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21 Feb 2024
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UPDATE: I am now back on Workaway and have availability for most of 2021.
I'm a single dad with a stunning 100 acre property in the beautiful Bellingen area, where I run 3 luxury holiday chalets - which we've been doing as a family for 20 years. Now that my sons are grown-up and no longer live here (though they still love to visit!) there is a lot of work for me to do on my own, so I'd love for you to come and stay and help out!
The tasks are cleaning, gardening and maintenance. The hours I would be looking for in exchange for accommodation and meals are approximately 4 per day plus some help preparing meals. I am getting a really good veggie garden going at the moment for great organic vegetables.
I can usually only manage up to three workawayers at once, possibly more depending on the situation so please feel free to contact me. I prefer people wanting a longer stay of a month or two at the moment. Currently offering Non-jabbed volunteers a stay. I can offer you really nice and comfortable accommodation in the main house where I live. There is a huge deck with a beautiful view of the mountains and you will have a separate bathroom. I have a wood fire to heat the house on those cooler winter nights. We share the kitchen and I provide wonderful healthy ingredients. I eat a whole foods plant based (vegan) diet so if you are a good cook or can help out it is a big bonus.
You can also use the other facilities here: tennis court, mountain bikes, games room and laundry. There is a lovely river to swim in just a walk away. I am Australian but speak French as well and love cycling, trekking, playing tennis and being active. Oh, did i mention travel ? I love to travel,
see beautiful places and meet new people.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
If you are French speaking I can help with your English - though I'm no teacher! I am running a business in an extraordinary part of the world and you could get a unique insight into what goes into the management of a property like this one. You'll benefit from being immersed in nature, and hopefully will leave feeling relaxed and refreshed and with a greater appreciation for the great Australian outdoors!
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Help
We are looking for helpers aged 25 years+ who are non smokers. It is ideal if you have your own transport so you can better explore the area and get into town by yourself, which is 15 minutes away by car. However, if you don't have a car and don't mind being a bit remote, I can collect you from the train station/other place you can reach - just get in touch and we can discuss.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Accommodation
Twin or double room in our house, your own bathroom. Our house is beautifully crafted out of local timber, and offers a fantastic view of the mountains nearby.
What else ...
We live 12km North of Bellingen, a beautiful little town south of Coffs Harbour. We are close to the World Heritage Dorrigo National Park, and only 35 mins to beautiful beaches. We have a horse, two donkeys and chickens who like attention!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
3 1/2 to 4 hours (max 25 hours/week)
Host ref number: 851749472489
Feedback (26)
10 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Hilde) for host
My stay at Greg's place was lovely! I stayed here for three weeks (I extended one) during the holidays and it was the best place to be at this time i could imagine. I stayed at his place together with another workaway couple. We had the best time all together. Greg provided us with amazing plantbased food and we experienced with all different kind… read more
20 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Jenny) for host
This is the first time I've workawayed in my home country and wow, what a remarkable experience. Greg is welcoming, generous and personable. Great work, great laughs and great worldly conversations. It was wonderful being so close to the creek and starting most mornings with a dip and taking the troop for running errands! You can truly immerse… read more
21 Dec 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Julia)
Julia stayed with us for nearly 2 months. The experience was excellent. Julia is a wonderful person. She was able to complete any jobs that i had at a high level and is a self starter. We had great conversations and good food. We both enjoyed exploring the surroundings in an active way. I would definitely recommend Julia to any other hosts.
Thanks… read more
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10 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Hilde) for host
My stay at Greg's place was lovely! I stayed here for three weeks (I extended one) during the holidays and it was the best place to be at this time i could imagine. I stayed at his place together with another workaway couple. We had the best time all together. Greg provided us with amazing plantbased food and we experienced with all different kind… read more
20 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Jenny) for host
This is the first time I've workawayed in my home country and wow, what a remarkable experience. Greg is welcoming, generous and personable. Great work, great laughs and great worldly conversations. It was wonderful being so close to the creek and starting most mornings with a dip and taking the troop for running errands! You can truly immerse… read more
21 Dec 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Julia)
Julia stayed with us for nearly 2 months. The experience was excellent. Julia is a wonderful person. She was able to complete any jobs that i had at a high level and is a self starter. We had great conversations and good food. We both enjoyed exploring the surroundings in an active way. I would definitely recommend Julia to any other hosts.
