We spent 10 lovely days with Sue and Jim. These 10 days were really enjoyable and fun. Most of the time we did weeding in the garden . Since the weather was almost perfect, it was no problem to work outside! Plus thanks to the work outside, we even got some sun and that was also one of the aims in Portugal. After work were Sue and Jim really helpful and showed us different places in Algrave- local markets, beach and nearest cities. We would really like you to thank you for that, because we got to see so more of real Portugal and places, where we wouldn´t have gone by ourselves. And we can´t forget the excellent food that Sue and Jim cooked. We felt everyday like we´re in somekind of fancy restaurant J We have really good memories from your place and we are delighted to come back. If we come to Portugal, we´ll definitely take contact with you! And than you again for hosting us!

Had a great time! The Peters are a very generous and warmhearted family. The work is interesting, and the food is great! Thanks guys, we had an awesome time! :)

I stayed a long time with Brigitte and Philippe. They are very generous and really good cooks! I'm agree with all the compliments that the others workaways made!! They know very well the region and they gave me a lot of tourists informations. Sometimes they lent me a car for my travels in the area (so nice!). The house is beautiful and the view is just excepcional. I had lot time for myself... I had lot of fun here so: lets go!!

Kris and Karl were wonderful hosts in a very beautiful old farmhouse. I had a wonderful stay and enjoyed very much getting to know them and help out a bit. Thanks for the good food, conversations and carpentry skills! All the very best to you both!

John and Sarah were wonderful hosts. Even if they hadn´t fed us, we could have survived on laughs alone. Thankfully, that wasn´t the case. The food was delicious, the company very enjoyable. The work was fun and interesting. A great couple. A fantastic experience!

Staying with the crew marked my first experience with a volunteer work exchange and I can't imagine a better introduction. Such a great atmosphere on this farm; good people, beautiful surroundings. Good, honest work which you're well fed for and can feel you've earned at the the end of the day. I cleaned bee hive frames, sawed wood, melted lead and cleaned up an older boat. . .basically whatever Zeyang said needed doing. Our weekends were entirely free, and the tools were available to us if we wanted to work on our own projects. . .like making VIP lounges for baby chickens ;) Both Zeyang and the people volunteering with him were incredibly friendly, and an absolute pleasure to work with. If I'm in the area again, I'd stop by for another several weeks in a heartbeat.

Unforgettable experience working with this awesome family! Always a smile, a laugh, and great ideas to share all around. As hosts, they were so good-natured, open to new ideas, kind, hospitable and just plain FUN. There were always options to do whatever work you're most comfortable with and great attitudes to go along with it. The area is charming with excellent bike rides around, and some nearby towns with cafes and shops and such. In addition, the pigs are charming as hell and I truly miss them almost as much as I miss the family, haha;) I'd love to go back as soon as possible...

It has been a while since my time with Mieke and her wonderful household, but the lapse in time has only increased the fondness of my memories. Mieke has created a warm, comfortable environment, full of love and positive energy where you will undoubtedly feel incredibly welcomed and at home. The area is very beautiful and scenic, and Forest Row is the loveliest of towns. I'm sure that whatever you do there, it will be an amazing experience and not one that you'll soon forget!

It was fantastic! I love this place. The people and the staff are very kind. The food was very good. What can I add? Yeah, go there and have a look by yourself. LOVELY, LOVELY, LOVELY Miss you all! =)

Our time with Ciara and Anthony and their family was absolutely wonderful. We were both immediately welcomed and made to feel at home. Our two weeks there we brilliant and the work was totally resonable. We enjoyed playing cricket and 40/40 with the children and then games of boules and Scrabble with the adults. The accommodation was more than we could have imagined and the château is absolutely beautiful. We are very grateful that we were able to spend these two lovely weeks with everyone at at the château!

First off all Oliver really needs your help, you can trust him in 100% his a honest workaway-ers, you can be sure that you will leave his place with new great experience! So DO contact him:D! Staying at Oliver place was truly life experience!!!:D His a honest person with big heart! He bought a hugggee house and his doing all the renovation works mainly by himself, We truly admire him as its a tough job when its only you doing it ! Our help was nothing in compare to what we received :D Oliver showed us around and took us to very far places (like 200km of drive or more) he present us to his friends- lovely people!:) We had soooo much fun and laugh with him! Everyday was so exciting and full of new experiences :)! We worked, explored,cooked, snowfight, cleared the 2m snow from driveway together :) We are so looking forward to see you in uk :) and in lapland again :)! thank you sooo much for everything you did for us!!!:D biggg hugggg from Marianna & Zoe :)

We have had the most delightful time with Polly and her two lovely daughters for several months. We have stayed at various times in one of the gites, at the beach house, and in her house with the children. Polly is a simply charming and energetic woman who runs her business with professionalism and good taste and the fact that we all had rather a lot in common meant that our original stay of one month was extended. Over the last few months we have done everything from house sitting and dog walking to full-on decorating, floor plans and elevations, lots of painting and decoration, installation and repair of various things, and Mark installed a new bathroom for the family including tub, tiles, taps, and new flooring. In December we were fortunate enough to be staying in one of the gites next to Polly's large house, house sitting and pet sitting while Polly and the girls were in England, and we were able to save the house from burning down when we heard the tiles exploding from the heat. The local firemen arrived with several trucks and managed to contain the damage to the garage and storeroom. It was a shocking episode, but it just cemented our friendship even further. Anyone who comes to stay with this wonderful family will enjoy their time here in this particularly lovely part of Normandy. We cannot recommend Polly highly enough!

it's been a lovely experience - that I will always remember. Great people, amazing natural surroundings and a very special atmosphere. Thank you all! highly recommended for those who look for more than just ordinary entertainment and fun!

I absolutely love working at this Farm! Chris and her daughters are wonderful persons to work for and with. For my first workaway experience, i've been warmly welcomed into their home and quickly integrated into their family life. The farm ist beautiful, even in winter and it was a great adventure with all the snow.. (: Thank you! Sonja

I stayed with Jo, Niall and the family for two weeks. It was my first work away experience and an amazing one at that. I'd have loved to stay for longer. The surrounding area is beautiful, the work is rewarding, the accommodation warm and extremely comfortable and finally the food is wonderfully tasty. They are a lovely family and I wish them all the best. I'd love to visit again should the opportunity arise! Oli

Ah, just back to my country and I missed you already. Zana & her family are such a lively & hard-working family to stay with. I and my friend, Linh, really really enjoyed our stay there and love being part of her family - even just for short time. Her children did leave deep impression in me and my friend. They are just lovely creatures which we just wanna tease 'em more and more (Quinn included) XDDDD We learnt so much 'bout New Zealand & its cultures by her family's activities and enjoyed every day there, making Greymouth be so so much more interesting to us. If you want to learn 'bout untouched part of New Zealand, definitely pay a visit to Zana's place and experience. Highly recommended ^^

Truly amazing week spent there last year (sorry so slow at feedback!) Amazing time, amazing person with amazing friends and an amazing lifestyle! Thankyou!

I stayed here for 2 weeks in July 2011 with my friend and we both could not have had a better time. Mohamed and the rest of the villagers were all extremely kind and would do anything to make our stay comfortable. We were able to learn so much about life in a Moroccan Berber village by being a member of the village - we felt like part of the family. We were able to attend several Berber weddings, go on day trips to Agadir and the mountains and really intergrate into a Berber way of life. I would recommend this to anyone who isn't afraid to experience a completely different but thoroughly enjoyable way of living! Thank you everyone!

We had a great two weeks in the south of Italy- great company, great food, and interesting work. We came for the olive harvest in November and loved learning about olive oil and the local culture. Pete and Jen were very welcoming and provided excellent accommodations. They took us to the local towns to explore and helped us with our travel plans- they are expert travelers. We couldn't have asked for more charming hosts!

Hi! Sorry for responding so late, i totally forgot to write :( I really enjoyed my time at your place. I had lots of fun playing cards with you and your food was delicious! The room was the most comfortable i ever had in my time away and the work was nice and without stress! I hope you find some nice helpers to finish all your projects and get lots of guests in summer! best wishes, Robert

We loved working for Mel!

This place is amazing! It was my first work away experience and it could not have been better. The property is beautiful and so are the people here. Margaret was very kind and incredibly helpful. I highly recommend this workaway host!

I have only one word: amazing!! I spent about 4 months there..first month as a workaway person ( making membrillo jam, olives, jasmin oil, cooking and cleaning the house and casita)....and after Michael´s leaving I stayed in the house, doing some gardening...... I learned a lot there about me and enjoyed every second....This garden is just pure magic...Beautiful and healing place with a crazy musician living in...if you ask me to go there again, I´ll say Yes..

two of the nicest persons we have ever met!!

We would like to sincerely thank Matt, Becky, Ed and Henri for welcoming us so completely into their home. Matt and Becky are a fantastic couple, generous with their time and energy and always keen for a chat and a glass of wine or two! And their boys, Ed and Henri are an absolute delight and make you feel instantly at home with their love of meeting new people, and a laugh around the dinner table. The living quarters are fantastic, with a lovely self-contained living area at the top of the house, and Becky's food is FANTASTIC. You will want to leave with her recipes in hand-guaranteed. Argein itself offers some beautiful, scenic walks, and we were lucky enough to spend a day canyoning in one of the nearby towns (about 1 1/2hrs away) which we would highly recommend to anyone staying. Thanks again Thatchers! -Jared and Carly.

These days of workaway with Mona was absolutely FANTASTISK !!!! A friendly atmosphere, doing painting, cleaning, picking mushrooms, cooking... I really enjoyed my stay with Mona who is a lovely woman, I liked this little village near the moutains and the Balkan Music Festival too :o) I really wanted to stay longer (I stay only 5 days, so short !!!) but it wasn't possible for me... So... See you again next year Mona for the Festival :o)

I was very lucky to have had my first workaway experience with Louise and James who are just a wonderful couple. During my time there I learned all sorts of new skills, ate delicious food and got to see and enjoy a beautiful part of France with such great people.

Judy was a well informed and caring host...a perfect fit for my first work away experience...and of course it doesn't hurt that she lives in the garden of eden!

Dan and I completed our stay at Prato di Sotto just a few couple of weeks ago and it was a great experience! The first week we were with Penny we helped with the animals learning their routine and the goings on of the house so that we could take care of things while she went on holiday for a week. We were able to help her with the animals and build a stone wall while she was away, and then stayed on with her for another week and a half after she returned. We had a wonderful time, and it was great getting to know such an amazing, dynamic person. Penny has created a beautiful property, and we felt very fortunate to be welcomed into this precious space. We had beautiful meals together enjoying good conversation, wine and classical music. Our accommodation could not have been better. We stayed in a charming cottage complete with wood burning stove, stereo, and kitchen. What more could a couple need in the cold?! Penny was very gracious and we are forever grateful. Much love to you, the doggies and chickens!

I stayed with Rien and Jonna for two weeks, and loved it. Surrounded by beautiful scenery, beautiful people, and beautiful food! I HIGHLY recommend a stay.. Thanks again Rien and Jonna. Peace and Love.

What a great first working experience! If you were here you don"t have to go to Abel Tasman or elsewhere. It is really a paradies. Thanks for two beautiful weeks. I hope I can come back one day!

Patricia and her dog Fern were a pleasant to spend 2 weeks with. I did house cleaning and Patricia was extremely reasonable and generous. I never felt tired, hungry or bored! A true work away experience! Thank you so much Patrica for letting me stay at your house and experiencing the Vegan Lifestyle. I will be seeing you again friend.

Pramilla and Padam, thank you for an incredible stay. Working on this farm was an unforgettable experience. My brother and I dearly hope to return one day. The jungle, the rhinos, the bamboo tower, the dhal bhat, the work, the play... it all beckons. Again, thank you for everything.

Hallo Hans & Mingo! Ich hatte vor einigen Monaten schon ein Feed-back geschrieben aber das scheint nicht angekommen zu sein! Das Leben bei euch war seehr Erlebnisreich und hat mir jeden Tag Freude bereitet (ich hoffe der Schafherde geht es gut). Die Erfahrung, die man in den Bergen sammelt sind sehr abwechslungsreich. Das Essen hat mir besonders gefallen! Das Zusammenleben mit den vielen Helfern aus allen Teilen der Welt war ein großartiges Erlebnis. P.s Wie geht es eurem neuen Kind? ++

Wonderful! As my first experience of using Workaway I couldn't have asked for nicer hosts! Noelle and Phillip made me feel so welcome and at home from the moment I arrived. Sharing my experience with another Workawayer, Hugo, we helped in their beautiful garden to prepare it for visitors. Noelle made the most amazing home cooked meals everyday which we all enjoyed together...I had such a great, memorable experience, everything supplied that I could possibly have asked for and met such kind wonderful hosts..Thank you so much!

We stayed with M. and T. for 2 weeks, doing general maintenance and weeding. T. and M. have turned out to be considerate hosts, friendly and ready to help. The accomodation was the most luxurious we had so far as workawayers: bedrooms with en suite bathroom, pool, WiFi, DVD player... and also allowed some privacy for us. M. and T. provide one big, delicious meal per day, and they will give you a lift to the next markets and shops for your shopping. The area is beautiful for walks and relaxation, in the villages there were a lot of partys and concerts on.

My sister and I were workawayers for Julia in late September/early October of last year. We meant to give feedback on this site ages ago but the website our account was acting up! However we could not let it go unsaid that our stay with Julia at the Chateau was a truly unforgettable experience! The house was beautiful and Julia and Teg were fantastic to be around! When we weren't helping ready the Chateau for the winter through various projects like cleaning out storage spaces and ironing, Julia made sure that we experienced the best that the region had to offer, including walking the canal to nearby villages for ice cream and seeing the amazing medieval town of Carcassonne. Dinner was always a fun and homey experience with great conversation and everyone pitching in. Julia really could not have been more warm and accommodating. Anyone with the chance to volunteer as a workawayer for Julia (and Teg!) should not pass up the opportunity!

I stayed with Suzie and Jamie for about five weeks and really enjoyed my stay. They are a warm and welcoming couple who introduced me to the local environment around in the area and made me feel at home. The nature around is absolutely beautiful and there's always music in the air! This is the ideal place to get away from the city in the rural setting in South-Western France and find inspiration. I enjoyed walking in the woods with the dogs, Binky and Banjo, and reading in their beautiful garden. We went to market on Wednesdays in the nearest village, to a lot of flee markets around the area and to see Jamie play with has band in Pau. I can also recommend a one-day trip to Lourdes or Toulouse if you want to go sightseeing. I had a great time with Suzie and Jamie and got to meet a lot of friendly people - both neighbors and other work-awayers. The work is satisfying and the food and accommodation was perfect! I can truly recommend work-awaying there! Hope you have had a good summer and that you are all doing well (also the doggies and Alfie). Love from Signe.

I picked olives at Vilmo's farm in central Tuscany for 3 weeks. It was amazingly beautiful, and the Barbi family are wonderful hosts! They are very friendly & funny and welcome you into their home & life from the start! The work was reasonable, accomodation pleasing, and Vilmo encourages his volunteers to explore the area, the nearest town a mere 1 mile from the farm. I was very pleased with this experience and hope to call these people my friends from now on. I hope to return to pick olives in the future!

Steve and Lotus have been great hosts and their place is a little paradise in progress :o) With all the dogs, cats and goats it is definitely not boring there. Wish you all the best in your project and see you again some day :o)

This was our first workaway ,we stayed for 2 1/2 months. We had a great time with Jan and Ineke. We built 2 river rock raised gardens and put in a river rock path. Ineke was just the best hostess, she is funny and sweet. She took us to a friends place and we learned about building with adobe. They have a wonderful place here, and you hear a lot of Spanish, Dutch, and English. This is a great place to find peace and quite.We could not have asked for a better host, they were wonderful.

I spent one week with Pablo and his cats, and it was an awesome time, though it was pretty rainy weather! I tried to made a levelled floor in a small room, hopefully it is still there! We talked a lot about everything with Pablo, and I really enjoyed those chats, especially about art, but I also liked the stories about Berlin, and the countryside of Germany, because it was really interesting for me! The place, the dorf and people I met were really nice, and the farm too (I fell in love with all the cute little things that made the buildings special), and I'm thinking, to go back once! :) Thanks Pablo, I hope your well!

