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We are Janice and David. We are in our early 60’s. We own a small hobby farm of just over 4 acres in beautiful Fanny Bay, on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Our three grown children live elsewhere in western Canada. Over the years we have traveled quite extensively throughout North America, the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia, but are now pretty tied to our hobby farm and business. We have a bunch of chickens as well as 4 alpacas and 2 llamas. We rescued two of the alpacas (Quia and Binky) about 5 years ago. They were very neglected and diseased, and we are so happy to have nursed them back to good health. They have since been joined by two healthy llamas (Pearl and Abby). In the spring of 2022 we welcomed alpacas Misty and Fizgig. And we have one cat, Simon, who came out of the woods and adopted us. He is the one who is really in charge of the whole place. We also own a dog and cat boarding business. Volunteers will have lots of opportunity to interact with the animals that are boarding with us.
IMPORTANT: Please take the time to read our profile before messaging us. We ask that you answer the following questions in your message to us in order to to let us know that you have actually read through our profile. We do not respond to volunteers who have not taken the time to read our profile before applying.
-What attracted you to our Workaway host profile?
-What are you most hoping for in a volunteer stay with us?
-How do you visualize being able to help us?
-What kind of experience have you had with animals, gardening, landscaping, and other areas that we have described here?
We will also look forward to having a video call with you before finalizing any decisions.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Sustainability
Pets
Culture
Movies & TV
Farming
Plant care
Music
History
DIY & crafts
Photography
Cooking & food
Gardening
Carpentry
Animals
Nature
Mountain
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Volunteers will have the opportunity to learn about life on rural Vancouver Island, taking care of llamas, alpacas, and chickens, helping with various tasks around the property, and spending time on a quiet, beautifully forested property. We look forward to welcoming volunteers into our home and sharing our lives with them, while also learning about them.
We keep busy on our property, but the pace in this part of Vancouver Island is slow.
Help
We have made up a rather lengthy list of projects we would like help with. Some of these tasks can be accomplished in a day or less, while others are likely to take much longer.
Some of the larger ongoing tasks include maintaining a walking trail in the forest around the perimeter of the property, various landscaping projects, planting and maintaining a large garden, and weeding.
Smaller ongoing tasks include helping around the house, power-washing, painting, chopping and stacking wood, harvesting and processing lavender, berry picking, feeding and cleaning up after the animals, and general maintenance and carpentry around the property.
For 2024 we are specifically looking for volunteers with skills and experience in one or more of the following:
-carpentry/renovations: drywalling, finish carpentry
-firewood preparation: chopping, stacking
-caring for animals: comfortable with dogs of all breeds and sizes
-landscaping and yard maintenance
Volunteers are expected to be friendly, honest, and respectful. While we are almost always on the property, volunteers should still be able to work independently. We also expect that volunteers be physically fit and able to take on a variety of tasks.
You also need to love animals and be comfortable with them.
We prefer volunteers to stay for a minimum of 2 weeks and to work a maximum of 25 hours a week. Longer stays are preferred.
We are able to accept 2-3 volunteers at a time.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: Beginner
Accommodation
We have two rooms available for volunteers. Depending upon the number of people staying with us it may be necessary to share one of the rooms. Our home only has one bath/shower, so that will be shared. There is a second partial bathroom with toilet and sink.
We provide groceries for 3 meals a day. If volunteers wish to have additional snacks between meals these will need to be purchased at your own expense. Volunteers are expected to prepare their own breakfast and lunch and to clean up after themselves. Dinner will be jointly prepared and eaten together.
We are open to shared cooking and are happy to discuss what works best.
We do our best to accommodate dietary needs.
What else ...
Bus service is available to our community from Nanaimo and Courtenay/Comox. The nearest bus stop to our place is in Buckley Bay. We would be happy to pick you up there.
A 5-minute walk from our property gets you to walking trails, a refreshing creek, the ocean, or the Fanny Bay Inn, a historic pub. The Denman and Hornby Island ferry terminal is 3 km away at Buckley Bay. These islands offer beautiful beaches, many hiking trails, wineries, and unique locally made arts and crafts. Rosewall Creek Provincial Park is a 5 minute drive away and Horne Lake Caves are within a 30 minute drive. Victoria is about 2.5 hours drive south, Tofino is about 2.5 hours west. Mount Washington, about 40 minutes to the north, offers excellent skiing and snowshoeing in winter and great hiking in the summer. There is limited local bus service, with a stop a few minutes walk from our place, which gets you to Courtenay (30 minutes). Tofino Bus and Island Link Bus companies travel throughout Vancouver Island and can be accessed from Buckley Bay. Depending upon our availability, we may be able to provide some transportation to area attractions. (David loves hiking and exploring the backcountry).
Apart from the domestic animals that live with us, it is not uncommon to see eagles, deer, sea lions, seals, and whales in the area. In the fall there are typically bears in the area as well.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Host ref number: 449475331554
Feedback (39)
14 Jun 2025
Left by Workawayer (Danka & Elise) for host
After spending close to two weeks at David and Janice’s place, we can say that we loved our experience at Fanny Bay. The two hosts were awesome, warm and welcoming people with whom we spent quite a lot of time.
They have a pretty big property with lamas, alpacas and a cats and dogs kennel business. On our time off, we loved to walk on the nearby… read more
They have a pretty big property with lamas, alpacas and a cats and dogs kennel business. On our time off, we loved to walk on the nearby… read more
29 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Adrian)
Thank you Adrian for spending a far too short month with us. It was a pleasure getting to know you and we really appreciate all that you did while you were at our place.
Adrian is a very polite and confident individual. He communicates very well and easily understands both the big and small picture of tasks, and then takes the initiative to get… read more
Adrian is a very polite and confident individual. He communicates very well and easily understands both the big and small picture of tasks, and then takes the initiative to get… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Adrian) for host
David and Janice were great hosts that made me feel welcome from the beginning. They knew what they were doing when it comes to hosting on Workaway and practice a clear and kind communication.
They took me on trips across the Island and showed me interesting places. We had great conversations and a relaxed atmosphere during the whole day.
Their… read more
They took me on trips across the Island and showed me interesting places. We had great conversations and a relaxed atmosphere during the whole day.
