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Hello, I'm Rachel, a gardener and writer, looking for help in my flower garden in Wexford.
It would be great for anyone with a love of plants or a desire to learn (full instructions will be given). The garden is in a beautiful rural setting and the nearest town, Bunclody, is about 5km away. We drive there regularly so can bring you in or to the bus stop on the weekend if you want to explore further.
Our family includes myself and my husband and a very friendly cat, Catskidoodles. Other family members visit frequently. When not helping, we welcome you to join us in family activities - walks, board games, watching TV or outings. But we're also happy to respect your personal space if you want time for yourself. We are very relaxed and easy going and love to laugh. You will be welcomed as a member of our family. We love to learn about other cultures and hope you will oblige.
You will have your own room. The bathroom is shared if other family members are staying. You also have access to the washing machine. We make a daily cooked dinner for everyone but, at other times, you will have access to the kitchen where we provide food for you to make yourself breakfast, lunch and snacks. Ask if there's something you love to eat that we don't have and we will surely get it!
We welcome people from all nationalities and accept male or female applicants. LGBTQ friendly!
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Salut. Je m'appelle Rachel. Je suis jardinière et écrivaine, et je cherche de l'aide cet automne dans mon jardin à Wexford. Cela conviendrait à une personne qui aime les plantes ou désire apprendre (des instructions complètes seront données). Le jardin est dans un beau cadre rural et la ville la plus proche, Bunclody, est à environ 5 km. Nous y allons régulièrement afin de pouvoir vous amener à l'arrêt de bus le week-end si vous souhaitez explorer plus avant.
Nous accueillons des personnes de toutes nationalités - les candidats masculins ou féminins acceptés. Adaptés aux LGBTQ.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Volunteers can expect to learn about horticultural basics and increase their plant love and appreciation. I have an extensive collection of unusual plants including orchids, carnivorous plants and exotics.
You will also get a chance to practice English and enjoy Irish family life.
Help
Weeding, planting, sweeping, potting small plants, dividing plants, pruning, mowing, shredding, shovelling mulch, edging grass, cleaning outside of the house.
All instruction will be given and I will be on hand, often doing the tasks with you, if you have any questions. I look forward to the opportunity of sharing my horticultural knowledge with you and the exchange of ideas through casual chats, possibly in French or Italian (if such a volunteer comes to stay). Help will vary as tasks arise.
As the Irish weather is unpredictable, some work may be done in the rain. In very wet weather we may be forced indoors so I may ask you to do some light housework.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Intermediate
Accommodation
Private room with bed in the main house with some drawer space provided. Shared bathroom. Good Wifi connection. Access to washing machine.
What else ...
We are very rural but, on days off, are happy to give you lifts to the bus stop with direct links to Dublin and Wexford. The Wexford Heritage Centre can be reached by local bus from Wexford Town.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Host ref number: 937875832495
Feedback (26)
6 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer (Louis) for host
I spent three wonderful weeks with Rachel and her family. From the very first evening, Rachel and Norman welcomed me into their home like a full member of their family.
The work is varied (taking care of the compost, planting seeds, cutting branches and plants, etc.) and Rachel makes sure I did different tasks. It's very satisfying because we… read more
The work is varied (taking care of the compost, planting seeds, cutting branches and plants, etc.) and Rachel makes sure I did different tasks. It's very satisfying because we… read more
6 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Louis)
We had the pleasure of hosting Louis this October for three weeks. Immediately from the start we knew that we had made the best choice. Louis is communicative, friendly, helpful and a joy to have around.
