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We are two friends (German/Dutch) who came to Uruguay to live in nature to create and enjoy a healthier lifestyle. We have a 4000qm property in the middle of a pine forest with two small houses on it. It is located in Santa Isabel de La Pedrera, which is 4 km more north of La Pedrera. We have a big organic garden and grow most of our own vegetables. Our 16 chickens are truly free range and roam even in the forest for food. They provide us with the best eggs you can get. We have also 3 horses, 4 dogs and 2 cats. We are close to the most stunning beaches of Uruguay, from our house it is a 10 minute walk through the forest to the beach. If you like to explore this part of Uruguays coast, it’s easy to get to Cabo Polonio (32 km), Valizas or the other way to La Pedrera and La Paloma. We live in one of the most attractive tourist spots and during the season there is a lot going on with visitors from neighboring countries and overseas. At a place like ours, there is always lots to do to keep it up nicely. This is one reason why we are looking for help but also we enjoy very much to have visitors and get to know more people who are interested in this way of living, having good exchanges and making new friends.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Be in contact with nature, learn gardening and caring for animals, learn healthy cooking, preserving vegetables etc.
Help
We like help in the daily maintenance we have here, like cleaning, gardening, painting, taking care of our animals, may be horse training, small building projects. It also would be nice to have help with cooking dinner once in a while.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Accommodation
We have a nice small cabana in the back of our house which houses a single person and the bathroom will be shared in our house.
What else ...
we are close to Cabo Polonio and all the other northern beach towns with its endless beautiful clean beaches. You can go for a weekend to Punta Diabolo or Punta del Este or to the Sierras of Rocha. There are possibilities to surf or horseback riding. The bus connections are pretty good from La Paloma in all directions.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Host ref number: 319726628634
Feedback (15)
16 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Stefanie)
Steffi stayed with us for two weeks and the time passed much too fast because she was a perfect match on many levels for me, my animals and our place. She is a very caring, kindhearted, nature loving person with a beautiful spirit, always ready to help with anything that’s needed. She took on quite a lot of garden projects, painting chores and… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Stefanie) for host
I stayed 2 weeks at Sonja`s place and felt like in paradise. The accomodation was so cosy and nice, Sonja and I did a lot of cooking together, we had very delicous meals and great conversations. My mornings mostly began with a walk to the beach with her 3 dogs Ruby, Ellsie and Pedro. The tasks were varified and not to hard, it mostly didnt felt… read more
4 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Amandine) for host
I spent two incredible weeks with Sonja. She is adorable and a very good cook.
We also had interesting discussions and we shared excellent moments between us but also with her friends who she kindly introduced to me.
The work was varied with breaks, I also had the chance to spend time with the dogs and the horses at the beach. Sonja really took… read more
We also had interesting discussions and we shared excellent moments between us but also with her friends who she kindly introduced to me.
The work was varied with breaks, I also had the chance to spend time with the dogs and the horses at the beach. Sonja really took… read more
30 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Amandine)
Amandine is one of the gems in Workaway. She stayed two weeks at my place and we had a quite good time together. She is a very responsible, caring, proactive and selfmotivated person which makes things always easier when there are many little things to do. And on top of that she is a hell of a rider and knows how to be around animals. I enjoyed… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Henning & Melisa)
Henning stayed here with me for about one week and helped me with all kinds of daily tasks in the garden, with my animals and painting jobs. He is a very responsible, caring and sensitive young man who doesn’t mind to get his hands dirty and sticks to a project until it’s finished. We had a really good time together with lots of interesting… read more
(Excellent
)
10 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Henning & Melisa) for host
As Melisa had to give exams for university, i travelled alone.
I stayed with Sonja for one week. (Her husband Louis was travelling himself.) She welcomed me in her beautiful home with a superior accomodation. The work was 4-5 hours per day and nothing too hard. Also it has always been rewarded with amazing food, thanks to Sonja's outstanding… read more
I stayed with Sonja for one week. (Her husband Louis was travelling himself.) She welcomed me in her beautiful home with a superior accomodation. The work was 4-5 hours per day and nothing too hard. Also it has always been rewarded with amazing food, thanks to Sonja's outstanding… read more
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16 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Stefanie)
Steffi stayed with us for two weeks and the time passed much too fast because she was a perfect match on many levels for me, my animals and our place. She is a very caring, kindhearted, nature loving person with a beautiful spirit, always ready to help with anything that’s needed. She took on quite a lot of garden projects, painting chores and… read more
(Excellent)
15 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Stefanie) for host
I stayed 2 weeks at Sonja`s place and felt like in paradise. The accomodation was so cosy and nice, Sonja and I did a lot of cooking together, we had very delicous meals and great conversations. My mornings mostly began with a walk to the beach with her 3 dogs Ruby, Ellsie and Pedro. The tasks were varified and not to hard, it mostly didnt felt… read more
4 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Amandine) for host
I spent two incredible weeks with Sonja. She is adorable and a very good cook.
We also had interesting discussions and we shared excellent moments between us but also with her friends who she kindly introduced to me.
