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My one acre property sometimes gets away on me and some assistance is appreciated. I am a mature widow, living alone, retired secondary school teacher who works voluntarily in the community. I have travelled considerably and enjoy learning about other places in the world. Conversation is important to me.
Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado
Trabalho beneficente
Companhia para idosos
Jardinagem
Ajuda a cuidar da casa
Manutenção geral
Ajuda com computadores/internet
Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado
I have a broad knowledge of the Southland area and all of New Zealand and can advise on forward travel.
Ajuda
Work could include seasonal garden maintenance, planting, weeding and harvesting veges and fruit, in tunnel house and rose gardens. Perhaps household maintenance. On wet days when we cannot go outside, spring-cleaning could be a possibility.
Idiomas
Inglês: Fluente
Acomodação
Guest rooms in large house; shared bathrooms. Short term stays preferred (two-three nights) because there is not so much work for a longer period and limited activities in our town. Older people especially welcome.
Algo mais...
Location is 500 m from the sea and 1 km from the town centre of the historical seaside town of Riverton. Bicycles available for getting yourselves about, to the beach and so on. Non-smokers only. I have wifi for your convenience.
I am not so good at catering to special dietary requirements, but we could come to some arrangement.
Mais alguns detalhes
Acesso à internet
Acesso à internet limitado
Temos mascotes
Somos fumantes
Pode hospedar famílias
Espaço para estacionar campervans
Este anfitrião pode fornecer espaço para vans.
Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?
2
Horas previstas
3-4 hours per day, 5 days a week
Nº de ref. de anfitrião: 231765914942
Comentário (90)
10 abr. 2024
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Magdalena & Max)
Max and Maggie are a delightful couple who spent a few days with me, tidying the garden, mulching, and doing handyman tasks. I enjoyed their chats about their travels, their knowledge of birds and the environment and their joy of life.
They took pride in their work and always kept on until the end of the job, putting away all equipment when… read more
They took pride in their work and always kept on until the end of the job, putting away all equipment when… read more
(Excelente
)
14 fev. 2024
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Jonathan)
Jonathan was a pleasure to have in my home and helping me with garden maintenance, trimming shrubs and some arborist tasks, removing large branches from trees. He managed the equipment well and did a sterling job. I loved his conversation at mealtimes and in the evening as he has studied well and could enlighten me on many things.
Jonathan is a… read more
Jonathan is a… read more
(Excelente
)
14 fev. 2024
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Jonathan) para o anfitrião
I stayed with Leah for 3 nights and I very much enjoyed my stay! I had a comfortable room in a lovely house with a beautiful large garden. I found the work quite fun as I got to try out trimming some bushes with the hedge trimmer and cutting off some branches off the trees. This was my first time using an electric trimmer and chainsaw but Leah… read more
4 fev. 2024
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Emelyn & Dylan) para o anfitrião
For our first experience as workawayers it couldn't be better. We've spent 4 great days with Leah.
She is a wise and insightful woman, open-minded and dynamic! We really appreciated how she trusted us with the job we were doing (even though we didn't know much about gardening)- we learnt a lot from Leah and by doing it and now we "use our own… read more
She is a wise and insightful woman, open-minded and dynamic! We really appreciated how she trusted us with the job we were doing (even though we didn't know much about gardening)- we learnt a lot from Leah and by doing it and now we "use our own… read more
3 fev. 2024
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Emelyn & Dylan)
Dylan and Emelyn arrived at short notice and immediately we got on well together. Dylan is really handy with using the battery-powered hedgecutters and trimmed a good deal of the shrubs. He cleaned the spouting of the shed and used the pole saw to cut down branches from a tree. Emelyn worked in the garden weeding, composting, mulching and rotary… read more
(Excelente
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10 abr. 2024
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Magdalena & Max)
Max and Maggie are a delightful couple who spent a few days with me, tidying the garden, mulching, and doing handyman tasks. I enjoyed their chats about their travels, their knowledge of birds and the environment and their joy of life.
They took pride in their work and always kept on until the end of the job, putting away all equipment when… read more
They took pride in their work and always kept on until the end of the job, putting away all equipment when… read more
(Excelente
)
14 fev. 2024
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Jonathan)
Jonathan was a pleasure to have in my home and helping me with garden maintenance, trimming shrubs and some arborist tasks, removing large branches from trees. He managed the equipment well and did a sterling job. I loved his conversation at mealtimes and in the evening as he has studied well and could enlighten me on many things.
Jonathan is a… read more
Jonathan is a… read more
(Excelente
)
14 fev. 2024
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Jonathan) para o anfitrião
I stayed with Leah for 3 nights and I very much enjoyed my stay! I had a comfortable room in a lovely house with a beautiful large garden. I found the work quite fun as I got to try out trimming some bushes with the hedge trimmer and cutting off some branches off the trees. This was my first time using an electric trimmer and chainsaw but Leah… read more
4 fev. 2024
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Emelyn & Dylan) para o anfitrião
For our first experience as workawayers it couldn't be better. We've spent 4 great days with Leah.
She is a wise and insightful woman, open-minded and dynamic! We really appreciated how she trusted us with the job we were doing (even though we didn't know much about gardening)- we learnt a lot from Leah and by doing it and now we "use our own… read more
She is a wise and insightful woman, open-minded and dynamic! We really appreciated how she trusted us with the job we were doing (even though we didn't know much about gardening)- we learnt a lot from Leah and by doing it and now we "use our own… read more
3 fev. 2024
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Emelyn & Dylan)
Dylan and Emelyn arrived at short notice and immediately we got on well together. Dylan is really handy with using the battery-powered hedgecutters and trimmed a good deal of the shrubs. He cleaned the spouting of the shed and used the pole saw to cut down branches from a tree. Emelyn worked in the garden weeding, composting, mulching and rotary… read more
(Excelente
)
3 fev. 2024
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Ninah)
Ninah is a delightful young lady who fitted in well with the household. Two other Workawayers were also here and they all got along well together. The gardening tasks were completed easily; all my potatoes were dug and stored, and weeding, composting and mulching done. I appreciate all the work that you have done for me and I loved hearing about… read more
(Excelente
)
9 jan. 2024
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Nicholas & Mallory)
Nicholas and Mallory are a delightful young couple who came to me just before Christmas. They learnt new skills, using equipment and helping celebrate Christmas with my family. They picked fruit, trimmed hedges and raked up the cuttings. They enjoyed walking in our small town, the beach, the bush and the country atmosphere. They are tidy people… read more
(Excelente
)
1 jan. 2024
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Nicholas & Mallory) para o anfitrião
We really enjoyed our stay with Leah over the Christmas period. Leah has travelled the world extensively and has many interesting stories and life experiences to share. Her garden is beautiful and the work consisted mostly of hedge trimming as well as some vegetable picking. We enjoyed exploring Riverton during our time off, there are some lovely… read more
9 jan. 2024
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Marja)
I am so glad that Marja came into my life. She is a joyful person who is able to turn her hand to anything asked of her. She has a generous nature and willingly cleaned my windows, weeded gardens, dead-headed roses and joined in with our family Christmas. I love her conversation and the way she interacts with both the young and the elderly. She… read more
(Excelente
)
30 dez. 2023
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Marja) para o anfitrião
I loved my stay with Leah. She is a amazing lady, always positive, very open minded and full of energy. She has so much experience in life. She is also a great storyteller. We were a good match and had such interesting conversations. She invited me to stay over for Christmas which I really appreciated. Thank you so much Leah, you are a wonderful… read more
4 dez. 2023
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Pek Hua) para o anfitrião
Leah is such a joy to be around! I've only stayed for 3 nights and I wish I could've stayed longer.
I had a great time with Leah, truly enjoyed our conversations and I love listening to Leah's many, many travel adventures - so inspiring! Leah also invited me to my first-ever book club meeting, it was really fun meeting the other lovely ladies &… read more
I had a great time with Leah, truly enjoyed our conversations and I love listening to Leah's many, many travel adventures - so inspiring! Leah also invited me to my first-ever book club meeting, it was really fun meeting the other lovely ladies &… read more
3 dez. 2023
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Pek Hua)
Pek is a delightful young lady who arrived at my place full of energy and eager to get started weeding in my gardens. She is clean and tidy and willing to 'go the extra mile'. She had problems with her vehicle which meant that she had to go to the city to get it sorted.
