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My name is Jorge (born 1962). I am a selfemployed cabinetmaker on the smallest, most remote and maybe even the most beautiful island of the Canaries, El Hierro. It is unique for its combination of diverse and untouched nature: lava fields, stunning cliffs, misty forests and volcanoes wherever you look.
About 35 years ago I started living here. During the years I rebuilt and constructed several rooms at our place. My property is at 680m above sea level. It would be helpful for me to get some help with cooking and the household in the first place. Further on, as a woodworker it interests me to work together and share knowledge with other carpenters or people with experience in construction. Some knowledge in plumbing, stone-construction and also food preservation is preferred.
So if you know how to prepare us some food and keep the house clean, you are very welcome to come over and enjoy the relaxed rythme of life over here. Next to that, some construction-skills, hobbies and creativity of your own are welcome.
During the years living at my place I tried to look for ecological solucions in terms of watersupply, sewage-water recycling and heating. The vegetable garden is also very important for me, but I can't spent much time on it.
I can offer a workawayer his or her own bedroom and an almost own bathroom. An electric piano can be used. Our warm-water supply is related to solar electricity.
I should warn you that this island will disappoint you when you search for a beach and party experience, there is nothing like that going on here. If you are searching for peace and quiet, this might be your place. The all year mild climate, stunning views and kindness of the inhabitants will definitely mark your stay. Public transport is limited, but hitch hiking is common and safe, cooperation and exchange is part of the culture on this island.
If you decide to write me, please tell me a bit about your life-experience and your professional background.
Also please take into account that I live on a remote island. You need to fly to Tenerife or Gran Canaria and from there you need a boat or flight to El Hierro.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Farming
Sustainability
Politics / Social justice
Languages
Gardening
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I can offer you the chance to gain more experience in your field of interest. Quite some people pass by my place and you feel part of the community quite quickly. Due to my Arts-and-Crafts shop I am in contact wih several local artesans like weavers, basket makers, instrument makers and woodworkers. Also you could improve your spanish. And of course you could explore the small island of El Hierro, with its beautiful walking paths through untouched nature and its traditional fiestas (in summer time almost every weekend) and the local kitchen. The all year mild climate (it does not get too hot in summer), stunning views and kindness of the inhabitants will definitely mark your stay.
It could be interesting to share carpentry knowledge with another professional.
We are always busy with food preservation like fruit drying or liquor-making.
Help
Help required:
- kitchen-duties, preparing meals
- house cleaning
- vegetable-gardening
- carpentry
- masonry
- plumbing
- arts and crafts
- fruit-drying
I would like you to help 4 hours a day for 5 days a week. I am flexible in when you help these 20 hours a week, as long as we make practical arrangements for both parties. Also working some days more hours and having some days off does not have to be a problem.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
In some moment I started to learn FARSI, which did not reach any higher level, but I would like to have some practice with that language.
Accommodation
I am able to offer a workawayer his or her own bedroom in one of the houses. There is one with a double bed and another with a single bed.
We will eat together and the food could be prepared by you or another workawayer.
What else ...
I should warn you that this island will disappoint you when you search for a beach and party experience. My place is in the northern part of the island, at 680m above sealevel. It is not so easy to reach the coast. It is often affected by the fresh and humid trade winds. I think people who also like to have time alone, who are independent and would like to explore the island on their own would fit here the best, as there might be not too much possibility to show you around. We eat together and have a good time working together. If I go somewhere by car, I can of course take you with me.
If you would like to calm down, enjoy nature & tranquility and sharing meals and work, this could be it. Welcome!
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
Host ref number: 352482686574
Feedback (27)
31 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (LucaeStefania)
Luca y Stefania
son los que realmente eché de menos cuando llegó el momento de continuar su viaje.
Fueron un gran apoyo durante su estancia de tres semanas.
Destacó su gran contribución a los detalles de la puesta a punto de un pequeño piso.
Se ocuparon de la preparación de las comidas y otros asuntos domésticos, incluido el secado de la fruta.
Su… read more
son los que realmente eché de menos cuando llegó el momento de continuar su viaje.
