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We are looking for housesitters about half of may/ june, taking care of the animals and plants. If you have any questions, reach out to us.
Update:
We zoeken" housesitters" voor rond half
mei /juni , die de dieren verzorgen en de planten water geven.
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We are Roy and Mia, we live in the beautiful green Heart of Galicia. We have a wonderful place around the corner from a village, surrounded by nature. We live here as self-sufficient as we can and in accordance with the principles of Permaculture. We are living very basic. We have some animals. (not inside) We are looking for enthusiastic and physically strong people, who would like to help in the garden and to learn.
We like people who have an active attitude, who are in good shape and who are interested in our project. We have several skills, Roy is a draftsman and builder, bricklayer, plasterer, plumber and electrician for house installations. Mia is very creative in her thinking and acting, she has done various holistic skills and education. She loves to work with her hands, or through her hands.
(Gardener, nurse, "coupeuse", "costumiere", theater, hairdresser, holistic training ect.) We followed various healing training / courses and we are both firewalk instructors. We have followed the one year permaculture training in Holland in 2009.
We have a lot of creative ideas, especially the execution of it!
The chores we have are physical.
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Hallo! Wij zijn Roy en Mia, we wonen in het prachtige groene hart van Galicië. We hebben een prachtige plek om de hoek van een dorp, midden in de natuur. We leven hier zo zelfvoorzienend als mogelijk en in overeenstemming met de principes van Permacultuur. We leven hier vrij basic. We hebben verschillende dieren. We zijn op zoek naar enthousiaste en fysiek sterke mensen die bijv.graag willen helpen in de tuin en leren. We houden van mensen die een actieve houding hebben, fit zijn en geinteresseerd zijn in ons project. We hebben verschillende vaardigheden, Roy is een bouwkundig tekenaar en bouwer, metselaar, stukadoor, loodgieter en elektricien voor huisinstallaties. Mia heeft diverse opleidingen gevolgd in verschillende vakgebieden. Zij is creatief en werkt graag met/via haar handen zij heeft diverse holistische vaardigheden. (. verpl-A, coupeuse, theater, kapper, holistische trainingen) We hebben diverse healing opleiding/cursussen gevolgd en we zijn beiden vuurloop instructeurs. We hebben samen de 1 jarige permacultuuropleiding in 2009, in Holland gevolgd. We houden van creativiteit, vooral de uitvoering ervan!
Het werk dat we hebben is fysiek werk.
Welcome in a world of Inner Freedom, Peace, Self responsibility and beautiful new experiences of life!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
Animal Care
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
House sitting
Interests
Pets
Farming
Plant care
DIY & crafts
Carpentry
Art & design
Architecture
Outdoor activities
Nature
Gardening
Animals
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You can learn about Permaculture so also gardening, and using strimmer/weedwacker, grafting, DIY.
Experience living off the grid and being self-sufficient.
Free Spanish lessons, once a week from a skilled teacher at school. ( not in vacations)
You can follow Tai Chi Qi Gong lesson once a week in the village.
Practice language: English, Papiamiento, Dutch and basic Spanish and German.
Processing the food from the land.
Enjoy living in nature.
Taking a warm bath in the Hot Springs in Ourense.
Living the Galician culture and contact with the locals, visit the local bar, where people meet here in Spain.
Visit the local markets, in our village twice a month.
2 hiking trails close by.
Cycling in the hilly landscape. (if the bikes are repaired)
Je kunt leren over Permacultuur en tuinieren, werken met bosmaaier, enten, DIY.
Ervaren hoe het is om zelfvoorzienend te zijn en leven "off grid".
Gratis Spaanse lessen 1 keer per week, van een gecertificeerde leraar op school. ( niet in de vakantieperiode)
Je kunt Tai Chi Qi Gong lessen volgen 1 keer per week in het dorp.
Talen oefenen: Engels, Nederlands, Papiamento en basic Spaans en Duits.
Het voedsel van het land verwerken.
Genieten van het leven in de natuur.
Een warm bad nemen in de thermale baden in Ourense.
Leven in de Galicische cultuur en contact met de oorspronkelijke bewoners, bezoek aan de plaatselijke bar, waar mensen elkaar hier in Spanje ontmoeten.
2 keer per maand lokale markt in het dorp op de 17e en 29e.
2 wandelroutes dichtbij.
Fietsen in het heuvelachtige landschap. (wanneer ze gerepareerd zijn.
Help
Help with General diy, Diy, repairing, Making a wood stock.
Gardening:
Garden help and garden expansion and with your help we can create our foodforest.
Weeding, planting trees, sowing, watering, harvesting. Making raised beds. Felling and pruning trees, grafting, making a fence.
Cutting wood, Splitting firewood. Finishing the greenhouse. Making a wooden profile for the chicken coop/greenhouse. Brush cutting. Making more compostheaps. ect.
Animals:
Feeding the dog, cats, chicken, sheep.
Finishing the chicken coop, sheep pen, bee cabin.
Cleaning she chickencoop and sheep pen.
Maintenance:
Repairing bicycles
Cleaning a water source and covering it, cleaning the place.
Restoration of a wood stove.
Anything else to be done on a farm.
Cleaning the place
In return you'll get 3 meals, and other delights of the garden. (depending on the season) coffee, and herbal tea from the garden. We are not serving lunch on your free days.
Algemeen onderhoud. Doe het zelf, reparaties.Een houtvoorraad maken.
Tuin
Tuinonderhoud en tuinuitbreiding en met jou hulp kunnen we ons voedselbos creëren.
Tuinwerk: wieden, planten van bomen, zaaien, water geven, oogsten. Verhoogde bedden aanleggen. Bomen kappen en snoeien, enten, omheining maken. Een houtvoorraad aanleggen, hout zagen, hout kloven. Bosmaaien. De tweede kas afmaken. Het maken van een houten profiel voor het kippenhok /kas. (meer) Composthopen maken. enz.
Opruimen van diverse plekken.
Dieren:
De honden, katten, schapen en kippen eten geven.
Het kippentractor afmaken, schaapskooi opknappen, bijencabine.
Onderhoud/schoonmaken van het schapenhok en de kippenren.
Onderhoud
Fietsreparatie
Een waterbron schoonmaken en afdekken.
Restauratie van een houtoven.
Al het andere dat op een boerderij gedaan moet worden.
