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Hi there! We are Joep and Julia (both Dutch), very nice that you´re having a look at our page :)
After having worked as an archaeologist and architect and traveling the world, we settled down on a beautiful secluded plateau in the mountains, just outside the cultural heritage village of Barichara. With a passion for sustainable design, construction and nature, we renovated the finca´s old farmhouse (rammed earth, adobe), planted many native trees and built an ecological waste water recycling system. We are sharing two dry stone wall outdoor bathrooms - thanks to our volunteers :) and are now also implementing regenerative practices starting a food forest (syntropic agroforestry, rain water harvesting). And there are still many more exciting things to do!
We have also set up a campsite to share our little patch of Colombian landscape with travelers from all over the world. Our goal is to keep improving our place, so we like learning more about permaculture, experimenting with various sustainable (building) techniques and working steadily to get things done. We love to exchange ideas, teamwork and it is inspiring to be part of a regenerative community here in Barichara. We also enjoy hiking and have two adorable adopted dogs.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Outdoor activities
Vegetarian or vegan
Van life
Technology
Sustainability
Self development
Pets
LGBTQ
Farming
Culture
Plant care
Photography
Languages
History
Gardening
Books
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Art & design
Architecture
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Team sports
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Camping
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We would be more than happy to share what we have learned about sustainable architecture & design, bioconstruction, water (recycling) systems, reforestation & regenerative practices, food forests (syntropic agroforestry), gardening, tour guiding, recycled wood & furniture, archaeology, stone- and sand sculpting.. Our guests on the campsite come from all over the world and generally are very inspirational people. In the village of Barichara you can learn about various arts and crafts, traditional architecture and much more.
Help
To give you an idea, these are our most important activities:
- Optimizing the overall water (recycling) system, working on our food forest (syntropic agroforestry), building dry stone walls, landscaping and more..
- Things to do on a day-to-day basis: a bit of cleaning/sweeping/watering as well as general maintenance of the gardens, the campsite and the house
We´re interested to work with enthusiastic, fit and dedicated people who enjoy physical tasks and don´t mind to get their hands dirty. So make sure you are also prepared for activities such as digging, chopping branches, weeding, moving rocks, as well as working in a dry tropical climate. It would be great if you have specific skills such as building, gardening or carpentry. If you have other work experiences which you think could be helpful, please let us know.. and apart from our ongoing projects we always welcome new ideas!
The minimum stay is two weeks and after week one we evaluate. Furthermore it is essential that you have your own international health and accident insurance.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
Although having a slight preference to speak (and practice) Spanish we are happy to speak other languages if that´s easier for you :)
Accommodation
On our campsite we offer our volunteers regular tents with bedding, and the climate here is actually perfect for camping all year round. You can use the bathrooms (warm solar shower), wifi, the social area with hammocks, fully equipped guest kitchen, drinking water, campfire/BBQ, refrigerator and washing machine.
From monday to friday, we ask for a maximum of 5 hours of help per day in return for a (large & healthy) breakfast, basic (non-perishable) ingredients for another main meal every day, accommodation in a nice natural environment close to Barichara and - most of all - an opportunity to learn about sustainable practices. You can prepare your lunch and dinner in the guest kitchen, and Barichara offers a nice variety of restaurants if you are in for something else.
What else ...
The location of our finca is very convenient for exploring the area, with many trails nearby to Barichara (a 35 minutes walk), Guane and other villages. It´s also very easy to catch a tuk-tuk between our place and Barichara (a 10 minutes drive), or to take a bus. Barichara has a unique cultural and bohemian atmosphere combined with tranquility and a perfect climate. Its authenticity attracts artists and travelers from all over the world. Other activities in the area include extreme sports such as rafting, paragliding, canyoning, mountain biking and caving, mostly close to San Gil (at a 40 minutes drive).
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have a fast and generally reliable Internet connection, so here you can work remotely if you want to!
Space for parking camper vans
We have a campground for overlanders called ´Camping Guiamaro´, so you´re more than welcome to just drive in! For more of an idea, check out iOverlander, Instagram and Youtube.
Can possibly accept pets
You´re more than welcome to bring your dog!
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Host ref number: 125846781179
Feedback (78)
19 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Léandre & Kelsang)
Wow, what an amazing experience having Léandre on our team - he helped us tremendously!
He is a focused, hard-working person who fully commits to anything he takes on. You name it: mixing and pouring concrete, digging foundation trenches, collecting stones, building dry stone walls, loosening soil for syntropic lines, pruning in our food forest,… read more
He is a focused, hard-working person who fully commits to anything he takes on. You name it: mixing and pouring concrete, digging foundation trenches, collecting stones, building dry stone walls, loosening soil for syntropic lines, pruning in our food forest,… read more
(Excellent
)
18 May 2025
Left by Workawayer (Léandre & Kelsang) for host
** I recommend this experience to every single one who's seeking a workaway in Colombia ! **
My first experience with workaway was messaging Joep and Julia to ask if they were open for hosting a young french guy for a month....
12 hours later I knew were I was going to spend my month of march !
Super quick to respond, super nice and helpfull by… read more
My first experience with workaway was messaging Joep and Julia to ask if they were open for hosting a young french guy for a month....
12 hours later I knew were I was going to spend my month of march !
Super quick to respond, super nice and helpfull by… read more
19 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Maria)
Maria participó de manera fantástica durante dos semanas!
Principalmente nos ha asistido en la construcción de muros de piedra seca, la instalación de un sistema de agua, tareas de limpieza alrededor de la casa y mucho más. Es una persona muy enérgica y positiva que no duda en ponerse manos a la obra. Aprende rápido y tiene un enfoque muy… read more
Principalmente nos ha asistido en la construcción de muros de piedra seca, la instalación de un sistema de agua, tareas de limpieza alrededor de la casa y mucho más. Es una persona muy enérgica y positiva que no duda en ponerse manos a la obra. Aprende rápido y tiene un enfoque muy… read more
(Excellent
)
5 May 2025
Left by Workawayer (Maria) for host
Este proyecto es todo lo que dice la descripción y mucho más!
Qué privilegio fue pasar el tiempo con Julia y Joep, ayudar y aprender de ellos. Son personas con buena energía, muy atentos y sobre todo - siempre dispuestos a explicar cosas y compartir su gran experiencia y sabiduría. Son verdaderamente inspiradores, involucrados en la vida de la… read more
Qué privilegio fue pasar el tiempo con Julia y Joep, ayudar y aprender de ellos. Son personas con buena energía, muy atentos y sobre todo - siempre dispuestos a explicar cosas y compartir su gran experiencia y sabiduría. Son verdaderamente inspiradores, involucrados en la vida de la… read more
23 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Klaus)
Wow, what a beautiful experience hosting Klaus!
He has wonderfully helped us with our reforestation project ...and was especially an incredible help with fixing some rather challenging electrical / light issues we had still laying around. He is really knowledgable about his craft, as well as a very experienced allrounder if it comes to… read more
He has wonderfully helped us with our reforestation project ...and was especially an incredible help with fixing some rather challenging electrical / light issues we had still laying around. He is really knowledgable about his craft, as well as a very experienced allrounder if it comes to… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Klaus) for host
It started with really warm welcome on the place.
They are such a lovely couple.
The projects they are in, are very interesting and wide spread. Starting with their environmental projects, architecture/art stuff and also the way they running their camp ground.
Joep also takes his time to explain everything.
I really enjoyed my time there. Thanks… read more
They are such a lovely couple.
The projects they are in, are very interesting and wide spread. Starting with their environmental projects, architecture/art stuff and also the way they running their camp ground.
Joep also takes his time to explain everything.
I really enjoyed my time there. Thanks… read more
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19 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Léandre & Kelsang)
Wow, what an amazing experience having Léandre on our team - he helped us tremendously!
He is a focused, hard-working person who fully commits to anything he takes on. You name it: mixing and pouring concrete, digging foundation trenches, collecting stones, building dry stone walls, loosening soil for syntropic lines, pruning in our food forest,… read more
He is a focused, hard-working person who fully commits to anything he takes on. You name it: mixing and pouring concrete, digging foundation trenches, collecting stones, building dry stone walls, loosening soil for syntropic lines, pruning in our food forest,… read more
(Excellent)
18 May 2025
Left by Workawayer (Léandre & Kelsang) for host
** I recommend this experience to every single one who's seeking a workaway in Colombia ! **
My first experience with workaway was messaging Joep and Julia to ask if they were open for hosting a young french guy for a month....
12 hours later I knew were I was going to spend my month of march !
Super quick to respond, super nice and helpfull by… read more
My first experience with workaway was messaging Joep and Julia to ask if they were open for hosting a young french guy for a month....
12 hours later I knew were I was going to spend my month of march !
Super quick to respond, super nice and helpfull by… read more
19 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Maria)
Maria participó de manera fantástica durante dos semanas!
Principalmente nos ha asistido en la construcción de muros de piedra seca, la instalación de un sistema de agua, tareas de limpieza alrededor de la casa y mucho más. Es una persona muy enérgica y positiva que no duda en ponerse manos a la obra. Aprende rápido y tiene un enfoque muy… read more
Principalmente nos ha asistido en la construcción de muros de piedra seca, la instalación de un sistema de agua, tareas de limpieza alrededor de la casa y mucho más. Es una persona muy enérgica y positiva que no duda en ponerse manos a la obra. Aprende rápido y tiene un enfoque muy… read more
(Excellent)
5 May 2025
Left by Workawayer (Maria) for host
Este proyecto es todo lo que dice la descripción y mucho más!
Qué privilegio fue pasar el tiempo con Julia y Joep, ayudar y aprender de ellos. Son personas con buena energía, muy atentos y sobre todo - siempre dispuestos a explicar cosas y compartir su gran experiencia y sabiduría. Son verdaderamente inspiradores, involucrados en la vida de la… read more
Qué privilegio fue pasar el tiempo con Julia y Joep, ayudar y aprender de ellos. Son personas con buena energía, muy atentos y sobre todo - siempre dispuestos a explicar cosas y compartir su gran experiencia y sabiduría. Son verdaderamente inspiradores, involucrados en la vida de la… read more
23 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Klaus)
Wow, what a beautiful experience hosting Klaus!
He has wonderfully helped us with our reforestation project ...and was especially an incredible help with fixing some rather challenging electrical / light issues we had still laying around. He is really knowledgable about his craft, as well as a very experienced allrounder if it comes to… read more
He has wonderfully helped us with our reforestation project ...and was especially an incredible help with fixing some rather challenging electrical / light issues we had still laying around. He is really knowledgable about his craft, as well as a very experienced allrounder if it comes to… read more
(Excellent)
15 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Klaus) for host
It started with really warm welcome on the place.
