Profile information
Travel information
We are currently
Travelling
Our next destination:
New Zealand - from Mar 2026 until May 2026 View all
Description
Hello There, We are Kelin and Makenzie and we are semi newly weds (October 2024) who are looking for a learning opportunity! We are both hard workers, plenty adventurous, and love to travel. We enjoy hiking, playing guitar and singing, reading the bible, time with friends/family and cooking a good meal together. We have a dream of owning property, raising animals/tending to soil and hosting others. We want to learn what its really like to do these things in cultures outside our own (USA). We are currently on a late gap/too early retirement year for the last year of our 20s. We kicked off our year abroad last fall with a few months in the Swiss Alps at a place called L'Abri, and will be heading to Japan and New Zealand next, with some stops along the way.
Kelin has experience in trades work and construction.
Makenzie has experience with caring for and riding Horses as well as working in hospitality.
Thank you for your consideration in hosting us!
Interests
Adventure sports
Plant care
Books
Charity work
DIY & crafts
Animals
Cooking & food
Music
Hiking
Sustainability
Mountain
Gardening
Carpentry
Fitness
Camping
Outdoor activities
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Farming
Culture
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
French: Beginner
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Charity Work
Art Projects
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
General Maintenance
Hospitality/Tourism
Able to teach about:
DIY and building projects
More details about your skills
Kelin has worked as a commercial diver for the past 3 years and before that, for a Tile Roof Repair company for the previous 3 years. Therefore, he can work with most common power tools and hand tools used in various trades. Kelin also has experience with operating forklifts and tractors. To top it off, he has a strong working back that can help with manual labor as well as a interest in carpentry/woodworking.
Makenzie:
- 2 years Coffee Roasting and Production Manager (2023-2025)
- 1 year volunteer for Equine Therapeutic Riding Center (specifically responsible for Horse handling and care and leading horses in lessons) (2025)
- 1 year working for non-profit with at risk youth and aged out foster young adults (2022-2023)
- 8 years Barista, Hospitality, Cafe Management (2016-2024)
Age
28 & 29
What else ...
if you are unsure about anything or think you will not be able to host me, please respond so that I know sooner rather than later. I love seeing a project completed in full and dont mind working a bit hard to get there. I also love resting afterward and enjoying my local area to its fullest. Thanks for stoppin by.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
Feedback
They were delightful to have around, my children described them to us as a loved Aunty and Uncle.
Every single task asked of them they did to a super high standard.
They were extremely trust worthy, amazing with all the animals, from the horses to the Parrot and everything in between. communication… read more
He helped teaching English and building in our project in Puerto Inca. He did a very good job and we are happy that he was part of our project.
We recommend him 100%.
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Feedback
They were delightful to have around, my children described them to us as a loved Aunty and Uncle.
Every single task asked of them they did to a super high standard.
They were extremely trust worthy, amazing with all the animals, from the horses to the Parrot and everything in between. communication… read more
He helped teaching English and building in our project in Puerto Inca. He did a very good job and we are happy that he was part of our project.
We recommend him 100%.
He’s keen and able to help out around the place and it was a great help having Kelin stay for nearly a week .
