Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 2

I'm writing the feedback a bit late, I know :). But anyway, better late that never. I spent around 3 months in the valley, and it was honestly a really fullfilling and intense experience. The workload was completely fair, and they always took care of everyones' strong points and preferences when giving the tasks. I did really diverse work, such as taking care of the chickens, doing swales, tidying the place... The venue was insanely beautiful and there were visitors pretty often which gave me the opportunity to meet some amazing people and learn some practices such as circling or contact improv. Aaaaand to play Catan almost every night. Overall I keep a really good memory of my experience, I hope I can visit again someday ☺️

It was an unforgettable experience to stay with Lisa, Bernhard, Theo and Levi for 7 weeks previously. It was a cold winter so except from taking care of the chicken and cats, I also need to shovel snow, assist in wood logging and refill the wood heater. The tasks required more physical strength than I thought so be prepared for it! Despite the little bit hard work, it was a good experience to live in a place full of stars and fresh air! Lisa's family is very nice. They would invite me to join their meal sometimes when it is possible. They also invite me to join different activities! Thank you Lisa for letting me to stay here to experience a life that totally different with my original life.

I had a great time doing social media and activity support! The team is really kind and this hostel attracts the best kind of people! I would recommend forsure as the workload is not too heavy and your time is respected as long as you can self- organize well :)

Great time with dani and carol. Responsibilities were clear, other volunteers were kind as well. Great food and caring family in addition to beautiful farm and environment. Work hard but play hard, there were trips to beaches and waterfall. You also learn a lot about farming since they are growing their finca and starting milking and cheesemaking and planting. Very much recommend for anyone interested in volunteering.

This Workaway has a special place in my heart :) <33 My expectations were more than fulfilled, and I can’t wait to go back one day! Eugenio and Ettore are a great match when it comes to hosting this place. They really make sure you feel at home and always find time for both silly and deep conversations. I think I have never laughed this much in three weeks haha I was there during the olive harvest, and even though the wake-up time was early, we made it as fun as possible :)) The work itself was sometimes exhausting, but most of it was super enjoyable, and thanks to the cornetti every morning, the pain was quickly forgotten :) On the weekends we went on fun excursions, and there were often friends visiting, which was always a pleasure! They are all open-minded and incredibly warm. I can only recommend this place!

Starting at Jamie’s my New Zealand year long trip was an amazing idea. I’ve found a welcoming family and friends, full of energy interest and kindness. Jamie’s let me the possibility to be part of his lifestyle and it was amazing to follow his spiritual way of living. Calm and dynamic at the same time, enjoying every moment of the day (specially the delicious meals). We get along well on this synchronicity of personality and life-pace. Our greenhouse project was also very enriching my construction skills. Koda is one of the cutest dog. Playing ball with him made me happy to get up of the bed. The whole family flow naturally and nicely between moments by their own and big meeting together. Very pleasant to experience this type of community too. It brings me many idea for my future project and they will always be part of it. Beau and Ann are funny and also let you get inside their warm house to have a nice chat Semara, her son and her cuties doggies are also in to make you try a new experience, new activities or just to listen how was your day. This all mix makes an environment in very harmony with nature and project that they are building. PS : All member of the family loves to hug and that always a beautiful sign of their welcoming and pure heart. So I had a lot of fun, new experiences, interesting conversation, interaction and inspiration. I felt very comfortable. Thanks to everybody. I miss you very much and I might come back to say goodbye to my kiwi family before I leave. Be happy and take care of each other. PS : I miss you Koda

My workaway experience at Elliots place was GORGEOUS!! Elliot is a very caring, patient, trusting, sensitive and easy-going person which made us feel very comfortable during the whole stay. 🔅 The work, tasks, tools as well as the food were well organised. Elliot is open to find ideas together and not narrowed in his plan which contributed to a stronger group feeling and nice experience. We even created things in the free time, such as an incredible caraoke night whoch Elliot would organise wigs and costums for...🧡💛💜 movie night with snacks of course, and just had a lovely time. This is a peaceful beautiful place and Elliot was an amazing host I couldn't wish something else. One of my best workaway experiences so far. 10/10 , very very thankful. 🔅🌈

It's difficult to explain how much you should go visit Geir and Jorunn. This nice couple will take care of you as if you were one of your children and you will indeed feel very soon as at home. The farm is a beautiful bubble of heaven on hearth. Geir is a very joyful character and can talk with you during hours and knows a lot about Norwegian history and culture. Jorunn is the most attentive and thoughtful person that I've ever met and I loved spending time baking with her. The dogs are beautifuls and full of energy. These weeks were one of my best and I leave with a lot of beautiful memories. I'm sad but I know that I will come back. Don't loose a chance to spend beautiful moments and make wonderful memories!

