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Evaluación del anfitrión
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26 nov 2022
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Hi, We are Diana and Geoff Robb, living on a small organic farm not too far from Bunbury in Australia's South West. We have orchards of apples and plums and a market garden. We spend a lot of our time growing and picking the fruit and vegetables and looking after the chickens, horses and our dog and cat and a lamb. I have hosted a lot of visitors and enjoy the exchange of ideas and information. You can access our wi-fi for emails. Telstra is the best telecom provider for rural areas and you can buy data to use on your phones etc.
Our home is older but comfortable, we will try to make a single bedroom for you, max of two people together. We like to cook and we use a lot of our home grown ingredients.
Please understand this is a farm, so the location is not close to a town or entertainment. We will take you wherever we go, but if you don’t have your own transport you will spend your time on the farm. There are places where you can walk, exercise or meditate.
Because of the organic garden we prefer non smokers. If you are vegan it’s ok but I need your help to prepare meals for you.
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Jardinería
Construcción y bricolaje
Mantenimiento general
Cocinar para toda la familia
Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos
Ayuda doméstica
Cuidado de animales
Objetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Many travellers have an urban background. It's very interesting to live on a working farm and see how your food is grown and what happens behind the scenes before the produce gets to market. Life is a different pace, we work with nature, by the season and in tune with the changes of climate. Farming without using chemicals opens people to all sorts of other ingenious methods of protecting our crops. And it's very rewarding to see things grow, specially something you have planted by, yourself.
Ayuda
Volunteers help in many ways. They feed and look after our chickens. They keep the veggie gardens in order, help with the planting and harvesting as well as a bit of weeding. Sometimes we take volunteers to the markets in Perth so they can have a day in the city after the market. We do expect people to clean up after themselves and help with the cooking and kitchen chores.
Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Alojamiento
You would have a bedroom in the house, close access to a bathroom. We all eat together at night although breakfast and lunch are more relaxed as people head off to different activities.
In regional areas wifi is very limited. We have enough for people to check their Internet using our desktop. It's a good idea to have some data credit on your phone and if possible use a Telstra sim which has a better network coverage.
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We take our volunteers into Bunbury generally once a week for shopping and relaxing. There isn't much in the way of public transport but I help where I can. Bunbury has lovely beaches and is famous for Dolphins.
Un poco más de información
Acceso a Internet
Acceso a Internet limitado
Tenemos animales
Somos fumadores
Puede alojar familias
¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
Más de dos
Horas esperadas
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Número de referencia de anfitrión: 538645638265
Comentarios (22)
6 ene 2020
Dejado por el workawayer (Martine) para el anfitrión
Je viens de passer dix jours dans la ferme de Diana et Geoffrey et j'ai été dorlotée. Je n'avais pas de voiture et la ferme est isolée. Ils m'ont emmenée en excursion à Bunbury, à Busselton, à Margaret River. Je ne me suis jamais ennuyée.
Diana cuisine très bien et sa fille Abby qui était en vacances chez eux pour trois semaines nous a préparé de… read more
Diana cuisine très bien et sa fille Abby qui était en vacances chez eux pour trois semaines nous a préparé de… read more
22 jun 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Simon & Solene) para el anfitrión
Our stay at the was enriching as it was our first Workaway experience (10 days stay).
We have been able to learn our first knowledge of weeding, planting, plowing, picking and packing fresh organic produces.
We were quite amazed by the variety of product that could be made only using apples (vinegar, crisps...).
The days were planned following a… read more
We have been able to learn our first knowledge of weeding, planting, plowing, picking and packing fresh organic produces.
We were quite amazed by the variety of product that could be made only using apples (vinegar, crisps...).
The days were planned following a… read more
1 feb 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Miembro de Workaway) para el anfitrión
I stayed with Diana and Geoff for 5 days around mid of January. They are both very friendly and helpfully. I got a lift to and from the farm to Bunbury even I stayed only this short period. And Diana bought extra food for me as I'm a vegetarian.
