Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 2

I really enjoyed my time at Pikirangi a lot!! The beautiful, peacefull surroundings, the diverse jobs and the generosity of Mark and Maz with their delicious fresh, homegrown fruit and vegetables!! It was also an amazing place to meet new people and built a small little community :) This place will keep a really special place in my memory.

It was great to have Jenny on site with her knowledge of permaculture etc and we learnt a lot about it for future reference esp related to hugel kulture and the use of biochar. We were needing someone willing to do the hard yards that comes with garden work and at times Jennys level of expertise with her niche focus got in the way. In saying this, Jenny worked really hard in the vegie garden which we re-vamped and planted. Following a hugely impactful storm, with her specialised knowledge of climate resilience and watershed restoration and management we were able to write a detailed letter to local authorities requesting their action. Her input was invaluable. Whilst she was with us, there were several days of rain, one was used to write this letter, another to work on a document identifying future proofing the property aginst climate change impact. Jenny was a decent cook and company, with a musical leaning we shared a night of song which was good for the soul.

What a pleasure it was to have Luke stay at my place. He is a wonderful person i highly recommend as a workawayer..he is smart talented and kind and LOVED MY DOGS..SO MY DOGS LOVED HIM!! He helped out at a crucial moment with my house in transition and has great skills and heaps of caring and a unique world view that i enjoyed gettimg to know..Wonderful person all around..always welcome back!

We stayed for a week (far too short, but we didn’t have more time) and we absolutely loved it. First of all, the staff is very friendly, thank you to Ronaldo and Beto for the warm welcome. We also made some good connections with other guests; the place makes it easy to socialize. As for the work, everything was clear thanks to Jaja’s explanations (despite our “Portugnol” Portuguese). Our tasks involved exterior painting and varnishing, and seeing the before and after was cool. There’s always something to do. This is the most beautiful pousada we’ve stayed at during our two-month trip in Brazil. It’s well-designed, stunning, and lush with greenery. We were lucky enough to have a large bungalow to ourselves for the whole week. The location is ideal: you can walk to Lençois Maranhenses National Park after work, and there are also options for excursions on your days off. Thank you so much to Luiza and the whole team we wish we could have stayed longer!

Jana & Elias were a lovely couple, and we had the pleasure of hosting them at Titoki Vineyards. They were enthusiastic and willing helpers, taking on every task we gave them, including plucking, thinning, and harvesting grapes. Jana was incredibly organised, and our days ran more smoothly thanks to her efforts. It was a real joy to have her help with cooking for our big harvest day. Elias brought great care & enthusiasm to everything he did, and we were impressed by how much we were all able to achieve together in just nine days. We experienced a beautiful German meal, which we thoroughly enjoyed & also were introduced to savoury pancakes! Elias is a talented photographer, which was a wonderful bonus during their stay.We truly enjoyed hosting them both and would happily recommend them to any future hosts.

Fue una persona super trabajadora, todo en lo que podia ayudaba, cocina muy bien. Nos preparo una super comida. Gracias Mario aqui tienes tu casa en Oaxaca.

We really enjoyed having Louis for 9 days at Tītoki Vineyards. He was a hardworking and proactive individual who noticed when things needed doing and was always happy to lend a hand. He fit in really well and was a friendly guy. He was also excellent at the jobs we had lined up which included plucking, thinning, and harvesting grapes, and carried out these tasks with care and efficiency. An excellent cook, he introduced us to and shared some delicious German cuisine, which we thoroughly enjoyed. We would happily recommend him and wish him all the very best with his future travels.

Our time was short at only 2 weeks (wish we could have stayed longer!!) with Kirsten but we had an amazing time and we will definitely come back to visit if we are passing by. Swan Cove is a stunning place, staying in a home built by the previous owner in the 1960s. Kirsten has kept all its original features and continues to restore parts of the house to keep it looking so authentic and beautiful. Surrounded by kangaroos, lorikeets, koalas and more, Raymond Island is a safe haven for all and we are lucky and super thankful to Kirsten to have had the opportunity to spend time here. There is so much to do in your time off, kayaking, biking, koala spotting, yoga, swimming and getting involved in community activities. Kirsten is a wonderful person to be around and to learn from she is so generous and welcoming, making sure everyone is looked after and enjoying their time. She gave us the freedom in choosing our jobs and when we want to complete them, thank for your trust in allowing us to develop skills in things we are not so experienced in, for example the veggie boxes Emile built during our stay. We miss your cakes already!! Thanks again, hope to see you soon :)

I had the best time staying with LeAnne and Ian (and of course doggos Halo and Pip)! I was initially staying for two weeks but extended to three after just a few days. LeAnne and Ian are incredible hosts, very welcoming and fun to spend time with. During my time I learned a lot about dairy farming (which I didn’t know anything about before), and both LeAnne and Ian were happy to answer my many questions about farming, New Zealand and life in general. I enjoyed the many chats around the kitchen table <3. The work I did was a mix of milking, gardening, digging and other work around the farm. Overall I just had a wonderful time with a lot of laughs, time to explore beautiful Taranaki and a lot of new insights into the farming industry. I can definitely recommend LeAnne and Ian as hosts to anyone!

I've stayed with Lisa and Mario for 1 month and I have to say I really enjoyed my time with them, they are super nice people and the kids are lovely. Since I love physical work I also really enjoyed helping them at the farm. They would always ask me if I needed anything, and also asked me if I wanted to join them for some activities outside of work. It's been a wonderful experience and I hope to meet them again!

Anouk is great fun. We hope she returns soon.

Super chill, flexible, really skilled Swiss drywall builder that a lot of fun to have around. Has his own Sleeping place, a beautiful camper. Highly recommended guest.