Their… read more
13 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Momo) for host
Thank you, David and Janice for welcoming me into your home!
I had a wonderful time and truly enjoyed the work — especially being outside, working with my hands, and taking care of the animals. It was a lot of fun and I really appreciated the great communication and the warm, welcoming atmosphere you create. And of course, the beautiful nature on… read more
I had a wonderful time and truly enjoyed the work — especially being outside, working with my hands, and taking care of the animals. It was a lot of fun and I really appreciated the great communication and the warm, welcoming atmosphere you create. And of course, the beautiful nature on… read more
11 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Momo)
Thank you Momo for reaching out and staying with us for about 2 weeks in February. We enjoyed our time together and it was great getting to know you.
Momo helped us out in several ways including firewood chopping and stacking, fallen tree cleanup and animal care. We could always count on her to do a good job.
We are happy to recommend Momo to any… read more
Momo helped us out in several ways including firewood chopping and stacking, fallen tree cleanup and animal care. We could always count on her to do a good job.
We are happy to recommend Momo to any… read more
(Excellent
)
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14 Jun 2025
Left by Workawayer (Danka & Elise) for host
After spending close to two weeks at David and Janice’s place, we can say that we loved our experience at Fanny Bay. The two hosts were awesome, warm and welcoming people with whom we spent quite a lot of time.
They have a pretty big property with lamas, alpacas and a cats and dogs kennel business. On our time off, we loved to walk on the nearby… read more
They have a pretty big property with lamas, alpacas and a cats and dogs kennel business. On our time off, we loved to walk on the nearby… read more
29 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Adrian)
Thank you Adrian for spending a far too short month with us. It was a pleasure getting to know you and we really appreciate all that you did while you were at our place.
Adrian is a very polite and confident individual. He communicates very well and easily understands both the big and small picture of tasks, and then takes the initiative to get… read more
Adrian is a very polite and confident individual. He communicates very well and easily understands both the big and small picture of tasks, and then takes the initiative to get… read more
(Excellent)
28 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Adrian) for host
David and Janice were great hosts that made me feel welcome from the beginning. They knew what they were doing when it comes to hosting on Workaway and practice a clear and kind communication.
They took me on trips across the Island and showed me interesting places. We had great conversations and a relaxed atmosphere during the whole day.
Their… read more
They took me on trips across the Island and showed me interesting places. We had great conversations and a relaxed atmosphere during the whole day.
Their… read more
13 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Momo) for host
Thank you, David and Janice for welcoming me into your home!
I had a wonderful time and truly enjoyed the work — especially being outside, working with my hands, and taking care of the animals. It was a lot of fun and I really appreciated the great communication and the warm, welcoming atmosphere you create. And of course, the beautiful nature on… read more
I had a wonderful time and truly enjoyed the work — especially being outside, working with my hands, and taking care of the animals. It was a lot of fun and I really appreciated the great communication and the warm, welcoming atmosphere you create. And of course, the beautiful nature on… read more
11 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Momo)
Thank you Momo for reaching out and staying with us for about 2 weeks in February. We enjoyed our time together and it was great getting to know you.
Momo helped us out in several ways including firewood chopping and stacking, fallen tree cleanup and animal care. We could always count on her to do a good job.
We are happy to recommend Momo to any… read more
Momo helped us out in several ways including firewood chopping and stacking, fallen tree cleanup and animal care. We could always count on her to do a good job.
We are happy to recommend Momo to any… read more
(Excellent)
8 Jan 2025
Left by Workawayer (Coline) for host
First of all, a big thank you David and Janice for this experience and having me !
David and Janice are two lovely people, I spend only two weeks with them but I enjoyed my stay very much.
Working with animals was a real pleasure, I wish I could take some of them with me ! Big kisses to Simon and the Huskies by the way.
Helping David on the… read more
David and Janice are two lovely people, I spend only two weeks with them but I enjoyed my stay very much.
Working with animals was a real pleasure, I wish I could take some of them with me ! Big kisses to Simon and the Huskies by the way.
Helping David on the… read more
3 Jan 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Coline)
Thank you so much Coline for reaching out and staying with us for a far too short 2.5 weeks. We so enjoyed getting to know you and the time we spent together. I already miss our night sky photo excursions.
Coline’s work was excellent in all tasks she was given while here. She completed all jobs thoroughly and efficiently. She is intuitive and… read more
Coline’s work was excellent in all tasks she was given while here. She completed all jobs thoroughly and efficiently. She is intuitive and… read more
(Excellent)
10 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Marcus)
Thank you so much Marcus for staying with us for a far too short four weeks. We really appreciate the time we had together and all you did for us while you were here.
It was great having Marcus stay with us. He is a very skilled carpenter. The fireplace mantel and live edge window sills he made for us are so beautiful. He pays very close attention… read more
It was great having Marcus stay with us. He is a very skilled carpenter. The fireplace mantel and live edge window sills he made for us are so beautiful. He pays very close attention… read more
(Excellent)
9 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Marcus) for host
I had such a nice stay with Janice and David. The time just flew by. Their home and the surroundings are beautiful. We shared a lot of our cultures, cooked together and watched movies. David offered me rides to town or hikes and they tried everything to make my stay as good as possible. We did a nice hike on Demnan and Hornby island and it was… read more
8 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Ines & Miles) for host
Where to start? Just a paradise of nature and animals on Earth. A happy place with fantastic people! We couldn't have asked for better for our first Workaway experience.
As soon as we arrived at David and Janice's place we felt at home instantly, part of the family. We spent wonderful moments spent together.
The work is really nice. We learnt to… read more
As soon as we arrived at David and Janice's place we felt at home instantly, part of the family. We spent wonderful moments spent together.
The work is really nice. We learnt to… read more
8 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Ines & Miles)
This was a bit of a different hosting experience for us, but still ended up being absolutely wonderful. Inés first came on her own for a few days while Miles and his mom Gwénaël went on a backpacking hike. They then joined us for an additional week. The three of them worked very efficiently together completing a big brush clearing job, as well as… read more
(Excellent)
17 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Sophia & Daniel)
Thank you Sophie and Mimo for staying with us for just over a month, and for helping us out in so many ways. Sophie and Mimo helped us with animal care, landscaping, firewood stacking, fruit picking and processing, house cleaning, as well as meal preparation and clean up. We could count on them to always do a good job.
