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Well Good day :) We are the Falcos !
If you are a dog & puppy lover, you will be overjoyed! And now we have some chickens for fresh eggs! :)

We have raised our large family of 10 who have all grown up and move out .
So we replaced our kids with our dogs.. lol just kidding :)

We live in Grayson Ga. not to far from Atl . We now have 1 empty bedrooms just waiting for someone to fill :) It has comfortable queen size bed, bedding, pillows, TV & bathroom with shower in a lovely, clean house.
We live on 5 acres with a swimming pool to enjoy in the summer
Also we have good bikes for you to get around with if you like to ride bikes

We love to spend time together with our workaways and learn about you.
We want you to be a part of our family while with us and also after you leave :)

We are looking for someone who likes to help with looking after our family of dogs.
They are all mid size to large dogs some might bark but none will bite :).
At times I would like help with bathing them... I have a nice setup for that :)

We have 11 dogs 2-3 are inside most of the time and the others stay outside most of the time
but they will need to be brought into their sleeping place each night.
This is so that they don't bark at night and bother our neighbors
They are then let out in the morning and given food and clean water
They love when you walk with them on our land and play ball with them
They are friendly people loving dogs :)
But if you have never been around dogs or don't like dogs this is not the best place for you

We are open to LONG term stays!
I would like someone who would help with light house work and maybe some light yard work..
But mostly with our dogs and if we have a litter of puppies at that time to help with them.
When we have puppies, they must have their puppy area kept clean this is a must.
It's not hard but must be done more than once a day or when needed
We also just got some chickens so checking on them for clean water and food will need to be done along with getting some happy eggs to eat :)

There are times that we need to go out of town for a few days so we would want someone who can stay to house sit with our dogs and giving them food, water and letting them in and out as needed and to look after our home while we are gone.

My husband works from home in his office
I am an artist and home maker so I am at home most of the time.
I enjoy yard sales, Flea Markets and thrift stores and my workaways are always welcome to go with me/us
I enjoy caring for my dogs and puppies. And when not doing that I am painting or cooking.
I cook mostly organic healthy foods and like to keep it on the healthier side.
I welcome you to cook your favorite dish also :)
We would love to enjoy the special dishes you might like to make!

Music is almost always in our home and lots of insturments are in our home to play

We are easy to live with not high maintenance at all
We are Non smokers so we would want the same to stay with us.
Physical tasks around her would be light .

There are Great parks in walking distance along with shopping and restaurants Starbucks and more very near by.
We are about 45 minutes from Atl., about 20 min from Stone Mountain and not to far from Lake Lanier and the Blue Ridge Mt.
Or a longer road trip to the beach in Fl.

There are many beautiful places close by
I am happy to show you around as much as I can when I'm free
Georgia is a beautiful state with many thing to offer.
So if you love dogs and puppies this is the place for you!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Outdoor activities
Nature
Farming
Politics / Social justice
Events & social
Pets
Movies & TV
History
Gardening
Drawing & painting
Carpentry
Animals
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We love to know more about others and let them be a part of our family while with us.
I can help with English if needed
Atlanta Ga is a very diverse place!
And Georga has everything you could want to do or see within reach.
There is always something that you can do and experience here in Georgia
Help
We have 11 dogs and would love to have someone who loves dogs :)
Our dogs are not in kennels or cages, they are a part of our family.
Some inside and some outside

There are times when we might have to go out of town or be gone for a few days so you would need to house sit /dog sit for us if we have to be away from our home.
When we have puppies :)
Each day to give them food and clean water and keeping their area
clean from poop and pee as needed throughout the day.

Helping with light housework as needed. and help with meals from time to time.
If you like to cook healthy that's always welcomed :)
And if you are handy that is great, I always have something I would like to
take on here with help :)
And I have a very small garden and if you know about growing Veggies, I would love to learn from you!

We are non-smokers and would want the same.:)
Thank you
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
This host offers a language exchange
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Accommodation
Our home has a nice bedroom with a queen size bed with a TV and a private bathroom .
There are many sitting areas both inside and out. With 5 acers of woods and pathes
We also have good fast wifi in our home.
Also beautiful walking paths and a swimming pool and bikes to ride
I usually cook most of our meals but there also are many places to pick from very close by if you like to eat out
What else ...
Stone Mountain is very close to us along with many Parks, lots of shopping , Movies ,skating ,
Gyms, and many places to eat all very close by.
Markets, Karaoke, and so much more are all close by.
Downtown Atl is about 45 min away
There is Marta that runs through most of Atl and is about 15 min from our home.
Hellen Ga less than 2 hr. Florida beach is less than 6 hr away. and many other places are within reach
Uber or Lift is a good way to get around .
I am also happy to drive you places when I'm free to do so.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets

