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Hi there,
We are a family of four. We have two sons. The eldest is working here on the farm with us. Together we run a sheep/ cattle farm in the heart of the Karoo area - It is situated just outside Nieu Bethesda in the foothills of the majestic Sneeuberg Range sixty kilometres north of Graaff Reinet.
With help from the locals we manage to keep the farm open for tourists so they can experience the land that meets the sky. The original farmstead and outbuildings have been renovated to guest accommodation inspired by the rustic and warm spirit the Karoo brings with it. We can accommodate groups up to 26 people.
Help with general upkeep, office work, garden and tourism related work is always welcomed.
Our passion is to show people our surroundings and share our discoveries of Bushmen rock art, and Karoo fossils which we keep in our farm museum.
We often take animals, who has been hurt, in to rehabilitate them. That includes some meercats, birds, buck, and Helen the Owl - Helen was brought in with a broken wing. She stayed around for 6 years. One of our workawayers had some experience with owl training, and she made quite a progress with her. Helen has just left the farm to experience the wilder world. We are glad we could get to know her in the 6 years she was part of our lives. You never know what kind of animal will come in.
If you are interested in having a great time in South Africa, exploring the landscapes, and helping with tourists from all over the world, this is the place for you - The Karoo area is filled with undiscovered history, and you can be a part of that.
We welcome workawayers all year round. We are very busy in the summer holidays and would welcome help from someone that is prepared to stay for the whole of December at least, but prefer ones that will stay for half of January too, when the holidays end. Over Christmas we close for about 4 nights and on old years eve you will experience the yearly lantern parade in the village.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Come share our live style in a real SA home. Experience the problems and the pleasures we have in our country with the very diverse cultures. We will let you experience how we live on a farm in the Karoo. In the middle of no where.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
There is always something to do on our farm - We have a lot of tourist that need to be kept happy when visiting most months of the year. Sometimes functions. If they are not here there is always renovations to do. So there is plenty of chores to do... But it really depends on what there will be needed at the time. You can always do some maintenance on the farm such as painting and rebuilding, help with computer, Office work, take care of the animals or help with general work involving tourists or just what ever we as family are doing. At the moment we are doing some building projects as well.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Accommodation
We will accommodate you in a room with your own bathroom. All linen provided.
What else ...
- Our workawayers are free to use all the facilities on the farm such as our swimming pool, hiking trails, etc. Our area has a lot of opportunities for walking/hiking in the veld, so it is advisable to bring hiking-boots.
-The small village of Nieu-Bethesda 7km from here, is a real art village where you can relax at the local pub or coffee shops/ restuarants.
-Graaff-Reinet 60km from here is a historical village (the 4th oldest town of SA) It also has the Valley of Desolation.
- We have dogs and cats.
- We don't mind a beer once in a while, but if you are looking for night life this is not the place for you. We do not allow drugs and smoking.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We do have internet and wifi. We have a inverter for when loadshedding happens. as We are on a farm so eg if big thunderstorms happen the towers can get damaged. So if that does not matter you are most welcome.
Space for parking camper vans
As we are on a farm it is very safe and we have a campground.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
It just depends on what happens on the day, eg if there is a function we might ask for more help. But will give you more off then when you want to go somewhere. (max 25 hours)
Host ref number: 786436272952
Feedback (27)
4 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (MoniqueHelene) for host
I have been a volunteer here for about three months since mid-October.
I always wanted to live and work abroad for a longer period of time in a completely different environment. And it was different. It was three very special months at Hester and JP's farm. Hester did everything she could to give me the best time possible. We looked together at… read more
I always wanted to live and work abroad for a longer period of time in a completely different environment. And it was different. It was three very special months at Hester and JP's farm. Hester did everything she could to give me the best time possible. We looked together at… read more
26 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Chris & Tracey) for host
I spent nearly 3 weeks at the wonderful Farm. This was my first visit to South Africa and I wanted to get a sense of the real country and learn about the history and current issues. This trip fulfilled all of that, and as my first workaway experience, it was perfect. It is a working sheep and cattle farm as well as being a guest house and rural… read more
8 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Hervé)
Rachel and Herve was great to host. Herve is very well traveled and they both adapted well in our group of work awayers and with us as family. Herve is an excellent cook and enjoys it! He helped with outside work and Rachel was fantastic with sewing and helping us fix up the blinds and curtains in the rooms, dining room, etc.