Pek did a great job in my tunnelhouse. We enjoyed our conversations together… read more
Pek did a great job in my tunnelhouse. We enjoyed our conversations together… read more
(Excelente
)
15 out. 2023
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Sofie) para o anfitrião
Leah is truly one of the most incredible and amazing people I've met so far in my Life. I absolutely enjoyed my stay with her and I would always go back again. The Garden work was easy and so much fun! Leah has been travelling a lot and I loved to listen to her telling stories about it. I've learned so much from her, even in this short time and we… read more
15 out. 2023
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Sofie)
Sophie is bubbling with energy and wanted to tackle her first task on arrival. She was willing to turn her hand to any job and then go for a run when the task was finished. I loved her conversation and hearing about the places she has been and where she intends to go. Sophie is a capable person who has a broad view of the world and relates well to… read more
(Excelente
)
15 out. 2023
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Patrick) para o anfitrião
Enter as strangers leave as friends! This is the motto Leah is welcoming her workawayer with. It's amazing to me what kind of stories she had and never would have expected how many there were. We constantly had a good conversation and she introduced me to another workawayer whom I grew quite close in the short time we were together. Leah is on of… read more
15 out. 2023
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Patrick)
Patrick is a real character who has a vivacious joy of life. It has been my pleasure to have him in my home for a few days helping on my property. He broke the handles of two garden forks but took no time at all to solve the problem of fixing them. He liked using battery operated tools and did not have to be prompted to see tasks to be done. At… read more
(Excelente
)
3 out. 2023
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Jiaying)
Jiaying is a delightful young lady who is a joy to meet. She willingly completed all the tasks that I asked of her. She enjoyed exploring around our wee town on the fine days after she had done a fair time of gardening. She was good company in the evenings and we shared lots of conversation. When her friend joined us, the tasks were completed… read more
(Excelente
)
27 set. 2023
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Jiaying) para o anfitrião
I had a good time helping Leah - weeding her flower garden, mulching the branches, and cleaning the windows. In return, she prepared yummy food (a lot of them from her tunnel house and also which I’ve never tasted them in Singapore). The room was also comfortable. Leah was kind, generous, knowledgeable and well-travelled. I enjoyed our… read more
18 mai. 2023
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Michał & Julia)
Michal and Julia are a lovely young couple who are full of energy and joy of living. They worked extremely well at my place, cleaning everything in the kitchen, the range, the fridge, the cupboards, and all the windows. Michal did a lot of outdoor work including weeding the tunnel house and tucking it down for the winter, raking, blowing leaves… read more
(Excelente
)
16 mai. 2023
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Michał & Julia) para o anfitrião
Leah is a wonderful person, it was great to be around her. Wise, fun and knows everything about not only New Zealand, but also other countries. Trust us, Leah already visited the places you never had courage to explore. She is a kind and clever person, we appreciated every day spent together and every evening full of interesting stories.
Workaway… read more
Workaway… read more
17 mai. 2023
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Jaylen)
Michal and Julia are a delightful couple who worked at all tasks that I asked of them. They used their initiative to do other things as well. My cupboards are now beautifully clean and tidy, my windows sparkling, and my yard looking good after so many leaves were composted. I really appreciate the hard work you both did in preparation for the… read more
(Excelente
)
12 abr. 2023
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Yasuharu)
Yasu is a quiet young man who is learning how to fit into the New Zealand way of life. He approached each task confidently and carefully used the tools and safety gear provided. He cut branches, mulched them and spread the mulch on the gardens. He also weeded and raked up leaves. His English language is developing well and he learnt lots of new… read more
(Excelente
)
11 abr. 2023
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Yasuharu) para o anfitrião
Thank you for exchange. I appreciate her. This was my first time to do exchange.
Her food was so good. The sleeping room was also good. I could have a relaxing time. She showed good places around her home. So after working, I could go sightseeing there. She is so kind. She talked to me and show many things for me.
Thank you very much! This… read more
Her food was so good. The sleeping room was also good. I could have a relaxing time. She showed good places around her home. So after working, I could go sightseeing there. She is so kind. She talked to me and show many things for me.
Thank you very much! This… read more
9 abr. 2023
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Annika Carolin & Dana ) para o anfitrião
we had an awesome time with Leah with great laughs ! She even picked us up from invercargill ! We collected apples and grapes from the trees and had amazing food in exchange :)) I'd highly recommend her ! We borrowed some bikes from her and discovered the town.
She even helped us with our following journey !
we are very grateful :)
She even helped us with our following journey !
we are very grateful :)
8 abr. 2023
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Annika Carolin & Dana )
Annika and Dana are delightful young ladies who, because of travel arrangements were able to spend only two nights at my place and only one day's work. In that time they were able to pick all of my apples and all of my grapes. They were good fun to have stay. They met my son who was able to take them onto the next part of their journey. Go well,… read more
(Excelente
)
8 abr. 2023
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Gina)
Gina spent six nights with me and during that time she helped with many tasks around the property. She cleaned the windows, helped in the garden and used the battery-operated hedgecutters. She came with me to the city to deliver the local newspapers around the businesses. Although quietly spoken, we did have good conversations which I really… read more
(Excelente
)
8 abr. 2023
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Elizabeth & Robert)
Elizabeth and Robert were delightful Workawayers who stayed with me for four days. They are hardworkers who like to complete a job and put away all equipment. I loved their conversation and they were good fun to have stay. thank you for all your hard work.
(Excelente
)
14 mar. 2023
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Carlos)
Carlos is a cheerful young man who worked well at my place. He accomplished each task I asked him to do and learnt to use battery operated hedgecutters and chainsaw. He liked the walks to the beach and the trip to the city to deliver our local newspaper. Thank you Carlos, for all that you did for me.
(Excelente
)
14 mar. 2023
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Carlos) para o anfitrião
This was my first Workaway experience. I had a really interesting and lovely time at Leah's home. Leah has a very beautiful garden and I even had my own room. I was allowed to do various tasks in her garden as trimming hedges and Leah made sure that I never did too much. Leah taught me a lot about New Zealands everyday life and we had some… read more
8 fev. 2023
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Philip)
Philip spent a week with me helping with work on my property. He did a wonderful job of trimming the leylandii hedge, both sides and top. He became adept at using the battery powered hedge cutters and also at moving the heavy trestles and planks needed for the height. He has a good work ethic and liked to see a job through to its completion and… read more
(Excelente
)
8 fev. 2023
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Philip) para o anfitrião
It was a beautiful stay in Riverton! Thank you very mutch Leah, for the great conversations, the beautiful sourroundings and an insight into the New Zealand life of the locals.
I enjoyed the time with you, the work and the delicious meals.
,,Enter as strangers and leave as friends,,
If you come to Germany you are always welcome!
Philip
I enjoyed the time with you, the work and the delicious meals.
,,Enter as strangers and leave as friends,,
If you come to Germany you are always welcome!
Philip
29 jan. 2023
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Kastanie)
Kastanie and Alexander were a joy to have at my place for a few days. They did all the tasks I asked, including using the hedgecutters and trimming the macrocarpa hedge on high trestles. They are well-travelled for such young people and have a zest for life that I hope they never lose. Good talks and putting the world to rights was a highlight for… read more
(Excelente
)
28 jan. 2023
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Kastanie) para o anfitrião
Our stay with Leah was absolutely wonderful! Expect great conversation, lovely meals and just overall a great host. She knows so much about the area and gave us some great recommendations.
We tended to the garden, got to trim the hedge and helped out delivering the local newspaper which was good fun.
As it says above her front door:
Enter as… read more
We tended to the garden, got to trim the hedge and helped out delivering the local newspaper which was good fun.
As it says above her front door:
Enter as… read more
11 jan. 2023
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Rebecca & Megan)
Megan and Rebecca are a dynamic duo who came to me with the energy and enthusiasm that I can remember having at their age! What wonderful Workawayers! They work together so well and tasks are completed quickly allowing themselves time to explore the area. I especially liked the fact that when a task was completed they tidied up and put away all… read more
(Excelente
)
11 jan. 2023
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Rebecca & Megan) para o anfitrião
Leah is a wonderful host and we would recommend her to anyone who enjoys good conversation. After a warm welcome and tour of the gardens Leah let us know what sort of tasks needed doing and gave us the freedom to complete them as we could. We got stuck into weeding, spreading compost and mulch, trimmed the hedge and put the cuttings through the… read more
11 jan. 2023
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Amelie )
Amelie is a quiet young lady who is finding her way in the world. She was willing to do any task that I asked of her and made a really good job of removing weeds from around desirable plants. Amelie enjoyed the bush walks, cycling and swimming in Riverton as the days were rather hot. I wish you well on your travels, Amelie.
(Excelente
)
24 dez. 2022
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Chandler)
Chandler is a beautiful, cheerful lady who is able to turn her hand to anything asked of her. A capable woman, in any language. We enjoyed conversations, meals, rest and most of all, we managed to harvest food from the tunnelhouse and prepare it for the freezer. Thank you Chandler, for your company, your willingness and your good nature. If you… read more
(Excelente
)
24 dez. 2022
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Chandler) para o anfitrião
I had a lovely few days with Leah. She has an amazing garden and I was at her place in time to help harvesting a bunch of things like gooseberries and peas. She made some tasty meals out of the stuff from her garden and we had lots of chats about absolutely everything. I would definitely recommend staying with her.
11 dez. 2022
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Nola) para o anfitrião
My experience with Leah was one to remember I am so grateful for her opening up her home and including me in her daily life which was always helping in the community in one way or another. Gave me a lot of confidence to trust me with her gardens and the feedback I got was always very positive. Thank you for your hospitality I hope to see you again!
9 dez. 2022
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Nola)
Nola is a delightful young lady who was cheerful and willing to try new things. I was her first Workaway host and she was my first New Zealander. She helped in the garden and did a lot of weeding, and used power tools to do the edging and blow leaves away. A carrot cake she made was greatly enjoyed by the residents of the local rest home who came… read more
(Excelente
)
9 dez. 2022
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Christina) para o anfitrião
If you think, you're well traveled, wait until you meet Leah! I had a wonderful workaway stay at her place in Riverton! I did some weeding in the tunnel house, which l enjoyed, especially seeing the result afterwards. Leah very open and made me laugh a lot! She's also a great cook!
I'm thankful she took me on a little tour around the area.
Well,… read more
I'm thankful she took me on a little tour around the area.
Well,… read more
9 dez. 2022
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Christina)
Christina was a joy to have stay with me, and I felt I had known her for years! I love her conversation and we had much in common. She weeded the vegetables in the tunnel house and was great company in the evening. If you would like to return, I would welcome you with open arms, Christina. You are a lovely friend.
