Help us plant an orchard in Saranda, Albania

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After a very long delay thanks to a global pandemic (who was prepared for that?!?!) our dream of opening our agrotourism farm will happen this summer!! We have moved the bunkhouse out onto the land and every day you can wake up with the most beautiful of views!

We are soon to be opening an agrotourism farm in Southern Albania. You can be a part of the plan from the beginning by joining the workaway now! My husband and I came to Albania two years ago and fell in love with the country, we are sure you will too! We recently bought our land and are slowly working on creating a beautiful eco- friendly tourist dream destination.

If you fit any of these skills come on down! (or up, depending on where you are:)

DIY: You know who you are!! You do all the creative touches in your own house. If you are a designer, artist of any kind come and join our crazy band of misfits. We have lots of tools. If you know how to use them let us know your skill set. Safety first!

Animal lovers - we will be getting our small flock of animals very soon and we need them social and happy with people. We are in the process our building a little animal village where they can all have happy tiny homes.

Farmers. We still have 16.5 acres of landscaping to do. If you love getting your hands dirty in the dirt we would love to host you.

Please only apply if you are fun, personable, (its ok to be weird, I am) and wants to have a good time.

Our land is located just 10 km for the bustling tourist town of Sarande with its beaches and clear blue water. Sarande is close to TWO UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Butrint Archeological Park, and Gjirocaster along with the Blue Eye, Ksamil, and the Greek Island of Corfu. You will have time off to play.

Whether you fall in love with the seaside or the countryside we are certain that you, like us, will fall in love with the Albanian people, the friendliest we have ever encountered. We hope you will join us on this exciting adventure!

It is exciting to be a part of the beginning. You will not be forgotten!!!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We spent a combined 40 years working in Los Angeles Entertainment Industry so we can share many stories with you. We are artists and artists always learn from each other. I also ran a successful NGO in Animal Welfare in the states. We speak pretty good English and are currently learning Shqip (that's Albanian in Albanian) and can study together out in the field. As new ex-pats we have a unique view on changing and committing to a new lifestyle. Side trips can be arranged to visit unique local Albanian villages hidden away from the touritsy areas and engage directly with the traditional Albanian culture. We hope to inspire you in one way or another to follow your dreams.
Help
We are looking for people who love the outdoors, enjoy gardening and getting dirty. Building skills are appreciated now. Farm experience will be met with awe and reverence! Most important is the desire to work with others and a positive attitude. Learning on the job is ok. We will be!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Albanian: Intermediate
Spanish: Beginner
Accommodation
Bunk houses on the land out in the country but just 15 minutes from the sea. All rooms are shared. Multiple toilets and showers plus a stocked workaway kitchen.
What else ...
LIving out at the farm full-time is a dream. We can have "family dinners together" and free nights, bon fires, star gazing but yes there will be good. I am a chef of two restaurants now and am open to learning your specialty.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
Yes! Yes! May is campervan month!
Can possibly accept pets
case by case
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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23/05/2022

Left by host for Workawayer (YONGPENG)

I waited to give Yongpeng a review to be able to do it from our hard-wired internet connection!!! Yongpeng came to volunteer with us at a very tumultuous time. We were transitioning from a worker's apartment to moving out full-time at the farm. Yongpeng was extremely flexible and understanding as we figured out together how to be full-time on the… read more

(Excellent )

08/05/2022

Left by Workawayer (YONGPENG) for host

Shawn and Kyle did their best during my stay, trying to fix shower, internet, water system. It was a interesting and wild journey I would never forget. And I am so happy to have met other volunteers. They are so nice. we had a lot of fun.
I hope Shawn and Kyle's dreams will come true soon. This kid farm will be growing better and better.
If you… read more

(Excellent )

28/04/2022

Left by Workawayer (Nikki-Rose & Sean) for host

Shawn and Kyle were funny, energetic, and kind hosts! We were with them for three months and learned a ton of new skills while we were there. The work is hard and not for those who don't enjoy a good workout with their shift. But you'll never be working alone! They are always putting in as much effort as the rest. The farm is a beautiful space… read more

(Very good )

18/03/2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Nikki-Rose & Sean)

So Nikki and Sean are exactly the workawayers you want to have around! Don't bother scrolling through their experiences or skills because it really doesn't matter. They will take whatever you throw at them and commit to it 100% and bring all of their knowledge and positivity to the task. We were all learning new things together and we enjoyed the… read more

(Excellent )

21/01/2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Lou & Jack)

Lou and Jack came in at the perfect time, loaded with an optomistic outlook, a great play list and tons of creative ideas. They worked hard on whatever project was presented to them and did so with a smile. They were great fun to be around, but the biggest joy is when we gave them a patch of our 16 acres that needed some agriculture design and… read more

(Excellent )

30/12/2021

Left by Workawayer (Lou & Jack) for host

We have had a great few weeks working with Kyle and Shawn, realizing their dream. The landscape here is beautiful, the food is delicious and it was great to be a part of a project at the beginning of its journey. Every day was different, and Kyle and Shawn trusted us to use our creative sides to make changes to the land and area. We hope we have… read more

(Excellent )

14/12/2021

Left by Workawayer (Eloïse & Phillip ) for host

We struggled to write this review as our first Workaway experience left us with mixed feelings.

