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Welcome to our little slice of paradise in rural Quebec, where sustainable living meets natural beauty! We are Mihkel and Beatrice, a dynamic couple with a passion for nurturing the land and living in harmony with nature. Our 160-acre homestead, nestled between Papineauville and Montebello, near the picturesque Ottawa River, is an idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.
In 2014, we traded the urban chaos for the serenity of rural life, and we haven't looked back since. With my Estonian heritage and Beatrice's French Canadian roots, our multicultural background adds richness to the experience we offer. Our two young sons are the heart and soul of our homestead, constantly exploring and discovering the wonders of nature.
From the moment you step foot on our land, you'll be enchanted by the lush forests, fragrant fruit trees, and the gentle buzz of our busy apiary. We take pride in cultivating vegetable garden and taking care our apple trees, producing not only sustenance but also a deep connection to the earth. And let's not forget our homemade apple delicacies and freshly baked bread that will leave your taste buds singing!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Technology
Sustainability
Self development
Movies & TV
Farming
Plant care
History
Photography
Gardening
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Animals
Nature
Camping
Winter sports
Hiking
Adventure sports
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Immerse yourself in our diverse cultural exchange! You'll have the opportunity to take part in making homemade goods, bread, and garden products (depending on the season). The satisfaction of seeing how your work directly impacts the land and our family will be truly rewarding. After a day's work, you can unwind by hiking through the enchanting forest, indulge in a good read, or simply sit quietly and soak in the tranquility.
Help
As a volunteer, you'll become an essential part of our sustainable journey. Whether you have green thumbs or are eager to learn, there's a place for everyone. Get involved in building using lumber from our own forest, care for the trees, help manage the vegetable garden, and tackle various odd jobs. Our homestead is a place of mutual learning, and your unique experiences and skills will be valued and celebrated.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Estonian: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation
We offer a private bedroom and shared bathroom.
What else ...
We are located 80 km from Ottawa and 120 from Montreal. On your free time you can visit either of those cities or go for bike rides (I have bikes to lend) around the beautiful area. We have long hiking trails on the property which offer the possibility to get lost for an afternoon while exploring and discovering the local nature and wildlife, including deer and wild turkeys.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Host ref number: 191885815524
Feedback (38)
23 Jan 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Alice)
Thanks so much for leaving this lovely review! It’s so great to hear that your time here left such a good impression—it really means a lot to us. We’ll always remember your positive energy and how great you were with the kids. You were such a big help with everything, from working in the orchard and helping with apple production to lending a hand… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Jan 2025
Left by Workawayer (Alice) for host
This feedback comes very late, as I haven't been using workaway much lately! I spent a month at Beatrice and Mihkel's place in August 2023, and it has been an unforgettable experience. I will always remember the morning lights in the orchard as we started the working day, the deep conversations with Mihkel, Beatrice's delicious food and the… read more
3 Jan 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Ngatam)
Ngatam was a fantastic volunteer, and we loved having him with us! He was a huge help with preparing Christmas baskets and made a big difference at the Christmas markets too. His positive attitude and energy were wonderful, and he fit right in with our family.
Our kids especially adored him—thanks to Ngatam, they’ve become Rubik’s Cube pros! We’re… read more
Our kids especially adored him—thanks to Ngatam, they’ve become Rubik’s Cube pros! We’re… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Ngatam) for host
The best !!!!!
Mihkel, Beatrice and their child are wonderful, very very super nice. I had a great time with them. They are very welcoming, cheerful and leave you time to visit the surroundings as long as you complete your tasks (which, by the way, are not very difficult to do).
Since I've been here, I really feel like I'm part of this loving… read more
Mihkel, Beatrice and their child are wonderful, very very super nice. I had a great time with them. They are very welcoming, cheerful and leave you time to visit the surroundings as long as you complete your tasks (which, by the way, are not very difficult to do).