(Excelente
)
27 set. 2022
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Emma) para o anfitrião
Thank you Leah for this week full of encounters and laughter. Leah is a great host, attentive and puts you at ease very quickly. She is available despite a busy life devoted to helping others. Thank you again for all !
25 set. 2022
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Emma)
Emma was a delight to have stay with me. As well as learning new skills, using a chain saw, weeding the garden and using a hedgecutter, she was please to help me. Her English language developed during the week and we had many laughs together. Emma accompanied me on the many social activities I am involved with and enjoyed meeting people and… read more
(Excelente
)
1 dez. 2020
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Joy & Stevens)
Stevens and Joy are indeed a joy to have to stay. They work well as a team and use their initiative when left to continue with weeding the gardens and seeing other things that need to be done. Stevens is an excellent cook and they both helped in the house as well. I am pleased that we met and shared our time together. I wish you well on your… read more
(Excelente
)
19 jul. 2020
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (iLamya)
Lamea is a lovely lady who is making the most of her experience in New Zealand. Although the weather was not the best, she willingly set about garden tasks, raking leaves and cutting back hydrangeas. We had interesting conversations learning about each other's experiences in life. Thank you for sharing with me, Lamea, and I pray that all will go… read more
(Excelente
)
19 jun. 2020
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Pádraig & Sara) para o anfitrião
It was our first experience with workaway and Leah was a wonderful host to introduce us to the platform! Always cheerful, eager to share her (many!) travel adventures, and busy with her community life, Leah gave us a lovely insight into life in gorgeous Southland. Her food was homely and great for cold winter days, and we loved her house and… read more
19 jun. 2020
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Pádraig & Sara)
Padraig and Sara are delightful young people who are cheerful, chatty, and full of energy. They set about raking leaves for composting and worked quickly and efficiently. They learnt how to prune roses and did a really good job. When the weather was too wet for working outside, they used their initiative and found that the workshop/garage needed a… read more
(Excelente
)
30 mai. 2020
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Jennifer) para o anfitrião
I stayed with Leah for 4 nights and throughly enjoyed the work and time we spent together. The work consisted of helping move hedge trimmings onto a trailer and delivering newspapers around Invercargill.
The meals were very tasty, it felt like I was home in Scotland half the time with black pudding and cranachan on the menu!
Leah is a very… read more
The meals were very tasty, it felt like I was home in Scotland half the time with black pudding and cranachan on the menu!
Leah is a very… read more
29 mai. 2020
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Jennifer)
Jennifer is a lovely lass who brings a ray of sunshine into your life. She willingly did the tasks I asked of her. She did not complain about the cold weather as we picked up hedgecuttings and loaded the trailer. I appreciated her help delivering our local newspaper to depots in the city. She has wonderful experiences of life and shared those in… read more
(Excelente
)
9 mai. 2020
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Philipp & Jessica)
Philipp and Jessica are delightful young people who are willing workers and able to turn their hands to anything asked of them. It is especially helpful to have strong young people to operate the hedgecutters which is a heavy job. Over the six nights they stayed with me, the work was completed to a high standard, the tools put away, and everything… read more
(Excelente
)
9 mai. 2020
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Philipp & Jessica) para o anfitrião
We stayed at Leah's place for 6 days and did a good portion of garden work including cutting hedges and bushes, cleaning the tunnel house and small repair jobs. We spend a very nice time with Leah, talking about travel experiences, places to go nearby and any other topic. Leah is open-minded and has a good sense of humour. We can highly recommend… read more
6 abr. 2020
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Hilary) para o anfitrião
I could write an entire book about how incredible our stay with Leah was and it still wouldn't even begin to cover it! She is one of the kindest, sweetest, and funniest people I've ever met. My friend and I spent four days with Leah and learned so much about New Zealand flora, fauna, and history. She made us three square (delicious!) meals a day… read more
9 mar. 2020
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Hilary)
Hilary and Sandy are delightful ladies who are full of energy and make the most of their exchange experience. I was able to continue with my own activities whilst they used their initiative to work in my garden and create tidiness out of chaos. Their conversation is amazing and their generosity is much appreciated. I recommend Hilary and Sandy as… read more
(Excelente
)
27 fev. 2020
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Membro Workaway) para o anfitrião
Leah is an excellent host , we enjoyed our first workaway experience very much. Leah is very experienced traveller and she gave us very useful advice about Backcountry dehydrated food. It helped us a lot through the Kepler track (we had very fine weather, only rained once during the night). We enjoyed our stay and work in the garden. We're looking… read more
18 fev. 2020
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Membro Workaway)
Lenka and Jana are delightful ladies who are willing and obliging to tackle any task given to them. We enjoyed our time together and they completed gardening tasks that would have taken me a long time to do. We had a wee road trip to another town and took time to relax and chat as well. I recommend Lenka and Jana as excellent Workawayers. I look… read more
(Excelente
)
3 fev. 2020
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Rozanna)
Rozanna is a wonderful workawayer who is a willing, obliging and truly delightful house guest. She knows her gardening and can use her initiative to do tasks that she sees need doing. Even though she has left my home, I am finding that she has worked on the roses, cut away dead branches and twigs in places that I could not. Thank you Rozanne. We… read more
(Excelente
)
3 fev. 2020
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Rozanna) para o anfitrião
Leah was incredibly welcoming in squeezing us in and accommodating us last minute! She was friendly and chatty and gave us not too strenuous gardening and household tasks. I was happy to spend time in her lovely gardens and wanted to help out more and explore more of the charming town of riverton. Leah was also busy with housemaintence when we… read more
31 jan. 2020
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Sylvain & Emeline)
Sylvain and Emeline are a delightful couple who stayed with me for three nights and four days. They worked very well at each task I asked of them. They helped with delivering to newspaper depots in the city and still had energy to work around the yard when we arrived home. Sylvain managed to use the petrol-driven hedgecutters and did a good job. I… read more
(Excelente
)
19 jan. 2020
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Estelle & Romain)
Estelle and Romain are a delightful couple who helped me considerably to get on top of the gardening. They were interesting to speak with and had great stories to tell of their travel adventures. They enjoyed the surfing at the bays in the vicinity. They were generous with their cooking and lovely house guests. I wish you well in your travels.
(Excelente
)
5 nov. 2019
Deixado pelo Workawayer (ISABELLE) para o anfitrião
My 4 nights stay in Riverton were just amazing. Leah is a kind and compassionate lady who will not hesitate to help you and give you advises. She makes you feel at home right away. We had lots of very interesting conversations, Leah is a source of knowledge and experiences...a true inspiration. The garden was a wonderful place to work in, quite… read more
4 nov. 2019
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (ISABELLE)
It has been a pleasure to have Isabelle come into my life. She is enthusiastic, and takes on any job asked of her. She uses her initiative and goes ahead with gardening tasks. I recommend Isabelle to all who would like this lovely lady to stay with them. Her conversation is wonderful as she shares her experiences of life and her social confidence… read more
(Excelente
)
24 set. 2019
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Bastian)
Bastian is a delightful young man who was eager to assist with all tasks asked of him. He completed the jobs quickly and quietly and to my satisfaction. I am glad he had the opportunity to have a surfing lesson and he liked bush walking. Bastian is polite and respectful living in another's home and was able to hold great conversations with us. Go… read more
(Excelente
)
30 ago. 2019
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Kiah) para o anfitrião
Where to even begin?? I had such an incredible time here. Riverton is by far one of my favorite places in New Zealand now, because Leah and her family live there! I stayed for three days, and it was so lovely to spend time with a like-minded traveler of the world. Leah has had some incredible adventures, and we had a lovely time chatting about our… read more
26 jan. 2019
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Aine) para o anfitrião
We spent 4 days with Leah in her home in Riverton. We helped out with fixing up the fences, the greenhouse and general maintenance. Leah is a wonderful host, full of energy and passion for life. She made us feel really welcome from the moment we arrived. She is well travelled and we had great exchanges about our respective experiences. She advised… read more
24 jan. 2019
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Julia & Jacob ) para o anfitrião
Leah is a great company and she helped me a lot when I had a bit of confusion with my bank and bus schedules! Her house and garden are lovely and a great place to stay, very organized and well maintained. Although Riverton is a small town, it is a lovely place and I quite enjoyed my time there.
On a final note, I loved hearing Leah's travel… read more
On a final note, I loved hearing Leah's travel… read more
8 jan. 2019
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Julia & Jacob )
Julia is a sweet young workawayer who is finding her feet travelling. Off to a tricky start, she did manage to accomplish the garden tasks I asked her to do. She helped me with community work and was good company. She visited a nearby farm and helped with the milking which was a new experience for her. Go well on your travels, Julia.
(Muito Bom
)
13 jan. 2019
Deixado pelo Workawayer (AnuKat) para o anfitrião
Leah was our very first workaway host and we could't have had better place. She is the most loving, kind and welcoming host. Work was fun, her garden is beautiful and she taked very good care of us. Had absolutely great time. We will miss you! Hope to see someday again!