Sandy and Roger are very kind and welcoming people with a lovely home and friendly pets. I had a fantastic experience with them and all the luck in the world with their projects (not that they need it- the way Roger works!)

And i absolutely recommend this hostel & Moscow for everyone! I met a lot of interesting travellers from everywhere and hostel staff was allways nice for me. One of my best workaway ever 10+

Rod is an AMAZING host! I had so much fun here that I stayed much longer than I planned. He has a great little set up for volunteers to stay, the villagers are friendly and it's nice to have the river for a bit of a refresher when it gets hot. And it does get hot. I helped out on the "mini farm" with the goats, pigs and geese. Now he has more animals but they are so fun! He has established a library in the bus and the kids love it! I will be back when I can. Thanks a million Rod!

This was my first workaway experience, and I dont think it could have worked out any better. I always felt welcome from the day I arrived until the day I left. I really felt like a part of the family. Even Zane´s and Andis´s Brothers, Sisters, Parents and friends were all very kind and always friendly. The kids were also alot of fun. I have only been gone for a week and I already miss them. I wish I didnt live so far away, because I definately want to go back and see them again. And not just the kids but everyone else too. The work was also a lot of fun. It was a little challenging sometimes because me and Victas didnt speak the same language, but he was very patient and always trying to help me understand. And even though we had too communicate with sign language alot of the time, we really became good friends. I would reccomend this workaway experience to anyone. Especially if you like kids. Latvia is a beatiful and very interesting Country. I was able to see Riga as well as other more rural parts of Latvia. It really was a great trip, and I would like to say thank you to Zane, and Andis and everyone else.

We spent a month in Tillac working with Madeleine and Tony and it was absolutely fantastic. It was our first Workaway experience and we couldn't have asked for a better one. Whilst not being too demanding, the work was very rewarding and you can really see the difference you're making. Madeleine is a fantastic cook and we particularly enjoyed the mealtimes with them both. They are wonderful people and we got along with them very well during our stay. They have a beautiful home and the accommodation we were given was impeccable. The local area is great and with access to bicycles you are free to explore the surrounding villages which we enjoyed greatly. We were very sad to leave Tillac and would love to go back there some time. We highly recommend it!

We spent our first experience (one week) of Workaway, in a joyful, welcoming and generous family. The outside work was very pleasant even more when Jasmin and Isaac were helping us ;). We've learnt a lot on the NZ's culture, the children's home education and also, we've appreciated to play the monopoly card game, even if Alex didn't win one time ! Thanks to Elizabeth and Paul ! It will be a pleasure to welcome them in our house in France when we will come back from our travel. Guillaume and Alex

Jan and Alex were very kind and friendly.I stayed with them for 2 weeks, and I had a good time, the area is beautiful. Thanks for showing me some cities and your way of life. I hope to see you in the future.

I loved my stay in Nepal!! The school is a lot of fun- I was always busy and the children are absolutely adorable. Will especially miss hearing them singing nursery rhymes at the top of their voice every morning! The teachers are so welcoming as well and I really enjoyed spending time with them. They really want to get to know you and include you. Staying with Shunker, Padma and Chun Chun was a great experience. There hospitality is second to none and you will always be well fed with food that is genuinely fantastic. You can try all the local delicacies, especially DAL BAHT (rice and curry ect) You are treated as part of the family, the rooms are lovely and cosy and the house is in a nice area of town- away from the hustle and bustle of the centre but near enough to walk. Was made to feel completely at home. During my stay we also went trekking which was great fun and stunning scenery. Would love to return!

We had a really nice time at Mark and Andreas place. Erik helped Mark with the renovation of the house, and I (Natasja) did some easier work like painting and helping with their lovely daughter Naia. Andrea cooked amazing food, we were fed very well. They drove us to markets near by on our days off, and the area they live in is very nice to go for walks and ride with the bikes. Thank you for having us, and good luck with everything!

Edith and Felice, Thank you for the most amazing experience! I didn't know it when I was signing up to work for you, but I really needed time to work and be somewhere quiet. And this place was perfect. Thank you for everything you have taught me... you are wonderful and unique people and I feel extremely lucky to have had the privilege to work with you and get to know you! I will miss your jokes Edith! Also, thank you for sharing your home with me. This place is completely unique... and so magical. I wish you the best of luck for this coming year (I hope winter is not TOO cold!), and I hope I will be able to come back soon. For workawayers: The work here is not easy, but it is fair. We generally had a break in the afternoon to rest and go down to the river. For every five days of work, we got two days off. Edith and Felice are amazing! This place is one of the most magical and spiritual places you will have the chance to visit.

I had an awesome time with Sandra and Lance! =) I spent 6 days at their place and helped with work in the garden and a little bit in the kitchen (Sandra is a great cook =) ) and made "Semmelkloess" :) . They showed me so much from the area, gave me a lot of background knowledge and I met almost the whole family! Thanks you for everthing (especiallt the kangaroos;) ) and maybe we'll meet again =)

i had a great time in herefordshire with wendy and martin. they were very welcoming and accommodating, picking me up at the train station in Kington, setting me up in a cozy caravan, and feeding me copious vegetarian fare. work included: planting trees and shrubs, trimming hedges, shoveling various things, insulating some pipes, and pouring some concrete. leisure included: eating meals with wendy, martin, and grover; playing with betty; riding Ludo; going into town to play pool with the locals; and outdoor table tennis (on which, a word of advice: wendy is better than you might assume, and frankie will promise to play, but then break that promise ;) definitely a good experience over all; i'd recommend it.

Glanyrafon is a beautiful, comfortable house in a lovely area. Coming from the extremely hot, dry summer of Madrid, I really appreciated being surrounded by such green countryside and enjoyed having milder weather. The problem is that it’s isolated (a one hour walk away from the nearest village) and there is no signal in the valley where the house is located. However, Joan made a point of taking me to places and organising nice outings. I enjoyed meeting different people (thus improving my English –and even learning how to pronounce Welsh names!): family and friends as well as walkers who stayed at the B&B. I really appreciated learning about the area, the people, etc., etc. As for the work, it wasn’t hard and Joan is flexible. It was mainly helping around the house and gardening.

We had the privilage of spending 2 and a bit weeks in the Thatcher household. Becky + Matt are great hosts and really welcoming people. We felt right at home. Their boys are fantastic and the house is topped off with some great animals too. If we go through the Pyrenees again, we will be sure to stop by (perhaps when the next rugby world cup is on..)

I've had a wonderful time staying with this family. Ros and Ian are amazing hosts who are very caring and considerate to their guests, their children are friendly and very open too. Most of the work I was doing was in the garden, which I found to be very grounding and peaceful. The surrounding area is beautiful, and the nearby beaches we visited are absolutely breathtaking! I learned a lot about myself during my stay here, and am grateful to have stayed with such kind and loving people. Thank you for hosting me and providing such a fantastic Workaway experience! :)

I spent three wonderful weeks with Simona and her family. They really made me feel like part of the family. I wish I could have stayed longer. I had many interesting conversations with Simona and Marco. I helped Simona with bookbinding and I could make myself some beautiful jewellry :) Marco helped me a lot with learning Italian. They showed me a lot of Sicily, we went to the house at Etna, collected maroni, picked olives,.. The kids are both wonderful and I already miss them. They were the ones that helped me most with learning Italian really fast, I think. Thanks to playing cards I was really good at "i numeri" after a few days :) I was introduced to many friends and relatives of the family and they were all really nice and interesting people I am happy to have met. Grazie mille, ci vediamo :)

really enjoyed my first workaway experience, max was a great host, offering lots of information and guidance whilst leaving me to my own devices, completed a variety of tasks including decorating, gardening, painting, basic maintainance, some building of dry stone wall veranda to name but a few, all in all i would highly recommend max as a place to visit if coming to bulgaria. many thanks. jay

We have just finished a 7 week stay with this lovely family and it was an eye-opening experience in how dedicated and passionate people can live sustainably and lightly on the land. My husband Mark did building work and I built a website so we weren't actually a part of the food production aspects, but we paid quite a lot of attention to how eco-conscious Katy and Peter's methods were. It was something we had aimed for ourselves in Australia and never managed to achieve due to the harsh climate conditions. They have been totally embraced by the citizens of their rural French community and that speaks volumes since they are originally from England and have only been in France for a little over a year and a half. They've made every effort to be a part of the community instead of only associating with other expats -- and it shows in the richness of their lives. We left Normandy with a deep admiration for their sense of purpose and hard work. And their daughter Jasmine is a delightful and extremely bright young girl of 12. We've had wonderful long conversations with Katy and Peter and they are certainly well apprised of world events and social trends. And Katy's every-growing knowledge of herbal remedies and plants to sooth and heal definitely came in handy when I had an upset stomach for a few days! If you want to learn about sustainability, raising animals, gardening methods, herbal remedies, living in a more eco-conscious manner, eating seasonally, and immersing yourself in a genuinely French lifestyle, this is DEFINITELY the place for you to come. If you crave an urban experience with cafes on the corner and groovy shopping opportunities around the corner, you'll need to looks elsewhere. We feel that we have made lifelong friends in Normandy and this should say a lot -- we are planning a return visit later in the year!!!

I had such a wonderful time with Charlotte and Ruby and the two weeks passed by way too fast. Ruby is such a lovely girl and I loved the evenings, talking, watching a movie and having delicious dinner. We went to Granada and I got the chance to explore the surroundings on my days off. I'm really gonna miss the dome, because it was incredible to wake up with the sun shining in and the stunning views. I very much hope to come back some day! Thanks for everything!

I fell in love with this warm family and charming place just from the first hours, first conversations. They are so warm, full of interest of everything around them and full of passion of what they are doing. They do everything with their heart, you immediately feel happy of helping them! I stayed only about one week, it was a bit too short to understand how everything works and how some things should be done, but I feel I learned something from them, some things about their attitude to life, their way of living and I'm so-so-so happy about that week! Rosaria draws such a beautiful, deep paintings, Emanuel and Francesco are simply such lovely guys and I wont forget Daniel's french omellette! And of course, cooking with Corrado and helping Marion and chatting with her (even without me speaking any Italian) was so much fun! Thank you all!

I stayed with the Rosenhagens for three weeks, and had a lovely time with this warm and welcoming family. The days were very relaxed and the work pleasant - just spending time with the two children (which was really not a chore!) and helping out with a bit of cooking, gardening and cleaning. The family speak very good English but also gave me the opportunity to improve my German, and we often chatted about all sorts of things. The area is near lots of big cities such as Cologne, Bonn and Dusseldorf, so there is plenty to see and do. I have really enjoyed my time with the Rosenhagens, who made me feel right at home, and would like to thank Helga, Achim, Vincent and Victoria for their kindness and hospitality.

Matt and Becky are such a lovely couple and their handsome sons and charming animals have been a joy to live amongst. Our two weeks here have passed WAY too quickly! This is a stunning part of France scenery-wise and they enjoy an enviable quality of life here. I can sum this up for future Workaway folks by stating that if you are looking for good company, lively and sincere conversations, delicious food, stunning scenery, a lovely home, and an energetic family life -- this is the place for you! We will truly miss every bit of this.

This month at Judy's was a wonderful time, I met lovely people, learned new things and had a lot of fun! The work with the horses was very interesting and I loved travelling to the shows with you! The whole family was so friendly and kind and I really enjoyed the time I spent with you, thank you so much Judy, Mike, Sam, Katy, Paddy, Amy, Ross and everybody else! The horses and the dogs are so lovely and cute, I miss them already. :) Thank you for showing me Dublin, a new part of England, The Burren, .. and everything around your place, I had a great time! I really enjoyed riding Gromit (thank you) and of course Frodo. It was a pleasure for me to help Judy with the young horses and also to learn a bit about gardening ( thank you Katy). Hope to meet you all again, Thank you so much for everything!

I stayed at their place only a few days, but the experince was very good. They are really warm and friendly couple and the athmosphere is very welcoming. They also have many lovely animals who will steal your heart! Accomodation is excellent, meals are delicious and the nature is stunning. I´m looking forward to go back there!

Matt and Sami hosted me for almost 2 weeks in lovely Cornwall. They treated me like an old time friend since the very beginning and made me feel always welcome and comfortable. They are really friendly guys,very easygoing and laid back and in no time 190 felt like home to me.I had been dreaming all my life of living some time in the UK and Matt and Sami made me this special gift. I felt like I was living just the way a person of my age would live in the UK and not like a tourist.Thanks to them,I've learnt a lot about the British lifestyle and culture and now I can well imagine myself living in the UK for a while :D.Thank you guys for everything, I will always be grateful for what you did for me ,for the great time spent together, the trips and all the laughs and for introducing your friends to me. I feel lucky I've met you! I'm looking forward to meeting you again, my English brothers!! Sure I'm going to miss you and my English life a lot!Waiting for you here in Italy anytime!:D Grazie mille!

I spent about 20 days with the family and I had a really nice time there. They all treated me as one more in the family. The Work was hard but fun and I worked only 5hours a day with the weekends free. The are is really nice and it's great for cycling. I totally recommend this host to everyone, specially if it's gonna be you're first workaway experience.

I worked at this Village School for 1 month and had an amazing time with Ten and Ben! The teaching is good fun, and leaves plenty of time to explore the local area, learn about the variety of cultures that the area offers, or EAT the beautiful food that Ten and Ben will cook 3 times per day! Really recommend to anyone who wants a great experience with a Thai / Burmese family off of Thailand's heavily beaten track!

I stayed 5 wonderful weeks with the family and enjoyed every day of it. 4 stars is simply not enough. The friendlyness and care that I met were overwhelming. I worked with Hannes on the guesthouse, making a nice kitchen and a water heating system. It was a real pleasure working together with him. The vegetarian food was excelent. At the finca you will meet a spiritual lifestyle, which only is discussed when you're open for it. We made walks in the area, climbed La Maroma and made a visit to Granada / Alhambra. I met lots of nice people and learned very much about different food styles: vegatarian, vegan and whole fress food. It's always difficult to change a lifelong experience with eating meat, but here I definitely found a start for a healthier life. Did you know that the CO2 problem for 50% finds it's cause in the eating of meat? That 2 out of 3 people in the so called 'civilized world' die because of eating meat? How civilized can one be? I didn't. Now I know and will act according to that. Being a host (http://www.workaway.info/17821486344c-en.html) it was very nice to experience to be a workawayer for the first time. I can highly recommend this host, you will not regret it. I will definitely be back.

I stayed for a month and a half and was very sad to leave! I was made to feel like one of the family from the beginning, and really enjoyed the experience. Some days there was a lot to do and some not so much, but they always made sure I got enough time off, and were full of suggestions to help me make the most of my stay. There is plenty to do in the area, and life is never boring when there are two young children around! The girls are fun and bright and watching them pick up english so quickly was very rewarding. The flat is very nice, and the food too. It was interesting to see everyone switching all the time between spanish and catalan, and I learned a lot. Thanks to all of you for a lovely time, I hope we get to meet again before long. Keep in touch!

Absolutely stunning location and a fantastic place to work. Antonio was great to spend time with, always up for a laugh and on hand if you had any queries. The pizza oven and swimming in the lake everyday are only two of the things I miss already! Highly recommended.

Such a fantastic family who really made me feel at home and did everything to include me in their day to day lives as part of their family. Emma is delightful, intelligent and very easy to look after. The perfect place to experience living in France and to improve your French.

Staying with Hugh, Jane and Gigi was definitely up there with the best 3 weeks of my life. I couldn't have asked for a better first workaway experience! Their house and property is country side paradise. The whole time I spent there was full of laughs and great times, there wasn't a dull moment what-so-ever. If it wasn't for my itinerary and expiring visa, I would have stayed for months - they would have had to kick me out, because every day was such fun. The only problem is, my next workaway experience has MASSIVE shoes to fill. I'll probably just make sure it's back at Quinta with Hugh and Jane for round 2 ;) Thank you so much for all the amazing, memorable times we had!!

When we arrived, the B&B season was winding down, and there were many quiet, rainy Normandy days. Fortunately, Jon's workaway was most accommodating. Evening meals were always delicious, and the train station in nearby Coutances will get you anywhere you want to go in Normandy. Jon's workload for us was never too taxing and he's quite flexible if you want to go for a trip. His cats are amazing.