In ruil daarvoor krijg je 3 maaltijden en andere heerlijkheden van de tuin. (afhankelijk van het seizoen) koffie, en kruiden thee uit de tuin. Op je vrije dagen serveren we geen lunch.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
German: Beginner
Accommodation
In a room for two with bathroom with normal toilet and warm/ cold shower, kitchen. There is electricity in the room.
The wooden cabin, with a terrace and a beautiful view! A solar lamp available for the evening. (No electricity In the cabin.)
Toilet is a dry toilet, or a normal toilet/ shower.
No shoes in the living buildings, that means,put them outside out, also not on the mat, because of the hygiëne, you walk on a farm.( manure)
When the sun is shining you take a shower in the white cabin, or heat up some water to take a shower, or a cold one if you like! ;)
You can charge your phone during the daytime. You need your own internet bundel.
There is also internet in the bar in the village ( 500 m walking)
We do not smoke, no smoking inside and during the workhours. cigarette butts in a sand tin.
No drugs and excessive drinking.
We like honesty and respect for our way of life and our private space and respect for our stuff and tools, like we do for you.
We like people who show initiative and who can work independently.
We eat vegetarian.
In een kamer met badkamer, douche warm/koud water en keuken.
De houten blokhut, met een terras en een prachtig uitzicht! Een zonnelampje beschikbaar voor de avond. Geen elektriciteit in de blokhut.
Toilet is een droog toilet, er is ook een 'gewoon' toilet.
Geen schoenen aan in de gebouwen, dat betekent, de schoenen buiten uitdoen, niet op de mat, ivm hygiëne, je loopt op 'n boerderij. (poep)
Als de zon schijnt, kun je een douche nemen in de witte blokhut of wat water opwarmen om te douchen, of een koude douche als je dat fijn vindt! ;)
Je kunt je telefoon overdag opladen. (Je hebt je eigen internetbundel nodig)
In de bar in het dorp is ook internet (500m lopen)
Wij roken niet, we roken niet binnen en in werkuren.
Geen drugs en overmatig drank gebruik.
We houden van eerlijkheid en respect voor onze leefwijze onze spullen en privacy, zoals wij ook voor jou hebben.
We vinden het leuk als mensen initiatief tonen en zelfstandig kunnen werken.
We eten vegetarisch.
What else ...
Busstop is 2 km from us (we can pick you up) This is also the busstop to Lugo and Ourense.
Trainstation is 30 km away, but you can reach it by bus.
The busstation to Santiago, Vigo, Ourense and Lugo, Monforte de Lemos is 10 km from us.
In the village (500 meters) are two bars, (in one bar is also a restaurant) a bank with ATM, touristoffice, butcher. We can order the bread from our baker. ( brings it at home)
A little supermarket and postoffice, bars/restaurants at 2 km
Spanish lessons once a week, not in school vacations)
2 bikes available. (have to be repaired)
Tai Chi Qi Gong lessen once a week in our village.
Twice a month a market in the village.
Mobile can be charged at daytime.
Everybody who eats/lives here, helps with washing dishes and setting/cleaning the table, this are no workinghours, it is a part of how we live.
What to bring: Clothes that can be dirty. (we have some sizes of boots and clothes for volunteers in a cupboard).
You need to have and bring your own liability insurance. We can ask for a copy off your passport.
A cap
Headlamp is very handy to have.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We have place for a campervan/motorhome, with a beautiful view.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Host ref number: 574589413132
Feedback (47)
7 May 2025
Left by Workawayer (Peter & Lenka) for host
We got a chance to spend two weeks on Mia and Roy's finca. It was our first experience of living off grid. After evening talks and showing pics how it all started, the place thanks to Mia's and Roy's hard work (and everybody,s who participated) is getting more comfortable bit by bit. Thank you for getting the mindset how to use what is available… read more
6 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Peter & Lenka)
Dear Peter and Lenka, This sentence is for both of you,
" to be of service". This couple is amazing. Peter has a lot of knowledge of the garden and has creative ideas. You really like to be in nature. We had to stop you, because you both kept going. You wanted to finish " the job". They both helped cleaning up our tiles, and sorted them.
Lenka,… read more
" to be of service". This couple is amazing. Peter has a lot of knowledge of the garden and has creative ideas. You really like to be in nature. We had to stop you, because you both kept going. You wanted to finish " the job". They both helped cleaning up our tiles, and sorted them.
Lenka,… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Audrey & Margaret) for host
Roy and Mia are wonderful, intelligent, and compassionate people. They welcomed me immediately and showed me what I needed to do on the finca. I spent about 10 days with them shearing sheep, weeding, pitting plums, digging trenches, and watering plants. We typically worked about 5 hours a day, 5 days a week, with breakfast, snack, lunch, and… read more
30 Jul 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Audrey & Margaret)
Audrey you are a very friendly, curious, smart young lady who knows what she wants. It is like you said, "I am an open book". When you like something you go fast forward, If you don't, you slow down. You have helped us with collecting the branches from the land, tied up tomato plants, helped with weeding the greenhouse, cleaned some trees from… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Jul 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Jeroen)
Hi Jeroen, you are a spontaneous, friendly, humorous and hard working man. You were unstoppable, because you liked to finish the job! You deserve that you are nr 100 ;). You already know something about permaculture. You helped us out with weeding the second ( open) greenhouse, turned the compostheap, helped with building brick walls, collecting… read more
(Excellent
)
24 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer (Jeroen) for host
Yeah! number 100 🤘🥳
Roy and Mia are two great hosts, sweet, caring and you can share everything with them. I had a wonderful time working there. learned a lot such as shearing sheep and laying bricks. I gained a lot of inspiration on how I want to approach it in the future.
you haven't gotten rid of me yet!!🤪
Roy and Mia are two great hosts, sweet, caring and you can share everything with them. I had a wonderful time working there. learned a lot such as shearing sheep and laying bricks. I gained a lot of inspiration on how I want to approach it in the future.
you haven't gotten rid of me yet!!🤪
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7 May 2025
Left by Workawayer (Peter & Lenka) for host
We got a chance to spend two weeks on Mia and Roy's finca. It was our first experience of living off grid. After evening talks and showing pics how it all started, the place thanks to Mia's and Roy's hard work (and everybody,s who participated) is getting more comfortable bit by bit. Thank you for getting the mindset how to use what is available… read more
6 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Peter & Lenka)
Dear Peter and Lenka, This sentence is for both of you,
" to be of service". This couple is amazing. Peter has a lot of knowledge of the garden and has creative ideas. You really like to be in nature. We had to stop you, because you both kept going. You wanted to finish " the job". They both helped cleaning up our tiles, and sorted them.
