Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

Los dias compartidos con Nana y Max fueron increibles, es dificil reducir en un texto la cantidad de cosas que pasaron en estos dias. Desde el primer dia se unieron a esta gran familia coolaborando con todo y siempre ofreciendo su ayuda para las tareas. Sin dudas de los mejores voluntarios que tuvimos. Su hermosa energia quedara siempre en este lugar, solo decirles gracias por haber dejado su huella en este lugar. Seran siempre bienvenidos! Un gran abrazo a los 2

We hosted Dodi for about two weeks in March and it was a super positive experience! He immediately integrated with our family and the other volunteers and we had beautiful convivial days together. Edoardo is a very nice guy, clear in his communication and very active in the jobs that have been proposed. He helped clean the terraces and cut wood, in the daily chores of the house during meals and then in the garden to prepare the land (lots of manure wheelbarrows haha) and plant the new summer vegetables. He is a very smiling person and always trying to find a common ground or laugh about something, very important skills when you are in a group! Super recommended, can't wait to meet Dodi again!! Grazie!!

I spent five valuable weeks with Pedro and Lucre, and the other volunteers who stayed at the same time. They had a wonderful place to park in the garden with my motorhome that could connect to the electricity. I learnt a lot of Spanish while I was there, as they are very used to teach Spanish vocabulary and grammar to workawayers who stay. I also learnt many delicious recipies from Lucre, and she is very considerate of people's food preferences. The work in the garden was enjoyable, fair and I learnt a lot about the principles Pedro has to create such a beautiful garden. It can be tricky to do the tasks in the way he does, and he gives a lot of instructions. Pedro and Lucre took me along with another workawayer to attend a local event, meet their friends in the next town, and to play bingo with them. This was really fun. On a free day Pedro also arranged a hiking trip to some magnificent caves in the area, and taught me a lot about the history and plants there. The surrounding area is perfect for a workaway: it is close to a small town where you can go to a market and other shops, you can easily get to bigger cities such as Valencia and Alicante, and there are nice running, hiking and biking routes. So if you're looking for a place to learn Spanish and to learn about gardening, this is definitely the place!

Alba Maria, I have to say—working with you is an absolute game-changer. You bring such a rare combination of creativity and precision to the table. Your ability to see the big picture while sweating the small details is what made this project so successful. Thank you for not just meeting the standard, but for raising the bar entirely. I’m genuinely inspired by how you handle challenges with such grace and determination

Paul's communication was really good. He helped us a lot at the university by giving some time to finish the workaway together. He's nice and had a great behavior. We recommend him.

I had a wonderful time with the family and felt very welcomed from the start. Nora was especially supportive and always helped me whenever I wasn’t sure about something. Of course, life with five children can be stressful, but everyone was so kind that I truly enjoyed my time there. Although the first days were a bit challenging, the trust the family placed in me helped me settle in. Overall, it was a great experience that I’m very grateful for, would definitely recommend and do again.

Hermosa vivencia en Río de los Sauces. Un lugar tranquilo, en un entorno natural y con el río muy cercano. Me quedé más tiempo de lo que había planeado, lo que ya dice mucho de la experiencia. Emi es muy atenta y cercana, y se relaciona muy bien con los voluntarios. Además, me mostró otros lugares y me integró, presentándome a sus amigos. Pude contribuir en distintos proyectos, como reconstruir un muro de piedras y cemento, realizar pinturas, rehacer la estructura de la huerta y arreglar canteros, entre otras actividades. Estoy muy agradecido por la experiencia vivida y por todo lo que pude aprender sobre las costumbres y la vida cotidiana en un lugar así. Le deseo mucho éxito en sus proyectos!