We so appreciated their… read more
(Excellent)
17 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Clement & Laurine)
Thank you Laurine & Clem for staying with us for two and half weeks, and for helping us out in so many ways. Laurine and Clem helped us with animal care, weeding, fixing things, and several other tasks. We also appreciated your cooking and baking.
We enjoyed getting to know you both as well as the many good conversations we had together. Your… read more
We enjoyed getting to know you both as well as the many good conversations we had together. Your… read more
(Excellent)
17 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Maike)
Thank you Maike for staying with us for 10 weeks and helping us out in so many ways. We could always count on her to do a good job in whatever she did. She worked independently much of the time, but also worked well with others.
In her feedback of us Maike pretty much summarized the many things she worked on while she was here. We would add that… read more
In her feedback of us Maike pretty much summarized the many things she worked on while she was here. We would add that… read more
(Excellent)
16 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Maike) for host
I spend a little over 2 months from the end of June till the end of August with David and Janice as my first Workaway experience. And it was great!
My main tasks were to feed the Alpacas and Llamas, give them water and check their hay and collect their beans (poop) every 3 days in the morning and to exercise the dogs afterwards. Other tasks… read more
My main tasks were to feed the Alpacas and Llamas, give them water and check their hay and collect their beans (poop) every 3 days in the morning and to exercise the dogs afterwards. Other tasks… read more
29 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Maximilian)
Thank you Annabell and Max for staying and helping us out for 3 weeks in May. We were totally amazed by how hard the two of you worked and by how much you accomplished. We were also very impressed by how much you know and the skills you have, particularly given your young age.
I had planned to borrow a friend’s powered wood splitter in order to… read more
I had planned to borrow a friend’s powered wood splitter in order to… read more
(Excellent)
29 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Zoé) for host
I spent two enjoyable weeks with Janice and David in Fanny Bay. I enjoyed our chats, getting to know each other and we even had a nice evening meal by the campfire.
I mostly helped with the gardening and animal care, had a great time exercising the dogs and learning more about the llamas and alpacas - we even went for a walk with some of the… read more
I mostly helped with the gardening and animal care, had a great time exercising the dogs and learning more about the llamas and alpacas - we even went for a walk with some of the… read more
27 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Zoé)
Thank you so much Zoé for reaching out and for staying with us for two weeks in April. We so enjoyed getting to know you and the conversations we had. And we really thank you for all of the tasks you helped us with.
Zoé helped us check a number of things off of our spring cleanup list. Although some of the tasks were pretty time-consuming and… read more
Zoé helped us check a number of things off of our spring cleanup list. Although some of the tasks were pretty time-consuming and… read more
(Excellent)
27 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Victoria)
Thank you so much Vicky for spending just over four weeks with us. It was great getting to know you and we thank you for all of the things you helped us to check off of our to-do lists.
Vicky helped us with animal care, yard and building maintenance, meal preparation and various other tasks. We could always count on her to do a good job. We really… read more
Vicky helped us with animal care, yard and building maintenance, meal preparation and various other tasks. We could always count on her to do a good job. We really… read more
(Excellent)
15 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Estelle)
Thank you so much Estelle for reaching out and for staying with us for a far too short three weeks. We so enjoyed getting to know you and the time we spent together. And we really thank you for all of the tasks you helped us with.
From the moment she walked through our door it felt like Estelle was part of our family. Her relaxed personality and… read more
From the moment she walked through our door it felt like Estelle was part of our family. Her relaxed personality and… read more
(Excellent)
11 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Estelle) for host
David and Janice warmly welcomed me to their farm in early spring.
David is patient in explaining things, and understanding if you forget some.
I enjoyed getting my body moving with the outdoor tasks (collecting fallen branches, burning weeds, wood storage...) Contact with the animals brought me a lot of joy, I loved feeding the llamas and… read more
David is patient in explaining things, and understanding if you forget some.
I enjoyed getting my body moving with the outdoor tasks (collecting fallen branches, burning weeds, wood storage...) Contact with the animals brought me a lot of joy, I loved feeding the llamas and… read more
4 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Mohammad) for host
What an incredible first Workaway experience with Janice and David at their beautiful farm! I stayed for 2 weeks and enjoyed every moment of it. From the very beginning, Janice and David warmly welcomed me into their family, despite the short duration of my stay.
During my time there, I had the opportunity to participate in various tasks, such as… read more
During my time there, I had the opportunity to participate in various tasks, such as… read more
21 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Daisy)
We were so happy to have Daisy stay with us for two months, and we very much appreciate all of her help during this too short time.
Daisy is positive, easy-going, confident, intuitive, and she gives great attention to detail. She is a joy to spend time with and has a great sense of humor. She was fabulous with all of our animals, and took good… read more
Daisy is positive, easy-going, confident, intuitive, and she gives great attention to detail. She is a joy to spend time with and has a great sense of humor. She was fabulous with all of our animals, and took good… read more
(Excellent)
20 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Daisy) for host
I stayed with David and Janice for about 2 months and I absolutely loved it! They are extremely kind hearted people. I got to help with the dogs, which included exercising them, preparing/giving their food and cleaning the kennels. Every other day I would clean the cat litter boxes. Also every morning I would feed the llamas and alpacas, I do want… read more
5 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Loana)
Thank you so much Loana for spending almost five weeks with us. I so appreciate getting to know you and all of the work you did while you were here.
Loana was a great help in taking care of our animals, preparing meals, doing yard work, and several other tasks. She always worked quickly and efficiently and did everything to a high standard. I… read more
Loana was a great help in taking care of our animals, preparing meals, doing yard work, and several other tasks. She always worked quickly and efficiently and did everything to a high standard. I… read more
(Excellent)
8 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Melanie & Michael)
Melli and Micheal’s stay with us was too short. We wished they could have stayed much longer. They helped in so many ways. They helped with getting hay and loading it up into the hayloft, which was a very long day. Michael’s expertise in carpentry was so invaluable and appreciated, as he and Melli worked together to build us a beautiful portico… read more
(Excellent)
8 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Christin221)
Christin & Charlie were with us for 2 short weeks. They were great to have around. They are very hard workers and like to see a job well done. We had Charlie build some shelves in our storage container and he did an excellent job, building the sturdy shelves to specific sizes. He also worked at repairing some equipment and came up with a great new… read more
(Excellent)
8 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Charlie1412)
We were so pleased to have Charlie stay with us. She helped us out so much and wasn’t afraid to do some of the more tedious and dirty jobs. She was great with all of the animals here and took such good care of them, paying a lot of attention to how each animal needed care.
