Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 3

Having Angelina and Antoine work with us has has been an extraordinary experience. They are kind, committed, and incredibly hardworking. They started working immediately upon arrival, always with a fantastic attitude and immense dedication. They are a very pleasant and fun couple, with a genuine interest in meeting people and collaborating. They helped us with the design and implementation of the garden from scratch, working long hours under the sun with a big smile, always helpful and kind. We highly recommend them; they are wonderful people who will stay in your heart, and we hope to have them in our lives again in the future. Guys, you have a home and a family here that will always welcome you with open arms. Don’t hesitate to welcome them.

Maxime, Alize and the kids, gave us a warm welcom. The arrival was spectacular, we drove the campertruck into the garden. But with the help of Maxime and the other families, we were in our spot and the barbecue evening could begin. It was great fun to help with Maxime and Alize's project. The work that needed to be done was varied and Maxime was always open to feedback. There was plenty of space for conversations and the atmosphere was relaxed. In the afternoon, we had time to ourselves and used it to go for a walk, play board games with the other families or build a fire. During our stay, there were two other families (Workaway), besides Maxime, Alize and the kids. It was really enjoyable; both the children and the adults had a great time and made friends. To other workaway families, when you are looking for a nice host, this is the place. Many thanks and good luck with the project. We are looking forward to a annual update :-D and if we are on Sicily we will visit you for sure!

A truly phenomenal experience. I cannot recommend this workaway enough. Beautifully organized and imbued with meaning, it was more than just a standard workaway--with the dedication and beautiful spirit of Mish and Nige, mahi was transformed into purpose and volunteers into community. We did trail maintenance, trail building, gorse removal by hand and herbicide, planting, and weeding. The work was physical but fair and we began each morning with a meditation. I will miss the team of 9 volunteers desperately, they've become such close friends. love u mish & nige! and pups ash & rue.

Zineb stayed 6 weeks with us and it was a pleasure! She is such a wonderful person - attentive, kind and always lending her helping hand. Being super social, she was always up for our activities our sharing meals with fellow volunteers or guests. One night she made Crepes for everybody and it was amazing. She understands everything with the first explanation and is a very proactive character. So you basically never have to worry about anything! We loved to have her around and would be so happy, if she wants to join us another time again.

This was the most amazing experience! I had the most incredible time staying with Mish & Nige who went above and beyond to accommodate us! The property is incredible and the work is so interesting. We learnt so much from Mish & Nige. We also had the BEST group, we all got on so well. I couldn't have asked for a better experience! I hope to come back to visit this very special place again one day. Thank you so much Mish & Nige & family!

Fue mi primera experiencia en Workaway y sin duda fue la mejor! Meri fue siempre muy amable y paciente conmigo. 🥹 Las tareas diarias eran sencillas y sacar a Nana a pasear era un verdadero placer. Me enamoré de Nana, es muy cariñosa, y todos los días nos abrazábamos en la cama 🐕❤️Echo mucho de menos tumbarme con ella bajo el sol en el jardín.☀️ Meri también me enseñó español cada día y me ayudó muchísimo a mejorar, algo que realmente quería. Además, me enseñó mucho sobre la cultura catalana, especialmente la comida, y todo estaba riquísimo, incluidos los dulces!🤍🤍 Me llevó a fiestas locales en su pueblo y también a la de Sitges, donde conocí a sus amigos, todos muy amables y acogedores. El baile en el after party fue súper divertido y Meri es una bailarina increíble!💃💃❤️ Cuando regresé a Japón, incluso me regaló mi vino favorito y los dulces que probé en su casa. Fue un detalle muy bonito que nunca olvidaré.❤️❤️ Todo lo que viví con Meri fue algo que nunca habría podido experimentar sin quedarme en su casa. Fue una de las mejores experiencias de mi vida. Muchas gracias por todo, Meri.💛

Pauline y Juri pasaron una semana en nuestra casa. Recibimos su ayuda en la construcción en barro, sobre todo en el rellenado de paja, y el mejoramiento del jardin. Compartimos una cena que ellos ofrecieron y pasamos unos buenos días de intercambio, donde tambien los llevamos a escuchar musica en Bariloche y conversamos sobre nuestras vidas. Nos comunicamos preferentemente en ingles, dado que no comprendian el español de manera fluida. Tuvimos una experiencia positiva, respetuosa y colaborativa. Gracias!

