Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 2

I stayed with Alan and Kathryn for 2 weeks and I had a great time. This was my first Workaway experience and I felt welcomed into the family right away. My main job was taking care of the chickens. Feeding them, collecting eggs, cleaning them, etc. which was definitely an interesting experience:) After a day of work there was always good conversation (and a few dad jokes from Alan) and a delicious dinner. There also was another workawayer staying there and we even got to take the same days off to explore Tauranga and Mount Maunganui. Thank you for inviting me into your family. Staying with you and working with the chickens is definitely something I won’t forget any time soon:)

Nathalie was an easy presence to have at my cabin and was flexible about meeting first in Quebec at one of the regional Rainbow gatherings. From there it was more comfortable to merge our energies and adapt into the routines of the cabin. She is very quiet yet inquisitive and curious, intelligent but humble to what she doesn't know, and doesn't take up a lot of energetic space. At night we enjoyed reading a book together, and she was keen on helping with some winter chores including seed starting and snow removal. Nathalie showed me how to make some traditional Swiss bread and pastries. She had a great way of making you feel comfortable as a host, and was receptive to plans and new ideas, so it was easy to engage her. There was definitely a good rapport with Nathalie and she can visit again. 🙏🏽

I was here for a month (March/April 24) And I loved every minute of it. I was picked up by Benja and Jesus the two brothers of the ranch and even though I hadn't worked yet they invited me to a great dinner and showed me a little bit of Amealco and then we drive to the ranch where I got introduced to the parents of said brothers, got a tour of the ranch, got my tent to sleep in and the next day and for the time of my stay I got to work on different projects and learned a ton of new stuff but also added a lot of knowledge that got appreciated by the host. I was able to join the dad on his trips to get food leftovers from the Mercado and restaurants that work together with the ranch. As it's usual on a ranch (at least for me) you do a little bit more work than advertised and you get a great feeling of fulfillment and satisfaction and when we finished working mainly Benja was always up to some cool activities like bouldering or visiting bars in the city to enjoy some Pulque or just hang out on the ranch and chill. If you do work hard and go the extra mile the family will make sure to repay that hard work generally with great food and authentic Mexican experiences which I had a lot of with the others volunteers that during my time complemented perfectly. I'll definitely be coming back here someday and hope that the projects that finished and the new ones become successful and anyone that's considering to go there will have as great of an experience as I had. Thanks you guys and I'll be back! La máquina ;)

I had the absolute joy of visiting Haida Gwaii and spending a month at the Bayview in August 2023. The heart breathes differently out here. Flavien is a very kind and generous person who is highly involved in community building and supporting those around him. He has a tremendous amount of experience hosting travellers and has highly organized systems in place to ensure that days flow smoothly. Flavien regularly goes out of his way to ensure that there is also plenty of room to unwind and explore Graham and Moresby Islands. I cannot recommend working and staying at the Bayview highly enough. I continue to hold so much gratitude for Flavien, the beautiful community he introduced me to, and for the time I was able to spend in K'il Kun.

Pam and Murray really know how to make you feel welcome. Sharing their lovely home, delicious food and taking time to feed our curiosity about their homeland. Their generosity, patience and thoughtfulness has left a deep impact on us as we continue our travels. We couldn’t have been more lucky for our first work away experience!

Edith and Diego were a pleasure to host. They started and completed a long stone pathway and did an exceptional job. Even on many days I was not there they kept at the project until it was done. They also have a high interest in planting things and creating art from drift wood and other plant materials. They left this place more beautiful than when they arrived. I highly recommend hosting them.

Sue and Henry were our first work away hosts, and it was a good experience joining them for our first time. They tought us alot about gardening and the area and Sue is also very well versed with nutritional information which we liked. Sue and her husband are really kind people, it was fun to play board game together! you'll be fed very well here with a nice outdoor cabin, view of the mountains and the river along the house was beautiful too!

I have a lot of admiration for the lifestyle and community Mira & Krsna have built together. Thank you for welcoming me in you home and teaching me new ways. In my short time there, I feel I learnt lots about off-grid living, and enjoyed my tasks - harvesting potatoes, picking fruit, clearing weeds, feeding horses & composting horse poo. The property has a beautiful serenity to it & I found the tasks peaceful. Mira & Krsna are also incredible cooks! Unfortunately I was not able to stay for my intended length of time & left after 2 nights, a decision I made based on a number of personal reasons. Ultimately, it was not right timing for me. Me & Mira shared openly, and I was given a ride back to town at last minute. I really appreciate this, as well as the style of open & honest communication Mira and Krsna foster. Mira & Krsna, I really apologise for any disruption. Thank you for your receptivity & warmth. Although things didn't work out this time, it was a beautiful experience I will remember fondly.

I have had a great experience volunteering at Erick's place. My tasks included cooking, food processing, cleaning, yard work, gardening, and feeding the animals. I enjoyed joining Erick for the coconut harvest trips, exploring the western part of Puerto Rico, and learning about local fruits. He is a great host who has been constantly checking in with me making sure my stay was going well and I had everything I needed. In our free time, we were going to the beaches and hanging out with Erick's friends and family. One of my favorite moments from the project was experimenting with smoothie and juice recipes. I absolutely recommend this project to everyone who likes drinking coconut water (just kidding!) I mean to those who like cooking for other people, can tolerate working outside under the heat, and enjoy eating fresh fruits. If you want to immerse in real and at the same time unique Puerto Rican life Erick's place is a great opportunity! I spent two amazing weeks there and will definitely come back!

