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Help me with my permaculture project and enjoy beautiful New Orleans, USA
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: 5 Apr 2025
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Left by host for Workawayer (William)
Will was willing to go the extra mile to help with unexpected work and was open to the culture and experiences the city has to offer. (I think he enjoyed the food too :D) I appreciate him.
Left by Workawayer (William) for host
Wonderful experience - Laurence is a strong part of the fabric of today's New Orleans culture and was generous in sharing truly special occasions and introductions to some of the people who have been connecting music, food, and community here across many generations on a deeply meaningful level. Better than I could have hoped for. And the work was
… read more reasonable, while ambitious in scope due to the needs of her property that came up, I felt fully supported to get as much of it done as possible and with clear communication about expectations that made it feel like a strong collaboration and I would recommend it to others if she's available and looking for help you can offer.
Left by Workawayer (Maricel ) for host
I stayed with Laurence for 2 weeks. During my stay I felt like I was visiting a nice aunt who lives abroad. that aunt with whom you can laugh, gives you advice, you learn and at the same time you give her a hand with housework. Laurence is a woman with a lot of social awareness, a quality that I always admire in a person. Thank you very much for
… read more everything, I hope to see you again.Left by host for Workawayer (Maricel )
Maricel is a gem. Kind, competent, always smiling and ready to help with anything and open to new experiences. I can not recommend her highly enough. She would be welcome back anytime .
Left by Workawayer (Boris Marcelo Eros) for host
Great experience! Laurence helped me get the best of my trip to New Orleans. The property has a great location, very close to downtown. Would definitely stay again!
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Left by host for Workawayer (Boris Marcelo Eros)
Boris is an excellent worker, clean, courteous and skilled. I recommend him highly.
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Left by host for Workawayer (William)
Will was willing to go the extra mile to help with unexpected work and was open to the culture and experiences the city has to offer. (I think he enjoyed the food too :D) I appreciate him.
Left by Workawayer (William) for host
Wonderful experience - Laurence is a strong part of the fabric of today's New Orleans culture and was generous in sharing truly special occasions and introductions to some of the people who have been connecting music, food, and community here across many generations on a deeply meaningful level. Better than I could have hoped for. And the work was
… read more reasonable, while ambitious in scope due to the needs of her property that came up, I felt fully supported to get as much of it done as possible and with clear communication about expectations that made it feel like a strong collaboration and I would recommend it to others if she's available and looking for help you can offer.
Left by Workawayer (Maricel ) for host
I stayed with Laurence for 2 weeks. During my stay I felt like I was visiting a nice aunt who lives abroad. that aunt with whom you can laugh, gives you advice, you learn and at the same time you give her a hand with housework. Laurence is a woman with a lot of social awareness, a quality that I always admire in a person. Thank you very much for
… read more everything, I hope to see you again.Left by host for Workawayer (Maricel )
Maricel is a gem. Kind, competent, always smiling and ready to help with anything and open to new experiences. I can not recommend her highly enough. She would be welcome back anytime .
Left by Workawayer (Boris Marcelo Eros) for host
Great experience! Laurence helped me get the best of my trip to New Orleans. The property has a great location, very close to downtown. Would definitely stay again!
You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Boris Marcelo Eros)
Boris is an excellent worker, clean, courteous and skilled. I recommend him highly.
Left by host for Workawayer (Rosa )
It was lovely having Rosa over. She is a hard worker and has excellent manners. She also truly enjoyed discovering the city and the culture. I wish her the best. Anyone would be lucky to have her as a guest.
Left by Workawayer (Rosa ) for host
staying w Laurence was great!! I stayed w her for a total of 16 days, during which I got to know both her and the city of New Orleans. She showed me around the city and gave me some great recommendations on what to do, and she even brought me along w her to several different events around the city. For one she brought me to a one-way music
… read more festival which I really enjoyed. She is very invested in her local community, and I loved getting to know the area and city through her knowledge and advice. As a Workaway host she was very fair, both w the hours of work and the kind of work I was put to do. I tended to her garden, once that was finished I did some chores around the house. To summarize, Laurence is a great host, and I would definitely recommend her to other people looking to workaway in New Orleans!!
Left by host for Workawayer (Eva)
It was lovely having Eva over. Se did a great job in the garden and enjoyed the culture of New Orleans. I wish her the best in her future endeavors.
Left by Workawayer (Eva) for host
My experience staying at Laurence's house was great. Laurence is a welcoming person who's easy to communicate with. She was arranging her rides to work with mine and gave me such good recommendations about the city and what to see. She's definitely the perfect person to show you around, and she's also very engaged in the community, something that
… read more I think is really a plus! She also took me to see some music, concerts, and some personal events that I really enjoyed :)You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Clarissa) for host
I really didn't want to leave a bad review as most of my experience was positive, although I do feel inclined to as Laurence's comment didn't speak to any of the work I did for her & that hurts.
