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Beschreibung
Welcome. We are in Northern California, about 50 miles North of San Francisco on almost two acres which we are slowly developing using permaculture techniques. We are mainly a husband and wife team, while there are several other people that live on the property with us and we assist each other as needed. We have chickens, 3 dogs, a vegetable garden and an orchard. Our bees are now thriving, although we still have a lot to learn! We are continuing to plant for bees/pollinators and exploring how to manage beehives on our property. We also have started a grazing collective with our neighbors to reduce fire risk. We currently manage 11 sheep and 3 goats.
Helpers can participate in many areas, inside or outside. If you like animals, working in the garden, and organising then this might just be a little haven for you. We have multiple projects in the works which we would love help with. Please read below to see if you are the right fit.
Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten
Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten
Gartenarbeiten
Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten
Betreuung von Tieren
Mithilfe auf einem Bauernhof
Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie
Hausarbeiten
Handwerkliche Arbeiten
UNO-Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung, die dieser Gastgeber verfolgt
Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten
We have travelled and/or lived in Zimbabwe, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, England, Ireland, France, Switzerland, Italy, Thailand and Russia. We enjoy sharing our stories, life experiences and philosophies while hearing others travel stories, life experiences and philosophies. We also love learning about other cultures, learning some words/phrases of another language, discussing ideas and showing off Sonoma County, local permaculture spots, San Francisco, the local breweries and wineries. We have life experience in the healthcare industry as Medical providers and support staff with an emphasis on Family Medicine and Midwifery.
Projekte mit Kindern
Dieses Projekt schließt möglicherweise den Umgang mit Kindern ein. Mehr Informationen findest du in unseren Verhaltensregeln und Tipps hier.
Arbeit
OUTDOORS:
chicken house cleaning; pruning; weeding; watering; sheet mulching; painting (finishing up remodel of one end of house); clearing outside area of piled up items; dog walking
We appreciate those interested in sustainability e.g. permaculture wise or forward thinking in that direction. If you are unfamiliar, please make use of Google search to find out if this interests you. Specialists in any of the above are anticipated as we have many ideas awaiting fruition. All helping hands are welcome.
INDOORS:
general upkeep: hoovering/vacuuming, bathroom cleaning, mopping, dusting; organisation (kitchen plans: to install pullout drawers, spice rack and other storage savvy things); cooking; light installation; woodwork (floor to ceiling bookcases in the den)
We work at different times so needless to say, we are quite busy. Help to maintain a level of cleanliness and improve organisation is greatly appreciated. We also love socializing and interaction with all types of worldly people that have come to stay, so far. If you are someone who is open and willing to put in your time and effort, we would love to have you in our household.
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Unterkunft
Bedroom, sometimes caravan and occasionally tents
Was noch ...
Santa Rosa is 50 miles North of San Francisco in Sonoma County wine country -- home of Snoopy ("Peanuts" creator Charles Schultz) and horticulturalist Luther Burbank. We are happy to show you around Sonoma County and possibly take a day trip to San Francisco. There is plenty to do and see including bicycling, wine tasting, micro brewery tours, ice skating, hiking, roller skating, Petaluma Adobe, Luther Burbank Gardens, Snoopy Museum, redwood walks, visits to the ocean, local gigs, farmers markets and festivals.
We enjoy the arts (music, theatre, film); campfires outside by the pool; fitness (swimming, cycling, hiking, yoga, meditation, running, tennis); socialisation (sightseeing, chatting, sharing stories). You are welcome to join in on anything we do.
We have collectively lived and travelled around US, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Russia, Africa, South America, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, and Malaysia with dreams to travel to India, Central America and Japan (to name just a few). We are also experienced hosts to many travellers. We think you will enjoy staying here and we will appreciate the help.
'Acknowledging the good that is already in your life is the foundation for all abundance' -- Eckhart Tolle
Here's to a new friendship!
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Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang
Wir besitzen Tiere
Wir sind Raucher
Familien möglich
Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen
We have excellent Wi-Fi with a robust fibre connection converting indoors and outdoors into the garden. While we do not have a separate room for digital nomads to work in there are many quiet areas both inside and out.
Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans
It might be possible to host people with campervans/motorhomes depending on the size of the vehicle and the length of stay. We have offroad parking and have accommodated campervans in the past.
Hier sind Haustiere in der Regel willkommen
Any pets need to get along with our pets/animals. We currently have 3 dogs and chickens.
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6 Jan. 2025
Vom Host für Workawayer (Aurélie)
We really enjoyed meeting Aurélie, learning about her life in France AND her ambitious travel plans, while hosting her. She helped in the garden and the house, walked dogs and prepared meals. She also helped restain the deck which we very much appreciate. We continue to hear about her travels and hope we will see her in France one day. We… read more
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6 Jan. 2025
Vom Host für Workawayer (Shoma)
Shoma stayed with us for about a month. He seemed to be very shy and had limited English. He worked hard in the garden becoming our mulch guru. He got on well with the other people staying with us, participated in meal prep and clean up when necessary. He participated in our family dinners and would tell us about some aspects of Japanese culture… read more
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6 Jan. 2025
Vom Host für Workawayer (Larissa & Robin )
Lari and Robin joined our household on Thanksgiving Eve and immediately helped with the Thanksgiving plans. Robin and Lari work well together and they cooked fabulous meals for us almost every evening. Robin is an excellent chef. He made all of the Thanksgiving dishes (except the Turkey because I wanted to make it) and also carved the turkey for… read more
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6 Jan. 2025
Vom Workawayer (Larissa & Robin ) für Host
We had a wonderful time with Sacha and John.
It all started with Thanks Giving, where we were warmly invited and were able to get to know the whole family. It was a wonderful party and something very special. We had a lot of fun with John and Sacha and learned a lot from them, especially about the area around Santa Rosa and San Francisco. In… read more
It all started with Thanks Giving, where we were warmly invited and were able to get to know the whole family. It was a wonderful party and something very special. We had a lot of fun with John and Sacha and learned a lot from them, especially about the area around Santa Rosa and San Francisco. In… read more
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6 Jan. 2025
Vom Host für Workawayer (Aurélie)
We really enjoyed meeting Aurélie, learning about her life in France AND her ambitious travel plans, while hosting her. She helped in the garden and the house, walked dogs and prepared meals. She also helped restain the deck which we very much appreciate. We continue to hear about her travels and hope we will see her in France one day. We… read more
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6 Jan. 2025
Vom Host für Workawayer (Shoma)
Shoma stayed with us for about a month. He seemed to be very shy and had limited English. He worked hard in the garden becoming our mulch guru. He got on well with the other people staying with us, participated in meal prep and clean up when necessary. He participated in our family dinners and would tell us about some aspects of Japanese culture… read more
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6 Jan. 2025
Vom Host für Workawayer (Larissa & Robin )
Lari and Robin joined our household on Thanksgiving Eve and immediately helped with the Thanksgiving plans. Robin and Lari work well together and they cooked fabulous meals for us almost every evening. Robin is an excellent chef. He made all of the Thanksgiving dishes (except the Turkey because I wanted to make it) and also carved the turkey for… read more
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6 Jan. 2025
Vom Workawayer (Larissa & Robin ) für Host
We had a wonderful time with Sacha and John.
