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Host rating
90 %
Last replied
15 Apr 2024
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Description
We are a socially responsible enterprise consisting of a commercial dairy and production facility to make products such as yogurt, cheese and ice cream for local and overseas customers. Plus a tourism and farmer training centre.
We have built a facility to house the buffalo, milk them, and make cheese.
Male buffalo in Laos are primarily used for meat and occasionally working in the fields. Female buffalo are kept to produce more buffalo. At the core of our sustainable business model we rent the female buffalo at $110 each (approx. 1 month salary) from the farmers for a period of approximately 8 months. In addition we provide all vaccinations, improved feed and care for the calves. Left in the villages, up to 50% of calves die. After the 8 months the buffalo and calf are returned to the farmer with the additional income. In conjunction with the Laos government we have also implemented a breeding program to improve the genetics of the local buffalo.
We also provide various practical workshops for the local agricultural college and university and training for local farmers on basic animal husbandry, grass cultivation and biogas development.
The farm employs 50 local team providing training from visiting veterinarians and experts, some team have been overseas for training, we provide free English lessons 4 times per week for our and complimentary housing.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will be located in the UNESCO World Heritage location of Luang Prabang Laos. You are close to the to night market, restaurants and cultural attractions, giving you the opportunity to learn more about Laos culture and history.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We’re looking for one or two people to assist at our farm to help with our tours. This would involve welcoming guests to the farm, touring and explaining to guests how the dairy works, our community programs, working with the farm team to set up and participate in, interactive workshops such as bathing and feeding the buffalo, milking demonstrations and calf feeding.
Ideally we’re looking for people with two languages, one of which is English, and ability to stay for a minimum of 4 weeks. Some experience in hospitality an advantage. Please do not ask to stay less as it is not beneficial to use and we cannot accept you.
Knowing how to drive a motorbike (and having a bike license) is an advantage to getting to the farm, but not necessary..
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Lao: Fluent
Accommodation
Accommodation provided with access to bathroom.
Some meals and bicycles included.
What else ...
Located in the UNESCO World Heritage location of Luang Prabang Laos. Walking distance restaurants and cultural attractions. Waterfalls, Elephant riding, local villages, trekking all within 40 mins. River cruises and kayaking also available on Mekong and Namkhan Rivers.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 869752149245
Feedback (26)
8 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Antoine & Onn) for host
Amazing archivement for Rachel, Susie and Steven, although the conformity of the profil might need some corrections and precisions.
Workawayers are asked to work from 9 to 17:30, 4 days a week, at least 32 hours instead of the 20 to 25 hours.
There is an additionnal 30 minutes drive to cover the 20 km from the volunteers' house.
Meals are… read more
Workawayers are asked to work from 9 to 17:30, 4 days a week, at least 32 hours instead of the 20 to 25 hours.
There is an additionnal 30 minutes drive to cover the 20 km from the volunteers' house.
Meals are… read more
18 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Rebeca & Júlia)
Rebeca and Julia were fabulous to have around! They picked up everything very quickly and were very motivated to do what they could to help out and get us thru the busy days on the farm. We would welcome them back in a second and highly recommend them to anyone else they apply to! We miss them already! Good luck ladies!
(Excellent
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18 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Leonard)
Leo was helpful for us with the time he was here. He was very polite and friendly, all of our staff loved working with him and he was always cheerful. Good luck Leo!
(Excellent
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22 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Leonard) for host
It was very good experience. Susie Steven and Rachel treated me very Well. I had an accident with my bike and they cared for me. Steven lent me His Bike whenever I wanted. The work on the farm ist relaxed and the staff ist super nice.
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Communication:
(4.4)
8 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Antoine & Onn) for host
Amazing archivement for Rachel, Susie and Steven, although the conformity of the profil might need some corrections and precisions.
Workawayers are asked to work from 9 to 17:30, 4 days a week, at least 32 hours instead of the 20 to 25 hours.
There is an additionnal 30 minutes drive to cover the 20 km from the volunteers' house.
Meals are… read more
Workawayers are asked to work from 9 to 17:30, 4 days a week, at least 32 hours instead of the 20 to 25 hours.
There is an additionnal 30 minutes drive to cover the 20 km from the volunteers' house.
Meals are… read more
18 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Rebeca & Júlia)
Rebeca and Julia were fabulous to have around! They picked up everything very quickly and were very motivated to do what they could to help out and get us thru the busy days on the farm. We would welcome them back in a second and highly recommend them to anyone else they apply to! We miss them already! Good luck ladies!
