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I am currently
At home
My next destination:
Australia - from Mar 2024 until Jun 2024 View all
Description
I'm a very energetic, easy-going and experienced workawayer - coming up to 8 years of enjoying the variety, friendships and learning of workaway life!
My passions are caring for people, gardens, animals and the environment, and learning from people of all ages and cultures. My English is excellent; French and Italian moderate; other languages now very basic.
I have volunteered in 13 countries and 50 workaways: helping with gardening, milking goats, renovating buildings, at retreat centres, with a mobile cafe, caring for children, the elderly and people with chronic illnesses, teaching English, painting ... and lots of cleaning!
After being a teacher of English language for 7 years then spending 15 years in the international aid departments of the Australian and NZ governments, I love meeting people on a more perrsonal basis.
I look forward to meeting you.
Interests
Yoga / WellnessWritingSustainabilitySelf developmentPolitics / Social justicePlant carePetsOutdoor activitiesNatureMusicMountainLanguagesHistoryGardeningFarmingDancingDIY & craftsCyclingCultureArchitecture
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Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Italian: IntermediateMore details about my language interests
I am happy to teach or converse in English, and keen to learn your language
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Gardening
Being an elderly companion
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Charity Work
Languages
Teaching
Some knowledge of:
General Maintenance
More details about your skills
gardening, housekeeping, care of children, animals and the elderly, household maintenance, teaching
Age
66
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Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
NoSpecial dietary requirements
No. I can be vegetarian for months on end and prefer lots of fresh vegetables, but I eat whatever my hosts eat.
Feedback
25 Sep 2023
Left by host (live in historic houses in ...) for Workawayer (Carolyn)
Carolyn is exactly as she describes herself in her profile, and even better: she is dynamic, energetic and it is possible to have interesting conversations with her. It was a real pleasure to host her because she is polite and has respect for people and things, which is why I confidently entrusted her with the care of even fragile objects that are… read more
(Very good
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20 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
(live in historic houses in ...)
Thank you Cecilia for a rewarding stay in your beautiful houses. At the first one, it was satisfying to tidy the grounds and clean the house, including some precious old (maybe 100 years) clothing, and even do a little cooking. At the second one, thank you for trusting me to clean the house (to a lovely live music accompaniment) while you were… read more
(Very good
)
15 Sep 2023
Left by host (Looking for some help with ...) for Workawayer (Carolyn)
Carolyn stayed with us for 3 wonderful weeks. She is a very kind and respectful experienced traveller who has lots of good stories to tell. She helped constantly and was never tired of asking if she could do something else. She is very easy to feed as she eats everything and she is a lovely company. We are happy that she came by and we got along… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
(Looking for some help with ...)
What a fantastic 3 weeks I had with Jutta and Marco! Varied work, wonderful food and company, lovely house.
I never tired of picking buckets of blackberries and baskets of beans, preparing herbs for eating or for dying wool, cutting kindling wood for the fire, weeding rows of onions, helping make cheese and tomato sauce... when it was hot or… read more
I never tired of picking buckets of blackberries and baskets of beans, preparing herbs for eating or for dying wool, cutting kindling wood for the fire, weeding rows of onions, helping make cheese and tomato sauce... when it was hot or… read more
(Excellent
)
12 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
(Help with gardening in our ...)
Fantastic hosts, lovely home, varied work - thank you very much, Alan and Liz!
I had almost three months (on and off - see below) with Alan and Liz, working in the extensive and beautiful garden: weeding, trimming, planting, mowing. They give good instructions and are flexible about work hours and tasks, within a prioritised list. Great… read more
I had almost three months (on and off - see below) with Alan and Liz, working in the extensive and beautiful garden: weeding, trimming, planting, mowing. They give good instructions and are flexible about work hours and tasks, within a prioritised list. Great… read more
(Excellent
)
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25 Sep 2023
Left by host (live in historic houses in ...) for Workawayer (Carolyn)
Carolyn is exactly as she describes herself in her profile, and even better: she is dynamic, energetic and it is possible to have interesting conversations with her. It was a real pleasure to host her because she is polite and has respect for people and things, which is why I confidently entrusted her with the care of even fragile objects that are… read more
(Very good
)
20 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
(live in historic houses in ...)
