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We are small family sheep farm on a steep hill in Central Vermont. We have pasture raised Icelandic Sheep as well as horses, ducks, chickens and a busy household with a teenager, 4 housemates, my grown daughter, and my granddaughter! (and dogs and cats!).
Most of the care of our house and animals is done by me - Jill - so I am often in need of extra hands.
We have one room available in our house with use of shared bathrooms. We generally eat breakfast and dinner together, and we will provide you with food to make the rest of your meals.
We can accommodate a couple or a small family if you are willing to share a room (it is a small room and only has one bed, but we can also set up a "cot" if necessary). We cannot, unfortunately, accommodate dogs since one of my dogs is very bossy :)
No smoking or drug use is allowed in our house. Drinking must be on your own time. We may have an occasional glass of wine with dinner, however.
We raise our own meat (and much of our own milk, eggs, and veggies), so we are not a vegetarian household. However, we can easily accommodate you if you are.
Central Vermont is very beautiful, but mostly rural. The only public transportation is a commuter bus service which stops about 2 miles from our house. It will not take you into Richmond village - you will need to walk, bike or drive for that - but it will take you to Burlington or Montpelier (Vermont's capital) on weekdays. It does not run on weekends. There is usually someone going to and from our house with whom you can get a ride, however.
There is a large array of tasks around the house and farm that we could use some help with and guests are free to choose which of those tasks they would like to help with or learn how to do.
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Práctica de idiomas
Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos
Proyectos de construcción y bricolaje
Cuidado de animales
Ayuda en una granja
Ayuda doméstica
Mantenimiento general
Objetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
We have been hosting Workawayers since 2016, and we also have online rental guests - we love sharing our life with visitors! You will learn all about living on a sustainable, humane, sheep farm and get to visit beautiful Vermont!
Ayuda
The help would be for about 4 hours a day.
Would welcome extra hands to help with a few tasks around our house and farm. Tasks vary with the season, but may include stacking wood, fixing fences, cooking, cleaning, or other help around the house and property.
Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Alemán: Principiante
Español: Principiante
Icelandic: Principiante
Alojamiento
Private room and meals provided. Shared bathroom.
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We are in the mountains of central Vermont, but only a short (15 minute) drive to Burlington - Vermont's largest city - where there are lots of fun tourist attractions right on Lake Champlain. We are very close to the Long Trail, and some great hiking and biking in summer, and skiing in winter.
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Acceso a Internet
Acceso a Internet limitado
Tenemos animales
Somos fumadores
Puede alojar familias
Puede acoger a nómadas digitales
My husband works from home, and we have good WiFi throughout the house.
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Max 25 hours per week
Número de referencia de anfitrión: 373835354398
Comentarios (28)
25 feb 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Veronica)
Veronica was a fabulous helper and a great addition to our farm and our household while she was here. She is a hard worker and very curious about learning new things. We loved hosting her and I hope she will be able to come again sometime!
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25 feb 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Kian Boon)
Kian Boon was a very good listener and a very fast learner. Although farm work was new to him, he picked up the skills and was able to follow the routine within a very short time. It was great to have him. I hope he will be able to return sometime!
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26 ene 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Kian Boon) para el anfitrión
I had a wonderful time here! Everyone at the farm was extremely accommodating for my stay and I always felt well taken care of, especially with all the amazing food made by David. Although it was my first farm work experience and I picked up the skills rather slowly, Jill was always very patient and instructive, which I appreciated immensely. I… read more
14 oct 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Teresa)
Theresa was here for a short stay in between 2 other stays. She was a great help, and a lot of fun to have in our busy household. I hope she can come again for a longer stay sometime!
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14 oct 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Teresa) para el anfitrión
Jill and David were incredible hosts! They let me stay with them for several days, and accommodated me and my travel partner when my plans changed at the last minute. Jill is so kind and patient, and is incredibly knowledgable about animal care and sheep farming. I learned a lot from her in my short stay! David is also very kind and helpful, he… read more
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25 feb 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Veronica)
Veronica was a fabulous helper and a great addition to our farm and our household while she was here. She is a hard worker and very curious about learning new things. We loved hosting her and I hope she will be able to come again sometime!
