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AVAILABLE 1 NOV - 21 DEC
Couples are welcome!
We are currently looking for help in our historic garden, at times that suit your own schedule. We live in a beautiful historic building at 3 km from Dunedin City centre.
The property is in a quiet location. You will get full board (meals), your own private room and use a shared bathroom. The rooms are old and beautiful. On warm days, we have lunch in the garden.
We're happy to cook for special wishes – we have had several vegetarians and vegans, and generally succeed in making everyone happy! Also, our kitchen is very healthy, as we mostly use fresh fruits and vegetables, and we make our own bread, yoghourt and hummus.
Visitors help 21 hours per week, scheduled by yourself.
When you need to go to town, you can catch a bus, or you can ride along with us.
We love history, architecture, music, film and dance and are interested to hear stories and opinions from around the world.
Contact us now to learn more!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We foster learning new skills, and we support people develop their own methods. We like to talk about history, the arts, and about the people of this world. We welcome new ideas and perspectives.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We can use your help with various tasks in the garden including planting, weeding, the restoration of flower beds and stone walls. We try to fit you in tasks that you like to do. If you have little experience, you are still welcome if you are eager to learn new skills.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Accommodation
You will get full board (meals), your own beautiful private room and use a shared bathroom.
What else ...
Dunedin is 3km away. Bus stops are closeby, and the bus will take you to the town centre in 10 minutes. There are 2 buses per hour. Dunedin city has plenty of historic buildings, is a hub for artists and classic trades, and is a great spot for walking and hiking.
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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
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Host ref number: 851697783271
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17 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer (Lucia & Marius) for host
We stayed for 10 days with Tim and Sophie and had an amazing time in Dunedin.
During our time we helped in their beautiful garden 3 hours a day. The work was not too hard and changed every day and we were flexible with our working hours which was great for planning our free time. The accomodation itself and the food Sophie provided was amazing… read more
During our time we helped in their beautiful garden 3 hours a day. The work was not too hard and changed every day and we were flexible with our working hours which was great for planning our free time. The accomodation itself and the food Sophie provided was amazing… read more
16 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer (MonikaMol) for host
I spent a nice week at this beautiful and very interesting place close to the city centre of Dunedin. Sofie, Tim and Bianca are a lovely and very hospitable family. I enjoyed staying with them and can recommend the hosts to other workawayers.
24 Jan 2025
Left by Workawayer (Eugénie & Camille) for host
It was our first Workaway experience, and it was amazing! The work wasn’t too hard, the meals were excellent (thanks again, Sofie) and the beds were super comfortable (the corridor light staying on for trips to the bathroom at night was a very thoughtful touch). Tim and Sofie were incredibly welcoming and always had great recommendations. Thank… read more
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17 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer (Lucia & Marius) for host
We stayed for 10 days with Tim and Sophie and had an amazing time in Dunedin.
During our time we helped in their beautiful garden 3 hours a day. The work was not too hard and changed every day and we were flexible with our working hours which was great for planning our free time. The accomodation itself and the food Sophie provided was amazing… read more
During our time we helped in their beautiful garden 3 hours a day. The work was not too hard and changed every day and we were flexible with our working hours which was great for planning our free time. The accomodation itself and the food Sophie provided was amazing… read more
16 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer (MonikaMol) for host
I spent a nice week at this beautiful and very interesting place close to the city centre of Dunedin. Sofie, Tim and Bianca are a lovely and very hospitable family. I enjoyed staying with them and can recommend the hosts to other workawayers.
24 Jan 2025
Left by Workawayer (Eugénie & Camille) for host
It was our first Workaway experience, and it was amazing! The work wasn’t too hard, the meals were excellent (thanks again, Sofie) and the beds were super comfortable (the corridor light staying on for trips to the bathroom at night was a very thoughtful touch). Tim and Sofie were incredibly welcoming and always had great recommendations. Thank… read more
10 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Brenda & Evan) for host
Our time with Tim, Sophie, and their family was an absolute delight!
