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Help with gardening and enjoy nature near Dunsmuir, California, USA
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: 7 Apr 2025
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If you have the chance to host Jonathan - DO! I have hosted for many years now and it is rare to find someone as detail oriented, hard-working, motivated, kind, and skilled. He sees what needs to be done and takes initiative. He's tidy and organized, upbeat, and a delight to be around. We were able to accomplish so much in a short time because of
… read more his abilities and efficiency. Highly recommended!!!!!
Kelly is simply incredible as a human being and as a host. I had the chance to pass few weeks with her and it was simply amazing. It's the kind of person that you will never forget and that you want keep as friend forever. Her energy bring so much joy around her.
Everything she asked was clear and easy to do. She share her knowledge and also
… read more allow people to bring their own experience, so it create a great exchange throughout the day.
Very fun time, a lot of laughs and great discussions. I couldn't not thanks you enough for those beautiful memories.
Good luck with all your project and I hope to see you again.
Left by Workawayer (Abdullah) for host
I had a wonderful time working with Kelly! She was a great host, and I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a volunteer experience
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Left by host for Workawayer (Darren)
Darren is the best! If you get a chance to host him - DO IT! He's got a lot of skills and willing to spend the time to solve problems. He helped me figure out that an old hot water heater was non-functional and got me all set up to install a different type. We got lots of yard waste loaded & out. He also took care of some other small outdoor
… read more plumbing repairs. We didn't have the best weather when he arrived and I did not have my outdoor living set up yet. He rolled with the glamping situation with no problem. Thanks Darren!!!! You made a big difference for me and all the hikers that came to stay this summer!Feedback
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If you have the chance to host Jonathan - DO! I have hosted for many years now and it is rare to find someone as detail oriented, hard-working, motivated, kind, and skilled. He sees what needs to be done and takes initiative. He's tidy and organized, upbeat, and a delight to be around. We were able to accomplish so much in a short time because of
… read more his abilities and efficiency. Highly recommended!!!!!
Kelly is simply incredible as a human being and as a host. I had the chance to pass few weeks with her and it was simply amazing. It's the kind of person that you will never forget and that you want keep as friend forever. Her energy bring so much joy around her.
Everything she asked was clear and easy to do. She share her knowledge and also
… read more allow people to bring their own experience, so it create a great exchange throughout the day.
Very fun time, a lot of laughs and great discussions. I couldn't not thanks you enough for those beautiful memories.
Good luck with all your project and I hope to see you again.
Left by Workawayer (Abdullah) for host
I had a wonderful time working with Kelly! She was a great host, and I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a volunteer experience
You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Darren)
Darren is the best! If you get a chance to host him - DO IT! He's got a lot of skills and willing to spend the time to solve problems. He helped me figure out that an old hot water heater was non-functional and got me all set up to install a different type. We got lots of yard waste loaded & out. He also took care of some other small outdoor
… read more plumbing repairs. We didn't have the best weather when he arrived and I did not have my outdoor living set up yet. He rolled with the glamping situation with no problem. Thanks Darren!!!! You made a big difference for me and all the hikers that came to stay this summer!
Left by host for Workawayer (Alejandro)
What an amazing upbeat, kind, helpful human! WE LOVED having Alejandro and his friend Mauricio at Crossroads this summer and wished they could've stayed longer. They both pitched in on the daily property tasks and took care of a lot of the yard work, like trimming branches to clear the driveway.
If you have the opportunity to host him, DO IT!!!!
… read more What an easeful and fun time we had! Alejandro was very self-sufficient and low-maintenance and drama-free. We will be friends for life!!.
Left by Workawayer (Alejandro) for host
With this message I want to thank Kelly through the app... the way I do this is too small for me, but it is a noble way of showing it... noble as Kelly's kindness in receiving us.
On our road-trip it was a great lighthouse -full of harmony- that allowed us to continues in a great way.
He fed us body and spirit, he adopted us as a family and we
… read more were able to enjoy the days we lived together.