It all started with Thanks Giving, where we were warmly invited and were able to get to know the whole family. It was a wonderful party and something very special. We had a lot of fun with John and Sacha and learned a lot from them, especially about the area around Santa Rosa and San Francisco. In… read more
It all started with Thanks Giving, where we were warmly invited and were able to get to know the whole family. It was a wonderful party and something very special. We had a lot of fun with John and Sacha and learned a lot from them, especially about the area around Santa Rosa and San Francisco. In… read more
5 Jan. 2025
Vom Host für Workawayer (Mayu)
Mayu stayed with us for three weeks and we really enjoyed hosting her. While she is continuing to learn English, she worked hard at communicating, fit in well with the other people in our house hold and was happy to help in the house and garden. She helped with weeding, mulching, harvesting. Mayu likes animals and got on well with our dogs. She… read more
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7 Sept. 2024
Vom Workawayer (Mayu) für Host
Sacha and John were sweet and loving person! I have not good English skills but they were kind to help me. They actively talked to me sometimes using translation App . Sacha is gentle and generous person, John is humor and meke us laugh every day.
I stayed here for 3weeks.They gave me valuable experience , so everyday was exciting. I went to… read more
I stayed here for 3weeks.They gave me valuable experience , so everyday was exciting. I went to… read more
22 Aug. 2024
Vom Host für Workawayer (Jo)
Jo stayed with us for about a month. Jo helped in the garden (watering, weeding, planting, moving planter boxes & wood and mulching) walking the dogs, prepping dinner, doing dishes, cleaning AND jumping in as a driver for taking other guests sight seeing in San Francisco and to appointments, shopping etc. We had good chats, food and friendship. We… read more
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18 Aug. 2024
Vom Workawayer (Jo) für Host
John and Sacha are wonderful people, and their home is beautiful! They made me feel right at home, and the food was amazing! They were very generous with helping me get around town, and they took us on several awesome daytrips around the area! There is so much beauty in this area of California.
The work hours were very flexible in terms of… read more
The work hours were very flexible in terms of… read more
17 Juli 2024
Vom Workawayer (Lola) für Host
Sacha and John are such lovely people. I spent about 2 weeks with them and worked on the camper they have on their land and it was great fun, totally satisfying.
Sacha and John are so kind and make you feel completely at home. They are chatty and social and really cared to get to know me while I was with them which was lovely and great for me as… read more
Sacha and John are so kind and make you feel completely at home. They are chatty and social and really cared to get to know me while I was with them which was lovely and great for me as… read more
16 Juli 2024
Vom Host für Workawayer (Lola)
Lola was a joy to host. She brings a lot of enthusiasm and energy to any task, interesting information to any discussion AND was a huge help in cleaning up a caravan that had been lived in for six years and needed a lot of detailed cleaning. We would highly recommended here as a guest and hope we will catch up with her in England or Gibraltar or… read more
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16 Juli 2024
Vom Host für Workawayer (Valdemar)
Valdemar is an eloquant, thinking and adventurous workawayer. He helped us with a variety of projects in the garden and around the house AND loved on our dogs. We shared some great conversations about our travels, Denmark, history of the Danish empire, elections around the world and his travels prior and planned. He got on well with the other… read more
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6 Juni 2024
Vom Workawayer (Valdemar) für Host
I had a really great time being a workawayer at Sacha and John's home. They are incredibly helpful and hard-working, and I really admire their hospitality and willingness to open their home.
From the very first of my thirteen days there, Sacha and John made me feel at home, and it was a great experience, not only getting to know them, but also… read more
From the very first of my thirteen days there, Sacha and John made me feel at home, and it was a great experience, not only getting to know them, but also… read more
28 Apr. 2024
Vom Host für Workawayer (Jacques & Tyl)
Jacques& Tyl helped with a solar panel project, moving a wood pile, walking the dogs and cooking meals. They were on a travel mission in their van. We enjoyed our conversations including talking about travel. Tyl stopped by on his way back to Canada. Thank you both for your help. It was nice to meet you.
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19 Feb. 2024
Vom Workawayer (Jacques & Tyl) für Host
Our stay here was a great experience. We instantly felt at home. During the almost three weeks of our stay, we shared great meals and received good sight-seeing tips from Sacha. The tasks were pretty self explaining and fun.
If you want to have a good time and perhaps practice your English, this is the right place for you.
If you want to have a good time and perhaps practice your English, this is the right place for you.
28 Apr. 2024
Vom Host für Workawayer (Fanny & Roland)
We enjoyed hosting Fanny & Roland. They are enthusiastic people and love to bike as much as possible. They helped in the house, in the garden, with the dogs, making dinner and helping John finish the solar panel project which really needed to be completed. Thank you. We had some wonderful chats about a variety of subjects including travel, yoga,… read more
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18 März 2024
Vom Workawayer (Fanny & Roland) für Host
Thank you to John and Sacha for the generosity, thank you so much for the nice time spent in his house.
John went to Napa to pick us up, it was very kind.
During our 2 weeks stay, we helped cooking dinner with really goods recipes, we cooked omelette for breakfast 🙂, we had very good conversations with Sacha and John.
It was really interesting… read more
John went to Napa to pick us up, it was very kind.
During our 2 weeks stay, we helped cooking dinner with really goods recipes, we cooked omelette for breakfast 🙂, we had very good conversations with Sacha and John.
It was really interesting… read more
28 Apr. 2024
Vom Host für Workawayer (Olga)
Olga stayed with us for two weeks. We would highly recommend her. John was out of town and Sacha was very busy with work nevertheless Olga jumped into our gardens and made a lot of headway with the weeds and then getting tomato and peppers planted. She is respectful, happy to help in the kitchen, with laundry, with the dogs, with the garden and… read more
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13 Feb. 2024
Vom Workawayer (Hal) für Host
Sacha and John were my first ever Workaway hosts and I couldn't have asked for anything better! They were kind, humerous and instantly made me feel comfortable and at home.
