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Help in our farm and greenhouse in Belfair, Washington state, USA
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: 26 Apr 2025
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Left by host for Workawayer (Aurora)
Aurora spent ten quick days with us in September and we wish it could have been longer! We enjoyed her visit so much and she was a tremendous help!
Sometimes you find a person that just "gets it" and that is what we felt with Aurora. The main thing she helped us with was a huge job of prepping and cooking food for a large wedding of our daughter.
… read more She was logical, thorough, and efficient with her time. I only needed to explain something once and she got it. I could trust her with anything on my mind, and she was able to carry out the vision with efficiency and joy. Some days I had to say, "we stop now," or she would have continued for hours more! She is a really hard worker and I would take her back here in an instant.
We also enjoyed Aurora's thoughtful and quiet nature. She has a good sense of humor and is a lively conversationalist. We had many good talks with her about life, the world, and her goals. Her English is excellent and she also is a great cook! Please come back anytime, Aurora!
Left by Workawayer (Florian) for host
I couldn't have had a better first Workaway experience anywhere else than at Joe and Rachel's house.
There I met a community of kind and humane people with whom I had some deep reflections on life and its questions.
In my spare time, I was able to do many activities and share wonderful memories with those around me. Every person I've met has
… read more been a blessing in my life.
Working for them has been a real pleasure and has given me great satisfaction in the tasks we have accomplished.
Joe and Rachel were always by my side and were always patient and friendly, I couldn't have had better hosts during my time here.
Leaving their home was a real heartbreaker because it's so easy to become attached to this wonderful community but I know it was only a goodbye and not a farewell.
Until next time I'll miss the delicious food Rachel concocted for us everyday and I'll miss Joe's (somewhat dubious) French imitations!
I have been blessed during this stay.
Words are not enough to express my gratitude but i'll try anyway
Joe, Rachel and all the others Thank you for everything!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Florian)
Florian stayed with us for a month, and it was packed with interesting conversations, life searching questions, new and fun experiences and lots of laughs. He was joyful, friendly and outgoing, with a great sense of humor.
Although he did not come with a lot of experience, he was curious and eager to learn, thoughtful and considerate. He took
… read more directions well and treated our property respectfully. Some of the things he helped us with were: painting deck bench, stringing lights, pulling invasive weeds, chipping the flower beds, trimming blackberries and ferns. He also did a lot of sorting, cleaning and organizing.
We taught him to drive our all terrain vehicle for transporting things around. He learned quickly and gained confidence.
He was kind and considerate to every person he encountered here, young and old. He has been brought up well, and integrated easily into our home and community. Florian's presence is missed here, and we look forward to having him return in the future!
Left by Workawayer (Mimo) for host
In my opinion, I think this is the best place in workaway because you will feel that you between your family .
Joe is very kind heart man he has a great family
Children and grandchildren which he take care about them,
Richel is Amazing and wonderful person More than you imagine she is a very very good cooker,
You will be happy when you be with
… read more this family, you will like the projects which they are doing
Your help will be very very easy and you will like that , also you can feel the warm of the family with them so this is very amazing placeYou can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Mimo)
Mimo is a fascinating person and we enjoyed getting to know him. He is extremely kind and always offering to help. He took initiative on some projects that he felt comfortable with and it was a nice surprise to have some details on our vehicles taken care of. He gave us many long hours, some days not even wanting to eat! We also worked on log
… read more splitting, chipping and hauling wood.
We enjoyed learning about Egyptian culture and some of the different places he has traveled. His English is quite good but with a strong accent. He happily repeats words and phrases if at first we don't understand! Mimo housesat for a weekend when we went out of town, and he did a wonderful job keeping the animals fed and the house cleaned up. He is trustworthy and honest. He enjoys meeting new people and is social and outgoing. He was also kind to our little grandchildren and they really liked him! We wish you all the best Mimo!Photos
Gathering spring flowers in the greenhouse
Bedroom in the greenhouse
Hiking Mt Rainier, Washington
Dining room attached inside the greenhouse
family dinner in the greenhouse
fresh tomatoes and peppers from the greenhouse
sunrise on the top of the mountain on our property
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Left by host for Workawayer (Aurora)
Aurora spent ten quick days with us in September and we wish it could have been longer! We enjoyed her visit so much and she was a tremendous help!