Fueron un gran apoyo durante su estancia de tres semanas.
Destacó su gran contribución a los detalles de la puesta a punto de un pequeño piso.
Se ocuparon de la preparación de las comidas y otros asuntos domésticos, incluido el secado de la fruta.
Su… read more
(Excellent
)
30 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (LucaeStefania) for host
La experiencia que vivimos en casa de Jorge no se puede explicar sólo con palabras, está hecha de amistad, estima y cariño. ¡Estuvimos encantados de colaborar con él, es una persona maravillosa y nunca dejaremos de agradecerle! Gracias Jorge por recibirnos, por las charlas después de la cena, por valorar nuestro trabajo y respetar su… read more
16 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Martine) for host
Pour moi, ce fut une1ère expérience de Workaway et une belle
découverte. J'ai passé 3 agréables semaines chez Jörk.
Voici, tout ce qui m'a plu : la variété des tâches à réaliser, l'autonomie
pour les mener, l'ambiance internationale (les autres workers, les
clients) ; l'environnement très nature autour du lieu et surtout la
disponibilité et… read more
découverte. J'ai passé 3 agréables semaines chez Jörk.
Voici, tout ce qui m'a plu : la variété des tâches à réaliser, l'autonomie
pour les mener, l'ambiance internationale (les autres workers, les
clients) ; l'environnement très nature autour du lieu et surtout la
disponibilité et… read more
5 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Martine)
Martine stayed with us for three weeks.
There have been many people with us over the years who have stood out for their commitment and sense of responsibility. Martine, however, was outstanding - apparently thanks to a wealth of knowledge of human nature.
She solved any task satisfactorily:
Food preparation
Household, car and surroundings… read more
There have been many people with us over the years who have stood out for their commitment and sense of responsibility. Martine, however, was outstanding - apparently thanks to a wealth of knowledge of human nature.
She solved any task satisfactorily:
Food preparation
Household, car and surroundings… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Tamara & Márió)
Tami and Mario stayed with us for a month at the beginning of 2025. With their friendly manner, they were always reliable, independent and conscientious. The household and garden were in good hands with them. We were allowed to be part of their ever new vegan food ideas. Their knowledge of preservation methods, sugar-free cakes and desserts was… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer (Tamara & Márió) for host
We spent one wonderful month on El Hierro at Jörk/Jorge's place. We had a private bedroom with double bed and we shared the bathroom with another workawayer. There is plenty of work to do but we could find balance between work and free time and Jorge was very flexible. There is a list of to-dos to keep track on things which was very helpful.… read more
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31 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (LucaeStefania)
Luca y Stefania
son los que realmente eché de menos cuando llegó el momento de continuar su viaje.
Fueron un gran apoyo durante su estancia de tres semanas.
Destacó su gran contribución a los detalles de la puesta a punto de un pequeño piso.
Se ocuparon de la preparación de las comidas y otros asuntos domésticos, incluido el secado de la fruta.
Su… read more
son los que realmente eché de menos cuando llegó el momento de continuar su viaje.
Fueron un gran apoyo durante su estancia de tres semanas.
Destacó su gran contribución a los detalles de la puesta a punto de un pequeño piso.
Se ocuparon de la preparación de las comidas y otros asuntos domésticos, incluido el secado de la fruta.
Su… read more
(Excellent)
30 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (LucaeStefania) for host
La experiencia que vivimos en casa de Jorge no se puede explicar sólo con palabras, está hecha de amistad, estima y cariño. ¡Estuvimos encantados de colaborar con él, es una persona maravillosa y nunca dejaremos de agradecerle! Gracias Jorge por recibirnos, por las charlas después de la cena, por valorar nuestro trabajo y respetar su… read more
16 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Martine) for host
Pour moi, ce fut une1ère expérience de Workaway et une belle
découverte. J'ai passé 3 agréables semaines chez Jörk.
Voici, tout ce qui m'a plu : la variété des tâches à réaliser, l'autonomie
pour les mener, l'ambiance internationale (les autres workers, les
clients) ; l'environnement très nature autour du lieu et surtout la
disponibilité et… read more
découverte. J'ai passé 3 agréables semaines chez Jörk.