We spent 3 weeks in Sarandë. We've been hosted with up to 3 other volunteers in a nice flat by the sea.

The farm project that Shawn and Kyle are working on is their own interpretation of agro tourism and you can definitely feel the American spirit in… read more

(Good )

17/11/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Colin & Tina)

Collin and Tina were more than just volunteers they became friends! They answered our call for volunteers for a short term archeological dig. They showed up with smiles every day as we shoveled and shoveled and shoveled dirt. They then rolled into our spay/neuter program of the stray animals in town and they were absolute champs! Even when they… read more

(Excellent )

06/11/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Egor)

Egor and his girlfriend Nicole were a complete pleasure to host! Egor is a very enthusiastic worker but more than that a very interesting conversationalist. I know this because I gave them a ride to Tirana so we had hours together in the car and jumped from one interesting topic to another. We would absolutely host them again!

(Excellent )

25/10/2021

Left by Workawayer (Egor) for host

It was an amazing experience. We've planted seventeen olive trees! I couldn't find any proper word to say how I'm thankful to Shawn and Kyle. So, Thank you very much guys! I try to do my best and meet up you again!
Good luck and have a fun mates!

(Excellent )

19/10/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Nicole Denisse)

Nicole was the exact medicine we needed at that time. She was bright and happy, eager to help and we were so sad to see her go. I named her Mother Theresa because she took such care with each plant that she handled as she could breathe life into the saddest amongst them. We await your return Nicole!!

(Excellent )

18/10/2021

Left by Workawayer (Nicole Denisse) for host

They have been beautiful days for me, sharing with people from other countries, cultural exchange and feeling part of this beautiful project. I have felt a deep contact with the earth… Shawn and Kayle are very nice people. I hope to see you soon!.

(Excellent )

23/09/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah & Andrea)

Andrea and his girlfriend Hannah ended up being long time workawayers with us. They really created a family within our expat community and I know the whole town was sad to see them go! Even threw them a going away party! We so enjoyed having them out on the farm, and when they transferred into the restaurant we all were in shock at just how busy… read more

(Excellent )

23/09/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Sabrina Giselle & Martin)

Wow! Sabrina and Martin really saved our summer. We had a ill-fitted workaway couple scheduled to be here for the summer and it was clear in days that was not going to work out. Sabrina and Martin were the best gamble we ever made! We had no idea what the tourist season would be like post first COVID wave and boy were we surprised. Our tiny… read more

(Excellent )

07/05/2021

Left by Workawayer (Nicholas) for host

I had a great experience during my 12 week stay working with Shawn and Kyle. Being here gave me the best of both worlds of being out in nature working on their farm and living in the coastal city of Saranda. Saranda has a lot to offer in the city along with being very close to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites and various other cities along the… read more

(Excellent )

11/04/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Braian)

We usually have longer stays but due to COVID this year has been a strange one. We did not get to spend a long time with Brian but the time we had with him we has always kind and eager to work.

(Very good )

16/02/2021

Left by Workawayer (Braian) for host

I had a great time working with Shawn & Kyle. They're awesome and very nice people 💖. If I visit Saranda again I would definitely love to meet them up.
Hard work and so much fun at the same time.
Delicious food 😋

(Excellent )

13/11/2020

Left by Workawayer (franco) for host

Kyle and Shawn are excellent hosts, a super helpful and friendly couple. During our stay in Sarandë, Albania, we worked on an archaeological excavation project prior to the construction of the ecofarma, where the group of volunteers were also excellent people and companions. We also participated in part of another carpentry project in the… read more

(Excellent )

07/02/2020

Left by Workawayer (Aline) for host

Shawn and Kyle are such an inspiring couple! They were away during most of the time I was there to help, but even for the few days we spent together I could feel how nice and amazing they are. All their projects are beautiful and I believe that helping with any of them can be a great experience. I also got to visit the restaurant (I was there in… read more

(Excellent )

17/12/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Aline)

Ok, what can I say except that we really, really wanted to keep her!! Aline is an amazing spirit who approaches everything in such a positive way. She was left with a lot of responsibility because she had to take care of things while we were away on business. Well, we came home to a place that was sparkling clean with every cupboard reorganized… read more

(Excellent )

24/11/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (David & Tanya)

We only met one half of this dynamic team and what a dynamo he was! David is an incredibly hard worker, open for all tasks, adventurous, and filled with great stories. We so enjoyed working with him and socializing with him as well. We would have loved to keep him much, much longer if we could but we knew the two lovebirds had to be reunited. We… read more

(Excellent )

11/11/2019

Left by Workawayer (David & Tanya) for host

Kyle and Shawn have an amazing vision for their project. We are really at the groundbreaking stage to turn the vacant land into their dream. There will be plenty of work in the new season. This will vary from building terrace walks to planting orchard and trees. Kyle and Shawn are super hosts. Really friendly great personalities and easy to work… read more

