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If you think you are a really good fit for us and you, please feel free to contact to see if it is a good time. We’ve noticed that people who don’t mark that they are vegetarian or vegan sometimes don’t tend to stick around as long. We’ve had over 60 people from Workaway come!
* Vegan/vegetarian dinner cook would be AWESOME 😊 General healthy food, basic is fine 🙃🍐🍊🥑🥦🥗🥔🌮🍓
Kitchen cleanliness is important 🙃
Morning driver a plus!!! Watering trees/Plants ! Fun & good organizational skills :-)
Playing games & Art making !!
** We would prefer a stay of at least 2 weeks, 3-6 weeks ideal.
No car necessary. Online students 👍🏼
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🤗 We are located in the mountains of Santa Barbara, California, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The drive to the beach and town is about 12-20 minutes. We have fruit trees you can pick from depending on the season. The weather is especially great in April thru October . We have three cute small dogs and a cat. Three children ages 9 and 13 and 22, and a baby. We have two musicians In the family (violin, drums, piano, guitar, songwriter) and love to have musicians come! Two people know Sign language. We are easy to get along with and are looking for likeminded people to share our beautiful place with.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Projets artistiques
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Aide à la maison
Entretien général
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
We are located in the mountains overlooking Santa Barbara, we try our best to live a sustainable and conservational lifestyle, including a mostly plant based diet. Our land has a small garden, fruit trees, privacy. My husband teaches environmental science and horticulture. This is a great opportunity if you want to experience and learn how to live this lifestyle.
Projets impliquant des enfants
Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.
Aide
* I could really use help with : AMUSING THE KIDS, COOKING, WASHING DISHES, SWEEPING, General house cleaning, Watering outside. Property beautification.
* We have a 9 year old and an 14 year old, and a baby. So people who are good with kids is really important! Also we like artists! And musicians!
*Other outside help depending on the season: landscaping, rock wall building, brush clearing, cutting wood, fruit tree care, property beautification, grey water, drainage.
*We are always happy to have someone with good creative carpentry skills!!!
Langues
Langues parlées
Sign language (American): Courant
Anglais: Courant
Sanskrit: DébutantCet hôte propose un échange linguistique
If you communicate in ASL (American Sign Language) or would want to learn some, my daughter and I sign. My husband studies spiritual text from India and has some knowledge in the Sanskrit language.
Hébergement
Food - You will be sharing my kitchen. I will supply mostly organic vegan/vegetarian food. I can do some cooking of meals (usually dinner) and have some food made food in the refrigerator as well. But you would need to do some of your own food prep also (especially breakfast and lunch), depending on what you feel like eating. We eat vegetarian and vegan, so please embrace that while you are here.
Bathroom - You will be sharing one of the bathrooms in my house as well as an outhouse. We try not to use too much water. We have a clothing washer and dryer you can use. We try to hang clothes on the line in good weather to save on electricity.
Sleeping - If you don't have your own car sleeping arrangement, a tent can be set up. We can supply a tent and bedding if needed.
We welcome families, couples, or individuals. A well-behaved dog is fine.
There are no drugs, alcohol, or smoking on the property! We try to be respectful, pleasant, and good communicators, we expect the same from you. FIRE is a big concern in our area: NO FIRES!!! We are in high fire zone during the driest time of the year. That also means NO candles, smoking, incense, propane cooking, or anything that requires a flame!
Autres infos...
Many Workawayers that have stayed with us have enjoyed hiking the local mountains, going to the beach, participating in outdoor dance/yoga/skating gatherings, rock climbing. We are 15 minutes from town, there is no public transportation near our house as we are in the mountains. If you do not have a car, you can get rides into town when we go, which is generally daily. Additionally I prefer small cars or even more, if you were to come without a car, parking is limited on mountain slopes. I can easily and happily pick you up from and drop you off at the bus, train or airport in Santa Barbara or Goleta.
