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Description
Our Farm is a five-minute drive from Cygnet. Enjoy lovely walks, bicycle rides and beautiful views. Our 120-acre farm is a beef, vegetable and tree growing operation. We also have a cooking school where we teach people to cook authentic Italian cuisine. Our family provides a warm and friendly environment with home cooked meals. If you stay with us we will treat you as one of our family. Normal courtesy and kindness to others will be expected. No alcohol, drugs or unacceptable behavour.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Entretien général
Aide dans une ferme
Aide à la maison
S’occuper des animaux
Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
We are a happy and friendly family and we are in a position to help people with their spoken English as both Chris and Giuliana have teaching qualifications. We are happy to talk to people about our history, culture and general information about Australia. We also like to share our skills with those that are interested to learn.
Projets impliquant des enfants
Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.
Aide
We require help to maintain the property to enhance the cooking school vision. As a result, we require ongoing maintenance of both the surrounding gardens, vegetable patch , orchard and house work. We also will need help with the farming work which will include such things as fencing, animal care, harvesting and generally keeping the farm neat and tidy.
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Italien: Courant
Hébergement
We have two separate sleeping quarters which are located near the house. One room can accommodate four people and the other room can accommodate two people. They have been recently renovated and are clean and comfortable. We provide clean bedding and work clothes. Volunteers can use the family bathroom and toilets.
Autres infos...
We have had many young people from numerous countries stay with us. We are happy to provide help with spoken English and we hope to provide a home away from home. We also love to share our culture with others and learn about other people's cultures. We enjoy having friendly, respectful people staying with us. During free time, there are many lovely walks in this area. We are situated close to the Huon River and we can provide bicycles for your use. Cygnet is a lovely little town with cafes and a vibrant Sunday market. There are also buses to Hobart from Cygnet daily.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Plus de 2
Nombre d'heures attendues
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
N° de référence hôte : 144933979886
Feedback (21)
8 avr. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Rachel-Rose) pour l'hôte
This is a very much long over due review for quite literally one of the best experiences of my life! I stayed with Giuliana and Chris for over 3 weeks and honestly, it was not long enough. It was a bitter sweet goodbye to say the least. Giuliana and Chris are some of the kindest, funniest, generous and wise human beings you will ever have the… read more
9 avr. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Indra & Bobby)
It was such a genuine pleasure to have Indra and Bobby stay with us for a couple of months over summer. They are both extremely kind and thoughtful. Nothing was ever a burden to them, and they always went beyond any work expectations. They were both keen to genuinely make our lives easier. They turned their hands to any task that was asked of them… read more
(Excellent
)
16 févr. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Indra & Bobby) pour l'hôte
Giuliana and Chris are the perfect hosts. You are welcomed and looked after from the time you arrive. So much knowledge is shared and great conversation is had. We came for 2 weeks and stayed for 4, and are going back for a second stay....Yah. Jobs are varied, from weeding, gardening, handyman stuff, haying, all depends on what’s happening on the… read more
19 juin 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (beatricemorellini) pour l'hôte
It was really good to find a home away from home, not only because we share cultural heritage but because it really felt like being part of a family on the other side of the world.
Two weeks went really fast, sometimes the tasks are very simple such as cleaning the house before the cooking experience (which I once attended as a guest!^^) to… read more
Two weeks went really fast, sometimes the tasks are very simple such as cleaning the house before the cooking experience (which I once attended as a guest!^^) to… read more
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8 avr. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Rachel-Rose) pour l'hôte
This is a very much long over due review for quite literally one of the best experiences of my life! I stayed with Giuliana and Chris for over 3 weeks and honestly, it was not long enough. It was a bitter sweet goodbye to say the least. Giuliana and Chris are some of the kindest, funniest, generous and wise human beings you will ever have the… read more
9 avr. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Indra & Bobby)
It was such a genuine pleasure to have Indra and Bobby stay with us for a couple of months over summer. They are both extremely kind and thoughtful. Nothing was ever a burden to them, and they always went beyond any work expectations. They were both keen to genuinely make our lives easier. They turned their hands to any task that was asked of them… read more
(Excellent
)
16 févr. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Indra & Bobby) pour l'hôte
Giuliana and Chris are the perfect hosts. You are welcomed and looked after from the time you arrive. So much knowledge is shared and great conversation is had. We came for 2 weeks and stayed for 4, and are going back for a second stay....Yah. Jobs are varied, from weeding, gardening, handyman stuff, haying, all depends on what’s happening on the… read more
19 juin 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (beatricemorellini) pour l'hôte
It was really good to find a home away from home, not only because we share cultural heritage but because it really felt like being part of a family on the other side of the world.
