Badges (4)
Photos
Profile information
Travel information
We are currently
Travelling
Activities we are interested in:
We live in our motorhome "Homer" full time. When we are not travelling our base is the West Coast of Scotland.
Our next destination:
Abergavenny, United Kingdom - from Mar 2024 until Apr 2024 View all
Description
We have now been on our Workaway journey for 3 years, living and travelling in our motorhome. To be able to visit and explore different parts of the country while sharing our skills and abilities with others is extremely rewarding for us. We are fit, willing to get stuck in and quick learners with an appetite for a challenge.
We are at our happiest in the countryside and with nature. Whether exploring on foot or by bike, photographing, foraging or simply admiring the view, there is always something to enjoy in the great outdoors regardless of where we are.
We live in our motorhome full time and are self contained, all we need is water, a plug socket and somewhere to park. We are happy to join in at family mealtimes or to do our own thing as circumstances dictate.
Interests
BeachCooking & foodMusicPlant careWritingTechnologyTeam sportsPhotographyMovies & TVHikingCharity workAstronomySustainabilitySelf developmentPetsGardeningFitnessDIY & craftsArt & designArchitecture
show more
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Beginner
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Life at a Farmstay
Charity Work
Languages
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Art Projects
Able to teach about:
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
We are both extremely active and hands on. Our recent property development experience has taught us many useful land based skills including excavator driving, chainsaw & strimmer operation, ground clearance, demolition, walling etc. We are both competent and adventurous cooks with a taste for Slow Food. Neil has previous experience in business startups, marketing, advertising, copywriting, editing and is computer literate.
Also extensive mechanical knowledge, an interest in automotive and 4x4s, having previously worked as an instructor for Land Rover. Leilani has experience in childcare, nannying and housekeeping as well as a flair for interior design and design consultancy experience in home furnishing retail. We are interested in projects that utilise our existing skills but are equally keen to learn something new along the way.
Age
58 & 56
What else ...
We live in our motorhome "Homer" full time and are self sufficient for off grid travel and living. Our interests ~ mountain biking , walking , yoga , photography , foraging.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
Feedback
19 Sep 2023
Left by host (Get involved in the ...) for Workawayer (Neil & Leilani)
Neil and Leilani are a wonderful couple, full of enthusiasm, energy and good humour. They are totally reliable and trustworthy - great people to have around.They helped so much inside the house and in the garden .There was such a lot to do ,gardening ,terracing with decking ,stone walls general maintenance the jobs were endless .
Great company I… read more
Great company I… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Neil & Leilani) for host
(Get involved in the ...)
We had a great time staying with Janet and Felix at thd end of the summer.
We worked mainly in the garden and we're able to finish off some projects, like the decking, which has been left for some time.
We were extremely well fed and impressed with the way Janet likes include her guests in social activities.
There are often other workawayers… read more
We worked mainly in the garden and we're able to finish off some projects, like the decking, which has been left for some time.
We were extremely well fed and impressed with the way Janet likes include her guests in social activities.
There are often other workawayers… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Neil & Leilani)
Neil and Leiliani spent a month with us living in their mobile home on the yard. Together we did a lot of sucessful work. One of these was to work on a 7m oak trunk that had fallen into the river last year. It was too heavy to lift but we successfully milled it into liftable planks. Other jobs consisted of removing brambles and self seeded trees… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Neil & Leilani) for host
(Help with a non-profit, ...)
Chris and Jess have the most amazing garden, which has to be seen to be believed.
We arrived at the end of summer so there was lots of clearing and pruning to be done which kept us busy. We were also able to help with Milling an old oak tree into planks which was a great experience.
We were very well fed and the conversation was stimulating. This… read more
We arrived at the end of summer so there was lots of clearing and pruning to be done which kept us busy. We were also able to help with Milling an old oak tree into planks which was a great experience.
We were very well fed and the conversation was stimulating. This… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Sep 2023
Left by host (Help renovate an old estate ...) for Workawayer (Neil & Leilani)
Neil et Leilany sont 2 personnes très agréables avec lesquelles nous avons passé de tres bons moments de partage et de travail. Ils se sont parfaitement intégrés au domaine et adaptés aux différentes taches a effectuer. C'était une très belle rencontre et nous espérons qu'ils repasseront nous saluer un de ces jours
(Excellent
)
9 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Neil & Leilani) for host
(Help renovate an old estate ...)