Thank you Cecilia for a rewarding stay in your beautiful houses. At the first one, it was satisfying to tidy the grounds and clean the house, including some precious old (maybe 100 years) clothing, and even do a little cooking. At the second one, thank you for trusting me to clean the house (to a lovely live music accompaniment) while you were… read more
(Very good
)
15 Sep 2023
Left by host (Looking for some help with ...) for Workawayer (Carolyn)
Carolyn stayed with us for 3 wonderful weeks. She is a very kind and respectful experienced traveller who has lots of good stories to tell. She helped constantly and was never tired of asking if she could do something else. She is very easy to feed as she eats everything and she is a lovely company. We are happy that she came by and we got along… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
(Looking for some help with ...)
What a fantastic 3 weeks I had with Jutta and Marco! Varied work, wonderful food and company, lovely house.
I never tired of picking buckets of blackberries and baskets of beans, preparing herbs for eating or for dying wool, cutting kindling wood for the fire, weeding rows of onions, helping make cheese and tomato sauce... when it was hot or… read more
I never tired of picking buckets of blackberries and baskets of beans, preparing herbs for eating or for dying wool, cutting kindling wood for the fire, weeding rows of onions, helping make cheese and tomato sauce... when it was hot or… read more
(Excellent
)
12 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
(Help with gardening in our ...)
Fantastic hosts, lovely home, varied work - thank you very much, Alan and Liz!
I had almost three months (on and off - see below) with Alan and Liz, working in the extensive and beautiful garden: weeding, trimming, planting, mowing. They give good instructions and are flexible about work hours and tasks, within a prioritised list. Great… read more
I had almost three months (on and off - see below) with Alan and Liz, working in the extensive and beautiful garden: weeding, trimming, planting, mowing. They give good instructions and are flexible about work hours and tasks, within a prioritised list. Great… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
(Come and help me clean and ...)
Thanks, Rachel and Kev, for a very happy and satisfying week with you. We had great conversations and food, the room was comfortable and it was rewarding to see the gardens cleared for planting and mulching.
I hope to see you again. All the best,
Carolyn
I hope to see you again. All the best,
Carolyn
(Excellent
)
12 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Carolyn)
Carolyn is our first work away experience. Carolyn worked mostly without supervision and her main task was weeding the garden beds around the house. The cold and raining weather over the two weeks meant not as much was achieved as expected. Carolyn is friendly and easy to have around. We’ve enjoyed our first experience and look forward to hosting… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
(Country living on 5 acres in ...)
What a lovely fortnight of great conversations and food on a beautiful property - thank you Vicki and Herman!
I had a pretty self-contained cottage for overnight and breakfast, with lunches and dinners together in the gorgeous main house. It was very gratifying to see the huge piles of weeds we pulled.
Vicki and Herman were generous in taking me… read more
I had a pretty self-contained cottage for overnight and breakfast, with lunches and dinners together in the gorgeous main house. It was very gratifying to see the huge piles of weeds we pulled.
Vicki and Herman were generous in taking me… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
(Various planting, outdoor ...)
David, thank you for a wonderful 3 weeks at your home, even if it was just me and Houdi for 2 weeks! He's a beautiful dog and we enjoyed lots of exploring. Please give him an extra hug from me.
David is an excellent host, showing me around the island and introducing me to people before he went away, and careful in case of covid when he came back.… read more
David is an excellent host, showing me around the island and introducing me to people before he went away, and careful in case of covid when he came back.… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Jul 2022
Left by host (Family run permaculture farm ...) for Workawayer (Carolyn)
Carolyn's a veteran workawayer and it definitely shows.