I spent two weeks at the ashram and received a very warm welcome. I settled in quickly and met many interesting people. Bryan, in particular, was always open to conversation and took the time to show me how to play the mridanga. The facilities were all very clean, and I always had access to good food. The interaction with the cats, who loved to be cuddled, was also lovely. It was a wonderful first trip.

I feel really grateful for having had the opportunity to discover this place and share those 3 weeks (January-February) of my life there with Ana, Bruno, Fred and the others great volunteers (and Michael, for one week). They are all beautiful souls. This was such a rich experience to discover another way of living. I felt immediatly at home, never judged. Ana, Bruno and Fred really do their best to make you comfortable and to make sure you have everything you need. I think the communication is easy and fluid. You have to work 25hrs per week and they are flexible : if you need a day off, you can add hours on other days, as long as at the end you did 25hrs/week. I never felt spyed or pressurised about the work, which is really important to me. The tasks were always ok, and most of them were outside so it's really nice when the weather is on your side ! Some were really meditative (like cleaning the temple :D). Each day, we do a gratitude circle before beginning the work and we eat lunch all together : those two moments are real sharing times, very powerful. You can join the spiritual activities if you like to, but if you don't, it's completely fine. You'll never be judged or discriminated for that. You can discover and take what you're feeling like : for me, that's the magic of this place and that what makes this workaway a real cultural and social exchange. Thank you so much for everything, I wish you all the light and love you gave me :)

Bori and Hanga spent 10 days helping me on my farm, helping with farm chores and the goats. Altough I don't usually have workawayers in the winter, I decided to host them because their communication was very clear from the beginning, and their timing fit ours well. They helped to cut and clear branches that the goats previously chewed on. They didn't mind continuing in the cold weather, and were focused on what we discussed. They were also very flexible with adapting to my car-free way of life. They enjoyed the company of the goats, being outdoors and cooked for all of us while respecting my gluten free kitchen. We played some cool games after and discussed various topics like ecologic living, and I am happy I got to know them and their views on these matters, also to to help they provided to start of this season on the farm.

Highly Recommended. Rick is what every Workaway host wants, he is hard working, competent, friendly and he approaches every task with a great attitude. Plus his dog is great too! We definitely enjoyed hosting him (and Charlie) and we hope they will return.

I had a fantastic January/February on Rusinga Island! Jane's home is very cozy, and you will quickly feel at home. The children at the school are amazing and takes such good care of each other. The same goes for the teachers lead by principal Sharon, who is doing such a great job. Rusinga island is beautiful with amazing views over the Victoria Lake. Be sure to go up the hill to watch the sunset! On the weekends we took a day trip to Ruma national park, where you'll be sure to see heaps of giraffes and rhinos. We also took the water bus from Mbita to Takawiri island, which was nice as a little trip. Be sure to visit Rusinga Island Lodge aswell, they have a beautiful garden and swimmingpool. If you're considering going I say go for it! I hope I get to return one day!!

This was our final workaway-stop and we had a wonderful time during our six week stay! Chris and Noelle have a beautiful family and home and they made us feel like a part of it right away. 💕 We lived in a nice camper next to the house which we enjoyed because we had our own little space with a kitchen and everything. Still, we were always welcome to hang out at the house and ate dinner together every day. Most of the work we did was on the property or with the kids and the dog Juno. We also helped Janice, Chris‘ mom around the house and prepared meals. On our free days we were able to explore the surroundings (Niagra falls, Toronto and so on) and even went camping with the whole family which was really fun. In general we were always welcome to every school play, soccer practice or trip to the boat in the nearby town Owen Sound, where we spend great evenings making burgers and talking. Noelle always took us with her to her yoga class as well! All in all, we had a lovely stay with them and would recommend it to anyone! ☺️

Mat and Jo have been incredible volunteers. Extremely helpful and competent. They are tireless workers and love good food! I would recommend anyone to host them, even for long periods. Friendly and discreet, they have also been wonderful company!