I stayed for 6 nights in February in my own nice room. There was always plenty of food available. I was able to prepare my own food anytime and we often had communal meals at… read more
I stayed for 6 nights in February in my own nice room. There was always plenty of food available. I was able to prepare my own food anytime and we often had communal meals at… read more
13 Feb. 2024
Vom Host für Workawayer (Hal)
Hal stayed with us for the better part of a week in early February 2024. We would recommend him as a guest. He is quiet, thinking, interested and interesting! We shared many discussions about language, math, physics, health, alternative energy, family, travel . . . He helped with meal prep and clean up, walked the dogs and helped with a solar… read more
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2 Feb. 2024
Vom Host für Workawayer (Natalie & Marco)
Natalie and Marco were a big help taking care of the Gardens and our animals particularly while we were out of the country. They were an active part of our community before we left on our trip, made lots of meals, baked treats (Thank you Marco - You are an amazing baker), cleaned the house, helped in the garden. Natalie created cushion covers for… read more
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31 Jan. 2024
Vom Host für Workawayer (Abel)
Abel was taking daily English classes as his English was at a beginning level (it improved daily) and our Spanish is beginner level so sometimes there was some miscommunication. That being said, Abel was a fantastic helper and a great person. He has wonderful gardening and tree pruning skills. He was willing to cook and clean. He is social, enjoys… read more
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26 Okt. 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Christine & Rebecca)
Christine & Rebecca stayed with us for about three weeks and helped during a time period when we went out of the country ourselves. They took good care of our three dogs, liaised with the other couple that were staying on the property and really helped on the day we left with caring for a sick 15 month old niece by hanging out with her around the… read more
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26 Okt. 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Morgane)
We really enjoyed hosting Morgane and wish she could have stayed longer. She was working on her English and John was working on his French so sometimes there was little improvement both ways! That being said, Morgane listened carefully and helped out wherever we asked. She has a good sense of humor, got on well with our dogs, worked on any tasks… read more
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16 Sept. 2023
Vom Workawayer (Morgane) für Host
I loved living with John and Sasha. They are amazing people, kind and caring. You will have enough to eat there. They have a great pool and a nice garden. I fell in love with their dogs especially Otter. I stayed 3 weeks in August. I helped with cleaning the house as well as weeding the garden and walking the dogs. My best moments were the… read more
24 Aug. 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Joy-Luca & Selina)
We loved having Joy & Selina visit us. We learned a bit about where they lived near Hamburg, their jobs working with the disabled and enjoyed many conversations and outings around Sonoma County and the SF Bay Area. They helped in the garden, weeding, watering, walked the dogs, vaccumed and mopped floors, cleaned, cooked (Joy made a fabulous Carrot… read more
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26 Juli 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Robert)
Robert stayed with us for a few weeks. He worked on many projects in the garden including removing four huge piles of Hemlock weed from our garden area that had got out of control. We are very pleased this is no longer growing! He assisted with watering, weeding, planting. He also walked the dogs on a regular basis and was quite good with them.… read more
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2 Juli 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Alexis)
Edrik and Lauryne, so glad we were able to host you and get to know you two! They really helped in the garden, planting harvesting, weeding, weed whacking, walking the dogs, cooking meals and cleaning the house. They are very diligent workers and quick to see what is needed. They were also happy to help with a neighbor’s garden and a friend’s farm… read more
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30 Juni 2023
Vom Workawayer (Mahsa) für Host
We were very grateful to have been able to spend some time with Sacha and John, they made us feel like we were part of the family during our stay. We spent only 3 days with Sasha and John and it was truly a remarkable and unforgettable experience. It was our first work away experience and for sure would be one of the best one.
Thank you Sacha… read more
Thank you Sacha… read more
29 Juni 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Mahsa)
Mhasa came with her two boys (8 and 14) and husband for a brief stay. We are very happy to have met them and get to know a little bit about their life in Iran and now Southern California. They helped with weeding and mulching, collecting hen eggs and petting the dogs. We spent quite a few hours talking together and they took our recommendations to… read more
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29 Juni 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Poppy)
We adore Poppy. She is personable, knowledgeable, interested and interesting. She helped with planting the garden, taking care of a newborn lamb, weeding out an insidious plant that was popping up all over our garden, cooking, cleaning and walking the dogs. She fit in well and would help wherever needed. We also travelled extensively with her as… read more
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29 Jan. 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Bar & Avner )
Bar & Avner helped out with meals, the dogs, cleaning the house, making a plan for the vegetables growing in the greenhouse and planting a bed full of winter veggies (in between the rain). We learned about Israel and also their travels. We were very impressed by their facility with languages. They both speak good English and excellent Hebrew as… read more
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19 Jan. 2023
Vom Workawayer (Bar & Avner ) für Host
We had a great stay with Sacha and John that lasted for almost two weeks. It started with that Sacha drove an hour and a half at night to pick us up from what was a Very difficult workaway experience with a different host and we're extremely thankful for her for that. We felt welcomed at Sacha and John's house and we were nicely accepted by the… read more
29 Jan. 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Elisa & Théo)
We had a really enjoyable time with Elisa, Théo & Rémy. They are lots of fun, speak English very well AND were open to language corrections. We had some great discussions and laughs, enjoyed showing them some of San Francisco and giving suggestions for other places to visit. We attended the final of the Football(Soccer) together at a local pub and… read more
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28 Jan. 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Grace)
Grace stayed with us for almost two weeks during December. Her two friends, Lauren & Kelsey also stayed with us for part of the time period. They all shared a bedroom together and were helpful guests. Grace assisted in many areas including the garden, building a structure for the goats and sheep to get out of the sun and rain, walking the dogs,… read more
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15 Jan. 2023
Vom Workawayer (Emilie & Jean-Charles ) für Host
We really enjoyed our exchanges with John et Sacha and the company of the dogs. The work required was well suited for the family. We maintened the garden et extérior of the house. We made legumes plants. We tieded up some places of the house et maintened the house.
We used to cook together good little dishes and We enjoyed the humorous exchange!… read more
We used to cook together good little dishes and We enjoyed the humorous exchange!… read more
29 Dez. 2022
Vom Host für Workawayer (Emilie & Jean-Charles )
We love this family! What a joy to host them. They work well together, travelling as a family around Canada and the US for the last six months. Jean-Charles (dad) is an amazing worker, using his skills as a brick mason to improve one of our garden beds as well as tidying several outdoor areas, weeding, planting, fixing things in the house that… read more
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3 Jan. 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (TOKYfamily)
We enjoyed hosting Toky, Poupa and their two year old Audrey. They are a very mellow family with calm energy and fit in well with the other Workawayers in the household. We wish they could have stayed longer. We learned a bit about Madagascar and their lifestyle in the capital city. They helped where ever they could with cooking, housework,… read more
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17 Dez. 2022
Vom Workawayer (TOKYfamily) für Host
Sacha et John sont de merveilleuses personnes. Une ambiance familiale très agréable règne dans leur foyer. Ils sont d'une bienveillance extraordinaire. Encore merci pour tout Sacha et John
25 Nov. 2022
Vom Workawayer (Jana & Roberto) für Host