Since I've been here, I really feel like I'm part of this loving… read more
9 Jun 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Matteo)
We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Matteo as a volunteer on our farm. From the moment he arrived, he fit right in and quickly became a key part of our team. Matteo was always eager to help with any task, whether it was farm work, household chores, or special projects. His enthusiasm and willingness to pitch in made a huge difference… read more
(Excellent
)
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23 Jan 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Alice)
Thanks so much for leaving this lovely review! It’s so great to hear that your time here left such a good impression—it really means a lot to us. We’ll always remember your positive energy and how great you were with the kids. You were such a big help with everything, from working in the orchard and helping with apple production to lending a hand… read more
(Excellent)
19 Jan 2025
Left by Workawayer (Alice) for host
This feedback comes very late, as I haven't been using workaway much lately! I spent a month at Beatrice and Mihkel's place in August 2023, and it has been an unforgettable experience. I will always remember the morning lights in the orchard as we started the working day, the deep conversations with Mihkel, Beatrice's delicious food and the… read more
3 Jan 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Ngatam)
Ngatam was a fantastic volunteer, and we loved having him with us! He was a huge help with preparing Christmas baskets and made a big difference at the Christmas markets too. His positive attitude and energy were wonderful, and he fit right in with our family.
Our kids especially adored him—thanks to Ngatam, they’ve become Rubik’s Cube pros! We’re… read more
Our kids especially adored him—thanks to Ngatam, they’ve become Rubik’s Cube pros! We’re… read more
(Excellent)
19 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Ngatam) for host
The best !!!!!
Mihkel, Beatrice and their child are wonderful, very very super nice. I had a great time with them. They are very welcoming, cheerful and leave you time to visit the surroundings as long as you complete your tasks (which, by the way, are not very difficult to do).
Since I've been here, I really feel like I'm part of this loving… read more
Mihkel, Beatrice and their child are wonderful, very very super nice. I had a great time with them. They are very welcoming, cheerful and leave you time to visit the surroundings as long as you complete your tasks (which, by the way, are not very difficult to do).
Since I've been here, I really feel like I'm part of this loving… read more
9 Jun 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Matteo)
We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Matteo as a volunteer on our farm. From the moment he arrived, he fit right in and quickly became a key part of our team. Matteo was always eager to help with any task, whether it was farm work, household chores, or special projects. His enthusiasm and willingness to pitch in made a huge difference… read more
(Excellent)
2 Jun 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Vladimir & Olga)
We recently hosted volunteers who, unfortunately, did not meet our expectations. Despite clearly stating during the initial video call and multiple times on location that the workday starts at 9 am, these volunteers consistently chose to have breakfast until 10 am, delaying the start of the day.
#redacted text#
We value volunteers who are… read more
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We value volunteers who are… read more
(Neutral)
10 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Vladimir & Olga) for host
Miscommunication and unfortunate conflict that easily could have been avoided with more clarity🫤
2 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Sarah & Enzo) for host
We had an incredible stay in Mihkel and Beatrice's orchard. They took the time to share their knowledge with us about the orchard during a particularly busy and crucial period (Christmas) but also on several other subjects such as the forest, the different types of wood, the production of honey and maple syrup. etc.
We enjoyed seeing part of the… read more
We enjoyed seeing part of the… read more
28 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah & Enzo)
We had the pleasure of working with Sarah and Enzo during the busiest weeks of our year, and we couldn't be more grateful for their incredible contributions.
Sarah's expertise and dedication to inside tasks, particularly her involvement in Christmas basket making, were nothing short of amazing. Her attention to detail and creative flair added a… read more
Sarah's expertise and dedication to inside tasks, particularly her involvement in Christmas basket making, were nothing short of amazing. Her attention to detail and creative flair added a… read more
(Excellent)
28 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Charlotte)
Oh, what a joy it was to have Charlotte be part of our homestead family for three amazing months! Charlotte wore many hats during her stay, from being an incredible kid-whisperer to diving headfirst into the fascinating world of farm life.
Taking care of our little ones? Charlotte did it with a magical touch, turning ordinary moments into… read more
Taking care of our little ones? Charlotte did it with a magical touch, turning ordinary moments into… read more
(Excellent)
25 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Charlotte) for host
I spent three beautiful months at Beatrice and Mikhels Homestead. And I loved it! I experienced first hand how much goes into the production and work they do. From the beginning to the end I helped and learned what it takes to run a business. But not only that, it was so much more! You become part of the family. Mikhel, Beatrice and the kids do… read more
27 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Justine Lotta & Konstantin)
We feel incredibly grateful to have had Lotta and Konstantin join us during our busiest time of the year!