They traveled… read more
They traveled… read more
(Excellent
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4 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (MoniqueHelene) for host
I have been a volunteer here for about three months since mid-October.
I always wanted to live and work abroad for a longer period of time in a completely different environment. And it was different. It was three very special months at Hester and JP's farm. Hester did everything she could to give me the best time possible. We looked together at… read more
I always wanted to live and work abroad for a longer period of time in a completely different environment. And it was different. It was three very special months at Hester and JP's farm. Hester did everything she could to give me the best time possible. We looked together at… read more
26 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Chris & Tracey) for host
I spent nearly 3 weeks at the wonderful Farm. This was my first visit to South Africa and I wanted to get a sense of the real country and learn about the history and current issues. This trip fulfilled all of that, and as my first workaway experience, it was perfect. It is a working sheep and cattle farm as well as being a guest house and rural… read more
8 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Hervé)
Rachel and Herve was great to host. Herve is very well traveled and they both adapted well in our group of work awayers and with us as family. Herve is an excellent cook and enjoys it! He helped with outside work and Rachel was fantastic with sewing and helping us fix up the blinds and curtains in the rooms, dining room, etc.
They traveled… read more
They traveled… read more
(Excellent
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8 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (James)
James was excellent as a workawayer. He was always willing to help where ever. He picked up English very quickly and I hope we were some help to him to learn more English . He was very good with our guests and got along with our other workawayers very well.
He was the one that made us all laugh a lot and enjoyed anything we did for him. The new… read more
He was the one that made us all laugh a lot and enjoyed anything we did for him. The new… read more
(Excellent
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7 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (James) for host
I am James , a French guy.
I had the chance to travel a lot in my life, so I wanted to known the life on the farm, in nature surrounded by mountains and practice English. I was looking for something different.
It was my first Workaway experience and I can say that I was very spoiled ! I discovered an amazing region Karoo ! I had a lovely room,… read more
I had the chance to travel a lot in my life, so I wanted to known the life on the farm, in nature surrounded by mountains and practice English. I was looking for something different.
It was my first Workaway experience and I can say that I was very spoiled ! I discovered an amazing region Karoo ! I had a lovely room,… read more
11 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Ilona)
I completely forgot to tell in my previous feedback, how much time & care Ilona took with our special Owl, called Helen in our rehab. She looked after her so well and got her to sit on her hand with a glove to get her ready to be in the garden in the future. Helen sadly will not be able to be free completely as her broken wing could not be mended.… read more
(Excellent
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8 Dec 2021
Left by Workawayer (Katrin) for host
I left this beautiful farm in the Karoo just a week ago. Sadly, I had to leave early because of the new variant arising in South Africa, cutting my stay short to only two and a half weeks. Those days in the Karoo were a great first workaway experience. My stay there already found a good beginning, prior to my arrival, the communication was very… read more
28 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Erich & Alna) for host
We had a very memorable and enjoyable 8 weeks with JP and Hester. They were very friendly, hospitable and attentive to take care of all our needs.
The natural beauty and the wide open Karoo landscapes were superb. Alna especially loved feeding the orphaned lambs and taking care of the tourists staying over on the farm. Erich had fun with various… read more
The natural beauty and the wide open Karoo landscapes were superb. Alna especially loved feeding the orphaned lambs and taking care of the tourists staying over on the farm. Erich had fun with various… read more
8 May 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Cornelis)
Nelis was so great to host here at the place! He fitted into our family very well and we enjoyed having him here so much. He just took everything in his stride and with his creativity combined with his fantastic skills, he made a lot of my wishes come true!