The work was varied with breaks, I also had the chance to spend time with the dogs and the horses at the beach. Sonja really took… read more
We also had interesting discussions and we shared excellent moments between us but also with her friends who she kindly introduced to me.
The work was varied with breaks, I also had the chance to spend time with the dogs and the horses at the beach. Sonja really took… read more
30 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Amandine)
Amandine is one of the gems in Workaway. She stayed two weeks at my place and we had a quite good time together. She is a very responsible, caring, proactive and selfmotivated person which makes things always easier when there are many little things to do. And on top of that she is a hell of a rider and knows how to be around animals. I enjoyed… read more
(Excellent)
16 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Henning & Melisa)
Henning stayed here with me for about one week and helped me with all kinds of daily tasks in the garden, with my animals and painting jobs. He is a very responsible, caring and sensitive young man who doesn’t mind to get his hands dirty and sticks to a project until it’s finished. We had a really good time together with lots of interesting… read more
(Excellent)
10 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Henning & Melisa) for host
As Melisa had to give exams for university, i travelled alone.
I stayed with Sonja for one week. (Her husband Louis was travelling himself.) She welcomed me in her beautiful home with a superior accomodation. The work was 4-5 hours per day and nothing too hard. Also it has always been rewarded with amazing food, thanks to Sonja's outstanding… read more
I stayed with Sonja for one week. (Her husband Louis was travelling himself.) She welcomed me in her beautiful home with a superior accomodation. The work was 4-5 hours per day and nothing too hard. Also it has always been rewarded with amazing food, thanks to Sonja's outstanding… read more
25 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (WandervogelBaerbel)
Bärbel was with us for about 4 weeks. All I can say is, if any host gets an application of her, it is a missed chance if you don’t invite her to your place for volunteering, she is absolutely one of the best we had hosted so far. Bärbel is very motivated to help in whatever is needed, she learns fast sees things which can be improved. She is very… read more
(Excellent)
25 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Christine & Katharina) for host
Dear Sonja,
we’re so sorry for writing this feedback just now – we totally forgot about it!
We stayed with Sonja for three weeks in May and it was the best time we could have imagined. We worked for 3-4 hours a day, from 9.00 to 12.00/13.00, sometimes we slept in because of bad weather or chose to postpone to the afternoon or even the next day… read more
we’re so sorry for writing this feedback just now – we totally forgot about it!
We stayed with Sonja for three weeks in May and it was the best time we could have imagined. We worked for 3-4 hours a day, from 9.00 to 12.00/13.00, sometimes we slept in because of bad weather or chose to postpone to the afternoon or even the next day… read more
1 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Linda)
It was a real pleasure to have Linda here with us as a volunteer for almost 2 weeks. She is a very energetic and self motivated person who tackles any task you give her with a lot of enthusiasm. She was always in a good and uplifting mood and flexible when any changes occurred. She helped us with taking care of our big garden like weeding,… read more
(Excellent)
28 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Linda) for host
My first workaway stay. And I can't say more than that is was a great stay. Of course I was nervouse. Do I have the right skills for them, can I do enough for them? The answer is if you want working the have always work with fit you. I worked 4 or 5 hours a day. 10.00 till 15.00/15.30. After or before I wend to the beach serveral times with their… read more
9 Feb 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Nadja & Dominik)
If any host has the chance to get an application of Nadja and Dominik you shouldn't let this opportunity go, they are the best of the best! A very friendly, sensitive, open minded and respectful couple which travels the world to enrich their lifes. They stayed with us about a month and helped us in a big way to get our guesthouse ready for the… read more
(Excellent)
26 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Nadja & Dominik) for host
What to say? We are still in awe about how lucky we have been to workaway with Sonja and Louis. We worked 4-5 hours a day painting, cleaning the house and the chicken coop, some gardening/ mowing - nothing to strenuous or monotonous and our hosts always concerned for our safety and well-being. Work conditions are great and tools are high quality.… read more
1 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (ellarosa18)
It was a pleasure to have Jo and Daniel with us even if it was only for a short time of over a week. We enjoyed their company and conversations with them and had a most delicious Asian dinner one night cooked by Daniel. They adjusted very well to whatever was needed to be done which was sometimes not the most exciting work but they did always a… read more
(Excellent)
20 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (ellarosa18) for host
We had a wonderful time here. Sonia and Louis are such generous, kind, helpful and fun hosts. We shared some lovely meals together including a delicious wood fire pizza night. We enjoyed the wine too! We had great accommodation living in their luxurious guest house as it was low season. We ate from their garden and had eggs from the chickens.… read more
27 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrés & Dayana)
Se fue un placer a tener Dayana y Andrés por tres semanas ayudándome. Están muy amables, trabajadores y amantes de animales¡ cada proyecto que les hice se hizo con excelente cuidado. Muchas gracias por todo y volver alguien tiempo¡
(Excellent)
27 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Andrés & Dayana) for host
Nuestra experiencia con Sonja fue maravillosa, ella es muy amable, acogedora y siempre anda sonriendo :) El trabajo nada del otro mundo, huerta, gallinas, limpiar todas cosas muy fáciles de realizar, desde un principio nos aclaró las horas de trabajo y días y si bien no incluía las comidas (ya que trabajamos menos horas), siempre nos compartió de… read more
10 Jan 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
It was a great experience to have Anne with me for 3 weeks. My partner Louis was out of the country and I had my hands full with maintaining our place. Anne did everything I asked her in a first class manner and lots of care. She is self motivated and sees the things which need urgent attention. She is a hard worker and doesn't go by the watch.… read more
(Excellent)
10 Jan 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Peter)
When Peter came we were not sure what was coming our way.