This place has a certain magic that catches you at once and will never let you go. This place is not only filled with the joy of music and delicious food, but with warmness, peace and harmony. Michael is the best host I can imagine: made me feel as a part of his home, is a great cook and baker, gave me a ride to the station when ever necessary, cared for me when I was ill, is a very interesting person and perfect partner for a good conversation as well. The working part was really relaxed. It included, gardening, especially weeding, getting lots of wood ready to store for the winter, cleaning, tidying and cooking. It also was a joy to teach Michael the flute!=) No one should miss such a unique experience!

This place was amazing! Mark and Maggie couldn't do enough for me. As well as picking me up from the bus stop I also had my own room, bathroom and even soap and a towel were included. Working with the animals was great and the numerous jobs around the finca kept me busy. Maggie's cooking was legendary and as well as 3 meals a day, I was constantly surprised by cakes, biscuits and anything else she had whipped up from scratch. I would highly recommend this place as a workaway option and will definitely return in the future.

I enjoyed my time with Jan in Verzeille very much! Jan is an incredibly generous person, with a wide range of knowledge about food, art, history and culture. I learned a lot during my stay and Jan was kind enough to drive me around the region, showing me the different local châteaus, towns of interest, museums, etc. The B&B is utterly charming, and Jan is very fair in what she asks you to do, and would never overwork you or ask you to do something that she wouldn't be willing to do herself. She is also an amazing cook and you and your taste buds are in for an amazing treat!! If you decide to spend your time in France with Jan, you will undoubtedly come away with an enriching experience that you won't soon forget. (:

The three months I spent at the farm were fantastic. Hazel made me feel at home since the fist moment. She knows a lot of the stunning surrounding area and helps me very much to improve my English. The work there was very varied and I enjoyed it so much. The rest of the people at the farm were very nice as well so I’m missing you all and hope to see you again. Luis.

I had a wonderful time here- Borje is a lovely and generous host with a wonderful family and community. The area is amazing, work is interesting and varied, and there are opportunities for lots of fun extra activities like freediving, hiking, kayaking, and bowshooting. Work hours might not always be exactly set, but he always makes sure you do not work too hard and that you really live like a member of the family. If you want to work hard, play hard, and eat lots and lots of amazing seafood then come here!

I stayed in Vetralla, Italy with Elida in November 2011 for four weeks. With an open mind and willingness to learn I had a most amazing time. Elida is a blessed and Beautiful Being full of spontaneous celebration. I arrived with no expectations and received an experience beyond my wildest imagination. Thank you Elida for all that you are!

Mark & Andrea were wonderful hosts and it was a great first Workaway experience. We were made to feel a part of the family during our stay and that our efforts were appreciated. There was no shortage of things to do and it was great to see the progress during our stay. We really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend it to others.

I"d like to stay on the farm from Bud and Irene very much. They gave me a warm welcome and I felt like as a part of these family. I hope I can come again in the future.

Rudy and Andrea have a beautiful home in a beautiful area with lots of great animals. They are very nice people with a wonderful daughter and made me feel very welcome in their home. If you like nature and animals then you will have a great time here. And Andrea is a great cook so you wont be hungry.

I have been there for 3 and something months. And I have lost the track of time there, because I felt good and had gained more there than I have given. I have learned a new trade and made some wonderful friends, had fun, explored the region, met A LOT of people, and had an excellent traveling experience just staying there and being open to new faces from all over the world. Tom and Belinda are marvelous people, and Sam and Amos (mooooom! :D) are doing their best to teach and learn from us. Excellent team over there. I have stayed with Andrzej in the same room, so I am standing behind his words. A lot of travelers I have met here are now friends for whom I have good thoughts from time to time, good memories to carry with me and stories to share. Thank you! And we will be back sometime.

Mark and I spent 5 weeks with Verena in her lovely home and had a great time with her. She's a generous and incredible host. Our French improved dramatically and we have many wonderful memories with her. We really enjoyed playing with her dog Ayla and her grandson Paul and getting to see the area and meet her friends. She really let us into her life, and hopefully will stay a friend for a long time to come. Highly recommended!

I spend two weeks here in May, and I loved it. I felt like it was such an authentic way to experience Italy: right in the beautiful italian countryside, with rolling hills, green valleys, and tiny medieval villages surrounding you. You work right in the middle of these incredible panoramic views. While I was there, we spent most of our time pruning olive trees, which is really fun work, but we also weeded and planted the garden, did some cleaning (not too much) and cooked a couple big meals for everyone, including a barbeque. Since there are often several other workayers/woofers (it depends, i supposed), you meet lots of different people and have people to spend your time with. The work was never too much, they're very fair about, and you definitely get the sense that getting to know the family and participating in meals and conversation is an important part of your stay (that being said, there's definitely a give and take, and the harder you work, the better your relationship with the family is going to be). It can get a little disorganized at times, because you don't always know what you should do, but if you're patient and take things in stride, your time there will be rewarding and even relaxing. I highly recommend this host!

Mark, Andrea and their cute little daughter Naia were the perfect hosts for our first Workaway experience! We had a lovely time both helping out with the building work and enjoying the local area. The food was always incredible, there was plenty of it, and we've even noted down a few recipes for future use! They were keen to show us the local markets, and the Languedoc area...we even had a day out skiing! Thanks very much for everything, we'll keep in touch, and good luck with the great adventure! :)

Staying with Chris and Olly was the best decision we could have made. We had such a wonderful and enlightening time with them. They are genuinely one of the nicest and welcoming couples we have ever met and our stay with them will not be forgotten. We highly recommend working with them at any given opportunity. The work was hard but we were kindly rewarded with a great place to live and wonderful hospitality. It will be very hard to top this work away experience.

Yeah! We stayed here for 3 weeks! We started with the olives which was a big job! But it was fun working with Claudio up on the land. Lunch amongst the olive trees, barbecue for Guyane's birthday, playing with Gea (puppy love at first sight). When we were'nt picking olives, the work was adapted to our skills. Working the land, fixing some furniture, sewing a tablecloth, making a screen for the window... Fun creative jobs. Michelle is a very motivated person, like a burst of wind! Always happy to give us a ride to the store or to the train. We are grateful she insisted we organize our schedule to be able to visit Orvieto and Roma :) Very well worth the trips! We met so many interesting people while we were there, friends of the family, and we even had the chance to meet Dany before he left for the year!!! We had the most beautiful room with plenty of privacy, and having the chance to share Claudio's cooking with the family was fantastic! Although the house is far from town and we needed a lift to go, we found that we didn't need to go that often.. Walking around in the mountains, and the haunted house, and the etruscians, and the tower... all that kept us quite busy when we weren't working. A wonderful place to visit Thanks guys!!!!

I had a great experience working in here. Teaching at the primary school was a challenge but a very rewarding one. The smaller classes were fun. I miss all the kids! They come from underprivileged backgrounds but are still so warm and friendly. Luz & Manuel were very welcoming hosts and it was interesting sharing their home and their culture for 2 months. I highly recommend this experience to anyone wanting to give something back to society. I got on well with the other volunteers too and we had plenty of fun at weekends by the beach. It was a positively unforgettable period of my life. Hannah (UK)

Sacha is a very interesting person and has alot of skills and ozzes charisma. We enjoyed our stay so much we did alot of work, learned loads and eat like kings and drank like fish, "we often went for a seista but the trouble is i often fall asleep"!!!!!!.We met the neighbours everyone was so friendly and welcoming WE SHALL BE BACK FOR MORE.............: )

That's my first workway-experience too! I spent two wonderful weeks in Bangalore with Lidia. Now she is a passionate teacher, but also an experienced traveler and can share a lot of useful information and stories about Asia. She introduced the city and some of her Indian friends to me, which was fun. Her place is very calm and peaceful and I did just light house work. Her balcony is perfect for morning yoga. Ha, you can see on new photos that Lidia started gardening, so it must be getting even cooler :-)

Ged, Karen and Izzy were fantastic hosts! They were our first ever workaway and the experience could not have been any better! They exceeded our expectations! From the moment we met they made us feel so at home and relaxed! They are really generous hosts and genuinely lovely people! the wine was always flowing and the food was amazing, every single meal they prepared was fantastic and a joy to eat! we really could not have asked for more. We learnt so much from them and have taken away so much from our experience with them. They have an amazing home and a beautiful daughter Izzy who is so full of life and a lot of fun! We gained such a sense of satisfaction helping them with their project and we're really looking forward to going back in January!

Dave & Ann were the perfect workaway hosts at the end of our 3 month experience in France. They were the most welcoming generous & friendly of hosts. It was a pleasure to help them work on their gorgeous property. They were very fair & so appreciative of our work. Ann is a passionate, wonderful cook & so mealtimes were a real treat. We loved getting to know Ann & Dave & felt that we built a special relationship with them in the short stay we were there. Thanks so much for having us Dave & Ann, we would love to return one day & see the progress you have made! We would also love to host you in New Zealand if you ever get the chance to venture over! It was such a treat to meet you both, we send you love & sunshine from down under, Kathy & Vince

Spending two weeks with Davina (May 2012) we had a really enjoyable and funny time with her and her present family (a great dog, a cat, 3 horses and a stunning goat). If you aim at doing workaway in a quiet, beautiful spot in the nature, Davina's farm is definitley the right place to go to. By her warm, welcoming character she made us feel very comfortable. There are different and lots of kinds of work to do; so you'll never get bored. We hope to return some day either to help making her dream come true or to see what the farm looks like in the end...

I had a really great time at the hotel! The couple was so lovely and gave me the feeling to be a part of the family. In my freetime I was allowed to travel around for a while in Andalusia. We worked very good together in the team and I did different kinds of work, so it wasn't boring. The hotel is located deep in the beautiful countryside so it wasn't easy to go to Ronda on my own, but Elaine and Ian could help me out. I made good work experiences and we became really good friends. All in all I have spent wonderful four weeks in Spain!

Thank you Becky and Martin! We had such a great time with you guys, your farm is beautiful and your company was fantastic. A very caring couple who were great hosts from day one. Provided us with lifts to where we needed to go, lovely home-cooked food and loads of beer! Couldn't have wished for a better host.

I stayed for one month with Tony, Madeleine and Ulla and I had a great time there. They included us (three other workawayer and me) into their live and went with us to concerts, neighbors, cinema, markets and some other things which I apreciated a lot! During my stay I was working in the garden a lot but also in the house for painting, cleaning and things like that. The accomodation you get is very nice, you have a lot a privacy there and have to cook for your own two times a day. The other meals, that you get of Madeleine and Tony are very delicious and you get more than enough to eat! They are both very friendly and warm persons and you also get lots of love from Ulla, especially if you for walks with her. Madeleine and Tony were really looking to have more workawayers there at the same time so that you don't have to be alone which I really liked. So I must say that I would like to go there again because I really enjoyed the time!

Thanks to Andre and Martin my last days in Canada were magic and really interesting. A really good time with you guys !!

This was my first work away experience, so I was very uncertain as to what to expect. My first night there I was made to feel like I was at home. Stunning farm and very rich in its surrounding beauty. Frand Jerome are wonderful, warm loving people that only want you to enjoy your time with them. They are fantastic people and have become sincere friends. Once leaving they will make sure you have food for the road....just because they care so much. I will be back to see you guys one day definitely! Thank you for letting me into your home. God Bless you guys.....Will bring Nicky one day!

If you like beautiful views, wonderful food and great people you should definately go to Kammy and Martins place! I think I was there for around 3 weeks, and I really loved it! Its a horsey place, but there's always lots to do no matter if you're a horsey person or not. When I was there there was another workawayer as well, and she,Kammy and I enjoyed each others company during the day and got a lot of stuff done, and then when Martin comes home in the evening he'll always be up for a nice chat as well.! really lovely place, stunning location, I could sit on their veranda enjoying the view all day! all the best to you two and your sons!:)

Hey, I visited Rocio and her family a few times and I can say you'd gonna have a great time staying with them. I stay as a workawayer with a friend of hers, here in La Manga, so I did not actually stay as a workawayer at her place, but we visited her. The place she lives is beautyful and just a short walk to the nice beach. The kids are well behaved and you shouldn't have any trouble with them. Rocio is great help when you'd like to improve your Spanish, mine is very bad, but she's very patient and helps me a lot to improve it. Oh, I forgot to mention the nice food and cakes I had at their place, very yummy :-) So I can recommend them as a host. See you soon :-) Nadia

Margaret and Alfie are wondeful hosts! The work is fun and you will learn a lot from them, plus it is really nice that you work along side them and they would never expect you to do something that they wouldn't do themselves. The house and the accommodations are great, but nothing compares to the food! They are completely understating it above when they say they are "keen cooks", they are both amazing chefs, every meal is a special occasion and almost all of the ingredients are organically grown on their land. We had a great week, only wish the sun could have shined more for us!

Thank you Rosaria, Daniel, Emanuel and Francesco for an amazing three and a bit weeks! Our work was mostly in the garden (weeding, lawn mowing, chopping wood, cleaning the pool, helping with the animals, making concrete for the new woofers/workaways room etc) and helping Corrado in the kitchen-with cooking and cleaning-(when guests were staying). This was our first workaway experience and we felt so at home here. We generally worked from about 7 or 8am - till 1 or 2pm which is when we had lunch and then cleaned the dishes, afterwards we would spend the afternoon relaxing by the pool or exploring the surrounding countryside( the small town of San Venanzo is about a 30 min walk away from the farm house). Rosa and Daniel took us to a medieval festival, a local fair in Marsciano and welcomed us to a friends birthday party making us feel like part of the family! Rosa is the Italian Mother you always wanted and she fed us so well (not to mention Daniels french omelette!). We would recommend this wonderful family to everyone!

I had an excellent time staying on the farm. The atmosphere was congenial and the family are a delight to be with. They taught me a lot about farming and wild food. The home cooking was excellent, and ever since coming home I've been missing all the olives! Though the accommodation is in a tent, it is very spacious (I could stand up in it), and the bed laid out is comfortable. The countryside around is stunning and the weather is almost uniformly pleasant. I couldn't give a firmer recommendation.

We had the most wonderful experiance in Normandy with Sharon and her family. The accomodation was first class, our own cottage! We were given just the right amount of instruction and free time. It was a relaxed and easy going atmosphere and we shared many wonderful meals with the family. Our work included gardening, painting and looking after the horses. In such beautiful surroundings it was barely like working! Anyone looking for a workaway should definately consider this, amazing experiance!

I am departing from here in two hours and must say that I am truly sad to leave. I have not only felt a part of this organization, but also a part of the community- talking with the vendors at the local market, playing futbol with our students, and being subject to the sounds of roosters calking and dogs barking in the middle of the night. I will miss it all. But as I had read before arriving here, it is the people that make this experience worth while: Luz and Manuel- the managers of this whole operation; Estella- my Peruvian mother who cooked magical meals that I looked forward to every day; and the students, rambunctious, but wonderful and so eager to learn. I was on the edge about coming here, unsure and frightened because I did not know what to expect, but these people were kind and welcoming and I am so glad that I had the chance to meet them. Thanks so much for everything, -Chas

Truly an amazing experience. Lidia has the biggest heart and is an incredibly warm host and friend, she worked so hard to make me feel welcome and at home. If you want to experience celtic Spain, and to be welcomed into the lives of lovely people, please go and help Lidia!

Emma and Chris were fabulous hosts. They made us feel so welcome and fed us to within an inch of our lives, with food probably found in a top class restaurant. They also helped us with our motorhome when we had problems - their translating was a godsend! Despite working 12 hour days, they were incredibly sociable and great fun. If you get the opportunity to help these guys, please take it up. We really hope to visit again in September to see the progress they'll have made on their soon to be gorgeous property. Jason and Sharon

So sad to be going home! The last month with Abi and the wonderful children, parents and staff at the school has completely flown by. This was my very first workaway and I would happily recommend it to anyone. The accommodation was comfortable and safe. It was easy to get around. and relatively cheap to live. I shared the accommodation with three other volunteers so there was never a dull moment. There were opportunities to explore the region (I visited Samboja Lodge and Derawan Island) and take some Bahasa lessons through the school. The whole experience was so positive - Thank you :)

Stephanie and I were Hilary's first workawayers back in December and January. We did not know what to expect, but could not have asked for a better place or people to spend 6 weeks of our travels with. There was an abundance of things to do and Hilary was a care free boss who let us manage our work ourselves giving us freedom to explore the area when we could. The afternoon soup for lunch was always delicious and Steph and I looked forward to it each day. The most rewarding part of the job was to see the joy it brought to the family that an overdue project was being completed, and that it just required a bit of time and hard work on our part. When you see how much work Hilary does your hard work pales in significance, the lady never stops! It was definitely worth our while and the time spent here was amongst the highlights of our trip. We both enjoy animals and the cats and dogs were great company. This would be a great place to spend the Summer as you can enjoy the pool, the river and the sunshine. The winter could get a little tiresome if you are a single traveller but I would still recommend it for perhaps a shorter stay. David and Steph.