Voici, tout ce qui m'a plu : la variété des tâches à réaliser, l'autonomie
pour les mener, l'ambiance internationale (les autres workers, les
clients) ; l'environnement très nature autour du lieu et surtout la
disponibilité et… read more
5 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Martine)
Martine stayed with us for three weeks.
There have been many people with us over the years who have stood out for their commitment and sense of responsibility. Martine, however, was outstanding - apparently thanks to a wealth of knowledge of human nature.
She solved any task satisfactorily:
Food preparation
Household, car and surroundings… read more
There have been many people with us over the years who have stood out for their commitment and sense of responsibility. Martine, however, was outstanding - apparently thanks to a wealth of knowledge of human nature.
She solved any task satisfactorily:
Food preparation
Household, car and surroundings… read more
(Excellent)
28 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Tamara & Márió)
Tami and Mario stayed with us for a month at the beginning of 2025. With their friendly manner, they were always reliable, independent and conscientious. The household and garden were in good hands with them. We were allowed to be part of their ever new vegan food ideas. Their knowledge of preservation methods, sugar-free cakes and desserts was… read more
(Excellent)
25 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer (Tamara & Márió) for host
We spent one wonderful month on El Hierro at Jörk/Jorge's place. We had a private bedroom with double bed and we shared the bathroom with another workawayer. There is plenty of work to do but we could find balance between work and free time and Jorge was very flexible. There is a list of to-dos to keep track on things which was very helpful.… read more
1 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Alissa Lena)
What was difficult was letting her go again.
Conscientiously, willingly, prudently and responsibly, she carried out the tasks that were assigned to her or that she discovered herself.
Preparing food, caring for the animals, drying fruit, tidying and cleaning, liaising with the other workawayers, dealing with guests.
Very good language skills.
We… read more
Conscientiously, willingly, prudently and responsibly, she carried out the tasks that were assigned to her or that she discovered herself.
Preparing food, caring for the animals, drying fruit, tidying and cleaning, liaising with the other workawayers, dealing with guests.
Very good language skills.
We… read more
(Excellent)
16 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Jitka)
It is a great pity that Jitka will not be back very soon, as she still has many travel destinations.
She is an exemplary person for all matters in the garden and household. Tirelessly and without being asked, she contributes to the well-being of all her co-habitants. Sometimes she surprises us with clean windows, sometimes with freshly baked… read more
She is an exemplary person for all matters in the garden and household. Tirelessly and without being asked, she contributes to the well-being of all her co-habitants. Sometimes she surprises us with clean windows, sometimes with freshly baked… read more
(Excellent)
14 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Jitka) for host
I would like to say thank you not just to Jorge and his cats, rabbit and chicken but also to all his nice friends who I have met. I also liked other workawayers as Paola, Elodie and Sebastian, as well. I was extremely satisfied with accommodation, food (we changed in its preparation), and mainly human approach to all people. Jorge is a… read more
24 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Elodie)
Elodie spent with us only a fortnight.
She is a very independent young woman. Very constructive in her behaviour, very open to new technologies and at the same time interested and talented in manual activities. She wrote in her profile: ‘I like work that takes place outdoors, I'm not afraid of hard work and I'm a good team player.’ And that is… read more
She is a very independent young woman. Very constructive in her behaviour, very open to new technologies and at the same time interested and talented in manual activities. She wrote in her profile: ‘I like work that takes place outdoors, I'm not afraid of hard work and I'm a good team player.’ And that is… read more
(Excellent)
28 Aug 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Maria Carme & Joel)
Carme was with us in July. She is very personable and responsible. She is happy to do any task given to her and does it well. She does not like contact with animals. Her language skills are exceptional. If you want to perfect your English, she is the right person to talk to.
It was unfortunate that she could only stay for a fortnight. Her presence… read more
It was unfortunate that she could only stay for a fortnight. Her presence… read more
(Excellent)
8 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Sarah2024) for host
I just said goodbye to Jörk and Lucky, the place and El Hierro 4 days ago and I already miss it a bit!
The 5 weeks there have flown by and were a very special, wonderful time for me.
