Help out on our small family farm close to Wombat State Forest, Victoria, Australia
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Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Marina & Alexander)
We loved having Marina & Alex spending time as our latest Workaway family members. Both exceptionally capable and easy going, fitting in so well with our day to day life and helping with all aspects of farm life. They both have a great sense of humour that coped well with Jim’s ‘dad’ jokes, even when some were a little scrambled in translation.
… read more
All up we had a super relaxing but totally productive few weeks, having that extra help to finish wintering jobs
Adoption papers signed.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Marina & Alexander) para o anfitrião
Where shall we start? First of all, this place close to Daylesford is stunning. The beautiful forests, lakes, the silence, breathtaking sunsets and wildlife around Jim‘s and Norma‘s home make it really hard to not be outside all day. They have such a well structured and maintained property that made it easy for us to get around with the buggy or
… read more the atv (which was really fun). We lived in the beautiful house with them and the two super cute doggies Fergus and Dougal (we miss them already). Our bed was probably the coziest bed we‘ve ever slept in. Even for our yoga routines, we found some really nice spots in and outside the house. Working around the house for us was a joy, also because Norma and Jim always took care that our tasks varied day to day. We helped with wood cutting, weeding, painting, harvesting pumpkins, trimming bushes, mulching, planting, even decorating with Norma‘s teapots and bringing chucks and ducks to bed. Now to Jim and Norma: They both are such warmhearted and inspiring personalities who made us feel like family from the very first moment we met. Jim is hilarious, always up for a good joke (even if some of them „did not arrive“). A part-time comedian, but a full-time gentleman. And Norma? She is like a Picasso, but with a wooden spoon. We‘ve been loving each and every one of her dishes, deserts and cakes so much (some would even say too much). Her talent to lead the pack and coordinate everything in and around the house is really admirable. Likewise is their work for the Daylesford community, always helping out where help is needed and really caring for others. Both together are just lovely to watch and be with. They took us out to dinners, introduced us to sooo many of their friends and all together they made it impossible to have an easy farewell at the end. Jim and Norma, we are so gratefull for the time we were granted to spend with you and for what you’ve given to us. We hope to see you again for pig day🫶🏼Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Brenno)
Dear Brenno, thank you so much for your kind feedback and thank you for your stay with us, we loved having you on our patch. Loved your enthusiasm to tackle any job in the garden and in the kitchen. Your ‘lasagne’ was delicious as was the pumpkin gnocchi! We totally appreciated your ability to fit in with the other Workaways and to organise them
… read more when required. You were a great addition to our team and hope to welcome you back to Australia sometime. Hope you had a great Christmas back with your family.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Brenno) para o anfitrião
My stay in this piece of paradise was amazing, the property is wonderful to explore and the animals are all so cute and welcoming (Henry in particular) I wish I stayed more to intake all the great energy, the sun and the night skies.
The work is interesting and always different this allows you to never get bored, furthermore you get the chance to
… read more drive around with the buggy and the quad witch is great. We had so many laugh with Jim and Norma, they are great people; their strength allowed them to build a united community and to keep working for the good of others, plus they share all they have with you, making you experience the true family life of Australia.
I'm sure we'll keep in contact because what we built is very strong memories and friendship.Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Benedikt & Carmen)
Carmen and Ben were with us for two weeks in December. During this time they were a big help in our large garden. All jobs were thoroughly and competently done. It was quite an international collection of Workaway people at the time and so there was plenty of opportunity of collaborative work and socialising. They were always willing to lend a
… read more hand outside ‘working hours’ and we greatly appreciated their input and delightful company. We wish you lots of safe and happy travels in your time in Australia and beyond.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Benedikt & Carmen) para o anfitrião
We had a wonderful time with Norma and Jim!
From the first second on we felt like home. We were two of six workawayers so it was a big and fun community. Norma and Jim made sure all of us had a great time and drove or picked us up from anywhere we wanted to go around the area.
We never got bored: We went from cutting back the fruit trees and
… read more bushes to painting the vegetable garden, from weeding the beds to feeding the sheep and alpakas. In return Norma made sure we were well fed too. She cooked and baked recipes from her finest cuisine while Jim made sure no sunset went without a cold beer and a good laugh.
