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Description
Hi I'm Christina. I am a single Mum with a 14 year old son Bodhi who lives with me part time. We live in Belgrave in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges - a popular tourist destination in Victorian. We have a cat and 5 chickens and try to grow our own food and live as sustainably as possible.
We live on a normal size block on the north side of a small hill and overlook a beautiful treed suburb. We live in a unique house we renovated with curved walls and ceiling, lovely views and lots of timber features. We have a bright and airy house.
I work as the Project Manager for a group who encourage community food growing in public places and I co-ordinate a local community bulk buying group. I also work as an End of Life Consultant, Death Doula and Sacred Ritual Practitioner. I enjoy conscious dance, Kirtan, african drumming, camping and hiking. My son attends the local High school and plays basketball and loves skating and BMXing.
We are a warm, inviting, inclusive friendly family who love sharing our home and lifestyle with new visitors and learning about other cultures and traditions.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Aide avec des éco-projets
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
S’occuper des animaux
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Aide à la maison
Entretien général
Aide informatique/internet
Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
We live near beautiful forests and gardens on the quiet side of the mountain of a very popular tourist destination. We have beautiful bird life, local parks, lakes for swimming and live in a vibrant, connected and creative community with lots of amazing events and local activities. We practice a permaculture lifestyle where we can and can share lots of knowledge and wisdom around living sustainably, homesteading,, deep ecology, rites of passage, eco parenting and many other topics.
Projets impliquant des enfants
Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.
Aide
There is a large range of tasks both indoor and outdoor to suit any skill level. There is always plenty of weeding, raking leaves, composting, planting seeds/seedlings, watering the garden and feeding the animals.
There are general cleaning tasks, lots of decluttering and many handyman tasks.
Larger building and maintenance tasks are available for skilled people.
There are lots of homesteading type tasks: preserving, repairing, upcycling etc. and decanting goods for a community bulk purchase group.
Any technical, computer skills and administrative type skills are welcome also
The minimum stay is 7 days due to the time it takes to wash sheets/towels and show you around and go through all the information with you
The exchange requires 3 hours per night spent. However due to the unreliability of Workaway guests post-lockdown I am now requesting that you work 4 hours per day for the first 5 days and then that 5 hours will be subtracted from your hours after that. I am trialing this because several Workaways have taken other offers or received work and left after 1-3 days and it is very inconvenient and frustrating as I have usually turned other Workaway guests away and it can be hard to replace them at short notice. I have also bought food and materials for projects so please understand that if you accept an offer you are committing to stay a minimum of 7 days and hopefully for the duration of the agreed time. Working extra hours the first 4 days means that you will be ahead of your hoursand it encourages you to stay the minimum time required and not break the agreement as you will be rewarded with the hours deducted after that. Please ask questions if this is not clear.
After the first 5 days I am flexible as to how these hours are spread throughout the week. If you want to help with more hours per day and have more days off that is fine. I have a timesheet to record hours and I keep track of the work done as I have had a few Workaways try to take advantage of this in the past.
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Hébergement
I have 2 rooms available.
One has a King Single bed a small desk and empty cupboard and drawers. This room has its own entrance to the front porch.
I also have a spare room with an office station where I can set up mattresses on the floor. This is usually the preference for couples to create a bed to sleep together.
Bedding is provided. There are more mattresses if any extra bedding is needed for children or extra friends.
We have a 4 bedroom open plan living space with a large lounge room and a balcony overlooking forest views. The front porch is an outdoor 'lounge' area with BBQ. There is a shared bathroom available.
Food is provided and I usually cook most evening meals (mostly vegetarian). Sometimes I am super busy and do not get to cook meals for you but there is usually leftovers and plenty of food to prepare for yourself. Breakfast is 'help yourself' and lunch will mostly be help yourself (usually leftovers from dinner) but there may be occasions I am making something. You are welcome to cook your own or contribute to shared meals as well.
