Help at a cool hostel in the middle of the semi-desert, Udabno, Georgia

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Our club and hostel are located in Udabno, in the middle of a Georgian semi-desert. You'll be given the opportunity to live in a stunning place, meet many interesting travellers The help needed will be diversified: you will be given much space and lots of freedom.
We are looking for one or two people.
We need somebody for rather long-term volunteering.

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FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO STAY DURING THE WINTERTIME:
The winter time is harsh in Udabno. During that period you will probably not stay me and Ksawery (the owners) as we will be in Poland (Christmas time) so you would have to stay with one or maybe two other volunteers. You should know how to put a fire in the fireplace and be a rather confident and psychologically strong person :) It may happen that there will be a problem with electricity or water. You should be ready to contact us and ask for help (even neighbours) instead of escaping from Udabno :)

It may also happen that nothing from the above will happen so you would have nice time in Udabno without much job to do, just enjoying the dessert life. But we just have to make sure that you are this kind of person who is not afraid of challenges :)
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
General Maintenance
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Language practice
Art Projects
Teaching
Help
You'd help with:
- welcoming guests (very few during winter time),
- chopping the wood and putting it into hearth,
- cleaning if there are some guests staying for night,,
- chatting with guests :)

Recently we have opened an art stage gallery so it is possible that you'd participate in some interesting events :)
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Polish: Fluent
Russian: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Accommodation
We offer:
- free food and accommodation in our hostel,
- tips from the customers,
- a great experience and a friendly atmosphere,
- an opportunity to meet wonderful people from all around the world,
- lots of laughs!
What else ...
Udabno is a small village, located in the middle of nowhere, just a few kilometres from UNESCO David Gareji Monastery. A very special place, one in its kind.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Around 5 hours a day of help, 5 days a week

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16/03/2020

Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host

I spent 2 weeks in Udabno during winter season. There were not many guests and I mainly helped with cooking and cleaning at the hostel, also a bit with some construction/renovation works as preparation for the season. The owners were not there, so I worked only with Mosi, Eliza and 2 other volunteers. Most of the time I worked with Eliza, who is a… read more

(Very good )

12/02/2020

Left by Workawayer (Marc) for host

I passez a really great time there and met a lots of amazing people
The women an the kitchen are so nice and there a great cooker

On the hostel we did a really nice and interesting job like a table tennis haha

Thx for everything

(Excellent )

09/12/2019

Left by Workawayer (Mariano) for host

I can say that this was one of my best experiences at Workaway, there were many volunteers but it felt like a big family. Kynga and his family built a magical place helping the people of the town a lot.
The tasks are diverse so you will always find something you can work on.
It was a pleasure to share time and help with this project. Thank you for… read more

(Excellent )

04/11/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Yakup)

Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute

(No show)

20/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (Margarita) for host

After traveling all over Georgia for 5 months, I can say with confidence that this place was the best. I spent 3 amazing weeks in Udobno. Amazing family, wonderful team😊 Thank u for yr support, warmth, new knowledge and skills. U really inspire people and bring light to the masses. Forever in my heart, miss u and wish u all the best♥️

(Excellent )

22/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Alexandru)

Alex is a very organised and trustworthy person. From the very beginning he wanted to know exactly what needs to be done and consequently fulfilled all his duties. He's also a kind, cultural and easy-going person. If you need things to be done, definitely you should take him as a volunteer! The cooks and other volunteers just loved him, as well as… read more

(Excellent )

20/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Alexandru) for host

This is a very interesting place. A young, open minded Polish couple parenting two beautiful blonde little angels, an Iranian soft spoken manager, a large international group of volunteers and an even larger Georgian kitchen staff team, singing and dancing between the pots whenever they took a break, not to mention the crowds of tourists and cows… read more

(Very good )

03/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Carlos Augusto)

Carlos, Carlos! A nice, intelligent and calm person, with great sense of humour and amazing skills to integrate with other people. At our place, where you have to be among other people all the time and being nice to them too, he was a perfect volunteer. Also, any physical work (like renovations etc.) wasn't a problem for Carlos. He was among the… read more