11 jan. 2019
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (AnuKat)
Katja and Anu are the two of the most agreeable and lovely ladies that I have had the pleasure of hosting. They took seriously their tasks of deadheading the roses and weeding the gardens and seemed to enjoy doing it. We had wonderful conversations and together enjoyed a picnic and a day's travel to Te Anau to their next stay. Go well, my friends… read more
(Excelente
)
21 dez. 2018
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Ruiko & Tadashi) para o anfitrião
Leah introduced Riverton a lot, though we stayed for few days. Riverton is not a big town, but the town has a long history. We found the people who live there are active. Some buildings are decorated with pictures(graffiti on walls). It might be interesting to take a stroll. There is a native bush and a nice seafood restaurant, but we couldn't… read more
5 dez. 2018
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Ruiko & Tadashi)
Ruiko and Tadashi are lovely young people who spent two nights at my place. They worked outside burning branches and twigs that had come down in the stormy weather and also weeding a flower garden. As the weather was not so good, they were able to spend a little time looking around our wee town. I hope you were able to buy the sheepskin products… read more
(Excelente
)
11 out. 2018
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Yumi) para o anfitrião
We had amazing time with Leah. We did a few hours work then she gave us nice and comfortable room, great food and lots of free time to explore Riverton. We could spend time with her grand children luckily and had fun a lot. We enjoyed talking with her thanks to her patient for our english. Thank you very much for having us Leah, we wish all the… read more
7 out. 2018
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Yumi)
Yumi and her friends Sonoe and Carrie arrived on Tuesday evening and stayed until Saturday morning. Suring this time they worked at laying pavers in a small area under an archway. They made an excellent job of it. If I had to do the job alone it would have taken me a week or more. My two grandchildren were here at the same time and so they all had… read more
(Excelente
)
19 jul. 2018
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Stevense & Marine)
Marine stayed with me for four nights and helped well in my garden as well as a few little inside jobs. We had a good time together going to the city. She is a cheerful young lady who is a welcome breath of fresh air. Best wishes on your travels, Marine.
(Excelente
)
15 jun. 2018
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Ketty & Deborah) para o anfitrião
Oooooh Leah, thank you so much for your generosity, kindness, help, patience (with our english) and of course to sharing your daily life. We were very happy to help you a little bit in your beautiful house, with your so cute garden.
It was 3 days very fast but we learnt and saw a lot of little things (foods and meals, church, words, Riverton,… read more
It was 3 days very fast but we learnt and saw a lot of little things (foods and meals, church, words, Riverton,… read more
12 jun. 2018
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Ketty & Deborah)
Ketty and Deborah are delightful young ladies who are cheerful and willing to enter into sharing my lifestyle in Riverton. They raked and bagged leaves, burnt cuttings, bagged wood and pruned the grapevine. We shared a trip to the city and enjoyed each others' company. Thank you so much for coming into my life, ladies, and I wish you well on your… read more
(Excelente
)
16 mai. 2018
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Marine) para o anfitrião
Tim & I stayed just a few days at Leah's place and we had a lovely stay.
We've done some work in the garden, Tim has been prunning trees and enjoyed it quite a lot :)
I baked and helped Leah with the organisation of a "movie afternoon" with her friends, and joined her with some volunteer work delivering meals to elderly people.
We shared delicious… read more
We've done some work in the garden, Tim has been prunning trees and enjoyed it quite a lot :)
I baked and helped Leah with the organisation of a "movie afternoon" with her friends, and joined her with some volunteer work delivering meals to elderly people.
We shared delicious… read more
15 mai. 2018
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Marine)
Marine and Tim worked so hard on my property. Tim is a dab hand with power tools ie the chain saw and hedgetrimmer. He did a neat job and always cleaned up after disposing of the cuttings. Marine baked and help me with volunteer work. They are a joy to have stay and I wish them well on their travels.
(Excelente
)
7 mai. 2018
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Marc & Julie)
Marc and Julie were a wonderful couple to have stay with me. They worked very hard, clipping my macrocarpa hedges and raking up the cuttings. They joined in with community activities and became friends with an older couple I had staying at the same time. Thank you both for coming into my life. I wish you well on your continuing journeys.
(Excelente
)
4 mai. 2018
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Marc & Julie) para o anfitrião
We stayed a few days at Leah's place. We loved our stay. The job was not too hard, Léah is a very nice woman and riverton is a really pretty little town.
Thanks to Leah, we met other kiwis, and we had the chance to discover kiwi hospitality. We felt lucky to have done this workaway.
Thank you for everything :)
Julie and Marc
Thanks to Leah, we met other kiwis, and we had the chance to discover kiwi hospitality. We felt lucky to have done this workaway.
Thank you for everything :)
Julie and Marc
4 abr. 2018
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Marijn)
Marijn is a very energetic young lady who is a joy to host. She and her friend did a wonderful job cutting hedges around my property and carting all the cuttings to the dump. She has a ready smile and no job is too difficult. Great conversations around the meal table and a totally pleasurable experience having her in my life for a short time.… read more
(Excelente
)
4 abr. 2018
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Marijn) para o anfitrião
My friend and I were very lucky to have the opportunity to spend a few days with Leah. We had a really nice time in good company. Leah is extremely joyful, friedly, helpful, well traveled and curious about all the ins and outs of where we come from. Thank you very much for hosting us, for the lively conversations and the useful information about… read more
12 fev. 2018
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Maria)
Maria is a lovely lady who was obliging and willing to try any job asked of her. She worked in my garden and helped with any job I asked of her. We enjoyed our trip together to Milford Sound--it would have been a shame to come this far south and not visit Fiordland. Travel well, my friend.
(Excelente
)
30 jan. 2018
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Maria) para o anfitrião
I have spent 5 days at Leah's place in Riverton and found it a very good experience. Leah is a warm, generous and kind woman who cares about her work awayers. Communication was good, instructions clear and there was trust in that the job would be well done. Leah did stick to the agreed number of working hours. Additionally she gave hints about… read more
12 fev. 2018
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Anne Winther & Lise-Lotte Mai Wissing) para o anfitrião
Dear Leah,
We thank you for welcoming us and making us feel like home. You are a heartwarming, sweet and generous woman, and you made our stay here in Riverton absolutely wonderful. Thank you for showing us Riverton and introducing us to Patrick and his kind family. There are a lot of good experiences that we wouldn’t have had, if it wasn’t for… read more
We thank you for welcoming us and making us feel like home. You are a heartwarming, sweet and generous woman, and you made our stay here in Riverton absolutely wonderful. Thank you for showing us Riverton and introducing us to Patrick and his kind family. There are a lot of good experiences that we wouldn’t have had, if it wasn’t for… read more
15 dez. 2017
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Emma)
Emma is a lovely young lady who cheerfully assisted me with tasks. She arrived during a garden party for the elderly and immediately set to work setting up tables, umbrellas and talking with the guests. We had fun decorating the Christmas tree together. Peas were picked, shucked and prepared for freezing. A wonderful few days with a wonderful… read more
(Excelente
)
4 dez. 2017
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Luis Augusto)
Luis is a fine example of what Workaway is all about. He taught me a lot about his country as we worked in the garden together. He is a willing worker yet was able to use his initiative when he saw things to be done. I am pleased that he took the opportunity to explore Riverton and experience our town and beaches. Continue to enjoy your time in… read more
(Excelente
)
3 dez. 2017
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Luis Augusto) para o anfitrião
Leah is a wonderful person. I think she helped me more than I could help her. Your home is a beautiful place and full of life and stories. Leah's house is a perfect place for those who like to exchange life experiences. Riverton is a quiet place with beautiful beaches, interesting scenery and an important part of New Zealand's history. Thank you… read more
29 nov. 2017
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Sebastian)
Sebastian was a personable young man who was a pleasure to have in my home. He willingly set out any task asked of him and fitted in well with the activity going on around him. He produced sumptuous chocolate cake for the garden party and wonderful potato salad for meals. I recommend him to any future hosts and wish him well on his travels.
(Excelente
)
4 nov. 2017
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Katharina & Lisa) para o anfitrião
We stayed at Leah's for three nights and absolutely loved it.
Leah welcomes you with an open heart and you can have great conversations with her.
She gave us lots of tips about what we can do in lovely Riverton and generally in NZ.
Thank you, we had a great time!
Leah welcomes you with an open heart and you can have great conversations with her.
She gave us lots of tips about what we can do in lovely Riverton and generally in NZ.
Thank you, we had a great time!
3 nov. 2017
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Katharina & Lisa)
Nina and Lisa are delightful young ladies who were willing to tackle any task I asked of them. They burnt a lot of dry cuttings in the drum and weeded a large area of garden. They knew how to use a lawnmower and did a good job of mowing the lawns in a tidy way. I enjoyed their company and conversation and I am sure they have had a good look around… read more
(Excelente
)
28 out. 2017
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Adele & Jordan)
Jordan and Adele are a delightful couple who accepted the challenge of completing the tasks required on a list I had made. They work well together and are good at solving problems. I have enjoyed their company with great conversations and meal times. Continue to have a wonderful time in New Zealand. Best wishes to you both. Leah
(Excelente
)
28 out. 2017
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Adele & Jordan) para o anfitrião
Leah was the perfect host from the moment we arrived we were made to feel welcome. We enjoyed having good conservation and sharing stories. Leah is well educated and has lots of good recommendations.
Work included: cleaning the spouting or in England known as the gutters ;) jordan looked at the irrigation system and we helped Leah deliver the… read more
Work included: cleaning the spouting or in England known as the gutters ;) jordan looked at the irrigation system and we helped Leah deliver the… read more
28 out. 2017
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Leslie)
Leslie is a lovely young lady who is willing to help with any task given her. She has weeded my garden and helped with taking rubbish to the tip. She uses her initiative and does not expect things to be done for her. She enjoys the outdoors and will do well on her trip through New Zealand. Go well, Leslie.