We are a non smoking family and prefer non somkers, however smoking is acceptable well away from the house.
We are generally quiet and both love reading and playing board games. We do not have a television
There is room to park vehicles in the driveway. If the rooms inside are full but you have your own van/camper etc. you are still welcome to apply and stay in your own vehicle
Autres infos...
We live in a quiet peaceful neighbourhood near Puffing Billy - a popular steam train tourist attraction and walking distance to bus stop and train station. There are many amazing local sites to visit within half an hour drive/bus. I am heavily involved in my local community and am very active in organising local events and gatherings. You would be welcome to join us in connecting in with our community.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
Every room in the house is hardwired as I don't like to use Wifi too much but it is possible. There is an office space in the public area and one of the spare rooms is set up with an office space and the other has a small desk.
Espace pour garer des vans
Small vans are OK but really big motorhomes may have trouble on my narrow dirt road and driveway.
Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux
Your animal would need to be OK with a cat and chickens. The property is fenced but not necessarily pet proof - depending on your pet!
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Plus de 2
Nombre d'heures attendues
21 hours per week (calculated at 3 hours per night spent) flexible as to when hours are worked
N° de référence hôte : 277751797542
Feedback (32)
21 mars 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Sumika) pour l'hôte
Christina, Thank you very much for hosting me. Taking care of the garden, Ruby the cat, and the six chickens was fulfilling. She took us to see kangaroos together and even drove us to Emerald station. There were various seasonings available, so we never had trouble with seasoning my dishes.
She also showed interest in Japanese, and she shared… read more
She also showed interest in Japanese, and she shared… read more
17 janv. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Ursula)
Ursula stayed with me for a couple of weeks on her own and then her partner Andreas joined her and they did a wonderful job housesitting for me while I was away taking great care of the house, animals and garden and working their exchange hours reliably and independently. They are both very respectful, polite, warm and friendly and great… read more
(Excellent
)
17 janv. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Megan)
Megan was here for a week and got straight into it knocking off all her hours in several days. She is such a whizz at cleaning and organising which was much appreciated. She preferred the indoor tasks and was very helpful and thorough with good initiative and capable of working independently. Megan is very easy to get along with and a respectful… read more
(Excellent
)
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(4.8)
21 mars 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Sumika) pour l'hôte
Christina, Thank you very much for hosting me. Taking care of the garden, Ruby the cat, and the six chickens was fulfilling. She took us to see kangaroos together and even drove us to Emerald station. There were various seasonings available, so we never had trouble with seasoning my dishes.
She also showed interest in Japanese, and she shared… read more
She also showed interest in Japanese, and she shared… read more
17 janv. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Ursula)
Ursula stayed with me for a couple of weeks on her own and then her partner Andreas joined her and they did a wonderful job housesitting for me while I was away taking great care of the house, animals and garden and working their exchange hours reliably and independently. They are both very respectful, polite, warm and friendly and great… read more
(Excellent
)
17 janv. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Megan)
Megan was here for a week and got straight into it knocking off all her hours in several days. She is such a whizz at cleaning and organising which was much appreciated. She preferred the indoor tasks and was very helpful and thorough with good initiative and capable of working independently. Megan is very easy to get along with and a respectful… read more
(Excellent
)
17 janv. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Clifford & Sarah)
Cliff and Sarah managed to find their way here due to some fortunate synchronicity and other Workawayers canceling at the last minute. It was so refreshing to have a mature couple sharing my space and this powerhouse team tackled some big projects in the short time they were here. They are a fun loving, friendly couple and I loved hearing about… read more
(Excellent
)
16 janv. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Clifford & Sarah) pour l'hôte
Wonderful stay, lots of gardening, hands in the earth with friendly chickens joining you to catch grubs. Cliff built two roofs for car n chickens. Some jobs with clearing and decluttering. Very flexible in when hours are done. Christina is well tapped into the local community so can tip you off for dance and drumming if that's for you. Abundance… read more
