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Phil and Michelle are such kind and lovely people, and arriving at their place felt like a big hug. They were incredibly welcoming and had taken the time to make sure everything was nice for our arrival. This thoughtfulness was much appreciated and created a great first impression for a wonderful workaway experience. We loved it so much that we
… read more decided to change our plans and stay for longer than we had originally intended.
The work was interesting and diverse. They are very flexible and consider your interests when assigning tasks. I have a passion for permaculture, and I felt like I learned so much from being given the space to try out new things and offer ideas. Kevin was entrusted with leading some construction tasks and his ideas were heard and taken on board.
Phil and Michelle are incredibly fair and always check up on you to make sure that you’re OK and keep you fuelled with delicious food and coffee. They are incredible cooks and we enjoyed so many yummy mealtimes together with food freshly picked from the vegetable garden - lucky us :)
It was clear that they genuinely cared about creating a meaningful exchange - not just offering food and accommodation in return for work, but also making sure we felt welcomed, had fun, and experienced the local area. They went out of their way to organise great days out and took the time to get to know us, which made the whole experience really special.
Orgiva is a truly magical place, where people from many different nationalities and cultures live side by side, alongside some of the oldest off grid communities in Europe. There's always something happening - festivals, gatherings, and community events and the people here are incredibly welcoming. You'll likely find yourself being invited along before you even have to ask. I've travelled for many years, and this is the first place I've found that feels quite like this.
Finally, we must not forget to mention the delight of spending time with the most beautiful, cuddly (ginger) outdoor cats you’ll ever meet. We already miss the cat cuddles! We would highly recommend doing a workaway with Phil and Michelle, it’s been a highlight of our travels so far. It was such a joy meeting you both - your kindness, thoughtfulness, and great company made it an unforgettable experience. We hope to see you again soon!
We were ‘extremely’ lucky to find Anina and Kevin, and have them stay with us for 2.5 months. Two months workawaying and then two weeks house sitting. They achieved several projects on the land for us, completing every job thoroughly and with attention to detail. We now have a really long beautiful bamboo fence which they designed and created.
… read more They revamped and extended our pool shade area and it now has a lovely new weaved bamboo roof. Our wood shack has never been stacked so well and the newly gravelled driveway looks great. The vegetable garden is looking super healthy since their natural fertiliser experiments (and all the weeding) plus we have lots of good compost on the way and many seedlings waiting to plant out. But the most challenging task they undertook was removing an enormous cactus! They spent their first couple of weeks chopping down a huge cactus and wheelbarrowing it quite some distance into a skip for removal! They are young, fit, fast workers, professional in everything they do, full of enthusiasm and good ideas.
We were also fortunate to have them cook us some amazing vegan meals and enjoyed their company playing games some evenings and out on hikes.
They are skilled, knowledgeable and totally capable of working on their own initiative. Completely trustworthy and always cheerful whatever the weather!
We couldn’t recommend them highly enough and would have them back in a flash!
If we could give them 6 stars we definitely would 😊 Thank you Anina and Kevin! X
We have known Rachael (Rache) for a long time. She has house-sat for us on several occasions and also stayed with us as a workawayer. She is totally trustworthy, conscientious, and a hard worker. She can work independently and has a lot of experience and knowledge with gardening, and also looking after children and animals. Rache has a bubbly
… read more personality and is easy to get along with. We would not hesitate to recommend her as either a workawayer or housesitter.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Anna)
We had contacted Anna at a particularly busy time to help look after our two grandsons, as my daughter and family were preparing to move house. We certainly made a good choice as Anna is exactly what we were looking for. A natural with the children, easy going and adaptable, happy with any task we gave her including gardening and helping around
… read more the house. Anna fitted into our family very easily and it was a pleasure to have her to stay with us. She was also very helpful when unexpectedly we adopted two very little kittens that needed a lot of attention. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Anna to other hosts.
Vom Workawayer (Anna) für Host
I feel so lucky that I had the opportunity to spend just over two weeks with Michelle and Phil! It was an absolutely amazing experience that will alway stay with me. Michelle and Phil are wonderful hosts, they are kind, open-minded and thoughtful.They ensured I felt welcomed and included in local activities, such as the walking tour and cultural
… read more programs. They helped me when my phone suddenly stopped working and I started to panic a bit. My main responsibility was assisting with their two lovely grandchildren, Louie and Luca, while also helping out with some gardening tasks in-between. I had a great time looking after the kids and doing activities with them, like having our cute "tea parties" and picking mulberries from the tree.The Cortijo is a stunning property, well-maintained with its many olive trees, fruit trees, and vegetable garden. I learnt a lot about permaculture and gardening practices, and about the acequia irrigation system, which was really unique and interesting. I had tasks like bottling olives, watering the plants, and cleaning the pond. I really liked the delicious and very healthy dishes we had, with most vegetables freshly picked from the garden (which I found really cool). We ate all three meals together, and occasionally, I helped out with food preparation and cooking. In my free time, I used the swimming pool nearly every day, and spent time in a hammock reading. Orgiva is such a lovely town, I really enjoyed wandering around and soaking up the vibe. During my time in the Cortijo, two adorable little kittens were adopted, which added an extra layer of joy to my experience, as I couldn't resist spending time playing and cuddling with them. Once again, thank you for everything, it was truly an incredible experience, which I will never forget! ❤️Weitere Bilder
Snow capped high Sierra Nevada mountains from our roof terrace
The east terrace, shaded from the sun
Michelle and volunteers weeding the veggies
Sierra Lujar Mountain range from the roof terrace
Volunteers preparing an evening meal
Volunteers making pomegranate juice and grape juice, fruits from the garden!