(Excelente
)
13 mai. 2017
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Sylva) para o anfitrião
Leah is friendly, positive and educated kiwi lady.We spent together three amazing days, I helped a wee bit with gardening and in the kitchen. Leah took me in the very interesting museum in Riverton and showed me nice beach around. She teached me more English, she is really patient and encouraging.
I'm very happy to meet so nice person, thank you… read more
I'm very happy to meet so nice person, thank you… read more
13 mai. 2017
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Sylva)
Sylva is a lovely lady who is a joy to host. She is generous with her time, knowledge and friendliness. We had a good time doing gardening, defrosting the freezer and housework. The weather was fine so we enjoyed the outdoors and Sylva did a bush walk on her own. If Sylva or any of her family members want to come to New Zealand again, I would… read more
(Excelente
)
28 abr. 2017
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Liang) para o anfitrião
We are very thankful that Leah accepted our last minute request. We helped in her garden and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Thanks again for having us and have a blast in your upcoming travels.
Jana & Liang
Jana & Liang
27 abr. 2017
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Liang)
Liang and Janna were a pleasant young couple who worked well around my property. They burnt a pile of prunings and branches in the drum, weeded my tunnel house and raked up leaves. They were especially good at interacting with my grandchildren who were staying at the same time. The games of spotlight (in the dark) were well played. Go well on your… read more
(Excelente
)
14 abr. 2017
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Andrew)
Andrew and Julieanne stayed two nights and. helped indoors and outdoors. We bottled apples together on a wet day and cleared my tunnel house of weeds and distributed compost. They are a pleasant young couple and I wish them well on their travels.
(Excelente
)
12 abr. 2017
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Jorien)
Jorein is a lovely young lady who was a joy to host. She helped me pick apples and with tasks around the house. We had great conversations and shared our days discussing all sorts of topics. I love to have workawayers like Jorein who are interested in the New Zealand way of life and are sociable and friendly. Jorein is a wonderful ambassador for… read more
(Excelente
)
12 abr. 2017
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Jorien) para o anfitrião
I stayed four nights at Leah's (beautiful) place and I had a wonderful time. We helped together on different small jobs around the house - from apple picking to cleaning the oven. I really enjoyed our interesting talks about the New Zealand and the Dutch culture and (art) history, the English language, our travels and our personal lives. The sign… read more
19 mar. 2017
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Jessica & Amy) para o anfitrião
Leah is energetic and friendly and does a lot of traveling around the world. On our first night, she sat us in front of an electronic picture frame that cycled through images from her trip to Uganda and Ethiopia. She has plenty of interesting stories to share, and we felt very comfortable in her home. Leah’s yard is pristine, and we very much… read more
14 mar. 2017
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Jessica & Amy)
Jessica and Amy came with me from Oamaru and spent some time working in my garden. We had some time in the city together and returned to continue with the gardening. They are a happy pair who always look on the bright side and cheerfully tackle any task I asked of them. We had a happy time together and I wish them well on their further travels.
(Excelente
)
24 fev. 2017
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Isabella & Marco) para o anfitrião
We spent a couple of days with Leah and really appreciated the time with her.
Leah is a cheerful and warm-hearted person, who made us feel like home. Our room was excellent- lovely and cozy. In general Leah's house is very beautiful and charming. We enjoyed the delicious & fresh food and all the lovely conversations we had.
We did some… read more
Leah is a cheerful and warm-hearted person, who made us feel like home. Our room was excellent- lovely and cozy. In general Leah's house is very beautiful and charming. We enjoyed the delicious & fresh food and all the lovely conversations we had.
We did some… read more
12 fev. 2017
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Isabella & Marco)
Marco and Isabella are a delightful couple with a joy of living. They are very energetic and accomplished all tasks that were asked of them. Their enthusiasm for new experiences is refreshing, and where I consider some Kiwi ways mundane, they find excitement in learning new things. We spent many good times together with enjoyable conversation… read more
(Excelente
)
15 fev. 2017
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Sarah) para o anfitrião
This was my first workaway experience and really I lucked out with Leah. She is an interesting person with lots of stories to tell and I enjoyed my time in her house. I stayed in a nice private room in her house and the work was quite straightforward once she had given me some basic gardening instructions
She also has an extensive knowledge of… read more
She also has an extensive knowledge of… read more
14 fev. 2017
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Sarah)
Sarah is fun to be with and we had lots of pleasant conversation and plenty of laughs. She weeded the flower gardens at my place and helped in the house as well. What a pity the jandal was swallowed by the sand at the beach! I hope you enjoy the rest of your travel in New Zealand.
(Excelente
)
15 fev. 2017
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Stephanie & Nicole)
Stephanie and Nicole are lovely young ladies who are keen to please. They delight in learning new things in New Zealand. As a florist, Nicole was able to make a special bouquet for a friend the very first evening they arrived at my place. Thank you Nicole. Thank you both for helping around my yard and the place looks nice and tidy now. Go… read more
(Excelente
)
13 fev. 2017
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Christianne)
Christianne is a delightful lady who was willing to share her knowledge of plants and helping in the garden. We got on very well together and with the other workawayers who were staying at the same time. Thank you for your friendship, Christianne.
(Excelente
)
13 fev. 2017
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Christianne) para o anfitrião
Leah was my first workaway host and i was really lucky with her. She is a nice woman with a big warm heart who easily made me feel at home. She tried to see the strong sides of everyone. And enjoyed teaching us whatever was necessary. The work in the garden was easy and enjoyable to do. I had a beautiful room with a good bed and she cooked nice… read more
11 fev. 2017
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Krisztina & Carlos)
Krisztina and Carlos worked very well at my place. They did hedgecutting using the petrol powered hedgecutters, picked up the cuttings and disposed of them at the dump. They were helpful in the house and we had wonderful conversations about travel experiences. I wish you both well for your future.
(Excelente
)
15 dez. 2016
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Antoine & HÉLÈNE) para o anfitrião
Thank you Leah for this workaway, we really appareciate it! We are glad to met you and hope you will visit Nantes after your next trip in China
14 dez. 2016
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Antoine & HÉLÈNE)
Antoine and Helene are a delightful couple who are a joy to have stay. They picked 15 kg of gooseberries, top-and-tailed them and prepared for the freezer. This is "paying it forward" for other guests who come. They also picked peas and beans in the tunnel house. They discovered the bush walks and beach at Riverton and appear to be enjoying… read more
(Excelente
)
10 dez. 2016
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Celina & Sarah)
Celina and Sarah are lovely young ladies who approach each task with enthusiasm. They assisted me with hosting a garden party for the elderly and spent most of the day preparing German cuisine delights for the rest home residents. They then set up the tables, chairs and umbrellas and served the elderly. They were like having grand-daughters to… read more
(Excelente
)
10 dez. 2016
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Celina & Sarah) para o anfitrião
We stayed for four nights with Leah. We had a lovely time with her! She is such a kind and caring person that we felt at home immediately.
We helped her with a tea party for people from a elderly home which was really nice! She volunteers for so many different things which is impressing.
Leah is a great cooker and we will definitely miss that :D… read more
We helped her with a tea party for people from a elderly home which was really nice! She volunteers for so many different things which is impressing.
Leah is a great cooker and we will definitely miss that :D… read more
4 dez. 2016
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Christopher)
Christopher is a pleasant young man who is able to relate to people of all ages and mixed with others in the community. He was willing and obliging and completed all the tasks I asked of him. He used the walk-behind lawnmower to mow my huge section when my ride-on mower had broken down. Chris will go well on his travels because he is so… read more
(Excelente
)
4 dez. 2016
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Christopher) para o anfitrião
Leah is such a lovely old lady, full of joy and always smiling. I had a great time with her and the food was great (especially those „New Zealand Pies“ ).
The work is easy and it was mostly gardening, but also to give her a hand with all her charity work is really nice.
She helps with your further travelling wherever she can and you can… read more
The work is easy and it was mostly gardening, but also to give her a hand with all her charity work is really nice.
She helps with your further travelling wherever she can and you can… read more
26 nov. 2016
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Dagmar)
It was a pleasure to have Dagmar stay at my place. She is good company and worked in my tunnelhouse, clearing out the weeds and staking the beans and peas. She came to Book Club and met local people who were interested in her views as a visitor to our wee town. I trust your travels will go smoothly. I treasure your friendship.
(Excelente
)
26 nov. 2016
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Dagmar) para o anfitrião
Staying with Lhea was fun. Nice room good food and not hard working. I enjoyed to talk with here and she took me to get to know some local people. This was great. She has a lovely garden to work in.
19 nov. 2016
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Feliciano)
Feliciano is one of the nicest young men it has been my pleasure to host. He is happy to help with any task around the home, indoors and outdoors. He mastered using the petrol-driven hedgecutters and did a wonderful job on the many shrubs. He has such an easy-going nature, he can fit in with any social situation, including older people. Go… read more
(Excelente
)
19 nov. 2016
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Feliciano) para o anfitrião
Stay by Leah was a pleasure, I helped her with some jobs in the garden and doing housekeeping. She is really fridendly and kind, I enjoyed my time here. I can recomend to come here at all workawayers. Riverton is also a nice place to come for enjoy some fantastic wievs from the beaches and meet some nice people.
