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if you are a creative soul this may be a good place for you.
i have an old syntesizer, electric organ with one octave bass pedals, portable electric piano, flute, trumpet, tuba, some guitars with nylon strings, one with steel strings, a drum set and some deco instruments.
first of all and MOST IMPORTANT:
-PLEASE read the entire profile in case you want to contact me.
if you are addicted to your smartphone please please please do not come here.
-stay for at least 3 weeks!
-be serious about helping to bringing this project forward.
-have initiative and creativity to develop house and garden.
-let me know when you have time to be with the project. once you start working have a half day time so we
achieve a result. please give me an idea how much time you can participate. the morning hours starting at eight
or nine are the best time for me to move because then i have most energie. so people who want to give me their
time- please give in the morning! later may be difficult for me. my suggestion: WORK 10 HOURS PER WEEK IN TWO DAYS. let us write that on paper in advance so i know who is available when.
-some times in the week i have to go out. one person has to stay with the house then. we MUST make
arrangements accordingly. this is very important because i have suffered a lot by being too isolated here in the
middle of nowhere. i want to keep my mental health which is endangered otherwise!
-free time will always be enough for everybody.
-please note that i have some health issues that make me sensitive against noise and stress! so if you are a dominating person and use to speak a lot with loud voice that may be a problem for me. i chose a quiet enviroment because i need it. also when people are very actively and constantly tellig stories, making small talk or intervieving others - i may not enjoy or not be interested. some people behave as if i would not be present. please keep in mind that i want to feel pleasant in my home also when other people are here. i want to connect with everybody who comes here but it happens that there come people and we can not share anything. we have only one big space here that is for everybody's use. less may be more when it is deeper. i hope you understand this worry about myself and the atmosphere in my home. also i have an allergy against swearing (although it became "normal" for so many people)- so if you frequently use words like "fukk"- please not here. i had to send away several people who really did not fit here and made stress to me and sometimes to everybody. that should better not happen again! also some people are simply not able to do anything that has to be done without prompting like for example cleaning the fridge when it is stinking. so pleaeaease: if you cannot or do not want to care for the place to be tidy this is no good place for you and i will send away people who make mess!
THE IDEA: is to create a place for art- and music workshops in my 60 sqm cottage. I am a fluteplayer and hope to get some jazz musicians here. i play ONLY jazz- and latin music! but i do like elments from other interesting genres like classical, gipsy or oriental. the place is not yet ready to make fotos all around. the progress is slow but i hope i can fulfill my dream some day.
IMPORTANT: this is NOT a hostel neither a business- but my private home that i like to share. Nobody else is living here, but some visitors stayed for many months. unfortunately i cannot offer free food to many people and also the costs for gas and water may become too much for me when many people are here (my income is very small- i cannot even afford a car) but you have a free stay. as a pensionar i am lucky to be rid of payed work, but i want to grow as a musician and make the place comfortable for everyone.
the place may be a bit messy because some renovations are taking place all the time.
YOU NEED TO HAVE INICIATIVE and time to move your hands and feet. i will not ask for your time so please offer it to me! I am not a good boss to push or pull anybody. i like to have people here who help to realize my ideas because i run out of energy and motivation. if you can help me to make this place comfortable i and may be futer visitors will be happy to see the dream become true with your envolvement. if you cannot then lets make music and forget about it. best case scenario is a jazzband to visit and we play together. something like Herbie Hancock's compositions for example. piano, organ and two guitars are waiting. if you are not a jazz musician - i like all the arts so maybe we can meet elsewhere. if you are ok with all this- please come to visit!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Interests
Music
Drawing & painting
Carpentry
Art & design
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
if you can teach me something i hope you have benefit from that. myself i had a lot of benefit and joy to teach music to beginners (it happened that there was no time to do anything else.) also i know about woodwork, other technical stuff, massage (with hands and feet) and like to give this knowlage to everybody interested.
Help
please help me to make a nice creative place and atmosphere with music, art, crafts, learning and teaching.
if you are not a musician it does not matter. but if you are not a creative soul this is no good place for you.
i have an old syntesizer, electric organ with one octave bass pedals, portable electric piano, flute, trumpet, some guitars with nylon strings, one with steel strings, a drum set and some deco instruments.
brushes, different colours and canvas are ready for painting.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Finnish: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
please bring many laguages and let's swap them all! finnish would be appreciated most.
Accommodation
mix of hostel and camping.
different than in hostel there is a curtain in front of the beds so you are optically seperated. you can see that in one of the fotos. there are five sleeping places and a sofa, living room and kitchen all in the same building. the shower has warm water only when the sun is shining. the water is limited (i have to pay for exceeding it) and the garden needs a lot. that's why we have be carefull with water consume. best to carry the shower water to the plants. but soap water has to be thrown away! so if you need to use a lot of soap that may be a serious problem which i had with two persons and do not want again. at the beach there is a free unlimited shower (but also there they may not like the soapwater to go straight into the sea). the toilet is not flashable with water. if you need more comfort you will find it all around the island.
