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I am currently
Travelling
Description
I'm a fit and active woman in her 50's originally from a Scottish island. I'm now at a stage in my life that I'm looking for a challenge. Something completely different. My children have grown up so it's time for me to travel, meet new people, experience new cultures and food.
Over the years I have had my own businesses mainly in food and hospitality, so I have plenty of transferable skills. I have also renovated various properties so I have basic DIY skills (painting, wallpapering, tiling, etc.) I love interior design and upcycling. I spent many years in a property that required a lot of upkeep internally and externally so not scared of hard work.
I am interested in learning new skills in horticultural, and would love to bring food to table.
Interests
Winter sportsOutdoor activitiesMountainHistoryPhotographyWater sportsFarmingHikingEvents & socialGardeningCultureBeachArt & designDIY & craftsSailing / BoatingCharity workCooking & foodArchitectureAnimalsAdventure 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 I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Eco Projects
Gardening
Some knowledge of:
Art Projects
Being an elderly companion
Teaching
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Life at a Farmstay
General Maintenance
Able to teach about:
Charity Work
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
More details about your skills
- Cooking skills
- DIY skills
- Garden skills
- Childcare
- Hospitality
- Hard worker
- Animal lover
- Marketing skills
Age
53
What else ...
I love all watersports. Rowing, kayaking, waterskiing, etc. I also have some sailing experience.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
I like to try to eat Gluten free but can eat gluten without a reaction.
Feedback
30 Jan 2024
Left by host (Come and help in our domaine ...) for Workawayer (Keren)
Keren is a gorgeous, interesting lady with a lovely Scottish lilt. I could have listened to her for hours! We instantly got on and she fitted in beautifully with our other Workaways. She was a great help, both inside and outside the house - she certainly doesn't mind getting stuck in and is surprisingly strong!
Good luck on your travels and don't… read more
Good luck on your travels and don't… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Keren) for host
(Come and help in our domaine ...)
Katie and Iain were the most wonderful and very kind hosts. They made you feel like part of the family and their team from the very start. We enjoyed eating together and many games after dinner. ♠️
Katie's cooking was fantastic and I occasionally took a turn.
The Domaine was stunning and the surrounding area's were breathtaking. My room was… read more
Katie's cooking was fantastic and I occasionally took a turn.
The Domaine was stunning and the surrounding area's were breathtaking. My room was… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Jun 2023
Left by host (Stay and help at an olive ...) for Workawayer (Keren)
Keren is a enthusiastic, fun loving woman who is up for any task.
She is both independent and good company.
We agreed to extend her stay as she was both helpful and easy to get along with.
She did a variety of tasks on the land from pruning to painting and shovelling shingle on the building site.
I would recommend her to other hosts.
She is both independent and good company.
We agreed to extend her stay as she was both helpful and easy to get along with.
She did a variety of tasks on the land from pruning to painting and shovelling shingle on the building site.
I would recommend her to other hosts.
(Excellent
)
14 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Keren) for host
(Stay and help at an olive ...)
What a wonderful experience I have had with Harmony, Jorge and the girls. They all made me feel really welcome from start to finish. The yoga retreat was beautiful, relaxing and scenic.
The work was very varied and rewarding. They gave me a list of tasks they wanted done. Thry were totally flexible with what I choose to do and when, which was… read more
The work was very varied and rewarding. They gave me a list of tasks they wanted done. Thry were totally flexible with what I choose to do and when, which was… read more
(Excellent
)
30 Apr 2023
Left by host (Join the family in our ...) for Workawayer (Keren)
Keren was great, full of life and vitality and a great person to have with us! She was a great companion for my mother, she undertook some projects around the house (painting, pressure washing, etc.), is also an accomplished chef and prepared some very tasty meals, and despite her short time with us she really became part of the family.
Keren is… read more
Keren is… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Keren) for host
(Join the family in our ...)
Thank you Dorian and Elena for a lovely stay at the most stunning chateau.
Both were very interesting people and I enjoyed our chats although the Scottish accent was not always understood. 😂
The work was varied. Weeding, painting. power washing, general household chores and companionship. The great thing is you could work your way through the… read more
Both were very interesting people and I enjoyed our chats although the Scottish accent was not always understood. 😂
The work was varied. Weeding, painting. power washing, general household chores and companionship. The great thing is you could work your way through the… read more
(Excellent
)
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30 Jan 2024
Left by host (Come and help in our domaine ...) for Workawayer (Keren)
Keren is a gorgeous, interesting lady with a lovely Scottish lilt. I could have listened to her for hours! We instantly got on and she fitted in beautifully with our other Workaways. She was a great help, both inside and outside the house - she certainly doesn't mind getting stuck in and is surprisingly strong!