Sometimes you find a person that just "gets it" and that is what we felt with Aurora. The main thing she helped us with was a huge job of prepping and cooking food for a large wedding of our daughter.
… read more She was logical, thorough, and efficient with her time. I only needed to explain something once and she got it. I could trust her with anything on my mind, and she was able to carry out the vision with efficiency and joy. Some days I had to say, "we stop now," or she would have continued for hours more! She is a really hard worker and I would take her back here in an instant.
We also enjoyed Aurora's thoughtful and quiet nature. She has a good sense of humor and is a lively conversationalist. We had many good talks with her about life, the world, and her goals. Her English is excellent and she also is a great cook! Please come back anytime, Aurora!
Left by Workawayer (Florian) for host
I couldn't have had a better first Workaway experience anywhere else than at Joe and Rachel's house.
There I met a community of kind and humane people with whom I had some deep reflections on life and its questions.
In my spare time, I was able to do many activities and share wonderful memories with those around me. Every person I've met has
… read more been a blessing in my life.
Working for them has been a real pleasure and has given me great satisfaction in the tasks we have accomplished.
Joe and Rachel were always by my side and were always patient and friendly, I couldn't have had better hosts during my time here.
Leaving their home was a real heartbreaker because it's so easy to become attached to this wonderful community but I know it was only a goodbye and not a farewell.
Until next time I'll miss the delicious food Rachel concocted for us everyday and I'll miss Joe's (somewhat dubious) French imitations!
I have been blessed during this stay.
Words are not enough to express my gratitude but i'll try anyway
Joe, Rachel and all the others Thank you for everything!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Florian)
Florian stayed with us for a month, and it was packed with interesting conversations, life searching questions, new and fun experiences and lots of laughs. He was joyful, friendly and outgoing, with a great sense of humor.
Although he did not come with a lot of experience, he was curious and eager to learn, thoughtful and considerate. He took
… read more directions well and treated our property respectfully. Some of the things he helped us with were: painting deck bench, stringing lights, pulling invasive weeds, chipping the flower beds, trimming blackberries and ferns. He also did a lot of sorting, cleaning and organizing.
We taught him to drive our all terrain vehicle for transporting things around. He learned quickly and gained confidence.
He was kind and considerate to every person he encountered here, young and old. He has been brought up well, and integrated easily into our home and community. Florian's presence is missed here, and we look forward to having him return in the future!
Left by Workawayer (Mimo) for host
In my opinion, I think this is the best place in workaway because you will feel that you between your family .
Joe is very kind heart man he has a great family
Children and grandchildren which he take care about them,
Richel is Amazing and wonderful person More than you imagine she is a very very good cooker,
You will be happy when you be with
… read more this family, you will like the projects which they are doing
Your help will be very very easy and you will like that , also you can feel the warm of the family with them so this is very amazing placeYou can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Mimo)
Mimo is a fascinating person and we enjoyed getting to know him. He is extremely kind and always offering to help. He took initiative on some projects that he felt comfortable with and it was a nice surprise to have some details on our vehicles taken care of. He gave us many long hours, some days not even wanting to eat! We also worked on log
… read more splitting, chipping and hauling wood.
We enjoyed learning about Egyptian culture and some of the different places he has traveled. His English is quite good but with a strong accent. He happily repeats words and phrases if at first we don't understand! Mimo housesat for a weekend when we went out of town, and he did a wonderful job keeping the animals fed and the house cleaned up. He is trustworthy and honest. He enjoys meeting new people and is social and outgoing. He was also kind to our little grandchildren and they really liked him! We wish you all the best Mimo!
Left by host for Workawayer (Katrien & Eric)
It was really fun to host Eric and Katrien for two and a half weeks in July '23. It felt as if our own adult kids had come home for a visit! The day they arrived we enjoyed taking them to visit friends and experience a true American fourth! The days went quickly with these two.
Eric is a kind and gentle soul who is willing to help with anything
… read more and everything. He assisted us with numerous odd jobs around the property, always with a smile. Katrien also, has such a kind heart for people and animal friends. She helped me especially with her great organizational talents and got a system down for identification of my sweet pea seeds. She meticulously took inventory of all the plants, took photos and labeled them. It was a huge gift! We also worked steadily on chipping, digging, and planting. We appreciated their flexibility in having to change rooms a few times because of other things going on. They are definitely a joy to have around and they keep a positive attitude in all they do. We also loved getting to know more about Belgium and their travels around the world, their various jobs and languages. These two are kind, have no drama, are flexible, and a real treat to host.