Staying at Hannah's place is an experience I'd recommend to anyone - she is so good for giving you a taste of what life is like in this corner of Norway by inviting you to join her on her day to day life, which is something I really appreciated, getting to see the culture of a place on day to day level. The work is interesting and varied and the hours are very fair. Hannah is also direct and good at communicating what needs to be done, and makes it easy for you to ask questions when you're unsure of something - even though she honestly seems to know everything about everything, she's very willing to share that knowledge and is very open to listening to your opinion too. There's lots of beautiful walks here, and Hannah has lots of interesting books to dive into. This is a great place for learning how to be happy in your own company, but I do recommend bringing some hobby stuff with you to keep you entertained on rainy days! All in all, a really great experience that I hope to come back to someday! Thanks Hannah :)

My time as a volunteer with Heidi and Martin has been very special to me. They are a very kind and wise couple. From the beginning, they made me feel comfortable and part of the team. Working on a farm and outside, the tasks are often physical, but it is always possible to do by yourself. The instructions are clear and simple, which I really liked. The most important thing is to enjoy working in nature—if you do, you will really enjoy it. Heidi and Martin are also people you can easily talk to and make fair agreements with. There is also time to rest and enjoy some free time. The garden is beautiful and very big; I could walk, write, do yoga, play with Bilma (a very affectionate and intelligent dog), and go cycling. The food was very good—homemade and healthy. Heidi puts a lot of love into everything she does! :) If you want to go somewhere to learn about sustainable living, plants, farming, and more, this is the place for you. Heidi and Martin know a lot and are always happy to share and listen. I hope to come back someday. Once again, thank you for everything!

Markus es una persona maravillosa, hospitalaria, amable y de gran corazón. Me explicó detalladamente cómo llegar al campamento y pidió a otros voluntarios que me recibieran. Me alojó en una casa preciosa y cómoda con vistas espectaculares. El trabajo no fue duro y el entorno era muy bonito; la naturaleza era diversa, el río y las cascadas, ¡una maravilla! Markus me llevó de excursión a la ciudad y me habló de la historia y las tradiciones del país. Fue muy agradable estar en el campamento y ayudar un poco. ¡Mucha suerte en tus proyectos, todo lo mejor, un abrazo fraternal a través del tiempo y el espacio! P.D.: Un abrazo aparte para tus maravillosos y alegres perros y tu gallo ;-)))

Jördis stayed with us for three weeks sept-okt 2025 and helped us in our horse-farm in Sweden. She is a nice and polite girl and she did the tasks we asked for. She was a quick learner with the horses, she learned how to put a saddle on and other things, just to look once how we did. She is a vegetarian and cooked, and sometimes she did some experiments in the kitchen. (I never forget the special pancakes you offered us to try, with a lot of cinnamon in! 😊 ) Jördis have a driver license and brought her own car, which made it possible for her to go on her own little adventure in the surroundings in her spare time.

Phillipe has a really peaceful place surrounded by forest, no neighbours to bother you. He has many projects on the go and you can choose what you spend your time on. You have the option to bring your own food and then be on your own schedule. I like his style of working with nature not against it, and everything is valued as a resource not a waste product. If you like hiking there are many trails, a wild river and waterfalls nearby. Best bring your own car as there are no services nearby. I came for a few weeks and stayed a few months

I have spent 4 months here and it has been a phenomenal experience. This is the kind of opportunity I was looking for when I first joined workaway. The work is meaningful and seams to be effective. The people are friendly, and good at what they do, and you get to know the local people in the villages you work in. (often because you are working with them as well) The group do a good job of teaching you the skills you need, and are good at explaining what’s going on if you ask. If you want to get some new skills, improve on old once, meet and work with great people, and get to know Nepal off the tourist track this is probably the program for you.

We loved meeting the doggies and learnt so much about breeding and everything that involves. Bronwyn was very generous with food and always made us feel like we could have anything we need. The accommodation was very spacious and the land surrounding it is gorgeous and perfect for sunset walks.

