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Experience the farm life on a small hobby farm in Missouri, USA
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Laissé par le workawayer (Rachel) pour l'hôte
I had a wonderful first Workaway experience with Mary, Troy, and Shawn at their farm! I immediately felt welcomed and at home. The work hardly felt like work - gardening and helping feed the animals. I got to watch a goat give birth which was a dream come true for me! I always had plenty of downtime to explore the grounds, hang out with the
… read more animals, and visit with the family. They are very generous and love to share meals and stories together. They made an effort to give me an authentic experience by showing me around their town and taking me to local shops. Thank you for your warmth and hospitality! I hope to come back!Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Rachel)
Rachel has been a blessing in disguise. We could not be more amazed and thankful for her than we already are. The only bad thing we can say about Rachel is that she was only here a week and we were not able to keep her forever. She has such an amazing personality and is full of joy. Rachel is very artistic and funny. While she was here on the farm
… read more for only a week she, of which 3 days were full of rain, Rachel helped astronomically. Rachel helped Mary plant all the gardens, take care of the animals both morning and night, she also helped Shawn with the 3 baby goats that were born. Rachel loved spending time outside every chance she could. If there was not something that needed to be done you could find her walking around the farm with her camera in her hand or sitting beside a tree reading, or even sitting on the swing just enjoying the beauty of mother nature. Even though Rachel was from the big city or I guess I should say the Big Apple (New York) she seemed right at home here on the farm. She is not afraid to get right down into the dirt and dig with her own hands. She is a MUST for any host especially anyone looking for an au pair as she has such a love for kids and animals alike. Do not miss out on this angel from heaven if she applies for your host family. Rachel is always welcome back here on the farm and we will truly and deeply miss her being around.
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Lisa)
Lisa was a big help on the farm. Even though it was a bit on the cold side while she was here, she was able to help clean out stalls in the barn to prepare for our baby goats getting ready to be born. No matter what the weather is there is always animals that need to be fed and cared for and Lisa never complained and was always happy to help take
… read more care of the animals. Lisa was always willing to help when it came time to make meals and clean up after meals. Lisa always had a smile on her face and a pleasant attitude and loved going out into the field to brush Cocoa the donkey. She would be a great addition to any host family. Lisa is always welcome back here on our farm.
Laissé par le workawayer (Lisa) pour l'hôte
I had a great time in Missouri at the farm. Mary and Troy welcomed me at the airport and were extremely friendly and very hospitable. Their home is lovely, clean and a wonderful farmhouse. We worked with the amazing, very cute animals in the mornings and whilst I was there during a very cold spell, it was still enjoyable as I was able to learn all
… read more about the American culture and country way of life. Mary is a great cook and I liked experiencing new American cuisine. I had never spent much time on a farm and I enjoyed taking a break from the busy city life and slowing down. I recommend them to all and hope I was able to give them some insight into my culture too. All the best and thank you again, Mary&Troy!
Laissé par le workawayer (Mailys) pour l'hôte
Mary, Troy, and Shawn, I can never thank you enough for everything you did for me. I stayed at the farm for 10 days and really enjoyed every moment with the animals, discovering so many things, and spending time with such a wonderful family. The work is really easy, and if you love animals, you won’t consider it work. I felt at ease right away; I
… read more had my own room with a huge bed and my own bathroom. The house is very big with a large garden and several acres of land. I often went for walks and was lucky enough to see deer, squirrels, rabbits, and many birds (hawks, eagles, woodpeckers…). I didn’t see any raccoons, but I hope to spot one next time I visit. :)
We cooked with Mary and had delicious meals. She made typical dishes like ribs and a breakfast with biscuits and gravy. Mary and Troy showed me around, and although I didn’t stay long, I learned a lot about the farm and Missouri. I already miss everyone, and I hope to come back on my next trip to the U.S. I’m so grateful to have met this family, and I know we will stay in touch because it was a wonderful experience that changed my trip.