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16 Apr 2025

Left by Workawayer (Francesca ) for host

I spent 3 months in Grayson (December to March) and everything was AMAZING, except for saying goodbye. It was really sad because I felt at home… maybe even better than home. So, if you're looking for a new family for the rest of your life, this is your best choice!
Linda and Bernie are incredibly kind people, full of love to share with you. I will… read more

(Excellent )

20 Mar 2025

Left by host for Workawayer (Francesca )

Such a beautiful young lady inside and out!
We enjoyed having Francesca for 3 months at our home
When Francesca first came her english wasn't that good,
but by the time she left she spoke very well :)

She is a very warm and tender hearted young lady.
She helped to look after all our pet everyday giving food ,water and letting them out in the… read more

(Excellent )

19 Feb 2025

Left by Workawayer (Xiaoxiao) for host

My sister and I stayed with Linda & Bernie & Paul & dogs for 3 weeks in January. They are all very nice people, I felt welcomed the first second I met Linda. She encouraged me when I was at a loss. Bernie drove us to the nearby shops and we talked a lot on the way, I’m grateful for the lessons he taught me. Paul is very very sweet, we miss him so… read more

(Excellent )

13 Jan 2025

Left by Workawayer (Livia) for host

I was with the Falco family for a month and half, it was my first experience with Workaway and I couldn't hope for a better family than them. Although a month and half is not a long time they made me feel immediately part of the family and thanks to them I created unforgettable memories and made this experience wonderful.
Although my English… read more

(Excellent )

19 Dec 2024

Left by host for Workawayer (Livia)

Having Livia was such a very wonderful experience.
She is a beautiful young lady inside and out!
She did everything we asked of her happily and was always very respectful and kind
Giving food and water and cleanup after them
Our dogs and puppies are missing her every day.
She took them on walks each day ,took time to love on each one,
Gave… read more

(Excellent )

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16 Apr 2025

Left by Workawayer (Francesca ) for host

(Excellent)

20 Mar 2025

Left by host for Workawayer (Francesca )

(Excellent)

19 Feb 2025

Left by Workawayer (Xiaoxiao) for host

(Excellent)

13 Jan 2025

Left by Workawayer (Livia) for host

(Excellent)

19 Dec 2024

Left by host for Workawayer (Livia)

(Excellent)

10 Dec 2024

Left by Workawayer (Giada) for host

I stayed with Linda and Bernie for a month and a half, and I really don't know where to begin to express how good an experience it was: it was my first such experience and they made it unforgettable.
They made me feel at home like I was part of the family from day one; they made me experience new things, always willing to show me around and take… read more

(Excellent)

5 Dec 2024

Left by host for Workawayer (Giada)

We loved having sweet Giada stay with us !
She is a very sweet young lady.
We loved all our conversations with her and will miss her laughter around our house.
She did an amazing job with the different things to do around here even if it was doing something for the first time she was always happy and willing!
She was always happy to do anything… read more

(Excellent)

15 Sep 2024

Left by Workawayer (Athena) for host

I stayed with Linda and Bernie for 3 weeks , had a lovely room with a double bed and shared a bathroom with their son Paul. Linda and Bernie are welcoming, kind people and I always loved talking to them. Linda is an amazing cook , I loved her healthy delicious food she made. Her and Bernie showed me lots of great movies and always had the best… read more

(Excellent)

12 Sep 2024

Left by host for Workawayer (Athena)

We had Athena stay with us for 2 weeks and right from the start
She is very warm and friendly and a very kind hearted young lady always happy to help and complete any task we needed a hand with She did a great job with the help with our dogs giving them lots of love and attention, giving them there food and water, and taking them on nice walks… read more

(Excellent)

9 Sep 2024

Left by host for Workawayer (Monica)

Monica never showed up and never let me know that she would not be coming ,,
We almost had to cancel our trip had to find a last min workaway . Not reliable so beware

(Workawayer cancelled last minute / no-show )

9 Sep 2024

Left by host for Workawayer (Angelica & Christian )

Having Christian and Angelica stay with us was such a delight. They are such a sweet couple so willing to help in every way, diligent, respectful, clean and always willing to do anything we asked
They both have a gift to serve would love
And they can cook so well we enjoyed so many wonderful meals
They helped to take care of all of our dogs and… read more

(Excellent)

