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Come and help us with various projects in rural Colorado, USA
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: 16 Apr 2025
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Left by host for Workawayer (Karen)
We are so grateful to Karen and John - they are lovely people and we couldn't have asked for a better couple to look after everything while we were away from home for over five weeks! They kept in touch regularly to let us know how things were going. Wally and Missy were loved and cared for, with plenty of hiking to keep Wally happy and in shape;
… read more they made sure that both were happy and in good health, taking Missy to the vet for attention after she suffered a minor injury. The house was left beautifully clean and tidy. We would definitely welcome them back next time!
Left by Workawayer (Karen) for host
Shirley and Danny are excellent hosts. They are very gracious and went above and beyond to ensure that we were comfortable and provided for on all accounts! They offer a great space in their home and I essentially lived off their garden and orchard being there at harvest time in August and September. The town of Nucla and surrounding area is
… read more beautiful and has a rich history. Walley is well behaved and a wonderful hiking companion, and Missy is very sweet and lovable (even though she is an outdoor cat). I miss them already!
I highly recommend this stay as Shirley and Danny are truly kind and very generous souls whom I will always be grateful for. Thank you for having us!!
Left by host for Workawayer (Eric)
Eric stayed with us for two weeks. We got a lot accomplished, and we can highly recommend him! While here, he mowed the pasture and orchard, helped to empty and clean the duck pond and the duckhouse, organized our workshop, cleared the end-of-season garden, and gave our car a thorough clean inside and out ready to sell. He did an excellent job, no
… read more matter what task he undertook, and we appreciate his hard work and great attitude. He's diligent, quiet but sociable, pleasant company and, overall, a top notch workawayer.
Left by host for Workawayer (Ahmed)
Ahmed brought his friend Hesham with him (with prior permission) for a stay of five full days. They were polite and respectful, good company with a great sense of humor. We got quite a few tasks completed with their help, including cleaning out the duckpond, fence maintenance, trimming trees, replacing a standpipe, and moving gravel. Their first
… read more couple of days were a bit lackluster, they took the third day off to go exploring, and then really pulled out all the stops for the final two days - they worked hard, without supervision, and did a great job! We can recommend Ahmed to any host.
Left by Workawayer (Ahmed) for host
We had a great time during our short stay with Shirley and Danny. They're really nice folks. We felt right at home. Shirley's cooking is amazing, and she's a pro baker, too! Even though our stay was brief, we got to try our hands at different tasks, which was pretty cool instead of just doing one or two things. Their place might seem far from
… read more everything, but if you're driving, you can explore some awesome national parks in Utah since they're really close. Also, Telluride is nearby and super beautiful. I'm grateful for all they've done and wish them the very best!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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dining area (off kitchen)
Danny and Wally on a hike above the San Miguel river.
A different pace of life....
Paradox Valley, a few miles from where we live.
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Left by host for Workawayer (Karen)
We are so grateful to Karen and John - they are lovely people and we couldn't have asked for a better couple to look after everything while we were away from home for over five weeks! They kept in touch regularly to let us know how things were going. Wally and Missy were loved and cared for, with plenty of hiking to keep Wally happy and in shape;
… read more they made sure that both were happy and in good health, taking Missy to the vet for attention after she suffered a minor injury. The house was left beautifully clean and tidy. We would definitely welcome them back next time!
Left by Workawayer (Karen) for host
Shirley and Danny are excellent hosts. They are very gracious and went above and beyond to ensure that we were comfortable and provided for on all accounts! They offer a great space in their home and I essentially lived off their garden and orchard being there at harvest time in August and September. The town of Nucla and surrounding area is
… read more beautiful and has a rich history. Walley is well behaved and a wonderful hiking companion, and Missy is very sweet and lovable (even though she is an outdoor cat). I miss them already!
I highly recommend this stay as Shirley and Danny are truly kind and very generous souls whom I will always be grateful for. Thank you for having us!!
Left by host for Workawayer (Eric)
Eric stayed with us for two weeks. We got a lot accomplished, and we can highly recommend him! While here, he mowed the pasture and orchard, helped to empty and clean the duck pond and the duckhouse, organized our workshop, cleared the end-of-season garden, and gave our car a thorough clean inside and out ready to sell. He did an excellent job, no
… read more matter what task he undertook, and we appreciate his hard work and great attitude. He's diligent, quiet but sociable, pleasant company and, overall, a top notch workawayer.
Left by host for Workawayer (Ahmed)
Ahmed brought his friend Hesham with him (with prior permission) for a stay of five full days. They were polite and respectful, good company with a great sense of humor. We got quite a few tasks completed with their help, including cleaning out the duckpond, fence maintenance, trimming trees, replacing a standpipe, and moving gravel. Their first
… read more couple of days were a bit lackluster, they took the third day off to go exploring, and then really pulled out all the stops for the final two days - they worked hard, without supervision, and did a great job! We can recommend Ahmed to any host.
