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Bonjour!
We are a Dutch-American family who have been living in this spectacular part of the French Alps for 13 years now: Marita (Dutch) and Chuck (American), and Olve (32) and Nick (33), who are both in the US at the moment. We are in the final stages of building our home which we have tried to make as eco as we can, with natural materials and as fossil fuel-free as possible, we are learning about permaculture, so we can tread more lightly on this beautiful land.
We're looking for practical people who like working with their hands and are interested in learning about 'alternative' building methods, gardening and other skills in living lightly. If you have any experience with eco-building or any kinds of building work, especially carpentry, that would be amazing, but it's not essential. We've mostly completed building the main house - with hemp and lime walls around a timber frame structure - and now we're working on the detached garage with studio apartment over it. We built that with straw panel walls and in spring and summer 2025 we'll be clay plastering and working on interior woodwork, installing rainwater harvesting and a composting toilet. and are currently evaluating how close to close to zero carbon we have achieved ... our solar panels and battery are installed, along with any other good ideas we come across along the way.
Les Contamines Montjoie is a mountain village and resort, about 30kms from Chamonix, with beautiful hiking, climbing and biking and other activities so if you like the mountains and being active, there is lots to do.
We look forward to meeting you.
A bientôt!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
DIY and building projects
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Between us in our family we have two nationalities, we've lived in lots of different countries and travelled in many more. Now we're living in this mountain village in the Alps and trying to tread more lightly on this beautiful land. We're learning a lot and we've got a lot to learn, and would love to share our experiences and learn from yours.
Help
The house is essentially built, so there's a lot of finishing work now, and any carpentry, plastering, tiling and general building skills could be hugely helpful. But they're not essential, as long as you're practical, responsible and enthusiastic. We are very happy, of course, to share information about the natural building techniques we used and what we have learned along the way.
We all share in the household chores - preparing meals, cleaning and tidying, and snow clearing - outside of the workaway hours.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Italian: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
Accommodation is in the new home, with a shared bathroom. It's spacious and comfortable but unfinished in places.
We're looking forward to sharing communal evening meals together (plant-based), sharing experiences, talking in whatever languages. Breakfast and lunch also provided.
What else ...
Nearest train station is Le Fayet-St Gervais Les Bains and there's a bus between the station and Les Contamines. There's also regular long-distance bus services and Bla Bla Car. We encourage you to travel by train or bus instead of flying, if you can! Annecy and Chamonix are also reachable by train or bus.
You can get around Les Contamines on foot or we can lend you a bike. We are right at the foot of Mt Blanc and on the famous Tour du Mt Blanc route. There are lots and lots of hiking trails, an excellent climbing wall, mountainbiking, two swimming lakes, and tennis courts and, in the winter, skiing and snowshoeing, ice climbing and more.
We have a slackline, gymnastics rings, guitars, and plenty of books we can lend you.
Plus there's just endless beautiful scenery where you can just chill, read a book, take photos, walk, run, hike, bike, have a drink, parapente.... The possibilities are pretty much endless.
Just a note if you're coming outside the high season of July and August: it can be quite quiet, so don't expect lots of nightlife and buzz. Chamonix has that though, if you want.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have a decent wifi connection but it's not super fast.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Host ref number: 776983418269
Feedback (30)
24 Jul 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Erik)
It was a real pleasure having Erik to stay and he helped us a lot during the two weeks he was here. He is extremely capable, smart, interested and respectful, and was a calm presence in the house. We very quickly felt confident leaving him to get on with various carpentry jobs unsupervised and we're very pleased with the results. He is capable… read more
(Excellent
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23 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer (Erik) for host
This was a great introduction to WorkAway for me. I spent two weeks here in Les Contamines. It was a rainy two weeks, but every time those clouds lifted I was absolutely stunned by the sheer magnitude of the mountains. An amazing place in the heart of the French Alps!
Chuck, Marita and their son Oliver were very welcoming and easy to get along… read more
Chuck, Marita and their son Oliver were very welcoming and easy to get along… read more
14 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Luiza)
Luiza was a ray of sunshine and such a joy to have staying with us, it very quickly felt like she was part of the family. Smart, curious, adventurous and easygoing, she turned her hand to the jobs of the day conscientiously and with attention to detail, helped around the house without being asked and took full advantage of the hiking trails on our… read more
(Excellent
)
27 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Luiza) for host
This was my first Workaway experience and I couldn't be happier for the opportunity.