During his time with us Louis carried out a variety of gardening tasks. Jobs varied from potting plants, shovelling compost, planting flower… read more
During his time with us Louis carried out a variety of gardening tasks. Jobs varied from potting plants, shovelling compost, planting flower… read more
(Excellent
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10 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicolas)
Nicolas stayed with us for two weeks in October this year. We got on well right from the beginning. We loved Nicolas' inquisitiveness, openness to learning and quick wit. He is master of the one-liner and had us laughing out loud on many occasions. Nicolas did a lot of different gardening jobs when he was here, including moving a load of compost… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Morris Johannes Gino) for host
It was my first experience with workaway and I have to say I was really lucky. Rachel and Norman are fantastic people, they immediately made me feel like I was at home and part of their family. Rachel gave me several tasks in their magnificent botanical garden, all very pleasant and satisfying. Norman was always available for any request. In the… read more
20 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Morris Johannes Gino)
We have had many wonderful workawayers over the years but very few can compare to Morris.
Morris stayed with us for two and a half weeks in September of this year and did a load of hard work in the garden while he was here.
He cut hedges, mulched the flower beds, dug up plants, washed the greenhouse, pruned and cut back bamboo, weeded on a steep… read more
Morris stayed with us for two and a half weeks in September of this year and did a load of hard work in the garden while he was here.
He cut hedges, mulched the flower beds, dug up plants, washed the greenhouse, pruned and cut back bamboo, weeded on a steep… read more
(Excellent
)
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6 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer (Louis) for host
I spent three wonderful weeks with Rachel and her family. From the very first evening, Rachel and Norman welcomed me into their home like a full member of their family.
The work is varied (taking care of the compost, planting seeds, cutting branches and plants, etc.) and Rachel makes sure I did different tasks. It's very satisfying because we… read more
The work is varied (taking care of the compost, planting seeds, cutting branches and plants, etc.) and Rachel makes sure I did different tasks. It's very satisfying because we… read more
6 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Louis)
We had the pleasure of hosting Louis this October for three weeks. Immediately from the start we knew that we had made the best choice. Louis is communicative, friendly, helpful and a joy to have around.
During his time with us Louis carried out a variety of gardening tasks. Jobs varied from potting plants, shovelling compost, planting flower… read more
During his time with us Louis carried out a variety of gardening tasks. Jobs varied from potting plants, shovelling compost, planting flower… read more
(Excellent)
10 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicolas)
Nicolas stayed with us for two weeks in October this year. We got on well right from the beginning. We loved Nicolas' inquisitiveness, openness to learning and quick wit. He is master of the one-liner and had us laughing out loud on many occasions. Nicolas did a lot of different gardening jobs when he was here, including moving a load of compost… read more
(Excellent)
22 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Morris Johannes Gino) for host
It was my first experience with workaway and I have to say I was really lucky. Rachel and Norman are fantastic people, they immediately made me feel like I was at home and part of their family. Rachel gave me several tasks in their magnificent botanical garden, all very pleasant and satisfying. Norman was always available for any request. In the… read more
20 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Morris Johannes Gino)
We have had many wonderful workawayers over the years but very few can compare to Morris.
Morris stayed with us for two and a half weeks in September of this year and did a load of hard work in the garden while he was here.
He cut hedges, mulched the flower beds, dug up plants, washed the greenhouse, pruned and cut back bamboo, weeded on a steep… read more
Morris stayed with us for two and a half weeks in September of this year and did a load of hard work in the garden while he was here.
He cut hedges, mulched the flower beds, dug up plants, washed the greenhouse, pruned and cut back bamboo, weeded on a steep… read more
(Excellent)
7 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer (Mena) for host
Staying with Rachel and Norman was a great experience for me. They and their whole family I had the fortune to meet are lovely people. They where allways happy to chat and play games. The work was really well spaced out iver the day and I had plenty of time relax go for runs or work for myself. I will be really looking forward to maybe see them… read more
14 Jun 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Mena)
We had the pleasure of hosting Mena for two weeks in May 2024. She did lots of work for me in the garden and was always cheerful and willing even over very monotonous jobs, like the dreaded sweeping. She has initiative and a mature, conscientious attitude to work. Mena's English is really excellent, so much so that you would think her a native… read more
(Excellent)
2 Jul 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexandra)
We had the pleasure of hosting Alexandra for a two week period this summer. We loved having her here and she did a variety of different gardening jobs while she was here. Among the jobs were weeding, planting lilies, digging holes for trees, lifting leaves, clipping grass edges, laying weed-suppressing membrane and propagating and planting a… read more
(Excellent)
23 Jun 2024
Left by Workawayer (Alexandra) for host
I had a great time with Rachel and Norman and their great family. All are very friendly, accessible and kind. I stayed two weeks in their lovely house with a beautiful garden.