(Excellent
)
18 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Leonard)
Leo was helpful for us with the time he was here. He was very polite and friendly, all of our staff loved working with him and he was always cheerful. Good luck Leo!
(Excellent
)
22 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Leonard) for host
It was very good experience. Susie Steven and Rachel treated me very Well. I had an accident with my bike and they cared for me. Steven lent me His Bike whenever I wanted. The work on the farm ist relaxed and the staff ist super nice.
4 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Dominik) for host
Laos Buffalo Farm is exemplary, and experience with Rachel, Susie and Steven wa great. Please keep up your energy, and thanks for sharing with me.
26 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Alon)
Alon was very helpful and always smiling! As our first workawayer after COVID it was great to have someone who fit in so easily. I think we overwhelmed him at bit at home in the beginning with our noisy family dinners but it didn't take long for him to adapt and join right in! He never questioned being asked to do something around the farm and… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Nicolas & Lara) for host
We spend 3 weeks here, this was our first expérience as a workawayer,
and it was much better than what we expected!
First, this is more than a simple farm, it is a social project. Everyone benefit from this project: the local people can improve their skills and learn new ones, the animals have a better life and the visitors a nice and delicious… read more
and it was much better than what we expected!
First, this is more than a simple farm, it is a social project. Everyone benefit from this project: the local people can improve their skills and learn new ones, the animals have a better life and the visitors a nice and delicious… read more
23 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Frauke & Tim Simon) for host
Thank you so much! We had an amazing time in Luang Prabang and on the farm and we love to come back one day.
Working and spending time with Steven, Susie, and Rachel felt like being part of the family and the stories they told were hilarious. We had a lot of fun not only in the evenings.
Working on the farm was a great experience we wouldn't miss.… read more
Working and spending time with Steven, Susie, and Rachel felt like being part of the family and the stories they told were hilarious. We had a lot of fun not only in the evenings.
Working on the farm was a great experience we wouldn't miss.… read more
15 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Aurelie) for host
Hi !
First of all, I wish to thank you Rachel, Susie & Steven for their warm welcome.
The experience at the farm was amazing : very well organized, you will receive beforehand a pitch for preparing the tour and knowing about your daily tasks (in my time tour guiding & caring about ice cream hut and caffee at the farm 4 days/week between 9am-5pm… read more
First of all, I wish to thank you Rachel, Susie & Steven for their warm welcome.
The experience at the farm was amazing : very well organized, you will receive beforehand a pitch for preparing the tour and knowing about your daily tasks (in my time tour guiding & caring about ice cream hut and caffee at the farm 4 days/week between 9am-5pm… read more
3 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Alejandra) for host
This is more than just buffalos is a BIG FAMILY working together with local people. I had the opportunity to volunteer here for three weeks and it was amazing!. I’m thankful because it gave me the opportunity to try something I’ve never really done and I really enjoyed. It was also a pleasure getting to know the staff, from the kitchen, farm, and… read more
5 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Ravindra) for host
I learnt so much about dairy products during my 3 weeks here. I also got to experience a variety of new and unique things. The tasks for volunteers was pretty straightforward and simple. Our main duty was to take tours of the farm and manage the ice cream hut. We were given a shared room at their house, which was really clean and comfortable. The… read more
12 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Eric)
JC and Dwight were extremely helpful and quite competent. They were very quick to learn what and how we wanted things and always asked if there was more they could do for us. It was a pleasure to have them stay with us for 3 weeks, we only wish they could have stayed longer! We highly recommend them and their help.
You guys are welcome back… read more
You guys are welcome back… read more
(Excellent
)
24 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Eric) for host
I had a great experience helping out on their Buffalo Dairy Farm. The owners have done an amazing job, and have done so much for the surrounding community. Due to time constraints I was only able to volunteer with them for three weeks. This is their minimum, and I understand why, there is a lot of information to take in!
The accommodation was… read more
The accommodation was… read more
31 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Dwight) for host
I had the opportunity to volunteer here for three weeks and it was wonderful! Not only is it a dairy farm, they also do everything from English lesson, helping out in the local villages, and provide a sustainable income for the people in those villages.
Having previous farm experience I was hoping to be helping with the animal care as well as… read more
Having previous farm experience I was hoping to be helping with the animal care as well as… read more
29 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Dwight)
Dwight and JC were extremely helpful and quite competent. They were very quick to learn what and how we wanted things and always asked if there was more they could do for us. It was a pleasure to have them stay with us for 3 weeks, we only wish they could have stayed longer! We highly recommend them and their help.
You guys are welcome back… read more
You guys are welcome back… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Hannah & Christopher) for host
We stayed with Susie and Rachel during August 2018 and had a great time.