We spent 2 great weeks with Sacha and John. They have a very nice home with a big garden. It's like a little paradise. They showed us some amazing places in San Francisco and recommended us interesting places nearby like Armstrong Redwoods and Fort Ross. We had great conversations, got a little inside into their life and got to know some of their… read more
12 Aug. 2022
Vom Host für Workawayer (Jana & Roberto)
Jana and Roberto were an asset to our household. Roberto completed wood pull out drawers for our cupboards, something we have wanted for some time. The drawers are well made, completely painted and inserted on slides. Excellent workmanship. We are very happy with the drawers functionality. Thank you! Jana was great in the garden, watering,… read more
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8 Okt. 2022
Vom Workawayer (Andy86ricco) für Host
I spent two weeks at Sacha and John's place in Santa Rosa. They are extremely friendly and generous people and make their best to make you fill at home in any way and to give you a chance to visit the Santa Rosa area (there's some beautiful parks and wineries nearby) and even San Francisco. Sacha is a person of culture and we had lots of nice… read more
1 Okt. 2022
Vom Host für Workawayer (Andy86ricco)
Andrea is a very thinking, experienced person. He worked well with another workawayer whose stay overlapped with his. Andrea willingly took him on days out to see some of Santa Rosa and Sonoma County and then took over all the activities when that guest left. Andrea did a lot of weeding and sheet mulching as well as taking over the watering of the… read more
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1 Okt. 2022
Vom Host für Workawayer (SANGHWA)
We really enjoyed hosting Fredy and learned a little bit about Korea, K-pop, some of the food and how to say thank you! We would have been happy for Fredy to stay longer. He helped in the garden, watering on a daily basis, weeding and bringing in some of the harvest as well as helping around the house with general cleaning and cooking. We had many… read more
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30 Aug. 2022
Vom Workawayer (Morwenna) für Host
I stayed with Sacha and John for about 2 weeks in June 2022, and had a lovely time! I ended up asking if I could come to them a few days earlier than planned because of Covid shenanigans with my cousins in San Francisco, and they were very understanding, which made my first few days in the USA much less stressful. The work is mainly planting and… read more
23 Juni 2022
Vom Host für Workawayer (Morwenna)
We really enjoyed hosting Morwenna. She regularly walked the dogs, worked in the garden, helped clean and sort things in the house and made meals. We had many interesting discussions about a variety of topics. She is very intelligent with a masters in ecology and has many interesting ideas and experiences to share. We would highly recommend… read more
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12 Aug. 2022
Vom Host für Workawayer (Ellie & Bruce)
What a wonderful family! We really enjoyed hosting Bruce, Ellie and Max. Bruce is an amazing chef and was willing to follow recipes for new dishes (such as Vegan Pozole and Pico de Gallo). Max is a great 10-year-old, engaged, likes to read, help out with chores (including sweeping, cleaning tables, weeding and socializing the cats) and participate… read more
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9 Aug. 2022
Vom Workawayer (Ellie & Bruce) für Host
We had a wonderful time with Sacha and John. They were extremely kind and welcoming. We learnt about permaculture. We also loved hanging out with their dogs and cats. They were very helpful with local knowledge - helping us to plan our trip.
12 Aug. 2022
Vom Host für Workawayer (Léa )
What a pleasure hosting Léa. She is very calm and pleasant to be around. Léa worked independently in the garden, the house, walking dogs and making meals after getting some instruction. We had really good conversations about healthcare (she is a psych nurse, John is a surgical nurse and studying to be a psych NP and Sacha works in healthcare… read more
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22 Mai 2022
Vom Host für Workawayer (Damien & Chloé)
Damien & Chloé helped us with several garden projects as well as digging a trench (very hard work), sweeping, cleaning and cooking. They were an important part of creating a successful Mother's Day brunch for a group of 25 people in our home. Damien moved furniture, set up tables, Chloé helped with cooking, preparing the indoor and outdoor areas… read more
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17 Mai 2022
Vom Workawayer (Damien & Chloé) für Host
Sacha & John are extraordinary both persons. They are generous, patient, very kind and pleasant. their dogs were very cutest.
John is very funny, cool and very interesting. He loves speak French or Spanish.
Sacha is incredible, kind and attentive. She takes times to explain the things.
They do not hesitate to make discover their city, their… read more
John is very funny, cool and very interesting. He loves speak French or Spanish.
Sacha is incredible, kind and attentive. She takes times to explain the things.
They do not hesitate to make discover their city, their… read more
9 Mai 2022
Vom Host für Workawayer (Lucie & Alexis)
We had fun hosting Lucie & Alexis and they were a big help with gardening, digging a trench, preparing & cleaning up for a baby shower, sweeping lots of dog hair (our lab is really shedding), washing dishes and fixing food. They work hard and helped out with anything we asked them to do. They also worked well with other guests. Alexis' English is… read more
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6 Apr. 2022
Vom Host für Workawayer (Marissa)
Marissa was a super guest. She is full of enthusiasm and life experience. We had quite a few good conversations exchanging information and stories. Marissa helped in the garden, weeding, getting beds ready for planting, planting seeds and some plants. She was very interested in permaculture and willing to learn through reading/study and then… read more
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3 Apr. 2022
Vom Workawayer (Marissa) für Host
I stayed with Sasha and John for about 5 days. It was my first Workaway experience and I had such an amazing time! This is definitely an experience that I will cherish forever.
The arrangement was really laid back, with work determined based on interest and need. I weeded, started seedlings, planted seeds and starters, moved soil, and tidied up… read more
The arrangement was really laid back, with work determined based on interest and need. I weeded, started seedlings, planted seeds and starters, moved soil, and tidied up… read more
6 Jan. 2021
Vom Host für Workawayer (Maria)
Maria was a great guest. We were not home very much during her stay but she cared for our dogs and cat, liaised with person on property taking care of chickens and stayed in touch with us. She is great with dogs and her little dog is adorable. We would highly recommend Maria as a pet sitter. She is very independent and able to help where needed.… read more
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17 Nov. 2020
Vom Workawayer (Maria) für Host
Wow, John & Sacha were so kind and generous, they accepted me & my 14 year old Jack Russell Terrier at the last minute. I stayed in their home while they were at the hospital most of the week and I enjoyed taking care of their dogs and chickens. It was a relaxing experience and I wouldn't hesitate to stay there again.
22 Jan. 2020
Vom Host für Workawayer (Thomas William)
Thomas was wonderful. He helped where we asked and also made suggestions for areas that needed his attention with the machete! He is easy to be around, friendly, enjoys a good chinwag but also can take some time out and enjoy his own company. Interesting person with lots of life experience in buying and selling antiques, jewelry, houses and thus… read more
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24 Dez. 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Juan & Daniela)
Juan is a multi-talented, helpful workawayer who we would highly recommend. He has many, many skills including electrician, carpenter, plumbing, welding and working with metal. He is also computer savvy and has ran his own business in the past. Juan helped us complete many projects including electrical wiring, septic system, concrete work,… read more
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27 Nov. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Juan & Daniela) für Host
Que placer haber compartido 6 hermosas semanas ayudando a la familia en todos sus proyectos con mucho amor. Tienen una hermosa huerta, varias gallinas, tres perros hermosos y un gato. Con ellos aprendí mucho inglés y son muy flexibles. La comunicación es bien fluida y me sentí con toda la libertad de hacer las cosas que me gustan. Ellos están muy… read more
22 Aug. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Giacomo & Ilaria) für Host
John e Sacha have been like parents for us. They are fantastic persons!!! They helped us many times.
We have spent a lot of beautiful times with them in Santa Rosa, Oregon and around the Bay area.
They are really kind, generous, enjoy, nice and patients people (we don't speak english very well).
With them lives the sweet grandmum Rose. She cooks… read more
We have spent a lot of beautiful times with them in Santa Rosa, Oregon and around the Bay area.
They are really kind, generous, enjoy, nice and patients people (we don't speak english very well).