The work was helping Rachel with the garden (weeding, planting...). She is very passionated and her explanations was very interresting.
After dinner, we spent fun hours… read more
The work was helping Rachel with the garden (weeding, planting...). She is very passionated and her explanations was very interresting.
After dinner, we spent fun hours… read more
22 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Luca) for host
I had the opportunity to spend two weeks with Rachel and her wonderful family. Right from the start, they made me feel at home, spending moments of the day with them, introducing me to board games and card games, especially 'Marmot', which it become an addiction.
During the week, I helped Rachel with her garden for a few hours each day, first… read more
During the week, I helped Rachel with her garden for a few hours each day, first… read more
18 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Luca)
We had the pleasure of hosting Luca for two weeks in April this year. For the full two weeks he worked in the garden and, oh my goodness, he did a load of work! Normally I edge my multiple flower beds in spring, with a half-moon edger, and it's a very long and hard job that goes on for all of spring. Luca cut through this job in no time, making… read more
(Excellent)
2 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Melissa & Pauline)
We had the pleasure of hosting Pauline for two weeks in March/April this year. I feel you can tell a lot about a person straight away when they start to do things without being asked, like unloading the dishwasher or cleaning up. Pauline certainly fitted into this category and, after helping hard in the garden, she was always helpful elsewhere… read more
(Excellent)
29 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Jeanne)
We had the pleasure of hosting Jeanne for a week in March this year. Jeanne worked well, completing tasks properly, and got on well with all the family. We had a lot of fun playing cards, where an amicable rivalry developed between Jeanne and one of our family members. Jeanne also taught us a new version of a card game we know but we were too set… read more
(Excellent)
20 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Alissa & Orianna) for host
Being at Rachel and Norman's was my first workaway experience and I honestly couldn't have asked for a better one. Everyone immediately welcomed me into the family and we had two incredible weeks together.
Helping in the beautiful garden was an absolute delight. I spent some time digging holes, cutting back plants, clearing brambles and helping… read more
Helping in the beautiful garden was an absolute delight. I spent some time digging holes, cutting back plants, clearing brambles and helping… read more
19 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Alissa & Orianna)
We had the pleasure of hosting Alissa in autumn 2023 and she has been back to us several times since. Alissa worked hard in the garden, doing a variety of jobs from digging holes to weeding. She also did work indoors, notably sanding the coving in the bathroom. We love Alissa because of her enthusiasm, positive attitude, personable character and… read more
(Excellent)
17 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Jade) for host
Our stay at Rachel's was amazing, we enjoyed preparing the garden for winter and really getting to know all the family. We loved the game nights and the dungeon and dragon night!
We couldn't have asked for a better family to start our Workaway year with, thank you Rachel, Norman, Ori, Sam and Sebastian, we'll never forget you.
We couldn't have asked for a better family to start our Workaway year with, thank you Rachel, Norman, Ori, Sam and Sebastian, we'll never forget you.
10 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Josephine & Michael)
Michael and Josephine stayed with us for two weeks in September 2023. We were very sad to see them go and would have loved them to stay longer. I have no hesitation in recommending them wholeheartedly. We hope they will come back to visit some time as they are always welcome.