Thanks… read more
Thanks… read more
(Excellent
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20 Sep 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicola)
Nic stayed with me for two weeks or so. She is a beautiful person. Always happy and ready to help with anything that needed to be done. I love healthy food and Nicola was always at home in the kitchen. Nic is a very good cook and showed us some things that we had never seen before. The food was always very flavoursome and well presented.
I woul;d… read more
I woul;d… read more
(Excellent
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16 Sep 2020
Left by Workawayer (Nicola) for host
Greg's place in the Promised Lands is a little pocket of heaven! I had to pinch myself waking up to the amazing view over the mountains every morning. I spent 2 weeks here but could definitely have stayed longer, I was made to feel very welcome, with my own comfy room and action-packed days. The work isn't too demanding, mainly cleaning, cooking… read more
27 Aug 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Santiago)
Santiago spent about two months with me here. He is an amazing person. He is always proactive and has a very positive vibe. Always happy and always ready to help. He carried out all tasks to a high level. We had very interesting conversations. He has already experienced so much as a younger guy. I would definitely recommend him to any other hosts… read more
(Excellent
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25 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer (Santiago) for host
Well, I stayed two months at Greg's Promise Land. An amazing, wonderful, paradisiac place. Every single morning having breakfast on the deck and contemplating the view, you just don't believe it.
Greg's lifestyle is great to meet and try it for you. Activities as cycling, training, swimming, and an excellent healthy diet.
After two months sharing… read more
Greg's lifestyle is great to meet and try it for you. Activities as cycling, training, swimming, and an excellent healthy diet.
After two months sharing… read more
7 Jun 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Dario & Alba)
Dario and Alba spent almost two weeks with me. They were so help full with everything.
They helped in the garden, cleaning chalets, some maintenance . They spoiled me by preparing some amazing dishes in the kitchen.
We had a lot of fun all the time. They are really a beautiful couple and i would recommend them to any host.
Thanks Dario and Alba… read more
They helped in the garden, cleaning chalets, some maintenance . They spoiled me by preparing some amazing dishes in the kitchen.
We had a lot of fun all the time. They are really a beautiful couple and i would recommend them to any host.
Thanks Dario and Alba… read more
(Excellent
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31 May 2020
Left by Workawayer (Dario & Alba) for host
We stayed with Greg almost two weeks, and it was an amazing experience! The place is stunning, surrounded by nature, mountains, national parks and a beautiful river. We stayed in a fully furnished room in the main house, we had our own bathroom and the room was perfect!
Greg is such a nice person, he treated us like equals and made our stay very… read more
Greg is such a nice person, he treated us like equals and made our stay very… read more
23 Apr 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Izabella Ildiko)
Ildi and Chris stayed with me for 5 weeks approx. They were both really hard workers and helped with what ever needed doing. It was very easy as they are self starters and could always see what needed to be done. Ildi is a great cook! Which i always appreciate. While we did some things together they were very independent. I would definitely… read more
(Excellent
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15 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Izabella Ildiko) for host
we stayed at Gregs promised land in jan/feb 2020. his home is magnificent and the whole
area as well. mountains, creeks, nationalparks and a 30min drive away a lot of beaches too.
Greg was a great host and we had a lot of fun with him. he went with us canyoning, we played tennis and
in the long evenings cards.
our work was diversified, mainly in… read more
area as well. mountains, creeks, nationalparks and a 30min drive away a lot of beaches too.
Greg was a great host and we had a lot of fun with him. he went with us canyoning, we played tennis and
in the long evenings cards.
our work was diversified, mainly in… read more
15 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Johnny & Carolina) for host
We were here with Sophie. She was great. Work was hard but good. House and grounds were out of this world. Lodgings were better than a hotel :) A lot of different people happened to stay while we did our week here. It was great. Everyone was really nice and it was a pleasure to meet new people. Sophies cooking was amazing! Thanks for a great week.
28 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Nathalie)
Nathalie and her son and daughter stayed with me at least a month over the Christmas period.
The experience was very positive. They are an amazing family. The teenage children were given appropriate tasks and instruction and they carried them out well. Nathalie never seemed to stop for too long and was a big help with so many things.
Nathalie… read more
The experience was very positive. They are an amazing family. The teenage children were given appropriate tasks and instruction and they carried them out well. Nathalie never seemed to stop for too long and was a big help with so many things.