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25 feb 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Kian Boon)
Kian Boon was a very good listener and a very fast learner. Although farm work was new to him, he picked up the skills and was able to follow the routine within a very short time. It was great to have him. I hope he will be able to return sometime!
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26 ene 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Kian Boon) para el anfitrión
I had a wonderful time here! Everyone at the farm was extremely accommodating for my stay and I always felt well taken care of, especially with all the amazing food made by David. Although it was my first farm work experience and I picked up the skills rather slowly, Jill was always very patient and instructive, which I appreciated immensely. I… read more
14 oct 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Teresa)
Theresa was here for a short stay in between 2 other stays. She was a great help, and a lot of fun to have in our busy household. I hope she can come again for a longer stay sometime!
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14 oct 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Teresa) para el anfitrión
Jill and David were incredible hosts! They let me stay with them for several days, and accommodated me and my travel partner when my plans changed at the last minute. Jill is so kind and patient, and is incredibly knowledgable about animal care and sheep farming. I learned a lot from her in my short stay! David is also very kind and helpful, he… read more
14 oct 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Marion)
Marion stayed with us for about 3 weeks during a very busy part of the year for us. She was a fantastic help and adjusted easily to all the different tasks. She was a great addition to our busy household and we would love to have her again anytime!
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7 oct 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Marion) para el anfitrión
I had a great time at the farm, everyone is friendly and I absolutely loved all the animals. I am going to miss giving the sheep scratches. Thank you to Jill and David for welcoming me in their home, and Mandy, if you read this, keep talking as much as you do :)
18 ago 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Char)
Char was a great addition to our household and to my farm! She dove right into the work and had a great time doing it. It was wonderful to hear her stories of her adventures, and she fit right in to our “farm family”. We’d love to have her back any time!
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21 feb 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Sam) para el anfitrión
I am so late in posting this, but I spent a good chunk of the fall helping out on this farm. Jill is so kind and truly has the biggest heart. She gives endlessly to both the animals and people around her, and her work ethic taught me a lot. I enjoyed getting to know her and her husband, David, over the course of my stay. David cooks delicious… read more
4 feb 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Yi Qing & Natalie) para el anfitrión
I have had the best time here learning about farm life and taking on responsibilities around the house. Jill and David are always so accommodating, understanding and have the best stories about their adventures together. I thoroughly enjoyed our conversations, learning to cook and tend to the adorable farm animals. I already miss the farm (and… read more
27 ene 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Rachel)
Rachel was a fantastic addition to our house. She was here for about a month and dove right into both the farm work and into our small community. It was great getting to know her, and we hope to see her again in the future! :)
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17 dic 2021
Dejado por el workawayer (Rachel) para el anfitrión
David and Jill were very generous hosts! The house is full of fun, kind, thoughtful people. I am so grateful I got to spend a month on this farm, getting to know people, animals, and the trees. Vermont is such a beautiful state, and Burlington is also close by for lots of arts and culture opportunities. Thanks to Jill and David for everything.
9 dic 2021
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Emma & Molly)
Emma was a great help, and a warm and interesting human being. We loved having her!
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1 jul 2021
Dejado por el workawayer (Abigail) para el anfitrión
This is such a special place and I would 100% recommend for someone to stay here. Jill has some amazing knowledge and you can see her passion in how she cares for her animals. David makes the most delicious food and shares many funny jokes! I loved starting my day early to eat breakfast, have Davids's yummy cold brew, and do chores with the lovely… read more
4 jun 2021
Dejado por el workawayer (Arielle) para el anfitrión
This farm is a beautiful, welcoming place with some of the best people and animals. It was my first Workaway experience so I was nervous but Jill and David immediately made me feel at home. I was quickly integrated into the daily routine which consisted of morning chores, a delicious breakfast, time to explore/hike/relax, afternoon chores, and… read more
14 dic 2020
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Eleanor)
Ella was a great help and a wonderful person to have in our home. She was very attentive and worked very hard, and she was a lot of fun to visit with. We would love to have her back!