In addition to the kitchen and household chores, I mainly worked in the garden and gradually cleared and expanded it. I really enjoyed that!
Thanks to Jörk and Lucky… read more
The 5 weeks there have flown by and were a very special, wonderful time for me.
In addition to the kitchen and household chores, I mainly worked in the garden and gradually cleared and expanded it. I really enjoyed that!
Thanks to Jörk and Lucky… read more
7 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah2024)
Sarah.
It is a pity that there is no six-star category.
She has completely immersed herself in our domestic circumstances and necessities and made them her own concerns.
At the same time, she has not forgotten herself at all and has explored and visited the beauties of our island.
The vegetable garden and fruit drying in particular have benefited… read more
It is a pity that there is no six-star category.
She has completely immersed herself in our domestic circumstances and necessities and made them her own concerns.
At the same time, she has not forgotten herself at all and has explored and visited the beauties of our island.
The vegetable garden and fruit drying in particular have benefited… read more
(Excellent)
1 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Hannah) for host
Visiting Jorge and this lovely Island was a really nice experience. Jorge showed us some beautiful places but more importantly had his doors open for us as well as for all of his lovely friends that come by. We sharedmeals together and sometimes took trips. I experienced Jorge as quite private. He likes to work in his workshop and do his thing. We… read more
5 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah)
Hannah and Raul spent the month of February 2024 with us. They made a very nice and important contribution to our small community. They took care of the garden, where they successfully implemented new ideas. They ran the kitchen and the household satisfactorily. They helped responsibly in the craft shop and took care of the banana drying… read more
(Excellent)
23 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
Thanks Jörk
It was my first time at work away and I really liked it. Jörk and the people around him are “easy going”. He gives you a lot of freedom, you are always welcome to bring in new things. I was able to immerse myself in the beautiful country life of El Hierro and learn a lot of new things from Jörk, who has lived on the island for 35 years… read more
It was my first time at work away and I really liked it. Jörk and the people around him are “easy going”. He gives you a lot of freedom, you are always welcome to bring in new things. I was able to immerse myself in the beautiful country life of El Hierro and learn a lot of new things from Jörk, who has lived on the island for 35 years… read more
22 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Marina stayed with us for three weeks in January/February 2024. Her professional background in hosting and housekeeping, together with her friendly and calm character, created a peaceful atmosphere. She is very independent. She never stopped improving details with us and did not hesitate to take on all kinds of tasks, always achieving a good… read more
(Excellent)
29 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Jule)
We loved having Jule with us. She had grown close to our hearts over the six weeks. Conscientious, prudent, considerate and self-confident, she moved between us "older ones". She completed every task entrusted to her with dedication. Household, garden, shop, fruit drying. She gave us some insights into the reality of the next generation.
Our best… read more
Our best… read more
(Excellent)
7 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Marta)
With Marta, it was a special pleasure to welcome her with us - even more - a real joy! She really enriched our little community and we thought it was a pity that she was only with us for 2 weeks. She has been very independent in all work processes and has shown a great sense of responsibility. Garden maintenance, woodwork, commercial matters,… read more
(Excellent)
6 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Marta) for host
He pasado 15 maravillosos dias en casa de Jorge.
El es una persona con la que disfrutaras de todo , tiene un gran corazón y desprende serenidad y paz , incluso cuando nos contaba sus bromas y anecdotas 😊
Llegué al Hierro nerviosa y me voy relajada y feliz.
La zona y la casa son pura naturaleza y eso me encanta ya que vivo en una gran ciudad y… read more
El es una persona con la que disfrutaras de todo , tiene un gran corazón y desprende serenidad y paz , incluso cuando nos contaba sus bromas y anecdotas 😊
Llegué al Hierro nerviosa y me voy relajada y feliz.