Lenka,… read more
" to be of service". This couple is amazing. Peter has a lot of knowledge of the garden and has creative ideas. You really like to be in nature. We had to stop you, because you both kept going. You wanted to finish " the job". They both helped cleaning up our tiles, and sorted them.
Lenka,… read more
(Excellent)
6 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Audrey & Margaret) for host
Roy and Mia are wonderful, intelligent, and compassionate people. They welcomed me immediately and showed me what I needed to do on the finca. I spent about 10 days with them shearing sheep, weeding, pitting plums, digging trenches, and watering plants. We typically worked about 5 hours a day, 5 days a week, with breakfast, snack, lunch, and… read more
30 Jul 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Audrey & Margaret)
Audrey you are a very friendly, curious, smart young lady who knows what she wants. It is like you said, "I am an open book". When you like something you go fast forward, If you don't, you slow down. You have helped us with collecting the branches from the land, tied up tomato plants, helped with weeding the greenhouse, cleaned some trees from… read more
(Excellent)
26 Jul 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Jeroen)
Hi Jeroen, you are a spontaneous, friendly, humorous and hard working man. You were unstoppable, because you liked to finish the job! You deserve that you are nr 100 ;). You already know something about permaculture. You helped us out with weeding the second ( open) greenhouse, turned the compostheap, helped with building brick walls, collecting… read more
(Excellent)
24 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer (Jeroen) for host
Yeah! number 100 🤘🥳
Roy and Mia are two great hosts, sweet, caring and you can share everything with them. I had a wonderful time working there. learned a lot such as shearing sheep and laying bricks. I gained a lot of inspiration on how I want to approach it in the future.
you haven't gotten rid of me yet!!🤪
Roy and Mia are two great hosts, sweet, caring and you can share everything with them. I had a wonderful time working there. learned a lot such as shearing sheep and laying bricks. I gained a lot of inspiration on how I want to approach it in the future.
you haven't gotten rid of me yet!!🤪
14 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer (Simon) for host
I truly enjoyed my stay with Mia and Roy in their beautiful permaculture home. The work was physically demanding and challenging at times however both Roy and Mia had more then enough patience to explain and help with all the tasks. The food was amazing and incredibly diverse which made all the work very worthwhile.
14 Jul 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Simon)
Hey Simon! You are a friendly, young, intelligent guy, and you wanted to come for a week. We like to thank you for your massive helping hand. You helped to make raised beds, composted them, covered them, taking weeds out, helped with cleaning the garden (wood) , cutting brenches, and you learned how to work with the strimmer!
You can adapt fast… read more
You can adapt fast… read more
(Excellent)
30 Jun 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Max)
Max, you stayed with us for a week. We had to look twice when we picked you up at the busstop! You are a really nice guy, wanting to share all of your life experience. You dug perfect holes for our pergola and fencepoles. You helped clear the sheepshed and used our strawbales to put down the bedding. Cleared out 3 stables and sorted firewood. In… read more
(Excellent)
28 Jun 2024
Left by Workawayer (Max) for host
I stayed for a week with Mia and Roy. They're are fantastic hosts and really informative about principles of permaculture. Additionally, they're amazingly hospitable, funny and kind people with a lot of fascinating stories, and no day with them is the same as the other on the finca. Both Mia and Roy will frequently be involved with the work as… read more
5 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Lucie) for host
I don't know how to adequately describe my very short volunteering with Mia and Roy. Mia and Roy are wonderful and nice people, they take care of you as best they can. Both are fabulous cooks, share their stories and go out of their way to make you happy. The equipment and accommodation is very basic, the shower is only outside, there was no… read more
30 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host
It is hard for me to put my stay with Mia and Roy in words. I learned so much during the short week I stayed there.
From the moment I got of the bus they made me feel welcomed by sharing their finca, their food and their stories with me.
Finca Castrovello is a beautiful place and you can truly feel how much of their own blood and soul they put… read more
From the moment I got of the bus they made me feel welcomed by sharing their finca, their food and their stories with me.
Finca Castrovello is a beautiful place and you can truly feel how much of their own blood and soul they put… read more
9 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)
Anna has been with us for a week, a young cheerful girl, who is quick witted, She has helped me mainly with weeding the garden, watering, planting a tree, covering the paths with cardboard and she has learned how to harvest potatoes and we were very happy with it. We had several nice conversations while working and eating. She is young but has… read more
(Excellent)
9 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Kees)
Kees popped in for a few days and really helped us out. Watering plants sanding beams, learning to build a brick wall. He is a fast learner. He also moved straw bales and cleaned the garden. Kees is a friendly quiet guy who is interested in various topics.
He is to the point :). Very nice Kees that you stopped by, feel free to visit again when… read more
He is to the point :). Very nice Kees that you stopped by, feel free to visit again when… read more
(Excellent)
9 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Kees) for host
I stayed with Mia and Roy for a few days during my travels, where I helped them build and maintain the farm. Roy taught me how to build a brick wall, and to sand and treat wood. The food was very nice too; Mia is a good cook. There's a swimming pool and a bar closeby for after work, to relax. Overall, very nice people and a very enjoyable stay.
5 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Camila) for host
I really enjoy my week with Mia and Roy. They have a beautyfull finca where they have lots of diferent vegetables and fruits. We share nice meals and talks togeter. I've done some gardening and picking berrys, but they are really open on the task they need help on.
I hope to see them soon because they have lots of work to do and I felt always at… read more
I hope to see them soon because they have lots of work to do and I felt always at… read more
5 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Camila)
Dear Camila, we totaly agree to all what is written in the review of Lisa and Stewart. We also did not have a volunteer for a long time. Camila is precise in what she does and she is a fast learning woman and willing to help. She is intelligent and we had really nice chats together during her stay. Mostly she did gardenwork and was picking berries… read more
(Excellent)
5 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Diego & Elizabeth)
Dear Diego,
Thanks a lot for your help, your patience, nice talks and a good time together. When we look back to those two weeks, we have done a lot of work.
Diego is person who is interested in everything of the project and he is calm, respectfull, helpfull and precise, and with a nice sense of humor. He is also a thinker, we noticed that after… read more
Thanks a lot for your help, your patience, nice talks and a good time together. When we look back to those two weeks, we have done a lot of work.
Diego is person who is interested in everything of the project and he is calm, respectfull, helpfull and precise, and with a nice sense of humor. He is also a thinker, we noticed that after… read more
(Excellent)
3 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Diego & Elizabeth) for host
Hi Mia and Roy!
