We welcome those interested in organic practices and a sustainable rural lifestyle in North Devon, England

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Última atividade
27/06/2022
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We are Karen and Lawrence with our grown-up son Bennet. We live in a farmhouse on 34 hectares of traditional organic North Devon farmland. We have sheep, lambs, Devon cattle, two pigs, some poultry, sheepdogs and cats. There are traditional and modern barns and we have a small kitchen garden.

We aim to be sustainable and to maintain the traditional landscape features like hedges, pastures. and stone built barns

We are non-smokers and do not allow smoking in the house.
We have wireless internet.
Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado
Jardinagem
Cuidar de animais
Ajuda em fazenda
Criar/cozinhar refeições caseiras
Ajuda a cuidar da casa
Manutenção geral
Objetivos de sustentabilidade da ONU que este anfitrião quer atingir
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O que é isso?
Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado
We have had volunteers from all over the world and we greatly enjoy the different ideas and points of view they bring.
Here, our volunteers have the opportunity of experiencing of aspects of rural family life in the lovely North Devon "Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty". They have the opportunity of learning about dairy sheep, sheepdogs, cheese making, beef cattle, pigs, poultry and rural crafts like hedge laying, blade shearing and knitting.
Projetos que envolvem crianças
Este projeto pode envolver crianças. Para mais informações, veja aqui nossas diretrizes e dicas.
Ajuda
We currently have lots of work to do to our hedges; laying them and clearing up the unwanted branches. Is anyone interested in this sort of work and can use a billhook and saw?
We welcome volunteers who are interested in organic practices and a sustainable rural lifestyle; and who would like to join in as part of the family. Help would be gratefully received with any of the many tasks associated with rural existence such as animal care, controlling weeds like thistles, maintaining hedges and traditional buildings, and tidying up the house, barns and garden. Our cooking style is eclectic and we welcome ideas and help with the meals. Our volunteers usually find something to do that they like or find educational.
Idiomas
Inglês: Fluente
Afrikaans: Intermediário
Francês: Intermediário
Acomodação
Own room in the farmhouse. Meals with the family.
Mais alguns detalhes
- Acesso à internet
- Acesso à internet limitado
- Temos mascotes
- Somos fumantes
- Pode hospedar famílias
Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?
2
Horas previstas
25 hours, max 5 days per week

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16/05/2022

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Lea) para o anfitrião

I ended up staying with Karen, Lawrence and Bennet for almost six months during an interesting and challenging time for a lot of people (Jan.-June 2020). They are warm and welcoming people and they always make sure there is something to do for you that fits your skills as long as you are willing to work. I learned a lot from them and would go back… read more

(Excelente )

09/05/2022

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Jess)

Jess was with for just over two weeks. She was keen and helpful and good company.

(Excelente )

09/05/2022

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Jess) para o anfitrião

I spent just over 2 weeks on this beautiful farm in Devon. I came at the end of lambing season so got to see a few new lambs aswell as calves, which were very cute. Lawrence, Karen and Bennett were really welcoming and provided some really delicious food, which there was always lots of. There was quite a bit of spring work to be done hoeing… read more

(Excelente )

14/12/2021

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Naomi) para o anfitrião

My time heret was so much more than a voluntary work exchange. I came away with an abundance of cultural, social and lifestyle experience but most of all I came away knowing that I have made some truly great friends, who I have since been back to visit and will continue to do so whenever I am in that wonderful pocket of the Universe. Anyone who… read more

(Excelente )

13/12/2021

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Naomi)

Naomi stayed with us for five weeks. She was kind, friendly and helpful. She is experienced in shepherding and most aspects of livestock farming. She was a brilliant helper with sheep and lambs and we were happy to rely on her judgement and for her to work unsupervised using her own initiative. I believe she has experience of coping with holiday… read more

(Excelente )

15/09/2021

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Natasha) para o anfitrião

As this was my first time using Workaway, I was quite nervous and unsure of what to expect; however, from the moment I arrived to my departure 3 weeks later I was made to feel welcome and included. Karen, Lawrence and Bennet are so incredibly kind, funny and interesting, I can't express my gratitude to you all enough!
I learnt a lot during my stay… read more