La zona y la casa son pura naturaleza y eso me encanta ya que vivo en una gran ciudad y… read more
9 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Brigitte)
Brigitte spent the month of january with us. She fitted perfectly in our home - as a person and with her skills. Her life background of working independently, and taking responsibility for everything she did, made daily tasks much easier. She is used to all household activities, such as preparing meals, cleaning, fruit processing, especially the… read more
(Excellent)
2 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Brigitte) for host
Jorge hat viel erzählt über die Orte, die Geschichte, die Menschen die hier leben und was daran einmalig ist. Er ist der perfekte Gastgeber. In seinem Haus und Garten gibt es immer etwas zu tun und ich habe es genossen mich selbständig nützlich zu machen. Wir hatten stets köstliche Mahlzeiten und eine nette Tischgemeinschaft. Das Haus ist einfach… read more
9 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexandru)
Alexandru spent January with us. It was a very intensive and productive few weeks. His sympathetic and thoughtful manner made living together easy. Independently and patiently, he gladly took over work that had been left undone for a long time. Very helpful and with good ideas of his own, he helped with the woodwork, even the large amount of… read more
(Excellent)
2 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Alexandru) for host
Jorge is a wonderful, kind and generous person and a perfect host, carrying a lot for the wellbeing of his volunteers. I enjoyed very much his company, his conversation and his unlimited patience. His comfortable home, with many interesting functional details designed, created and implemented by him, as well as the delicious food provided, rounded… read more
7 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Patricia & Pierre)
Patricia came alone and spent the whole month of august with us. Right at the beginning of her stay, we had to pick plums and boil them down. Without her help, it would hardly have been possible. She took over the household part very independently and also got involved in the souvenir shop. She took care of the animals.
Her crèpes are… read more
Her crèpes are… read more
(Very good)
8 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Patricia & Pierre) for host
Merci à Jorge pour la qualité du logement, sa confiance carte blanche pour organiser mon travail. sa discrétion et gentillesse
Jorge n'exige rien mais pour celui qui veut il y a plein a faire
el hierro est une île pour les amoureux de la nature et les contemplatifs.
sans voiture il est un peu compliqué de se déplacer, mais si vous aimez marcher… read more
Jorge n'exige rien mais pour celui qui veut il y a plein a faire
el hierro est une île pour les amoureux de la nature et les contemplatifs.
sans voiture il est un peu compliqué de se déplacer, mais si vous aimez marcher… read more
2 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Marie & Martin) for host
Jorge is the kindest host we have ever met. We were really lucky to be able to spend at least three weeks with him ( very short time in such a great place ).
Jorge's house and garden is very beautiful place. There is a lot of work. Is needed to take care of the house and garden every day to help keep Jorge's place clean and nice. It's not so hard… read more
Jorge's house and garden is very beautiful place. There is a lot of work. Is needed to take care of the house and garden every day to help keep Jorge's place clean and nice. It's not so hard… read more
29 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Marie & Martin)
I had the opportunity to pass more than three weeks with Marie and Martin in the month of march 2022. I am happy that they choose my place for their workaway-stay on Canary Islands.
Positif thinking, reliable, selfsufficient, with own ideas out of the mainstream-cage.
Martin´s plumber work-experience led to finish some water-supply-affairs and to… read more
Positif thinking, reliable, selfsufficient, with own ideas out of the mainstream-cage.
Martin´s plumber work-experience led to finish some water-supply-affairs and to… read more
(Excellent)
22 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host
We planned to stop at Jorge's house for one month but we extended our stay for 2 weeks more. It was one of the best experience: we immediately felt in love with this little island but it was nothing compared to the amazing community we met there. Jorge is really generous, riservate and respectful, we enjoyed a lot of great moment together and he… read more
19 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura)
I was very happy when Matteo and Laura decided to stay with me longer. We spent six weeks together. It was a very productive and warm time. It would be a very long list if I were to list everything that was done during that time. Perhaps the most important was the connection of two water depots to our water recycling system, which Laura and Matteo… read more
(Excellent)
5 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Montserrat) for host
Finalmente prolongué mi estadia hasta 7 semanas, para pasar buen tiempo en este estupendo voluntariado.
