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We are Barb and Dave, and we live in wildlife country just north of Toowoomba (in an area that doesn't flood!) and we have a few horses. We are looking for a girl or couple of girls to help out - especially with the horses - so someone with experience and confidence around them is a must.
I have two horses, one of which I compete in dressage to Advanced level (flying change, half pass, collected work, starting canter pirouette etc, not sure what level that is in Europe), and a companion horse (although right now we are coming back from injury, so not back in full work yet). Sometimes I have another horse to ride for girls who are confident riders - just check with me when you get in touch. I am not competing this year because of that injury.
The main activities you will do at the moment will be weeding and housework! We have had quite a bit of rain that we are being overrun with greenery. Also some cleaning, gardening and help me with some of the bigger jobs outside and with the horses. I also need help scanning a heap of old photos and sorting them out - a time consuming job that I haven't been able to get started on. If you are a painter, all of our window frames and sills need repainting . Our dog Dig can run all day and would love a running or bike riding partner when you have a break!
You will have your own room and usually your own bathroom in a big, fairly new house, depending on what's happening when you come. You will help about 25 hours a week, and we are flexible about when you do this - so if you have your own car, you can take off for a few days at a time to explore the area. If you don't have your own transport, we will make sure you get around to explore the area and Toowoomba. We are happy to take you out on day trips too, and I am often trekking off somewhere interesting to do horse stuff (competitions, to my coaches etc). Our place is located in the middle of the bush and has amazing views!
If you travel by bus from Brisbane or out west, we will pick you up from Toowoomba. We are an absolutely no smoking family. We are pretty easy going and flexible. We have a dog and a cat that live inside, so it's a really great place if you are missing your dog or cat at home.
A couple of friends together is great - it can be very quiet and it's always more fun to share with a friend. No vegans please. Gluten free and vegetarian travellers are easy - my daughter is gluten intolerant and we are used to it.
We can't sign visas as we don't produce food 😒. Safe travels!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
House sitting
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We like to share special Australian food experiences (Tim Tams, lamingtons, pavlova, barbecues, lamb and kangaroo); our place is a haven for birdwatchers and people who love wildlife, with wallabies visiting most days, a diamond python (a good snake) living in the shed and kangaroos living just down the road. We will also teach you to do a Tim Tam Slam!
Help
Cleaning stables and helping a little with the horses
Cleaning up kitchen and wiping down benches after breakfast and dinner.
Vacuuming house once a week and checking/sweeping kitchen floor in between.
Hanging out and gathering in washing.
Preparation of the occasional meal.
Helping us with the bigger jobs such as clearing paddocks or fencing, painting, gardening, cleaning windows and walls, washing and cleaning out vehicles.
Walk the dog.
Cleaning windows
Weeding and other gardening
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Own very large room in a new house with a comfortable queen size bed; wireless internet; own bathroom or share bathroom depending if we have other visitors staying.
What else ...
There are lots of trails for mountain biking and walking (we have bikes), and plenty of wildlife to see. We occasionally go camping or take our travellers on day trips, and if we are doing something our travellers come with us, so you will learn a lot!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Definitely digital nomad friendly. I work from home three days a week and we can work a schedule.
Space for parking camper vans
We have plenty of space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
25 hours - Mainly house cleaning, but it depends on your skills. We are on bushfire cleanup the next few months, so plenty of outdoor stuff.. It's about four-five hours a day, not counting riding.
Host ref number: 11298831694d
Feedback (23)
18 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Alina & Carolin) for host
Barb and Dave were amazing hosts! We are very glad that we found someone to stay so spontaneously in our working gap. The week at their place was simply incredible. They were so open and welcoming from the first second that it immediately felt like home. The work was most of the times doing the stables in the morning and then some housework or… read more
17 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Alina & Carolin)
Alina and Caro are excellent Workawayers - hard working, serious, proactively helpful - we loved having them. Alina is very serious and quiet and Caro is bubbly and outgoing and we found them easy to talk to and have around. They worked very hard while they were here - we had lots of rain after Christmas and the weeds were taking over, so they… read more
(Excellent
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26 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Lorianne) for host
I had a great time. I felt very welcome and was well taken care of. I got to work with the horses and worked in the garden. I also did the spring cleaning and enjoyed my time there. Thanks for the time at your house. Thanks Barb
18 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Daniek) for host
My stay at Barb and Dave is something I will remember for the rest of my life. They told me a lot of funny stories, answered all my questions that I had about the farm life, taught me more about the Australian culture and we shared delicious food. I met a lot of friends of them there and they were really kind.