Nathalie… read more
(Excellent
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15 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Nathalie) for host
Myself and two teenagers stayed with Greg one incredible and wonderful month! Staying with Greg at the Promised Land was an experience that myself and my children will remember all our lives! Greg is a wonderful human being with a beautiful heart. His patience and understanding towards the lack of work experience of my children was truly… read more
28 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Niké)
Nike stayed with us for a week and was really great to get to know. Nike is fun and has great conversational skills and when it comes to working she doesn't disappoint. She completed all tasks to a high degree with a smile on her face. Nike shows maturity beyond her age. I would definitely recommend her to other hosts and employers. I wish her all… read more
(Excellent
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19 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Niké) for host
This workaway has turned to a home to all of us there in the sadly short time I've been there, it was one of the most wonderful I've had and truly special. The tasks were clearly communicated, the food was from heaven, the area is stunning and Greg is an amazing host, easy to talk to and has created a space where he and all of the fellow -amazing-… read more
28 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (QINGFENG & WENJIE)
Sukey & Lee or Quingfeng & Wenjie are a beautiful couple. We were so surprised at how fond and close we became of each other. I though maybe i would have a problem with communication but their English is infact quite good . They are working on it all the time.
Sukey and Lee stayed over two weeks and are amazing workers. They work really hard and… read more
Sukey and Lee stayed over two weeks and are amazing workers. They work really hard and… read more
(Excellent
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8 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (QINGFENG & WENJIE) for host
We had an amazing time with Greg,Simin,Vicky,Nicky and Maggie.It's our first workaway experience.It can't be more great.We spend a very funny and meaningful 11 days together. working is not so hard, it won't more than 4 hours per day,Greg and Simon are very thoughtful person,arranged things very perperty.At last two days we finished all the work… read more
1 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Rachel & David)
David and Rachel stayed with me for almost two weeks. My experience was excellent in that they were great help doing windows and general cleaning and weeding. Also they were good company and we had many interesting conversations. I would recommend David and Rachel to any other hosts looking for helpers.
(Excellent
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31 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Rachel & David) for host
We had a fantastic stay with Greg. He has the most amazing property with absolutely stunning views. Greg set clear tasks and gave us afternoons off to sightsee. We much appreciate him showing us around the local area and further afield as we did not have our own transport. Greg also provided delicious healthy meals and we got a taste of the vegan… read more
2 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Joyce)
Joyce stayed a week here in August. It was a great experience for both of us. Joyce is a very interesting and capable person with a great skill set. We had great conversations and she was fantastic help. I only wished she could have stayed longer. I would recommend her to any other hosts or employers. Thanks Joyce!
(Excellent
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29 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Bernardo & Milena)
Melina and Berni spend over two weeks here with me at the retreat. We had a great time together and they were more than happy to help with any tasks that needed doing. I can recommend them to any other hosts. Thank you Melina and Berni for all your good work. All the best with your travels.
(Excellent
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29 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Bernardo & Milena) for host
Excelent experience!!! Our time with Greg It was very good and fun!! He is very friendly and very predisposed for everything..He was our tour guide and we had a great time.
Promise Land is an amazing place, beautiful and quiet, we will probably come back.
Thanks very much Greg!!!
Muchas Gracias Greg!!!!!
Promise Land is an amazing place, beautiful and quiet, we will probably come back.
Thanks very much Greg!!!
Muchas Gracias Greg!!!!!
4 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Ailin) for host
Our time with Greg was amazing! As our first experience with Workaway we couldn't have asked for a better host.
This is an great place to go if you enjoy working outside, surrounded by beautiful landscapes.
Greg was also really keen on showing us and recommending places to go nearby.
We had an awesome time! We would definitely go back!
This is an great place to go if you enjoy working outside, surrounded by beautiful landscapes.
Greg was also really keen on showing us and recommending places to go nearby.
We had an awesome time! We would definitely go back!
3 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Ailin)
Ailin and Ezequiel stayed with me for more than two weeks. We had a great time getting to know each other and share experiences. They were great at helping around the property whatever needed doing at the time. Also Ezequiel loves to cook, so i let him go for it.