5 janv. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Malaurie & Serghei) pour l'hôte
We're very grateful that Christina could squeeze us in and as she knew the house may be a bit crowded, she made sure the other workawayers wouldn't mind that we live with them too before confirming our stay. This shows that she wants everyone to feel comfortable first. We were there for quite a short time but we enjoyed the tasks we did and the… read more
26 déc. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Malaurie & Serghei)
Malaurie and Serghei were unfortunately only with us for a very short time but I was glad I could squeeze them in as they made such an impact in a short time with their dedication to helping out around the place in true Workaway Spirit. Serghei’s English is improving all the time and he is very committed to practicing and learning. Malaurie’s… read more
(Excellent
)
26 déc. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Emely & Per)
I am so grateful to have had Emely and Per come to stay. It was wonderful to have a skilled carpenter to fix my windows and build some shelves and assist with building garden beds. Emely was wonderful at welcoming the new Workaways in and showing them around and going over rules and expectations as well as looking after the chickens and revamping… read more
(Excellent
)
21 déc. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Emely & Per) pour l'hôte
Christina took us in even though we contacted her pretty much last minute. Her place was lovely and special in its own way. We had a wonderful stay with her and all the other Workawayers that were there at the moment. Christina is a very kind soul and is always there for you if you need help with things of any kind and is also happy to show you… read more
26 déc. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Marjorie )
Marjorie is an independent, confident, warm and friendly young woman who got along really well with all the other Workaways and was more than competent at every task on the list of jobs she tackled with a good attitude, always asking questions to confirm and able to work reliably and independently. She was a delight to have around, is an amazing… read more
(Excellent
)
3 déc. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Ryme)
Ryme was a very friendly, outgoing, confident guest who was easy to get along with and talk to. She has great English and communicates very clearly. She is confident in performing a variety of tasks and was happy to work outside and get her hands dirty as well as do any of the mundane cleaning chores inside. She did a great job completing jobs on… read more
(Excellent
)
3 déc. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Miguel )
I was very grateful for Miguel's Workaway stay as he is a good worker and very fit and strong and he did lots of heavy lifting for me and got a good amount of outside jobs done with very little input from me. He mostly worked unsupervised and was great at working through the checklist and just getting on with the jobs, always checking in to make… read more
(Excellent
)
12 sept. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Rodrigo & Ana Paula)
My housemate and I loved having this beautiful family staying with us and sharing our local area with them. Unfortunately the weather was terrible so the choice of jobs was poor but Rodrigo did a lot of heavy lifting work which I am grateful for and Ana helped me re-pot plants and plant some seeds. They were very capable and able to work without… read more
(Excellent
)
5 sept. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Baptiste)
Baptiste was a wonderful guest/worker. He speaks great English and is very easygoing and easy to accommodate. He was very independent and self sufficient while here and was able to work the tasks on his own and with my housemate who he also spent social time with and joined me for some walks on occasion. He was here for 3 weeks and cleaned up my… read more
(Excellent
)
6 août 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Brice )
Brice was a very reliable Workaway guest. He has great English and is easy to communicate with. He took wonderful care of my house and animals independently while I was away and worked off the varied list of jobs I left efficiently. He got on well with the other Workaway who came and was very easygoing and capable. It was a very easy exchange and… read more
(Excellent
)
6 août 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Harry)
Harry is such a sweet, easygoing young man who fitted into the household well and I really enjoyed his company. He is very down to earth and easy to communicate with. He is polite and considerate and cleans up after himself. He was able to competently perform a range of tasks I left with minimal instruction and work both independently and with the… read more
(Excellent
)
3 août 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Harry) pour l'hôte
I had a great week long stay at Christina's place - definitely a home away from home! It was great to have the chance to check-out the Dandenongs, try out a wide range of work, and of course enjoy Christina's amazing cooking. Would recommend to anyone looking for a chilled out stay away from the hustle and bustle of hostels and the city.