I’m thinking of you all and all the animals; I miss you all so much. I wish for everyone who reads my comment to have the chance to spend time at the farm, as you will find so much happiness, love, and kindness there. I know I will always have a home here, and I thank you again from the bottom of my heart for everything. ❤️Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Mailys)
Mailys was a warm and sunny addition to our family even if it was for a short time. Mailys was a last minute workaway that contacted us looking for a short term stay for about a week and we wish we could have kept her a lot longer. This time of year there is not a lot of things that need to be done but there are some projects here and there and
… read more she was always eager to learn and insisted on helping or being the one to do the work. Mailys was always full of smiles and energy and never complained about any rules on the farm. Mailys was always watching closely how we did everything so that she knew exactly how to do it herself. Mailys helped load up a few of our boy goats to take them to auction, then helped clean and move a few other sets of goats into new paddocks. Mailys helped with daily morning and evening animal routines of feedings, collecting eggs, watering, opening, and closing of pens and coops. She was also a big help with that garage addition to Shawn's house next door by putting the tin on the roof and the walls. She even got to spend a little time driving the tractor. We will greatly miss her and sad she is leaving and we hope she is able to return again for a longer stay next time.Feedback
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Laissé par le workawayer (Rachel) pour l'hôte
I had a wonderful first Workaway experience with Mary, Troy, and Shawn at their farm! I immediately felt welcomed and at home. The work hardly felt like work - gardening and helping feed the animals. I got to watch a goat give birth which was a dream come true for me! I always had plenty of downtime to explore the grounds, hang out with the
… read more animals, and visit with the family. They are very generous and love to share meals and stories together. They made an effort to give me an authentic experience by showing me around their town and taking me to local shops. Thank you for your warmth and hospitality! I hope to come back!Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Rachel)
Rachel has been a blessing in disguise. We could not be more amazed and thankful for her than we already are. The only bad thing we can say about Rachel is that she was only here a week and we were not able to keep her forever. She has such an amazing personality and is full of joy. Rachel is very artistic and funny. While she was here on the farm
… read more for only a week she, of which 3 days were full of rain, Rachel helped astronomically. Rachel helped Mary plant all the gardens, take care of the animals both morning and night, she also helped Shawn with the 3 baby goats that were born. Rachel loved spending time outside every chance she could. If there was not something that needed to be done you could find her walking around the farm with her camera in her hand or sitting beside a tree reading, or even sitting on the swing just enjoying the beauty of mother nature. Even though Rachel was from the big city or I guess I should say the Big Apple (New York) she seemed right at home here on the farm. She is not afraid to get right down into the dirt and dig with her own hands. She is a MUST for any host especially anyone looking for an au pair as she has such a love for kids and animals alike. Do not miss out on this angel from heaven if she applies for your host family. Rachel is always welcome back here on the farm and we will truly and deeply miss her being around.
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Lisa)
Lisa was a big help on the farm. Even though it was a bit on the cold side while she was here, she was able to help clean out stalls in the barn to prepare for our baby goats getting ready to be born. No matter what the weather is there is always animals that need to be fed and cared for and Lisa never complained and was always happy to help take
… read more care of the animals. Lisa was always willing to help when it came time to make meals and clean up after meals. Lisa always had a smile on her face and a pleasant attitude and loved going out into the field to brush Cocoa the donkey. She would be a great addition to any host family. Lisa is always welcome back here on our farm.
Laissé par le workawayer (Lisa) pour l'hôte
I had a great time in Missouri at the farm. Mary and Troy welcomed me at the airport and were extremely friendly and very hospitable. Their home is lovely, clean and a wonderful farmhouse. We worked with the amazing, very cute animals in the mornings and whilst I was there during a very cold spell, it was still enjoyable as I was able to learn all
… read more about the American culture and country way of life. Mary is a great cook and I liked experiencing new American cuisine. I had never spent much time on a farm and I enjoyed taking a break from the busy city life and slowing down. I recommend them to all and hope I was able to give them some insight into my culture too. All the best and thank you again, Mary&Troy!