We hope to catch up with you both again, here or there! Thanks again for all the help and fun! :}
Left by Workawayer (Fatima) for host
I arrived at Joe and Rachel's place in Belfair without any clear expectations — they were my first workaway experience, as the first stop of my one-year sabbatical. And I was blown away: I knew it the second Rachel came to pick me up from the airport and was nothing but joyful despite my flight being delayed for hours and her having to wait.
Joe
… read more and Rachel welcomed me into their home with kindness, generosity, thoughfulness for every want and envy I expressed. The work did not feel like work because everything they do is made with so much care and love — Rachel has a love for her garden and her home that will probably be an example for me for my whole life.
Joe and Rachel are pillars of their community, adored by all, and people came and went all day long in cheerfulness and kindness. I had countless beautiful exchanges with everyone that came through the door and I will keep a longing memory for those days of constant joyful business and kind agitation.
I could never have dreamed a better start to my year. We had discussions regarding life and my year off that will orient me as I keep going forward, as Joe and Rachel were both eager to provide enlightened counsel and information.
Words cannot express how grateful I am to them for their generosity. I will be back, inchallah.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Fatima)
Sometimes a workaway comes, shares life, and in going takes a piece of you along with. This was our experience hosting Fatima. She came to our farmy, small-town life from Paris and corporate work, but it did not take her long to fall into the slower pace - well, our different sort of busy. Her personal challenge was to continually say 'yes' to new
… read more experiences. We took it upon ourselves to add challenging opportunities, and she did not fall short of her "yes" goal - or any of ours. She brought energy and joy to our tasks, and interesting conversation to our table. She has a keen sense of task management and helped prioritize our daily projects into effectual chunks each day. We worked together on yard preparations for an outdoor wedding, with chores including weeding, mowing, chipping, barking and decorating. It was not hard work but sometimes tedious, and she proved to be a steady, capable, cheerful, thoughtful and thorough helper.
On one of my favorite evenings we ordered take-out sushi together, sat on the couch watching a rom-com and talked about everything under the sun. Fatima is open, friendly and outgoing, an engaging conversationalist and a trustworthy person. We so much hope to see her again and say "yes" to more adventures together. All the very best to you Fatima!
Left by Workawayer (Lakshay) for host
Joe and Rachel were outstanding hosts who made me feel right at home and treated me like a part of their family. During my stay, I had the opportunity to work on various projects alongside Joe and Rachel. We embarked on trail making adventures and spent time clearing out weeds among other projects, which not only allowed me to contribute to their
… read more ongoing project list but also gave me a sense of fulfillment and accomplishment.
One of the highlights of my experience was getting to know Joe and Rachel's family and friends. We shared stories, laughter, and engaging conversations about travel, life experiences, and so much more. Additionally, the location of their home was nothing short of amazing. Being close to the mountains and national parks provided ample opportunities for exploration and immersing myself in the beauty of nature.
Rachel's culinary skills were outstanding. I was treated to delicious meals that showcased her talent and passion for cooking. I had everything I needed for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. I feel incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to meet Joe and Rachel and share such memorable experiences with them. I wholeheartedly recommend them as hosts and look forward to the day I can visit them again in the future.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Lakshay)
We recently enjoyed the privilege of hosting Shay for three weeks, in the busy month of May, 2023. He is already missed around here! Shay is an articulate, smart, and fun young man. We really enjoyed getting to know him and learn how he thinks about things. He jumped into whatever work we had going with promptness and energy. Our farm To-Do pile
… read more is never-ending and yes, Shay the robotics expert cheerfully shoveled manure for us! When we decided to take on an even more obnoxious project, a Scotch Broom invasion that had blighted much of ten acres, Shay was all in for hours of hard manual work, often in warm weather. Shay remained steady and good-natured throughout the three weeks. When we finished it, we felt a huge sense of accomplishment from such a daunting project, so well completed!
Shay will always be remembered with gratitude for this.
When you host Shay, you will be enriched by an education in delicious and creative vegetarian options We all enjoyed eating his meals, even the carnivores among us, and learning about alternative ingredients and seasonings. Shay cooked several delicious meals for our family and friends.