He created a light for the bar area made out of an old ox joke as a surprise for us! He… read more
He created a light for the bar area made out of an old ox joke as a surprise for us! He… read more
(Excellent
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5 May 2021
Left by Workawayer (Cornelis) for host
I spent 4 weeks around Feb-March here, very happy to escape the virus craze. As a first Workaway experience for me, this was an absolute jewel and I felt very lucky to have landed here. Tannie Hester, Oom JP, Louis and Shellyn were the most kind, sharp and open people I could ask for. I was provided for in every measure, included in many… read more
19 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Annika)
Annika was so great I wish I could have cloned her! She was an immense help around here and willing to do anything that came up. It was just such a pity that because of the Corona virus she had to leave earlier than planned. She fitted into our family so good we all loved her . She was always positive and smiling. She was wonderful with the staff… read more
(Excellent
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19 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Annika) for host
I had a wonderful time with my Karoo family on the farm. Everybody was super welcoming and warm, Hester, JP and their son Louis and his fiance (soon to be wife!) Shellyn. And their dogs are hands down the best dogs in the world. I miss my sleeping partner Lulu and Ollies huge heart! I helped out with whatever needed to be done around the farm and… read more
9 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Georg Mirek)
Georg was such a pleasure to have. He was polite, funny and extremely hardworking. Always willing to help where he can. He was very professional when need to be with our guests, entertaining and just fitted any roll he needed to be in at the time. He fitted into our family so easily and we were privileged to have him visit us.
The dogs and cats… read more
The dogs and cats… read more
(Excellent
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29 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Georg Mirek) for host
I volunteered in this special farm for 1.5 months and it turned out to be so much more than just volunteering: I connected with people in the farm and also with local community. Made lots of new friends that I'll miss with all my heart.
You can't find better hosts than Hester and JP. They're always taking care of you and making sure you are… read more
You can't find better hosts than Hester and JP. They're always taking care of you and making sure you are… read more
16 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (STEPHANIE)
Stephanie was a wonderful person to have here. She immediately fitted in with our family and in the farm in general. She handled the staff well and also the guests loved her. She was very charming with them and also very proffessional when needed. She could help with anything related to the guests from book keeping, computer work , serving dinner… read more
(Excellent
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16 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (STEPHANIE) for host
I spent one and a half month in this lovely farm and I really enjoyed it! I had a great time there, helping on the guest house (check-in, serving dinner,...) and enjoying the farm (hiking in the mountain, swimming in the pool, feeding lambs and calves,...).
I learned a lot about SA, the life in the karoo, the people/culture, the farm,... :) Really… read more
I learned a lot about SA, the life in the karoo, the people/culture, the farm,... :) Really… read more
3 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (majesticworld)
Mathieu was just wonderful to have around. He was very willing to help on whatever job was needed and did it with great perfection. From scrubbing the stone walls and sealing them to welcoming guests. The tourist all liked him very much and loved talking to him about his experiences. I always hope my work awayers will return one day to visit like… read more
(Excellent
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5 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (majesticworld) for host
What a lovely place!
The landscape is so beautiful and you get a very nice room.
It' s a very quiet place, so during the day you will have to entertain yourself, but there are also a lot of hiking tours, and in the evening you can hang out with the family.
During my stay i also learned a lot about South African history and culture which was so… read more
The landscape is so beautiful and you get a very nice room.
It' s a very quiet place, so during the day you will have to entertain yourself, but there are also a lot of hiking tours, and in the evening you can hang out with the family.
During my stay i also learned a lot about South African history and culture which was so… read more
3 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Nike)
Nike was great to have around. She was very quite and polite at all times. We enjoyed hosting her. She was very helpful and always willing to help when needed. It was like having a daughter in the house. She also did a outstanding job on decorated out Christmas tree! A real African Christmas tree! Must have been a first for her!! She was great… read more
(Excellent
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2 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Nike) for host
I had three very nice weeks on Hester's and JP's farm!
During my stay I was able to work with the tourists, show them the farm and their rooms, help them serve their food in the evening and also help out at the bar. I was allowed to feed the lambs and calves, which was also awesome!
The area is quiet but very beautiful!!
Hester, JP and Louis are… read more
During my stay I was able to work with the tourists, show them the farm and their rooms, help them serve their food in the evening and also help out at the bar. I was allowed to feed the lambs and calves, which was also awesome!
The area is quiet but very beautiful!!