As our first Workaway experience, working at has been a great experience. Miguel, Victor, and the rest of the staff are very welcoming and fun. The work was not bad and we were able to participate in many of the guided tours put on by the hostel – I highly suggest hiking Volcano Baru. Additionally, the staff helped us work on our Spanish which improved from nothing to something. Living the hostel life was great and I highly suggest it as you get to meet many different characters. Thank you Miguel for letting us stay!

We miss you all so much! Abi,Chantie, little monkey.. and you! We had a lot of fun during our two weeks in beautiful Turkey. You were so kind to us, we went to trips around Fethiye, we got tasty food every day and the work was not hard. It would be great to come back one day!

Working with Wolfram and his son Kai to help restore his house was an amazing experience. I learn't many new skills and Wolfram and Concha were extremely kind and welcoming. It was great to eat traditional Spanish food and Concha is a great cook. The National Park is beautiful and my Spanish language ability greatly improved. Thank you so much for having me, I look forward to seeing you in the future! D

Namaste dear travellers :) My name is Lydia. I have been staying here with the children for over one month in 2011. I have contacted them through workaway while planning my big journey, longing to experience life in a different country from different perspective, giving me an opportunity to understand he life, people , culture more...and i am glad i did!! Staying with children in this small family run orphanage in such an incredible country like Nepal is truly an amazing experience..being a part of their world for a while, doing all this simple daily activities with them, seing how they think and act is just great. You can not fall in love with them. Kamala and Prakash are also both very caring, always happy to give you an advice and show you around.. I wish all of you - lucky you- a lovely time of your life in this house..L. xx

I had a great and enriching experience on this project :) Noelle is an absolutely brilliant host and made me so welcome in her beautiful home.Not to mention her cooking:I was treated to delicious,restaurant-quality food every day!I really enjoyed the work; Noelle is very flexible and reasonable and we had a really good daily routine.I gained so much from this experience, it offered me a chance for some quiet time in nature,and the opportunity to engage in many many interesting conversations with Noelle.*I wish Noelle all the very best with her residence and would highly recommend this inspiring project.I hope to see Noelle again in the not too distant future!

Actually, I wasn’t directly by Simon, but I met him, when I was as a Workawayer by his mother. He spent several days with us and I can honestly say that he ranks among the people, who really tries to live better (more “eco” and more purposely). Shortly: humorous, excellent cook, great person, I’m glad to meet him. I made next super “social” experience and I think, he too, because after my return home, he became a new host 

This was our first workaway experience and kind of last minute request but we are sure that we couldn't get into any better place on Earth to start this new adventure. Now when we think of this experience we actually feel kind of speachless as any words are not enough for describing how gratefull we are for having possibility of comming to help on this farm. From the first moment we felt more like at home and had strong impression of staying with a family or very good friends not just hosts. This family is simply incredible, easy going, open and neat and treated us in very gentle and kind way always giving all the best they could to make us feel comfortable. With great pleasure we helped them with cutting woods and any other needed work but we've also had plenty of time just for ourselves to rest and sightseeing. They actually spoiled us with hospitality by giving a wonderful place to stay, plenty of food, a car to use and also taking our family for some journeys arround to discover Maine. Our kids spent there most unforgetteble time and through playing and working together with our host's kids incredibly improved their language skills. We are very happy that our path led us into this beautiful place and hope to comeback here again (hopefully in summer) to experience even more of Maine's beauty. This family simply stolen our hearts and we are sure we've made here a lifelong friendship. Send you lots of blessings and see you again xxx Radek, Dominika, Arletta and Aisha ;-)))

I left a piece of heart in this house! House surrounded by greenery, tranquility, serenity. The family is fantastic, comprehensive, flexible and always available. Always ready to listen. Good people. Michael and Louise are exceptional. Advice for those wishing to learn the language while learning the Irish traditions. The house is in the countryside, far from big cities but in the middle of the island and then in a good position to design small, weekend travel. I wish this family the best, your friend in Sicily. I'll be waiting when you want for your holiday in Italy

It was my first workaway, and an incredible experience. Beautiful place, and so nice people that show us what they know, and that hope in an organic future. Aunque casi solo hablaban inglés, me sentí muy bien allá, son muy amables y generosos. Les gustan compartir sus ideas. Recomendado =) Recommended

Great, fun experience w/ a great hostess. I love goats exponentially more than I ever thought possible. I ate very, very well - healthy and delicious. Work was good and rewarding. I felt much, much better after just one week there. Thank you!

This Farm is one of these rare places which you unconsciously start calling 'home' after just a few days. The main reason why are certainly all those wonderful people who make you feel so very welcome. You just have to take them to your heart... It's actually more of a pleasure than a must to work with them. Thank you all so very much for everything! I really can't imagine a better host than you and I'll always remember my time with you as one of the best times of my life =)

Dan and I completed our stay at Prato di Sotto just a few couple of weeks ago and it was a great experience! The first week we were with Penny we helped with the animals learning their routine and the goings on of the house so that we could take care of things while she went on holiday for a week. We were able to help her with the animals and build a stone wall while she was away, and then stayed on with her for another week and a half after she returned. We had a wonderful time, and it was great getting to know such an amazing, dynamic person. Penny has created a beautiful property, and we felt very fortunate to be welcomed into this precious space. We had beautiful meals together enjoying good conversation, wine and classical music. Our accommodation could not have been better. We stayed in a charming cottage complete with wood burning stove, stereo, and kitchen. What more could a couple need in the cold?! Penny was very gracious and we are forever grateful. Much love to you, the doggies and chickens!

It was our first work and travel experience and our stay at Korvala was just excellent! We really enjoyed working with the dogs, spending our time with the family, watching the northern lights, just experience the finnish winter! Thank you Jaana, Seppo and the kids for all your kindness, your hospitality, for explaining us all the things you should know when you take out the huskies for a run, how to survive in the finnish cold and for the excellent cooking! It was really nice to get to know the finnish way of life and you told us so much about the culture, history etc. of your country.

Firstly, Anja, I to apologize for the delay or this my review, anyway, for all the others that can to read this, I can to say that I had a very good time in the Anja place, also together the other workawayers, almost two weeks is past so fast unfortunately, but, I can say that Anja is a wonderful host, and very friendly. I hope that I can pass through there again Ciao Anja P.S. please say hello also to the family

:) At first I planed to stay in Lola´s house for 3 weeks... in the end it became 6 weeks... ;) We got a so warm-hearted feeling from all family members, Lola did her very best to let us have a great feeling, she cooked every day very nice for us and helped us when ever we asked her for a favor! The work awayers have mostly all private rooms to sleep in and the tasks we had to do, were not to heavy. The hole family speaks also english. Lola is professional. I miss them all and I hope to go back one day to this lovely Antequera. :) Gracias!! :)

We had an absolutely fantastic couple of weeks staying with Kelly and her 3 awesome kids. Not only is her house amazing but she is a great host - we felt welcome from the minute we got there. Vejer is a beautiful place and we hope to be back soon, hopefully in summer for more beach visits!

Thanks so much Tracy, Andy, Jack, Molly and Buster!! I learnt lots of new things, put on a few kilos and will now look at antiques in a different way! The work was enjoyable, the company was lovely and the food was divine! Thankyou for the recipes and for welcoming me into your home, I felt sad to leave! Goodluck with the rest of the guest house plans, they will be brilliant! X

What a wonderful and amazing place for my first workaway experience. I really enjoyed the time with Helen, Achim and Costa. Would have loved to stay longer and I'm looking forward to come back in spring, maybe together with my boyfriend.

Kyra and Erwin are both wonderful people with great kids and friendly employees. Cara and I had a lot of fun working very hard, living simply and biking all around the area. They presented their expectations up front and this made it very easy to know what they needed from us. Beautiful part of the Netherlands as well.

It was a rewarding experience. You can meet people, learn a lot about the Highlands, improve your English for those who are not yet bilingual, and the best of all, you can enjoy yourself. You will have to work a bit but Nick really deserves a hand. The other workawayers have told you everything about Nick and the area, so don't even think about it, it is the place to go.

I really enjoyed my stay at Sally and Ians house. They are both very friendly and really funny. I loved all their animals, especially their dogs are so lovely and i enjoyed every walk with them. The life up there is different but really nice. The view is amazing, especially the sunsets every evening were a real highlight of my day. Thank you both for the unforgettable stay that i had at your house, I'll always remember you.

Jackie is a wonderful and welcoming host! The accommodations are great and so is her cooking. The property is lovely and the animals are all so sweet and full of personality. I enjoyed helping Jackie around the property fertilizing fields, fixing fencing, and working in the kennels putting down wood flooring, building cat shelves, and carpeting. I also enjoyed going to the Traditional Music Festival with her, the farmers market, and sightseeing in Bantry. If you're in the area, I recommend a help stay with Jackie. I'll miss her and all the animals dearly... Best always, Jackie. Karen

Dan and I are so glad we were able to make it for the time we did to meet such a lovely family! Amanda, Gordon and Rosie welcomed us into their home, making sure we were warm and comfortable. We had delicious meals, and sweet time spent by the fire in the evenings, being treated to song and films provided by the enchanting Rosanna. It was great to get a glimpse of the vision that Amanda and Gordon have for their property, and contribute, even in a small way, to what they are creating. I feel very fortunate that we were able to meet and am looking forward to collaborating more with the family in areas of wellness and healing. Thank you so much and I am looking forward to seeing you again! xoxo

Horses 4 Fun was a great place to stay on our first trip to New Zealand. Marianna has beautiful horses and a wonderful farm-stay. She was very generous is showing us new experiences in her adopted country, especially the trip Matakana Island. I recommend that if you are staying try to go on the trip, you won't regret it. Lakes Ranch is also another great place to visit with Marianna; the lake is amazing, as are the hot springs, the property itself and the horses! Thank you Marianna and Brian for showing us around Katikati!

I spent one week workawaying with Fran, and had a great time!! From the moment I stepped into her house, she made me feel at home. She is kind, generous, and an amazing cook! She also knows loads about nutrition, so we always ate healthy and delicious meals. The work is interesting and diverse. I did everything from digging to cooking to hedging to cutting brush and trees. Not only was it a huge learning experience, it was also fun!! I highly recommend working here if you get the opportunity. Thanks again for everything!!

I spent almost a full month with the family and had a wonderful time. I was treated to delicious food, a lovely room and a family-like acceptance. The jobs were flexible, and as such I was able to pick work that I enjoyed doing; lime-rendering, carpentry, cooking and house-sitting. However, what really set this experience apart from the rest was the family, from great conversation with Polly to endless horseplay with the girls. I won't soon forget my Moyon family and I wish them the best of luck with the rest of their summer. They cannot be recommended enough. Ben

Paul, Elizabeth, Jasmin and Isaac are a very nice family. I enjoyed the time I spent with them and loved playing Monopoly deal! :-) You will never go hungry at their place and will stay in a nice caravan! Work is mostly outdoors in the garden. If you want to experience the kiwi lifestyle with a nice family on a big property, go there! :-)

We're very happy for our wonderful experience. It couldn't be better!!! We've enjoyed a lot all the things we have done. We miss a lot the farm, all the nice people we have met and of course Maxie and Eli. Thanks a lot for everything!!! Núria and Pati

Staying at the chateau was an amazing experience that we will never forget! Thank you for the use of the car and bicycles - both really helped us to get out and about, which was good fun! We would also like to thank you both for involving us so much in your everyday lives, from dinner parties to a family wedding, this really made us feel welcome and part of everything! We also appreciated you taking the time to take us to a few local attractions! Thank you Martin and Kirstin!

I spent half a month here and it was an awesome experience. Thomas and Amy were really great people and made me feel at home right from the beginning and I got to take part in some truly unique experiences like the charcoal making. The work was varied and there was always something to do whatever your particular skillset and the house is located in a beautiful part of Sweden with plenty of nature and lakes all around. I Had a really great couple of weeks there.

I had wonderful two weeks at Eddy's equestrian center! The people were all VERY friendly and the horses too:) The work with the horses is really great, they don't bite:D and to ride on them was always a great pleasure. The days ended with relaxed conversation in front of the warm chimney. Not to mention Alice and Dee, two woman who live at the farm too and were always next to me for a little chat and some frinedly words. I can really recommand this farm next to a very interesting little town and in a country that is famous for it's pubs and traditional music. Thanks to everybody and come to see everything I said is true. Blanka

Hello, I couldn't have make any better experience than in my first workaway job in Wicklow - it was just a lovely one and I really enjoyed my 6 weeks there!! At first I was a little bit scared - I didn't know if we would like each other - that's always the existing risk - but they just blew it away! Trish and Ian are amazing, I really like them - they let me feel as I would be a family member! The work isn't that hard: mostly I did the laundry, cleaned the rooms, painted a little bit - it wasn't more than 4 hours per day with one day of per week - they always gave brilliant advices when I asked them regarding tours & things to do. The house is a very cozy one, sitting in front of the fireplace and having a chat with them was always very nice, thank you for that! Wicklow Town in general is a really nice and small one with its advantages and disadvantages - for me they were only advantages. There are a lot of pubs and people are always interested in who you are.. For me it wasn't difficult to get in a chat with them, but probable it depends on your own personality! Yes, I definitely would recommend this hostel because of Trish and Ian (I don't have any comparisons, but they are really great ) & because of the work! I hope to see you soon! xx

We had a very nice time in Petra and Jo's place. You can learn lots of things if you listen carefully to Jo and he will be eager to speak. Petra has a good sense of humor and she will make you fill as if you were at home. If you work hard, you will have very nice meals and maybe some water from India! In Coromandel there are a lot of beatifull places to visit, and some nice beaches to relax in your free days. The only thing we regret is that we couldn't stay any longer. Peace & Love, Llorenç & Iain

This was our first workaway experience and many thanks to Ruve and Michael for making it such an enjoyable time. They are fabulous hosts. We enjoyed the variety of work - it was great to be able to work at a genuine chateau and we got great satisfaction in completing some work for them. The food and accommodation were superb. The village of Parisot is quite lovely and typical of the many villages in the area - there are many beautiful towns within an hours drive. Thank you Ruve and Michael for everything. One day we hope to come back!

I had a great experience staying with Sacha and friends. He does an excellent job of making his guests feel like a family and setting a humorous mood. He can seem blunt and opinionated at first but once you get to know him better his gentle side comes out. In the end I appreciated his bluntness--not enough people these days will tell you what they think straight out, and he's a smart guy with interesting opinions. As a musician it was good to chat with him, and I enjoyed playing jazz with his son. I appreciated his patience when we were doing outdoor work, because it was my first time with many of the required tasks. I never thought I'd have such a good time living with a middle aged man in the middle of nowhere. And of course, if you're interested in woodworking, there is a lot you can learn from him.

I am still here writing this feedback! I am having an awesome time here, the dogs are beautiful and the workload is fair and fun when working with the dogs! Lukas is a great guy very full of life, open minded and a faTTASTIC sense of humour hahaha. i have two weeks left and I am already sad at the prospect of leaving here. until then, this place is like a second home and family. couldnt have been better.,

Estoy a pocos dias de iniciar mi viaje a Gabon. Han sido dias de mucho trabajo entre papeles y vacunaciones. Yvette quien me recibe me ha facilitado el exito de este enprendimiento. Viajo el 7 de Diciembre. Agradezco a workaway por existir...fantastico...cuando llegue les contare. Soledad

We had a wonderful time helping Michele at her farm. Although it rained a lot the week we were there (not normal for this season), we were still able to accomplish a lot. Michele's a wonderful and generous host, preparing delicious vegetetian dishes that include many ingredients from her other farm! She took us to see her nephew perform in the cirque in Montpellier and to explore some nearby villages. The farm is in a beautiful valley with two castles--it is a really peaceful place! Thanks so much for hosting us Michele!