She stayed with us for two months and was a pleasure to host. Super considerate and hard working, she's had a wealth of experience and took the initiative wherever she could to get work done to an impeccable standard. She almost single handedly planted all our native trees this season - a… read more
She stayed with us for two months and was a pleasure to host. Super considerate and hard working, she's had a wealth of experience and took the initiative wherever she could to get work done to an impeccable standard. She almost single handedly planted all our native trees this season - a… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
(Family run permaculture farm ...)
If you want fresh, seasonal food, this is the place! Judy's garden and orchard provided a wide range of fruits and vegetables, she was occasionally able to give me eggs and farmed meat, and Nigel donated some game he'd shot (rabbit, hare, peacock). This is the most productive place I've been in 5.5 years.
You'll need to eat well as the work is… read more
You'll need to eat well as the work is… read more
(Very good
)
5 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
(Enjoy a homestay in ...)
I had a lovely month with Julie: good conversation, comfortable room, light work, convenient location.
Walking Willem is not onerous - he has short legs and is very slow!
Julie, thanks also for your flexibility so I could help my family overnight when required.
I'll definitely be in touch next time I'm coming to Melbourne. All the best,
Carolyn
Walking Willem is not onerous - he has short legs and is very slow!
Julie, thanks also for your flexibility so I could help my family overnight when required.
I'll definitely be in touch next time I'm coming to Melbourne. All the best,
Carolyn
(Excellent
)
4 May 2022
Left by host (Enjoy a homestay in ...) for Workawayer (Carolyn)
Carolyn was a delight to have stay in my home, a honest good worker who can adapt to all duties in garden and home, walking dog morning and evening, hope she will return again, a pleasant and considerate lady.
(Excellent
)
16 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
(Helping in our garden and ...)
Thank you, Christina and Kelly, for a very happy 2 weeks in your beautiful home. I loved getting to know you both, the work was easy and dogs delightful. My room was comfortable and the meals healthy :)
I'm only sorry I was too sick to do more than the minimum and didn't have a chance to explore the area, but very glad you didn't catch my flu.… read more
I'm only sorry I was too sick to do more than the minimum and didn't have a chance to explore the area, but very glad you didn't catch my flu.… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Dec 2021
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
(Experience family life in ...)
Sarah and Ethan, thank you for a very happy two months on the farm with yourselves, Levi, Emily and newborn Lucy. It was an honour to help at that special time with the washing (lots of it!), keeping the house tidy and clearing the gardens, as well as holding Lucy and chatting with the older children. I enjoyed meeting all your relatives and… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Jun 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Carolyn)
We really enjoyed your stay with us Carolyn. You were interested and enthusiastic about our project, you have a strong work ethic, you were willing to turn your hand to any task and you fitted in so well with our family and routines. You were easy to be around because you are a considerate and thoughtful person. We enjoyed your company and… read more
(Excellent
)
31 May 2021
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
(Come and be a part of our ...)
Thank you Suzie & Mark for an excellent 7 weeks at your beautiful place! I loved your company and meeting friends and family, loved your cooking and the cosy fire as autumn progressed. I loved driving the mule too :)
It was interesting to see the logging operations in the distance and very satisfying to plant together over 2000 native trees to… read more
It was interesting to see the logging operations in the distance and very satisfying to plant together over 2000 native trees to… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Feb 2021
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
(Lend a hand around our family ...)
Thank you, Laura and Igor, for two fun weeks. You were welcoming, flexible about when the work was to be done and have a very comfortable home. Someone else was doing the house painting so I was able to enjoy helping to look after the your lovely girls and keep the housework up to date. I loved our conversations and tasty meals too.
Wishing you… read more
Wishing you… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Feb 2021
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
(Looking for a volunteer in ...)