Two weeks went really fast, sometimes the tasks are very simple such as cleaning the house before the cooking experience (which I once attended as a guest!^^) to… read more
Two weeks went really fast, sometimes the tasks are very simple such as cleaning the house before the cooking experience (which I once attended as a guest!^^) to… read more
15 janv. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Amanda & Peter)
It was such a pleasure to have Amanda and Pete stay with us. Not only did they do above and beyond what we could have imagined but more importantly they are both very kind and caring.
Amanda helped blitz the garden ready for another season’s growth and made it look wonderful. She was also a fabulous help to Pete, wielding a paint brush and making… read more
Amanda helped blitz the garden ready for another season’s growth and made it look wonderful. She was also a fabulous help to Pete, wielding a paint brush and making… read more
(Excellent
)
11 janv. 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Amanda & Peter) pour l'hôte
We were made to feel most welcome even before we arrived !
Chris and Giuliana live in a gorgeous place in the Huon Valley - so much to explore.
We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 weeks with them. Many conversations over beautiful meals were had. We mainly worked in the garden and painted.
We hope to come back soon and highly recommend this workaway.… read more
Chris and Giuliana live in a gorgeous place in the Huon Valley - so much to explore.
We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 weeks with them. Many conversations over beautiful meals were had. We mainly worked in the garden and painted.
We hope to come back soon and highly recommend this workaway.… read more
4 avr. 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Mathieu) pour l'hôte
I spent a wonderful month at Giuliania's place. The family is so friendly and really you feel like home. The atmosphere is chill and you will never be rushed or urged to do something, beside grating cheese for diner... Chris is a very gentle easy going man that will probably teach you lots of skills. Giuliania is a great cook, you will have both… read more
28 févr. 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Elena) pour l'hôte
I’ve never thought about falling in love so deeply with a family ♥️ the most amazing experience I’ve ever done in Tasmania, and the best people I’ve ever met! Thank you so much Giuliana, Chris, Genevieve and Jacob - Birtie and Bridget as well :) - for just being yourself. I loved every second spent with you, gardening, eating, listening to your… read more
8 févr. 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Florencia) pour l'hôte
Definitely I would recommend everybody to come here!!! This is such a lovely and funny family, you will feel at home from the very beginning! They are all so welcoming, nice and beautiful people! The house and the surroundings are beautiful! And you will love the food, all Italian meals, SO GOOD! The work was super good too, some days more hours… read more
29 juil. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Isabela & Bruna) pour l'hôte
My only recomendation is TO GO to this farm. Giuliana, Chris and Genevieve are the best hostes ever. They receive you as part of the family. The work changed day by day, but was never hard. I planted garlic, did lots of gardening and helped with the cleaning. The farm itself is GORGEOUS. The house is beautiful too and you gonna have and amazing… read more
4 avr. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Marc & Marina) pour l'hôte
Staying at the Farmhouse has been the best thing we’ve done in Tasmania by far! From the moment we arrived, Giuliana made us feel part of the family and what an amazing family they are! We really enjoyed our conversations and we laughed a lot :)
Every day we had a different job to do, a new thing to learn and a great traditional Italian dish to… read more
Every day we had a different job to do, a new thing to learn and a great traditional Italian dish to… read more
1 févr. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Jakub & Jakub) pour l'hôte
We stayed 2 weeks with Giuliana and Chris, it was a good experience in a beautiful part of Tasmania. We stayed in a yellow caravan close to the home. Our main tasks were: cleaning, garden, and home maintenance. We shared meals and stories and did some Italian and English language practice. Area, where home is located is really beautiful in the… read more
21 janv. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Joseph) pour l'hôte
The 2 weeks that I spent with Giuliana, Chris, Elena, Genevieve and Jacob on the farm was truly a highlight of my 2 months in Australia! Right from the moment I arrived on the farm I was welcomed as if I was part of the family and everything just seemed to click! This family have an amazing perspective on life and treat you to stories, wisdom,… read more
11 janv. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Lucie & Clément)
We have been so fortunate to have Lucie and Clement stay with us on our farm. We had an instant connection to them and felt that they were very much part of our family while they were with us and we were so happy when they returned to spend Christmas day with us. They genuinely wanted to help us and do their very best for us. They were always very… read more
(Excellent
)
10 janv. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Lucie & Clément) pour l'hôte
Wooooww, what a wonderful experience! We lived more than a Workaway there, a meeting that we won't forget in our little Tassie Family! It's one of the first time we met people so kind, warm, generous and welcoming (and their great mood is so communicative!). The two weeks went soooo fast and this was just all about sharing life experience,… read more
4 juil. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Shi Hui) pour l'hôte
This is my first Workaway experience and I absolutely enjoyed every min of it! Giuliana is such a kind lady and she’s an amazing cook! All the meals she made were incredible! She never fails to make me feel like a part of her family! Chris and Genevieve are also one of the nicest people that I had met. Staying with the white family I learned so… read more
12 sept. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Erin) pour l'hôte
I thoroughly enjoyed my time with the White family! Each one of them is a character which is guaranteed to steal your heart if not entice your wits. The work load was appropriate and lasted most of the day. There, I enjoyed plenty of peaceful days in the garden or quiet moments in the kitchen. Their property is absolutely breathtaking as it's easy… read more
13 mars 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (JanikaHe) pour l'hôte
I stayed for 2 month with Giuliana, Genevieve and Chris (and of course Bertie and Hugo ;) ). I had an amazing time with them.