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5 dic 2020
Dejado por el workawayer (Eleanor) para el anfitrión
I had an amazing stay at Jill and David's farm. They are incredibly warm and welcoming and I felt very safe the entire time. The work is enjoyable, consisting of farm chores in the morning and evenings with plenty of free time during the day. There's always a delicious hot breakfast (and coffee!) awaiting you as well. The animals are all so… read more
18 nov 2020
Dejado por el workawayer (Madison) para el anfitrión
I cannot say enough good things about my stay here! As my first experience living on a farm, I was quite nervous that it would be "too much" and I would feel out of place. However, this was absolutely NOT the case! Jill was compassionate and patient teaching me everything I needed to do as well as everything I could possibly want to know about the… read more
16 nov 2020
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Madison)
Maddie was a great help and had a great attitude about all the work I asked her to do. She was a great addition to our household while she was here, and enthusiastically jumped right into all of our chores. We would love to have her back!
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17 nov 2020
Dejado por el workawayer (Gal & Matan) para el anfitrión
Jill and David were amazing hoster, the work with them was very fun, and we learned new skills from it, really lovely house with a lot of amazing and nice people, we very very very recomend them, we just had a wonderfull time there!
16 nov 2020
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Gal & Matan)
Gal & Matan were great and enthusiastic helpers and a lot of fun to have as guests in our house. They dove right into any kind of work that I asked them to do. We would love to have them back again sometime!
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9 oct 2020
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Anahita & Paul)
Ani & Paul were very enthusiastic helpers and eager to learn everything about the farm. It was a joy to have them here. They are both very friendly people who would probably fit in almost anywhere. We’d love to have them back anytime!
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2 oct 2020
Dejado por el workawayer (Anahita & Paul) para el anfitrión
We stayed with Jill and her family on her farm for almost two weeks and learned a ton in a short amount of time. This was only our second workaway experience and our first on a farm and
Jill taught us a lot about the basics of running a small farm. Every day started with early morning farm chores (cleaning the barns, feeding the animals, taking… read more
Jill taught us a lot about the basics of running a small farm. Every day started with early morning farm chores (cleaning the barns, feeding the animals, taking… read more
6 jul 2020
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Melissa)
Melissa and her friend Angelica were only here for a short visit, but they dove right in and helped out right away. It was a pleasure to meet them. Hopefully we will see them again sometime!
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27 may 2020
Dejado por el workawayer (Melissa) para el anfitrión
This was my first Workaway/Wwoof experience and it was nothing short of incredible. The mornings started off with chores, which followed with a delicious breakfast made by her husband David (who also had the best jokes!). We had some time off until evening chores where we got to explore the beautiful area and mountains with some of the other… read more
17 may 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Ahnna)
Ahnna was here for lambing season in April, which is an exciting but somewhat difficult time to be here because of the unpredictable nature of lambing. Ahnna was easily able to adjust to the variable schedule, though, and she was a great help! We really enjoyed having her.
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16 may 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Ahnna) para el anfitrión
This workaway experience was everything I hoped it would be. I had such a great time helping out during lambing season and learning all about sheep husbandry.
Jill and David were such gracious hosts. They made sure I had everything I needed and went out of their way to show me around Vermont. Thanks!
Jill and David were such gracious hosts. They made sure I had everything I needed and went out of their way to show me around Vermont. Thanks!
22 dic 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Katharine)
Kate and two of her friends stayed with us for only a short time, but they were great guests and dove right into the work around the farm. We would love to have them back anytime!
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21 dic 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Katharine) para el anfitrión
Really excellent experience living and working with Jill. The work was manageable and interesting, mostly consisting of animal care and helping out with side projects. We were there for only a short time, but the family immediately welcomed us into their routine and made us feel so at home. Thank you Jill and David for the warm hospitality,… read more
20 nov 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Elise)
Elise is fun, curious and intelligent and was easily able to learn everything we asked her to do. She was a great help, and she was great to have around our house. She is someone I would feel comfortable leaving in charge of my farm if I went away. We would love to have her back anytime! :)
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20 nov 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Elise) para el anfitrión
I've volunteered on two other sheep farms, but I learned a whole lot more working with Jill for two weeks. I got to help out with shearing for the first time, she showed me how to skirt fleeces, and even let me try a little pelt curing experiment. She took the time to explain all sorts of aspects about her animals, and farming in general. She runs… read more
7 nov 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Ian)
Thanks Ian!