This is an amazing and completely unexpected place in a remarkable setting.
Renaud has created a unique space that he is happy to share with guests and Workawayers alike.
The work was not at all difficult, mainly DIY projects and general cleaning, we were not expected to be involved with guest space cleaning or handovers.
Renaud was an excellent… read more
Renaud has created a unique space that he is happy to share with guests and Workawayers alike.
The work was not at all difficult, mainly DIY projects and general cleaning, we were not expected to be involved with guest space cleaning or handovers.
Renaud was an excellent… read more
(Excellent
)
Friends
Feedback
19 Sep 2023
Left by host (Get involved in the ...) for Workawayer (Neil & Leilani)
Neil and Leilani are a wonderful couple, full of enthusiasm, energy and good humour. They are totally reliable and trustworthy - great people to have around.They helped so much inside the house and in the garden .There was such a lot to do ,gardening ,terracing with decking ,stone walls general maintenance the jobs were endless .
Great company I… read more
Great company I… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Neil & Leilani) for host
(Get involved in the ...)
We had a great time staying with Janet and Felix at thd end of the summer.
We worked mainly in the garden and we're able to finish off some projects, like the decking, which has been left for some time.
We were extremely well fed and impressed with the way Janet likes include her guests in social activities.
There are often other workawayers… read more
We worked mainly in the garden and we're able to finish off some projects, like the decking, which has been left for some time.
We were extremely well fed and impressed with the way Janet likes include her guests in social activities.
There are often other workawayers… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Neil & Leilani)
Neil and Leiliani spent a month with us living in their mobile home on the yard. Together we did a lot of sucessful work. One of these was to work on a 7m oak trunk that had fallen into the river last year. It was too heavy to lift but we successfully milled it into liftable planks. Other jobs consisted of removing brambles and self seeded trees… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Neil & Leilani) for host
(Help with a non-profit, ...)
Chris and Jess have the most amazing garden, which has to be seen to be believed.
We arrived at the end of summer so there was lots of clearing and pruning to be done which kept us busy. We were also able to help with Milling an old oak tree into planks which was a great experience.
We were very well fed and the conversation was stimulating. This… read more
We arrived at the end of summer so there was lots of clearing and pruning to be done which kept us busy. We were also able to help with Milling an old oak tree into planks which was a great experience.
We were very well fed and the conversation was stimulating. This… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Sep 2023
Left by host (Help renovate an old estate ...) for Workawayer (Neil & Leilani)
Neil et Leilany sont 2 personnes très agréables avec lesquelles nous avons passé de tres bons moments de partage et de travail. Ils se sont parfaitement intégrés au domaine et adaptés aux différentes taches a effectuer. C'était une très belle rencontre et nous espérons qu'ils repasseront nous saluer un de ces jours
(Excellent
)
9 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Neil & Leilani) for host
(Help renovate an old estate ...)
This is an amazing and completely unexpected place in a remarkable setting.
Renaud has created a unique space that he is happy to share with guests and Workawayers alike.
The work was not at all difficult, mainly DIY projects and general cleaning, we were not expected to be involved with guest space cleaning or handovers.
Renaud was an excellent… read more
Renaud has created a unique space that he is happy to share with guests and Workawayers alike.
The work was not at all difficult, mainly DIY projects and general cleaning, we were not expected to be involved with guest space cleaning or handovers.
Renaud was an excellent… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Neil & Leilani) for host
(Help me put the finishing ...)
To be entrusted with the care of Bruno's family chalet was a privilege.
It is in a very beautiful part of the Alps with plenty of opportunity to enjoy the area with lots of hiking and biking.
There is plenty of renovation work to do as well as sorting through family memorabilia and belongings.
Bruno left us alone at the Chalet so we did not have… read more
It is in a very beautiful part of the Alps with plenty of opportunity to enjoy the area with lots of hiking and biking.
There is plenty of renovation work to do as well as sorting through family memorabilia and belongings.
Bruno left us alone at the Chalet so we did not have… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Feb 2023
Left by host (Help with our hobbyfarm in ...) for Workawayer (Neil & Leilani)
Neil and Leilanie stayed with us for some weeks during the most dreary weather. Allways optimistic and helpfull. They are certainly fit, willing to get stuck in and quick learners with an appetite for a challenge! we very much appreciated their work and compant and can only hope they will return some day with better weather to enjoy farm stay.
