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Help out with natural home projects just outside Glacier National Park, USA
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: 1 May 2025
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Left by Workawayer (Noam) for host
Zac was a wonderful host.
The area was beautiful and the food was great. Super close to Glacier national park. You can even bike there if you don't have a car and take free shuttles to get around the park.
I enjoyed getting to know him and his girlfriend Shawn.
The experience was a 10/10 and I would highly recommend.
Zac, thanks for the memories
… read more brother. They will last a lifetime!
Good luck!
Left by Workawayer (Paul) for host
This place near Glacier national park is in the middle of beautiful and relaxing area.
My month spent there passed too quickly. The mountains are pretty so this location is perfect for hikes somethimes with Zac and his friends or alone but especially with his good advices.
Zac and his friends are wonderful and cool people. I really enjoyed meet
… read more new person in this always crowded place.
The work is outside, the tasks are pleasant and always well explained. it makes me want to have a beautiful garden.
I recommend to everyone to spend time in Coram.
Thank you for everything.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Kellen & Rob)
Kellen and Rob are absolute workaway all stars. I hosted them during what turned out to be a very busy, almost over-crowded moment in the summer season, and yet their easy going nature really helped to anchor the crew in what could have easily devolved into a chaotic scene with the sheer number of personalities around. The skills, knowledge, and
… read more experience they brought with them were perfectly complemented by their openness and enthusiasm for learning, and they helped with lots of varied tasks including construction, gardening, cooking, and cleaning.
Aside from being steady hands and among the best workawayers I've hosted, they're also truly wonderful people, so fun to hang and converse with and get to know. Bowie is also very well behaved and a pleasure to have around. I feel like I could go on and on but I'll just conclude by saying 10/10 recommend, you cannot go wrong with these guys! Thanks so much Kellen and Rob!Photos
East wall of the octagonal cordwood house
Mt. Wilbur and Swiftcurrent Lake, Many Glacier valley
Cordwood wall panel in progress
Grizzly bear resting in the snow
Workawayers Ali, Julien, and Pierre in front of their most recently cordwood wall panel
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Left by Workawayer (Noam) for host
Zac was a wonderful host.
The area was beautiful and the food was great. Super close to Glacier national park. You can even bike there if you don't have a car and take free shuttles to get around the park.
I enjoyed getting to know him and his girlfriend Shawn.
The experience was a 10/10 and I would highly recommend.
Zac, thanks for the memories
… read more brother. They will last a lifetime!
Good luck!
Left by Workawayer (Paul) for host
This place near Glacier national park is in the middle of beautiful and relaxing area.
My month spent there passed too quickly. The mountains are pretty so this location is perfect for hikes somethimes with Zac and his friends or alone but especially with his good advices.
Zac and his friends are wonderful and cool people. I really enjoyed meet
… read more new person in this always crowded place.
The work is outside, the tasks are pleasant and always well explained. it makes me want to have a beautiful garden.
I recommend to everyone to spend time in Coram.
Thank you for everything.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Kellen & Rob)
Kellen and Rob are absolute workaway all stars. I hosted them during what turned out to be a very busy, almost over-crowded moment in the summer season, and yet their easy going nature really helped to anchor the crew in what could have easily devolved into a chaotic scene with the sheer number of personalities around. The skills, knowledge, and
… read more experience they brought with them were perfectly complemented by their openness and enthusiasm for learning, and they helped with lots of varied tasks including construction, gardening, cooking, and cleaning.
Aside from being steady hands and among the best workawayers I've hosted, they're also truly wonderful people, so fun to hang and converse with and get to know. Bowie is also very well behaved and a pleasure to have around. I feel like I could go on and on but I'll just conclude by saying 10/10 recommend, you cannot go wrong with these guys! Thanks so much Kellen and Rob!
Left by host for Workawayer (Heather)
I had the opportunity to work with Heather for several days over the course of a few weeks in April 2021, which for me in Montana is the early pre-season. There was still snow on the ground at the start and my typical outdoor accommodations were not set up yet but fortunately she had a nearby place to stay with a family friend. I thought it was
… read more pretty remarkable that even though I couldn't offer her on-site housing at the time, she still came out and offered her help and expertise on a variety of projects and tasks, just for the experience and to be able to contribute.