Left by Workawayer (Ahmed) for host
We had a great time during our short stay with Shirley and Danny. They're really nice folks. We felt right at home. Shirley's cooking is amazing, and she's a pro baker, too! Even though our stay was brief, we got to try our hands at different tasks, which was pretty cool instead of just doing one or two things. Their place might seem far from
… read more everything, but if you're driving, you can explore some awesome national parks in Utah since they're really close. Also, Telluride is nearby and super beautiful. I'm grateful for all they've done and wish them the very best!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Caitlin)
Caitlin was only with us for a week but we enjoyed hosting her. Although she doesn't have any particular skills, she took on any task willingly, worked with care, and always completed to a high standard. She is quiet, pleasant, and was easy to get along with. The main jobs that Caitlin helped with were gardening (preparing the ground, planting
… read more out, putting in seeds, building a frame for the cucumbers), cleaning out the duck pond, and repairing a board fence. We would be happy to host her again!
Left by Workawayer (Caitlin) for host
I had a relaxing and very fulfilling week long stay with Shirley and Danny. Arriving to their house was the most beautiful drive through the mountains, one of my favorite parts. They are a very friendly, gentle couple and I almost immediately felt at home. I learned how to set up and plant a vegetable garden as well as take care of the property
… read more and animals. I loved interacting with the very animated ducks, sheep, lambs and bonding with their puppy Wally. I got to explore some incredible nearby areas such as Arches National Park on my 2 days off. It was a great experience that I will never forget. Thank you both for everything you have done.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Michael & James)
James was always cheerful and polite, sociable, willing to take on any task, and to learn. Despite it being fairly late in the year, with winter weather threatening, we managed to get quite a few jobs done with James’ help. We repaired perimeter fencing, put a window in the greenhouse, and cleaned out the duck pond. James proved himself able to
… read more work well without supervision, mowing the orchard and pasture ditch, laying some gravel, and raking leaves. For fun, Shirley taught James how to skin, joint, and de-bone a chicken! (We also made guacamole, and ice cream). James fit in well with whatever was going on, and it was a pleasure to have him stay with us. We can highly recommend him to any host.
Left by Workawayer (Michael & James) for host
Shirley and Danny are a really kind and fun couple, and made me feel right at home for the two weeks that I was with them. Their house and yard (and dog) are absolutely lovely, I saw many deer grazing on their lawn, and the surrounding landscape is stunning as well. Working in the yard was very enjoyable and satisfying and I'd like to think I
… read more picked up some useful skills along the way. I really cherish the time I spent with them and I would highly recommend this experience.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Calvin )
Calvin really helped us with autumn chores during his stay. The main achievements were clearing the garden for the season, cleaning the duckhouse and run for the winter, mowing the pasture and raking hay, filling and reconstructing the driveway, He is a strong and capable worker, willing to take on any task and can work without supervision. He is
… read more polite, respectful and very quiet! We enjoyed showing him how to play cribbage on a couple of evenings, and passing on some basic information about vegetable gardening. We recommend him highly to any host.
Left by Workawayer (Calvin ) for host
This was my first work-away experience and it was great. The work was simple, the food was good, and Shirley and Danny are easy to get along with. In particular I enjoyed exploring a lesser-known corner of Colorado. There's a lot to explore in the area and I love the landscape.
You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Diego & Monica) for host
We could not have asked for a better workaway experience! Shirley, Danny and Wally felt home for two weeks. We enjoyed the amazing dinners cooked by Shirley and the dream car station from Danny. He took us to explore the Paradox Valley which is 100% recommendable, and Shirley invited us to her improv session which was a lot of fun.
A great
… read more experience to repeat if we ever come back to Colorado!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Diego & Monica)
We would recommend Diego and Monica to any host! They fit right in with us as soon as they arrived, and it was like having friends come to stay. They are both hard workers, always cheerful, ready and willing to take on any task, flexible, quick to understand what's needed, and thorough, We got a lot accomplished during their stay! They helped
… read more with: clearing out the greenhouse; installing the new watering system in the garden; rebuilding a small stone wall; cleaning out the duckpond; loading some old appliances onto a trailer; clearing fallen branches; making tomato cages. They helped to set up a new raised bed; mowed the pasture and the orchard (including raking and storing the cut grass); cleared an area in front of the workshop; trimmed trees. They also spent part of one day helping with a community project (painting the Senior Center). They worked well together, including in the kitchen where Diego produced some delicious meals (our favorite is a toss-up between the pizza and the pork ribs). We were sorry to see them go, as was our dog Wally, and we would be very happy to host them again!