Enjoying time off. Table tennis on the west terrace
We are surrounded by mountains!
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Phil and Michelle are such kind and lovely people, and arriving at their place felt like a big hug. They were incredibly welcoming and had taken the time to make sure everything was nice for our arrival. This thoughtfulness was much appreciated and created a great first impression for a wonderful workaway experience. We loved it so much that we
… read more decided to change our plans and stay for longer than we had originally intended.
The work was interesting and diverse. They are very flexible and consider your interests when assigning tasks. I have a passion for permaculture, and I felt like I learned so much from being given the space to try out new things and offer ideas. Kevin was entrusted with leading some construction tasks and his ideas were heard and taken on board.
Phil and Michelle are incredibly fair and always check up on you to make sure that you’re OK and keep you fuelled with delicious food and coffee. They are incredible cooks and we enjoyed so many yummy mealtimes together with food freshly picked from the vegetable garden - lucky us :)
It was clear that they genuinely cared about creating a meaningful exchange - not just offering food and accommodation in return for work, but also making sure we felt welcomed, had fun, and experienced the local area. They went out of their way to organise great days out and took the time to get to know us, which made the whole experience really special.
Orgiva is a truly magical place, where people from many different nationalities and cultures live side by side, alongside some of the oldest off grid communities in Europe. There's always something happening - festivals, gatherings, and community events and the people here are incredibly welcoming. You'll likely find yourself being invited along before you even have to ask. I've travelled for many years, and this is the first place I've found that feels quite like this.
Finally, we must not forget to mention the delight of spending time with the most beautiful, cuddly (ginger) outdoor cats you’ll ever meet. We already miss the cat cuddles! We would highly recommend doing a workaway with Phil and Michelle, it’s been a highlight of our travels so far. It was such a joy meeting you both - your kindness, thoughtfulness, and great company made it an unforgettable experience. We hope to see you again soon!
We were ‘extremely’ lucky to find Anina and Kevin, and have them stay with us for 2.5 months. Two months workawaying and then two weeks house sitting. They achieved several projects on the land for us, completing every job thoroughly and with attention to detail. We now have a really long beautiful bamboo fence which they designed and created.
… read more They revamped and extended our pool shade area and it now has a lovely new weaved bamboo roof. Our wood shack has never been stacked so well and the newly gravelled driveway looks great. The vegetable garden is looking super healthy since their natural fertiliser experiments (and all the weeding) plus we have lots of good compost on the way and many seedlings waiting to plant out. But the most challenging task they undertook was removing an enormous cactus! They spent their first couple of weeks chopping down a huge cactus and wheelbarrowing it quite some distance into a skip for removal! They are young, fit, fast workers, professional in everything they do, full of enthusiasm and good ideas.
We were also fortunate to have them cook us some amazing vegan meals and enjoyed their company playing games some evenings and out on hikes.
They are skilled, knowledgeable and totally capable of working on their own initiative. Completely trustworthy and always cheerful whatever the weather!
We couldn’t recommend them highly enough and would have them back in a flash!
If we could give them 6 stars we definitely would 😊 Thank you Anina and Kevin! X
We have known Rachael (Rache) for a long time. She has house-sat for us on several occasions and also stayed with us as a workawayer. She is totally trustworthy, conscientious, and a hard worker. She can work independently and has a lot of experience and knowledge with gardening, and also looking after children and animals. Rache has a bubbly
… read more personality and is easy to get along with. We would not hesitate to recommend her as either a workawayer or housesitter.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Anna)
We had contacted Anna at a particularly busy time to help look after our two grandsons, as my daughter and family were preparing to move house. We certainly made a good choice as Anna is exactly what we were looking for. A natural with the children, easy going and adaptable, happy with any task we gave her including gardening and helping around
… read more the house. Anna fitted into our family very easily and it was a pleasure to have her to stay with us. She was also very helpful when unexpectedly we adopted two very little kittens that needed a lot of attention. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Anna to other hosts.