The farm is beautiful and the project is really forward thinking; helping benefit local communities as well as the animals.
The work for volunteers is centred around taking tourists around the farm and serving ice cream in the hut. Everything is very easy and the tourists… read more
The farm is beautiful and the project is really forward thinking; helping benefit local communities as well as the animals.
The work for volunteers is centred around taking tourists around the farm and serving ice cream in the hut. Everything is very easy and the tourists… read more
11 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (MohammadJavad & Zahra) for host
My wife and I stayed one month at Susie's home. Since it was holiday, we missed Steven and the kids.
We love our job here where is located 25km from home on the way to Kuangsi waterfall. It took 45 min to reach the farm by motorbike. If you dont know how to ride motorbike you can go with Susie and Rachel by tuktuk. But in that case you should stay… read more
We love our job here where is located 25km from home on the way to Kuangsi waterfall. It took 45 min to reach the farm by motorbike. If you dont know how to ride motorbike you can go with Susie and Rachel by tuktuk. But in that case you should stay… read more
29 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jana & Guillaume)
Jana and Guilleme were a great asset to have around both our business and our home. They were always willing to jump in and help whenever help was needed. They were both very capable of thinking on the spot when needed as well, which is very helpful for a new business. We were sorry to see them go and would welcome them back anytime.
(Excellent
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21 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Jana & Guillaume) for host
+ very friendly, warm family
+ nice, fun work with great staff (and buffaloes)
+ nice room, good meals
+ you get to try delicious dairy products
The communication before we started was good (fast reply) but we would've liked the arrangements about meals a little bit clearer... The first weekend we had a misunderstanding about dinner, we were… read more
+ nice, fun work with great staff (and buffaloes)
+ nice room, good meals
+ you get to try delicious dairy products
The communication before we started was good (fast reply) but we would've liked the arrangements about meals a little bit clearer... The first weekend we had a misunderstanding about dinner, we were… read more
12 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Léa & Stevens) for host
20 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Fabian & Bridget) for host
We thought this needed some recent feedback.
A typical day involves leaving the home at 9am, allowing one hour to get to the farm, working hours are strictly 10am-5.30pm and another hour at the end of the day to go home. If you don’t have transport these days can be longer. We appreciated the hosts letting us know what to expect regarding the… read more
A typical day involves leaving the home at 9am, allowing one hour to get to the farm, working hours are strictly 10am-5.30pm and another hour at the end of the day to go home. If you don’t have transport these days can be longer. We appreciated the hosts letting us know what to expect regarding the… read more
1 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Simona & Alex) for host
We worked at the guesthouse for almost 2 months in the summer of 2016 and had a great time with Susie, Rachel and their wonderful families. It was back when the dairy farm was only getting started, so we didn't get a chance to try the fresh cheese, but we love what they're doing there so we'll definitely visit them again some time in the future.… read more
9 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Mags & Mark)
Mark & Magdalena were great workawayers to have!!! They came out to our farm 3 days a week to teach english to our staff, helped with our kids at home and helped us to get some of the nitty gritty work done for a crowd funding campaign that we are setting up. They worked hard and diligently making sure that no details were left out for the… read more
(Excellent
)
21 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Mags & Mark) for host
We spent five great weeks with Susie, Rachel and Steven, staying walking distance from the center of Luang Prabang with its riverside coffee shops, Unesco-protected architecture and lovely people. We tought English to the friendly and eager-to-learn staff of their Buffalo Dairy 3 times a week, worked on a crowdfunding campaign, ocasionally looked… read more
22 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Alana & Felipe) for host
We spent just over a month with Rachel and Susie and the team. Our roles were teaching english tues-thurs from 10.30-11.45am at the farm, and then hanging out with the kids in the afternoons (4pm-6pm) until the guys returned from the farm (the farm is about 45mins drive from the town - good if you have a bike, but also easy to tuk tuk). We also… read more
22 Feb 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Julien)
Julien was a great asset to have around both our business and our home. He was always willing to jump in and help whenever help was needed. We were sorry to see him go and would welcome him bald anytime.
(Excellent
)
13 Jan 2017
Left by Workawayer (Scott) for host
I had a great time volunteering at the guesthouse and wish to thank Rachel, Susie, Steven and the rest of the team for giving me this amazing opportunity. I gained a fascinating insight into Laos culture and the wonderful people of Laos, and made many new friends here. The guesthouse is in a beautiful location and all of the staff are very… read more
27 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (isabellesw) for host
I had a great time helping out at the guest house and with this lovely family. Everyone was very welcoming, accommodating and supportive. I did some cooking for staff and guests, reception work and babysitting the children. The guest house is beautiful and so is Luang Prabang! Thanks so much for having me. All the best!
