Gardening and some building help in NSW, Australia

Australia

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12
Last activity
07/04/2020
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2020

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I'm a single 71 year old lady living on 15 acres of undulating land. I am a music teacher as well as an author and try to be as self-sufficient as possible. I love to meet new people and enjoy their company. I used to be an English teacher before I retired, so I can help you if you need help with English. My vegetable garden always needs help from willing hands. I have a couple of house cows, many chickens for eggs, goats and bees for fresh honey.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Animal Care
Help with Computers/ Internet
Help
I really need help with weeding the garden, transplanting seedlings and maintenance work on my out buildings. If you could do a bit of building help, it would be greatly appreciated. I also like my guests to cook some (only once a week) meals from their country - it's wonderful to exchange cultures!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
I have a single bed and trundle (also single size) in my home. You would have a room in my house to yourself for privacy.
What else ...
I can pick you up at the local (Wingham) train station. During your time off we can visit some of the sights in the area. If you have a car, that's fine, too. As I am in the country, public transport is not available.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
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 (12)

22/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Bea)

Bea was very helpful while she stayed with me. Her English was very good, and she did everything I asked of her.

(Very good )

16/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (Bea) for host

My stay in Wingham was intersting:Maureen Is a very Busy and active woman,writing on her computer,cooking for The market,..she Is very pragmatic,with good sense..Ï ve learn différents things,like how to make The compost,to How to make a home made soap .
And,thanks Maureen to correct My english!
Ï really recommand that place if you like The… read more

(Excellent )

21/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Kaya) for host

What a wonderful day this was! I absolutely recommend her to everyone. Maureen was a first Workaway host for me. She is so lovely, friendly and powerful woman. I've lived there for 2 weeks and a half. She has a great humor and her house is comfortable, so I could relax in her house. Thanks to her, my English is better!! I'm so lucky girl to live… read more

(Excellent )

14/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (CHUYAN) for host

Highly recommend!! I assume only very few hosts are as good as Maureen. I wrote this review in the day I left cause I can't wait to tell people how awesome staying with Maureen was. I have stayed with a host in the first two weeks in another place, but the experience there was terrible that made me so upset. At the moment, frankly, I didn't have a… read more

(Excellent )

06/09/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Chika)

Thank you so much for your kind words. I always love having helpers come and stay and I enjoy showing them my part of the world.

(Very good )

05/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Chika) for host

It was great to spend the time with Maureen. It was my first workaway so I was a bit nerves . However she made me feel welcomed from the first. She took me everywhere she went so I have met a lot of her friends who are lovely :) The work she gave me was not hard. She was always active, and young and cute ! Thank you so much for everything. Enjoy… read more

(Excellent )

27/05/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Gwan)

Gwan stayed with me for nearly three weeks. He was most helpful and did the jobs I gave him really well. I would recommend him to any host.

(Excellent )

24/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Gwan) for host

I stayed in Maureen's home for 2 and half weeks and It was my best time in Australia.
She is active, funny and sometimes cute. I learned many things about gardening and farming
from her. I mostly did weeding but it was not hard. And 'for me' she cooks very well. I enjoyed it every time. Maureen, thank you so much and I wish you'll be always… read more

(Excellent )

29/04/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Yara & Sonny)

Thank you so much, Yara. Your visit to me was a joy. Whatever job I gave you, you did with a smile. I hope you have a safe journey home - see you on Facebook!

(Excellent )

28/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Yara & Sonny) for host

I had a great time! Maureen is a lovely person. I felt welcome from the start. She treats you like part of the family. The work was not hard , and she gives you a lot of compliments. We had a lot of fun. Don't worry about the food. Maureen cooks delicious! I'm very happy that I have met her and really hope that I see her again!

(Excellent )

22/03/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Franziska)

I found Franzi to be a lovely girl, and she did all the jobs I gave her without a problem(from stacking wood, to weeding, to cleaning out the manure in my dairy shed and more) and she did them very well and enthusiastically. I have absolutely no complaints, and would recommend her to any other host.

(Excellent )

22/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Franziska) for host

Spending the last week of my Australia trip with Maureen was such a nice experience! She has a beautiful farm with chicken, vegetables, two cows and two horses. Always felt like I was a member of her family. She really make sure you feel at home and you feel always welcome. Lots of different things to do but the work isn't too hard. Her homemake… read more

(Excellent )

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