Thank you Ailin and Ezequiel for your visit and hard work. Good luck with your on… read more
Thank you Ailin and Ezequiel for your visit and hard work. Good luck with your on… read more
(Excellent
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4 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Cornelia) for host
Thank you so much Greg for your openhearted and gentle hospitality. I enjoyed the time with you and and the stay at your wonderful place. I'm happy that you trusted in my driving skills so that I had the possibility to learn how to drive on the other side. I had a lot of fun and I am glad to have seen all those beautiful places and to have… read more
4 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Cornelia)
I had the pleasure to have Conny stay about 10 days. Conny is a truly wonderful and caring person with great interests and skills. She was always willing to help with anything that needed to be done and also prepared some great meals. I would recommend Conny to any hosts. Thank you Conny for everything you did for me and all the best for your… read more
(Excellent
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4 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Emilia & Scott) for host
Where do we start.... Firstly we never wanted to leave! We fell in love with Greg the minute we got to know him! He is such a kind and generous man and we were more than happy to complete or take on any jobs that he had for us. Also we were able to cook delicious meals with all the healthy ingredients Greg provided for us. Greg was so much fun and… read more
4 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Emilia & Scott)
Emilia and Scott stayed with me for about 2 and a half weeks. They are a fantastic couple ,we had a really great time together both working and socialising. There was no job they couldn't help me with. They helped with cooking, cleaning,mowing,gardening ,laundry,ironing and computer work / instagram / facebook / blog. They are self starters and… read more
(Excellent
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14 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Elisa)
I had the pleasure of having Elisa stay one week here. Elisa is a wonderful and social person with interesting conversation and experiences to share. Elisa was great help with any work. She always did a thorough job and even completed some skilled sewing projects. I would have loved Elisa stay longer if it had fitted with her travel plans. I would… read more
(Excellent
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8 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Elisa) for host
When I arrived at promised land retreat I was blown away by the stunning beauty of the house and the nature that surrounds it. I felt my Energie level rising from the first moment I entered the house and felt very comfortable and welcomed. Greg is a very lovely, caring and warm hearted person who I very enjoyed staying with. He always made sure to… read more
20 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Benjamin & Cherry)
Benjamin and Cherry spent 5 or 6 days with me and my family in January 2018.
They were fun to be around, the conversation, the humour, the way they offered to help out.
Ben and Cherry both have great skills. I wish they could have stayed a little longer.
I would highly recommend them to any host or employer.
They were fun to be around, the conversation, the humour, the way they offered to help out.
Ben and Cherry both have great skills. I wish they could have stayed a little longer.
I would highly recommend them to any host or employer.
(Excellent
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6 Feb 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Ailise)
Ailise, it was a pleasure to have you with us, great help and great company! All the best for the rest of your trip.
(Excellent
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2 Feb 2017
Left by Workawayer (Ailise) for host
Sophie and Greg are wonderful people. They manage to balance their work with an active lifestyle and squeeze more fun into a day than anyone I've ever met! While there, I spun honey, cleaned windows, pruned bushes and painted trees with lime, but they also included me in swimming, hiking, sailing and cycling. If you love being active, and good… read more
19 Apr 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Bernadette)
Thank you Bernadette for all the help with the house and the chalets. Your are reliable and have many skills only "mature" people have! We wish you all the best.
(Excellent
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5 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Bernadette) for host
First the place: an ideal location for nature lovers, with amazing views and lots of animals around, away from noisy civilisation. The house is beautiful and comfortable and I was given a very cosy room with a large bathroom just next door. I could eat very healthy organic food, and vegetable that were grown in the garden.
As for entertainment,… read more
As for entertainment,… read more
19 Oct 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Eleri & Martin)
Thank you Eleri and Martin, you were fantastic help. You two have got are very helpful and easy to have around. We wish you all the best with you NZ venture!
(Excellent
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17 Oct 2015
Left by Workawayer (Eleri & Martin) for host
Can't describe how awesome the stay was with Sophie and Greg. Amazing nature all around you all the time, great housing with own big double room and own bathroom. Sophie and Greg are such a great and fun people, feels like your own family. The tasks were fun and nothing too hard - gardening, cleaning of the cottages, fencing, playing in the water… read more
14 Oct 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Rachel & Lee)
Thank you Rachel and Lee for arriving at our place at short notice, I certainly needed help with an arm out of order... You where fun to have around, and very good help all around, lots of interesting conversations. We really liked your attitude, it was easy to have you with us.