* We’ve had a lot of people in the last couple of months shift arrival dates, change/shorten length of stay when here, and all together cancel. The hardest thing is when people cancel entirely, especially last minute. I understand we all have things come up in life, and the pandemic is definitely impacting this as well. It’s been very hard for me to schedule with frequent changes. Please if we discuss and you give me dates, be pretty sure you will be able to keep them. Thanks 😉
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
We have internet and have had online students come for a stay.
Espace pour garer des vans
It’s possible we might have room for a van for the dates you wish to come, so check with us. At this time we cannot accommodate a large bus or motorhome.
Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux
Cet hôte a dit qu’il acceptait les personnes voyageant avec un animal.
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Plus de 2
Nombre d'heures attendues
20-24 hours per week
N° de référence hôte : 815372667378
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27 févr. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Mattia) pour l'hôte
My experience to Mila's house was simply amazing, one of the best in my life. I stayed three weeks with Mila and her family and i felt at home from the first day. Everyone was really friendly and active in creating a climate of serenity and sharing. I had the possibility to sleep all three weeks at the dome, and the view from there is incredible… read more
25 févr. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Mattia)
We were so happy and fortunate to have Mattia come when he did! Life shifted with the addition of a new baby boy the day before he arrived. Mattia feels like a member of the family, comfortable and easy going. He was very helpful and present anytime needed. He helped cook vegan meals and appreciates good vegan food. He helped to keep the kitchen… read more
(Excellent
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13 déc. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Solren) pour l'hôte
As my first workaway I couldn't have hoped for a better experience! I have spend one month at Mila and Jay's place and they were such great people! They made me feel like part of the family right away and made sure all of my needs were met and that I was comfortable. The work was easy and didn't feel like work, the 3 kids are very sweet and each… read more
6 déc. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Annika & Alexandra) pour l'hôte
I stayed for about 2 months this year in April/May and it was great, Mila and her family were really welcoming! I lived in a so called dome which is kind of a big tent on top of the hill. The view was amazing, i get chills when i think about it. The work was easy and there was always something you can do to help them, so it never got boring. The… read more
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Communication:
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27 févr. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Mattia) pour l'hôte
My experience to Mila's house was simply amazing, one of the best in my life. I stayed three weeks with Mila and her family and i felt at home from the first day. Everyone was really friendly and active in creating a climate of serenity and sharing. I had the possibility to sleep all three weeks at the dome, and the view from there is incredible… read more
25 févr. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Mattia)
We were so happy and fortunate to have Mattia come when he did! Life shifted with the addition of a new baby boy the day before he arrived. Mattia feels like a member of the family, comfortable and easy going. He was very helpful and present anytime needed. He helped cook vegan meals and appreciates good vegan food. He helped to keep the kitchen… read more
(Excellent
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13 déc. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Solren) pour l'hôte
As my first workaway I couldn't have hoped for a better experience! I have spend one month at Mila and Jay's place and they were such great people! They made me feel like part of the family right away and made sure all of my needs were met and that I was comfortable. The work was easy and didn't feel like work, the 3 kids are very sweet and each… read more
6 déc. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Annika & Alexandra) pour l'hôte
I stayed for about 2 months this year in April/May and it was great, Mila and her family were really welcoming! I lived in a so called dome which is kind of a big tent on top of the hill. The view was amazing, i get chills when i think about it. The work was easy and there was always something you can do to help them, so it never got boring. The… read more
11 nov. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Hannes) pour l'hôte
Mila and Jayananda have a beautiful little paradise on top of the mountain overlooking Santa Barbara. This workaway will fit almost any personality type: The hosts are realy good at figuring out your talents and strongpoints and finding work that fits you. Also, because of the big family and the other people living on the property, there will… read more
1 nov. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Babsi) pour l'hôte
I really loved to be part of this little family and meet Mila and Jai -some of the kindest people I have ever met and I hope more people can be inspired to make this world a better place. The land is rich and beautiful, sometimes I felt like I am overlooking the beach from a rainforest. We stayed almost 2 months, most of the time in a tent. We… read more
31 mai 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Febe) pour l'hôte
Amazing WorkAway. Highly recommended! I loved taking care of their beautiful children, cleaning and preparing meals. The whole household has great values and it's an inspiring place to be.