I think in a couple of days I have realized what an incredible place I have been during these last weeks. Sharing your home and project for 12 days has been a complete blessing to my experiences as Workaway.
About volunteering I can share that the profile is totally clear in what it describes. The work was essentially physical,… read more
I think in a couple of days I have realized what an incredible place I have been during these last weeks. Sharing your home and project for 12 days has been a complete blessing to my experiences as Workaway.
About volunteering I can share that the profile is totally clear in what it describes. The work was essentially physical,… read more
2 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Linnea)
Linnea and August came to us for four weeks in november (when they still had a couple acount) so we think they both deserve a feedback! This young couple is eager to learn and wants to know everything. They helped us with several jobs. They came here to learn, and they did, and we did too, it was quiet an experience for all of us:) They picked… read more
(Excellent)
26 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Jan)
Jan asked us to spend two weeks with us at the finca. He was a very good help. He is very very strong, (mental and physical), amazing(!), he helped us (out) with putting beams on the walls for the roof, painting the beams and cutting trees. He likes to finish a job. He had bad luck with the weather, which influenced the kind of work we had to do.… read more
(Excellent)
4 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Jan) for host
I had lovely 2 weeks with Mia and Roy.
They are really hard working couple doing their best to leave something for the future and I really appreciate that. The project they took upon their shoulders is huge and they are doing great job to make it happen.. It is a nice place (if you have a good weather haha) and if you are happy with basic… read more
They are really hard working couple doing their best to leave something for the future and I really appreciate that. The project they took upon their shoulders is huge and they are doing great job to make it happen.. It is a nice place (if you have a good weather haha) and if you are happy with basic… read more
26 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Floyd)
Floyd is a very nice and friendly and relaxed guy who wants to learn everything about the garden. You spend two weeks with us. You just came here when we worked with the beams, so you gave us a helping hand we (really) needed. You made two raised beds ready for the winter, watered plants, harvest onions, and did weeding in the greenhouse. You also… read more
(Very good)
15 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Floyd) for host
This was my first Workaway experience. I had no experience in gardening or building. but i had the chance to get in and learn. The stay and the food at the finca was great. Roy and Mia are hardworking very kind people with a lot of knowledge and an interesting view on life. If you like to go off grid i would recommend the stay. the best to Roy and… read more
26 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Aziel)
Aziel is a calm, intelligent, thoughtful young man. He likes to work, being busy, if you give him a challenge, he is at his best. He also tackles less fun things and helped us very well. Jointing of tiles, harvesting potatoes, cleaning the land, making compost heap, brushing mowing, we made the foundation of the edge of the chicken run together,… read more
(Excellent)
26 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Martyn)
Martyn popped in for a week, because he did not have more time, but it looks like he has been here much much longer... We had all a click from the beginning, we had nice intensive talks about life. He harvest the potatoes and worked really, really hard in the watertank we cleaned up, up the hill. Thank you very much Martin, we hope you will come… read more
(Excellent)
26 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Ward & Chelline)
Ward has been here for almost 2 weeks, and that were some crazy weeks! Because the water from the tank had stopped running, so we had to clean it out. Mud that had been in the tank for years had to be taken out not to entirely plug up the system. So it was heavy work, cleaning out the huge tank bucket by bucket. You were a great help! Ward is a… read more
(Excellent)
10 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Ward & Chelline) for host
Thanks for this great experience, a nice place surrounded by nature.
pleasant working atmosphere and Mia and Roy can teach you a lot while working.
The food is really good. I hope to return someday
pleasant working atmosphere and Mia and Roy can teach you a lot while working.
The food is really good. I hope to return someday
26 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (David)
David can be a very good worker if he likes the job. He spent about 3 weeks with us. He is somebody who likes to be free in every way... He worked in our watertank, helped to clean it, what was a hard job and he plastered parts of the walls, he weedwacked the brambles around the watertank and cleaned under the chestnut trees. You really would have… read more
(Excellent)
31 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (David) for host
Having come from an off-grid rainbow village high in the mountains to the farm took a little adjustment to what I had become accustomed to. A nice relaxing experience before returning home. Thank you Mia and Roy for allowing me to stay on your farm. Good kind-hearted people. Best of luck in the future. Peace
31 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Diego)
Diego was a gift from the future. As we told you, what made you stand out in the crowd was the way you chose your words when you wrote to us. Your polite and clear way of communicating feels like we have known you for a long time. We had a wonderfull time, we did not want him to leave :), but he had to go on with his life. It was a very peacefull… read more
(Excellent)
24 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Diego) for host
I have to start this feedback with: Wow!
I’m not sure if I have enough words to express what I feel about this. My experience with Roy and Mia was beyond incredible, they were my first Workaway hosts and I couldn’t be happier! I was supposed to go there and help them but they taught me so many things I think I still owe them some more working… read more
I’m not sure if I have enough words to express what I feel about this. My experience with Roy and Mia was beyond incredible, they were my first Workaway hosts and I couldn’t be happier! I was supposed to go there and help them but they taught me so many things I think I still owe them some more working… read more
23 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Colin) for host
Mia and Roy were my first workaway hosts, and they set the bar very high! They are very nice and welcoming people with a great sense of humour, and the fed me like a king. Love what they’re doing on their finca and hope to come back some day and help out again! Thanks so much for a great first workaway experience Mia and Roy :))
22 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Colin)
We had a very good start with Colin, the first afternoon you came, we went to an Eco market with a friend, in the evening to a fiesta with friends and we danced a lot. That was fun! :) Colin is a friendly, pleasant, calm, helpful and well mannered young man. He loves nature and the peace around him. He pays no attention to time and just loves to… read more
(Excellent)
18 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Rosie & Daniel)
We have had a wonderful time with Rosie and Dan, they are a friendly, positive and smart couple but so different :). They are both very motivated to learn whatever it may be. The first day was a heavy day because we began with pouring a floor in the big kitchen. We went to the hot springs, Spanish lessons twice a week and we introduced you to a… read more
(Very good)
16 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Rosie & Daniel) for host
We spent two weeks in the beautiful green Galicia with Roy and Mia on their peaceful finca. We were welcomed onto the farm and shown to the beautiful little cabin in the meadow which became our cosy home for the duration of our stay! On arrival Mia and Roy were keen to show us the different projects available and how much they had already… read more
27 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Tim) for host
I had a great experience with Roy and Mia at their Finca! They were very warm and welcoming, and I felt very at ease and at home living with them. I went to the Finca with the intent on learning more about a different way of life, farming, permaculture, as well as to contribute to their project. I was able to do all these things as they are very… read more
26 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Tim)
It was a gift to receive Tim at our finca. He is a nice, friendly, calm man and is always open to help you. His intention was to come and help us here and he did! We have planted many pumpkins and cabbages with him haha.