I spent about two weeks at Sophies place looking after Cosmo in February and had a lovely time! The house is peaceful and the area relaxing and Cosmo is very well behaved. He comes up for cuddles when he wants them but always likes company. The house can be a bit chilly during winters with many minus degrees but the fireplace warms it up and the sofa quickly becomes a warm favourite spot! The house has everything you need for a comfortable stay, and if you don’t have a drivers license like me and are fine being stranded for a while it is paradise! It would be lovely to come back in the summer and experience it then too. I got the chance to spend some days with Sophie as well and she is very sweet and welcoming! We had interesting conversations about life and she is easy to get along with and makes sure you properly get to know the place and feel happy in her home. I am very thankful to have gotten the opportunity to stay at hers and take care of Cosmo! Until next time

It is usual for me to observe young volunteers spending alot of screentime. This was not so with Mattia. His phone was the companion of one or another book of poetry as he , quickly and quirkily, put to his store of words. The breadth and depth of his reading is astonishing. One just saw that he had spent his time in Dublin in the various galleries, drinking it all in. And so he came to flesh it out in the 'Land of Hearts Desire'. It was his hearts desire to tread the hallowed ground the earlier writers had trod; and so we set off the sunny afternoons NWbound . First stop Drumcliffe to pay homage to WBYeats 'under bare Benbulbens head' where he is laid to rest. On an ancient, fossilised, flaggy pavement , the surging and cascading of the sea on the rising tide was beautifully described by Mattia, whilst watching it approach the vulnerable Alt behind which The Poets House nestles. Dermot Healy wrote his best poetry capturing these images! Already versed in J.Joyce, he joined our reading group where he read the Italian lines with Joycean musicality! He also planted potatoes and onions and barrowed mulch for garden beds for a later planting. Being Italian , he did not fret about the lack of lists or a plan for the next day, something that fills me with dread for I like to work as the spirit moves me. And of course the weather is key! He was always courteous , humourous, and appreciative and cooked an authentic pasta for dinner. Bentornato Matteo in qualsiasi momento....anytime! Ciao on your travels in Eirinn.

Wir waren knapp 3 Wochen bei Jörg Jörg ist ein sehr freundlicher, ruhiger und warmherziger Mann. Wir haben viele Einblicke in und um sein Haus erhalten. Er hat uns viel über El Hierro, seine Geschichte und Gegenwart erzählt. Wir führten interessante Gespräche mit Jörg, seinen vielseitigen Besuchern und den Workaway Team. Die täglichen Aufgaben waren Kochen, Backen, im Garten arbeiten, kleine Unterhalts Arbeiten, den Souvenir Shop betreuen, Bananen und Physalis dörren und verpacken. Wir setzten uns dort ein wo es Nötig war! Um die vielen Hühner, Katzen und das Kaninchen kümmerten sich die anderen Workawayer. Im Haus von Jörg herrscht ein kommen und gehen, Freunde, Nachbarn und Kunden sorgen für zusätzliche Gespräche und Abwechslung. Wir hatten ein Zimmer mit 2 gemütlichen Betten, Platz ist für alle genug da! Wer im Frühling bei Jörg ist, darf die warmen Kleider nicht vergessen. Es kann empfindlich kalt werden. Wir danken Jörg für seine Gastfreundschaft und die wertvolle Erfahrung die wir machen durften. Wir wünschen Jörg alles Gute und Merci viu mau.

I’m very grateful for my stay in Tuscany with Veruscka and her family. Communication was excellent from the beginning, and the tasks were always reasonable. I was happy to contribute because I felt genuinely appreciated. Mornings were free, giving me time for pleasant walks or bike rides into Grosseto’s walkable city center. It’s perfect for experiencing authentic Tuscan life without crowds of tourists, and it has everything you need. I also had time to visit Rome, Florence and Siena during my stay. Most afternoons I spent playing games with Samu, a smart and imaginative boy. I also helped organize the kitchen before/after meals (with support from Veruscka or Alessandro) and occasionally took out the trash. Their sweet, extremely well-behaved dog was always eager for walks. This family is experienced at hosting and regularly checked that I was comfortable, answering any questions I had. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend staying with them.