They must be the most kind and generous people on this planet...
We are more than grateful for this warm and loving experience!Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
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Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Marina & Alexander)
We loved having Marina & Alex spending time as our latest Workaway family members. Both exceptionally capable and easy going, fitting in so well with our day to day life and helping with all aspects of farm life. They both have a great sense of humour that coped well with Jim’s ‘dad’ jokes, even when some were a little scrambled in translation.
… read more
All up we had a super relaxing but totally productive few weeks, having that extra help to finish wintering jobs
Adoption papers signed.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Marina & Alexander) para o anfitrião
Where shall we start? First of all, this place close to Daylesford is stunning. The beautiful forests, lakes, the silence, breathtaking sunsets and wildlife around Jim‘s and Norma‘s home make it really hard to not be outside all day. They have such a well structured and maintained property that made it easy for us to get around with the buggy or
… read more the atv (which was really fun). We lived in the beautiful house with them and the two super cute doggies Fergus and Dougal (we miss them already). Our bed was probably the coziest bed we‘ve ever slept in. Even for our yoga routines, we found some really nice spots in and outside the house. Working around the house for us was a joy, also because Norma and Jim always took care that our tasks varied day to day. We helped with wood cutting, weeding, painting, harvesting pumpkins, trimming bushes, mulching, planting, even decorating with Norma‘s teapots and bringing chucks and ducks to bed. Now to Jim and Norma: They both are such warmhearted and inspiring personalities who made us feel like family from the very first moment we met. Jim is hilarious, always up for a good joke (even if some of them „did not arrive“). A part-time comedian, but a full-time gentleman. And Norma? She is like a Picasso, but with a wooden spoon. We‘ve been loving each and every one of her dishes, deserts and cakes so much (some would even say too much). Her talent to lead the pack and coordinate everything in and around the house is really admirable. Likewise is their work for the Daylesford community, always helping out where help is needed and really caring for others. Both together are just lovely to watch and be with. They took us out to dinners, introduced us to sooo many of their friends and all together they made it impossible to have an easy farewell at the end. Jim and Norma, we are so gratefull for the time we were granted to spend with you and for what you’ve given to us. We hope to see you again for pig day🫶🏼Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Brenno)
Dear Brenno, thank you so much for your kind feedback and thank you for your stay with us, we loved having you on our patch. Loved your enthusiasm to tackle any job in the garden and in the kitchen. Your ‘lasagne’ was delicious as was the pumpkin gnocchi! We totally appreciated your ability to fit in with the other Workaways and to organise them
… read more when required. You were a great addition to our team and hope to welcome you back to Australia sometime. Hope you had a great Christmas back with your family.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Brenno) para o anfitrião
My stay in this piece of paradise was amazing, the property is wonderful to explore and the animals are all so cute and welcoming (Henry in particular) I wish I stayed more to intake all the great energy, the sun and the night skies.
The work is interesting and always different this allows you to never get bored, furthermore you get the chance to
… read more drive around with the buggy and the quad witch is great. We had so many laugh with Jim and Norma, they are great people; their strength allowed them to build a united community and to keep working for the good of others, plus they share all they have with you, making you experience the true family life of Australia.
I'm sure we'll keep in contact because what we built is very strong memories and friendship.Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Benedikt & Carmen)
Carmen and Ben were with us for two weeks in December. During this time they were a big help in our large garden. All jobs were thoroughly and competently done. It was quite an international collection of Workaway people at the time and so there was plenty of opportunity of collaborative work and socialising. They were always willing to lend a
… read more hand outside ‘working hours’ and we greatly appreciated their input and delightful company. We wish you lots of safe and happy travels in your time in Australia and beyond.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Benedikt & Carmen) para o anfitrião
We had a wonderful time with Norma and Jim!
From the first second on we felt like home. We were two of six workawayers so it was a big and fun community. Norma and Jim made sure all of us had a great time and drove or picked us up from anywhere we wanted to go around the area.
We never got bored: We went from cutting back the fruit trees and
… read more bushes to painting the vegetable garden, from weeding the beds to feeding the sheep and alpakas. In return Norma made sure we were well fed too. She cooked and baked recipes from her finest cuisine while Jim made sure no sunset went without a cold beer and a good laugh.