It was great to have you here. You were a big help and picked up on the tasks quickly. And you were a lot of fun to have around! Have fun on the rest of your journey, and stop by again if ever you are back in Vermont! :)
It was great to have you here. You were a big help and picked up on the tasks quickly. And you were a lot of fun to have around! Have fun on the rest of your journey, and stop by again if ever you are back in Vermont! :)
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6 nov 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Ian) para el anfitrión
Jill and David were my first experience with Workaway and I couldn’t be happier. They welcomed me into their family and spent time, sharing their life in Vermont. The animals were amazing, most of the work involved feeding and looking after the number of sheep, horses and birds on the farm all of which had their own personalities. Having never… read more
30 oct 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Laura & Craig) para el anfitrión
I stayed only a short while at the farm, but had a great experience!
Jill, David, Cyrus and the family were all very welcoming and I want to say a big thank you for hosting me!
I got to learn about sheep and help with morning and afternoon chores, as well as a building project. It was nice being up early and getting to see the sun rise over… read more
Jill, David, Cyrus and the family were all very welcoming and I want to say a big thank you for hosting me!
I got to learn about sheep and help with morning and afternoon chores, as well as a building project. It was nice being up early and getting to see the sun rise over… read more
19 sept 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Aiham)
Aiham was a wonderful guest and eager to learn about life on our farm. We had a wonderful time visiting with him, and we would love to have him back any time! Thank you Aiham! :)
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19 sept 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Aiham) para el anfitrión
Feeling very grateful after this experience. Jill, David, their family, house mates, pets and animals were very warm and welcoming. This was my first experience on an animal farm, and Jill was very patient and a wonderful teacher. I learned a lot and got to taste delicious sheep milk and other yummy offerings. Jill loves her animals and it shows!… read more
10 jul 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Christopher)
Chris was very curious and interested to learn everything about the farm and about our life in Vermont. He is very friendly and a nice guest to have. He helped out willingly with everything that I showed him how to do, and so I would recommend him to almost any host. Thanks, Chris!
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7 jul 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Christopher) para el anfitrión
Volunteering this past week on Jill's sheep farm has proven to be quite a rewarding experience. Expectations were straightforward and opportunities to learn never involved more than a request. Feeling welcomed from the start, I never had the sense that my presence was intruding. In addition, Jill and David were overly generous in their offerings.… read more
25 may 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Oscar)
Oskar was an enthusiastic learner and a lot of fun to have in our house. He is a hard worker, and a very friendly person. We had a great visit with him! I would highly recommend him. I would welcome him back anytime.
Hello Oskar!
It was great to have you here! I hope you are having fun on all of your adventures. :)
Hello Oskar!
It was great to have you here! I hope you are having fun on all of your adventures. :)
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24 may 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Oscar) para el anfitrión
Had so much fun at this awesome farm in the Green Mountains of Vermont. Everyone from Jill, David and Cyrus, their family, the tenants, other workawayers all the way down to the pets and sheep were super friendly, interesting and couldn't have been more welcoming. The work is not too hard, and good fun; looking after sheep and horses and all sorts… read more
31 ene 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Kanaki & Yuko) para el anfitrión
Thank you, Jill. I enjoyed my time there! Jill kindly helped me with my English. This is my first time experiencing what farmers do and how they live, so it was a really fun experience!!! Plus, I got to see sheep every day. This is my first experience in an American household. Thank you again and I would like to meet again!
28 ene 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Kanaki & Yuko)
Kanaki stayed with us during a very cold week in January, and she very enthusiastically woke early on the dark mornings to help feed sheep and horses and break ice on their water buckets. She was a wonderful guest in our home, and I hope she will come back in the spring! :)
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28 ene 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Michal)
Michal was an enthusiastic volunteer and a lot of fun to have at our house! She has a wealth of interesting experiences, and it was great to talk to her, and great to work with her.
