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8 Dec 2024
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Our family runs a large sheep and beef farm in Cheviot, NOrth Canterbury. we also have a feijoa orchard on site and a large vegetable garden. We love to share our lifestyle with overseas visitors to show others how a typical farming kiwi family lives.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We live on a sheep and beef farm so we have plenty of animals around including a wonderful little pet dog called Coco. we have 3 children so there is always some people to talk to and also Jen loves to cook and grow own produce so plenty of opportunities to learn about NZ food and living off the land.
Projects involving children
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Help
Mostly gardening, cleaning windows, some household help perhaps usually we try and find some tasks that match the skills of the helpers eg fixing things or building garden beds or building an art project for the garden. We currently have a wetland ecological restoration project which we are looking for some help with planting and protecting plants.
All farm work is done by ourselves or paid workers but we are happy to show you our working farm in action.
Languages
Languages spoken
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
We have 2 spare bedrooms in our family home with comfortable warm double beds. There is wifi available and all meals are included (usually helpers and family share the dishes). Plenty of good home cooking and lots of baking. We also live beside the sea so can be a variety of seafood depending on the weather.
What else ...
There is plenty of walkways in Cheviot and we live beside the beautiful Napenape beach so plenty of wildlife to see such as seals, sea birds (sometimes a penguin if you are very lucky) There is great diving off the beach for seafood. We have had over 35 different helpers over the last 5 years and really enjoy sharing our piece of paradise with people from other cultures.
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
All shapes and sizes welcome
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Host ref number: 754299741921
Feedback (15)
6 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Jasmin)
We really enjoyed meeting Jasmin and it was such a shame she couldnt have stayed longer with us due to prior commitments. she was a keen learner and really got stuck into the work given to her. She is a very keen gardener but also a great cook . She was super easy to have in the house and helped about the house with general chores and dishes etc… read more
(Excellent
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6 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Jasmin) for host
I've loved every bit of my stay with Jen, Tim, Eve and Coco.
Sadly, I was only able to stay for 5 days and I really wish I could've stayed longer!
Within these few days, I got to experience a lot: Wild Women's Wednesday Morning Swim, Jen's Flower Group Meetup and their Farmer's Group Christmas Party. So much fun!
Jen is also an experienced… read more
Sadly, I was only able to stay for 5 days and I really wish I could've stayed longer!
Within these few days, I got to experience a lot: Wild Women's Wednesday Morning Swim, Jen's Flower Group Meetup and their Farmer's Group Christmas Party. So much fun!
Jen is also an experienced… read more
11 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Sergio)
Sergio stayed with us for about 10 days. He was very friendly and enthusiastic. He was very helpful and respectful in the house and keen to learn a lot of things. He learnt how to use a hedgetrimmer and managed to trim a lot of feijoa trees. He also made a good job weeding in the garden. thanks for your help Sergio and best wishes on the rest of… read more
(Excellent
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20 Aug 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Stella Bianca)
We really enjoyed meeting Stella and she was a fantastic worker. She had lots of skills and was very easy to have around. She fitted into our household extremely well and I have no hesitation recommending her as a helper.
thankyou Stella for all of your hard work and we wish you well on your travels.
many thanks
thankyou Stella for all of your hard work and we wish you well on your travels.
many thanks
(Excellent
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6 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Jasmin)
We really enjoyed meeting Jasmin and it was such a shame she couldnt have stayed longer with us due to prior commitments. she was a keen learner and really got stuck into the work given to her. She is a very keen gardener but also a great cook . She was super easy to have in the house and helped about the house with general chores and dishes etc… read more
(Excellent)
6 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Jasmin) for host
I've loved every bit of my stay with Jen, Tim, Eve and Coco.
Sadly, I was only able to stay for 5 days and I really wish I could've stayed longer!
Within these few days, I got to experience a lot: Wild Women's Wednesday Morning Swim, Jen's Flower Group Meetup and their Farmer's Group Christmas Party. So much fun!
Jen is also an experienced… read more
Sadly, I was only able to stay for 5 days and I really wish I could've stayed longer!
Within these few days, I got to experience a lot: Wild Women's Wednesday Morning Swim, Jen's Flower Group Meetup and their Farmer's Group Christmas Party. So much fun!