Jorge es un host relajado y nada exigente que te permite organizar tu tiempo y actividades como lo sientas. Aunque el trabajo principal es la casa y las comidas, si decides emplear menos tiempo con esas tareas también puedes ayudar en el taller… read more
Jorge es un host relajado y nada exigente que te permite organizar tu tiempo y actividades como lo sientas. Aunque el trabajo principal es la casa y las comidas, si decides emplear menos tiempo con esas tareas también puedes ayudar en el taller… read more
4 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Montserrat)
Montserrat estuvo con nosotros durante tres semanas en noviembre y
diciembre. Su forma rutinaria e independiente de ocuparse de la casa era
un gran alivio para las operaciones diarias.
Esto incluía la preparación de la comida. Tiene una gran experiencia en
este campo y es muy competente y eficaz. También la limpieza, la
lavandería y el orden, que… read more
diciembre. Su forma rutinaria e independiente de ocuparse de la casa era
un gran alivio para las operaciones diarias.
Esto incluía la preparación de la comida. Tiene una gran experiencia en
este campo y es muy competente y eficaz. También la limpieza, la
lavandería y el orden, que… read more
(Excellent)
24 Oct 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Piero)
I am very happy that Piero has chosen my home to stay longer here on El Hierro.
He is a calm, very responsible and independent person. He takes his tasks very seriously. We had a very good time with him. He took care of the kitchen and food preparation. He routinely prepares very good meals from the ingredients available. Fruit drying was also a… read more
He is a calm, very responsible and independent person. He takes his tasks very seriously. We had a very good time with him. He took care of the kitchen and food preparation. He routinely prepares very good meals from the ingredients available. Fruit drying was also a… read more
(Excellent)
24 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Piero) for host
i ve been to Jorge's house for a little more than 2 weeks , he is such a good person , i meet many local people and non local on my stay and was great even for the culturale exchange . he took me a little around and was great to explore and know things about the territory ,
the job it self was okay, i did many different things from garden to help… read more
the job it self was okay, i did many different things from garden to help… read more
27 Jul 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Sigrid)
Sigrid spent May 2021 with us. She got involved in the house and the garden. She was very independent and also took care of the laundry and animals. She did some shopping as well, which was also a great help.
Healthy nutrition and a healthy lifestyle are among her most important topics. For example, we had vegetable smoothies and beetroot salad… read more
Healthy nutrition and a healthy lifestyle are among her most important topics. For example, we had vegetable smoothies and beetroot salad… read more
(Very good)
6 Apr 2021
Left by Workawayer (Lara) for host
ALL is beauty at Jorge's home. He is a very good generous man, he is always ready for making a joke and has good humour !! Working there was a pleasure, he is very great full.
Eco- garden. Great healthy food. Love atmosphere !!
Definitely looking forward to come back. Thanks Jorge !!
Eco- garden. Great healthy food. Love atmosphere !!
Definitely looking forward to come back. Thanks Jorge !!
5 Apr 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Lara)
Lara was with us in the month of march 2021. She could stay only some days at our place, but we are happy that she promised to come back. This was for us maybe another tipical workaway-effect, that through her we experienced another facet of how a person can be. Different to any other and a very positif personality.
Very motivated and used to be… read more
Very motivated and used to be… read more
(Excellent)
17 Dec 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Vanessa & Pedro)
I am very grateful that Vanessa and Pedro have choosen my place for some days. It does not happen very often to feel to be in harmony to that extent. Willing to do any job in a careful and selfemployed way. Taking care of the Crafts-shop, banana-drying, vegetable-garden (p.e. rain-prot.-trench), cleaning chicken-coop and rabbits free-run cage,… read more
(Excellent)
11 Dec 2020
Left by Workawayer (Vanessa & Pedro) for host
Since the first minute, you can feel how big is Jorge's heart. He is very kind, hospitable, simpathetic and very sweet. He always made sure that we were feeling confortable and he took us to see many places in the beautiful island of El Hierro.
He is very interesting person (and very interested in knowing always more and more) so we had really… read more
He is very interesting person (and very interested in knowing always more and more) so we had really… read more
7 Dec 2020
Left by Workawayer (Coralline & Théo) for host
We spent two good weeks in El Hierro at Jorge's house.