Vom Workawayer (Anna) für Host
I feel so lucky that I had the opportunity to spend just over two weeks with Michelle and Phil! It was an absolutely amazing experience that will alway stay with me. Michelle and Phil are wonderful hosts, they are kind, open-minded and thoughtful.They ensured I felt welcomed and included in local activities, such as the walking tour and cultural
… read more programs. They helped me when my phone suddenly stopped working and I started to panic a bit. My main responsibility was assisting with their two lovely grandchildren, Louie and Luca, while also helping out with some gardening tasks in-between. I had a great time looking after the kids and doing activities with them, like having our cute "tea parties" and picking mulberries from the tree.The Cortijo is a stunning property, well-maintained with its many olive trees, fruit trees, and vegetable garden. I learnt a lot about permaculture and gardening practices, and about the acequia irrigation system, which was really unique and interesting. I had tasks like bottling olives, watering the plants, and cleaning the pond. I really liked the delicious and very healthy dishes we had, with most vegetables freshly picked from the garden (which I found really cool). We ate all three meals together, and occasionally, I helped out with food preparation and cooking. In my free time, I used the swimming pool nearly every day, and spent time in a hammock reading. Orgiva is such a lovely town, I really enjoyed wandering around and soaking up the vibe. During my time in the Cortijo, two adorable little kittens were adopted, which added an extra layer of joy to my experience, as I couldn't resist spending time playing and cuddling with them. Once again, thank you for everything, it was truly an incredible experience, which I will never forget! ❤️
Vom Host für Workawayer (Sophie)
Sophie is a delightful, fun person to have around. She brings bags of enthusiasm and is happy to work on her own with little supervision. We did lots of things together besides working, such as cooking delicious meals, hiking in the hills and socialising in town. We have kept in touch with Sophie since she left us and hope that she will come back
… read more and stay with us again.
Vom Workawayer (Sophie) für Host
I had a wonderful time at Phil and Michelle's! They are really kind and helpful people and I instantly felt at home with them. I stayed with them for two weeks when I first moved to Orgiva, and am very grateful for our lasting connection. They are passionate about permaculture, and are enthusiastic to share their knowledge, explaining tasks
… read more clearly. Hours and work are very well organised, and I really liked that they have a task board so that you can start working on any things that need doing like the watering, under your own initiative too. They also make really delicious food and I had a lovely bedroom to stay in! We spent a lot of time together, in the garden, cooking and eating, going to the beach and on a hike with the local hiking group, and of course enjoying the swimming pool! They have a very vibrant household with lots of activity and adorable grandchildren Louis and Luca who are very sweet and amusing to spend time with.
The tasks were varied, and I really loved spending time in the garden, working with permaculture principles. They live in such a beautiful place, with a diverse and open-hearted local community. Orgiva has so much to offer in terms of activities- yoga, ecstatic dance, poetry, singing circles- its a very inspiring place where you can explore many facets of yourself.
Phil and Michelle are very open, communicative and always want to make their volunteers feel part of the family! Looking forward to seeing you both again soon!! <3Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
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Vom Host für Workawayer (Eugenio & Rebecca)
Rebecca and Eugenio stayed with us for 2 weeks. They both worked very hard and are quick learners, enthusiastic and thorough workers. They made a big difference in various areas of the garden. We couldn’t be happier with what they achieved during the two weeks with us. They are clean, tidy and helpful and we had lots of interesting conversations.
… read more In addition, they cooked us some wonderful meals and made us some lovely chutney from fruits on our trees. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to other hosts and would have them back any time.
Vom Workawayer (Eugenio & Rebecca) für Host
We had a very memorable and enjoyable 2 weeks with Michelle and Phil. They made us feel so welcome and a part of their home during our stay, which made us feel very relaxed and immediately at ease.
The work was mainly in the garden, which is based on a permaculture model so we learned new skills in regards to this. We did tasks such as picking
… read more mulberries every morning as they were fruiting, trimming the many olive trees on their property, planting veggies and bushes, weeding, making chutney from the fruit in the garden, clearing the acequia irrigation channels of bamboo & debris and helping with the weekly acequia water allocation to make sure the whole garden was watered. The work was always a joy and we felt a strong sense of purpose. Michelle and Phil were always there to support and explain when any questions arose.
We really enjoyed connecting with them and our lunches on the terrace were a highlight, as well as playing some fun games in the evening.
We really appreciated it that they included us in their weekly walking group and also organised to take us out on our days off so we could see some local places.
Thank you Michelle and Phil for your warm welcome to your home. We loved every minute and hope to come back to see you again one day :)Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
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Vom Workawayer (Liam) für Host
I stayed with Phil and Michelle for just under a week and had a great experience. Phil and Michelle are excellent hosts. They are kind, thoughtful and hospitable, especially given the circumstances I found myself in.
The meals we shared were delicious and the house itself is lovely. The garden was my favourite part of the Cortijo - a really
… read more beautiful space which is very well cared for.
I enjoyed the tasks I was given and learning more about permaculture practices, which Phil and Michelle were very happy to share their knowledge about.
I also got a sense that the area in which they live has a strong sense of community, which I enjoyed getting to know.
It's a shame I couldn't have stayed longer. Perhaps I will be in Orgiva again in the future!