(Excellent )

12/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Carlos Augusto) for host

One thing that I have to say is that I was super happy in Georgia and that I owe it mostly to my experience at the Club. The atmosphere among the volunteer was the best ever. It was a very international team and a lots of laughs from the morning till the evening. The ladies at the kitchen are the most kind and lovely people that you'll ever met,… read more

(Excellent )

03/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Alexander)

Alex is one of those volunteers who has always a smile on their face! I think he broke many hearts of the young girls in Udabno when leaving, haha, just kidding.
As a volunteer he's super helpful, willing to contribute in any possible way. He integrated great with other volunteers as well as with our cooks in the kitchen, even if they didn't share… read more

(Excellent )

17/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Alexander) for host

Udabno was an amazing experience! I loved the nature, the super chill hostel but the most I loved the Georgian-Svan Kitchenladys who were always in a good mood and never too tired to sing! I will miss them and the place a lot!

(Excellent )

03/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Jakob)

Jakob was a great volunteer! We absolutely recommend him. He's a young guy but super responsible and willing to help. He's independent and easily gets used to new places. Whenever asked to do something, he did it with pleasure. In such place as ours, it is important that people are happy to help (:)) so we can say with full confidence that Jakob… read more

(Excellent )

30/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Jakob) for host

I just left Udabno this morning and I already miss being there. My time in Udabno was wonderfull. I have been working with the absolute best team of international Volunteers that anyone could imagine! Also thanks to Kinga, Ksawery and Wojciech. You created a unique place with a great atmosphere. To sum it up: If you want a great Workaway… read more

(Excellent )

03/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Samuel)

Samuel was very honest and trustworthy with us from the very beginning. He's extremely willing to help in any possible way, always smiling and keeping great contact with everybody he meets. Though very young, you cannot feel it because he's really into getting new skills and helping in any possible way. While asked to help one of our volunteers to… read more

(Excellent )

03/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Samuel) for host

If I had to describe my experience in one word, it would be INCREDIBLE. I already miss that wonderful place and all the people. Ksawery and Kinga are both amazingly kind and friendly and you can clearly feel welcomed and embraced. My entire experienced became even more exceptional as the Polish language and atmosphere reminded me home despite of… read more

(Excellent )

06/06/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Alice)

Didn't arrive and stopped answering messages.

(No show)

08/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Adam) for host

Working for Kinga, my first workplace in Georgia, was daunting at first. Plenty of work at the right time, too much work at the wrong time, always memorable. The highlight was preparing and working the bar at their music festival, a massive event where I made many friends and highly enjoyed the work. Although I don't have the creative flair of… read more

(Excellent )

26/02/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Tatiana)

It was Tatiana who broke our hearts. To meet somebody who is so natural, independent and confident (in the best possible way) is a great thing in general, not only when you're looking for a perfect volunteer.
Tatiana is kind, funny and hard-working. She established amazing contact with anybody she met, especially with other volunteers. She seems… read more

(Excellent )

29/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Tatiana) for host

This place broke my heart in the best way possible, because it made me feel so much love that I've never felt for people before.

In short - pleasurable work, nicest people, food and place, a lot of dogs, cha cha and fun. Also sun!

It is a magically quiet place during the day, where you meet so many different people that probably turn out to be… read more

(Excellent )

08/02/2019

Left by Workawayer (Dawid & Melinda) for host

We had a great time there in May/ June 2018. We felt welcome from the first Minute we got there. It is a huge and beautiful place full of creativity and good Energy. We helped in the kitchen, preparing Food and Drinks for the guests, collecting Wood and cleaning or prepairing the hostel.
We enjoyed it a lot and we Keep this place in good… read more

(Excellent )

03/02/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Selma)

Hey guys! A pity we couldn't meet face to face (me and Ksawery)! Mossie, though, said only good things about you. Super nice and hardworking people. You are welcome anytime again, in the summer we will be there definitely so feel free to write to us again :) Good luck with your trip! Kinga

(Excellent )

03/02/2019

Left by Workawayer (Selma) for host

Thank you guys for letting us experience Udabno! Thanks Mossie for making falafel for us and telling us everything about Iran!
We stayed for about three weeks, due to of season almost no tourist were staying but we still had a good time. I hope we were at least a little helpful, with cleaning and decluttering the house:) Thank you guys for… read more

(Excellent )

20/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Maria Belen)

Belen was super nice and kind person! She was very happy to help in any possible way and didn't need to much attention. When she was leaving, it was a hard moment for everybody and saying goodbye wasn't fun :( But Belen promised she would definitely come back so we have her word :) Good luck Belen and thank you again!