Rose, thank you for a very happy 2 weeks with you and Mimi; you are an inspiration. I enjoyed our chats and meeting your many friends, the work was pleasant and your little home very comfortable.
Sorry I couldn't stay longer, I hope your surgery happens soon and we meet again before long.
Wishing you all the best,
Carolyn
Sorry I couldn't stay longer, I hope your surgery happens soon and we meet again before long.
Wishing you all the best,
Carolyn
(Excellent
)
28 Dec 2020
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
(Help a small family of 3 ...)
Thanks Carolyn, Tori and Laurie for a very happy 3 weeks. I loved feeding the animals, weeding and watering the gardens, walking the dogs and helping around the house and sheds. Learning and using the ride-on lawnmower was fun too!
My room was very spacious and there was plenty of food, with Christmas treats at the end of my stay :)
Just watch… read more
My room was very spacious and there was plenty of food, with Christmas treats at the end of my stay :)
Just watch… read more
(Very good
)
28 Jun 2020
Left by host (Escape to the beautiful ...) for Workawayer (Carolyn)
Wow, Carolyn was such a wonder. Her work on the horrid never-ending blackberry and other weeds was so appreciated in our effort to get rid of weeds without chemical intervention unless absolutely necessary. The weather favoured working outside (sadly, no rain of any consequence) and Carolyn worked at her own pace, with minimal guidance from us,… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Jun 2020
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
(Escape to the beautiful ...)
Thanks, Fiona and Scott, for an excellent 3 weeks at your place. My room in the cottage was lovely, with a view to the sunrise over the hills and a welcome electric blanket for the frosty winter nights. I appreciated the plentiful food, both with you and for cooking myself, our wide-ranging conversations and cosy evenings watching Master Chef.
It… read more
It… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Jun 2020
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
(A sunny leafy and relaxing ...)
Ken and Jale, thank you for the six lovely weeks I spent helping in your comfortable and spacious home. It was satisfying to see the results of our 'spring-cleaning' (in autumn) both outside and inside the house. I enjoyed our many great conversations and your kindness, including taking me to buy food (which was easy to prepare separately).… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Carolyn)
Loved having Carolyn with us, she fitted into the family and was a great help to me. I would gladly have her back as soon as we can!
I highly recommend this wonderful person to any host!
I highly recommend this wonderful person to any host!
(Excellent
)
26 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
(Family of four looking for ...)
Thanks, everyone, for a lovely month. Great food and conversation, comfortable room, light housework and gardening, lots of chopping quinces for jam and setting up a couple of market stalls. I enjoyed walking Chester too, though he really needs and stronger and more skilled person to manage him.
I'm grateful, too, for your flexibility in allowing… read more
I'm grateful, too, for your flexibility in allowing… read more
(Excellent
)
23 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
(Help in our home, gardens, ...)
Thank you Ana, Ralph and Octavio for a very happy month at your house. I immediately felt part of the family, loved the boat trips (to the Rio de las Palmas, to town or on errands) and enjoyed meeting your friends too. My room was great, as were our conversations and meals.
The work was easy: mostly help before and after your tours, water gardens… read more
The work was easy: mostly help before and after your tours, water gardens… read more
(Very good
)
20 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Carolyn)
We really enjoyed having Carolyn stay with us. The dogs loved all the exercise and cuddles she gave them and it was great to know they (and the cattle) were in good hands.
My gardens are looking very tidy and the paddocks have also had a tidy up and there are a lot less thistles and other unwanted plants in places where they shouldn't be.
Carolyn… read more
My gardens are looking very tidy and the paddocks have also had a tidy up and there are a lot less thistles and other unwanted plants in places where they shouldn't be.
Carolyn… read more
(Excellent
)
20 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
(Bombay Lifestyle - help out ...)
