Home away from home learning new skills in Oamaru, New Zealand
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My partner and I spent 3 lovely weeks at Petra & Russell's house learning all about growing veggies, bottling, cooking and getting inspiration for new recipes. We immediately felt at home and loved our time there. This experience was a highlight to our trip in New Zealand and would recommend it to anyone looking for great company and family feel
… read more while learning new things. Petra went out of her way to make sure we felt at home and ensured we got the most out of our time there, as well as cooking delicious meals. Russell was a great laugh to be around and shared lots of knowledge and stories. We will definitely be returning to see them again!
If you are lucky enough that Leigh and Meghan chose to stay with you, welcome them with open arms. You won’t regret it. They are an amazing team and complement each other well. We appreciated their skills, warmhearted kindness and bubbly personality. Leigh and Meghan are welcome to return at any time and we wish them only the best for their
… read more future.
Both have performed gardening tasks, cleaning tasks and maintenance. All done with attention to detail and enthusiasm. No complaints and clear communication. Thank you so much.
Laissé par le workawayer (Lisa) pour l'hôte
Russell and Petra were just so kind and gentle. They welcomed me like family from day one. What they have done for me is too much. They taught me how to grow vegetables, took me to dinners with their neighbours, took me to orchestra concert, took me the sewing workshop. And they took me with them on trip and then even allowed me to stay in their
… read more house when they were away. And also Petra made me some clothes for me during her trip. Petra is very good at cooking and making clothes. Russell is very knowledgeable and can teach me a lot. And they both love plants and grow vegetables with great care. It was an honour to help them with gardening in their precious garden. They always praised the work I had done. They really helped me to enjoy every day. It is a precious memory and experience that I will never forget. If you are looking for workaway accommodation, you should definitely choose a nice house in their Oamaru.Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Lisa)
Lisa is easy to have. She tries her very best to do everything and more asked of her. She sometimes struggles understanding but that has certainly improved while staying with us. Initially Lisa was supposed to stay for two weeks but ultimately she stayed for nearly 6 weeks. She looked after house and garden while we were away as well and we felt
… read more comfortable leaving everything in her capable hands. Lisa discovered a passion for gardening and is the most passionate, thoughtful and respectful gardener we had to date. She might not be the fastest but she is thorough which I personally prefer. She enjoyed meeting friends and family and was always respectful. We enjoyed hosting Lisa and hopefully one day we meet again. Safe travels and all the best for your future.
Laissé par le workawayer (Fabian) pour l'hôte
Better late than never.
I stayed with Petra and Russell for 2 weeks and a bit, at the beginning of April and I had a wonderful time.
Apart from morning quizzes, garden work and Jelly making, I also learned a lot about Oamaru, saw penguins, filled up my candy stash and had lots of fun playing cards.
If I'll ever come back to NZ (probably
… read more definitely), this lovely couple is definitely one of the first places I want to revisit.
Thank you again for this amazing two weeks.
See you
FabianLaissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Fabian)
Fabian is a really good sort. We enjoyed how he sloted into family life and just chipped in doing anything. Really like a family member. He listens well and has a good sense of humour. His cooking skills are very good. We are happy to welcome him back any time.
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My partner and I spent 3 lovely weeks at Petra & Russell's house learning all about growing veggies, bottling, cooking and getting inspiration for new recipes. We immediately felt at home and loved our time there. This experience was a highlight to our trip in New Zealand and would recommend it to anyone looking for great company and family feel
… read more while learning new things. Petra went out of her way to make sure we felt at home and ensured we got the most out of our time there, as well as cooking delicious meals. Russell was a great laugh to be around and shared lots of knowledge and stories. We will definitely be returning to see them again!
If you are lucky enough that Leigh and Meghan chose to stay with you, welcome them with open arms. You won’t regret it. They are an amazing team and complement each other well. We appreciated their skills, warmhearted kindness and bubbly personality. Leigh and Meghan are welcome to return at any time and we wish them only the best for their
… read more future.
Both have performed gardening tasks, cleaning tasks and maintenance. All done with attention to detail and enthusiasm. No complaints and clear communication. Thank you so much.