But sorry to say it wasn't really what I expected. But that might be because of other experiences I had… read more
But sorry to say it wasn't really what I expected. But that might be because of other experiences I had… read more
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Precisión del perfil:
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(4.5)
Comunicación:
(4.5)
6 ene 2020
Dejado por el workawayer (Martine) para el anfitrión
Je viens de passer dix jours dans la ferme de Diana et Geoffrey et j'ai été dorlotée. Je n'avais pas de voiture et la ferme est isolée. Ils m'ont emmenée en excursion à Bunbury, à Busselton, à Margaret River. Je ne me suis jamais ennuyée.
Diana cuisine très bien et sa fille Abby qui était en vacances chez eux pour trois semaines nous a préparé de… read more
Diana cuisine très bien et sa fille Abby qui était en vacances chez eux pour trois semaines nous a préparé de… read more
22 jun 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Simon & Solene) para el anfitrión
Our stay at the was enriching as it was our first Workaway experience (10 days stay).
We have been able to learn our first knowledge of weeding, planting, plowing, picking and packing fresh organic produces.
We were quite amazed by the variety of product that could be made only using apples (vinegar, crisps...).
The days were planned following a… read more
We have been able to learn our first knowledge of weeding, planting, plowing, picking and packing fresh organic produces.
We were quite amazed by the variety of product that could be made only using apples (vinegar, crisps...).
The days were planned following a… read more
1 feb 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Miembro de Workaway) para el anfitrión
I stayed with Diana and Geoff for 5 days around mid of January. They are both very friendly and helpfully. I got a lift to and from the farm to Bunbury even I stayed only this short period. And Diana bought extra food for me as I'm a vegetarian.
But sorry to say it wasn't really what I expected. But that might be because of other experiences I had… read more
But sorry to say it wasn't really what I expected. But that might be because of other experiences I had… read more
31 oct 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Bernard) para el anfitrión
J'ai passé un moi ou j'ai découvert un jardin en culture associé très intéressent
J'ai reçu un très bonne accueil, cette endroit restera pour un très bon souvenir .
un très grand merci
Bernard
J'ai reçu un très bonne accueil, cette endroit restera pour un très bon souvenir .
un très grand merci
Bernard
14 jun 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Pedro) para el anfitrión
I was about to spend 2 weeks here but only stayed 3 days. Diana can be very sweet, kind and attentive. She is not vegan (neither Gefferd) but as I am, they bought food because of me (like almond milk) what was really kind. They live in a very beautiful farm near Donnybrook. Nothing else around the farm so I spent all my days in the farm alone with… read more
13 sept 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Viktoria) para el anfitrión
The two weeks I spent with Diana and Geoff were wonderful. It was my first Workaway experience and it really struck me!
I learned a lot during my stay and gained many new skills: Diana taught me about organic farming and garden work. I learned how to weed, harvest and how to plant and grow vegetables.
Besides working in the market garden, our… read more
I learned a lot during my stay and gained many new skills: Diana taught me about organic farming and garden work. I learned how to weed, harvest and how to plant and grow vegetables.
Besides working in the market garden, our… read more
23 jul 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Yi an & Ming-chi) para el anfitrión
It's wonderful to stay here with Diana and Jeff.They lead us to experience their farm life and took us to some sightseeing.That was really nice.