I stayed in Les Contamines for almost 3 weeks and had a great time! At the time my job was mostly cleaning the woodframes and then oiling them. I also sanded the wooden handrails, which was so fun and my favorite task hahaha.
The house is a work of art, extremely… read more
I stayed in Les Contamines for almost 3 weeks and had a great time! At the time my job was mostly cleaning the woodframes and then oiling them. I also sanded the wooden handrails, which was so fun and my favorite task hahaha.
The house is a work of art, extremely… read more
21 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Linda) for host
I had the most wonderful time with Chuck and Marita! They are such spectacularly interesting people. We had so many fascinating discussions and I learned a lot from both of them.
The work was really fun, I mainly spent my time laying a big part of the new wooden floor with Chuck upstairs (a fantastically creative process, it turns out), and… read more
The work was really fun, I mainly spent my time laying a big part of the new wooden floor with Chuck upstairs (a fantastically creative process, it turns out), and… read more
2 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Linda)
Linda was/is (might be again!) a delight to work with and brought a vast amount of experience and wisdom to our home. She will tackle anything, listens carefully and then brings a keen sense of organisation and improvisation to the task at hand. She's a good cook, we only know this from a vegan perspective, serving up delish dishes and home-brewed… read more
(Excellent
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24 Jul 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Erik)
It was a real pleasure having Erik to stay and he helped us a lot during the two weeks he was here. He is extremely capable, smart, interested and respectful, and was a calm presence in the house. We very quickly felt confident leaving him to get on with various carpentry jobs unsupervised and we're very pleased with the results. He is capable… read more
(Excellent)
23 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer (Erik) for host
This was a great introduction to WorkAway for me. I spent two weeks here in Les Contamines. It was a rainy two weeks, but every time those clouds lifted I was absolutely stunned by the sheer magnitude of the mountains. An amazing place in the heart of the French Alps!
Chuck, Marita and their son Oliver were very welcoming and easy to get along… read more
Chuck, Marita and their son Oliver were very welcoming and easy to get along… read more
14 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Luiza)
Luiza was a ray of sunshine and such a joy to have staying with us, it very quickly felt like she was part of the family. Smart, curious, adventurous and easygoing, she turned her hand to the jobs of the day conscientiously and with attention to detail, helped around the house without being asked and took full advantage of the hiking trails on our… read more
(Excellent)
27 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Luiza) for host
This was my first Workaway experience and I couldn't be happier for the opportunity.
I stayed in Les Contamines for almost 3 weeks and had a great time! At the time my job was mostly cleaning the woodframes and then oiling them. I also sanded the wooden handrails, which was so fun and my favorite task hahaha.
The house is a work of art, extremely… read more
I stayed in Les Contamines for almost 3 weeks and had a great time! At the time my job was mostly cleaning the woodframes and then oiling them. I also sanded the wooden handrails, which was so fun and my favorite task hahaha.
The house is a work of art, extremely… read more
21 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Linda) for host
I had the most wonderful time with Chuck and Marita! They are such spectacularly interesting people. We had so many fascinating discussions and I learned a lot from both of them.
The work was really fun, I mainly spent my time laying a big part of the new wooden floor with Chuck upstairs (a fantastically creative process, it turns out), and… read more
The work was really fun, I mainly spent my time laying a big part of the new wooden floor with Chuck upstairs (a fantastically creative process, it turns out), and… read more
2 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Linda)
Linda was/is (might be again!) a delight to work with and brought a vast amount of experience and wisdom to our home. She will tackle anything, listens carefully and then brings a keen sense of organisation and improvisation to the task at hand. She's a good cook, we only know this from a vegan perspective, serving up delish dishes and home-brewed… read more
(Excellent)
12 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Luke) for host
I spent a great month at Chuck and Marita's house! Chuck and Marita are very kind, patient, and interesting people. They were happy to give me hiking and cultural tips for the area and they showed me around town (e.g., bars, community events).