(Excellent )

13/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Maria Belen) for host

I’m so gratefull of my experience with you and all the people in Udabno. Since i arrived i felt like home. You treat us as a family and i really appreciate it! I’m so sad that i have to leave so soon but definetly i’ll be back! Wish you all the best and i hope to see you soon!

(Excellent )

09/10/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Arne)

Arne was probably too young to start workaway experience. This is for mentally strong and independent people who can be on their own and don't expect too much attention. Remember about that :) He had a bad luck because he had a running nose when he came so he didn't work the first three days. It made other volunteers not integrate with him so well… read more

(Good )

09/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Arne) for host

When you come to udabno, you should expect:
Lots of work ( usually from morning until evening)
"Personal space" means space in terms of work, the hostel is your home and you can contribute what you want, paint, build etc.
Don't expect anybody explaining the system to you, at the beginning you will watch and integrate yourself.
My experience was… read more

(Good )

11/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Akram) for host

although my stay here was short lived, I can say with confidence that this is the ideal place to volunteer and experience a unique perspective of Georgia. the tasks were both social and shared among all volunteers, ensuring work was stimulating and not banal. If you wish to meet and interact with like minded travelers than this is the perfect… read more

(Excellent )

15/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Stefano)

That's funny because this is exactly what we think about you!
First of all, when you arrived first time, Ksawery was not here, and you help me with maintenance of this place so much that I couldn't imagine you could do better.

Stefano knows how to do anything. You don't have to guide him, he's very independent and experienced. He made great… read more

(Excellent )

29/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (Stefano) for host

One of the best experience I had in Georgia!
I loved so much this place that I went back a second time.
First of all Udabno itself is a special place. I didn’t feel at all that is a semi-abandoned place. Instead local people are numerous, friendly and genuine. It’s in the desert but a green one and there is so much life and nature there that I’m… read more

(Excellent )

06/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Austin) for host

Kinga and Ksawery are two amazing people. The atmosphere of the entire experience was so much fun. The cooks are so joyful and friendly, and the work is very flexible and not difficult at all! If you’re looking for a unique experience in Georgia, you should really consider these guys! Can’t wait to come back!

(Excellent )

23/05/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Yoav)

Never arrived with no forewarning.

(No show)

05/03/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Francesca)

Hey, Francesca! Don't feel bad it took you so much time! Much less then going to Corfu and back for a bottle of wine!
Francesca is a lovely person, full of magical energy that will make you feel so good in her company! Hard-working, trustworthy, sometimes with her head in the clouds - but only in a good way. Very sociable and patient towards… read more

(Excellent )

02/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Francesca) for host

I'm so sorry this has taken so long to do-!
But I can simply say to anyone that is thinking about going here... GO, you will not regret it!
Kinga and Ksawery are the best hosts (and their kids are also the best :) )
The food is possibly the nicest cuisine I've ever tasted in another country (mainly because I love cheese and bread, which is always… read more

(Excellent )

21/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Lucas) for host

It was my first workaway experience here, and I can only thank 1000x Kinga and Ksawery and the volunteers for their kindness, patience and making the place feel like home. Besides the hostel I have learned to work in a restaurant too. Work was sometimes intense, and occasionally slow at which there was time for hiking and biking around the area.… read more

(Excellent )

08/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Magdalena & Joanna ) for host

We planned to stay in the Hostel for one month but suddenly we discovered that we stayed longer- well... time in Udabno doesn't exist. After two months in this magic place we can say that if you will come here:
- it will be the best decission in your life :)
- you will meet great people ( locals & volunteers)
- you will try tasty dishes from local… read more