They must be the most kind and generous people on this planet...
We are more than grateful for this warm and loving experience!Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Lucia & Mateo)
We loved having Lucia and Mateo with us for two weeks in October. Two happy, polite, well spoken, well mannered, funny people who are super easy to have around. They're extremely hard working! They completed a huge range of odd jobs that we needed to get done and went above and beyond what was required of them. They're considerate and respectful,
… read more easy conversationalists, and a lot of fun to be around and good cooks as well. Mateo with the help of Lucia made us a delicious and mighty beef and lentil stew, his recipe from Uruguay. We wish them many happy travels in Australia!
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Veronica & Leandro)
Veronica and Leandro came to work with us in 2021 while living in Australia and working in Daylesford. We were immediately impressed with their work ethic and quiet attention to the job at hand.
Both are very capable in the kitchen, happy to lend a hand or take charge of a meal at any time. Their Empanadas are excellent!
Working with us or working
… read more alone the results they achieved were outstanding. Our garden of two acres had never looked better. Main jobs were weeding, pruning, mulching and painting. Also there were everyday jobs like feeding chickens, helping with animals and our food needs. We were always ensured of good company in the evenings when we could all relax. In their spare time they were able to complete two lovely mosaic projects which left us with a visible reminder of them and their artistic ability.
Leandro and Veronica are like a daughter and son to us after living and working with us for so long – we want them to come back to us, but realise they must move on to follow their dreams. We cannot recommend them highly enough. Anyone who chooses to host them will be ensured of an intelligent couple who are hard workers, self-motivated and delightful company.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Veronica & Leandro) para o anfitrião
We have been at Norma and Jim’s place for more than a month last year and it was a great and wonderful time for us. We really enjoyed this time there and they are such a lovely and nice people, very generous as well. We became friends after this time and we keep in contact with them.
About the Job, it always was easy and enjoyable. We did several
… read more gardening jobs, very dynamic and also a good opportunity to learn, we are very grateful for that. We have learnt more about native Australian plants due to their garden is a stunning place to work in, full of native plants, trees and art (mosaics everywhere, we loved it). They also live in a very sustainably and self sufficiently way so it was inspiring for us. They are kind people so they explained us everything that we asked for and we had Very interesting topics of conversation all the time (jokes were very common as they have a great sense of humor). We also met some good friends of them, we had pizza party and they took us for dinners everywhere.
The place is beautiful, the views are astonishing and very peaceful all the time so we loved watching all the wildlife. They even have an acces to the forest where we could see a koala in the wild.
We stayed in a double-room, with all the facilities and the house is very comfortable and cosy. They have two lovely dogs, so cute! All the meals that we have had there were the most delicious food so thanks a lot for all the varied and abundant dishes. Thank you so much Norma and Jim. We definitely recommend these host. We wish all the best for you guys and maybe we can see each other again one day.Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Caitlyn & Justin)
We thoroughly enjoyed hosting our first Canadian Workaway’s! Caitlyn and Justin fitted in very well at our home. They were easygoing and happy to help our with any job going from planting, weeding, digging holes, wood chopping or washing windows. Caitlyn even sorted the whole CD collection. They loved and were loved by Dougal and the new puppy
… read more Fergus. They were always enthusiastic and very helpful in the kitchen. We wish them many interesting future travels and successful theatrical careers and hope to see them once again in our neck of the woods.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Caitlyn & Justin) para o anfitrião
We had such a wonderful stay with Jim and Norma. Right from the start they were easy to get along with, and we enjoyed many evenings of conversation over wonderful dinners and wine, and we also had a great time getting to know some of their friends as well. Their home and property is stunning, and we really enjoyed hanging out with the dogs,
… read more chickens, ducks, sheep, and alpacas. Norma's cooking was AMAZING, and we were sad to leave because we felt very at home with Jim and Norma. Thank you so much for having us, for your generosity, and for allowing us to get to know you!Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Bertrand & Marie-Laetitia) para o anfitrião
We spent an amazing week in March 2019 at Norma and Jim's. They were welcoming enough to host the whole family : me, my wife and my three kids. It was such a wonderful experience for all of us. My main duty was gardening and the work was very interesting and not too much demanding. I improved my gardening skills and even learnt how to drive a
… read more bobcat. Our daughters enjoyed very much their week as Norma managed to find a school where they went to and where they made good friends. Our baby boy had great fun with Dougal, the lovely little dog. Norma is a wonderful cook and we had unforgettable evening parties. Norma and Jim have many stories to tell and it's always a pleasure to chat with them. At last, they helped us a lot in organizing our road trip in campervan. Our journey in Australia wouldn't have been the same if we had not meet them.Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Bertrand & Marie-Laetitia)
We really enjoyed Bertrand and Marie’s visit for a week In March. They are both hardworking, flexible and good company to boot. Jobs were mainly general maintenance in the garden and the house, but done cheerfully and well.
