Profile information
Host rating
100 %
Last replied
30 Mar 2024
Reply rate
91.2 %
Usually responds within 1 day
Feedback
16
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Details
Description
We live on 5 acres of land in Manakau which is half way between Wellington and Palmerston North.
We are retired and need some extra help tending to our many trees, a small vineyard ,animals and garden.
We love the peaceful valley we live in as we are so near the Tararua Forest Park and Waikawa beach.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The harvesting and cooking of food from our property.
Living on a small lifestyle block experiencing the kiwi way of life
Help
No particular skills required just a willingness to help and maybe learn some new skills.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Excellent private self contained cabin or a room in our house if the cabin is occupied
What else ...
Hiking in the Tararua forest Park.
Beach walks
Biking .
Train station 20 minutes south ( Wellington)
Historic towns nearby immersed in Māori Culture
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 918582133587
Feedback (7)
18 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Jakob) for host
Patricia and Sidney are very considerate hosts and I had a great time staying at their place.
The food is incredibly delicious, the view on the vineyard from the spatious barn I slept in beautiful and their dog is a bundle of joy that will most certainly brighten your day.
Being there for the harvest was quite an event and I can only recommend… read more
The food is incredibly delicious, the view on the vineyard from the spatious barn I slept in beautiful and their dog is a bundle of joy that will most certainly brighten your day.
Being there for the harvest was quite an event and I can only recommend… read more
18 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Jakob)
Jakob is a nice young man who was willing to turn his hand at anything.
He had a good work ethic and was respectful and well mannered.
Would recommend Jakob to future hosts.
He had a good work ethic and was respectful and well mannered.
Would recommend Jakob to future hosts.
(Excellent
)
26 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Jamie & Toni) for host
Working and staying with Pat&Sid was our best workaway experience by far.
We enjoyed the great variety of work and making friends with the animals on their beautiful property.
Patricia is a generous, welcoming and inspiring soul who makes yummy food.
Sidney is a funny, lively and inspiring soul who is also a human juke box.
We felt very grateful… read more
We enjoyed the great variety of work and making friends with the animals on their beautiful property.
Patricia is a generous, welcoming and inspiring soul who makes yummy food.
Sidney is a funny, lively and inspiring soul who is also a human juke box.
We felt very grateful… read more
26 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Jamie & Toni)
Jay and Toni were with us just 6 days but achieved so much in that time . They both are very hard workers with good practical skills especially handling machinery and power tools.
Very good at working without supervision, the most competent Workaways we have had.
Very respectful and appreciative , we enjoyed getting to know them. A lovely young… read more
Very good at working without supervision, the most competent Workaways we have had.
Very respectful and appreciative , we enjoyed getting to know them. A lovely young… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Anne & Annabell)
Ann and Annabell stayed with us for a week and achieved so much in that time. They are both conscientious thorough workers and were willing to lend their hand at anything. Both have beautiful personalities which made hosting them a joy. We loved hearing about Denmark and listening to their spoken language.
We would highly recommend these two… read more
We would highly recommend these two… read more
(Excellent
)
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Cultural exchange:
(5.0)
Communication:
(5.0)
18 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Jakob) for host
Patricia and Sidney are very considerate hosts and I had a great time staying at their place.
The food is incredibly delicious, the view on the vineyard from the spatious barn I slept in beautiful and their dog is a bundle of joy that will most certainly brighten your day.
Being there for the harvest was quite an event and I can only recommend… read more
The food is incredibly delicious, the view on the vineyard from the spatious barn I slept in beautiful and their dog is a bundle of joy that will most certainly brighten your day.
Being there for the harvest was quite an event and I can only recommend… read more
18 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Jakob)
Jakob is a nice young man who was willing to turn his hand at anything.
He had a good work ethic and was respectful and well mannered.
Would recommend Jakob to future hosts.
He had a good work ethic and was respectful and well mannered.
Would recommend Jakob to future hosts.
(Excellent
)
26 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Jamie & Toni) for host
Working and staying with Pat&Sid was our best workaway experience by far.
We enjoyed the great variety of work and making friends with the animals on their beautiful property.
Patricia is a generous, welcoming and inspiring soul who makes yummy food.
Sidney is a funny, lively and inspiring soul who is also a human juke box.
We felt very grateful… read more
We enjoyed the great variety of work and making friends with the animals on their beautiful property.
Patricia is a generous, welcoming and inspiring soul who makes yummy food.
Sidney is a funny, lively and inspiring soul who is also a human juke box.
We felt very grateful… read more
26 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Jamie & Toni)
Jay and Toni were with us just 6 days but achieved so much in that time . They both are very hard workers with good practical skills especially handling machinery and power tools.
Very good at working without supervision, the most competent Workaways we have had.