The area itself is fantastic! There are so many gorgeous hikes right outside their door and the town is… read more
The area itself is fantastic! There are so many gorgeous hikes right outside their door and the town is… read more
4 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Luke)
Luke is a cheerful, calm and respectful person, very willing to turn his hand to anything you ask him to and interested in many things - in short, it was lovely having him for the month of so he stayed with us. October is off-season here so it was quiet in the village but he found plenty to do in his spare time, exploring all our hiking trails and… read more
(Excellent)
4 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Jonas)
Jonas joined us on the spur of the moment for 2 weeks or so before his season job and accommodation started in Chamonix and we were glad not only to be able to help out but also to get the chance to get to know him a bit and share some interesting discussions. He is an easy-going, open and sunny person, enthusiastic, intelligent and lovely energy.… read more
(Excellent)
3 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Jonas) for host
I spent some really great time wihh Chuck and Marita, we spoke about many interesting things and shared the knowledge we each had, I really loved the charm of their house that they build by themselves and with the helps of the many travelers that passed by, they advised me some really nice walk and also made me discover the sculpting of wood! The… read more
27 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Chet) for host
Had a great time in the 10 days I spent with Chuck and Marita. I really enjoyed learning a new skill as well as exploring an exciting new area and eating tasty vegan food! The work was enjoyable and hours were very fair. Thank you very much for taking me so last minute!
10 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Chet)
When Chet contacted us last minute to ask if he could join us for a week, it just sounded right and we were quick to say yes. And very glad we did - helpful, considerate, smart and a willing good worker, he fit right in and it was great that he and Sam could get out together on some hikes / runs. Thank you, Chet, and wish you all the best, if you… read more
(Excellent)
10 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Samuel) for host
Was a really good experience, these two have some great stories and even greater food! They've got a really sweet emphasis on you learning stuff/trying out new methods and tools while you're working and the location is just insane! Would 10/10 recommend cheers Chuck and Marita for such a great time :))
10 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Samuel)
Yep, agree with the previous host here: such a cheerful and hardworking guy, who brings intelligence and good ideas to the work, has good initiative and likes to do things well. It was a pleasure having him here. Thanks, Sam, you were a great help and made a big difference - we'll send you pictures of the finished railings soon - and you're… read more
(Excellent)
10 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Romana & Milan)
Romana and Milan are two extremely bright, capable and lovely people and we thoroughly enjoyed having them to stay this summer. They worked on repairing our rustic oak floorboards and were quick learners, keen and interested. Respectful, they were quick to lend a hand, help make meals and share in household tasks. We'll especially remember the… read more
(Excellent)
1 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Dakota)
Dakota and Erin are wonderful, intelligent, vibrant (you get the picture) individuals. We feel fortunate to have had their commitment to excellence throughout the various carpentry tasks assigned - they were not experienced but they tackled the great unknown with focus and determination, always had the right questions when learning and in short… read more
(Excellent)
1 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Erin)
Dakota and Erin are wonderful, intelligent, vibrant (you get the picture) individuals. We feel fortunate to have had their commitment to excellence throughout the various carpentry tasks assigned - they were not experienced but they tackled the great unknown with focus and determination, always had the right questions when learning and in short… read more
(Excellent)
23 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Freya) for host
First of all, apologies for my incredibly late review! I stayed with Marita and Chuck for two weeks in December (3 months ago now...) and had a really incredible time. I was aware it would be fairly quiet due to the time of year the nature of Les Contamines, but this sounded just right for me at the time. The house and village are really… read more
22 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Freya)
Freya joined us for nearly two weeks just as the snow started falling and it was such a pleasure having her here. As the previous hosts said, she's friendly, intelligent and very capable, willingly turning her hand to anything from heavy snow clearing to carpentry and doing it well. Besides which she is a talented vegan cook, which was such a… read more
(Excellent)
22 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Šarūnas & Kamilė)
Šarūnas and Kamilė are a lovely respectful, conscientious and considerate couple and very easy-going Workawayers who we enjoyed getting to know. For most of the two weeks they stayed with us, Šarūnas assisted with carpentry work (building our stairs), which he did with intelligence and a good eye for detail, proving extremely useful even though… read more
(Excellent)
15 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Kezia) for host
I am very grateful to Marita, Chuck and Olve for such a wonderful experience in the Alps. They accepted me last minute and immediately welcomed me into the family.