Hester, JP and Louis are… read more
24 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Shaun)
Shaun is a very willing volunteer that tries to do his best at all times. He takes wonderful photographs and took besides many others, some lovely photo's of our B&B Rooms, to use on the website. He is very well articulated and helped me many times adding correct wording. He likes to do things perfectly correct for a project. He made our guests… read more
(Excellent
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5 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Shaun) for host
--Text Redacted-- It was a brilliant three weeks I had here, where the workload was never too much but never too little either. I'd often get time off to go hiking around the farm, slept in a heated bed and had my own kettle and bathroom, and was taken to the village pub, a brewery, a couple of trips in the bakkie to spot wildlife, two braais and… read more
7 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Liza & Marcello)
It was great to have Liza and Marcello for the time they were here. They were very helpful and specially with the computer! They were very good at the bar and helping serve meals too. It helped me immensely. After their previous ordeal in another place, I hope they will take good memories back home with them from our place. Hope it made up for it.… read more
(Very good
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16 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Liza & Marcello) for host
We stayed with Hester and JP for 3 weeks. We enjoyed working in the bar and restaurant with the whole team that works and meeting lots of people from all over the world. There was lots to do if you like nature and peace and quite. Hester and JP thank you for making us feel at home!!
11 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Chiara)
Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute
(No show)
27 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (MarenB)
Maren was absolutely fantastic to have around. I knew we would get on even before she arrived as she was trained to be nursing! I know what it takes to get through that and everybody that has succeeded will be successful in what ever they do!
Maren helped with many things but loved the outdoor things more. She was just so at ease with anything… read more
Maren helped with many things but loved the outdoor things more. She was just so at ease with anything… read more
(Excellent
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26 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa)
Have kept a place for her on our farm but have not had any reply on our mails nor did she let us know that she will not be coming any more. It is sad for the other volunteers we put off that wanted to join us.
(No show)
29 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Dickinson)
Emil was one of those wonderful people that will fit in anywhere in the world. He brought us many smiles and joy in the time he was here. He is someone you can rely on 100% if you have asked him to do something. He does everything with 100% commitment. He was good with the guests as well as with handy man work around the buildings. He also helped… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Dickinson) for host
I stayed one month in the guest farm and had a great time. It was low season for tourism so I mainly helped with work around the house (painting, building, feeding the calves, etc...)
Hester and her family were really friendly with me and I enjoyed very much the time I spent with them talking about South Africa or whatever came up.
I also really… read more
Hester and her family were really friendly with me and I enjoyed very much the time I spent with them talking about South Africa or whatever came up.
I also really… read more
3 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Martin) for host
This place is wonderful! I warmly recommend staying in this farm in the middle of the Karoo: nice walks to do around, lot to learn about the geology and history although I'm sad I missed JP's fossil talk! I was there in low season for tourism so I helped with some painting and fixing: there's always something to do there, including feeding the… read more
20 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicolas & Celia)
Celia and Nicolas was such a pleasure to host. They were a great team. Nicolas was very eager to help with feeding the calves and also helping with the tourist. He was very good in painting our windows and doors. Very precise. Nothing was ever too much for him.
Celia was very good with the guests and welcomed them in a very good way to make them… read more
Celia was very good with the guests and welcomed them in a very good way to make them… read more
(Excellent
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24 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Nicolas & Celia) for host
We, a French couple, decided to stay 1 month with the family immediately when we arrived in SA and before traveling around the country for 2 weeks, and we're so happy about this experience !
Today we're leaving SA with fond memories of our time with you Hester, JP, Louis, Shellyn and Max!
The family is very friendly, easy-talking and generous. We… read more
Today we're leaving SA with fond memories of our time with you Hester, JP, Louis, Shellyn and Max!