(Excelente )

15/05/2021

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Jhih Yu) para o anfitrião

So sorry leaving feedback lately ><
I spent 7 weeks at this lovely farm! I do enjoy the staying and also learned a lot from this family, Lawrence is full of knowledge about farming and history and always happy to share with you. Karen is the master of baking, I learn how to bake bread and biscuit ( the biscuit is SO GOOD!) with her. Bennet's… read more

(Excelente )

19/04/2021

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Koharu)

We couldn't have wished for a kinder, more helpful, skilful and friendly volunteer. We hope Koharu will come back again one day. We recommend her to any future hosts and send our thanks and best wishes. We will keep in touch.

(Excelente )

19/04/2021

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Koharu) para o anfitrião

This was my first experience as Workawayer. I spent more than 1month. It was absolutely beautiful and heart warming time with Lawrence, Karen and Bennet. I learned how to feed sheep and lamb, maintain the pen, communicate with animals, sustainable diet, cooking, relaxing time and so on. Sometime I went the beach and village nearby.
The term I… read more

(Excelente )

31/01/2021

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Olivia ) para o anfitrião

I stayed on the farm for three weeks. It was my first workaway experience and I couldn't have asked for more wonderful hosts! Karen, Lawrence and Bennet don't make you feel like a guest, but rather a part of the family - I felt at home right away. We stacked firewood, cleared hedges, spread straw in the barns and did a lot of baking. We usually… read more

(Excelente )

08/08/2020

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Hannah)

Hannah came for a two week stay, was caught by the lockdown and ended up staying for over three months. We couldn't have wished for a better companion. She was quietly helpful, good humoured, very competent, quick to pick up new and unfamiliar tasks (like shearing sheep with blade shears) and always good company. She would be always welcome to… read more

(Excelente )

22/07/2020

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Hannah) para o anfitrião

Was my first workaway say and managed to get arrive just before lockdown hit. Couldn't have asked for a better place to be locked down!! They are an amazing family and I loved staying with you and experiencing everything the farm has to offer!

(Excelente )

20/06/2019

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Rosa) para o anfitrião

My review is somewhat late, but I had a lovely time at the farm! This was my first workaway experience and I didn't really know what to expect, but Lawrence, Karen and Bennett made it a good one!
The daily tasks such as feeding, checking the fields and taking care of the sheep with lambs in the pens are not difficult to do (although it could be… read more

(Muito Bom )

03/04/2019

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Camilla)

Camilla was a delightful helper and companion, always good humoured and keen to take part. Although much of the work on the farm was new to her she applied herself with enthusiasm, kindness and common sense. We were all very sad to wave goodbye when she left and she is greatly missed. We have also run out of her delicious home baked biscuits...
We… read more

(Excelente )

02/04/2019

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Camilla) para o anfitrião

I stayed on there for almost 7 weeks and I had such a great experience. Lawrence, Karen and Bennet are absolut wonderful, warm and lovely people. I felt so welcome from the very first day of my stay and I couldn't have wished for a better first experience with workaway. The area is beautiful and I highly recommend the farm. It was a pleasure… read more

(Excelente )

28/03/2019

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Chris)

Chris was an excellent helper and very good company; always full of constructive ideas and real practical commonsense. She applied herself to many tasks effectively and efficiently and her biscotti were delicious. Her time with us was too short and we hope she will return one day. She would be very welcome.

(Excelente )

25/03/2019

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Chris) para o anfitrião

This was my first work away experience and I was rather nervous.
Karen and Lawrence welcomed me into their home and I immediately felt at ease. The daily routine included feeding and caring for the sheep and other assorted creatures, and helping Karen at the market. The walks in the fields checking on sheep and cattle were glorious.
The area is… read more

(Excelente )

05/02/2019

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Jarom)

Jarom was a great helper, good humoured, enthusiastic and imbued with common sense. And very good company too. We were only sorry he was with us for such a comparatively short stay of only a couple of weeks!