My work was helping to prepare the house for winter and build some stairs. I learnt a lot about carpentry and was very grateful that they took the time and effort to teach me what I… read more
My work was helping to prepare the house for winter and build some stairs. I learnt a lot about carpentry and was very grateful that they took the time and effort to teach me what I… read more
3 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Kezia)
Kez is one of those people you don’t want to see go … she listens well, never overstates her skills or experiences and gets the job done very capably. And she is a delight to work with, as well as a delight to share a home with. Kez, come back!
(Excellent)
1 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Benjamin)
Ben is a delightful, cheerful, enthusiastic person to have around and it was a pleasure having to stay for a couple of weeks. He turned his hand to a few different jobs with curiousity and gusto - plastering walls, hempcreting and even just moving boxes around was all done in good spirits. In spare time, he was off running, mountainbiking and… read more
(Excellent)
17 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Benjamin) for host
My time with Marita, Chuck and Olve was one I will not soon forget. I felt so welcomed at their home, and Marita made the best homemade bread... I also really enjoyed the almost stream of consciousness, ever winding, conversations, after dinner over candlelight as the sun set over their surrounding mountain-scapes. The workload was very fair, not… read more
17 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Rihards)
We don't usually host Workawayers in the winter because, while the ski season is on, it is hard to give our volunteers our full attention, but when Rihards got in touch to propose to come to us for the winter, it was easy to accept! He had clearly thought things through, communicated well and was independent enough (and motivated to snowboard… read more
(Excellent)
26 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Rihards) for host
Great people in an amazing place!
I really enjoyed my workaway with these guys. They are really nice, understanding and reasonable people and I felt welcomed all the time. Very flexible with the work schedule as well as clear with the expected tasks. Regarding work - I had no confusion or misunderstandings with the tasks I was expected to do -… read more
I really enjoyed my workaway with these guys. They are really nice, understanding and reasonable people and I felt welcomed all the time. Very flexible with the work schedule as well as clear with the expected tasks. Regarding work - I had no confusion or misunderstandings with the tasks I was expected to do -… read more
11 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Cristina )
If you have a chance to host Cristina and Juan, don't hesitate - they are both capable, practical, hard-working, good cooks, willing to try new things, respectful, and enthusiastic... we can recommend them highly. We all loved having them here and they stayed for nearly three months. We got to eat great, vegan versions Chilean food, learnt more… read more
(Excellent)
21 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (David)
David is a lovely, easygoing guy, curious, open-minded and smart and always responds enthusiastically whatever you ask of him. He stayed with us for nearly 3 months in the end and was unfailingly positive and considerate the entire time, just a pleasure. Sorry it's taken so long to leave feedback, David, but as we're still in touch, it doesn't… read more
(Excellent)
8 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (David) for host
Hard to put in words the two lovely months spent with this Family.
It was one rainy night that I arrived and Oliver went to pick me up to the little bus station.
In the beginning, I was intended to Stay for a week and time flew by quick learning and eating the best homemade food I've had.
Marita, Oliver, and Chuck will explain in detail what you… read more
It was one rainy night that I arrived and Oliver went to pick me up to the little bus station.
In the beginning, I was intended to Stay for a week and time flew by quick learning and eating the best homemade food I've had.
