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Shanti really helped out with our forest based art trail and making a cob bench with our summer camp. She also helped put on a show. It's a non -profit camp. She had a lot of fun and worked great with everyone.

It was a calm experience spending time with Bronwyn and the dogs in the Adelaide hills. We loved cuddling the puppies and walking the adult dogs, they were the sweetest. Bronwyn was always generous when it came to food and was happy to share knowledge about cooking as well as her passion dogs/ breeding. Thank you for this time!

This was my first Workaway and honestly one of the best experiences of my life. I spent two weeks with this lovely family in Gwangju in September and I really wish I had stayed longer, I felt at home from day one! The work was super enjoyable: spending my afternoons with the kids Three, Mint, and Hi, playing and chatting in English, they are some of the sweetest, most lovable kids I’ve ever met and made every day fun and special. In the mornings I had time to work on my own projects, explore the city, enjoy amazing Korean food, and spend time in nature. The house is big, beautiful, very comfortable and very close to some urban hiking spots and to a lovely street full of beautiful cafes, my room was spacious and cozy. And Lucy is an incredible cook, I had some of the best homemade Korean dinners of my entire trip! I can’t recommend this family enough if you want to experience Korean culture in a truly authentic way while being part of a warm, kind, and welcoming family! I hope I will come back very soon! 💛

This was my first WorkAway experience and I absolutely loved it! I stayed for three weeks. Christine and Anto are amazing and have so much passion for what they’re doing. They took the time to answer all of my questions and I learned A LOT of new things. Just a few things that we did: We prepared beds, transplanted a lot of plants, put stakes and strings for the beans to grow on, made salves, deodorant and shampoo, emptied the human compost bin and moved the chicken run. We also helped Christine prepare for a plant festival, putting plants and seeds in bags for sale. Their project is up and running for quite some years now, so you can immediately tell that Christine and Anto have so much knowledge to share. AND they’re really fun to hang out with as well. We had a lot of fun, inspiring conversations during lunch time. I can really recommend this place! (If you’ve not already been convinced by all of the other 5 star reviews) With WOM I had 3G reception but it was working quite well and possible to make video calls.

Francesco and Gaia, are truthful people, easy going, and very helpful, we have good time together. Thank you

Je suis très heureuse d’avoir pu réaliser mon premier workaway en compagnie de Marion, Philipp et Sol à Maison Merveille. J’ai passé de super moments à leurs côtés, toujours très bienveillants et doux. J’ai aimé passer du temps avec Marion dans l’atelier, pour lui filer un coup de main et papoter autour d’un thé (ou d’un matcha). L’énergie de Sol et les bons plats de Philipp ont aussi été des moments tout aussi précieux. Je ne peux que recommander cette expérience. Il me tarde de les revoir lorsque je serai de passage dans les Landes !

I had a wonderful time with Lea and Ferdi. Before I came they were super communicative and everything was clear. The work was straightforward and enjoyable, and is structured so you have the whole afternoon free. The project is in a lovely setting and gets beautiful sunsets and great stars at night. Each morning Ferdi made a great muesli and we had nice discussions at breakfast. The mini house you stay in is really nice and there’s a pool and lovely shaded area of garden to put a hammock in your free time. There are lots of friendly lizards and birds who will visit the property. I really enjoyed my time here and wish them all the best for finishing the project!

Pierre fue un voluntario excepcional. Amable, dispuesto, responsable y siempre con una actitud positiva. Valoró todo lo que recibió, tanto en lo material como en lo humano, y se integró fácilmente en la convivencia. Su trabajo fue excelente, siempre atento a colaborar y aportar ideas. Las conversaciones con él fueron agradables y enriquecedoras. 100% recomendable: fue un verdadero aporte en todos los aspectos y será siempre bienvenido aquí.

It was a pleasure to have Francesco with us. He helped al lot in the garden and even we all were very busy he helped himself to organize. He loves to get clear instructions und is adaptive to different situations. He is kommunikative, open minded and always very friendly. I wished we could have more time together to join football and Werder Bremen. We wish him for the future the very best!

Maja & Olek have offered my family a wonderful experience of living and working together. Punctual, hard-working, always willing to help - but most importantly they are good-hearted people who enjoy simple things and are genuinely interested in helping others. Maja & Olek, I know you probably still feel that you have olives all over around and into your clothes - hopefully your first Workaway experience has taught you to love this fruit and the unique 'liquid gold' coming from it, extra virgin olive oil :-) Take care of your amazing selves!

