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Last replied
25 Jan 2024
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Description
Assist us in packing-up our family home: 25 Jan - 31 Jan
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Nestled in the breathtaking region of Marlborough, New Zealand, our home is a true gem. We are a lively family of six, although we're not frequently at home as we also maintain another property in the southern part of New Zealand. We have sold our home and would love some help with packing everything up. Also with giving the garden a last once-over.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are used to hosting travelers from around the world. We are immigrants ourselves and have made a life here in New Zealand. We love sharing different kinds of food from around the world and learning new dishes from you. We enjoy having our evening meals all together when we are at home.
We have a huge garden with loads of native plants, trees and birds. There is always a lot to do in there and while you are in there hopefully you will be seeing Tui's, bellbirds, fan-tails and other birds.
Help
We would love some good energy to get everything packed up and shipped off.
This is not our primary residence, so most things have already been sorted into boxes.
The house will also need a clean after everything has been moved.
The garden also needs some extra touches to leave in a lovely state for the next occupants.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Accommodation
You will enjoy the spacious comfort of your private large bedroom. Additionally, during our absence, you will essentially have access to the entire house, complete with a pool table, a swimming pool, and a generously sized kitchen.
Accommodation, internet and plenty of food are provided during your stay.
What else ...
Your own transport will be essential and very beneficial to explore the Marlborough and Kaikoura areas; loads of hikes and beautiful vineyards.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 554515382184
Feedback (21)
9 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Ryan)
Ryan came to help us with packing up our house. He is strong and fit. He did a lot of the heavy lifting. We had a few other workawayers staying at the same time, Ryan and them got along realy well and had a nice social time together. We hope Ryan enjoys his travels and other workaway experiuences and thank him for his help getting our house… read more
(Excellent
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2 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Ryan) for host
My time in Blenheim helping with Helen and her nice family was a memory I will have forever. They were all very inviting, friendly, helpful and easygoing. I actually enjoyed the tasks, we would get up in the mornings and move boxes/clean/help in the garden from 8-noon and then have some lunch and free time. We were well fed, well looked after, and… read more
2 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Jogile) for host
Helping Helen and Art pack their mansion and move out was an amazing experience! Quite an eventful and intense week of wrapping, playing "tetris" with furniture, driving, organising, communicating - everyday had something fun and special. But, most importantly, since day one I felt very welcomed and very at ease with these people. Attentive,… read more
2 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Jogile)
Yoga is such a lovely person. She is flexible, easy going, has excellent English and we had fun and interesting conversations. SHe helped with packing up our house (BIG JOB). She was great at packing stuff and just getting on with it. She cleaned a lot and was helpful with everything I asked. I had a few other workawayers at the same time, she got… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Amélie) for host
I had a great time helping these lovely people pack up their house in the Marlborouh region.
It was quite the job, but we managed to get it done and Helen and Art are such appreciative people and so much fun.
I'm pretty sure it must be awesome to help them on their farm in the farmlands and it would be a great experience (hopefully next time for… read more
It was quite the job, but we managed to get it done and Helen and Art are such appreciative people and so much fun.
I'm pretty sure it must be awesome to help them on their farm in the farmlands and it would be a great experience (hopefully next time for… read more
2 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Amélie)
Amelie is such a great person; she is happy, has energy and gets stuck-in. She was so helpful with packing up our house (HUGE JOB). She is friendly, fit and flexible. She saw the whole thing through till the end, which I am super grateful for. I hope she enjoys the rest of her travels and if you (the host) are looking for a fantastic wrkawayer,… read more
(Excellent
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9 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Ryan)
Ryan came to help us with packing up our house. He is strong and fit. He did a lot of the heavy lifting. We had a few other workawayers staying at the same time, Ryan and them got along realy well and had a nice social time together. We hope Ryan enjoys his travels and other workaway experiuences and thank him for his help getting our house… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Ryan) for host
My time in Blenheim helping with Helen and her nice family was a memory I will have forever. They were all very inviting, friendly, helpful and easygoing. I actually enjoyed the tasks, we would get up in the mornings and move boxes/clean/help in the garden from 8-noon and then have some lunch and free time. We were well fed, well looked after, and… read more
2 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Jogile) for host
Helping Helen and Art pack their mansion and move out was an amazing experience! Quite an eventful and intense week of wrapping, playing "tetris" with furniture, driving, organising, communicating - everyday had something fun and special. But, most importantly, since day one I felt very welcomed and very at ease with these people. Attentive,… read more
2 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Jogile)
Yoga is such a lovely person. She is flexible, easy going, has excellent English and we had fun and interesting conversations. SHe helped with packing up our house (BIG JOB). She was great at packing stuff and just getting on with it. She cleaned a lot and was helpful with everything I asked. I had a few other workawayers at the same time, she got… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Amélie) for host
I had a great time helping these lovely people pack up their house in the Marlborouh region.
