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23 Jul 2024
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Description
Do you enjoy music, gardening, meditating, toning,organic food?
I enjoy meditating, toning, growing plants, reading and hanging out with my friends.
Peace & quiet is important to me.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Having lived in South Africa, Germany and Australia I can share my experiences from these countries. I can teach music (guitar) , gardening, Spirituality and psychology. These are all passions of mine.
Help
Cooking & baking welcome. Cleaning too.
Attitude and respect are important to me.
Help my health & don't smoke!
Languages
Languages spoken
Afrikaans: Fluent
German: Fluent
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
Keen on Spanish
Accommodation
It is a tiny house
I am not vegetarian but enjoy vegetarian food and do not eat all meats. I try to eat healthily.
What else ...
I try to be as allowing and accepting as possible. I find this difficult with people who are insensitive and unaware.
I love laughter and being funny...I encourage and try to hold a space wherein you can flourish and grow. I notice your talent and commend you for it.
I am not responsible nor need I pay for your alcohol consumption. No dope or hard drugs .
The Wi-Fi is good.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Host ref number: 763854929278
Feedback (26)
23 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Taylor)
Taylor was easy to work with and overall a joy to be with. She is smart, positive, willing and respectful. I felt that I could trust her to get on with the work or whatever I asked her to do and it would be done with aplomb. Her veganism never got in the way or imposed on us and I found her healthy diet an inspiration to me. I took in a bushfire… read more
(Excellent
)
18 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Taylor) for host
My stay with Pieter was a great! He was very welcoming, kind, and a great conversationalist. The work was exactly as I expected based on what he lists in his profile. I helped out with gardening in exchange for staying with Pieter for 8 days. I was comfortable doing all the tasks Pieter gave me, and if I ever had any questions he was always… read more
4 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Xenia)
It was a pleasure to host Xenia! She is so full of life. A very positive and bubbly personality. Her work was excellent and I really enjoyed how she helped me to rearrange my home slightly to make it more comfortable and spacious. Thank you Xenia! We enjoyed a Chinese hotpot with a few other workawayers. I would have no hesitation in recommending… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Xenia) for host
Pieter還挺好相處的, 他的嗓子很好聽, 他超愛唱歌! 我本就期待我可以学些园艺活, 然後我還真學到了不少!
我真的很感恩我每天一覺醒來可以看到這George River的美景!
謝謝你!
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here, Pieter was kind and he has a beautiful voice to sing out loud! I was expecting to learn some gardening skill during my stays and I actually did!
I felt very grateful that I could wake up in this beautiful place… read more
我真的很感恩我每天一覺醒來可以看到這George River的美景!
謝謝你!
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here, Pieter was kind and he has a beautiful voice to sing out loud! I was expecting to learn some gardening skill during my stays and I actually did!
I felt very grateful that I could wake up in this beautiful place… read more
16 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Leoni)
It was an absolute pleasure to host Leoni. She has a heart of gold and was able to perform all tasks given to her really well. I helped her with her English but she didn’t really need much help! She was a big help around the house and also with gardening. She is reliable, trustworthy & respectful. I have no hesitation recommending her to any… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Leoni) for host
Pieter hat mich gebeten, das Feedback auf deutsch zu verfassen, also für alle, die das jetzt nicht lesen können: das ist Pieters Schuld :P
Pieter war ein sehr großzügiger und liebenswerter Host, der mich netterweise kurzfristig aufgenommen hat, weil mein Bus ausgefallen ist, obwohl er eigentlich gar keinen Platz für mich hatte. Wir haben viele… read more
Pieter war ein sehr großzügiger und liebenswerter Host, der mich netterweise kurzfristig aufgenommen hat, weil mein Bus ausgefallen ist, obwohl er eigentlich gar keinen Platz für mich hatte. Wir haben viele… read more
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23 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Taylor)
Taylor was easy to work with and overall a joy to be with. She is smart, positive, willing and respectful. I felt that I could trust her to get on with the work or whatever I asked her to do and it would be done with aplomb. Her veganism never got in the way or imposed on us and I found her healthy diet an inspiration to me. I took in a bushfire… read more
(Excellent)
18 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Taylor) for host
My stay with Pieter was a great! He was very welcoming, kind, and a great conversationalist. The work was exactly as I expected based on what he lists in his profile. I helped out with gardening in exchange for staying with Pieter for 8 days. I was comfortable doing all the tasks Pieter gave me, and if I ever had any questions he was always… read more
4 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Xenia)
It was a pleasure to host Xenia! She is so full of life. A very positive and bubbly personality. Her work was excellent and I really enjoyed how she helped me to rearrange my home slightly to make it more comfortable and spacious. Thank you Xenia! We enjoyed a Chinese hotpot with a few other workawayers. I would have no hesitation in recommending… read more
(Excellent)
4 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Xenia) for host
Pieter還挺好相處的, 他的嗓子很好聽, 他超愛唱歌! 我本就期待我可以学些园艺活, 然後我還真學到了不少!