All the best for your roaming around the globe!
All the best for your roaming around the globe!
(Excellent
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6 Oct 2015
Left by Workawayer (Rachel & Lee) for host
Sophie and Greg responded very quickly to our enquiry and were wonderful, welcoming hosts. They made us feel at home from the first moment. Their home is lovely and the retreat beautiful. The work was varied and fun, especially if you like being outdoors. We had a lot of interesting conversations and thoroughly enjoyed our time. Also, Sophie is an… read more
7 Dec 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Annie)
Annie, you were a pleasure to have around, your life skills with house work, cooking, cleaning, and better still your yoga and massage skills are great. We wish you all the best.
(Excellent
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6 Dec 2014
Left by Workawayer (Annie) for host
I had an amazing time at the promised land..Greg and Sophie are a warm generous couple..very fair and understanding....I felt,I learnt a lot from them
the food was amazing..the whole experience..is one I will remember
thank you
the food was amazing..the whole experience..is one I will remember
thank you
2 Dec 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Maria & Matts)
It was really nice to have you with us guys, a pity you couldn't stay any longer.
You have been very helpful, you are both hard workers, practical and you have many skills you can share.
All the best for the rest of your journey.
You have been very helpful, you are both hard workers, practical and you have many skills you can share.
All the best for the rest of your journey.
(Excellent
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1 Dec 2014
Left by Workawayer (Maria & Matts) for host
Thank you so much Greg and Sophie for having us! We enjoyed our stay very much and we felt very welcome in your amazing house. We liked paiting, wood stacking and window cleaning, and it was so nice of you to show us Dorrigo national park. Matts really enjoyed going kitesurfing and mountain biking as well.
We'd definitly recommend this beautiful… read more
We'd definitly recommend this beautiful… read more
7 Oct 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Maria & Samuel)
It was a real pleasure to have you with us, Sam and Maria, and your help has certainly been felt!
(Excellent
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7 Oct 2014
Left by Workawayer (Maria & Samuel) for host
Thanks Sophie and Greg for taking such good care of us, we truly felt at home with you! We had some great conversations over some lovely meals, and a good laugh! We mostly worked full days and then took some days off, because we felt it was easier that way. I had great fun working on your marketing materials and Sam loved "his" bike shed. It was a… read more
8 Jul 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Maxime & Emma)
Maxime and Emma, you have been so nice to have around, you were helpful, fun, interesting and pleasant.. and certainly hard workers. Keep in touch, and all the best for the rest of your stay in Australia.
(Excellent
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8 Jul 2014
Left by Workawayer (Maxime & Emma) for host
It was a pleasure to work in this beautiful place. Sophie and Greg are very friendly and nice hosts; they make us feel like at home... We came for one week and we finally stayed two weeks!
The job wasn't boring and we did different tasks. It was a great experience. Thank you!
The job wasn't boring and we did different tasks. It was a great experience. Thank you!
17 Apr 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Luis)
It was nice to have you here Luis, you are a very motivated helper and learner. Your understanding of English has certainly improved during your stay, and you have done your best to help us doing our everyday jobs.
We wish you all the best, keep in touch
We wish you all the best, keep in touch
(Excellent
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17 Apr 2014
Left by Workawayer (Luis) for host
I have spent three marvelous weeks in promise land, Bellingen with Greg and Sophie. Impressive scenery, beautiful beaches in the surroundings, in short words magical nature.
I have worked with them in a relaxing way and learning different tasks, and in between enjoying the morning tea.
Greg is an wise and friendly Australian that loves nature… read more
I have worked with them in a relaxing way and learning different tasks, and in between enjoying the morning tea.
Greg is an wise and friendly Australian that loves nature… read more
22 Mar 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Arnaud & Agathe)
Arnaud and Agathe have been a pleasure to have around, great personalities, great energy. These guys can do all sort of jobs, always with a smile. Will definitively keep in touch.
(Excellent
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22 Mar 2014
Left by Workawayer (Arnaud & Agathe) for host
We had a great experience with Sophie and Greg. It has been a real pleasure to work for them and share a lot of good times.
That's an amazing place, quiet and beautiful landscape!
We hope that we will see Sophie & Greg again, in Bellingen or in France... :)
That's an amazing place, quiet and beautiful landscape!
We hope that we will see Sophie & Greg again, in Bellingen or in France... :)