Hannah supported us for three weeks and completed a variety of tasks such as wildfire prevention work, cleaning, bed preparation, garden maintenance, and winter preparation. She worked reliably and with attention to detail. She is a quiet person with a very pleasant presence and brings a calm, positive atmosphere. Conversations with her were always interesting. A great help and a lovely person to work with.

Paula stayed here at Ohana Bay for about 2 weeks. She was a pleasure to have here. Was punctual and completed work to high standards. I really recommend Paula if you are wanting a woofer . She is welcome back anytime

Alexandra was an absolute pleasure to host. She is kind, gentle, and very respectful, and from the very beginning she fit naturally into daily life at home. She took wonderful care of Shelby, always attentive, calm, and loving. It was clear how much she genuinely enjoyed spending time with her, and Shelby quickly grew very comfortable and happy around her. I always felt completely at ease knowing Shelby was in such good hands. Beyond her help, Alexandra brought a very positive and warm energy, and it was lovely sharing conversations, walks, and quiet moments together. I truly appreciated her presence and would happily host her again anytime. I can wholeheartedly recommend Alexandra to any future host — she would be a great addition to any Workaway experience.

Humy and Fran stayed with us for three weeks. They are a very calm and polite couple. They were always on time and performed the tasks willingly with a positive attitude. They did a bit of light pruning of olive trees, gardening, clearing the land, burning cuttings, etc. They also walked our lovely Tommy dog and gave him his medicines. It was nice to have the opportunity to chat over a dinner together where we exchanged some stories, experiences and heard about their future plans. We also spent an afternoon with themselves and some friends, sampling the delicous pizzas and focaccias that Fran made in our wood fire oven. We woul be very happy for them to come back! .

It was an absolute pleasure hosting Sille! She is kind, respectful, and very easy to live with. From day one she was proactive, reliable, and brought a really positive energy into the house. She was wonderful with Shelby — confident, caring, and clearly very experienced with dogs. Shelby loved her, and I always felt completely at ease knowing she was in such good hands. Beyond that, Sille is social, open-minded, and a joy to be around. We shared great conversations, activities, and laughs, and she fit in naturally with friends and daily life. I would highly recommend Irene to any future host and would happily welcome her back anytime..

Pam and Ingemar are just fabulous! For starters, Pam calls everyone 'lovely‘ and is an absolutely lovely soul herself. She is great company, with all of her wacky or wonderful stories; an incredible role model; and an impressive cook and baker, with delicious homemade preserves to top it off. They are a fun couple from the outset, with Pam being a Welsh retired academic and Ingemar a Swede with seven motorbikes. I unfortunately only had the chance to stay for a handful of nights between other places, in mid-November - I'd love to come back. Pam and I clicked super well, plus she was always mindful of my wellbeing (making sure the upstairs room wasn't too cold) and genuinely wanted me to enjoy the time I had with them. I warmed up to Ingemar's Swedish humour, but also wished he was still at his best form and didn't tire so quickly so he could have joined more activities. They may lead a quiet rural lifestyle but often had friends and others calling up or swinging by which kept the place lively. The work was varied and fun, and not normally done alone. This involved mainly clearing and harvesting in the polytunnel, fetching wood, household tasks, and Xmas baking. What made it extra rewarding was that Pam was so grateful for the tasks we completed during my stay! She also entertained my very serious (haha) hobby of cracking all the walnuts in sight. I hugely appreciated the warm welcome; although it may be a cliché to say I immediately felt at home, it couldn't be more true about my stay at Pam and Ingemar‘s. They really deserve the best from future Workawayers. Wishing you very very happy holidays x