18 juil. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Tatiana & Robin )
Robin and Tatiana cooked some amazing food while they were here and cleaned up after themselves in the kitchen and around the house. They helped me prepare for a dinner party and did heaps of work in the garden. They were very self sufficient and independent and capable of performing all the tasks on the list. Tatiana did a great job cleaning up… read more
(Excellent
)
18 juil. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Yuki & Yuki)
Yuki and Yuki were delightful guests to host. Both very warm, polite and friendly. They were able to assist me with aspects of my Japanese lessons which was very helpful and cooked some yummy Japanese food. I enjoyed having them around and they were clean and tidy and helped me get some things in order. They both speak excellent English which made… read more
(Excellent
)
18 juil. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Edward)
Ed and Juli were a good match for my situation. They were both super friendly and got along really well with all the other workaways and friends who visited. They were both very independent and capable workers with confidence to come in and get the jobs done with minimal input and could also see other things needing doing and got on with the job.… read more
(Excellent
)
2 juil. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Edward) pour l'hôte
Okay where to start food, food and food 😅 You can cook any dish you want and I bet all the ingredients will be there. Christina house you was homely and she is super flexible with working time. She took us on drives to see parks, viewpoints and kangaroos. Her garden is kinda big so there is always something that needs done. Christina thanks again 😍
17 juin 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (David )
Dave is a sweet guy. He was able to work reliably without supervision after being thrown in the deep end while I worked full time. I didn’t get to spend a lot of time with Dave but he was very polite and friendly and got along really well with the other guests who were there and my friends who came to visit. He was reliable with taking charge of… read more
(Excellent
)
13 juin 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (David ) pour l'hôte
Christina is an excellent host.
She'll often find time to give you a lift in your downtime despite her insanely busy schedule. To say she has a well-stocked fridge is an understatement and she's generous as with her food, often cooking for you as well.
She'll find ways for you to be useful, with no pressure and easy to follow instructions. Can't… read more
She'll often find time to give you a lift in your downtime despite her insanely busy schedule. To say she has a well-stocked fridge is an understatement and she's generous as with her food, often cooking for you as well.
She'll find ways for you to be useful, with no pressure and easy to follow instructions. Can't… read more
17 juin 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Anna)
Technically Anna didn’t officially do a Workaway stay at my house as I had a full house and was volunteering as a cook on a retreat. However she came along as the assistant cook on the retreat and did her Workaway hours there instead. Anna’s english is great and she really fitted in with our group. She is a wonderful communicator, reliable,… read more
(Excellent
)
29 mai 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Anna) pour l'hôte
Christina saved my arriving in Australia by answering so quickly and positively ! Plus, I had the opportunity to be a part of a great experience that I will remember all my life so thank you so much for that Christina ! She is such a lovely warming and welcoming person, she will make you feel at home and she has the most lovely cat named Ruby !… read more
29 avr. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Anna & Coryn) pour l'hôte
We spent a week at Christina's looking after the house and doing some outdoor tasks she'd set whilst she was away. Ruby (the cat) was such a sweetheart and so calm but loves attention. The area was quiet and peaceful, the local town had some great places to eat at and the nearby walks in the forest were also lovely. Christina was really easy to… read more
18 avr. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Laurie) pour l'hôte
I had a great time with Christina and I really enjoyed this workaway experience. There are plenty of jobs you can do either you like to be outside or inside and you can do extra hours to then take a day off and go explore. The area is really relaxing and there are plenty of walks you can do around the house. Christina was really nice to talk with… read more
18 avr. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Laurie)
Laurie is a very sweet young woman who is kind and polite and loving towards the animals. She did a great job keeping on top of the gardening and loved working outdoors. She got along well with others in the house and they spent a lot of their spare time together. Unfortunately I didn't get to spend much time with Laurie as I was away for most of… read more