Laurence agreed to receive me for 2 weeks during mardi gras and as her previous workawayer had done most of her gardening work, I helped w the chicken
… read more coop & weeding. I also regularly washed her dishes and cleaned her toilet once. Mostly, I completed hours w a grassroots organizer friend of hers who's mobilizing community in the upper and lower ninth wards against several city planning projects which will ultimately devastate this area. I really enjoyed doorknocking & getting to know local neighbors as I wanted my time in new orleans to be intentional.
As theres a lively night scene, I stayed out late many nights. Laurence's request was to let her know when I would do so and to take an uber back after dark as the walk from the busstop to her home is not very well-lit. Regardless of how late I stayed out I always woke up early and tried to share many mornings with her during breakfast. She had promised really special mardi gras day activities. The night before mardi gras, I let her know I would try to catch some evening activities & thus be in late. I'm guessing she wanted me to let her know I would be in past midnight since when I didn't do that, she said I broke house rules (which left me confused), the next morning she wished me a good day and as I knew at this point we wouldn't do the promised activities together, I decided I no longer felt comfortable in her home. As her front door needs to be locked from the outside, I decided the safest place to place her keys would be underneath a secluded area outside her home, which I communicated via text shortly after.
I've volunteered in nearly 10 places over the past 2 years and I've never felt as uncomfortable as I did with this host. She's a strong willed person who means well and I'm bummed things didn't work out as I hoped.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Clarissa)
Clarissa is not mean or dishonest but she has incredibly poor communication skills and manners. She broke an important safety house rule and rather than sit down with me and talk about it she left my house to stay with someone else while I was gone and left my key outside the house without even asking me whether that was acceptable.
Left by host for Workawayer (Paris)
Paris was delightful. She showed enthusiasm to discover all new things and people and got along with everyone. Did a great job of helping in the garden and in the house. She would be welcomed back anytime.
Left by Workawayer (Paris) for host
Staying with Laurence in New Orleans has been the highlight of my trip of more than 7 months with Workaway and WWOOF. She is an exceptional person: I admire her dedication to her community, her compassion, her boldness, and her sense of justice. As a Workaway host, she is more than fair about the work and very generous with her time. She took me
… read more to a once-in-a-lifetime event pretty much every day I was there! Among other things, I got to participate in a group sing at the Healing Center singing freedom songs, go to a second line, and see gorgeous parades like Bohème and 'tit Rex. I doubt there are very many people alive who know New Orleans as well as Laurence does, and she was kind enough to introduce me to many of her friends and neighbors, many of whom are musicians and/or activists. I feel privileged to have seen a side of the city I would never have glimpsed as a tourist, and to have gotten to hear many stories about its people and history. To any adventurous, curious person (and especially any lovers of music), I cannot recommend this Workaway more highly.
Left by host for Workawayer (Monika)
Monika was excellent in every way, polite, clean, hardwroking and showing interest and respect toevery new thing she was exposed to. She will be missed.
Left by Workawayer (Monika) for host
Staying with Laurence was truly an amazing experience. If you want to experience real New Orleans, I can definitely recommend her. She took me with her almost every night to all sorts of events, from absolutely amazing concerts to unforgettable parades, including the iconic Second Line. I'm so grateful for the opportunity to get to know her
… read more multicultural city and her countless dear friends; it´s something I wouldn't have been able to do as a tourist. I worked 3 hours a day from 7:30 am to 10:30 am and the work was very simple, mostly some housework or weeding. Afterward, Laurance would usually give me a ride to the center where she worked herself, giving me a full day to explore the city, listen to music, or sample the delicious food. I also took a day trip to the Honey Island Swamps one day on Laurence's recommendation, which was one of the best experiences so far, as I love animals and nature. Last but not least, I also can't fail to mention her absolutely adorable dog, whom I often took for walks, for example, watching the sunsets on the Mississippi, which Laurence has right behind her house. Thank you again Laurence for this unforgettable experience.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Shunsuke) for host
Dear Laurence
I stayed at Laurence's house for two weeks.
I really appreciate it.
I am so glad that Laurence was the first person I met in New Orleans.
She knew everything about New Orleans and introduced me to many musicians.
She took me for a ride and showed me all the great spots in New Orleans.
Sometimes we went to listen to music
… read more together!
Work at home that we do in the mornings are,
Mowing the grass, taking care of the chickens, pruning the banana trees, etc.
None of the jobs were difficult for me and I was able to finish them easily.
I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Thank you very much!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Thomas)
Thomas was at my house for two weeks and his company was a pleasure. He is smart, skilled, hardworking and has a good sense of humor. He had no problems with the daily gardening and maintenance routines and was knowledgeable enough to be given more complicated assignments. He fixed some of the trimmings of my house that had been eaten by termites,
… read more and did a splendid job f paintings some of the rooms in my house.