3 Sep 2024

Left by Workawayer (Angelica & Christian ) for host

UNBELIVABLE. This is the word that can encapsulate our experience as a workaway at Linda and Bernard's home. This was our first time having this type of experience and we couldn't have asked for a better place and better people. To say that it was a beautiful and useful experience is truly an understatement, because it was and taught us much, much… read more

(Excellent)

25 Aug 2024

Left by Workawayer (Shalina) for host

I stayed with Linda, Bernie an their son Paul for three weeks (it was supposed to be four weeks but I shortened my stay by one week). The work was not much and it was mostly light work: taking care of the dogs, helping with cooking and dishes, cleaning out some of the rooms, cleaning the windows, etc. It definitely didn't amount to 25 hours a… read more week. The dogs were really cute.
While my stay was alright in the end, it unfortunately was nothing like I thought it would be.
In the profile it says that they have ''a nice bedroom with a queen size bed with a TV and a private bathroom''. This, however, is only true when there is only one workaway or if you are lucky enough to be there first. In my case, I was the second workaway and thus did not get the room that is advertised in the profile. I got Paul's room and had to share the bathroom with him. It was manageable but it wasn't what is promised in the profile.
On the one hand, I was really glad that there was another workaway (otherwise, my time there wouldn't have been nearly as pleasant). On the other hand, I felt pretty much like an afterthought (e.g. several times I was asked if I wanted to join family dinner after everyone had already started eating as if they had forgotten that I was there) and I often felt left out of conversations.
Also, one of the rules was that whoever didn't make dinner, had to wash the dishes. This is an absolutely fair rule; however, the execution wasn't always so fair. Whenever the other workaway cooked dinner, I was completely responsible for washing the dishes and no one helped me. But when I cooked dinner, Linda helped the other workaway and washed the dishes with her.
The profile states that Linda is ''happy to show you around as much as I can when I'm free'' and that she is ''happy to drive you places when I'm free to do so'' but I can't say that this was true for me. Most of the times I asked her if she wanted to do something with me or if she could drive me somewhere, she declined and even seemed annoyed at me for asking.
There are two things that bothered me the most. When I send my initial request to Linda I clearly stated that I'm vegetarian and this is also stated on my profile. However, neither Linda nor Bernie really respected my dietary restrictions. I was asked multiple times if I eat a certain type of meat, Linda said that I could surely eat insects as ''they aren't animals'' (What else are they though?), and there were three dinners in a row for which I had nothing to eat except for a salad. I also had to repeatedly listen to monologues about how it makes more sense to eat meat, how much I'm missing out on life, and that I'm not respecting the animal's sacrifice if I'm not eating the meat.
Moreover, Linda was of a firm conviction that I have an iron deficiency due to my diet. It wasn't enough for her to tell me once – no, she continued to tell me that basically everything that she considered to be wrong with me was due to my ''iron deficiency.'' According to Linda this was the very reason for me being tired at 10pm (not the fact that I woke up between 5-6am) and for me being quiet #redacted text# Linda repeatedly commented on my eating habits and gave me unsolicited advice. There was this one time when Linda, the other workaway, and I went to a restaurant. I wasn't hungry at that time because I had just eaten a snack two hours before and so I didn't order any food. For almost the entire dinner I had to listen to Linda telling me how I'm damaging my body, how bad I'm treating myself, and how I will regret behaving that way in the future. I felt so incredibly uncomfortable and bad in that restaurant. It's okay to ask someone if they are sure if they don't want anything to eat, but then you should respect their answer and not pester them with unsolicited advice and negative comments about themselves.

PS.: In the review Linda gave me, she didn't write my namely correctly – this is perfectly in line with what I experienced during my stay with the Falcos. Bernie most of the time couldn't remember my name at all and Linda always pronounced it the wrong way even though I told her how to pronounce it. Also, Linda didn't bother to write the review herself but, as she told me afterwards, rather let her phone type it out and sent it without proof-reading the text. Things like this are the very reason I felt like an afterthought.
In the profile it says: ''We love to spend time together with our workaways and learn about you.
We want you to be a part of our family while with us and also after you leave''. This was unfortunately not part of my experience and I'm really sad about that as other workaways apparently had a very different experience with the Falcos.
Despite the mostly negative things, I can look back my stay with them and feel grateful for the rare moments that were actually nice with them. In general, I'm nonetheless grateful that they let me stay with them so that I was able to experience life in Georgia.