(Excellent )

28/10/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Murat)

Murat is the kind of workaway volunteer you hope everyone will emulate. He has a great attitude, was interesting to talk to, fun to be around but also independent. We really tried our best to get him to stay longer:) But he is also very responsible and had already committed to another location and Murat is a workaway who keeps his word! We… read more

(Excellent )

20/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (Murat) for host

I was volunteering for Shawn and Kyle for a few weeks. I wish, I had more time, so that I could do more for their agro tourism farm. It's one of the most unique projects I have ever taken part. I am sure, their project would bring a different aspect to the city, since there is nothing similar there. They are easy going and cheerful people. Thank… read more

(Excellent )

01/10/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Angelica & Vanessa)

We only wish we had more time and space to host them longer! They attacked the work with a great attitude, humor and got along great with everyone. So happy we were able to make a bit of time overlap in the schedule.

(Excellent )

19/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Paris)

Paris absolutely saved our summer! We weren't initially planning to have workaways during the high season but we are so glad that we did. She is an absolute pleasure to have around and incredibly reliable. She has a very positive outlook and a mature attitude. She got involved in many aspects of our lives here including the animal rescue work we… read more

(Excellent )

17/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Paris) for host

Shawn and Kyle are the ultimate power couple. I admire them immensely and they have taught me so much not just about albania but also about life and cooking (definitely a lot about cooking). They have a wonderful vision and I am so proud to be a part of their ideas coming to light. Accommodating and understanding of your needs and have great… read more

(Excellent )

05/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Kelly)

Kelly is a perfect workaway volunteer! She has the kind of attitude that all hosts are hoping for as she is bright, cheerful and open to help out with anything. She dove into the language, the community and all of the tasks we had. She was super flexible working both in the restaurant and the land - and always with a smile. Kelly feels like a… read more

(Excellent )

05/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Kelly) for host

I had the most amazing experience with Shawn and Kyle! I stayed for 4 weeks, and was able to alternate with helping to make delicious, locally sourced food at their restaurant, and working outside at the farm with soil and helping to cut trails. It was a great combination of work that never got boring, and I learned so much about agrotourism, and… read more

(Excellent )

26/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Ryan)

Ryan is an excellent worker and an all around great guy! We got so much work together and it never felt like work. We really enjoyed having him on the land and totally hope he will come back and stay again!

(Excellent )

11/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Ryan) for host

Great experience working with Shawn and Kyle in the sun with the beautiful and peaceful surrounds on their lovely patch of land.
I really enjoyed spending time with Shawn and Kyle, they are full of energy, lots of fun and really motivated.
And Staying at the nearby Hostel In Sarandë while working with Shawn and Kyle was awesome, meeting many… read more

(Excellent )

26/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Judith & Hendrick)

Hello friends!! You will never guess what happens in the summer? A whole new breed of monsters attack the land! We had such a great time with you and would love to hear about your continued adventures. We hope that on your way back home you may pass this was again as we would love to host you. We have a new apartment for hosting with a great sea… read more

(Excellent )

25/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Judith & Hendrick) for host

We helped Shawn and Kyle for one week on their farm, mainly fighting the evil monster that is the goriza, and plotting out their land. We spent about 5 hours on the plot each day, with an ample midday break for great snacks and deep talks. We truly enjoyed their company and their inspiring energy to create a new future for themselves. And their… read more

(Excellent )

10/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Rémi) for host

My workaway experience in this farm was great.
Helping to set the first steps in the land was rewarding and I enjoyed each day spent with Shawn and Kyle. The surrounding nature and views are truly beautiful, snowed mountains, ancient ruins, sheeps and goats. It provides a deep connection with the earth.
The end of each working day will make you… read more

(Excellent )

07/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Maria Luz & gabriel)

We will miss Maria and Gabe! They are so easy going, friendly, always smiling and laughing. We enjoyed every moment we spent together. Working together was fun and their attitude was the best! We sincerely hope to see them again in the future!

(Excellent )

06/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Maria Luz & gabriel) for host

We had a beautiful sunny and funny week working on the farm with Shawn, Kyle, Philip, Albano, Mike and the other guys ... the landscape is beautiful with very nice views. Shawn and Kyle have an amazing project for this land, good luck guys with everything that's coming=)! We stayed at the hostel where we shared many talks and delicious meals, the… read more

(Excellent )

16/02/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Karlyn)

Karyln is the perfect workaway volunteer! Fun to talk to, easy going, and hard working. We had a blast with her and hope she comes back to visit the farm some day!

(Excellent )

13/02/2019

Left by Workawayer (Karlyn) for host

I worked with Shawn and Kyle at their lovely farm while I was in Sarandë, Albania. They were wonderfully accommodating hosts that explained the tasks they wanted done in great detail and made the exchange not feel like work at all. There are stunning views everywhere you turn, so if you love a beautiful place I highly recommend work exchanging… read more

(Excellent )

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