The work was weeding and general labor in the yard/gardens. We also worked with some other Workawayers and bonded immediately. Tim wants very much for folks to get along, make friends, and have flexibility in their schedule and this was evident from the very beginning.
Besides… read more
The work was weeding and general labor in the yard/gardens. We also worked with some other Workawayers and bonded immediately. Tim wants very much for folks to get along, make friends, and have flexibility in their schedule and this was evident from the very beginning.
Besides… read more
10 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host
This was my first workaway experience and it could not have been better. I had a great week. I felt very comfortable and the work was varied. Tim and Sofie are really two great people and I really enjoyed living with the family.
aaand of course Sofie's food was awesome! Thanks for everything <3
aaand of course Sofie's food was awesome! Thanks for everything <3
5 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Malene) for host
It has been a great experience for me to live with this family. It has been enormously inspiring to experience the musical environment in the house and to experience the exciting project that they are working on. The working frame was flexible and the tasks varied. It worked particularly well when we were several workaways at the same time. Tim… read more
21 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Francesca) for host
It was a privilege to stay in one of the oldest houses in Dunedin - it's beautiful! Tim and his family were very hospitable, and the meals were healthy and delicious. I had a flare up of sciatic nerve pain during my stay - they were understanding and let me adjust the gardening tasks accordingly. Thank you :)
10 Apr 2021
Left by Workawayer (Robin) for host
Tim and Sofie are wonderful hosts and have 2 great kids! I enjoyed staying in their marvellous house very much. I had a amazing & huge bedroom to myself, and the food was good and plentiful. I felt welcome and part of the family. They also offered me to join them on various activities, from board games to going out.
They gave me the opportunity… read more
They gave me the opportunity… read more
23 Mar 2021
Left by Workawayer (William) for host
Came for 2 weeks, stayed for 3 months! Yes it was that good.
Its not every day you get the chance to help restore a heritage building, and in some way become a small part of that building's history. Its also not every day that you get the chance to help such courageous people as Tim and Sofie taking on such a challenge as this house whilst… read more
Its not every day you get the chance to help restore a heritage building, and in some way become a small part of that building's history. Its also not every day that you get the chance to help such courageous people as Tim and Sofie taking on such a challenge as this house whilst… read more
10 Dec 2020
Left by Workawayer (Wan Xuan) for host
I really enjoyed my stay in Tim and Sofie's house for 3 weeks! Much appreciations for them of catering my vegan diet! I also like how they let workawayers to plan timetable according to our own time. I learnt so much skills of sanding, gap filling and also painting. I was really happy to play the piano and watching movies with them. Love the… read more
3 Dec 2020
Left by Workawayer (Arthur) for host
I had a great stay with Sophie, Tim and the girls. A big shout out to you guys for the effort and plans regards the property. The house itself is huge and beautiful as well as the garden. The tasks were fair and well explained. Sophie’s meals are very tasty indeed and now I understand why lots of people mentioned about the Seitan. Thanks for… read more
19 Nov 2020
Left by Workawayer (Morgana & Ian) for host
Tim and Sofie's home is gorgeous and huge! The location is wonderful for exploring the city as well.
We mostly did garden work, along with some sanding and renovation work. They provide work clothes and all the tools you need to get the job done.
The house rules are laid out very clearly so you can stick to them.
Sofie's cooking was just… read more
We mostly did garden work, along with some sanding and renovation work. They provide work clothes and all the tools you need to get the job done.
The house rules are laid out very clearly so you can stick to them.