Everything he approached went well, even though he had never done it before. It was very nice to see
that he liked how we… read more
Everything he approached went well, even though he had never done it before. It was very nice to see
that he liked how we… read more
(Excellent)
18 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Marek) for host
I highly recommend this host family!
I had such a lovely experience with Roy and Mia that I’m not even sure where to begin.
Firstly, Roy and Mia: they are a wonderful and thoughtful couple with big dreams for their land. A vision that I soon shared for sustainable living completely off the grid. I will never forget the several conversations we… read more
I had such a lovely experience with Roy and Mia that I’m not even sure where to begin.
Firstly, Roy and Mia: they are a wonderful and thoughtful couple with big dreams for their land. A vision that I soon shared for sustainable living completely off the grid. I will never forget the several conversations we… read more
13 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Marek)
What a wonderful time we spend with you! Marek is a good skilled worker and he likes to deliver good work, sometimes you have to stop him working :), he has a sense of humor, is friendly, helpful and respectful. He is independent and a 'family man'. He likes to talk about almost everything and is very interesting in all kinds of stuff. He helped… read more
(Excellent)
9 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Keir) for host
Perfect work, food, and sleep. Mia and Roy are perceptive and thoughtful. They want things at their finca to be comfortable and adequate for all. This shone through in meals, the accommodation and their own reflections about the finca. Roy notices when somebody is eager to learn, and he is eager to teach them, and is very patient. I really enjoyed… read more
7 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Keir)
Excellent
Keir 1-3-2019 1-4-2019 Keir stayed with us a month, which gave us some time to get to know him a little better.He is very good company, Keir is open, curious and interested in life and everything that happens around him. You set very high standards for yourself, but take them one step at a time.You can have a good laugh with him and it… read more
Keir 1-3-2019 1-4-2019 Keir stayed with us a month, which gave us some time to get to know him a little better.He is very good company, Keir is open, curious and interested in life and everything that happens around him. You set very high standards for yourself, but take them one step at a time.You can have a good laugh with him and it… read more
(Excellent)
18 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Perle) for host
I feel really lucky I could contribute to Mia and Roy's "finca" and to meet those two extraordinary persons ! From the first day I could feel how I was warmly welcomed, they always paid attention to me with kindness and created a friendly atmosphere.
I enjoyed a lot the work in the garden and discovering the procedures of permaculture ! The days… read more
I enjoyed a lot the work in the garden and discovering the procedures of permaculture ! The days… read more
15 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Perle)
We all agreed, it was too short! We had a fantastic time with Perle, the click was there immediately. She is sweet, cheerful, helpful, calm and has a great laugh :) We have worked wonderfully in the garden, sown, dug, weeded, made a rack for the beans, worked in the greenhouse etc. She fell in with her nose the butter because we helped 2 days in… read more
(Excellent)
22 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Moritz)
Mo is a smart guy who knows how he wants life to be, call it spontaneous. He likes people around him and likes to communicate. We have had some differences of opinion and talked about everyone's responsibilities. He likes to be free in every way and that is good, but the host has their own limits. You helped us with the kitchen floor, in the… read more
(Very good)
22 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Moritz) for host
My Time with Roy ,Mia and Droggo was good! I really enjoyed the work I did and the peacefull Time on their land.
They projects were always different and we worked all around the place. Im happy I could help them building up their plan.
They projects were always different and we worked all around the place. Im happy I could help them building up their plan.
22 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Griffin & Autumn)
Griffin is a young intelligent social guy, eager to learn, and very good company, he likes to be on his own once in a while. He is very independent for his age. He is conscious of the fact that he still has a lot to learn.That is why he is travelling and learning on his way. He loves nature so much and it was a pleasure to see he did. He is always… read more
(Excellent)
5 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Ricardo) for host
3 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Javier) for host
Good morning Mia and Roy. The first thing I want to say is thank you, thank you for opening the doors of your house, feeding me, giving me a roof where I can sleep and your lovely company and experience. Roy and Mia are a very endearing couple, with a great dream ahead, but with a lot of work in the past, present and future. I have shared with… read more
2 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Javier)
Dear Javier, we were so lucky to have you here at the finca, if there was 'excellent excellent' you would get that. Javier is a friendly, helpful, interesting man, curious about our lifestyle, he knows a lot of life, is very honest and open and to be trusted. You helped us with picking loads of walnuts, cleaning them, and it was a lot of work...… read more
(Excellent)
2 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel)
Danny we know you from a few years ago from another workaway host.You helped us then with a floor one day. You wanted to come with your friend Dan the half of september. We were informed, (at that time couple account) you are builders. We were so lucky so we invited you both. Danny is a very friendly guy, who takes/needs his time for everything.… read more
(Excellent)
18 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Daniel) for host
Well, what can i say about these lovely people.. i stayed with them for 4 weeks and what a 4 weeks it was! We had many ups, downs ins and outs but always came back to the same family notion :grin: I now feel that Mia and Roy (Drogo and pussay too!) are family from another life and we'll never lose this newly bonded connection:) the work was tough… read more
2 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel)
Dan came half september with his friend on a couple account, you were both builders. We were looking forward to it and had great plans for the coming weeks. The first week went well. One day after your free weekend, your good mood changed.
You told us that you did not like physical work. We told you, that is what we are looking for, so it is your… read more
You told us that you did not like physical work. We told you, that is what we are looking for, so it is your… read more
(Good)
2 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Liliana & Joseph)
This young, friendly and curious couple has been with us for 2 weeks in September! When they arrived we went strait to the pool and that was a good start.They came from a host who they said, did not treat them well and we talked about it a lot. The weeks that you stayed with us were very warm, you, Lilly watered the plants. We cleaned the field of… read more
(Very good)
24 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Vishanth) for host
Sorry for the extremely delayed feedback. I spent two weeks with Mia and Roy in July. I love their project and their energy. I learnt a lot about fruit farming and had many interesting discussions about farming and building with Mia and Roy. They even gave me a few fruit saplings to take back to my farm. Thank you so much.