He would be welcome back any time. I recommend him highly.
Left by Workawayer (Thomas) for host
I've been with Laurence during two amazing weeks. Her house is a safe heaven, quiet and peacefull with her animals. If you need and want your freedom during your stay, she is the perfect candidate. We had a good laugh together and all my activities were pleasant and entertaining during my stay.
Moreover, you won't find a better host or even a
… read more tour guide than Laurence to discover and visit New Orleans.
I highly recommend.
Left by host for Workawayer (Mareike)
Mareike was very open to experience all New Orleans and I had to offer. She worked hard and played hard and listened. I was very glad to have her as a guest and hope she returns.
Left by Workawayer (Mareike) for host
I had a blast while staying at Laurence‘ house. She simply took me to every event she was going to and showed me the magical life of New Orleans. She knows so many musicians and the best places to go for music. For me as a musician that was more than perfect!
New Orleans is also not always an easy place and Laurence knows where it is safe to go
… read more and where not. I could use her bike which was awesome to get around. I did a lot of gardening for her and if you like to you can walk her dog Franny. The work was in the morning for 4 hours. I liked the work which was easy, for me fun and the right amount. I only did not like to wake up early hahaha. But first you work ‚hard‘ and than you can play hard!
Laurence will always care about your safety and your well-being. And she makes sure that you will have a lot of fun! I got the full New Orleans experience with her and I‘m so happy I stayed with her!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Chakravarthi) for host
Laurence was so friendly, caring, and knows SO MUCH about New Orleans, it's history and especially the music scene. She introduced me to many of her amazing friends and musicians, and gave me tons of valuable info on musical events happening everyday. I went to New Orleans mainly for music and I couldn't have found a better host than Laurence. She
… read more personally took me to many music events, couple front line events and a private dinner and a musical jam. Thank you so much Laurence, for all you did to make my stay memorable!!!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Xin)
Xin is lovely, open to every experience and every kind of people. She works diligently and is truly appreciative of everything she was exposed to during her stay. I look forward to have her come back.
Left by Workawayer (Xin) for host
I feel so lucky for staying at Laurence’s place in New Orleans. She is humorous, caring, and knowledgeable. She always has really good advice on fun activities, live music, local cafe/restaurants, etc. If you are open and interested in other cultures, Laurence will show you the part of New Orleans that is hard to be discovered as a tourist, and
… read more you will meet her friends everywhere in the city, literally everywhere! Doesn’t that just mean she is such a wonderful human being! And all her friends are amazingly talented and interesting as well! As much as she is happy to share her love of the city with you, she also encourages you to explore it independently - she has a well-functioning bike you can borrow and it’s very convenient to get around by bike/bus. For the work part, I did some weeding and house chores in the morning, and Laurence was very flexible with my preference on tasks. I have had so many beautiful and unique memories during my two-week stay: walking with her cute dog on the levee or by the lake for sunset, dancing to great music at bar/in the festivals, going along with the Second Line on Sunday, learning belly dance from Tamalyn, singing with Michaela who sings to whales, playing drum on Congo square……and if you are curious, Laurence is always there to explain things with sharp opinions and impressive/funny stories. All in all, I have learned so much about the city, the people, and the cultures, which I could not imagine doing without Laurence. I’d love to come back to explore more - Mardi Gras, Jazzfest, etc. and I highly recommend Laurence as a host to anyone willing to be immersed in different cultures.
Left by host for Workawayer (Carme)
Carme is a gem. Responsible, hard working and interested in discovering new cultures.
Left by Workawayer (Carme) for host
If you want to get to know the real New Orleans, the one that doesn't appear in the guidebooks, Laurence is the perfect hostess. She is very nice and funny and has lived a life full of experiences that you can learn from.
I'm very thankful and I hope to meet her again.
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Left by host for Workawayer (Sophie)
Sophie was sweet and fun and very responsible and took obvious joy in discovering all that the city has to offer. Anyone would be lucky to have her stay and get to know her.
Left by Workawayer (Sophie) for host
I had a great time in New Orleans chez Laurence. Most days, I worked at home in the morning while she was working at the local school, but some days we worked together in the afternoon. I done some weeding and planting in the backyard, general cleaning and organization in the shed and storage room, and painting a rain barrel. I also helped take
… read more care of the chickens (get ready for fresh eggs!) and walk the dog, Franny. Laurence brought me to a second line and a front porch concert, sent me to her favorite art galleries, acted an amazing resource for finding live music any night of the week, and shared endless stories. I would recommend having your own transportation (though when my car broke down, Laurence did graciously lend me her bike). Thank you, Laurence, for sharing your slice of paradise with me!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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