Thanks!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
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Vom Host für Workawayer (Liam)
We were very pleased to have Liam stay with us for a week and help in the garden, it was a shame it couldn’t have been longer. Liam is a polite, thoughtful young man who fitted in well with us and our other Workawayer. He worked well on the tasks given to him, weeding, pruning, fixing fencing, digging holes, chipping wood and tidying the wood
… read more stack. He got involved with family meal times, preparation, cooking and clearing up. Liam is a considerate, polite young man, leaving things clean and tidy behind him. He is warm and friendly, easy to get on with and was very appreciative of the experiences we gave him and the support we provided when needed. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to other hosts and would willingly have him back again.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Helene)
Helene stayed with us for about two weeks and we found her to be a considerate person who worked well on the tasks given to her. We like to share the cooking and Helene cooked us some lovely meals along with another workerawayer. In the garden she followed instructions and worked well. She regularly did weeding, planting, turning the compost and
… read more preparing food beds for planting, amongst other things. Helene’s English is excellent which made discussing tasks very easy. Thanks for your help Helene!
Vom Workawayer (Helene) für Host
Phil and Michelle were the first host family were I was. They were very nice, helpful (whether for general questions or arrival) and very open minded.
Thank you for this time. Especially I liked the hiking trips to the mountains. Both of them showed us a lot of the surroundings and took us to the markets.
Regarding work, we were always able to
… read more choose our tasks on the board and it was discussed our preferences. I will always remember the olive harvest ;)
Thank youDu kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
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Vom Host für Workawayer (Luzie)
Luzie stayed with us for about two weeks and we found her to be a thoughtful considerate person who worked well on all the tasks given to her. Without being asked she would get up early and prepare breakfast for the group of us (family and workawayers). Which was always much appreciated. We like to share the cooking and Luzie cooked us some lovely
… read more meals along with another workerawayer. In the garden she worked quickly, followed instructions and worked hard. She regularly did weeding, planting, turning and preparing the compost, amongst other things. Luzie’s English is excellent which made discussing tasks very easy. Thanks for all your help Luzie!
Vom Workawayer (Luzie) für Host
Phil and Michelle made the start of our trip so easy. Even though you hosted quite some workawayers already, we didn’t feel like ‘just the next one’ at all. Thank you, for the hiking adventures we experienced with you and the other trips such as going to the local flewmarket or the olive mill. When it comes to jobs, Phil and Michelle give you the
… read more opportunity to choose between different tasks which is great for applying your own knowledge. It was a great time and they were also helpful for improving my english.Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
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Vom Workawayer (Mai) für Host
I have been with Phil and Michelle for just over a month and would like to give them my highest recommendations. You can be sure that they will do everything possible to give you the best experience before, during and after your stay. If you want to see and experience Orgiva and the surrounding area, you can also be sure that you will be invited
… read more to various local activities and events, as both Phil and Michelle are very actively involved in their local community and never hesitate to invite you along. They are also always ready to help you if you want to go out on your own or need help with anything else. They'll also do everything they can to make sure you have the opportunity to choose between different tasks so you're happy and satisfied with what you're doing. You'll also have the opportunity to suggest things that need to be done or other ways to do them, allowing you to contribute and share your knowledge and experience. All in all, you have the opportunity to have a lot of freedom in both the planning and execution of your work. If you like to cook, it will be gratefully received and appreciated. It's a great kitchen to work in and there are always good, local ingredients to work with. The house is generally lovely to be in and very beautifully renovated. The rooms are also very nice and you have access to a large, beautiful bathroom, not to mention a lovely pool in season (or off-season if you're cool). The rooftop terrace offers views of the mountains, sunrise and sunset, moon and stars. You're also always welcome to sit in the living room and relax. You'll also have the pleasure of meeting Phil and Michelle's lovely family, not least their two adorable grandchildren who visit a couple of times a week. Of course, there are also plenty of opportunities to learn about sustainable living, gardening and permaculture if that's of interest to you. Thank you both for an unforgettable time!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
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Vom Host für Workawayer (Mai)
Mai was known to us from a permaculture course that we did together in Orgiva last January. When she asked to volunteer with us here for a few weeks, we agreed straight away. Our high expectations for Mai have been more than fulfilled. She works diligently in the garden often without us needing to say what needs to be done and she brings a lot of
… read more knowledge to her work. She is quietly conscientious in everything she does and has also cooked us some superb vegan meals. She also looked after our house for 4 days while we went away on a short break. We would not hesitate to recommend her as a Workawayer to another suitable host and really hope she comes to stay with us again.
Vom Workawayer (Elisa) für Host
I stayed with Michelle and Phil for 2 weeks during September.
My experience with them was amazing! I really enjoyed the tasks in the garden and in the kitchen. I worked with another girl, with whom I really got along! We prepared the soil and planted differents vegetables for the winter, did daily tasks in the garden, helped with the meals,
… read more cooked together, put olives in jars with different flavours, etc.
The work was light and fun!
They made me feel part of the family from my first day there and involved me in different trips.
Furthermore they were always available for lifts in the centre near the bus stop.
The communication was great and they really helped me with my English.
I definitely recommend them! :)
Thank you for everything! You live in a corner of paradise and I was happy to help preserving and improving it.
Can't way of a better way to have spent this break from university.