We have just said goodbye to Yvonne and Dennis after two very enjoyable weeks in their company. They are serious about learning Spanish, and are very interested in understanding the culture here. They worked really hard for us, and happy to take on any challenges that we suggested. Unfortunately the weather was poor for the first week, so they were doing work inside - but they are very skilled at painting and we are very pleased with what they achieved. Then when the rain stopped their laboursin the garden involved many trips to the refuse bin - all done willingly and efficiently - an enormous help. We would be happy to recommend Dennis and Yvonne to anyone thinking of sharing a workaway experience with them.

Nuestra experiencia con Mari y Claudia fue MARAVILLOSA. Como voluntarias siempre vas a querer tenerlas a tu lado, pero además como personas más aún. Son muy preocupadas, proactivas y resolutivas. Tienen muchas historias interesantes que compartir, siempre con una broma y una sonrisa que te alegran el día. Ojalá se hubiesen podido quedar más tiempo con nosotros. Las extrañamos.

I spent two wonderful weeks with the family. I arrived speaking almost no Spanish and was able to learn so much (they were very patient with me, understanding and teaching me). As for the "work," which is more like volunteering without any real constraints, the tasks were very varied, and they are very flexible depending on what you want to do and your schedule, which is really great, and I never felt alone during this volunteer experience. The town is very relaxing and welcoming, and it's also possible to explore by car (for a small fee, which is very reasonable). You can also go to the beach, which is right next to the town, perfect for swimming or sunbathing. I felt very well integrated into the family from the start, and I highly recommend this volunteer opportunity.

Me and my partner stayed with Nikki for two weeks. The place is nice, exactly as described. The work was mostly garden upkeep and DIY. We did painting, electrical work, woodwork and plumbing. Nothing too complicated or demanding. There were good tools, which is rare in The Gambia. There was still plenty to do, much needs repair or normal maintenance. Nikki is an excellent cook. She provided us with three good meals every working day, freshly made. And on our request vegetarian, which she really went out of her way to do. There are a lot rules about how things should be done. It pays to pay attention, and be clear in communication, that keeps the relationship as maintained as the place. The location is good. Quiet surroundings. 10 Minutes walk to a small supermarket and the beach. From there plenty minivans to the towns of Brufut, Tanji and further to Senegambia.

Una muy linda experiencia con la familia Recuay-Orejon, nos recibieron muy cálidamente, tanto que nos costó irnos jajaja Nos hicieron sentir parte de su familia, compartimos muchas experiencias lindas, fuimos al cine, fuimos a la fiesta de la vecina, a pasear a las lagunas, cantamos karaoke, jugamos algunos juegos de mesa, cocinamos comida ecuatoriana, compartimos musica y todos los días conversábamos y aprendíamos algo nuevo, fue interesante compartir con tantas generaciones distintas, conocimos diferentes cosas de la cultura peruana y Nancy nos brindo platos tradicionales, algunos de los cuales aprendimos su receta. Nancy cocina muy rico, tienen muchas frutas orgánicas en su jardín, también pudimos disfrutar un día de la piscina y es un lugar muy tranquilo para pausar el viaje. Los horarios fueron flexibles normalmente se ayuda luego del desayuno hasta al almuerzo, en nuestro caso las tarea consistió mayormente en pintar paredes, ventanas, puertas, etc y todo lo que ello conlleva, ayudamos con alguna que otra tarea también. Nos dieron una cómoda habitación, cobijas bien abrigadas y el baño estaba al lado de la habitación, la casa es linda, queda en las afueras, al pie de unas montañas y cerros a los cuales se puede subir a pasear. Es a 30 minutos de Huanuco, que es una ciudad tranquila y un buen sitio para esconderse de las lluvias y el invierno, tiene uno de los mejores climas del Perú. Muy agradecidos por todo, esperamos verlos nuevamente en el futuro, no se sabe aún dónde, pero siempre bienvenidos a nuestro futuro hogar. Saludos a doña Teo, de quién nos llevamos los mejores recuerdos!