Anna, Judith and Philéas are easy going, delightful kids who can easily keep themselves amused. Our evenings together were
… read more convivial and full of interesting conversation. One night Bertrand and Marie also cooked us a wonderful French meal. We wish them many enjoyable travels in the future and a welcome back to Daylesford sometime.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Sierra) para o anfitrião
I had a wonderful stay here!! Jim and Norma are both fantastic people with lots of insight and fun stories to tell. They both are very kind and generous; they open up their home and property to the workaway guests, would drive us to the places we wanted to see or lend us bikes to get there ourselves, and Jim took us to go see kangaroos and
… read more wombats! Norma always cooked delicious meals and even made us our favorites. :) Every week or so they throw a party with friends, which were always a lot of fun, working in the kitchen and talking to all the fun people Jim and Norma are friends with. We always had fun talks during dinner and had equally good times throughout the rest of the days. The work itself is mostly weeding, but we also got to paint/oil the wood around the property, which was enjoyable as well. My two weeks here were very fun and memorable; I learned a lot and would definitely recommend a stay here.Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Sierra)
Sierra and her friend Fiona stayed with us for two weeks helping overcome our "October outburst" of weeds. Both have happy dispositions and it was interesting to see their reactions to life on the other side of the world in a small town. We were just a small, but enjoyable step in their big travelling adventure around Australia. Lots of luck in
… read more your future endeavours Sierra and Fiona! Hugs, Norma and Jim
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Ruth & Stephen)
If you can get Ruth and Stephen to work for you, you would be very lucky indeed!
Lucky because they have so many skills at hand that you would be hard pressed to find a job they could not tackle.
Lucky because they have a great work ethic and are organised and industrious to boot.
Lucky because they are interesting, easy and fun to have around
… read more you and helpful in all areas.
We were very lucky and had a great two weeks with our new (old) friends Ruth, Steve and Charlie and would welcome them back anytime.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Ruth & Stephen) para o anfitrião
It feels strange to be leaving feedback for Norma and Jim, because after two weeks with them they seem more like lifelong friends than workaway hosts. We felt immediately at ease in their BEAUTIFUL home. They are both extremely easy company, quick to laugh, and great conversationalists. They have the most delightful fur babies, Dougal and Maggie
… read more ❤️❤️, who we are still pining for. Our accommodation was 5 star, and we couldn't believe our luck when meal upon meal of cordon blue cuisine turned up on the kitchen table!!!! The work was great - very varied, well defined tasks, and the workload fair. We had plenty of free time to explore their beautiful region, which we also fell in love with. This is really the Rolls Royce of Workawaying and will be a tough act to follow!!Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Fiona) para o anfitrião
I stayed for 2 weeks at Jim and Norma's beautiful home and property. I definitely had a wonderful experience; Monday through Friday we worked, doing mainly yardwork and weeding. We had a similar schedule every day, we started every morning at 9am, which was nice so we didn't work in the hottest hours of the day! The view while doing the work is
… read more beautiful, sometimes i would look up and be just as amazed as the first time. Jim and Norma were so generous with everything they did for us. Norma's cooking is unforgettably good, something i will definitely miss about my stay here! They drove us to many towns and cities nearby which i am super grateful for since we didnt have our own car!