我真的很感恩我每天一覺醒來可以看到這George River的美景!
謝謝你!
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here, Pieter was kind and he has a beautiful voice to sing out loud! I was expecting to learn some gardening skill during my stays and I actually did!
I felt very grateful that I could wake up in this beautiful place… read more
我真的很感恩我每天一覺醒來可以看到這George River的美景!
謝謝你!
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here, Pieter was kind and he has a beautiful voice to sing out loud! I was expecting to learn some gardening skill during my stays and I actually did!
I felt very grateful that I could wake up in this beautiful place… read more
16 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Leoni)
It was an absolute pleasure to host Leoni. She has a heart of gold and was able to perform all tasks given to her really well. I helped her with her English but she didn’t really need much help! She was a big help around the house and also with gardening. She is reliable, trustworthy & respectful. I have no hesitation recommending her to any… read more
(Excellent)
15 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Leoni) for host
Pieter hat mich gebeten, das Feedback auf deutsch zu verfassen, also für alle, die das jetzt nicht lesen können: das ist Pieters Schuld :P
Pieter war ein sehr großzügiger und liebenswerter Host, der mich netterweise kurzfristig aufgenommen hat, weil mein Bus ausgefallen ist, obwohl er eigentlich gar keinen Platz für mich hatte. Wir haben viele… read more
Pieter war ein sehr großzügiger und liebenswerter Host, der mich netterweise kurzfristig aufgenommen hat, weil mein Bus ausgefallen ist, obwohl er eigentlich gar keinen Platz für mich hatte. Wir haben viele… read more
26 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Charlotte) for host
I only stayed at Pieter‘s place for 5 days, but it was a really nice experience! The work was challenging at times, but I always felt good after spending a few hours in the garden. The house is located in a very stunning, quiet area close to the river. If you like to go on walks or swimming, it is a great spot! By train, you can access the city… read more
16 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Lluis)
Lluis is a smart guy who adapted well to life here & what I asked him to do. We had very few misunderstandings as his English is pretty good. I enjoyed his sense of humour and we got on well. I would recommend him gladly to any future host. He cooked a number of tasty meals too!
(Excellent)
10 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Lluis) for host
I spend two weeks helping Pieter. He is a very easy going man and lovely person, really funny and interesting man. Sometimes the work can be a little bit heavy due the sun, but just sometimes. He teach me a lot of things about gardening -i haven't a lot of experience in this field-.
The place is closer from the river and you can see a beautiful… read more
The place is closer from the river and you can see a beautiful… read more
16 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Yasunari ) for host
I'm so sorry to be late for writing feedback.
I stayed in his house for 10 days. Pieter is really nice person. He is kind, friendly,smart and funny. I made many mistakes while I was working, but he taught me a lot of things not to make same mistakes without madding at me.
I wanna be a tolerant person some day like him.
The location is also very… read more
I stayed in his house for 10 days. Pieter is really nice person. He is kind, friendly,smart and funny. I made many mistakes while I was working, but he taught me a lot of things not to make same mistakes without madding at me.
I wanna be a tolerant person some day like him.
The location is also very… read more
7 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Pauline)
Pauline is smart, friendly, kind, easy going and has a great sense of humour! Her work was excellent and I can highly recommend her to any future host. We enjoyed many laughs and good times together. She was able to understand & complete tasks without supervision and what we lost in translation was made up for in other ways. A fine woman with a… read more
(Excellent)
6 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Pauline) for host
Ma première expérience en Workaway était superbe !
Pieter est accueillant et drôle ! Nous avons partagés de très bons moments, un échange assez riche, avec de bonnes conversations ! Pieter est très humain et ouvert d'esprit ! Je me suis sentie à l'aise et j'ai été accueillie comme une reine !