Jen is also an experienced… read more
11 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Sergio)
Sergio stayed with us for about 10 days. He was very friendly and enthusiastic. He was very helpful and respectful in the house and keen to learn a lot of things. He learnt how to use a hedgetrimmer and managed to trim a lot of feijoa trees. He also made a good job weeding in the garden. thanks for your help Sergio and best wishes on the rest of… read more
(Excellent)
20 Aug 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Stella Bianca)
We really enjoyed meeting Stella and she was a fantastic worker. She had lots of skills and was very easy to have around. She fitted into our household extremely well and I have no hesitation recommending her as a helper.
thankyou Stella for all of your hard work and we wish you well on your travels.
many thanks
thankyou Stella for all of your hard work and we wish you well on your travels.
many thanks
(Excellent)
14 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Maximiliam )
Max and Josie stayed with us for about 3 weeks. Their english and communication was very very good. They were a pleasure to have around and our kids really enjoyed getting to know them as did we. They were very capable and had a variety of skills which was very handy. Max did a fantastic job on pruning a lot of the trees at our property and Josie… read more
(Excellent)
10 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Margaux)
We highly recommend Margaux as a worker and we absolutely loved having her stay. She was very easy to host as she was such a hard worker, had a great sense of humor and was a great addition to the family. all the best for the rest of your travels. Keep in touch. Many thanks again.
(Excellent)
9 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Margaux) for host
I had an incredible experience during my 10-day stay with Tim and Jen on their picturesque sheep farm. Nestled in a stunning valley, their farm provided the perfect backdrop for learning and adventure.
My tasks were varied and consisted of tending to the vegetable garden, house chores, cooking and lending a hand with farm chores, every day was… read more
My tasks were varied and consisted of tending to the vegetable garden, house chores, cooking and lending a hand with farm chores, every day was… read more
28 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Rose & Ann-Christine) for host
We stayed with Jen and Tim for a week, and we absolutely loved it. The family is so kind and welcoming. We really felt at home here. They showed us around the farm and took us with them to road parties, hunting and the moving of sheep's. The work was more than fair, and we did some cleaning, gardening and organising-jobs. Would recommend this to… read more
18 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Rose & Ann-Christine)
We really enjoyed meeting these two girls. they fitted in really well to our busy household. They gave everything a go and worked really hard. They were easy to have around and helped out in the house and garden. Great organizing skills - sorted out some sheds and cupboards that were in quite a state. Also awesome job on the windows - all ready… read more
(Excellent)
29 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Joseph)
we hosted Joe for 2 months. he was reliable, a great worker and so easy to have around. he fitted into our household really well. There are so many things that Joe helped us with from planting a fruit tree orchard, poplar poles, building some amazing dog kennels, spraying and gardening as well as general tasks. He has lots of great practical… read more
(Excellent)
21 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Joseph) for host
I originally intended to stay for three weeks and ended up staying for two months.
Jen and Tim were truly fantastic hosts and absolutely made me feel welcome from the moment I arrived. The great company, awesome food, beautiful house, and comfortable bedroom made for a thoroughly pleasant stay.
I arrived at the start of the lambing season, which… read more
Jen and Tim were truly fantastic hosts and absolutely made me feel welcome from the moment I arrived. The great company, awesome food, beautiful house, and comfortable bedroom made for a thoroughly pleasant stay.
I arrived at the start of the lambing season, which… read more
6 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Antoine) for host
I spent about 2 weeks at their farm, and I absolutely loved it.
The place was warm and cosy, Jen & Tim made me feel at home immediately, the pets adopted me, the meals were fantastic.
My tasks were quite easy and mainly consisted in pruning in the orchard, potting some seeds, feeding the chicken and handling firewood.
I truly wished I could stay… read more
The place was warm and cosy, Jen & Tim made me feel at home immediately, the pets adopted me, the meals were fantastic.
My tasks were quite easy and mainly consisted in pruning in the orchard, potting some seeds, feeding the chicken and handling firewood.
I truly wished I could stay… read more
28 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Antoine)
Antoine stayed with us for about 2 weeks. He was so easy to have around. He learnt how to prune feijoa trees and he did a wonderful job. He was able to work independently on this. He was keen to have a go at everything. He was enthusiastic and great to have around. I highly recommend him as a helper. best wishes for the rest of your trip Antoine!