Our stay on the farm was truly unforgettable. From the very first day we were welcomed with open arms by Geir and Jorunn. They are incredibly kind and sympathetic people and we immediately got along very well. Life on the farm was relaxed and beautiful. We completely fell in love with the animals especially the two sweet dogs, Pepsi and Lola, and the lovely goats. During our stay we experienced many great things together, including trips to Bergen and Odda and visiting Christmas markets with Geir and Jorunn. There were always fun and lively conversations and we learned a lot, thanks to Geir, our “super nerd,” who always had interesting things to share. We also enjoyed a lot of incredibly delicious food during our stay. Jorunn cooked many great meals for us and we even had the chance to try special local dishes like whale and deer. She also was a total baking queen and made the best pancakes (Lapper). We even had the chance to cook some specialities from our home country. Over time we grew very close and it felt more like spending time with family than just being guests. Geir’s humor and Jorunn’s caring nature made our stay even more special. We are very grateful for this experience and truly hope that this friendship will last for a long time. See you again :) Lara and Alissa

Our little Antonella is a very well-groomed and tidy girl. She helped us a lot with the kids and Russel. We will definitely miss her and can't wait to see her again somewhere in the world since she is a citizen of the world. She speaks Italian, and that has helped us with communication. If you want to win her over, make sure she has lots and lots of eggs! It's her favorite food!

This was a wonderful first Workaway experience! I volunteered in Ançã for twelve days. Everyone was very polite and helpful. Communication with Niels was excellent and working with Gavi was absolutely great. I also had the opportunity to meet Lily and the kids. The tasks weren’t difficult, working hours were flexible and there was plenty of time for exploring nearby places. I’m deeply grateful for this opportunity. Muito obrigada!

What a beautiful workaway. I had a good time at andrea's place. She has a good heart and she is such a welcoming person. I like how Andrea gives you the time and space to be able to discover the city and the surroundings. I think all workaways should take exemple on her. The house is a piece of art and the dogs & cats are the best. I will definetly be back one day to see andrea and her projects. Thank you for this awesoem time I had!

We had an amazing time at Reggae Island with Josh and all his family. Sadly Josh was away for some of the time we were there but we were very well looked after by Patience, Tony and Bob. We enjoyed the work around the farm, and loved getting to know the local culture and ways of life there on the lake. There was lots of time to relax and enjoy the lake, and Tony was a great guide for us around the local villages and surrounding areas. The lake itself is a piece of paradise and we could sit on the patio and watch the otters and different birds in their natural habitat which is a beautiful thing. Patience is a fantastic cook and kept us well fed, as well as entertained with her stories and her wisdom. Although we couldn't get involved in the community work as much as we would have liked, it is important work that Josh is doing and it was a privilege to play a small part in it. Thank you very much to everyone at Reggae Island for such a wonderful experience! Highly recommended!

I arrived in the middle of February for the pruning season and stayed on my own in the 5 star cottage close to the family house for 2 weeks. We were lucky with the weather most of the time. I had the chance to go for nice walks that start right from the house. Only 2-3 hours / day in the olive fields let me plenty of free time to discover the area. There is a shop within 5 minutes walk, I got to know one of the neighbours on the way. I used the cottage's nice kitchen to prepare my meals, and the woodburning stove provided me the cosy feeling all the time. I'd like to highlight the PEACE I felt all these days. Crystal and Mariano were very welcoming and their communication is very straightforward. Theo helped me to fix my working boots with a genius idea :) You are the healthiest hardworking family I've met during the years. Thank you very much for this beautiful winter/spring holiday !!! I will always remember this time !!! Wish you the best for your projects!

What an amazing guy. Michael fit in with our family immediately and the vibe continued through the duration of his stay. Our boys loved him and he was fantastic with them. Not only is Michael kind and respectful, but he is an incredibly intellectual human. My husband and I loved our conversations around the dinner table and talking about worldly topics. He has a natural demeanour that sets you at ease and his clever whit and smile make him genuinely easy to be around. We are so lucky to have hosted him and hope that we will see him again in the future. If you are lucky enough to have him reach out to be his host, you’d be crazy not to have him. He adapts well to different situations and easily catches on to whatever task is given to him. He is eager to help and learn and always willing to contribute to whatever needs to be done. Five star WorkAwayer right there!!