Konstantin was a tremendous help during the fall cleaning, tackling tasks like moving leaves and stacking firewood with great dedication. His commitment and enthusiasm made the whole process smoother, and we appreciated his hard work during… read more
Konstantin was a tremendous help during the fall cleaning, tackling tasks like moving leaves and stacking firewood with great dedication. His commitment and enthusiasm made the whole process smoother, and we appreciated his hard work during… read more
(Excellent)
9 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Justine Lotta & Konstantin) for host
we stayed with beatrice and mihkel for almost 2 months and it was amazing. they are very lovely people and their kids are great!
beatrice cooked lots of different foods and took it to account that we are vegetarians. another great thing was the home made bread!
helping them (especially in the winter time) was fun, the work instructions were… read more
beatrice cooked lots of different foods and took it to account that we are vegetarians. another great thing was the home made bread!
helping them (especially in the winter time) was fun, the work instructions were… read more
27 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Davide)
Davide dedication to the tasks at hand and positive approach did not go unnoticed during his three-week stay. His willingness to contribute to activities such as weeding (using the trimmer), organizing firewood, watering, trail maintenance, and even learning about beekeeping made a significant impact. Davide openness to embracing different aspects… read more
(Excellent)
26 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Davide) for host
I had the pleasure of staying at Mihkel and Beatrice's beautiful apple orchard for my very first workaway. I stayed there for 3 weeks during the summer and really enjoyed my time there!
I'm a very anxious person but Mihkel is very understanding, I was very pleased working with him because he gave clear instructions, and would not want me to work… read more
I'm a very anxious person but Mihkel is very understanding, I was very pleased working with him because he gave clear instructions, and would not want me to work… read more
2 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Emma)
We genuinely regret that your experience fell short of your expectations. It's important to note that we cannot influence the reliability of other volunteers who commit to showing up; that aspect is beyond our control. It's somewhat surprising to learn that your primary focus was on the presence of other volunteers rather than the overall… read more
(Good)
2 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Emma) for host
It's been almost a year since I did my workaway with Béatrice and Mihkel, but I wanted to take some time to reflect on my experience.
This was my first workaway and I spent two months at the farm, in December 2022 and January 2023. Given all the positive comments I'd seen, I didn't think my exchange would go so well.
On the negative side, Mihkel… read more
This was my first workaway and I spent two months at the farm, in December 2022 and January 2023. Given all the positive comments I'd seen, I didn't think my exchange would go so well.
On the negative side, Mihkel… read more
28 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Luka & Nick)
We had the pleasure of hosting Luka and Nick, and we cannot express enough how wonderful the experience was. Their commitment to helping out was unparalleled, especially during the demanding hot days spent planting trees. Their resilience and dedication were truly admirable.
Not only were Luka and Nick hardworking, but they were also… read more
Not only were Luka and Nick hardworking, but they were also… read more
(Excellent)
13 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Luka & Nick) for host
Mihkel and his family were very welcoming and nice. Beatricé is a fabulous cook and their boys are very kind. With Mihkel you always have somebody to talk to, whether if it's world politics, Quebec and Canada or their own creation, which he is very invested in. The work part is absolutely human and more than fair, but you will have to be a little… read more
21 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Tom) for host
So many things to say about this family in only 1 month with them.
I was welcomed with open arms by Mikkel and his entire family where a radiant energy flows. They have two really adorable boys.
I felt involved and immersed in their orchard business, which made the work interesting and useful to everyone. In addition, Mikkel took the time to… read more
I was welcomed with open arms by Mikkel and his entire family where a radiant energy flows. They have two really adorable boys.
I felt involved and immersed in their orchard business, which made the work interesting and useful to everyone. In addition, Mikkel took the time to… read more
11 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Tom)
Volunteer Tom is a living testament to the spirit of hard work, positivity, and the genuine desire to assist others. As a volunteer at our farm, he has exhibited nothing less than an exceptional level of dedication and zeal, distinguishing him as a truly valuable asset to our team.
Tom's energy is infectious, invigorating the team even during the… read more
Tom's energy is infectious, invigorating the team even during the… read more
(Excellent)
18 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Atsuhiko & Takuro) for host
The warm family welcomed me. Unfortunately, three days after I arrived at his house, Mihkel and his children left his house for a trip in Europe. Before they left, we enjoyed meal ,taking and playing with kids. That's so amazing time.