We wish her all the best in her future travels and are happy to recommend… read more
We wish her all the best in her future travels and are happy to recommend… read more
(Excellent)
8 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Julia)
Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute
(Workawayer cancelled last minute / no-show )
21 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Laurie)
We had a wonderful time with Laurie. It was great getting to know her and see her grow into herself gaining a lot of confidence. We could always count on her to do a good job, do a good job by putting her all into it and not afraid to get her hands dirty. She was a great help. The time she spent here went by too quickly. We wish her all the best… read more
(Excellent)
20 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Laurie) for host
Janice and David are kind-hearted and amazing people. I'm really happy to have met them and now that I'm back to my country I miss them very much. I enjoyed our conversations and the cultural exchange that we had. I've stayed in their home for 1 month and a half but it felt way shorter. I had the opportunity to learn so much about Canadians' way… read more
21 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Sophie)
We had so much fun with Sophie & Elena. They have a great sense of humour and always looked on the positive side. They were both very hard working and were able to do many jobs, even those requiring hard labour, ie digging and helping build things.
They always completed tasks well and did an excellent job, we never had to worry about their… read more
They always completed tasks well and did an excellent job, we never had to worry about their… read more
(Excellent)
10 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Sophie) for host
We spent 3 weeks with David and Janice. The place is magical and we immediately felt at home! David and Janice are caring, structured and funny hosts with whom we had a lot of fun chatting and discovering the surrounding area.
The work consisted of helping with the building work on the house, helping with the animals (feeding the alpacas and… read more
The work consisted of helping with the building work on the house, helping with the animals (feeding the alpacas and… read more
20 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Elena)
We had so much fun with Sophie & Elena. They have a great sense of humour and always looked on the positive side. They were both very hard working and were able to do many jobs, even those requiring hard labour, ie digging and helping build things.
They always completed tasks well and did an excellent job, we never had to worry about their… read more
They always completed tasks well and did an excellent job, we never had to worry about their… read more
(Excellent)
6 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Kristina) for host
I had an amazing time on Janice´s and David´s farm! I stayed with them for almost five weeks and they made me feel very welcome from the first moment. We had many nice conversations and laugher. We usually had dinner together every night which I really enjoyed.
I helped out with several tasks - feeding and cleaning the alpacas and llamas,… read more
I helped out with several tasks - feeding and cleaning the alpacas and llamas,… read more
9 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Kristina)
Thank you so much Krissy for spending almost five weeks with us. We so appreciate getting to know you and all of the work you did while here.
Krissy was a great help in taking care of our animals, planting the garden, preparing meals, housekeeping, and several other tasks. She always worked quickly and efficiently and did everything to a high… read more
(Excellent)
10 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Amélie)
Thank you so much Amélie for spending a far too short month with us. We so enjoyed our time together. It was a pleasure getting to know you.
Amélie’s easy-going and laid back personality make her an absolute joy to be around. She was always happy and positive. She treated us to several excellent meals including crepes, and helped us with animal… read more
Amélie’s easy-going and laid back personality make her an absolute joy to be around. She was always happy and positive. She treated us to several excellent meals including crepes, and helped us with animal… read more
(Excellent)
9 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Ine Lilith Sabine )
Thank you so much Lilith for reaching out and staying with us for most of May. We really enjoyed our time together and thank you for all you did for us while you were here.
Lilith is a very pleasant person to have around. We enjoyed her sense of humour. She helped us out with many tasks including animal care, fence repair, mowing lawns, and lots… read more
(Excellent)
9 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Suzanne)
Thank you so much Suzie for reaching out and staying with us for a far too short month. We really enjoyed your company and so appreciate all of the work you and the other Workawayers did while here.
Susie worked tirelessly at meticulously cleaning roofs and fence repair. She also helped out a lot with organizing and house cleaning.
It was a… read more
It was a… read more
(Excellent)
9 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Lou )
Thank you Lou for spending the month of April with us. We really enjoyed getting to know you. Lou is an excellent cook, making many tasty suppers for us and the other Workawayers. She also helped us with lots of power washing, painting, and animal care.
We wish her all the best and are happy to recommend her to any future hosts.
(Excellent)
6 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Leonard)
It was a real pleasure having Leo stay and work with us for five weeks. The time went by so quickly! Leo's easy-going manner and flexibility was very much appreciated. He likes to keep busy, works hard, and can be counted on to always to a good job.
Leo helped us with garden and landscaping work, took care of our animals, and helped with exterior… read more
Leo helped us with garden and landscaping work, took care of our animals, and helped with exterior… read more
(Excellent)
4 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Leonard) for host
I spent 5 weeks with Janice and David on the farm and had my first workaway experience there.
Looking back, it was a beautiful time.
Janice and David are open-minded friendly and helpful hosts and I felt comfortable from day one.
In addition, I learned a lot and liked lots of variety in the work.
- Feeding the llamas and alpacas
- House… read more
Looking back, it was a beautiful time.
Janice and David are open-minded friendly and helpful hosts and I felt comfortable from day one.
In addition, I learned a lot and liked lots of variety in the work.
- Feeding the llamas and alpacas
- House… read more
9 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Lasse & Karina)
Thank you so much Karina and Lasse for staying with us for a far too short 4 weeks. We so enjoyed your company and feel privileged to have gotten to know you both. Thank you for saving us a lot of money in the various repairs you made. If only the house and other buildings could stay as clean as they were after you so meticulously cleaned… read more
(Excellent)
7 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Lasse & Karina) for host
We spent one month at Janice's and David's place. In that time we got many things done. Lots of cleaning up branches, chipping wood, spread the woodchips on their trail around the property, pruning trees and small maintenance projects.
Also we fed the alpacas everyday and got to play with the dogs if we wanted to :-).