Laissé par le workawayer (Mailys) pour l'hôte
Mary, Troy, and Shawn, I can never thank you enough for everything you did for me. I stayed at the farm for 10 days and really enjoyed every moment with the animals, discovering so many things, and spending time with such a wonderful family. The work is really easy, and if you love animals, you won’t consider it work. I felt at ease right away; I
… read more had my own room with a huge bed and my own bathroom. The house is very big with a large garden and several acres of land. I often went for walks and was lucky enough to see deer, squirrels, rabbits, and many birds (hawks, eagles, woodpeckers…). I didn’t see any raccoons, but I hope to spot one next time I visit. :)
We cooked with Mary and had delicious meals. She made typical dishes like ribs and a breakfast with biscuits and gravy. Mary and Troy showed me around, and although I didn’t stay long, I learned a lot about the farm and Missouri. I already miss everyone, and I hope to come back on my next trip to the U.S. I’m so grateful to have met this family, and I know we will stay in touch because it was a wonderful experience that changed my trip.
I’m thinking of you all and all the animals; I miss you all so much. I wish for everyone who reads my comment to have the chance to spend time at the farm, as you will find so much happiness, love, and kindness there. I know I will always have a home here, and I thank you again from the bottom of my heart for everything. ❤️Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Mailys)
Mailys was a warm and sunny addition to our family even if it was for a short time. Mailys was a last minute workaway that contacted us looking for a short term stay for about a week and we wish we could have kept her a lot longer. This time of year there is not a lot of things that need to be done but there are some projects here and there and
… read more she was always eager to learn and insisted on helping or being the one to do the work. Mailys was always full of smiles and energy and never complained about any rules on the farm. Mailys was always watching closely how we did everything so that she knew exactly how to do it herself. Mailys helped load up a few of our boy goats to take them to auction, then helped clean and move a few other sets of goats into new paddocks. Mailys helped with daily morning and evening animal routines of feedings, collecting eggs, watering, opening, and closing of pens and coops. She was also a big help with that garage addition to Shawn's house next door by putting the tin on the roof and the walls. She even got to spend a little time driving the tractor. We will greatly miss her and sad she is leaving and we hope she is able to return again for a longer stay next time.
Laissé par le workawayer (Guillerme) pour l'hôte
It was my first Workaway experience, and I have no words to describe it! Everything was amazing from the moment I arrived. Mary and Troy picked me up at the airport, and I knew right then that I was about to have one of the best experiences of my life.
When we arrived at the farm, I met Shawn, who gave me a tour and introduced me to all the
… read more animals. The animals on the farm are very friendly, and I had a lot of fun with them. Shawn also explained how everything worked and what kind of work I could expect in the coming days. The work wasn't difficult, and we always worked together. They made sure to let me know that I could take a break whenever I needed it.
The house is amazing, and each Workawayer had their own room. I can honestly say I was never hungry; Mary made sure I had everything I needed. There was always food available, and I never had to ask for anything. Mary cooked a variety of delicious dishes, and I'll definitely miss her biscuits and gravy!
I came to the United States to improve my English, and I'm returning to Brazil with a new family. Mary, Troy, and Shawn will always hold a special place in my heart. I hope to come back as soon as possible.Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Guillerme)
It was very sad to see Guillerme leave and we hope he will come back soon and often. Guillerme was a great help to the farm and extremely enjoyable to be around. Once he knew what needed to be done we didn't even have to ask him. He was always pleasant to be around and hang out with. Guillerme helped with a lot of things on the farm such as
… read more opening up the animals in the morning, watering the gardens, feeding the animals, unloading feed from the trucks, setting up a new pig paddock, putting in a new fence, driving the riding lawnmower, driving the tractor, running the weed eater, saving baby chicks that got into water troughs, collecting eggs, and so much more the list goes on. If he ever decides to stop being a pilot he would definitely make a great farmer.