After they left, I cooked Japanese food for Béatrice almost every dinner. She was always pleased with Japanese… read more
After they left, I cooked Japanese food for Béatrice almost every dinner. She was always pleased with Japanese… read more
23 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Marcell)
Marcell was an exceptional volunteer who worked on various tasks on our farm, including collecting bugs, installing new orchard support posts and the wire system, weed trimming and pealing the logs. His hard work and dedication were evident in the quality of his work, and he consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn… read more
(Excellent)
6 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Marcell) for host
I have spent 3 weeks on the farm back in the summer of 2022. I wish I could have spent more time. In short: It was good! :D In more detail: I felt very lucky that I had the chance to be here and work on this farm. Mihkel and Beatriche were very helpful all the time. The work was harder sometimes and tiring, but c'mon it is a farm. We collected the… read more
17 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Lena)
Lena is a wonderful workaway! She fit-in well with our family and was willing for any task. She's easy-going, grounded, dependable, patient, enthusiastic and kind-hearted. Lena helped with house work and general outside tasks. It was a pleasure to have her and she is welcome back anytime!
(Excellent)
7 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Lena) for host
I stayed here for two weeks in November and didn't really know what to expect. But the experience was better than I thought! The work was very versatile since I got to work outside and in the house. Mikhel and Beatrice were extremely nice as well as the kids and all the animals there and I had a lot of fun! Even though I only stayed there for such… read more
17 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Marjorie)
Marjorie was helping us in fall, our busiest time. We couldn't ask for a better help. She has a great personality, polite, respectful. We had good conversations and she is a hard worker. The work she did was excellent. She sees the work that has to be done and is doing it. We highly recommend her and looking forward to see he again when she is… read more
(Excellent)
28 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Marjorie) for host
I spend 3 weeks in Beatrice and Mikhel's farm. It was very interesting to see the process of fabrication and packaging of their products, Beatrice and Mikhel were always happy to share their knowledges about their apple orchard. Tasks were diversified and the making of the christmas baskets was funny !
It was very nice to live in this family, in… read more
It was very nice to live in this family, in… read more
16 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Lorenzo)
Lorenzo came to stay with us for half a month. We are so very glad he did, he had a great attitude and helped with anything we needed help with. He was adaptable and easy going and demonstrated initiative and creativity when it was needed. He made us real Italian pizza:). Thank you thank you!!!
(Excellent)
14 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Lorenzo) for host
Thank you so much Mihkel and Beatrice for hosting me like I was part of the family. I spent 2 very nice weeks with you. The work was very varied, which is precisely why I liked it. We cooked together and I had a lot of fun. It's a perfect place to take some time for yourself walking in the woods or just relax at home. Mihkel has always been very… read more
11 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Maud)
Maud stayed with us for the month of September 2022 helping us with apple picking and production. Maud is a curious person and very pleasant to be around. It was easy to direct her to accomplish all the different tasks around the farm and kitchen. She easily blended into the family routine, she worked diligently and never hesitated to ask… read more
(Excellent)
8 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Elīna)
Elina stayed with us for the month of September 2022. She immediately became just like a member of our family. Elina is glowing positivity and energy is pleasant and full of good conversations! It was easy to direct her to accomplish all the different tasks. She needs very little guidance, and made short work of anything thrown at her. She is a… read more
(Excellent)
7 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Elīna) for host
I spent a month workawaying at Beatrice`s and Mihkel`s apple orchard. That was my first workaway even I have had volunteered before in Europe. This was a perfect start for my year off, I could not wish any better. I would rename it "familyaway" because I was warmly welcomed in the family with two amazing kids, funny dogs and cats (and chicken) and… read more
28 Oct 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Mike & Laura)
Mike and Laura stayed with us for two and a half weeks this fall. They were energetic and pleasant and very efficient at accomplishing the varied task that we gave them. Whether in the field or in the kitchen, they accepted all new challenges with a smile. They took the time to listen to our instructions and were quickly able to work without much… read more
(Excellent)
27 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Mike & Laura) for host
Mike and I stayed for 2 and half weeks with the family and we thoroughly loved our experience.
Mihkel and Beatrice are very keen to share their lifestyle and educate you along the way. We learnt so much from looking after their wide variety of trees in the orchard to transforming the different apples and other vegetables in the kitchen.
They… read more
Mihkel and Beatrice are very keen to share their lifestyle and educate you along the way. We learnt so much from looking after their wide variety of trees in the orchard to transforming the different apples and other vegetables in the kitchen.