It was quite the job, but we managed to get it done and Helen and Art are such appreciative people and so much fun.
I'm pretty sure it must be awesome to help them on their farm in the farmlands and it would be a great experience (hopefully next time for… read more
It was quite the job, but we managed to get it done and Helen and Art are such appreciative people and so much fun.
I'm pretty sure it must be awesome to help them on their farm in the farmlands and it would be a great experience (hopefully next time for… read more
2 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Amélie)
Amelie is such a great person; she is happy, has energy and gets stuck-in. She was so helpful with packing up our house (HUGE JOB). She is friendly, fit and flexible. She saw the whole thing through till the end, which I am super grateful for. I hope she enjoys the rest of her travels and if you (the host) are looking for a fantastic wrkawayer,… read more
(Excellent
)
1 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Alex & Laura)
Laura and Alex were great. They are diligent and were happy to help with anything. There was quite a lot of cleaning and sorting to do for a house move. They were so very helpful. Also in the garden, weeding, weed-eating and hedge-trimming. We had many great times; Alex has some good humor. Laura is very detailed and got all the drawers, pantry… read more
(Excellent
)
1 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Alex & Laura) for host
Laura and I had a fantastic time with Helen and Art! We were given clear-cut and often interesting tasks, and there were other workawayers there too to work with, making it a really nice and social experience. Helen's family were amazing and so welcoming, and really went out of their way to welcome us and make us feel like part of the family. We… read more
1 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Frankie)
Frankie was great to have around. She is keen to help out and sees things that need doing and just gets stuck in. She likes a good yarn and is social. She is also happy to be by herself and enjoys the outdoors. Even though I didn't get to spend much time with Frankie, I am grateful for everything shed did for us.
(Excellent
)
30 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Frankie) for host
What a lovely stay! Helen's hospitality and house were amazing. There were x4 other Workawayers when I arrived which created a real community feel. Tasks were always very clear and easy to manage - gardening, cleaning, cooking, organising and general housework. For the second half of my stay Helen left myself and X2 Workaways in charge of the… read more
1 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Rosa & Johannes)
Rosa and Johannes were wonderful workawayers. If you want people that see anything that needs cleaning and actually know how to do it, take on Rosa and Johannes :-) They were so helpful with everything. They took over the cooking (and the meals were amazing) from me and did all the household tasks with precision. They were great in the garden as… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Rosa & Johannes) for host
A few beautiful days in the famous wine region of New Zealand - we were so lucky! Helen took us in spontaneously after we got a short notice cancellation of our actual host due to illness. Immediately after arriving we felt very welcomed and comfortable. We enjoyed our time with the family and the nice and interesting talks we had. On some days we… read more
25 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Camilla & Rachel) for host
such a great first workaway experience! they made us feel like part of the family and it was great having dinners with them. they live in a beautiful area with an amazing cat and wonderful dogs running around. work was definitely fair, worked from 8-12 with a coffee break then the whole afternoon to ourselves! would definitely recommend staying… read more
20 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host
Everything about this Workaway was great! The family was welcoming, the house was lovely, the dinners were delicious, and the pets were easy to take care of while the family was away. I mostly worked with Helen and she was very clear and helpful directing me in garden tasks. Plus the family has a very interesting background, which made for great… read more
20 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Michael)
Mike has been very helpful in our garden and looking after the pets. He is a lovely manner about him and was happy to help with anything. He worked independently and did a lot of hedge trimming, pruning and tidy up work in the garden. He was lovely with our dog and cat and looked after them well. He is tidy and always tidied the kitchen, emptied… read more
(Excellent
)
20 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (LuiseHu) for host
Helen, Art and all the other family members and friends which I have met during my stay were a bunch of lovely and funny people. Never met so many dutch people at once even if I live next to the dutch border in Germany :) When I arrived I stayed with the family for some days and Helen explained me everything for the housesitting while they have… read more
19 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (LuiseHu)
Louise is a lovely person who has a real eye for detail. She looked after our home and dog while we were away for a while. We are currently selling our house and Louise made sure that the house looked perfect for private viewings and open homes. She loves working outside and did a lot of gardening and tidying around the place. She loves dogs and… read more
(Excellent
)
30 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Hari & Madison) for host
Helen & Big Art are incredibly generous and loving people that have a magnetic enthusiasm towards life. They were very kind to invite us into the amazing life they’ve built.