26 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Vishanth)
Vish is a very quiet friendly person who wants to share his knowledge and he knows the way to get the information. You stayed with us for 2 weeks. You have replanted and propagated seeds and herbs, you took care of the compost, added compost to the plants and watered them. You have sanded a wall in the future apartment. Together we planted… read more
(Excellent)
26 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Margaret)
We will always remember your smile, you are so friendly, quietly and respectful. We were very impressed the way you told stories about your time in Afrika, very inspiring.Thoughtfully you asked all your questions. Doing the jobs we had were very intensive, sometimes I thought we might have given you a too heavy challenge, but then you said, "that… read more
(Excellent)
17 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Margaret) for host
I had an amazing time with Mia and Roy for my workaway experience. They are very welcoming hosts full of insight and wisdom, and the whole experience was soul refreshing. They have an amazing vision for their property and it felt great being a part of its development, even if it was only for a short time. There is a lot of work to be done, so they… read more
26 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Clarice)
Thank you very much Clarice for helping us out wherever you could. Being as eager as you are to learn all kinds of skills the time was a bit short but hey, we had an amazing time with you and your help. Your always fun face made that the atmosphere was good. Patient with planting, very precise in weeding, watering the plants a lot, bricklaying,… read more
(Excellent)
20 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Clarice) for host
I reached out to Roy and Mia while i was staying at another workaway host searching for a more comfortable place for me and they let me stay at their place without doubts even though it was for a short time. Here my trip to Spain became totally worthwhile again! There is so much work to do and they taught me lots of new things while being… read more
26 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Félix)
Felix and his always many well thought of questions :). Thanks a lot for all your hard work, for plastering, digging around the apple trees, digging a trench for the drainage, weed wacking and many other things you did in this week you were with us. This french/English gentleman, is always ready to help and asks questions to gather information and… read more
(Excellent)
20 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Félix) for host
I only spent a week at Roy and Mia's place, but even in such a short time i was able to learn a lot.
Not only was the work interesting, diverse and well organized, both Roy and Mia were also exeptionnaly patient with me when it came to answering my endless list of questions on the topic of self-sustainable living and permaculture in general. I was… read more
Not only was the work interesting, diverse and well organized, both Roy and Mia were also exeptionnaly patient with me when it came to answering my endless list of questions on the topic of self-sustainable living and permaculture in general. I was… read more
26 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jordi)
Jordi left after 4 days, he is a hard worker, but because of his circumstances, he had to leave, he made that decision because he was not ready and had no space at this moment to live like we do. We agreed on him leaving. Thanks for the nice meal, you made for us, it was delicious. Thanks Jordi, good luck in whatever you are going to do.
(Very good)
4 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Alexander) for host
Mia and Roy are some of the most accommodating hosts I have stayed with. They are very personable and patient!
I stayed two weeks. The first week in the cabin overlooking the garden and green house. The second week next in a big tent, next to the outdoor dining area. It was very relaxing. There was a nice balance of work, home cooked meals and… read more
I stayed two weeks. The first week in the cabin overlooking the garden and green house. The second week next in a big tent, next to the outdoor dining area. It was very relaxing. There was a nice balance of work, home cooked meals and… read more
28 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexander)
Alex, your stay here with us has been an absolute pleasure!
Not only because you were a hard and very independant worker but also very good company to have around.
Your carpentry skills are very good and you are very much an allrounder, using a chainsaw and tractor.
You wanted to learn how to plaster and after just one day of plastering a wall you… read more
Not only because you were a hard and very independant worker but also very good company to have around.
Your carpentry skills are very good and you are very much an allrounder, using a chainsaw and tractor.
You wanted to learn how to plaster and after just one day of plastering a wall you… read more
(Excellent)
13 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Monique)
Monique contacted us and took the challenge of living off grid and to get out of her comfort zone. You spent 2 and a half weeks at our finca,The first week we noticed that your (back) condition was not so good and we tried to make it easier by giving you easy jobs. You cleaned glass bottles and jars, picked berries, helped with making marmelade… read more
(Very good)
10 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Monique) for host
Yesterday I left Roy and Mia after spending 2 1/2 weeks at there finca. Those weeks were a special time for me! It was the first time for me that I lived with basic facilities and did really fysical work and I liked it very much. I did several things in the gardens: weeding, planting, harvesting lost of fruits (every breakfast there was fresh… read more
29 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Maximilien) for host
After three very disappointing experiences, I finally find a place where I really enjoy to work. I can give a lot of work when I feel confortable. It was good to work off grid, renovate building, doing the garden and more.
Mia and Roy are very nice. They do their best for you.
The work is very hard sometimes, so it can be a challenge for the… read more
Mia and Roy are very nice. They do their best for you.
The work is very hard sometimes, so it can be a challenge for the… read more
27 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Maximilien)
Maximilien, has been with us for 4 weeks.He was a very good help! When you invite him, we can recommend him, he is a hard worker and willing to learn. He is sensitive and an out of the box thinker. If you are open minded, you can have a very good time with him. He helped us with planting trees, took away a lot of weeds, made a raised bed for… read more
(Excellent)
15 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (MungoBenji) for host
What can I say,
Roy and Mia offered me the opportunity to stay with them on there farm, and it was a nice experience. I helped Roy mostly in the garden with various projects. The biggest one being the septic tank we emptyed of brambles.
There farm and surroundings is beautiful. Mia was always hospitiable, the food was good and the conversations… read more
Roy and Mia offered me the opportunity to stay with them on there farm, and it was a nice experience. I helped Roy mostly in the garden with various projects. The biggest one being the septic tank we emptyed of brambles.
There farm and surroundings is beautiful. Mia was always hospitiable, the food was good and the conversations… read more
1 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Kerwin ) for host
Dear Mia and Roy,
Thank you for your feedback. I have learned a lot during my stay with you guys and one of the things I have learned was what my ideas are on living-ideology and on terms of work. And although our ideas on that are different, that does not mean that it is something bad, it’s just different.
It is good to hear that the replanted… read more
Thank you for your feedback. I have learned a lot during my stay with you guys and one of the things I have learned was what my ideas are on living-ideology and on terms of work. And although our ideas on that are different, that does not mean that it is something bad, it’s just different.
It is good to hear that the replanted… read more
13 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Kerwin )
(2 weeks in July)
It seems to be that you had another idea of living of the grid and on basic terms and work. Thank you for helping us with replanting the raspberries and goiji berrie, they are doing very well. It was a pity you did not stay as you intended but we both agree that it was better like this.
Have a good time Kerwin.
