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Host rating
65 %
Last replied
17 Apr 2024
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Description
I am a Canadian artist, living in Mexico for the past 30 years. Among the activities that interest me are painting, writing, gardening, sculpting, drums and guitar and meditating.
Live on a small property that is on a bluff overlooking the lake. There are 3 houses as well as some independent rooms. We use solar energy for heat, compost and reuse our water. This a rental property, that we also use for workshops particularly for Vipassana Meditation. My teacher was Acharn Tong from Thailand and I teach the technique I learned from him.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Farmstay help
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Help with Computers/ Internet
Help
Looking for help getting the site working both as a rental and as a workshop centre. Some gardening, house painting and web promotional work. Room for artists who want to do creative murals.
Looking for help to create youtube videos.
ANYONE WITH EXPERIENCE IN FARMING TILAPA AND OR AQUAPONICS WOULD BE VERY HELPFUL.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
A interesting room with a shower and a dry toilet
What else ...
Live near Valle de Bravo, a beautiful town on a lake with many attractions from sailing, stand up paddle, bicycling, para gilding etc.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours / 5 days a week
Host ref number: 215258213634
Feedback (26)
25 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (CJ (Claire) & Billy (Francesco)) for host
We consider Viktor as family now. And his beautiful friend Javier. The dogs. Everything. This opportunity came along at a time when we were a bit beaten by travelling. My heart still hurts to have left! Viktor is a unique human being that doesn’t come along often. He is kind-hearted, generous, talented and laugh-out-loud funny. Composting,… read more
6 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Benjamin) for host
After a little less than two weeks at Victor‘s place our hearts are full of warmth and good memories.
Victor is such a considerate, funny and easy-going host. We felt at home from the first minute (although arriving in pouring rain). Together with the other people staying there, we felt a bit like a Family.
We cooked great meals together.… read more
Victor is such a considerate, funny and easy-going host. We felt at home from the first minute (although arriving in pouring rain). Together with the other people staying there, we felt a bit like a Family.
We cooked great meals together.… read more
2 Feb 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Leticia & Jose Philipe)
Having Leticia here was a very enjoyable and helpful experience. She helped alot around the place, in the kitchen , garden and more than anything in dealing with social media. She made some excellent videos of my work and projects and was an all around good element . Thank you .
(Excellent
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6 Jan 2021
Left by Workawayer (Leticia & Jose Philipe) for host
Victor is one of the most talented and generous person I have had the opportunity to met. I came to stay 10 days and ended up staying 40 days. Victor is easy going, fun and a beautiful human being. Apa, the dog, is the most sweet dog you will ever encounter. The place is amazing, you will be comfortable and have a good time if you’re willing to… read more
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25 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (CJ (Claire) & Billy (Francesco)) for host
We consider Viktor as family now. And his beautiful friend Javier. The dogs. Everything. This opportunity came along at a time when we were a bit beaten by travelling. My heart still hurts to have left! Viktor is a unique human being that doesn’t come along often. He is kind-hearted, generous, talented and laugh-out-loud funny. Composting,… read more
6 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Benjamin) for host
After a little less than two weeks at Victor‘s place our hearts are full of warmth and good memories.
Victor is such a considerate, funny and easy-going host. We felt at home from the first minute (although arriving in pouring rain). Together with the other people staying there, we felt a bit like a Family.
We cooked great meals together.… read more
Victor is such a considerate, funny and easy-going host. We felt at home from the first minute (although arriving in pouring rain). Together with the other people staying there, we felt a bit like a Family.
We cooked great meals together.… read more
2 Feb 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Leticia & Jose Philipe)
Having Leticia here was a very enjoyable and helpful experience. She helped alot around the place, in the kitchen , garden and more than anything in dealing with social media. She made some excellent videos of my work and projects and was an all around good element . Thank you .
(Excellent
)
6 Jan 2021
Left by Workawayer (Leticia & Jose Philipe) for host
Victor is one of the most talented and generous person I have had the opportunity to met. I came to stay 10 days and ended up staying 40 days. Victor is easy going, fun and a beautiful human being. Apa, the dog, is the most sweet dog you will ever encounter. The place is amazing, you will be comfortable and have a good time if you’re willing to… read more
30 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Kate & Elaine) for host
Wow - what an incredibly interesting, fun, creative, beautiful experience we had staying with Victor. The setting is magnificent, the rooms unique and sculptural, the place is seriously magic and Victor? Well Victor is simply an amazing human being - wise, kind, inventive, inspiring, funny and sweet.
Our stay here is one we will never forget,… read more
Our stay here is one we will never forget,… read more
6 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Antonia) for host
I stayed at Victor’s for 10 days and it was one of the best experiences of my life. The place is amazing, it has an incredible view to the lake and to be honest it’s just magical.