They… read more
28 Oct 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Olivier)
Olivier stayed with us for four weeks this summer. We very much enjoyed working with him. He is smart and is a very fast learner. With his help, we were able to tackle some of the more complicated tasks on the orchard such as setting up and adjusting the support system for the apple trees. Olivier is a pleasant person to be around. He quickly… read more
(Excellent)
13 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Olivier) for host
I had a great experience with Mikhel and his family ! Their projects are awesome and they put so much passion to do it. I have learnt a lot a skills, since Mihkel and Béatrice are really nice, they love what they do and want to communicate it.
I can't wait to see when your cider will be on stores ;)
I can't wait to see when your cider will be on stores ;)
10 Jun 2020
Left by Workawayer (Victor & Quentin) for host
28 May 2020
Left by Workawayer (Lia) for host
I spent half a winter at Mihkel's place and it was amazing!
As my first experience with work away and winter, I was very happy to have met with Mihkel, Beatrice, their two little kids and Tartu.
Their energy is very positive and the time spent with them always brought me joy. They're very easy going and their kids are the most lovely kids I've… read more
As my first experience with work away and winter, I was very happy to have met with Mihkel, Beatrice, their two little kids and Tartu.
Their energy is very positive and the time spent with them always brought me joy. They're very easy going and their kids are the most lovely kids I've… read more
25 Apr 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Kostas)
Dean stayed with us during the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis in April 2020. His stay with us was unique as he accomplished all his work while in quarantine. During his stay, he renovated a bathroom (tiling the floor) and build a new laundry room (new frame, drywall, floors, piping etc). We were satisfied with the end result. It is obvious that… read more
(Very good)
23 Apr 2020
Left by Workawayer (Kostas) for host
Mihkel is a nice host and he takes care of his guests. I was workawayer for Mihkel from 8th April till 22nd April. He listened my ideas carefully and he gave great attention. He also gave a decent effort to advice me and enrich me with new ideas. I think he is kind of "workaholic"like me. But for sure he enjoys improving his projects and be… read more
8 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Marine & Johany) for host
We had a wonderful time with Beatrice and Mihkel during one month in October. And it was a journey for discovering a lot thing around the apple and all things we can do with apple. We saw how to make cider, beer, apple juice, tomatoes and apple chips. We kept clean their garden and orchard, we made some woodship, we picked up apple on trees... and… read more
27 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Clément) for host
It was a real pleasure to come to such a wonderful place. I learned a lot about apples and all the things you can made with. Making cider and apple juice was such a nice experience. And even brewing a beer! I really enjoy to be hosted by a warm and welcoming family and I was lucky to be have been able to share their daily live. Thank you Mihkel… read more
26 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Avner) for host
My girlfriend and I spent two weeks at the orchard and were warmly welcomed into their home. They were very nice and even found their guitar and took it out of storage for us. like it says in the profile the work is hard but you get plenty of free time. They gave us great suggestion and we went on an amazing hike in their forest. Along with the… read more
12 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Manon) for host
I had a really great time with this welcoming family, my experience lasted 3 weeks and I realized many different tasks : plantations in the garden, apple trees maintenance, help during the campers reception for the Montebello Rock festival,...
Children are players and used to seeing people at home. Mihkel and Beatrice have a beautiful property… read more
Children are players and used to seeing people at home. Mihkel and Beatrice have a beautiful property… read more
20 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Giulian)
Giulian helped us with planting new apple trees from nursery to orchard. As well with maintaining the property and taking care the apple trees.
(Excellent)
10 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Giulian) for host
Mihkel and Beatrice are good people with a clear purpose, so it was a privilege to have been with them and their family. Une mouche, une mouche! Learned a lot and am carrying some good memories with me. J'suis vraiment reconnaissante.
4 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Mayuka)
It is with great pleasure that we hosted Mayuka for four weeks. She is a very happy and pleasant person and it felt like she was part of our family right away. She is curious and was always eager to take part in a wide rage of tasks around the orchard and the house. She paid close attention to details so that were able to trust her in… read more
(Excellent)
24 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Mayuka) for host
I was lucky and happy to get to know such a nice family and place. I spent 4 weeks there, and I did various tasks like making maple syrup from maple sap, cleaning and preparing the orchard, planting seeds of vegetables, making and wrapping apple products, taking care of the nursery, making craft of new apple trees, cleaning the other house,… read more
14 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexandre & Hector)
Hector was staying with us about 3 weeks. We did enjoy the time with him a lot, he is super positive, always smiling and ready to help you out. He is very easy to guide and he is very particular about details and how things work.