Izzy e Evie fueron excelentes workayers! Maravillosas cuidadoras del huerto, muy cariñosas con los animales y los niños... siempre flexibles a los cambios y muy adaptables!! Les tocaron semanas muy duras de clima y aún así muy entusiastas en las labores diarias. Sin duda excepcionales! Las tenemos en nuestro corazón siempre y esperamos volver a verlas en el futuro. Sin duda maravillosa experiencia!

It was the best experiences I’ve had, thank you, Claudia, Stefan and Madeline, for such a warm welcome. The best part of this experience for me was getting to know you. I already miss you all 🫶🏽 Your home has such a warm and relaxed atmosphere, and I truly felt at home. I really enjoyed the daily rhythm, working in the garden, watching everything grow (and constantly being overgrown with weeds 😁), and then slowing down in the evening, enjoying the sunset and drinking kombucha 😊. Thank you for everything. It was a really special experience for me. I’m looking forward to seeing you again, wherever it may be. Sára

Maja and charlotte were a delight to host, always willing to do any tasks asked of them without hesitation or problems. They were very polite and respectful. It was a pleasure to host them both. I hope your travels are fun and adventurous and we wish you both the best. Thank you for your help and company.

Incredible experience. 10/10. I spent a month and a half in Umbria, and if it weren't for the Schengen rule, I may be there still. I learned so much about Italian grapes and the winemaking process. I was involved in every aspect, from the picking of the grapes to the pouring of the bottle. It was definitely hard work, but also so much fun. During the week, I had enough time after work to go for a run or play guitar or just lay in the sun. I even started learning to paint. On the weekends, Iacopo took us on trips to see the surrounding areas, which were all incredible. Central Italy is absolutely stunning. Swimming in the baths of Narni is an experience I will not soon forget. Eating lunch and dinner all together every day was definitely a highlight. Not to mention Iacopo’s wine, which is delicious, 100/10. This is a perfect workaway for the culinarily inclined, as Iacopo's preference is red meat for every meal. Hahaha. He will buy vegetables, you just have to ask! I had so much fun in the kitchen cooking for everyone, trying out new recipes and learning classic Italian ones too. I loved going to the bar every morning for a cappuccino and conversing (or trying to converse more like) with the local people. Iacopo’s family and Italian workers all made me feel so very welcome. And I miss the winery cats, Misha and Leo, every day. Umbria is such a special place, and will forever be near and dear to my heart. This was definitely one of my very favorite workaways to date. Grazie mille, Iacopo. Alla prossima.

I spent a month with Lila and JayaSri and I truly enjoyed every single day. Almost every day brought new tasks, which made the experience incredibly varied and exciting. There was also plenty of free time, which I used to explore the beautiful nature around the farm. During that time, I was lucky enough to see platypuses, wallabies, and many other amazing animals. JayaSri's cooking is absolutely delicious and wonderfully diverse – something I will definitely miss. The family is so warm, open-minded, and full of joy. Some evenings turned into unforgettable karaoke nights that lasted late into the night. They were so much fun that even I found it hard to put the microphone down in the end ;) As this was my very first Workaway experience, I truly couldn’t have imagined it any better. The time I spent with you has made me braver and more confident, and I am deeply grateful for that <3

Heartwarming stay in killcare. Cheryl and the two dogs are amazing to spend time with. Volunteering here was a great experience, the work wasn’t like you were having a manager over your head and having strict deadlines but more “ helping a friend move a few things around and miscellaneous tasks for a few hours in the morning” Cheryl’s and kind, talkative lady and having her and the dogs to be with and play with, was rewarding enough. The dogs Bouddi and Kayah are VERY intelligent dogs. They understand a lot and are trained and completely trust worthy (for me) to be around. Would love to visit again in the future and learn more about you. Luke

Martha y Alex son magníficas personas, nos apoyaron con diversas tareas principalmente en la cosecha del café, y lo hicieron increible. Trabajar, vivir y compartir momentos con ellos fue realmente mágico. Alex tiene muchisimo talento en la cocina, y nos ayudaba preparando cenas , postres y delicias cada día, nunca dejo de experimentar, crear nuevas recetas etc. Martha tiene un espiritu de colaboración increible y un divertidísimo sentido del humor, siempre estaba atenta a las tareas en las que se podía sumar, aportando lo mejor de ella, juntos ellos dos, su dinamica... Wow es increible y son voluntarios con personalidades y habilidades muy útiles en cualquier granja, o espacio comunitario, realmente los extrañamos pero sabemos que seguirán brillando en donde sea que vayan. Por cierto el español de ambos es muy bueno, nunca tuvimos que hablar en ingles, y eso es algo que disfruto bastante cuando los viajeros tienen la intencion de aprender la lengua que aqui hablamos <3

Sara stayed with us for over three weeks, and having her here truly felt like having an old friend visiting from the past. Since she speaks Czech, we were able to communicate in our native languages – Claudia in Slovak and she in Czech – which made everything feel very natural and close. Even Madeline could speak Slovak with her, which was really special for us. Sara is a very warm-hearted person who laughs a lot and brings a light, joyful energy with her. She worked very independently, completed her tasks reliably, and often even worked longer than expected just because she wanted to help. She also took initiative on her own, for example cleaning without being asked, which was a great help to us. One very special moment was when she tried to cook traditional Slovak/Czech food for the first time in her life. Even though she says she doesn’t like cooking much, she really gave it a try and we all enjoyed it a lot – and she was proud that she managed it. She was also wonderful with Madeline. In the evenings we played games, talked for hours, and drank our homemade kombucha together. We shared many laughs and meaningful conversations. Sara was our longest-staying Workawayer, and having someone here for more than three weeks was a truly positive experience because we had the chance to really get to know each other. By the end, it honestly felt like we had gained a good friend. Saying goodbye was not easy, and we will remember this time together very fondly ❤️