(Excellent)
18 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Derry & Coleen ) for host
Jen, Tim, their kids (and pets) welcomed us with open arms to their fabulous home in Nape Nape.
We couldn't have asked for a better family and the experience was above and beyond what we could have even imagined!
We loved every minute and were given the opportunity to undertake a variety of activities both in the kitchen, garden and around the… read more
We couldn't have asked for a better family and the experience was above and beyond what we could have even imagined!
We loved every minute and were given the opportunity to undertake a variety of activities both in the kitchen, garden and around the… read more
17 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Derry & Coleen )
Derry and Coleen stayed with us for a few weeks and we absolutely loved having them around. They were heaps of fun and interested in learning new skills. They gave everything a go, were very capable and worked really hard. I cannot recommend them highly enough. They fitted into the house really well and met lots of new people while they were with… read more
(Excellent)
8 May 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Steve)
Steve stayed with us for a couple of weeks before in March. He was a fantastic worker and easy to have around. I learnt heaps of cooking tips and tricks and he made us some amazing meals. His English is fantastic and he was really keen to learn new skills and help out where ever he could. He worked very hard and had a go at everything. He helped… read more
(Excellent)
16 Apr 2020
Left by Workawayer (Steve) for host
Jen and Tims Farm was an awesome experienced , I was there for 2 weeks and it was my first wolfing experience . I worked +/- 5 hours from weeding to helping with the sheeps .On the Day off we was all togehter going to A and P shows (agriculture festival) . I learned alot there not just from work but also how people help each other in a little… read more
25 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Pauline)
Pauline stayed with our family for a week and she was a great help in the garden. She is very easy to have around and fitted into the family very well. She was a great worker and I can definitely recommend her. Thanks Pauline and best wishes on your travels
(Excellent)
24 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Pauline) for host
This kiwi family is perfect !! The house is really pretty, and we feel like home with them. The work was not hard, like take off weed, gardening, general maintenance of the House, cooking... With them, I went to a bbq at their friend's house, do a tennis with all the family, Eve and Bill, their kids (and coco, their cutie little dog), have a… read more
16 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Nanda & Esther) for host
Jen and Tim were amazing hosts. It was our first time as workawayers, but from the very first moment they made us feel so comfortable. We had several jobs to be done (removing weeds in the garden, cleaning the house decorating the christmas tree(s)) and worked up to 4 to 5 hours a day. We worked hard, but it was very rewarding and a pleasure to… read more
11 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Nanda & Esther)
Nanda and Esther came and worked at our place for a week. They worked in the garden and helped out in the house as well. They were fantastic workers and I cannot recommend them highly enough. They did an amazing job in my garden and gave my house a wonderful spring clean just before Xmas (perfect timing). Nanda has a special talent for decorating… read more
(Excellent)
1 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Birgitta)
Lissy stayed with us for just 5 days but we were really pleased to have had her. she was very helpful and helped out my son write his CV which was fantastic. she was super helpful and easy to have around. highly recommend this helper
(Excellent)
10 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Mikooto)
We absolutely loved having Sophie for one month. She is a superstar helper. Always keen to have a go at new things and really worked hard. She was easy to have around in our family and was very helpful around the house. we are so pleased to have had her helping in the garden and also on the farm. She is a very capable hard worker who was a… read more
(Excellent)
10 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Mikooto) for host
Best Workaway ever ! Actually, it was more than a workaway. It was a life experience.
I stayed 4 weeks in total (2 x 2 weeks) in october and november. Tim and Jen are amazing. They are open minded, welcoming and kind. They probably are the nicest people in New Zealand. They included me in every aspect of their life. I've been to :
- a pig hunt… read more
I stayed 4 weeks in total (2 x 2 weeks) in october and november. Tim and Jen are amazing. They are open minded, welcoming and kind. They probably are the nicest people in New Zealand. They included me in every aspect of their life. I've been to :
- a pig hunt… read more
15 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Adrien & Laura)
We absolutely loved having Adrien. He came to us at a time when we were really busy lambing on the farm and he was fantastic. He pitched in and helped. He really went above and beyond. He also helped around the house which was much appreciated.
