Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 2

The time I spent with Matias and his family was truly joyful, fulfilling, and shining every single day. It was something very special to me. Even though my Spanish was still limited and many of the tasks were completely new to me, Matias and Karen were always kind and patient, teaching me so many things with care. Not only about the work, but also about their life experiences, life in Chile, the culture, and raising their daughters — they shared everything with such generosity. They also listened to my stories with genuine interest. I had so much fun playing with Eli and Abi until it got dark and cold, and learning Spanish from them. I will never forget cutting onions with Karen while I had tears in my eyes, being praised by Matias for hammering nails well, holding Eli’s hand and going to the bathroom together so many times, and playing rock-paper-scissors over and over again with Abi. My heart is full of these beautiful memories. Living together with this family, I learned not only from their words, but also from their example they set— their sincere passion for their farm, the way they truly value each and every person connected to their work and daily life, and the deep love they give to their children. As a someone who is pursuing a career in agriculture, and also as a person, I deeply respect both of them from the bottom of my heart. I feel so lucky and grateful that I was able to meet Matias, Karen, Eli, Abi, Cony, Mr AA, the Chiquititas. I truly hope to come back again.

Thank you Caro, Nico, Angele and Leonie for my first ever workaway experience! I could only come for a few days on my road trip and you guys weren't really available for a workaway experience but you opened your beautiful and cozy home for me nonetheless and I truly appreciate that! You made me and my dog, Nala, feel so comfortable and at home. Nicos food is delicious and the girls are so special. Truly beautiful family! The "work" I was happy to support them with was some cleaning and gardening but really didn't make up for the warm welcome, the food and the kindness I was received with. I didn't really know what to expect of my first ever workaway experience but to say I was positively surprised would be an understatement. Wonderful open and warm family! Thank you so much for your hospitality! Thank you for having me and Nala. It meant a lot!

My dear friend Kinga ,it was a absolute please having you stay ,really enjoyed your company and your passion for photography ,meeting new people and discovering the world ,my door is always open for you and till we meet again for coffee ,travel safe my friend :)

I had the pleasure of working with Mish, Nige and other Workawayers at this place. I couldn’t have wished for better hosts than Mish and Nige! From day one, they made everyone feel so welcome. I really appreciated how close they seemed to be with nature and how they embraced Māori culture. Mish spoilt us with her delicious food and made sure we had enough to eat. Every day's work looked a bit different. One day I helped to weed gorse, while on another I propagated and planted plants. Mish made sure to accommodate everyone's interests and energy levels on the day. I learnt a lot from her about native plants, how to prepare and plant them, and conservation in general. I didn’t spend much time with Nige because he was often busy trapping animals and hunting with his dog, Ash, but some of us helped him build trails. When we did speak, however, we had some really interesting conversations, and he shared his wisdom about conservation work with us all. I stayed in a really cool, comfortable outdoor cabin with another Workawayer. After work, we had time to explore the property, which had great waterholes for swimming and a platform for doing yoga. There were nine of us, which is unusual, but I had the best time with them. Thank you, Mich and Nige, for bringing me closer to nature! I already miss sleeping outside like that!

Karina & Santi are a sweet Family and I had a very good time here. The house is near the sea within walking distance and near by are nice hiking tracks to explore as well. Gracias Karina y Santi for sharing your home and lovely moments together.

Paula stayed with us for one month in November/Dec and we were very fortunate to have her relaxed and motivated spirit accompany us in our work and life. Being the only volunteer at the time she took on many tasks by herself willingly and completing them joyfully, asking for more! Obviously this kind of attitude is very appreciated by us, but her kindness and openness really created a nice situation in general. Not to mention our 2 yr old son completely fell in love with her and still asks about her 3 months later ;)

We spend one week together with Erik at his place in the middle of Swedens nature. The work was definitely appropriate and he showed us lots of different things. We had lots of interesting and funny conversations with him and really enjoyed the shared meals every day. It was a nice, cosy stay. Thank you very much, Erik! Du bist a #urleiwonda Typ!

We had the pleasure to spend 10 days with Eldrid and helped to paint her apartment. Eldrid is such an lovely, open-minded and optimistic woman, who hosted us with all her heart. She showed us around the area, we got to meet some of her friends and she even took some trips with us! It was an amazing time! Thank you for everything! All the best!

We spend about one week with this lovely family and we are so grateful for getting to know them. They welcomed us with open arms and we felt like part of the family straight from the beginning! The three boys are very energetic, adventurous and so lovely! We feel like we got to know the culture really well, as we had lots of interesting conversations with Santa and Arturs. Every day was different and they took lots of trips with us. Thank you very much for all the adventures we could experience with you! All the best for all of you!

Even though it was only for a few days, it was lovely having Katrina and Cora around.. A couple of friendly, intelligent and hardworking Workawayers. While they were here Katrina added her carpentry skills to the camp toilet - going overtime to finish her work before she left - and Cora did a lot of garden weeding - getting all the weed roots out and taking care not to remove anything I wanted kept. Both Katrina and Cora were careful and methodical workers - which I really appreciated. They were also great around the house - fitting in well with the other helpers, bringing fun, intelligent conversation to the dinner table, and always being ready to pitch in with anything that needed doing. I have no hesitation in recommending Katrina and Cora to any future prospective hosts or employers and I wish them well on their travels around New Zealand.