Thank you, Lynda and Simon, for a very happy 2 weeks with you, dogs Coca and Lily, and the cattle. Top quality accommodation and food, great conversations when you were there - and thanks for entrusting the farm to me when you weren't. I enjoyed gardening, moving the cattle, light cleaning and am proud to have contributed to cleaner paddocks by… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
(Help with our projects on a 5 ...)
Thanks Sally, Mark, Kate and Jamie! Although I was only on the farm for two days, I really enjoyed my time with your wonderful family. Great conversation, food and room (with ensuite). It was satisfying to get all those hedges trimmed and weeds out - maybe I can come back next year and continue the task! Best wishes to you all.
(Excellent
)
6 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
(Help us with a native habitat ...)
Thanks, Sanford, for a very productive and satisfying month. Your passion for your project is intense and I am grateful to have been part of it - mainly planting, caging (against deer) and maintaining hundreds of young trees and perennial native flowers. Thanks also for the lunches you prepared and outings to dancing and museums, etc.
For… read more
For… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Nov 2019
Left by host (Help us with a native habitat ...) for Workawayer (Carolyn)
Carolyn from Australia/New Zealand stayed for the month of October 2019 assisting my native habitat restoration project in Pittsburgh. I greatly appreciated her help. Carolyn read deeply Douglas Tallamy’s book Bringing Nature Home, and understood the rationale for the native plant restoration project we have here. I first had Carolyn bagging… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Carolyn)
Carolyn was an absolute pleasure to have in our home and I am delighted that she is returning for a 2nd stay. She was extremely helpful in ways I could never have imagined. Her skills in editing and proof reading were of great benefit to me.
Carolyn is wonderful company, very flexible, a hard worker and I cannot recommend her highly enough as a… read more
Carolyn is wonderful company, very flexible, a hard worker and I cannot recommend her highly enough as a… read more
(Excellent
)
10 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
(We are an energetic, fun ...)
Thanks Paula, Ethan & Oliver for a lovely 2.5 weeks; I'll be back. Paula is a very relaxed host and the boys delightful. The dogs are delightful too but demanding of this softie! The room was comfortable, meals good and work varied: I was lucky enough to help with computer work as well as dog walking, weeding and cleaning. The family went on… read more
(Excellent
)
27 Sep 2019
Left by host (Volunteer as part of our ...) for Workawayer (Carolyn)
Carolyn's presence here has been great. She has an inquisitive generous spirit and brought a wonderful contribution to the life of the community. She is a natural team-worker with lots of life experience and skills and naturally got on with every one. Her work and duties where done with a notable enthusiasm openness of mind. We hope she returns… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
(Volunteer as part of our ...)
Thank you to everyone at the place for my very rewarding 2 weeks with you. The rooms are spacious, food great (I prepared many of the evening meals!), work not too arduous (I also did a lot of gardening, some cleaning) and I shared enriching conversations with wonderful people from around the globe. The only problem was unreliable internet,… read more
(Excellent
)
10 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Carolyn)
Thank you very much for your help. The painting is amazing !
Wish you the best.
Wish you the best.
(Excellent
)
1 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
(Help with gardening and DIY ...)
What a wonderful time I had with Marie! We worked hard and it was satisfying to see the wood store ready for winter and two rooms looking fresh with new paint (I hope you will come to like the bright pink!).
Great conversations (in a mix of English and French) and food, lovely walks with the dogs each morning, lots of laughter. Thank you and… read more
Great conversations (in a mix of English and French) and food, lovely walks with the dogs each morning, lots of laughter. Thank you and… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
(Help our family 50 km North ...)
There's nothing I can add to previous reviews! I had an excellent time with the family, did satisfying work and highly recommend them as hosts. Thank you!
(Excellent
)
15 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
(Help with general gardening ...)