During their time with us Josephine and Michael did a variety of jobs… read more
During their time with us Josephine and Michael did a variety of jobs… read more
(Excellent)
12 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Quentin & Noëllie) for host
We spent 2 weeks here, It was just an amazing place with lovely persons. It's the most beautifull garden that we have seen in all our life !! Work inside was an honor. We had a private room with a great mattress, so you can sleep well. We done lot's of job : strimming, weeding, cooking, DIY, sweeping etc. And we had a great opportunity to plant… read more
28 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Quentin & Noëllie)
Noëllie and Quentin stayed with us for two weeks in June 2023. During their time here they carried out many jobs in the garden and Quentin also did some renovation in our bathroom. All of their work was excellent and they did every job really properly and conscientiously, never grumbling or cutting corners. This was the first time I entrusted… read more
(Excellent)
31 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Lea)
We hosted Lea for two weeks in May 2023. Lea was easy to be around, speaks excellent English and was enthusiastic about playing board games, which we love. She even taught us some new rules for the games we have. We had great fun playing a range of different games. Lea was also such a great worker, completing jobs in super quick time. She was… read more
(Excellent)
30 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Lea) for host
I've spent almost two weeks with Rachel and her family. They welcomed me with open arms and I felt like I became part of the family. I had the most wonderful time! The work is not really physically demanding except that you have to kneel, of course. But there is a pad to make it more comfortable for the knees :). On my free days I got to see… read more
27 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Amandine)
Amandine stayed with us for a nine day period in March 2023 during a difficult time due to family illness.
Amandine is the ideal workawayer. She is a hard-working and conscientious self-starter, always ready to lend a hand. She is a lively conversationalist with a good sense of humour, and was happy to join in board games and card games with the… read more
Amandine is the ideal workawayer. She is a hard-working and conscientious self-starter, always ready to lend a hand. She is a lively conversationalist with a good sense of humour, and was happy to join in board games and card games with the… read more
(Excellent)
27 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Amandine) for host
A good place !
I had a very good time with Norman, Sam and Ori (and CC too). Unfortunately I didn't can meet Rachel, but I had a warm welcome with this great family !
I did gardening, plant news flowers, clean the garden... the tasks are no complex and very pleasant in this beautiful garden.
They helped me for progress in English, we played at… read more
I had a very good time with Norman, Sam and Ori (and CC too). Unfortunately I didn't can meet Rachel, but I had a warm welcome with this great family !
I did gardening, plant news flowers, clean the garden... the tasks are no complex and very pleasant in this beautiful garden.
They helped me for progress in English, we played at… read more
25 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Flouret)
We were delighted to welcome Laurie to our home and she stayed for a nine day period in March 2023. We found her easy to be with, hardworking and flexible, always ready to go the extra mile and unphazed by changes in plan and schedule. She was very personable and lots of fun and we wish her all the best in whatever she undertakes.
(Excellent)
26 Oct 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Ambre & Nail)
Amber and Nael were a joy to host.
We have had some really lovely workawayers in the past and it was hard to imagine that there could be anyone else so great but Nael and Amber have proved us wrong. As I said, they were a joy in every way.
We found both of them very communicative, friendly, easy-going and sociable. Every day we would play some… read more
We have had some really lovely workawayers in the past and it was hard to imagine that there could be anyone else so great but Nael and Amber have proved us wrong. As I said, they were a joy in every way.
We found both of them very communicative, friendly, easy-going and sociable. Every day we would play some… read more
(Excellent)
25 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Ambre & Nail) for host
It was our first host in Ireland. Amber and me spent 2 weeks there. The exchange with Rachel's Family was so nice. We discovered how to take care of a beautiful garden flowers 🌺 . We worked 4 hours per day and the work wasn’t hard. During the week-end, they drove us to Glendalough to see the lakes & mountains 🏔.
Every evening we ate together.… read more
Every evening we ate together.… read more
30 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Cedric)
We were pleased to welcome Cedric to our home here in Ireland. He stayed for nine days and performed a number of different gardening jobs while he was here. We found Cedric very polite, hard-working, punctual, reliable and thorough in his work. He speaks excellent English.