What else ...
my place is in San Isidro, sothern part of the island close to the sothern airport "Reina Sofia". about 350m above sea level. El Medano is a short busride away. that´s a cosy little beach- town which is not overloaded with tourists like some others. it is also a windsurfer's paradise with ideal conditions.
this is a dusty and sandy desert area with much wind. desert people do not have big collection of hygene and cleaning agents.
asked about allergies i would have to tell that deodorant smell can make me feel unwell. natural etheric oils or other natural aromes however are very ok for me. my favourite one is bergamot.
unfortunately the close surrounding is partly used as a waste dump. but there is plenty of genuine desert and clean, fresh air around too! a lot of silence and a splendid night sky!
by genuine i mean it looks like it looked before humans came to this island (if you don't look too close). we could not get profit from the desert, so we left it like it was. like god has created it for us.
that is why this island- although it follows the rules of modern egoistic society- also has a part of paradise left in my eyes. in my neighbourhood.
i will be happy to enjoy this peaceful and quiet environment with you!
Manfred
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can possibly accept pets
Lilly my dog is happy about play mates. when it comes to cats- the wild ones are barked and driven away from her.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Lilly
Lilly is the best dog of all.
Host ref number: 344826934646
Feedback (39)
7 Jul 2025
Left by Workawayer (Stefania) for host
Manfred was very supportive and very kind, I had a very short stay at his place but he was very open and communicative.
5 Jul 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Stefania)
Stefania unfortunately could not stay long but i really enjoyed the time with her very much! who knows we see again some day?!!
(Excellent
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22 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Maria Sole)
Maria Sole is an exceptional person. first of all she is a super artist and made several paintings for me.
thanks a VERY lot for that!!!
she has an exceptional amount of initiative and time to do everything for everybody. she has been busy with cooking for all of us, serving and offering food and snacks, washing dishes, cleaning the kitchen,… read more
thanks a VERY lot for that!!!
she has an exceptional amount of initiative and time to do everything for everybody. she has been busy with cooking for all of us, serving and offering food and snacks, washing dishes, cleaning the kitchen,… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (mh12345)
Max is a very rare person in the sense that he has been to places far away that most of us cannot imagine. so there is a lot we can learn from him. next time i will ask more.
also he is very interested in learning about music. we spent quite some time with that and his ears were wide open. he is a sympathetic man to have around, it is very nice… read more
also he is very interested in learning about music. we spent quite some time with that and his ears were wide open. he is a sympathetic man to have around, it is very nice… read more
(Excellent
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7 Jul 2025
Left by Workawayer (Stefania) for host
Manfred was very supportive and very kind, I had a very short stay at his place but he was very open and communicative.
5 Jul 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Stefania)
Stefania unfortunately could not stay long but i really enjoyed the time with her very much! who knows we see again some day?!!
(Excellent)
22 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Maria Sole)
Maria Sole is an exceptional person. first of all she is a super artist and made several paintings for me.
thanks a VERY lot for that!!!
she has an exceptional amount of initiative and time to do everything for everybody. she has been busy with cooking for all of us, serving and offering food and snacks, washing dishes, cleaning the kitchen,… read more
thanks a VERY lot for that!!!
she has an exceptional amount of initiative and time to do everything for everybody. she has been busy with cooking for all of us, serving and offering food and snacks, washing dishes, cleaning the kitchen,… read more
(Excellent)
14 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (mh12345)
Max is a very rare person in the sense that he has been to places far away that most of us cannot imagine. so there is a lot we can learn from him. next time i will ask more.
also he is very interested in learning about music. we spent quite some time with that and his ears were wide open. he is a sympathetic man to have around, it is very nice… read more
also he is very interested in learning about music. we spent quite some time with that and his ears were wide open. he is a sympathetic man to have around, it is very nice… read more
(Excellent)
14 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Joni )
we became friends so i do not see Joni as a workawayer any more. but as such he was brilliant! made a lot of repairs and construction.
but first of all: he is a super talented and engaged artist!!!
but first of all: he is a super talented and engaged artist!!!
(Excellent)
14 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Joni ) for host
Staying at Manfred's place was just what I needed. It was a very laid back relaxing experience for me. Manfred speaks finnish and english really fluently so It was always easy and really nice to communicate with him. I feel lucky that I stumbled upon this place when I came with my friend who had already stayed with Manfred before. This was not in… read more
10 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer (Simone) for host
Right before I contacted Manfred I was reading the feedback of the last family that was here at Manfreds place. They recommended, not to go to Manfred with children. Since I stayed here with my 5 year old twin boys for 3 weeks I can tell you: only go to Manfred If you don't let your kids scream around all day and if you are able to provide… read more
30 Jan 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Simone)
Madai and Marik are sooo nice children! it was a big joy to have them here, see them playing and being in harmony with each other and everybody. they did not make much noise, what they did did not disturb anybody, they gave some sweet flavour to the atmosphere.
Simone has some more biger children. she is a superb mother and household keeper. when… read more
Simone has some more biger children. she is a superb mother and household keeper. when… read more
(Excellent)
5 Jan 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Giorgio)
Giorgio is a very ambitious and talented guitar player! we spent a lot of time playing, listening and speaking about music. that is what makes me most happy. not many people can make me so happy.
additionaly he also is very interested in gardening and made a lot of action there as well. he is a nice person to have around and i am looking forward… read more
additionaly he also is very interested in gardening and made a lot of action there as well. he is a nice person to have around and i am looking forward… read more
(Excellent)
28 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Giorgio) for host
Manfred is a great flute player who might join you playing jazz and bossa if you play nice things. The garden is wonderful and there’s always some things to do. Lily is a wonderful dog. I recommend for people who loves wild life and are ok with dry toilet and sharing spaces. Thanks Manfred! To the next time!