With them lives the sweet grandmum Rose. She cooks… read more
6 Aug. 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Giacomo & Ilaria)
Giacomo & Ilaria have become part of our family. They are hard working, easy going, flexible, interested and interesting. They love the outdoors and were happy to fit into our plans to go on a short road trip when we realized a relative was graduating from University in a neighboring state. They did a stellar job clearing overgrowth from the… read more
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5 Aug. 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Seira)
Seira was very soothing to be around. She is quiet, gentle and had a wonderful nature with our animals. The dogs in particular all loved her and rarely barked!! She was willing to help with all the tasks we gave her, chopping vegetables for meals, cleaning the floors and bathrooms, walking the dogs. She also visited my mom in the hospital with me… read more
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4 Aug. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Seira) für Host
I enjoyed stay with John, Sacha, Rose, 4 cute puppies and a cat. They talked to me a lot, so I was glad to improve my English! Also I enjoyed eating meal!!
Thank you so much for letting me to stay in your house!
Thank you so much for letting me to stay in your house!
26 Apr. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Hugo) für Host
How can I start...I think I couldn’t find a better place to stay for my three months trip. John, Sacha and Rose became a sort of second family for me. The four dogs are lovely and irresistible :) especially Otter.
I was welcome in their house as if it was my house, they provided me all I needed.
We spent long evenings dinners talking around the… read more
I was welcome in their house as if it was my house, they provided me all I needed.
We spent long evenings dinners talking around the… read more
25 Apr. 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Hugo)
Our experiences with Hugo were amazing. He has become like a son. He is very responsible, took initiative to complete tasks and took on new tasks that he knew needed doing and that he could complete. He also arranged English classes and created friendships with people in the greater community. He worked well with us and others staying with us and… read more
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25 Apr. 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Anouk)
Anouk and Pierre Louis were great guests. They helped around the house, really cleaned up our garden getting it ready for planting (thank you, thank you) and integrated well with the other people visiting and living with us. They also helped with a community volunteer project putting in a garden for a low income, veteran housing community that I… read more
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25 Apr. 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Elizondo)
Juan Ramon was a great guest. He was willing to work on volunteer activities in our community and helped with many projects around our house. He is fluent in French and English. We recommend him as a guest and would welcome him back.
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14 Feb. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Alassane) für Host
I really enjoyed my stay with John, Sacha and Rose. They have many projects, they have a lot to talk about, they are very active and always have something to do so i didn't even notice time flying. Thanks to them, we went to Taohe were i learned skiing and it was a great experience. They know the area very well, and Sacha advise me many place to… read more
11 Feb. 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Alassane)
We enjoyed meeting Alassane and getting to know him a little bit. He stayed with us for 5 days, went to explore the slopes in Tahoe with John and then helped us with a big sanding/painting job in our kitchen as we are slowly remodeling. We learned about Detroit, Michigan where he was working for 18 months and shared some travel stories. He worked… read more
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10 Nov. 2018
Vom Host für Workawayer (Anne)
Anne was a big help with the floor tile removal project, cleaning around the house and helping where needed. We learned about Denmark and taught her about the Great Dane (since we are dog lovers). She fit in well with our other visitors, with travel plans to visit Berkeley and Oakland (even when it meant waiting for several hours while we… read more
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10 Nov. 2018
Vom Host für Workawayer (Joakim)
We enjoyed hosting Joakim. He was helpful around the house and garden and we learned a bit about nomadic life and the nomad cruise. He is pleasant, good to talk with and was interested in seeing around the area. It was interesting to hear about the tours he manages in South America and to locate the maker of his favorite shoes. Safe travels Joakim.
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10 Nov. 2018
Vom Host für Workawayer (Yolanda)
Yolanda and Gabi were great fun. Wish they could have stayed longer. They helped around the house with a very difficult floor tile removal project and were very interested in what we were doing. They have a lot of interesting experiences in Spain and were on a mission to see some of the National Parks in the US. Hope to see them again.
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15 Okt. 2018
Vom Workawayer (May) für Host
I spent a lovely 2 weeks with Sascha, John, Rose and the 5 dogs! They were so welcoming and it was great to hear about their time spent living in the UK as well as their various other travels. Rose's cooking was amazing and went above and beyond to accommodate my vegan preferences. I helped out with various tasks around the property such as… read more
16 Sept. 2018
Vom Host für Workawayer (May)
May stayed with us for about two weeks. She was a great asset and has become a friend. She was helpful in the garden, around the house and doing a variety of projects assigned to her such as preparing photo albums for being digitized, cleaning, pulling weeds, harvesting vegetables and walking dogs. We enjoyed showing her around some of Sonoma… read more
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8 Mai 2017
Vom Host für Workawayer (Dilan)
Kurtis and Dilan stayed with us for about a month. Kurtis worked on many projects in the garden and outside of the house. He weeded. trimmed back bushes and cleaned up many areas, mulched, planted and in general made things look a lot better. He also used the tractor and was very helpful in positioning an RV on a new area. He is very self directed… read more
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25 März 2017
Vom Workawayer (Dilan) für Host
This family are amazing! Sacha, john and Rose are very kind, helpful and very friendly. I felt in my home when i stayed with wonderful family. Me and my friend stayed there 2 mounts, thanks for everythink, thanks Rose for delicius food. And also i really miss dogs, especially Autur and Midnight.
Hugs and love..
Hugs and love..
8 Mai 2017
Vom Host für Workawayer (Pedro Pablo)
We really enjoyed hosting Pedro Pablo. His visit was too short! He fixed a designer chair for us, doing an excellent job on a professional repair, helped in the garden and we had a great time showing him around. He is easygoing, helpful and very knowledgable on technology AND Brewing Beer. (Hey, Lagunitas is now 100% owned by Heineken. Boo, hoo!)… read more
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24 März 2017
Vom Workawayer (Pedro Pablo) für Host
I really enjoyed all the projects that we do together... Thank you Sacha, John and Rose to make me feel as a member of you lovely family, next time I hope we can make some homebrew :D . Thanks guys for give me the chance to live this experience that I'm sure was unic overall the Lagunitas beer tour. :)
20 März 2017
Vom Workawayer (Tuulemari) für Host
Oh my, where has the time gone - I'm sorry to be so late with my feedback for this lovely family! Sacha's, John's and Rose's place was our first workaway and I am not very original repeating the other workawayers here - they are absolutely amazing people! Also, they got this kind of lovely craziness which I love, in the very best way:-) We learned… read more
9 Feb. 2017
Vom Host für Workawayer (Tuulemari)
Krista, Sepp and Atts came to stay with us for two weeks. They were a great addition to our household. Krista cooked many lovely meals, cleaned bathrooms, kitchens, floors and kept the house tidy. She also cared for the chickens, collecting eggs, locking the hen house at night and letting them out in the morning, cleaning the hen house, etc. … read more
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11 März 2017
Vom Host für Workawayer (Stacy)
Stacy is fantastic. I would give six smiley faces for being beyond excellent therefore extraordinary. A trained artist, photographer and experienced organic gardener/farmer, she designed a beautiful vegetable garden and a separate flower peace garden for us. Stacy listened to what we wanted and then set out to make it happen. We should have a… read more
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8 März 2017
Vom Workawayer (Stacy) für Host
What an amazing workaway!