In the evenings Cedric would join us for board games and television. He got… read more
In the evenings Cedric would join us for board games and television. He got… read more
(Excellent)
30 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Cedric) for host
I joined Rachel and her family in lovely rural Ireland for 10 days and can highly recommend them as a host. They were my first experience with Workaway and i couldn't have imagined it to be any better. From the very first moment, they did more than enough to make me feel welcome and comfortable. The work was always fair and with very clear… read more
11 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Mathilde & Marie) for host
We spent two weeks with Rachel and her family, it was our first workaway experinece and thanks to Rachel we really enjoyed it. All the family made us feel home. The garden is beautiful and it was a real pleasure to work there. Rachel explained to us what we had to do and everything went well. We had a really good time with all of them, they made… read more
2 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Mathilde & Marie)
Marie and Mathilde stayed with us for 14 days in July 2019. The girls carried out a variety of gardening tasks while they were here. We found them very agreeable and flexible and their work was always performed to our complete satisfaction. The girls were polite and helpful indoors too, always unloading the dishwasher in the morning without ever… read more
(Excellent)
6 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Margot) for host
Rachel and her family are lovely people. I spent 9 days with them in July 2019 and my time spent, went to quickly.
During the week, I worked 4 hours a day in the garden with Rachel. The work wasn’t hard, and it was a pleasure to contribute to the maintenance of their wonderful garden! There is a great diversity of plants, flowers and trees and… read more
During the week, I worked 4 hours a day in the garden with Rachel. The work wasn’t hard, and it was a pleasure to contribute to the maintenance of their wonderful garden! There is a great diversity of plants, flowers and trees and… read more
6 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Margot)
We had the pleasure of hosting Margot here for nine days in July 2019.
While Margot was here she worked in the garden, helping me in the week run-up to open day. I found Margot to have a really good work ethic and every job she did was performed to complete perfection. I think we made a great team.
We all loved having Margot around, finding her… read more
While Margot was here she worked in the garden, helping me in the week run-up to open day. I found Margot to have a really good work ethic and every job she did was performed to complete perfection. I think we made a great team.
We all loved having Margot around, finding her… read more
(Excellent)
6 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Mona & Lena ) for host
We spend beautiful 8 days with Rachel and her Family in the wonderful Garden Douentza. They welcomed us very friendly and we felt like home from the first second on. We spend most of the working time weeding in the garden. The work is fun and really easy to do. We worked 5 days a week 4 hours a day. After work we had lot of time to explore the… read more
26 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Mona & Lena )
We had the pleasure of hosting Lena and Mona for 8 days in May this year. Everyone in the family got on well with the girls and they were a pleasure to be around. Their work in the garden (mostly weeding and edging) was excellent and both were diligent, conscientious, polite and hard working. I really loved Lena's artistic swirls to her edging… read more
(Excellent)
25 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Theo)
Theo had confirmed his stay here but when I contacted him the day before expected arrival I got no reply.
(No show)
19 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Anne)
We had the please of hosting Ann for nine days in May. Everyone in the family got on really well with her and as the time progressed we really felt that she was becoming a friend.
Ann worked in the garden, weeding and edging and her work was always excellent. I found her to be conscientious, hard-working, intelligent and knowledgeable. When Ann… read more
Ann worked in the garden, weeding and edging and her work was always excellent. I found her to be conscientious, hard-working, intelligent and knowledgeable. When Ann… read more
(Excellent)
15 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Anne) for host
We shared very good moments with Rachel, Norman, Orianna and Sam. They welcomed me as a member of their family and they helped me a lot with my English. It was a real pleasure worked in the beautiful garden around the house. Rachel is a passionate person, I enjoyed help her. Moreover, we did many things together : gardening, playing board games,… read more
16 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Irene) for host
My experience with Rachel was amazing ! I really enjoyed every single moment with them. The work in the garden was very nice, i was lucky because the first week the weather was pleasent . I really would like to meet them again , they made me feel like a part of the family . A big big big hug for all of you .
P.S. sam i hope you will grow as a… read more
P.S. sam i hope you will grow as a… read more
12 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Irene)
We had the pleasure of hosting Irene for 16 days in April of this year.