Left by Workawayer (Heidi & Aron) for host
We loved staying with Danny and Shirley, though we wish it could have been longer! They made us feel right at home in their clean, cozy house filled with the most wonderful books. The work was fun and laid back, and we loved chatting with Danny while we worked. Part of the "work" was going on fun adventures in Danny's awesome 30s Jeep. Shirley is
… read more the most amazing baker, and we much enjoyed eating the "mess-ups." Their dog Wally is just the sweetest and most loving dog you can imagine, and we miss him! They were so accommodating to our needs, as we keep kosher, and we felt really comfortable sticking to our beliefs without sacrificing eating together. We loved our interesting discussions, and finding common ground among our differences. We only had a short stay, and we definitely want to come back!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Heidi & Aron)
Aron and Heidi were only able to stay with us for a few days, but we enjoyed their easy, sociable company and we got several tasks accomplished. Heidi cooked our evening meals; we just showed her the fridge and the pantry and, being an adaptable cook, she produced meals that were different and very tasty! They both helped in the garden, putting up
… read more frames for the brassicas, they mowed the grass in the orchard, cleared fallen branches and brush from the yard, and cleaned the ducks' bowls and buckets. We enjoyed their sense of humor and intelligent, fun conversation and we would have liked them to have stayed for longer - maybe next time!
Left by host for Workawayer (Izabela)
We enjoyed hosting Izabela, and found her to be hard-working, enthusiastic, sociable and fun to be with! She was only with us for six days, but she did a great job of helping to dig and then construct a French drain which will keep water away from the duckhouse – she’s stronger than she looks! - and then we spent a couple of days organising the
… read more pantry and one of the kitchen cupboards. On the fun side, we made ice cream together, and Izabela joined us on a few of our daily walks with our dog, Wally. She was clean and tidy, polite, respectful of our space, and we can definitely recommend Izabela to any host.
Left by Workawayer (Izabela) for host
Shirley and Dan accommodated my stay in Nucla for just about a week, and I am so grateful they did! After leaving Telluride after 4.5 months, I retreated to their home for a little workation.
We did so many things!! From digging a french drain ditch for the duck house to cleaning up fallen branches on a neighbor's driveway after a tree collapsed,
… read more and helping organize the pantry, I stayed busy during my 5 hours. I enjoyed the hours of digging (it is incredibly rocky in Colorado) and learning from Dan the technicalities of making a french drain. Shirley is from England, and I just loved learning about the differences in culture, like how they say aluminum (al-lue-minium) and say pudding instead of dessert! She is a great cook and made really hearty dishes. We also made homemade ice cream together.
My room was very clean and super cozy... I really appreciated the work they went through to host my time and make it comfortable. Walks with their dog Wally were beautiful and showcased the beauty of Nucla. Dan and Shirley, thank you for hosting me!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Leslie) for host
Shirley and Danny are wonderful. They welcomed me into their home at the last minute and made me feel comfortable as soon as I arrived. Shirley is a wonderful cook and craftsperson and Danny is a wealth of information about the area and all things car related. They took me on several adventures out to the BLM land around Nucla to see some
… read more beautiful canyons and explore the area. The work was relaxed and engaging and I enjoying learning from Danny and sharing my carpentry skills. It was a lovely experience all around and just what I needed at the time. Also, their dog, Wally, is so sweet!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Leslie)
Leslie was easy to accommodate; she's quite reserved but has a good sense of humor, and we enjoyed her stay with us. She is hard-working, and proved capable of helping with all of our projects, including extending the duckhouse roof, swapping out vehicle wheels, assisting with the finish work on the hobby studio (installing skirting boards,
… read more quarter-round, and constructing two loft access hatches), raking leaves and hauling compost, and repairing the roundabout, Leslie is skilled with hand tools, and needed little or no supervision. We can recommend her highly to any host, and would definitely welcome her back!
Left by Workawayer (Cindy) for host
I really enjoyed my stay with Shirley and Danny. They are easy going, kind, clear in their requirements, and they worked alongside on each job. Shirley is a great cook and and gardens; she taught me some basics on both. Danny is very knowledgeable on old cars and machinery so I learned a little bit there. Each night we took Wally (their dog) for a
… read more walk - it was nice to explore the outlying areas. The area is very peaceful and quiet. It was a great experience.Left by host for Workawayer (Cindy)
Cindy was easy to get along with, easy to feed, and she respected our space. She was always cheerful and willing to tackle anything! During her stay with us, she mostly helped Danny to put up wall board, ceiling board and insulation in the hobby studio, but also helped put a load of gravel onto the path and driveway, shifted barrow-loads of sand,
… read more and assisted with progress in the raised bed area of our garden. We had fun cooking together: she isn't a cook, so Shirley was able to pass on a few tips and skills. Cindy is active, sociable, and good company, and came with us on our daily walks with our dog Wally as well as a day out hiking with us in the local area. We would welcome her back, and can recommend her to any host.