Laissé par le workawayer (Lisa) pour l'hôte
Russell and Petra were just so kind and gentle. They welcomed me like family from day one. What they have done for me is too much. They taught me how to grow vegetables, took me to dinners with their neighbours, took me to orchestra concert, took me the sewing workshop. And they took me with them on trip and then even allowed me to stay in their
… read more house when they were away. And also Petra made me some clothes for me during her trip. Petra is very good at cooking and making clothes. Russell is very knowledgeable and can teach me a lot. And they both love plants and grow vegetables with great care. It was an honour to help them with gardening in their precious garden. They always praised the work I had done. They really helped me to enjoy every day. It is a precious memory and experience that I will never forget. If you are looking for workaway accommodation, you should definitely choose a nice house in their Oamaru.Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Lisa)
Lisa is easy to have. She tries her very best to do everything and more asked of her. She sometimes struggles understanding but that has certainly improved while staying with us. Initially Lisa was supposed to stay for two weeks but ultimately she stayed for nearly 6 weeks. She looked after house and garden while we were away as well and we felt
… read more comfortable leaving everything in her capable hands. Lisa discovered a passion for gardening and is the most passionate, thoughtful and respectful gardener we had to date. She might not be the fastest but she is thorough which I personally prefer. She enjoyed meeting friends and family and was always respectful. We enjoyed hosting Lisa and hopefully one day we meet again. Safe travels and all the best for your future.
Laissé par le workawayer (Fabian) pour l'hôte
Better late than never.
I stayed with Petra and Russell for 2 weeks and a bit, at the beginning of April and I had a wonderful time.
Apart from morning quizzes, garden work and Jelly making, I also learned a lot about Oamaru, saw penguins, filled up my candy stash and had lots of fun playing cards.
If I'll ever come back to NZ (probably
… read more definitely), this lovely couple is definitely one of the first places I want to revisit.
Thank you again for this amazing two weeks.
See you
FabianLaissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Fabian)
Fabian is a really good sort. We enjoyed how he sloted into family life and just chipped in doing anything. Really like a family member. He listens well and has a good sense of humour. His cooking skills are very good. We are happy to welcome him back any time.
Victor is a great guy to welcome to your home. He is a very gentle and respectful person who can turn his hands to anything. He won’t race of doing things at 100 miles an hour. He will make sure he understands the task and he will do a fantastic job and clean up after himself. He has done DIY jobs of all kind, gardening, painting, cleaning and
… read more teaching. We look forward to him coming back. because not only did he do a great job with anything we asked of him but he also kept his room and area clean during his stay and when he left. Not a common trait. He become part of our family well and truly. See you soon again. Enjoy Indonesia.
Thank you very much. Petra and Russel are two very welcoming people. I had no idea how long I'd be there, and I ended up staying about four weeks. I enjoyed listening to their stories. And having fun with them. From day one, I was involved in activities outside of worK. This way I got to know some of their friends, which really made me feel like
… read more part of the family. To be honest, I had to learn to deal with it first, but then it was really nice :)
The work consisted of all kinds of handicrafts or helping Russell in the garden and building some DIY stuff. I really enjoyed it and learned a lot in the process. It was engaging but never overwhelming. A very good challenge. Also they helped me improve my english.
PS: Petra cooks a lot better than she admits.
Laissé par le workawayer (Carlotta) pour l'hôte
Home away from home is the perfect description for this experience! Petra and Russell are amazing and really care for the people they host, I felt completely part of their family for the week I spent there and I was lucky enough to share this time with another Workawayer, which made the whole experience even funnier. Speaking of the work, it
… read more mainly consisted in helping Russell in the garden (he explained me everything I needed to know to be helpful) and sometimes doing some other house work like cleaning the outdoor part. In exchange of that I got my room, daily super tasty meals and a lot of nice chats and stories shared! It was absolutely lovely and I would recommend these hosts to everyone.Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Carlotta)
Carlotta is a breeze of fresh air. She is very efficient, enjoys interacting with her hosts but also entertains herself. She was very respectful and appreciated her stay with us and so did we. Safe travels Carlotta. Keep exploring the world.
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Caroline)
Caoline and Klara
Stayed with us for 6 weeks in total. They helped painting some sheds and fences and were a great help sorting and cataloging the books for our library. They enjoyed spending time with our son who was visiting at the time and friends. Both are polite and open to give any job a go.
They are A+ students from Germany. Both topped
… read more their class. Very impressive. Practically they try their very best.
Laissé par le workawayer (Caroline) pour l'hôte
We had a wonderful time with Petra and Russel!
So great that the originally planned 2 weeks turned into 6. We were treated like part of the family from the day we arrived, taken to parties and meals with friends. They have such a nice garden where they grow so much fruit and vegetables. Petra made so much delicious fresh food ( one of our
… read more absolute favorites was her carrot cake )
We were taken on a camping trip to the south of the island, hiking in the mountains, to Dunedin and Russel has a great knowledge of the whole area!