The work involved outdoor weeding and some plant potting, both of which Irene carried out to my complete satisfaction. She was hard working, diligent, good natured, polite and friendly.
We found Irene a pleasure to have around and everyone in the the family got on really well… read more
The work involved outdoor weeding and some plant potting, both of which Irene carried out to my complete satisfaction. She was hard working, diligent, good natured, polite and friendly.
We found Irene a pleasure to have around and everyone in the the family got on really well… read more
(Excellent)
4 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Skylar)
Skylar stayed with us for 10 days in March. She worked in the garden and greenhouse, weeding, potting and pruning. Skylar's work was always excellent and she is a friendly and easy-going girl who I would have no hesitation in recommending. We wish her every success.
(Excellent)
30 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Gabriel) for host
I have spent 9 days at Rachel and Norman's house, I have learned about plants and I have felt at home, I was welcomed from the first moment as one more in the family, it was my first workaway and it has been a very good experience .
24 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Gabriel)
We were pleased to have Gabriel here for a week this year.
He worked in the garden and we were always satisfied with his work. We wish him all the best.
He worked in the garden and we were always satisfied with his work. We wish him all the best.
(Excellent)
16 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Arturo & Aldana)
Arturo and Aldana stayed with us for a week in November this year. They worked outdoors in the garden and indoors when the weather became too bad. I found them extremely conscientious, responsible and hard working, applying intelligence to everything they did, and would have no hesitation in recommending them.
Besides that we thoroughly enjoyed… read more
Besides that we thoroughly enjoyed… read more
(Excellent)
15 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Arturo & Aldana) for host
We stayed with Rachel, Norman and her family for 1 week. They are very adorable, we felt very comfortable and enjoyed a lot playing cards with them (president, jodete, chancho...), and drinking beer with Norman (he is also a very good chef) We did some gardening works and learned about it. They helpped us with our english and we laught a lot and… read more
9 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Maria de Lourdes )
Lula stayed with us for two weeks in October 2018.
She was hard working and cooked us the most amazing Mexican meal.
We wish her every success.
She was hard working and cooked us the most amazing Mexican meal.
We wish her every success.
(Excellent)
9 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Maria de Lourdes ) for host
thanks to Rachell and his family for having a great time. I am very happy. My first workaway I learned a lot. I enjoyed your wonderful garden a wonderful meal and your very comfortable home. Thank you all.
19 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Bianca Carolina & João pedro)
Bianca and João came here in September 2018 and worked for a week.
The work was all outdoors garden work and sometimes hard. They worked always to my complete satisfaction. I found them honest, trustworthy, diligent, hardworking, conscientious, enthusiastic, flexible, agreeable and sociable.
João and Bianca were an absolute joy to have around,… read more
The work was all outdoors garden work and sometimes hard. They worked always to my complete satisfaction. I found them honest, trustworthy, diligent, hardworking, conscientious, enthusiastic, flexible, agreeable and sociable.
João and Bianca were an absolute joy to have around,… read more
(Excellent)
7 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Kalvin)
We had the pleasure of hosting Kalvin for 12 days in June. We found him to be most helpful, good natured and easy to get on with. He performed all duties given to him, mostly weeding, and helped out with guests at our Open Days. I found him to be a very personable young man who did his utmost, often doing tasks off his own initiative. I have no… read more
(Excellent)
24 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Kalvin) for host
I spent a lovely 11 days with Rachel and her family in beautiful Ireland during June. Everyone was very welcoming and I always felt at home. It was a wonderful introduction to the emerald Isle for me in my first ever outing to Ireland.