We try every day to return her hospitality with our efforts.
I will always carry her and her entire community in my heart. To Lexi, Jazzy, Ainhoa... and to the people who live near Mount Shasta. I hope to be able to visit her again…
Hope the wind blows in her sails, and take her to beautiful ports.
THANKS!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Jazmine) for host
Kellyfish is an amazing human with a HUGE heart. She's an incredible host and knows all the best secret spots for swimming in the summer (they don't call her Kellyfish for nothing!). Gratitude flows effortlessly and communication around needs and expectations was always very clear.
We spent almost the entire summer and fall together- working hard
… read more and laughing even harder! When you're at Kelly's there is no shortage of opportunities to make music, commune with nature, swim, or dance under the oak trees. If you come here, expect to be celebrated for the wild and wacky human that you are!
Thank you for everything sister!
All my love,
JazzyYou can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Lola) for host
Kelly is a considerate host. She works hard, and moves fast, and respects the flows of those around her. Always a good vibe with plenty of opportunity to meet others, make music, and be in water. Great to meet other women in community. Recommend for all, and especially solo female travelers. My stay with Kelly was full of respect, learning, clear
… read more communication. So appreciated. Thanks to Kelly for who she is, the space she holds, and all she offers lovingly.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (María Corina) for host
My experience with Kelly was Amazing! Pure Magic. She was always so lovely with me and the place is simply beautiful, trees, flowers, birds, nice people and the most clever dog I meet in my life, Lexi. I can't wait to enjoy this place and Kelly again. The job was so easy. I was really confortable and my Spirit growed in LOVE and kind. Mount Shasta
… read more is a sacred mountain where you can reborn and to live magical moments. Don't miss It! Gracias Kelly for all your LOVE!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (María Corina)
Wow! Corina was such a gift. I knew right away we would be good friends! On her first few days with me, I would write a to-do list, but very soon afterwards there was no need. She was a self-starter and could see what needed to get done. The garden was always well-tended to and the outdoor kitchen & common living areas tidy. She would surprise me
… read more with salads and healthy meals she's prepared for me, which always came at he perfect moment when I was very busy. My space was filled with beauty and song when she was around. She'd leave vases of flowers and make lovely tea for us to share. Corina stayed with me for 5 weeks and would always be welcomed back!
Left by host for Workawayer (joshuahlacey)
Josh helped me with a large rental renovation and yard work on my acre property. He arrived by Amtrak in the wee hours of the morning. I let him know it would be fine if he did nothing but rest and relax after his long day and night of travel. I had to leave for work that day. He confirmed with me that it would be ok to start and by the time I
… read more returned in the afternoon he had ripped all of the old carpet out of the rental and had it neatly rolled and ready to load into my truck. I was immediately impressed.
Thankfully, Josh stayed on with me through the completion of the renovation project for over a month, working alone, with me, and side-by-side with my lead carpenter. Everyday Josh was the first one up and ready to work. He came with many skills and a hunger to learn more. If he didn’t already know how to do the next thing on the list, he would have already watched Internet videos and was ready to discuss the ideas of how we would proceed with me each day.
Josh was easy to communicate with, to live with, and also easy to please. He was grateful for simple warm meals and interesting to chat with. I would often offer to drop him off in town to take some time off, but he would choose to ride along with me to hardware stores and help me with decisions and keep me company.
As a bonus, he is also a good musician and became a good friend.
I have hosted many work-awayers over the 15 years I have owned my property, so I have a lot to compare to. Joshua was absolutely one of the shining stars – one of the best all around work stays I’ve ever had the pleasure of hosting. Without Joshua’s dedication and hard work I am certain we would not have finished the rental renovation on time. If he comes to help you, know that you will be making an excellent choice.