They are such a lovely couple.
The projects they are in, are very interesting and wide spread. Starting with their environmental projects, architecture/art stuff and also the way they running their camp ground.
Joep also takes his time to explain everything.
I really enjoyed my time there. Thanks… read more
They are such a lovely couple.
The projects they are in, are very interesting and wide spread. Starting with their environmental projects, architecture/art stuff and also the way they running their camp ground.
Joep also takes his time to explain everything.
I really enjoyed my time there. Thanks… read more
23 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Maria Begoña)
Fue un inmenso placer tener Begoña con nosotros!
Lo hemos pasado excelente con ella quedándose un mes aquí en la finca. Tenia un gran interés en nuestras actividades y con su maravillosa curiosidad le gusta aprender de todo ...y dándole! Nos ayudó con la construcción de un muro de piedra seca, un poco de fontanería y varias practicas… read more
Lo hemos pasado excelente con ella quedándose un mes aquí en la finca. Tenia un gran interés en nuestras actividades y con su maravillosa curiosidad le gusta aprender de todo ...y dándole! Nos ayudó con la construcción de un muro de piedra seca, un poco de fontanería y varias practicas… read more
(Excellent)
11 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Maria Begoña) for host
Joep y Julia han sido unos anfitriones maravillos , siempre atentos a todo lo que necesitaba.
Pase un mes aprendiendo mucho de su proyecto de regeneración y agroforestia sintropica recogida de aguas de lluvias , podas y plantación en línea, bioconstrucción, muro secos .
Me han enseñado la técnica de cada procedimiento con mucha paciencia y… read more
Pase un mes aprendiendo mucho de su proyecto de regeneración y agroforestia sintropica recogida de aguas de lluvias , podas y plantación en línea, bioconstrucción, muro secos .
Me han enseñado la técnica de cada procedimiento con mucha paciencia y… read more
23 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Younes)
Younes and his girlfriend Priscilia have been amazing volunteers!
Apart from the daily chores around the house they have mainly been helping out with various regenerative practices, to start up or boost the dynamics of several pieces of food forest. This included plowing strips of soil, (heavy) pruning, mulching and planting... some essential… read more
Apart from the daily chores around the house they have mainly been helping out with various regenerative practices, to start up or boost the dynamics of several pieces of food forest. This included plowing strips of soil, (heavy) pruning, mulching and planting... some essential… read more
(Excellent)
10 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Younes) for host
EXCELLENT !
we arrived in Barichara to discover the beauty of this colonial village and after 3 days , we started to look for a Workaway around the area.
I sent a message to Joep and Julia hoping they would answer as their project seemed incredibly interesting and valuable .
Joep answered me just a few hours later saying they would be very… read more
we arrived in Barichara to discover the beauty of this colonial village and after 3 days , we started to look for a Workaway around the area.
I sent a message to Joep and Julia hoping they would answer as their project seemed incredibly interesting and valuable .
Joep answered me just a few hours later saying they would be very… read more
24 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Camille & Lucas)
It was a great pleasure hosting Camille and Lucas!
This young French couple did a really wonderful job with various activities: mostly dry stone walling and also bits of pruning, weeding, recycling and preparing to install a new compost structure. They are really hands on type of people, fast learners, proactive, dedicated, effective in getting… read more
This young French couple did a really wonderful job with various activities: mostly dry stone walling and also bits of pruning, weeding, recycling and preparing to install a new compost structure. They are really hands on type of people, fast learners, proactive, dedicated, effective in getting… read more
(Excellent)
21 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer (Camille & Lucas) for host
We spent two weeks with Julia and Joep, at their incredible place. We mainly worked on the construction of dry stone walls, which we really enjoyed, and a little bit also with gardening.
All tasks were always very well explained, and Joep showed us all their amazing initiatives to make their beautiful camping more sustainable, and to reforest the… read more
All tasks were always very well explained, and Joep showed us all their amazing initiatives to make their beautiful camping more sustainable, and to reforest the… read more
10 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Paul)
We have really appreciated Paul’s wonderful help and company!
He is has mostly been working on our water system: installing and painting pipes, compacting earth in trenches and sourcing rocks for dry stone walls. He is a very consistent, dedicated and wonderful team worker …always eager to learn new skills and to do a quality job.
Furthermore,… read more
He is has mostly been working on our water system: installing and painting pipes, compacting earth in trenches and sourcing rocks for dry stone walls. He is a very consistent, dedicated and wonderful team worker …always eager to learn new skills and to do a quality job.
Furthermore,… read more
(Excellent)
3 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer (Paul) for host
Son dos personas encantadoras, amables, saben escuchar, son interesantes y se interesan por todo. Su proyecto es grandioso: muy bien pensado y muy bien ejecutado.
Si buscas tranquilidad, comodidad, experiencia en construcción en piedra, gestión sostenible del agua y agricultura regenerativa, puedes venir a verlos con los ojos cerrados.
La… read more
Si buscas tranquilidad, comodidad, experiencia en construcción en piedra, gestión sostenible del agua y agricultura regenerativa, puedes venir a verlos con los ojos cerrados.
La… read more
14 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Sara)
We have really appreciated Sara´s beautiful help and presence!
Apart from a few daily routines, Sara mostly helped us creating new syntropic agroforestry lines on our property, which she did wonderfully. And she´s not afraid to do any type of job: loosening up soil with a pick axe, planting many plants, as well as mulching after chopping up… read more
Apart from a few daily routines, Sara mostly helped us creating new syntropic agroforestry lines on our property, which she did wonderfully. And she´s not afraid to do any type of job: loosening up soil with a pick axe, planting many plants, as well as mulching after chopping up… read more
(Excellent)
3 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Sara) for host
I spent three wonderful weeks with Joep and Julia in Barichara, and it was an unforgettable experience. The work was physically demanding, but I truly enjoyed it. From helping with syntropic farming to assisting with various tasks around the property, I appreciated the opportunity to learn hands-on and connect with nature. Joep and Julia were… read more
13 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Valentin)
Wow what a match, we have been really fortunate having Valentin as a volunteer!
He was wonderfully dedicated to just any activity: Building excellent dry stone walls, compacting earth into a platform, plowing through (very rocky!) soil, planting syntropic lines for our future food forest, and more.. Valentin was genuinely interested to learn as… read more
He was wonderfully dedicated to just any activity: Building excellent dry stone walls, compacting earth into a platform, plowing through (very rocky!) soil, planting syntropic lines for our future food forest, and more.. Valentin was genuinely interested to learn as… read more
(Excellent)
30 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer (Valentin) for host
The three weeks I spent with Joep and Julia were just amazing. Why ? (Non-exhaustive list)
- Joep and Julia are incredibly kind, attentive people and excellent communicators, whether in English or Spanish.
- Activities with Joep are pure enjoyment. He takes the time to explain everything and is always happy to share his knowledge. He’s a true… read more
- Joep and Julia are incredibly kind, attentive people and excellent communicators, whether in English or Spanish.
- Activities with Joep are pure enjoyment. He takes the time to explain everything and is always happy to share his knowledge. He’s a true… read more
6 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Andre & Hanna)
It was a real delight hosting Andre and Hanna, they are 150 % recommended!
They have been helping us most of all with all the steps needed to expand our food forest: loosening up the soil with a pick axe, chop ´n dropping, planting syntropic lines and mulching. They were very dedicated, pro active and genuinely interested to help us with whatever… read more
They have been helping us most of all with all the steps needed to expand our food forest: loosening up the soil with a pick axe, chop ´n dropping, planting syntropic lines and mulching. They were very dedicated, pro active and genuinely interested to help us with whatever… read more
(Excellent)
28 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer (Andre & Hanna) for host
We spent two weeks with Joep and Julia, what an amazing couple, home and experience. Everyday there was something new to do, learning from such a diversely intelligent couple. They were very generous to share as much of their knowledge as they could. Particularly when farming, there were great explanations as to why we were doing what we were… read more
1 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Harry & Madeleine)
It was a great pleasure having Harry and Madeleine volunteering with us!
They have helped us beautifully in our food forest (chop and drop, plowing and mulching), fixing our driveway and most of all landscaping a bit of our garden to prevent flooding of our rain water catchment system. They are both really hands-on, pro active, quick learners and… read more
They have helped us beautifully in our food forest (chop and drop, plowing and mulching), fixing our driveway and most of all landscaping a bit of our garden to prevent flooding of our rain water catchment system. They are both really hands-on, pro active, quick learners and… read more
(Excellent)
20 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Harry & Madeleine) for host
Jeop and Julia were two wonderful people, full of knowledge and kindness! Sharing breakfast at the beginning of each working day was a highlight as we got to know them as a couple which was brilliant. The work is enjoyable and you really feel as if you learn something everyday, with Joep's incredible knowledge and his willingness to share. We… read more
3 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Markus)
Markus is a great volunteer and wonderful person!
He has helped us with various things: mulching our (food) forest, the daily cleanup and building a dry stone wall :) He really likes to do manual work and is very handy, knows how to use a machete and learned fast how to puzzle with (big!) rocks. Furthermore Markus is an easy going, calm and… read more
He has helped us with various things: mulching our (food) forest, the daily cleanup and building a dry stone wall :) He really likes to do manual work and is very handy, knows how to use a machete and learned fast how to puzzle with (big!) rocks. Furthermore Markus is an easy going, calm and… read more
(Excellent)
27 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Markus) for host
My 2 weeks stay with Joep and Julia was truly amazing and interesting. The campsite and the surrounding area is really nice and a perfect place to relax and enjoy nature. Joep is like the teacher you always wanted to have in school, he is really patient and explains everything very understandable and interesting. He has a lot of knowledge that he… read more
4 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Kiran & Ffion)
Kiran and Ffion are wonderful persons and volunteers!
Apart from our daily little cleanup they have helped us organizing biomass in the syntropic lines of our future food forest, as well as building platforms for our water recycling system version 2.0. It was a real pleasure to work with them and they were always interested to learn new skills.… read more
Apart from our daily little cleanup they have helped us organizing biomass in the syntropic lines of our future food forest, as well as building platforms for our water recycling system version 2.0. It was a real pleasure to work with them and they were always interested to learn new skills.… read more
(Excellent)
24 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (Kiran & Ffion) for host
Our two week stay with Joep and Julia was really lovely, and can probably be broken down into the following useful points:
- Joep was really quick and helpful with communication and helping us get to them.
- We arrived and moved into our home, a very cosy tent tucked away in a shaded corner of the campsite, which was really comfortable and… read more
- Joep was really quick and helpful with communication and helping us get to them.