The garden is huge and absolutely beautiful. It is a pleasure to walk through and be in. Rachel is an absolute… read more
The garden is huge and absolutely beautiful. It is a pleasure to walk through and be in. Rachel is an absolute… read more
20 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Marvin & Nicolas)
Marvin stayed with us from 2-14 May 2018. We found him polite, hard-working, sociable and trustworthy. Marvin carried out various gardening tasks, but mostly weeding, when he was here and his work was always excellent. In fact he went over and beyond the call of duty near then end, when preparing for a garden Open Day, doing more than he had been… read more
(Excellent)
15 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Anaïs) for host
Thank you Rachel for my first Woraway experience ! I spend one week in April with her and her family; everyone very welcoming. The work wasn't hard except for one day in the rain. The house and the landscape are really beautiful and charming ! Rachel or her husband bring me to the bus each time I wanted to go for visiting another city. All the… read more
12 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Anaïs)
Anaïs stayed with us for a week in April 2018. During the time she was here she carried out gardening tasks, mostly weeding. Sometimes she worked under very adverse conditions but, despite this, she always worked well, conscientiously and with a smile on her face. We found Anaïs a very personable young lady who fitted well into our family… read more
(Excellent)
30 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexandra)
Alexandra stayed with us for a week in March. We found her to be very personable and easy to be with and she has a great sense of humour. Alexandra mostly worked in the garden, weeding and she completed every task well and with good humour. She was conscientious and hard working and joined in easily with the family, playing games and cards. She… read more
(Excellent)
22 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Margot & Lise) for host
We had such a lovely stay in Douentza ! Rachel, Norman and their two wondeful children host us the best we could dream ! They were very attentive to us, they made us feel so good in their wonderful house ! Rachel was a great gardening teacher and now how to share her passion, even if it was in winter we saw how beautiful was her garden ! They did… read more
10 Feb 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Margot & Lise)
We were delighted to host Margot and Lise this February. We found the girls very easy to get on with and excellent workers. Whilst here they completed a number of outdoor gardening tasks, in adverse weather conditions, but always in the best of humour. Both were conscientious to a fault and always looking to help without even being asked.
In… read more
In… read more
(Excellent)
24 Feb 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Viola)
Viola stayed with us for a week in January and worked in the garden, weeding.
She worked well and did all that was asked of her.
Viola also cooked for us and made the most delicious pasta carbonara with egg (apparently opinion is divided in Italy as to whether egg or cream is the authentic recipe).
Viola got on well with our daughter, playing… read more
She worked well and did all that was asked of her.
Viola also cooked for us and made the most delicious pasta carbonara with egg (apparently opinion is divided in Italy as to whether egg or cream is the authentic recipe).
Viola got on well with our daughter, playing… read more
(Excellent)
22 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Viola) for host
I spent a week with Rachel and her family and it's been a wonderful experience. Everyone (Catsby included) made me feel at home, I'll miss them very much. The garden was beautiful, it's been a real pleasure to stay with them. I often joined the family in their activities, like playing boardgames and watching movies/series. I also appreciated… read more
29 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (NIna) for host
I stayed with Rachel and her family for one week in September. It was my first experience as a workaway and I could not have wished for a better one! The whole family was very welcoming and everyone made sure that I felt comfortable! Rachel was always happy to answer my questions and help me with all kind of problems!!
The huge garden is beautiful… read more
The huge garden is beautiful… read more
19 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (NIna)
Nina came to stay with us for a week in September 2017. I found her to be a very hard working, conscientious and reliable young person. The work was gardening outdoors, and often difficult, yet Nina carried out her tasks without grumbling. Nina also applied her intelligence to the work, asking about anything she was unsure of so that mistakes were… read more
(Excellent)
25 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Ishtar)
Ishtar is a very hard working and personable girl with great social skills. She is flexible and accommodating in her approach to volunteering and I would have no hesitation in recommending her.
(Excellent)
25 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Ishtar) for host
Lovely, warm family ;) Great conversations around the dinner table! Catsby is a cutey and everyone is very welcoming.
Rachel is eager to share her passion for the garden with you and happy to help out with any questions or issues. The garden is beautiful and is great to just relax in during free time. And there are board games a-plenty when you… read more
Rachel is eager to share her passion for the garden with you and happy to help out with any questions or issues. The garden is beautiful and is great to just relax in during free time. And there are board games a-plenty when you… read more