(Excelente )

04/02/2019

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Jarom) para o anfitrião

Lawrence, Karen, and Bennet are fantastic people and were excellent hosts. I felt welcome immediately and they were continually kind and generous, and patient in getting me up to speed with the daily operations around the farm. It's a beautiful plot of land, and they raise their animals with care and concern. I learned a huge amount during my stay… read more

(Excelente )

13/10/2018

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Kate ) para o anfitrião

Although this is rather delayed I wanted to say what a great time I had volunteering at the Farm in June. I enjoyed learning about all aspects of their farm life from milking sheep, making cheese, attending farmers markets, making bread and all other tasks that support their sustainable lifestyle. Thanks to Lawrence, Karen & Bennett for being so… read more

(Excelente )

11/10/2018

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Megan) para o anfitrião

Loved my first Workaway experience! The work is really fun with the sheep everyday and the many other animals, and learning about the cheese-making and the running of the farm was fascinating. The area is also very beautiful and sometimes you have afternoons off (depending on what jobs need doing) to explore and walk to the beach.
Thank you so… read more

(Excelente )

28/09/2018

Deixado pelo Workawayer (lise) para o anfitrião

I stayed 1 month on the farm. The family is very nice. I learnt much: how to make sausages and cheese, to milk ewes. The work wasn't too hard. We milked every morning. Sometimes in the afternoon we were free and sometimes we were helping. They are very accommodating! The area is splendid.
I recommend the place to those who like being with animals… read more

(Excelente )

16/08/2018

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Emily)

Emily came at a busy time of the year, towards the end of lambing, when there were new lambs to be delivered and older lambs needing care. She was always helpful and coped with everything with commonsense and resourcefulness. She was good company, a dependable member to the team and an excellent baker too!
We hope that she will find time to return… read more

(Excelente )

09/06/2018

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Emily) para o anfitrião

I had a fantastic experience at the farm in north Devon. It was lamb season so I got to help out with the little ones, feeding them and taking care of their pens. I thoroughly enjoyed the daily activities and fresh air. I had no prior experience on a farm, but Lawrence was very patient with me and taught me what I needed to know to do the job. I… read more

(Excelente )

16/08/2018

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Ingala)

Ingala has stayed with us twice so far and we hope she will find time to come back again. She fitted in like a member of the family and helped with all the work on the farm and in the house while she was with us. We were having extensive repairs carried out to the kitchen in the farmhouse after a fire and we were having to use a temporary kitchen… read more

(Excelente )

07/07/2018

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Ingala) para o anfitrião

I spent 5 wonderful weeks at the farm. It was my first workaway experience and it couldn't be better.
Lawrence, Karen and Bennet were so welcoming, great and all had a great sense of humor. They made me feel like a part of the family immediately.
We had lots of nice conversations.
I enjoyed the work with Lawrence/Karen and learned a lot about… read more

(Excelente )

29/06/2018

Deixado pelo Workawayer (sylvie) para o anfitrião

As my first experience as a workaway volunteer, I can say I couldn't have been luckier !! The Wright family is wonderfully welcoming, warm-hearted and open-minded. They made me feel as part of their family, including me straight away in the work routine even if I had never worked on a farm before and making me share their family meals which were… read more

(Excelente )

09/06/2018

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Simone)

Simone came to us as a 'last minute' workawayer to fill a gap left by an unexpected cancellation and; we could not have wished for a better helper!
Simone is kind and clever and picked up what was needed in the way of help in no time at all. She milked the ewes and handled the lambs as though she had been born a farmer. She was prepared to use… read more

(Excelente )

07/06/2018

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Simone) para o anfitrião

I enjoyed my stay with Lawrence, Karen and Bennet really a much and it was hard for me to leave the farm after 3 weeks. After a couple of days and to get know from each other i felt like home and as a member of the family. Lawrence has a good knowledge and i could ask him every time about different stuff, especially about the animals. With karen i… read more

(Excelente )

22/02/2018

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Anja) para o anfitrião

I spent a month on the farm and it was really nice experience. Lawrence, Karen and Bennet are very kind and friendly people and it was great to live with them. I hope we'll stay in touch.