We used his welding and practical skills fixing some hay feeders up and together we made a beautiful… read more
We used his welding and practical skills fixing some hay feeders up and together we made a beautiful… read more
(Excellent)
8 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
We had Marjorie stay with us for a few weeks. She is fantastic. She is very easy to have around. fits into the family very well and is very helpful around the house and a fabulous cook. She worked very well and was great in the garden and pruning trees.
I highly recommend Marjorie! Good luck for the rest of your travels. thanks so much
I highly recommend Marjorie! Good luck for the rest of your travels. thanks so much
(Excellent)
21 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Rosie) for host
A long overdue review for this family and probably because I've returned once already and know that I'd love to keep coming back! There's no better welcome to life in New Zealand than spending time in the community of Cheviot, and as this was one of my first stops I'd recommend coming here to get a taste of Kiwi warmth and hospitality and learn… read more
22 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Rosie)
One of my favourite helpers of all time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rosie is so easy to have around. She is really capable in so many different areas and keen to learn new skills. She is a fantastic gardener, helped out in the house and kitchen and also was really really helpful on the farm. She is fabulous with kids and extremely… read more
Rosie is so easy to have around. She is really capable in so many different areas and keen to learn new skills. She is a fantastic gardener, helped out in the house and kitchen and also was really really helpful on the farm. She is fabulous with kids and extremely… read more
(Excellent)
11 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Katja)
Katja helped out on our sheep and beef farm for a few weeks. We really enjoyed having her about and she was keen to give everything a try - gardening, stock work, house work, driving vehicles. We left her in charge while we went on holiday for a week. She was really friendly and had a great sense of humour. She worked hard everyday and we wish her… read more
(Excellent)
26 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Alice & Joseph) for host
Couldn't have been better! Jen and Tim welcomed us into their home and we truly had the best time. The work was very varied - we did lots of gardening, painted the pool, helped with the lambs, cleaned the house, built a post shelter and generally experienced life on a kiwi farm. Jen is an incredible cook and we ate very well. They have an adorable… read more
12 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Alice & Joseph)
Alice and Joe stayed with us for just over a week. We really enjoyed meeting them and they were really great workers. They worked hard and had a go at everything. Very good gardeners!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Also helped paint the pool and made a great mailbox for me. They were very clean and tidy and so helpful. We played cards and they taught our kids… read more
(Excellent)
14 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Simone) for host
Hey Jen, Tim, Eve, Jed and Coco
I really miss you all so much!!
I stayed there with Melanie almost 5 weeks. At the first time we felt like home.
The family is amazing. Everyone is so lovely and funny. We picked and packed feijoas which was very good work, we worked in the garden or cleaned and organised a bit the house, did housesitting and… read more
I really miss you all so much!!
I stayed there with Melanie almost 5 weeks. At the first time we felt like home.
The family is amazing. Everyone is so lovely and funny. We picked and packed feijoas which was very good work, we worked in the garden or cleaned and organised a bit the house, did housesitting and… read more
6 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Sarah-Anne & Philip) for host
We had the most Kiwi experience with Jen and her family! White baiting, sheep shearing and even spaghetti on pizza (still not sure on that one though) Highly recommend staying on this stunning farm, the work is rewarding, there are a lot of lovely animals and a very welcoming home!
25 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah-Anne & Philip)
We absolutely loved these 2 - they have been my 14 daughters most favourite woofers. They were heaps of fun, worked really hard, were capable at a wide range of skills, had a go at everything and so easy to have around. we will miss them and wish them well for the rest of their travels. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM!!!!
(Excellent)
27 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Elias)
Elias was a very friendly helpful worker who was keen to try everything. He is extremely tidy and we really enjoyed having him around. He helped out in the garden and around the farm. Thanks so much for all of your help Elias. Enjoy the rest of your trip
(Excellent)
27 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Elias) for host
I stayed at Jens, Tims and Billys place for two weeks. These two weeks have been amazing. Jen, Tim and Billy are very welcoming and friendly people. They made me feel like beeing home from the first day on.
Working on their farm was a great experience as well, as the property is very big and there is always a big variety of different tasks that… read more
Working on their farm was a great experience as well, as the property is very big and there is always a big variety of different tasks that… read more