The work was tactfully organized and split evenly amongst us (and other two workawayers). Helen was a great communicator and rallied the troops every morning for the day’s… read more
The work was tactfully organized and split evenly amongst us (and other two workawayers). Helen was a great communicator and rallied the troops every morning for the day’s… read more
25 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Hari & Madison)
Madison and Hari are great people. They were very helpful and easy to have around. They helped with all sorts of jobs in the house and out in the garden. They are positive, flexible, and detailed. They were happy to tackle any task and always happy to help. We had great conversations and they cooked some amazing food.
I read in some other… read more
I read in some other… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Lena ) for host
Our stay at Art's and Helens was just wonderful. The family is so welcoming, we immediately felt at home. The tasks we did were fun and varied, inside and outside. There was a lot going on in the house, people coming and going, which made it even more fun. The house is absolutely stunning in a beautiful region as well. After a week, we really… read more
25 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Lena )
Hanna (Lena) and Fleur are such great young women. They are fun, enthusiastic and were happy to help with anything. They are flexible and easygoing. We had great conversations and they were always interested. They are social and were also happy to just do their own thing when they were not helping. We had fun!
(Excellent
)
18 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Laurine & Fanny) for host
We spent a week in this beautiful house and everything went very well. We were very well received by Hélène, a simply great hostess! She detailed each job to us inside and outside. We had a good time with Hélène and the other workawayers present at the same time. We really recommend this woofing!
13 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Laurine & Fanny)
Laurine & Fanny are great French girls with lovely attitudes. They are friendly and enthusiastic about their travels. They were easy to have around and were very very helpful. They got stuck in the garden and jobs in and around the house. They are working on their English language skills, it was sometimes a bit hard to have a chat, however with a… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Ayla & Christian) for host
We stayed 1 week at Helens place and had such a good time! :) Helen was away most of the time but trusted us and other workawayers with getting things done in the garden and house. The house has the best seaside-view, we could lend the car and mountain-bikes and shared some great dinners together. Helen was always friendly, easy-going and the rest… read more
13 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Ayla & Christian)
Ayla and Christian are a great couple. Friendly, easy-going, great stories about their travels, and flexible. They have energy and initiative. They got stuck into all the jobs I had lined up while I was away. They are mature and happily spend time with us and also by themselves. They were very easy to have around while also doing a great job. We… read more
(Excellent
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13 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Hanane)
Hanane and her friend Symion are great workawayers. They have energy, like a bit of fun, and are easy to get along with. They speak good English and were happy to do any job with enthusiasm. I had a few other workawayers staying at the same time and I had to go away for a while. Together they sorted everything that needed doing without… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Hanane) for host
We enjoyed our experience a lot, Helen is such a generous and entertaining host. The tasks were clear and precise, the house as stunning as it was promised. We loved this workaway a lot and would recommend it to other travelers.
1 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Tim) for host
It was a pleasure staying at Helen‘s place. The house and garden are beautiful and there was lots to do. I‘m glad I could help tidying some of the garden up :) Everyone was very nice and friendly, and it was fun cooking with you and learning about your way of life. The work was more than fair and Helen did a great job explaining what to do and… read more
27 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Tim)
Tim stayed with us for about a week. He is easy to have around and considerate. He did a lot of work in our big garden and was happy to work away on his own. He cooked us some beautiful vegetarian dinners; lots of flavors we had not tried before. We had some good conversations around the dinner table and while drinking a good coffee (Tim knows his… read more
(Excellent
)
30 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Julien & Laurène ) for host
Our stay at Helen and Art was an amazing experience. They are a wonderful family, really welcoming and kind. We shared delicious meals together and had interesting conversations.