Marita, Oliver, and Chuck will explain in detail what you… read more
22 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Vincent)
Hey Vincent, we miss you! Sorry it has taken so long to write this but it's not because we forgot about you! Any other hosts, don't hesitate to invite Vincent. He wasn't with us a day and it felt like he was part of the family, he has a lovely easygoing way about him and fit right in, he is smart and interested, works hard and well and is just… read more
(Excellent)
23 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Vincent) for host
The time spent with the East family was my first Workaway experience and well I must say the bar is set quite high for the next ones. Before coming there I knew nothing about eco-building and had a limited experience in construction and carpentry but I can say that after only three weeks my head is filled with exciting new ideas about alternative… read more
7 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Fanny & Samuel) for host
Chuck, Marita and Olv have truly mastered the fine art of making a guest feel quite at home. Fanny and I rested our feet for a week in the Contamines and right from the first delicious, uncomplicated bowl of hummus felt immediately a sense of ease and tranquillity, much needed from time to time when you're on the move! The house is expertly… read more
21 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Fanny & Samuel)
Fanny and Sam came walking in one evening over the mountains on their low impact travels across Europe, stayed for a week and left, ever on foot, having left a big imprint on our souls and our home. With sensitivity and consideration, they fell right in step with our family and friends and were a delight to have around and spend time with. Thanks,… read more
(Excellent)
13 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Mark & Penny) for host
What a wonderful experience! We weren't able to stay on-site and we were also only able to commit to a few days of helping out. Despite this, Marita, Chuck, and Oliver welcomed us into their home, shared several meals with us, spent time explaining the details of their fascinating building project, and provided us with personalized advice on the… read more
9 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Mark & Penny)
Unfortunately we couldn't accommodate Mark and Penny as we didn't have space but they came anyway for a few days and stayed nearby and we're very glad they did! It was a great pleasure getting to know them, sharing meals and being able to give them some hiking tips in our beautiful mountains and, after only a short time, we'd have no hesitation in… read more
(Excellent)
11 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Joe) for host
Literally couldn’t have had a better time in Les contamines with the East family. The work was engaging and interesting as well as having a large degree of flexibility in which we could provide our own ideas and opinions to this fascinating project. Other than the work, the family were unbelievably welcoming and made me feel at home straight away.… read more
9 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Joe)
It was brilliant having Joe join us - he is super passionate about what he does and, as an engineer specialised in sustainable building, it was great having his input and ideas on our project and in our discussions. He threw himself into the work with intelligence, worked really hard to help us on some challenging tasks and got on great with our… read more
(Excellent)
9 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Harry & Carla)
Harry ended up staying with us for around a month this May and June and we would happily have had him stay longer. It was immediately comfortable having him around - he is a lovely open, outgoing and thoughtful guy, reliable and considerate and with a fine sensibility. He got really engaged in the work, was thorough, took ownership of the jobs to… read more
(Excellent)
29 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Thomas) for host
Chuck and Marita were excellent hosts. The work was varied and engaging, while never feeling overwhelming. Time off was plentiful and could be spent hiking the endless trails around the village or hitchhiking around the valley meeting many of the friendly locals. On many occasions Chuck and Marita would take me around themselves visiting villages… read more
11 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Thomas)
Tom showed up wearing a huge pack on his back and a small pack on his front, dressed like a country gentleman from New England, sporting a flannel shirt, long trousers and proper hiking boots. And he dressed the same each day on the build site (sans the packs) no matter how hot the weather ... and it was hot! Thinking back, he actually wore a… read more
(Excellent)
19 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host
In one word, this family is Amazing. We had been in touch for some while but they couldn't take me because of lack of accommodation. But then, in the last moment when I realized that I have nowhere to go, they said- we don't want you to be without a roof, just come here! And so full of gratitude I did.
Marita is The Hostess. She makes this calm… read more
Marita is The Hostess. She makes this calm… read more
14 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)
We wanted to host Anna when she got in touch but didn't have what we felt was good enough accommodation set up at the time and said so. But then a few weeks later she was stuck without somewhere to go at the last minute and so came anyway - I guess it was meant to be! And we're very glad she did.
She is a lovely and bright young woman, neat and… read more
She is a lovely and bright young woman, neat and… read more
(Excellent)
14 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Gustavo)
That smile in the profile pic is Gustavo alright. He has an easy relaxed manner that is very comfortable to get along with. As proven by the fact that he came to us for a week and ended up staying with us through Christmas and the new year... ;) He turned his hand to whatever needed doing, was willing to learn and not fussy. And along with the… read more
(Excellent)
2 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Caitlin & Skyler)
Caitlin and Skyler, thank you!! These are two outstanding young people on a wonderful journey that we have massive respect for and even more so after two weeks of working, collaborating, exchanging and hanging out together. They joined us at a critical stage in our project and made a big contribution. Their positive energy, enthusiasm and can-do… read more
(Excellent)
25 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Caitlin & Skyler) for host
What can honestly be said that hasn't already been said in the feedback below? We completely agree with all positive reviews, and then some. Marita, Chuck and Oliver are a wonderful family whose open arms and kindness greeted us from the moment we arrived. They cook irresistibly delicious meals (never let you go hungry), they had stories from… read more
22 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Mikel)
Hey Mikel, thank youuu - it was great having you with us!