In our short time working together I found her to be extremely courteous and polite, very thoughtful, hard working, and dedicated. Though she is quite young she has lots of practical knowledge and life experience that make her a very capable and valuable workawayer. I absolutely recommend her to any prospective hosts, and I wish her the best of luck in her future endeavors. Thank you Heather!
Left by host for Workawayer (Darian & Alexa )
Darian and Alexa came to help out at the beginning of my 2021 season, and I can't imagine a better pair of workawayers. Their boundless positive energy and enthusiasm helped propel the team through the smoothest and most productive opening I've had in the 5 years I've been a host. We worked on a lot of land clearing, outdoors in varied
… read more conditions,: they operated chainsaws to fell trees and cut firewood, helped lift and move heavy logs, cleared brush and fed it to the chipper/mulcher, limbed and cleared with axes, and they never complained and actually seemed to enjoy all the hard manual labor!
They also meshed well with all the other people and personalities they encountered during a fairly busy time. They're very easy going and fun to get to know and be around, and they have excellent skills for communal living. I quickly found I could trust them to take care of themselves and I appreciated their independent spirit. Overall it was a great experience, I'd absolutely recommend each of them individually or both as a couple, and I' love to have them back any time- thanks Darian and Alexa!
Left by host for Workawayer (Antonio)
I had a great time hosting Antonio for a few weeks at the beginning of my summer 2021 season. He was an enthusiastic and steady helper, taking on any tasks I handed him without complaint, which is saying a lot considering a lot of what I remember him helping with was literally dirt work, digging and shoveling in our notoriously rocky and gravelly
… read more soil. He also had no problem roughing it in a simple tent, even as early season weather went from unseasonably hot to cold and very wet and back again. He's quite mature for his age and is smart and well read. I enjoyed hanging out and sharing interesting conversations, and I wish we'd had more time to get to know each other (I was away for work for some of his stay). I definitely recommend him as a hard worker and courteous guest and I wish him the best in his future endeavors. Thanks, Antonio!
Left by Workawayer (Antonio) for host
Zac is a great host with great friends (send my regards to Sam and Pete), the energy around the place is pretty chill and comfortable. The other workawayers that were there were great too. Hes a geniune nice guy, and the work was fun. I went without a car and him and Alison were always very helpful in hooking me up with transportation for the park
… read more or planning hikes, which is amazing. I have nothing negative to say about this stay, it was my first workaway experience and it was extremely good, had a lot of fun.
Ps: sorry for the late reviewYou can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Mikal)
I hosted Mikal for about a month in the busiest part of the summer and it was a great experience. He really took to the place, and it was a pleasure to see him thrive to a degree that I think I've seldom witnessed among the many workawayers I've hosted over the years. He's an extremely hard worker and throws himself 100% into every task he's
… read more given. He's clearly physically strong and his youthful enthusiasm serves him well in tackling demanding work of all kinds. But he's also very intelligent, courteous and introspective, and left a good impresssion with most other workawayers, friends, and guests who he met in his time here, which was quite a good number of people. All in all, Mikal is driven, curious, and quite worldly despite his relative youth, all attributes that I think exemplify the spirit of workaway, so I certainly recommend him to any potential hosts. I wish him the best in his continuing journey and I know that with the right mindset the sky is the limit for him. Thanks Mikal!
Left by Workawayer (Mikal) for host
If true acquaintance with Glacier National Park and the spirit of Montana is what you're after, a stay at Zac's is nearly requisite. Throughout my month-long stay at Zac's I had the opportunity to meet wonderful people, see a great deal of Glacier park and the surrounding area, and take on engaging and satisfying projects. Co-hosts Forewoman
… read more Alison and Sister Allison are great compliments to an already lovely scene created by Zac and his array of prior workawayers, and always was there some adventure or leisurely activity to enjoy after the day's work. Zac was also very generous with his food and space, and never hesitated to bring me along to meet his interesting and thoughtful friends around the area. Though I could go on writing and writing in Zac's favor, all that really needs to be said is that at Zac's you're in good hands, and if you lean into it, you can expect to have an unforgettable experience that will place Montana and "Zacburg" in your heart.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Savannah)
I had a great experience hosting Savannah and Mishka for about two weeks in September 2021. She was a great help keeping up with the routine lodging operations, and also pitched in on a variety of extracurricular tasks including gardening and landscaping, installing exterior cedar shingle siding, and a DIY glass and concrete countertop. I was
… read more pleased to find that despite her youth she is exceptionally mature and self-possessed and a capable and independent worker and human. She is curious about the world and eager to learn, and very polite, friendly, and easy to get along with. She had no trouble navigating the daily ins and outs of communal living, sharing the cooking and cleaning and communicating openly. She seems like she has things figured out to an impressive degree for a recent college graduate, and I know she has a bright future ahead. Also, her dog is super cute and fun and even if Savannah was mediocre I'd host her again just to hang out with Mishka ;) Fortunately they're both awesome and so I highly recommend hosting them if you have the chance. Thanks Savannah!
