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Help on our acreage and explore the Black Hills of Wild South Dakota, near Rapid City, USA
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: 16 May 2025
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Left by host for Workawayer (Micah)
We greatly enjoyed getting to know Micah during his stay with us. He's a hard worker and a quality young man! We enjoyed our meals and conversations together as well as working side by side outside in what turned out to be a VERY cold spell (down to 20 below at one point!!) but Micah soldiered on without complaint! We highly recommend Micah for
… read more future WorkAway opportunities! Thanks Micah!! Enjoy the rest of your winter.
Chuck & Karla
Left by Workawayer (Micah) for host
Not only are Chuck and Karla excellent hosts, but they’re excellent people too. The ten days I spent with them was my first Workaway experience, and it couldn’t have gone any better. Right from the start, Chuck and Karla made me feel at home. During my time with them, I learned about forest management, how to start a gasoline fire without losing
… read more my eyebrows, and how cold South Dakota gets in January (pretty cold). They had plenty of tips and recommendations for exploring the area, too. Custer State Park is beautiful. It was an unforgettable time, and if you get the chance, I would highly recommend staying with Chuck and Karla.
Left by Workawayer (Desirae) for host
I am so thankful for my time at Chuck and Karla's this past November! I enjoyed the hard work (it was so gratifying!), learning about the trees on their property, the many conversations, delicious food, our dinners together and exploring the unreal beauty of the Black Hills. C+K had many suggestions re: which sites to check out. These two are
… read more quality individuals with much wisdom and warm friendship; I highly recommend staying with them and helping them out on their property! Hugs to you two, I miss you both!Left by host for Workawayer (Desirae)
Having Desirae stay with us for a 10 day 'WorkAway' was a real treat! She's a hard worker, but more importantly a quality individual. We thoroughly enjoyed our discussions, our meals together, and working side by side. She's a true adventurer and took full advantage of exploring the amazing Black Hills while here. We highly recommend Desirae to
… read more anyone interested in hosting a kind, friendly, courteous, thoughtful, hard worker.
Thanks Desirae!!!
Enjoy the rest of the winter season and all of your adventures and travels!!
Hugs,
Chuck & Karla
Left by host for Workawayer (Déborah)
It was a true joy to have Deborah with us for a couple weeks! She is a pleasant, easy-going, and hard worker, always ready to lend a hand and chip in. She truly appreciated our property and the surrounding areas and made the best of her time here. She was also ready to respectfully engage in stimulating dialogue about a variety of different
… read more topics. We would highly recommend her for any other future Work Away opportunities. Thanks Deborah. We wish you well in all your future endeavors!!!
Chuck & Karla
Left by Workawayer (Déborah) for host
what an experience!
It's been my best workaway experience yet!
Karla and Chuck are joyful, vital and peaceful people.
It was a real honor and pleasure to share their daily life during these 16 wonderful days 😊
Working in the morning in this "beautiful forest", then having time to myself, to discover the surroundings through beautiful hikes,
… read more cooking, talking... There's so much to say about this encounter...!
Having had a bad experience just before them, they enveloped me in their gentleness, kindness and generosity. They were so patient with my English... 😁, curious and respectful of our differences.
I can't thank them enough for those moments when I found peace and discovered happiness within this family... 🥰
Thank you thank you thank you Karla and Chuck!!!! 🙏
See you soon I hope 😘😘You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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Sunset in the Black Hills
Custer State Park Buffalo Herd
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Left by host for Workawayer (Micah)
We greatly enjoyed getting to know Micah during his stay with us. He's a hard worker and a quality young man! We enjoyed our meals and conversations together as well as working side by side outside in what turned out to be a VERY cold spell (down to 20 below at one point!!) but Micah soldiered on without complaint! We highly recommend Micah for
… read more future WorkAway opportunities! Thanks Micah!! Enjoy the rest of your winter.
Chuck & Karla
Left by Workawayer (Micah) for host
Not only are Chuck and Karla excellent hosts, but they’re excellent people too. The ten days I spent with them was my first Workaway experience, and it couldn’t have gone any better. Right from the start, Chuck and Karla made me feel at home. During my time with them, I learned about forest management, how to start a gasoline fire without losing
… read more my eyebrows, and how cold South Dakota gets in January (pretty cold). They had plenty of tips and recommendations for exploring the area, too. Custer State Park is beautiful. It was an unforgettable time, and if you get the chance, I would highly recommend staying with Chuck and Karla.
Left by Workawayer (Desirae) for host
I am so thankful for my time at Chuck and Karla's this past November! I enjoyed the hard work (it was so gratifying!), learning about the trees on their property, the many conversations, delicious food, our dinners together and exploring the unreal beauty of the Black Hills. C+K had many suggestions re: which sites to check out. These two are
… read more quality individuals with much wisdom and warm friendship; I highly recommend staying with them and helping them out on their property! Hugs to you two, I miss you both!Left by host for Workawayer (Desirae)
Having Desirae stay with us for a 10 day 'WorkAway' was a real treat! She's a hard worker, but more importantly a quality individual. We thoroughly enjoyed our discussions, our meals together, and working side by side. She's a true adventurer and took full advantage of exploring the amazing Black Hills while here. We highly recommend Desirae to
… read more anyone interested in hosting a kind, friendly, courteous, thoughtful, hard worker.
Thanks Desirae!!!
Enjoy the rest of the winter season and all of your adventures and travels!!