Left by Workawayer (Teressa) for host
I couldn't have asked for a better first WorkAway experience! Danny and Shirley are very kind, welcoming people with a lovely home. We got along very well, sharing great conversation and laughs. I learned so much from this experience - how to fix a fence, wire electricity, install insultation, build a garden tunnel, the ins and outs of duck
… read more raising, and some great information on life in Nucla, Britain, and the Navy. Shirley cooks delicious meals and we had fun making homemade ice cream. They are both great teachers and enjoy all their hobbies. I've never met somebody as passionate about old cars as Danny! I absolutely love Wally, we quickly became best buds. We took Wally for an off leash hike almost everyday, and I was allowed to bring him with me on my days off to hike in Telluride! I was lucky and got to join the locals for their annual Jeep tour - I saw some beautiful formations and learned a lot about the area's mining history.
I am thankful for such a great few weeks and for the chance to experience living in a different area of the states. Overall, I had a fantastic experience and would recommend it to anyone! =)Left by host for Workawayer (Teressa)
It was a pleasure to host Teressa: she fit easily into our schedule and, as well as being polite and respectful, she is willing to tackle any task, is a quick learner, hard-working and has a lovely disposition. With a good sense of humor, she was always cheerful, and the 17 days she spent with us went by too quickly!
During her stay with us we
… read more made progress on a number of projects including: cleaning out the duck run and pond; finishing the electrical wiring, fitting the cooler and making a good start on insulating the hobby studio; gathering river rocks for the garden and making a tunnel for cabbages; checking and repairing fences and; she made us a delicious meal. We also had fun at a community yard sale, baking bread together, and making lots of ice cream!
Our dog, Wally, fell in love with Teressa! She took him along with her when she did a couple of long hikes on her days off, which he enjoyed thoroughly.
We'd say to any host that if you get the chance to host Teressa - take it!
Left by Workawayer (Eric) for host
We had an amazing two-week stay with Danny and Shirley!! We helped renovate a shed (filling eaves and gables and installing windows, stairs, and a door), painted two doors, treated old wood, made ginger beer, bread, and panna cotta, and fed the sheep and ducks! We worked with Danny on the renovations and really appreciated how great a teacher he
… read more was - he was kind, patient, relaxed, and helpful. He also brought us on little daily hikes to places we’d never be able to find on our own with their incredibly sweet dog, Wally, and taught us a lot about the interesting uranium mining history of the area, which we loved. Shirley was a joy to work with too - she’s super knowledgeable, organized, and an extremely talented cook and baker. She made a unique meal every lunch and dinner (often dessert too) and generously encouraged us to take meals with us on our days off so we wouldn’t have to buy food. They both were also great at giving really clear directions and setting clear expectations for us. The area they live in is beautiful and only 2 hours from Moab, Arches National Park, and Canyonlands National Park and under an hour and a half from Telluride - all places we’d definitely suggest for days off. Overall, we had a wonderful time with Danny and Shirley (especially the nights we spent learning cribbage). They both are down-to-earth, have a great sense of humor, and made us feel right at home. We would highly recommend staying with them and hope to make it back to Nucla someday to visit!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Eric)
Eric and Julie spent nearly two weeks with us and we found them very easy to get along with. Despite a lack of DIY skills, they listened to and took notice of the guidance we gave them, and they made a great team: they worked very well together. They helped us to finish the new shed/studio (some carpentry to fill eaves and gables, installing
… read more windows, a door, and steps). This was followed by painting two exterior doors, and applying oil treatment to raw wood. They helped with the duck and lamb chores, feeding and collecting eggs. We had fun taking them out on hikes with Wally, playing cards, making bread and making ginger beer. They are a lovely couple, a rare find, and we recommend them highly to any host.
Left by host for Workawayer (Ryan & Jenny)
Ryan and Jenny were very easy to accommodate in our home: the three weeks went by quickly. While they were here they helped to clear the duck pond, then build and install a sluice gate; took Wally for hikes; mowed the pasture, orchard and front lawn; set up a game-cam in the duck house; organized the freezer; finished Wally's first piece of
… read more agility equipment; applied wood treatment to the duck house and orchard gates; cleaned the duck run and water pipe; picked garden produce and pears and; helped to move two vintage vehicles. They also learned how to grind wheat berries and make bread, and they made two delicious meals for us during their stay. Despite having few skills in DIY, so needing supervision with some of the work they undertook, they were willing to tackle any task and learned quickly. They both have a good sense of humor, and we enjoyed their company: Jenny is an absolute sweetheart, with a ready smile. They enjoyed looking after our livestock, and it was fun to see them chilling out in the pasture with the lambs! We can recommend them to any host, and would welcome them back.