Thank you Mila and Jay for your generosity.
See you in Oregon ;)
Thank you Mila and Jay for your generosity.
See you in Oregon ;)
16 mars 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Owen) pour l'hôte
I had a great time here:) this is a very special loving family!
This is a Family that treats you like family. they took us(workawayers) to a halloween party, to lizards mouth(hike).
We had family dinners at their house where everyone brought some food or we cooked it together(greg is a great cook). sometimes they took us out for dinner and if… read more
This is a Family that treats you like family. they took us(workawayers) to a halloween party, to lizards mouth(hike).
We had family dinners at their house where everyone brought some food or we cooked it together(greg is a great cook). sometimes they took us out for dinner and if… read more
5 janv. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Owen)
We enjoyed having Owen come stay with us. It’s always interesting to me people from different cultures and places. He has a lot of youthful energy and great ambitions! I appreciated his help around the house. He is now an expert sand bag filler, close to 200 (sorry! Owen 🙃). If you want motivating conversations, I recommend to you Owen 👍🏼
(Excellent
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24 févr. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Alexandria & Malaury)
We were so glad that Malaury came to stay with us! She helped us out in so many ways. She was great with the kids!! She is so sweet and a joy to talk to 😊
I highly recommend her for your Workaway and would warmly welcome her back!
I highly recommend her for your Workaway and would warmly welcome her back!
(Excellent
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14 janv. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Petr) pour l'hôte
Hi everyone! In the past, I am a political activist from Russia, a blogger and a photographer.
My life is currently a game of trying to stay alive and afloat which began in Russia and is continuing here in the USA.
This was my first volunteering experience. I was very warmly welcomed and the attitude was the best. I myself did not expect, but… read more
My life is currently a game of trying to stay alive and afloat which began in Russia and is continuing here in the USA.
This was my first volunteering experience. I was very warmly welcomed and the attitude was the best. I myself did not expect, but… read more
5 janv. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Petr)
We welcomed Petr into our home for three months. It is always enjoyable getting to know people from other countries and cultures. He is learning English impressively fast, but sometimes there is a confusion with clarification on the text APP. He helped fill and haul close to 200 sand bags for me (sorry! Petr 🤷🏻♀️). His main contribution to us was… read more
(Excellent
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27 sept. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Paget)
Paget came and stayed with us for about a month. The main project he worked on was sealing a new wooden outdoor shower. He also helped water trees, kitchen clean up, and assist with the kids. It was a pleasure chatting with him about interesting things! He is very kind and respectful. I recommend him for your Workaway! J
(Excellent
)
6 sept. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Paget) pour l'hôte
Where to begin? Mila, her beautiful family, and her friends welcomed me with open arms. I am incredibly grateful for their kindness, generosity, and adaptability. I helped with various tasks around the property and Mila continually ensured that I was doing work that I was interested in (even when I was debilitated with a cracked rib).
I loved… read more
I loved… read more
7 sept. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Lynn)
Lynn was helpful around the house and with the kids. She was a joy to be around and have conversations with. I wish her all the luck on her future adventures! I recommend Lynn for your Workaway 😊
(Excellent
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30 juil. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Sunny) pour l'hôte
This was an amazing experience, Mila thankfully opened her doors to me and made me feel like a part of her family. She is very understanding. Communication is free flowing and easy if you are clear and honest with what you need and how you feel.
The work load is balanced and gives you time for personal endeavors such as reading, painting, playing… read more
The work load is balanced and gives you time for personal endeavors such as reading, painting, playing… read more
4 juin 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Kimberly)
Kimberly was a wonderful help! A real go-getter, with lots of good energy. She took care of our camps with great detail. She is good at and enjoys cleaning. She was good with the kids and we enjoyed learning about her life and her kids. We had a lot of great conversations. We were glad she came to stay with us and the other Workawayers that were… read more
(Excellent
)
4 juin 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Abigail)
Abby was great to have around. She helped a lot with inside and outside projects. She was really good with the kids, they really loved her! We were happy that Abby came to stay with us. And were bummed when she had to leave earlier than planned.