On Vancouver Island there is… read more
Also we fed the alpacas everyday and got to play with the dogs if we wanted to :-).
On Vancouver Island there is… read more
9 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Naomi29)
Thank you so much Naomi for reaching out to us and for staying with us for a great 5 weeks. We really appreciate all that you did while you were here. You helped us out in so many ways.
We had a wonderful time with Naomi. She was always cheerful, no matter what task she was given, even if it was out in the pouring rain. We are happy to recommend… read more
We had a wonderful time with Naomi. She was always cheerful, no matter what task she was given, even if it was out in the pouring rain. We are happy to recommend… read more
(Excellent)
31 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Naomi29) for host
I had a fantastic stay with Janice and David! From day one I felt very welcome and had a great time getting to know Janice, David, and all the animals! I got to celebrate Christmas and my birthday with them and felt like being with family.
I enjoyed the daily work. Most of all, it was great to excercise the dogs, get to know the llamas and… read more
I enjoyed the daily work. Most of all, it was great to excercise the dogs, get to know the llamas and… read more
15 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Johanna)
Thank you so much Johanna for contacting us and spending a far too short two weeks with us. We so appreciated your super positive and can-do personality. It has been a pleasure getting to know you.
Our plan prior to Johanna’s coming was to have her help us clean up a large tree that had been cut down, but then two heavy wet snowfalls hit us… read more
Our plan prior to Johanna’s coming was to have her help us clean up a large tree that had been cut down, but then two heavy wet snowfalls hit us… read more
(Excellent)
15 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Johanna) for host
My stay at janice and davids farm was my first workaway experience and I enjoyed it to the fullest! I felt like home from the first second on. I got to work with all kind of animals which are staying at their farm (dogs, cats, Alpakas, Lamas and chickens). Even though I was kind of afraid of dogs at the beginning, David was patient and helped me… read more
1 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Juliette) for host
I am so glad I chose David & Janice as my first hosts. They are kind, interesting, passionate people and they right away made me comfortable in their home. The tasks they asked me to do were always easy and various, it was a real pleasure to work in their big and beautiful propriety. I really liked the fact that I could spend time with the animals… read more
30 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Juliette)
Juliette
Thank you so much Juliette for reaching out and staying with us for a far too short 3 weeks. We so enjoyed your company and thank you for all of the things you did for us while here. It was a pleasure spending time with you and getting to know you. The muffins were great too!
We could always rely on Juliette doing a great job in whatever… read more
Thank you so much Juliette for reaching out and staying with us for a far too short 3 weeks. We so enjoyed your company and thank you for all of the things you did for us while here. It was a pleasure spending time with you and getting to know you. The muffins were great too!
We could always rely on Juliette doing a great job in whatever… read more
(Excellent)
30 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Lauriane & David)
Thank you Lauriane and David for staying with us and for helping us out in so many ways over the course of a month.. A lot of things were checked off our ‘to-do’ list while you were here. Thank you too for all of the excellent meals you prepared.
We really appreciated Lauriane’s attention to detail, as she completed every task she was given to the… read more
We really appreciated Lauriane’s attention to detail, as she completed every task she was given to the… read more
(Excellent)
20 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Lauriane & David) for host
What a wonderful Workaway experience!! Staying with Janice and David has been great on so many aspects. They are welcoming, thankful, friendly, eager to share what they like. The property is super nice, being in contact with that many cute and funny animals was a bliss. The area is stunningly beautiful, we never got bored of the Fanny Bay sea… read more
2 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Martin & Tereza)
Thank you so much Tereza and Martin for staying with us for the month of August. We appreciate and continue to be amazed at how much the two of you accomplished while you were here with us.
These two were very hard workers, working quickly and completing a lot of labor intensive jobs. They were always eager to help in the kitchen and made us a… read more
These two were very hard workers, working quickly and completing a lot of labor intensive jobs. They were always eager to help in the kitchen and made us a… read more
(Excellent)
2 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Jolina)
Thank you so much Jolina for reaching out and staying with us a short two and a half weeks. We really appreciate all the help you provided.
Jolina’s polite and personable nature makes her such a pleasure to be around. She is very mature for someone her age. She was thorough in all she did, and we could count on her to always do a good job. We… read more
Jolina’s polite and personable nature makes her such a pleasure to be around. She is very mature for someone her age. She was thorough in all she did, and we could count on her to always do a good job. We… read more
(Excellent)
26 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Jolina) for host
David and Janice were the first workaway I did and I'm very glad it happened to be that way.
They are both super friendly and you'll feel comfortable and welcomed right away.
They'll show you were everything is in the house and then you can just make yourself at home.
The two of them have a lot of knowledge and experiences to share so I learned a… read more
They are both super friendly and you'll feel comfortable and welcomed right away.
They'll show you were everything is in the house and then you can just make yourself at home.
The two of them have a lot of knowledge and experiences to share so I learned a… read more
5 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Annett & Michael) for host
We stayed for two weeks with Janice and David. We were pretty happy to be accommodated in the big room in the upper floor with lots of natural light and a small lounge area. The first whole week was quite busy since we took care of the kennels. Therefore, we had plenty of leisure time the following week, so we could enjoy the surroundings and even… read more
9 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Annett & Michael)
Thank you so much Annett and Mike for staying with us and for helping us out in so many ways. We so appreciate the many extra things you did for us in the short time you were here. We so much enjoyed your company and positive personalities. Thank you too for the insights and suggestions you made for improving our business operations.
Annett and… read more
Annett and… read more
(Excellent)
9 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (SahneDom)
Thank you so much Christiane and Dominik for reaching out and choosing to stay with us for a far too short three weeks. We so enjoyed getting to know you during our many conversations and time together. Our “To Do” list got a lot shorter while you were here.
Christiane and Dominik’s personalities are so very warm and positive. They always went… read more
Christiane and Dominik’s personalities are so very warm and positive. They always went… read more
(Excellent)
9 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Mingyi)
Thank you so much Mingyi for reaching out and staying with us for a month. It was so wonderful getting to know you during our walks and talks. We learned so much about your culture and country. Thank you for all that you helped us with.