It seems to be that you had another idea of living of the grid and on basic terms and work. Thank you for helping us with replanting the raspberries and goiji berrie, they are doing very well. It was a pity you did not stay as you intended but we both agree that it was better like this.
Have a good time Kerwin.
(Good)
24 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Tamara) for host
I stayed 3 weeks with Mia and Roy and it was my first workaway experience. I would say I can call myself to be pretty lucky having started workaway at their finca. Both are really nice people, Mia cooks amazing food and conversations never got boring. Besides this, living very basic, having to consider how much water and electricity is used or… read more
24 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Tamara)
We had a great time in the 3 weeks stay with Tamara, your smile made that every day had a good start. The dogs loved you, and you were a great help by feeding all the animals! You sanded and helped to paint the house. Helping in the garden was something what you really wanted to learn. Picking walnuts, watering the plants, help in the kitchen, and… read more
(Excellent)
15 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Samuel) for host
Ich hatte eine gute Zeit hier.
Roy und Mia haben sich hier ihr eigenes kleines Reich aufgebaut. Sie haben eine interessante Art zu leben.
Ich hoffe die beiden kommen in Zukunft mit ihrem Projekt gut voran.
Für Workawayer in der Zukunft: Euch muss klar sein dass ihr hier auf sehr einfachem Niveau leben werdet, die Toilette ist… read more
Roy und Mia haben sich hier ihr eigenes kleines Reich aufgebaut. Sie haben eine interessante Art zu leben.
Ich hoffe die beiden kommen in Zukunft mit ihrem Projekt gut voran.
Für Workawayer in der Zukunft: Euch muss klar sein dass ihr hier auf sehr einfachem Niveau leben werdet, die Toilette ist… read more
13 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Samuel)
(6 weeks july- august)
You stayed with us for 6 weeks and you have done a lot here at our project.Your carpentry. plastering, plasterboard and lumberjack skills helped us forward a great deal.If you know Samuel a little better you can have a very good time with him. this smart young man is full of ideas and likes to solve problems in a creative… read more
You stayed with us for 6 weeks and you have done a lot here at our project.Your carpentry. plastering, plasterboard and lumberjack skills helped us forward a great deal.If you know Samuel a little better you can have a very good time with him. this smart young man is full of ideas and likes to solve problems in a creative… read more
(Excellent)
14 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Katy)
(2 weeks august-september)
Katy was a great help in the garden, ohhh you were watering the plants a lot because it was so dry and warm! You enjoyed biking to the village and have a chat with the local people. try to learn some spanish :) she is a very curious woman and likes to know everything about what we are doing.
Hope we gave you enough ideas… read more
Katy was a great help in the garden, ohhh you were watering the plants a lot because it was so dry and warm! You enjoyed biking to the village and have a chat with the local people. try to learn some spanish :) she is a very curious woman and likes to know everything about what we are doing.
Hope we gave you enough ideas… read more
(Very good)
15 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Katy) for host
I stayed with Roy and Mia for two weeks and had a great experience, getting back to nature and learning a little about permaculture and growing food. They are really a lovely couple - good fun, interesting and caring.
The project is a big one! But they are really making great progress and their energy for it is impressive (though I hope they take… read more
The project is a big one! But they are really making great progress and their energy for it is impressive (though I hope they take… read more
14 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Elaine)
(8 days in august)
Your sense of humor makes the day go by easy. You are really full of energy and have a good work attitude. Your laugter is contagious and you just like to keep on working :) We had a good time with you and it was a joy to work with you! It was only 8 days , but we will not forget you! Stay the bright woman you are!
Your sense of humor makes the day go by easy. You are really full of energy and have a good work attitude. Your laugter is contagious and you just like to keep on working :) We had a good time with you and it was a joy to work with you! It was only 8 days , but we will not forget you! Stay the bright woman you are!
(Excellent)
13 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Ollen)
(july-august 2 weeks)
Hee Ollen.
We really enjoyed your stay here in Galicia. We are happy we could be open to you and appreciate the way you went about your business. Your work on the cabin really showed your skills and independent way of working. You looked at the challege and found a solution. Remember the roof of the cabin? Good job. Your… read more
Hee Ollen.
We really enjoyed your stay here in Galicia. We are happy we could be open to you and appreciate the way you went about your business. Your work on the cabin really showed your skills and independent way of working. You looked at the challege and found a solution. Remember the roof of the cabin? Good job. Your… read more
(Excellent)
3 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Ollen) for host
I enjoyed my three-week visit with Roy & Mia and learned so much during my stay. Both Roy & Mia know a LOT about permaculture & living sustainably; it was very enlightening to me. When I returned home to the US, my first night was in a hotel which offered an included breakfast. The next morning I was struck by how much waste I, just one person,… read more
13 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Aaron)
(2 weeks in july)
This young man is very helpfull. when you ask him to do something, he is willing to learn and do any task you ask.You find it diffucult to get loose of the computer, but the second week you just enjoyed yourself much more and understand how it is to live the life we do and you could open up yourself a little bit more.Thank you… read more
This young man is very helpfull. when you ask him to do something, he is willing to learn and do any task you ask.You find it diffucult to get loose of the computer, but the second week you just enjoyed yourself much more and understand how it is to live the life we do and you could open up yourself a little bit more.Thank you… read more
(Very good)
12 Jan 2017
Left by Workawayer (Renata) for host
Roy and Mia are great hosts and very nice people... staying with them was my first workaway experience... I feel i learned a lot working with roy, he has a very positive and free spirited personality, he gave me projects i showed interest in and encouraged experimentation and independence. It made the volunteering experience to be much more than… read more
27 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Renata)
Thank you Renata for all the building you did during your stay. It was fun watching you sing while working. Looked liked you were enjoying yourself. Good work ethic. What we admired the most about you, is what we already told you, is the way you look at people. Always respecting the human being for what he/she is. Your way of looking at life is… read more
(Very good)
12 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Fergus)
You are a smart young man, full of energy and knowledge about nature. It was fun to see, you enjoyed your stay with us so much, and we did too! Your positive vibration, always a helping hand, whatever it was, makes things go fluently. You helped us with setting up the cabins, which was a lot of work! We had a lot of fun and understand each other… read more
(Excellent)
21 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Fergus) for host
It was a wonderful experience staying with Roy and Mia for the time that I did. They are some of the most considerate and interesting people I have ever met. They were open and made me feeling very welcome. Spending time helping to progress their finca was enjoyable and honest work. We were fed very well and it was nice to steal some recipes from… read more
24 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (benlionhart)
Thank you for your kind feedback. Thank you for all the help, and insights about gardening. You brought in some good ideas. Working in the garden was your thing. Cutting trees and harvesting patatoes and planting seeds seems you had the most fun. (and your experiment: the patatoes are growing :)! All the information about the kibbutz was good to… read more
(Very good)
23 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (benlionhart) for host
I had some very interesting two weeks in Roy and Mia's beautiful finca (spanish for "a piece of land", sort of...) near chantada. I volunteered mostly with Roy, harvesting potatoes, tending the chickens, building walls, cutting trees, bringing water from the well and more... volunteering with roy was very comfortable he was always happy to explain… read more
29 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Matthias) for host
I stayed for two weeks and I enjoyed the time. I liked to work with you and thank you for your dutch lessons.
