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I have a small farm located approx 40mins south of Christhchurch on which I breed and train Sport horses, provide a foaling service for outside mares and raise orphan lambs and grow some crops. Any help with the horses/lambs would be welcome dependant on your experience or interest but I am also wanting to develop a vegetable garden to contribute to our communities self sufficiency and some small building projects. I can provide accomodation in my older but warm character home and good home cooked meals in exchange for help. I live in a rural area so there is the opportunity to experience different types of farming if wished. As well as horses I also have 3 dogs, 2 cats and chickens so it will help if you are a animal lover. I enjoy sharing my home and this great country with visitors. We are close to lots of great places from mountain to sea. I can accomodate 1 or 2 people at a time but also happy to help with any request. If you are keen, don't mind some hardwork, have commonsense and like to laugh you will fit in well.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
S’occuper des animaux
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Aide à la maison
Entretien général
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
You will be treated as one of the family and likely get dragged along to the pub quiz I go to weekly. Alternatively, happy for you to have time to go exploring/skiing etc. Happy to share my equestrian knowledge and Equitation Science training principles (Ethical Horse training) . For Equestrians there is often a opportunity to attend a horse show.
Aide
There is always plenty of work/projects to do around the house and property from painting, fencing, gardening, feeding animals, building projects and maintenance. Opportunity to ride horses for suitably experienced or help with grooming/care.
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Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Français: DébutantCet hôte propose un échange linguistique
Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il souhaitait faire partager sa propre langue ou en apprendre une nouvelle.
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Hébergement
Own bedroom with a shared bathroom. House is warm with 2 living areas. It is partially renovated but still comfortable. Two Home cooked meals provided using mainly local produce, can cater for some food requirements. Breakfast you can help yourself from the pantry - toast/cereal/fruit etc.
Autres infos...
A car would be helpful as public transport is limited but happy to help out with travel when I can. Small township 10mins drive from farm with supermarket, pharmacy, atm, cafes, pub, Medical centre. Lots to do within 1-1.5hrs drive. Great walks, ecological sites.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Espace pour garer des vans
Plenty of space, power access.
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Deux
Mes animaux
N° de référence hôte : 511327316635
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1 mars 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Charlotte)
Charlotte recently spent several weeks on my farm. She quickly proved herself to be capable and willing to give things ago. She showed great initiative and super easy to have around. Thoroughly enjoyed her company and wouldnt hesitate to recommend her.
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11 févr. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Charlotte & Romain)
I recently hosted this delightful couple for 3 weeks. They brought with them a great attitude and ready to give anything a go. They are tidy, respectful and super company. I would happily recommend them to other hosts.
(Excellent
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6 févr. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Charlotte & Romain) pour l'hôte
We absolutely loved staying a Tracy's farm. Words can't do justice to the amazing experience we have had during our three weeks there.
We had a lovely dynamic with her and the other Workaways. it almost felt like we were at home with family ☺️
The work she asked us to do hardly felt like work as we were surrounded by horses all day.
Tracy… read more
We had a lovely dynamic with her and the other Workaways. it almost felt like we were at home with family ☺️
The work she asked us to do hardly felt like work as we were surrounded by horses all day.
Tracy… read more
22 nov. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Louise) pour l'hôte
I spent my first 2 weeks in New Zealand on Tracy's farm. She's a lovely person who doesn't hesitate to include backpackers in her activities and share a bit of her daily life with us. I got to know the members of her family and take part in the famous Wednesday night pub quiz! A great experience that made me feel part of the community for two… read more
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1 mars 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Charlotte)
Charlotte recently spent several weeks on my farm. She quickly proved herself to be capable and willing to give things ago. She showed great initiative and super easy to have around. Thoroughly enjoyed her company and wouldnt hesitate to recommend her.
(Excellent)
11 févr. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Charlotte & Romain)
I recently hosted this delightful couple for 3 weeks. They brought with them a great attitude and ready to give anything a go. They are tidy, respectful and super company. I would happily recommend them to other hosts.
(Excellent)
6 févr. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Charlotte & Romain) pour l'hôte
We absolutely loved staying a Tracy's farm. Words can't do justice to the amazing experience we have had during our three weeks there.
We had a lovely dynamic with her and the other Workaways. it almost felt like we were at home with family ☺️
The work she asked us to do hardly felt like work as we were surrounded by horses all day.
Tracy… read more
We had a lovely dynamic with her and the other Workaways. it almost felt like we were at home with family ☺️
The work she asked us to do hardly felt like work as we were surrounded by horses all day.