We can't recommend Shay enough. He's easy to have around: sincere, considerate, helpful and hard-working. He also comes with a car, which provides him some independent exploration and easy freedom.
We truly hope you return sometime Shay. Our home is always open to you. Let us know when those prayers are answered. We'll keep you in ours as well. We wish the best for you in all your adventures, hopes and dreams.
Left by host for Workawayer (Dominik)
Dominik came to our place in August for three weeks before heading home to Poland. It was a relatively quiet month for us here without a lot of people coming and going. This time provided a nice opportunity to get to know Dominik. We really enjoyed his polite and quiet demeanor and his warm smile. His English is very good, although he would
… read more probably say it is not! He spent much of his free time studying English at the dining room table or up in his room. We always enjoyed talking with him about his perspectives on many subjects and learning more about Polish history and special foods. There were some days that he had his nights and days turned around and was not sleeping well; however, he always made sure to get up and help us on projects later in the day if he missed the morning shift. He is a good strong worker and gave us excellent help for several days with stacking firewood, clearing a messy blackberry and weed infested stream, chipping branches and helping us with fencing in our chickens.
We wish you the best in your future plans Dominik, and would love to stay in touch with you!
Left by host for Workawayer (Philip)
We thoroughly enjoyed Philip's two week stay with us this summer. He came from a neighboring town, 30 minutes away. What stood out to us about Philip is his appreciative heart for plants, spotting the small details, and the wonders of life in general - often sharing them with us, occasionally in the form of a tiny cut flower in a vase on the
… read more windowsill. He was steady in a difficult project, clearing a bramble-choked stream that had been on our To Do list for several years! With his enthusiasm and dedication to the task, we were able to make tremendous progress. Some days, we would find him independently working on the stream, making improvements, clearing obnoxious weeds, planting native species into shady crannies - often on his time off. He has extensive knowledge of local flora and native plant varieties. Lots of insight and information!
Philip also brought a true servant heart to our home. One day we found him cleaning the kitchen (spotless) and taking on a butcher block restoration project he noticed as needful. We appreciated his kind and considerate demeanor toward everyone here. On our last evening together, he cooked an amazing curry meal from scratch and set the table as if we were in a 5 star restaurant. Exceptional flavor and presentation! Philip truly is a special person and we hope to share his company again. Thank you, Philip, for brightening our home with your presence. Please do come back!
Left by host for Workawayer (Saleh)
With some people, It doesn't take long to get accustomed to their presence in your home. We found that out with Saleh. He immediately established a routine of making Arabic coffee with cardamom for everyone present, presented in little cups he brought with him, served with dates dipped in a yogurt -cheese phenomenon. It was delicious! And then in
… read more the evenings, after cooking and serving a beautiful Arabic or Indian meal, he would bless us with a special black tea with honey. Also very delicious. Now that Saleh is on to new adventures, we very much miss his quiet and caring ways. Saleh worked hard for us on several projects; pulling weeds in the hot sun, chopping, splitting and hauling wood, and taking charge of some of our more unpleasant duck tasks. He is knowledgeable about lots of things and has had lots of world adventures. We enjoyed many evenings talking about life in general, the personalities of camels, and the cultural quirks of Saudi Arabia. We would easily recommend Saleh to anyone who wants a kind, considerate, hard working man who is not intimidated by the thought of cooking for a crowd. As he so often told us: "No problem; you want (name it), no problem; you want (name something bigger) no problem". And he would deliver.
Please come visit again, Saleh!
Left by Workawayer (Saleh) for host
I don't recommend going to Joe and Rachel because you will cry when you leave because it's the best family ever and everything is beautiful here
You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Wellington & Elana)
This little family came into our lives and our hearts in a very special way. We usually only take one workawayer at a time, but we had some extra space and were able to accommodate Will and his family for a couple of weeks. We are so thankful we did because they provided us a very needed break from our routine and even house sat for us so that we
… read more could get away for 2 days. They are an attentive and caring couple who are ready to serve in any capacity you might suggest, and delightfully watchful for unspoken opportunities. They helped us with food (wonderful meals), cared for animals, and put in endless hours of careful weeding and precise weed-whacking. Probably the most special thing that Will and Elana brought to us was their servant hearts. They were so willing to bless us! We also enjoyed their daughter Allyson who brought continual comic relief with her version of tag, her impish, rollicking humor (targeting mostly her Dad), as well as some thoughtful conversations. We really look forward to continued friendship with this dear family and hope to see them again!