(Très bien
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25 oct. 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Abigail) pour l'hôte
I stayed with Mila, Ji and the kids for 2.5 months, they were some of the most generous people I have met! During my time they went out of their way to make me feel at home and a part of the family. Some things that come to mind: going to a local theatre production of Suzical with the family, eating meals together and playing music with other… read more
4 juin 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Ifrah )
Ifrah was so great to have come visit with us. She helped out so much. She was great with the kids! She was always upbeat and had interesting things to talk about. She was missed when she left. I highly recommend her for your Workaway.
(Excellent
)
12 avr. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Ifrah ) pour l'hôte
This was my first workaway experience and I am so glad they agreed to host me. I had the most incredible time of my life. Thinking now, I feel living with Mila her family was like a beautiful dream. They have a beautiful house on the mountains. Let me tell you something your cardiovascular health will improve after your stay. Mila and Jaya were… read more
11 avr. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Jan) pour l'hôte
It was a short stay for me with Mila and her family because i had to leave earlier. But the experience was great - everyone in this family is so nice (also the dogs ;-) ) and i had a great week in this calm area in the mountains of santa barbara. I also went to the beach with the other workawayers and Jay took us one evening to the sunset on the… read more
6 mars 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Grace)
Murphy (Grace) was a great help for us. She did a lot of activities with the kids. The kids say,”She’s friendly and Awesome”. She helped with house cleaning and cooking and some driving. She was enjoyable to talk to. She enjoyed exploring and doing activities in the Santa Barbara area. I recommend her for your Workaway 😊
(Excellent
)
21 févr. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Catalina )
We LOVED having Catalina here with us! She was with us for six weeks , she felt like part of the family ☺️ We were sad to see her go, but other adventures await 😉 Catalina is a very capable person, and she is able to see when to jump in and help without having to be asked. She is always willing to contribute, and cheerfully. She is a hard worker… read more
(Excellent
)
13 janv. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Randi & René) pour l'hôte
I loved staying with Mila and the family! This is the longest I've ever stayed at a volunteer placement, but it was really easy to feel like I was a part of the community + family. I felt blessed to be able to stay in the dome, and everything was really laid back. Mila is the best vegan cook ever ;) and I learned a lot about Hare Krishna from… read more
11 janv. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Randi & René)
Randi was a joy to have around. She is a great conversationalist. She stayed with us for over two months. She helped a lot in the kitchen with cooking fun unique vegan dishes. She helped with house cleaning, as well as becoming a stellar dirt and rock digger/bagger for a future construction site 🤗 She was very good interacting with the kids and… read more
(Excellent
)
9 août 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (James) pour l'hôte
Mila and her lovely family have a beautiful home in the hills behind SB, where there are various opportunities to be involved in an array of projects (housework, landscaping, building, family engagement, etc). Outside of labor, this is also an amazing place to relax, reflect, and recharge. I had a wonderful experience and would recommend this stay… read more
11 juil. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (WanderingWiseman)
We enjoyed having Jordan around! He was with us for 4 weeks and we learned many things about New Zealand and Australia, as well as other places he has traveled. He made some delicious meals 😊 Helped with outside work, watering, carrying heavy things, and much more. A major project he did was to sand our weathered wooden front doors and windows and… read more
(Excellent
)
13 juin 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Adam)
We are really happy that Adam chose to do a Workaway with us! He was great with the kids :-) He did a excellent job on a concrete pour, fixing a major problem we had on our driveway. He helped with many things inside and outside, cooking and gardening included. He is an awesome to hang out with and have wonderful conversations with 😊 Adam is also… read more
(Excellent
)
20 mai 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Meagan)
We were so happy to have Megan and her kids here! She helped with gardening, outside work, helped in the kitchen including cooking, and helped organize the kids’ bedroom as well. It was great having kids here to play with ours :-) and she was very supportive. It was a wonderful experience for everyone 😊
(Excellent
)
11 mai 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Irit88) pour l'hôte
I am happy to write here about my experience for 10 days with Mila, Jayannda, the kids, the dogs and the cats.