Lots of love,
Elisa :)Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
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Vom Host für Workawayer (Elisa)
Elisa stayed with us for nearly 2 weeks and very much became part of our family during this time. She is a lovely, bubbly girl, caring and considerate, who worked hard in the garden and helped around the house. She helped prepare meals and clear up afterwards without being asked and bonded very well with another workaway girl we had staying at the
… read more same time. She was also involved with resolving a longstanding technical issue which was greatly appreciated. We would strongly recommend her to other Workaway hosts and would happily welcome her back any time.
Vom Workawayer (Moira & John) für Host
First of all a big thank you for trusting us with your home and land. it was a such a pleasure! the communication was excellent as was the thorough handover we had in those days we overlapped on the property. We felt supported at all times! Michelle and Phil are lovely people who have now become friends and although we were not there with them, we
… read more still learnt a lot from them. They made sure we were comfortable and well supported by them and others they introduced us too. It was indeed a great stay and we hope we can go back some day. there is a lot to do and learn in that beautiful slice of earth! thank you both.Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
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Vom Host für Workawayer (Moira & John)
John and Moira looked after our Cortijo with nearly an acre of land in Orgiva Spain for over a month this summer. They were truly amazing and did far more than was asked of them. Not only did they keep the house spotless, the pool crystal clear and regularly weeded and watered all the vegetables and trees, and looked after our two cats, but they
… read more did a variety of other very useful jobs and projects around the house and garden on their own initiative. We spent about a week with them in total, we got on extremely well and had many interesting discussions. We thank John and Moira very much and couldn’t have wished for better house-sitters. If we could award them 6*, we certainly would!
Vom Workawayer (Adele) für Host
Michelle and Phil are wonderful hosts. They are both kind and caring and go above and beyond to ensure you have a comfortable stay. They had other family members staying at the time of my stay and they also welcomed me with open arms into their family. Their profile is accurate and what you read is what you receive. I really felt included in
… read more everything, from day trips out, cooking at meal times and working with them, not for them. They always ensured that they fitted in to your schedule and what you wanted to do, for taking you into town or for the bus etc.
The work was not hard and varied and I helped on lots of little things in the garden, preparing the land and planting vegetables, making signs for the plants, weeding, watering the plants etc. I also jarred olives, dried chillies and painted the bathroom ceiling. They always made sure in the 2 weeks I stayed that I didn't do the same task twice, even though I didn't mind.
The food prepared and cooked was always tasty and plentiful, you will never go hungry here! The room was comfortable and the house had everything you may need. The house and landscape are beautiful, surrounded by mountain views.
My stay was made all the better by the other volunteer who I was with, Elisa. We all had many laughs and jokes with each other and conversation flowed easily.
I would 100% recommend this workaway and would definitely return! Thank you for the wonderful experience, it was a real pleasure to be part of your family.Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
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Vom Host für Workawayer (Adele)
Adele was a hardworking, vivacious and funny girl, who became part of our family during the 2 weeks she stayed with us. She mainly worked in the garden but also painted a large part of our new bathroom with a lot of care and attention. She also worked well with our other Workawayer and together they helped prepare meals and clear up afterwards. We
… read more hope to see her back someday but, in the meantime, we would happily recommend her to other Workaway hosts.
Vom Workawayer (LUCREZIA FATIMA) für Host
Until i was organize the travel, Michelle and Phil was very kind, they was avaiable for answer to all my questions and, without asking, they help me a lot for organizing the journey by the airport yo their house, and they also pick up me in the bus stop so i didn't walk with the luggages.
I spend three weeks in their amazing house in which there
… read more are many bedrooms, a big piece of land and a roof terrace with a beatiful view.
Until the first day i arrive Michelle and Phil make me feel part of the family, i felt like we know each other for a long time. Michelle and Phil are two extremly sunny and friendly people and in the free time they like staying in company for chatting, chilling, playing table tennis are doing some day-travel togheter. It was great time and also they was very helpful for improve my english.
During the working time i worked always in a serene manner, they asked me things in a nice way and they was always available for eventually explanation.
In my same period there was also Nao, a delightful japanese girl and we immediately get in touch.
I absolutely passed three awesome weeks and i was very sad about returning in my house.Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
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Vom Host für Workawayer (LUCREZIA FATIMA)
Lucrezia stayed with us for nearly 3 weeks and also stayed with my daughter and family for a week. She was very conscientious, hard working and willing to learn. She did lots of work in the garden, weeding, turning and bagging up the compost, painting gate posts. Many afternoons she entertained our 2 year old grandson and is amazing at cleaning,
… read more she completely transformed my daughters caravan!
She got on well with the other Work Awayer staying with us at the same time. We enjoyed her company on trips out together on days off, had lazy afternoons together around the pool and plenty of fun games nights. Lucrezia cooked us some lovely Italian meals and was always willing to help in the kitchen. She is easy-going and friendly. We would definitely recommend her as a workawayer to other hosts.