(Excellent
)
17 avr. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Julian & Molly)
Molly and Julian did a wonderful job looking after my place while I was away. It was so lovely to come back to a clean house with all the jobs done. I didn't get to spend a lot of time with them before or after my trip but they were super helpful - always checking in with what needed doing to prioritise work and were very easygoing and friendly.… read more
(Excellent
)
7 avr. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Charlotte) pour l'hôte
It was my first experience and Christina is a perfect host. I immediately felt at home. There is everythings you need in Christina house!!! You will not miss anything especially in food ! I don't have a car and Christina offered to drop me off in Belgrave so I could spend an afternoon visiting. Dandenong ranges is just beautiful ! You will be… read more
3 avr. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Charlotte)
Charlotte was a last minute guest who managed to fit into a gap I had so she wasn’t here for very long and unfortunately came at a very busy time so I wasn’t able to spend much time with her or show her around. But she is very independent and took herself out to see some of the local sites and walk around the area. Charlotte slotted easily into… read more
(Excellent
)
25 mars 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Igor & Julia) pour l'hôte
As a family of four, we had an amazing ten-day stay with Christina. She welcomed us warmly and went out of her way to ensure we felt at home. The children were especially thrilled with the many toys that Christina had made available for them to play with, which kept them entertained for hours. They also enjoyed feeding the chickens and collecting… read more
15 mars 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Igor & Julia)
I just loved having this beautiful family come to visit and hearing children’s laughter and pitter patter of footsteps in my house. Igor and Julia are both very capable, reliable and efficient Workaways taking on a number of varied tasks in my backyard pruning, weeding, planting seeds, watering, caring for the chickens, building and netting garden… read more
(Excellent
)
21 mars 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Caroline & Jonas) pour l'hôte
Thanks for letting us stay at your place, we definitely enjoy our time there with the other workawayers. As u mentioned we unfortunately didn't got to experience any of the surroundings together, that's must be for another time ;)
Kind regards Caroline & Jonas
Kind regards Caroline & Jonas
10 févr. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Caroline & Jonas)
Caroline & Jonas are a very efficient hard-working young couple who are fit and strong and capable of all sorts of tasks. They took on some tough jobs at my place and I am very grateful for their contributions. They happily tacked all the jobs with ease and a happy disposition. They are both very friendly and easygoing with great English and good… read more
(Excellent
)
9 mars 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Dalton)
Dalton is one of the sweetest, most considerate, thoughtful and helpful Workaways I have had. He was genuinely keen to help out in any way he could. He would notice when I had arms full and would come and assist or open doors and whenever I returned asked if there was anything to bring down or take up to the car when I was leaving to go somewhere.… read more
(Excellent
)
22 févr. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Simone & Beatrice) pour l'hôte
Christina is an amazing host that welcomed us very well. we spent with her 3 weeks, her house is lovely and we really enjoyed helping her especially in the garden and, of course, with the chickens! we learned so many things (like how to trim hedges and a bit of landscaping) I feel like we could be real gardeners now :) Belgrave is a bit far from… read more
10 févr. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Simone & Beatrice)
Simone & Beatrice are a very friendly and inclusive couple who held the Workaway sharing Spirit with all other guests - even cooking us all some specialty pasta dishes. They are very warm and amiable, have wonderful English and got along well with everyone in the household. They were very accommodating and happily checked off the list of tasks… read more
(Excellent
)
6 févr. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Nadia) pour l'hôte
Hi! This was my first experience with Workaway. I stayed with Christina during 1 month and half. From the first moment I felt welcome in her house.
I spend great time with Christina, she involved me in many activities, such as walks near lakes where I could see kangaroos and going out with her friends.
Her house is surrounded by nature.
There… read more
I spend great time with Christina, she involved me in many activities, such as walks near lakes where I could see kangaroos and going out with her friends.
Her house is surrounded by nature.
