Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 2

Hi! My stay in Kelaa was for two weeks, but as the days were few, I can’t say the same about their meaning. Through Kelaa’s school and students, I discovered the value of hospitality and friendship; even if the language is not always the same, the sense of making others feel at home just because it feels right is something I deeply learned from this reality. Also it was a pleasure to have such a open and clear communication with Abdel (the founder of the school), Fatima (the receptionist) and Rachid (the volunteer coordinator). So, all I can express for this experience is gratitude, as I returned richer than how I left 🌻

what a blast !!! Muchas graciad Tuei and Tim, Pete and Thor. Thanks to a chance we were able to figure out a good 3 weeks deal. Worked hard and by own choice. Tim presents a choice on tasks and available problems to tackle. First we started physically by dealing with blackberry bush situation. Our last week we moved to more complex carpentary related challenges. thanks for the opportunity to learn how to use certain tools and wood working techniques. We swam in the bluest river everyday at lunch time to cool down and refresh. We would have a freedom in choosing the produce to cook with. Plenty of meals and opportunity to eat the bread and all wood fire miracles. The cultural exchange was on point! The atmosphere was great among volunteers (5 in total). We were also introduced to local neighborhood life. Tuei is a great owner who has a lot of knowledge about her land and life here in Patagonia. As we stayed during a wildfires in Epuysen, we also learn a lot about the mightiness of the fire elements and faith of living with it. The progress of work is visible during your stay, so motivation was fontaining. Best of luck to you guys!

Naty and Andres reached out to us in search for volunteers and that was the nudge that directed us towards Chiloe. For that reason we had 0 expectations and had honestly the best time with these guys and their little zoo!!! Their incredible project is the result of years of hard work, heart, skill and vision for a better planet and we left Lemuy beaming with inspiration to persue a life of permaculture. We worked hard, learned a lot, cooked DElicious meals together, and fired up the yurt sauna when the rains were unbearable. The work flow was very relaxed and chill and yet we felt so productive. Sleeping in a yurt is like going home. Like their profile says they put a lot of time into sharing Chilote culture with us, including eating oysters off the side of a boat!!! and attending the famous Tirradura de la casa (a house is pulled across a beach by bulls and local folks). It was festival season and we visited the market stands all over Chiloe where they sell their incredible products. I could write so many good things about these 2 weeks but I will leave it here. Much love to you guys y nos vemos!!! It was a pleasure to be involved in the activities, and daily life of Andreas and Natali. many cuddles to Dora, Oscar. Cali, Itsli, Guanling and our favorite Freya ( who may rest in peace)

We were very happy to accomodate Kamile as Workawayer ! Her peacefull, discret and joyfull presence was really good for us ! Even if she is a bit shy in group, she is very implicate in relationship. Kamile always gave the best in works and that was a great help for us.

This was a last minute match up for us and Marco. The volunteer program was pretty awesome next to daily chores and prep for guests rides. We were able to observe special occasions such as horse dentist, and outside veterinary class with Chepa (thoroughbred). Cultural exchange was accomplished via interaction with employees, fellow volunteers and local cowboys. Also we participated in a MEGA horse gathering which was a very memorable time, besides weekly adventures on horses ( gaucho rides, herding neighbours' cows, etc. ) Our accommodation barracks were decent, had a shared bathroom and toilet. Spacious room and good internet connection. There is a cantina that cooks for you 3x a day but we also cooked a lotttt of meals over the fire in the pessevrera. Those nights were super fun and we learned many local recipes from fisherman Arturo. Marco also taught us the art of mate. Marco proposes that all volunteers should have a purpose and personal projects during your stay. please, come with an idea for your daily involvement, otherwise the stay will be idle. Oleksii had opportunity to do some ocean fishing, while Gabrielle had some training time with Tranquerita. Go for a walk with Cheeky Perro, Clara and Troopie!

Our first workaway in South America, we enjoyed it so much Gabrielle returned for the high season. We felt so welcomed by the family and were given a very cozy cabin to sleep and cook. We worked hard and appreciated their organization and attention to detail. Their horses are soo great to work with, so sweet and cuddly and each with their own personalities. It was the perfect environment for Oleksii to learn about horses and it gave us both trust and support in this process. Gabrielle left as a confident guide and knowledge in Chilean style riding. We were greeting by the volcano daily (when it didn't rain) and surrounded by animals and nature 24/7. For us it was a perfect start to our trip.b Nos vemos crew!!!

We spent three weeks at Candace and Norms farm in February and had an amazing time. During our time there we farmsitted the place twice. Eventhough we were responsible for all the animals, we never felt left alone, as the communication was great. Next to farm sitting there were some routine tasks like moving hay or wood, but also a lot of special tasks including some carpentry and building garden boxes. Both Norm and Candace were always willing to explain and teach when we didn't know how to do something. It was an incredibly warm and nice atmosphere, where their experience in hosting workawayers becomes clear. You will always have time and space for yourself if you need it and can talk very openly about everything that might come up. We stayed in the earth cabin, which was very cozy and warm enough with the wood stove in there. We were never left hungry and felt well cared for, just like the animals;). Next to the life on the farm there are plenty of possibilities to enjoy the nature, see wildlife and get away from the busy city life. Hope to see you again during summer some time! Matti and Sophia

great host, beautiful place and lots of work to do as well! You will never get bored! Plus the food is amazing.