27 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Lionel) for host
I spent three nights in Manfred's house. One at the beginning of my trip to the Canaries and two at the end. Manfred is as original a person as I like, and his accommodation is comfortable even though it's off the grid. The atmosphere was pleasant during my two visits. I met three different adults and two different children. All with different… read more
11 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Martin & Kateřina Alice) for host
It's hard to describe our first workaway experience in a few sentences.
First of all, we are thankful for Manfreds invitation, if he didn't search the last time workawayers and didn't invite us, we have never opportunity to see this island and meet so many wonderful people.
+ You can meet many interesting people there, cause Manfred is always… read more
First of all, we are thankful for Manfreds invitation, if he didn't search the last time workawayers and didn't invite us, we have never opportunity to see this island and meet so many wonderful people.
+ You can meet many interesting people there, cause Manfred is always… read more
2 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Martin & Kateřina Alice)
super parents! they give to their children as much as they can. much time and care.
they regulary spent much timt in the garden doing useful things that would not come into my mind.
they cared for the household as if they were at home- wich means that always everything was clean and well organised.
never ever anybody had so much time for me… read more
they regulary spent much timt in the garden doing useful things that would not come into my mind.
they cared for the household as if they were at home- wich means that always everything was clean and well organised.
never ever anybody had so much time for me… read more
(Excellent)
8 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
What a paradise of silence and Nature in Tenerife Manfred and his workawayers have made. They have done such a good job with building and construction. Gardening is a project on its way to be a great green area...despite the environment and quality of the soil which is a real challenge. Manfred has done a lot for the garden and he has a big big… read more
8 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Cloe was a very pleasant, helpful and caring guest! as soon as i asked something from her she had time and gave it to me, was ready to do sooo many very useful things for me that would have been very difficult for me to do on my own.
(Excellent)
17 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Eliot)
we had a very good time with plenty of music and Eliot was super helpful all around the house. he can teach about guitar playing and will fit into any envirement. you will be happy when he comes to visit you!
(Excellent)
10 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Eliot) for host
In the past year I went to this hoste twice for a month, both those times were amazing experiences that changed me very much as a person. The beauty of this place is that you can just be who you want to be and the host himself and the people you meet all respect this. This place has taught me a lot about gardening, music, people skills and… read more
15 Jul 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Roberto)
Robeto's two most remarkable talents:
he is a super communicator making friendship with everybody and bringing more friends here that he meets when he is out.
his piano playing is fantastic! i can listen to him for hours. also his knowledge about music theorie is great.
i learned a lot from him.
thanks for all that Roberto!
he is a super communicator making friendship with everybody and bringing more friends here that he meets when he is out.
his piano playing is fantastic! i can listen to him for hours. also his knowledge about music theorie is great.
i learned a lot from him.
thanks for all that Roberto!
(Excellent)
8 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer (Roberto) for host
Inspiring place, i had really an amazing experience at Manfred's place! A place where you can do art, music, connect with others and enjoy the everyday life toghether. Manfred is very welcoming and kind host, and everyone is quite free to organize free time and work time as the timing can be quite flexible. I will definetely come back in the… read more
9 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Ahmed)
Ahmed was a super nice visitor very talented in music and being friendly with a warm smile. helpfull all around the house and garden. every host will be happy to host him!
(Excellent)
6 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Ahmed) for host
Manfred has created a very special place in Tenerife! The friendships and memories I made there will truly last me a lifetime and my experience was filled with warmth, laughter and amazing music. I was able to jam basically whenever I wanted with Manfred and the other guests which was a dream. Manfred is a very kindhearted man who has a lot of… read more
27 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Francesco)
Francesco was a very pleasant and relaxed guest. unfortunately we could not do very much music together as there was no guitar or pianoplayer nither do i have a drumset. but what is really special about him is that he had a lot of initiative to do a lot of very useful action all around the house!
thanks for all that!
thanks for all that!
(Excellent)
7 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Francesco) for host
I stayed in Manfred place for a short period of time but it was a good experience to learn something new and share the passion for music. He lives in a small finca up to the hills of San Isidro with her tiny dog in a quiet place. In the day you can enjoy the sound of bossanova playing from the speakers and in the night watch clearly a full sky of… read more
5 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Lukas)
excellent superieur braaavo so good solo entertainer!!! thanks Lukas for playing and singing. wish you lots of nice music experiences. if any host wants brilliant entertainment- here is your man!
(Excellent)
25 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Lukas) for host
I have stayed with Manfred in his lovely place and we had a blast playing our favourite jazz music. He is very honest and open person and easy to get along if you respect his rules (there arent many). I hope that I will have a chance to meet him again :-)
26 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Marlene)
Marlene is very creative, talented and nice woman. i met many super artisitc people but she is one of the very youngest. fortunately some of her art stayed here. any host will be happy if this happens to their place.
thanks for everything Marlene and good luck for everything!
thanks for everything Marlene and good luck for everything!