(Neutral)

18 Jun 2024

Left by host for Workawayer (Shalina)

we had a very nice experience having Shalinda stay with us
She was very respectful and always willing to undo whatever was asked of her
She did an awesome job, organizing some areas for me
if that’s something here in need of, she’s the girl for you!
She was clean and helpful around the house
And our dogs enjoyed the walks she took with them.
She… read more

(Excellent)

22 Aug 2024

Left by Workawayer (Ksenia) for host

There are not enough words to thank Linda, Bernie, and Paul for everything they've done. They opened their home and their hearts to me ❤️. Initially, I wanted to stay for a month, but I eventually stayed for almost three. I just couldn't leave this amazing family.

Linda is a wonderful, caring woman with a big heart and a unique personality. We… read more

(Excellent)

20 Jun 2024

Left by host for Workawayer (Ksenia)

Sweet Ksenia
Her stay with us could never be too long
We enjoyed having this amazing lady come and be a part of our family for almost 3 months :) We were so blessed!
Ksenia who didn't mind that we never said her name right was always so kind & helpful,
I had just had surgery on my hand and needed more help than usual and she kindly stepped in and… read more

(Excellent)

31 Jul 2024

Left by Workawayer (Xiaorong) for host

This was a great summer that I spent with this Workaway host from Georgia.

Linda, a woman with all the love for the world, was very patient with me. She taught me how to feed dogs and chickens. She took me to the Chinese grocery store and showed great interest in Chinese culture, which made me really happy. No matter what I cooked, she always… read more

(Excellent)

25 Jul 2024

Left by host for Workawayer (Xiaorong)

We were very happy to host Sherry
We learned so many interesting things about her life in China.
She also cooked us many great meals and was always happy to cook! and she taught me about many different healthy foods to cook :)

Sherry did very well with all our dogs and our chickens and looked after things very well when I was away
She was always… read more

(Excellent)

28 Jun 2024

Left by Workawayer (Claudia Ioana) for host

I stayed with the Falcos for about a month and it was a great experience. This was my first visit to the US and hopefully not the last, I loved being surrounded by dogs and puppies every day. I recommend this host for anyone who loves dogs and nature as their property is on a vast green land in a peaceful area in Georgia.

(Excellent)

21 May 2024

Left by host for Workawayer (Claudia Ioana)

Claudia was a willing and helpful worker and was very kind to all our dogs and puppies
She completed any task we needed done and was always pleasant.
She is quite a world traveler, and we were happy to have been one of her stops
We wish her the best as she now will be opening a lodging place in Egypt

(Excellent)

15 Apr 2024

Left by Workawayer (Candice) for host

I can't describe how grateful I am for the time I had with Linda, Bernie, Paul and all the dogs.

They are incredibly kind and selfless people, always ready to share a moment with you and they will do everything they can to make sure you're happy and having a good time. They will always be eager to get to know you and discover your culture, while… read more

(Excellent)

31 Mar 2024

Left by host for Workawayer (Candice)

Its hard to describe such a wonderful workaway as Candice.
She has such a sweet and gentle spirit. She was always willing to help with anything we were doing.
Her love for our dogs and puppies was such a God sent. She is a true dog lover! spending her free time loving on each and every one of them.

Candice always did everything with love She… read more

(Excellent)

18 Mar 2024

Left by Workawayer (Serena) for host

I spent almost two weeks with this wonderfull family. There is Linda, her Husband, and their kind son, Paul. They have 10 wondeful dogs that I could not forget for sure :))
I was helping in the daily morning care of Linda's lovely litter of puppies, and keep an eye on them the rest of day.
Since my stay took place during the short and cold days… read more

(Excellent)

5 Feb 2024

Left by host for Workawayer (Serena)

We had Serena stay with us to help us with looking after our dogs and also whatever was needed to do each day. She is such a sweet young lady honest and always kind and thoughtful. She always did the things we needed to have done, she gave our dogs lots of love I know they are missing the sleepovers they had with her :) Serena is a good cook and… read more

(Excellent)

5 Feb 2024

Left by host for Workawayer (Nozomi)

Wonderful! We can't say enough about how wonderful having Nozomi stay with us was. Each day we enjoyed her kindness and willingness to help out in whatever we needed done. She was always happy to complete any task from the help with our dogs giving them lots of love and attention, food and water, and walks, to also helping me in the kitchen.… read more

(Excellent)

7 Jan 2024

Left by Workawayer (Nozomi) for host

Where to start? I had the best time in the US with Falco family for two weeks.

Words are never enough to express my gratitude for this experience, but I can say with 100% confidence that this family is a LEGEND and one of the best families in the world!