- We arrived and moved into our home, a very cosy tent tucked away in a shaded corner of the campsite, which was really comfortable and… read more
20 Aug 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Gabriel)
Gabriel and his two friends did a realy great job!
They have been working in the food forest - implementing syntropic mulching techniques - and helped to create a heavy duty dry stone platform for a water tank. They picked it up fast - especially Gabriel :) - and all got really into a bit of a flow state finishing these containing walls. Thanks… read more
They have been working in the food forest - implementing syntropic mulching techniques - and helped to create a heavy duty dry stone platform for a water tank. They picked it up fast - especially Gabriel :) - and all got really into a bit of a flow state finishing these containing walls. Thanks… read more
(Excellent)
9 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (Gabriel) for host
Joep and Julia are really welcoming hosts!
Sharing breakfast every morning is a good addition to understand more the project they're building.
With two other friends we stayed a week doing gardening a building stone walls and we really enjoyed it.
Definitely recommend :)
Sharing breakfast every morning is a good addition to understand more the project they're building.
With two other friends we stayed a week doing gardening a building stone walls and we really enjoyed it.
Definitely recommend :)
20 Aug 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Bethan & John)
It was a great pleasure hosting Bethan!
She got in touch at the perfect moment to help us out wonderfully building a dry stone wall, among a few other smaller (routine) tasks around the house and mulching our (food) forest. She is a very dedicated worker, with an eye for detail, an eagerness to learn and not afraid for physical work or to get her… read more
She got in touch at the perfect moment to help us out wonderfully building a dry stone wall, among a few other smaller (routine) tasks around the house and mulching our (food) forest. She is a very dedicated worker, with an eye for detail, an eagerness to learn and not afraid for physical work or to get her… read more
(Excellent)
25 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer (Bethan & John) for host
After having contacted Joep and Julia very last minute after a change of my travel plans, I'm really grateful that they were able to take me on as a volunteer for 10 days. I wish I could have stayed longer! Their campsite and home is really beautiful, and their passion and knowledge surrounding sustainable practices, land management and wall… read more
19 Jul 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Finn Ole)
Ole is a truly wonderful person and volunteer!
He helped us beautifully with everything: mulching trees, sweeping floors, building a dry stone wall and more.. Ole is a fast learner who’s very organized, likes to do physical tasks and shows initiative to optimise the work. He is also an excellent team player and has a deep interest in sustainable… read more
He helped us beautifully with everything: mulching trees, sweeping floors, building a dry stone wall and more.. Ole is a fast learner who’s very organized, likes to do physical tasks and shows initiative to optimise the work. He is also an excellent team player and has a deep interest in sustainable… read more
(Excellent)
18 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer (Finn Ole) for host
In the beginning I expected to stay one week and then go on.. but at the end I stayed nearly 3 weeks.
I was completely overwhelmed off all the passion Julia and Joep put in their project.
They showed me everything they created within the last years.
I earned a lot of knowledge, impressions and got inspired in many ways.
I would say, its the… read more
I was completely overwhelmed off all the passion Julia and Joep put in their project.
They showed me everything they created within the last years.
I earned a lot of knowledge, impressions and got inspired in many ways.
I would say, its the… read more
11 Jul 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Quentin)
What an absolute delight to host Quentin!
He is an outstanding volunteer and a wonderful person. We have very much appreciated all his help (filling up trenches, adding biomass to a future food forest, cutting wood and starting to build a tank platform) ..with an amazing energy! He is one of the most dedicated, hardworking, practical and… read more
He is an outstanding volunteer and a wonderful person. We have very much appreciated all his help (filling up trenches, adding biomass to a future food forest, cutting wood and starting to build a tank platform) ..with an amazing energy! He is one of the most dedicated, hardworking, practical and… read more
(Excellent)
9 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer (Quentin) for host
I just loved my stay en el camping guaimaro ! Joep and Julia are amazing, they love to share what they know and they know quiiite a lot of very interesting stuff especially around bioconstruction, syntropie forest and water treatment and reuse. The work is physic but variated and very well organised (5h in the mornings and then you have your… read more
31 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Jessie) for host
I stayed for a few weeks back in March/April, so I'm a little late but not too late to publicly express my gratitude! The level of intellectual exchange here was the highest of my (many) volunteer experiences. Joep and Julia have a wealth of knowledge and insights, both technical and philosophical. Not only are they enthusiastic about sharing what… read more
8 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Tom)
Fue un imenso placer conocer a Tom y trabajar juntos!
El es muy (pro)activo y le gusta trabajar de una forma eficaz, no solamente untilizar sus manos pero tambien su cerebro :) Para nuestro sistema de reciclaje de aguas nos ayudó mucho instalando tubos y el rellenando chambas. Además deshierbó, podó y organizó biomasa dentro due nuestro bosque… read more
El es muy (pro)activo y le gusta trabajar de una forma eficaz, no solamente untilizar sus manos pero tambien su cerebro :) Para nuestro sistema de reciclaje de aguas nos ayudó mucho instalando tubos y el rellenando chambas. Además deshierbó, podó y organizó biomasa dentro due nuestro bosque… read more
(Excellent)
2 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Tom) for host
1000 gracias a Joep y Julia por estas 2.5 semanas maravillosas al Guaimaro
El Guaimaro no es solo el árbol donde podrás colocar la hamaca con una vista estupenda a las montañas, sino un lugar donde aprenderás muchísimas cosas y disfrutarás de un momento chevere !
Las informaciones que los Yupis comparten sin esconder nada sobre las técnicas de… read more
El Guaimaro no es solo el árbol donde podrás colocar la hamaca con una vista estupenda a las montañas, sino un lugar donde aprenderás muchísimas cosas y disfrutarás de un momento chevere !
Las informaciones que los Yupis comparten sin esconder nada sobre las técnicas de… read more
24 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Benjamin)
Benjamin is a great volunteer, super recommended!
He has helped us mostly to improve our water system - filling up trenches and installing pvc pipes - apart from a short daily clean-up around the house. He also pruned trees to create more growth and feed biomass to the soil, and he is definitely not afraid to get his hands dirty and to do… read more
He has helped us mostly to improve our water system - filling up trenches and installing pvc pipes - apart from a short daily clean-up around the house. He also pruned trees to create more growth and feed biomass to the soil, and he is definitely not afraid to get his hands dirty and to do… read more
(Excellent)
23 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Benjamin) for host
It was my first experience on workaway and what a good one !
Joep and Julia are building something great near Barichara, they are working on different things in same time (reforestation, permaculture, water system, eco-construction, …) The work is not always easy but the instruction are clear, Joep is super pedagogic and takes the time to explain… read more
Joep and Julia are building something great near Barichara, they are working on different things in same time (reforestation, permaculture, water system, eco-construction, …) The work is not always easy but the instruction are clear, Joep is super pedagogic and takes the time to explain… read more
19 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Eva) for host
I volunteered here just over a year ago (March/April 2023) and just completely forgot to give feedback but I feel that Joep & Julia deserve a shoutout (better late than never)! This was my first Workaway experience and I absolutely loved every moment of my 2.5 weeks here! As a solo female traveler, the communication with them from the beginning… read more
18 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Cesar & Thijs)
What a great pleasure hosting Cesar and Thijs!
They are wonderful people who have helpend with various tasks such as filling up trenches, pruning trees, moving rocks and more.. They are really pro acitve, enthusiastic, committed to any job and great communicators. Moreover, they were always on top of keeping everything super clean and organized… read more
They are wonderful people who have helpend with various tasks such as filling up trenches, pruning trees, moving rocks and more.. They are really pro acitve, enthusiastic, committed to any job and great communicators. Moreover, they were always on top of keeping everything super clean and organized… read more
(Excellent)
12 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Cesar & Thijs) for host
We stayed for two weeks in this amazing finca and we LOVED it.
This was our first experience as workaway volunteers and we couldn't be more happy. The hosts are both very welcoming and will help you with anything you need. The work can be a bit though sometimes but they always make sure there is a break from time to time. The breakfast is amazing,… read more
This was our first experience as workaway volunteers and we couldn't be more happy. The hosts are both very welcoming and will help you with anything you need. The work can be a bit though sometimes but they always make sure there is a break from time to time. The breakfast is amazing,… read more
24 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Alex)
Alex is one of those exceptional volunteers, a real pity that he could stay for only week :)
He mostly helped installing waterpipes for our new rain water catchment system.. and from the first moment onward it was clear that he is very skilled. He analyzes how to do it - knows how to use his hands and tools - and gets it done effectively. Alex… read more
He mostly helped installing waterpipes for our new rain water catchment system.. and from the first moment onward it was clear that he is very skilled. He analyzes how to do it - knows how to use his hands and tools - and gets it done effectively. Alex… read more
(Excellent)
21 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Alex) for host
Thank you so much Joep and Julia! I had a fantastic time staying here for a week. Barichara is a special place and it was nice to be able to live in this environment. Joep was great to work with, an excellent teacher, patient, knowledgeable and also a great listener. An awesome couple with very interesting backgrounds in architecture and… read more
10 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Victor)
Victor participó maravillosamente en nuestro proyecto!
Como es una persona muy comprometida y le gusta mucho aprender, Victor se metió dentro de cualquier clase de trabajo con toda su voluntad. Nos ayudó excavando un pequeño pero complejo trayecto para instalar tubos, la construcción de un muro de piedra seca, aseo, trabajo en un bosque… read more
Como es una persona muy comprometida y le gusta mucho aprender, Victor se metió dentro de cualquier clase de trabajo con toda su voluntad. Nos ayudó excavando un pequeño pero complejo trayecto para instalar tubos, la construcción de un muro de piedra seca, aseo, trabajo en un bosque… read more
(Excellent)
1 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Victor) for host
Estoy completamente cautivado por el lugar. Tuve la suerte de quedarme más de 15 días con Joep y Julia. Son personas acogedoras y amables, se nota de inmediato. El trabajo fue enriquecedor y variado. Aprender sobre todo el proyecto es muy interesante. ¡Hay de qué inspirarse!
Muchas gracias por todo
Muchas gracias por todo
31 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Roxane) for host
What an amazing time volunteering at Guáimaro Campsite with Joep and Julia. I felt like home in the middle of the nature surrounded by so nice people.
The place is amazing and Joep and Julia are so welcoming and eager to share all their knowledge about the construction and sustainability of their hogar. Everything is so we'll thought of that… read more
The place is amazing and Joep and Julia are so welcoming and eager to share all their knowledge about the construction and sustainability of their hogar. Everything is so we'll thought of that… read more
23 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Roxane)
What a delight having Roxane volunteering with us, a pity she could only stay for two weeks :)
She is a very committed, pro active, focused and hardworking person, a quick learner who really likes to get things done. Roxane has been helping wonderfully with the daily clean-up, moving rocks and finishing a water tank platform. But most of all, she… read more
She is a very committed, pro active, focused and hardworking person, a quick learner who really likes to get things done. Roxane has been helping wonderfully with the daily clean-up, moving rocks and finishing a water tank platform. But most of all, she… read more
(Excellent)
22 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Rob)
Rob is a wonderful volunteer, absolutely recommended!