I felt welcome from the first moment… read more
I felt welcome from the first moment… read more
17 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniek)
Daniek is really great fun and a good, thoughtful worker. While she was here, Daniek helped me with gardening, cleaning, feeding the horses and cleaning the stables, washing our cars and wrangling our chooks. She also clipped the cat for me and did the best job ever - first time he has not had to walk around in embarrassment for the first month… read more
(Excellent
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18 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Alina & Carolin) for host
Barb and Dave were amazing hosts! We are very glad that we found someone to stay so spontaneously in our working gap. The week at their place was simply incredible. They were so open and welcoming from the first second that it immediately felt like home. The work was most of the times doing the stables in the morning and then some housework or… read more
17 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Alina & Carolin)
Alina and Caro are excellent Workawayers - hard working, serious, proactively helpful - we loved having them. Alina is very serious and quiet and Caro is bubbly and outgoing and we found them easy to talk to and have around. They worked very hard while they were here - we had lots of rain after Christmas and the weeds were taking over, so they… read more
(Excellent)
26 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Lorianne) for host
I had a great time. I felt very welcome and was well taken care of. I got to work with the horses and worked in the garden. I also did the spring cleaning and enjoyed my time there. Thanks for the time at your house. Thanks Barb
18 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Daniek) for host
My stay at Barb and Dave is something I will remember for the rest of my life. They told me a lot of funny stories, answered all my questions that I had about the farm life, taught me more about the Australian culture and we shared delicious food. I met a lot of friends of them there and they were really kind.
I felt welcome from the first moment… read more
I felt welcome from the first moment… read more
17 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniek)
Daniek is really great fun and a good, thoughtful worker. While she was here, Daniek helped me with gardening, cleaning, feeding the horses and cleaning the stables, washing our cars and wrangling our chooks. She also clipped the cat for me and did the best job ever - first time he has not had to walk around in embarrassment for the first month… read more
(Excellent)
22 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Rosie & Verity) for host
We really enjoyed our 2 weeks staying with Barb, Dave and Meg in their beautiful countryside home. It was a really lovely, comfy break from backpacking (especially with the yummy food and the family's cute pets). We really enjoyed the day trips to Mount Tamborine and Toowoomba that Meg and Barb took us on, and, coming from having no horse… read more
1 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Erin & Sarah ) for host
We stayed with the Ryan family for 2 weeks and absolutely loved it. This family is kind, hard working and just purely wonderful. We instantly felt welcome from the moment we walked in the door. All of their animals were a joy to be around and riding her lovely horses Lottie and Josh was just one of the highlights. We were fortunate enough to be… read more
1 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Erin & Sarah )
Erin and her sister Sarah stayed with us for two weeks. We loved them! They are two very capable and practical girls who have tons of commonsense and are immensely experienced with animals. They do a great job of everything they are asked to do, and often did stuff that's they could see needed doing but wasn't on the list. They are also capable… read more
(Excellent)
26 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Fanny)
Fanny is fantastic. If I could click on six smiley faces I would! She has advanced horsemanship skills, really understands dressage and she is very knowledgable, so I trusted her completely with the horses once I got to know her (and that didn't take long - she is very open and friendly). She is also self motivated and fit very easily and quickly… read more
(Excellent)
12 Feb 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Julia)
Julia is brilliant - she is motivated, hard working and does a great job of everything. She also thinks of thing that need doing, particularly with the horses - such as cleaning out troughs, cleaning up the feed area, cleaning up poo in the paddocks and also check the horses had water during some really hots days. She is a very good rider, so… read more
(Excellent)
11 Feb 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Deborah)
Deb is hard working and does a good job and is a pleasure to have to stay. She is very quiet and was a bit uncertain at first, but as she got into the swing of things, she fit into our family very well and kept our house completely under control. She is also very keen to try new things. While she was here she mastered our zero turn mower (on… read more
(Excellent)
30 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Sabine) for host
I feelt at home in the Ryan-house, like a part of the family...The two weeks passed so quickly. Loved to be with the horses, dogs and the very cool cat. I will miss them! And I hope to see the Ryans again, maeby in Provence?!