Left by Workawayer (joshuahlacey) for host
What can I say about my experience with Kelly? Likely never enough! After having done several work exchanges both abroad and in the states, my time here with Kelly has brought my traveling experiences to a new plateau. Riding a train to my next location, I ask myself, how can it be better than what I just left? From the beginning to the end, my
… read more time with Kelly was ultra rich and full of meaning, and an overall awesome time.
Kelly is a master communicator and through her interactions with me, she conveyed great respect for my time and presence, and I felt very dignified, enabled, and capable as a result. I mention this because, historically, I’ve experienced many condescending and/or patronizing hosts with an attitude towards guests that creates a kind of repressed and dreadful atmosphere. Kelly is like the antithesis to those kinds of people. If there were more hosts like Kelly on Workaway, the site would explode with eager travelers ready to get out there and meet some of the beautiful people this world has to offer.
On a practical level, she was beyond accommodating. She cooked many a sumptuous and healthy feast, and always made sure there was plenty of food available to me. Coffee every morning, with a cute little sign saying “Please Help Yourself” etc, the whole nine. She was always checking in with me to ask if I needed anything from town (which she graciously provided out of pocket) and regularly made efforts to show me the surrounding area. We went out on her boat a few times, went to different nature spots in the area. She was generous with her time and with her stuff. The space she has created is very relaxed and comforting with something for everyone. Kelly was very easygoing and allowed me a lot of room to just exist how I wanted to exist. Just a very respectful and mindful person, I can’t stress enough how personally validated I feel after having stayed with Kelly. Acceptance and tolerance were embodied in the spirit of the place. The amount of work that we got done is a testament to Kelly’s skill as a leader. The work itself seemed hardly like work at all when the atmosphere was so chilled out. The work was ever evolving and sometimes quite confusing (trying to put new things with old things requires patience and finesse) but the tools we needed were always available, resources were always on hand, direction was always provided, and most critically, safety was a consideration! Nothing we did was particularly dangerous, but safety was a consideration and Kelly gets major points for that.
Kelly had a friend there leading the way on the work we had planned, and he’s an awesome guy and I enjoyed working alongside him. I also met many fellow travelers there, and many of Kelly’s friends. She has incredible people in her life and was always involving me where she could. Also, Kelly has an incredible dog named Lexi. Lexi is so much fun and so loving, I love Lexi.
In short, this is an ideal work exchange experience for people who are coming from other countries, but especially for Americans who want to experience more of America! Cheers to Kelly and thank you so much for an unforgettable time! I’m looking forward to the memories of the time I spent at this place!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Will) for host
Kelly was my first workaway host within the US, and I'm so glad we were able to make it happen. She was very kind, easy to get along with, and generous with her time and resources. Plus, she is situated in a beautiful area with access to lakes, mountains, and rivers. I enjoyed our conversations, and the work/fun balance was very fair. Thanks,
… read more Kelly!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Will)
Will was an absolute pleasure to host - an ideal work-awayer! He has his own camper van he has built out, so he needed very little from me besides wifi. He is wise beyond his years, and a pleasure to chat with. He has many skills and was quite handy and very dependable in helping me get my summer "glamping" scene all set up and more comfortable.
… read more He was able to balance helping me, his own online work, and some social time well. I highly recommend hosting Will! I've hosted for many years and he was one of the best work-awayers I've ever had!
James came up and tore out an old rotten porch around my hot tub. He helped me figure out the materials we needed and we took a trip to Home Depot to gather up all the necessary supplies. The deck was finished in no time and looks quite professional! He came at a time when I really needed the help. I was so grateful. Thanks, James! You will be
… read more remembered here for many years to come!
Left by Workawayer (Stephenw) for host
Wow, two years later I realized I forget to leave a review. Anyway, my time working at Kelly's property was wonderful! I had my own little cabe in a serene paradise and the workload was very reasonable.
Kelly and her friends are very welcoming people and the location can only be described as sacred!
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Left by Workawayer (Molly & Korneel) for host
Our stay was shorter than expected due to the fires in the area but we really enjoyed being there and lending a hand. The atmosphere is open and welcoming. Thanks Kelly for making us feel at home!