Mikel is a lovely young man who we would gladly recommend for pretty much any project he applies for - smart, polite and respectful, hardworking and quick to pick things up, he got along easily with everyone and made the most of the time off, going hiking and exploring the area. We tested… read more
Mikel is a lovely young man who we would gladly recommend for pretty much any project he applies for - smart, polite and respectful, hardworking and quick to pick things up, he got along easily with everyone and made the most of the time off, going hiking and exploring the area. We tested… read more
(Excellent)
15 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Mikel) for host
Chuck, Marita and Oliver:
One of the best experiences i have ever had!! It is difficult to describe everything in such a brief text but know that i enjoyed a lot in those 2 weeks. You are great as a family, really kind, funny, very friendly and helpful, knowing the way how to motivate people.
After a hard working day doing hempcrete walls… read more
One of the best experiences i have ever had!! It is difficult to describe everything in such a brief text but know that i enjoyed a lot in those 2 weeks. You are great as a family, really kind, funny, very friendly and helpful, knowing the way how to motivate people.
After a hard working day doing hempcrete walls… read more
22 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Anita) for host
i was very happy to be accepted (without previous experience) by Marita, Chuck and Oliver to put a 'hemp brick' in their great house. The project is challenging and very interesting. i am looking forward to see the final result and keep my fingers crossed for the success! the job can be physically hard, but satisfying at the same time! working… read more
26 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Anita)
Like the other hosts, I feel like Anita left us too soon… and not just because we didn’t manage to fit in that Thai massage ;)
She is someone you quickly feel like you can count on: warm-hearted and considerate, bringing great positive energy to the building work and to the team yet with a calming presence. She’s a keen climber and so it was… read more
She is someone you quickly feel like you can count on: warm-hearted and considerate, bringing great positive energy to the building work and to the team yet with a calming presence. She’s a keen climber and so it was… read more
(Excellent)
16 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Scott) for host
What a great 2 weeks I had with Chuck Marita and Oliver hempcreting on their amazing project in a beautiful part of the alps. From the moment I arrived I was made to feel at home right away. The work was really well explained as we went along so everybody knew what was expected of them. The family were really enthusiastic and passionate about the… read more
10 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Scott)
Scott is a genuinely lovely guy, easy to get along with, helpful, enthusiastic and hard-working - it was a great pleasure having him to stay with us for two weeks. He was our only volunteer for part of the time and fit in easily, polite and respectful, willingly taking on any task, and very well able to keep himself busy, going running, hiking or… read more
(Excellent)
4 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Linda) for host
The loveliest, loveliest people, good food, the work isn't too hard and what is even better: you get involved in the project and asked about your opinion on things.
Thanks so much for having me guys, I strongly recommend this project!
P.S. the mountains in that area are gorgeous!
Thanks so much for having me guys, I strongly recommend this project!
P.S. the mountains in that area are gorgeous!
23 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Linda)
Linda joined as at short notice for a week, rolling up in her little green van (that stops for butterflies) to help us with the hempcreting at a critical stage as we work to get it finished and teaming up with a couple of our other Workawayers for some good climbing sessions. She's a smart and determined young woman, able, with a can-do attitude,… read more
(Excellent)
30 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Jimmy)
Hey Jimmy, thanks, it was lovely having you with us and you were a great help! Jimmy stayed with us for two weeks and during that time helped out with several different tasks - mixing the hempcrete, placing it in the walls and assistant carpentry. He gamely opened up to all the new experiences, from eating vegan food to hempcreting and was very… read more
(Excellent)
23 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Jimmy) for host
This was my very first workaway experience. Chuck, Marita and Oliver are great hosts! They immediately made me feel at home. They tought me so much...how to work with hepmcrete, some carpentry and the most important to me...the language; they always helped me to learn English.
The food was really tasty! The vegetarian diet was something totally… read more
The food was really tasty! The vegetarian diet was something totally… read more
23 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Josh)
Thank you, Josh, it was such a pleasure having you join us and thanks for all the awesome help! Sorry this has taken so long to write but it’s been so busy and I didn’t want to rush this.
It was a privilege to get to know Josh, he’s a very fine young person, making his way in life with an intelligence, thoughtfulness and integrity that is… read more
It was a privilege to get to know Josh, he’s a very fine young person, making his way in life with an intelligence, thoughtfulness and integrity that is… read more
(Excellent)
14 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Josh) for host
This was my first Workaway experience, and it was brilliant from start to finish. It'll be difficult to sum up in a short review, but I'll do my best!