Sa maison, est très bien, un double lit avec vue sur… read more
Pieter est accueillant et drôle ! Nous avons partagés de très bons moments, un échange assez riche, avec de bonnes conversations ! Pieter est très humain et ouvert d'esprit ! Je me suis sentie à l'aise et j'ai été accueillie comme une reine !
Sa maison, est très bien, un double lit avec vue sur… read more
16 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucy)
Lucy worked in well at my home. She is smart, sensitive, capable of hard work & full of life.
Lot’s of good cultural exchange & discussion took place. She did not let her Veganism become an issue and I hardly noticed it. Lucy has good value’s and strong principles which I respect.
I highly recommend Lucy to any host.
All the best Lucy!
Lot’s of good cultural exchange & discussion took place. She did not let her Veganism become an issue and I hardly noticed it. Lucy has good value’s and strong principles which I respect.
I highly recommend Lucy to any host.
All the best Lucy!
(Excellent)
12 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Fanny) for host
I spent one week with Pieter and it was a perfect meeting in a perfect time of my trip! He is a very kind, generous and interresting host...and his home is amazing!!
The work can be a little bit hard when it's very sunny but if you like to spend time outside and to take care about the nature, it will be a good job for you!
Thank you so much to… read more
The work can be a little bit hard when it's very sunny but if you like to spend time outside and to take care about the nature, it will be a good job for you!
Thank you so much to… read more
27 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah)
Sarah very successfully completed her stay with me. I found her to be a very capable woman who is very good at taking directions and completing tasks given her. I can tell she had to push quite hard at times as the heat was severe some days outside. She took it on in good humor with good attitude. We had some good laughs & did some social things… read more
(Excellent)
18 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host
If you do not mind working hard and getting your hands dirty, and you are looking for a nice place to stay from where you can explore Sydney and its surroundings, then Pieter is a great host to stay with. He is kind and loves deep conversations about psychology and the patriarchy ;) He makes you feel at ease and has good recommendations on what to… read more
4 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Melany) for host
Pieter is a legend!!
I've stayed with Pieter for a week, his house is very cozy with an amazing view, you will see the sunset everyday from there. I've helped him with his gardening and he has pretty cool clients with amazing houses around sydney. The job can be hard sometimes, but after Pieter can take you to swim to amazing beaches around… read more
I've stayed with Pieter for a week, his house is very cozy with an amazing view, you will see the sunset everyday from there. I've helped him with his gardening and he has pretty cool clients with amazing houses around sydney. The job can be hard sometimes, but after Pieter can take you to swim to amazing beaches around… read more
7 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Victor) for host
I spent with Pieter 3 weeks in his place and my experience was awesome!!
The place is great, you can enjoy beautiful sunrises and sunset every day. It's a clean house, cozy and easy to live. Enjoy breakfast or dinner in the beautiful terrace!! If you want to go to Sydney, you can take a train to the city center from his house by walk in 20… read more
The place is great, you can enjoy beautiful sunrises and sunset every day. It's a clean house, cozy and easy to live. Enjoy breakfast or dinner in the beautiful terrace!! If you want to go to Sydney, you can take a train to the city center from his house by walk in 20… read more
18 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Luca)
I enjoyed having Luca here. He is a quiet young man who was respectful and hard-working. I enjoyed his cooking a lot!
Thank you for choosing to stay with me Luca! I would highly recommend Luca to any host and wish him well on his journey ahead.
Thank you for choosing to stay with me Luca! I would highly recommend Luca to any host and wish him well on his journey ahead.
(Excellent)
17 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Luca) for host
I stayed at Pieter's only for 3 weeks. i had a great time with him, the job itself was easy. i have to say thank you because he had told me a lot of stories about his experiences and about Australia. He showed me a new lifestyle, chilled out and simple. He took me to a show of the Opera house and at the Royal national park. I saw amazing view… read more
6 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Dennis)
Dennis was a joy! Dennis speaks really, really good English and very talented with languages. He worked hard, was on time and had a very good appreciation of what I was trying to achieve with my work and home life. We had a lot of fun and laughed a lot. I would highly recommend Dennis to any future host.
All the best for your future Dennis. Have… read more
All the best for your future Dennis. Have… read more
(Excellent)
17 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Dennis) for host
First of all - sorry it took me so long to leave a rating mate!