Left by Workawayer (Wellington & Elana) for host
Wonderful Workaway hosts! They are very hospitable, thoughtful, kind, considerate, encouraging, and family oriented. It is very apparent that they take interest in their Workawayers--they practically invited us into their family. They are very interested in learning and sharing culture. They usually take singles as Workawayers, but we caught them
… read more at an opportune time where they had room in their house for our family (3 of us). Our responsibilities included gardening, tending the chickens & ducks, some cooking, and a few odds and ends. They are very willing to teach. We also learned about composting and take care of chickens and ducks. Plus enjoyed fresh eggs everyday! They were very affirming and verbally appreciative of the ways our family helped out. It was the 4th of July weekend when we arrived, and they invited us to join a few events/gatherings they were attending--they have lots of hospitable friends! Joe and Rachel put in a good days work everyday on their property, and appreciate people coming alongside them to help with various projects--they are very flexible, but also be ready to roll up your sleeves and enjoy a good days work. Their property is really beautiful--almost like a retreat center--quiet, plenty of places to sit and enjoy the beauty of flowers and nature. This was our first Workaway experience, and super positive! If you are looking to be treated like family (a healthy one) and share culture, we highly recommend!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Abdulaziz) for host
Berg family is the first workaway for me. I didn't know how lucky I was to be there with them. from the first moment, you will know you have a second nice & beautiful family. the home is so comfortable. The work was not that difficult. It is nice that you will feel pleasure working there, as the whole family works with you in a beautiful spirit.
… read more They always make you feel grateful and that you have done a lot for them even if the work is very simple. they just keep thinking about how to make us have fun & good time there. Their house is a little far from the town and there is no public transportation. but Rachel And Joe every time ask me if I need to go there or if I want anything from town. Living with the Berg family is a great experience I recommend to anyone to visit them. I enjoyed talking to them on all topics. I enjoyed hiking with their sons Conrad, Mag, Johanna, Levi, and Abby. I can't thank them enough, they considered me one of their friends and a family member. I hope I can visit them again and I will try my best to do it. and I hope they visit me in Saudia Arabia. I will be more than happy.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Abdulaziz)
Abdulaziz was a really great addition to our home. We all wish he could have stayed longer!
Sometimes it happens that you are privileged to meet a gentle, kind, hard-working soul, and that is exactly what we found in Aziz. He was enthusiastic and easily learned new skills with power tools, drills and careful measurements, helping to create a
… read more custom made wooden gate. He worked steady and hard, whether it was pulling up the obnoxious scotch broom weed or chipping wood, he was often wanting to keep going on a project even when we were done for the day. We had many enjoyable conversations about life, his home in Saudi Arabia, his faith and culture. He was always gracious, easy to be around, and fun to share laughs with. We thoroughly enjoyed having him here and sincerely hope we meet up again! We would quickly and easily recommend him to any host. Thanks for coming to us Aziz, we miss you!
Left by host for Workawayer (ANTHONY)
It has been a lot of fun to get to know Tony! He came to our place in March of 2022 and has stayed for three months. Tony has a way of entering a space and bringing his quirky personality to it in a light-hearted way that makes people feel comfortable. He is friendly, kind and trustworthy. He helped us out on many random projects around our
… read more property, many of them not glamorous; he was always cheerful.
Tony came to our place with a car as well as an RV. These provided him a degree of independence and freedom to come and go, and to take on some other jobs on the side, which fit well with our work stream.
Tony is a hard worker. We have really enjoyed getting to know him. He's been open about his journey, and we feel privileged with his trust. He has been a special part of our lives these past months, and will always be. We love you Tony! Thanks for sharing life with us, and we pray the very best for you.