30 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Sabine)
Sabine is a very easy Workawayer to have as she is very self directed and quite easy going. She stayed for two weeks with us and in that time worked two of my horses, doing their physio exercises for me, groundwork and lungeing, and also cleaning out the stables each morning. She also kept the house in order for us and taught us about Reiki! It… read more
(Excellent)
26 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Maike) for host
What has to be said about the family:
There is no better place to start of your woraway life! Barb, Dave and Meg will make you feel welcomed the second you arrive and make sure you will be sad when the time to leave this wonderful place has come! There always is good food, shared stories and a lot of attention seeking animals who want a cuddle… read more
There is no better place to start of your woraway life! Barb, Dave and Meg will make you feel welcomed the second you arrive and make sure you will be sad when the time to leave this wonderful place has come! There always is good food, shared stories and a lot of attention seeking animals who want a cuddle… read more
25 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Maike)
Maike is a terrific Workawayer, we loved having her to stay and she fit very easily into our household. Maike is hardworking and thorough, she has a good sense of humour and is very easy going. She is also a very relaxed and capable rider, so I was able to put her onto my young warmblood knowing that if the horse got a bit worried, Maike would… read more
(Excellent)
9 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Thibault)
Thibault stayed with us for nearly two weeks and helped with a range of jobs from clearing paddocks of sticks, feeding and rugging the horses, to house work. He is easy to live with, funny, respectful and diligent and very enthusiastic about the workaway experience, it was a pleasure to have him stay. His English is very good, so no problems… read more
(Very good)
30 Oct 2015
Left by Workawayer (Pascalle) for host
Oach, what a lovely, warm place to stay with the family! Barb, Meg and Dave truly are wonderful people to have around and work for. Funny, warm and down-to-earth. The house, the location, the people, the animals and the climate of course, truly gives this place a magical atmosphere. This was my first workaway experience and i couldn`t be happier;… read more
28 Oct 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Pascalle)
Pascalle is hard working, dynamic, responsive and fun and a real pleasure to have to stay. She stayed with us for nearly two weeks and in that time reclaimed our massive glass windows and sliding doors from the spiders and the dust, groomed and fed the horses and cleaned the yards each morning, kept the house clean and tidy and also occasionally… read more
(Excellent)
8 May 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Teresa)
Teresa stayed with us for two weeks in April-May and we loved having her - she is fun, interesting, hardworking, very quick to learn and proactive. She also used a great deal of commonsense and initiative, which made her so easy to have around because she used her list to guide her, but also looked at what really needed doing and did it. She is… read more
(Excellent)
21 Feb 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Cécile)
We absolutely loved Cecile! She is a good rider and very practical and useful around the horses - she has a cool seat and is very capable and I'd imagine she would be good on a slightly nervous horse. I loved that she was really good at spotting jobs that needed doing and just getting them done, even if the jobs were not on her list! Her English… read more
(Excellent)
22 Jan 2015
Left by Workawayer (Rhiannon) for host
I had a wonderful time with the Ryan family during my stay. This was my first experience of workaway and I was delighted to have been made to feel so welcome and at home by Barb, Dave & the girls. The house is beautiful, and the bed in the guest room was possibly one of the comfiest beds I've ever slept in! It was an absolute joy to be able to… read more
18 Sep 2014
Left by Workawayer (Ute & Nora) for host
It's a very nice family from the first moment we feel computable the work is diversified and Good to do its fun to work out side.
It's a great place to do some running tracks or with the bicycle .