Left by host for Workawayer (Athulya)
I had a wonderful experience hosting Athulya for about 2 weeks near the end of my 2021 season. She helped with a variety of tasks including gardening and outdoor work, packing and moving things around, and some nice interior finish work. She has a good aesthetic sensibility and showed a dedication to maintaining a high quality of work that I very
… read more much appreciated. She also accepted my rustic accommodations without complaint. The beginning of her stay in particular brought some very harsh cold weather, but she was undeterred.
Aside from the work, Athulya was very gracious in often cooking delicious, healthy meals for the both of us. I also appreciated her independence, as we were able to seamlessly work together or separately, and also share space and give each other space as needed. She has a calming and peaceful presence, an openness about her, and understands and appreciates the beauty and comfort that can be found in the simple things in life. I absolutely recommend her as a workawayer, you won't be disappointed. It was a pleasure to spend the time together that we did, and I wish her the best of luck in her future endeavors. Thank you, Athulya!
Left by host for Workawayer (Aldrich)
I had a great time hosting Aldrich for a couple weeks at the tail end of my 2021 season. An experienced workaway host in his own right, it came as no surprise that he was capable, thoughtful and insightful, and had great interpersonal skills and communal living practices. He came well prepared for the chilly Montana autumn, and though it was a new
… read more environment for him, coming as he did from LA (and the Philippines), he was self sufficient and accepted the rustic accommodations I could offer without complaint.
We worked together on a variety of closing tasks, as well as some small construction projects. We were also able to split the cooking and cleaning and other routine things without much discussion or difficulty, always a plus.
I appreciated his openness, friendly demeanor, and easy going nature. The highlight of the experience for me was connecting with a fellow workaway host with a similar (if more extensive and impressive) resume and trajectory as a small time lodging and tourism entrepreneur. It was certainly a fruitful encounter and I absolutely recommend hosting him if you have the chance. Thanks Aldrich!
Left by host for Workawayer (Ginny)
Ginny and Jeff are wonderful workawayers and wonderful people, and I'm so glad I was able to host them for about a month to kick off the season. Their seemingly never-ending supply of positive energy and good vibes definitely made a difference and helped propel us through a seamless opening. They came ready to work and were immediately comfortable
… read more getting dirty with yard work, chippers, chainsaws, and power tools. I could trust them to work and solve problems independently which is huge when you're hosting multiple workawayers. They are very laid back, super fun to hang out with, and also value their alone time. I thoroughly enjoyed hosting them and would have them back any time. Thanks Ginny and Jeff, hope to see you again!
Left by Workawayer (Ginny) for host
Zac and the Alisons are fantastic hosts and lovely, fun people:) We ended up staying about a month and despite the mud season weather had an amazing time. They are all encouraging and super easy to work with. We did a lot of work getting the place ready for the busy summer season. The work is generally pretty chill and even when its not the
… read more collective positive attitude of everyone made it a great time. Accommodations were totally adequate for us and perfect for people who really love being outside. Food is shared and bountiful. Plenty of fun and silly conversation to be had. Loved getting to know the area for its colorful locals and insanely beautiful scenery, it's a very special place. Zac, Alison, Alison and the rest of the crew - thanks so much for everything, we'll be back!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Cullen)
As a fairly active host for the last four years, I've hosted dozens of workawayers, and so I can confidently say that Cullen is absolutely in the top tier, among the very best I've had the pleasure of hosting. He brings with him just about every positive attribute you might hope for: highly skilled and competent, confident and self driven, mature,
… read more polite, conscientious, intelligent, funny, good conversationalist, independent, and on and on.
He stayed with me for about two months, so this is not a superficial impression but truth borne from the experience of working together for a significant portion of the summer season. He helped me construct a deck, an outdoor kitchen, helped with felling trees and clearing brush, assisted with electrical and plumbing projects, helped with gardening, and helped with housekeeping my lodging units. He was also always willing to help as needed with food prep, dishwashing, tidying, and other general communal living tasks. He was able to take care of himself for his own adventuring and entertainment but was also equally game for group recreation and was always a blast to have along.
