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Two teachers in our mid fifties, our two children have grown up and left the house so we have lots of room. And lots of projects! We are doing permaculture as much as we can and are always looking at ways to improve the land and gardens. We have a small property (0.17 acres) so we really have to maximize the use of it. We have several free-range chickens, two big veggie gardens, some fruit trees and berry bushes just planted, and are looking to expand some of our garden area. In the late winter we make maple syrup, and sea salt in the summer. We also have a wood-fired sauna, and a wood-fired hot tub for relaxing after a long day's work!
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Proyectos artísticos
Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos
Jardinería
Construcción y bricolaje
Cuidado de animales
Cocinar para toda la familia
Ayuda doméstica
Mantenimiento general
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
You will see what life in a small coastal Massachusetts town is like. We lived abroad and traveled extensively in our younger days, and still travel during the winters now that we are both retired, so we love talking about worldly events and happenings all over.
Proyectos con niños
En este proyecto podría haber niños. Para obtener más información, consulta nuestras directrices y consejos aquí.
Ayuda
We are looking for help in several areas: converting some ground to garden plots, taking care of the chickens, chopping wood (for the hot tub, sauna, and maple syrup) and general gardening help. Also looking for help with general house upkeep and cooking/meal preparation. Depending on the season, we might also be making and/or bottling mead, wine, or kombucha which you can help with and sample. Also clamming, sea salt production, preserving garden produce for winter consumption - whatever you and your skills can do! :)
Additionally, we are looking for artists who can do a small mural, paint designs/pictures on pieces of repurposed roofing slate for house and garden decoration, maybe make/teach me about working with clay and producing pottery (we have a foot-powered potter's wheel but I am at the beginner stage, lol); in general, look for ways to contribute to the beauty of our surroundings!
In return we treat you like family - shared meals, we'll include you in evening games, take you kayaking, on beach trips, to hard-to-find but interesting local areas, we'll have hot tub or sauna evenings (really relaxing as the weather cools down!), fire pit hangouts, lazy bike trips. Lots of fun.
One last comment, we have learned through experience with Workawayers that it's best to be up front about this: we look for and need people who will get right to work, stick with a task, ask for clarification if they need it, seek out new jobs when they finish something, clean up after themselves, be willing to lend a hand at whatever, and be cheerful, tell jokes, etc. The work is not too taxing, it's generally 3-5 hours max at a relaxed pace per day, and we try to assign jobs that are interesting and varied. Sometimes there will be some tedious ones in the mix but that is part of permaculture, too - it's all part of the learning and maintenance of the systems we are putting in place. Come and visit with us - we're looking forward to meeting you!
Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Español: Fluido
Francés: Principiante
Alojamiento
You will have a room with a comfortable bed. (Since we rent out rooms, it's possible you might have to switch rooms during your stay, based on bookings. But you'll always have a place of your own to sleep!) If you prefer a tent, or sleeping a few nights in the pinewood sauna (we had one girl choose that for her three-week stay, lol), that can be arranged too.
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You are welcome to borrow a bike to go riding. There are three nice beaches close by, within biking distance. Cape Cod is just east of us, and the historic port of New Bedford (where Herman Melville worked as a whaler before writing Moby Dick) is just west of us. There are many areas to hike and kayak hereabouts, too.
We are hosts on other sites too, so are very experienced and comfortable with having people coming and going.