It was my first time doing Workaway, and it was a wonderful experience! The family was really kind, open-minded, and full of love and energy. They treated me like part of their family. Their meals were also always delicious and healthy, and I loved every single one of them. The kids were so adorable and energetic, and I really enjoyed doing origami and drawing together with them:) I was also very happy that I had the chance to visit beautiful beaches and towns. Their home is surrounded by beautiful nature — it’s peaceful and breathtaking. Anyone who loves nature would absolutely love it there! I had such a meaningful experience and made precious memories during my stay. I’m truly grateful for the time I spent with them:)

I had a marvellous time ;) I felt very welcomed and comfortable from the beginning. The work was different each day and I enjoyed it. Especially when the gentle dog Indie accompanied me. I will miss the wonderful nature and the relaxing atmosphere a lot ;)

It was a pleasure to host Matt. He was hard worker who did everything and anything we asked of him. He helped with a building job, mixed a lot of concrete, hauled a lot of gravel and was a respectful and helpful person around the house. He was also a happy, friendly guy who got on well with everyone else here. I have no hesitation in recommending Matt to any future hosts or employers. I'm very grateful for all he did here and wish him well on his journey around New Zealand.

I fell in love with this project as soon as I found out about it. They guys are bringing some young life back to this little stone village. The level of craftsmanship they’re putting in the renovation is very high, they’re building and renovating in a way that’s meant to last, which is rare nowadays. I actually developed a professional crush on Antoine’s woodworking mastery. I learned a lot for when I’ll renovate my own house one day and I’m sure you can learn too! The gastronomic experience is worth mentioning, the food provided to helpers is great. We had lovely dinners all together under the starry sky in the summer or in the cosy kitchen by the stove in the winter. If you’re into nature and wildlife this place is among the most preserved areas of the northern Apennines. Wolves, boars, deers and more roam these forests. Wild orchids in the meadows, old growth chestnuts woods, hidden creeks, endless beech forests. Eat some honey dripping from the comb in the apiary overlooking the valley and come back to thank me 😁

La pasé genial en el lugar, la familia me recibió muy bien; Angi, Fafi y Naño son personas increíbles, felices de compartir su estilo de vida y de intercambiar conversaciones profundas. La mayor parte del trabajo consiste en construir la casa de adobe y cuidar a los animales por la mañana y por la tarde. El trabajo es realmente gratificante y todos los animales son súper cariñosos; cuanto más tiempo pases aquí, más llegarás a conocer sus personalidades tan diferentes. Quedarme aquí fue lo mejor de mis viajes por Chile. Muchas gracias.

Thibaut and Mathilde are exceptional Workaways. They stayed here two weeks and I really appreciate having had them here. They were very willing to do the work and capable of working independently. They were pleasant to have around and interesting. Their English is better than they would have you believe and we had no issues communicating. I highly recommend them and they are always welcome here.

I would like to say that Serena and Enzo and their two sons are truly an amazing family. This was my first experience like this, and I will always remember it very warmly. They are an incredibly kind, welcoming, and warm-hearted family who made me feel comfortable from the very beginning. During my stay, I learned a lot about the region of Italy where they live, which made the experience even more special. I am also very happy that I had the opportunity to try their cuisine - everything was absolutely delicious, and I truly enjoyed discovering new flavors. They have two wonderful sons who love sports and music. They are very ambitious, full of energy, and it was a pleasure to spend time with them. Even though my English is not very strong, Serena was always patient and made sure I understood everything. She explained things clearly and also tried to teach me and help me improve my language skills, which I really appreciate. My stay was quite short - only one week - but I am very satisfied and grateful for this experience. I honestly feel that I could have stayed longer to learn, experience, and discover even more. As for the tasks, they were always clearly explained and mainly involved helping with small household duties. Everything was fair and well organized. I am truly happy that I had the chance to stay with them and be part of their home, even for a short time.

Jamie é muito legal: ótimo contador de historias, ótimo musico, ótima companhia! A passagem dele foi um pouco rápida e ele estava sem Amber, mas estava muito disposta a fazer qualquer tipo de trabalho, mesmo os menos interessantes.Cozinhou, cantou, fez até um show na feirinha local. Encheu a casa de som maravilhoso e ainda me deu uma aula de violão. !

A passagem de Fanny e Baptiste no nosso sitio foi só alegria! Um casal de muito alto astral, com bastante experiencia com trabalho no campo, que inclusive me ensinou varias coisas. Super dispostos, bem humorados, proativos e simplesmente gente boa demais. Reativamos a horta, preparamos plantas para destilação, cozinhamos, brincamos, rimos, cantamos e muito mais. Adorei! Só foi uma pena que não puderam ficar por mais tempo, kkk. Se tiver a oportunidade de acolher esses dois, não perca!

I stayed with Tom and Cecile for 10 days and the experience was amazing. They are both thoughtful, open minded, knowledgeable people. I felt comfortable and welcome throughout my whole stay. I learned so much about sheep, gardening, and more. We had many great conversations about everything including life and farming in Spain and Canada. The meals were delicious. They also recommended some trails and roads to explore the area. The work was fun and very fair. Tom and Cecile are excellent communicators for what needs to be done and how. The balance between work and free time is fair and clear. I would highly recommend and I hope to be able to come back again!