This is all simply to say that I cannot recommend Cullen highly enough as a workawayer, for all the reasons listed above as well as many others I'm sure I missed. I'm very grateful that in a pandemic year where I hosted significantly fewer people than in years past, that Cullen was one of them. He was definitely the standout and I can't see how the season could have been the success that it was without his crucial help. Thanks for everything Cullen, good luck and hope to see you again sometime!
Left by host for Workawayer (Will)
WIll is a fantastic workawayer. Very capable, up for any task, self directed and handy. His awesome self built camper van is a testament to his drive and abilities. I figured out quickly and appreciated that I could trust him to understand the gist of whatever project I handed him and be able to work pretty much independently and do a good job. I
… read more was also glad that he ended up staying a little longer than we'd initially planned. We got a lot of good work done inside and out, including working on the beginnings of a living roof, setting pavers for an outdoor kitchen, installing insulation and weatherproofing a house exterior, not to mention a semi-successful foray into some dubious DIY electrical engineering. He's also the type that jumps right in to help out with the little things like tidying up and doing dishes which really counts for a lot. Most of all, I had a lot of fun just having him around, enjoying the outdoors and a few beers and good food, and discussing the crazy state of our world. Very highly recommended. Thanks Will, hope to see you around!
Left by Workawayer (Will) for host
Zac, Alison, Allison, and friends were wonderful hosts. They have a very cool operation going on right outside of Glacier NP. There are tons of projects going on at any given moment, so you can play into your strengths and mix up the work to keep it interesting. Zac was generous with his food and space, and I felt welcome right from the start.
… read more It's a cool atmosphere of "lots to do; busy, but also relaxed and fun." There's a lot of natural beauty in the area, including plenty of lakes for afternoon dips. I ended up staying longer than I originally planned, and I am hoping to return next summer. Thanks for having me!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Owen) for host
I had an amazing time staying with Zac! He’s a great guy and really made me feel really welcome at his place. There’s always a lot going on there, whether it’s building something (I got my hands dirty with cordwood - loved it), helping out with the short-stay rental or making food and having a beer with Zac and whoever happens to drop in to say
… read more hi. It makes for a really fun atmosphere. The place itself is a beautiful block and Zac (and many workawayers!) have done really well transforming it into a great communal space with a few different lodgings.
Obviously it goes without saying that being so close to Glacier National Park is a massive bonus and Zac was really mindful of making sure I could experience it while I was there. We went on a couple of great walks together and when he was out of town on work, Zac left a full fridge of groceries and put me in touch with friends who were keen to go and explore more.
All in all I had a blast hanging out with Zac and his mates, and even came back a couple of months later to say hi. He’s a fun guy with a great sense of humour and is always good for a chat. I would thoroughly recommend a stay.
Thanks for everything Zac! Hope our paths cross again.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Owen)
I had such a great great experience hosting Owen for nearly a month! During a very busy summer where I often hosted more than one person at once, Owen filled what would have been an empty gap at a crucial time, and I'm so glad he was around. He helped out with a wide variety of tasks; I was simultaneously building a house and running a short term
… read more rental as well as working full time, and Owen worked with me and also independently throughout his stay in both areas. I felt great leaving the place in his hands while I was away even on overnights for work, and I knew I could trust him to complete the tasks I left for him.
Aside from being a competent, quick-learning, and trustworthy self-starter, Owen was also just a fun guy to have around. I really enjoyed getting to know him and hanging out over a beer after a productive day. In fact my only regret is that I didn't have more free time to get out and explore Glacier with him while he was here. I am glad though to have forged a friendship which saw him return for a visit just a few months out from his stay. I can't recommend him highly enough should he seek out more opportunities through workaway in the future. Whatever the case, I wish him the best of luck and hope to see him again someday- thanks for everything Owen!
Left by host for Workawayer (Johanna)
It was such a pleasure to host Johanna for over two weeks! She was great at communicating and coming up with a plan before we met, and I could tell by her communication style that we would work well together. She helped me to start getting my space organized for the season, and she was flexible and adaptable as we moved our work inside or outside
… read more as weather dictated. Much more than her competency with the daily tasking though, I really just appreciated having her around for sharing a meal and great conversation. She is a very open, honest, sweet, and genuine person, and if you're lucky enough to have the chance to host her, you should definitely take it! Thanks for everything Johanna!