He helped us around the apple orchard, build/design bird houses and install them on trees, general maintenance around… read more
He helped us around the apple orchard, build/design bird houses and install them on trees, general maintenance around… read more
(Excellent)
21 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Alexandre & Hector) for host
Mihkel, Beatrice, their sons and Tartu, an interesting Family, with a lot to learn and very good examples from them. They are always friendly, attentive, servicial and make you feel very comfortable in their place.
They are a clear example of how to work for your life’s plans.
A lot of things to look after at the orchard, maple syrup trees,… read more
They are a clear example of how to work for your life’s plans.
A lot of things to look after at the orchard, maple syrup trees,… read more
22 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Jumpei) for host
I stayed there just for one months but I had a wonderful time thanks to Mihikel’s family and friends. They are so friendly so I really enjoyed talking with them.And I learned a lot from Mihikel, for example, the importance of responsibility. I’m not good at speaking and hearing English but Mihikel always tries to understand me. He is a great man.… read more
21 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Jumpei)
Friendly, polite, clean, curious, hardworking, there is no shortage of positive words to describe Jumpei and our experience with him on the farm. Jumpei joined us in February, in the middle of a very snowy winter. Among other things, he helped us keep up with the snow and ice management around the property and in the apple orchard. He also… read more
(Excellent)
12 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucas)
Lucas was a great help around the farm, he helped to build a deer fence and worked around apple orchard as well cleaned a big bushy area with a machete (a job for not everyone :))
(Excellent)
9 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Julien & Irina)
Julien & Irina are amazing couple, they are full of energy, always keen to help and to learn new things. They helped us around the orchard to pick apples, repairing/cleaning deer fence, making different apple products, cleaning the fields and so on. We enjoyed every day we spent with them and wish all the best in their journey!
(Excellent)
20 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Julien & Irina) for host
We have spent the 3 most amazing weeks with Mihkel's family. It was such changing and helpful experience for us. We learned many things about apple trees and products, about life on farming, hunting and Estonian & Québec cultures. Mihkel and Béatrice are very kind and supportive : they made us feel like at home. We learned how to cook home bread… read more
1 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jacques-Antoine)
Jaco and Adrianne were great help around the house. They helped with a wide variety of tasks including to boil and bottle maple syrup, prepare apple tree nursery, graft and plant apple trees and built a greenhouse. They were fast learners. They followed all house rules. We enjoyed many evenings playing board games with them. All the best in your… read more
(Excellent)
29 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Jacques-Antoine) for host
We spent two enriching months at Béatrice and Mihkel place. Our stay gave us opportunity to learn a lot and not only about running an apple tree farm. How to make maple syrup, cut split and stack heating wood, craft trees by grafting process, craft beer (and taste it), bread, cheese and much more. Sharing the family life was also a good… read more
1 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Steve & Luke )
Steve and Luke were great help around the farm, forestry tasks (cutting trees and splitting firewood) and fencing the property. They were pleasant, clean and dedicated to their tasks. We recommend them to any host.
(Excellent)
5 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Steve & Luke ) for host
We enjoyed our three week stay at Beatrice and Mihkel orchard, situated in Montebello the location offers good public transport connections and wild walking to the north of the property. Mihkel took us skiing at Mont trem blanc (we did our best!) which was a great experience, as to was the sauna which was hot, hot, hot!
The tasks at hand were… read more
The tasks at hand were… read more
1 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (AgneMich)
Agnese & Michele
Agnese and Michele were amazing volunteers. They arrived at a busy time at the farm where we had to deal with a caterpillar invasion in the orchard and at the same time prep for hosting 250 campers for the festival. With their vibrant and positive personalities, they helped to accomplish all the tasks at record speed, leaving us… read more
Agnese and Michele were amazing volunteers. They arrived at a busy time at the farm where we had to deal with a caterpillar invasion in the orchard and at the same time prep for hosting 250 campers for the festival. With their vibrant and positive personalities, they helped to accomplish all the tasks at record speed, leaving us… read more
(Excellent)
27 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (AgneMich) for host
We spent two weeks at Mihkel and Beatrice place, right before and during the Montebello Rockfest. We helped the guys in the orchard for a bit but mostly we helped them out setting up a camping for hosting 250 people during the festival. Things can be very crazy and stressful when you have such a huge project but in the end we had so much fun, we… read more
20 Feb 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Isabell)
Isabell stayed with us for two weeks. She was shy at first but warmed up during her stay as she got to know us more. She helped to fix a fence broken by the ice and participated in stacking firewood.