He is has a genuine interest in everything related to permaculture and sustainable living so it was a real delight to exchange experiences and ideas. He is a quick learner and not at all afraid to get into physical activities such as moving rocks to build a wall or mulching our foodforest. He… read more
He is has a genuine interest in everything related to permaculture and sustainable living so it was a real delight to exchange experiences and ideas. He is a quick learner and not at all afraid to get into physical activities such as moving rocks to build a wall or mulching our foodforest. He… read more
(Excellent)
22 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Saskia)
It was super nice having Saskia volunteering with us!
She came with her boyfriend Rob and helped out with several activities, mostly dry stone walling, maintaining our (food) forest and some cleaning in the house. Saskia is always ready to help with any type of job and eager to learn new things. We also felt completely comfortable to let her and… read more
She came with her boyfriend Rob and helped out with several activities, mostly dry stone walling, maintaining our (food) forest and some cleaning in the house. Saskia is always ready to help with any type of job and eager to learn new things. We also felt completely comfortable to let her and… read more
(Excellent)
26 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Saskia) for host
We’ve stayed one month at Joep and Juul’s, which was absolutely amazing. We had the best time.
The mornings start with a nice morning routine and the most delicious breakfast ever made by Juul. This breakfast time is also a really nice time to get to know each other and exchange experiences. After the breakfast you start with working on the… read more
The mornings start with a nice morning routine and the most delicious breakfast ever made by Juul. This breakfast time is also a really nice time to get to know each other and exchange experiences. After the breakfast you start with working on the… read more
9 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Felix & Frederik)
It was a great pleasure having Felix and Freddy volunteering with us!
They were eager to help & learn some skills.. and also always ready for some physical work. Felix and Freddy are both strong and really sporty type of guys. They have been doing all kinds of things: mulching our food forest, digging postholes, building dry stone walls, moving… read more
They were eager to help & learn some skills.. and also always ready for some physical work. Felix and Freddy are both strong and really sporty type of guys. They have been doing all kinds of things: mulching our food forest, digging postholes, building dry stone walls, moving… read more
(Excellent)
15 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Anthony & Anna Josina)
Anton and Emmy are truly wonderful persons and volunteers!
Among many other things.. they have helped us weeding, mulching the (food) forest and building a dry stone containing wall for a tank plateau. They both are just great to work with: focused, dedicated, practical and not afraid of some (physical) manual work - including digging up and… read more
Among many other things.. they have helped us weeding, mulching the (food) forest and building a dry stone containing wall for a tank plateau. They both are just great to work with: focused, dedicated, practical and not afraid of some (physical) manual work - including digging up and… read more
(Excellent)
15 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Ellie)
Wow, what a delight having Ellie volunteering with us!
She has helped us with activities like mulching our little food forest, a bit of dry stone walling, maintenance of our driveway.. and uncovering pipelines in search of a leak - thanks for your patience :) Ellie is a wonderful teamplayer, works also great independently, is very proactive and… read more
She has helped us with activities like mulching our little food forest, a bit of dry stone walling, maintenance of our driveway.. and uncovering pipelines in search of a leak - thanks for your patience :) Ellie is a wonderful teamplayer, works also great independently, is very proactive and… read more
(Excellent)
6 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Ellie) for host
I stayed at Joep and Julia's beautiful Finca for 2-weeks and really enjoyed my time here. The property is absolutely breath-taking, and a place that is easy to call home for the time spent volunteering. Joep and Julia are incredibly friendly and accomodating. It was lovely to share breakfast with them and the other volunteers each working day. The… read more
22 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (LiliClendinen) for host
I spent one month at Joep and Julia’s finca, and I learned so much! We spent almost the entire month digging and moving rocks to create a platform for a water tank. Once the platform was leveled, we constructed a beautiful stone wall. The project, as a whole, taught me a lot about precision. Before, I never understood why some people were so picky… read more
10 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (LiliClendinen)
Lili is a great volunteer and a wonderful person!
Having hiked in from Barichara to our finca, we got to know Lili straight away as being perfectly fine with physical activities :) She helped us moving big rocks, landscaping a plateau for a new water tank, weeding, cleaning out a filtration system and building a dry stone wall. Lili clearly loves… read more
Having hiked in from Barichara to our finca, we got to know Lili straight away as being perfectly fine with physical activities :) She helped us moving big rocks, landscaping a plateau for a new water tank, weeding, cleaning out a filtration system and building a dry stone wall. Lili clearly loves… read more
(Excellent)
6 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Charlie) for host
I volunteered at the campsite for two weeks and it was a great experience!
My immediate impression was that the place is very beautiful, with views of the mountains from the campsite. There is luscious plant life everywhere… a really nice kitchen/relaxing area - uniquely beautiful bathrooms 😆
Joep and Julia are both very welcoming and easy to… read more
My immediate impression was that the place is very beautiful, with views of the mountains from the campsite. There is luscious plant life everywhere… a really nice kitchen/relaxing area - uniquely beautiful bathrooms 😆
Joep and Julia are both very welcoming and easy to… read more
9 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Aaron)
What a wonderful experience hosting Aaron!
He is a really dedicated, efficient and hard worker, super intersted to learn new things and likes to get into manual work. He helped weeding, cleaning a filtration system but most of all moving earth and (big!) rocks to create a platform for a new water tank… and loving it :)
Aaron is a very friendly,… read more
He is a really dedicated, efficient and hard worker, super intersted to learn new things and likes to get into manual work. He helped weeding, cleaning a filtration system but most of all moving earth and (big!) rocks to create a platform for a new water tank… and loving it :)
Aaron is a very friendly,… read more
(Excellent)
20 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Lucie) for host
I spent 3 amazing weeks in Barichara with Joep and Julia
It's a very beautiful and peacefull place. You can learn a lot about their project of agroforestery, bioconstruction or about their sustainable water system. Joep really explains the whole process and will always explain you the meaning of your work.
From their place you can enjoy the… read more
It's a very beautiful and peacefull place. You can learn a lot about their project of agroforestery, bioconstruction or about their sustainable water system. Joep really explains the whole process and will always explain you the meaning of your work.
From their place you can enjoy the… read more
18 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucie)
We have very much enjoyed Lucie´s wonderful help and friendly company!
She mainly participated in mulching in our food forest, building a dry stone containing wall, general maintenance and some pruning. She is very motivated, engaged, really interested to learn about sustainable practices.. and took many notes! She clearly has an eye for detail… read more
She mainly participated in mulching in our food forest, building a dry stone containing wall, general maintenance and some pruning. She is very motivated, engaged, really interested to learn about sustainable practices.. and took many notes! She clearly has an eye for detail… read more
(Excellent)
18 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (MOULARD & Agathe)
It was an excellent experience hosting Agathe!
Being a very energetic and hands-on type of person, she really likes to get things done and is defenitely not afraid of physical work :) She helped with dry stone walling, mulching and pruning… and has a strong interest in regenerative practices to really make a positive impact on our planet!
Agathe… read more
Being a very energetic and hands-on type of person, she really likes to get things done and is defenitely not afraid of physical work :) She helped with dry stone walling, mulching and pruning… and has a strong interest in regenerative practices to really make a positive impact on our planet!
Agathe… read more
(Excellent)
5 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Febe) for host
I spent three weeks volunteering with Julia and Joep and would definitely recommend this WorkAway to anyone interested in agroforestry (or agriculture in general) and eco-building. During my time there, we mostly worked on improving their syntropic agroforestry systems and we built a drystone wall, which was very interesting.
Their house is… read more
Their house is… read more
3 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Polly) for host
I had a really wonderful 3 weeks staying with Joep and Julia on their patch of paradise. It was incredible to see what they have managed to build and continue to build upon, and it was a beautiful experience to learn about it all and have the chance to work on various projects, from dry stone wall building to learning about and implimimenting… read more
1 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Polly)
We have 100 % appreciated Polly´s beautiful help and presence!
She helped us maintaining the campsite, mulching, creating substrate for a green roof and quickly learned how to build a high quality dry stone wall. She is a very pro active, communicative and hands-on type of person who always enthusiastically engaged in all of our… read more
She helped us maintaining the campsite, mulching, creating substrate for a green roof and quickly learned how to build a high quality dry stone wall. She is a very pro active, communicative and hands-on type of person who always enthusiastically engaged in all of our… read more
(Excellent)
29 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Mark) for host
I had a fantastic time here. Julia and Joep are a pleasure to work for, work with and be around. They have a great deal of patience, are highly tuned into the needs of guests, are extremely knowledgeable about the surrounding area and culture. They have created a stunningly beautiful and peaceful place to be.
Julia's breakfasts are… read more
Julia's breakfasts are… read more
28 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Mark)
It was a real delight to host Mark, a wonderfully interested and dedicated volunteer!
He has helped us immensely building dry stone walls and beautifully guided the other volunteers. He also helped maintaining the campsite and a future food forest, it is clearly his second nature to use any kind of tool tools. Mark also did an excellent job… read more
He has helped us immensely building dry stone walls and beautifully guided the other volunteers. He also helped maintaining the campsite and a future food forest, it is clearly his second nature to use any kind of tool tools. Mark also did an excellent job… read more
(Excellent)
22 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Thibaud & Rona)
It was a real pleasure to host Rona and Thibaud!
All the jobs that they took on - planting, mulching, substrate production, digging, weeding and moving stones - were done with enthusiasm. They are both very responsible, considerate, pro active and productive helpers, also able to work independently with plenty of initiative.
Apart from their… read more
All the jobs that they took on - planting, mulching, substrate production, digging, weeding and moving stones - were done with enthusiasm. They are both very responsible, considerate, pro active and productive helpers, also able to work independently with plenty of initiative.
Apart from their… read more
(Excellent)
18 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Thibaud & Rona) for host
We had the most wonderful three weeks at Joep and Julia’s Finca! For starters, the location and the campsite itself are beautiful, they’ve created something very special, nestled within a beautiful natural space with stunning views of the Santander mountains.
The work is physical but varied and Joep always works alongside the volunteers,… read more
The work is physical but varied and Joep always works alongside the volunteers,… read more
28 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Theo)
It was really wonderful having Theo voluneering with us!