Vom Workawayer (Nao) für Host
Michelle and Phil made my first workaway experience amazing. I was nervous on the bus on the way to Ólgiva because it was all new to me, but I didn't need to be nervous because they they treated me as part of the family:) We ate three meals together(vegetables harvested from the home garden were very tasty), played pool and table tennis after work
… read more and had lovely evenings playing games together. Michelle is always kind, cheerful, positive and a very nice lady. Phil is always pleasant, intelligent and he is also kind. As for work, Michel basically gives you several options. Even if you have never done a job before, she will teach you from scratch so you can try it with ease. I tried painting for the first time. It was a very valuable experience. Also, their grandchildren are adorable. Playing with them was so much fun that it didn't feel like work.
I hope to see Michelle and Phil again when I learn more English and can chat with them a lot!!
Thank you so much Michelle and Phil:)Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
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Vom Host für Workawayer (Nao)
Nao stayed with us for two weeks, she was conscientious, hard working and willing to learn. She did lots of work in the garden, weeding, turning and bagging up the compost, and painting the gate posts. Nao spent many afternoons entertaining our 2 year old grandson and got on well with the other Work Awayer staying with us at the same time. We
… read more enjoyed her company on trips out together on days off, playing table tennis in the afternoons and had fun games nights. Nao cooked us a lovely Japanese meal one evening and was always willing to help in the kitchen. She is easy-going and friendly and we would definitely recommend her as a workawayer to other hosts.
I spent 4 weeks with Michelle and Phil in March and can only say THANK YOU! It was my first workaway and one of the best experiences of my life.
I felt comfortable and welcome here from the very beginning. Here I not only worked with Michelle and Phil, but also lived with them. For a month, I became part of their wonderful family, and for that I
… read more am very grateful. It's easy to see that they don't just see you as a worker, they're really interested in you and who you are. I felt totally appreciated and safe. We cooked together, played games (here you get a professional Rummikub training), listened to music and talked until we went to bed one by one with a tired "night-night".
Every day here was different and more beautiful than the previous one. The work was very varied and never really felt like work. We planted seedlings, weeded, cut olive branches and drove wheelbarrows to the goats next door, watered the garden, painted garden signs, planted trees and gave them names. Finally, I was allowed to paint a new gate sign!
The place is located outside Órgiva and is surrounded by mountains. The landscape is beautiful and we often went on trips together. We went hiking, visited the white mountain villages nearby, went to the beach or just spent the afternoons down by the river.
We often went to Órgiva, which was especially nice on Thursdays (market day). When the sun was shining, when the hippies were selling their art on the market, and when I was surrounded by a multicultural chaos of Spanish tradition and alternative, international lifestyle, Órgiva was magical and I didn't want to leave.
Anyway, I'm back home now and it's been over a month since I've been with Michelle and Phil. I am incredibly happy, grounded and inspired back from Órgiva and miss it every day. Here I felt like a child again, carefree and in the here and now. I can't wait to get back!
Dear Michelle, dear Phil,
Thank you. ❤️
Emma is a conscientious, hard worker with a cheerful, easygoing personality. During the 4 weeks she stayed with us, she did a lot of physical work in the garden, painted the gate posts and helped a lot in the kitchen, always with a smile. She is also a very creative person and painted us a lovely new house sign for our gate, as well as several
… read more signs for our garden. We would happily welcome her back again.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Bethany)
Beth stayed with us for 3 weeks and was responsible for a list of daily watering tasks. Other work Beth did in the garden included weeding, turning the compost, fixing the fence, painting the gateposts and painting garden signs. She planted lots of seedlings and one baby avocado tree. She moved many wheelbarrows of dead plant life to different
… read more parts of the land, and also took numerous wheelbarrows of olive tree cuttings to our neighbours goats. Beth completed all the tasks as requested and she did a good job.
Beth was very easy to get along with, she became good friends with the other Work Awayer we had staying with us at the same time. They worked well together, spent their time off together and cooked us some lovely meals. We also enjoyed Beth’s company having games nights at home and some trips out together. Beth was easygoing, friendly and good company.
Vom Workawayer (Bethany) für Host
This was such an amazing workaway experience, I spent 3 weeks in Michelle and Phils beauitful farmhouse in Orgiva, a small village in the Alpujarra region. The town of orgiva was beautiful, with a lot going on like markets various events in particular religious celebrations when I stayed. I had a lot of fun exploring the town and getting to feel
… read more the vibe of the place, this is something which I wouldn't of had the opportunity to do if I didn't have the knowledge from Michelle and Phil and what to go and see and explore. There was a bus you could take to Granada, or you could take the bus up to the mountain villages and discover them which was another thing i really loved. We took the bus up to Capilera and then followed a hiking route down the hill from one village to another, the views are beautiful in this area you will not be disappointed. Michelle and Phil included us in as much as they could taking us with them to their trips out and also taking us with them on a Hike following a river to the sea. They would harvest food from the garden to eat at lunch and supper, their cooking was amazing and I was encouraged to try new foods and meals as i can sometimes be a picky eater. They did their best to cater to my preferences. They had a very flexible approach to the work, 4 hours a day with it being done in whichever order you like , with some days I worked 2 hours in the morning then spent the afternoon in orgiva before the shops closed for the siesta, and then some days working 3 hours in the morning then spending the last hour helping them with the water channels which provides water for the entire garden creating a stream going all throughout which is very cool. I enjoyed re connecting with nature and the outdoors and spent the majority of my time outside in their lovely garden. I learnt a lot about gardening and permaculture it was very eye opening to see such a sustainable and eco friendly environment compared to the modern grey world in the UK. We even planted our own avacado trees ( mines named Frida) .The only negative I could take would be that at times I would feel slightly excluded as Phil would seem to direct his conversation mainly towards Emma the other workawayer I spent my time with, she also made this experience unforgettable I'm very grateful to her for the time we shared you would be lucky to have her as your workawayer. I did speak to Michelle about this and I always felt included/ heard when she was around and I felt very comfortable coming to her with that thought.Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
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Vom Host für Workawayer (Marie)
Marie stayed with us for two weeks. She was conscientious and hard-working and keen to learn new things. She mainly worked in the garden, helped in the kitchen and looked after our 2-year-old grandson. We had absolutely no complaints and would recommend her as a workawayer to any host.