Inside the house she was good at watching over the baby and entertaining the toddler. Isabell also treated us by cooking a delicious traditional… read more
Inside the house she was good at watching over the baby and entertaining the toddler. Isabell also treated us by cooking a delicious traditional… read more
(Excellent)
20 Feb 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Léa)
It was an immense pleasure to have Léa stay with us for two and a half months. With her permanent smile and her great laughter, she has the ability to brighten the mood everywhere she goes. Léa is self-confident and motivated towards accomplishing any given task. From the first day she arrived, we knew we could trust her and she proved us right!… read more
(Excellent)
9 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Léa) for host
I stayed for two and a half months on the farm, and I truly loved it there. From the start I felt absolutely welcomed and taken care of, and Mihkel and Béatrice always made sure I was comfortable.
At the beginning I decorated the sauna, which was a superfun project. After that, general maintenance tasks, blowing the leaves, weeding, cleaning… read more
At the beginning I decorated the sauna, which was a superfun project. After that, general maintenance tasks, blowing the leaves, weeding, cleaning… read more
7 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Yannick)
It was with great pleasure that we hosted Yannick in May and June 2017. Yannick is a smart, dedicated and valuable helper. He understands instructions and always follows tasks through to the end. When complications arise, he can provide useful suggestions on how to solve them.
Yannick spent a lot of his time here helping us to prepare for and… read more
Yannick spent a lot of his time here helping us to prepare for and… read more
(Excellent)
30 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Yannick) for host
These two months were a blast!
Right from the start I felt welcome in this friendly and agile family and that nerver changed during my time there.
We worked a lot, but never too much and the tasks were very diversified and interesting. If mowing lawn, supportnig the trees, building a sauna-table, cutting trees... - it was always fun!
After work,… read more
Right from the start I felt welcome in this friendly and agile family and that nerver changed during my time there.
We worked a lot, but never too much and the tasks were very diversified and interesting. If mowing lawn, supportnig the trees, building a sauna-table, cutting trees... - it was always fun!
After work,… read more
17 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Karolin) for host
My first workaway eperience could not have been better :) From day one I felt very welcome and more as part of the family than just as a guest. I really enjoyed the time with Mihkel, Beatrice and their adorable little son Vidrik. The painting inside the house was meditating and the work in the forest and in the snow were exercising and fun. The… read more
8 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Karolin)
It was a real pleasure to have Karolin come help us. She is easy going, pleasant, tidy, trustworthy and very good company.
Karolin is one of those people who can follow directions and has good common sense. It was easy and pleasant to work with her. She has great work ethics, learns quickly and does a thorough job on all her tasks. Among other… read more
Karolin is one of those people who can follow directions and has good common sense. It was easy and pleasant to work with her. She has great work ethics, learns quickly and does a thorough job on all her tasks. Among other… read more
(Excellent)
3 Feb 2017
Left by Workawayer (Mélia) for host
We had a very good time with Béatrice and Mihkel, a very nice couple. We spent one month at their farm with their dog and their sweet little boy. We enjoyed very much working outdoors with the snow and the wood. Béatrice's happy mood is contagious. We are very grateful for their kindness and generosity.
15 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Mia)
Mia and James became part of our family from the start. They are trustworthy, responsible, helpful and a very friendly couple. James is experienced and good at using many different tools. With his help, all the tasks went much faster. He helped build a sauna from scratch and accomplished many different maintenance jobs around the house. Mia was… read more
(Excellent)
11 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Mia) for host
We cannot even begin to explain how much we enjoyed staying on the farm with Mihkel, Beatrice, Vidrik and Tartu! From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed into their family. Our room was private, spacious, clean and comfortable and we had our own en suite which was amazing.
Throughout our entire stay we were extremely well fed, and Beatrice… read more
Throughout our entire stay we were extremely well fed, and Beatrice… read more
