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Last replied
27 Dec 2025
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Description
Ongoing help is needed for my new property.
I am working on 800m2 land and need help with weeding and composting and creating new gardens etc. I am totally organic.
I am a Canadian living in Bolivia in the beautiful town of Samaipata.
I have a cat, Misky, but you'll never see him.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Your cultural exchange will vary depending on the type of guests we host. Samaipata is know for it's diverse culture. We host guests from all over the world.
Help
I need workers who are comfortable working on their own. Workers who are confident and take pride in their own creations. There is landscaping that needs attention.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Accommodation
I can provide a comfortable private room with private bathroom and good internet in my small house. I am a 5 minute drive from town and a 45 minute walk on unlevel terrain.
What else ...
You will find that Samaipata Bolivia is the up and coming destination for travellers, not over run by tourists yet but lots to see and do. There are many travel agencies in town.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Host ref number: 171258492718
Chat with Workawayers who've visited this host
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Feedback (9)
9 Jul 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Corentin & Idris)
Idris looked after my house and dog for 2 weeks while I traveled. He is very trustworthy and enthusiastic. He likes to cook and he is always eager to clean the dishes.
I only wish I had more time to share my gardening knowledge with him. With instruction he does very well.
I only wish I had more time to share my gardening knowledge with him. With instruction he does very well.
(Very good
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4 Jun 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Marija & Christopher)
Chris and Marija rearranged their travel plans to help me out as I got called away on a family emergency. For this I am very grateful. They took good care of my home and pets for 3 weeks. I would have liked to have shared more of my gardening skills with them but time did not allow although they were keen to follow instructions.
They are a very… read more
They are a very… read more
(Very good
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17 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Michel)
It was a pleasure hosting Michel. He is very much a gentleman, comfortable working on his own with very little instruction. He checked off my list with pleasure and enthusiasm. He could see what had to be done before I asked and accomplished each task with pride. He is reliable, clean, neat and tidy. I felt comfortable leaving him alone in my home… read more
(Excellent
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9 Jul 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Corentin & Idris)
Idris looked after my house and dog for 2 weeks while I traveled. He is very trustworthy and enthusiastic. He likes to cook and he is always eager to clean the dishes.
I only wish I had more time to share my gardening knowledge with him. With instruction he does very well.
I only wish I had more time to share my gardening knowledge with him. With instruction he does very well.
(Very good)
4 Jun 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Marija & Christopher)
Chris and Marija rearranged their travel plans to help me out as I got called away on a family emergency. For this I am very grateful. They took good care of my home and pets for 3 weeks. I would have liked to have shared more of my gardening skills with them but time did not allow although they were keen to follow instructions.
They are a very… read more
They are a very… read more
(Very good)
17 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Michel)
It was a pleasure hosting Michel. He is very much a gentleman, comfortable working on his own with very little instruction. He checked off my list with pleasure and enthusiasm. He could see what had to be done before I asked and accomplished each task with pride. He is reliable, clean, neat and tidy. I felt comfortable leaving him alone in my home… read more
(Excellent)
11 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (John & Karen) for host
Had a great week with Lynda. Lovely location in the hills looking down on samaipata. Plenty of work to keep us busy which was good. We tried to get most things done on her list but run out of time. Thanks lynda for having us.
10 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (John & Karen)
John and Karen stayed with me for a week and we got most of my list checked off. Raised garden beds were made, Front door painted, shed painted and other touch ups. Weed pulling and plantings kept them busy. They approached each day with enthusiasm.
(Very good)
13 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Kevin)
It sure was nice having a mature and knowledgeable person help me out here. Kevin helped with some painting and some electrical work. He is meticulous and takes great pride in his work.
He was clean, neat and tidy and communicated well. His knowledge of spanish was a plus.
He was clean, neat and tidy and communicated well. His knowledge of spanish was a plus.
(Very good)
19 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Diane & Alan)
(Negative)
20 Feb 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah)
Hannah came and helped me for a week here, Samaipata Bolivia. Hannah helped me sand and paint two small tables. I was so pleased with her attention to detail.
Hannah is a delightful and conscientious young woman. Let her in the kitchen, you will be pleased.
Hannah is a delightful and conscientious young woman. Let her in the kitchen, you will be pleased.
(Very good)
23 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Madeline & Skylar)
This was the first time I had left my guest house to anyone. I was gone for a week and when I came home everything was clean and orderly and the guests were happy.
Skylar and Maddi are very reliable trustworthy. I took a chance and was very happy.
I'll call them next time I want to go away...
Skylar and Maddi are very reliable trustworthy. I took a chance and was very happy.
I'll call them next time I want to go away...
(Excellent)
16 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Alex) for host
I had a lovely time, and lynda was a great host to have. I helped out and put some windows on in one room, painted them, cut the grass. It was the perfect place to collect some thoughts and meet nice people, very chillax. Thanks for a nice experience.
23 Feb 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Johannes)
Johannes is the perfect gentleman. He approaches each task with a lot of thought and he pays attention to detail, he is quite meticulous. But what I appreciated most were the small things he did with out me asking.
While Johannes was here I wasn't at my best physically and he went ahead and hung out the laundry and emptied the compost buckets,… read more
While Johannes was here I wasn't at my best physically and he went ahead and hung out the laundry and emptied the compost buckets,… read more
(Excellent)
17 Feb 2017
Left by Workawayer (Johannes) for host
Such a pleasure to stay with Lynda. I had to enjoye the services like a guest although she was not that fit at that time and she gave me every information I needed to explore the village and the nice sights near Samaipata. Lynda, it would be nice to meet again, I'm already missing to be picked by Guapita!