We are happy to be I'm your family and we're very sad that we have to leave so quick we visit you soon :)
Greets und thanks fore all :)
Ute&Nora
It's a great place to do some running tracks or with the bicycle .
We are happy to be I'm your family and we're very sad that we have to leave so quick we visit you soon :)
Greets und thanks fore all :)
Ute&Nora
9 Sep 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Ute & Nora)
Ute and Nora are very hardworking and particular, and also very easy to have around as they have a great sense of humour and are easy to talk to. They stayed with us for just over two weeks and did a range of jobs from clearing paddocks of sticks and mowing, to looking after the horses and making sure all the animals were looked after. They also… read more
(Excellent)
6 Mar 2014
Left by Workawayer (Victoria) for host
Ryan family are just amazing. It was my first experience with Workaway and i'm not disappointed.
I lived an wonderful experience during 3 weeks(who passed too quickly).
I had the opportunity to do riding, walking, visiting the city, park,learn a lot thing about the australian life.
Whan I arrived in the family, I felt immediately like in my… read more
I lived an wonderful experience during 3 weeks(who passed too quickly).
I had the opportunity to do riding, walking, visiting the city, park,learn a lot thing about the australian life.
Whan I arrived in the family, I felt immediately like in my… read more
2 Mar 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Victoria)
Victoria has been one of the easiest Workawayers we have hosted and has fit in with our family very easily. She is a very hard worker (hates to sit still!!) and does every job very thoroughly - life has been very easy since she arrived! She is happy to tackle any job (like any true Frenchwoman, the spiders freak her out, but she grits her teeth… read more
(Excellent)
12 Feb 2014
Left by Workawayer (AstridD) for host
The Ryans are a great family, very open and welcoming! I had a great time being with them and I loved how considered they were even before I came! During my stay I got to spend time with everyone in the family as well as with the extremly friendly animals. Apart from daily tasks like feeding the animals, everything was rather flexible, so I had a… read more
29 Jan 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (AstridD)
Astrid is a very cheerful, even tempered, diligent and helpful person who fit into our family VERY quickly and made herself indispensible within a few days. She had no problem doing any job that was on the list (ranging from doing mountains of washing to chipping out thistles and cleaning out the stables), and she did everything well.
Astrid's… read more
Astrid's… read more
(Excellent)
19 Dec 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Andy)
Lind and Andy fit very fast into our family and our routine because they are so easy going, yet so organised. They were also terrific workers and did every job to the best standard. Andy's strengths: he is practical and knowledgeable and likes to do a good job with whatever he works on, plus a wicked sense of humour; Linda's strengths were… read more
(Excellent)
19 Dec 2013
Left by Workawayer (Andy) for host
WE THANK YOU ALL A LOT FOR THE GREAT EXPERIENCE AND THE FANTASTIC TIME WE SPENT WITH YOU!
We enjoyed the time with the family and we learned a lot about Australia. Our stay was absolutely comfortable as we had our own room and bathroom in the wonderful house. We loved the animals and spent a lot of time with them. The countryside is very… read more
We enjoyed the time with the family and we learned a lot about Australia. Our stay was absolutely comfortable as we had our own room and bathroom in the wonderful house. We loved the animals and spent a lot of time with them. The countryside is very… read more
17 Nov 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexandra)
Alex and Joe are a delightful pair, very cheerful and keen and willing to do any job that you ask. They stayed with us for two weeks and while they were here they fed, rugged and cleaned up after our horses, cleaned all of our saddlery, fed the other pets, baked, cleaned out our truck, did a variety of housework jobs, cleaned out the shed,… read more
(Very good)
14 Oct 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (NerinaVM)
Nerina is a very friendly and easy going person who we felt comfortable with from Day One. She has a great sense of humour and understood our brand of humour, which makes her very special :-)). She is a hard worker and does every job well, she also sees when things need doing and does them. She was also happy to try new things and was very brave… read more
(Excellent)
14 Oct 2013
Left by Workawayer (NerinaVM) for host
My two weeks in Barbara and Dave's place was just amazing. I had really fun with the girls Ellyn and Meg and the dogs and specially with the chucks! They are lovely persons, very positive, happy and they do that you feel like at home from the first moment.