(Excellent)
25 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Marlene) for host
I stayed on Manfreds Finca for more than a month and it was a wonderful time, which I really enjoyed. He thought me a lot about music and let me be creative in his home :) His Finca is located in a quiet area next to San Isidro which is super relaxing. You can see the sea from his garden while it is completely quiet of course only if no one is… read more
18 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Jessica)
Jessica was an excepional guest in the sense that we had a lot to share!!
after very mixed experiences with people who kept in their own bubble--
she was open, friendly, communicative and interested in what i am doing. we spent a lot of time with musik and she was very much offering her time and giving her time to help in garden and houshold.… read more
after very mixed experiences with people who kept in their own bubble--
she was open, friendly, communicative and interested in what i am doing. we spent a lot of time with musik and she was very much offering her time and giving her time to help in garden and houshold.… read more
(Excellent)
14 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Jessica) for host
It would have been nicer if I stayed longer, but in the week I was here I really had a nice and calm experience with Manfred and the other volunteers 😊, Manfred is a truly kind, lovely and honest person, living in quiet still surroundings; I left feeling quite (heart)warmed and grounded. When I first arrived one of the first things he wanted to… read more
5 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Riccardo)
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Riccardo is a rolemodel for me! all the time he uses his time. he had a lot of time for me and was constantly offering his time and muscles. he made all the hard work in the garden that i wanted to avoid because it would have taken muuuuch more time for me.
his other talents are playing music, drawing, writing. he has a large source of energy… read more
Riccardo is a rolemodel for me! all the time he uses his time. he had a lot of time for me and was constantly offering his time and muscles. he made all the hard work in the garden that i wanted to avoid because it would have taken muuuuch more time for me.
his other talents are playing music, drawing, writing. he has a large source of energy… read more
(Excellent)
19 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Riccardo) for host
Manfred è un grande musicista con i baffi biondi arruffati, veramente un personaggio.. e vive con la bellissima Lili (la sua cagnolina). Sono stato da Manfred quasi 2 mesi. Manfred non è più un host per me.. ma un vero e proprio amico. Abbiamo passato tantissime serate ad ascoltare bossanova illuminati dalla bellissima luna . Nonostante le… read more
12 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Alferia & Francesco)
super nice guest and fabulous artist. she made some drawings for me that i am very happy about.
(Excellent)
5 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Alferia & Francesco) for host
Sorry Manfred for the late review, It's been a while, forgive us. We've been at Manfred's place for about a month, in the amazing contex of the Tenerife desertic south. * Don't be scared curious traveller there's a super duper traditional cafeteria within 10 minutes walking and the bus stop that can rapidly get you to the beach of El Medano *.
Our… read more
Our… read more
11 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Visente) for host
Fantástica esperienza anche se per pochi giorni, spero di poter tornare un giorno per più tempo.. Grazie Manfred di tutto, delle suonate al piano e al flauto traverso... anche se magari generi diversi è stato un bello scambio.. e anche ho stretto amicizia con il caro Riccardo da Palermo e la bella e simpatica Estefani dalla repubblica… read more
24 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah)
Hannah has been a very pleasant guest. she was engaged in everyday activities in a very active way. but most of all i was amazed by her superior artwork that i am lucky she made one for me. i saw several more and WOW- here is one of the bigest talents i ever met (i met many).
let's wish that many people and children will have the chance to see… read more
let's wish that many people and children will have the chance to see… read more
(Excellent)
1 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Ana)
first of all- they all want to find good wibes. if you want more good wibes- then invite Ana! her aura is wonderful. temperament, humor, extrovert, energetic, artistic.
making phone calls and meet people in order to speak with them- she enjoys it! super translator! because her english is hundred times better than my spanish. so she was able to… read more
making phone calls and meet people in order to speak with them- she enjoys it! super translator! because her english is hundred times better than my spanish. so she was able to… read more
(Excellent)
30 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Ana) for host
Escribo esto tarde, pero mejor tarde que nunca. Manfred fué mi primer Workaway y la verdad que la experiencia fue grata y sanadora. El hogar de Manfred es una finca hermosa y cuidada en la mitad de la nada, por lo que es ideal si buscas desconectar de la ciudad y estar conectado con los animalitos, plantas de todo tipo y una experiencia de comun.… read more
24 Feb 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Svetoslav )
Swetoslav made true what i never expected to become true. the result was a gigantic load of horse manure that i had been dreaming of geting here for the plants as compost. he managed all that big action including the box where to store it so it would not dry. he motivated the people who were here at that time to join him for that mission… read more
(Excellent)
15 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Sam) for host
I stayed at the finca manfred is letting for 2 nights. I helped him a bit with his computer and mobile phone, did a little digging to plant trees, cooked a meal, exchanged information about music and tried to accompany him on a jazz standard. he loves playing flute on jazz standards! he has a keen ear for melody and can get quite fluent when… read more
13 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Deborah)
Debbie IS a jazz- and latin music lover. she brought an atmosphere that i have missed for long time. it felt soooo good all the playing, singing, listening, exercising, discovering, learning and speaking about artists like Blossom Dearie, Art Blakey, Sun Ra, George Shearing, Dave Brubeck, Carla Blay, Bill Evans, John Coltrane, Charles Mingus,… read more
(Excellent)
12 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Deborah) for host
Staying at Manfreds Place was an amazing experience. Manfred is kind and gives his best to make everybody feel at home. I totally fell in love with his dog Lilly who is always happy to go for a walk. Nearby and easily accessible are beautiful beaches and the place is full of Instruments. I totally enjoyed my stay and will come back one day for… read more
6 Jun 2021
Left by Workawayer (Eva) for host
Manfred was very welcoming, sharing at the beginning.He welcomed also my dog with whom I travelled and she became a friend with his dog Lily. I tried to contribute with my music, play on the piano, with conversations or with cooking. At the beginning he showed me his projects in the garden and I also made little help with compost and digging holes… read more
24 Mar 2021
Left by Workawayer (Iason) for host
When I arrived i thought... Woaw. A big anarchistic garden. How cool is this. Then I met Manfred and the other 10 workawayers that were there and he made me the welcoming orange juice. In the next 3 months or more I experienced more and more how it really was. I was working on wooden bed constructions and saw how the garden grew little by little.… read more
15 Jan 2021
Left by Workawayer (Annalena) for host
Manfred is an amazing host, who is searching for musicians to spend a great time together and make a lot of music. His home has a nice atmosphere and is really simply. It’s not luxury, but a roof is a roof. We did some great jam sessions and he‘s knowledge about jazz and plants is amazing. You can learn a lot from him!! Furthermore we built some… read more
15 Jan 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Annalena)
she can do what i never learned: play Johan Sebastian Bach and Martinu on the flute. so beatiful! so complicated, difficult! so much work to achieve that skill. thanks for your music and all the help especially making a good atmosphere with a nice warm aura, being very social.