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Left by Workawayer (Till) for host
My time at Kelly was absolutly incredible!
I felt home just after a day. I helped here out with some small projects and when it was to warm around noon she took me to so many different spots to take a swim and just enjoy life. The area around her place is so gorgeous. I would definitly recommend Kelly! Thank you so much!!
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Left by Workawayer (Alessandra) for host
I had an amazing time at Kelly's. She is easygoin, fun, interesting and radiant, made me feel at ease right away, as if we were old friends. I felt very comfortable at her place and talking with her about our lives, I felt with a friend.
She was relaxed about the job and very thankful for everything I and my friend helped with. She took us every
… read more afternoon after work to visit a beautiful place in the nature: waterfalls, lakes, etc.
The surroundings are amazing, you can see Mt. Shasta, Castle Craig and more.
I slept in a tiny cute caravan (About the smallest possible) that is very cool, called the aquarium, everybody loves it.
I recommend everyone this place, both for meeting Kelly, and for having fun and enjoying the beauty aroundYou can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Alessandra)
Alessandra was great company and a very hard worker! She went through a list I made, that I thought we'd do about 1/2 of. She also was very attentive to detail and took a lot of care in the work she did for me. She was easy to get along with and I miss spending time with her. Safe travels, my friend! Thanks for your help!
Left by Workawayer (Issey & Shelly) for host
Our time with Kelly was joyful. She is an inspirational warrior woman. We had the pleasure of splitting loads of cedar wood with her dude of a son Cedar, helped prepare and clear the land ready for the rain and dehydrated loads of pears from the tree (which we got given on our departure) The land is special, the energy unique. Lexi the dog was the
… read more perfect pooch to have cuddle with. It was shanti, FUN, communicative and we shared many smiles. We look forward to wagging our tails again somewhere at sometime. We think of you all often and cant help but grin <3You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Issey & Shelly)
Issey and Shelly were the best workers I have ever had. They easily integrated into our family and went well above and beyond the work I expected them to do. They are extremely hard-working and great company. I still have a frozen dinner from the home cooked food they made us! We made good friends in our time together and I'm sure we will be
… read more friends for life. We miss them! What awesome people they are.
Left by host for Workawayer (Libby)
Libby was a great help and companion to have around! During her stay, I was in the midst of preparing my house in town to be a rental property and she took on the tedious task of deep cleaning the windowsills and scrubbing grime out of the crevices in the window frames. She is very detail oriented and is able to see what needs to get done and make
… read more sure it happens. She also helped me in the garden. Libby is a very hard worker. She was a pleasure to get to know and she's also a great cook! We miss you Libby!
Left by Workawayer (Libby) for host
I loved my time at Kelly's! She was my first Workaway host and I felt so happy and at home, I didn't want to leave! But alas I had made plans and so did, but missed the place immediately. Kelly is super cool and laid back and the work was enjoyable and easy going also, and when it got too hot we went to the lakes nearby to swim instead.. Which are
… read more beautiful :) For the weekend just after I was due to arrive Kelly was volunteering at a wonderful and peaceful festival, and invited me to do likewise which was a wonderful introduction to a lovely community of people in Oregon. The Shasta area is somewhere I would definately like to return to also. The food was super healthy and yum, and there is an excellent local health food store. I definitely hope to keep in touch and return some day! Thank you Kelly :) xXYou can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (ggerlitz) for host
Kelly is the coolest lady ever. I really enjoy her company. She is outgoing, and knows all the fun things to do in the local area. Her boys are pretty cool too. The work is not too strenuous and Kelly is really laid back. The area is filled with bohemian type artist, so it is a great adventure to be there. And the local area is filled with
… read more waterfalls, rivers to swim in, great hikes, and clean air, and water. I highly recommend this place. : )
I look Forward to coming back and visiting Kelly's warm home and loving family and friends. You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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