(Excellent
)
18 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Neil & Leilani) for host
(Help with our hobbyfarm in ...)
Eline was a great host, and very good cook!
We were kept busy with building projects and learned some new skills along the way. There wasn't as much working with the animals as we hoped, but I guess this varies seasonally.
We enjoyed exploring the area, particularly Groningen which is a really cool town.
We were kept busy with building projects and learned some new skills along the way. There wasn't as much working with the animals as we hoped, but I guess this varies seasonally.
We enjoyed exploring the area, particularly Groningen which is a really cool town.
(Very good
)
10 Jan 2023
Left by host (Help us with building an ...) for Workawayer (Neil & Leilani)
It was a pleasure meeting and hosting Neil and Leilana.
Two great people with humor and very curious to get to know the region.
We had a few dinners together, alwaus very nice.
Another really positive thing: they can do everything, very handy, they think together with you about a project. They did so much. We are very thankfull for that!
Two great people with humor and very curious to get to know the region.
We had a few dinners together, alwaus very nice.
Another really positive thing: they can do everything, very handy, they think together with you about a project. They did so much. We are very thankfull for that!
(Excellent
)
18 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Neil & Leilani) for host
(Family looking for help on ...)
We stayed with Ioana and family at the end of summer so there was plenty of work to do clearing polytunnels and harvesting.
Each day there are orders to pick and collate so we learned about different produce and how it is grown in an organic environment.
There is a nice kitchen provided for Workawayers and lots of fresh produce to consume.
The… read more
Each day there are orders to pick and collate so we learned about different produce and how it is grown in an organic environment.
There is a nice kitchen provided for Workawayers and lots of fresh produce to consume.
The… read more
(Very good
)
7 Nov 2022
Left by host (Enjoy the magical landscape ...) for Workawayer (Neil & Leilani)
We had an absolutely fantastic experience with Neil and Leilani who spent 4 months with us during our busy summer season.
They're both excellent company to hang out with, enjoying many a long communal dinner together (amazing what you can cook in a camper van it turns out!) and as avid foragers they would often bring cordials and home-made wine to… read more
They're both excellent company to hang out with, enjoying many a long communal dinner together (amazing what you can cook in a camper van it turns out!) and as avid foragers they would often bring cordials and home-made wine to… read more
(Excellent
)
27 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Neil & Leilani) for host
(Enjoy the magical landscape ...)
Wow, what a fantastic summer at Rye Island!
We came for a month initially and ended up staying for 5 months.
The work element is divided between cleaning and handling changeovers in the rental spaces (all of which have their own quirky character) and maintaining and developing the whole property.
There is always loads to do and plenty of freedom… read more
We came for a month initially and ended up staying for 5 months.
The work element is divided between cleaning and handling changeovers in the rental spaces (all of which have their own quirky character) and maintaining and developing the whole property.
There is always loads to do and plenty of freedom… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Neil & Leilani)
Neil and Leilani are a great couple who have great skills . If you asked them to do a task once they would get on with the job in hand in the most professional way , they are a great couple socially also we really enjoyed having them with us . Where ever they end up working the host will benefit hugely with their skills and company they offer . I… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Dec 2021
Left by Workawayer (Neil & Leilani) for host
(Learn about the process of ...)
We loved our time at the farm and were made very welcome. We were kept busy with the Apple Juice business as well as many other projects around the farm and even the local village. Very relaxed atmosphere and great hosts who were happy to help with any needs we had.
(Excellent
)
2 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Neil & Leilani)
Neil And Leilani were pleasant and between them versatile.. Neil was well able to use machinery so is very useful for all outdoor tasks . They made great use of their time here visiting areas of the Highlands which was good to see.
Being older they are responsible at being left to get on and tend to like to keep themselves to themselves. we wish… read more
Being older they are responsible at being left to get on and tend to like to keep themselves to themselves. we wish… read more
(Very good
)
13 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Neil & Leilani) for host
(Help us on our glamping site ...)
This was our first Workaway experience so it took us a little while to get used to the concept of sharing time with another family. Sonia and Graham were very well organised and have a great business which keeps everyone busy. We were very well fed with fresh produce and had plenty of opportunity to explore the fantastic surrounding area.
(Very good
)