The work requested is quite simple and you can even come up with ideas (for example, we cleaned one of his garages to facilitate the passage, it kept us busy for 2 days and the result satisfied Jorge). He is a person who speaks several languages (English, German and Spanish and a bit French)… read more
The work requested is quite simple and you can even come up with ideas (for example, we cleaned one of his garages to facilitate the passage, it kept us busy for 2 days and the result satisfied Jorge). He is a person who speaks several languages (English, German and Spanish and a bit French)… read more
2 Dec 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Coralline & Théo)
Corraline and Théo are very pleasent , responsible and reliable. In November 2020 they spent two weeks with us. We had a very nice and productive time together. They took care of kitchen/food, garden and chicken. They took over the banana-drying, Théo baked very tasty bread. I was glad to talk with them about wood-constructions, the topic they… read more
(Excellent)
23 Oct 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (ZiaZius)
The few doubts I had when reading Zia Zius profile where not wrong, but everything turned out to be a bit unusual, but very positif. Zia Zius stayed only two weeks with us. His spiritual ideas, his philosophy his experiences from various countrys and his knowledge about plants and gardening have been very inspiring. He did a very good job planting… read more
(Excellent)
14 Oct 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Letizia)
We enjoyed the time Letizia was with us. Surprising talks about life-experiences, creativity when preparing the always nice food, her initiative to reinitiate the vegetable-garden. Always generous and responsible.
May come back anytime.
Jorge
May come back anytime.
Jorge
(Excellent)
9 Oct 2020
Left by Workawayer (Letizia) for host
Jorge is an amazing host! I enjoyed cooking and being around the garden. He also allowed me to do a permaculture design project, and we ordered about 400 plants for it. It was hours and hours of preparing soil, planting, caring for the new plants but I really enjoyed it. Even after I found a house to rent in El Hierro, I would still go there from… read more
4 Aug 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Thé)
Thé has been with us during five weeks in february and march 2020. We had a great time together. She is very reliable, taking over jobs in her responsible way. I was especially happy about her activity around the house. She adapted her knowledge in an efficient and beautiful way to our canary vegetable-garden and kept the area, visited by… read more
(Excellent)
12 May 2020
Left by Workawayer (Thé) for host
For five fine weeks I visited El Hierro, an island I'm happy I did not miss because of its beauty and honest simplicity.
At Jorge’s place - a welcoming environment - I met friendly, inspiring people, including Jorge himself. I learned how Jorge is living a life trying to reduce his footprint in creative ways. During this five weeks we were living… read more
At Jorge’s place - a welcoming environment - I met friendly, inspiring people, including Jorge himself. I learned how Jorge is living a life trying to reduce his footprint in creative ways. During this five weeks we were living… read more
9 Apr 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Gabriel & Laurence)
Sorry for leaving this feedback so late. Times are so strange at the moment.
Looking back at the two weeks Gabriel spent with us in February 2020, I remember how impressed we were about his knowledge and ability in the field of music.Talking about his live-experience he gave us an inside-view of an unknown world. Gabriel was great in preparing us… read more
Looking back at the two weeks Gabriel spent with us in February 2020, I remember how impressed we were about his knowledge and ability in the field of music.Talking about his live-experience he gave us an inside-view of an unknown world. Gabriel was great in preparing us… read more
(Very good)
4 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Gabriel & Laurence) for host
I'm really grateful that I got to do this workaway in El Hierro ! Without questioning one of the most beautiful and fun place I spend in the Canaries. Jörk is a gentle, intelligent and passionate carpenter who enjoy the simple things of everyday life. I was in charge of cooking and feeding the chickens and the rabbits witch was perfect for me. You… read more
4 Apr 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Einar)
Einar has been with us a five weeks time in march 2020. He took over two building-projects : an outside cement-floor and a wooden terrasse-floor. Beautyful improvements for our house. Einar is used to work in an efficient self-employed way. Due to his routined baking-abilities we always had delicious whole-meal-bread and he prepared quite often… read more
(Excellent)
3 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Giulia & Francesca) for host
I arrived in El Hierro as a volounteer and I left Jorge's place as a friend. It has been a wonderful expericence being in Los Jarales with Jorge and Hilary, another workawayer. I loved the house, Jorge's ateliers, the garden and moreover the energy of the place. Jorge is a generous men, cultivated with a sense of humour and always quiet. And also… read more
2 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Giulia & Francesca)
Giulia stayed with us a two weeks period in January 20. Kitchen, Garden, painting-job...., she was very relyable in all of these tasks. We enjoyed the conversations with her, her openminded opinion and knowledge about history and world-affairs. Very friendly dealing with everybody. We would like her to come again.
