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United Kingdom
Had an amazing time staying with Lydia and Stu! The accom is awesome as you get your own private space with a comfy double bed, but everyone is so welcoming that you also end up spending time in the main house with them and the dogs too.
Daily tasks and projects are explained well, and I learned a lot about living more sustainably off the land. The tasks are not difficult, and there is plenty of opportunity to work independently once you know what you’re doing.
I really miss my old dog so was super happy to get to walk the dogs too! They’re all sweethearts. Miss you all!
about 1 month ago
United Kingdom
I would highly recommend staying here! You get your own space and you are surrounded by lots of dogs, sheep, chickens and a really cute goat. The work is very fair and easygoing and the walk to town is short. We had a really nice stay, and the hosts were really friendly and welcoming.
7 months ago
United States
Such a lovely farm! Lydia and Stu were great hosts, super kind and welcoming! There 4 dogs were absolute sweethearts and I will miss them!! Farm work was very flexible and easy to manage, and you have lots of your own space. The view from the property is amazing and super close to town as well! Would definitely recommend.
8 months ago
Canada
Working and staying at Lydia and Stu was a wonderful experience! They were beyond generous and they went above and beyond to make me feel welcomed. The lodgings were spacious and the workload around the farm was interesting and easy to manage. I recommend this experience for people comfortable with general labour and have foundational knowledge in gardening and building as you work quite independently. Thank you so much for the amazing stay! I’ll miss my time with you and the pups. :)
10 months ago
United States
Staying with Stu, Lydia, and the doggies was an absolute dream. Not only do you have your own space, but you also have a variety of activities to choose from, so you're never stuck doing the same thing every day. The property is stunning, and there's plenty to do in the area. Thank you guys—I miss you already!
about 1 year ago
Canada
Lydia and Stu were absolutely phenomenal, we would have stayed longer if we could! They were kind, generous and engaging. The farm animals were super cool and we learned a lot about sustainability and living off the land. They accepted us into their home with open arms (so did their 4 dogs!). Thank you Lydia and Stu, we miss you guys and you slice of paradise already!
over 1 year ago
Canada
Lydia and Stu were wonderful hosts! We really enjoyed helping out around the farm, including feeding the chickens and sheep, and helping out in the garden. The best part, however, was getting to spend so much time with their dogs! The work wasn't too difficult, and they were always clear on their instructions. And the property is absolutely beautiful :) would definitely recommend!
over 1 year ago
Germany
Lydia & Stew are the best! Heaps of fun projects to work on and something new to do every day. The farm has a great balance of remote tranquillity combined with accessibility as it is close to town (Paraparaumu). You can get there by train from Wellington and once there, we used their bikes to get around. You have your own space and autonomy to plan your day. From the lush vegetable garden to the pristine filtered water, find out what life can be like on a self-sustaining farm. Primo. 👌 3 weeks flew by! Thank you for creating lasting memories of New Zealand. Tell the dogs we said hi!
over 1 year ago
Spain
My very first volunteer experience: 10/10! The projects we helped with were easy and doable for a city-clueless-person like me 😅 They were always different and could be carried out flexibly. My favourite was providing daily breakfast for the sheep and chickens, so fun! The dogs stole my heart, they are absolutely adorable and will keep you loved and entertained once you are done with the daily tasks. The place is so peaceful yet close to anything you may need. Having our own room and lounge area was great. Lydia, Stu and their family made us feel at home at all times. We'll miss you ❤️🥚
over 1 year ago
Slovakia
We stayed with Lydia and Stew for 2 months. We helped them with tasks around their farm, mostly we worked in the garden and also fed the animals. With them we had a chance to drench the sheep, which we did for the first time. It was such a good experiance to learn something meanwhile volunteering. If you love animals, you will definitely enjoy this stay (they have lovely doggies, sheep and chocks). Paraparaumu is such a beautiful area on the Kapiti coast. We saw quite a lot during our stay, because of our host. They lent us their bicycles, which we loved and cycled through the area <3.
almost 2 years ago