There… read more
12 janv. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Nadia)
Nadia is a very warm, friendly, outgoing person who immediately feels like she becomes part of the family. She loves to share stories and practice her English (which is already very good) and we mostly could understand each other and she learned things quickly. She came out with me and many times and got along with all of my friends and the other… read more
(Excellent
)
2 févr. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Elbeee) pour l'hôte
As this was my first workaway I was not sure what to expect but once Christina picked me up from the train station I felt relaxed and excited right away. Christinas house is truely beautiful, the area, the property itself and the energy there is green, soft and comforting. Christina made an effort to get to know me and we had a few lovely walks… read more
31 janv. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Elbeee)
Emma is a super friendly, kind, respectful young woman who was able to slot right in as though she has lived here for years. She is more than capable undertaking any task, is very well organised, extremely thorough with every job performed and pays attention to detail. She is fantastic at cleaning and decluttering. She has excellent time… read more
(Excellent
)
15 janv. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Emilia & Alexander ) pour l'hôte
We had a great time staying with Christina. She is an excellent host who really went out of her way to make sure that we were comfortable and got a lot out of our stay. Christina collected us and dropped us off in her car several times, as well as took us for walks together, to the cinema together and to meet her friends. We also had some great… read more
13 janv. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Emilia & Alexander )
Millie and Alex are the most delightful couple - both very gentle natured, kind, considerate and respectful as well as friendly and easy to talk to. They were very easygoing and easy to accommodate and helped out in general contributing to meals and clean up and the usual things that help keep a household flowing. They enjoyed outside time and… read more
(Excellent
)
30 déc. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Daniyah) pour l'hôte
Christina was a really good communicator in the lead up to this workaway. I was very enthusiastic and excited about this workaway having been told about all the amazing opportunities and work provided however this was short lived and I was let down on arrival. the room I had been told about was horrible with a mattress just laid out on the… read more
26 déc. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Daniyah)
I had lots of communication with Daniyah and Emily prior to their visit and they were booked to stay for about 6 weeks. the communications were very positive and I assisted them in searching for work in the area which took a lot of my time posting in different groups, summarising all the job offers, contacts and public transport options and times,… read more
(Négatif
)
22 déc. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sarah)
Sarah is a quiet, respectful, self contained woman who was able to work relaibly and independently. She is a very methodical and diligent worker and was happy to try any tasks I assigned her and compelte them thoroughly. Sarah always cleaned up after herself and respected house rules. She speaks wonderful English so communication was easy. Sarah… read more
(Excellent
)
20 déc. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Sarah) pour l'hôte
I had a lovely time at Christina's. Christina is such a wonderful woman and we had great conversations. She also introduced me to some of her friends and showed me around a bit. I stayed there for 2,5 weeks. I originally planned only 2 weeks. But I loved it so much and it was no problem for Christina to extend my stay for a few nights. The place… read more
25 nov. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Lina & Carla) pour l'hôte
We stayed with Christina for 5 days and had a great experience. She took us to a local market and to see some kangaroos which was really lovely. She’s a really kind women and made us feel very welcome. She allowed us to cook and bake in her kitchen which was great and the room we stayed in was really clean.