Tracy… read more
22 nov. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Louise) pour l'hôte
I spent my first 2 weeks in New Zealand on Tracy's farm. She's a lovely person who doesn't hesitate to include backpackers in her activities and share a bit of her daily life with us. I got to know the members of her family and take part in the famous Wednesday night pub quiz! A great experience that made me feel part of the community for two… read more
23 oct. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Elisabeth) pour l'hôte
I stayed for 4 weeks at Tracy's place in June while I was also doing an online study. I loved my time there! All the aninals were super sweet and Tracy is a great cook (also for vegetarians)!
The place was very peaceful and had beautiful sunsets.
I loved helping with the animals. It was also nice to work with the horses and learn Tracy's point of… read more
The place was very peaceful and had beautiful sunsets.
I loved helping with the animals. It was also nice to work with the horses and learn Tracy's point of… read more
26 août 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Klervi & Maxime) pour l'hôte
We stayed with Tracy for 1 week mid July. The main help was with the animal routine in the mornings and late afternoon feeding them. Then Tracy would gave us jobs around the house like cleaning the terrace, fixing the chicken house's roof or clearing a horse box. Tracy is passionate about horses and obviously knows a lot thus it was interesting to… read more
4 août 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Léa ) pour l'hôte
I spent 6 weeks with Tracy and it was amazing! She lives in a peaceful location full of lots of happy dogs, cats, horses, hens, roosters and sheep.
My job was mainly to feed animals 2 times a days (which doesn't take a lot of time), and accomplish some small tasks like cleaning barns and around the farm, planting trees, etc (it's a farm, you can… read more
My job was mainly to feed animals 2 times a days (which doesn't take a lot of time), and accomplish some small tasks like cleaning barns and around the farm, planting trees, etc (it's a farm, you can… read more
28 juil. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Henrike Katharina )
Henricke recently stayed with me. We had a full house at the time and she fitted in easily. Her bright smiling attitude was great to have around and carried out any jobs with no issues. Happily have Henricke back again. Best wishes in all her adventures.
(Excellent)
3 juil. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Henrike Katharina ) pour l'hôte
Staying at Tracys place was my first and probably best workaway experience. I only stayed for two and a half weeks but it still felt like a temporary home! Tracy is such a friendly and funny person its very easy to feel comfortable at her place, the food was amazing and the pub quiz night a really nice (and humbling because these questions are… read more
10 mai 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Hanna) pour l'hôte
I stayed with Tracy for a whole month :) She is a nice, friendly and open minded person. I felt very integrated in the family life, I met Tracy’s parents and we had a couple of meals together.
The work we had to do was not hard at all. We fed the horses every morning and evening. We did some wood chopping and stacking.
We also did some fencing.… read more
The work we had to do was not hard at all. We fed the horses every morning and evening. We did some wood chopping and stacking.
We also did some fencing.… read more
12 janv. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (GERMAIN)
Germain has just spent 3 weeks at my place. He was respectful, tidy and very hardworking. Willing to give anything a go and always with good humour. Good communication skills and mixed well with other quests, friends and family. I would be happy to recommend. Welcome back here anytime.
(Excellent)
11 janv. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (GERMAIN) pour l'hôte
Thank you Tracy for this first experience as a workawayer. It was great, it was fun, done some good work, had good laugh. I really enjoy our beer time after a good day !!
I definitely need to come back !
I definitely need to come back !
6 janv. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Amelie ) pour l'hôte
the weeks i spent here have been amazing. Not only did I learn a lot by being allowed to watch the vet I also had lots of fun. I learnt a lot about farm and animal stuff not just by being told about it but by being allowed to act them out. Being introduced to the rest of Tracy’s family and taken to the pub Quiz are a nice change of scenery every… read more
14 nov. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Jara Lea) pour l'hôte
I stayed at Tracy's for a few weeks and had an amazing time there. I felt very welcome from the first second. The tasks were not to hard. I learned much about horses, about foaling and about animals in general and it was so interesting, Tracy's knowledge is impressive. Scarlet was really good company too and always had a funny joke to tell :). I… read more
14 nov. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jara Lea)
Jara recently spent several weeks staying with me. I found her to be warm, friendly and trustworthy. She communicated well and no tasks seemed to be a problem even the mundane. I would happily host Jara again and I wish her the best on her travels.
(Excellent)
6 mai 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sarah & Piper)
Sarah and Piper stayed with me during Lockdown which was such a blessing for me. During this challenging time they brough warmth, laughter and some great cooking skills. They were happy to try their hand at all manner of jobs and even managed to get me playing a board game. I wish them all the best on their journey and they are welcome back here… read more
(Excellent)
22 févr. 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Holly & Benedict) pour l'hôte
Thank you Tracy for such a great stay! From the moment we arrived we felt really welcomed by Tracy and all her family, our stay ended up being just over a week but it was packed with action and we learnt so much. It was amazing to wake up everyday to views of horses grazing happily in the fields, we loved feeding them and getting to know all their… read more
20 févr. 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Holly & Benedict)
Holly and Ben recently spent a week in my home. They were not only delightful and interesting company but very helpful around the property. They showed commonsense and initiative. I wish them both all the best with their travels and future adventures.