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Acceso a Internet
Acceso a Internet limitado
Tenemos animales
Somos fumadores
Puede alojar familias
¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
Uno
Horas esperadas
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Número de referencia de anfitrión: 585598736651
Comentarios (17)
13 nov 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Brian & Katie) para el anfitrión
From the time we stepped foot in the door we felt right at home. Deanna and Tom are extremely welcoming and thoughtful. We had a nice private room with a comfy bed. Food was healthy and delicious and we were able to help ourselves to whatever we needed. The tasks asked to do were very straightforward and they were always there if we had any… read more
24 oct 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Brian & Katie)
Brian and Katie. What can we say? They were, in a word, fantastic. We loved meeting them and having them stay with us for a week. Interesting, personable, conscientious to a fault, always finding ways to be helpful without looking to be noticed. In addition to following directions to the letter on tasks I wanted done, they would just see something… read more
(Excelente
)
8 nov 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Ziya)
Ziya was with us for about ten days, and we really enjoyed her company during that time. She has an excellent work ethic - very conscientious, attentive to detail, and hard-working. She is neat, polite, and friendly, with a good sense of humor and an overall positive attitude. We were happy to have her with us, both in the shared house and helping… read more
(Excelente
)
16 oct 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Adrianna)
We had a wonderful week with Adrianna. From the moment she stepped through our door she radiated positive energy, friendliness and a willingness to do the best she could at any task. She cleaned out our kitchen garden, weeded invasive plants, sliced apples for dehydrating, cleaned the hot tub, pulled out some dead fruit trees, set flat river… read more
(Excelente
)
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13 nov 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Brian & Katie) para el anfitrión
From the time we stepped foot in the door we felt right at home. Deanna and Tom are extremely welcoming and thoughtful. We had a nice private room with a comfy bed. Food was healthy and delicious and we were able to help ourselves to whatever we needed. The tasks asked to do were very straightforward and they were always there if we had any… read more
24 oct 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Brian & Katie)
Brian and Katie. What can we say? They were, in a word, fantastic. We loved meeting them and having them stay with us for a week. Interesting, personable, conscientious to a fault, always finding ways to be helpful without looking to be noticed. In addition to following directions to the letter on tasks I wanted done, they would just see something… read more
(Excelente
)
8 nov 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Ziya)
Ziya was with us for about ten days, and we really enjoyed her company during that time. She has an excellent work ethic - very conscientious, attentive to detail, and hard-working. She is neat, polite, and friendly, with a good sense of humor and an overall positive attitude. We were happy to have her with us, both in the shared house and helping… read more
(Excelente
)
16 oct 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Adrianna)
We had a wonderful week with Adrianna. From the moment she stepped through our door she radiated positive energy, friendliness and a willingness to do the best she could at any task. She cleaned out our kitchen garden, weeded invasive plants, sliced apples for dehydrating, cleaned the hot tub, pulled out some dead fruit trees, set flat river… read more
(Excelente
)
7 jul 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Faith)
We absolutely loved having Faith stay with us for a month. From the moment we met her we could tell that she would be a good fit with us. She is mature, engaging, personable, positive, adaptable, interesting and interested - overall just a great person to be around and to have share your space. She does not have a lot of outdoors-type work… read more
(Excelente
)
19 dic 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Lilia) para el anfitrión
This review is very long overdue and has been on my mind for the past 5 months, but I just HAD to write about how nice the stay with Tom and Deena was. They are a colourful and dynamic duo, with a lovely house and always up to something. I stayed with them for 3 weeks and did all sorts of things. The mornings would start with a peaceful breakfast… read more
15 ago 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Lilia)
We had a wonderful three weeks with Lilia. She was intelligent, entertaining, and helped out above and beyond what we asked her to do. She is bright and energetic and has a great future ahead of her. We wish her the best, and thank her for her help!
(Excelente
)
23 nov 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Danielle) para el anfitrión
Hello! You’ll love it. Before making the trip make sure to ask about and confirm their planned visitors they will have. Initially, we had talked about the house being rented out the first weekend only but it was rented out the second weekend also which I felt set me back for exploring the area on my own. They took me camping the first weekend… read more
1 nov 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Danielle)
Danielle stayed with us for two weeks and was a very cheerful, positive, and flexible person to have in our house. She willingly tackled any task we gave her, whether she was familiar with the work required or not. Her work could be slow at times, depending on the amount of physical exertion required; but she was always methodical and… read more
(Muy Bien
)
17 ago 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Pauline) para el anfitrión
Staying with Tom and Deena was my first Workaway experience and I couldn't have done better. They helped me when I was spontaneously looking for a Workaway place and finally, I spent 3 weeks in their house, which quickly felt like home to me.