I helped Victor with his youtube channel and I have to tell you all, this man is art. He does music, poetry, he paints, he works with wood, etc etc. He’s an artist in… read more
I helped Victor with his youtube channel and I have to tell you all, this man is art. He does music, poetry, he paints, he works with wood, etc etc. He’s an artist in… read more
18 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (April ) for host
I got to become a part of Victor's world for two weeks, and the experience stays with me everyday afterwards, including in this moment, as I remember the loveliness, wisdom, and hilarity Victor generously shared with me during my stay. For this, I give a million thanks.
It was also a jolly good and contemplative time to make a little film… read more
It was also a jolly good and contemplative time to make a little film… read more
10 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (George) for host
I spent two very interesting months of my life at Victor's. Victor gave me the freedom to have organize my time as I wanted and gave me countless projects to do. I had a great chance to do so much woodworking; Victor, being a woodworker himself, gave me a great environment to do that. And I learned a lot of things too.
The location, the… read more
The location, the… read more
12 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Aude)
Thanks for sharing your paintings and your life with us. Take care and good luck.
(Excellent
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10 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Aude) for host
Muchissimo gracias por dejarme la opportunidad de pintar en su maravilloso reino de Nunca Jamas, Peter Pan ! Hihihi Gracias !! Sigues tu magia, con tu amabalidad y sentido de humor y con Apa el pero mas bonito del mundo Mundial ! :) :)
3 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Amanda & Elliott) for host
Staying with Victor was an experience that my boyfriend and I will never forget! His magical home is just the beginning. He is such a creative and influential man and he taught us so much in our 3 week stay at his house. Victor we miss you and Apa and are so thankful for our time spent in Valle De Bravo!
22 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Macarena & Pablo) for host
Our time with Victor was just amazing. The place is wonderful and we had 3 weeks of peace, relaxation and mindfulness. Work was interesting too, we enjoyed our duties, Victor made sure to keep us busy but at the same time we had freedom to arrange our work schedule and choose what to do. Really nice time there, we already miss that lifestyle.… read more
26 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Jessie ) for host
Wow where to start! My stay in Valle de Bravo was so so much more than expected. I stayed with victor for nearly a month and hadn’t felt so much at home on my travels until this experience. What a great lifestyle i have learned from Victor and hopfully adopted more of this daily practice for my own life. this was one of my first work away… read more
17 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Lien & Berten)
I was very happy to have Lien and Berten here. They are a congenial hardworking professional couple. I was a joy to be with them and I hope to see them again.
Fui un gusto tener este pareja aqui. Professional, trabajdoras y congenial. Recomendado.
Fui un gusto tener este pareja aqui. Professional, trabajdoras y congenial. Recomendado.
(Excellent
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20 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Lien & Berten) for host
AAAAh where to start?! Maybe that we had an experience that we will look back at as one of those special periods that life sometimes throws at you, we feel very fortunate.
The place is simply amazing, the views breathtaking and most notable off all is Victor: generous, fun, very active (Victor you have too many projects :wink: ) , social,… read more
The place is simply amazing, the views breathtaking and most notable off all is Victor: generous, fun, very active (Victor you have too many projects :wink: ) , social,… read more
21 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Irina)
Irina has a positive attitude . She is willing to work . Takes initiative. Has a pleasant aurora about her. An excellent cook.
Her visit was too short. Wish her all the best.
Her visit was too short. Wish her all the best.
(Excellent
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15 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Irina) for host
Hi,everybody! I am afraid that the review may be not as nice as my 9 days here. It’s a pity I can’t stay longer.I t’s good to think that YOU ARE LUCKY, and I am. I was the only workawayer for 3 days and I had a chance to go to the music festival just on the day of my arrival, I had a choice and my room was with usual toilet.Victor was very… read more
13 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Drake)
Drake is a great guy, a willing worker and good energy. It was a pleasure to have him with us.
(Excellent
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5 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Drake) for host
Victor's place was absolutely amazing, and Victor himself is quite the host. It was an extraordinary privilege to live in the space that is El Encinal, and I most definitely hope to return! Highly recommended!
3 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Jean-Philippe) for host
Thank you Victor for your kind hospitality and be able to discover your multifacetic artistical talents. Also to be able to share Vipassana knowledges. Congratulations for this amazing handmade artistical residence.
All the best in its further development and for your personal life.
All the best in its further development and for your personal life.
20 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Marta) for host
I spent three wonderful weeks at Victor's place. I managed not to dry the vegetables in the garden, I started saving the world by putting myself in the shoes of a blobfish and invaded Victor's highly interesting social circles. Victor is an extremely kind person and a fantastic host. I'd be back any minute. Victor, thank you for everything and see… read more
18 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Vera)
Vera was an engaging perceptive companion and worker. Enjoyed it very much.