I felt welcomed into the family the second I walked in the door, especially from the official welcoming committee, the 5 dogs! The house and the camper I stayed in were both cozy and comfortable, and I never felt like I was intruding. Sacha, John, and Rose are all so knowledgeable and I will miss our conversations about… read more
I felt welcomed into the family the second I walked in the door, especially from the official welcoming committee, the 5 dogs! The house and the camper I stayed in were both cozy and comfortable, and I never felt like I was intruding. Sacha, John, and Rose are all so knowledgeable and I will miss our conversations about… read more
9 Feb. 2017
Vom Host für Workawayer (Sepp66)
Sepp, Krista and Atts came to stay with us for two weeks. They were a great addition to our household and Sepp finished a hallway flooring project for us as well as helping to clean our boat. It looks wonderful. Their English is excellent and Sepp & Krista shared John's sense of humor. We learned a bit about Estonia and they got to see the… read more
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10 Jan. 2017
Vom Host für Workawayer (nopasaran)
Max is an excellent carpenter and helped us with several projects including fixing an area of an out building roof and building some pull out shelves for the kitchen. He was easy-going, also willing to work on other projects if needed such as moving wood chips as they arrived. We had fun sharing drinks, conversations and travel ideas. He fit in… read more
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10 Jan. 2017
Vom Host für Workawayer (Lawrence)
Flo is full of ideas and helped to plan out a food forest. He also made compost specific to the orchard which we can use for compost tea, etc. Flo has been great about staying in touch and helping me understand the plans he drew and his ideas. I hope we can eventually get the food forest in place that he imagined. Enjoy your travels!
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11 Dez. 2016
Vom Workawayer (Lawrence) für Host
this is a brillient workaway and would recommend them to everyone. i would come back too to finish the food forest. they are wonderful people. so kind and open hearted. if you voluteer here youll have a blast
10 Jan. 2017
Vom Host für Workawayer (Liat)
Liat helped in the garden and house while also studying for important exams and doing Hebrew translations. She learned about sheet mulching, wood chips, compost making through hands on experience and worked very well with other workawayers. She also assisted with measuring the property and trying to work out a plan to scale for adding to the… read more
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10 Jan. 2017
Vom Host für Workawayer (Loïc)
LoÏc was a very pleasant addition to our household. He is extremely hardworking and disciplined. While he can be very quiet, his English is very good and he is always thinking and learning. He participated in many of the outings and firepit conversations and meals we did as a group. He is very willing to do all work requested of him, such as… read more
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12 Dez. 2016
Vom Workawayer (Tomas & Camila) für Host
We had an amazing time and experience staying here. What started with "one week first to see how everything goes" ended up in more than a month staying. We learnt a lot in regards to permaculture (creating compost, assembling hugelkulture beds, planting seeds), worked out moving mulch and chopping wood (Tomi's favourite excercice!) and helped… read more
5 Nov. 2016
Vom Host für Workawayer (Tomas & Camila)
Tomas and Camila are a great couple and have really helped us here. They prepared meals, planted the garden, moved mulch, created compost, assembled hugelkulture beds, chopped wood, helped organize the kitchen and helped go through a huge amount of collected "stuff" in the back yard, both organizing and disposing of things as needed. They also… read more
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1 Dez. 2016
Vom Workawayer (yvesmoncla) für Host
I really want to thank all the family, Sacha Rose and John for this month spent in your cocoon, thank you for your generosity and warm hospitality. A big thank you also to Brian and all the helpers team who was great!
A month punctuated by encounters, discoveries and exchanges. The tasks performed were very different from one day to the next, no… read more
A month punctuated by encounters, discoveries and exchanges. The tasks performed were very different from one day to the next, no… read more
5 Nov. 2016
Vom Host für Workawayer (yvesmoncla)
We had a great experience with Yves. He is thoughtful, enthusiastic and very interested in the outdoors, exercise, farming/gardening, yoga . . . He helped us with many projects (moving mulch, organizing a container, cleaning up the back yard areas from accumulated "stuff" , chopping wood, working with others on garden projects and helping with… read more
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13 Nov. 2016
Vom Workawayer (Giovanni & Laura) für Host
We stayed here for 2 weeks, as our first workaway experience... and we can't immagine a better one! Sacha, Rose and John were great guests: they always made us feel comfortable and welcomed, they took us to visit beautiful places both in Sonoma County and San Francisco, they showed us clinics and hospitals and we could always feel that they care… read more
5 Nov. 2016
Vom Host für Workawayer (Giovanni & Laura)
Giovanni and Laura stayed with us for two weeks. They were very helpful making a beautiful Italian meal, cleaning the house and helping with gardening, organization projects and any where else needed. We were able to introduce them to some of our local healthcare systems and really enjoyed socializing with them and with other guests staying here,… read more
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5 Nov. 2016
Vom Host für Workawayer (Kurtis)
Kurtis and Dilan stayed with us for about a month. Kurtis worked on many projects in the garden and outside of the house. He weeded. trimmed back bushes and cleaned up many areas, mulched, planted and in general made things look a lot better. He also used the tractor and was very helpful in positioning an RV on a new area. He is very self directed… read more
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13 Okt. 2016
Vom Host für Workawayer (Andrés )
We would give 5 smiley faces if this was an option. Andrés was a real pleasure to host. He is knowledgable, hardworking, friendly, good in the kitchen and at building and in the garden. Full of ideas and experience. He gets on well with others, with our dogs and with us! He made several excellent meals and really excelled at doing some catering… read more
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4 Okt. 2016
Vom Host für Workawayer (Maria)
Maria stayed for a week. She helped us in the house vacuuming floors and cleaning bathrooms and in the garden with some mulching and weeding. We shared stories around the fire and she got on well with the other guests and residents. We also discussed healthcare and nursing as she is becoming a nurse and we have a nurse and a doctor living with us.… read more
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30 Sept. 2016
Vom Host für Workawayer (Marcel & Bara)
We enjoyed hosting Marcel. He was a big help in the house doing the vacuuming, cleaning the kitchen floor, the bathrooms and the kitchen. He also did some gardening and helped us get ready for a wedding. We enjoyed talking with him, learning a little bit about his life and his studies. Marcel is welcome back anytime!
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14 Aug. 2016
Vom Host für Workawayer (Workaway-Mitglied)
I thought I had already left a review for Harrison so sorry for the late posting! Harrison stayed with us for about a week. He helped with various projects and got on well with our dogs and group of people who were staying here at the time. He has some experience with wolves and we had some interesting discussions. He was easy going and pleasant.… read more
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14 Aug. 2016
Vom Host für Workawayer (Jana)
We all enjoyed Jana's visit. She willingly helped with gardening, cleaning, dog walking and other projects we had to do. She got on well with everyone and we learned a bit about her job in Germany and her life. She willingly bicycled around the area when she wanted to get out on her own and also socialized with us and visited some local… read more
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11 Aug. 2016
Vom Workawayer (Jana) für Host
I spent one week in Santa Rosa and want to say thank you Sacha, John, Rose, Brian and Leland. That was my first workaway-experience and I met so nice people.