We spent two weeks in la Baja Station. The place is really beautiful and close to nature. Giovanni allowed us to use his equipements, so we were able to surf and use the kawak, to go see the whales. We had an incredible experience, and recomand you to go here. Thank you Giovanni ! :)

Kora, Chalo, and Mateo: thank you for such a wonderful experience! My partner, our 6 year old son and I stayed for 2 and a half weeks in March 2024. We were the first volunteers to stay with them at their new house. We stayed in a tiny house in the forest, which was super comfortable and has it's own little kitchen. We ate most lunches and dinners with them in their house. The meals we ate were amazing, and it was fun using unlimited peaches and raspberries from the orchard to cook with. The work we did included carpentry, pulling invasive blackberries, canning, moving firewood, and helping with a water system. San Fabian is a lovely place and Kora and Chalo have an amazing network of friends who are doing cool things in the area. They included us in several gatherings, and everyone was so welcoming and kind. We were able to visit some beautiful natural areas on the weekends and we did some rock climbing and horse back riding together. They are super knowledgable about the area and are amazing outdoors people. Mateo is a sweet kid and he and our son had a lot of fun together. Overall it was a dream come true, and I would recommend volunteering with them to anyone. We miss you!

My friend and I spent 2 weeks volunteering with Ishay and it was incredible! We enjoyed spending our days taking photos / videos / managing the social media, and in our free time we got to use the kayaks, eat delicious free lunch/dinner from the restaurant, and explore the island on a scooter we rented (which I definitely recommend doing, it is very helpful to have getting from the accommodation to the beach!). Ishay was an amazing host-- he has the most warm, welcoming energy and was extremely helpful when we had issues with our scooter. He made sure we were always comfortable and had everything we needed and he became a close friend by the end of the 2 weeks. We would've stayed longer if we had the time... the sunsets and the people made it very hard to leave :)

Sofía is a very hard worker, intelligent, good sense of humour, easy going,...it was a pleasure to meet her and have her at home with us!

I arrived to the project as agreed, but unfortunately, the host did not show up. There was a lack of communication… The animals were good company. The place was not so quiet since they are building on the private property neighbor to the rancho.

A massive thank you for allowing me to have the joyous experience of staying with you! The moment I stepped in, I found a delightful home from home; full of warm, caring and a very welcome atmosphere. I felt showered with motherly love. Bron is very clear and detailed in passing information. This was a real life experience, we'll see each other again and again!

I had a lovely Workaway experience here :) I actually ended up coming back to stay longer because I had such an amazing time. The space is quite wonderful where you have a beautiful space to read, practice yoga, meditation, exercise, dance, cook, do art, and rest. Although I was specifically looking for a Workaway experience in Mexico City to explore the city, I was more than happy to stay home most of the evenings and enjoy the space without ever feeling the need to leave. The workload never truly felt like work because it felt like I was simply taking care of my own space while I was living here while helping out with the improvement of the cultural house. I made some lifetime friends during my time here and I am very grateful to have spent a few months of my trip at this cultural house. Gracias Alba & Fernando!

Never too late to write a Feedback :D I was staying with that family for 3 1/2 months during spring last year but I still remember so many wonderful moments that we shared. Aymon and Ayron are the cutest! Their way of talking to you is just so adorable and I promise that laughter and hugs are guaranteed for each day! I'm pretty sure with Ayla as their sister now they are just the best big brothers one could wish for. And I would not be surprised if they are the Einstein of the future. They are so smart and clever one can almost not believe. During my stay there were intimate moments like hearing about Michelles pregnancy as well as the most funny moments during our game nights which I enjoyed to the fullest. I also really liked the spirit of sharing life there with a second workawayer as I left the family with a new friend in my suitcase. This workaway can be a great possibility for you to truly understand the responsibilty of parenting, to slow down in the beautiful nature from Switzerland that surrounds the family home, to develop to a Master in entertaining kids and multitasking and most important to meet people with a good soul :)

I really appreciate Alicia coming over to help out! We were in need on someone to help us out and she was willing to do so. She is a great person, very kind, honest, organized, talented, and trustworthy. Really grateful to have had her with us for a few weeks. Really got to know her and her knowledge of different languages was a plus! Awesome person overall. We were happy to meet you Alicia! See you next time!

We stayed at Liz's place for 2 weeks and we had such a good time. She had so many great stories to tell and games to play. She was very organised about the work we should do and the work tasks was clearly defined. We loved getting to know each of the 13 wonderful dogs that Liz has. We were so lucky to stay with Liz when she had puppies and we absolutely enjoyed being with the them. Liz is such a helpful host and we had so many wonderful conversations and laughs. It is a beautiful area around Liz and she also has a very lovely property herself. We can truly recommend staying with Liz and the Labs:)

Le séjour avec Eva a été exceptionnel, cette jeune fille de 20 ans nous a tous impressionnés par sa gentillesse, sa maturité et sa capacité d'adaptation et d'autonomie. Nous serions ravis de la recevoir à nouveau et lui souhaitons d'ici là plein de belles expériences en France. Merci encore Eva, à bientôt.