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Travel information
We are currently
Travelling
Activities we are interested in:
Hiking snorkeling scuba diving and making new friends!
Our next destination:
New Zealand - from Jan 2024 until Apr 2024 View all
Description
We are a fun hard working and friendly couple from Hood River, Oregon, USA looking to meet new people and experience life's adventures. We have a strong agricultural background along with some basic farm livestock (chickens, goats, pigs, cows), business management and people skills. We love the outdoors hiking, camping, skiing, boating and hot springs. We are excited to see the world how others live it day to day.
Interests
AnimalsBeachCarpentryEvents & socialGardeningMountainOutdoor activitiesPetsPlant careSailing / BoatingSustainabilityWater sportsWinter sportsVan lifeHitchhikingHikingFarmingCampingAdventure sports
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentMore details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Being an elderly companion
Charity Work
Languages
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Hospitality/Tourism
More details about your skills
Dave's skills include Carpentry, welding, construction, painting, vineyard management, gardening, farming, irrigation, livestock and mechanics.
Arwen's skills include business management, computers, cleaning, gardening, farming, livestock and web design.
Age
48 & 46
What else ...
We have two children ( ages 21 & 23). We have worked hard to reach our goals of being able to travel and meet new people and are looking forward to life's experiences.
Cheers
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
NoSpecial dietary requirements
No
Feedback
19 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (David & Arwen) for host
(Help with a few odd jobs at ...)
We had a lovely time with Hannah and Jess. Enjoyed our morning walks. The accommodations were spot on and very comfortable. Both were very thoughtful about the projects they had & what things you wanted to do. Loved how organized they were. We wish we had more time with them. They were very flexible with our schedule & helping with pickup/dropoff… read more
(Excellent
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6 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (David & Arwen) for host
(Experience a real Aussie ...)
The family is very welcoming and so generous no one is ever left out. They graciously hosted us during a crazy cyclone event and Christmas. We had great fun with the kids. Riding bikes, playing games and hanging out with animals.
It was nice having your own space downstairs. There is always a lot going on, but Belinda is as organized as they get… read more
It was nice having your own space downstairs. There is always a lot going on, but Belinda is as organized as they get… read more
(Excellent
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28 Dec 2023
Left by host (Experience a real Aussie ...) for Workawayer (David & Arwen)
We had the joy of hosting Dave & Arwen over Christmas 🎄. These guys could have stayed a year they were so helpful. Slipped into our home just like family which is always our best kind of Workaway guest. There was nothing these guys couldn’t manage even in the middle of a cyclone & floods they were very resourceful which was so admirable. Dave… read more
(Excellent
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14 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (David & Arwen) for host
(Come and help us and live ...)
We had the pleasure to experience Tasha and Phillipe’s property. They were gracious hosts we were there for only a couple weeks. We wish we could have stayed longer. So many projects happening never a dull moment. The dogs are super friendly and the cats a bit shy. The crew always engaging and smiling. Lots of water activities, snorkeling, SUP and… read more
(Excellent
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19 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (David & Arwen) for host
(Help with a few odd jobs at ...)
We had a lovely time with Hannah and Jess. Enjoyed our morning walks. The accommodations were spot on and very comfortable. Both were very thoughtful about the projects they had & what things you wanted to do. Loved how organized they were. We wish we had more time with them. They were very flexible with our schedule & helping with pickup/dropoff… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (David & Arwen) for host
(Experience a real Aussie ...)
The family is very welcoming and so generous no one is ever left out. They graciously hosted us during a crazy cyclone event and Christmas. We had great fun with the kids. Riding bikes, playing games and hanging out with animals.
It was nice having your own space downstairs. There is always a lot going on, but Belinda is as organized as they get… read more
It was nice having your own space downstairs. There is always a lot going on, but Belinda is as organized as they get… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Dec 2023
Left by host (Experience a real Aussie ...) for Workawayer (David & Arwen)
We had the joy of hosting Dave & Arwen over Christmas 🎄. These guys could have stayed a year they were so helpful. Slipped into our home just like family which is always our best kind of Workaway guest. There was nothing these guys couldn’t manage even in the middle of a cyclone & floods they were very resourceful which was so admirable. Dave… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (David & Arwen) for host
(Come and help us and live ...)
We had the pleasure to experience Tasha and Phillipe’s property. They were gracious hosts we were there for only a couple weeks. We wish we could have stayed longer. So many projects happening never a dull moment. The dogs are super friendly and the cats a bit shy. The crew always engaging and smiling. Lots of water activities, snorkeling, SUP and… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (David & Arwen) for host
(Eco Lodge in Raja Ampat, ...)
We spent 1 month at Jack and Adecya’s. It was a wonderful experience. We learned so much from them about local plants and new Indonesian words. Their kiddos are super cute and little parrots themselves right now. 🥰
We met so many people from around the world that came to stay at the Eco Lodge. The staff are full of energy with singing and dancing… read more
We met so many people from around the world that came to stay at the Eco Lodge. The staff are full of energy with singing and dancing… read more
(Excellent
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22 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (David & Arwen) for host
(Working towards ...)