Guillerme was with us for a little over a month and it was truly not long enough. Guillerme became a very close friend and like a brother to Shawn and a son to Troy and Mary. Guillerme loved to joke around and laugh. He gave us a lot of information about his travels, Brazil, and his family. We are very greatful that Guillerme came into our lives. We have memories that will last a lifetime. Any host would be lucky to have him stay with them but we hope he only chooses us lol. His English is also a lot better than he thinks it is.
Laissé par le workawayer (Calum ) pour l'hôte
I had the upmost pleasure staying with Shawn, Mary and Troy. From the moment I arrived to the moment I left, I was treated like family and can honestly say I would return in a heartbeat.
As I stayed during summer the workload was limited, however, each job to do was diverse and rewarding. The family were keen to show me as much as they could in
… read more the area during the short time that I stayed and during that time I have made memories that I will last a lifetime.
The family were also very accommodating of diets and made sure that I never spent a minute hungry. Mary kindly took me to the store to stock up on snacks that I like and I will miss their home cooked meals.
I implore anybody in the mid west to make the trip to Miller and stay with this family. I feel as though I have made close friends for years to come and I hope to see them all again in the near future!Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Calum )
It is sad to see another amazing workaway and friend leave but Calum will do great things on his journey. Calum is a very hard worker that was always eager to help anywhere he was needed. We will truly miss his fantastically funny dry sense of humor that always keep us laughing even days later. Calum has a lot of knowledge about farming prior to
… read more coming here and also got more experience here when he helped with things like building a fence, yard work, working the gardens, feeding the pigs and goats, and even helping raise a baby duck named "Pancakes" whose mother abandoned. Calum with his love of animals fit right in here and the dogs and animals will surly miss him as well. Even though Callum was only here a few weeks you really got the feeling like you had known him a lot longer. We would absolutely recommend Calum to any workaway host as you will not be disappointed. We consider Calum as part of our growing family and he and anyone he wishes to bring is welcome here anytime.
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Elle)
Elle was always a happy go lucky and always had a smile on her face. If you asked her to do anything she was happy to learn anything. The 3 weeks Elle was here were an absolute blast of cultural experience from not only Singapore but all the other places she has visited. Elle loves to go for a run everyday and if she is not able to run one day she
… read more feels like she has missed something. Elle helped clean out the chicken coops, work the gardens, clean up dead trees we had to cut down, feed the animals, helped make and prepare meals, and other things. You could count on Elle to stick to the schedule you set. She always liked to know what was expected of her for the next day and what needed to be done. This was a bit harder for us to accommodate her eagerness to work as it is usually in the morning that we are able to finally lock in what we plan to do that day but if we could have then rest assured Elle would have made sure she was there on time and ready to go. We will absolutely miss that great smile and cheerful voice. Elle is welcome here anytime and we would absolutely recommend her as a workaway.
Laissé par le workawayer (Elle) pour l'hôte
I spent 3 weeks on the farm and it was one of the best experiences I’ve had. Shawn, Troy and Mary are all lovely, open, fun and accommodating people and I would definitely recommend anyone to experience their hobby farm life in MO. I learnt so much from them during my time there and enjoyed their stories of them living in different parts of the
… read more States. When I first arrived, my luggage didn’t arrive on the same flight as me. Nonetheless, they picked me up from the airport on time and even drove me back to the airport to pick my luggage up when it arrived in the next flight. I had my own room which was very comfortable and also my own shower which is something I really appreciated. Shawn even helped to mow part of their land so that I can keep up with my daily jogs. They live in a beautiful and I was even able to spot some deer, fireflies, raccoons and many rabbits on my jogs around their property.
They were very accommodating of my dietary needs as I’m lactose intolerant and Mary had no issues with me taking out a portion of my share before she put any dairy products in. She is a great cook and I loved eating all the fresh vegetables we had on the farm. I’ll miss the fried okra and green tomatoes! We had access to food in the kitchen 24/7 so I was very well fed.