Linda is an incredible woman with a very beautiful soul. She is caring, thoughtful, and… read more always willing to help people with all her heart. Whether it be doing house choirs or taking care of her dogs, everything she does is seasoned with love! Bernie is such a cool guy with a sense of humor and extreme kindness. He was always there to talk to me, and has been my life coach during my stay! He helps you to guide your life with right words and wisdom. Paul, their son, is a gentle but strong man inside and out. He is a hard worker with a sense of responsibilities and always willing to help his family:) I also stayed with their daughter and her family during Christmas, and witnessed just how sweet and welcoming Falco family is. They treated me as their new family member, and I could feel like so from the very first day of my stay.

I helped to do a morning routine of feeding dogs (and puppies) and cleaning their area. Because I haven’t had dogs before, I was a little bit worried if I could do the job right. But the Falco dogs were very friendly and well-behaved, so I could get along with them pretty quickly (but you must like animals!) After the morning routine, I often tagged along with Linda and explored the area. While paying attention to the dogs and puppies, I also liked to go for a walk in the nearby park in the afternoon. Linda kindly let me cook whatever I wanted to make, and it’d been such a joy to cook in their stylish kitchen with beautiful cookwares. After dinner, we had a movie night almost every night! Their movie selections were always so good and these movie nights (and following discussion) have been a very inspiring time.

The time passed so fast, but it also felt like a year because I could grow a lot in those two weeks. By being a part of Falco family, you can not only learn how to take care of dogs, but also how to grow as a person. At Falco’s, you will receive much more than what you give, and they are 100% willing to give any help your life needs. I’ve been lucky enough to stay at this wonderful family, and able to recharge and ground myself in what I believe. This healing experience at Falco’s would remain the best Christmas present I could ever ask for!

Thank you very much for teaching me how to embrace myself (and also teaching me how to draw again, Linda)! I am deeply thankful for all the things you gave me!

Looking forward to coming back again:) See you soon and take care!

(Excellent)

19 Oct 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Denise)

Denise is a beautiful lady inside and out!
We enjoyed her stay with us very much. She is very respectfull ,kind ,and always so helpful.
She gave all our dogs lots of love and playtime and walks,
Denise is also a very good cook ,She always helped in the house and also in the yard. she was always wanting to help out.
We would be very happy to… read more

(Excellent)

4 Jul 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Nofi)

We enjoyed Nofi very much
What a beautiful youn lady
She was always willing to help with anything asked of her and did it joyfully
.She ia a warm and friendly ,very kind to all our dogs and puppies .Helpfull with making wonderful dishes to eat too,
She is someone you can always trust
We would be very happy to have he in our home again.
You also… read more

(Excellent)

4 Jul 2023

Left by Workawayer (Nofi) for host

If you are lucky enough to stay with the Falcos you will wish you had US residence or passport so you can stay longer.

The dogs are a pleasure to spend time with, all of them, no exceptions. The puppies are just love surrounded by fur. Being with them is free therapy, all you need is dogs.

I am grateful for the time I spent with the family as… read more

(Excellent)

22 Jun 2023

Left by Workawayer (Clémence) for host

Where do I start? It was the best experience of my life.

I was lucky enough to stay with Linda and Bernie for almost 4 months, and that wasn't nearly enough. They are wonderful human beings who will be delighted to take you with them and show you their daily lives. Linda will always be happy to find the best yard sales in the area, so if you… read more want to find good deals you have to get up early! She's also a great cook, unlike me lol (your chicken soup = my favorite). She's also a wonderful artist, watching her painting is so peaceful. Linda loooooves watching movies, and it's a good thing cause I do too. She found a good movie to watch almost every night !!!!

I really miss talking with you Bernie. Our discussions have been very inspiring and motivating for me and I thank you for that. Thanks to you I have regained confidence in myself and my abilities. You have so many inspiring stories to tell, I think we could talk for hours and never stop. There is no dunkin donuts or dairy queen in France, what a shame!!!! Luckily we have good bakeries with baguettes and chocolate croissants ahah.

Paul, their son, is the sweetest, most caring person I know. He's always willing to help, especially when it comes to carrying things, as he's exceptionally strong! I think of you every time I have breakfast, because we used to have breakfast together every morning! ( I shake your hand from France Pauly).

The dogs are just perfect. I miss them a lot, especially Ruby aka sneaky and Indy. But the one I constantly miss is my Raven. The most loyal and loving dog I've ever met. She followed me everywhere and slept with me every night from the very first week. I truly believe we have a bond that will last forever. I'll definitely be back next summer to get a puppy from her.