I had an amazing time in Alecs little paradise. From the moment I arrived I felt welcomed and at home. Alec is super kind, chill, and it's so easy to talk and laugh with him. His roomie Ana is one of the coolest person I've ever met, and I could also meet his mom, who is such an amazing woman, with great stories and such an inspiring energy. We often went for a run together in the morning and she inspired me try out more recipes. Alec asked for 2 hours of help a day and I could do lots of different tasks. From gardening and cleaning to feeding the pets. We worked a lot outside, planted some banana trees, made a fire pit and started building the foundations of his new little campsite. We moved a lot of bricks upstairs, and continued making a colorful glass bottle wall. Alec even taught me how to weld! and I helped him weld some stairs and a pretty cool bed. He showed me how to make Kombucha, which tastes sooo good and I designed him a flyer for advertising it. Sometimes Alec left the house for little trips, and in July and August he visited his family back in Europe, so I took care of his house and his dogs. Honestly one of the best parts of this workaway was cuddling all the cute dogs. Biggy, Katara, Pinto, Pinta, Lila and Potato, I miss youuuu. 🫶 We often went to the river nearby, so they could swim, play and "fight" each other in the water. It was hard to be anything else than in a great mood in Alecs house. I can only recommend staying with him in beautiful Puerto Escondido, but be prepared to sweat A LOT as it is very hot there. Again, Thank you so much for everything, Alec 🙏 You made my time here truly special! I am looking forward to coming back one day and see how your little paradise developed. I wish you all the best, see youuu!

Caitlin was one of the best workaway we ever had. Below I would like to mention some of her outstanding features: Number one is certainly her reliability. You could always and in each situation count on her. Number two are her natural communication skills. It was always a pleasure to be together with her and talk.Her experiences were interesting and fascinating. She was a real enrichment for us. Number three was her dedication for the work she did. She had to fill in the structure of our mud house with a mixture of clay, water and straw. She was not only quick, but also very thorough. As I had a 100% confidence in her, I always said to her: You organise yourself. I knew she would stick to the hours. It is such a relieve if you don't have to watch and control. Number four was her cleanliness. She cooked for herself and she always left the kitchen in an impeccable condition. Number five - her personality. She was always in a good mood, modest, intelligent and full of good and positive energy. If you have Caitlin as a workaway you can consider yourself lucky. I recommend her a 100%. I wish Caitlin a bright, adventurous and happy future.

I spent a week in autumn beneath the golden, fiery amber, and vivid yellow-brown leaves, getting my hands in the soil - and in any spare moment, digging deeper into European art throughout history (that's cheesy... sorry!). Murphy's secluded château sits in the gentle countryside, just a train ride from Paris. Some rooms of the château itself are pieces of art. Picking up from her mother's experience inviting volunteers, she is a great host as she is alert to Workawayers' needs: communal space; a separate kitchen with a decent stock of tea/coffee, fruit and Madeleines; spare (and warm) work clothes; and very clear working hours either side of lunch. Murphy was very considerate about making sure we had rooms that were suitable and warm enough. She served us delightful Ottolenghi lunches which I looked forward to every day. We were a 5-6 person gardening crew, and the work was physical, so we sometimes needed to team up but were mostly given individual tasks. Didier, the French-speaking gardener gave most of the instructions. Murphy wasn’t always available so I tried not to nag her with too many questions. I did tasks such as lawn-mowing, mulching and turning beds, planting, and clearing. Having the company of the other young international Workawayers made a huge impact on my experience and I loved sharing stories while working. Every Workawayer takes turns to cook dinner, from all parts of the world, and this also meant we were treated to dessert every night which we really appreciated after the work day. I missed out on some evening activities since I slept earlier than the rest, but on one of the last nights we had a fantastic time getting dressed up. Dinner-table chat between everyone was guaranteed to be full of laughs, and we swapped many recommendations for books, films, etc. I enjoyed chatting more with Murphy while setting out the breakfast table in the calm mornings. I was able to borrow a bike to spend my day off at Château de Chantilly, which boasts an outstanding art museum and horse shows - it was a long ride through quaint towns and vast forest. Murphy mentioned a bunch of other places to visit locally, and a must-do is finding the chapel hidden away in the nearest woods. In my spare time I delved into a couple of the fantastic art and travel books upstairs; these have inspired my travels since, and will continue to do so. I imagine it would be special to volunteer during one of the artist residencies when you'd be sharing the space with a group of creatives. Lastly, a couple of logistic notes for future Workawayers: there's no laundry and it's not a smoke-free place. Thanks for your top-tier hospitality!

Such an amazing place, and even more amazing people! I couldn't agree more with previous reviews that it's simply the best workaway. The way how you can get close with nature, feel that you're really alive and just sink into everything that surrounds you. Together with some great conversations, that showed me new perspecitves and brought out what I had somewhere inside of me. Deva and Maha are awesome people, that will make you feel seen, talk with passion and just create a perfect combination with the spirit of the farm. Thank you again so much for that experience!