Sofie's cooking was just… read more
22 Oct 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Mario)
Mario has been a delight to have at our project and in our house. He is very considerate and friendly, and concerned about his work. My wife and I are going to miss him and the interesting discussions we had. We wish him the best at his new job in Queenstown. We were so pleasantly surprised how neat he has left his room with us, and how concerned… read more
(Excellent)
21 Oct 2020
Left by Workawayer (Mario) for host
This was my second experience as a workawayer and I had a lovely time. Me and the other workawayers worked together mostly in the garden, which it was a new experience for me. Tim and Sophie patiently explained what we needed to do and provided us with proper tools and clothes to work. The surroundings are beautiful and you can be working while… read more
7 Jul 2020
Left by Workawayer (Valentin) for host
Sophie and Tim are very good hosts and good people. During my stay with them I felt like I belonged to the family, they shared all the meals with the volunteers, we also watched movies all together a few times and they even took us to the bar for a jam session.
What Sophie and Tim are doing in this place is beautiful. Hosting people from all over… read more
What Sophie and Tim are doing in this place is beautiful. Hosting people from all over… read more
21 Jun 2020
Left by Workawayer (Nicole) for host
Just amazing! I planned on staying for two weeks with Tim and Sofie, ended up staying for a month! They made me feel welcomed since the day I arrived, the work was really interesting and very well organized. They always made sure I was enjoying the work and gave extra effort to make sure everyone is happy and comfortable.
I got a private room for… read more
I got a private room for… read more
20 Jun 2020
Left by Workawayer (Florian) for host
This was my first workaway and it couldn't have been better! The work was really interesting and varied, like sanding, painting, working on a stone wall or handle a leave blower. It was really organized, everyone could choose their hours per day and write it down on a schedule. And the dishes of Sophie were delicious. I'll miss them. The rooms are… read more
20 Jun 2020
Left by Workawayer (Ninon) for host
A lot of things to say for this workaway not very common, for start we staying in a house who looks like a castle, very beautiful. Also there is often a lot of other worker who come from of other very various countries, it's a perfect culture exchange. Tim and Sofie try make their best for us, help (sewing) or organize activities in the house… read more
16 Jun 2020
Left by Workawayer (George & Katie) for host
This was our first workaway experience and we had a great time! The work was interesting and we both learned some new skills (including restoration of some outside walls) and developed existing skills (such as garden work and painting). It was very organised too, and we were able to decide the day before what hours we would like to do (average of… read more
12 Jun 2020
Left by Workawayer (Carla & Sebastian) for host
How could we begin? We spent 4 months in this beautiful house, working, learning and sharing. Tim, Sofie, Melissa and Bianca made us feel part of the family, and we enjoyed all kind of activities, not just working! Even though the house is cold, the evenings in the living room watching a movie, playing cards or playing music made it up.
The… read more
The… read more
6 Jun 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Lucky has been with us for 4 months. She has been most considerate, kind and observant during her time here, and she has a positive, cheerful and helpful attitude. She is a somewhat reserved person, but she takes initiative to help, participates keenly and is always open for an interesting discussion. We were sad to see Lucky leave us, and wish… read more
(Excellent)
15 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Robin)
Robin has been a nice guest at our place. He has some good technical work. He is interested to learn, and is keen to finish the job. Robin is modest, friendly and willing to work. It was a pleasure to have him with us. Thanks, Robin! (and welcome back!)
(Excellent)
10 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Robin) for host
Highly recomended. Tim's family is very welcoming and friendly. Food is delicious interesting and healthy. Accomodation is luxury in the beautiful historical house with all you need. Work is interesting and fun i helped with restoration works on the historical house. I realy enjoyed it.
15 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (L.A.)
It was good to have L.A. with us. In her short time with us, she did some very good painting work and some carpentry. She has a varied work experience, and is keen to learn more. She is very sociable and has lots of stories to tell. Enjoyed her company!
(Excellent)
15 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (LOIC)
Loïc was a good experience for us. He is a quiet person, and helpful, friendly and skilled. He did some good carpentry repairs, very independently, and it was a joy to work with him. Thanks, Loïc, for being with us!
(Excellent)
27 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (LOIC) for host
I spent a week at Tim and Sophie's house. The house is gigantic and has several rooms to accommodate several woofers at the same time.
I was very well received, and the rules are clear and precise from the beginning. Everyone can organize his working time as he wants.