Giuliana is really friendly and she is trying to make everything perfect for you so you feel comfortable. She is an amazing cook and I enjoyed the meals. After this time I’m eating much more different vegetables than… read more
Giuliana is really friendly and she is trying to make everything perfect for you so you feel comfortable. She is an amazing cook and I enjoyed the meals. After this time I’m eating much more different vegetables than… read more
20 févr. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Franco & Carina) pour l'hôte
Prior to our stay we thought that six weeks will be a long time staying in just one place, however with Giuliana, Chris and Geneieve has been the best time we have so far during our journey and it goes by fast!! We would like to say thank you once again for everything they have done and shared with us over this time. At the first time we met… read more
18 déc. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sonny & Charley)
Sonny and Charlie have wonderful, positive and infectious personalities. We enjoyed every moment with them. They were always keen to lend us a hand and nothing was ever a problem, in fact, there were times when they complained that they had not done enough work....imagine!!! We really felt that they had become family and we sincerely hope that… read more
(Excellent
)
17 déc. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Sonny & Charley) pour l'hôte
Staying with Giuliana, Genevieve & Chris (and Jear!) was honestly the best Workaway experience we could ever have wished for! We would consider these lovely people as our own family and I know we will see them again in the not too distant future. In an environment where you work for your food and board, we considered ourselves to be very well paid… read more
3 déc. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Sylvie & David) pour l'hôte
The moment we arrived here with Chris and Giuliana, we knew we had arrived not to a house but a home. We were made to feel extremely welcome by the whole family and enjoyed many, many lovely moments with them. The setting is beautiful, the home lovely and warm and the work was varied and extremely reasonable, from general cleaning to yard work… read more
3 déc. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sylvie & David)
It has been our sincere privilege to have Sylvie and David stay with us on our property. While their stay was short, we have come to the realisation that there truly are kindred spirits in this world. Their genuine love of life and people is reflected in their contagious positive nature. They are open and friendly, caring and educated and Sylvie… read more
(Excellent
)
27 oct. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Yang) pour l'hôte
dear mom, i miss u, i miss ur italian food, it is a unforgettable experience for me, mom is a so so kind person, there are is so beautiful, gardening, weeding, cleaning and general maintenance, but no wifi provided, but it wont be a big problem if you have a phone, just i always cannot receive signal, we should more focus on the beautiful place,… read more
23 août 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Tiffany)
We really enjoyed having Tiffany stay with us. Her help was invaluable and we could not have achieved all of the things we did in the short two weeks without her. Tiffany was happy to undertake any of the many tasks that occur on a farm and a cooking school. She helped us prepare for our classes and even participated in one of them. This is an… read more
(Excellent
)
22 août 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Tiffany) pour l'hôte
This is my first workaway experience and I am so happy i picked here!
Work here is diverse- from farming, weeding, to helping with cooking! (Giuliana is a real italian who cooks excellent food every night! i got many recipes jotted and will surely bring surprise to my family on making these authentic italian meals!!) This is what stands out from… read more
Work here is diverse- from farming, weeding, to helping with cooking! (Giuliana is a real italian who cooks excellent food every night! i got many recipes jotted and will surely bring surprise to my family on making these authentic italian meals!!) This is what stands out from… read more
6 juil. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Craig)
We were so happy that Craig was able to stay with us. Notwithstanding the short period of stay Craig proved to be an invaluable help to us. He was able to prepare the garden beds for planting our garlic and also managed between rain showers to plant it for us. Craig was also extremely helpful with advice regarding social media and marketing of our… read more
(Excellent
)
6 juil. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Craig) pour l'hôte
Giuliana kindly answered a last minute stay request for me after a house sitting assignment was delayed.
My stay with the family (including Chris and Genevieve) was wonderful.
Clean fresh air, good accommodation, some really good food (Italian a specialty), and most of all, a lot of interesting conversation.
I came as a stranger and left as… read more
My stay with the family (including Chris and Genevieve) was wonderful.
Clean fresh air, good accommodation, some really good food (Italian a specialty), and most of all, a lot of interesting conversation.
I came as a stranger and left as… read more
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