Some help in the fantastic village of Deia - Mallorca, Spain

Absolute blessing to be forever remembered to stay with this family and immerse into the island vibe. In gratitude and inspiration.

We had the pleasure of staying with Libby and her family for a month. This was our first ever workaway experience and it was something that we will never forget! Libby is a busy woman who will need your help around the house. Our work consisted of simple house chores such as gardening, cooking and house repairs. Libby will never overwork you and… read more she might even grab you a bottle of wine for your hard work. Libby also will need help with her two amazing kids. Leo and Poppy are a blessing to be around but be prepared to have your Harry Potter/ Animal knowledge challenged! Libby is a great host who will provide everything you need from plenty of nutritious food to loads of free time. We had a wonderful time in the beautiful town of Deia and we loved everything from the views to dinner parties she threw every other week. Thanks, Libby, Leo, and Poppy!

Libby is an amazingly kind, loving and funny person. We stayed with her family in the beautiful Deia for 3 incredible weeks, helping around the house and garden. Leo and Poppy are super talented, creative and friendly, really adorable children to be around with. The village and its people are so beautiful! We were really grateful for having the… read more oportunity to share those 3 weeks with such an amazing family, in such a beautiful setting.
This was our first workaway experience and we couldn't have been more lucky. Libby always makes sure everybody is well and confortable, she has a generous soul and aways tries to make the best of every situation.
We send her, the children and the beautiful people we met in Deia our best wishes. Again, we are super grateful for the enriching experience!
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Leo is a intelligent, mature, kind and talent boy.
Popy is sweet, smart, energetic and lovely.
Libby is that kind of mother that you want to become one day...strong woman and one of the most famous person in Deia! hahaha
Deia is a little village in the meeting of the mountains that makes you feel like you are in a movie everyday. The perfect… read more place for those that are looking for a relaxing time. If you are looking for parties or something like that is not your place. I think it is essential know how to drive to have a good time there.
Libby is a really busy woman and the internet there is not very good, so it is important to go with the maximum of information that you need to explore the island by yourself. Also you must try to be assertive and patient to get the information that you need about your tasks to help the family.
I am really grateful and feel blessed for had being part of this family in the magic Mallorca. I will never forget my time there! Thank so much Libby.

Libby is an exceptional woman, lovely mum, lovely person! I want to give thank you for this time, that you trust in me, and share the house, and believe in my time to write.
Always we learn something about the others, and libby have a big heart...
Really thank you!!!

This was my first workaway experience and I consider myself incredibly lucky to have spent 3 and a half weeks with Libby and her children, Leo and Poppy! I started the workaway by myself and then my best friend joined me for the rest of the time.

Location and accommodation: The house is located in Sóller, an absolutely beautiful area… read more surrounded by mountains. It's close enough to the centre that you can walk to and from. Libby also has a bicycle you can borrow and also we were able to use one of her cars to explore the island on our days off. You have your own bedroom and share use of the rest of the house, including the kitchen. The yard is full of orange trees and we often had freshly squeezed orange juice in the mornings :)

Food: Libby paid for and provided the majority of our food which was absolutely wonderful. If we wanted something particular or something that the rest of the family didn't eat, we paid for it. We also paid for wine or beer. Libby has a somewhat specific diet so we tried to be as respectful as possible to not eating/finishing the foods she can eat. Good idea to talk to her about that at the beginning of your stay!

The work: It varied greatly from day to day, but there were regular tasks such as dishes, laundry, meal prep and general tidying up of the house. In addition, we often would either drive the kids to school or pick them up (approximately 30-45 minutes from the house). Libby also manages several rental properties in the nearby towns of Deia and the Port of Sóller. We helped cleaning the properties a few times. I would suggest asking Libby for clear direction and her expectations beforehand. Otherwise, there were always odd jobs or projects around the house to be done. For example, clearing out and cleaning the shed, weeding the patio, helping with the animals (rabbits and rats), cleaning the house (weekly), etc. The schedule is not regimented so you might do something in the morning and then have the afternoon quiet and then go pick up the kids in the afternoon/take the kids to lessons, etc. Unexpected things may come up as well so it's important to be flexible!

The family: Leo and Poppy are wonderful children. We spent a lot of time with the kids and they are talkative, energetic, joyous and smart! They are kids, though! They do have their moments, but that's to be expected. Leo is learning the guitar and he's absolutely fantastic. Poppy is a little upcoming artist! Libby is burst of energy and love. She is incredibly compassionate and works hard to make everyone around her happy. She's a busy, busy single mom so naturally there are times she is under a lot of stress. We did our best to try and receive that as much as possible just by helping with the kids or alleviate any extra stressors.

Overall: I would HIGHLY recommend this workaway. The family is absolutely beautiful in so many ways and we felt like part of the family immediately. Libby invited us to take part in family activities or go into town with her. We visited art exhibitions, met many of her friends, visited nearby beaches and towns, and more! If you have the opportunity to spend some time with Libby and her kids, please do!

Libby, Poppy and Leo: Stay beautiful and keep spreading the love! Thank you so much for everything and I hope our paths will cross again someday.