They helped me to plan my trip around Australia and they gave me very good tips to travel.… read more
They helped me to plan my trip around Australia and they gave me very good tips to travel.… read more
11 Sep 2013
Left by Workawayer (Clara13) for host
The stay at Barbara’s and Dave’s was the perfect start for our year in Australia. From the first moment we felt like home and a part of their family.
They showed us nearly everything of Toowoomba like the Pic-nick Point or the Showground of Toowoomba and it was unbelievably interesting to see all the different countrysides. We are glad that we… read more
They showed us nearly everything of Toowoomba like the Pic-nick Point or the Showground of Toowoomba and it was unbelievably interesting to see all the different countrysides. We are glad that we… read more
30 Aug 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Clara13)
Caro and Lara are all you could hope for in Workawayers - they really have been among the best helpers we have ever had! They work so hard and they do every job so well, I never have to ask them to do anything twice. If I send them out to do one job, they find two other jobs to do, and it doesn't matter what type of job I ask them to do, they do… read more
(Excellent)
9 Aug 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (melanietschopp)
Melanie and Mika were our first Swiss travellers and they have made us fall in love with the Swiss - they were wonderful. Funny, hard working and particular, they fit into our family really well and did so much to make life smooth for us! The are both very good horsewomen, and I trusted them to work my horses and look after the stables, which… read more
(Excellent)
28 May 2013
Left by Workawayer (melanietschopp) for host
We had a amazing time staying with the Ryans and their pets. We didn't have to work too much and they did a big effort showing us a lot from Toowoomba and the Aussie life! For the riders: the landscape is amazing to go horseback riding and the horses are really nice as well. All in all it's a great place to stay if you're into horses but also if… read more
9 Aug 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna-Maria)
This is a very late feedback for Anna - apologies! Anna is a gorgeous, hard working person and really fit well into our life from the very start. We did have a few laughs at the language hiccups that we had, but it was no barrier to Anna helping us out and doing a great job of everything we gave her. Anna also visited several friends of ours… read more
(Excellent)
21 Dec 2012
Left by Workawayer (Anna-Maria) for host
Thank you for the wonderful time at your home!
Right from the beginning you were so helpful and friendly. That was an easy start in Australia for me, thank you so much. Unfortunately it was only a short time, but maybe I come and visit you in my second year in Australia ;-)
Right from the beginning you were so helpful and friendly. That was an easy start in Australia for me, thank you so much. Unfortunately it was only a short time, but maybe I come and visit you in my second year in Australia ;-)
13 May 2013
Left by Workawayer (julie_kay) for host
Thanks for the great feedback Barbara!
This was my first workaway experience and I just loved it! Felt like it was meant to be. If you love animals, you will love it here. There are two dogs and a cat available for cuddles all day long and they provide endless amusement. The house is beautiful, a big change from the farm bunkhouse I had just… read more
This was my first workaway experience and I just loved it! Felt like it was meant to be. If you love animals, you will love it here. There are two dogs and a cat available for cuddles all day long and they provide endless amusement. The house is beautiful, a big change from the farm bunkhouse I had just… read more
12 Apr 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (julie_kay)
Julie is fantastic! She fit really easily into our family and made life very easy for everyone in a busy time. She is a very hard worker and adapted to our routine really quickly, caring for the animals and making sure everything was tidy for us. She did every job very thoroughly and cheerfully and did jobs that she saw needed doing. I was out… read more
(Excellent)
4 Apr 2012
Left by Workawayer (sallyta) for host
Hello, sorry for the late reply! Just wanted to thank you again for the wonderful experience.
I miss you all dearly and hope to see you again soon.
You will be very lucky if this family lets you into their beautiful home. I loved each second of being there and felt very welcome from beginning. The "work" with the animals is fun and otherwise its… read more
I miss you all dearly and hope to see you again soon.