I learnt so much in the time I was with Marita, Chuck and Oliver. They are such welcoming, friendly, interesting people, always with a story to tell. Their philosophy and attitude to life really… read more
I learnt so much in the time I was with Marita, Chuck and Oliver. They are such welcoming, friendly, interesting people, always with a story to tell. Their philosophy and attitude to life really… read more
17 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Peter & Hajnalka) for host
It’s hard to describe what we got on our first workaway. We decided to join this workaway community and when we saw their profile, we immediately fall in love. Then we were excited to be there and we had (high) expectations. But we were shocked! This place, family, company, experience was one of the best that could happened to us on our first… read more
3 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Peter & Hajnalka)
Peter and Hajni, having you guys stay with us has been one of the most rewarding of our Workaway host lives so far because of seeing how you grew and relaxed into the experience and how much you made of it. Thank you for the energy and enthusiasm you brought with you, the amazing Hungarian vegan meals (with smoked paprika) and your commitment to… read more
(Excellent)
13 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (David) for host
Our first workaway experience and it couldn't be better. Everything was perfect. Exactly what we were looking for. Interesting work with awesome people in a wonderful place surrounded by nature and mountains.
Marita, Chuck and Oliver are the dream family that everyone would like to have. And since the first day we felt part of that family. They… read more
Marita, Chuck and Oliver are the dream family that everyone would like to have. And since the first day we felt part of that family. They… read more
31 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (David)
David and Carlos were lovely volunteers - enthusiastic, polite and easygoing, they worked hard, got along with everyone, taught us Spanish card games and willingly helped out with anything and everything. After 10 days working with us, we waved them off to go and walk the Tour du Mont Blanc and 10 days later welcomed them back, meeting them part… read more
(Excellent)
2 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Suzanne) for host
Such a challenge to write a comment that could describe the best the intensity of those 5 weeks, and who’s counting! I arrived after my exams, not really thinking about a plan, no expectation, just letting me go where I wanted to go. And it happened that I very quickly wanted to go as far as I could in this amazing place, with its people, its way… read more
31 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Suzanne)
Suzi is a lovely, intelligent girl on a wonderful path in life and how happy we are that her path crossed with ours this summer. From the moment she responded to our message that we had space at short notice and she came walking up the road with her backpack, nothing was ever a problem, everything possible, and with a smile, wonderful positive… read more
(Excellent)
23 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
... and there's always be a bed waiting for you whenever you rock up, Victor!
It’s hard to describe our 'experience’ with Victor because it will sound unreal but in brief he is an incredible individual, someone we will always feel is like family. Looking back, it seems entirely natural that, on his very first day working with us, we trusted him… read more
It’s hard to describe our 'experience’ with Victor because it will sound unreal but in brief he is an incredible individual, someone we will always feel is like family. Looking back, it seems entirely natural that, on his very first day working with us, we trusted him… read more
(Excellent)
15 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
Well... how to start?
When I came to participate at Chuck and Marita's project I couldn't imagine how great it would be.
From the first day, Chuck, Marita and Oliver made me feel at home.
I could write about them, but the words are not enough for drawing a picture of how they are. Just to say that they are amazing people, full of positive… read more
When I came to participate at Chuck and Marita's project I couldn't imagine how great it would be.
From the first day, Chuck, Marita and Oliver made me feel at home.
I could write about them, but the words are not enough for drawing a picture of how they are. Just to say that they are amazing people, full of positive… read more
29 Jun 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Dooyoung)
Dooyoung was one of our first Workawayers and an absolute delight to have around - cheerful and enthusiastic yet a calming presence. He just seemed to go with the flow, and worked hard, turning his hand to various carpentry and other jobs on our eco build project, using initiative and coming up with good practical solutions. He quickly felt like… read more
(Excellent)
29 Jun 2016
Left by Workawayer (Dooyoung) for host
I stayed Chuck, Marita and Oliver's house for 2weeks...and now I want to go back to there as soon as possible. It's one of amazing place where I ever. Pure nature, Good and tasty food, Cozy bed, Interesting work...and very very nice people. They always try to explain about the project as much as possible. And ask and accepted our opinion often so… read more