Tom is a very active and fun person who always has new ideas and projects of what to do around and in the… read more
Tom is a very active and fun person who always has new ideas and projects of what to do around and in the… read more
16 ago 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Pauline)
Pauline was an excellent Workawayer and a great person to have in our house during her three-week stay. She was always positive, hardworking, and willing to take on new tasks. She was fun to talk to and has a good sense of humor. We happily included her in our family outings and felt like she felt she was one of the family. In addition to her… read more
(Excelente
)
28 jul 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Maria Juliana)
Juliana stayed with us for about a month and was great to have in the house helping us out. She was pleasant, intelligent, responsible and hard-working, and carried out her tasks to completion. We enjoyed her company, and chatting with her, sharing meals, etc. Very nice person and we recommend her to other hosts!
(Excelente
)
1 dic 2021
Dejado por el workawayer (Violeta & Judit) para el anfitrión
It has been an unforgettable experience. Being at Tom and Deena's house has been like being with family. From the first moment we had a warm welcome and we have felt it like a true home. We have learned so many many things and we have tasted the best pizza in America (Tom's style) and Deena's best homemade marshmallows hahaha. Thank you, meeting… read more
1 dic 2021
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Violeta & Judit)
We had a wonderful time hosting Violeta and Judith. Their warmth, friendliness, and charm made having them with us in the house a daily pleasure. They were open to trying every task they were given, and would also often find other things that needed doing - for example, helping with the evening cooking, or kitchen tasks, or whatever. They… read more
(Excelente
)
16 ene 2021
Dejado por el workawayer (Amelia) para el anfitrión
Wow I loved it here! Sometimes I catch myself thinking back on my stay and missing it dearly. Deena and Tom are some of the most beautiful people I’ve ever met. Their home is a place to feel safe and welcomed, and with them you can be exactly yourself. Deena is best friend material, I could chat with her for hours and her words are always helpful.… read more
27 nov 2020
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Amelia)
We really enjoyed Amelia's stay. She did all kinds of work for us, in the garden, the yard, and the kitchen. Her sewing and embroidery skills are EXCELLENT if you're like me (Deena here) and have sewing projects and mending that you've avoided. What I loved most about Amelia's stay with us, however, was not the work she did but her positive… read more
(Excelente
)
13 nov 2020
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Madison)
Maddy was a lovely workawayer. In addition to always doing a top notch job of whatever she was asked to do, she took initiative and went beyond. She was consistently pleasant and easy to be around, game for anything, interesting, and caring. We certainly recommend her and she’s welcomed back any time : )
(Excelente
)
11 nov 2020
Dejado por el workawayer (Madison) para el anfitrión
I cannot have been more lucky to be able to stay here for my first Workaway experience! I spent most of my time with Deena, as Tom was away for work until my last day here. Deena's home is so beautifully decorated and around every turn there is something to admire. She is a phenomenal cook (fierce with potatoes!) and loves to share the history of… read more
30 oct 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Felipe & Elcione)
Felipe and Elcione were fantastic Workawayers. They stayed with us for two weeks and were extremely conscientious at every task we set for them. Gardening, splitting firewood, laying out a stone pathway, helping to construct a grape arbor, electrical work, cooking, cleaning - whatever it was, they tackled the job willingly and with enthusiasm. In… read more
(Excelente
)
18 oct 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Felipe & Elcione) para el anfitrión
Wow!!! I have not enough words to describe our experience with Tom and Deena. We stayed two amazing weeks with them and we’ll keep that with us forever. More than host they are our friends now. About the volunteer: we basically helped Tom with his projects: make a structure to the grapes trees, clean the garden and harvest all tomatoes and make… read more
18 sept 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Lupita & Mattias)
Mattias and his son Bjorn were a pleasure to host! Mattias is fun and interesting to chat with and his son is a great kid. Mattias did meticulous work and transformed our weedy garden. They would be welcome back any time : )
(Excelente
)
15 sept 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Lupita & Mattias) para el anfitrión
I never met Tom, who was traveling when I visited Deena in August 2019 with my 10-year-old son in company. What can I say; Deena was extremely friendly, helpful, generous and nice. She drove us to the beach, she wanted us to try S´mores and made a fire in the garden just for that, she took Björn to the library and made pizza with him. She really… read more
17 jul 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Olivia)
Olivia stayed with us for a week, had to leave early for family reasons. She was pleasant company, nice personality, followed our house rules well. Needed a good deal of instruction/oversight as gardening tasks were generally new to her. Not a self-starter but conscientious when she was on-task.