Left by host for Workawayer (Alejandro)
We had a wonderful couple of weeks with Alex. He came to help us out the end of August 2021, and into September, eager to jump into any project we had going. His work ethic is authentic, strong and available. He was not familiar with many of the tools we were using, but he learned quickly; how to use a nail gun for a Hardy Plank siding project on
… read more an outdoor building, for instance. He was a steady asset from the beginning through the completion of every job. He also learned how to use a trenching machine while he was with us, and put in several days of hard manual labor digging dirt and laying heavy paving stones for a plaza space we built together. Alex is good-natured and has a fantastic sense of humor. We had many laughs throughout our time with him, and it always lightened and (as important,) never slowed the work. He was really a pleasure to have around, and great fun to get to know. He was interested in improving his English, and was a fine and interesting conversationalist, listening well, and sharing fascinating facts about Mexican history, and culture, with interesting words and phrases to teach us. He made a fantastic Mexican breakfast for us one morning, and taught us salsa dancing! Such great memories.
We hope you stay in contact with us, Alex. You are always welcome back here for more fun and fellowship. Thanks for all your good work! Keep up those muscles! hahaha! :) Stay safe.
Left by Workawayer (Nathan) for host
TLDR for potential workawayers:
I stayed with the Bergs for around 6 weeks, and I think I learned more about myself, people, and how to live a fulfilling life in those six weeks than the last six years.
The Berg family is one of the most active, passionate, and loving families that I've ever been fortunate to interact with. From their
… read more 2-year-old Adah, all the way up to Joe; everyone had smiles on their faces, There was never a dull moment the entire time I was there, from 8 am until whenever I finally decided to go to sleep. Most days will see double-digit members at the dinner table, all with amazing personalities and stories to tell.
There were ample amounts of projects that would fit what skillset/desire of job that you wanted. I decided to choose a more physical labor-intensive type of project, and they definitely delivered lol! Joe or Rachel would always be mindful of the hours worked, and would often have to tell me to stop for the day (I usually still had a few things to finish up before the day was done though lol).
If you want a varied work experience, with a loving Christian family, that is more than willing to take you on lots of adventures (hiking, kayaking, etc); then this is the family for you!Left by host for Workawayer (Nathan)
Nate brought to our place his positive, cooperative attitude, and quickly carved out a corner of our affections for his own. We were amazed at how willingly he jumped into the most strenuous tasks, and stayed with them to completion. He took his commitment to be a worker here very seriously. Nate is strong, but more important is his generous
… read more willingness to contribute. We mentioned a few patio and water management visions of ours to him, which first involved digging some trenches into hard earth for drainage, then more trenches for irrigation, then, again, more trenches to find old water pipes, and then removing considerable earth to bring the patio to the correct level and slope. He not only dug, and dug and dug (often in 80 to 90 degree heat), he did it, more often than not, with a smile on his face. He also helped us pour concrete, and lifted heavy Turfstone patio tiles into perfect place, and weed whacked many trails. No task was too large, too small, or too tedious. Nate stayed with us six weeks this summer, and during that time took a sincere interest in every member of our family from the youngest to the oldest, and our extended community. He is attentive, and respectful, and kind. Nate will be much missed here, and we hope to see him again on a future tour. We highly recommend Nate for anyone in need of a good, strong young man with a great attitude. Thanks so much Nate, for joining our crazy life this memorable summer. You contributed so much to our lives with your generous heart. You left a special mark here and we will miss you!
Left by Workawayer (Evan) for host
Rachel and Joe are wonderful hosts and make you feel right at home from the second you arrive! I am grateful that my 5 day trip to Washington turned into a 2+ week trip. I was able to meet all 6 of their unique and lovely children and many many others! Sleeping in their greenhouse was a highlight as well as the 3 meals they cooked each day! Rachel
… read more and Joe are not only extremely positive and easy going but they are also generous with their time and have projects around the property that workawayers of all experience levels can help out with. It was an honor to meet everyone and be welcomed into this lovely part of Washington! Belfair is a beautiful town with nearby hikes, tons of lakes and canals and easy access to Seattle!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Evan)
It has been really fun to get to know Evan. He ventured out to the West coast in his old Ford camper van and planned on a quick 5 or 6 day trip to help us here. Fortunately, for both of us, this plan turned into a 2 plus week adventure! He is a quiet, kind soul with lots to talk about and we so enjoyed getting to know him. He helped us in our yard
… read more with various projects of trimming, landscaping, edging, painting and even mopping my floor! He had many good ideas and was easy to work with; always helpful and engaged in what was happening. Making cookies from his grandmother's recipe was incredibly fun! Thanks for everything Evan! You will be missed and we hope to cross paths with you again!
