Help with fruit harvest, to build retaining walls, pathways, fences and general maintenance in Tasmania, Australia

Of all the workers who have visited us, Martin would have to rank up there with the best. His attitude, manners, consideration, helpfulness, capability, willingness, personality plus, humanity, humour, Martin excelled in all his skills. I will admit, I do like the French and their viva la Republic. To which Martin and I toasted every day. Martin’s… read more lasting legacy to Planet Sandi will be his dry stone wall. Even though he had never attempted such a challenge before. Martin will always be remembered at Planet Sandi and just maybe one day our paths will cross again. Go well Martin and best of life’s riches to you in your future endeavours.

After some planning and cross Pacific communications Jay and Debbie arrived here ready for a fun ten days. We exchanged life experiences, thoughts and ideas, jokes, stories and generational connections. We did do some work but what I find with the likes of Jay and Debbie is that WorkAway is more about a cultural exchange where both worker and host… read more share their heritage, life experiences and skills and sometimes, become friends. Now it’s my turn to plan for a reunion with Jay and Debbie in their home town. Go well, best wishes and life’s riches my friends and expect Sandi to be knocking on your door one day.

Pam and David came here at a busy time. Trees needed watering, chicken housing needed building, fruit needed harvesting, wine bottles needed opening, food need cooking, world issues needed solving, camp fires need building and friendships made. Thoroughly enjoy Pam and David’s contribution here. Go well and best wishes, Sandi.

Shohei is a fantastic member to add to any WorkAway team. Alway happy to help out with what ever was priority and at the ready to go fishing, visit happy hour at the pub, explore subjects rarely discussed and share in the house cleaning. I totally enjoyed Chohie’s presence and much appreciated his assistance. A true Gentleman is Chohie who I… read more recommend to other hosts. Best wishes and life’s riches to Chohie.

Thanks for all your assistance and contribution Anais. Happy to help with whatever was priority and keen to learn new skills such as fishing. Go well and I wish you every success with your future endeavours. Regards, Sandi

Our place is much the better for welcoming Judith. Plenty of laughter, making jam, sharing stories, clearing fallen branches to raking rocks, discovering beaches and making new connections.
Thanks again for visiting Judith.

What a joy it was for me and my other helpers to be with Christin. Three languages, smiles galore, endless cakes, calming influence, enjoys laughing and happy to do whatever was priority. A host cannot ask for more. Go well Christin and best wishes for your future life endeavours. Sandi.

Craig arrived at an opportune moment after recent rains. Grass needing mowing, trees needed mulching, fish needed catching, tea needed brewing, stories needed sharing and connections made. A seasoned traveller and helper is Craig. Worth hosting should you need honest, hard work. Tight lines Craig and go well in health and life. Regards, Sandi.

Vinny Vinny Vinny. Give me a bus load of Vinnys any day. Didn't matter what there was to do Vinny was there in the thick of it, especially after flooding rains. Out he went in the pouring rain with his mackintosh and Wellington boots to repair damaged fences. Over and above all expectations of what helpers normally give of themselves. A host… read more doesn't need a bus load of Vinnys, just the original and the best will be fine. Looking forward to catching up with incredible young man when I next visit Yorkshire. Go safe and best regards my friend. Sandi.

Jiunn and Li were fun to be with during their stay here. Always eager to help and have a go at whatever was priority at the time. Jiunn is a liberated man in the kitchen and Li happy to assume dog duty. Both reminded me of my own children so I am biased towards Jiunn and Li. I thoroughly enjoy their visit and appreciated their help. Hoping to see… read more them in Malayasia soon. Regards, Sandi (John Sandilands)

It will be wonderful to welcome Clara back one day. I loved Clara's humour, smiling face, enthusiasm to have a go and willingness to experience different worlds. My new Singaporian Grand Daughter has left her mark on my wall and her personality in my mind. A total joy to be hosted is Clara. I'll be waiting for her return. Sandi

Ben and Emily graced my wee planet with their zest for life's riches and rewards and were content and comfortable with the simpleness of my existence. WE had an absolute hoot of a time together exploring topics usually kept in closets, adding to the Great Walls here, veranda gazing and sharing our lives in safe territory. I felt extremely honoured… read more for these two Honeymooners to have chosen my planet and look forward with excitement to visiting them in LA soon. Best regards, Sandi (John Sandilands) The Baby Boomer Biker who use to be a hitch hiker.