Left by Workawayer (Ryan & Jenny) for host
Our stay with Danny and Shirley was awesome! They were great hosts and tour guides for the surrounding Nucla area. The work schedule was flexible and it allowed us to check out the national parks and hikes nearby. Shirley is an amazing cook and made wonderful dinners for us each night. We definitely learned skills we didn't already have like
… read more woodworking, tending to animals, and some gardening too! We really enjoyed our stay with them and would recommend it to anyone traveling through the area.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Yelena) for host
Shirley and Danny were incredible! I felt very welcomed and at home for the entire duration of my three week stay. Shirley's cooking was absolutely delicious and she was very accommodating of my mostly vegetarian diet. I enjoyed our hikes together and getting to know the quaint town of Nucla. Wally is an adorable, affectionate puppy and I loved
… read more taking him out on walks/runs. Shirley and Danny are both very kind-hearted, open-minded people and I enjoyed my stay with them!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Yelena)
Yelena was so easy to accommodate: she was extremely quiet and unobtrusive, partly because she had online studies to complete, but it worked really well for us as it allowed us our own space. She cheerfully tackled any task, and stuck to it until the job was done. Although inexperienced, she was self-motivated and came up with lots of ideas which
… read more were always well thought out and helpful. We worked on constructing and installing garage doors, building a dog agility obstacle, trimming tree branches, picking cherries, and clearing the pasture ditch. Yelena also mowed and raked the orchard and pasture, helped with the ducks and lambs, pressure-washed the house exterior, and took Wally the dog for hikes. She got some practice with using power tools and equipment, working with wood, and animal husbandry. We can recommend her to any host and would welcome her back any time! We very much enjoyed the meals that she cooked for us during her stay – thank you, Yelena!
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrew)
We were so glad of Andrew's help: he was very quick to learn new skills, was self-motivated to get the job done, willing to tackle any task, and was very easy to accommodate. We appreciated his self-sufficiency and the ease with which he fit into our schedule. He is quiet but sociable, and has a good sense of humor. We really got a lot
… read more accomplished and we would welcome him back any time.
Left by Workawayer (Andrew) for host
Staying with Danny and Shirley was a pleasure. They are very easy going and the work was fair and straightforward. Shirley definitely spoiled me with her cooking! Something new and delicious almost everyday. I really appreciated that! Also, I learned a lot from Danny’s knowledge and experience with building fences and how to use different tools.
… read more Overall, my stay was peaceful and satisfying.
Left by host for Workawayer (Jake)
Jake was willing to tackle any task, even though it was cold with snow on the ground, and it was great to have an extra pair of hands to help. He was very easy to accommodate as he was sociable and easy-going with a good sense of humor, while being respectful of our space. It was a shame that we don't have so many projects on the go at this time
… read more of year, as we are sure that Jake would be an asset even in the busiest of months. We would welcome a return visit!
Left by Workawayer (Jake) for host
This was my first Workaway and an awesome trip! Danny and Shirley are the best. Shirley will have a home cooked meal every lunch and dinner and will not let you go hungry, her cooking is delicious and unique. Danny took me all over the place showing me the valley and giving me advice on where to go on my days off. I also learned some carpentry
… read more skills from him. They are both kind and welcoming people.
I would recommend going to Arches national park on a day off and walking around the town.
It was a great first Workaway I would highly recommend.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Londa) for host
I love this couple! We worked on building fences while I was there. They are friendly folk who fed me way more than I could eat and provided a clean and private room and bed. Danny grew up in the area and so showed me some very cool places that a general tourist would never be able to find. And Shirley is an amazing cook who even shared one of her
… read more secret recipes with me! If my journeys lead me back to this area I would most certainly work for them again!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Londa)
Londa was willing to tackle any task, remained cheerful and enthusiastic throughout, and was a great help with our projects (mostly building fence). We enjoyed her company: she is sociable and easy-going, with a good sense of humor. She worked hard and we hope she learned a few things along the way! We would welcome her back, and can recommend her
… read more to any host.
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
Danny and Shirley are very nice people. They welcomed us with open arms and we felt at home almost the moment we entered the house. We spend two wonderful weeks in Nucla and we had a lot of free time to explore the beautiful surrounding area; sometimes with Shirley and Danny, sometimes on our own. They showed us lots of things you could only know
… read more when you're a local and we really enjoyed getting to know this part of the U.S. like that! We rented a car so we could be more independent during our stay and went hiking and camping in the area on our days off. Renting a car is really something we would recommend to future workawayers, it just makes things easier.