The routine couldn't be easier: feed the puppies/dogs and give them water (check throughout the day); clean the puppy areas so they're always in a healthy environment.
Otherwise, it's up to you! Personally, I loved going for walks with the dogs (I went on 3 walks in total, each lasting about 15-20 min). Linda and Bernie have a huge property, ideal for taking the dogs out to stretch their legs!
The dogs love to play with the bouncing ball, and you'll be amazed at how fast they can jump to catch the ball first. I've organized several events such as Raven and Ruby's birthday parties. I also had "sleepovers" with the dogs ahah (yes I managed to sleep with 6 dogs in the room: Sophie, Indy, Raven, Ruby, Molly, Lucy).

Anyways, as you can imagine, I already miss being over there and taking care of all those dogs every day. I'll be back, you can be sure of that.
I want to thank you Linda and Bernie for allowing me to come to your home and for teaching me so much about your American lives.
I send you kisses and see you soon, I love you ♡ ♡

(I've posted a few videos on social media, including tiktok and instagram, so feel free to check them out : clemflz).

(Excellent)

14 Jun 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Clémence)

This beautiful young lady came to our home and gave all of our dogs and puppies so much love so much exercise fun experiences that I don’t know how they will go on without her. She was always available to help with anything needed. From feeding, bathing, grooming, doggy birthday parties Doggy sleepover’s you name it and she lovingly did it for all… read more

(Excellent)

26 Feb 2023

Left by Workawayer (Vanessa & Marco) for host

We really felt like home with the Family!
They have a beautiful and cozy house with everything we could need. Linda is such a great woman, strongly passionate about music and painting. You will love her, as well as all her paintings around the house! She took care of us as if we were her children, she gave us so much love everyday, asking how we… read more were, if we were hungry and more. Bernie is a man who looks like having the experience of ten different people in one. He had so many stories to tell us, which we had something to learn from. Moreover, he gave us a lot of motivation for some personal situations, like every dad should do. Paul, their son, has been friendly with us since the very first day, and he helped us several times with his superhuman strength!
In general, what they offered us was so much more than what they asked in return. It has been so funny to take care of aaaaallll their dogs! Each of them has his own personality, and that's what made everything even funnier! We also had some adorable puppies for the first weeks! They are all super friendly, never bite a single time and always eager to play (and destroy pillows and rugs)! Before leaving we even gave a bath to some of them!

In our spare time, we were always free to go wherever we wanted to! Linda and Bernie were always willing to drive us back and forth when they had time! And if our destination was close enough, they lent us two beautiful bikes to go by ourselves! Some of them: Cinema, Malls, international grocery stores, antique stores, flea markets, yard sales, Georgia Aquarium, Stone Mountain Park, Bay Creek Park, Mexican and Chinese Restaurants and others.

We watched lots of movies together after dinner, and we loved every single one of them! Linda likes mostly true-story-based movies, those kinds of stories that leave you with your mouth wide open at the end, thinking about how those things could really happen in the world (in a good or a bad way). And after that, always 10/15 min of conversation about what we just watched :) But we also had time for funny movies and TV programs, to finish the day laughing so hard!

We always had our personal rooms and spaces, if we had something to do or we were simply tired, we could just relax around the house.

They are probably one of the few American families who can eat properly, with a very mixed diet, a bit of everything, and always healthy. Oh, and we had complete free access to fridge/food, and we were always free to cook whatever we wanted to.

It is assumed that, in order to go there, you need to love dogs, even if there were many other duties for us, not concerning animals. For instance, we had the opportunity to leave our mark in the house, by painting all the walls of some rooms! We fixed record players, painted walls, assembled things, replaced batteries, moved wood, cleaned carpets, sang songs, improved our English, but most of all, we were a family.

In conclusion, Linda, Bernard and Paul’s home is the perfect place to go for everyone, you will be accepted as you are and your qualities will be appreciated and enhanced. You will go back with many beautiful memories in your heart, and you’ll probably wish you could have stayed more. Come on, they were adorable even when they fought!

We will miss them a lot, hopefully we’ll see them again when they come to Italy! We love you!!!