You will be very lucky if this family lets you into their beautiful home. I loved each second of being there and felt very welcome from beginning. The "work" with the animals is fun and otherwise its… read more
18 Jan 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (sallyta)
Sabine is brilliant! She fit very easily and comfortably into our household and was a huge help to me, allowing me to get a great deal of work and study done while she was here. Sabine has plenty of initative and will do any job she sees needs doing, you don't have to have a work plan for her. She is very cheerful, confident and capable, is a… read more
(Excellent)
25 Jan 2012
Left by Workawayer (LauraJasiColine) for host
We had a perfect time at the Ryan family!
They live in gorgeous nature in a big and new house where we had our own beautiful room. Furthermore it was great that they had space for all of us. The animals were so lovely and the horses so quiet that Jasi had the chance to learn riding with Barbaras help. We had wonderful rides around their place.… read more
They live in gorgeous nature in a big and new house where we had our own beautiful room. Furthermore it was great that they had space for all of us. The animals were so lovely and the horses so quiet that Jasi had the chance to learn riding with Barbaras help. We had wonderful rides around their place.… read more
18 Jan 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (LauraJasiColine)
Laura, Jasi and Coline stayed with us for over a month and even looked after our place by themselves when we went away. They are fun and hard working and all of them were great with our dogs, cat and horses. The girls did whatever I asked of them cheerfully and well, and were keen to do things for us although it took them a few days to settle in.… read more
(Excellent)
20 Jan 2012
Left by Workawayer (Carryn) for host
The best host family ever! A very open, friendly and funny family.
I had a lot of fun with them and the feeling of being a part of the family. It was great to meet nearly all their family members and their friends, they were so lovely!
Furthermore they were very patient to show me what to do, always with a smile on their faces.
They have a… read more
I had a lot of fun with them and the feeling of being a part of the family. It was great to meet nearly all their family members and their friends, they were so lovely!
Furthermore they were very patient to show me what to do, always with a smile on their faces.
They have a… read more
18 Jan 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Carryn)
Carryn stayed with us for about six weeks and was so wonderful that all my family hosted her too! Carryn is a lovely person who worked very hard, always looking for things to do. She made friends easily and won the respect of all our friends, family and neighbours and she was great with our animals, especially the horses.
Carryn fit… read more
Carryn fit… read more
(Excellent)
22 Nov 2011
Left by host for Workawayer (BALANTIC)
Melanie stayed with us for a month and was a terrific Workawayer for us. She worked hard and was very organised and was excellent with our animals. She has a good eye for problems, and helped me a great deal with the health of the animals.
Melanie is an amazing cook and treated us to many French treats while she stayed. Melanie was very fun… read more
Melanie is an amazing cook and treated us to many French treats while she stayed. Melanie was very fun… read more
(Excellent)
14 Oct 2011
Left by Workawayer (Aya) for host
The Ryan household was like home away from home for me. The whole family was so incredibly friendly and welcoming and I absolutely loved spending time with every one of them! The horses were beautifully behaved and wonderful to ride, the cat was a gorgeous diva and the dogs were beautiful. I had a great time and I am looking forward to meeting you… read more
17 Aug 2011
Left by host for Workawayer (Aya)
Aya is a terrific Workawayer who is motivated and a very hard worker. She was exactly what she said she was and she fit very easily into our household. She was happy to help with the house chores as well as the fun stuff with the horses and did whatever was asked of her cheerfully and well. Aya has a great sense of humour and was happy to relax… read more
(Excellent)
17 Aug 2011
Left by Workawayer (Joanne) for host
I had a wonderful time at the Ryan household and miss them all already! I really felt like part of the family while I was there and ended up staying longer than expected. They were so welcoming and keen to help me settle in and I learnt a lot while I was there. The house is fantastic and in a beautiful setting with stunning views. They are such a… read more
12 Jul 2011
Left by host for Workawayer (Joanne)
Jo is absolutely fantastic - she is capable, self-motivated, easy going, hard working and fit into our family SO easily. We will really miss Jo when she leaves. She was really great with our teenage daughters, motivating them to get things done and interested in what they were doing all the time. She can cook and the jobs she did were all done… read more
(Excellent)