(Excelente )

02/01/2018

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Hannah) para o anfitrião

This was my first workawayer experience, and though I only stayed a little over two weeks, it was such a wonderful experience.
Lawrence always has a story to tell or knowledge to share over a cup of tea and biscuit or out in the field and Karen is a tough cookie who knows what she wants and has a ton of knowledge to impart. They both have so much… read more

(Excelente )

04/06/2017

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Amy) para o anfitrião

I spent 2 weeks on the farm and had a fantastic work away experience!
Thanks again to Lawrence, Karen and Bennet who were so welcoming and hospitable to me during my stay. I got to experience all aspects of farm life, from milking the sheep, feeding animals (I loved bottle feeding the tiny lambs), working with sheep dogs, ear tagging and… read more

(Excelente )

14/05/2017

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Anne) para o anfitrião

I had an excellent fortnight helping on the Farm. They were in their lambing season and could fit me in as I was really Interested in seeing what was involving during it. The Wright family were warm and kind people who had very cute British traditions and manners like lots of tea time, great dinners, and good banter. It was a great cultural… read more

(Excelente )

19/02/2017

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Laura) para o anfitrião

What a fantastic workaway experience, I cannot begin to express my gratitude to this warm welcoming, hardworking family .
You need only arrive with willingness, enthusiasm and a decent pair of wellies and you will be rewarded with all the pleasures of good , wholesome Devon farming life .
Alongside all the mud and mayhem this home and farm is a… read more

(Excelente )

03/01/2017

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Olivia) para o anfitrião

I had a very happy time : milking cows for the first time (thank you Lawrence for arranging this), having a local Christmas dinner for the first time, going to a Christmas carol for the first time, shepherding sheep for the first time, tasting countless new food (brussels sprout, Yorkshire pudding, Christmas pudding, etc) for the first time,… read more

(Excelente )

25/05/2016

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Maria) para o anfitrião

It was a short but intense stay. I had a great time in the farm; with all the animals and all the things that there are to learn, with that wonderful and lovely family who always makes you feel at home. I also liked the neighboring towns which are really nice and full of magic.
Thank you very much Karen, Lawrence and Bennet, I really spent a… read more

(Excelente )

12/04/2016

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Sarah) para o anfitrião

I had a wonderful 5-6 weeks on Lawrence and Karen's farm. I went to work with the sheep during lambing season and I definitely wasn't disappointed; I loved going round checking the fields for new lambs and bringing them in on the tractor! I learnt a lot about how a farm is run and how much fun it can be, especially caring for the orphaned and… read more

(Excelente )

17/08/2015

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Dominika) para o anfitrião

My four weeks on your farm was a once in a lifetime experience. Karen and Lawrence were lovely people and they opened their hearts, knowledge and experience with me to learn everything about the farm. They picked me up from the coach and gave me great advise on how to get back to the airport in time to catch my flight. Feeding Squiggle, the lamb… read more

(Excelente )

20/06/2015

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Sophia) para o anfitrião

I spent nearly three weeks at the farm and I loved every minute! Lawrence and Karen have lots of experience with volunteers and are very gracious hosts. I got to help with many varied tasks during my stay including feeding the animals, checking for new lambs in the morning, herding and milking the sheep. Working with the dogs was a wonderful… read more

(Excelente )

09/03/2015

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Franck) para o anfitrião

I spent 3 weeks and half, It was awesome!
I learnt a lot of things: feeding and taking care of the animals, training the sheep dogs to gather the sheep (which is amazing), ewes cheese making, bread and loaves baking, I also had very nice walks visiting the countryside and coast, it's very wild and beautiful.
Thanks Karen, Lawrence, Bennet and… read more

(Excelente )

15/11/2014

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Evelyn)

Thank you Evelyn for your help and good companionship. Three weeks was too short and we all hope you will come back soon!

(Excelente )

14/11/2014

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Evelyn) para o anfitrião

Thank you so much Lawrence, Karen, Bennet and all the lovely animals for a wonderful stay at your farm! You have a special place in beautiful surroundings, I enjoyed my three weeks a lot and I really hope that I can come back one day and feel at home again. Thank you for sharing your lifestyle that I keep as such a good memory and your natural… read more

(Excelente )

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