19 nov. 2016
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Corvin & Maurice)
Maurice and Corvin were pleasant young men who did all of the jobs that I asked them to do. They were willing to build a rustic seat under a tree and used their initiative to get the job done. I wish them well on their travels around New Zealand and know that they will be good workawayers for all the hosts they stay with.
(Excelente
)
20 out. 2016
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Laura) para o anfitrião
I was staying with Leah for 5 days . We had a lot of fun and Leah told me a lot about the plants during gardening. It was very interesting. I really enjoyed working in the garden. We had nice conversations and laughed a lot. Thanks also for the good food, I still dream of your dessert with oatmeal, apples and ice cream. At home I will cook it for… read more
23 nov. 2015
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Laura)
Laura is a very friendly young lady who was willing to try her hand at anything I asked her. She got on well with my other Workawayer and together they burnt rubbish, cleaned windows and spouting and weeded in the garden. Laura met others from our community when volunteering counting and folding our local newspaper. She also delivered the… read more
(Excelente
)
2 out. 2016
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Hae & Craig) para o anfitrião
Leah is a beautiful, loving, kind, and intelligent lady with a beautiful home with flower gardens and greenhouse. She made us feel very welcome, and had great time working on things that need to be fixed, or working in the greenhouse. Even though early spring, we had vegetables from the greenhouse to cook for our meals. She had tremendous… read more
1 out. 2016
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Hae & Craig)
Craig and Hae worked extremely well and used initiative to solve problems where things needed fixing or altering. I appreciated their conversation and the way they interacted with my grandchildren who were also staying at the same time. Thank you for coming into our lives.
(Excelente
)
2 out. 2016
Deixado pelo Workawayer (DatKinn) para o anfitrião
It's a wonderful stay at Leah's place, a true kiwi experience. The work given to us are easy, the house is cozy, the bed is comfy. But most importantly is Leah's character, she's a very lovely women who treats everyone like family, showing care and love all the time. Her grandson and granddaughter are equally lovely which make us felt just like… read more
1 out. 2016
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (DatKinn)
Kinn and Shy are a lovely young couple who completed all the tasks set with no fuss whatsoever. They cleaned my car inside and out and made a good job of it. Shy demonstrated excellent culinary skills and produced a Malaysian banquet for us all to share. Thank you for interacting with my grandchildren so well—we all enjoyed your company.
(Excelente
)
26 jul. 2016
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Nanna & Niclas)
Nanna and Niclas are a delightful couple who worked so well together in my tunnelhouse, eliminating all weeds and preparing the soil for spring planting. We had a good time together and they are travelling the wild Fiordland area of New Zealand. Have a great life, my friends.
(Excelente
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2 jun. 2016
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Jason)
Jason is a charming young man who has many skills that he kept under wraps until he volunteered them. He is agile enough to climb high into the belfry of our wee country church and repair the rope that had frayed and broken. It was his skills gained whilst yachting that enabled him to do this. We shall remember that every time our bell is… read more
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31 mai. 2016
Deixado pelo Workawayer (cat25bes) para o anfitrião
Leah is such a lovely, helping and dynamic lady. She knows everyone in her community, and really makes her best to show you around and share her love for her gorgeous Riverton.
Work is not hard and you have plenty of time for you.
She has many books to explain the History of the place. We have had nice chats and rides around and made some funny… read more
Work is not hard and you have plenty of time for you.
She has many books to explain the History of the place. We have had nice chats and rides around and made some funny… read more
27 mai. 2016
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (cat25bes)
Marie Paule is a delightful workawayer who set to doing every task I asked her, willingly and with excellent results. My kitchen cupboards are now sparkling clean as she worked on them so well. We had great conversations and she assisted me with voluntary community work. Go well, my friend and may we meet again some time.
(Excelente
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20 mai. 2016
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Françoise & Michel) para o anfitrião
We had a great time with Leah, a lovely and generous person. We enjoyed to help her, not too hard to do. We met her friends at a amazing movie party.
We had friendly conversations, she gave us a lot of good advices to visit... Riverton is a famous place to visit. We were to Mandeville, visiting Aviation heritage factory and Museum.
Accomodation… read more
We had friendly conversations, she gave us a lot of good advices to visit... Riverton is a famous place to visit. We were to Mandeville, visiting Aviation heritage factory and Museum.
Accomodation… read more
10 mai. 2016
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Françoise & Michel)
Francoise and Michel are a delightful couple who embraced small town Southland. They assisted me with community work, and toiled in my garden, dismantling an old fence and cutting back shrubs that needed a trim. Very willing and obliging couple who are now my friends from Toulouse. Thank you for your help.
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7 mai. 2016
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Lisa) para o anfitrião
If want to stay at a beautiful property with a lovely woman then go to Leah's place! Leah is so kind and you can talk really a lot with her. It was so much fun to stay there although it was just a few days.
The meals Leah prepared were so tasty!
And pealing the apples while listening to music make your day a bit better because Leah always sings… read more
The meals Leah prepared were so tasty!
And pealing the apples while listening to music make your day a bit better because Leah always sings… read more
5 mai. 2016
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Lisa)
Lisa is a lovely young lady who worked well at my place. She prepared buckets of apples for preserving and freezing. Thank you Lisa, for your assistance.
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24 mar. 2016
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Youri & Audrey)
Youri and Audrey are an amazing couple who delight in hard work. I usually have to get a person to cut my hedges each year, but they had it done in very quick time. Youri is very strong and could use the petrol-driven hedgecutters without complaint. I enjoyed their conversation and learning about their culture. I love having them with me and I… read more
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19 mar. 2016
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Marcel & Cornelia)
Marcel and Cornelia were wonderful guests who tackled every task in the garden that I asked them to do. They can work so quickly! All the potatoes dug, all the apples picked, all the lawns mown—it was amazing. Thank you, Marcel for using the hedge cutters to tidy up the shrubs. I enjoyed the lovely chocolate cake you made. I shall remember… read more
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16 mar. 2016
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Marcel & Cornelia) para o anfitrião
We had a really great time at Leah's Home. She is so a lovely person and she gave us so many informations about New Zealand.
We enjoyed the time with her and we really miss the cups of tea everyday with her.☺ She is also a amazing cook and served everyday a great meal for us.
She borrowed us 2 bikes and we spend a nice afternoon at… read more
We enjoyed the time with her and we really miss the cups of tea everyday with her.☺ She is also a amazing cook and served everyday a great meal for us.
She borrowed us 2 bikes and we spend a nice afternoon at… read more
17 fev. 2016
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Luisa) para o anfitrião
Staying with Leah for 5 days was such a fantastic experience! She made us feeling home immediately and we had lots of great conversations. Leah is an amazing woman with a great humour who loves to laugh - thank you for sharing all your stories with us! We are still impressed by your journeys and activities, your knowledge about the area and all… read more
6 fev. 2016
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Luisa)
When Team Kramer hit my place, things began to happen! Luisa and Lena are wonderful sisters who approached every task diligently and seemed to enjoy the work they did. They were a delight to have stay with me and I am sure they enjoyed checking out our wee town. Go well, girls. the next workaway host is in for a treat.
(Excelente
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23 jan. 2016
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Kamil) para o anfitrião
Leah is the best workaway host you can wish for. Her garden is beautiful, so all the work you do feels rewarding. She knows everything about New Zealand and gives great advice for travels. Definitely visit Riverton with her, it is one of the most beautiful towns. Thank you for the stay!
20 jan. 2016
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Kamil)
Kamil is a personable young man with a good sense of humour. He is willing to do garden work and is strong and capable. My trees look much better now that he has removed the low growing branches. Thank you for your company and expertise. I hope you enjoy the many experiences you have in New Zealand. Go well, Kamil.
(Excelente
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21 jan. 2016
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Wiebke) para o anfitrião
Thanks Leah for the great time at your home. You are a fantastic person, who have a heart for everyone. Your commitment for the community is awesome. It has inspired me. I have really liked to help you and have enjoyed the time. :)
I wish you the best! And a lot more nice guests in your home!
I wish you the best! And a lot more nice guests in your home!
14 jan. 2016
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Wiebke)
Wiebke was a delightful lady who entered into my life the moment she stepped through my door. She joined in with the voluntary community work that I do and was especially helpful in the garden. She can work competently without supervision and is a joy to have as a house guest. She completed tasks well and tidied up afterwards. I would… read more
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20 jan. 2016
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (SueHay)
Sue totally transformed a corner of my garden by weeding it so efficiently and in no time at all. She works without supervision because she has the knowledge to know a weed from a garden plant and can therefore use her own judgement. We had a good time together and went out and about our area and did a bush walk as well. How nice to have met you… read more
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17 jan. 2016
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Jan) para o anfitrião
I had a great time staying at Leah's house. She is a great cook and wonderful company. I learned a lot about new zealand culture, especially about the kiwi cuisine. She gave me good advice about my further trip aswell. So it was a fantastic experience staying with her.
I wish you all the best Leah, see you in Berlin ;)
I wish you all the best Leah, see you in Berlin ;)
14 jan. 2016
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Jan)
Jan was a wonderful house guest who worked willingly and without complaint in my home and garden. He could turn his hand to anything including repairing my tunnel house, harvesting broad beans, mowing the lawns on the ride-on lawnmower and assisting in the voluntary community work that I do. He is a joy to meet and will go far with his positive… read more
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22 dez. 2015
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Daniel)
Daniel was a pleasure to have visit. He was willing to turn his hand to anything that I asked him to do. Daniel saw around our wee town and explored the coast. I know that your will fit in with any Workaway host, Daniel, because you are so cheerful and obliging. I wish you well on your travels.