Jorge
Jorge
(Excellent)
2 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Hilary)
Hilary stayed with us a two-weeks period in January 20. Cooking, gardening: very experienced, fast and hardworking, a very pleasant humour, very responsible and independant. We would like very much, to host her again.
Jorge
Jorge
(Excellent)
2 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Barbara)
Barbara has been with us during several weeks in December 19 and January 20. We have had a very pleasant and productive time with her. Her course humour and her strait forward way of dealing with any job at our place have been exceptional. We would have loved her to stay with us till leaving towards Scotland. We hope very much to have her again… read more
(Excellent)
21 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Francesco & Tania)
We have been very glad to host Tania and Francesco. They could help us a lot in the garden (constructing a compost etc.), painting the new part of the house, kitchen (they liked to prepare delicious food, including serving it nicely), Workshop (they gave me a helping hand on carpentry-issues). We enjoyed Tania performing Hoola Hoop acompanied with… read more
(Excellent)
14 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Francesco & Tania) for host
We're very happy to have spent time in El Hierro with Jork. We had the opportunity to learn new things and to be in close contact with the nature and daily life of the island. It was our first workaway experience and Jork made us feel immediately part of a family!
23 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Lena)
Lena had been with us before leaving to Argentine and we have not yet had the opportunity to give our feedback.
We are very grateful that Lena could spent some time with us. Friendly, reliable, self sufficient, very nice and interesting conversations... We are wishing her all the best for her future.
Jorge
We are very grateful that Lena could spent some time with us. Friendly, reliable, self sufficient, very nice and interesting conversations... We are wishing her all the best for her future.
Jorge
(Excellent)
21 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Christine) for host
Jose is a lovely host and a great person. It was my first experience with workaway and I spent two wonderful weeks on El Hierro. He picked me up from the airport and immediately I felt welcome. I was able to choose my own work in the large garden and divide my time. I harvested and processed prickly pears, planted and sown vegetables. Cooked… read more
19 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Christine)
I am very grateful that Christine has been with us. She is very reliable. Her ability to see by herself, what has to be done in the household, garden etc. is really good. She is very friendly and knows how to maintain harmony in her environment. The gardening she could do in this short time of being with us was surprising. I hope that it will be… read more
(Excellent)
2 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Silvia & Giacomo) for host
If Workaway's deepest meaning is meeting new people and cultures, learning new languages and discovering new places, for sure we've been lucky to make everything described in this list.
Jorge, more than a wonderful host, is overall a wonderful human being. Kind, mindful, generous and wise: staying at his place was just like staying at home.
Part… read more
Jorge, more than a wonderful host, is overall a wonderful human being. Kind, mindful, generous and wise: staying at his place was just like staying at home.
Part… read more
24 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Silvia & Giacomo)
I am very happy, that Silvia and Giacomo have been with us. They are a very active and reliable couple. Their abilities are quite ample and they like to do even dificult jobs. We enjoyed their cooking abilities and we learnt a lot about italian cuisine. I am wishing them all the best for their future and hope to have them again with us.
Jorge
Jorge
(Excellent)
30 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Paola) for host
I spent really a wonderful time in Los Jarales. The job was nice, the place is really stunning. Sorry I couldn't stay more. Thank you so much Jorge, Ala and Asia!
Paola
Paola
9 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Aram) for host
I would definitely recommend this host to workawayers. Jorge is a very kind and at the same time very smart man, from whom you will learn many things. Bianca and Carlos are also very nice and friendly, and this makes you feel like being at your own home. :D ;)
In general, El Hierro has a nice nature and can offer you tranquility and peace. I… read more
In general, El Hierro has a nice nature and can offer you tranquility and peace. I… read more