The family is very friendly, easy-talking and generous. We… read more
20 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Eva)
Eva was great to have around. She was punctual and always saw the positive side of every situation. She was very helpful in all ways and loves to google something if she does not know enough about it!! She makes it her work to find out to be able to know enough about a subject. It was a pleasure for us to host her and hope she will visit us one… read more
(Excellent
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15 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Franziska)
It was great to host Franziska. We had great fun and learned a lot from Austria too during her stay. She was very friendly and helpful at all times. The guests loved interacting with her. She helped with the guests, in the kitchen, serving meals (she is a very good & experienced waiter!!) and doing bar duty. She even helped feed the lambs. … read more
(Excellent
)
13 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Franziska) for host
I am very sorry that it took me so long to wirte this feedback! I stayed with Hester and JP for about 6 weeks and, well, I enjoyed every minute of my stay! They made me feel welcome from the very first second and I'll definately come back - if they'll have me ;)
I enjoyed working with the tourists, helping with breakfast or working on translating… read more
I enjoyed working with the tourists, helping with breakfast or working on translating… read more
15 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Héctor)
Hector was absolutely the best. He was like a son in our home and slotted in very well into our family and our lives. He was accommodating towards everyone including the guests which he handled very well. He helped us in so many ways like eg with checking in guests, looking after them, guiding them on the farm walks, even helping in the kitchen… read more
(Excellent
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15 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Charlotte)
Charlotte was absolutely wonderful to host. She was very helpful and interested in everything we were doing in our jobs but also in our way of living. She was great to help with our guests as her personality is so friendly and warm that makes the guests feel welcome immediately. She also can play guitar very well and sang lovely songs for our… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (Charlotte) for host
I had a wonderful three weeks at the farm. I loved the morningwalks with the dogs in the beautiful nature of the Karoo. I did a lot of different jobs: helping with the cooking and serving the guests. Trying new recipes, ordening cupboards and sewing: new aprons, and repairing the sheets. The work was fine, during the day I could take time off to… read more
15 Jun 2016
Left by Workawayer (Paulus) for host
Although my stay was relatively short (one and a half week) I can firmly say that I have found what Karoo friendliness is all about. From the moment I arrived until the moment I left, JP and Hester made me feel like I was at home. Hester and JP explained me how life really is in SA which was kind of an eye opener. The work I got to do was besides… read more
31 May 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Lea)
Lea was a wonderful volunteer to have around. She was punctual and got the job done we asked of her. She looked after the lambs so well that needed bottle feeding. Not only the lambs are going to miss Lea. We are also going to miss her for her friendly manners and for spoiling us with her wonderful cooking. All the guest that visited us during… read more
(Excellent
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15 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Alexandra) for host
I had a wonderful time during my three weeks at the farm. Hester and JP were incredibly accommodating, generous, and thoughtful about both my comfort and seeing that I could get the most out of my experience. I absolutely loved the many hiking trails available around the farm and the ability to enjoy these throughout the week. I loved the animals… read more
1 Apr 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucinda)
Lucinda was a joy to have around. She was always enthusiastic about helping where she could. She absolutely loves making things pretty!! She is fantastic with flowers and kept our arrangements in and around the guest farm in a perfect condition. She was great in the kitchen and fantastic with the staff which they appreciated. She helped… read more
(Excellent
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1 Apr 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Patricia)
Pat came into our home and hearts. She was a fantastic volunteer that fitted into our home easily. She is an experienced traveler and volunteer. She was extremely helpful in all ways needed. From feeding orphan lambs regularly (and bringing some back that was knocking on Heavens door!!) to the kitchen. Although it was very hot and dry in… read more
(Excellent
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18 Jan 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Pierre Thomas)
Johannes and Pierre was such a pleasure to host. They were easy going and willing to help where ever it was needed. They tackled every task given with enthusiasm and perfection. The hiking trails marked on the farm were all walked by them and the markers of the trails were checked. They also looked after our lambs that needed bottle feeding as… read more
(Excellent
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18 Jan 2016
Left by Workawayer (Pierre Thomas) for host
What an incredible experience, I wish I could do it all again. I spent the better part of January here with a fellow workawayer, Johannes, and also met a wonderful american workawayer, Pat, who taught us how to feed and love the lambs. Working here was an amazing adventure and never felt like 'work'.