I stayed with Libby, Leo and Poppy few months ago a short time and that experience stays with me as one of the best ones in my life. Libby is a wonderful woman who you can learn a lot from her. Poppy is an amazing girl with such an artistic potential, and Leo is a wonderful boy with a beautiful heart and a passion for books as no other child (or… read more adult). I am very thankful for being able to know them and hopefully helped them as much as I could. And Soller is one of the most beautiful places in the world! What else is there to ask? :)

Thank you Libby xoxo

When you go to stay with Libby & the kids you really become part of the family. Libby & both of the kids are very welcoming and creative. The work is just keeping up the house & being available to help with various things, nothing too hard at all as long as you stay flexible & keep an open heart and mind. :)
The house is situated in a beautiful… read more valley & the surrounding villages are awesome to walk around in and explore. If you enjoy hiking or just walking it is perfect! There is a lovely plaza about 15-20 mins walk from the house & it was so great to walk back and forth.
Driving the kids to school was also particularly gorgeous. The school is about 25-30 mins away & you get to chat up the kids (when Leo is not reading Harry Potter!) & enjoy the pretty mountains.
I will definitely be back to visit Libby & Mallorca again & all of the beautiful artist friends she introduced me to!
Thanks for everything Libby, Leo and Poppy! :)

Thank you Libby and Leo and poppy!! I loved my stay with yall sooooo much! The home is a wonderful place surrounded by beauty. The whole family is artistic and inspiring! The kids love to play for hours in the sunshine!! Libby and I did yoga each day and it was so relaxing in their beautiful home. I hope I can see you guys again! I miss you all!!!

I stayed with Libby in her amazing apartment right in the middle of Soller for 6 weeks in June/July 2014 and had a wonderful time. my 'job' was to design and build a website for her lovely hand painted silk scarves as well as launching an online shop where she can also sell online. there was also bits of housework to do and grocery shopping but… read more absolutely nothing strenuous. i had loads of free time to explore and relax on the beach.

Libby welcomed me into her home and life immediately, making me feel welcome and comfortable. We had lovely talks and she was always on hand with lots of sound advice. She is a very kind and generous person.

I loved being in Soller and having the chance to meet lots of lovely people. Libby introduced me to all her friends. in fact, my next workaway was with one of her friends, also in Soller. It's such a great little community.

if you choose to come here and are lucky enough to volunteer with Libby you will have a wonderful experience. i couldn't recommend it more!

Libby is a beautiful, kind and very talented woman. I looked up patience in Wikipedia; Patience (or forbearing) is the state of endurance under difficult circumstances, which can mean persevering in the face of delay or provocation without acting on annoyance/anger in a negative way. That's Libby. She is unique to say the least. She sings while… read more she cooks, drives, and walks. Wonderful voice. Her children are very special. Of coarse they come from good stock and have an abundance of love all around them. With all their European experiences and education you will see how very quick, cultural diverse, and fun they are. I miss and love them.

I stayed with Libby and the kids for the whole month of April, it was a really lovely experience. When you stay with Libby you become one of the family, it doesn't feel like you're working at all! Leo and Poppy are really lovely, friendly kids. Libby is an amazing artist and Soller is a great little town filled with orange blossom, spectacular… read more mountains and cute winding streets. I had the best month, I couldn't recommend her more, she is so kind, it really was a brilliant experience! Thank you so much Libby, I know I'll be back to visit soon enough xx

I had my first experience, a month lasting, with this family.
The town is lovely , with a very relaxed atmosphere, wonderful landscapes, many pathways to walk up and down the hills, the sea to reach in a short walking time ; everything surrounded by gardens of orange and lemon trees!!! Who loves the nature, here is in a paradise! And… read more you can take the bus and get off in Palma in half hour!!! The house is in the very main square, perfect to enjoy the town life!!
The family welcomed me in the warmest way. I had much free time, a comfortable accommodation and the healthiest food. The work is easy and the daily life is that of a normal family with fanny moments, runs to eat breakfast in time to go to school, children bickerings, the endless energy of Poppy ( and her love for flowers), the lovely and perfect Leo’s ( a real gentleman!) english support
( for foreigners!).
With Libby is very easy to get in a relationship that, at the end, becomes a friendship!!
Thanks for letting me live an unforgettable experience!!

Hello Workawayers,

I was very happy at Libby's and enjoyed getting to know Libby and her children. Libby is a warm and friendly person and the work was easy and flexible. The children are friendly and enjoy activities. Every care was taken to make sure I had all that I needed and we enjoyed days out and social times too, folk dancing with the… read more local group and meeting other workawayers was fun. Libby's flat is on the town square so is handy for everything local. There are many easy hill walks around Soller which is a tourist town, attracting mainly families and walkers. It has a wonderful Saturday market of handicraft stalls as well as traditional merchandise. You can get to Puerto Soller where there is a beach very easily and it is only half an hour from Palma so it is a perfect place to visit Mallorca from. You can have a great time there!

Libby, Leo and Poppy are absolutely AMAZING! Funny, fun-loving, lively, kind, interesting, conscientious, considerate--and so,so, SO much more. The kids are a trip, in the best sense of that word. A blast to be around. They keep you on your toes, are into most everything and anything, and express usual kid antics that make you realize that you… read more really have ended up on the adult side of life's spectrum. Kind of a sobering (but not unpleasant) thought! Then there are those special moments where all of you just smile and know that nothing could be more perfect in this golden moment.

Libby deserves her own paragraph because she is an absolute gem. Kindness and generosity are two of her strongest traits, but you can add to that fairness, interesting to be with and talk to, curious about life, open to learning (open to just about anything positive, really) and a whole, whole lot of fun. Though I was there to work, I still felt like I was on vacation in heaven. Soller is exquisite, the house is in a GRAND location, and the work was just fun b/c the family and surroundings were so good. Last but not in the least the least, Libby is an excellent cook and is health conscious and generous in feeding you well. I LOVED the food! It just feels good to eat healthy, wholesome food prepared with care and love.

I love you guys! I miss you! It's on my celestial calendar that we are going to see each other again (sooner than later). Be well until then and any other workawayers who make it there--you are the lucky ones!