He has done all kind of Jobs such as processing tree branches (chop ´n drop), road repairs, digging trenches, a bit of carpentry, landscaping and creating a infiltration area for our food forest. He is a very consistent and dedicated worker, always open to do and learn new things.
Theo is… read more
He has done all kind of Jobs such as processing tree branches (chop ´n drop), road repairs, digging trenches, a bit of carpentry, landscaping and creating a infiltration area for our food forest. He is a very consistent and dedicated worker, always open to do and learn new things.
Theo is… read more
(Excellent)
11 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Theo) for host
I had one of the most peaceful months in my life at Jupps and Julias place.
The whole property is just beautiful, especially the houses Jupp and Julia built beautiful (especially when you like architecture I promise you'll love it)
I had to work from 7 am to 12:30 with two relatively large breaks as Jupp likes to talk a lot while eating ;) so it… read more
The whole property is just beautiful, especially the houses Jupp and Julia built beautiful (especially when you like architecture I promise you'll love it)
I had to work from 7 am to 12:30 with two relatively large breaks as Jupp likes to talk a lot while eating ;) so it… read more
20 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Andreas) for host
Amazing place, super interesting projects, and just lovely people!
For us, it was a wonderful experience at the end of our travels. We learned so much by helping with the different projects and just listening to J&J when they explain things - especially Joep, he can almost go on for hours explaining and answering every question with patience.… read more
For us, it was a wonderful experience at the end of our travels. We learned so much by helping with the different projects and just listening to J&J when they explain things - especially Joep, he can almost go on for hours explaining and answering every question with patience.… read more
9 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Lea & Anderson Esteban) for host
It was interesting helping Joep and Julia in their projects. Joep is passionate about what he's doing, very willing to share his knowledge and curious to learn. It was a great exchange. The place is beautiful and peaceful and so are the surroundings.
Just make sure you agree in advance on the duration of your stay to avoid any inconvenience.
Just make sure you agree in advance on the duration of your stay to avoid any inconvenience.
17 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Zaid)
Wow, it was a real delight having Zaid volunteering at our place!
Zaid has helped us wonderfully with various tasks, such as the installation of rainwater pipes, some carpentry, excavating / compacting earth, repairing the driveway and general maintenance.. He is a hard worker who is not afraid to sweat and really knows how to use all kinds of… read more
Zaid has helped us wonderfully with various tasks, such as the installation of rainwater pipes, some carpentry, excavating / compacting earth, repairing the driveway and general maintenance.. He is a hard worker who is not afraid to sweat and really knows how to use all kinds of… read more
(Excellent)
5 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Zaid) for host
What a beautiful time spent here !! Although I only stayed at this Eco-farm for a short time, the time I did spend was very rewarding and enriching each day. Its very admirable what Julia and Joep had completed in the amount of time they've been here.
You're greeted with warmth the minute you arrive. The breakfast is delicious with teas made of… read more
You're greeted with warmth the minute you arrive. The breakfast is delicious with teas made of… read more
23 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Aline)
It was really beautiful having Aline volunteering with us!
Apart from some little (routine) tasks, she most of all helped us to proceed with our vermicomposting system and did an amazing job. It was a great pleasure to discuss various technical aspects of this system and being able to rely on her - and her boyfriend Quentin - to have it executed… read more
Apart from some little (routine) tasks, she most of all helped us to proceed with our vermicomposting system and did an amazing job. It was a great pleasure to discuss various technical aspects of this system and being able to rely on her - and her boyfriend Quentin - to have it executed… read more
(Excellent)
13 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Aline) for host
In short : couldn't have hoped a better first Workaway experience! Nor a better place to start off a yeartrip in South America!
In more details : Joep an Julia are now pros in welcoming Workawayers (and overlanders)!
They know how to make one feel comfortable and like at home, they're always ready to help, asking if we need something in town or… read more
In more details : Joep an Julia are now pros in welcoming Workawayers (and overlanders)!
They know how to make one feel comfortable and like at home, they're always ready to help, asking if we need something in town or… read more
23 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Quentin)
Quentin is a wonderful volunteer!
He has helped us especially with our new vermicomposting system - quite a technical job, using power tools and such - and also did various tasks around the house, such as cleaning and weeding. He is very dedicated, interested in learning new things and always willing to help out. He and his girlfriend Aline were… read more
He has helped us especially with our new vermicomposting system - quite a technical job, using power tools and such - and also did various tasks around the house, such as cleaning and weeding. He is very dedicated, interested in learning new things and always willing to help out. He and his girlfriend Aline were… read more
(Excellent)
12 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Quentin) for host
Mon expérience n'est que positif, Yupp et Julia sont juste des personnes extrêmement gentille, j' y est appris pleins de choses du vermicompost a la biologie construction et permaculture. Yupp a toujours la pour échanger en espagnol se que j'ai énormément apprécié. je conseille vraiment pour celle qui veulent avoir une expérience authentique avec… read more
11 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Iva) for host
This was my first workaway experience and it was great! Joep and Julias finca is a nature and architecture paradise, it was a pleasure to stay there for a month. Joep and Julia are great hosts, working hours are everything else is good organised, the work is always different and interesting. We were reparing the road, doing gardening and weeding,… read more
10 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (David)
It was a great pleasure having David as a volunteer!
He helped us wonderfully with things like weeding, general maintenance, digging trenches and cutting some rocks... but especially with installing the underground rainwater pipes. Eager to learn and with the required patience he became seriously familiar with this type of work. David is a good… read more
He helped us wonderfully with things like weeding, general maintenance, digging trenches and cutting some rocks... but especially with installing the underground rainwater pipes. Eager to learn and with the required patience he became seriously familiar with this type of work. David is a good… read more
(Excellent)
7 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (David) for host
I definitely reccomend this workaway.
the guimaro campspot is an amazing place to stay. Close to the cool town of barichara and as it is a campsite there is always other people/volunteers around to chat to. There is also some very nice hikes.
Most of all I recommend this because of joep and julia. They are very generous with their time,… read more
the guimaro campspot is an amazing place to stay. Close to the cool town of barichara and as it is a campsite there is always other people/volunteers around to chat to. There is also some very nice hikes.
Most of all I recommend this because of joep and julia. They are very generous with their time,… read more
28 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Luis Ariel )
Ariel is a great volunteer and a wonderful person!
After a break (without volunteers for a while), Ariel joined us and it was again an excellent escperience! He helped us to mulch our food forest, doing maintenance on our driveway and especially excavating trenches as well as cutting rocks for the installation of pipes for our rain water… read more
After a break (without volunteers for a while), Ariel joined us and it was again an excellent escperience! He helped us to mulch our food forest, doing maintenance on our driveway and especially excavating trenches as well as cutting rocks for the installation of pipes for our rain water… read more
(Excellent)
27 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Luis Ariel ) for host
Mi primera experiencia como workawayer, es maravilloso, como dice Joep, conocer tantas personas y de diferentes lugares del mundo compartiendo este espacio, el cual es especialmente apto para encontrar silencio y poder reflexionar. Así mismo las actividades realizadas pudieron en ocasiones ser exigentes pero Joep es muy dado a dar cuantas… read more
22 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Jakob)
Jacob is one of those special and unforgettable volunteers!
He did a wonderful Job building a dry stone wall and stone pathway, weeding, digging and leveling trenches, planting, organizing recyclables and much more. He really likes to do physical work regularly, so his digging efforts were super helpful for our vermicompost system and the… read more
He did a wonderful Job building a dry stone wall and stone pathway, weeding, digging and leveling trenches, planting, organizing recyclables and much more. He really likes to do physical work regularly, so his digging efforts were super helpful for our vermicompost system and the… read more
(Excellent)
4 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Jakob) for host
I stayed for two months through the early rainy season in March and April with the amazing people that are Joep and Julia. It is simple living in a stunning location, mountain views every day and the true live-outside lifestyle. During my time there the big projects we worked on were the vermi-composting system, digging the trenches and holes… read more
19 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Arne & Riet)
What a wonderful experience to host Arne and Riet!
Staying for about two weeks they beautifully helped us organizing and moving rocks, building dry stone walls for our new vermicomposting system as well as a bit of weeding on the campsite. Both of them were very enthusiastic and interested to learn about everything and it was a real pleasure to… read more
Staying for about two weeks they beautifully helped us organizing and moving rocks, building dry stone walls for our new vermicomposting system as well as a bit of weeding on the campsite. Both of them were very enthusiastic and interested to learn about everything and it was a real pleasure to… read more
(Excellent)
2 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Arne & Riet) for host
First of all, thanks for the wonderful experience!
Joep and Julia, the Yupis, are a lovely couple from the Netherlands who decided to live an alternative life on the countryside near Barichara. And how they do it is just admirable. Julia is in our opinion an amazingly talented architect who did an incredible job renovating an old traditional farm… read more
Joep and Julia, the Yupis, are a lovely couple from the Netherlands who decided to live an alternative life on the countryside near Barichara. And how they do it is just admirable. Julia is in our opinion an amazingly talented architect who did an incredible job renovating an old traditional farm… read more
25 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucy)
What a nice experience, Lucy really is a wonderful person and volunteer!
She is a hands-on type of person, creative, experienced and interested to learn new skills. She quickly mastered building dry stone walls as well as stone paths and was eager to learn to use the angle grinder for cutting rocks. Lucy was also always happy to help with other… read more
She is a hands-on type of person, creative, experienced and interested to learn new skills. She quickly mastered building dry stone walls as well as stone paths and was eager to learn to use the angle grinder for cutting rocks. Lucy was also always happy to help with other… read more
(Excellent)
18 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Lucy) for host
My time at Julia and Joep's was just was exactly what I had hoped for. I was looking for somewhere peaceful, with beautiful natural surroundings to explore, where the work was both interesting and physically demanding and it was all this and more. The place itself is even more better than in the pictures, the architecture is amazing and the… read more
22 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Martin & Pavlína)
What a delight hosting Martin and Pavlina!
They are really exceptional volunteers: pro active, hands on, hardworking, eager to learn and already clearly used to the type of activities on a finca. They have helped us building stone structures (dry stone wall and stone path), pruning some trees as well as weeding and fixing our driveway. They also… read more
They are really exceptional volunteers: pro active, hands on, hardworking, eager to learn and already clearly used to the type of activities on a finca. They have helped us building stone structures (dry stone wall and stone path), pruning some trees as well as weeding and fixing our driveway. They also… read more
(Excellent)
12 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Martin & Pavlína) for host
Joep and Julia are kind and caring people. They always explain how and why they do things the way they do, but are open to new ideas. They do the work for 110%, into the details and without compromises, and the results are impressive. Like the bathrooms are no doubt the most beautiful outdoor bathrooms we've ever seen.