Mila kindly came to pick me up from the Santa Barbara airport.
After getting to know the house and the place,
Mila helped me get organized in a way that I would feel comfortable with.
I really enjoyed staying with the kids, helping… read more
Mila kindly came to pick me up from the Santa Barbara airport.
After getting to know the house and the place,
Mila helped me get organized in a way that I would feel comfortable with.
I really enjoyed staying with the kids, helping… read more
11 mai 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Irit88)
Irit was so Amazing with our 7 year old daughter! They had an instant bond 😊 It was fun to have her around. We had some wonderful conversations, and I learned a lot more about Israel. Her husband and daughter came at the end for two days, she was very sweet, and he is an outstanding musician 🎼 !!!
(Excellent
)
11 mai 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Alexis ) pour l'hôte
Perfect first workaway! I had an amazing time here. Mila and Jayananda are very down to earth and things are typically really laid back. The usual light workload allows time to visit the beach, explore, and relax. I couldn’t recommend enough!!
11 mai 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Alexis )
Alexis did a great job with the way she was able to get my daughter to brush her hair and help clean up her room, things ordinarily she refuses to do. She helped around the house and helped with the gardening. I recommend Alexis for your Workaway , especially if you have children!
(Excellent
)
11 mai 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Bentley)
Bentley really enjoyed the Santa Barbara area and the activities that presented themselves. He is a very thoughtful and engaging conversationalist. 😊 He helped with inside and outside work. Our son really enjoyed being with Bentley and was sad when he left.
(Excellent
)
8 mai 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Bentley) pour l'hôte
This was my first workaway and for me it was just about perfect. Mila and her family were incredibly open hearted and welcoming, and it felt a bit like a magical movie to get comfortable and find my place here. The property is such a beautiful and laid back nook in the mountains, and very close to downtown Santa Barbara.
I would love to return… read more
I would love to return… read more
11 mai 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Membre Workaway)
Jay was just so wonderful. He is highly ambitious and a true leader. He helped manage some of the other Workawayers here for me when I needed it. He was a true champ in kitchen cleaning as well 😉 All this while finishing his degree ☺️ We had many enjoyable conversations. I would have him back anytime! He gets a double thumbs up 👍🏼👍🏼 🌞
(Excellent
)
11 mai 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Abbey)
Abbey was so wonderful and cheerful ! And such a great help, so much around the house , outside, and especially with the kids, awesome 😊 I highly recommend Abbey for your Workaway 👍🏼
(Excellent
)
30 mars 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Abbey) pour l'hôte
What an increadible experience!!! I was only there 2 weeks but I felt like part of the family. Absolutly loved the surroundings, the company, the dogs! I can not recommend this place enough :) They do a really good job at making you feel at home.
queer/trans friendly, the perfect first workaway
queer/trans friendly, the perfect first workaway
27 avr. 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Hanna) pour l'hôte
Mila and Jay are so kind, their family is super sweet. Their land is breathtaking, I was a happy bird to be living and working on it. I am so grateful for my stay here! Thank you. :)
11 févr. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Hanna)
Hanna helped do firewood collecting, brush clearing, and trail blazing (creating)! She really enjoyed exploring the “outback” of the new trail. We did a gnarly awesome hike together to some huge boulders. She helped some with sanding wood for the new deck. Hanna also helped make some nutritious and delicious meals :-) as well as house keeping… read more
(Excellent
)
14 mars 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Max & Em)
It was great to have Max here with us 😊 He did a spectacular job pruning around 30 trees, mostly citrus and avocado. He was a great help in the kitchen as well, cooking delicious meals, and helping with the dishes! He was good with the kids also. While he was here max carved a handful of spoons out of the tree wood and gave one to each of the kids… read more
(Excellent
)
11 mars 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Max & Em) pour l'hôte
I stayed with Mila and Jayananda for 2 weeks, and enjoyed my experience with them so much I couldn't help but return for a visit. Mila and I had conversations on my first day looking for work that I was excited and skilled at. I really appreciated her encouragement to find a job that was both useful and fun. I worked on the orchard doing pruning,… read more
11 févr. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Madeleine)
Maddie & Sophie were powerhouses! They love to DO 🤗 They sanded and stained our new deck, they cleared out the garden beds and planted the new baby plants, they helped collect/create firewood, they rejuvenated the orchard’s paths, they kept the kitchen clean, and they cooked many awesome meals and treats (including much needed help with vegan… read more
(Excellent
)
11 févr. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sheer)
We enjoyed having Sheer here. We had a lot of interesting conversations. He taught us to play Settlers of Catan :-) The kids enjoyed having him around! We were happy to have him come on beach outings and hikes with us.