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22 dez. 2015
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Daniel) para o anfitrião
I had an amazing time with Leah! She is quite nice, hospitable and kind! The work with her is neither hard or exhausting, I even learned how to use a electric saw to cut wood! it was a lot of fun :), I am gonna remember my time there which is already part of my travel stories, thanks Leah!
23 nov. 2015
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Jordan)
Jordan is a very personable young man who is eager to help and learn things. He assisted with community volunteering, counting and folding our local newspaper and also the delivery. He cleaned the muck from the spoutings on my house and scrubbed the algae from them. He enjoyed burning garden branches and twigs in the drum. Jordan got along… read more
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10 out. 2015
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Sabrina2014)
Sabrina was a joy to have helping in my home. She learnt how to preserve fruit and continued working on her own without my help. She uses her initiative and sees when things need to be done. Sabrina is always cheerful and a pleasure to have as a guest. Go well, my friend, and enjoy your travels.
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16 abr. 2015
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Sabrina2014) para o anfitrião
I stayed 3 nights at Leah's place. She's such a wonderful, warm and welcoming woman with such a big knowledge about almost everything. You can learn a lot from her and she should really become a tour guide of New Zealand. ;-) Thank you so much for all the helpful information you gave me.
I had a wonderful time with her and enjoyed her food which… read more
I had a wonderful time with her and enjoyed her food which… read more
4 set. 2015
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Kanako) para o anfitrião
Thank you, Leah.
I enjoyed helping with your gardening.
Unfortunately, the weather was not good for outside work, but inside your tunnel house was OK.
I hope the beans and peas will grow well!
I appreciate your kindness to drive me to the sea side.
Take care of yourself.
I enjoyed helping with your gardening.
Unfortunately, the weather was not good for outside work, but inside your tunnel house was OK.
I hope the beans and peas will grow well!
I appreciate your kindness to drive me to the sea side.
Take care of yourself.
4 set. 2015
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Kanako)
Kanako was a joy to have staying with me. She readily accepted the task of removing weeds from my tunnel house ready for planting out. We had good conversations and got along fine. Thank you for the calligraphy poster, Kanako. It is on my wall. I wish you well in your travels.
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2 mai. 2015
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Maddie & Pat)
Maddie and Pat are a delightful couple who spent their time with me working with the contractor I employed to trim my hedges. They did a wonderful job, cleaning up the cuttings. Pat learnt to use the petrol-driven hedgecutters and did a good job. They had a look around Riverton and visited the museum. If you return to New Zealand you are both… read more
(Excelente
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12 abr. 2015
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Patrick & Emilie)
Patrick and Emilie were wonderful guests who worked well in the garden. They used their initiative and could see jobs to be done and got on with doing them. When visiting my daughter they worked in her garden too. They enjoyed the flight over eastern Southland which was an unexpected reward for the work done. Go well, my friends, and I look… read more
(Excelente
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12 abr. 2015
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Patrick & Emilie) para o anfitrião
Leah was such a nice and welcoming host ! :)
We stayed at her lovely place for 5 days and helped her with her garden and her apples ! We honestly can't think of a better place to have our first workaway experience !
Leah was a very interesting person, she shared a lot about New Zealand, her life and she took care of us and we hope that we… read more
We stayed at her lovely place for 5 days and helped her with her garden and her apples ! We honestly can't think of a better place to have our first workaway experience !
Leah was a very interesting person, she shared a lot about New Zealand, her life and she took care of us and we hope that we… read more
12 abr. 2015
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Michał)
Michal is a generous young man with a ready smile and a 'can do' approach to life. He is not afraid to venture into the wilderness, knowing that he has the skills to survive. Michal worked well and used the hedgecutters for trimming back shrubs. Thank you for your work, Michal, and may you enjoy further workaway experiences. Go well.
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23 fev. 2015
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Michał) para o anfitrião
Leah is a very caring person, in her home is a family atmosphere. I spent with her a few nice days. I have to write that she is a grear cook. Thank you
24 mar. 2015
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Nathalie)
Nathalie is a delightful workawayer who embarks on each task with pleasure. She entered into helping me with volunteer work and community involvement. Although the weather meant that we could not always go outdoors, we had wonderful discussions together, and I am really looking forward to meeting again. Go well, Nathalie.
(Excelente
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23 mar. 2015
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Nathalie) para o anfitrião
What to say more about Leah that was not yet described in the feedbacks...? Leah is such a lovely woman, the best host you could ever have. Thank you for everything Leah and yes, guests leave as friends! I enjoyed very much spending time with you. And Riverton is a very pretty town. See you soon in "le pays du croissant"!!
27 fev. 2015
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Anikó & Rita)
Aniko and Rita are happy, friendly ladies who were a delight to meet. They worked very well in my garden and have lifted my year's supply of potatoes. They willingly loaded the trailer with shrubbery cuttings and left everything clean and tidy. I enjoyed learning about their home country, Hungary and I am now persuaded to stop there on my… read more
(Excelente
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27 fev. 2015
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Anikó & Rita) para o anfitrião
Our short stay with Leah was very pleasant. If you are looking for a host who has a deep knowledge of the local places and is happy to show them to you, that's Leah. If you like working in the garden with your hosts and listen to her stories during the work, that's Leah. If you want to stay in a beautiful house in amazing beds, that's Leah. If you… read more
21 fev. 2015
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Romy & Friederike)
Romy and Gerrit worked very well painting the trim on my house. They were new to the job but made a satisfactory effort. Gerrit learned to use the petrol-driven hedgecutters and trimmed shrubs around the property. They worked willingly and well. They cycled around Riverton and were rewarded with the rare sight of dolphins coming up our river… read more
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10 fev. 2015
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Emma & Chris) para o anfitrião
Leah saved us from certain drowning in a southerly storm! My best friend and I stayed with her for two days in February 15. She immediately welcomed us with open arms and took us over to her friends' home for a delicious meal. We had a blast chatting, laughing and playing games. The following day her friends took us to the pool for a swim after we… read more
9 fev. 2015
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Emma & Chris)
Emma and Lizzy arrived in a bedraggled state after getting soaked in their wee tent. They are a fun team, and entertained my friends and I at dinner with their quick wit and humour. The weather did not allow much outdoor work, but they were able to see a little of Riverton and enjoy what we have to offer here in the south of New Zealand. The… read more
(Excelente
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25 jan. 2015
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Rebecca)
Aviso: o workawayer cancelou a estadia ou não apareceu de última hora
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12 jan. 2015
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Jaime & Lorea)
Jaime and Ainhoa were great fun to have stay. They worked very well at the tasks I asked them to do and enjoyed exploring the Riverton area. They are a lovely, delightful couple who will do well in their travels. They both travel with a smile!
(Excelente
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29 dez. 2014
Deixado pelo Workawayer (KristelA) para o anfitrião
I had my very first workaway experience at Leah`s place. She gave me possibility to do different jobs, including community work and this made my experience very rich and valuable. Leah is very good host - delicious food, comfortable accommodation, interesting discussions and meetings with local people. She helped me to discover local culture and… read more
27 dez. 2014
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (KristelA)
Kristel stayed with me for a week and we got on very well together because she is such a friendly and outgoing person. She helped pick gooseberries, weed the tunnel-house and gathered hedge cuttings along with others. She enjoyed the lead up to Christmas in New Zealand and is now a good friend. Go well in your travels, Kristel.
(Excelente
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27 dez. 2014
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Marcos & Estelle)
Marcos and Estelle stayed just before Christmas and were a great help to me, cutting back a hedge, dead-heading roses and cleaning gutters. My home was spotless for the family visiting on Boxing Day, thanks to their efforts. They are great fun to be with and Marcos' reading aloud in English was a real joy! Keep it up, Marcos, and you will… read more
(Excelente
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27 dez. 2014
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Marcos & Estelle) para o anfitrião
We liked to stay at Leah´house. She has a great heart, great humour, the room was cosy, she is an excellent host. She has a great garden where we enjoyed wokring.
Near the house , there is a good spot to surf, tracks if you like waliking and you might even seee hector´s dolphin if you are lucky. thanks again Leah for your generosity.
Near the house , there is a good spot to surf, tracks if you like waliking and you might even seee hector´s dolphin if you are lucky. thanks again Leah for your generosity.
27 dez. 2014
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (HannaD)
Hanna worked very well helping with gardening and child minding. She is a lovely, friendly person who is a good ambassador for her country. I hope you go well in your travels, Hanna.
(Excelente
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13 dez. 2014
Deixado pelo Workawayer (HannaD) para o anfitrião
Leah was a lovely host! The location, the house and the workaway room are beautiful. The food was good and work was fun (especially spending time with her grandchildren).
Thank you for a great time, Leah!
Thank you for a great time, Leah!
3 mai. 2014
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Randi) para o anfitrião
Staying with Leah was a great experience. She told me all about her town and what I could do and made me feel very welcome. I helped with her in house work and cleaned up the yard one afternoon. She made my first workaway stay an amazing one.
Thank you!
Thank you!