We spent there just about… read more
We spent there just about… read more
29 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Blanka)
Blanka is a wonderful person and great volunteer!
She is very friendly, thoughtful and interested in learning new skills. She has helped us with many different things, such as landscaping, mulching and watering the garden, moving rocks, excavating and starting to build a dry stone wall. She did an excellent job and is not afraid to do some… read more
She is very friendly, thoughtful and interested in learning new skills. She has helped us with many different things, such as landscaping, mulching and watering the garden, moving rocks, excavating and starting to build a dry stone wall. She did an excellent job and is not afraid to do some… read more
(Excellent)
24 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Blanka) for host
I was supposed to stay for two weeks at Joep and Julia's place but I ended up staying for one month. The campsite is beautiful and very relaxed. Joep and Julia are very kind and helpful. If you are interested in sustainable construction and gardening, this is the perfect place to go to. In the mornings, we started the work with general… read more
10 Feb 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Coleman)
Coleman has helped us wonderfully was a great person to get to know!
Staying for a full month, he has done various outstanding jobs. First of all, it was a real delight working on a rather intricate roof structure together (with me, Joep) and finish it of as a green roof. Then he helped landscaping as well as organizing rocks and later… read more
Staying for a full month, he has done various outstanding jobs. First of all, it was a real delight working on a rather intricate roof structure together (with me, Joep) and finish it of as a green roof. Then he helped landscaping as well as organizing rocks and later… read more
(Excellent)
5 Feb 2022
Left by Workawayer (Annika) for host
I had a really great time with Julia & Joep, in which I learned a lot for my life and about myself and I’m happy to be able to take this knowledge with me!
They are both very friendly, easygoing and full of experiences which they love to share.
I helped finish the stone walls, planted, moved Rocks and learned how to pave a stone path without… read more
They are both very friendly, easygoing and full of experiences which they love to share.
I helped finish the stone walls, planted, moved Rocks and learned how to pave a stone path without… read more
4 Feb 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Annika)
It was a real pleasure having Annika as a volunteer!
She is a very friendly, considerate and adventurous person who helped us beautifully with various jobs. Apart from the daily tasks around the house, some finishing of dry stone walls and planting, she most of all helped us moving and organizing stones. So she´s definitely not afraid to do some… read more
She is a very friendly, considerate and adventurous person who helped us beautifully with various jobs. Apart from the daily tasks around the house, some finishing of dry stone walls and planting, she most of all helped us moving and organizing stones. So she´s definitely not afraid to do some… read more
(Excellent)
11 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Élise) for host
Joep and Julia were wonderful hosts! They are kind, interesting people that we shared great conversations with. They were also wonderful to give advise on hikes and activities to do around the area. The finca itself is absolutely beautiful, when not working it's a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the surrounding views. We worked 4-5 hours a day… read more
7 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Élise)
It was a real pleasure with Élise being part of our team for a while! She came in with her partner Kieran and did a great job building dry stone walls, apart from some chicken coop fencing and smaller daily tasks. She is very hands on, pro active and learns fast. Above all she is a really friendly and social person and we have enjoyed many great… read more
(Excellent)
11 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Kieran) for host
Staying at Guiaimaro with Julia and Joep was absolutely wonderful. They are two very creative interesting people with so much to teach. The work was lots of fun and we learned a ton. We did dry stoning which is a fascinating art/work. The breakfasts each morning were absolutely wonderful and will be highly missed. The campsite is an incredible… read more
7 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Kieran)
Kieran - who came in with his partner Elise - is a great volunteer and a beautiful person! He has mainly been doing a wonderful job building dry stone retaining walls, and also helped out with some chicken fencing and small daily tasks around the house. He is a quick learner, easy going and great to talk to! He also shared some interesting first… read more
(Excellent)
24 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Etienne)
Etienne is a brilliant person and volunteer!
He did a excellent job building dry stone walls and was open to do any task with great dedication and enthusiasm. Apart from his pro active attitude, awesome help and eagerness to learn, it was really wonderful to have him around! He is very communicative, positive, easy going, cheerful and connected… read more
He did a excellent job building dry stone walls and was open to do any task with great dedication and enthusiasm. Apart from his pro active attitude, awesome help and eagerness to learn, it was really wonderful to have him around! He is very communicative, positive, easy going, cheerful and connected… read more
(Excellent)
6 Dec 2021
Left by Workawayer (Laura ) for host
My experience in Guaimaro with Julia and Joep was amazing, I learned a lot of things about bio-construction, cooking (I have new recipes), permaculture, filtering water, working with stones, and sharing in a 'small' community. I enjoyed my time there.
I'm studying English and they helped me with my English, I learned a lot. I felt comfortable with… read more
I'm studying English and they helped me with my English, I learned a lot. I felt comfortable with… read more
25 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura )
Laura is one of those special and unforgettable volunteers!
She is a great communicator knowing what she wants and a very enthusiastic, talented and dedicated worker. Loving basically any activity and learning quickly - with a special interest in bio construction - Laura did a great job excavating, building dry stone walls, mixing concrete,… read more
She is a great communicator knowing what she wants and a very enthusiastic, talented and dedicated worker. Loving basically any activity and learning quickly - with a special interest in bio construction - Laura did a great job excavating, building dry stone walls, mixing concrete,… read more
(Excellent)
23 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (JojoCaco) for host
It was the first workaway of our trip and we feel very lucky we spent it with Joep and Julia. First, we didn't think about staying long in Barichara but you should definitely consider it !
Joep and Julia are kind and open-minded people. They took time to share their knowledge and experience, the history of Guaimaro, sustainable building… read more
Joep and Julia are kind and open-minded people. They took time to share their knowledge and experience, the history of Guaimaro, sustainable building… read more
21 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (JojoCaco)
It was a real pleasure having Caroline and Jordane as volunteers!
They are both very motivated, pro active, committed, focused, hardworking and eager to learn. Caroline is one of those persons who really doesn´t care too much about getting (her hands) dirty ;) and Jordane always meticulously wrote down what he learned, including beautiful… read more
They are both very motivated, pro active, committed, focused, hardworking and eager to learn. Caroline is one of those persons who really doesn´t care too much about getting (her hands) dirty ;) and Jordane always meticulously wrote down what he learned, including beautiful… read more
(Excellent)
17 Oct 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Maaike)
Wow, Maaike and Michiel are truly wonderful persons and volunteers! They have done a fantastic job on our finca and it was a real pleasure to enjoy their company.
They did the final touches of the dry stone walls of our new bathrooms and helped us landscaping, excavating, clearing overgrown spaces as well as planting many garden plants. They are… read more
They did the final touches of the dry stone walls of our new bathrooms and helped us landscaping, excavating, clearing overgrown spaces as well as planting many garden plants. They are… read more
(Excellent)
24 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Alexis & Victor) for host
What can we say that hasn't already been said? Joep and Julia are some of the most genuine, most open, and most fun people you can hope to meet. In our 23 days there--we wish it could have been much longer!--we not only got to learn many things such as dry stone construction, permaculture, water filtration, and much more, but we also got to make a… read more
22 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexis & Victor)
What an absolute joy to have Alexis and Victor stay with us, work together and to spend time with! Not just because they are very dedicated and enjoyed the varied tasks we had to do, but they added to the day with many interesting conversations and their enthusiasm.
Alexis and Victor are really keen to learn new skills, and they helped mostly… read more
Alexis and Victor are really keen to learn new skills, and they helped mostly… read more
(Excellent)
6 Jul 2021
Left by Workawayer (Liana) for host
It is AWESOME. I dont even know where to start.
I was planning to stay at Guaimaro just a couple of weeks, and ended up staying 6 weeks. 6 amazing weeks. Everything staring with the owners ending with Barichara was GREAT.
You start working at 7:30 and finish at 12:30. Then the lunch is served around 1:00/1:30pm.
The work consists mostly of… read more
I was planning to stay at Guaimaro just a couple of weeks, and ended up staying 6 weeks. 6 amazing weeks. Everything staring with the owners ending with Barichara was GREAT.
You start working at 7:30 and finish at 12:30. Then the lunch is served around 1:00/1:30pm.
The work consists mostly of… read more
29 Jun 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Liana)
Liana is a truly wonderful person and volunteer!
Without any specific need for directions she came in hiking from Barichara. This was unprecedented and tells a lot about her... Liana is very energetic, curious and adventurous! She ended up staying for over 5 weeks and enthusiastically helped with many different things, such as mulching the food… read more
Without any specific need for directions she came in hiking from Barichara. This was unprecedented and tells a lot about her... Liana is very energetic, curious and adventurous! She ended up staying for over 5 weeks and enthusiastically helped with many different things, such as mulching the food… read more
(Excellent)
3 Mar 2021
Left by Workawayer (Carolina) for host
My experience with Joep and Julia really surpassed my expectations in every sense. They are both wonderful, funny, and sweet beings. They are always open to teach you new skills and learn from you. Joep is a great teacher and communicator. He is always willing to show you something new every day, which is great when you are looking forward to… read more
15 Feb 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Carolina)
What a privilege, Carolina is truly a wonderful person and an outstanding volunteer!
October 2020, considering how to thoughtfully integrate volunteers into our projects again, Carolina contacted us... and we were convinced straight away! She has a huge green thumb and did an amazing job with our new veggie garden, the food forest, and the… read more
October 2020, considering how to thoughtfully integrate volunteers into our projects again, Carolina contacted us... and we were convinced straight away! She has a huge green thumb and did an amazing job with our new veggie garden, the food forest, and the… read more
(Excellent)
4 Jun 2020
Left by Workawayer (Marthe & Owen) for host
Our stay at Joep and Julia's beautiful 'finca' was super nice. We got the chance to learn a bit more about building a dry stone wall. Joep is a wonderfull 'teacher' who wants to learn you every step of the proces. He is very patient and clear in what he expects from you. Julia makes a super nice breakfast and bread. Joep and Julia are both really… read more
4 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Kel)
We have very much enjoyed Kel´s company and help at our finca!
They are very friendly, dedicated, reliable and did a great job building stone walls for our outdoor bathrooms. Kel is a eager to learn and explore, a very sociable person, speaks very good Spanish, and we have had many interesting conversations together. Really recommended!!
Kel,… read more
They are very friendly, dedicated, reliable and did a great job building stone walls for our outdoor bathrooms. Kel is a eager to learn and explore, a very sociable person, speaks very good Spanish, and we have had many interesting conversations together. Really recommended!!
Kel,… read more
(Excellent)
26 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Tristan)
It was a great pleasure to get to work with Tristan, he is an amazing person!