Work on the farm is diverse which is a big plus as it keeps it interesting, in addition to taking care of the animals, we planted trees, cleaned the chicken coop, took care of the plants in the greenhouse and canned what we harvested. As I was here during the summer, most of the work was done in the morning when the weather is cooler so the rest of the day is more chill. They have AC turned on in their house 24/7 which was helpful. Their animals are all very friendly and sociable especially their goats which I will miss feeding, Mary and Troy bring every guest to a little old Route 66 museum which was a fun experience - something I wouldn’t have known existed if not for them.
I got to meet and work with 3 other guests during my stay here and loved the cultural exchange we all had. Thank you for having me on your farm and I would do it again in heartbeat!Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
Laissé par le workawayer (Sei) pour l'hôte
My four weeks with Troy, Shawn, and Mary were a once-in-a-lifetime, unforgettable experience. This was my first Workaway experience, and when I first visited their family in late May, I knew nothing about living on a farm. Despite this, they warmly welcomed me and taught me everything I needed to know about handling vegetables and animals with
… read more great care. I would like to highlight a few moments from this wonderful time.
(1) When I arrived at Springfield Airport, it was already past 2 a.m. due to repeated delays by American Airlines. I had rented a car, so I could have gone to their house alone, but they warmly welcomed me at the airport. In fact, I was a bit anxious about driving in a new place without their guidance, so it was really helpful.
(2) Access to meals and drinks, including alcohol and juice, 24 hours a day. Mary is a natural chef and provided traditional Southern American cuisine. In addition, they took me to Walmart and told me they would buy anything I wanted. When I told them I liked salads, they perfectly mixed vegetables from the field with those bought at the supermarket.
(3) Wonderful living environment and bedroom. I was given the entire first floor of the residence (how wonderful!). Everything was kept clean, and it was perfect for my afternoon naps!
(4) Whenever I did something on the farm, they always worked with me. They welcomed us not as mere laborers, but as members of the family. Feeding animals, watering vegetables, planting fruit trees, cleaning chicken coops, weeding the garden, etc., there was not a single task I did alone.
(5) Truly wonderful cultural exchange. Only those who have actually worked on the farm can hear the exciting stories of their family! Troy’s stories as a retired U.S. Army veteran were truly educational and gave me a sense of the depth of his life experience. His jokes always filled the dining table with laughter (I hope to be able to joke like that someday!).
(6) As for farm management, they had a perfect strategy! Most of the work was done before 10 or 11 a.m. before the temperature got high. Everyone shared the necessary tasks and worked efficiently.
In short, these are some of the highlights of my experience, but my days were filled with wonderful events that cannot be contained in this text. Thank you so much for welcoming me!Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sei)
Sei was a great workaway to have and we are sad to see him leave. Sei came not knowing anything about a farm and had no experience on a farm but that did not stop Sei from doing such an amazing job. Anything we asked Sei he was right there to get it done. Once we showed him what we wanted done we did not need to show him again he was eager to help
… read more and to do it right. Sei helped us with planting several fruit trees, cleaning the chicken coops, weeding the garden, feeding the goats, carrying 50lb bags of feed for the pigs, removing stones from around old flower beds, and even helping chase animals back into the paddocks if they escaped. He even learned how to drive a tractor. Sei is always welcome back here anytime and we wish him the best on his diplomatic journey.
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Tabbytha)
Zoe was an absolute amazing workawayer. Besides being a friendly, funny, and delightful addition to the family for the few weeks she was here she was also a huge help. You never had to ask her to work or help she was always right there to jump in or take over. Zoe helped take care of feeding the goats and changing out hay bags and filling water
… read more troughs, helping opening/closing the chicken coops and collecting eggs, helped Mary and learned about the canning process, housework such as emptying the dishwasher, cooking, setting up and cleaning up after meals. Zoe is welcome back anytime and in fact we can't wait to see Zoe back here on the farm in April to experience the baby goats being born. Zoe will not disappoint you as a workawayer and will surely brighten your life a bit just by becoming part of your family for any length of stay.