Roy and Mia are kind persons which own a beautiful piece of land in Galicia. Expect high temperature, a wide land, three dogs and nice people. :)
Roy and Mia are kind persons which own a beautiful piece of land in Galicia. Expect high temperature, a wide land, three dogs and nice people. :)
24 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Matthias)
Matthias is a nice guy who wants to help where needed, he works a lot in his own tempo. A steady worker and interested in views of others and very willing to learn. It was an “out of the comfortzone” experience for you and you did very well. Thank you for your always nice presence and your big smile. You went out there Matthias and saw what the… read more
(Very good)
25 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Eline & Kevin) for host
Mia and Roy, we don't even know where to start our review. You guys turned our first real work away experience into one we will never forget. We laughed, had fun, talked but most of all shared a common goal: helping to make the Finca a very nice and welcoming place where people can relax and get emotionally touched. The latter we definitely did.… read more
25 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Eline & Kevin)
Kevin and Eline, we want to thank you for all your help here at the Finca! You are a great enthousiastic couple! Nothing was too much for you! Who, what you have done in two weeks is amazing. We Laughed about the differences in our mutual language, there is so much difference but it's so funny! You are a very sociable bunch, smart and wonderful… read more
(Excellent)
24 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Ben stayed with us in July. Ben is an independent young man, who likes to have his own project in his own tempo, we both agreed that you were not the match we looked for. When you arrived of a journey of 6 or 7 hours you had to be responsible for something to eat….this was not a good start. We think you have to respect what the host has to offer.… read more
(Neutral)
24 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Mariano)
Mariano, came to our place and he just came to us, out of the blue. He is a very good carpenter, a very nice man and he did a very good job. We both enjoyed your stay with us very much! Nice talks, laughing, working, eating enjoying life! You have all the ingredients. Hope life brings you here again next year We miss you already! Abrazo!
(Excellent)
24 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (janice_b)
Janice popped in as a last minute workawayer for one week. She works independent and she helped us with weeding the garden. Thank you for the work we could not find time for.
(Very good)
24 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Marc)
Marc is a strong personality, hardworking man, who really wants to finish something he has made fast, and taking decisions very fast. Sometimes it takes more time than you think it will take … In the beginning we noticed that you were struggling and we talked about it. Marc you greatest challenge of being here on the finca to experience off-grid… read more
(Very good)
31 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Marc) for host
Thank you Mia and Roy! It was a very good time and experience. Good luck for your you and your project.
First: My english is bad, so it is hard for me to express what I want to say!
I spent little bit more than two weeks on their really big finca. Mia and Roy are working so much and hard to fullfill their dream of an independent and… read more
First: My english is bad, so it is hard for me to express what I want to say!
I spent little bit more than two weeks on their really big finca. Mia and Roy are working so much and hard to fullfill their dream of an independent and… read more
24 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Dante)
Eze y Ceci es una pareja muy entusiasta, y son muy buena gente comunicativas! Nos reímos mucho y trabajaron duro. Era un desafío para aprender y hablar español con ellos y tuvimos un montón de diversión en eso. Eze quería tanto que nuestro techo se hizo antes de irse, pero olvidó de pensar de su espalda ... Por eso quedan solamente una semana, y… read more
(Excellent)
9 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Dante) for host
Tarde pero... Llego la referencia jeje. Nuestros días con Mía y Roy fueron de mucho aprendizaje. Compartimos muchos buenos momentos, comidas deliciosas, una tarde en la piscina del pueblo y grandes charlas. Ellos son muy amigables y trabajadores. Encontramos dos personas que nos enseñaron mucho acerca de los caminos que uno toma en la vida. Su… read more
26 Jan 2016
Left by Workawayer (Ben) for host
This was my first experience with Workaway and what an experience it was! Mia and Roy were fantastic hosts with great conversation and a wealth of knowledge about topics ranging from permaculture and plant medicine to music and Eco-building. I took time in writing my feedback as it normally takes me awhile to reflect and appreciate the… read more
22 Dec 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Ben)
7-12-15 With Ben we connected right away. He is a wonderful hard worker and very pleasant to deal with. Endless conversations, it's very nice to talk to Ben. Ben is knowledge :) This young man is interested in everything! Friendly, sincere, open, positive, helpful. A lot has happened in those two weeks you were with us! You have good ideas in the… read more
(Excellent)
1 Jan 2016
Left by Workawayer (Damon & Natalia) for host
Roy and Mia are a very peaceful and friendly couple. They are excellent hosts and full of information that will benefit anyone. Roy has a vast knowledge of local trees and greenery that surrounds his property, which is beautiful by the way. Roy and Mia are full of life with many plans and great ideas with well set goals on the use and cultivation… read more
22 Dec 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Damon & Natalia)
14-12-15 Damon would first come 1 to 2 weeks with his wife, but because of circumstances you could only come alone for four days. He is a friendly guy to deal with, it was nice to see how you enjoyed the environment, nature and the view! You've got great ideas and knowledge of woodworking and carpentry. You really wanted to finish the chicken… read more
(Excellent)
22 Dec 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Joshua)
15-10-15 Joshi came up with all the idyllic plans. It's a friendly guy with so his own ideas about a project. Despite the pain in your back, you wanted to experience what it would be for you to pick chestnuts for a few hours. Because if you want to live self-supporting it would be that you would have to do that yourself.
Picking walnuts,… read more
Picking walnuts,… read more
(Good)
22 Dec 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Wilfried)
25-9-15 Wilfried was our first official work-awayer. He came with his own camper and dog, in which they also live. A filibuster, a hard worker, he helped us with some less pleasant and tough jobs like digging the foundations and pouring concrete and clearing debris. But also picking walnuts and harvesting peaches he did not even blink. He has… read more
(Good)