We came to beautiful Quinta Dos Tres Rios for two weeks and will keep the fondest of memories of our stay with the lovely family. Very unfortunate circumstances made it impossible for Hugh to work with us in the vineyard, so we mainly tended to the cleaning of the guests' rooms and tidying up after their breakfasts. We fed the chicken on some days and baked on others. We also got a chance to bond with three generations of their family, we feel lucky to have met as interesting people! Their hospitality is as grand as is good their food and wine. :) Thank you for everything, and a very prompt recovery to Hugh. Claudia and Helena.

Mhairi was my first workaway experience and I couldn't have asked for a better time. She was already taking someone in but responded to my response the same day I put it out. She provided a great place to stay and other than showing the other guest and myself around the Isle of Skye, and providing a warm bed for not much work, she cooks great meals. Thanks again for the traditional Scottish breakfast complete with black pudding and haggis! Just because i said it wasn't much work, I better not find out someone was lazy. Mhairi was a great host and deserves helpful respectful guest. Thanks again Mhairi, I hope to see you again.

Simon and I would like to say a huge thank you to you all! We had a brilliant time, we enjoyed the conversations and both feel that we understand a little more French language now. We would like to thank Patricia in particular for driving us about and we will never forget our first skiing experience - it was so much fun! The work was varied which kept it fun for us, we loved making a huge bonfire in the garden - very cool! Pascal, Patricia and the children were great company - thank you again!

I loved my stay in Nepal!! The school is a lot of fun- I was always busy and the children are absolutely adorable. Will especially miss hearing them singing nursery rhymes at the top of their voice every morning! The teachers are so welcoming as well and I really enjoyed spending time with them. They really want to get to know you and include you. Staying with Shunker, Padma and Chun Chun was a great experience. There hospitality is second to none and you will always be well fed with food that is genuinely fantastic. You can try all the local delicacies, especially DAL BAHT (rice and curry ect) You are treated as part of the family, the rooms are lovely and cosy and the house is in a nice area of town- away from the hustle and bustle of the centre but near enough to walk. Was made to feel completely at home. During my stay we also went trekking which was great fun and stunning scenery. Would love to return!

I spent a wonderful 2 weeks with Claudia, Stefan, and their beautiful boy. They are amazing people, and we had many long, fun conversations about life and the world. I ate like a queen here, fresh coconuts and fruit every morning. Barra de Navidad is a beautiful town, and hotel is like a little oasis. So peaceful. I can't wait to come back, visit my new friends, and see how much Tian has grown! :)

I spent five and a half very interesting weeks with this family and I can really recommend them as hosts! They and their many friends who I was able to meet are very kind and have a great sense of humour. The food was delicious, my room very comfortable and I was very well cared for. The castle and the gardens are impressive and even the animals are true personalities! The work varied from gardening (weeding, watering the greenhouse, planting, etc) during the week to working in the new tearoom on weekends. Thank you for this experience and best wishes to the whole family!

What an amazing family i found in the Netherlands! Marteen is very intelligent and i learned a lot from him, Lionette is also intelligent but very very good cheff too! both are great parents and you can see it in Thomas a sweet lil boy; and i had so much fun with Kalo!. Muchisimas gracias por todo y espero verlos pronto!

I've spent as guest with Rahman Family. It was a nice week. Adrian and Andrew take care of me, and they do everything in order to make me feel myself at home :). I've enjoyed myself helping the family in the housework. All the family helped me to improve my English language skill, and they done the possible so I known the English culture... A Gentlemen's Family... Thank you Rahman I will miss you.

Thanks Gloria and Berta for hosting us! We had a wonderful 3 weeks! We learned a ton about making wine and Catalan culture. We loved being brought into the family and will miss you two very much! Highly recommend this host- lovely family, beautiful home, and will provide an unforgettable experience learning the art of making wine.

I had a great time staying in Cortnitz! Stefan and Marie were very welcoming and helped me to feel right at home from day one. The three children are so great and easy going and I had a lot of fun playing with them. I learned a lot about gardening and cooking in a way which really taught me to love it. It was great to spend so much time outside and hands on every day. They also brought me to some small nearby cities which was great. I would love to go back any time I get the chance.

Ah, just back to my country and I missed you already. Zana & her family are such a lively & hard-working family to stay with. I and my friend, Linh, really really enjoyed our stay there and love being part of her family - even just for short time. Her children did leave deep impression in me and my friend. They are just lovely creatures which we just wanna tease 'em more and more (Quinn included) XDDDD We learnt so much 'bout New Zealand & its cultures by her family's activities and enjoyed every day there, making Greymouth be so so much more interesting to us. If you want to learn 'bout untouched part of New Zealand, definitely pay a visit to Zana's place and experience. Highly recommended ^^

I had the great opportunity to stay with Clive and Sue for nearly two months in Grazalema, and it was really great! I couldn't have found a better couple to spend the bulk of my last two months in Europe with, I learned so much and hopefully helped out a bit too! Thanks again!!

Jim is really considerate and entertaining. I had a great time exploring the area with him and listening to all of his life stories and funny jokes. He has a wonderful network of friends in the area (who stopped by while I was house sitting to check on me:) ), and he really made sure I was happy. I had a GREAT time here, and I'll definitely be back in the future! Thanks again, Jim!

hi, this was a great first workaway experience!!! elizabeth, paul and their children jasmin and isaac are a nice and lovely family to stay with. I really appreciated the welcoming and easygoing atmosphere and felt very soon like part of the family. the work was project based and we didn't count the hours. there was time for some excursions too and I had a lot of fun with the children. I'm looking forward to meet all of you again at the end of my trip. sparedaddy daniel

Nature, silence, birds,.. it was great!

We spent 12 days at Patıka and had such a great tıme! Lots of wonderful, healthy food and beautıful people! Theres lots of areas around farayla to explore and some great walkıng traıls along the coast. Thanks for everythıng!!

Working here was an amazing opportunity and experience for me. The staff here are all wonderful as are the accomodations and food provided. We worked hard but all of the work was enjoyable! I met friends for life and also had the opportunity to explore beautiful Portugal while working here. I will definitely be back in the future.

I stayed with Paul, Anita, Reilly and 15 dogs for almost 2 month and enjoyed it very much. They are such lovely people, always good for a joke and really gave me a good time. Hope I see you again soon guys:-)

I really enjoyed my time in Leipzig. Susanne and Dominique are really nice persons, it was great fun with them. i'm sure, i will go back there :)

Sarah and Richard were absolutely wonderful. It was a pleasure to live and work with them. Their house is beautiful, with great accommodation. The food was delicious and all the better for being from the garden whenever possible. There is plenty to do but it is all interesting and both Sarah and Richard will always take the time to explain and teach things. It has been great staying here.

Sacha is a very cultured man. His taste in music is impeccable, and his knowledge of history is unmatched. The benefits of staying with him extend beyond lessons in woodworking into lessons on how to live a rich, fulfilled life. My time with him was invaluable and I hope to see him again soon.

Judy's family is the most amazing family i've ever met! They are so friendly and I really felt part of the family when I was there. I stayed 2 weeks at their place but I could have spent my whole life without being bored, annoyed or anything. I really want to thank you, Judy, Mike, Sam, Katy and Paddy, Amy and Ross because all of you were really nice to me. The 3 dogs are just so funny and cute and I already miss them. The horses are very high and gorgeous and it was a real pleasure to spend some time with them. Judy allowed me to ride her horses or Amy's pony when I wanted to, which was very cool! I am very grateful because she trust me and I loved to talk to her because she explained a lot of things about horses and everything! She is very pleasant to talk to as the rest of the family. Mike (the dad) is very funny! And the children (Sam 17 and Katy 23) are very friendly, mature and open-minded. You can talk to them about everything! And Katy has a big garden with loads of delicious vegetable! If you spend some days with this family you'll appreciate the food because they are really good cookers! and everybody's cooking! Every meal was delicious! Thanks a lot! In addition they made me discover Waterford, The Burren, The Cliffs of Moher, The Guiness and some traditional irish music (aha)! They are fantastic! And don't be afraid of being lost in the country because friends are always coming and going in this very lively house! I really spend 2 wonderful weeks with this family and I recommend it to everybody! Thanks a lot, I hope I'll see you soon!

We stayed at this place for just under two weeks, and it's safe to say that we loved every moment of it. The location is picturesque, to say the least, and the accommodations are comfortable and inviting. Everyone involved with the project is invested whole-heartedly, and the atmosphere they create with that dedication is infectious. We were also very happy to find that our hosts had every intention of utilizing our individual skills and interests in our every day responsibilities and our more intensive projects. We have every intention of coming back for a longer stay!

Alex, Ulli, Flurian and Simon welcomed us into their family and included us in lovely meals and day trips with their friends. We spent almost 3 weeks here (1 with the family and almost 2 house sitting). The work was varied and included assisting with the chocolate, working in the garden, sanding radiators, helping with the goats and the kitten etc and we loved every minute of our stay!!Foix is a great town with lots of community events on during summer which we got to enjoy. Dont be scared of staying in the 'barn' as they have made it very homely! Thanks for everything!!

Our time in there was great. We were thoroughly spoilt and looked after. Kris' cooking was a real treat, especially her homemade waffles!! It was a pleasure to work for Kris and Karl and help out where we could. We really hope we can visit again some time, even for a cuppa!! If you do get the chance to help this lovely couple out, do so.

Staying with Ann, Fitz and Lydia was lovely. They made me feel very welcome for the 10 days that I spent with them. The work is reasonable and if you love the outdoors you will truly enjoy your time. Plus the surrounding area to their property is sooo beautiful. The food was amazing and fresh and I am finding it a little difficult to eat British food now. So if you love fresh air, good food and excellent company make one of your workaway experiences with Ann and her family and you will not regret it. You will possibly want to stay there forever.

Daniela is wonderful, energic host! The family is very hospitable and the area is amazing with beachs very nearby! I stay still here because I'm like all that!!! Thank you so much Daniela!!!

We had an amazing time in Hirafu. Scott is a great guy. He let you work for a fair amount of hours each day but you can decide for your self which hours of the day you'll be working. So he gives you a lot of freedom during the day which is really good and we liked and appreciated that a lot. There is certainly enough to do for Scott. Things like cleaning, moving stuff and chopping up couches! HAHA. But the two most important reasons for staying and working for Scott are: number 1: the amazing skiing! Hirafu is one of the best places for skiing in the world, we (koen more than me) went out almost every morning the enjoy the fresh new powder! And number 2: eating homemade Omiyakiyaki (if you write it like that) made by Scott and his wife. It was the best!

Thanks for a fantastic time in Armidale - I will never forget my experience there! I learnt so much, and enjoyed such great conversation and food with you all :)

Fernando is such a great host and wonderful person! I can't wait to make it back someday. Fernando is very kind and has various types of work to do. Thanks again Fernando!

Lex is such a lovely host. I had a really good time in Bluff. Lot of laughter, delicious food and mindful conversation... that is everything that matters. Thank you for the wonderful time!

Life in that corner of Ireland is very quiet, you get to enjoy the nature without the stress of a big city. The company and the conversations are very interesting and I got to learn lots of things. TY for the experience

I have been here for a month and it has been great! I work my share and often the family takes me with them when they go to piacenza or rivergaro. I have been cutting wood and helping with grounds care. I also help harvest the beans. I recommend to others who have a country background. This is a great family that always makes sure I'm fed and warm (is winter right now).

This was our first workaway experience and it is hard to imagine falling into a better situation. We helped to build fences, work in the garden and help around the house, all of which were valuable experiences. We also put together an above ground pool which provided relief from the summer heat and many fun times. Thanks for your warmth and generosity. We will never forget our Italian family. Maddy and James.

In July I stayed two wonderful weeks in the enchanting Cambridgeshire countryside at Debbie`s and Matt`s place. They are the most warm and welcoming people you can ever imagine!!! I had a great time with them, their lovesome daughters and other workawayers from GB and France. There was a lot of space, a beautiful, comfy house, a huge garden with all varieties of work to do and artistic inspiration wherever you lay your eyes on - it couldn`t have been more gorgeous! I`m really happy and thankful that I had so much luck with my first workaway experience. I hope to get back and see them all again soon. Wonderful, special People!

This retreat was amazing. So beautiful and peaceful. Mr Thakur, his wife, Mr Sharma and the staff are all so friendly and helpful. Sharma helped me learn some Hindi and Mr Thakur and I had some very intellectual conversations over meals. Volunteering here was such a rewarding experience. I met so many great people who were guests to the retreat. When I traveled back to Delhi I was able to connect with some of them for a tour of that city. The views from the retreat and the hikes I did while accompanying the guests were breath-taking. This retreat is a different taste of Indian life. A much more relaxing experience than in any of the cities.

Thanks Patty. Patty is a great host. Very kind and helpful. Fun place to stay at.

This was our first workaway experience and it is hard to imagine falling into a better situation. We helped to build fences, work in the garden and help around the house, all which proved to be valuable for us. We were lucky enough to help erect a pool too, which was very welcome in the summer heat! Thanks for your warmth and generosity. We won't forget our Italian family and hope to come back again someday. Maddy and James.

To Tiffany, Martin and Deborah, Many thanks for welcoming me into your family and home. I had a wonderful time, albeit a tradgic time for everyone. I wish your Riding School and Eco-tourism businees every success possible and may the sun always shine down on your home. Im looking foward to popping back to Portugal and seeing more of the wonderful Algrave coastline in the future. And of course your beautiful horses & dogs! Best wishes, Anthea

I've had such a great time at the farm and learnt more than I could have imagined. I never expected for one minute to find myself with such a welcoming friendly kind and easygoing host. The kids are an absolute delight and once they've calmed down enough to spend some great one on one time with, make the occasional raucous evening so worth it. There's a lot of love on this farm! The work was interesting, often out of the ordinary and always out of the mundane! There is never a dull day and the work is very reasonable. I was usually either chainsawing and chopping logs collected from the forest, caring and working with the impressive animals, learning and improving skills constructing an Isotent structure or doing a bit of work on the land but by no means had any idea what the next days work would bring! The best advice I can give to future helpers is don't hesitate in coming, fix a solid end date because leaving is damn hard and to get the bikes out as much as you can. This is truly the heart of beautiful rural France and every view, from the high vantage point of the chapel to the lake are breathtaking. Thanks so much

I spent three weeks with Jenny and her extended animal family. All x8 cats , x3 shetland ponies and her goat had distinctive individal characters. Jenny is an extremelywell travelled, informative and friendly lady who went out of her way to take me to places of interest in her beautiful part of Normandy. At times I found it hard to keep up with Jenny's enthusiasm as there were many projects on the go so you couldn't become bored. I felt privaledged to contribute to an already beautiful and expansive garden - some ideas will be going back to Australia with me. Jenny is a wonderful cook. I am sure if I had stayed 2 months, every meal would have still been different. Jenny, When you get your other knee fixed you'll be cantering on Jack in no time at all. Thanks for the wonderful experience - perhaps I may see you in my part of Australia one day.

these guys are a wonderful bunch and i felt like apart of the family. They helped me overcome my fear and learn more about myself. A wonderful team. i will miss them dearly....and hope to see them again before i go back home. Anybody would be very lucky to stay with this bunch.

We spent 2 weeks with Annette, Tedje and Jakob but we wish we could have stayed longer. We felt really welcome from the very first moment we met them. They have a great heart and we felt like at home. We had the chance to learn a lot from them and the animals. We could have not had a better stay, we highly recommend this place. We wish the best for them and we are already missing them and the animals.

Thanks for all. I have here in Tampico a nice time and we have a lot of Projects do. Nice place, nice mexican eat and to learn the latin-american live style. My new freiends, the dogs are so nice and are every time around me :)) But now is the next travel away. Felix

Annie was an excellent host,we really enjoyed our time in Reigate. The work was very pleasant and Annie went out of her way to make us feel at home.(plus the food was amazing and she tought us some new recipes) We would definitely reccomend a visit!

First workaway experience here and loved every minute of it! André and Judith were excellent hosts - I felt so welcome. The rest of the staff at the restaurant is wonderful as well. Accommodation and food is definitely sufficient. The area is very pleasant, locals are friendly. If you get the chance to work here don't pass it up!

Julie was a fantastic host, the whole family were very welcoming and made us feel like part of the family. We got to see the most spectacular views and learnt alot. We had fantastic home grown food and great company every night. Our experience staying here will be very memorable and we will miss it. We would recommend it to anyone! Thank you!!

