Help with my wild garden and other projects in Bodmin, mid Cornwall, UK
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: 12 Oct 2025
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Left by Workawayer (Akram) for host
Jo is a truly wonderful and welcoming host — kind, understanding, and always ready to help. She made me feel at home from the moment I arrived, and working with her was a real pleasure. She is patient, cooperative, and positive, which made the work enjoyable and fulfilling. The only bad part was having to leave such a warm and peaceful place.
… read more Thank you so much, Jo, for your kindness and generosity — I would be delighted to return one day!Left by host for Workawayer (Akram)
Akram was an absolute pleasure to have around. He was very hard-working and attentive to the task, always smiling and good fun. We achieved so much more than I had hoped for in the week that he was here, all work was done with enthusiasm and a positive outlook. He is also a very good cook and most happy to demonstrate his skills in Algerian
… read more cuisine.
I would welcome Akram back at any time and would highly recommend him. He arrived as a stranger and left as a friend. Thank you Akram
Left by Workawayer (Joshua) for host
I had a lovely time at Jo's, Luxulyan is a very pretty little village and there are some great walks to do around the valley. The work was varied and interesting and the food was delicious. It was very nice to meet Jo's friends and spend time with them. I was given the opportunity to attend a sea shanty festival and got taken to the Stithians
… read more Agricultural Show, both of which were fantastic experiences. Thank you, Jo!Left by host for Workawayer (Joshua)
Josh is a very polite person who is keen to tackle all jobs provided. He was well travelled and I would have liked to hear more of his experiences but unfortunately his books got in the way, he is an avid reader which is great but at times things were a little quiet! However I would recommend Josh to anyone considering a volunteer ! Thank you Josh
Left by Workawayer (Rayan) for host
Our stay at Jo's was really nice and cozy. We helped her in the garden and with wood chopping, and she shared her space with us in the wooden cabin, which was a rather small space for 3, but we never had any problems with that, as we stayed for 9 days! Jo provided us with an amazing healthy food every day, we had good times working and relaxing
… read more together with movies and biscuits :) this was a great experience, always good fun and positive energy flowing. Thank you Jo so much for everything and we'll be back to see your garden expanding!! X
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Left by host for Workawayer (Rayan)
Rayan and Ieva are the perfect work away couple, keen to work, learn and share knowledge. They were great company, with good environmental and systainable values, despite living in a shared space and I would happily have them back at any time - they come strongly recommended by myself!
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Left by Workawayer (Akram) for host
Jo is a truly wonderful and welcoming host — kind, understanding, and always ready to help. She made me feel at home from the moment I arrived, and working with her was a real pleasure. She is patient, cooperative, and positive, which made the work enjoyable and fulfilling. The only bad part was having to leave such a warm and peaceful place.
… read more Thank you so much, Jo, for your kindness and generosity — I would be delighted to return one day!Left by host for Workawayer (Akram)
Akram was an absolute pleasure to have around. He was very hard-working and attentive to the task, always smiling and good fun. We achieved so much more than I had hoped for in the week that he was here, all work was done with enthusiasm and a positive outlook. He is also a very good cook and most happy to demonstrate his skills in Algerian
… read more cuisine.
I would welcome Akram back at any time and would highly recommend him. He arrived as a stranger and left as a friend. Thank you Akram
Left by Workawayer (Joshua) for host
I had a lovely time at Jo's, Luxulyan is a very pretty little village and there are some great walks to do around the valley. The work was varied and interesting and the food was delicious. It was very nice to meet Jo's friends and spend time with them. I was given the opportunity to attend a sea shanty festival and got taken to the Stithians
… read more Agricultural Show, both of which were fantastic experiences. Thank you, Jo!Left by host for Workawayer (Joshua)
Josh is a very polite person who is keen to tackle all jobs provided. He was well travelled and I would have liked to hear more of his experiences but unfortunately his books got in the way, he is an avid reader which is great but at times things were a little quiet! However I would recommend Josh to anyone considering a volunteer ! Thank you Josh
Left by Workawayer (Rayan) for host
Our stay at Jo's was really nice and cozy. We helped her in the garden and with wood chopping, and she shared her space with us in the wooden cabin, which was a rather small space for 3, but we never had any problems with that, as we stayed for 9 days! Jo provided us with an amazing healthy food every day, we had good times working and relaxing
… read more together with movies and biscuits :) this was a great experience, always good fun and positive energy flowing. Thank you Jo so much for everything and we'll be back to see your garden expanding!! X
Rayan & IevaYou can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Rayan)
Rayan and Ieva are the perfect work away couple, keen to work, learn and share knowledge. They were great company, with good environmental and systainable values, despite living in a shared space and I would happily have them back at any time - they come strongly recommended by myself!
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel)
Daniel was good fun and worked hard, this was his first workaway experience and he talked it with a really positive attitude, prepared to share and learn new skills and work on many varied tasks. The time passed quickly and we achieved a lot in that time. I would definitely recommend Daniel to anyone looking for a Workaway. Thank you Daniel -
… read more maybe see you somewhere in the future! !
Left by Workawayer (Daniel) for host
I have been at Luxulyan for almost 4 weeks at Joanna’s home and it was a very very good experience :grinning:
I have improve my english, i have done a fantatics works and everything it was very good.
Jonna is a fantastic person and we have passed a very funny moments :grinning:
I got a friend for life and if it’s possible , one day i will be
… read more return at Luxulyen.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Yue Tong) for host
I don't know how lucky I was to be the first workaway worker for Jo. She is always kind and friendly. Even though I only stay 5 days, I've done lots of things. Sometimes I worked on my own in the daytime and we spent time together eating and chatting in the nighttime. Jo was always nice to talk. I could arrange my time flexibly for work and
… read more travel in Cornwall. Her dog Mily was extremely well behaved and super adorable ! I really had very great time with them ! If you wanna learn some gardening work and practice your English, coming to Cornwall which has amazing landscape and working for Jo who is so lovely to get on with is highly recommended. Cornish people and landscape really left unforgettably wonderful impression in my mind !You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Yue Tong)
Elena was a novice gardener but she had learned so much and had a very good work ethic. She is really friendly and respectful and it has been great fun having her here to help - we have achieved so much in a short time and I would definitely recommend any host to accept Elena ! You are welcome back at any time!
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