Laissé par le workawayer (Tabbytha) pour l'hôte
I don’t even know how to start such an amazing first workaway experience. The moment I arrived, I was made to feel just like I was at home. With my own space, Mary making sure the room is well stocked ;) and the fridge is kept open for your belly! I was able to experience farm life even in the winter, being a little bit slower there wasn’t too
… read more many tasks but we kept busy! Not only will you have your own room, but Mary would never ask you to do too much! Such a sweet, kind, patient lady! Troy was able to keep me laughing the whole time with his jokes and Shawn was super easy to talk about things with! Never once was I made to not feel like family! The farm work can be hard work but Troy nor Shawn nor Mary would ever give you something you can’t handle! I was able to gain a lot of confidence in myself with farm work, being that they showed but then let me do. I loved it so much, I’m going to go back! All of the animals are so loving and it was such a pleasure to be able to care for them.Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
Laissé par le workawayer (Anna) pour l'hôte
it was my first workaway experience and my first ever trip to the US. For me staying at the farm with Troy, Mary, and Shawn was a great experience. I met with great openness, I felt at home. Mary made sure I was full and feeling good. She was very organised. The work was very pleasant, in fact I didn't even feel that it was work. Since it was
… read more autumn there wasn't much to do outside. I was able to help with painting the furniture, which was very nice. Conversations with Troy, Mary and Shawn were very kind and with a sense of humor evan my english was very poor. I was able to learn from Troy about his experiences as a pilot, which I greatly appreciate.
The animals on the farm are another good experience. all friendly and unique, I would love to pack some in a suitcase and take it to Poland. Thank you very much for a wonderful time.Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
The family is very nice and attending. Mary is a fantastic cook and Troy is an excellent storyteller. Shawn has showed me the farm and it’s animals. The whole family is very dedicated to the farm. They know all the animals by name. I have helped Mary in the garden and Troy with cleaning the house. Almost every day Mary is busy to freeze-dry and
… read more pick up the products from the garden and Shawn is helping her. They are real Preppers. The work should be accomplished before 11 o’clock, because than it’s getting too hot to work. I loved the scenery and the workplace and learned a lot about farm work. It was an amazing time.
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Lucie)
Lucie was a great addition to our family for three weeks. She is a very friendly and caring person. Lucie asked a lot of questions because she wanted to make the most out of her visit and wanted to make sure she understood things. She enjoys working alongside the family and spending down time with the family as well. Lucie brought her guitar with
… read more her and we were able to listen to her play around the campfire. Lucie helped with feeding and caring for all of the animals, putting up an electric fence, planting and harvesting vegetables, Watering the gardens, mucking the barn, and many other daily activities. Lucie is a great addition to any family and loves to spend time with the family and having great conversations. She is not afraid to try new things and get her hands dirty. We are happy that Lucie came to spend at least three weeks with us and we are sad that it was for only three weeks. She became an extended member of our family and is welcome back here anytime.
Laissé par le workawayer (Lucie) pour l'hôte
I spent the past 3 weeks at the farm and from the second I arrived I felt like family, as if I've been there for weeks already! Troy, Mary and Shawn are some of the most welcoming and sincere people you'll ever meet. Each one for themselves is such a fun character to be around! I had an amazing time at their farm, taking care of a variety of
… read more animals, helping Mary with planting and taking care of the greenhouse, repairing the fence, helping in the the kitchen. Whatever I did, I always did it with one of them together which really made it feel like just getting stuff done together and helping out, not like strict working at all.
That way the cultural exchange to me was even more than I hoped it would be. Because I was just an equal part of their family!
On a few rainy days we even binged Netflix together, which was so cool just to be hanging out together too!