From the moment I arrived I felt that I was part of the " family". The staff are great people. I learned Thai while helping to prepare meals, eating and working with the staff. I was very impressed with Bronwen's devotion to her vision of running a sustainable operation; inviting people to enjoy a natural setting while having a minimal impact. She has created incredible food forests and is helping to conserve the biodiversity of the area. I learned about the effectiveness of EM in restoring soil fertility along with the use of traditional Thai farming equipment. The nearby beach is great with very warm water and virtually no other Farangs. To top it off, Sula makes some of the most delicious Thai food I have ever had.

Hi folks, we stayed on this great place three month last summer and it was an exciting and unforgettable time to be a part of this friendly family. Missing the delicious food, cozy accomodation, campfire dinners and the good combination of working and enjoying the spare time activities... We absolutely recommend this family as wonderful hosts. Best wishes Iris & Karl

This little casita is a very special and magical place- with room for spontaneity, learning, good conversation, and beautiful earth. Michael gives space to each person to find their niche and create within this little community he has created. If you love the earth and would like to discover your inner jazz while working on interesting projects, this is the place to be.

We spent two wonderful weeks on Mic and Nicky's beautiful property. The workload is very fair - 20 hours a week, and the accomodation is amazing. Shops and the beach are a walking distance away, or a short bus ride if you'd prefer. Those who we worked with were all as friendly and helpful as you could ask for. All of this made for an amazing workaway stay in the south of France - extremely recommended!

wow. I just stayed with jo and chris as a surprising christmas stranger and had a beautiful happy and interesting time at their little hobbithome.. so if u like a quiet and very very cosy home with great nature surrounding it and a lovely couple sharing some precious moments with u u really should give this special place a go! enjoy (i really did) joaquin

Wolfram and Concha are truly two in a million. They were extremely welcoming and made a huge effort to speak with my despite my poor Spanish. Would highly recommend...although the experience will be more rewarding if you practice your Spanish before you go. The scenery is to die for! Thanks for a memorable holiday!

Where to start? :) At the moment I am still here with Anne. I have been here 1 month and one more left to go. So far I had awesome time here and if I could I would stay longer 100%! Anne is great and easy going and we have lots to talk about. And I feel really comfortable with her since the first day I came here. About duties - in general it is help in the garden, cleaning and tidying guests' rooms and main house, sometimes cooking. Nothing impossible! If you like those things, that this is place for you. And schedule is very flexible. With Anne you can talk out everything. After 1 month here, I feel this place like my home also and I am trying to do everything I would do if this would be my place. And the best is - I really enjoying it! After working indoors 12hrs staring into computer, this is the best place to come and relax. This village where we are living is small, but so, so beautiful. Surrounded by mountains and hundreds of hiking routes (some great walks right from Anne's home). If you want parties, this is not the place, but Granada is just 3hrs away from here... Eh, I will miss this place! :)

To join the ranks of everyone else who has left glowing reviews... This place is incredible. I stayed for a little over two months and, having traveled all over the world, can easily say that this is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been. Franco, Martina, and Pippo are incredibly kind and generous (more like extended family by the end) and the food is unreal- plan on gaining at least 10 pounds while here. I've only been gone for three weeks and I already miss it; there will definitely be many return visits.

This place is the geometry of magic! It’s as close to a sustainable paradise as I’ve come across on my travels. Not it in a superficial sense (not that this place isn’t visually stunning) but in a deep sense—the paradise realized here is an internal one—right under your nose. This place has helped me find a source of cultivation in my life. It is a wonderful place to be creative; the mere act of living becomes an art here. At the center and the surrounding towns of Pettenasco and Orta you will feel in tune with both the past and the future alike; your body and your mind connecting—the greater harmonies of life. It’s staggering the opportunity you will have by being able to work and live here; it’s really more of an education than a job. If fact, it’s such a good stage for nurturing realization and manifesting destiny that some people can’t handle it, they create drama and distract themselves with it—that is the only negative I found. And it’s not unfavorable at all when compared with the truly atrocious things happening in the world. Here at you will be in a constant state of becoming, at least this was my experience and it’s helped me make sense of the chaos and phantasmagoria of the world and my life. There is no hierarchy here, just a community of individuals who appreciate each other. When you work no one will give you orders, this breeds respect. When you eat, you eat only that that comes from nature, and that breeds joy.

We would like to thank Rosie, very much, for the wonderful 2 weeks we had with her. We enjoyed very much the variety of work, and our work was well rewarded with her excellent cooking! We hope to see you again soon!

Thank you so much to Padam, Pramila and Ama for our stay with you. We first spent a couple of days in Kathmandu where Pramila kindly picked us up from the airport, took us to a hotel, fed us and showed us around, she was so helpful and it was a great way to ease in to travelling in Nepal. On the farm in Chitwan we felt more like guests than workawayers. Ama cooked us plentiful dal bhat every day and Padam took us for an amazing jungle walk and an elephant ride in the national park, and the animals we saw were unforgettable. It was also great to meet the rest of their family and community, learn some Nepali and get to know the buffalos who gave us milk every day. It was a really authentic Nepali experience. Then Padam even took us trekking in Annapurna, which was an incredible, breathtaking experience. Thanks once again for everything.

Well. Where I should start... Breakfast at 8:30 outside, sitting in your tshirt, shades, watching the sea with big smile on your face that is usually not vanishing till late night. Five minutes to beautiful beach. Easy access to Barcelona via train. Do I have to say anything more? Vibe is top notch. Spent there 7 weeks and had cracking time. Met amazing people. You can expect that one day I will come back for a visit to experience your famous summer parties!!! All the best in your project!

I spent two weeks volunteering at this Camping in May and had a fantastic time! I enjoyed the work, the location is stunning, the food is amazing and most of all Ricardo, Alex and the kids are very kind and interesting people and great fun to be around. I felt very welcome the whole time I was there and would have stayed longer if it wasn't for other commitments. Given the chance I would love to go back and I highly recommend this place to anybody. Muchas gracias guys and hope to see you soon!

I don't have words to describe how Dorothea and Til treated me since the first moment that they saw me in the train station till the last hug saying goodbye ! They show me around the mountains, different towns, places to go to ski, typical switzerland costumes, their friends ... making me feel like one member more in their family. And working there, you are not going to be tired, it's not a hard work 5 days a week on the morning, then at 12 Til prepared lunch and we had lunch together , they really love pasta and pizza ;) The guests normally are very friendly, I didn't speak german they tried to talk with me in english . The bedroom how you can see is amazing, you have everything you need in a really warm room. But you have to keep yourself busy; studying, going by bike, watching movies etc I was in the middle of the mountains, they don't have the facilities like a big city. But this is one of the things that do this experience more special. I wish all the best to Doro and Til and forward to see them again Thanks a lot for everything and hope see you again

I have had such a great time here.. I spent almost 3 weeks in Oslo and 2 weeks in Surnadal. We had work to do but also a lots of fun! For my first stay ever in Norway I couldn't have a better place than at Anne's B&B. She is a unique person, well learned and has a special view of how life should be liven. I learned a lot from her.. Every workawayer who has the posibility to help Anne with renovating her house, will leave with a smile in the face...

13/11/2011 Pernille and Rene, Thank you for being such wonderful hosts. Living with you and the family for 4 weeks was one of the best experiences of my trip. I truly became a part of this family and I will never forget all the fun we had! The work was not hard minor cleaning, helping around the house, walking the children to school, riding bikes and art projects! Spending time with the children was more fun than it was work! Thank you again for having me. I will be back to visit in the near future. hugs and kisses Malia

We had a fantastic time working with Samart and his team for a month. The work was varied everyday, sometimes challenging, and we learnt lots of new skills and local knowledge. The location is beautiful, and we mixed work with play by trekking, bathing in local waterfalls, tubing and riding elephants! Thankyou so much Samart, we'll be back x

I have just spent a week down at Margret River and had a wonderful experience! The area is lovely with stunning views, close to the beach and all the wineries and the week I spent seemed all to short! The family are lovely and really took me in as though I was a long lost friend, the accommodation is great and the food delicious! I ended up leaving having met some lovely people and making some really good friends. I would highly recommend these hosts, and would go back to Margret river in a heartbeat!

Gurteen Farm is one of these rare places which you unconsciously start calling 'home' after just a few days. The main reason why are certainly all those wonderful people who make you feel so very welcome. You just have to take them to your heart... It's actually more of a pleasure than a must to work with them. Thank you all so very much for everything! I really can't imagine a better host than you and I'll always remember my time with you as one of the best times of my life =)

Alex, David and the girls were great hosts - they made us feel at home straightaway, and we loved the fact that they let us use our own initiative. Thankfully the tasks that we completed did seem to help them out in some way! The work was hard but rewarding, and the fact that they obviously appreciated everything that was done was the best thanks of all. If we get the opportunity to return we will, even if it is a visit to say hi and see David strimming!

Liliane and Dennis are such lovely people that I felt immediately at home here. They are interesting and well travelled and did everything they could to make my stay enjoyable. Jason and Inka are beautiful dogs and very well behaved, I loved walking them. This was a great place to work and I'm looking forward to going back soon. :-D

I stayed 11 days at his home. Luis is a very good host. I felt very comfortable with him and his two energetic daughters.

I spent two wonderful weeks at Jim and Sue's home. They are a very friendly and openminded couple who I grew very fond of. They are very intelligent and funny people who are interested in you and always makes sure that "you are all right". Thank you for a great experience, the amazing food, the relaxed atmosphere, the beautiful sorroundings and especially thank you for putting all your effort into making my stay as pleasant as possible! TA Kasper Hansen

I stayed with Terri and Joe for just over two weeks at the beginning of March this year. They were very welcoming into their home and family/friends and I was glad to stay there. The work was varied including feeding the animals and it was a good mix of things to do. I had an amazing time and grateful for the experiences they gave me. Thank you.

First experience as a workawayer could not be better. I have met some real friends here, worked, breathed the hot air, lived in a tree house... Jen is a great cook, she made me gave up on meat, George is a fountain of travelling and living experience, their daughters are wonderful and playful, working there gives you the pleasure of seeing everyday what you are doing with your own hands (I have helped George in fixing a small roof and an external stairway)...Good easy work and plenty of food. Met some exceptional girls there, Chels, Meg and Grace...Lovely people, landscape, beautiful night sky, fresh food, close enough to the beach and a lovely little town. You cannot ask for more! I will be back there for sure! Thank you Jen and George for having me there!

I spent a few weeks with Deborah and her son Aden. This placement is as exactly as described with warmth and a lot of good conversation. They were both a joy to stay with and excellent hosts showing me the sites of Tuscany. Aden is an encredible bright,creative and affectionate young man 6( nearly 7) going on 30. Excellent company and will help you willingly with your Italian. Deborah is a great host and very willing to help you with your Italian and makes it clear what is needed to do. The schedule is never the same from day to day, but it is never boring here. Picnics in the mountains and trips to the beach, memorable nights in Lucca with a glass of wine and coffee in the day time. Deborah cooks the best soup around ( especially the green one! ) I won't go into the constant supply of cheese as it is the reason my jeans don't fit!! :) ... Florence is just around the corner and I have had a few lovely days there with Deborah as my tour guide full of interesting facts. Food at Mario's !!! Overall an excellent first place for me!

I spent one month with Sarah and Nigel, it was simply amazing! The place and the landscapes are stunning, the English countryside around there is lovely. The house is very cozy, but the most important thing is that Sarah and Nigel are great! I immediately felt comfortable and part of the family. They are very friendly, warm, laid back and flexible. I could decide when to get up and organize the work, which was always varied and entertaining. Part of the work was with horses: Willow and India are the sweetest and most entertaining horses I have ever met. Sarah loves her animals and trains them with passion using natural horsemanship methods without any force and coercion. We played a lot with them and I learned many useful things. Every week I went with Sarah and Nigel for their folk music sessions in local pubs, and we also had some nice sunday picnic and walks on the amazing Dartmoor. Sarah and Nigel are very fond of music, art and cinema and it was enjoyable to have some good chat about these topics and watch some movies together. Also cook for them was a pleasure, I prepared Italian dishes and Sarah made ​​me taste the delicious traditional English food! I had the opportunity to meet new people, such as Kara, and we had lot of fun going out and riding together!! In conclusion, it was a wonderful experience! Thanks Sarah and Nigel, I miss you all very much!

A magic little hostel that feels like home. I stayed for two months and hall a great time making friends, having a laugh and being out in the fresh air in the wilds of slea head. I was left to my own devices most all of the time (can get v quiet in the winter) and was happy out. Easy work that can be done in a couple of hours (max) each day. Paula who owns this special little home away from home is a gem. I'll be back!

I worked here in September, and I wished to remain much longer. Sigga and Ingo are great hosts. You get to know lots about the farming job, the icelandic culture and you get involved fully into the family life. You can really feel home here! the accommodation is super cozy, you have internet all time, but most of all you have always friendly Icelander around you! I would higly reccommend everyone to experience Iceland trough this great family.

I stayed with Michael for a while during late October/early November and had a great time. Michael is really chilled, the work is varied and the food is amazing!

I had a great time here at this friendly family run hostel. I stayed for 8 weeks working on reception, it was fun work and I had plenty of free time. I definately had the best time of my life here (so far), I met so many interesting people. Napoli is a great place to experience, at first it seems dirty, but the beauty is within it's culture and people, not to mention the amazing 3 euro margerita, which I might add is the best pizza in the world, why not get one delivered to the hostel from the pizzeria up the road, as it will only be 2.50 euro!

This was the most amazing unforgetable experience i have ever had. i never thought i could ever be in such a place working with passionate people and most of all such beautiful dogs. walk out to go to the toilet only to have your path lit by the northern lights. Moments like these seriously take your breath away. If your willing to work hard both mentally and physically this is so worth every minute. Having said that you have to adore dogs... and i mean adore... you must want to look after these dogs, teach them, let them teach you. riding the sledges... there is nothing more peaceful (apart from maybe staring at the northern lights) then being out in the lapland wilderness... with nothing but you, your team, nature and maybe a reindeer or 2. The dogs, well what can i say.. they are incredible. Each individual dog has their own personality and if ur there long enough you can pick these up. When harnessing dogs to sledges you knw each dogs strength and where they would most likely be place to get the best out of them. i havent met anyone more passionate about what they do. Especially sebastien. Those dogs are his family, his life. And the dogs are treated incredibly well. And mushing being sebastien passion you will learn alot about mushing and racing. i will definately be returning some day as after 5mths and spending all your days with the dogs and becoming so attached... you cant sort of leave without leaving a piece of you behind aswell..... xx :)

Harry and Hetty were wonderfully welcoming, and will appreciate any work that you do for them. Hannah and John also work there, and are great too. Please go and give them some help if you can. Your stomachs will love you for it, and you will make fabulous new friends.

spending more than 3 weeks with vilmo, was probably the best time in europe. vilmo welcomes you to his life, but leave alot of place for privacy, to you and to himself. I learned a lot about the history of the place, through vilmo's stories, and through the tours we had during the time there. the work is different from time to time. i was there during olive picking so there were more volunteers, but usually its not obvious to have more partners there. but even though, its a wonderfull place - one of the prettiest - and people!

We would like to award 8 out of 4 smilies for Jo and her place which makes a double excellent. We stayed with a group of workawayers in her place, and she made everyone feel welcome and comfortable. Jo is a considerate, very sociable host with a good sense of humor and interesting ideas. Work was well organized, structured and versatile. The place is magic, set within a stunningly beautiful landscape. All of the animals are lovely. There'd be much more to say. All in all - we'll be back soon.

David and I volunteered with the lovely Sarang family back at the start of 2011 and we had an absolutely fantastic experience, they are all such caring and interesting people. We had a wonderfully varied experience, though most of our time was spent eating Vijaya's delicious food. Anywhere which can make a proper Londoner like David to herd a cow (though I think the cow probably was herding him) is worth volunteering with.