(Excellent )

27/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Marc) for host

Udabno is a magnificient place and so are the people working in the hostel. It was my first experience on workaway and I really enjoyed the time there. Since I had other plans, I already left after 2 weeks but I can highly recommend staying there for a longer time.
The owners are exceptionally generous and easy-going, yet they know what they want… read more

(Excellent )

10/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Yann) for host

We had an amazing time volunteering in Udabno! We stayed only for one week and it was hard to leave. The place itself is unique, very peaceful and makes you lose track of time within a few days. The people were super nice, both the locals and the volunteers! And the food. The local cooks do such a great job! Aside from general help at the… read more

(Excellent )

21/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Marian) for host

I was on three months travel way (Georgia-Armenia-Iran) and this place was one of the best!! The atmosphere of this hostel is magic. You will have chance to meet great people every day. Maybe sometimes too much work. But nature around is amazing - plains like somewhere in Mongolia :) I hope I will come back again as volunteer or as guest!

(Very good )

14/07/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Marian)

Marian is a great guy - always willing to help and very very kind! Don't hesitate to host him, you will not regret :)

(Excellent )

26/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Naomi) for host

It was my first workaway experience and I couldn't have wished for a better one. I loved the people, the desert, the work, the heath and the amazing sunsets. Not only Ksawery and Kinga are fantastic and energetic people but the whole staff is, as well as the other volunteers I worked with. I will always remember the feeling of being the right… read more

(Excellent )

06/08/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Naomi)

Naomi is a funny, confident and extremely hard-working person. She worked harder than many of our male volunteers! Very good with construction works too (thank you for making our handrail!)... Also, she got on very well with other volunteers. We had a great time together, everybody just loved her. She is always very welcome at our place again! Big… read more

(Excellent )

06/08/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Natalia)

Natalia and Konrad are both very smart young people. You can have long and interesting conversations with them. We really appreciated their presence as they are always willing to help and learn new things. They are very flexible and good with kids (Natalia used to be an au pair before). I hope they had great time with us and they will come again… read more

(Excellent )

05/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Natalia) for host

Me and my friend Conrad spent 3 weeks in Udabno , which was our first workaway experience. Although before we came there we were a little bit anxious about living in such a remote place it was definitely a good decision! The place creates its own distinctive and amazing atmosphere that one may only feel being there. Open and interesting travelers… read more

(Excellent )

06/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Svetlana) for host

Thank you all from the team. It was very interesting experience. It's opportunity to know better local georgian people, polish people and also to meet tourists from all over the world. Dzen is everywhere. Beautiful nature, star sky, good food...mmm. There was different kind of work. I loved making breakfast. Obviously work depended on tourists -… read more

(Excellent )

06/08/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Svetlana)

Svetlana is a kind, sweet and helpful person. She started working hard from the very beginning, very willing to help in any possible way and open to suggestions. She was with us only for two weeks but she proved to be an honest and flexible person. Highly recommended!

(Excellent )

14/07/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Judith Andrea)

Andrea is an exceptionally kind person! She is always very helpful, ready to work and learn new things. While she stayed here, we had a very busy time, difficult for us and other volunteers, but she managed to keep good mood and smile. Andrea, thank you so much for your patience and help! See you in the future :)

(Excellent )

07/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Judith Andrea) for host

I stayed for around one month and it was an amazing experience, I met very interesting people (The family, the locals, other volunteers, customers/guest, all kinds of travelers coming and going), the place itself is super inspiring (nice landscapes, fresh air + art to breath), we were always having fun while working very hard (restaurant… read more

(Excellent )

14/07/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Ayham)

Ayham, what can we say? Thank you so much not only for your hard work but also for creating special atmosphere along with other volunteers! You are an open and warm person, absolutely recommendable as a volunteer or as a worker or as a friend :)
See you soon, hopefully. We are always here waiting, ready for a party;)

(Excellent )