Katja is a very nice person, I'm so happy to have met her. Her work ethic is great and she's very respectful. I highly recommend her 1000% as a volunteer and I hope to host her again.

Desculpe pela demora na resposta. Luis foi realmente um ótimo ajudante, sempre disposto a ajudar em qualquer coisa que precisamos, até quando não tinha nenhum serviço marcado, mas já havia comentado que precisaríamos fazer, ele chegava com a boa notícia que já estava pronto. Luís é muito pró-ativo. Além disso, me ajudou com meu laptop sobre coisas que nao estava conseguindo fazer...muito bom! Luis é muito organizado e gosta de deixar tudo muito limpo, o alojamento, as ferramentas. Conversamos bastante sobre vários assuntos, da política a culinária. Enfim, quero agradecer a ajuda que nos deu aqui e estamos de portas abertas para qdo quiser voltar. É um ótimo voluntário.

Fabulous school and staff. Communication was easy and Anas is amazing! 5 stars

I had a delightful and relaxed time volunteering at the hostel! Managers were great communicators and we had a lot of freedom for the kinds of meetups that we wanted to put together. Weligama is also a great spot for exploring the coast and awesome local food. The hostel has some lovely people coming through and has great space for bringing people together. I ended up having to leave slightly before my month there was fulfilled and they were very understanding and easy going. Great vibes!

Maravilloso haber podido conocerte Miriam, tenerte aquí en la familia fue algo muy bonito, nos sentimos muy a gusto con tu ayuda. Sin duda esperamos que algún día puedas volver aquí. Te llevas un pedacito de nuestro corazón ❤️. Saludos Miriam!!! Nos vemos pronto ❤️

Daf was a wonderful volunteer and a great person to have around the hostel. He originally planned to stay for a shorter time, but ended up staying longer and helping us even more, which we really appreciated. He was always willing to help wherever it was needed. One thing we especially appreciated was that he stepped in to help with cleaning beds when things got busy, which made a big difference for our team. He was reliable, easy to communicate with, and had a positive attitude throughout his stay. Daf was also very respectful of the space and got along well with everyone in the hostel, both guests and staff. It was a pleasure having him here, and we are very grateful for the help he gave us during his time with us. We would happily recommend Daf to other hosts and would welcome him back anytime!

Yann and Lucie, were lovely people with good skills..they were working so well. Did so much good things and so nice conversation all time. Cooking also so yummy food.Very easy respectful and good hearted people. We wish they stayed longer. Highly recommended to all and always welcome back again. All the best

Jim, Ania and their children are very warm and open-hearted people. We felt very much at home and welcome right from the start. We were very well looked after, and Jim and Ania were always keen to ensure we were comfortable. The property is an absolute dream with so many possibilities. There is plenty of varied work to be done on a place like this. So Jim found seasonal tasks for Andre, which he really enjoyed. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there and were sorry we didn’t have more time to stay longer.

Elana stayed with us during two different periods: first at the beginning of summer 2025 and then again after the summer until April 1st, 2026. The fact that she came back a second time already says a lot about how reliable and pleasant she is to have around. Elana is a very kind, calm and trustworthy person. She is always ready to help and someone you can truly rely on. During her stay she integrated naturally into the daily life here and was always respectful, positive and easy to live with. She helped with different daily tasks and was always willing to contribute. What I especially appreciated about Elana is her calm presence and her sense of responsibility. She also took wonderful care of my cat Zoé, who became very attached to her and will certainly miss her. I honestly have no negative comments about Elana. Everything went very smoothly and it was a real pleasure hosting her. I can warmly recommend Elana to any future host. She will always be welcome back here. David

Frank, Asli and their family were wonderful hosts! I spent 2 weeks with them on their beautiful homestead helping with building projects. I was able to put my current skills to use and they made a point to teach me new skills (like how to make a thatch roof) that I expressed interest in. The work was enjoyable and I always looked forward to sharing a meal and great conversation with everyone. Accommodations were comfortable and well maintained offering a great experience, close to nature and all the cool critters that abound in the jungle.

Maurice will be the most elegant and distinguished volunteer you'll see in your piece of land. We had the pleasure of sharing an entire season with him, harvesting blood oranges togehter. Always kind and poetic, he throws himself wholeheartedly into any proposed activity. We developed a beautiful friendship that will last long beyond the month we spent together. A gentle presence at home, he helped us prepare meals and clean the common areas.

Jim was the volunteer who inspired us all. He has excellent communication skills, is very organized and disciplined, generous, kind, sarcastic but in a gentle and kind way, and was very polite. It was a true pleasure to host him, and we hope he returns for a visit or another round of chaos with us! We actually hope he retires nearby so we can enjoy the pleasure of his company. He is a gentleman who is relaxed and understands how to make a host feel at ease and valued.