19 jun 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Pascale & Coline) para el anfitrión
We had such a lovely stay here. We felt like home. Diana and Geoff are amazing hosts, full of knowledges they are happy to share with you. We enjoyed the farm work such as making apple crisps or apple juice, picking the apples and the vegetables for the market. We also enjoyed the evening meals and the many discussions we had together. This is an… read more
4 jun 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Clément & Natalie) para el anfitrión
Unfortunately we do not agree with any of the other reviews written for Dianna and Geoff and would advise others to be very cautious before accepting this Workaway. Although the
Orchard is well looked after and maintained, it's a shame the same cannot be said for the house (or the dog). We stayed one night and worked in the evening and morning,… read more
Orchard is well looked after and maintained, it's a shame the same cannot be said for the house (or the dog). We stayed one night and worked in the evening and morning,… read more
29 may 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Patricia)
Hi Patricia Thanks for the kind words. We loved having you stay here and think of you often. The garden you and Peter were clearing now looks pretty good, Piara and I were weeding it this afternoon and remembering you and Peter. I hope you had a wonderful time in Bali as well. All the best to you for your future and if you are ever back this way,… read more
(Muy Bien
)
29 may 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Patricia) para el anfitrión
I stayed with Diana and Jeff for two weeks and I absolutely loved it. If I didn't already have plans after my two weeks, I would have stayed longer. They are amazing people and I glad that I had the chance to work with them. I've learn so much about farming, taking care of the chickens, cooking and many things. I had a nice bedroom to myself wich… read more
24 mar 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Amanda) para el anfitrión
I unfortunately was only able to stay at Diana and Geoff's Orchard for one week but it was a great week packed full with many different and interesting tasks including harvesting vegetables, feeding chickens, making plum leather, apple crisps, sorting vegetables and market preparation. I also got to go to a Saturday market in Perth which was… read more
2 mar 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (BJ)
Hi BJ. It was a blessing to have you here. You and Luka made a lovely team and were a really strong support to us as we're getting over my mother's death. Thanks for your love for the chickens and animals, they will miss you, and for enjoying the food from our garden. It makes it so worthwhile to enjoy your surroundings and activities. Best… read more
(Excelente
)
1 mar 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (BJ) para el anfitrión
Thanks Diana and Geoff for letting me come out to your orchard and change from my caterpillar form to start my adventures of to New Zealand as a new bloomed butterfly.
thank you for all the great food and treating like a worker/family/friend. take care,,,
And to the whole orchard Take Care.
thank you for all the great food and treating like a worker/family/friend. take care,,,
And to the whole orchard Take Care.
26 feb 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Luka)
Hi Luka
Thanks for the kind words, you and BJ made such a lovely team with us. I can definitely say your enjoyment of the farm and your quick understanding of what needed to be done made our lives very easy. And when I couldn't walk you were there to pick up the load. Thanks a lot. I am sure you have a lot of fabulous travel ahead of you in… read more
Thanks for the kind words, you and BJ made such a lovely team with us. I can definitely say your enjoyment of the farm and your quick understanding of what needed to be done made our lives very easy. And when I couldn't walk you were there to pick up the load. Thanks a lot. I am sure you have a lot of fabulous travel ahead of you in… read more
(Excelente
)
25 feb 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Luka) para el anfitrión
I stayed 3 weeks with Diana and Geoff and I had an amazing experience! The farm is lovely, the animals super friendly, the food is awesome and Diana and Geoff are really caring. They want you to enjoy your stay so they even took us to Margaret River and the Subi market. Working a bit more is definitely worth it. I felt like I could talk about… read more
2 dic 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Florian & Daniel) para el anfitrión
We stayed with Diana and Geoff at least two weeks. The both lovely people and we had a great time on the farm. At the beginning it was a bit hard work because the winter left many things to do. But in all we had a good time here :) we had funny conversations and we cooked together in the evening. Thanks for all u both :)
13 oct 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Anna & Christina)
Anna and Chrissi were ideal workaway helpers. They has a lively interest in all things around the farm. They worked very hard in the veggie garden and loved being in the kitchen cooking and learning a few new food preparation methods. I wish them every good luck in the future. Diana
(Excelente
)
4 sept 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Sarah-Anne & Philip)
Hi Sarah, thanks for the kind words! You were here at the time of the bushfires and that was so unsettling for all of us, and your family in particular. Much of the burned areas are regenerating now, let's hope it doesn't happen again.
Come see us again if you get the chance. All the best. Diana
Come see us again if you get the chance. All the best. Diana
(Excelente
)
4 sept 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Sarah-Anne & Philip) para el anfitrión
We stayed at this wonderful farm back in January but didn't have a chance to write anything until now.
We had a great time and even though before this I was a city girl I am now considering a country life after travelling!
Thanks so much for your hospitality and sorry for the late feedback
We had a great time and even though before this I was a city girl I am now considering a country life after travelling!
Thanks so much for your hospitality and sorry for the late feedback
17 jul 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Iveta) para el anfitrión
If you want to be on the beautiful country side with nature, away from the city, then this is the place.
I enjoyed and stayed at the farm for 4 weeks, which passed very quickly. There are many things to do and certainly learn. Diana was great host and shared her farming experience.
If you want to stay connected with friends while you there,… read more
I enjoyed and stayed at the farm for 4 weeks, which passed very quickly. There are many things to do and certainly learn. Diana was great host and shared her farming experience.