Anjo welcomed me warmly then went sailing as my task was house-sitting with her friend who has chronic illness. The house and village are lovely and the dogs just gorgeous. I cared for the dogs, cooked, cleaned, kept the garden weeded and watered, and took lots of bike rides in the beautiful countryside. Thank you Anjo for this opportunity for a… read more
(Very good
)
24 Jun 2019
Left by host (Looking for extra help in our ...) for Workawayer (Carolyn)
Carolyn was a lovely guest, easygoing, willing to help all the time, sharing personal chats and also going on her own exploring the surroundings. It was a very good experience to have her here.
(Excellent
)
24 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
(Looking for extra help in our ...)
Thank you all for a wonderful 8 days on your beautiful farm. You welcomed me warmly and we had some great chats over excellent meals, and while weeding and planting in the garden or painting the workshop - or doing the dishes! The room is comfortable and there are nice walks and bike rides in the countryside around the farm.
Best wishes for the… read more
Best wishes for the… read more
(Excellent
)
12 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
(Join us on a 40 Acre farm ...)
Thanks Emily, Reinhard and Jake for a wonderful time in the forest with you. Lovely company, house and food. I enjoyed the varied work and it was very satisfying to see what a difference we made to the grounds.
Let me know when you are setting up your next rural place - I'd love to help and catch up again!
Let me know when you are setting up your next rural place - I'd love to help and catch up again!
(Excellent
)
21 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
(Learn about Macadamia trees, ...)
Thanks Virginia and Charles for an excellent almost-2 weeks. Varied work (gardening, clearing blackberry, processing nuts), good food and conversation, comfortable accommodation.
Thanks also for driving me into town (it's easier for workawayers who have a car as the farm is on a busy road with no bus service) and the the other help you… read more
Thanks also for driving me into town (it's easier for workawayers who have a car as the farm is on a busy road with no bus service) and the the other help you… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
(Come join our family, help us ...)
Thanks to this lovely family for a very happy 2 months together. I had great conversations with Meredith and Elliott; Lily and Ava are very lively and creative. The room was spacious, the food healthy and tasks light: mainly keeping the washing done and kitchen clean, and spending time with the girls, plus other tasks as needed.
It's helpful if… read more
It's helpful if… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Carolyn)
Carolyn stayed with us for about ten days this October. It was a pleasure to host such a positive, conscientious and considerate volunteer. She worked hard at all the tasks we assigned her, mainly with the vegetable garden, firewood stacking and housework. A competent Italian speaker and confident workawayer with lots of experience and interesting… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
(Come and join our Family Farm ...)
i had 10 really good days with this busy family in a beautiful part of Italy. It was satisfying to clear out the garden after summer and prepare loads of firewood for winter. The house is very colourful and comfortable, and I enjoyed being part of the family although the time was short. Grazie mille, Victoria and Davide.
(Excellent
)
24 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
(Join me and my son in an ...)
Thank you Luigina, Simone and Lucia for welcoming me into your family for 2.5 weeks. It was great to learn about Italian farm life and home cooking, and to stay in your lovely house. I enjoyed working with the animals, in the garden and in the "laboratory" to make sausages and prepare meat and honey for sale. Thank you, too, for your patience with… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
(Help on a rural farm and ...)
I arrived at a stressful time for Tihana as she tried to care for too many dogs and cats, and manage the property with no car and too little water in the dry summer weather. However, it was lovely to walk in the hills each morning and afternoon with up to 14 dogs! We worked in the garden, harvested hay and plums for Jam and rakija. There were… read more
(Very good
)
10 Sep 2018
Left by host (Help us with old house ...) for Workawayer (Carolyn)
Hi Carolyn!!
Thank you for your stay with us, good energy and good advices regarding the house!
It is true that we are now in a limited confort due to the lack of water, and the work is more about destruction and not quite yet renovation! Thank you for your hard work!!
Come back anytime, you saw the worst state of the project so it can only be… read more
Thank you for your stay with us, good energy and good advices regarding the house!
It is true that we are now in a limited confort due to the lack of water, and the work is more about destruction and not quite yet renovation! Thank you for your hard work!!