Left by Workawayer (Johanna) for host
Well, well... Zac is definitively the kind of clever, genuine and funny guy it’s nice to know when you discover a place ! Especially when you share the same vision of life in so many things... I already miss all our daily deep existential conversations. Zac is really open minded, doesn’t have any judgement and accept people the way they are... I
… read more can’t tell how much I feel grateful to know this guy... plus : he has amazing friends ! Swipe right ;)
Left by Workawayer (Elizabeth) for host
I was only able to stay with Zac for a week, but I highly recommend this workaway. Even though it was cold and rainy much of the time, Zac found projects that we could work on for my short stay. We set up the tent for his guests and did some "spring cleaning" around his property to prepare for summer projects. Work was physically demanding but not
… read more difficult, and Zac was good at balancing work with fun activities, like hiking in Glacier National Park on our one day of good weather. If you are looking for a fun and rewarding adventure in a beautiful part of Montana with a fun, respectful, and generous host, go here.
Thanks again, Zac! Give Rue an extra pat for me, and don't forget to document stuff aaaaall summer :)You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Alison)
What can I say? For me anyway, Alison is ultimate workaway superstar #1. She was with me nearly two months, my longest tenured workawayer by far, and I'm happy to say I'm expectantly awaiting her return for another season where she will be taking on an expanded role with my operation. Throughout her stint she proved herself to be driven,
… read more trustworthy, hard-working, and adaptable. She's a self-starter with great intuition, and a thorough and competent quick learner. Plus she's really cool and fun and positive. It was my immense pleasure to host and get to know her, and truly become friends in the process. I'm not sure how much she intends to continue to utilize workaway, but if you find yourself in the position to be a potential host to her, you should leap at the chance. I simply can't recommend her highly enough. Thanks for everything Alison, see you again soon!
Left by Workawayer (Alison) for host
Vibes don't lie, and Zac has some of the best vibes I've ever encountered. What was originally supposed to be a three week stay was extended to a total of seven weeks; the combination of Glacier National Park, Zac's property, and Zac himself was just too good to leave. Zac is the proprietor of an acre of land on which he is building his cordwood
… read more masonry house and also (very successfully) runs two guesthouse units. The work is rough, but the sense of accomplishment you get when you work with your hands is second to none. I wasn't especially familiar with using power tools and such before working with Zac, but he was an excellent teacher and always offered to help me learn about anything I was interested in. He even taught me how to change the oil on my car! If you are truly not interested in the physically demanding work, there are plenty of lighter tasks around the property such as cooking, cleaning, and gardening. Zac is an intensely ambitious person, so there's always some side project going on (or four). I think Marcus said it best when he said Zac gives new meaning to work hard, play hard. Off days were filled with hiking, rafting, thrift shopping, and so much more with Zac and his wonderfully hilarious friends. Given Zac's long history with the park, he has all the intel on the best hikes in the area, which I was incredibly thankful for.
Overall, Zac's best quality as a Workaway host is that he wants everyone to be comfortable and have a good time. During my stay, Zac was highly collaborative regarding what tasks I was interested in working on, when I wanted to be working versus hiking, what foods he should stock in the fridge, etc. I am profoundly grateful for the time I spent in Glacier with Zac and the friendship that has developed between us.
See you downstream, bro dawg ;)You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Drew)
I had a terrific experience hosting Drew! He was with me for a few weeks in September 2018, but in that short time I really came to appreciate his presence and was sad to see him go. He is a very quick learner, a hard worker, he has a wonderful positive attitude and disposition, and he's just a lot of fun. Even when dealing with the coldest
… read more temperatures I think he's ever experienced, day after day, and doing so with a tent as his lodging, he was never anything but joyful and enthusiastic about everything. I really appreciated his help and his approach to life, and I know it will serve him well. I definitely recommend him to any future host, wish him well, and I hope to see him again one day. Thanks for everything Drew!
Left by Workawayer (Drew) for host
Where to start!
This has been by far the best work away experience I have ever encountered! Zac is such a genuine guy who is smart, funny and always up for a cold beer. His friends are great company and if you stay with him there is no doubt that you will meet them also.