We did different kinds of work, which we welcomed because it kept things interesting. Shirley and Danny never overworked us and always made sure we took breaks.
The room we stayed in was very nice, clean and privat. The bathroom we were using was great and had a really nice shower. Shirley made us lunch and dinner everyday and it was always absolutely delicious! She put a lot of effort into preparing our meals and tried out new vegetarian recipes for us, which we appreciated a lot.
Shirley and Danny are intelligent, open-minded, open-hearted people with a good sense of humor, we had some good conversations and good laughs.
This was our first workaway and it could not have been better!
Thank you for this wonderful experience :-)You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Sarah and Florian are a lovely couple. They are sociable, funny, cheerful, willing, and hard-working. They were very easy to get along with and we enjoyed sharing our time with them. During their stay with us, they were a great help with a number of projects: setting up the vegetable garden and raised beds for the season (from raking the soil to
… read more planting seeds and seedlings, with everything in between); re-digging the ditch across the pasture; relocating a gate and helping to install the fenceposts. There were a number of other odd jobs that they helped us with - we really appreciated the extra muscle power they provided to bring a very large rock home! We would welcome them back any time, and would recommend them without hesitation to any host.
Left by host for Workawayer (Dawen)
Dawen was willing to tackle anything we asked him to do. This included building a stone wall for a raised bed in the garden, trimming overhanging branches from the driveway, putting up a temporary sheep fence, some ditch digging, and installing a clothesline. He needed detailed guidance and firm instruction as he was very inexperienced in all
… read more things outdoor/manual/practical, so we spent more time on that aspect than we had expected. However, we did get a number of tasks successfully completed during his week with us, and we are grateful for his help.
Left by Workawayer (Dawen) for host
this is my first workaway. I had a comfortable room and a luxury bath room. the work load was moderate I would say. I am glad to hear Shirley said I did get something done for them. Shirley is a great cook. every meal was different. it was a wonderful experience for me. I had a couple of great hikes in telluride co which is about an hour and 20
… read more mins away. the landscapes here are just so spectacular for a Houstonian. I am sure I will do more of this.
workawayer might not be able to use your cell phone data since this is a remote area. but Shirley will provide wifi.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Liwia & Sebastian)
Liwia and Sebastian were only with us for a week, which was a shame as we would have liked to have got to know them a little better. They completed all the tasks we asked of them, although the heat in the middle of the day meant that they couldn't help outside, and they did most of it in the early morning and then later in the evening. They
… read more occupied themselves with their own projects in their 'down time', which worked well as they were very quiet! They are polite and respectful, self-sufficient, and the left the space perfectly clean and tidy. We were very pleased with the help they did for us (including weeding and raking the roundabout, re-organising and cleaning the garden shed, trimming branches, gathering flat stones). We had great fun taking them out for one of our favourite hikes, showing them a part of the beautiful area in which we live.
Left by Workawayer (Liwia & Sebastian) for host
We are happy we had the opportunity of having our first workaway experience at Shirley's and Danny's place. They are very kind, caring hosts and we were happy to help them around the household and discover some of the interesting places in their area together. We also feel we learned a bit about gardening or providing care to sheep. We visited
… read more them in the summer time, during the day it was very hot, so they were arranging our work only where the shade was or in later afternoon. Shirley is a great cook, she made even Sebastian's favorite cake, according to Polish recipe. She's also a talented artis, her paintings are truly impressive. Danny is a wonderful guide in the region and owns collections of true treasures, with many interesting stories to tell. We may only regret we didn't have more time to hang around together, we had to hit the road after one week. Nevertheless, it was a valuable time for us to have break from constant riding on our motorbike, settle down for a while and participate in every-day life of this lovely couple.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Fabien & Alexandrine ) for host
We stayed for a week and half at Danny and Shirley's home and we had a lot of great time there.
There are very very nice people, always willing to do something, to make us visit. We didn't worked a lot because of winter time : gardening, building a shelve, some indoors work. Shirley is an amazing cook, she could easily open a restaurant! I loved
… read more to cook some pastry and bread with her, and we cooked French meals for diner. She is allo an artist, she learnt us how to paint on stones.
Danny brought us to see deers and elks, and amazing landscape around Nucla. They brought us during a day to hike and visit the area, we had a homemade BBQ, it was perfect! And i was si HAPPY cause they let us decorated the Christmas three!!
We really recommend them. The house is comfortable and the bed is perfect!!!