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28 ene 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Molly)
Molly was a great help for us this past fall. She was a hard working volunteer, whether we were feeding lambs or shoveling horse poop. We enjoyed having her in our house, and we would love to have her back anytime!
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25 dic 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Stacy)
Stacey was a great help, and dove right into every chore we had to do. She was a joy to work with! :) She was also a lot of fun to have as a guest in our house and we would love to have her back again any time!
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22 dic 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Stacy) para el anfitrión
I only spent a long weekend with Jill, her family, and her sheep, but in that short time I learned a lot and had a fantastic time. Jill's instructions were clear, she was right there working alongside you, and she showed a lot of patience if/when I goofed. She and her family and housemates were all incredibly welcoming, and I really hope I get to… read more
8 ago 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Shannon) para el anfitrión
My friend April and I had a wonderful experience staying with Jill, her family, and housemates for three weeks. Everyone was kind to us and welcoming, and would often invite us to join them in non-farm related activities. There is plenty to see in central Vermont if you're adventurous enough! We have so many great, unique memories from our stay,… read more
21 jun 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Maryse)
We had a great visit with Maryse. She was a lot of fun to have at our house, and was a great help around the farm! I think even our sheep appreciated her sense of humor. :) We'd love to have her back any time!!
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23 abr 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Sophie) para el anfitrión
I had an awesome two week stay at Jills sheep farm! Everyone in the household was super welcoming and nice. Jill was more than happy to explain and tell all about the sheep and the farm. Burlington is really close to the farm and David was so nice to give me and the other people staying at the farm a lift a couple of times. We were also able to… read more
22 abr 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Sophie)
Sophie stayed with us this spring while we were busy preparing for lambing season on our farm. She was a great help on our farm, and got along well with everyone in our busy house. It was great fun to have her! I would recommend her as a workawayer, and we hope she comes back! :)
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8 ene 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Devin)
Devin stayed with us for about a month in the fall, which is a time of doing a lot of "drudge work" around here. He was always cheerful and worked hard every day. We were glad to have him, and I would welcome him back any time!
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22 ago 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Shea) para el anfitrión
I had several days to spare in the area and found this place interesting. The farm & family welcomed me into their house right away and I had the pleasure of knowing each one of them. There are different things and tasks you can do around the house, I was thrilled to experience milking the sheep for the first time. Thanks once again :)
18 ago 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Shea)
Shea is a very bright and energetic young woman. She was a lot of fun to have around, and had no difficulty in diving right into whatever tasks we were doing that day. We would love to have her back anytime! :)
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7 jun 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (DEOKCELMO & IWANA)
Thanks Iwana! It was a lot of fun having you here! :) Your family is great company. I hope to get to visit your farm in Brazil someday!
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6 jun 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (DEOKCELMO & IWANA) para el anfitrión
We arrived on a beautiful warm afternoon, and were amazed by the setting! Jill´s farm is a very warm and cozy place, and Celmo was really happy helping around with some farm work. We met lots of interesting people and made very nice connections! It is enriching having the opoortunity to live with a family and share these special moments! We are… read more
5 may 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jenny & Sam)
Jenny and Sam were only here for a short stay, but we look forward to having them back again soon! We had some wonderful and much-needed massages by Jenny, and they were both very eager and helpful around the farm. Thanks for coming! :)
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24 abr 2016
Dejado por el workawayer () para el anfitrión
I had such an awesome time working with Jill on her sheep farm! I am so glad I had the opportunity to come help out during lambing season. Jill is a great teacher and was really happy to share her wealth of knowledge about farming with me. I learned so much in my time there. I'd really recommend this to any workawayer looking for opportunities to… read more
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21 abr 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer ()
Hi Emma!
Thanks for your note :) It was great to have you! You were here at a very exciting time, and you were a great help! I hope you will come back for a visit soon! :)
Jill
Thanks for your note :) It was great to have you! You were here at a very exciting time, and you were a great help! I hope you will come back for a visit soon! :)
Jill
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