Mingyi’s calm and inquisitive nature made her an absolute pleasure to host. She took a very genuine interest in… read more
Mingyi’s calm and inquisitive nature made her an absolute pleasure to host. She took a very genuine interest in… read more
(Excellent)
10 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Charlotte & Luca)
Thank you so much Charlotte and Luca for reaching out and staying us for two short weeks.
We very much enjoyed having these two young women stay with us. We were so impressed by how responsible and mature they are for their age. They worked on a number of tasks while with us, but were especially helpful in cleaning up branches and debris from two… read more
We very much enjoyed having these two young women stay with us. We were so impressed by how responsible and mature they are for their age. They worked on a number of tasks while with us, but were especially helpful in cleaning up branches and debris from two… read more
(Excellent)
19 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Charlotte & Luca) for host
We really enjoyed the 2 weeks that we stayed with Janice and David. The work was just as we expected. We did a lot of things outside, but when the weather was bad they also had some tasks to do inside. If you love animals, there are enough dogs, cats, alpacas and llamas to play with.
Janice and David are really nice and we always enjoyed having… read more
Janice and David are really nice and we always enjoyed having… read more
9 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Kira)
For us, Kira is one of those Workawayers whose stay always feels far too short. We so enjoyed her company, her sense of humour, and every minute we spent together. Simply put, Kira is a very genuine and self-confident person who exudes positive energy.
From the minute she arrived she fully understood how things operate around here. She… read more
From the minute she arrived she fully understood how things operate around here. She… read more
(Excellent)
24 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Julie)
We have been so fortunate to host so many wonderful Workawayers over the last few years. And just when you think it can’t get any better someone like Julie comes along. From her original note to us and throughout her stay she just never failed to impress. From the start of her stay we had a sense that we could entrust her with any responsibility… read more
(Excellent)
7 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Marcelin) for host
David and Janice are really warm and generous people. They hosted me very well and made me comfortable quickly. I was working with David most of the time and he's really patient and makes safety a priority. We also did few hikes together and I can tell that he's a great guide!
I really liked my stay at David and Janice's property. We had shared… read more
I really liked my stay at David and Janice's property. We had shared… read more
5 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Marcelin)
Thank you so much Marcelin for your interest in our Workaway and for contacting us. We are so pleased that you came and stayed with us for six weeks.
Marcelin is a polite, easygoing, and hard-working young man. He did a great job in completing any tasks we gave him including replacing fence posts, looking after our animals, helping in the… read more
Marcelin is a polite, easygoing, and hard-working young man. He did a great job in completing any tasks we gave him including replacing fence posts, looking after our animals, helping in the… read more
(Excellent)
25 Oct 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Mária & Miroslav)
Thank you so very much Maria and Miroslav for accepting our invitation and for staying with us for two very short weeks (plus a few extra days). Words fall short of expressing how much we appreciate the two of you and the time we spent together. You are an amazing and wonderful couple! We wish you all the best in your travels and life… read more
(Excellent)
21 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Mária & Miroslav) for host
This workaway stay was such a great experience. We really enjoyed the time we spent with Janice and David. We will miss all our talks and fun during the days and also during the dinners. They both are such a wonderful and helpful people. We talked a lot about ours cultures, lifes, experiences and more other things. The working day was really good… read more
6 Jun 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Jolicoeru)
Thank you so much Gabby for choosing us and staying with us for a month that was too short.
We really enjoyed having Gabby stay with us from the moment she arrived. She was always eager to take on and learn new tasks she had never done before. She was genuinely interested in understanding what we were doing and did very well in completing the jobs… read more
We really enjoyed having Gabby stay with us from the moment she arrived. She was always eager to take on and learn new tasks she had never done before. She was genuinely interested in understanding what we were doing and did very well in completing the jobs… read more
(Excellent)
21 May 2021
Left by Workawayer (Jolicoeru) for host
My stay at David and Janice was wonderful. They made me feel welcome the minute I stepped in the house ! The work was always well explained and varied from picking and burning weeds, picking wood, clearing a path in the forest, picking up dandelions, feeding the alpacas, lamas and chickens, working in the gardens, etc. Everyday was different. They… read more
26 Apr 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Lion & Annika)
Thank you so much Annika and Lion for staying with us and helping us for six weeks this spring. As we are writing this feedback we are amazed at how many things were checked off of the “to-do” list while you were here. We so appreciate all of your help with tree clearing, maintenance, house organization, and building of the greenhouse.
Annika and… read more
Annika and… read more
(Excellent)
17 Apr 2021
Left by Workawayer (Lion & Annika) for host
We had an absolute amazing time with Janice, Dave, Simon and the girls!
It was our first workaway experience and they really made it worthwhile.
We helped with felling trees, took care of the animals, build most of the green house and so on..
In our free time we had great opportunities to explore the area and Dave gave us some really good advises… read more
It was our first workaway experience and they really made it worthwhile.
We helped with felling trees, took care of the animals, build most of the green house and so on..
In our free time we had great opportunities to explore the area and Dave gave us some really good advises… read more
14 Dec 2020
Left by Workawayer (Ellie) for host
I had such an amazing time with David and Janice. They're very kind and thoughtful, and made me feel very welcome. The work was fun and varied, from painting inside, to putting up Christmas lights outside! They kindly offered to take me on hikes, gave advice on interesting sights nearby, and we took the alpacas for a walk, which was very… read more
8 Dec 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Ellie)
Thank you so much Ellie for staying with us and helping us for two short weeks. We are so glad it finally worked out for you to come. We so appreciated all of your help with fall clean up, greenhouse window preparation, and spreading all those alpaca beans.
Ellie is great company and a lovely person to have around. She communicates well, is very… read more
Ellie is great company and a lovely person to have around. She communicates well, is very… read more
(Excellent)
8 Dec 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Zuzana)
Thank you so much Zuzana for staying with us and helping us out for a few weeks in October. Your help taking down and cleaning up those cottonwood trees was so appreciated.
Zuzana has a quiet, calm presence. She understood instructions very well and completed tasks efficiently. We enjoyed have her stay with us and would gladly recommend her to… read more
Zuzana has a quiet, calm presence. She understood instructions very well and completed tasks efficiently. We enjoyed have her stay with us and would gladly recommend her to… read more
(Excellent)
8 Dec 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Brigitte)
Thank you so much Brigitte for staying with us and helping us out for two weeks in October. You were a great help with fall clean up, especially with all those maple leaves.
