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Join our friendly family and help around our home and garden in Ojai, California, USA
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: 30 Apr 2025
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Left by Workawayer (Ileina) for host
Staying with Betsy in her little slice of paradise was absolute heaven! Her home is stunning and my days were spent amidst her organic food garden, apothecary & with her sweet girls (chickens), I could not recommend this stay enough. Work was enjoyable and fun & communication was clear. Most meals were made almost completely with fresh veg from
… read more the garden too, which I loved. Betsy also has an incredible wealth of knowledge from her many years of travels, including fascinating experiences with multiple cultures. I learned so much and am so grateful. My stay was short but I felt at home so quickly. Sad to have not stayed longer!Left by host for Workawayer (Ileina)
Elena is a lovely and special gal. We loved having her at our home and wish she could have stayed forever! What a treat she is. Clever, creative and willing to be a part of our family routine. We will miss her!
Left by host for Workawayer (Jovarghese)
Joe was a delight to host and to spend time with. He is kind, gentle, curious and willing to help out in any way he can. He is also a great cook! clean, organized and open minded. We recommend him to any other hosts wholeheartedly.
Left by Workawayer (Jovarghese) for host
I had an amazing experience staying at Betsy’s beautiful property in Ojai, a place of stunning natural beauty. Surrounded by mountains, and rolling hills, it’s the perfect spot to relax and recharge. With its hiking trails, farmers’ markets, and charming downtown, Ojai offers a unique and refreshing experience. I originally planned to stay for two
… read more weeks but ended up extending my stay to almost a month.
Betsy is an incredible entrepreneur, a wonderful mom, and a fantastic creator. Her creativity and extensive knowledge left me in awe. Although I only spent a couple of days with her before she traveled to Europe, she welcomed me warmly and made sure I was comfortable and well-prepared. During those few days, she shared her fascinating experiences and even took me to an Indian restaurant and spice shop to ensure I had everything I needed. Her thoughtfulness and kindness truly made me feel at home.
The work included gardening, caring for her lovely chickens, and assisting with small projects around the property. It was both enjoyable and fulfilling. Betsy’s knowledge of herbs, natural remedies, and sustainable living was inspiring—she truly lives in harmony with nature.
Her home is a warm and unique space, filled with treasures from her travels and stocked with organic, homemade food from her garden and local farms.
As the final stop on my U.S. travels, my time at Betsy’s was the perfect way to unwind and reconnect with nature. I spent my days working around the property, exploring nearby places, hiking, cycling, and picking up fresh food from the farmers’ market. Working remotely while staying there allowed me to relax and focus, making it a truly rewarding experience.
If you’re looking for a meaningful cultural exchange, a chance to learn about sustainable living, or simply to connect with incredible people in a serene setting, I wholeheartedly recommend staying with Betsy. It’s an experience I’ll treasure forever!This workawayer has chosen to keep their profile private, but can be contacted regarding this feedback by other workawayers.
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Left by Workawayer (Ileina) for host
Staying with Betsy in her little slice of paradise was absolute heaven! Her home is stunning and my days were spent amidst her organic food garden, apothecary & with her sweet girls (chickens), I could not recommend this stay enough. Work was enjoyable and fun & communication was clear. Most meals were made almost completely with fresh veg from
… read more the garden too, which I loved. Betsy also has an incredible wealth of knowledge from her many years of travels, including fascinating experiences with multiple cultures. I learned so much and am so grateful. My stay was short but I felt at home so quickly. Sad to have not stayed longer!Left by host for Workawayer (Ileina)
Elena is a lovely and special gal. We loved having her at our home and wish she could have stayed forever! What a treat she is. Clever, creative and willing to be a part of our family routine. We will miss her!
Left by host for Workawayer (Jovarghese)
Joe was a delight to host and to spend time with. He is kind, gentle, curious and willing to help out in any way he can. He is also a great cook! clean, organized and open minded. We recommend him to any other hosts wholeheartedly.
Left by Workawayer (Jovarghese) for host
I had an amazing experience staying at Betsy’s beautiful property in Ojai, a place of stunning natural beauty. Surrounded by mountains, and rolling hills, it’s the perfect spot to relax and recharge. With its hiking trails, farmers’ markets, and charming downtown, Ojai offers a unique and refreshing experience. I originally planned to stay for two
… read more weeks but ended up extending my stay to almost a month.
Betsy is an incredible entrepreneur, a wonderful mom, and a fantastic creator. Her creativity and extensive knowledge left me in awe. Although I only spent a couple of days with her before she traveled to Europe, she welcomed me warmly and made sure I was comfortable and well-prepared. During those few days, she shared her fascinating experiences and even took me to an Indian restaurant and spice shop to ensure I had everything I needed. Her thoughtfulness and kindness truly made me feel at home.
The work included gardening, caring for her lovely chickens, and assisting with small projects around the property. It was both enjoyable and fulfilling. Betsy’s knowledge of herbs, natural remedies, and sustainable living was inspiring—she truly lives in harmony with nature.
Her home is a warm and unique space, filled with treasures from her travels and stocked with organic, homemade food from her garden and local farms.
As the final stop on my U.S. travels, my time at Betsy’s was the perfect way to unwind and reconnect with nature. I spent my days working around the property, exploring nearby places, hiking, cycling, and picking up fresh food from the farmers’ market. Working remotely while staying there allowed me to relax and focus, making it a truly rewarding experience.
If you’re looking for a meaningful cultural exchange, a chance to learn about sustainable living, or simply to connect with incredible people in a serene setting, I wholeheartedly recommend staying with Betsy. It’s an experience I’ll treasure forever!This workawayer has chosen to keep their profile private, but can be contacted regarding this feedback by other workawayers.
Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute
(Workawayer cancelled last minute / no-show )
Left by Workawayer (Ana) for host
Betsy and Lily were amazing!!!
I stayed with them for a month, and they made me fell welcome and at home right away!!
The work was really easy, taking care of their adorable chickens and cat, and when Betsy was away, I was responsible for Lily. For me that was the experience of a life time!
I’ve told them time and time again that I fell like I
… read more have family in Ojai now.
Thank you for being sooo wonderful to me!!!
If you get the chance, you should totally stay with them and enjoy thin cozy little town with amazing people!!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Chris)
Chris is a splendid young man. We enjoyed hosting him immensely. He is always positive and easy going as well as ready for a work challenge. He was a lovely contribution in our household and we hope to see him again.
Left by Workawayer (Chris) for host
I met Betsy when I was hitch hiking from Los Angles to Santa Barbara. She picked me up on the side of the freeway, took me to her home. I stayed with Betsy for 4 days helping around her small property gardening and other small projects. Betsy is really interesting, her knowledge of herbs and natural remedies is endless. Betsy house is full of
… read more great organic home made food from local farms or her own garden, Betsy spend a lot of time processing foods and herbs. THE FOOD IS AWESOME!! Betsy house is also full of bits and pieces that she as collected from her travels of the world. I would definitely recommend staying with Betsy and Lilly.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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