Thanks you so much for all the great time we had with you. I'm looking forward to cook whoopie pies at home :)
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Left by host for Workawayer (Fabien & Alexandrine )
Fabien and Alex are a lovely couple: respectful and very polite, great sense of humour, and willing to tackle any task despite their inexperience. Their English is very good, and we enjoyed sharing the oddities and nuances of the language! They left their room and bathroom clean and tidy. We didn't have as many projects on hand as we might have in
… read more the warmer months, but they cleared the garden ready for winter, fitted shelves to a new cupboard, sorted out our canning jars, cleared and removed dead branches from the property, cooked a couple of delicious meals, came out with us to find our Christmas tree - and decorated it beautifully when we got it home! We enjoyed their company in our free time - baking bread & cakes, watching movies, painting stones, and hiking with a picnic. We would welcome them back and can recommend them to any host.
Left by Workawayer (Apolline & Pierre) for host
Danny & Shirley were amazing hosts. It was an unforgettable experience to share their lives. They are so friendly, open minded and warm. They made us completely feel like at home. We had some enriching discussions with us and we learnt a lot about american life. They took us to amazing and remote places (Danny knows Colorado as nobody).
It was a
… read more pleasure to help them fencing, cooking, gardening, taking care of the sheep...
Shirley is an amazing cooker! We shared a lot of recipes. She also initiated us to stone painting, it was completely new for us and we really enjoyed it!
We hope we'll meet again. We definitely recommend them to anybody.
We thank them so much for this adventure.
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Left by host for Workawayer (Apolline & Pierre)
Apolline and Pierre were a very pleasant couple - hard working and cheerful, with a good sense of humour! They helped us with various projects which were mostly building fence and yard work (mowing and trimming), but also included organizing the pantry, harvesting vegetables from the garden, helping to make cucumber pickles and assisting with the
… read more sheep. They were happy to help with any task, and cooked us a lovely French meal. We had fun taking them out to see the local area. Their English was very good, so communication wasn't a problem. We would welcome them back, and can recommend them to any host!
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
I had a great time in Nucla, CO. My tasks were manageable, yet challenging, and I learned a lot. The bed/room, shower, cooking, and all other accommodations are top-notch. Danny and Shirley are excellent hosts and left me with plenty of time to explore the area; they are within minutes of some pristine forest, camping, hike/bike trails, the San
… read more Miguel River and a very interesting mining history. This was a 5-star experience!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Kevin helped to construct a new doorway and to install the door in our dining area, as well as framing in a floor-to-ceiling cupboard. We are very pleased with the results! Kevin was easy to work with, being calm and methodical. Also, he was polite and respectful, clean and tidy and very quiet! He was good company and easy to accommodate in our
… read more home. We would welcome him back, and can highly recommend him to any host. We also enjoyed the fruit smoothies he made - thanks, Kevin!
Left by Workawayer (Giliam) for host
Staying here is absolutely recommendable. Danny and Shirley both are very friendly and take time out of their day to make you feel welcome. The work is fun and different every day, which keeps things interesting. Exploring the area is great - especially on a mountain bike. There are some real nice trails to bike. Also the days off exploring the
… read more area with Danny and Shirley (and Kirby, of course) were amazing, really nice petroglyphs hidden in the area. The meals are amazing, too! Would definitely visit again and recommend to other Workawayers.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Giliam)
We really enjoyed William's stay with us. He wasn't afraid of hard work and was a great help with a number of projects which would have taken much longer without him - we completed all the tasks that we had scheduled for the two weeks. He was adaptable, he understood and followed instructions very well, and made suggestions along the way. He was
… read more pleasant company, easy to get along with, and we enjoyed taking him out on a couple of occasions to explore the local area. We would welcome him back, and highly recommend him to any host!
Left by host for Workawayer (Lizzie)
Lizzie and her friend Jasmin were willing to tackle any task, very hardworking and a great help doing all sorts of odd jobs, including dismantling the vegetable garden and clearing large piles of brush from the yard. They were particularly effective in clearing and organizing Danny's large shed/workshop. It was a task that he had feared as it was
… read more so monumental! The two friends set to work with a will and, over a period of a few days, got it done. We had great fun when we went out: just before Christmas to find a tree (and they found one that was perfect!); to look at petroglyphs; and local wildlife. Shirley enjoyed showing Lizzie some knitting techniques, and Danny enjoyed teaching them how to play cribbage. They were very helpful, easy-going, clean and tidy, and cheerful all day long. They would be welcome back. Keep up the knitting, Lizzie!
Left by Workawayer (Lizzie) for host
Shirley and Danny were happy to let me and a friend into their home during the winter. We got to do some odd projects throughout our 10 day stay including some outside work and organizing their sheds. Danny took us around town and showed us the beautiful nature that surrounds their town. He is super laid back and easy going. Shirley is adorable!