hope to see you again Annalena!
hope to see you again Annalena!
(Excellent)
30 Nov 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Ariane)
dear host colleagues! if you ever are looking for a person to organize and arrange and clean and sort out and put in place and decorate and polish and reorganize all around the place and see a lovely smile and so friedly and helpful and chearful lady-
try to reach out for her! if you reach her you will be lucky!
for sure!
wish you many more… read more
try to reach out for her! if you reach her you will be lucky!
for sure!
wish you many more… read more
(Excellent)
28 Nov 2020
Left by Workawayer (Ariane) for host
I really enjoyed my stay at Manfreds place, I loved the music, the cultural exchange with the other workawayers from Belgium, Italy, Peru, Spain and England and the cheerful atmosphere . What a nice group of people, playing music throughout the day and helping eachother for whatever work had to be done.
Manfred is an extremely welcoming and… read more
Manfred is an extremely welcoming and… read more
20 Sep 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Linda)
Linda is doing a lot without beeing prompted. she arrived and was already a member of the household. i would say of the family if there was one. so i have to stress that Lilly was very happy about the numerous walks they made together. also she does things without knowing what she does. espeacially making people smile. how many times i heared the… read more
(Excellent)
28 Jun 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Pia & Marcel)
what a nice family! they are really a perfect role model for all the parents with small children. so patiant and caring and speaking to them and giving love. so happy children. and they were helping a lot in household and garden. little doughter gave water to the plants. thank you for that all! it was a very enjoyable time with you four!
(Excellent)
12 Jun 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Manuel)
Manuel was a very pleasant guest!
it was amazing to listen his exotic flute music- he spent a lot of time with that and i admire the seriousness of his music- atitude. he also had a lot of time to help in the garden, care very good for Lilly and all kind of movement participating in everything and being very good friend of everybody. indeed we… read more
it was amazing to listen his exotic flute music- he spent a lot of time with that and i admire the seriousness of his music- atitude. he also had a lot of time to help in the garden, care very good for Lilly and all kind of movement participating in everything and being very good friend of everybody. indeed we… read more
(Excellent)
20 Apr 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Vitaly)
Vitali and me did not do very intensiv work together- there were some viruses around and not everybody of us three (Manuel and the two of us) was in a happy working mood all the time... but we were friendly with each other, busy with our worries and our own projects like music playing, searching for flights and keeping in tough with our beloved… read more
(Excellent)
20 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Ekaterina)
Ekaterina and Fyodor were very pleasant guests! Mummy is a really motivated mother, educater and household keeper. I enjoyed siesta, trumpet exercises and swimming, she was caring for the household- so that i really enjoyed the relaxed time with her and her boy. Fyodor is a nice and vital child. Although he had no playmates here his presence was… read more
(Excellent)
9 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Ekaterina) for host
The first I would like to say - I'm so grateful for Manfred for this strange but great experience.
We (me and my 7yo son) spent 2 weeks together with him, his dog Lily and others workawayers. There was a lot of music, great view around and Calima (orange dust from Sahara).
What you should understand - this type of life is really far away from… read more
We (me and my 7yo son) spent 2 weeks together with him, his dog Lily and others workawayers. There was a lot of music, great view around and Calima (orange dust from Sahara).
What you should understand - this type of life is really far away from… read more
4 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Gabriel & Laurence) for host
Had a wonderful experience doing this workaway ! Manfred is a kind, wonderful human being and an excellent flute and trumpet player. Playing music is the most important witch I enjoy a lot ;) Don't expect to live in a luxury place. Its a one room house with solar panel electricity, compost toilet outside with cold sometimes hot shower outside as… read more
28 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Gabriel & Laurence)
Gabriel! so professional in his young age!!! wonderful piano player. we enjoyed a very lot listening to his playing, playing together and learning from him.
a great master. spread out your good music!
a great master. spread out your good music!