Hiking all the trails and fixing the markers… read more
Hiking all the trails and fixing the markers… read more
17 Jan 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Johannes)
Johannes and Pierre was such a pleasure to host. They were easy going and willing to help where ever it was needed. They tackled every task given with enthusiasm and perfection. The hiking trails marked on the farm were all walked by them and the markers of the trails were checked. They also looked after our lambs that needed bottle feeding as… read more
(Excellent
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16 Jan 2016
Left by Workawayer (Johannes) for host
Me and a fellow Workaway volunteer, Pierre, spent our January here and it was a delight. JP and Hester are warmhearted hosts that made sure we enjoyed our time in the heart of the karoo. We were allowed to focus on tasks we prefer like hiking trail rehabilitation and feeding of lambs, while still helping around the guesthouse. As an archaeology… read more
9 Sep 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Luke)
Luke was great to have around. He was very precise on every task. He had immaculate manners and was very caring about all around him. He was a fast learner and did well in the tasks that were new to him - like in the kitchen. Luke handled the tourist very well and was well liked by them all. Luke diligently practiced his cross country running… read more
(Excellent
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7 Aug 2015
Left by Workawayer (Luke) for host
I spent two months of my summer break here, and the experience was very enjoyable. JP and Hester made every effort to ensure I was comfortable during my stay. Meeting such a wide range of guests staying on the farm was very informative, and the natural beauty of the surrounding veld rivals that of anywhere I have traveled. The quiet of the farm… read more
9 Sep 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Steffiana)
Claudia was such a pleasure to have in our home. She was very willing to help where we needed her and also did so with a smile! She was very flexible and was fantastic on helping us with our website. She translated some of our pages without any effort. She has very good computer skills and is excellent in languages. She was also very helpful… read more
(Excellent
)
21 May 2015
Left by Workawayer (Steffiana) for host
A very special place. Hester and JP are so welcoming and kind and make you feel at home at their beautiful farm right away. It's amazing how they manage this place and how much effort they put even in little details.
Work is flexible and depends on your abilities. Suggestions are welcome. I helped with the guests: showing them around, serving… read more
Work is flexible and depends on your abilities. Suggestions are welcome. I helped with the guests: showing them around, serving… read more
18 Apr 2015
Left by Workawayer (Soeren) for host
Something different: If you are looking for a place apart from all the backpacker hostels and surf-schools at the coast, This place might be the right spot for you. This host provides you with a lot of different things, tasks and experiences in farming, tourism, cultural, political and historical aspects of the Karoo/ South Africa.
You will become… read more
You will become… read more
17 Feb 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Soeren)
Soeren stayed with us for more than 3 months which made us get to know each other really well. He is a very caring person and helped us extremely well in a very busy time of the year. He was very precise in all his work - from marking our hiking & biking trails to doing the accounts & stock. He used his own initiative in creating the trails and… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Feb 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Sabrina_P)
Sabrina was here when we were very busy during the December holiday helping with all things but mostly with cooking and serving meals in the evening. She has a great knowledge of cooking and can help with ease. cooking comes naturally for her. She also loves animals and walked our water mongoose in rehab every day. she cared very well for a… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Feb 2015
Left by Workawayer (Adrienne & Robert) for host
This is one of the best Workaway experiences we have ever had! Hester and JP were so warm, kind and welcoming to us, we were very sad to leave after 3 weeks on the farm. The work was reasonable and different almost every day: greeting guests, helping enter sheep breeding data in the computer, modifying their website, serving breakfast, cleaning… read more
4 Feb 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Adrienne & Robert)
Bob and Adrienne were a fantastic couple to host. They really helped us so much in many ways. Bob was great with all his computer skills. He was also a very handy man around to do all kinds of odd jobs. They made good plans together to achieve their goals. Adrienne was great to have for the guests. They were very punctual and always willing… read more
(Excellent
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18 Jun 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Alcée)
Alcee was a joy to have around our home. She was such a big help in our Guest farm in many different ways- From welcoming Guests to rounding up sheep!! She loves cooking and with her meals she really spoilt us. She showed us French cooking and we shared SA foods with her to experience. She was good at the computer and could do anything we… read more
(Excellent
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13 May 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Grace)
Grace was great to have on our farm. She did everything 100 % we asked for in a day. She is very well mannered and it was a pleasure to host her for the month she was here.
(Very good
)
3 Apr 2014
Left by Workawayer (Trine Wagner) for host
I stayed on this farm for two months - and i enjoyed every minute of it… One of the things I appreciated the most since the first day I arrived was working with Hester and J.P who are so passioned about what they doing. I felt like a part of their family, and it will always be a home away from home for me. They taught me so much about the… read more
29 Mar 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Trine Wagner)
Trine came into our home and from the start she fitted in with ease. She will fit in easily anywhere she goes as she is an easy going , friendly & creative person that works hard and would like to please her hosts. On our farm she helped with laying out and making a path up a hill to the cottage. She also sanded & painted our signs at our… read more
(Excellent
)