(Bueno
)
9 jul 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Cadance) para el anfitrión
Tom and Deena, both of you showed me more than just your welcoming home and abundant garden. You both are such wonderful, lovable, inspiring people and I am so grateful to have had the chance to meet you both and learn as much as I could! I learned a myriad of things from quahogging, bottling mead, time in the sauna, and more. Thank you for being… read more
1 jul 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Cadance)
Cadance was with us for a week and a half and was an excellent helper. She was conscientious and attentive to her work. She was easy and pleasant to talk to, and very eager to learn new skills and just be helpful overall. We wholeheartedly recommend her and wish her the best in her future travels!
(Excelente
)
8 jul 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Paola) para el anfitrión
Tom and Deena were my first experience with as a volounteer with Workaway.
I couldn't find a better way to start. They are actually wonderful people to live and spend time with.
We met at the bus station and it was easy to reach their home.
Tom was very kind, he showed me some of the best part of Wareham when we was getting home.
They live in a… read more
I couldn't find a better way to start. They are actually wonderful people to live and spend time with.
We met at the bus station and it was easy to reach their home.
Tom was very kind, he showed me some of the best part of Wareham when we was getting home.
They live in a… read more
4 jul 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Paola)
Paola was great. She helped us with equal diligence in both outdoor and indoor chores. Every morning we would take a walk outside before I headed off to teach, I would walk her through the various tasks that needed doing, and they would be completed by the time I got home. Very conscientious! Also, her cooking (on days she helped out inside) was… read more
(Excelente
)
11 abr 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Sarah)
Very nice person, an excellent cook, but her work ethic for non-cooking duties left much to be desired. Tasks we asked her to do - especially outdoors ones - were often left half-done or not even attempted, resulting in an excessive amount of oversight and redoing/cleanup on our part.
(Neutral
)
15 mar 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Chauna)
We enjoyed Chauna's stay with us! She's a pleasant, low-key, and interesting person, as well as a conscientious worker : )
(Excelente
)
22 feb 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Flavia) para el anfitrión
It's only 10 days I left Tom and Deena's house and I miss them so much!
They are the most positive people I've ever met and their positivity influenced me a lot.
Tom always comes up with something interesting to do like making maple syrup, and he often shows up with some funny joke or pun; Denna is super patient with everybody and helped me in… read more
They are the most positive people I've ever met and their positivity influenced me a lot.