23 nov. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Sokratis & Maria) pour l'hôte
I stayed at Christina's house for 7 weeks. It was an amazing experience. Have plenty of work depends on your strenght and abilities. The jobs was spliting woods,feeding the chickens,collect the eggs, start the fire in the fireplace, inside cleaning jobs, seedind, watering and general taking care of the sustainable garden. Christina cooks amazing… read more
8 oct. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Laura)
Laura was a great workaway guest. She is very personable and appreciative, she is friendly and polite. Laura tried many new skills, she was happy to give anything a go. I was out a lot and she was able to work independently without direction, checking in and taking inititiave when needed. She was very adaptable and flexible. Laura is a cleaning… read more
(Excellent
)
8 oct. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Laura) pour l'hôte
Hello!! this was my first Workaway experience and I didn't know what to expect. Christina made me feel like at home and included me in her daily life. She took me to see kangaroos, she offered to join her in her different gym classes, and also concerts. For the work, there was a lot of variety to do, from gardening and taking weeds out, plant… read more
13 juin 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (ALINE) pour l'hôte
the reception at Christina's was the last of my stay
Unfortunately it was cold and raining very often so I couldn't do the gardening as planned, I mainly helped Christina in her food shop business which was new and very interesting for me
Christina also gave me time to visit the city and the surrounding area. She is a very pleasant, flexible and… read more
Unfortunately it was cold and raining very often so I couldn't do the gardening as planned, I mainly helped Christina in her food shop business which was new and very interesting for me
Christina also gave me time to visit the city and the surrounding area. She is a very pleasant, flexible and… read more
7 juin 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (ALINE)
Aline was a very cheery, friendly guest who loved to talk with everyone to practice her English (which is very good) She was very versatile in helping me get lots of jobs done and did an amazingly thorough job at cleaning as well as helping me out with various tasks for my shop. Aline is very capable of working independently and would ask… read more
(Excellent
)
22 mai 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Yuki) pour l'hôte
Cristina was a wonderful host and I enjoyed staying at her place. She gave me quick responses which was very helpful for me who was looking for the host in a hurry. Although it was a short notice and short staying, she welcomed me a lot and invited me to join her social activities sometimes! I enjoyed learning something new from her and talked… read more
3 mai 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Yuki)
Yuki was a very sweet guest. Very polite and respectful. She was only here for a very short time and needed to do other things in that time but maintained her commitments and worked very hard while she was here. Although Yuki doesn't have any specific skills we had lots of hard work to do moving soil and gravel and she really put in a mammoth… read more
(Excellent
)
13 avr. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Florian) pour l'hôte
I stayed with Christina during a Yoga retreat and a stay in Melbourne. My first workaway experience before this one went so so, while I had here with Christina, her son and guests such a positive experience over all. I felt very comfortable & welcome from the first day until the end. We had some nice philosophical conversations, fun, good food… read more
7 avr. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Florian)
Florian came spontaneously a the last moment before I left to go away for a week. He was very capable, reliable and responsible with looking after my house, garden and animals. It was wonderful to have a strong young man to assist with lots of heavy lifting jobs and he built a fantastic retaining wall, and chopped/chainsawed lots of wood for me.… read more
(Excellent
)
6 avr. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Erin) pour l'hôte
It is my first time in Australia and I couldn't of picked a more welcoming, warm, and lush environment to come into! Christina taught me so much while I was with her. Her friends and son were also so welcoming. I always get a bit shy when I travel and meet knew people but I felt very comfortable and stayed for a few weeks. She has a beautiful… read more
4 avr. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Erin)
Having Erin come to stay was like a breath of fresh air.
She is very independent and even looked after the house, animals and garden while I was away. She is reliable and responsible and very warm and friendly and got on well with other Workaway guests and visitors.
She enjoyed working outdoors and reclaimed much of my overgrown garden for me.… read more
She is very independent and even looked after the house, animals and garden while I was away. She is reliable and responsible and very warm and friendly and got on well with other Workaway guests and visitors.