The work is mainly about the maintenance and renovation of the house, there are… read more
I was very well received, and the rules are clear and precise from the beginning. Everyone can organize his working time as he wants.
The work is mainly about the maintenance and renovation of the house, there are… read more
15 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Joanne)
Joanne has been our workawayer of the year! She is an absolutely fantastic person, helpful, friendly, and sociable. She brought lots of extra life into our family, and took her work seriously and with much care. She loves penguins, nature, and healthy food. Notwithstanding her being a modest person, we particularly liked her thorough insights on… read more
(Excellent)
27 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Joanne) for host
Wow! What a privilege to spend time at this place with Tim, Sofie, Melissa, Bianca and of course Socks. The heritage house and gardens are immense and beautiful, requiring lots of work. I love being outdoors so worked mostly in the gardens and had a blast powerhosing the paths. This is a very social place with lots of workawayers and close to… read more
15 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa & Caroline )
Lisa and Caroline are the perfect workawayers! Both are sociable and friendly, and Caroline is good with working with hand tools through previous experience. It was great to have these girls as part of our team here, and we recommend them strongly!
Welcome back any time, Lisa and Caroline!
Welcome back any time, Lisa and Caroline!
(Excellent)
8 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Lisa & Caroline ) for host
We stayed with Sofie, Tim and their two girls for a week and had a great time. The work was very fair and enjoyable so the time went by very fast. Part of our work was plastering, sanding and gardening. Sofie is an awesome chef and we loved her vegan/vegetarian food so much.
We would have stayed longer if we could. Thanks again for… read more
We would have stayed longer if we could. Thanks again for… read more
15 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Julen)
It was nice to have Julen as a visitor. He's interested to learn new techniques and skills, sociable, friendly and respectful. Thanks, Julen, for being with us!
(Excellent)
15 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Julen) for host
I had a very good and positive experience during my two weeks with Tim, Sofie, Bianca and Melissa. The project that they are carring out is very interesting and the work it’s fine. You can do very different tasks and learn lot of new things. I help them in different and interesting works as the restoration of one of the rooms. sanding and… read more
17 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Jon-Gunnar) for host
Wow! An amazing house and family.
The work is fair and will be described in detail, food is amazing and healthy. I got my own private room, hours are flexible. I would have no worries recommending this place!
Thanks for having the one armed bandit.
The work is fair and will be described in detail, food is amazing and healthy. I got my own private room, hours are flexible. I would have no worries recommending this place!
Thanks for having the one armed bandit.
12 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Isaac) for host
You will have a great time here! This family is absolutely lovely and incorporates and welcomes you into their home immediately. The work was fairly easy and there was lots of flexibility and understanding regarding how and when the work should be done. The food was plentiful and delicious, accommodating very well to all dietary needs. The house… read more
12 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Lea) for host
I really enjoyed staying two weeks by Tim, Sofie, Melissa and Bianca. My work there includes gardening like weeding and I helped cleaning the holiday house. The concept planning your working time in advance is perfect. So you can plan your free time and with a short walk or by taking the bus you are soon in the city centre of Dunedin. I really… read more
12 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Nikolaj)
It was great to work with Nikolaj. He has keenly taken on several projects around our house - He is both strong and hands-on for rougher works, and he is observant and precise for the works that require some finesse. He has also happily participated in the many interesting discussions. We're sad are sad to see this intelligent and friendly young… read more
(Excellent)
9 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Helen) for host
I had such a lovely stay with Tim, Sofie and the girls. They were so welcoming and kind and Sofie cooked the most wonderful vegan food for me which I appreciated so much.
The house is gorgeous and such a pleasure to work on. I mainly did gardening, sanding and filling and helped with the ironing - all of which I could organize with Tim and Sofie… read more
The house is gorgeous and such a pleasure to work on. I mainly did gardening, sanding and filling and helped with the ironing - all of which I could organize with Tim and Sofie… read more