Sometimes it was not easy for me because of the language, but they were all very patient and I was always included. I helped in the garden and Brian told me some things about permaculture.… read more
Sometimes it was not easy for me because of the language, but they were all very patient and I was always included. I helped in the garden and Brian told me some things about permaculture.… read more
17 Juni 2016
Vom Host für Workawayer (Kentaro)
Ken was a pleasure to host. We were (and are) in transition at the moment and could not offer him much supervision. He learned how to weed whack, plant sunflowers, weed and water. We also got out to see a little bit of San Francisco, Wednesday night market in Santa Rosa. He was good at going out for walks on his own and helping out wherever we… read more
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6 Juni 2016
Vom Workawayer (Kentaro) für Host
I stayed in Sacha's house for 1 week. I could have a good experience! I am not good at English, but Sacha, John, Rose & Stephen were very kind to me. And then, And I could relax to touch the dogs. They are friendly, and smart. What I was excited is some technologies, especially I really like a Alexa!
Santa Rosa was so beautiful and calm city. … read more
Santa Rosa was so beautiful and calm city. … read more
24 Mai 2016
Vom Host für Workawayer (Rosalie & Tom)
Tom, Rosalie and little Freddie were excellent guests and became friends. Tom helped us take down two dead trees with a chainsaw and lots of expertise as well as helping fix some things on our boat and helping with other jobs in the garden. Rosalie did a great job pruning, helping with housework. It was also a pleasure to have a little one around… read more
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11 Apr. 2016
Vom Workawayer (Rosalie & Tom) für Host
We had a lovely time staying with Sascha, John, Rose, Zoe & Stephen. They were so kind, warm and welcoming and looked after us & our baby like we were family. We stayed in a caravan in the garden & ate all our meals together (lovingly cooked by Rose :) ). The work we did was tree work, cleaning up the boat, pruning & housework - At the start john… read more
24 Mai 2016
Vom Host für Workawayer (Matthew)
Matt was a pleasure to have. (Sorry it took me so long to get you feedback). He helped in the garden, weeding, setting up new beds, watering, sheet mulching. He also helped taking care of the chickens, cleaned out the pen and feeding and watering them when needed. Matt also helped in the house sweeping/vacuuming and washing dishes as well as… read more
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20 Jan. 2016
Vom Workawayer (Matthew) für Host
I had an amazing experience with these wonderful people, Sacha, John, Rose and Zoe are all willing to help in so many ways and open to everything, they love having people around to chat and the work offered is made fun with them around. I wish them the best and hope to see them again soon. Thanks for being the best guys
1 Feb. 2016
Vom Host für Workawayer (Olivia)
Olivia was a wonderful workawayer. (I thought we had left a review before so sorry for the delay). She really has quite a bit of experience with gardening and living off the grid because of her upbringing and the work experience/volunteer choices she has made. She is good natured and helpful and also very willing to go out and meet people on her… read more
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1 Feb. 2016
Vom Host für Workawayer (Jaclyn & Mitchell)
Jaclyn & Mitchell and their dog Milo were fun guests. They made us many meals and tidied up our house. They decided to move North shortly after arriving here but did a great job at communicating with us and letting us know how long they could stay. Hope they have found a great place to settle down. Milo was a good dog as well. We have three dogs… read more
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1 Feb. 2016
Vom Host für Workawayer (Kate)
We miss Kate! She is an excellent guest, helps where she can, takes things in her stride and fits in with other guests very well. She was an excellent help with the garden, with mulching, helping with the year old nephew that visits once a week and doing a variety of tasks here and in the local community. She is welcome anytime!! Hope your travels… read more
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19 Dez. 2015
Vom Workawayer (Kate) für Host
This place will always have a special place in my heart! My Cali familia! The property is a sanctuary, whether your sheet mulching in the orchard, plucking fruit and vegetables from the trees or watching the gang of Guinea hens dancing to the wind chimes! The property is amazing and is only going to get better, you have free reign of surround… read more
1 Feb. 2016
Vom Host für Workawayer (Max)
Max was a great guest. He stayed with us two separate times and we would have him again. He has a good work ethic, helped us with many tasks including sheet mulching, harvesting vegetables and planting in the garden. He also helped around the house and with dinners when needed. He would always ask what he could do if we had not assigned him a… read more
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30 Jan. 2016
Vom Workawayer (Adi) für Host
This is my second family in Santa Rosa, even tho they were extremely busy I spent an amazing week taking their dogs for a walk, discovering the surroundings, helping in the garden and indoors. Sacha is a brilliant, smart and wonderful woman, so is her family. Zoe was such a cool girl, took me out once with her friends to SF, we had incredible time… read more
21 Dez. 2015
Vom Workawayer (Yve) für Host
Aaaahhhh I was sure I'd done this months ago but I guess I messed up! Sorry guys!! I stayed here for a little over 2 weeks in the spring and was blown away by the warmth and generosity of this family. Things were pretty crazy when I arrived but Sacha and John still found time to show me around some, and everyone made the effort to include me in… read more
9 Mai 2015
Vom Host für Workawayer (Yve)
Yve helped with the chickens, feeding, gathering eggs, cleaning the coop, caring for and walking our three dogs, a living room painting project and gardening, sheet mulching around fruit trees and working in the vegetable garden. She is great with young people, even keeled, and assisted with caring for our 7-month-old nephew when needed. Yve… read more
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11 Sept. 2015
Vom Workawayer (Karoline) für Host
It was a big pleasure staying in this place! John and Sacha are so receptive and open mind. They make everyone feel like home there! I miss them and the lovely dogs, even if i had stayed just a week! I could learn a lot with them, and i am grateful for everything, for every moment! It was not work for me, it was a great opportunity to meet very… read more
14 Aug. 2015
Vom Host für Workawayer (Karoline)
Karoline spent one week with us and was a big help. She assisted another workawayer in the garden and orchard with weeding, watering and harvesting, walked our dogs regularly and fit in well with the other guests. She made us a lovely chocolate dish to accompany one of our meals and pitched in to help with kitchen duties whenever needed. We… read more
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7 Sept. 2015
Vom Workawayer (Edouard & Clément ) für Host
Thank you again for this month, it was really awesome.
I just painted your house, but you gived me so much in exchange. Santa Rosa and around are nice and beautiful places. Your place is perfect, big garden with a pool, a lot of music instrument and four nice dogs.
I hope one day you will come visit me in France, I will welcome you !
I hope to… read more
I just painted your house, but you gived me so much in exchange. Santa Rosa and around are nice and beautiful places. Your place is perfect, big garden with a pool, a lot of music instrument and four nice dogs.
I hope one day you will come visit me in France, I will welcome you !