Left by host for Workawayer (Virginia)
We had the privilege of hosting Virginia in June 2021. As many workawayers do, she came as a stranger and left as a friend. She brought both dedicated work and fun. She has a straight forward approach to everything she does and meticulously weeded many of our flower beds, then went back and added the finishing touch of chips to them all. She
… read more transformed the back yard! If she is not sure about something, she will ask, and she loves to quietly attend to the task at hand with little need of oversight. We thoroughly enjoyed her stay with us! It was also helpful that she drove here and had her own car. On her days off she enjoyed exploring the area and seeing new things. We will miss her fun sense of humor and kindness to all. Please come again Virginia!
Left by Workawayer (Virginia) for host
What a family! If you want kindness and positivity then come here! I got to stay in the greenhouse and be surrounded by new flowers everyday. All six of Rachel and Joe’s kids made me feel right at home. Each person in this family is their own unique kind of amazing! The property is beautiful and there is a wonderful creek just a short stroll. I
… read more will remember them for a long time to come.This workawayer has chosen to keep their profile private, but can be contacted regarding this feedback by other workawayers.
Left by Workawayer (Jafar) for host
My Journey in beautiful Washington started in 17th of May. After Joe and his lovely wife Rachel took me from the airport 🛬to Belfair. I impressed how is the aria pretty 😍 and full of EverGreen trees🌲. I havent seen nature like this before! So, all the way to their home I was thinking how god is great to creat place like that!😃
From m first day
… read more their, the hole family treated me as a part of the family👨👩👧👦. They are a huge family so it was hard in the first days to remember all their names, but now I feel that each one on this family became a unique✨ memory that I won’t forget forever. 🤍
It seems that it was workaway and volunteering program, but I have a FunAway program 😃.. I stayed for just two weeks, which I tried a lot of fun farm work. They were focused on how I can benefits from the work, so they tried to make me familiar with new machines that I haven’t used it before to get as much experience that I could have on these few days. So I was working with them on:
Finding raccoons 🦝
Cutting extra weed 🌱🌱
Some work in the green house 🪴
Cooking some times🥘 🧑🍳
Collecting flowers 🌸 and vegetables 🍅
Painting basketball field 🏀
And I cannot forget the Mower, the most fun work😆
also, I used the weed racker, chainsaw ... etc ... “I hope the spelling of the machines is right 😇”.
I joined them with 3 meals everyday, breakfast was special: because: 1️⃣the delicious food from Rachel and Joe😋, 2️⃣ the daily morning talk about God. Which makes me learn a new thing every day about their religion. It was a awesome way to learn about new culture. And practicing English which they helped me so much with both. They respected my culture, customs and traditions.
We have fun even in working days or the weekends. I went to several places in Washington with them, Seattle, camping 🏕, kayaking 🚣🏻, swimming 🏊♂️, and all beautiful places 😍.
Not just me who had fun on this 2 weeks, also my followers on Instagram impressed about how volunteering here is full of joy and happiness😃. There is a lot of people now decided to try volunteering in WorkAway after they saw my amazing journey.
Joe is full of joy 🤩 and Rachel is a perfect mom.
Thanks Rachel & Joe, Conrad🏀, Abi🌸, Meg🤍, Johana🤰🏻, Liz🚴🏻♀️, Emma💉, + Adam👨🏻🔧, Greag💡, Levi🦋, little Joe😃, Ross👘, Alison🧚🏻♀️
There is a lot of names have to be mentioned, but it will be too long for people who wants to read that. So I just so grateful to know every single person here. 🥰
Since my time finished with them, I start thinking when I could come back again 😃🙏🏻
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Jafar brought a gentle, kind, mature and enthusiastic attitude to whatever needed doing. He became part of our family within two and a half weeks and will remain one of us. He is considerate, conscientious, and eager to be helpful, rising to every challenge, from weedwhacker to wood chipper, and weed-wrench to chainsaw, with enthusiasm; and was
… read more between-times always watchful for ways to learn and be helpful. He checked in often with very good english, to see how everyone was doing, listened well to young and old, and asked questions. He was kind and comfortable to be around, mindful about getting to know each person in our busy household. He cooked machboos lambas for ten; an amazing meal. We will welcome you back, Jafar Beloved (apt English translation of his Arabic surname), anytime you can visit us again!Learn self sufficiency in a off-grid rainforest homestead in Pahoa, Hawaii, USA
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