Vom Host für Workawayer (MonikaMol)
It was a real pleasure to have Monika and Monika stay with us for two weeks. They were both enthusiastic, often working on their own initiative and frequently doing quite physically hard work in the garden. They were very considerate, helpful, pro-active and worked well together. Plus they were great helping with our two little grandchildren!
We
… read more were also fortunate enough to have them cook several Polish meals for us, which we thoroughly enjoyed. They would be welcome back anytime and we would definitely recommend them.
Vom Workawayer (MonikaMol) für Host
It was such a great experience to work in the sunny garden of Michelle and Phil and to live with them for almost two weeks in their cosy spanish house. They are ones of the nicest and most hospitable people I've ever met.
It was my first workaway experience-but it couldn't have been better. I also really enjoyed staying in Orgiva, which is a very
… read more interesting place and offers many ways to spend free time.Dieser Workawayer hat sich dafür entschieden, sein Profil privat zu schalten, kann aber von anderen Workawayern bezüglich dieses Feedbacks kontaktiert werden.
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Vom Host für Workawayer (Monika)
It was a real pleasure to have Monika and Monika stay with us for two weeks. They were both enthusiastic, often working on their own initiative and frequently doing quite physically hard work in the garden. They were very considerate, helpful, pro-active and worked well together. Plus they were great helping with our two little grandchildren.
We
… read more were also fortunate enough to have them cook several Polish meals for us, which we thoroughly enjoyed. They would be welcome back anytime and we would definitely recommend them.
Vom Workawayer (Monika) für Host
Staying with Michelle and Phil was my first Workaway experience, and it could not have been better. They are both charming, caring and considerate people, who make people feel welcome in their home and life.
They had clear expectations regarding work, but it was not hard at all. It was a pleasure for me to work in the garden in the sunshine, with
… read more the views of the surrounding mountains.
The hosts shared with me their delicious meals, their culture and knowledge about organic farming and eco-friendly way to live.
In my free time, I could explore attractions and places around Órgiva and admire the stunning nature there: the mountains, forests, olive and orange orchards, the Alpujarra Valley...- just a paradise. The region is well served by public bus transport so you can also visit Malaga, Granada and lovely villages of the Alpujarras.
Michaelle and Phil, thank you for the time I spent with you.
I can definitely recommend staying here.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Berenika)
Berenika stayed with us for nearly 3 weeks. She is full of life, funny, quirky and kind.
If you are looking for someone to start work early in the morning, she is perhaps not for you but once she starts, she works very hard, often doing hard physical work, e.g. clearing large cacti and rubble, with great enthusiasm. We often had to tell her to
… read more stop and take a break. She also was brilliant looking after our little grandson, Louie. Finally, she is a great cook and produced some lovely meals for us.
We will miss her smile, laughs and great conversations and hope she will come back and see us again soon.
Vom Workawayer (Juliet) für Host
I had SUCH a lovely two weeks with Michelle and Phil. It was a great opportunity for me to have a reset and break. I wanted to enjoy some physical work and find time/space for myself and this workaway perfectly accommodated for that.
Loved the healthy living doing yoga on the rooftop, drinking spring water and fresh vegetables every day! Cooking
… read more with fresh/organic produce was an absolute joy and they allowed for alot of freedom withing the kitchen.
The work was relaxed and varied. The garden is beautiful and it was a pleasure to be working in such a gorgeous location, surrounded by mountains and fruit trees. I would have enjoyed even more freedom or responsibility within the work, and sometimes felt a little monitored in tasks that I felt very capable of doing. This was only in a very sweet and caring way, but I just personally enjoy focusing and getting on when I'm working.
On days off, I took the bus up the mountain peak, explored the different alternative communities, checked out the flea market and relaxed in the garden. It felt a really good balance between work and time to enjoy/explore.
I needed alot or my own space when I was visiting, and sometimes felt bad for wanting to do my own thing but I think they both understood and welcomed the fact every workawayer has different needs.