10/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Ayham) for host

So from where should i start? its was my first workaway experience and it was the most epic thing that happened to me, I've learned so many things in a very short time from legendary people in Udabno all the staff and all the locals were amazing to me, I want to say this to anyone is thinking to volunteer in this place..if you don't volunteer in… read more

(Excellent )

14/07/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (ossy aracha )

Ossy stayed at our place only for two weeks and normally such a short period of time does not allow to say more about a volunteer. But Ossy was absolutely exceptional! She understood straightaway how the place works and turned out to be a great help from the very beginning. She is very precise and good with manual work. She contributed a lot to… read more

(Excellent )

07/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (ossy aracha ) for host

It was my first experience as a Workawayer and it's amazing!
Amazing location, great people and yummy food, especially the homemade bread!
Kinga was very generous to accept my request to stay for only a short time (2 weeks.) I really wished that I could stay longer but I had to come back. Really missed being there and I'll definitely go back if… read more

(Excellent )

16/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Vivien) for host

I dreamed of this place last night and know I definitely wanna come back! Best place I hit on my journey from India to Germany. So many possibilities, great People, yummy georgian Food, only good experiences and memories and a lot good things to do. Always stay busy! Still cant believe that all of it happened. Really wish you all the best for the… read more

(Excellent )

13/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Vivien)

Vivi is one of the best volunteers we had - hardworking, open to new challenges and very independent. She doesn't need to be said what to do, she takes the initiative and is also very good at motivating other volunteers to work. She rides a horse too so she was very willing to take the guests for the trips. Hopefully she will find time to come… read more

(Excellent )

13/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (chang dar & Sin Bei)

Yu has been very helpful during the hard days in Udabno desert! He is very sociable, open and kind person. With another volunteer, Lucas, they made a great team and renovated the hostel. Highly recommended! We hope Yu will come again to our place as a friend.

(Excellent )

20/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (chang dar & Sin Bei) for host

How can I describe this amazing memory in Georgia.i lived here 2 months, get to know a lot of lovely people, no matter they are traveler or local. I miss the life with them, of course with all animal , and our donkey Journey , although I just have a week with this cutie. Mainly job was construction to rebuild the guesthouse , but you cannot say no… read more

(Excellent )

24/02/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Frederic)

Frederic is a kind, funny and hardworking person. We've spent loads of lovely moments together, he helped us a lot during the great opening of our art gallery. He's very creative and it turned out that he also has an artistic soul!
Feel welcome to come back whenever you like (and make some dance show with your friends ;))
All the best!

(Excellent )

23/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Frederic) for host

This is a place I cannot compare to anything I have ever been to. It is beautiful, remote, every day with a different sunset, lovely people and amazing food.
I have spent almost 4 weeks in Udabno. The jobs are easy to manage, including service in the wonderful restaurant, cleaning the rooms or small things around the hostel or the amazing art… read more

(Excellent )

16/08/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (magali)

Magali and Miguel were a great help for us! They were hardworking and always willing to help. You cannot have any problems with those :) They are also smart people with whom you can have great conversations. Miguel is a photographer so he has left nice pictures of our cooks and the club. Thank you guys and see you again!! xx

(Excellent )

12/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (magali) for host

We spent 3 weeks helping in the hostel and restaurant and it was amazing time there. We met very nice people. We learnt many things like the restaurant and we spend time with horses, and it we enjoyed a lot. We learnt also to work with wood, so it was very interesting for us this time in Udabno. Thanks guys for everything!!!

(Excellent )

17/07/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Juan & Marianela)

Juan and Marian stayed at our hostel for three weeks and they proved to be hard-working, full of energy and creativity people. We truly enjoyed their company, everybody here loved them so it was very hard to say goodbye. What's more, when there was a peak season and we asked them for help after some time they left, they came straight away and… read more

(Excellent )

08/06/2016

Left by Workawayer (Juan & Marianela) for host

We spend in Udabno 3 weeks and was an amazing experience!!!! we learn a lot about georgian food and wines with the amazing cookers and we share our day with amazing people there!! The job is not hard at all and the energy in the place is incredible!!! we will miss you guys!! and you can came to try argentineans wines whenever you want!!!!

(Excellent )

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