Good luck on your travels and don't… read more
Good luck on your travels and don't… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Keren) for host
(Come and help in our domaine ...)
Katie and Iain were the most wonderful and very kind hosts. They made you feel like part of the family and their team from the very start. We enjoyed eating together and many games after dinner. ♠️
Katie's cooking was fantastic and I occasionally took a turn.
The Domaine was stunning and the surrounding area's were breathtaking. My room was… read more
Katie's cooking was fantastic and I occasionally took a turn.
The Domaine was stunning and the surrounding area's were breathtaking. My room was… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Jun 2023
Left by host (Stay and help at an olive ...) for Workawayer (Keren)
Keren is a enthusiastic, fun loving woman who is up for any task.
She is both independent and good company.
We agreed to extend her stay as she was both helpful and easy to get along with.
She did a variety of tasks on the land from pruning to painting and shovelling shingle on the building site.
I would recommend her to other hosts.
She is both independent and good company.
We agreed to extend her stay as she was both helpful and easy to get along with.
She did a variety of tasks on the land from pruning to painting and shovelling shingle on the building site.
I would recommend her to other hosts.
(Excellent
)
14 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Keren) for host
(Stay and help at an olive ...)
What a wonderful experience I have had with Harmony, Jorge and the girls. They all made me feel really welcome from start to finish. The yoga retreat was beautiful, relaxing and scenic.
The work was very varied and rewarding. They gave me a list of tasks they wanted done. Thry were totally flexible with what I choose to do and when, which was… read more
The work was very varied and rewarding. They gave me a list of tasks they wanted done. Thry were totally flexible with what I choose to do and when, which was… read more
(Excellent
)
30 Apr 2023
Left by host (Join the family in our ...) for Workawayer (Keren)
Keren was great, full of life and vitality and a great person to have with us! She was a great companion for my mother, she undertook some projects around the house (painting, pressure washing, etc.), is also an accomplished chef and prepared some very tasty meals, and despite her short time with us she really became part of the family.
Keren is… read more
Keren is… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Keren) for host
(Join the family in our ...)
Thank you Dorian and Elena for a lovely stay at the most stunning chateau.
Both were very interesting people and I enjoyed our chats although the Scottish accent was not always understood. 😂
The work was varied. Weeding, painting. power washing, general household chores and companionship. The great thing is you could work your way through the… read more
Both were very interesting people and I enjoyed our chats although the Scottish accent was not always understood. 😂
The work was varied. Weeding, painting. power washing, general household chores and companionship. The great thing is you could work your way through the… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Apr 2023
Left by host (Come and help us to restore ...) for Workawayer (Keren)
Haaaa Keren. I don't know why but when I found her profile I have had a "crush" :-) ... And finally, the life has put in our way a very friendly person. I hope we will stay in contact and meet again one day.
She is a hard worker, punctual, serious and help me in a lot of things to do at home : painting the house, help in the garden, treating the… read more
She is a hard worker, punctual, serious and help me in a lot of things to do at home : painting the house, help in the garden, treating the… read more
(Excellent
)
10 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Keren) for host
(Come and help us to restore ...)
I'm not sure where to start but I had the most wonderful experience. The family made me feel so welcome and part of their family from the start. The 3 children were incredibly well mannered and sweet. Even their dogs were perfect and joined me for breakfast every morning.
The place was just beautiful and peaceful.
The tasks were varied so I… read more
The place was just beautiful and peaceful.
The tasks were varied so I… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Mar 2023
Left by host (Help around our family home, ...) for Workawayer (Keren)
Keren was great at communicating from the get-go. She loves a chat and gets on well with the other workawayers and people in general. We had lots of varied jobs to get through, I think Keren will have had her fill of lemons and garlic for the moment :) Keren brings life experience and maturity to any future hosts, she is bright and cheerful. I… read more
(Excellent
)
18 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Keren) for host
(Help around our family home, ...)
Mikki was the perfect host and she has made my first work away a great experience. She is kind and thoughtful with her workaways and try's to make sure that they have a great experience. She invited me for dinner on a couple of occasions, came for dinner. Invited me to join her and her friends for a social occasion. Took me to historical sites and… read more
(Excellent
)