(Excellent
)
11 févr. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Emmet)
My husband really enjoyed bike riding with Emmit and showing him around the area on bike. Emmit made some delicious vegetarian meals! He played games with our younger kids to help entertain them and did some work outside.
(Excellent
)
19 janv. 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Emmet) pour l'hôte
Mila and her family were the best! I spent 10 days with them, mostly various tasks around the house. It was such a blast exploring the Santa Barbara Mountains. Robert brought me on a few bike trails around the area with some gorgeous overlooks of the Pacific ocean and Los Padres National Forest. They were always making sure I had everything I… read more
3 janv. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Taylor)
We Love Taylor 🥰 He was so great with the kids, we love his dog Big Blue too 😊 He has such an awesome converted bus, so talented !!! He helped build a custom closet and did an amazing job on our deck 🌞 He is a great listener, he transformed what I told him into a well done finished product. We enjoyed his company immensely, so sweet and… read more
(Excellent
)
3 janv. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jade)
Jade helped around the house doing cleaning and dishes. She was helpful with the kids and did art with them as well. She is a fabulous artist and drew pictures of items around the house and the surrounding mountains. She gave us some of those drawings, which was awesome!
(Excellent
)
9 déc. 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Anna) pour l'hôte
Living in Santa Barbara with Mila and Jayananda's family was incredible!! My sister and I stayed for a little less than two months, mainly helping out with dishes and watering trees around the property. They are very flexible and relaxed, and so so generous. It was impossible not to fall in love with Emory and Jaz. Zela introduced us to wonderful… read more
29 nov. 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Anna)
Anna came here with her sister. They were such a joy to have! They helped a lot with the kids, kitchen help, and watering fruit trees. We absolutely loved having them around. They did art with the kids and Anna gave us some of the wonderful drawings she did of the property 💗 We practiced Sign Language with each other which was enjoyable. They… read more
(Excellent
)
31 juil. 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Cierra Eli & Yadap)
We are adopting Eli ! She fit our family perfectly 🥰 She is a sweet loving being who will put a smile on your face for sure 😊 Very helpful and up for any task. She’s a SUPER kid buddy! Her early childhood education study is reflected in her heartfelt thoughtful and developmentally appropriate interactions with the little ones. They love Eli. We… read more
(Excellent
)
3 juil. 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Cierra Eli & Yadap) pour l'hôte
I stayed with Mila and Jayanada for 2 months and instantly became a member of their family. They are some of the most compassionate and gracious people I have ever met. I helped keep their kitchen clean, water their garden, carry lumber, and other various tasks. I really enjoyed kirtan with Jayananda and am eternally grateful for the expansion of… read more
12 mai 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Nora) pour l'hôte
What an amazing experience i had staying with Mila and the family! :) I completely got swept away and felt right at home. I was warmly welcomed and only intended to stay one week but had such a great time i stayed longer. I was well taken care of , Mila always checked in on me to make sure i was doing ok. I had a great time helping out around the… read more
11 mai 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Nora)
Nora is AWESOME 😊 She fit perfectly into our little community :-) She is so pleasant! She is fun and super helpful. She helped stain a fence, clean out and organize a garden shed, yard work, put plants in the garden, wash my stinky dog ☺️, clean the house, cook, etc. The frosting on the cake ;-) Nora is an amazing musician!!! Singer-songwriter,… read more
(Excellent
)
20 avr. 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Shairon)
We were very happy to have Shairon stay with us for 3 months! She is very pleasant to work with. She is a go getter and likes to see jobs completed :-) She has an amazing eye for detail and aesthetics! She keeps things impeccably clean and decluttered. She is conscientious of personal space which is always especially nice when you are having… read more
(Excellent
)