Come back anytime, you saw the worst state of the project so it can only be… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
(Help us with old house ...)
Thanks, Nolwenn and Lucien, for your great company, food and comfortable room over the past two weeks. I'm sure your place will be wonderful but it was in a physically challenging stage during my visit: after getting hot and dirty removing plaster and tiles etc, it would have been nice to have a toilet and bathroom so we wouldn't have to walk into… read more
(Very good
)
26 Aug 2018
Left by host (Helpful person around the ...) for Workawayer (Carolyn)
Carolyn was a joy to host in our home. We got into a lovely rhythm over the 6 weeks she was with us. it was hard to imagine life without her when it was time for her to leave. She is a very wholehearted, interesting and loyal person to have had in our lives, and she supported us so beautifully over a challenging time in our early phase of… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
(Helpful person around the ...)
Thanks Felicity, John and Noah for a very happy 6 weeks. I felt very much at home, enjoying a range of tasks including childcare, gardening and cooking - and the chance to sing with you. You're an inspirational couple. All the best, Carolyn
(Excellent
)
17 Aug 2018
Left by host (Mining for 'gold' in a new ...) for Workawayer (Carolyn)
COME BACK MARY POPPINS!
we had Carolyn stay at our place, she was a fantastic work away, would do anything for us and never seemed to stop, we really enjoyed having her here and spending time with her, nothing was beyond her, even helping to pull large pine posts out of the ground, or heavy demolition works, always positive, loads of life… read more
we had Carolyn stay at our place, she was a fantastic work away, would do anything for us and never seemed to stop, we really enjoyed having her here and spending time with her, nothing was beyond her, even helping to pull large pine posts out of the ground, or heavy demolition works, always positive, loads of life… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
(Mining for 'gold' in a new ...)
Highly recommended! Like so many others, I appreciated the great company, tasty food and varied work at Resi and Vince's place. Manure was a theme: cleaning hen-houses, picking up horse manure and collecting goat poo samples for testing. Also planting and mulching trees, weeding, making juice. I loved our conversations and thank you for the tour… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Jun 2018
Left by host (Come and help me with guests ...) for Workawayer (Carolyn)
Hello Carol,
You know age does not matter, or color of skin or gender.
Carol very super helpful, always nice smile and anger to do some hard or delicate work.
Carol please feel free to come back anytime, perhaps soon? Or I will see you in Australia.
Thanks so much to give us a wonderful help.
You know age does not matter, or color of skin or gender.
Carol very super helpful, always nice smile and anger to do some hard or delicate work.
Carol please feel free to come back anytime, perhaps soon? Or I will see you in Australia.
Thanks so much to give us a wonderful help.
(Excellent
)
4 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
(Come and help me with guests ...)
Like so many others, I had a wonderful time with Marcelo and the other volunteers. A good mix of helping prepare and clean glamping tents, onsens and cottages, helping in the cafe and shifting timber. Work hours were flexible as guests came and went, and the wet season arrived. As it's quite isolated, an international driving license is very handy… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Feb 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Carolyn)
Having Carolyn in our home was truely a wonderful experience. A real self-starter with the energy of someone a third her age, her initiative and intuition in helping us with our 96 year old mum was a godsend. A true delight. You are welcome back any time Carolyn.
(Excellent
)
11 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
(Family in Melbourne, ...)
Rosemary and David, thank you for a wonderful 2.5-month stay, which had to end because Helen went into hospital. You are excellent hosts, with great conversation and food, and a comfortable, unique house. The work was light and varied, and I enjoyed using the pool and bicycle. You all became real friends.
All the best,
Carolyn
All the best,
Carolyn
(Excellent
)
11 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
(Help on a real farm and learn ...)
Thanks to Kate and Alex and other helpers for a good learning experience with the goats and poultry. The work was varied: feeding, milking and cleaning up after animals; gardening; cleaning (good to have an indoor job sometimes as it was so hot). It is common to work extra hours because there is so much to be done.