Brig was energetic, understood instructions really well, and worked on tasks enthusiastically. We enjoyed having her stay with us and would gladly recommend her to other… read more
Brig was energetic, understood instructions really well, and worked on tasks enthusiastically. We enjoyed having her stay with us and would gladly recommend her to other… read more
(Excellent)
11 Oct 2020
Left by Workawayer (Jérémie & Lorraine) for host
Thanks a lot for the welcome!
We stayed there for a sort period and were so happy to meet Janice and David! We also had the chance to meet their children, and they all are amazing people. It was a pleasure to share those moments with you and we wanted to stay more.
We worked 5 hours per day on many varying outdoor/indoor tasks not directly… read more
We stayed there for a sort period and were so happy to meet Janice and David! We also had the chance to meet their children, and they all are amazing people. It was a pleasure to share those moments with you and we wanted to stay more.
We worked 5 hours per day on many varying outdoor/indoor tasks not directly… read more
20 Sep 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Jérémie & Lorraine)
Thank you Lorraine and Jérémie for contacting us and staying with us. Even though it was a short stay we so appreciated your help with fruit harvesting, landscaping, website development, and other tasks around our property. We enjoyed many great conversations with you both.
We are happy to recommend Lorraine and Jérémie to any other Workaway… read more
We are happy to recommend Lorraine and Jérémie to any other Workaway… read more
(Excellent)
20 Sep 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah & Matthew)
Thank you so much Hannah and Matt for contacting us and for staying with us. We are so glad you were finally able to get into Canada after all the Covid-19 delays. We so much appreciate the help you gave us in so many areas (landscaping, gabion fence planning and installation, fruit harvesting, and more). We wish you could have stayed… read more
(Excellent)
20 Sep 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Emilie)
A huge thankyou to Emilie for contacting us and for staying with us for 3 months. We were so pleased when you extended your stay due to Covid-19 travel restrictions. We wish you well during the rest of your time in Canada.
Emilie was so easy to get along with. She took on any task we gave her willingly and whole-heartedly, and we were always more… read more
Emilie was so easy to get along with. She took on any task we gave her willingly and whole-heartedly, and we were always more… read more
(Excellent)
21 May 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Selina)
Selina arrived at our place just as the seriousness of the Covid-19 pandemic was becoming apparent. We had to keep her in quarantine for the first two weeks of her six-week stay. It was awkward, but we all made the best of it. She was so very conscientious during this time, masking up, sanitizing, etc.
Selina helped us with numerous projects… read more
Selina helped us with numerous projects… read more
(Excellent)
2 May 2020
Left by Workawayer (Selina) for host
As for many others, Janice and David had been my first Workaway hosts in Canada and in generel. I came to Canada one day before the borders had been closed and I was demanded to self-isolate myself. Luckily Janice and David offered me to do this at their place and so I arrived two weeks earlier than expected. I am still pretty grateful for that.… read more
25 Apr 2020
Left by Workawayer (Marleen) for host
This was my first workaway experience and I had an absolutely lovely stay at David and Janice. I don't even know where to begin! I immediately felt so welcomed and at home. The place and location are very nice and there are lots of nice things to do. I had fun helping you with both working outside and working on the business website. We did some… read more
18 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Marleen)
Thank you so much Marleen for staying with us. You went far above and beyond in all you did here. We so much enjoyed your company and the food you prepared for us. It was delicious! Marleen is super creative and has excellent communication skills. We highly recommend her to other Workaway hosts and would be glad to have her stay with us again.
(Excellent)
11 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Marek & Lena)
Thank you so much Lena and Marek for contacting us. Even though your stay with us was short we so appreciated getting to know you and all the help you gave. Thank you for the delicious meals.
Lena and Marek were great! They worked really well together, completing outside tasks even in wet and rainy conditions. They were so very respectful and… read more
Lena and Marek were great! They worked really well together, completing outside tasks even in wet and rainy conditions. They were so very respectful and… read more
(Excellent)
18 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Giampaolo & Fabrizia)
Thank you so much Bri and Giampa for choosing to stay with us. We so much enjoyed your company and hearing about your travels and lives in Italy. We greatly appreciate all the projects you worked on as well as the wonderful meals you prepared.
Bri and Giampa were very self-motivated, needed very little supervision, and were very meticulous in all… read more
Bri and Giampa were very self-motivated, needed very little supervision, and were very meticulous in all… read more
(Excellent)
11 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Giampaolo & Fabrizia) for host
What a wonderful experience with Janice and David.
They were so kind and generous and we really felt as part of their family. It was a pleasure to talk with them about so many different topics and share great and tasty meals together. They were really organized and every day there was something new to do, so we never got bored. They were really… read more
They were so kind and generous and we really felt as part of their family. It was a pleasure to talk with them about so many different topics and share great and tasty meals together. They were really organized and every day there was something new to do, so we never got bored. They were really… read more
29 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Paola)
Thank you so much Paola for coming and staying with us. We had a great time with you and really appreciated having you stay with us for six short weeks.
Paola is very intelligent, witty, and mature beyond her years. She worked hard in harvesting fruit and made some absolutely wonderful preserves. They are so delicious! She was always eager to help… read more
Paola is very intelligent, witty, and mature beyond her years. She worked hard in harvesting fruit and made some absolutely wonderful preserves. They are so delicious! She was always eager to help… read more
(Excellent)
15 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Paola) for host
This was my first Workaway destination and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Janice and David are extremely kind people and made me feel like part of the family from day one. The work was always fair and they always got us to do something that we liked and matched our skills. It really felt like we were one big team instead of having… read more
18 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Sara & Tom)
Thank you so much for working on, and completing so many projects while you were with us. Our place looks so much better with what the two of you accomplished. These two worked tirelessly in the hot sun. We are happy to recommend them to other Workaway hosts.
(Excellent)
18 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Philip)
Thank you so much Philip for staying with us. We very much appreciate the tasks you worked on and completed while you were here. Thanks for all of your help in the kitchen and for the meals you prepared. They were delicious! Philip has excellent communication skills and is willing to work hard on any tasks given to him.