The Glacier National Park is the most beautiful place I have ever seen
… read more (going to the sun road is highly recommended) and Zac, who has lived there for years, knows all the ins and outs of the area. During my stay, we were able to construct two panels of the house and do light jobs around the house. The work was occasionally time consuming, but not difficult and Zac likes to allow plenty of time for his workaways to go exploring!
Just want to say thanks so much mate for such a great time, even though our time was short, I gained so much from it. Your place is one I definitely plan on returning to in the future and I can’t wait to see the progress you have made on it!
All the best for the future and take it easy mate!
DrewYou can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Julien & Pierre)
Pierre and Julien were great! They arrived at a time when I had more workawayers than I could host full time and so they split their time between working with me and helping out some friends of mine. They were really easy going and flexible with this arrangement and they were very helpful to me and to my friends Pete and Sam. At my place they
… read more helped out with various tasks for the cordwood house I'm building, the main thing being building the cordwood walls. They picked it up quickly and were great at it.
These guys were also a lot fun to hang out with and have around. We had some good times playing cards, going out for a drink, or just hanging out at home after a good day of work. They're also really good cooks, it was great to have them prepare delicious authentic French meals. Definitely recommended, thanks for everything guys and hope to see you again sometime!
Left by Workawayer (Julien & Pierre) for host
A very nice experience, the best workaway experience for the two of us for the moment!
Zach is a very cool guy, always ready to help and to share good moments!
Him and his friends are very friendly and always open to share a beer!
It's a very beautiful place to stay!
Thanks a lot
You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Jake)
In catching up on reviews I realized I'd never left feedback for Jake from his 2017 stint. While it's perhaps of little use to him now, it's a glaring omission nonetheless. After two years of hosting over a dozen individuals, Jake is the standout. I really can't imagine a more fortuitous experience arising than the one I had hosting Jake.
He
… read more showed up a day after my foundation was poured, I think it was the first of September. Nearby Glacier Park was being ravaged by wildfire, and the smoke was nearly unbearable. In spite of this (and because exploring and hiking in the park was pointless anyway) Jake and I worked together and in the proceeding few weeks methodically erected the entire post and beam frame of the small house I'd been planning to build all summer.
We got so much more done than I expected, all thanks to Jake. After a summer of setbacks and delays my motivation was lagging and Jake was usually leading the charge on the build. To have a skilled builder arrive just in time was amazing on it's own, but I know that it was Jake's work ethic and drive that put the building process into overdrive and made it possible to head into the Montana winter with a solid structure.
He was also just great fun to hang with and have around, and I can only hope he got as much from the experience as I did. I'm not sure if he plans to utilize workaway again the future but I wish him the best of luck and hope to see him again sometime. Thanks again for everything Jake!
Left by host for Workawayer (Ali)
I had an excellent experience hosting Ali! She stayed with me for several weeks and in that time I came to know her as a very genuine, competent, inquisitive, and fun person. Her work experience with trail and landscaping crews definitely came in handy as I felt I could trust her to handle chainsaw operations without supervision- not only did I
… read more have her cut lots of wood, both firewood and rounds of precise length for cordwood construction, but she also serviced the saw and left it running and cutting better than before she started. She's also handy with power and hand tools. I've hosted over a dozen workawayers over the past two years and I think aside from the one professional carpenter I hosted, Ali has been the most skilled traveler I've had the pleasure of working with.
Aside from her competency with construction tasks, she's got a wonderful unique personality and is always good for interesting conversation. With communal living too she is always willing to jump in and help out with cooking, cleaning, etc. I can't recommend her highly enough, and I'm so glad for all her help. Thanks again Ali and hope to see you again sometime!
Left by Workawayer (Benoît) for host
Excellent !
I stayed over a month in Zac's place and i couldn't imagine something better. It was great! Zac is nice and welcoming. I was feeling at home and I learned a lot with him. I helped him to build his house and he was happy to share his skills. He always took time to explain you and ask your point of view . You are a full part of the
… read more project. Zac injured himself and was reduced for constructions stuff, but he didn't stop to work. It was helping me and the other workawayer everytime, assisting us in the work tasks, cooking for us, go shopping for us, etc.
He is also very easy-going. If it's a great sunny day to hike, if you are not in a good mood to work or if you feel sick, no worries, you just say to him and you have day off. His place is in the woods and very close to Glacier National Park, wich is very nice and amazing if you like nature and hiking.