… read more She showed me how to do some knitting, cooked us some delicious meals, and shared her smiles throughout our stay. Overall great experience. Hoping to return one summer to help out in their garden.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (MARGAUX & LAURE) for host
While I was at Danny and Shirley’s, they were away on a trip outside the country. I looked after Mouse(tique) the cat, Polly and Kirby, their 2 dogs, I took care of their gorgeous garden and did some cleaning and painting in a rental house they own. The town may be a little bit remote, but landscapes are gorgeous, you’re close to canyons and
… read more rivers, and the wildlife is everywhere (tons of deer and also bears, horses ..). Danny and Shirley are fun, easy going and open minded. They are absolutely amazing. They are the kindest people I have ever met. Danny knows everyone and has a story to tell at every corner and Shirley is a very talented artist and probably the best cook in the US ! It was a pleasure to help and learn in the kitchen or do some crafts together. I shared beautiful moments and memories with them. I highly recommend Danny and Shirley. I knew it would be hard to leave Colorado but it was even harder leaving family. Thank you so much for everything. I’ll see you soon.
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Left by host for Workawayer (MARGAUX & LAURE)
We asked Margaux to house/dog/cat/sheep-sit while we were away for three weeks. She arrived several days before we left so that she could settle in and become familiar with the animals, the house and the town. She was incredibly helpful from the first day, happily assisting with household tasks, exercising and feeding the dogs, etc. We took to
… read more her sunny personality immediately: she has a wonderful sense of humour, laughs readily, and is good company, yet she is also responsible and hard working. When we returned home we found that all the animals had been very well cared for and they were in love with Margaux! As she had no imminent plans, she stayed on for a further two weeks during which time she did an excellent job of thoroughly cleaning and re-painting a small rental house that we own. Without her, it would have taken us much longer to complete the task and we are so glad that she was able to stay. It also gave us the chance to get to know her better, to share a little more of our lives with her and, even though it was only a relatively short time, she is such a lovely person that we became attached and she has become like family: we were so sad to see her go. If you get the chance to host Margaux, don't hesitate! She is extremely willing, quick to help, shows intiative, and is perfectly capable of working unsupervised. We are looking forward to seeing her again.
Left by Workawayer (Andrea) for host
I stayed in Nucla with Shirley and Danny for three weeks. They are very kind and friendly, like all the people i met in Nucla. Shirley is very good at cooking and baking: during all my stay I've never missed Italian cooking and her brownies are the best I have ever tried! Danny is a nice and down to earth man: he thought to me how to do a lot of
… read more jobs (he's very patient, too).
During my stay I worked on a lot of different projects, from painting doors to fencing in the mountain property (most of the work consisted in gardening related activities). I had the opportunity to improve my English skills and enrich my vocabulary: Shirley helped me a lot with the language. I also traveled to beautiful places in the area with Shirley and Danny and with other people i met in the church (everyone in Nucla was very friendly and gentle).
I really enjoyed my workaway holiday and I would recommend this experience to everyone who wants to enrich his person!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrea)
Andrea is shy and quiet, very organised, clean and tidy. Despite his English not being fluent, he happily chatted with us and showed a good sense of humour. He made quite a few friends while he was here and impressed everyone he met with his sociability and pleasant good manners. He willingly undertook all of the tasks we asked of him and
… read more completed them well. Because of his attention to detail he takes his time, but this pays off: he did an excellent job of painting four interior doors. During his stay he also helped to fill the remaining holes in the driveway, finished laying a stone pathway, repaired fences, mowed the lawn, cleared the yard, trimmed trees, removed dead branches – and, on a day when Danny and I were both at work, he assisted a cousin of ours with spray painting a bike trailer and clearing trash from a rental property (they were very happy with his work and appreciated his help). Andrea followed instructions well and learned quickly: he had never before operated a ride-on lawnmower nor painted a door! We enjoyed having him stay with us and wish him well with his studies.
Left by Workawayer (Allison & Aaron) for host
We loved staying with Shirley and Danny! They are welcoming, kind, and have great senses of humor. In addition to completing some fun projects, they took us on day trips to the beautiful surrounding areas. Also Shirley is an AMAZING (we can't stress it enough) cook/the best baker in the town, so be sure to ask for some goodies:) We would recommend
… read more these hosts and this location to anyone!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Allison & Aaron)
We really enjoyed having Allison and Aaron here to help. They are a very personable couple with a great sense of humor and social skills. They helped us with laying a stone path, mowing, gardening, general yard clean-up; they built a picnic table, put up shelves, organised the contents of two large freezers. They also willingly helped out on July
… read more 4th by erecting (and dismantling) a canopy in the Town Park, and performed a community service by watering the planters on Main Street.
They were cheerful throughout, eager to help and to learn - and they really enjoyed the food! We enjoyed their company on the trips we took up into the mountains, and they are welcome to come back any time!Looking for friends to join us in our family home in Illinois, USA
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