Our tasks mainly consisted of painting and sorting her small private library (about 2000 books, so if you like reading, you'll find it there)
It was a pleasure to meet you.
Thank you for everything!
Laissé par le workawayer (Marina) pour l'hôte
It was greatful to spend time with Russell and Petra and help their projects. They treated me very well from first night. I mainly work at their garden, thanks to them, I could learn about gardening. Russell knows a lot about history and geography in New Zealand, he explained many things that was interesting for me. I also enjoyed joining a sewing
… read more circle with Petra. Thanks to her, I could make an apron and a bag up. I won't forget this one month with you. it must be the best part on my working holiday. I'll definitely come back one day, and wish you(and nice neighbours) all the best:)Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Marina)
Marina ultimately stayed with us for 6 weeks instead of the intended two. We really appreciated having her. She is very observant and respectful towards her hostfamily and environment. She willingly learnt everything asked of her and remembered everything explained. She wanted to be part of the family and we welcomed that as this is important to
… read more us. Marina is a hard worker that can be left unsupervised and sees what needs to be done. She looked after her living quarters and helped in the household in addition to helping in the garden. Marina we hope you come back to stay with us again. We truly enjoyed your company and reserved nature. And we will miss your Sushi 😀
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (James & Lewis)
Lewis and James are lovely young men. They had a go at everything and gave it their best. Unfortunately their time was cut short due to a glitch in their itinerary 🙃.
Have fun in Queenstown.
Laissé par le workawayer (Auréane) pour l'hôte
Thank you, Petra and Russell, for welcoming us into your home for a month at such short notice. Your hospitality was so great, and the tasks you assigned us were truly engaging. I particularly enjoyed painting Hugo and Zicfried (apologies for any misspelling), aka the hippopotamus and the dragon. Adrien was thrilled to be part of the project under
… read more the stairs project. We're grateful for the opportunity to explore the beautiful surroundings of the region and city. A special mention to the newspaper quiz, which provided us with valuable insights into New Zealand! Overall, it was a wonderful four weeks. Merci 😊Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
Laissé par le workawayer (Hiroto) pour l'hôte
Petra and Russell are great hosts!
I stayed with them for 2 weeks and time flew so fast. Petra and Russell gave me a warm welcome from the first day. They took us to various places and I really enjoyed it. I appreciate their kindness.
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Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Hiroto)
Thank you for everything you did for us. It was enriching to get to know you and your family. We appreciate all the different jobs ghat you did going above and beyond. We are looking forward welcoming you and your parents one day.
Laissé par le workawayer (Luca) pour l'hôte
We had a lovely time staying with Petra and Russell! They were very welcoming and taught us a lot about Oamaru and its surrounding area. We would definitely stay with you again and wish you all the best!
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Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Chiara)
Chiara and Luca were a joy to have. Another piece of art was added to our collection. We actually love for artists to come and leave their mark. But it didn’t stop there Chiara and Luca were very respectful and observant guests that we would welcome back any day. They picked and pipped cherries in no time.
We wish both of you the best of luck for
… read more your future endeavours.
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Kim)
Kim is a very talented young lady. We enjoyed her calm and yet passionate nature. She fitted in very well and did everything with a smile and to a high standard. She is very artistic and we have now the most amazing letterbox. Thank you and do call in again. We have a garage that needs painting as well 🙃. All the best for your future Kim and enjoy
… read more NZ
Laissé par le workawayer (Marie) pour l'hôte
I had an amazing time staying with Petra and Russel. Such lovely people and a lovely home with a big vegetable garden that always need tending. They really took the time to show me around town, share their stories with me, and come with great suggestions on what to see around the South Island which I really appreciated. I truly enjoyed our talks,
… read more jokes and laughs while sharing delicious meals and desserts - even my vegan dahl was very welcome!
The work was also great - not too much, not too little. I happily helped out in the garden and did some painting but still had plenty of time to explore the area and the town of Oamaru.
I would recommend it to anyone to come stay with Petra and Russel, it really feels like a home away from home and I hope to visit again some day :-)Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Marie)
We enjoyed having Marie. She is a very pleasant bubbly person and her work ethic is excellent. We enjoyed showing her around and Marie cooked a lovely vegan meal with produce from the garden. We would happily welcome her again.
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