They are extremely generous, flexible and understanding people. We had lots of interesting conversations, delicious red wine and long dinners. I also loved getting to make friends with Michelle's daughter Alex and looking after her son. They are both wonderful humans!!
What a workaway experience! Thankyou for hosting me. I fell in love with Orgiva and will definitely return.
Lots of love,
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Vom Host für Workawayer (Juliet)
Juliet stayed with us for 2 weeks and we really enjoyed her company and conversations. She is someone who is a hard worker and not afraid to get her hands dirty. She was also capable of working on her own initiative but also worked well with others. We particularly enjoyed the superb lunches and occasional dinners that she prepared.
Vom Workawayer (Arianna & Catalin) für Host
I couldn’t have asked for a better workaway experience.
Michelle and Phil are the most caring, adventurous, fun-loving humans I have ever met. They make sure you feel at home from day 1 and they make you feel part of the family. They encourage you to share ideas, thoughts and opinions, fostering a collaborative and creative atmosphere.
I spent
… read more one of the most adventurous, intense and entertaining months of my life. Every day was unique, exciting and interactive with numerous and various tasks, from gardening, cooking to DIY projects. I helped Michelle and Phil with olive harvesting for a few days and I had the chance to learn about all the steps before and after the mill.
Definitely loved my time in Orgiva.
See you sooner than soon :)Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
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Vom Host für Workawayer (Arianna & Catalin)
Adrianne stayed with us for several weeks- our longest workawayer to date. She is a delightful, friendly girl who got on with everyone here. She was keen to work in the garden and do household chores and always asked if there was something else she could do. She also cooked us some terrific Italian food. We will miss her tremendously and really
… read more hope she will come back again to see us again soon.
Vom Workawayer (Lili) für Host
I stayed with Michelle and Phil for nearly 3 weeks and they really are amazing hosts.
They are very warm and kind people who will make sure that you feel welcome and comfortable trough out your whole stay.
The 3 hours of work which vary between help in the garden or diy projects were always nice and interesting, they always make sure you’re okay
… read more and take enough breaks.
As we prepared and ate the meals together I got to try some great new recipes and meals, we cooked a lot with vegetables and the food was very good.
They also give great Tipps about local events and things going on in town to do in your free time (It’s only a 20 minute walk into town). The Garden and house are very beautiful and perfect to have an relaxing afternoon.
The free time we often spend together going on walks or to the beach, but it’s up to you to also spend it apart.
I’m very grateful for the wonderful experience I had at their place and would recommend it to anyone who wants to spend some time away from the city and meet some lovely people :D
Thank you for everything and hope to see you guys again :)Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
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Vom Host für Workawayer (Lili)
Lili has been with us a week now and we will be disappointed when she leaves us in just over a weeks time. She is a lovely young lady, very willing and capable, and has not been phased by anything we have asked her to get involved with. She has fitted in well with everything and everyone here, and gets on great with another workawayer that we
… read more have. We are leaving early feedback to enhance Lili’s chances of further workaway placements because she is a pleasure to have as part of the household, easy to get on with, responsible and considerate, and a cheerful helpful worker.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Jessika )
Jessi is a friendly bubbly person, very easy to get on with and a delight to have as part of the household. She fitted in great with everything and everyone here, and so quickly. Got on great with another workawayer who arrived after her. She works hard and is very capable of doing tasks on her own, but also works very well as part of a group.
… read more Jessi is considerate and helpful, has great ideas and suggestions and was not phased by anything we asked her to get involved with. On her second day we had a flood in the house due to a freak storm and blocked drains. Jessi got stuck in immediately with helping to remove the muddy water and spent many hours over two days helping with the cleaning up. She did this willingly and cheerfully and we would have struggled without her help! Two weeks went very quickly and we would have loved for her to stay longer. We could not sing her praises more highly and really hope she comes back!
Vom Workawayer (Jessika ) für Host
Wow Wow Wow!
I don't even know where to start. Maybe with a big THANK YOU!!!!
I spent two insanely great, varied weeks with the two of them and I would have loved to stay longer if I hadn't already had plans. There is still so much to discover and learn!
Michelle and Phil are two very warm, well-organised and generous hosts who have
… read more experience in couchsurfing or woofing themselves and therefore know exactly what to expect.
They both make sure you take enough breaks and really don't overwork yourself. The work is very shifting and you can often decide for yourself what you want to do of the tasks at hand. They are also both open to experimentation and give everyone freedom to try out ideas (making juice, creating dessert, building things...). Together we have learned a lot of new things.
The food is super tasty, super healthy and always prepared with lots of love. The very entertaining 3 hours of gardening are complemented by help in the kitchen, which also allows you to bring in your own recipes. So international cuisine, highly recommended!
On the days off, we went on walks or to the market or flea market. They like to show you around, explore together or just give you the space you need.
The town of Orgiva itself also offers many opportunities to do yoga, dances, meditations or workshops if you need more action.
I am very happy and grateful that they let me share their lives and I am happy for everyone who gets to spend some time here.
Mucha Gracia!
Hasta pronto!!!
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