(Excellent)

23 Feb 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Vanessa & Marco)

We had such a pleasant experience having Vanessa and Marco stay with us.
They are an absolute joy to have always pleasant, cheerful, smiling willing to do anything we had asked of them.
They fit in so well with our family and our dogs.
Vanessa has many wonderful skills and is a great cook.
She was happy to organize things for me in the home… read more

(Excellent)

15 Jan 2023

Left by Workawayer (Charlotte) for host

Were to start, I was fortunate enough to stay with Linda, Burnie, Paul and all the dogs and puppies for about 6 weeks. I was in heaven, I enjoyed being with them and truly see them as family, Linda and I are very similar in a good way and I was able to assist and get stuck in with the daily life of looking after ten dogs and three litters of… read more

(Excellent)

15 Jan 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Charlotte)

Charlotte stayed with us for about six weeks and has been a true blessing in every way there is nothing that she isn’t willing to do joyfully. She gives 100% of herself to everything she does. She’s so kind and thoughtful and caring .The work she does is always excellent, she gave my puppies so much love and care she kept everything neat and… read more

(Excellent)

1 Jan 2023

Left by Workawayer (Jeremy) for host

Linda and Bernie were the perfect workaway hosts and I could not recommend them more highly to anybody. They immediately made me feel welcome and cared for for my entire stay and truly felt like part of the family.

If you love dogs you’re going to love living here but more than that they let me work to my strengths and never made me feel… read more

(Excellent)

20 Dec 2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Jeremy)

Jeremy was a pleasure to have in our home He was always willing to take on any job that we needed done.
If he saw something that needed to be done he would do it without being asked. He was a great cook also!
He was great with all our dogs and puppies giving them lots of love.
Jeremy has many talents too
You would have no problem having him in… read more

(Excellent)

17 Nov 2022

Left by Workawayer (Riccardo) for host

what to say! Highly recommend! Simply the perfect host for a workaway experience. I had a wonderful experience with the falcos family, beautiful super friendly and helpful people, big house surrounded by nature and many amazing dogs!

(Excellent)

31 Oct 2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Riccardo)

What a wonderful young man
We were so blessed to have such a kind caring and always so willing to do anything that we needed
He was wonderful with all our dogs and did such a great job making them beautiful
He was always very helpful after meals and vey clean
You will be very happy to host him
He is always welcome to come back

(Excellent)

14 Oct 2022

Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host

Being with the Falco was an amazing experience. They are so easy going that they make you feel at home from day one. The dogs are amazing, super friendly and always playing. And the puppies... just adorable (being able to be with them every day was a gift). The house is big, the pool too, but the grounds are huge. The room is so comfortable, with… read more

(Excellent)

11 Oct 2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)

We had a wonderful experience having this young man stay with us , He is warm and friendly at all times.
He was always willing to help with anything we needed, All our dogs and puppies loved him and I know wonder where he went ..
We asperated his kindness and love for all 20 of our dogs and puppies .
Xabier is a very clean house guest ,and he left… read more

(Excellent)

9 Jul 2022

Left by Workawayer (Gerda & Hanna) for host

We had the most wonderfull stay with Linda, Bernie, Paul and the dogs. They were so kind and warmhearted and did everything to make us feel welcome.
They made us part of their fanily and took us out to see different places. We really will miss the flea market and the Yard sales, to which we went with Linda. We loved all of the dogs and our work… read more

(Excellent)

9 Jul 2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Gerda & Hanna)

We loved having Hanna and Gerda .
They were so wonderful ,always ready and willing to do anything we asked of them and they never disappointed us :)
They are hard workers and trust worthy. I know their parents raised them right.
We would welcome them back into our home anytime.
They loved our 10 dogs and took very good care of them and all the… read more

(Excellent)

9 Jul 2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Ambra)

This sweet young lady was a joy to have stay with my daughter and my granddaughters They all miss her and I know one day will be able to see each other again

(Excellent)

10 May 2022

Left by Workawayer (Wenderson & Camila) for host

It was the best three months we had in the US!
We loved living with the Falco's during our stay, we did some painting, organization and cleaning work, but mainly we took care of the dear and beloved dogs of the house, in addition to the beautiful puppies, you will surely fall in love with all of them.
Bernie is a man full of good stories and… read more

(Excellent)

1 May 2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Wenderson & Camila)

Saying goodbye to Wenderson & Camilla was so hard to do. 3 months was too short a stay and went by so fast.
There is not enough sand in the sea or stars in the sky you tell how blessed we were having Wenderson & Camilla in our home. They helped out in everything so many DIY things that we needed to have done. They did so much more with never… read more

(Excellent)

31 Mar 2021

Left by Workawayer (Sedona) for host

By far the best Workaway I've ever had the pleasure of doing! Mr. and Mrs. Falco were so kind and gracious during my stay. They provided great cultural exchange and so much life advice I'll carry with me forever. The dogs are so sweet and I was never overwhelmed with any of the work. Location is close to everything in Atlanta/Gwinnett area, with… read more

(Excellent)

8 Feb 2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Sedona)

Sweet Sedona,, This young lady has been with us for over 3 months
She is now part of our family :) and will be greatly missed
Sedona has always treated us with respect ,she has a gentle spirit with lots of personalty
She is always willing to do anything asked of her ,Sedona is very kind ,and fun to be with.
She was wonderful with all of our dogs… read more

(Excellent)

10 Dec 2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Jack & Jazmine)

What a sweeet couple!!! We so enjoyed them.. they brought smiles and laughter into our home ,.They were so willing to help out in anything we needed
We were in the mist of a big move and they were such a big help!!! We would love to see them again anytime. along with their great dog.. We miss their sweetness..