The house is comfortable, meals… read more
The house is comfortable, meals… read more
(Good
)
11 Oct 2017
Left by host (Help us with farm and animals ...) for Workawayer (Carolyn)
Carolyn was awesome. She pitched right with every task given to her (there were plenty). She cared for the animals: chickens, alpacas and sheep) including mucking out stalls, pulled weeds and weed whipped, painted, scrubbed floors, washed windows, and helped get the cloves ready for garlic planting. She helped us get things done we hadn't been… read more
(Excellent
)
10 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
(Help us with farm and animals ...)
Thank you Karen and Bing for a lovely month in the Ohio countryside. I loved feeding the animals and the varied work, both hard (eg filling ditches, scrubbing decks) and gentle (eg painting, separating garlic for planting, cutting apples for sauce); I feel strong and enjoyed seeing the results of my efforts! The accommodation was very comfortable… read more
(Excellent
)
18 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
(Welcome to our lay monastery ...)
Superb! Everyone was very friendly and funny; they coped well with my error-filled French and took me on interesting outings. I enjoyed working on the yurts, in the gardens and kitchen. The philosophy underlying the monastery is very attractive. Thank you!
(Excellent
)
2 Sep 2017
Left by host (Isolated small-holding near ...) for Workawayer (Carolyn)
Oh Carolyn, what can I say?
........I needed a Mary Poppins and I got much more than - you're a rare treasure who has dynamism, enthusiasm along with plenty of energy and initiative and a love of helping and caring for everyone around you. I can't thank you enough for your help, support and encouragement over these past several weeks - you're… read more
........I needed a Mary Poppins and I got much more than - you're a rare treasure who has dynamism, enthusiasm along with plenty of energy and initiative and a love of helping and caring for everyone around you. I can't thank you enough for your help, support and encouragement over these past several weeks - you're… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
(Isolated small-holding near ...)
Huge thanks to Jane and Ken for a wonderful 2 months as part of your family. I gained strength and skill working with the animals and in the grounds; loved your quiches, cakes and curries! A bonus was helping with the mobile cafe, which taught me a lot about small business, took us to some beautiful places and let me meet a wide range of… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
(We'd love some help planting ...)
I had a great time with Georgie, James and their lovely family on their lovely property. Sadly, it was only 2 1/2 days but we got a lot done in the garden. Good company, good food, flexible hours, warm accommodation - ideal hosts. I'll be back!
All the best, Carolyn
All the best, Carolyn
(Excellent
)
15 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Carolyn)
Carolyn was a superstar. She came and helped with a big gardening project and jumped straight into it. She was an absolute pleasure to have around and a very interesting and kind person. The kids really enjoyed her company and so did we. Would highly recommend her as a perfect guest and worker. See you soon Carolyn.
James and Georgie.
James and Georgie.
(Excellent
)
11 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
(Help at a retreat centre on ...)
Thanks to all the team for a very happy 3 weeks. The work was varied: building and rendering brick troughs in the cow shed, gardening, cooking - and washing up! - and running stalls at festivals. The farm is peaceful, with lots of wildlife and beautiful skies. I appreciated learning about your philosophy and participating in events, and might come… read more
(Very good
)
11 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
(Help me in the House, Garden ...)
Thanks Robyn. You are so generous and kind-hearted, the work is varied and we had some good meals in good company. The only reason I didn't give you 'excellent' is that we ate very late on some summer days because we spent so long in the garden! I've learned a lot from you and am very happy to be back for a while after time away on a farm. God… read more
(Very good
)
20 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Carolyn)
Carolyn is incredible - and on her arrival I was amazed that we had both been to the Republic of Nauru - the smallest republic in the world - at different times. She came to my home just before I was to leave on a short holiday - she immediately stepped in as a house sitter looking after the house, the cat, the garden and young workawayers and… read more
(Excellent
)