10 avr. 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Shairon) pour l'hôte
What a beautiful place and sweet family! Mila and Jai are so kind. Working on the geodesic dome was a fun project. We also built a fence, finished a composting toilet, put in an outdoor sink, made a flower garden. There is plenty to do up there. Mila is very knowlegable and is quiet the architect. She has wonderful visions of projects and is very… read more
15 févr. 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Luuk) pour l'hôte
Mila and her family are the best. I really felt like their son since the first second I met them. Mila is funny and the communication was perfect. She brought everything I needed for the job. The building site is on a hill with an amazing view. We went a couple of times out to have really nice diner and there was as much food at the house as you… read more
16 déc. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Luuk)
Luuk was such a joy to have : ) He figured out some very challenging woodwork, successfully! Working with the difficult angles of a geodesic dome and creating a deck 16 feet up in the air on a mountain slope. He is very strong too ; ) He is fun, funny, super likable, and we had a great cultural exchange learning about his country and the other… read more
(Excellent
)
16 déc. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Christopher)
What can I say about Chris, Come Back !!! He was such a wonderful guest. We had great conversations and learned things from each other. He is a joy to have meals with ; ) He is a great woodworker, and was able to fix some doors that were installed wrong. He also helped on a very challenging deck precariously high above the sloping mountain ground.… read more
(Excellent
)
16 déc. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Greg)
Greg was great! Very reliable and pleasant to work with : ) He was in our town taking classes and would come on weekends to work. He worked on water/drainage pipes, and used a chain saw to cut up some fallen trees. I highly recommend him : )
(Excellent
)
1 oct. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Greg) pour l'hôte
Mila and Jai were a pleasure to work for. They always had an interesting task planned for me and really understand the boundaries of Workaway. Super accommodating and kind people. They have a good vision on sustainable living and try to share this image with the volunteers they take in. 10/10, would go back for sure!
24 oct. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Ben)
Ben was very helpful, especially with well overdue property clean up! We really appreciate him coming here, and recommend him to others : )
(Excellent
)
24 oct. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Megan)
Megan was awesome! It was such a joy to have her stay with us : ) I super highly recommend her ; ) Kept our house super clean. And if you have dogs, children, or babies, she will just love them up!! Very professional as well. We can't wait for Megan to come back !!!
(Excellent
)
8 oct. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Megan) pour l'hôte
I feel like I found a second family in Santa Barbara. This kind and open family was such a joy to spend time with. The work exchange was fair, and their location is gorgeous: Removed from downtown in the lush wilderness, but still only a 15 minute drive to the downtown/beach. Thank you for having me Mila and Jai- I hope to be back someday (sooner… read more
19 sept. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (PhilthyPhil) pour l'hôte
We stayed with Mila and her family for about 3 weeks in our RV.
We had a great time, they prepare amazing vegan food and we had many interesting conversations.
The property is on a hill so be prepared to work on your leg muscles for everything, but the view over the ocean and the close distance to Santa Barbara are more than rewarding for that ^-^… read more
We had a great time, they prepare amazing vegan food and we had many interesting conversations.
The property is on a hill so be prepared to work on your leg muscles for everything, but the view over the ocean and the close distance to Santa Barbara are more than rewarding for that ^-^… read more
11 sept. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (PhilthyPhil)
Phil helped us around the property doing the heavy work. Very grateful for his help fixing the driveway. We are especially thankful for the many days it took us to build a much needed earth bag retaining wall. 105 earth bags and 18 bags of concrete moved up the mountain, tamped in place and plastered. We enjoyed having Phil, Tabea and baby Eli… read more
(Excellent
)
