealand for us! We learned a lot about growing our own food, cooking, the kiwi way of life, gardening and which places to see in the northland. Their mindset and the way they live was exactly what we wanted to experience. The landscape was beautiful and the bushwalks as well! We… read more
04/10/2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Tom & Marie)
Marie and Tom stayed with us a couple of weeks not long after I came out of hospital after a hip operation. They been amazing! Friendly, polite, conscientious and very mature for their age, they took care of everything from house cleaning, gardening, cooking, feeding animals to helping me put on my socks! Thank you so much both of you I will never… read more
(Excellent
)
19/08/2018
Left by Workawayer (Clara & Arthur) for host
We stayed for 9 days at Suza and Warwick's beautiful place with oceanview. It was a really relaxing setting with the beach and the native bush to explore with their cute doggy! We enjoyed helping them in the garden and with building their seashell bathroom. They were really welcoming to us, they cooked amaaazing food and respected Clara's… read more
24/05/2018
Left by Workawayer (Max) for host
It was absolutely great. This was my first workaway experience and it was very good. I would say it was perfect-> Warwick what do you think about perfection?:wink: No seriously I can only recommend Suza and Warwick. They are super friendly and helpful. I had such a good time in Langs Beach. The work varies a lot which makes it intersting and never… read more
12/05/2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Max)
If you ever get a chance to host Max we highly recommend him. He is a keen young man, a great worker and has a clever and humorous personality. None of the hard work on our farm scarred him off: he mowed acres of lawns, ripped out the mountains of weeds, dug trenches, fixed the chicken fence, chopped loads of firewood, landscaped wheel borrows of… read more
(Excellent
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12/05/2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Natalie )
Thank you Natalie for all the hard work you did in our garden, house, chicken coop and in my studio! It was lovely meeting you. We wish you happy travel and a choice time in New Zealand. Best Suza and Warwick
(Excellent
)
05/04/2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Ruben)
Ruben is not only a great worker with true trade skills but also a real nice fun person! He has been with us a month and left his good marks everywhere: my clay studio finished beautifully with shelves, our letterbox has a new door, the firewood storage is sorted and our house painted. Thank you Ruben. We wish you a happy time in NZ und would love… read more
(Excellent
)
05/04/2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel Alejandro)
Daniel stayed with us 1 month and every single day he surprised us with his amazing abilities from weeding the garden, lawn mowing, house cleaning, landscaping, constructing, possum trapping to painting our house! If you have a chance to host this keen and friendly young man we can highly recommend him.
(Excellent
)
04/01/2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Anne-Marie)
Thank you Anne-Marie for all the hard work you have done for us. The garden looks so lovely and our house is wonderfully spring cleaned. It was great to have you here and we fondly remember the good company and conversations with you. If you are again our way we love to hear from your. Very Best Suza and Warwick
(Excellent
)
03/12/2017
Left by Workawayer (Anne-Marie) for host
Thank you Suza and Warwick for hosting me. I am full of admiration for your passion for living a mindfull existence on this planet. I enjoyed our sharing of thoughts and ideas too. I will pop in for a visit soon xx
01/01/2018
Left by Workawayer (Patryk) for host
That was a week in a paradise. Suza and Warwick are truly awesome and interesting people. Every day was full of surprises and the work was really interesting. We did a lot of gardening, weeding and watering but also we painted kitchen which was so much fun! They hosted me for Christmas and it was magical time. They cook very well and made my time… read more
30/12/2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Patryk)
Dear host, if you get a chance to host Patryk do not hesitate. He is not only an experienced as well as fast learning and hard working volunteer, a polite, friendly and positive personality and fun to be with but can also cook delicious Polish potatoes cakes! We wish you all the Best Patryk and are looking forward to see you again one day! Happy… read more
(Excellent
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