(Excellent)
28 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Emil)
Emil is a very talented and motivated piano player. we all were happy that three pianists were visiting at the same time. Emil took plenty of advantage from the fabulos masters Gabriel and Marco who gave him much of their time and knowledge about harmonies, melodies, rythm, swing, beat, groove, syncopes, intervals, fingering techniques,… read more
(Excellent)
28 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Nathalie)
Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute
(Workawayer cancelled last minute / no-show )
24 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Elena & Marco)
so fantastic piano player! my best teacher and companion ever. and both sooo friedly and helpful wonderful people.
all the best for your family!
all the best for your family!
(Excellent)
21 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Kamila & Radek)
Kamila and her boyfriend are a super professional construction- and artistic team! within their stay they made a bunkbed, a doghouse, a mosaic in the bathroom, a repair for the livingroom's floor. they upgraded the fire place and created some nice decorative artwork for the garden. they spent a lot of time for planing all these projects and making… read more
(Excellent)
15 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Lukas) for host
10 day's staying at Manfreds place.
It was an amazing experience, Manfred is an very kind and friendly person who loves to play music.
I do lot of cooking and love to spend time with his cute dog lily...
Thank's for everything !!!
It was an amazing experience, Manfred is an very kind and friendly person who loves to play music.
I do lot of cooking and love to spend time with his cute dog lily...
Thank's for everything !!!
5 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Lukas)
Lukas was so helpful!!! spending loads of time for all the kitchen work and what is related to it. alone all that afford would have been enough for me, but he also cared about Lilly my little dog and spent much time with her, was very helpful with my endless digi problems and other issues. he was a calm and friendly guest, i highly recommend for… read more
(Excellent)
1 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Peter)
Peter was so helpful!!! spending loads of time for all the kitchen work and what is related to it. alone all that afford would have been enough for me, but he also cared about Lilly my little dog and spent much time with her, was very helpful with my endless digi problems and other issues. he was a calm and friendly guest, i highly recommend for… read more
(Excellent)
30 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (lorema)
Lorenzo is a fantastic guitar player!
Looking for other genres than calssical (which he studied) he started to be interested in jazz music as well, so i made some suggestions what to play. I remember how other good players had to do long hours of work to accompanie the pieces that i play. He did it very fast! within some days we had a little… read more
Looking for other genres than calssical (which he studied) he started to be interested in jazz music as well, so i made some suggestions what to play. I remember how other good players had to do long hours of work to accompanie the pieces that i play. He did it very fast! within some days we had a little… read more
(Excellent)
11 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Charlotte)
never anybody was so helpful in so short time. and very friendly! please come again with more time!
(Excellent)
24 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Thomas)
we tried to break the previous record which was eight persons at a time but some went elsewhere so we were only seven for more than a week. it was a very enjoyable time. we were friendly with each other and all were ready to make compromises and take the needs of others into account so everybody would feel comfortable. all the languages mixed up,… read more
(Excellent)
24 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Gianni)
we tried to break the previous record which was eight persons at a time but some went elsewhere so we were only seven for more than a week. it was a very enjoyable time. we were friendly with each other and all were ready to make compromises and take the needs of others into account so everybody would feel comfortable. all the languages mixed up,… read more
(Excellent)
24 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Steven)
we tried to break the previous record which was eight persons at a time but some went elsewhere so we were only seven for more than a week. it was a very enjoyable time. we were friendly with each other and all were ready to make compromises and take the needs of others into account so everybody would feel comfortable. all the languages mixed up,… read more
(Excellent)
24 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Stephanie)
we tried to break the previous record which was eight persons at a time but some went elsewhere so we were only seven for more than a week. it was a very enjoyable time. we were friendly with each other and all were ready to make compromises and take the needs of others into account so everybody would feel comfortable. all the languages mixed up,… read more
(Excellent)
24 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Weronika)
we tried to break the previous record which was eight persons at a time but some went elsewhere so we were only seven for more than a week. it was a very enjoyable time. we were friendly with each other and all were ready to make compromises and take the needs of others into account so everybody would feel comfortable. all the languages mixed up,… read more
(Excellent)
24 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah)
we tried to break the previous record which was eight persons at a time but some went elsewhere so we were only seven for more than a week. it was a very enjoyable time. we were friendly with each other and all were ready to make compromises and take the needs of others into account so everybody would feel comfortable. all the languages mixed up,… read more
(Excellent)
21 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Hannah) for host
Manfred!! I had the most wonderful week here wow. The house is 'chaos' but in a good way, we were always doing something, playing something, reading something, discussing something, cooking something, building something. It was an amazing group of 8 when I was there and we did lots - it was my first time building a dog house, first time doing… read more
8 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Simen)
perfect business consulting.
(Excellent)
8 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Marian)
you look for a super musician and circus artist? here she is. so nice to play together and see her fingers finding all the wonderful harmonies on piano and accordeon!
(Excellent)
8 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Alan)
you look for a super musician? here he is! so precise and beautiful his playing. a joy to play with him.
(Excellent)
22 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Duc)
Duc has been a very exotic, friendly companion. he did a lot of work in the kitchen, cooked marvelous food. i would have wished some more of his lessons how to prepare such tasty meals. he helped a lot in the garden and we had a very good time together. please stay longer next time!
(Excellent)
24 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
several couples have been visiting this place since i keep the door open for all the artists and some of them were REALLY nice. three of them were just about to devorce...
how many times i feeded back already „best of all youngsters“ ? but there are so many of them who are simply miles ahead of most others. i am delighted that i had the chance to… read more
how many times i feeded back already „best of all youngsters“ ? but there are so many of them who are simply miles ahead of most others. i am delighted that i had the chance to… read more
(Excellent)
21 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
Manfred is a unique person, very generous, humble and an easy-going individual. He is a very welcoming and loving person who we had the pleasure of spending time with. Manfred is also a very talented musician and gardener! He has a big garden and he loves to take care of his plants (we hope the pine trees grow strong!).