If you want to stay connected with friends while you there,… read more
25 abr 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Miembro de Workaway) para el anfitrión
We stayed there for 3 weeks ! Diana and geoff are such friendly couble! They help us a lot! And to work on they small farm makes a lot of fun! The most fun are the chickens! To feed them in the morning is an experience! But also to show the visitors around and talk to them make a lot of fun!
Thank you for this amazing time!
Thank you for this amazing time!
21 abr 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Marlowe)
Hi Mark and Fiona
It was lovely to have you stay with us on the farm. It was especially good Mark that you were so keen to learn more about agriculture and willing to help with every task. I also would like to thank Fiona for the help indoors, with keeping the kitchen from becoming too chaotic and helping dry all the excess fruit and… read more
It was lovely to have you stay with us on the farm. It was especially good Mark that you were so keen to learn more about agriculture and willing to help with every task. I also would like to thank Fiona for the help indoors, with keeping the kitchen from becoming too chaotic and helping dry all the excess fruit and… read more
(Excelente
)
10 abr 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Marlowe) para el anfitrión
We had a lovely stay here. The work was varied, and we really enjoyed helping Diana getting all her produce ready for market. Next time we would make sure we were there for market day to help with, and experience that too.
Thanks guys.
Thanks guys.
29 mar 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Sylvain & Mary)
Hi Mary and Sylvania. You were the perfect visitors on our farm. We had very little trouble with your English and the best is you understood the language of the farm. The fact you could relate to the chickens and horses and dog made it very easy for you to fit in. I hope you are having a great time wherever you are. Diana and Geoff.
(Excelente
)
29 mar 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Sylvain & Mary) para el anfitrión
We stayed 3 weeks in the really pretty Diana & Geoff's farm and it was a very good first experience for us. It's a quiet place with a nice veggie garden, chooks with their beautiful eggs, the sweet dog : Lucky, 2 black cats and 2 horses. We worked all the morning to look after chooks, picked veggies and prepare for the market. Sometimes we… read more
21 ago 2015
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Martin)
Hi Martin
Thanks for your kind words, we really loved having a visitor who was so interested in the work and so reliable. Any time you need a roof over your head just call and we will do our best for you. I hope you really enjoy your stay in Australia. Diana
Thanks for your kind words, we really loved having a visitor who was so interested in the work and so reliable. Any time you need a roof over your head just call and we will do our best for you. I hope you really enjoy your stay in Australia. Diana
(Excelente
)
21 ago 2015
Dejado por el workawayer (Martin) para el anfitrión
I stayed for three and a halve week with at the orchard. The work ranged for apple sorting and making apple chips to gardening and looking after the chickens. So you never get bored or do one task for the whole day. The work was really rewarding for me, cause you can see what you accomplished at the end of the day.
I was alone with Diana for most… read more
I was alone with Diana for most… read more
14 jul 2015
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Susannah & Christopher)
Susannah and Chris were with us at our orchard for only a few days as their travel arrangements did not quite work out. They were a delight to have on the farm, sensible people, interested in whatever was going on and able to get on with a project without needing much direction. They literally moved mountains, getting our just delivered 5 tonnes… read more
(Excelente
)
22 jun 2015
Dejado por el workawayer (Susannah & Christopher) para el anfitrión
Although our time with Diana and Geoff was brief (5 days), we learned so much about running an apple farm, it's a lot more than just picking apples! We thoroughly enjoyed the variety of jobs and were well looked after throughout our time there. Diana and Geoff are very generous people, and we even enjoyed an afternoon out into Bunbury for a meal… read more
13 jun 2015
Dejado por el workawayer (Franziska) para el anfitrión
I stayed with this host for two weeks and had a good time with lots of delicious apples!!
Work was mainly guiding tourists and picking tomatoes, but there are other tasks as well.
I struggled a bit with the reception at the beginning, but with Telstra or Boost there should be a phone signal.
Diana and Geoff are nice company and do a lot to make… read more
Work was mainly guiding tourists and picking tomatoes, but there are other tasks as well.
I struggled a bit with the reception at the beginning, but with Telstra or Boost there should be a phone signal.
Diana and Geoff are nice company and do a lot to make… read more
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