14 abr. 2014
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Randi)
Randi stayed with me for a few days. Because it was wet weather we had to do indoor activities. She learnt to use the old treadle sewing machine and hemmed some items for me. We defrosted the freezer and prepared apples for freezing. It is always great to have the company of a young person who is looking further than their own back door and… read more
(Excelente
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15 abr. 2014
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Kevhill33) para o anfitrião
We had such a lovely time with Leah! She was so kind to us and was especially wonderful with our girls. We really enjoyed getting to know her and helping her around the house. She made us some absolutely wonderful meals and the home was clean and warm. Kevin worked the hedges and the girls and I picked apples and helped around the house. We would… read more
14 abr. 2014
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Kevhill33)
It was delightful having Kevin and Sarah and the children to stay with me for a few days and help around the yard. Kevin mastered the petrol-driven hedgecutters and dealt with my large macrocarpa hedges. Sarah and the girls picked the apples and they are now ready for bottling. I wish them well on their travels around New Zealand.
(Excelente
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14 abr. 2014
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Joseph) para o anfitrião
Leah is a wonderful host! She is an amazing cook and has wonderful facts and stories about her area of New Zealand. Thanks Leah!
14 abr. 2014
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Joseph)
Joe was a pleasant young man who worked at my home for nearly a week. He is good company and relates well to others. I enjoyed having him to stay and I am sure he enjoyed learning about the south of New Zealand. Go well, Joe!
(Excelente
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18 mar. 2014
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Kate) para o anfitrião
My time with Leah was serene. She has a beautiful home with amazing gardens and views and I loved helping out with a variety of outdoor tasks. I finally fulfilled an ambition of driving a sit-down lawn mower and threw myself into digging, planting, pruning and weeding in the tunnel house and potato patch. Leah is an inspiration and a great host.… read more
17 mar. 2014
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Kate)
Kate was a diligent worker who found tasks to do even when I did not see them. She is now adept at mowing using a ride-on lawnmower and she enjoyed working in the tunnelhouse. Kate is great company and took delight in exploring the Riviera of the South by bicycle. I hope we meet again, Kate. I loved our conversations.
(Excelente
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28 fev. 2014
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Lisa)
It is always fun having lovely people like Lisa to stay. Lisa was a willing worker who always had a smile and joined in whatever activity was on offer. Go well, Lisa and enjoy your travels.
(Excelente
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25 jan. 2014
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Lisa) para o anfitrião
Hello Leah, even though the weather wasn´t good enough to go swimming everything else was great: your company, the trips we could do together, your nice home and garden, the lovely room you gave to me and I also enjoyed the work I could do for you in your garden which gave me new ideas for my garden at home. Thank you very much for… read more
28 fev. 2014
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Edda)
Edda is a kindred spirit who finds joy in simple things. She saw tasks to do that I had overlooked and got on with them. What a surprise to meet up again in Wellington! I would love to visit you some time, Edda and continue our interesting conversations.
(Excelente
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23 jan. 2014
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Edda) para o anfitrião
Leah is a great host! I will always remember the "tea time break" she explained : NZ LAW says that you have the right of 10 min. for a coup of tea in the morning and in the afternoon. Leah prepared tea or coffee and we would sit down in the lovely garden or comfy kitchen for a discussion.
Thank you very much Leah. I will always remember your… read more
Thank you very much Leah. I will always remember your… read more
28 fev. 2014
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Gonnie)
Gonnie describes herself well in her profile. I loved having her to stay as she is such a cheerful lady who finds no task a problem. She used the lawnmower, cleared windblown debris, tape repaired my tunnel house and was very obliging in the house. I loved the interaction with my older house guests from England. Gonnie, you are a delight to… read more
(Excelente
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12 jan. 2014
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Julia) para o anfitrião
I had a wonderful time at Leah's place in Riverton!
Working in her garden trimming the roses and planting trees was delightful and I was rewarded with heavenly food like Leah's apple pie!
She has a lot of interesting stories and we had great conversation.
Leah was very helpful to me, and kind. All the best Leah!
Working in her garden trimming the roses and planting trees was delightful and I was rewarded with heavenly food like Leah's apple pie!
She has a lot of interesting stories and we had great conversation.
Leah was very helpful to me, and kind. All the best Leah!
6 jan. 2014
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Julia)
Julia has been a great help to me in the garden by weeding, dead-heading the roses, planting a plum tree and general tidying. It was hard to keep her indoors when the weather was wet and windy—she insisted on continuing with the tasks. We had a great time together before she went off to walk the Milford Track. You are an inspiration Julia, for… read more
(Excelente
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6 jan. 2014
Deixado pelo Workawayer (kayu1212) para o anfitrião
Certainly it's difficult for Workawayer not to have enjoyable time at Leah's place! The homey feeling, kindness and amazing chats at Leah's place are plus for memories for stay in Riverton. It's beyond Workawayers giving her hands, she gave us many, too. Indeed, she's an angel, as a previous Workawayer has described.^^ I find Leah to be… read more
6 jan. 2014
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (kayu1212)
Chiayu was a very likeable lady who worked well in my garden weeding, dead-heading roses, trimming the edges of garden plots and assisting with anything that I asked her to help with. She is a well-travelled person who has a number of tales to tell of her experiences and so we were able to discuss travel stories together. Chiayu is a great… read more
(Excelente
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16 dez. 2013
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Adena & Heather) para o anfitrião
Leah is a wonderful, generous host. She was so helpful in advising about our plans for the South Island. Just a few hundred meters from the small, adorable town of Riverton, we loved staying with her and helping out in the garden. Many thanks for a memorable stay and for better acquainting us with New Zealand culture and language!
3 dez. 2013
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Adena & Heather)
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13 dez. 2013
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (differenttrails)
Francoise was an excellent guest who worked well and had time to see our beautiful south coast. She is what Workaway is all about. I loved reading your blogs after you had left. You certainly took a lot of photos and some I was not aware of! Enjoy your travels.
(Excelente
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7 abr. 2013
Deixado pelo Workawayer (differenttrails) para o anfitrião
Leah was a warm and wonderful host! She really made my time in Riverton something special. The conversations, the stories, and the site-seeing were all great! The garden work was fun too! The sign above her door which reads "Enter as strangers, Leave as friends" couldn't be more true. Thank you for having allowed me into your home and your life,… read more
5 dez. 2013
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Bruno) para o anfitrião
I do not know if angels exist, but if there are, I found one in Riverton. Her name? Leah Boniface. Thank You for everything!
3 dez. 2013
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Bruno)
Bruno is a friendly young man who was willing to learn about New Zealand culture. He worked very well in my garden after learning which weeds to remove. I enjoyed having him to stay with me .
(Excelente
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18 nov. 2013
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Eloise)
Thank you, Eloise. I really enjoyed your company and I am amazed at how quickly young people can complete tasks! I must be slowing down. You and Alfie make a good team and can work together without any hassle. Your happy dispositions make you a joy to have as guests. I wish you well in your travels.
(Excelente
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18 nov. 2013
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Eloise) para o anfitrião
We stayed with Leah for a week, helping out doing odd jobs and bits of gardening in the Riverton sunshine, and had a wonderful time. Lots of brilliant conversations and lovely meals were enjoyed, and Leah was kind enough to give as extensive tour of the region and join us on a tramp through the bush. We really got a good feel for what it's like to… read more
11 nov. 2013
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Talitha)
Talitha is a great little worker. The weather was not always the best to be outside but we had a great time together with conversations about all manner of things. Talitha will enjoy the rest of her New Zealand experience because she is open to learning new skills and experiences. Go well, my friend.
(Excelente
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10 nov. 2013
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Talitha) para o anfitrião
Leah is a great host. I really enjoyed my 4 days at her place. Riverton is nice and small and beautiful.
Leah is just asking for a few hours of work every day and then I got free time and could explore the area.
We had good talks and Leah is a well traveled person. I loved to listen to your stories!
The room is great and thank you for making… read more
Leah is just asking for a few hours of work every day and then I got free time and could explore the area.
We had good talks and Leah is a well traveled person. I loved to listen to your stories!
The room is great and thank you for making… read more
27 jun. 2013
Deixado pelo Workawayer (RaeEllen) para o anfitrião
Leah was by far THE BEST host I stayed with through workaway! She is what this whole experience is about. I stayed with her for 5 days and had the time of my life. She asked for only 3 hours of light work around her property a day, and we had the rest of the day to explore the surrounding area. She made a real effort to share her culture with us,… read more
19 mai. 2013
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (RaeEllen)
RaeEllen is a lovely young lady who was eager to assist with any tasks asked of her. She was enthusiastic about new experiences and was a joy to have in my home. I wish her well on her travels.
(Excelente
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19 mai. 2013
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Simon)
Simon is an enthusiastic and willing worker. He had all my shrubs trimmed quickly with the power hedgecutters. He cleaned up the cuttings and left a very professional finish. He is fun to be with and takes pleasure in new sights and experiences. He cleaned up my tunnel house very quickly and was then on to leaf raking. He is a happy young man… read more
(Excelente
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20 jan. 2013
Deixado pelo Workawayer (AnnaSchaffner) para o anfitrião
I had a great time with Leah! She is a generous, helpful, lovely person and will make sure you are well looked after.
I enjoyed picking and peeling heaps of broad beans and tidying up the tunnel house while having a nice chat and get to know stories about Riverton and the Southland region.
My room was really cosy, food was plenty and yummy and… read more
I enjoyed picking and peeling heaps of broad beans and tidying up the tunnel house while having a nice chat and get to know stories about Riverton and the Southland region.
My room was really cosy, food was plenty and yummy and… read more
19 jan. 2013
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (AnnaSchaffner)
Anna is very personable and great compnay. She is a willing worker and can complete a task so very quickly. She has good horticultural knowledge and was able to offer advice on the garden. We had a good time together and I wish her well on her travels.
(Excelente
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