The week we spent at… read more
The week we spent at… read more
17 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Chiyen)
Chi is a really special and remarkable- i would even say impressing person with so far reaching roots. his chinese cuisin lessons were fantastic. so much that i´ve not known before. alone his knowledge of several very different languages makes his perspective wide and he is a very pleasant companion for speaking about what moves us and the… read more
(Excellent)
15 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Chiyen) for host
Great place,
If you like talking about philosophical, musical, or political topics, you'll love this place!
Manfred is a great host, and his neighbours really friendly.
10/10 would go again.
If you like talking about philosophical, musical, or political topics, you'll love this place!
Manfred is a great host, and his neighbours really friendly.
10/10 would go again.
23 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Alejandro) for host
I stayed with manfred for almost a week and had a wonderful time. He has a beautiful project in hand and I really hope more people took part in it and helped it grow. It's not that often that you find someone as pasionate about music as him. I certainly enjoyed playing music together and sharing our favorite songs and artists.
In many ways… read more
In many ways… read more
22 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Alejandro)
Alejandro is the most astonishing person of so young age i ever met. he is keeping himself busy. but he does not consume very much. much more he is producing. and learning. when other people have siesta or some entertainment he reads a book. we come home and the first he picks is the guitar. and the piano and the drums, bass guitar and tuning… read more
(Excellent)
22 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Tao & Elena)
Tao is nice to have around! he was long term. french friendliness and a very good film maker! he helped me and other musician- visitors (who visited at the same time) a lot with his professional equipment and skill. we had a good agreement that gave him plenty of time for his own professional work- projects and he still found time to support and… read more
(Excellent)
8 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Tao & Elena) for host
I've been staying with Manfred and other workawayers for about 3 months (or more ?), to be honest, it passed very fast! Even the last month when there was only the 2 of us, and live was making us passing through certain challenges, but I think I can say that we've been supporting each other a lot :)
Now, Manfred feels like a part of my family.
He… read more
Now, Manfred feels like a part of my family.
He… read more
16 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Rahel & Lilli)
Lilli and Rahel!
yes, we had a very nice time! all together we were eight persons at that time- which was quite a record. unfortunately you did not stay long and we could not get deep into music- which will need more time indeed, but there are very good plans for the next time when we prepare some tunes beforehand like „ the face i love“ which i… read more
yes, we had a very nice time! all together we were eight persons at that time- which was quite a record. unfortunately you did not stay long and we could not get deep into music- which will need more time indeed, but there are very good plans for the next time when we prepare some tunes beforehand like „ the face i love“ which i… read more
(Excellent)
10 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Rahel & Lilli) for host
Our stay at Manfred's rural farm was a great experience, we got to know to talented musicians and it was lovely to wake up in the morning listening to Manfred playing the flute or the trumpet. Everyone at the farm was very kind, we cooked and laughed together :) There are also nice hiking paths in the surroudings and the sea is not far away!
We… read more
We… read more
12 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Carolina) for host
I felt happy in Manfred's place and we had a nice connection. He has a good heart and tried to help me in my problems. Sometimes for me it was difficult to deal with the way he acted, but it is easy to communicate with him and get into a point. I think he needs people to share things that is the more important as we all do.
It was nice to chat… read more
It was nice to chat… read more
8 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Carolina)
Carolina!
sorry, but some people i simply cannot very much recognize as workawayers. so it is with you, because it feel like we have known each other long already. i had that feeling from the very beginning. everybody is carrying some kind of own project with them and yours was simply more important than mine. you made good progress. that was the… read more
sorry, but some people i simply cannot very much recognize as workawayers. so it is with you, because it feel like we have known each other long already. i had that feeling from the very beginning. everybody is carrying some kind of own project with them and yours was simply more important than mine. you made good progress. that was the… read more
(Excellent)
22 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Filip)
Filip made a good job in garden and househould, he joined the music playing with his drums, he was a very good computing teacher for me who could answer a lot of questions that i found no answer for earlyer!!! we had a good time together and i was amazed about a video he showed me that he made the music for. in that field he is really professional… read more
(Excellent)
12 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Mat) for host
The stay at Manfred's place was such a great decision! I felt like at home and I never missed anything. Manfred is a heartful person, crazy artist, musician, gardener & architect. And I think he likes to compose choosing Good Music & good people! Thanks to his initiative we learned a brazilian jazz song and I still like to play this song and… read more
7 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Mat)
Mat! i miss you! you are some kind of idol for me when it is about calm, friendly and patient mood. in your piano playing i can hear that as well. soft, beautiful, plenty of harmony understanding. i wish we will have more time with each other some day. thank you for all the colourful impressions you brought me! it was a fabulous time with you,… read more
(Excellent)
9 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Camila & Damian) for host
Our stay in Manfred’s place was unique. He is a super lovely person, and everything he has he share it with you, that shows his big heart and welcoming way of life.
His house is recycling every source as it’s in the island, is in a calm area but still walking you can reach easily the bus to the beach, that’s not far (maybe 15 minutes by bus).