Very respectful and appreciative , we enjoyed getting to know them. A lovely young… read more
Very good at working without supervision, the most competent Workaways we have had.
Very respectful and appreciative , we enjoyed getting to know them. A lovely young… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Anne & Annabell)
Ann and Annabell stayed with us for a week and achieved so much in that time. They are both conscientious thorough workers and were willing to lend their hand at anything. Both have beautiful personalities which made hosting them a joy. We loved hearing about Denmark and listening to their spoken language.
We would highly recommend these two… read more
We would highly recommend these two… read more
(Excellent
)
18 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Janna) for host
I had a lovely time staying with Patricia and Sydney. I had a beautiful room in their main house and my own bathroom (shared with another workawayer). The tasks during the day varied, with breaks to go swimming or have a coffee. During my stay I could bake and cook and experiment with new recipes. Sydney and Patricia are good company, fun… read more
18 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Janna)
Janna spent two weeks with us and experienced a variety of jobs in that time . She always was up for the challenge of anything thrown at her and completed her tasks diligently. Her strengths definitely were in her culinary skills and we enjoyed sharing and making some wonderful food together.Janna was great to have stay , she is easy to get along… read more
(Excellent
)
18 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Leonie Lee)
Leonie stayed with us for 12 days , during this time we got to appreciate Leonies charming personality .
Her strengths are her attention to detail and conscientiously completing her tasks of which there were a variety.
She faced each challenge she was given with a positive attitude and we felt she grew in confidence.
Leonie was a pleasure to… read more
Her strengths are her attention to detail and conscientiously completing her tasks of which there were a variety.
She faced each challenge she was given with a positive attitude and we felt she grew in confidence.
Leonie was a pleasure to… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Sam)
We hosted Sam for two weeks, during that time he completed a variety of jobs for us , his enthusiasm and willingness to learn was inspiring . Our lifestyle suited Sam’s interest in wine and fresh produce. He is a very good cook and would recommend him to future hosts. Very pleasant to have around and interesting discussions with Sam made hosting… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Sam) for host
I lived a wonderful two weeks with Pat and Sid. Pat and Sid are fascinating and generous people, always willing to teach you about the “good life” as they call it. Delicious food straight from their garden and orchard, beautiful wine, interesting work, and excellent company: what more could you ask for? :) will miss the dog and cats.
2 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Hiroto) for host
Patricia and Sydney are great hosts.
I stayed with them for a week. During my stay, I’ve learnt a lot of new things, vegetables, fruits, NZ culture and meals etc.The work was mainly some gardening stuff.What I loved most was the meals she cooked, Patricia is a great chef! And the cabin was cosy and clean, like a hotel :) I truly enjoyed my stay!
I stayed with them for a week. During my stay, I’ve learnt a lot of new things, vegetables, fruits, NZ culture and meals etc.The work was mainly some gardening stuff.What I loved most was the meals she cooked, Patricia is a great chef! And the cabin was cosy and clean, like a hotel :) I truly enjoyed my stay!
1 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Hiroto)
Hirito has been a pleasure to host.
We had a variety of jobs to complete and some required some hard physical work , all he did was done with a smile and methodically carried out.We enjoyed learning about his culture. Definitely recommend Hirito to future hosts.
We had a variety of jobs to complete and some required some hard physical work , all he did was done with a smile and methodically carried out.We enjoyed learning about his culture. Definitely recommend Hirito to future hosts.
(Excellent
)
16 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Mara & Jenna ) for host
We really enjoyed our time with Patricia and Sidney and had a great week with them. They were both very friendly and welcomed us warmly, and we immediately felt very comfortable. We stayed in a very cute and cozy cabin, the food was great and the work wasn't too hard, we had plenty of time to explore the area. We had great conversations and Sidney… read more
15 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Mara & Jenna )
Mara and Jenna have been delightful girls to host for a week. They are hard workers and very willing to do any task given to them.We enjoyed our discussions about their lives in Germany , they interacted well with us as an older couple . Very respectful and all round two lovely personalities. Tilly will miss the walks with you . Thank you for all… read more
(Excellent
)
5 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Rose) for host
I had a great time staying here and helping out, Pat and Sid were very welcoming and made sure I was very well looked after. The self-contained cabin was lovely to stay in, and the work was not strenuous, i had plenty of time for myself. I enjoyed the company, animals, and the environment, waking up to beautiful bird songs. A wonderful NZ country… read more
5 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Rose)
Rose has been an absolute pleasure to host. This is our first experience hosting and we have been so happy with the outcome.
Rose is a delightful young woman , very willing to work hard and turn her hand to anything.
Respectful and communicates well with people.
We would happily host Rose again .
Rose is a delightful young woman , very willing to work hard and turn her hand to anything.
Respectful and communicates well with people.
We would happily host Rose again .
(Excellent
)