In every way the farm is just a beautiful place to be, it's a wonderful and neat property, the animals are so lovely and friendly no matter what animal you come across and the family is definitely what I consider a real superhost! I'm not even exaggerating. I'm so grateful that I had the chance to meet them and I truly hope to be back there someday!Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Kate)
Kate was a very friendly and a hard working volunteer. Any project or task that needed to be done she was happy to help and wouldn't stop unless the job was done or she was asked to stop (usually do to heat and too much work which could easily be completed at a cooler time or another day). Kate explained to us as soon as she arrived that her son
… read more did not speak any English and that she did not speak much English. Kate understands English better than she is able to speak and it is more that she is trying to find the right words to use. Kate never complained about anything and always had a smile on her face.
Her son Yaroslav is a very handsome and energetic boy. One concern we had with them coming was due to his young age and the possibility of him getting hurt around the farm and if there would be enough to keep him from getting bored since we do not have young children and we do not have any kids toys to play with. It was difficult to communicate with Yaroslav do to us not speaking Russian and him not speaking English so we had to constantly ask Kate to translate what we said or ask her what he said. Since Yaroslav is a very energetic and curious young boy he would regularly pick up tools or other items and use them on things that he shouldn't have. After the first week we had to tell Kate that he must be with her at all times for his safety and that of our animals. We regularly had to remind Kate that he was not to be on the farm without her as well as continually remind her about the rules on the farm for her son (don't throw rocks at the baby ducks, don't chase the animals, don't let the dogs into the bedroom, etc.) --redacted text --
Future hosts should know Overall you could not ask for a harder and more determined volunteer than Kate. Yaroslav would be great with other kids his age that he can play with while tasks are being completed. Yaroslav and Kate are accustomed to 3 large hot meals a day and Yaroslav will eat just as much as any grown adult. Yaroslav is not a bad kid but he is a kid and just like any kid he likes to inquire about new things with or without an adult nearby. Kate did not seem to be interested in cultural exchange as much as we would have like. She never asked any questions about us or our family or our way of life and would only share about her and her family and her way of life when asked and lacking a lot of detail. An adult really needs to watch Yaroslav at all times. You will be taking in two house guests that eat 3 large hot meals a day and receiving help from only 1. When Yaroslav gets older and when he is able to speak and understand English I feel he will be a great volunteer as well but this will be a few years down the road.
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Kimberly)
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Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Alexandra )
This will be one of the hardest reviews to write. Alex made a comment as to how do you write a review about a family member. She is absolutely right, She has become a member of this family and the six weeks she was here was not enough for any of us. When she left she left a big hole on this farm and in our hearts. Alex also said she wants to give
… read more us bad feedback so that no one else can come her except her lol We also thought about giving her a bad review so she wouldn't go anywhere else but here. Well Alex always has a place and a home here no matter who is here we will always make room for her. We are also excited to have her back in a few short months for kidding season and hopefully more often. As well as excited to visit her in Germany soon. Now to get down to the more finer details. Alex is very intelligent, very witty, extremely motivated, and super caring of animals and others, and one of the hardest workers I have met and she can put a lot of men to shame. Alex will take what you say and do her best to make it perfect. You can tell Alex something one time and she will not forget it. She worked with our goats and has successful experience with milking goats, trimming goat hoofs, she also has worked with our horses and donkeys where she groomed them and learned how to pick their feet. Alex has never worked with putting in electrical outlets but she knew what I needed before I turned around to ask her to hand it to me. Alex helped us repair and relocate a wooden fence behind our barn. Alex has driven our side by sides, she has driven the tractor, she has mucked stalls, and so much more. Alex is a very special person that anyone would be lucky to have. She is not a fan of ticks so make sure you have some sort of tick repellent or lots of free range chickens.
Laissé par le workawayer (Martine) pour l'hôte
After having spent 2 weeks in the family, one of the thing I want to say is if you have the opportunity to travel near Miller, MO, just stop by their farm, it is worth, you will never regret it.
