Looking for extra pairs of hands to muck in as part of the family at a horse farm in the Lower Hunter Valley

Australia

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27/06/2019
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We're a 100 acre farm in the Lower Hunter Valley about 90 mins north of Sydney. We breed horses and have 2 kids (6 and 10), one cat and two dogs. Its a fabulous rural area with very friendly locals. Lots of local wildlife around too. We're looking for extra pairs of hands to muck in as part of the family with all of our daily jobs! No horse experience required - there are lots of jobs around the farm and house.
Type of help
Gardening
Building
Babysitting / child care
Cooking / shopping
General Maintenance
Farmstay
Help in the house
Animal care
Help with Computers / internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Here we're right in the middle of the Australian Bush despite being only 90 min from Sydney. Learn about everyday life on a horse farm.
Help
Looking for people to join in with all our daily tasks including gardening, maintenance around the farm, helping with the horses if you'd like, being company for the kids, cooking some evening meals. We're open to any new skill you can introduce us to! And always have various projects happening so experience in the following areas is not required but would be very welcome: carpentry, building, horse training, cooking, looking after the kids. Short term workaway's will often work best with our timing - 1 week to 3 weeks is usually easier to organise for us!
Languages spoken
english
Accommodation
We have two bedrooms in a guest area with their own bathroom and living area which is separate to our main house. So we can take couples or two singles (we prefer to host two people at once). Its got aircon and fans and heating! And its own fridge, toaster, kettle. We also have a pool which is used every day in summer. Non-smokers only please.
What else ...
We are in quite a rural area despite being so close to Sydney. If you have your own transport we are very close to the main Hunter Valley which has loads of things to do. Also close to central coast beaches. We are not on a public transport route. But should be able to pick you up in Sydney if needed or a rural train station (for example Gosford or Tuggerah).
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Feedback left by and about host (14)

18/11/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Daphne)

Daphne stayed with us and helped for a couple of weeks and we really enjoyed her staying. She helped with a whole load of different things, lots with the horses too, handling, feeding and riding. The kids absolutely loved her! She was always willing to have a go at everything and we would definitely recommend her as a workaway (and would happily… read more

(Excellent )

06/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Daphne) for host

I had a great stay in the Hunter Valley. Louisa and Collin's place is so peaceful and quiet, I had a very relaxing time. I felt really welcomed and right away as part of the family. The kids were super fun, we played a lot and they have so much energy ! The horses are beautiful, it was a pleasure to take care of them, and they are really nice too.… read more

(Excellent )

03/10/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Kylie)

What can I say - we had a fabulous time with Kylie staying, she is so easy going and fits into everything. Also very capable and responsible and picks things up very quickly. If she comes your way I'd highly recommend her (however not for too long - we'd like her back please!)!

(Excellent )

02/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Kylie) for host

Had an absolute amazing time!!! Wish I could have stayed longer. Accomodation was definitely top notch. Private guest house beautifully furnished, really clean and exceptional views. What a beautiful family. Jazz and Tyler were a blast, I think it’s safe to say I laughed harder than I have in a long time with these two. They became my besties by… read more

(Excellent )

19/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Alexandra & Joshua) for host

We had a great time staying with Louisa, Colin, Jas and Tyler and of course Rosie, Riley and all of the horses. We stayed for just over a week and did lots of jobs including helping out with the horses and re-painting the decking. There was always something to do and we always helped out with the daily cooking and cleaning up.

The location is… read more

(Excellent )

30/08/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Alexandra & Joshua)

Alex and Josh were fabulous! We had a whole load of random things and projects they got stuck into happily, and did a great job with everything. They were able to look after the horses, were adored by the kids and we wished they could have stayed longer!

(Excellent )

03/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Ellen & Matthias)

Ellen and Matt were a great help when they stayed! We did a little bit of everything - somethings are not the most exciting on a farm but they got really stuck into everything! They helped us get things done which had been on our list for a year or so - excellent to have them to stay. Easy to get on with and everything was left beautifully clean… read more

(Excellent )

15/03/2017

Left by Workawayer (Ellen & Matthias) for host

We spent 2,5 weeks with our so friendly hosts Luisa, Collin and their two lovely kids on their awesome farm property. They own and breed beautiful and well brought-up horses. We stayed in a very comfortable accomandation with an incredible view on the valley.
They made us feel welcome all the time and we laughed a lot.

We helped to feed,… read more

(Excellent )

28/08/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Ilaria & Andrea)

It was wonderful to have Ilaria and Andreas here - even for a short time! We had a pretty hectic week and they mucked in and helped with just about everything going on. Quick to learn and excellent to work with - highly recommended.

(Excellent )

27/08/2015

Left by Workawayer (Ilaria & Andrea) for host

This was our first WorkAway experience, and what a good one! We could only stay with this beautiful family for 6 days but loved every minute of it. For the first 3 days, we had the opportunity to help setting up the annual Art Show hosted by the local school, and for the remaining time we helped with outdoors jobs (digging and maintaining the… read more

(Excellent )

22/03/2015

Left by Workawayer (Rebecca) for host

What a beautiful place to be! In our wonderful week and a half with Louisa and her family, we were made to feel right at home and were very well taken care of. Also, we were never bored! There was always something for us to do, whether for work or fun (though the work itself was often quite fun— especially when it involved playing with their… read more

(Excellent )

22/03/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Rebecca)

Becca and Jon were amazing workawayers! They fitted in with us wonderfully, it was an absolute pleasure to host them. Both very capable people able to have a go at everything, work on their own and use their own ideas. If they come your way grab them for as long as you can! Highly recommended.

(Excellent )

10/02/2015

Left by Workawayer (Esther & Carles) for host

We enjoyed a lot with Louisa and her friendly family during ten days. We felt like one more in the family, sharing delicious meals and free time and we could practise our English with each one. We miss them especially adorable Jasmine and Taylor with whom we spend a so funny time! Great accommodation and beautiful landscape. We really recommend… read more

(Excellent )

31/01/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Esther & Carles)

Esther and Carles were wonderful! We did a bit of everything and they were happy to get stuck in, able to organize and get on and do things themselves and fabulous with the kids. Great company, easy to get on with and all of us will really miss them and highly recommend them!

(Excellent )

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