We learned so much from Kate and family. It is a true working farm and glad we could be apart of it. We appreciated the local cuisine Kate would make. We couldn’t be more excited when she shared her recipes on making goat cheese. You didn’t have to ask us twice on making cheese. :wink:
Happy we had this workaway experience and the many people we… read more
Happy we had this workaway experience and the many people we… read more
(Excellent
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16 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (David & Arwen)
You should definitely get Dave and Arwen to stay. Lovely solid willing skilled people. Huge amount of life experience and varied work experiences. They're always cheerful and happy, and reliable, motivated and hard-working. Arwen is a great gardener and cook (although no stranger to ladders and staple guns), and Dave is on the building/fixing side… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Aug 2018
Left by host (Having fun and transforming a ...) for Workawayer (David & Arwen)
Dave and Arwen have been excellent workawayers, friends, helpers, company, etc...
There is no job than Dave wouldn't tackle with pleasure and efficiency.
Arwen was an absolute majician in the garden, enthusiastic and amazing. Both of them are very thoughtful, resourceful, generous, intelligent people and they make your life easier when you allow… read more
There is no job than Dave wouldn't tackle with pleasure and efficiency.
Arwen was an absolute majician in the garden, enthusiastic and amazing. Both of them are very thoughtful, resourceful, generous, intelligent people and they make your life easier when you allow… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (David & Arwen) for host
(Having fun and transforming a ...)
We had an amazing experience with Mike and Veronique. We were at their beautiful properties end of July for about 2 weeks, and wish we could of stayed longer. We helped with many projects from cleaning the house, finding the vegetable garden, making signs to clearing brush. We enjoyed our glamping and outings with these two. But overall they made… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (David & Arwen) for host
(Help us with our big old ...)
Our time with Paul & Aine was short. We only had a little over one week with a big task in front of us. The word had gotten out about our cleaning and organization skills. So we came to the small village of Gragnola to sort out the cantina and computer room. We think we made some serious headway and wish we had a little more time to tie up the… read more
(Excellent
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18 Aug 2018
Left by host (Help us with our big old ...) for Workawayer (David & Arwen)
It was great having Arwen and Dave stay with us. They tackled a job that was long overdue – clearing out the cantina and helping Paul sort out his tools. They did an amazing job and we really appreciate what they’ve done. Also Paul was pleased to get some welding advice from Dave; Arwen was a great help doing laundry and helping with cleaning.… read more
(Excellent
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14 Jul 2018
Left by host (Organic farm needs animals ...) for Workawayer (David & Arwen)
Arwin and Dave brought us a little bit of the Oregon way of life and left us with curiosity to visit Hood River and its grapevines. They are a funny and loving couple. They are kitchen/cooking lovers and they gave a big advancement to our Airbnb kitchen. The easy communication and relationship they established with the other Workawayers brought a… read more
(Excellent
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11 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (David & Arwen) for host
(Organic farm needs animals ...)
Maria you have certainly taken on quite the project bringing life back to your family farm. We are in awe and inspired by all that you are doing and so glad we could be a small part of it.
We loved all of it but especially picking fresh oranges and lemons everyday.
Thank you for taking us on we enjoyed our time with you and the other… read more
We loved all of it but especially picking fresh oranges and lemons everyday.
Thank you for taking us on we enjoyed our time with you and the other… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (David & Arwen)
We are so grateful to have had the opportunity to have hosted Dave and Arwen. They are easy going, good hearted, fun loving, super hard working and genuinely kind people who have so much experience to offer they could fit in anywhere and I couldn't recommend highly enough. Arwen cooked lunch and dinner for up to 10 people daily under difficult… read more
(Excellent
)
28 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (David & Arwen) for host
(Irish family looking for help ...)
Our hosts Paul and Helen were very welcoming to us. We couldn’t believe how beautiful their property is and how lucky we were to be staying there. They always were making sure we had everything we needed and more. Their 3 beautiful kids were simply charming. Thanks River for showing Dave how to play backgammon. We loved playing in the pool with… read more
(Excellent
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9 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (David & Arwen) for host
(Volunteers Wanted For ...)
Thank you Thomas and Joon a million times over for welcoming us with open arms. We had a wonderful first experience with workaway and couldn’t be more pleased. Thomas and Joon are amazing hosts. We were pleasantly surprised to have our own room, bathroom and linens. Thomas and Joon went above and beyond to make us feel at home. We were so excited… read more
(Excellent
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4 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (David & Arwen)
Dave and Arwen recently came to stay with us and it was such a great experience. They are a lovely couple always up for working hard and great fun to be with. They worked magic in the garden by building us some compost bins out of pallets, creating pallet decking for our cafe. Dave and Arwen also completely refurbished our handyman's tool room by… read more
(Excellent
)