Hugs,
Chuck & Karla
Left by host for Workawayer (Déborah)
It was a true joy to have Deborah with us for a couple weeks! She is a pleasant, easy-going, and hard worker, always ready to lend a hand and chip in. She truly appreciated our property and the surrounding areas and made the best of her time here. She was also ready to respectfully engage in stimulating dialogue about a variety of different
… read more topics. We would highly recommend her for any other future Work Away opportunities. Thanks Deborah. We wish you well in all your future endeavors!!!
Chuck & Karla
Left by Workawayer (Déborah) for host
what an experience!
It's been my best workaway experience yet!
Karla and Chuck are joyful, vital and peaceful people.
It was a real honor and pleasure to share their daily life during these 16 wonderful days 😊
Working in the morning in this "beautiful forest", then having time to myself, to discover the surroundings through beautiful hikes,
… read more cooking, talking... There's so much to say about this encounter...!
Having had a bad experience just before them, they enveloped me in their gentleness, kindness and generosity. They were so patient with my English... 😁, curious and respectful of our differences.
I can't thank them enough for those moments when I found peace and discovered happiness within this family... 🥰
Thank you thank you thank you Karla and Chuck!!!! 🙏
See you soon I hope 😘😘You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Jeffrey) for host
What an amazing stay with Chuck and Karla. They were such nice, warm, kind hearted people. I learned so much about forestry and everything associated with it. There was always fantastic food they weren't beatable to share. There log home and surrounding land is straight outta a hallmark movie. I definitely felt like I got the better end of the
… read more deal here. I would highly reconnect recommend a stay to anyone traveling through the area. thanks guys!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (JordanFierley)
We SO thoroughly enjoyed having Jordan stay with us. She was such a pleasure to be around, was a very hard worker and helped us advance our forestry projects significantly. Even more importantly she was just so much fun to get to know. She is such a quality young woman! Jordan, you are welcome back here any time. You're part of the family now!!!
Left by Workawayer (JordanFierley) for host
I don't have enough words to explain how wonderful my stay at Chuck & Karla's was! They were extremely accommodating, welcoming, and kind to me. A majority of the work was done hauling wood/brush across the property and cleaning the house for week long guests. I thoroughly enjoyed our conversations getting to know one another over shared meals,
… read more morning walks, and working in the woods! They live in such a beautiful part of South Dakota in close proximity to a numerous amount of attractions and parks. They live such an adventurous, active, and fun-filed life you can't help but want to be more like them. We shared stories and life experiences on their cozy deck taking in all their beautiful land had to offer. I am so grateful for Chuck & Karla's generosity toward me! I highly recommend paying them a visit and staying for a while :)You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Lori)
We LOVED having Lori here for the week! She is not only a very hard worker but an amazing person (and great cook!) as well. We thoroughly enjoyed working along side her as well as sharing meals and stories during out time together. If Lori applies for more Workaway opportunities we would very strongly recommend her. Lori, you're welcome back here
… read more anytime! Have a great fall and winter season. Hugs, Karla & Chuck
Left by Workawayer (Lori) for host
I had an amazing time with Chuck and Karla during my visit with them. They are such wonderful people. They have a beautiful, cozy house, their animals are super friendly, and their property was so enjoyable to work on. I enjoyed learning how to make squash soup with Karla and also spending time with her and Chuck in the yard doing various
… read more projects. We worked on firewood...Chuck used a chain saw to cut up the trees while Karla and I made piles of firewood and also made piles of slash which they burn in the winter. Many great conversations were had on their decks over the wonderful meals we shared together. If you like working in the woods, sleeping in a quiet, cozy house, and most importantly want to spend time with great people...this is the place for you. Thank you, Chuck & Karla. This will be an experience I will never forget. I appreciate you making this happen.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Cheryl & Murray )
We thoroughly enjoyed having Cheryl and Murray at our place to help with our ongoing forestry stewardship program. They were both a tremendous help the entire time they were here and also were able to do some touring to see the local sites and attractions. Cheryl and Murray.....we hope your continued adventures are going well and that all your
… read more upcoming experiences are rich and rewarding. Safe travels!!!
Chuck & Karla & Family
Left by Workawayer (Cheryl & Murray ) for host
Murray and I just left our Fantastic Workaways Hosts Chuck and Karla. We were there 10 days and truly enjoyed this exchange. The work was varied, with concentration on forest restoration. Coming from a large city and doing our part to stay "green" We learned that In the light of increasing population pressures it is important to not only conserve,
… read more but Restore forest Ecosystems. Being out in the Pines smelling the air with the beauty of the light shining through, well it was just Magical!
We had our own comfortable living quarters, met most of their large happy healthy families, and begged to adopt their dog Belle!
They made sure we had time to visit the National Parks in the area and see all the sights South Dakota has to offer
Which are many! Don't miss the chance to come to their lovely home.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Natália)
Thanks Natalia!! We loved having you here! You were a great help to us and we very much enjoyed both your company and friendship. Together we got a lot of work done! We're glad you made it back to Brazil safely to hug on your husband and daughter.
Thanks again!!!
Chuck & Karla
Left by Workawayer (Natália) for host
Hi Karla and Chuck, thank you so much for receive me in your house. I loved my work with you. This travel was wonderful, were 2 weeks sensacional. I came back to my house with Friendship won. You are inspiration for my life. I wish for you very peace and health. kisses and hugs, Natália Abreu.
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