9 Jan 2017
Left by Workawayer (Angie) for host
I had such a great time with Lynda :) She is so much fun but also very laid back :)
The breakfast provided was delicious (and vegan for me), there was plenty of work to do and I was able to express myself creatively with a variety of different arts and crafts projects!
This is a very aesthetically pleasing place to stay, so is the town of… read more
The breakfast provided was delicious (and vegan for me), there was plenty of work to do and I was able to express myself creatively with a variety of different arts and crafts projects!
This is a very aesthetically pleasing place to stay, so is the town of… read more
31 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Angie)
It was a pure delight to have Angie work here. She stayed here longer than any other workawayer has in the past.
Angie approached each task with enthusiasm and quite often worked beyond the required hours in a day.
While Angie was here I took the opportunity to go away for a few days and left everything with her. She took good care of the place… read more
Angie approached each task with enthusiasm and quite often worked beyond the required hours in a day.
While Angie was here I took the opportunity to go away for a few days and left everything with her. She took good care of the place… read more
(Excellent)
17 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Gerald) for host
Great time with Lynda. Perfect host. Nice breakfast, very nice room for the voluntiers.
I dont find any negative point. I just can highly recommand the place :-)
Pase muy bueno con Lynda. Host perfecto. Rico desayuno, la habitation para el voluntario es muy bonito. No hay nada negativo en este lugar. Yo recommendo mucho :-)
I dont find any negative point. I just can highly recommand the place :-)
Pase muy bueno con Lynda. Host perfecto. Rico desayuno, la habitation para el voluntario es muy bonito. No hay nada negativo en este lugar. Yo recommendo mucho :-)
14 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Gerald)
It was a pleasure having Gerald help me here. He is a hard and enthusiastic worker who puts in more time than what is expected. He can see what has to be done and proceeds with enthusiasm. I think one of his best skills is organizing. I had an area that was a mess and he just went in and tackled it like a pro.
I would highly recommend Gerald.
I would highly recommend Gerald.
(Excellent)
15 Aug 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Gemma & Mark)
Gemma and Mark stayed with me for 2 weeks. They are hard working and very committed to the project. It was a pleasure having them here. Oh and yes let Gemma in the kitchen, she is a great cook and Mark is pretty good at dishes ;)
(Excellent)
12 Jul 2014
Left by Workawayer (Silvio & Sina) for host
It was very nice helping out Lynda rennovating and reparing her new house! We enjoyed staying in Samaipata with her. We had a lot of nice, helpful and very good conversations!!
Lynda has a nice energy and is always up for a joke :-) Through Lynda we got to know other nice persons in Samaipata.
We can reccomend her as a host, you will enjoy… read more
Lynda has a nice energy and is always up for a joke :-) Through Lynda we got to know other nice persons in Samaipata.
We can reccomend her as a host, you will enjoy… read more
8 Jul 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Silvio & Sina)
Silvio and Sina I miss you!!! We got so much done while you were here. Thank you so much for all your help with preparing my treatment room, finishing the kitchen cupboards, fixing the lighting. It was such a pleasure having you here. I know you will do well in this world. Besos.
(Excellent)
10 Jul 2014
Left by Workawayer (Oliver & Jenna) for host
Lynda, thank you for welcoming us into your home, we really appreciated your relaxed lifestyle and the opportunity to briefly feel at home in Samaipata. We recommend popping in and helping Lynda with all the jobs of setting up a new home. She is a lovely person and has much knowledge on the sights and cultures of Peru and Bolivia. A great… read more
8 Jul 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Oliver & Jenna)
Dear Jenna and Oliver, thank you so much for your hard work on painting my treatment room and finishing the floor here.
You took your commitment seriously and were very respectful of my home. Oliver I thank you so much for doing all that raking...it's big garden and I was so happy you picked up the rake with out me asking!
All the best on your… read more
You took your commitment seriously and were very respectful of my home. Oliver I thank you so much for doing all that raking...it's big garden and I was so happy you picked up the rake with out me asking!
All the best on your… read more
(Excellent)
8 Jul 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Silvia)
Sylvia, I miss your homemade bread!!! It was wonderful having you here at my BnB. It was so great having such a conscientious person working in my home. I wish you all the best on your travels. Besos.
(Excellent)
13 Jun 2014
Left by Workawayer (Silvia) for host
Lynda is a great host. I was helping in the garden for 3 weeks and I could experience a lot of personal growth in a lot of aspects. It was so nice to work for Lynda. She was at the same time a very wonderful host and a good friend, which I was very sad to leave. I loved to stay in Samaipata and Lynda was welcoming me in her day to day life and I… read more
9 Jun 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Michael)
It was great having you Michael and the fence looks great. It was nice to have such a conscientious helper here at our casa. All the best on your travels.
(Excellent)
9 Jun 2014
Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host
I stayed with Lynda for 2 weeks to paint her fence and help out around the garden. It was a great experience! I worked about 4 hours a day, and Lynda was very flexible and allowed me to choose my hours to suit the weather and to fit in what I wanted to do in the area. She also makes a great breakfast every morning! Samaipata is a nice quiet town… read more