Zac is very generous guy, funny and artistic. And if you're lucky you could hear his famous great single "Lean mean fat grilling machine". :)
I have also meet all his friends around who are like him, nice and welcoming. And if you bring some Cheetos with you, the doors of Pete and Sam place probably will open for you. And you'll have a chance to taste their great foods and Kombucha!
It was an amazing experience for me and I'll always remember it. I'm looking forward to see the house finished. I wish him all the best and i have no doubt I will see him again someday. Good luck my friend !You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Benoît)
I hosted Ben for a little over month, and he was just great! The conditions were not always easy, as it was quite cold and snowy here in Montana during his stay, but despite that he maintained a great attitude even when working out in the elements. He has an interest in and a knack for manual tasks, and was a great help in getting my project
… read more "dried in" for the winter. He was also always willing to pitch in with cooking, cleaning, and other communal living type tasks. He was also just a lot of fun to get to know and hang out with. On top of everything, I was nearly incapacitated by injury for pretty much the entirety of his stay, and Ben and another workawayer saw through all my closing season duties, and he was the last to leave and made sure everything was done before he was done. He was really a life-saver and I'm so thankful he was around. I wish him good luck and hope to see him again someday!
Left by host for Workawayer (Ro)
I had an excellent experience hosting Ro for nearly a month. She worked with me and another workawayer at the end (or really past the end) of the season here in Montana and she was just great. Very flexible and adaptable, I don't recall her ever complaining or really even being in a sour mood, despite the cold, despite the relative lack of a
… read more social scene, despite the fact that I feel like I was a bit sour at times!
She's got a good attitude that I know will serve her well, but beyond that, she was a great worker. Picked up quickly on new tasks, was always looking ahead for what else needed to be done, and was awesome about helping out or taking charge with the typical communal living sort of tasks like cooking and cleaning. Not to mention she's just a fun, smart person who's a pleasure to hang with. On top of it all, two days into her stay I sustained an injury which required surgery, so she literally was my right hand woman. She was so helpful with everything and I'm so grateful she was around! Thanks again Ro, good luck and hope to see you again soon!
Left by Workawayer (Ro) for host
I stayed with Zac for just about a month and absolutely loved my time there. Zac is an incredibly personable, accommodating, and laid-back host and I feel like I had a great balance of time working on the house, learning some new skills, hanging out over a beer, meeting some awesome folks, and getting out to enjoy the park. I would absolutely
… read more recommend staying here and working with Zac. Definitely will come back to visit!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel)
Dan and his friend Drew were an absolute blast to host. Boundless positive energy, great work ethic, genuine personality,an open mind, and a true enthusiasm for learning are just some of the attributes Dan brings to the table. I was impressed with his ability to "rough it" and go with the flow as out outdoor living situation got colder and darker
… read more by the day as we headed into autumn here in NW Montana. He never complained about anything and jumped right into whatever needed to be done, be it the construction and other tasks I had or the general cooking and cleaning for the group. Had a great time, hope to see you again sometime my friend!
Left by Workawayer (Daniel) for host
Such a fun, awesome, easy going and genuine guy Zac is! We had an absolute blast getting to know Zac and helping him on the house. The nights were fun and cosy as we sat next to the fire and had some fun conversations. Where Zac lives is so close to the National Glacier Park and the Park is just incredible. SO many different hikes, awesome views
… read more and incredible mountains.
Thank you for having us Zac! It was an awesome couple of weeks; definitely recommend this Workaway!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (George)
George was a great pleasure to host, work with, and just have around and hang out with. He's got a great sense of humor and a positive attitude, not to mention an excellent work ethic. His experience on construction sites came in very handy on my home building project, where I felt I could trust him and not be constantly looking over his shoulder.
… read more He was also always more than happy to help out with the more typical daily tasks of cooking, washing dishes, and whatever other sundry things needed to be done. My only regret is that I didn't a chance to take advantage of his impressive painting skills! Thanks for all the help George, hope to see you again sometime!
Left by Workawayer (George) for host
Zac was a brilliant workaway host, no two days felt the same! his location next to the park, he himself and the people he surrounds himself with total up for a brilliant workaway stay! work was great fun, working outdoors with your hands on a everchanging project of the cordwood masonry house whilst listening to a mixture of glam rock with a
… read more hammer in one hand and more often then not a cold beer in the other. Zac himself is a fantastic person with a great sense of humour and great friends who we did many things with like rafting, hiking, boating, spending hot afternoons in lakes and evenings in great company.