Wish you guys all the best for your beautiful garden!Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Fiona)
Fiona and her friend Sierra stayed with us for two weeks helping overcome our "October outburst" of weeds. Both have happy dispositions and it was interesting to see their reactions to life on the other side of the world in a small town. We were just a small, but enjoyable step in their big travelling adventure around Australia. Lots of luck in
… read more your future endeavours Fiona and Sierra! Hugs, Norma and Jim
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Danielle)
Danielle is a charming chatty and helpful young woman. She is very capable in the garden, shows initiative and works well without supervision.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Daria) para o anfitrião
Let me start by saying that words will fail to describe how awesome Norma and Jim are. We had such a great time staying and working with them and we are so grateful. All the time we felt like we hit some sort of workaway jackpot.
This was our first workaway and it brought a lot of positive experiences. There was no strict schedule and we could
… read more contribute as much as we wanted or could depending on the weather - some days it was 3 hours at some days about 5 hours.
Norma is a wonderful cook and Jim has an exceptional sense of humour that all together made our afternoons so enjoyable sharing delicious food, laughs and incredible life stories.
Hope we’ll come back somewhere in the future to spend another 2 weeks with them together :)
Thanks again,
Daria and OleksiiSó é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Daria)
Daria and Oleksii were a great asset to work on our plot for two weeks. Full marks and five star certificate for raspberry pruning, shrub pruning and mulching as well as many other tasks achieved. It has made a huge impact on jobs to do.
Good natured, great sense of humour and very easy to have around, the time we spent together was a real
… read more pleasure. We would be happy to have you back anytime. Best wishes for fantastic travels ahead.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Léo)
Leo, it was such a pleasure to have you stay with us - and who could believe the time went so fast! Who could believe our first Workaway experience would be so much fun? It was a bit hectic with so many staying, but you had already fitted in with comfort before the others arrived. My friend who was visiting was so impressed that a young man who
… read more had only been with us three days would so easily get up, clear the table and stack the dishwasher after breakfast. Thank you for fitting in so well, for all your fantastic help in the garden and in the kitchen and thank you for your great attitude. We saw such a big change in the garden in the time you were with us it made the jobs for summer ahead seem not so overwhelming. I am glad that you enjoyed the cooking, it certainly is a pleasure to cook for someone that appreciates it! We hope that you enjoy all your new experiences in Australia and look forward to welcoming you back at any time. Dougal would love to have you return as well of course!
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Léo) para o anfitrião
I spent 3 unbelievable weeks with Norma, Jim Maggie and my love (Dougal). It's was my first experience in workaway and I will remember forever. Jim and Norma are amazing, generous and lovely people. Their house is located at the top of a hill that offers an exceptional view of the forest. Their garden is sublime and very well laid out. It is an
… read more ideal setting and very pleasant to work (the view, birds, nature, and of course Dougal !!) I had great evenings by your side and thanks to you I discovered the surroundings but mostly recipes (thank you Norma). They are generous people, even at 20,000km from home I felt like home. I hope to see you again before come back to France. I highly recommend. Really amazing workaway.Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Anastasia & George)
Anastasia and George, it was a real pleasure to meet you and to spend the past two weeks together. We were very fortunate to have such a great team for our first Workaway experience. Together with Angelo, Leo and Lucry we achieved so much in the garden and around the house, plus we had good times together. We wish you many happy travels and look
… read more forward to the next time we meet - hopefully in the not too distant future! We would always be happy to have you back - highly recommended.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Anastasia & George) para o anfitrião
My family and i, had a beautiful time with Norma and Jim.
my first experience as a workawyer in Australia was a wish that became reality.
we were warmly welcomed by Norma and Jim at their beautiful property.
the view all around was spectacular! from any part of the property i was working, i was looking down at a densed endless gumtree forest, with
… read more many colorful wild birds to keep me company. they have done a beautiful job with their property in the past 10 years, and it's an on going project. two weeks were not enough...
Jim and george (my husband) made a good team in work, and in company. they took us to the best places in Daylesford, Ballarat, Bendigo,Talbot, gallerys,markets, gardens... one evening we were invited by Norma's friends at a very interesting... historic guesthouse for dinner. talking about dinners, Norma happens to be the best
cook in daylesford! i will save in my heart all the moments that i shared with Norma, Jim, Dougal, and Magy. i am grateful to them all. Highly recomended!Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
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