27 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Nathan) for host
I originally planned on staying one month with Rachel, Susie, their families and the friendly Lao staff but ended up spending nearly 3 months with them! This was a great introduction to workaway and the hosts were very friendly and accommodating. They treated me like one of their own and allowed me time off to explore other parts of Laos during my… read more
25 May 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Nathan)
Nathan was a big help with our guesthouse and with our children at home. He fit in very well on both the work front and the home front. Nathan was always willing to help out in a pinch, and was a real asset to have around.
Being new to workaway we were his first place to stop at and he acclimated nicely.
We recommend having him come be one… read more
Being new to workaway we were his first place to stop at and he acclimated nicely.
We recommend having him come be one… read more
(Excellent
)
14 May 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Jiantao)
It was great having Tao with us for a month while our regular mandarin teacher was on holiday. The kids had great fun learning with him and he was very patient with them.
(Excellent
)
1 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Jiantao) for host
I spent one month happy time with this two family,they are so nice,and kids are smart ,and also 6 cute cats and 1 cute dog,
Rachel, Susie, Steven they are very good at business,not only host a guest house,but also prepare for host a farm, at the same time, they take care 3 kids,life and study,science and history,for the 11 years old kids,they… read more
Rachel, Susie, Steven they are very good at business,not only host a guest house,but also prepare for host a farm, at the same time, they take care 3 kids,life and study,science and history,for the 11 years old kids,they… read more
9 Feb 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Pedro)
Pedro was a huge help to us while he was here! He came to stay for 2-3 weeks but ended up staying for almost 3 months. He was extremely helpful with both the guesthouse and at home with the kids. He also helped us make a video for a new project we are working on.
I highly recommend Pedro and he will truly be missed around here! He's… read more
I highly recommend Pedro and he will truly be missed around here! He's… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Jan 2016
Left by Workawayer (Jacob) for host
I had a great time with Rachel, Susie there families and there team at the guesthouse. They made my stay in luang prabang really special and I'd recommend the experience to anyone!
1 Jan 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Jacob)
Jacob was a big help with our guesthouse and with our children at home. He fit in very well on both the work front and the home front. Jacob was always willing to help in a pinch, and was a real asset to have around. We highly recommend having him come be one of your workawayers!
(Excellent
)
18 Dec 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicolas & Romina)
Nico and Romi helped out at the guesthouse for a month. They were a joy to work with, always helpful and going out of their way to assist when needed. They did various tasks from running reception, cooking breakfasts, and minor housekeeping.
We would highly recommend them to any workaway host.
We would highly recommend them to any workaway host.
(Excellent
)
9 Oct 2015
Left by Workawayer (Nicolas & Romina) for host
We are a couple, we travel across Asia and we stayed in this guesthouse during 2 months like workawayers. It was a great experience! Luang Prabang is an amazing town with great people and a large history! The hosts was very very good with us, helpfully and nice everytime! The work's conditions was great, fully free time in a beautiful place!… read more
10 Oct 2015
Left by Workawayer (Hamish & Charlotte) for host
We worked at the guesthouse with Rachel, Susie, Steven and their Lao team from June through to August. We had an amazing time working at the guesthouse; welcoming guests, dealing with bookings, check ins/outs and cooking/serving breakfasts. The guesthouse is right on the Nam Khan river, 5 minutes from Phousi Mountain and a 10 minute stroll from… read more
25 Aug 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Hamish & Charlotte)
Hamish and Charlie worked at the guesthouse for almost 3 months. They were a joy to work with, always helpful and going out of their way to assist when needed. They did various tasks from running reception, cooking breakfasts, minor housekeeping, construction jobs that needed to be done (i.e.: painting, replacing roof tiles, building rain… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Aug 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Robert)
Rob actually made us aware of workaday which has been a valuable tool for us. He was really happy to turn his hand to any task we asked of him, from reception, cooking/serving breakfast, minor housekeeping and small repair maintenance jobs. He was very lovely and we had lots of positive feedback from guests about Rob. We would highly recommend… read more
(Excellent
)
22 May 2015
Left by Workawayer (Robert) for host
I stayed here for almost 5 weeks after I'd originally planned only a couple, but they were really accommodating with my ever changing plans and did everything to keep me comfortable during my stay. The Work was easy however I was here during low season so if you volunteer during high season be prepared to work hard during your daytime shifts!… read more