(Very good)
18 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Eve)
Thank you so much Eve for staying with us. It was an absolute pleasure having you here. You were a great help in all you did while you were here. Eve eagerly took on every task assigned to her and always did a great job. Eve has excellent communication and creative skills. We recommend her highly to other Workaway hosts, and would love to have her… read more
(Excellent)
18 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Pablo & Giada)
Thank you so much Pablo for your hard work in the short time you stayed with us. We so much enjoyed your company and positive personality. Pablo is very creative and had excellent ideas for designing and completing projects. He is meticulous in all he does. He never needed to be asked to help, instead always taking initiative. His skills in the… read more
(Excellent)
23 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Justus & Alina) for host
Janice and David were our first ever workaway hosts and it was the perfect start for our journey. They are great hosts because of their welcoming attitude and the determination to make everyones stay with them a memorable experience. Our two and a half weeks with them featured a lot of good food, beautiful trips on Vancouver Island, great evening… read more
31 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Justus & Alina)
We were so glad to have Alina & Justus stay with us for 2 short weeks. The time went by so quickly. Your calm and caring personalities will definitely be missed.
We so appreciated their culinary skills and the very tasty meals they prepared. They willingly took on any tasks we assigned and went above and beyond in completing them. We wish them all… read more
We so appreciated their culinary skills and the very tasty meals they prepared. They willingly took on any tasks we assigned and went above and beyond in completing them. We wish them all… read more
(Excellent)
5 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Helen) for host
Anna and I had such an amazing time. It was our first workaway experience and we enjoyed every minute of it. David and Janice made us feel at home from the very first minute and are such nice people. Even work was fun and we were able to improve our skills. We will miss Janice’s tasty cooking and David’s stories. They did so much for us...David… read more
31 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Helen)
Thank you Helen & Anna for choosing to stay with us. We will miss your easy-going and fun personalities.
Helen & Anna were more than willing to take on any tasks assigned to them, from trail clearing, to chopping wood, to waxing vehicles. They completed all of their tasks very well and often volunteered to help with household chores. It was great… read more
Helen & Anna were more than willing to take on any tasks assigned to them, from trail clearing, to chopping wood, to waxing vehicles. They completed all of their tasks very well and often volunteered to help with household chores. It was great… read more
(Excellent)
31 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Diana)
Thank you so much for staying with us Diana! The six weeks that you were here went by so very quickly. You helped us with so many projects. We already miss your positive outlook and laughter.
Diana is a very hard worker and takes a lot of pride in completing tasks. Whatever task she was assigned she did willingly, quickly, and with excellent… read more
Diana is a very hard worker and takes a lot of pride in completing tasks. Whatever task she was assigned she did willingly, quickly, and with excellent… read more
(Excellent)
29 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Diana) for host
It was my first workaway experience and it was all I could ever wish for. I had such an amazing time with David, Janice and the other volunteers.
I enjoyed the nights outside by the fire, good conversations and playing games in the evening. I already miss David’s jokes which always made me laugh, spending time with the cats and alpacas, watching… read more
I enjoyed the nights outside by the fire, good conversations and playing games in the evening. I already miss David’s jokes which always made me laugh, spending time with the cats and alpacas, watching… read more
31 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Malin)
We so appreciated having you stay with us Malin, and were so glad that you came back after some of your travels. The time you were here with us still felt too short and we miss having you around.
Malin was always happy and has such an easy-going personality. She is a hard worker and never seemed to run out of energy. She gladly took on any task we… read more
Malin was always happy and has such an easy-going personality. She is a hard worker and never seemed to run out of energy. She gladly took on any task we… read more
(Excellent)
5 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Michele) for host
Janice and David were amazing hosts and happily welcomed me to their family even for the shortness of my stay.
My work was always well-balanced and very much appreciated.
They helped me practice my language skills and offered good advice for my future travel plans.
I had plenty of free time which I could spend by myself or together in the cute… read more
My work was always well-balanced and very much appreciated.
They helped me practice my language skills and offered good advice for my future travel plans.
I had plenty of free time which I could spend by myself or together in the cute… read more
19 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Michele)
Thank you Michèle for coming to stay with us. Although the visit was too short, we so much appreciate all the hard work you put in while you were here. We also really enjoyed great conversations with you. Michèle is a very conscientious individual, thoroughly completing tasks and offering good ideas for making things more efficient. She is very… read more
(Excellent)
3 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Carlotta & Agnes) for host
We had such a great (but definitely too short) month with Janice and David. The time just flew by!
We really enjoyed working with them, the tasks were always possible to do and we got good instructions.
David, Janice and their son are all so friendly people and we had such nice hikes, trips and evenings at the fire with them.
They really gave us… read more
We really enjoyed working with them, the tasks were always possible to do and we got good instructions.
David, Janice and their son are all so friendly people and we had such nice hikes, trips and evenings at the fire with them.
They really gave us… read more
2 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Carlotta & Agnes)
Thank you so much Carlotta & Agnes for choosing to spend a short month with us. You helped us accomplish so much during your time here. It was so great getting to you know you both. We were so impressed by how these girls eagerly took on any challenges and completed them with great results. We wish they could have stayed longer and would be very… read more
(Excellent)
2 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Valeria)
Thank you Valeria for your help with some of our projects. We also appreciated the great Mexican meal you prepared. Valeria is a quiet and steady worker, completing assigned tasks. We enjoyed having Valeria stay with us and highly recommend her.
(Excellent)
22 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Thilo & Gesine)
Gesine and Thilo were the first Workawayers we have hosted and our experience with them could not have been any better. They are absolutely wonderful people! They worked hard when needed, sharing their many areas of expertise on the farm, in the workshop, and in the kitchen. It was a pleasure sharing our lives together for a short two weeks,… read more
(Excellent)
20 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Thilo & Gesine) for host
It was amazing!
David and Janice welcomed us into their home practically as family. We enjoyed working on the property and never had a boring day! Thank you for offering us the chance to visit a few landmarks during our stay and helping us with our future endeavors. We are really sad that we are already leaving. We hope that you will find many… read more
David and Janice welcomed us into their home practically as family. We enjoyed working on the property and never had a boring day! Thank you for offering us the chance to visit a few landmarks during our stay and helping us with our future endeavors. We are really sad that we are already leaving. We hope that you will find many… read more