Worth because meeting this family was amazing. This was my first experience as a workaway, I did not know where I was going. My goal was to practice
… read more english and look after animals.
Choosing a family on the website for both parties is not an easy job, either you find a good place or not, in my case I won … Mary, Troy and Shawn are goldened people with a great heart. With their warm welcome at the airport and then at home, they immediately made me feel like I was at home and part of their family
Mary is full of energy with very rare moments «no peps in her steps», she is a very good housewife and cook, her house is more than clean and the house always smells good. She (the three of them in fact) made me feel very comfortable from the beginning of this adventure. She always wants to have people happy around her. we had a few laughs that made us feel good
Troy, very peaceful and discreet, he made me laugh lots of time also, I loved his sense of humor, it was fun. He is a thoughtful man and I was hung on his lips when he told his stories...
Shawn, a fan of animals he has an incredible feeling with them and they give him back, you can see he loves his life surrounding by his goats, donkeys, horses, chicken ducks and the dogs . He investigated a lot about how to live in a farm and how to look after animals, he clearly knows his job. I learned a lot and I want to thank him.
The daily work was done in good humor and serenity. I learned how to mow the grass, milk the goat, build a fence clean the barn, tame all these animals , pick up tomatoes and above all, I had the pleasure to share the Family life during 2 weeks. if I could stay a bit longer I would have done it.Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Martine)
Martine was a wonderful workawayer. She exceeded our expectations in every way. Martine was always ready to work even when we weren't. We had a tremendous amount of fun times together and she never stopped making us smile and laugh. Martine took direction extremely well and made sure the task at hand was not only completed but completed to
… read more perfection. Martine was able to learn a lot of American slang words and phrases. She became a member of this family and it was very sad to see her leave at the airport. Martine and her friends and family are welcome here anytime for a holiday or as a workawayer. You will not be disappointed in how hard she works, how kind and caring she is, as well as her energy level. Daisy and Petunia will greatly miss their new best friend and they look forward to seeing her again.
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jessy)
Jessy was our first workaway and we couldn't have been more pleased. He was like one of the family while he was here and we are sad that he is no longer here. He is very courteous and respectful. Jessy is not afraid of hard work or the more delicate jobs like gardening. Jessy researched, planned, and help plant our 4 large gardens, he helped do
… read more spring clean out with the barn and the chicken coop which is a very dirty, smelly and labor intensive job. Jessy has a vast knowledge of many things including current and past world events. Jessy is a very well read person and loves to read a good book or listen to audio books on his phone. If we ever needed anything done he was right there ready and willing. If he didn't know how to do something he was very interested in learning how and why things are done. During his time here his first few hours arriving on the farm he got to see and help with our first of 9 baby goats being born on the farm. Kidding season for the goats was a first time for us and him. Jessy helped put up some fences to divide our male goat yard and make a yard for out mommas and their new babies to play in. If you have a guitar make sure you dust it off because he loves to play. Jessy is welcome back here on our farm any time. We recommend Jessy for any host and we know you will see him as a part of your family like he was ours.
Laissé par le workawayer (Jessy) pour l'hôte
My 5 week stay with this family was wonderful. They are a friendly, accommodating and very hard-working bunch. Mary will treat you like family and is an excellent host. Troy is always laid back and friendly, and will never fail to have a joke to tell you. Shawn really cares about the farm and the animals, and he is brimming with knowledge about
… read more how to take care of them. All of the animals on the farm are friendly and awesome, particularly my favorite, Whiskey the horse! I had the opportunity to experience the kidding season and saw 9 new baby goats be born. I got to help the family with the extensive gardens, and caring for the property and the animals. There was all sorts of interesting work to do and things to learn, and every day was something different. The farm is in a peaceful and beautiful countryside and you can take walks in the back area of the farm where there is a short trail through a nice wooded area. My first workaway experience and I couldn't have asked for better!Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
Fresh produce, chickens and more, minutes from the beaches at North Fork of Long Island, New York, USA
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