(Excellent
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17 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (Vera) for host
Victor was an incredible host: full of stories, goofy, intelligent, and generous. The month I spent here was one of the best experiences I've ever had. I am grateful to Victor for finding painting work that suited my interests ( i spent much of the month working on a mural on his terrace), for sharing his beautiful home and garden, and for… read more
4 Feb 2017
Left by Workawayer (Merel & Lalo) for host
Victor has an amazing place to share, it's really worth to be in his place and learn about sustainability. He is very generous and his dog (Apa) is lovely! We helped him painting the wall of the pond and also recording and editing a video about his place. We received a group of 16 guests when he was away for business, so he gave us a lot of… read more
20 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Susanna) for host
Victor, I miss you! You're a refined gentleman, an amazing artist and the best workaway host. I wish I could have stayed longer at your magic place. Pure happiness. Locking forward to paint, cook, sweat in a temazcal and talk about all and nothing soon again. Lots of love, Susanna
1 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Florentino & Citlalli)
It was a joy to spend time with Citlali and Florentino. Fue muy placentero compartir trabajo, musica experiencias y comida con ellos. Ojala, los voy a ver otra vez.
(Excellent
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28 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Florentino & Citlalli) for host
Víctor además de ser un excelente artista plástico, es un angelote que ha marcado nuestras vidas para siempre.
La estancia fue excelente, aprendimos mucho más acerca la vida en los pocos días que pasamos por aquí de lo que alcanzamos a comprender en este momento.
Estamos muy agradecidos con las atenciones y el tiempo que se tomó Víctor hacia… read more
La estancia fue excelente, aprendimos mucho más acerca la vida en los pocos días que pasamos por aquí de lo que alcanzamos a comprender en este momento.
Estamos muy agradecidos con las atenciones y el tiempo que se tomó Víctor hacia… read more
24 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Una) for host
Victor, so sorry for the long delay but rather late then never :)
Victor is a super man! I had the best time with him and learned so much from him. He is kind and a young spirit still at heart! We made music, we made art and we solved the worlds problems. I hope to see you again Victor. Let me know if your still hiking Canada. Namaste
Victor is a super man! I had the best time with him and learned so much from him. He is kind and a young spirit still at heart! We made music, we made art and we solved the worlds problems. I hope to see you again Victor. Let me know if your still hiking Canada. Namaste
19 May 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Mani & Juan)
It was a joy to have Mani here. Her spirit, cooking and organizational skills were a real help in the development of the place. thanks
(Excellent
)
6 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Mani & Juan) for host
Victor’s openness and flexibility allowed me to finished the Project I set out to do during my 6 weeks on his property. I even gained back my love of cooking again!
We accomplished work but never missed the fun along the way. He shared with me his painting technique, tai chi, drumming, temazcal experience and introduced me to his amazing friends… read more
We accomplished work but never missed the fun along the way. He shared with me his painting technique, tai chi, drumming, temazcal experience and introduced me to his amazing friends… read more
28 Dec 2015
Left by Workawayer (Reggie) for host
We had a wonderful time at Victor's place , I wish we could have stayed longer ! It was our first workaway experience . I really enjoyed talking to Victor , and hearing the stories of the places he has been to ; his house is very unique , and the view of the lake is beautiful !
20 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (Marysol) for host
I had been a great time in the Victor´s house
He is a generous man and he has a beautiful dog. The work is funny and the house is near to traditional town in Mexico. Victor : Thank you very much for your hospitality and for to pass time to play a very good music with the drums and the flute. The better music is in all the places in the world:… read more
He is a generous man and he has a beautiful dog. The work is funny and the house is near to traditional town in Mexico. Victor : Thank you very much for your hospitality and for to pass time to play a very good music with the drums and the flute. The better music is in all the places in the world:… read more
12 Aug 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Rute)
Rute stayed at my place for two months. She was always a willing worker and pushing me to find work for her when there was little. She also did a 15 day meditation course and her music playing was inspiring. She is missed by me and all her friends in Valle de Bravo
(Excellent
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13 Jul 2015
Left by Workawayer (Rute) for host
What to say about this wonderful place!!! I ended up staying for 2 months, Victor is a great person with a great sense of humor. I ve done the 15 days meditation course conducted by him. Highly recommended. Temazcal and jam sessions every week...
The place has wonderful views to the lake. There is Apa (the dog) who is a great companion and… read more
The place has wonderful views to the lake. There is Apa (the dog) who is a great companion and… read more
26 Dec 2014
Left by Workawayer (Madelon & Ali) for host
Victor Klassen is a man of great heart. no more words.
we stayed in his place for a month. we had the chance to share our life with him for a month, which was fabulous experience and very special. we believe, we are what we experience, and giving a good experience to people around us is what we are looking for it and trying to do. Victor has a… read more
we stayed in his place for a month. we had the chance to share our life with him for a month, which was fabulous experience and very special. we believe, we are what we experience, and giving a good experience to people around us is what we are looking for it and trying to do. Victor has a… read more