We spent two wonderful weeks with Heidi and truly enjoyed our time together! We worked in the garden and helped her with a small construction project. It was so rewarding to see the place transform thanks to our efforts. Heidi gave us great guidance but also let us share our own ideas and work independently, which we really appreciated. Sharing dinners and chatting together was a highlight; we loved learning about Danish culture and the local environment. The place itself is beautiful and cozy, with a forest and lakes just a few minutes' walk away. We used the electric bicycles to explore on our days off and it's something you can't miss out! Thank you so much Heidi! :)

It was a pleasure to host Chrissi and Nala the dog. Chrissi is clean, hardworking, respectful, a good communicator and a pleasure to spend time with - Nala is also very friendly and well-trained. Welcome back anytime! :)

My girlfriend and l stayed for one week at Jayalakshmi's Farm and it was an incredible time. She was our first workaway here in India and we couldn't have asked for a better one. The location of her farm is just wonderful, surrounded by a lot of nature, far away from the busy and touristic towns, perfect for everyone who is seeking for a calm place to stay and to interact a lot with locals. Jayalakshmi is such a nice woman, extremely kind and welcoming, she made us feel like home just the second we arrived to her place. Having conversations with her was very interesting since she has a lot of knowledge about natural medicine and plants, Hindu Religion and about life. She is also very curious and we could have a lot of exchange of experience and different kinds of knowledge. She also always made sure that we got everything we need, she cooked 3 extremely delicious meals per day and provided coffee and tea as well. Also about work she was very caring and said whenever its too hot to do some certain work ,to stop and continue in the afternoon or she gave us some other tasks. When weve been there it was tamarind harvesting time, so we helped peeling the tamarind and taking of the seeds. Also we did some painting and some work in the fields. She has also some local staff working at her farm and they are so kind and lovely! Even tho communication was difficult we always found a way to communicate and laugh, some of them even invited us to come to there homes and showed us around their beautiful colourful villages or brought us to see a ceremony at the temple. Jayalakshmi even made us a natural Henna the traditional way the night before we left. l can only recommend staying at Jayalakshmi if you're looking for a cultural exchange, a place far away from busy town and simple lifestyle. thank you again for hosting us and lm wishing you all the best for the future! whenever we are back in India we will come to visit you!:)

We spent 10 lovely days in December. Dai and Sara welcomed us really warmly and made us feel at home. They immerged us into their day to day life. Dai drives the projects with enthusiasm and likes to transmit his knowledge through the wabi sabi philosophy 😁. Sara is a sunny person and easy going, always making sure you feel good and don't lack anything. They shared tips to enjoy the surroundings whether through hikes or cafés. Work consisted mostly into maintaining the guesthouse during off season (reparing paper doors, cleaning, painting..) and renovating the main house (woodwork, insulation..). Dai even took time to teach us bamboo crafting during a little workshop ! Accomodation was really comfy, either in the main house or in the guesthouse but be prepared to face cold temperature during winter (they warned us in advance) ! The only downside of this place is the sun disappearing behind the hill at 12a.m in winter.. 🤷‍♂️ To sum up, they were both great hosts and we are truly happy to have spent those days in their company. Wish you the best for the future and hope to see you again 💜

We had the pleasure of hosting two Irish guys during their gap year, and we highly recommend them. They are young, but very mature and serious in their work. They were always willing to help, never afraid to get their hands dirty, and approached every task with a smile and a positive attitude, which made the work much more enjoyable. When we had to adjust our plan for removing weeds from the cobbled road, they were flexible and adapted quickly. They worked manually, burning off the weeds, using a pressure washer, and filling the gaps with sand and salt. They even lifted some cobblestones to better remove the roots of the invasive grass, always with great precision and attention to detail. They are very independent, well-organized, and able to manage tasks on their own. We trusted them completely, and they proved to be reliable and responsible every step of the way. We recommend them without hesitation as Workawayers! If they have the opportunity to visit anyone else, we are sure they will be just as valuable and the future hosts will be very lucky. We are grateful for the time we spent together and hope to welcome them back in the future :-)

Magdalena stayed with us for three months, originally planning to stay for two. Due to the wonderful experience on both sides, she decided to extend her stay—and we are incredibly grateful she did. During her time here, Magdalena showed what an exceptional person she is, both in her work and personally. She is a very hard worker who consistently went above and beyond what was asked of her. She approached every task with dedication and responsibility, and her positive attitude made a real difference in our daily routine. Magdalena is also a joy to have around. She is kind, trustworthy, and has a natural compassion for animals. Her presence brought a lot of warmth and laughter to the team. She has a great eye for detail, often noticing things others might miss, and she came up with thoughtful and practical solutions. We truly appreciated having her with us, and she will be deeply missed.