I stayed for 3 weeks and loved it all, the outdoor shower was second to none on a hot day, the kitchen and deck and general outdoor living made for a really great communal space and being situated right next to the park meant for a goldmine of amazing hikes and wildlife spotting opportunities.
Wish Zac the best on his projects, jealous of the paradise he is creatingYou can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Zvonimir & Marija)
I had so much fun hosting Zvonimir (Johnny) and Marija! They were a great help with various tasks and projects at the beginning of my season and it was great having them around to establish a bit of a routine and get rolling. They are really fun, friendly people, but also hard working and attentive. They didn't shy away from less glamorous tasks-
… read more Zvonimir even helped me unearth a septic tank to get it ready for pumping! One of my favorite memories of the summer is still catching the Croatia vs Denmark World Cup match with these guys and cheering Croatia's big win. Thanks so much for the help guys, hope to see you again some day!
Left by Workawayer (Zvonimir & Marija) for host
We stayed at Zac place for two weeks and it was wonderful experience. The first week he was on asignment in the park, but he welcomed us, show us around, left us with list of jobs to be done and full fridge-what more do you need? :)
We helped with painting and protecting the floor, some gardening, peeled bark off the logs. There are a lot of
… read more little jobs so everyone can find something for themselfs. Zac was celebrating his birthday once we were there, we helpd with preparation and then enjoyed hanging out with him and his wonderful friends...
Zac was watching soccer world cup and cheering with us for Croatia, that was so much fun...You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Jo & Cat)
Jo was a fabulous workawayer! It was great having him around at the beginning of my season to get my various projects up and rolling. He was super friendly and enthusiastic, very motivated, and fun to hang out with when the work day was done. He has a great positive attitude towards life in general and he approached everything with an open mind.
… read more Overall a great person to have around, and I hope to see him again some day!
Left by Workawayer (Marcus) for host
Zac gives new meaning to work hard play hard! The work was tough and dirty but the beer was cold and plentiful. While I stayed with Zac, I built an outdoor shower (learned a lot about power tools), took care of a tent & tipi he was renting out, and many other miscellaneous jobs around the property (ever want to learn how to cut down a tree using a
… read more chainsaw?). He showed me around Kalispell and Glacier National Park, and I had such an amazing time meeting his awesome friends.
Thanks so much for having me Zac and treating me like family!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Marcus)
What can I say about Marcus? It was nothing short of amazing having him contact me out of the blue and show up right on time a week later. My hands were quite full at the time and having Marcus around really lightened the load. He very quickly picked up on exactly what needed to be done and never hesitated to jump right in and do it. I'll never
… read more forget the day when he came back for what I'm sure he meant to be a quick stop to say hi and pick up a few forgotten items, and he instead jumped into the very dirty and difficult job of jacking up a trailer house to get wheels and axles on it. I didn't mean to rope him into it, but I was so glad for his help and his awesome attitude.
But aside from being a great volunteer he was really just good company and great to have around. We had a lot of fun cooking, hanging out, and having a few beers when the work day was done. He really became part of the fabric of the social world here in his short time in the area, and I and the whole Glacier family would love to have him back around any time. Best of luck with your future endeavors Marcus, thanks again for everything!
Left by host for Workawayer (Eva)
It was a really great experience hosting Eva for about 3 weeks. She helped me out a lot more with my various projects than I think she realized. She has a great work ethic and was always flexible and willing to do whatever needed to be done. She is clean and respectful of common space, she's caring and giving, she's a great cook, and she's also a
… read more just very fun person with a great sense of humor. I can only hope she gained as much from the experience as I did. It was sad to see her go but I wish her the best in her future travels, and I very highly recommend her to any prospective future hosts. Thanks so much Eva, good luck!
Left by host for Workawayer (Rosie)
Rosie and Sophie surprised me with a last minute request, and I'm so glad they did! They were a huge help in getting my project off the ground. Besides being hard workers who never stopped until the job was done, they were just nice to have around. We shared tight living quarters (a small mobile home) and they were very clean and respectful. They
… read more were able to work independently and when they finished their initial tasks, they would keep busy with cleaning and other chores. They really went above and beyond. They're also great cooks. I recommend them as volunteers 100%.
Thanks so much Rosie and Sophie (and Big and Roosevelt), best of luck on your travels!Family-owned cattle ranch in the Sandhills of Western Nebraska, USA
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