I've been workawaying/helpxing over and over again in the past 2 1/2 years and I can say that staying with Pieter was a truly unique work and travel experience. Being open minded, calm and self reflective as he is, he creates and environment that will make you relax and grow while… read more
I've been workawaying/helpxing over and over again in the past 2 1/2 years and I can say that staying with Pieter was a truly unique work and travel experience. Being open minded, calm and self reflective as he is, he creates and environment that will make you relax and grow while… read more
6 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Sam)
First of all Sam please accept my apology for leaving this feedback so late. It was a joy having you here mate and I would highly recommend you to any host you may come across. Your work was excellent. You are open to learning & had a very good appreciation of what I was trying to achieve. We also had some fun along the way and I wish you all the… read more
(Excellent)
28 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (Sam) for host
I really enjoyed my stay with Pieter. He's a very considerate host and easy to talk to. You will learn some interesting things about spirituality and gardening. The apartment is comfy, clean and has an awesome view over the river! It's also extremely quiet and peaceful which is ideal for meditation and reading. The work is quite physical while… read more
1 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Magda)
Maja was a joy to host. Always ready to help. Respectful, disciplined, on time and hard working. Highly recommended. Self contained and capable of independent work. I would have her back. All the best Maja!
(Excellent)
1 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Magda) for host
I stayed at Pieter's only for 10 days. Job itself was easy and I could decide what to do. Mostly I cleaned the house or we went to do gardening. I had so much fun in there and I learnt many new things. Pieter is great guy. He treads me me like an old friend. I really enjoyed it.
27 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (SarahJodo) for host
Staying at Pieters gave me a really good time. Each day we drove to his various customers and did their gardens. It was exhausting sometimes but always fun and I learned a lot about gardening. Pieter is a very nice, openheated and respectful person, we got along very well. I also liked his house and my bed with that amazing view on the river. We… read more
14 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (SarahJodo)
I had the pleasure of hosting Sarah for a few weeks. She is modest about her talents. She cooked lovely meals and baked as well. Her work was excellent and what I found refreshing about her was that she was not on her mobile phone as much as possible! She is inquisitive and takes an interest . We did toning, meditation and breath work. I enjoyed… read more
(Excellent)
1 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Jon Ander)
it was a pleasure having Jon here. His work was good and I have no reservations recommending him to other hosts. Thanks for your good company mate!
(Very good)
20 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Jon Ander) for host
Hii!! Sorry for the delay!
I stayed with Peter just for a week, but it was a great time. Peter takes a lot of care about how is the volunteer feeling and how to help him/her.
I really enjoyed my time. Thanks Peter!
I stayed with Peter just for a week, but it was a great time. Peter takes a lot of care about how is the volunteer feeling and how to help him/her.
I really enjoyed my time. Thanks Peter!
22 Feb 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Natacha)
Natacha was a joy to host. She understands intuitively what is needed and was open to the work although I imagine it was all so new to her. We had good laughs and even had a french c/s stay as company for her. I would recommend her to other hosts without hesitation. Her English is very good.
(Very good)
7 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Natacha) for host
I had a great moment with Pieter, he is a really kind person. I've been in his house for 3 weeks and we laughed a lot, I had great South African dishes too ! He likes to share experiences and has many interesting stories to tell.
Plus the area is lovely, I had a beautiful view on George River from my bed !
Plus the area is lovely, I had a beautiful view on George River from my bed !
22 Feb 2017
Left by Workawayer (Lukas) for host
For me it was a very good experience to stay with Pieter. I had fun at work and also enough time to explore Sydney. Pieter is very respectful, friendly, funny and also supports you wherever he can.
It is a beautiful place where he lives and i think it is very cool that he shares it with other people.
Also Pieter is interested that you get… read more
It is a beautiful place where he lives and i think it is very cool that he shares it with other people.
Also Pieter is interested that you get… read more
13 Apr 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrew)
Sorry this took so long Andy! Like Andrew I felt connected and we got on really well. He is open, intelligent, energetic, enthusiastic and kind. He can also work really well and hard. I have no hesitation to recommend him to hosts and wish you well on your way maaaate!