We spent two weeks with Sylvie's family. I hope those times remains memorable about the hungarian gulasch. We ate very very good meals , cooked together. After a little work in the garden (making little fences,weeding,harvesting,seeding) we could swim in the pool or went to Mt. Ventoux, Avignon, Uzés, Pont du Gard...The region is beautiful. We have to mention that the Tomato sauce is wonderfully top class and the spanish jambon was also very nice. It is a need to feel those taste. one more thing : the salmonpie..delicious! :)

hey sarah dion and dion, sorry for the late feedback. we tried to send one but it didnt reach workaway for some reason. we really enjoyed staying at your house. not only the weathe was fantastic but we liked your way of life and that you were so open minded and relaxed :) we felt at home and welcome and the work was ok too see you (maybe) Svea and Jonas

We had an amazing time staying here for 3 weeks. The hosts are incredibly warm and lovely people and welcome you into their family. We spent part of our time helping around the farm, pruning olive trees and weeding the vegie garden, as well as learning to cook some fantastic Italian meals, helping around the house and building a cubby house, and part of the time helping at the guest accommodation in the restaurant kitchen and preparing rooms for guests. The countryside is absolutely beautiful, with the rolling green hills dotted with villages and farmhouses, just like you dream the Italian countryside will be. There was a town within walking distance where you can do some grocery shopping if you want, not that you will need to because abundant and delicious simple home-cooked Italian food is provided. The host also took us into Assisi so we got to look around this incredible medieval town. Rosaria, Daniel, Emanuel, Francesco (and Adriano, Elena and Amarita!) thank you all so much for making our stay so memorable, we're missing you already. Clare and Gareth

I worked for Philippe and stayed with the family for nearly three weeks. They are all really nice and we could exchange a lot about the life in France and Czech Republic. Although the work was sometimes hard, we ate very well and I got to know a lot about French culture. For me it was a great experience. Too bad, I couldn't stay longer. J'ai travaillé pour Philippe et je suis resté chez la famille pour presque trois semaines. Ils sont tous très sympa et on a parlé beaucoup sur la vie en France et en République tchèque. Le travaille était de temps en temps dure, mais on a mangé très bien et j'ai pu faire connaissance de la culture française. Pour moi c'était une très bonne expérience. C'est un dommage, que je n'ai pas pu rester plus longtemps.

I can't say enough good things about my stay at this Cottage so I'm just gonna keep it simple and say only that I LOVED IT.. Loved it so much in fact that what was meant to be only a 2 to 3 week stay turned very easily into 10 months :o)) Easy going, friendly and creative, that be this family through and through and with a welcome I know for sure will be hard to beat. I've left now for some new flavours but I've come away knowing that I've made some good friends and I'm already looking forward to seeing them again :o)))

Well, I was their 1st workawayer, and they where my 1st too. It was wonderful... I was very lucky to have met them all... Peter, Lenita and their daughter Rachelle are ALL fabulous people. I enjoyer our conversations and all of the efforts they made to show me their culture. I feel like I needed more time with them. They took exceptional care of me and made GREAT meals.... Including kangaroo steak and pavlova. These are my kind of people and I love the way they think and are open-minded. I really hope I see then again someday. Thank you for hosting me!!!! If they choose to host you, YOU would be VERY LUCKY!!! :)

Anna and thie whole place very nice. Situated about 30 minutes from Sora by foot, it is a quiet place to relax. Guests stay in restored farmhouse rooms and have access to a common area with a kitchen and big fireplace. I truly enjoyed my stay and experience at her rustic B&B and helping with the ongoing construction/restoration project. The work is rewarding because you can immediately see the results. I helped plaster walls and worked with their local builder doing some more extensive renovations. Anna is kind, passionate about her project and a real a scholar. She helped me with my Italian! I hope to keep in touch in the future. Thank you again. Charlie.

I stayedhere for 3 winter months. Very quiet place it is in the winter. Remote location, a lot of land to explore and very simple rural life. I grounded myself and thought through so many things I cannot even express. 99% of work was outside with 90% of clear sky and sun. I heard that summer camp gives this place a new life, as it was very quiet during my stay. Although saying that, me and Greg did quite a lot of noise usually... I loved every minute of those 3 months. Antonio and Branca are great hosts. Aways caring and curious about your story. Had great time with some of the staff. Pietja and Kazimira have always a smile for you. A hug as well if you need one ;) Probably if you go there you will meet Mark and Marcelo as I think they love this place so much they will never leave ;) Big hug for you boys!

What a lovely family! We had a great time staying and working at your fantastic castle. Our only regret is that we couldn't stay longer. We felt very welcomed and included by the family and were looked after so well. What amazing food we were served too!! We already miss you all, and are looking forward to updates and hopefully another visit in the near future! We had a great time while we were working but also after work walking the dogs, visiting the pigs, and clay target shooting too. Thank you all for a lovely time :) cheers, Nicole and James

I think you have good life and I wil help freely...My english is not good but i can understand what you say...

Jo and Scott were excellent hosts and made us feel welcome from the moment we stepped into their beautiful home. We spent two weeks with them and enjoyed our time there immensely. We were a little nervous to begin, given that this was our first time staying with a host family, but were quickly put at ease once we started talking and joking around the dinner table; Jo and Scott are both very easy to get along with and provide great company and conversation and more than a laugh or two. They were more than willing to help us in getting to know the area and helping us get from A to B. We have two new best friends in their two kids and so long as you like LEGO and pick-up games of tag you're certain to have two new chums. Accommodations were very comfortable - cooking is guaranteed to please! Overall we had a wonderful time during our stay with Jo, Scott, Jack and Matthew and hope to visit again soon!

AMAZING people!!! i had so much fun at there place. they made me feel part of there family!!! i was like a lost doghter coming to help out in the garden! i learnd so much and im so happy life got me to there home and there life. im going to visit again thats for shore!!! thank you Lin and Geoff i miss you all ready!!

The family is soooo unbelievable, nice, friendly, amazing, awesome...ok I don´t know more words to describe a very very very good family...everybody tries to make my trip to the best of my life and they do a really good job:)...I thank you so much for everything!!! :) And you are welcome to come to Germany and stay at my home :)

Thank you Jane and Marek for everything! We too were sad to leave, we have really enjoyed our stay with you. You made us feel very welcome. Jane you are an amazing cook, and Marek is amazing with anything to do with wood work and building, the tree house speaks for it's self. We really enjoyed working on the barn conversion. I did a bit of weeding too, which I enjoyed. Jane and Marek have lovely friends too, who we were introduced to, Dickie, Simon, Andy, Martin, Rob, and also not to forget to mention Charlotte from Pau. We also loved the cats, they are very amusing to watch. Great movie nights too!!! We will really miss you guy's, but we will come and visit again. We definitely recommend you as hosts. 5*****.

Our experience staying with Liz and David in beautiful Ireland was amazing! These people are so friendly and welcoming and the kids are just gorgeous. Never a dull moment and one of the most rewarding travel experiences we've had. If your looking for an experience of fun, indoor and outdoor work and especially if you like kids and animals this is the place for you!!! Thanks Liz and David!!!

I had the most wonderful time with Leslie and David. They are such nice, amazing people and I will definitely be going back to visit! I got to do everything they advertise here and I fell in love with all the goats, with the alpacas, the dogs, with all of it! I truly recommend spending time at their farm. I will never forget it and I deeply appreciate Leslie and David for letting me work there this past January. It even helped me realize that I want to go to veterinary school. I got to deliver baby goats! There's not too much in the world more amazing than that. Anyways, this was my first experience using Workaway and it was truly one of the best experiences of my life. I can't wait to go back and visit and see some of the babies all grown up!

As a first-time Workawayer, I can’t imagine a better introduction to organic farming! Working with Rosa and Massimo , was an wonderful experience; I learned so much from Rosa, who is a verifiable expert on natural products and cures, and tasted some of the best wine I’ve had in Italy from Massimo’s home cellar. They, and their son Andrea, are a truly beautiful family; very welcoming, kind, and hospitable. We spent the days working outside—overlooking beautiful mountains—and collecting hazelnuts, walnuts, figs, and grapes. On Sundays, Rosa showed us where she sells her goods at markets in Naples and introduced us to the local produce and recipes. We even learned how to make homemade tomato sauce and pizza from scratch! Everyday was an adventure where we learned something new, while getting a taste of true Italian culture. I would recommend this experience 100%. Thank you Rosa and Massimo, I will always remember my time

This by far was the best experience we could have ever asked for. We spent nearly two weeks with Roger, Sandy & Baby Dog and loved every minute of it. They are located in a very wonderful part of France with rolling hills of sunflower seeds and maze all around them. They own a beautiful house...which you will instantly fall in love with. We were welcomed from the start as they go out of their way to make you feel at home and comfortable. We helped out with the gardens, housework, laundry, and did some painting....but none of it feels like work because you are with such great people. The food is incredible and if you are lucky, Roger will make his "Crispy Duck" for dinner. What made this house so wonderful...is the love that you feel and see between Roger and Sandy...truly a happy couple who just need some help making their home complete. We met many of their friends, neighbors and the village residents...and everyone was so welcoming. They also accompanied one of us to visit Tours for a day and nearby village which has an incredible Abbey at it. I could simply go on forever...raving about how much we love them. We are anxious to visit again and have them visit us here in the States. Love to you both!!

heaven on earth!!! absolutely lovely: nic&mike&bunberry and all the others, the place, the sky at night, the smell in the house full of basil and rasberry... i love this place, it is really inspiring. please visit them :)

I really can confirm all the written words Lena left in her feedback. It is such a big honor to stay with Carla! She is the most generous and most positive thinking person I have ever met. She inspired me with her way of living and her wonderful personality and I absolutely loved to stay, live and work with her. My stay was full of great adventures, good laughs and so much fun, awesome outdoor trips, unforgettable experiences, and time went by too fast - thats for sure! Carla became such a great friend for me and it always felt like a home for me. Thank you so much!! And this feedback is really not exaggerated, it's the truth! I also lived with Lena, and I really can repeat all of Carlas words. She is such a great girl, we had so much fun together and she really doesn't know pain : ) - she is a very hard worker and a great friend as well!

We've volunteered one week in the school and we liked it very much. Sonu which is running the school and her husband Raju are very nice, interesting, open-minded and friendly people who care a lot about their community. They organise daily lessons for children from poor families and they try to improve the status of woman in their community. Sonu and Raju live with their seven year old son five minutes away from the school. The school itself is situated in the house belonging to Rajus father, who is also living there. Additionally there are two very nice siblings (15 and 16 years old from Himachal Pradesh) living in the school who took great care of us. We assisted during the lessons from 9 to 11 am and from 3 to 5 pm. The rest of the day we were free. The children are lovely and keen to learn. Since the variety of children (age 2 to 15; knowledge; schools they attend) is huge the lessons are individual and each child is doing something else. So the atmosphere during class is very nice and vibrant. We didn't have to pay anything to stay there, we just paid for lunch and dinner (5$ per Person/ per day), but you are also free to eat out. Thank you for your hospitability and the nice time we had in Delhi. All the best for your ambitious projects! Ania and Dominik

Justin and Emily took us in to their welcoming household on short notice, much to our relief! The place is truly hidden away round a very picturesque mountain and the views are great. The work is hard and long, but definately different and wholly rewarding. Our first day involved holding on to squealing and newly testicle-free piglets! The room and food were both great, though Justin was a bit stingy on the biccies! Great people and great memories, fully recommend them :)

Lucy and her family are wonderfully hospitable and fun hosts. We felt at home from the minute we walked into her home in the lovely, lush suburbs of Auckland, and left with many great memories and experiences. The house chores and projects we helped with were well worth the great care that LUcy took of us. She went out of her way to help us experience the wonders of the area. Should you find yourself in Lucy's home, know that you're in for an incredible time :)

We miss Japan already! John and Miyuki are wonderful people, very accommodating. The work, both at home and at the English school was straightforward and relaxed. The children at the school are eager and full of energy. Miyuki was fantastic in finding us a hotel for our last night in Tokyo and it worked out perfect. They were both always helpful in everything from language to getting around and sights to see. We will miss their good food and certainly Dave who is as lovable as he is big. Thanks guys !!

I had a great time staying with Jenny in Normandy! Beautiful home, beautiful area of Normandy, good food, pleasant conversations and a great opportunity to explore the area. Thanks again Jenny for the great visit! I hope your knees are doing better now!

We had a marvelous time with Rob and Linda as our hosts and John and Christine as our co-workers. We worked hard, accomplished worthwhile projects and in return we were rewarded with very fine meals, libation, entertainment, travels around the area and quiet time for relaxing in the wonderful sunshine. This area of Spain has so much to offer within a reasonable amount of travel time and we thank Rob and Linda for showing us around.

We had a marvellous time at Rosie's. We felt very welcome and comfortable right from the beginning. We ate lots of great food, had lots of great conversations and it was a nice area to work in. Anyone who is lucky enough to spend some time at Rosie's will undoubtedly have a wonderful experience. Thanks for everything Rosie!!

We miss you all so much! Abi,Chantie, little monkey.. and you! We had a lot of fun during our two weeks in beautiful Turkey. You were so kind to us, we went to trips around Fethiye, we got tasty food every day and the work was not hard. It would be great to come back one day!

We have stayed more than one month with Neil, Narelle and Gavin, and we have been absolutely part of the their family. We have enjoyed a lot in this beatiful place! Evans Head is really nice and a lot of people come to the camping for holidays and relax. Their home is in the best place and every day we have gone to the beach, surfing, fishing, swimming or simply walk and enjoy the views of the river and the ocean, and the maritim and quiet ambient of Evans Head. There is a skatepark very close with authentic skaters/surfers without shoes like the 70s! We have listened nice australian country every afternoon with a cup of wine, lovely! The work: what work? It has been really easy and we have spend a little time. We have had a lot of time for enjoy! It have been like a nice holidays for us. Neil and Narelle have been very generous with us. They have a nice pet the name is Rocky! Thanks a lot for all! We hope to meet you again, maybe in Spain, but we want to come back to Evans Head again! Cheers, Juan and Vanesa

We have lived with Mae during three months, and we have had a lot of good experiencies with her and her friends too. This is a simply amazing setting, and the farm is extremely beautiful and the place is so quite. Mae is a amazing hoster, and she is one of the kindest people a person could hope to meet. We enjoyed so much working in this farm. And now, we have a friend whom sometimes we can meet for enjoy the day, speak, drink something and to see some movie together.

I struggled to find my feet when I first arrived but, with perseverance and my host's patience, I now feel like one of the family! Such a beautiful place and such a pleasant way of life, the work is not difficult but constant, the food is fresh and utterly delicious and my bed is most comfortable. I thank my host and her family for having me to stay and hope they'll invite me back soon!

David and I volunteered with the lovely Sarang family back at the start of 2011 and we had an absolutely fantastic experience, they are all such caring and interesting people. We had a wonderfully varied experience, though most of our time was spent eating Vijaya's delicious food. Anywhere which can make a proper Londoner like David to herd a cow (though I think the cow probably was herding him) is worth volunteering with.

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I spent a week at Gabi's. I loved every bit of it. She made me feel at home and her cooking is great. The working conditions were excellent. Her house is just a 5 minute's walk from the sea. Best of luck with your projects Gabi.

I meant to leave feedback here a while ago, but in any case, I had a wonderful time on William's farm and was sad to leave after two weeks full of new and interesting experiences. The property is beautiful and provides for many adventures. Every day was different and I feel like I got to see and learn a lot in my short time in Piopio. William was a wonderful host, and always enthusiastic about showing me around the area or answering any questions I had. I ate very well during my stay, and greatly appreciated his company. I hope to return to NZ one day soon, and will be sure to visit Piopio again whenever I may get the chance. Cheers!

We had an excellent stay with Becky and Martin! As our first workaway experience, we couldnt have asked for more welcoming hosts. The "estate" is beautiful and we completely fell in love with the"special" animals. The work was fun and satisfying and the company great. The food was fantastic and it was wonderful to stay and share laughs with such laid back and like minded people. This is an inspirational place, go there!

Tracy and I were let down at the last minute, but it ended up being one of the best things that happened to us on our travels because it allowed us to find Stuart and Louisa! It is a magical place, to say the least. It was everything that we could have asked for from a work exchange experience. I don't think I could ever truly put it all into words but the short story is that we learned a TON from Louisa and Stuart about everything from farming to life. They are brilliant, generous people and anyone would be lucky to spend some time with them.

As stated by everyone else, the workaway experience with Sandy & Roger is a fantastic one. They property is beautiful & the company divine. You will be treated well & in return you can't help but want to give back anything you can.