I hope to… read more
14 Aug. 2015
Vom Host für Workawayer (Edouard & Clément )
Clément finished up the bulk of painting the house! (Now for the trim). He seems much older and wiser then his 18 years while also being full of fun and knowing how to have a good time when appropriate. He is a diligent worker and does a great job. We enjoyed having Clément around, he fit in well with other guests, serenaded us with guitar, piano,… read more
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5 Sept. 2015
Vom Workawayer (Sina) für Host
I stayed with Sacha, John, Rose, Zoe and Steven for nearly 2 weeks and had an amazing time painting their house. Although they were quite busy during my stay they always made me feel welcome in their family and easily adapted to my food allergies, Rose even baked a gluten free and vegan banana bread which was very delicious :)
I especially… read more
I especially… read more
14 Aug. 2015
Vom Host für Workawayer (Sina)
We had a great time with Sina. She worked hard (mainly painting our house), was willing to help where needed including helping out when we were caring for our 9 month old nephew and also was good company. She has a great fashion sense and poise and fits in well, was interested and interesting AND we learned about one of the Sacramento Hostels . It… read more
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17 Aug. 2015
Vom Workawayer (Iggy) für Host
I had a great time in the Sonoma County hosted by the lovely Sacha, John and Rose (and cute dogs!). Sacha went out of her way to ensure I was getting my fill of permaculture and was happy to show me around the County and further North. She is so nice and accommodating! Getting to see the panel of permaculture speakers after the jammed packed… read more
14 Aug. 2015
Vom Host für Workawayer (Iggy)
Desiree was fun to have as a workawayer and we learned a lot about St Johns Canada. She helped us with house painting and gardening and was very interested in Permaculture and some of the related activities in Sonoma County. We got to experience an evening with the local Permies and Desiree also volunteered with a local non profit, on a hands on… read more
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14 Aug. 2015
Vom Host für Workawayer (Cecile)
Cecile is an excellent guest and an extremely hard worker. An experienced gardener, she helped immensely in our vegetable patch, getting more things planted, cleaning up the weeds, watering and just doing what she saw needed to happen in many areas of our garden (even outside the vegetable area). It is a pleasure to have a workawayer who is so… read more
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31 März 2015
Vom Workawayer (johnallen753) für Host
Oh my! I forgot to leave a feedback for one of the most hospitable and geniunely inclusive families I've ever stayed with!
Janelle and I helped out gladly because we felt as if we were experiencing Sacha and John's vision for their home and family life. They were welcoming and took care to include us in their daily lives.
It was an amazing… read more
Janelle and I helped out gladly because we felt as if we were experiencing Sacha and John's vision for their home and family life. They were welcoming and took care to include us in their daily lives.
It was an amazing… read more
23 Juni 2014
Vom Host für Workawayer (johnallen753)
Allen and Janelle were both wonderful helpers on our property. Allen has a good understanding of permaculture design and helped move some of our ideas along. They both helped clean up our chicken coop, get part of the vegetable garden weeded and replanted, helped around the house and were also interested, interesting company. We would highly… read more
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16 März 2015
Vom Host für Workawayer (Tiffyt)
Tiffany was a great help. She cleaned out chicken pens, planted seeds for starts, made faggot piles, cooked several dishes to share and was also great company. She told us she loves the cold and looks forward to living in French Canada but she seemed to enjoy the Northern California weather with cool nights and mornings and warmer days, while she… read more
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11 März 2015
Vom Host für Workawayer (Nikki & Daniel)
Nikki & Danny stayed with us in December for several weeks. They were great workawayers and very helpful on the projects we had going. They helped complete a chart logging project, worked on winter garden beds and helped in the house cleaning, reorganized some areas for us. We shared Christmas with them and went to Alcatraz together as well. Fun!… read more
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28 Dez. 2014
Vom Host für Workawayer (Laura & Melanie )
Laura & Laura were a big help and a lot of fun to host. They had just completed an interesting bike tour in Italy, France and were starting to plan for a bike trip from US to Mexico. They were very helpful guests, cooked some typical Colombian food to share, worked in the garden and helped with an office project. They are willing to help where… read more
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25 Dez. 2014
Vom Workawayer (Laura & Melanie ) für Host
We stayed with Sacha and her family for about 10 days and had an amazing time.
We were helping them covering the plants for the winter, cooking and organizing the place.
They are really generous, helpful, hospitable and friendly people. They treated us as family and we enjoyed a lot chatting, learning and getting to know about Santa Rosa… read more
We were helping them covering the plants for the winter, cooking and organizing the place.
They are really generous, helpful, hospitable and friendly people. They treated us as family and we enjoyed a lot chatting, learning and getting to know about Santa Rosa… read more
23 Nov. 2014
Vom Host für Workawayer (Anne)
Anna spent almost two weeks with us, helping in the garden, cooking and participating in various activities in Sonoma County. She was a real pleasure to be around. She worked extremely hard weeding, sheet mulching, planting seeds and then preparing dinner or helping others make meals. She accompanied us to a violin concert, a benefit concert with… read more
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22 Okt. 2014
Vom Host für Workawayer (jennimaria)
Jenni and her friends were here for a very short time and they were very helpful during that time period. They were staying in their own travel van so did not need housing although we shared meals and they cooked as well. Very wiling to help where they could.
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27 Sept. 2014
Vom Workawayer (jennimaria) für Host
Sacha and her extended family were incredibly welcoming and kind hearted and I would recommend they as a host. Me and my two friends who I´m travelling with arrived only on a one day notice and stayed for few days while we were fixing our car, and everything worked out perfectly. We got the chance to enjoy veggies from the garden and great company… read more
22 Okt. 2014
Vom Host für Workawayer (Mario & Hannah)
Hannah and Mario were a great addition to our family and our "farm". They are hard working, self motivated, thinking individuals willing to share their knowledge and wanting to learn as well. They also know how to relax and have a good time. Mario's easy going nature always put everyone in good humor while Hannah's thoughtful notes and drawings… read more
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30 Sept. 2014
Vom Workawayer (Mario & Hannah) für Host
The Residents here are a wonderfully warm-hearted and generous lot. We spent Harvest season with the family and had a tremendous time! Sacha is a very compassionate, kind and caring person. John is energetic and hardworking and kept us laughing and chuckling. Rose and Zoë are terrific-ly down-to-earth and chilled out. The whole lot are wordly,… read more
11 Juni 2014
Vom Host für Workawayer (chinatony)
We highly recommend Ren as a workawayer. Helpful, experienced, engaging, willing to work where needed,self motivated and also wiling to accept guidance on tasks. We enjoyed his help, his life experience and his company. We learned about China, made dumplings together, shared stories about our daughters, got some projects started in the garden and… read more
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3 Juni 2014
Vom Workawayer (chinatony) für Host
Hosts always try to do everything to let guests or workawayers “make yourself at home”, here it is such a wonder that I’ve seen a house that a guy has “made a home himself” on this host’s property.
As a happy family and superb host, Rose, John and Sacha host not only workawayers, but also other guests,they are very patient, humble and hospitable,… read more
As a happy family and superb host, Rose, John and Sacha host not only workawayers, but also other guests,they are very patient, humble and hospitable,… read more
31 März 2014
Vom Workawayer (Zoë) für Host
This place is a paradise with an equally spectacular family. Maybe a bit biased (Sacha and John are my parents), but nonetheless, the bees knees. This is where I grew up, in the countryside and close to SF; it's a destination spot and the place to work. For city lovers and country folk alike, there is something for everyone. Guaranteed, there is a… read more