Tom always comes up with something interesting to do like making maple syrup, and he often shows up with some funny joke or pun; Denna is super patient with everybody and helped me in… read more
15 feb 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Flavia)
What?!? Only five stars possible?!? Not nearly enough to describe our time with Flavia. Suffice it to say that she was a gem - always helpful, very personable, easy to have in our house and always willing to attempt any task we set her. And she did so much while here! We look around the house and yard and there are so many things, big and small,… read more
(Excelente
)
3 nov 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Ana Sofía)
Ana was one of our best Workawayers so far! She was a pure delight to have in our home. She would start every day by asking, "How can I help?", and then would proceed to be as helpful as she possibly could be. Infallibly polite, personable, and hardworking, she also is intelligent and has a great sense of humor, so conversations were always easy.… read more
(Excelente
)
24 ene 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Alexis) para el anfitrión
Tom and Deena were fantastic hosts. We stayed with them through the dead of winter, and they thoroughly opened our eyes to a different style of living. We really enjoyed the time we spent with them. During the time we were with them, we learnt how to dehydrate apples, bottle wine, muck out the chicken coup, and even got to dismantle a wall.… read more
9 ene 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Alexis)
Alexis stayed with us for a week with her friend SK; they were extremely polite, considerate and helpful Workawayers! Can't say enough about how friendly they were, interesting, and conscientious about the tasks we asked them to do. Additionally they volunteered their skills in other areas too (particularly computer/tech issues) and were… read more
(Excelente
)
15 nov 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Pandorap)
Pandora and Michael were excellent helpers - they made sure they understood the tasks we set out for them, and they did their work with dedication and a commitment to putting forth their best efforts. As a result we now have a nicely turned-over garden, shiny clean windows, and a beautifully prepped and painted basement apartment (both walls and… read more
(Excelente
)
12 nov 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Pandorap) para el anfitrión
We just left this workaway today and miss Tom and Deena already! Be prepared to feel an embracing welcome from them, to enjoy awesome food, conversation and laughter. Being with them each day was a pleasure (they're easy to work for and with) and our work was well appreciated. Thanks Tom and Deena for opening your home and hearts and making us… read more
18 oct 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Leah) para el anfitrión
This was my third workaway and the best so far!!!!! Tom and Deena are fun and gregarious, but totally cool with me being in my room enjoying down time. It was a perfect balance. They fed me some of the most delicious food and healthy too!
They know about cool events trending in the area and invited me with them to this great music festival called… read more
They know about cool events trending in the area and invited me with them to this great music festival called… read more
17 oct 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Leah)
There are not enough positive words in the English language to describe our experience hosting Leah. She was so consistently energetic, so friendly, so interesting, and so empathetic, all throughout her two weeks with us, that we felt blessed every day to have her with us. She accomplished a mountain of tasks that would have overwhelmed us, and… read more
(Excelente
)
15 ago 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Miembro de Workaway)
Sabrina stayed with us twice, and was very happy to help out with the projects we asked her to do: painting windows, stacking wood, garden help, help in setting up my classroom, help around the house. Her artistic sense allowed her to give some valuable input, and she was ready and eager to tackle tasks. Our last weekend we had a nice time driving… read more
(Excelente
)
12 ene 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Maia)
Maia and her friend Rocky stayed with us for almost three weeks in December 2016. Without fail, they were extremely friendly, polite, positive and energetic young women. They tackled the projects we asked them to do with enthusiasm and energy - even the ones that were outside their skill zone (but for which they willingly asked for extra… read more
(Excelente
)
10 ago 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Steffen)
Marina and Steffen were great workawayers. They willingly tackled any job we asked them to do and were very conscientious about doing it to completion. If they weren't sure how to do something they asked for an explanation. They cleaned up after the work was done and were on the lookout for extra ways they could help out. Individually or as a… read more
(Excelente
)
8 ago 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Marina)
Marina and Steffen were great workawayers. They willingly tackled any job we asked them to do and were very conscientious about doing it to completion. If they weren't sure how to do something they asked for an explanation. They cleaned up after the work was done and were on the lookout for extra ways they could help out. Individually or as a… read more
(Excelente
)
8 ago 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Marina) para el anfitrión
Tom and Deena are the best hosts ever! We couldn't have imagined a better start to our workaway tour in the US. They are so generous, funny and helpful. They helped us in any way possible: answering every question about the English language, giving us tips about nearby places and even letting us have their car. It was great spending the last night… read more
16 jun 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (DEOKCELMO & IWANA)
Deokcelmo, Ivana, and their two children were with us for about five days and were fantastic guests and help. They were independent, found things to do to keep themselves busy and helpful, accomplished the tasks we gave them with intelligence and flair, and were just so very interesting to have around! We loved having conversations with them,… read more
(Excelente
)
6 jun 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (DEOKCELMO & IWANA) para el anfitrión
Be prepared to fall in love with these two, Tom and Deena ! Superb hosts, nice beyond limit - and the kind of human people that deserve this description. We absolutely loved to stay with them, help them and have the chance to live at their cozy house for a while. Wonderful experience. The only bad thing is that we had to leave one day ;( ...but… read more