Tristan is a very energetic, positive, and communicative young man who has helped with many different things, most of all building dry stone walls. After dedicating himself to learn all the techniques and tricks he became really good at it! He also offered us to help… read more
Tristan is a very energetic, positive, and communicative young man who has helped with many different things, most of all building dry stone walls. After dedicating himself to learn all the techniques and tricks he became really good at it! He also offered us to help… read more
(Excellent)
24 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Susanne) for host
This was a beautiful experience! Joep and Julia are amazing hosts, super kind, friendly, fun and interesting. Guimaró, the place, is incredible: very peaceful, amazing views and beautiful architecture, designed by Julia&Joep.
The job is always interesting, volunteers collaborate with the current needs of the project. During the 3 weeks I stayed I… read more
The job is always interesting, volunteers collaborate with the current needs of the project. During the 3 weeks I stayed I… read more
23 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Susanne)
Susanne is a wonderful person and an excellent volunteer!
She dedicated herself to various activities, such as building dry stone walls for the bathrooms including a bit of plumbing, also planting (aloe vera) and the meticulous job of sewing mesh filters for our rain water system. Susanne is a very practical, versatile and analytical person with… read more
She dedicated herself to various activities, such as building dry stone walls for the bathrooms including a bit of plumbing, also planting (aloe vera) and the meticulous job of sewing mesh filters for our rain water system. Susanne is a very practical, versatile and analytical person with… read more
(Excellent)
24 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Ksenija & Daniel) for host
We spent three weeks with Joep and Julia and it was a wonderful introduction to Workaway and to Colombia! Guaimaro is a beautiful peaceful place where one can enjoy marvellous views and feel completely surrounded by nature, at the same time it is walking distance from town.
Most of our working time was spent building dry stone walls and we… read more
Most of our working time was spent building dry stone walls and we… read more
7 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Ksenija & Daniel)
Ksenia and Daniel are a beautiful couple and wonderful volunteers! Ksenia seemed to have really got really into a flow state building dry stone walls and did an impeccable job. Daniel not only worked on the outdoor bathrooms but also restored a big piece of retaining wall and did some gardening and tree cleaning. They are both very friendly and… read more
(Excellent)
23 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Vicky)
Nos encantó muchísimo la presencia de Vicky en nuestra finca!
Ella es una persona muy querida y ha sido un excelente voluntario. Nos ayudó perfectamente con la construcción de muros de piedra seca para los nuevos baños. Además se puso a investigar y producir unas hermosas lámparas de cemento, algo que siempre nos ha interesado! Vicky es muy pro… read more
Ella es una persona muy querida y ha sido un excelente voluntario. Nos ayudó perfectamente con la construcción de muros de piedra seca para los nuevos baños. Además se puso a investigar y producir unas hermosas lámparas de cemento, algo que siempre nos ha interesado! Vicky es muy pro… read more
(Excellent)
20 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Vicky) for host
Mi primer workaway, fue super chevere! Joep y Julia son super amables, muy abiertos y listo a escuchar todas preguntas, ideas o comentarios. Aprendi mucho de Joep sobre la construcción en piedra seca y también me dejaron hacer lámparas en cemento por la cocina, desarrollamos técnicas y pruebas de cemento; tuvieron mucha paciencia y fue muy… read more
18 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Melanie) for host
This place felt like a second home to me and I ended up staying for 4 weeks in total, because I loved it so much. Joep and Julia are very warmhearted, open-minded and inspiring people that make you feel at home and spread a good vibe. The breakfast with homemade bread, jam & co was amazing. Communication (both English and Spanish) is very open and… read more
10 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Melanie)
What a great experience, Melanie is an excellent volunteer and a wonderful person!
She has helped us with different tasks such as planting aloe vera, transporting stones, some plumbing... but especially building dry stone walls for our new outdoor bathrooms. And she did an outstanding job! Melanie is a quick learner, very dedicated and works… read more
She has helped us with different tasks such as planting aloe vera, transporting stones, some plumbing... but especially building dry stone walls for our new outdoor bathrooms. And she did an outstanding job! Melanie is a quick learner, very dedicated and works… read more
(Excellent)
7 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Amanda)
Amanda is a great volunteer! She helped us with many things such as building stone walls for the bathrooms, gardening and cleaning trees. Eager to do various activities, Amanda did a wonderful job as part of a group as well as individually. She is also a very kind, sociable and easy going person, with whom we have had many interesting… read more
(Excellent)
4 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Amanda) for host
I loved my stay at the finca!! Joep and Julia were really lovely, welcoming and made me feel comfortable straightaway. Joep showed me how to work with the stones which was really interesting but I could also do other things if I wanted to like gardening. The breakfast that Julia prepares is delicious! The finca is a 35 minute walk outside of… read more
3 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Anne-Sophie) for host
I spent three weeks there and I had a wonderful time ! If you are looking for a peaceful place with comfy facilities and breathtaking sunsets, this is the spot.
Joep and Julia are super welcoming, they have humor and they are very talented and inspiring people.
Work was pretty challenging, you will learn a lot and the local couple who work… read more
Joep and Julia are super welcoming, they have humor and they are very talented and inspiring people.
Work was pretty challenging, you will learn a lot and the local couple who work… read more
2 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Anne-Sophie)
Anne-Sophie is a wonderful person and volunteer! She is very friendly, thoughtful and dedicated to learn new skills. Her main activity was building dry stone walls for the outdoor showers. She did an excellent job… her patience and eye for detail were perfect for this type of work, as well as her gentle humming of songs ;) We have very much… read more
(Excellent)
2 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Matthias) for host
Perfect volunteering experience :
- Julia&Joep are really welcoming and make you feel like home
- The place is beautiful (especially for morning yoga :p )
- The work, dry stone wall building, is super interesting and Joep is a really good teacher
- The accommodation, a tent with mattress, is really comfortable. The breakfast is amazing and a good… read more
- Julia&Joep are really welcoming and make you feel like home
- The place is beautiful (especially for morning yoga :p )
- The work, dry stone wall building, is super interesting and Joep is a really good teacher
- The accommodation, a tent with mattress, is really comfortable. The breakfast is amazing and a good… read more
2 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Matthias)
Matthias helped us beautifully and was great person to get to know! He perfectly joined in to build the bathrooms (dry stone walls) and also really got into cutting and moving (big) rocks as well as compacting earth. He is a hard worker, very dedicated, great company and wonderful to talk to. Being a good observer and organizer, he was also so… read more
(Excellent)
1 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Delphine) for host
My first workaway experience and Joep and Julia have set high standards! It has been 2 beautiful weeks. Joep and Julia are very welcoming, their place is amazing and so well thought. Joep is generously sharing his knowledge and experience and a great instructor, patient and helpful at any time. It has been a good experience to learn how to build a… read more
25 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Delphine)
Delphine is a great person and excellent volunteer!
She is a quick learner and did a wonderful job helping us to build dry stone walls for our new bathrooms. She is a very communicative and proactive person - a good team player - and also helped greatly with smaller (household) tasks such as the daily ´solar light routine´. She perfectly speaks… read more
She is a quick learner and did a wonderful job helping us to build dry stone walls for our new bathrooms. She is a very communicative and proactive person - a good team player - and also helped greatly with smaller (household) tasks such as the daily ´solar light routine´. She perfectly speaks… read more
(Excellent)
6 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Jeanne & Simon) for host
What an experience !!!
We certainly remind it for a looong time !
We loved it so much that we stayed a week longer than we excepted.
Joep and Julia are so nice people, they make you feel like at home ! We loved our conversations and we left from there with a lot of news ideas of how to build and live.
We worked most of the time on the outside… read more
We certainly remind it for a looong time !
We loved it so much that we stayed a week longer than we excepted.
Joep and Julia are so nice people, they make you feel like at home ! We loved our conversations and we left from there with a lot of news ideas of how to build and live.
We worked most of the time on the outside… read more
27 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Jeanne & Simon)
We have really enjoyed Jeanne's and Simon's help and company, what a beautiful couple!
They are both super friendly, proactive, hands-on and positive, and helped us a lot with building dry stone walls for our bathrooms... and didn´t seem to want to stop ;) They also did a great job in carpentry with recycled materials, making a dresser to store… read more
They are both super friendly, proactive, hands-on and positive, and helped us a lot with building dry stone walls for our bathrooms... and didn´t seem to want to stop ;) They also did a great job in carpentry with recycled materials, making a dresser to store… read more
(Excellent)
6 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Federica) for host
I don’t know where to begin to describe how amazing my experience with Julia and Joep was, so I will split this reference into different points to give you an idea!
The location - Barichara is a traditional village surrounded by beautiful hills, and J&J’s place adorns one of them. There are a lot of trails and places to discover all around, but… read more
The location - Barichara is a traditional village surrounded by beautiful hills, and J&J’s place adorns one of them. There are a lot of trails and places to discover all around, but… read more
6 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Federica)
It was really nice to get to know Federica, what a great volunteer!
Federica helped us perfectly... she is very dedicated, fast-learning, hardworking, skilled, respectful and eager to learn about everything. Apart from mainly doing a very good job of dry stone walling (our new outdoor bathrooms) she also did some great gardening and was even very… read more
Federica helped us perfectly... she is very dedicated, fast-learning, hardworking, skilled, respectful and eager to learn about everything. Apart from mainly doing a very good job of dry stone walling (our new outdoor bathrooms) she also did some great gardening and was even very… read more
(Excellent)
6 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Zeb & Marijke) for host
We could not have wished for a better host for our first workaway. From the beginning, Joep and Julia are very friendly, welcoming and helpfull! They made us feel at home and helped us with getting settled. When being at work Joep and Julia had a good combination of giving clear instructions, keeping an open mind, having patience and helping you… read more
26 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Zeb & Marijke)
Zeb and Marijke have been great volunteers and are a wonderful couple! They are both very positive, hardworking and super interested in everything sustainable. And they really like to learn new skills and share their knowledge. They have especially helped us to build dry stone walls and also to paint the walls of the house. It was great spending… read more
(Excellent)
3 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Carole & Florian)
Carole and Florian are great volunteers and a beautiful couple!
Fascinated by their quest to now do a series of Workaways in South America we were really delighted to host them on our finca! For the most part they were involved in building our new bathrooms and they really did a wonderful job! Carole got hooked on dry stone walling since day one… read more
Fascinated by their quest to now do a series of Workaways in South America we were really delighted to host them on our finca! For the most part they were involved in building our new bathrooms and they really did a wonderful job! Carole got hooked on dry stone walling since day one… read more
(Excellent)
20 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Julien & Solenn) for host
This 3 weeks in Barichara were an amazing experience for us. For the kindness of Julia and Joep, the interest of the work, the beauty of the area and the atmosphere in general in the campsite...that was our best workaway and real moment of peace during our long trip.