They also have an amazing house, and really cute animals. The tasks we did were mainly in the garden, which is beautiful, but we also helped a bit in the house when it… read more
They also have an amazing house, and really cute animals. The tasks we did were mainly in the garden, which is beautiful, but we also helped a bit in the house when it… read more
5 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Devin ) for host
Where do I even begin? Helen and Art welcomed us into their home with open arms from the very beginning. They are so kind, fun to be around and always sharing stories about previous experiences as well as curious about ours. The work was very fair, about 4 hours in the morning and Helen would explain each job everyday. It ranged from gardening to… read more
27 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Devin )
Devin and McKenna were a delight to have. I had to change the start date a few times and they were very flexible with this. They are happy, helpful and respectful. They helped with organising my large storage area, gardening and general cleaning. They also did some re-decorating, which was really cool, they have a real eye for design. We shared… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Cara)
I was looking forward to hosting Cara. Unfortunately, something happened on my end and I had to ask her to find another place. I felt really bad, however, she was really good about it and managed to find something last minute. I can't comment on how she would have been as a workawayer, however I can say she was great to deal with. Good luck and… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Mike & Kara)
It was a real pleasure to have Kara and Mike stay and help us. They were amazingly helpful, self-motivated and had lots of initiative. They are a happy, helpful, diligent and a fun-loving couple. They were committed to making the garden look great again and put a lot of effort into it. They also cooked big freezer meals and helped tidy the place.… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Mike & Kara) for host
When speaking of Helen and Art, it is really hard to even know where to start, as our experience was nothing short of amazing! Mike only wishes he could have thrown his pen on the table and yelled SUDOKU! They welcomed us into their home and family as though we had been long term friends. Although there were extensive gardens to maintain, Helen… read more
17 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host
I loved to stay with Helen and her kids, Emma and Art! It’s a beautiful house, a perfect kitchen to cook and we always shared our meals together. They always included me and I was lucky to see their cottage at Nydia Bay too. I loved all the animals and the huge garden and the work that I had to do there. Thank you so much for this experience!
17 Aug 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)
It was a pleasure having Anna stay with us. Anna is just a lovely person. And she has been so helpful, made my life so much easier. Anna is tidy, Easy-going, and she loves all our animals. I hope you enjoy the rest of your travels. Thanks heaps
(Excellent
)
9 Aug 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah)
We enjoyed having Hannah stay and look after the house and animals. We didn't get to spend much time with Hannah, because we went away while she was here. She was helpful, tidy and loved the animals. Thank you so much for your help Hannah and you make the best chocolate mouse ever!
(Excellent
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7 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Marine & Maxime) for host
Helen, Art and their children were nice, welcoming and friendly ! We spent almost 2 weeks with them and it was a really interesting first experience. Our tasks were to work in the garden (cutting borders, clean the terrasse, and cutting trees) and oiling doors in the house when they were away.
Regarding their house : so amazing. Helen's is a real… read more
Regarding their house : so amazing. Helen's is a real… read more
23 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Marine & Maxime)
Marine and Max are a lovely couple. They are respectful, easy to get along with and very tidy. They helped out with all sorts and they were happy to do anything I asked. They also showed initiative and did things to a high standard. We had some great chats and enjoyed some Sudoku competitions together. Thanks guys, I hope you are enjoying the rest… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Lucy) for host
I had a brilliant stay at Helen & Art’s home near Blenheim. I spent most days working in the garden (cutting back borders, weeding etc), sanding down furniture and checking the electric fence whilst they were away. I was lucky to meet some of the family and loved hearing about all their ventures, and life off the grid in Nydia Bay- they now run… read more
13 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucy)
Lucy is such a lovely young woman. She is energetic, happy and friendly. She was willing to give everything a go and was very practical. She fitted in with the family well (when we were here :-) She also spend time on her own and did lots tasks to a high standard and looked after the animals very well. We had some lovely conversations, Lucy has… read more
(Excellent
)