(Excellent)
21 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Andrew) for host
Staying with Pieter was my first experience using workaway as well as my first time in Straya'. What an experience! From the very first day I felt right at home and connected. I very much appreciated Pieter's willingness to take me around to some amazing spots around Sydney, and more importantly, I appreciated his totally accepting attitude so I… read more
20 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel)
I appreciated very much the contribution Daniel made here. He was easy to get along with, worked hard when needed, showed independence and an ability to lead himself if I was not available to lead him. We had a lot of fun along the way and I find him to be very intelligent, thoughtful, kind and sensitive to his environment. As a host I have no… read more
(Excellent)
11 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Daniel) for host
I really enjoyed my stay at Pieter's place. I had lots of interesting as well as funny conversations with him and also with the other couchsurfers who spent a few nights there. The help I provided together with Pieter was very varied and never got boring, I helped him doing his work as a gardener where I learned many useful skills. He was always… read more
7 Nov 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Luciana & Raquel)
Luciana is a very talented and beautiful soul who added so much to my life during her stay. She has many talents and shared a lot of knowledge with me about her journey through life and what she has learned. Stories about life in Brazil, about her travels to so many destinations. She has a great attitude toward life and was a positive influence… read more
(Excellent)
5 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (Luciana & Raquel) for host
Pieter is an amazing, fun and respectful host, and more than that, he has an amazing soul. He taught me so much about Australia, gardening, travelling but mostly, about always aspiring to be a better version of myself. I felt very welcomed at his home, and the view is something that you will never forget. Staying at Pieter's place is more than a… read more
7 Nov 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Sebastian Aaskov)
Sebastiaan personified to me the Spirit of Workaway. He was very helpful and and used his creative ability to help me change my home and improve it. He is a thoughtful, kind and calm and I sense an old soul who has a depth of perception and insight way beyond his years. I was sad to see him go and know that if the planet is served by young people… read more
(Excellent)
13 Jan 2015
Left by Workawayer (Sebastian Aaskov) for host
I stayed with Pieter for one week and I was very happy and satisfied with my stay. Pieter is definitely one of the most welcoming people I have ever met. He made me feel like home and we became good friends. I did 5 hours of work a day and had a Saturday of where he took me for a bush walk at Royal National Park - lovely! I did a lot of work in… read more
7 Nov 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)
Anna and I shared some lovely times together. She was respectful and adjusted well to what I expected and what I offered. She is a capable and kind person who is thoughtful and would recommend her highly to any other hosts. Thanks for stopping by Anna!
(Excellent)
18 Apr 2015
Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host
I spent a week with Pieter. From the first day Pieter made me feel at home. He is one of the most welcoming people I have met in Australia. He is an open person and willing to share. I am very grateful to have been in his nice house and I recommend it to everyone.
Pieter thank you so much for everything. I wish you the best.
Pieter thank you so much for everything. I wish you the best.
2 Apr 2015
Left by Workawayer (Slavka) for host
Staying at Pieter's place was the icing on the cake of my stay in Sydney. From the initial one week I could stay for more than 3 weeks. I felt at home there immediately. I think that everybody will appreciate the peaceful, relaxed atmosphere and even my friend coming over told that he would remember that special morning he woke up watching the… read more
28 Mar 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Slavka)
Slavka was a perfect workawayer. I would recommend her to anybody. She is thoughtful, hard working, tidy and respectful. She has a great sense of humour and can relate to me. She cleaned, cooked, and helped me with my accounting. Thanks Slavka!
(Excellent)
15 Mar 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (MAFALDA)
Mafi is just as she says. Relaxed and happy. She is a good cook and was good at work as well. I would highly recommend her as a workawayer. We had good times together and I enjoyed her stay very muchhanks for choosing Sydney and my profile Mafi!
(Excellent)
8 Mar 2015
Left by Workawayer (MAFALDA) for host
The place is amazing with a beautiful landscape. The experience was very good it was nice to meet Piet. He was very welcoming and respectful. He is fun and very interesting, with lots to talk about. We chat every day and it was incredible how we understood each other. I highly recommend to stay with Piet because I felt at home when I was with him… read more
20 Jan 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Filippo)
Filippo was a real addition to my home and worked for 4 hours every day except weekends. It was a pleasure to have him here and I highly recommend him to any future hosts. He did gardening,. trained me a little on computers, cleaned up a lot. He is also a good cook and I noticed he is confident to take on and accept anything you ask him to do. Bon… read more
(Excellent)