Thank you to teach us so many construction advices, to shared your experiments… read more
Thank you to teach us so many construction advices, to shared your experiments… read more
10 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Julien & Solenn)
What a nice couple, we have very much enjoyed their help and company!
Solenn and Julien really did a fantastic job helping to build dry stone walls for our new open air bathrooms, apart from other small activities such as painting the walls of our house. They are very dedicated, knowledgeable and hands-on people, working perfectly as part of the… read more
Solenn and Julien really did a fantastic job helping to build dry stone walls for our new open air bathrooms, apart from other small activities such as painting the walls of our house. They are very dedicated, knowledgeable and hands-on people, working perfectly as part of the… read more
(Excellent)
13 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Daniel & Dafne) for host
Joep and Julia are amazing hosts who made us feel at home. Their place is simply beautiful. We enjoyed exploring the surrounding areas as much as staying at the house. The views there are incredible. The house is 40 minute walk to Barichara and the walk there has amazing views. Julia’s breakfasts are soooo delicious. Freshly baked bread, homemade… read more
4 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel & Dafne)
Dafne and Danny are great workawayers and really wonderful persons!
They are a super friendly, hard working, enthusiastic and respectful couple who did a great job! They worked on the chicken coop but especially helped with the dry stone walls for our new outdoor showers: moving and selecting stones, preparing concrete for the foundations and… read more
They are a super friendly, hard working, enthusiastic and respectful couple who did a great job! They worked on the chicken coop but especially helped with the dry stone walls for our new outdoor showers: moving and selecting stones, preparing concrete for the foundations and… read more
(Excellent)
10 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Kelly & Kristofer) for host
Ohhh what an incredible finca with more incredible people!! Joep and Julia are so warm, friendly, helpful, funny and good hosts! At the very beginning I felt like home!
With 4 other workawayers we built dry stone wall for bathrooms, which was quite physical but also very meditative! Joep has a lot of knowledge about eco construction (actually… read more
With 4 other workawayers we built dry stone wall for bathrooms, which was quite physical but also very meditative! Joep has a lot of knowledge about eco construction (actually… read more
10 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Kelly & Kristofer)
It was really nice to have Kelly as a volunteer!
She is a wonderful person, very positive, communicative and open minded. She helped with all kinds of different tasks related to our new bathrooms, ranging from excavating (she´s a strong lady) to building dry stone walls and sharpening chisels. She´s happy to help with anything and ready to learn… read more
She is a wonderful person, very positive, communicative and open minded. She helped with all kinds of different tasks related to our new bathrooms, ranging from excavating (she´s a strong lady) to building dry stone walls and sharpening chisels. She´s happy to help with anything and ready to learn… read more
(Excellent)
25 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Christopher & Sofi) for host
Jooep and Juliet were amazing workaway hosts and to be part of their vision was a real privilege. They were really friendly and open to new ideas and feedback. The breakfast was amazing! The area was beautiful with a nice hike to town, and weather perfect to camp.
The work itself was a good challenge, as well as being good fun, and Jooep was… read more
The work itself was a good challenge, as well as being good fun, and Jooep was… read more
15 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Christopher & Sofi)
What a great experience with Chris and Sofi!
They re truly wonderful persons and excellent volunteers! We felt really fortunate because they did an amazing job building a considerable part of one of our dry stone bathrooms. Chris is a real renaissance man who seems to be able to do just anything (building, designing, art, music,.. ) and Sofi is… read more
They re truly wonderful persons and excellent volunteers! We felt really fortunate because they did an amazing job building a considerable part of one of our dry stone bathrooms. Chris is a real renaissance man who seems to be able to do just anything (building, designing, art, music,.. ) and Sofi is… read more
(Excellent)
20 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Quentin & Camille) for host
We had an stay muy chevere in Joep and Julia's finca. The place itself is gorgeous, with a nice view and clean facilities, they did a great job to create a cosy and sustainable place totally connected with the surrounding nature and landscape.
The work was also really interesting, we learnt the bases of dry stone construction and shared a lot of… read more
The work was also really interesting, we learnt the bases of dry stone construction and shared a lot of… read more
15 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Quentin & Camille)
Quentin & Camille are wonderful persons and outstanding volunteers!
We really felt privileged to host this lovely couple, working and spending a great time together! They are both very friendly, respectful and enthusiastic about sustainable projects & much more... They did a beautiful job working on one of our open-air bathrooms: excavating,… read more
We really felt privileged to host this lovely couple, working and spending a great time together! They are both very friendly, respectful and enthusiastic about sustainable projects & much more... They did a beautiful job working on one of our open-air bathrooms: excavating,… read more
(Excellent)
6 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Mathilde & Benoit) for host
What an experience we have had at Guaimaro! Not only have we had the chance to enjoy the breathtaking landscape and view from the campsite, we have received a warm welcome from Joep and Julia during our two weeks stay. It was really nice working with them because they are really precise and have great patience and pedagogy. We also enjoyed very… read more
4 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Mathilde & Benoit)
It was really wonderful to work with Benoit and Mathilde!
They are a lovely couple, super interested in everything sustainable and very keen to learn new building techniques and much more. Thanks to them we have made a great start building dry stone walls for our new bathrooms. They have helped finishing excavations, organizing stones, laying the… read more
They are a lovely couple, super interested in everything sustainable and very keen to learn new building techniques and much more. Thanks to them we have made a great start building dry stone walls for our new bathrooms. They have helped finishing excavations, organizing stones, laying the… read more
(Excellent)
4 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Hisham)
Hisham has been a great volunteer! In the few days he was available he did a beautiful job classifying and moving many stones and (big!) rocks, and also helped building a dry stone wall for one of our bathrooms. He is a laid-back, friendly and respectful person: recommended!
(Excellent)
28 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Heather)
Heather is a wonderful person and great volunteer! She has helped us with many different things, such as planting plants, making the chicken coop… and most of all producing chalkboards from scratch and doing a beautiful job of chalkboard lettering! Her creative and practical ideas have been really helpful and it was a pleasure to work together.… read more
(Excellent)
26 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Heather) for host
I couldn’t have imagined a better first workaway experience! Joep and Julia are so kind and welcoming from the very beginning. Not to mention how knowledgeable they are and excited to share what they know about sustainable living with their guests and workawayers! They are very open to new ideas and skills and want to be sure that you are happy… read more
29 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (thomas491) for host
Une experiencia increíble en la finca de Yupi y Julia. Aprendí muchas cosas muy interesantes ahia, Yupi conoce todo ... construcción, medio ambiente, cocina y muchas otras cosas
Un lugar hermoso para trabajar, y conectarte con la naturaleza, y también para descubrir la región alrededor
Hemos compartido momentos inolvidables y chistosos durante… read more
Un lugar hermoso para trabajar, y conectarte con la naturaleza, y también para descubrir la región alrededor
Hemos compartido momentos inolvidables y chistosos durante… read more
29 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (thomas491)
Thomas fue un gran voluntario!
Es una persona con mucha energía y le gusta aprender de todo. Además es muy abierto, respetuoso, práctico y tiene buenas ideas. Hicimos muchas cosas constructivas diferentes, como arreglar concreto y un muro de piedra, fontanería y construir un gallinero. Aparte de eso nos ayudó con el aseo de la casa y el… read more
Es una persona con mucha energía y le gusta aprender de todo. Además es muy abierto, respetuoso, práctico y tiene buenas ideas. Hicimos muchas cosas constructivas diferentes, como arreglar concreto y un muro de piedra, fontanería y construir un gallinero. Aparte de eso nos ayudó con el aseo de la casa y el… read more
(Excellent)
15 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (José Manuel)
It was great to have Jose as a volunteer!! He is a wonderful person, very social, communicative, positive, open minded and with a special interest in things cultural and artistic. We have had many very nice conversations, he really is an interesting and witty young man.
Jose helped us with different things such as finishing a picnic table,… read more
Jose helped us with different things such as finishing a picnic table,… read more
(Excellent)
29 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Katharina & Lukas)
Katharina and Lukas are wonderful volunteers!
They are a very friendly and easy going carpenter couple, and absolutely skilled, creative and dedicated. Together they made a beautiful picnic table for our campsite out of recycled wood (not the easiest pieces)… a fantastic job and we guess it will last forever. They are very practical persons and… read more
They are a very friendly and easy going carpenter couple, and absolutely skilled, creative and dedicated. Together they made a beautiful picnic table for our campsite out of recycled wood (not the easiest pieces)… a fantastic job and we guess it will last forever. They are very practical persons and… read more
(Excellent)
23 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Kim & Bregtje) for host
We stayed for a very short time, but this place is just amazing!! Everything here is build with love, perfection and is so detailed.. they really thought about everything.
The surroundings of this area / region is stunning too, you can do nice walks or go to the beautiful town of Barichara.
The tasks appointed to us where very different, so you… read more
The surroundings of this area / region is stunning too, you can do nice walks or go to the beautiful town of Barichara.
The tasks appointed to us where very different, so you… read more
21 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Kim & Bregtje)
Kim and Bregtje are great volunteers and a lovely couple!
They could only just stay for a couple of days but did some very useful work, including maintenance of our plant filter and garden as well as filling up trenches. We very much enjoyed sharing conversations, (design)ideas, Dutch pancakes, etcetera… They are highly recommended!
They could only just stay for a couple of days but did some very useful work, including maintenance of our plant filter and garden as well as filling up trenches. We very much enjoyed sharing conversations, (design)ideas, Dutch pancakes, etcetera… They are highly recommended!
(Excellent)
16 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Mark)
Mark is an excellent person!
He came to our finca as the first ever Workawayer, and it was a truly great experience. He is very positive, reliable, hard working, easy going, flexible and always in a good mood! We only needed to give him general orientations, as he learns fast and often comes up with very useful ideas and initiatives. He also gets… read more
He came to our finca as the first ever Workawayer, and it was a truly great experience. He is very positive, reliable, hard working, easy going, flexible and always in a good mood! We only needed to give him general orientations, as he learns fast and often comes up with very useful ideas and initiatives. He also gets… read more
(Excellent)
9 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Mark) for host
Amazing place, very interesting projects and a lovely couple!
From the first moment it felt that I had a new home. Joep and Juul are a so friendly, warm, inspiring and open minded people with a lot of passion about their place and the area. Being here means you're part of the family. And they're great friends at the same time.
The finca is… read more
From the first moment it felt that I had a new home. Joep and Juul are a so friendly, warm, inspiring and open minded people with a lot of passion about their place and the area. Being here means you're part of the family. And they're great friends at the same time.
The finca is… read more