Let me tell that this guy is the bom !
Apart from the interesting discussions at the dinner table and late night conversations we had a very entertaining time with him.
I can say for certain that he is an all around guy and can manage pretty much anything. He doesn't need supervision… read more
Let me tell that this guy is the bom !
Apart from the interesting discussions at the dinner table and late night conversations we had a very entertaining time with him.
I can say for certain that he is an all around guy and can manage pretty much anything. He doesn't need supervision… read more
(Excellent)
24 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Peter) for host
Louis and Sonja are wonderful hosts. Sonja's cooking and baking is amazing. She created the best schnitzel, potato salad and baked goodies I've enjoyed in a very long time. Every evening's meal was a bountiful reward for a good day's work. They provided me very luxurious accommodations; it was the nicest of all places during my visit to… read more
26 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Joseph)
It was a great pleasure to have Joseph here with us for almost two weeks. He was a big help with some heavy work tasks we had around this time of the year like digging plots in our garden, cleaning out our papyrus field or laying a rockstone path. He is a hard worker, very sufficient, responsible and self motivated and doesn't need much… read more
(Excellent)
24 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Joseph) for host
This was my first workaway experience, and it was fantastic! Sonja and Louis are extremely generous hosts, to the point where I almost felt guilty. The work itself was fairly physical but was always enjoyable, especially knowing that there was a delicious meal waiting for you at the end of the day.
I enjoyed the company of the animals; thankfully… read more
I enjoyed the company of the animals; thankfully… read more
26 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Catherine) for host
Sonja and Luis were so funny and smart! The work wasn't too bad and because it was winter I got to stay in the guest house which was so nice and big! Also on the weekends they would tell about cool places I could visit in Uruguay. Luis really knew the history and stories of Uruguay which is so cool! They really knew the best places too because… read more
13 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Victoria) for host
It was my first workaway experience and I got straight away to heaven or warm hands of sincere woman Sonja. I was fascinated by her huge love to animals. Also I felt always cared by her and her husband Luis. I enjoyed every moment of helping them and having rest after work together. The house, areas around and animals are in perfect high quality… read more
25 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Sandra)
Sandra is a real gem to have at your side for help. Her knowledge about horses, their training, their needs, is outstanding and its a pleasure to watch her helping them. She does everything always with the deepest care and from a connection with the animal. That does not only apply to horses, she was good with our chickens, dogs... she is a real… read more
(Excellent)
23 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Sandra) for host
I helped Sonja (I did not get to know Louis, because he worked in the US) three weeks in march 2016 and it was my 5th and one of my best Workaway experiences!
It was such a nice and lovely place to live and work, I would have wished to stay much longer. I helped with training the horses, the cleaning of the pasture and the (guest) house, feeding… read more
It was such a nice and lovely place to live and work, I would have wished to stay much longer. I helped with training the horses, the cleaning of the pasture and the (guest) house, feeding… read more
28 Feb 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Maria Scally)
It was a real pleasure to have Maria stay with us. Even though it was only for a few days it felt more like an old friend visiting than a volunteer coming to help. But Maria was indeed very helpful, always looking how she can give a hand, very mature and experienced with all kinds of things around the house and garden. She is open-minded and very… read more
(Excellent)
24 Feb 2016
Left by Workawayer (Maria Scally) for host
I had a wonderfull time with Sonja and Louis and was glad they will have me even though I didnt have time to stay very long.
I enjoyed helping with the everyday chores which were very easy and loved the animals .
I was realy made feel at home and loved my accomadation and Sonja´s lovely cooking.
The nature is wonderfull with woodland and beach… read more
I enjoyed helping with the everyday chores which were very easy and loved the animals .
I was realy made feel at home and loved my accomadation and Sonja´s lovely cooking.
The nature is wonderfull with woodland and beach… read more
7 Dec 2015
Left by Workawayer (Elissa) for host
I couldn't have asked for better hosts than Sonja and Louis. They were incredibly generous, welcoming and keen to ensure I had a good experience. Though there is always plenty of work to be done, it's varied enough so as to not become tedious, and I was never asked to do more than four or five hours in a day. Sonja and Louis were forever taking… read more
6 Dec 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Elissa)
For us it was the first time to have a volunteer via workaway and what a surprise it was to have Elissa with us for almost 2 weeks. She is a very mature young woman and you can give her practically any task and she will do it excellently. She was very self-motivated, a fast learner and always looked how she can help with anything. She is friendly… read more
(Excellent)