We… read more
His house is recycling every source as it’s in the island, is in a calm area but still walking you can reach easily the bus to the beach, that’s not far (maybe 15 minutes by bus).
We… read more
3 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Camila & Damian)
my dear friends!
never had i such a good time with so sympathatic and helpful people. household, good cooking, garden and lots of music. it was a joy to play with you and learn from you! Damian is a fantastic musucian accompanying Camila´s singing. i am very greatful for all his teaching espeacially about trumpet playing. you two are a wonderful… read more
never had i such a good time with so sympathatic and helpful people. household, good cooking, garden and lots of music. it was a joy to play with you and learn from you! Damian is a fantastic musucian accompanying Camila´s singing. i am very greatful for all his teaching espeacially about trumpet playing. you two are a wonderful… read more
(Excellent)
27 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Noa )
Noa!
you are just fantastic! never did i meet a so young person who knows so exactly where to go and how to focus the effort in order to get some routine and steady progress. and all that powerful exploration combined with so much charm and spreading out your good mood and make the others smile. the artwork you did is wonderful! both work and… read more
you are just fantastic! never did i meet a so young person who knows so exactly where to go and how to focus the effort in order to get some routine and steady progress. and all that powerful exploration combined with so much charm and spreading out your good mood and make the others smile. the artwork you did is wonderful! both work and… read more
(Excellent)
22 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Euan)
Euan!
am i good enough for you? you have more talent than i. you have practiced a lot. you are on a higher level than i was at your age. you trained your ear by using the tuning fork so you know how to recognize the intervals and harmonies. you play guitar. and you play the piano!! in my next life it will be my first instrument. you are… read more
am i good enough for you? you have more talent than i. you have practiced a lot. you are on a higher level than i was at your age. you trained your ear by using the tuning fork so you know how to recognize the intervals and harmonies. you play guitar. and you play the piano!! in my next life it will be my first instrument. you are… read more
(Excellent)
12 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Euan) for host
I really enjoyed my 2 week stay with Manfred. If you want a real insight into a different, green way of living, then this is the right place. Manfred is a gold standard host who is friendly, welcoming, caring and a talented musician. I was unfortunately ill for half of my stay, but Manfred was very helpful as he acquired medicine for me. I highly… read more
21 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Tom)
about Tom:
the BEST of all: at night in the garden. silence, moonlight, the silhouette of the cat high on the wall. Tom´s boublebass and trumpet (with mute- that makes it sound gentle). mostly free improvisation.
your playing is very fine! i can swim into all directions. the bass makes the water. the rythm is rolling, the music flows, we both… read more
the BEST of all: at night in the garden. silence, moonlight, the silhouette of the cat high on the wall. Tom´s boublebass and trumpet (with mute- that makes it sound gentle). mostly free improvisation.
your playing is very fine! i can swim into all directions. the bass makes the water. the rythm is rolling, the music flows, we both… read more
(Excellent)
20 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Silvia)
Silvia made me a very good mood! Not do i remember many people in my life who were so uncomplicated and the communication was so pleasant and clear. She has a very positive carisma. She was a big help not only with woodwork but also in the garden and with computer problems. I asked her and baged her to stay longer. May be she will come again…
(Excellent)
15 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Silvia) for host
I spent 3 weeks with Manfred. The place is very quiet, not far from the sea, and an experience of life that I really liked. Manfred is a really smart and good-hearted person. He is trying to build his own paradise in his garden and he really take care of his plants. He also plays, with differents instruments, a very good jazz, so he can explain… read more
17 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Martín)
Martin`s stay was short, but it was very pleasant to meet this nice guy! he checked the solarpower system and other electric devices. i had some very useful lessons about how to handle and maintain them. he is also very ambitious about music playing. and most of all: he was really motivated to do what i cannot do myself! also the communication… read more
(Excellent)
7 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (JONAS)
Jonas was a very impressing guest. we could take many leafs out of his book which contains several features that i really admire. he has a straight disciplin and selfcontrol in everything he does. either he is resting or doing. doing many things. like experiments. with various foodstuff, that others do not consider as such. interesting creations… read more
(Excellent)
1 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Sofia)
if any host is looking for an artistic person- Sophia is one of the very top! please ask for her web site address in order to see her fabulous work! if you ever have the chance to host her you may also get an impression of her painting talent which unfortunately does not so much show up on her web site. besides her wonderful pictures she also did… read more
(Excellent)
4 Feb 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Flavie)
Flavie was a really nice and lovely change in this male dominated houshold! we spent a lot of time together both work and leisuretime down at Medano beach meeting many people. she is eager to learn german language and i was happy to have a person whom to support in this. the communication in german was really fine and rich although or because… read more
(Excellent)
30 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Henri)
usually i do not want people to work the day they arrive. but Henri took measuring tape, pen and paper and started to plan the bunk bed that i had in mind to start with. he is good in that and really eager to act and create! he has an overviev of how the job is done in general and detail. he works independently once the project is on paper and the… read more
(Excellent)
26 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Hannah) for host
Manfred is a warm, welcoming and very interesting Person who is creating a Little oasis in the rural south of Teneriffe. I really admire his Musical skills and Knowledge! I hope you find someone to Play with you on the piano very soon, all my best wishes!!
14 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah)
Hannah is a wonderful youngster: motivated, interested and skilled! congratulations to all her future hosts!
(Excellent)