(Excellent)
12 nov. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Luisa44) pour l'hôte
Thank you Tracy for the amazing time. You always gave us the feeling to be part of your family. We totally enjoyed your amazing food and your good company.
Moreover we had many different tasks and learned a lot about farm life. We already miss our pet lambs and the dogs.
We’ re looking forward to see you in Australia.:))
Moreover we had many different tasks and learned a lot about farm life. We already miss our pet lambs and the dogs.
We’ re looking forward to see you in Australia.:))
5 nov. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Luisa44)
Luisa spent 2 1/2 months staying with me and during that time was joined by her friend Nina. Both girls fitted in extremely well. They were delightful company with great sense of humours. Both trustworthy and responsible. They were happy to try their hand at a variety of tasks. both girls would be welcome back and I wish them well on their travels.
(Excellent)
6 nov. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Nina)
Nina recently stayed at my place for just over a month with her friend Luisa. Two super girls who became part of my home with ease. Both independant girls but also great company. Took on any tasks with enthusiasm and tried her hand at some things not experienced before. Certainly welcome back anytime.
(Excellent)
6 nov. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Marie) pour l'hôte
I stayed with Tracy's parents for about 2 weeks and really enjoyed my time there! Paula and Speed are lovely hosts who make sure you have fun while helping them. The work is mostly fun and the dogs are just awesome!
Sometimes I was helping Tracy on her farm as well which was a great experience too. She even took me for a short ride with her and… read more
Sometimes I was helping Tracy on her farm as well which was a great experience too. She even took me for a short ride with her and… read more
5 nov. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Marie)
Marie came to stay on our family farm during a busy time and fitted in extremely well. She took on jobs with good enthusiasm and completed to a high standard. Marie was great company and would be welcome to stay again.
(Excellent)
21 juin 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Denise)
Denise is an absolutely delightful person and a joy to have around. She is conscientious, super tidy and really helpful around the house. Willing to give anything a go and picked up skills really quickly. Very respectful of your space and independant but also got along really well with other Workawayers and my family. Very calm and caring around… read more
(Excellent)
3 juin 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Denise) pour l'hôte
Tracy is an exceptional person! I loved the 3 months I spent with her. I also had the opportunity to work with his parents, this family is beautiful. I recommend this place to everyone!
7 août 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Lucile & Alexis)
This delightful couple stayed with my parents and then myself for a month in total. During that time they looked after my parents house whilst they were away. Not only were they very tidy and conscientious but they were of valuable help to me whilst I was very busy. I thoroughly enjoyed their company and hope that our paths will cross again one… read more
(Excellent)
3 août 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Lucile & Alexis) pour l'hôte
We stayed almost one month at Tracy's parents home during their holidays and Tracy's home.
The family Mc Alistair welcomed us very well, we felt home and we had great time among this kiwis with heart in gold.
Most of the work was feeding the animals (lovely dogs and horses), but we enjoyed to do also cooking, painting, gardening, storing the… read more
The family Mc Alistair welcomed us very well, we felt home and we had great time among this kiwis with heart in gold.
Most of the work was feeding the animals (lovely dogs and horses), but we enjoyed to do also cooking, painting, gardening, storing the… read more
19 mai 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Sanne) pour l'hôte
I spent nearly 2 weeks here and absolutely had a great time.I helped with the house,garden also feeding the horses and I learned a lot from Tracy about Horses. It’s really a nice family farm also I met the cute girl Scarlett there and we all went to Arthur’s pass for a nice trip. Tracy even pick up/drop off me from Christchurch where I’m living at… read more
18 mai 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sanne)
Sanne spent some time in my home during the school holidays. I found her to be a capable young lady who was very easy to have around and great company. I would be happy to recommend Sanne to other Hosts.
(Excellent)
18 mai 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Léa & François)
This lovely young couple recently stayed with me for 10 days. I really enjoyed getting to know Lea and Francois and we had many laughs. Both were trustworthy, hardworking and happy to give anything a go. I would have no hesitation recommending them. Best wishes on your return home and I look forward to hopefully seeing you later in the yearxx
(Excellent)
18 mai 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Léa & François) pour l'hôte
We spend 10 days at Tracy's place, and it was reaaally great ! We have feed the horses and take care of them, we did some firewood, some gardening... Tracy and her family are so nice and friendly, with a good sense of humour ! It was 10 beautiful days ! A big thank you to everyone, for everything ! Take care and see you in France ! :D
18 mai 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Edie & Matthew)
Matt and Edie recently stayed with my family for 2 weeks. What a delightful young couple who were not afraid to give any job ago. We all enjoyed their company especially Mitzi the poodle. Best wishes on your return home and for the futurexx
(Excellent)
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