She enjoyed working outdoors and reclaimed much of my overgrown garden for me.… read more
(Excellent
)
6 juil. 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Miguel & Coralie )
Miguel and Coralie were wonderful visitors, both warm, friendly and amicable with my household, friends and other Workaway visitors. Even though they were only here for a short time the helped out with lots of jobs and we enjoyed some time together african drumming and movie night. We were sad they were not able to stay longer as they are a… read more
(Excellent
)
27 mai 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Miguel & Coralie ) pour l'hôte
Sadly we couldn't stay more than 1 week with Christina, but the time in there was amazing. So much good food, nice conversations, movie night, and so well organised hours/work exchange. Loved your place and your relationship with your son, we're still have his chelo song in our heads hahaha. Thanks a lot for helping us and making the most of this… read more
1 mai 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Antonella & Nicolas) pour l'hôte
We spent a week with Christina and her son, it was a very fun and productive week. They are a beautiful family, fun and generous. Your house is beautiful, the garden is adorable and there are many vegetables. The neighborhood where they live is so beautiful, between mountains, we had very beautiful walks around. Thank you Christina for helping us… read more
1 mai 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Antonella & Nicolas)
Anton & Merc were lots of fun to have around. They spent evenings playing board games and card games with my son and were super helpful around meal preparation and clearing away. They both have great English so communication wasn't a problem. They are so warm and friendly and feel like family. They were happy to do any jobs asked of them and were… read more
(Excellent
)
29 avr. 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Cristofer & Javier ) pour l'hôte
Cristina is a very nice and nice person, we could only stay 2 days since things changed due to the coronavirus and we had to return to Spain, her son is a charm if you give him confidence at all times he is with you. in this house there is a lot of work to do so it is a good opportunity to meet them, they have a very large vegetable garden and a… read more
10 avr. 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Cristofer & Javier )
Cristofer and Javier were both very energetic and committed guests with lots of initiative. Unfortunately due to rapidly changing circumstances with COVID19 they had to leave after only 1 day to catch a flight to help them get home. We were very disappointed they were not able to stay longer as they were very enthusiastic about helping me… read more
(Excellent
)
14 avr. 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (benlionhart) pour l'hôte
We are so grateful for the last month we spent with Christina and Bodhi. Their house is beautiful, welcoming and cozy, with lots to do and great variety of outdoor and indoor tasks. Christina is going out of her way to keep her guests happy and comfortable, and is doing so very naturally, because she is simply a warm and empathic person. She cares… read more
10 avr. 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (benlionhart)
Ben and Renata are the perfect Workaway guests. They are both so friendly, respectful and cooperative and great to work with and be around in general. Their English skills are exceptional and they are both extremely capable at taking on any job required. They are very skilled, have lots of initiative and are very thorough with their work. There… read more
(Excellent
)
2 mars 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Hannah1326)
It was delightful to have Hannah come and stay with us. She is very down to earth and easy going, got along with other visitors and was wonderful with my son and our animals. Hannah was a whiz in the kitchen and took care of many of the meals and keeping the kitchen in order with so many visitors in the house. It was very easy without a language… read more
(Excellent
)
24 févr. 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Marleen)
It was wonderful to have Marleen come and stay with us twice. She is a very respectful and courteous guest and quickly became part of the family. Her English is wonderful and she has very clear communication and an awesome sense of humour. We had lots of laughs and shared many happy memories. She carries out all tasks very thoroughly and has good… read more
(Excellent
)
11 févr. 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Marleen) pour l'hôte
Christina is a very friendly and lovely host. The first time I stayed with her was for one week. I returned and now I'm staying here again for one and a half week.
Most of the time I was free to arrange the work hours as I preferred. The jobs are often many different little tasks for example cleaning or decanting things and help in household and… read more
Most of the time I was free to arrange the work hours as I preferred. The jobs are often many different little tasks for example cleaning or decanting things and help in household and… read more
19 déc. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Jasmin & Thomas) pour l'hôte
We were only able to stay for two nights at Christinas architecturely very interesting house with round doors! Christina lives there with her very friendly 11yr old son and another female roommate who was mostly gone. We also met her grown up son, also super friendly and humerous. We cleaned windows and fans, Christina also needed help moving… read more
16 déc. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jasmin & Thomas)
Jasmin and Thomas were wonderful guests and we were sad that they only had a couple of days passing through to visit with us. We found them very warm and friendly, very considerate and thoughtful. We enjoyed great conversation, shared meals and many laughs. They are very easy to get along with and did amazing work at my place, always checking in… read more
(Excellent
)
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