I really enjoyed my two week stay with Glyn and John. The were welcoming from the beginning, and included me in every aspect of there life. The food was excellent, as was the company. The work was great, and interesting. They have a beautiful home, in a beautiful setting, and gave me the freedom to explore, and shared their knowledge of the area and French culture. I am happy I chose them as my hosts, and it was a great start to exploring France. Toby

Paul, Thijs and Hera definately know how to have a good time. They are a lovely bunch of people to work for and create a very layed back and warm atmosphere for their workers. I was very comfortable here and thoroughly enjoyed my stay. The work is fair and i always felt looked after. Thank you so much for having me!

Charming place and exquisite host. Both, the host and the place require a helper who would be eager not only to help maintaining the property,but would like to share his or her ideas, experience and positive emotions. You feel like at home there and that's why you want to do your best.Thank you very much, Antonio and all the best to you.

The hughes open up their hearts and home to all those willing to become a part of their blossoming project. Ged works outside alongside you everyday and would never give a task he would not do himself. Karin will teach you the ins and outs of delicious jam and chocolate cake making all while preparing a hefty lunch and watching their beautiful daughter. The work is varied everyday and there is a large potential to learn many new skills. I feel especially lucky to have them as my first workaway experience and would recommend to anyone else willing to work hard and have fun. Just be careful of Ged's poker skills.

Amazing place, no tourists, if u want to live the real Fijian experience that's your place!! gorgeous beach and very friendly people working there. I have been there 2 months, and I left a piece of my heart in Qamea, learning how to fish, cooking and eating from the garden. I will recommend it for whom has gardening and/or building experience in particular and is willing to help...Bula!!

I lived for about two weeks with Michael and had a good time. Working was always satisfying, because you are motivated to work for him... You can be very own-initiative and creative in your decisions. On the other side, he is a great musician, able to improvise solos to everything with every instrument or playing his very special own style... The vegetarian food is divers, delicious and good for your body. Thank you Michael, I hope to get the chance to visit you again, I will always working on my guitar (flamenco) skills! :)

I really enjoyed the community at the castle. It was great to learn more about the peolple of East Germany. The castle has many components to the creative arts, and they are willing to support any individual who shows an interest. Because of the rustic atmospher of the castle, my creativity was inspired and still is. The work is reasonable. In short, the people are great and the work good. Great community. : D

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. We really felt like a part of the family, they were always keen to show us around. We were also very integrated into their neighbor hood and met lots of friendly people there. The Ryans are very uncomplicated and trusted us to look after their place while they were away for 2 weeks. We are very thankful for that! Barbara organised a stay on a property for us, which was a great experience and Dave gave us helpful advice for our journey. Ellyn and Megan are very open and friendly and we were surprised how independent they are for their age! At the end it was very hard to leave (we tried more than one time...) We recommend their place to every other workawayer!!

This family is really nice and does everything for you to have a nice workaway experience. I could explore the region and also visit their friends with them. Besides, they made sure that I don't have to do the same work every day and I was flexible with my times of work. So I really enjoyed the ten days I spent with them and definitely recommend this place.

I had such a wonderful time. I enjoyed the work and the freedom and met some great people. A beautiful property in which to live and work for a few weeks. I was reluctant to leave but hope to return someday! The dogs are cool too

Work away at the Luft house hold is a real treat! We arrived in the Lufts small country town in northern Germany with little idea of what we were going to be doing. Marcel and Ute have achieved an incredible amount since they moved to the farm 5 years ago, making themselves nearly fully self sustainable. The accomodation was brilliant, the animals were great to work with and you had plenty of people coming and going everyday asking for anything from fresh eggs to flour to a nice pint of Utes freshly brewed beer. You are lucky enough to become apart of the Luft family and go along to neighbours dinner parties or get togethers. You do work hard but is all very rewarding at the end of the day, esspecially when you get to taste Marcels yummy lunchs. We recommend the Lufts to anyone that is looking for a different experience that will open your eyes up to a different way of life and get to hang out with a fantastic German family.

I volunteered to work at the B&B for a 2 month period in September & October 2010. The entire family and staff were really great, they extended a very warm welcome and truly fabulous hospitality to me. If you put in a good days work and maintain a positive approach they will always appreciate the daily contribution. I have very good fond memories of my time there and would thoroughly recommend the opportunity to experience life with a family of 5 in the mountain resort.

It is hard to imagine that somewhere on the other side of the world can feel so much like home, but with this beautiful family, that's exactly how it is! They are such a welcoming and lovely bunch, I truly felt like one of the family! Whether painting, having picnics, jumping on the trampoline, or having barbies on the beach, you are guaranteed to have a wonderful time on beautiful Waiheke. (or at least I think so!) I highly recommend the Harris family for a workaway experience! You won't regret it! Love to the cosy nook!

When I left New York City, I felt near total madness, navigating my urban reality and trying to figure out a way to work towards a worthwhile endeavor and escape some of the vices and unhealthy behaviors permeating the American Way of Life. I was fortunate enough to find my way to the Himalayan Farm in India. The experience I have had here has been amazing, shocking my sensibilities with positive energy. I have always wanted to learn about farming and permaculture, especially in light of the prolific information about the deleterious effects of fast food and industrial agribusiness. The guru of the farm, Hari Pant, is an extremely kind and informative teacher. As we labored to till the land and plant new crops, he was quick to illuminate the best agricultural methods and the reasons for those methods. However, he is very humble. Any idea you have to offer he patiently considers, and the group on the farm ruminates over new agronomic possibilities together on a daily basis, usually in front of a campfire. In fact, new ways to improve the project spring forth faster than we are able to undertake them. And the farm is still in a fledgling stage of development, and needs as much help and support as possible. By the end of the Indian Monsoon season, we all hope that the infrastructure of the farm will be solid enough to begin bringing children from the nearby schools in Bhimtal and Nanital up to learn about organic farming. But in order to initiate those field trips, the project needs to finish the new kitchen construction project. Any carpenters or masons who could help build the brick and mud stove would be wholeheartedly welcome and needed. I had an opportunity to learn much from the project. I'm sad that I have to leave, as there is a great wealth of knowledge available at the farm. Interacting with the locals, one is able to start picking up the Hindi language, which Hari and his wife Kum Kum patiently help each volunteer practice. Additionally, both Hari and Kum Kum are amazing cooks, and showcase their skills openly for all the volunteers to learn from. And as well as learning about sustainable agriculture, there are many artisanal learning experiences available at the farm. For example, Hari is currently working on establishing a silkworm farm, which will mean that the volunteers will be able to cultivate silk and potentially craft silk garments. Other projects are on the table as well, such as establishing a home brewery, learning to preserve food such as jam and pickles, and developing homeopathic elixirs and salves from the flora that surrounds the homestead. Included in the ecological lessons and pursuits at the Himalayan farm is the development of alternative energy. There are plans to construct a hydraulic system in the channel near the farm, which will eventually allow the volunteers to harvest electric energy. Additionally, plans to establish solar panels and small wind turbines are discussed as the project moves forward. Discovering the ways energy can be harnessed from the natural world in a fashion that does not harm the landscape is entwined in the pursuit of cultivating healthy food. And the final learning experience I will add to the list (trust me, there are many more, and the volunteers themselves bring plenty of useful skills, which they kindly share. This project is truly a node in the pathway to an improved society founded upon permaculture) is the elucidation of traditional Indian philosophies and spiritual practices. Hari has a very well stocked library that he opens to all the volunteers to learn from. Additionally, Kum Kum and Hari both have a well-informed understanding of exercises that improve health, such as Pranayama and other yoga techniques. So for all those hoping to root themselves in a platform that protects mother earth directly, please, make your way to the Himalayan Farm.

When I left New York City, I felt near total madness, navigating my urban reality and trying to figure out a way to work towards a worthwhile endeavor and escape some of the vices and unhealthy behaviors permeating the American Way of Life. I was fortunate enough to find my way to the Himalayan Farm in India. The experience I have had here has been amazing, shocking my sensibilities with positive energy. I have always wanted to learn about farming and permaculture, especially in light of the prolific information about the deleterious effects of fast food and industrial agribusiness. The guru of the farm, Hari Pant, is an extremely kind and informative teacher. As we labored to till the land and plant new crops, he was quick to illuminate the best agricultural methods and the reasons for those methods. However, he is very humble. Any idea you have to offer he patiently considers, and the group on the farm ruminates over new agronomic possibilities together on a daily basis, usually in front of a campfire. In fact, new ways to improve the project spring forth faster than we are able to undertake them. And the farm is still in a fledgling stage of development, and needs as much help and support as possible. By the end of the Indian Monsoon season, we all hope that the infrastructure of the farm will be solid enough to begin bringing children from the nearby schools in Bhimtal and Nanital up to learn about organic farming. But in order to initiate those field trips, the project needs to finish the new kitchen construction project. Any carpenters or masons who could help build the brick and mud stove would be wholeheartedly welcome and needed. I had an opportunity to learn much from the project. I'm sad that I have to leave, as there is a great wealth of knowledge available at the farm. Interacting with the locals, one is able to start picking up the Hindi language, which Hari and his wife Kum Kum patiently help each volunteer practice. Additionally, both Hari and Kum Kum are amazing cooks, and showcase their skills openly for all the volunteers to learn from. And as well as learning about sustainable agriculture, there are many artisanal learning experiences available at the farm. For example, Hari is currently working on establishing a silkworm farm, which will mean that the volunteers will be able to cultivate silk and potentially craft silk garments. Other projects are on the table as well, such as establishing a home brewery, learning to preserve food such as jam and pickles, and developing homeopathic elixirs and salves from the flora that surrounds the homestead. Included in the ecological lessons and pursuits at the Himalayan farm is the development of alternative energy. There are plans to construct a hydraulic system in the channel near the farm, which will eventually allow the volunteers to harvest electric energy. Additionally, plans to establish solar panels and small wind turbines are discussed as the project moves forward. Discovering the ways energy can be harnessed from the natural world in a fashion that does not harm the landscape is entwined in the pursuit of cultivating healthy food. And the final learning experience I will add to the list (trust me, there are many more, and the volunteers themselves bring plenty of useful skills, which they kindly share. This project is truly a node in the pathway to an improved society founded upon permaculture) is the elucidation of traditional Indian philosophies and spiritual practices. Hari has a very well stocked library that he opens to all the volunteers to learn from. Additionally, Kum Kum and Hari both have a well-informed understanding of exercises that improve health, such as Pranayama and other yoga techniques. So for all those hoping to root themselves in a platform that protects mother earth directly, please, make your way to the Himalayan Farm.

Although we didnt really experience the "eco project" side of this workaway we really did enjoy our stay with anne and jean. The cottage and surrounding area is beautiful and we were able to learn a great deal about agriculture and sustainable living. We worked on the house and land (tiling, working in the tractor, plastering etc) and found Jean to be a fantastic teacher of many skills (from tiling a bathroom to cutting a ready-for-bbq magret!) many thanks for your hospitality and all the best in the new house!

I want to say a great thankyou to John and Catherine who enabled me to spend four fabulous weeks full of fun and experiences, I don't want to miss!! There's no day as another one. From planting seedlings into beds over animal care (Maxi for example who is one of the two dogs needs always to be cuddled and hugged ;-)) through to building new buildings ( for example a geese shed).Work is never too hard and John is all the time with you so it's never getting boring or silent. And you meet a plenty of other volunteers of all over the world so you will never be alone and maybe make some new friends. Not forgetting the legendary karaoke nights with Jason at the weekends, a really crazy but also kindhearted and great entertainer who rents a room at John’s farm - this place would be a poorer one without him for sure. :-) And if you might not be a skilled cook you could be a more capable one afterwards practicing there your abilities by cooking lunch and dinner from time to time.... So if that sounds auspicious to you don not hesitate - you won't regret it, promised! :)

We stayed with Zillah and Cosmo for one week in October of 2011. Right away Zillah greeted us with open arms and made us feel very at home. She is an amazing cook and always made sure we weren't going hungry. Plenty of tea and coffee was provided through each day as well. Her converted shed is cozy, private and warm. Zillahs 4 year old son Cosmo was a fun and interesting character to have around the house. Bruton is a lovable town of 3,000 with such a long, rich history that is literally medieval. We redid Zillahs kitchen, sanding, priming, painting. She only expected what we were capable of and was in favor of our desires to experience the town on our own. She even drove us to a neighboring town for one day. She is very flexible and fun. We had an amazing experience with Zillah, Cosmo, and her friends and family. We left Bruton having developed new bonds and a feeling of a home away from home. We plan to return in the future.

I lived and worked with these lovely people for over 5 months, which should say quite a lot about what a good experience it was for me. The beautiful countryside, the farm, the animals and most of all the people I spent my days with are already greatly missed. If you approach this place with a genuine interest in what they are trying to achieve and a willingness to invest yourself then there are an endless variety of things to be learnt. I certainly gained an unexpected amount of knowledge, including the agricultural workings of a farm, the lifestyle changes of trying to live with a lower impact on the environment and the unique experience of living very closely in a community. I also learnt a great deal about myself personally, even if it did take some pushing occasionally. The family were also endlessly patient with helping me to go from no French at all to at least the ability to understand and be understood at a basic level. Thank you for allowing me into your lives for the last few months and for giving me more than I could have hoped for. I'll definitely be coming back to visit before too long.

HELLO Uma and Tim, my good friends! What a lovely stay at your farm, with so wonderful persons like you to! You really makes me thinking about the farming life, and the use just about us!!. And Thank you so much Uma, what a great time on the market and in the 'kitchen' cooking with you! -I will for sure come back! Really a great time! And just so your french boyfriend also can understand a little of this writing: Merci Tim, vraiment une expérience incroyable à vivre et à travailler avec vous sur la ferme! J'ai des gens extraordinaires que nous rencontrons à nouveau! :) -Love Anders Grundtvig, Denmark

Theresa is a wonderful, hospitable, and inspiring host. My stay here was really great, and I only wish that I had been able to provide more help with work. I definitely feel that I was treated extremely well, and if you get a chance to come here, then consider yourself lucky! Thanks for everything Theresa!

What a wonderful experience i've had with Sara and Nigel! They have been more than just hosts for me, they have been a real family and they do everything to make you feel as a member of the family. They are lovely persons, so friendly and generous, i mean you can only feel attached to them. It was a pleasure to help them in any kind of tasks and i've learnt many things. I've spent a really great time with them, with the rest of the family, Kara and other friends of them. If you like people, if you like animals, music and the countryside just go there and meet them you won't regret it believe me!

This was my first workaway experience and I had a fabulous time!!! I stayed there for 4/5 weeks and loved every day! The family are great and the location is amazing! Did not feel like work; I felt like part of the family :) Looking forward to returning (if you'll have me) at some point in the future! Rosa x

I spent about 4 weeks here as a volunteer and had an awesome experience. Andy and Simona were wonderful hosts and I felt welcome there right from the beginning and was always part of the family. It is a beautiful property and there was plenty to see and do in the surrounding area on my time off.

Konstancja and Frank have been my first hosts, and I really enjoyed spending time at their beautiful place! Their house is an open house, so there are lots of friends and neighbours coming to have a talk or just relax together. The work was not hard at all, and Konstancja and Frank even did not really ask me for doing something... I am sure I will miss the two dogs and little cat, the open minded people and the beautiful surrounding a lot. I can reallz recommend this two lovely people to be your hosts!

The family was absolutely wonderful. This was our first workaway and it has changed our view on how we will travel for the rest of our lives. Chiloe island is beautiful and being right on the water in Ancud is magical. Being able to jump head first into such a loving family was a delight, and playing/cooking/working/exploring with their daughters was very rewarding. Anyone looking for a workaway where they want to interact a lot with locals, but still have some peace and quiet to themselves, we would highly recommend contacting Britt and Sandra. Their family is very active and with that, there is always a lot of work to be done. I have a smile on my face right now thinking back to how much we enjoyed our time .

Amazing place to work! I spent 2 months working in this hostel and I loved the place and work but mostly the people! Gracias!!! Thank you Natalia (and Susana, Hugo, Matias, Olga and everyone else) for being like a family, I really felt at home there! Don't think twice, it's a wonderful place to work! Excelente experiencia, no pierdan la oportunidad de trabajar allá :-)

Great place to work! Elaine and her family made me feel at home. There was a good balance of work and free time. The work was mostly bartending & bussing tables. In my free time I went on hikes, exploring Rhonda, caves, went to a local music festival. A positive experience overall, met some great people there. AWESOME!