(Excellent)

10 Dec 2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Christina)

What a wonderful sweet young lady ! Chris was always willing to help in so many ways ..We were in the mist of a big move and she was a champ.
I was so thankful for her help with all the meals ..and she is a very good cook!
She was great with our dogs and so helpful in the house. not a problem she would not try to salve .. She is welcome back… read more

(Excellent)

27 Aug 2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Marissa)

I cant say enough about how wonderful it was having Marissa stay with us she was so kind and helpful She has so many skills on the computer and so much more. She helped me with so many things! She was a God sent :) She was great with our dogs and and also our son who has Downs. Very respectful and clean. She always had a smile on her face..
We… read more

(Excellent)

28 Jul 2020

Left by Workawayer (Marissa) for host

I had the most wonderful time volunteering with Mrs. Linda. I felt so welcomed, just like I was a member of the family. The work was not hard, and I very much so enjoyed all the puppy and dog love! I miss Mrs. Linda, Mr. Bernie, their family, the puppies and dogs so much. I would love to visit again! :)

(Excellent)

16 Feb 2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Bokyeong)

This beautiful young lady was such a true joy to have in our home!
We gave 100% at anything she was asked to do. no fear of the unknown lol
She made us wonderful meals. Helped with cleaning, helped with our dogs. and was a friend to our young grandson :)
We would love to have her come to stay with us again anytime! .
May all of her travels be… read more

(Excellent)

16 Oct 2019

Left by Workawayer (Bokyeong) for host

I've stayed there for 2 weeks and a half. I felt it was only 2 days because I've enjoyed it a lot. I can't believe how time flies there!
Linda's house is like a little paradise. Always, there's music, art, love, kindness, and lovely dogs. So I could enjoy my daily life with happiness. Linda is the kindest lady who has such a beautiful soul in the… read more

(Excellent)

12 Jan 2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Elsa)

What a sweet spirit :) We were very happy to have Elsa stay in our home she was very kind to us and also our dogs and she was always willing to do anything we asked of her. She is also a very good baker! and cook. We hope all her travels go well . You can feel safe having her come to your home ..

(Excellent)

11 Jan 2020

Left by Workawayer (Elsa) for host

I stayed for 1 month, and it was very an amazing experience, Linda and Bernie are really good people, they treat you like you're part of the family. You could think that 8 dogs is too many, but they are so affectionate and adorable. We had a lot of great talks and laughs. I discover a beautiful part of USA, be like me and spend some wonderful time… read more

(Excellent)

12 Jan 2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Katharina & Kerstin)

We were very happy with the two of them they were always willing to help out and did the things we needed to have done very well..They sure can bake some wonderful cookies and cakes too! We were very blessed to get to know them

(Excellent)

16 Oct 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Ariadna)

What a beautiful ,kind , willing young lady. Having her in our home was a gift from God in so many ways!. She was so helpful and respectful . She even helped my dog have her puppies at 3 a.m. while we were out of town !! What a life saver she was. We now feel like we have an even bigger family adding her in with our own. The hardest part is saying… read more

(Excellent)

9 Oct 2019

Left by Workawayer (Ariadna) for host

What can I say... the MOST BEAUTIFUL experience I’ve ever had. Bernie and Linda couldn’t have been more amazing, loving, caring, adventurous (specially Linda!!) and flexible. This was my first workaway experience and they treated me as if I was one of their daughters. They made me feel completely at home and always tried for me to have some time… read more

(Excellent)

17 Aug 2019

Left by Workawayer (Zecheng) for host

I was so pleased to stay with the lovely family even though we haven't stayed together for so long time, they make me fell like I am a part of the family. I also had a wonderful time with their lovely dogs. Honestly, I never had a chance like this to take care of dogs and play with them. I treated dogs as my friends before but actually I realized… read more

(Excellent)

10 Aug 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Zecheng)

We so enjoyed Having him stay with us ,He did a wonderful job watching our dogs . We hope he will stay in touch with us

(Excellent)

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