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We had a beautiful exchange with Anke and Olaf 💚 From the very beginning, they fully dived into our daily “come together” practice. They didn’t just participate, they embraced it and made it their own, helping us go deeper into our feelings and needs with sincerity and presence. That was a precious gift. Olaf brought an outstanding work ethic. We are currently building a bathroom, and from day one he stepped into the project as if it were his own. With determination and focus, he worked autonomously and consistently, genuinely wanting to see it completed. There is now a part of Olaf in our home 😄 quite literally. The children loved watching him work and were naturally drawn to his calm and steady energy. Beyond his practical skills, Olaf is a gifted musician and true professional. Playing music together was a joy, and we sincerely hope to share that again. He is thoughtful, introspective, open, and carries a quiet depth that you feel in conversations. Anke brings a bright, vibrant, easygoing energy. Even while working remotely for her own companies in the mornings, she always found time to contribute to community life with flexibility and grace. In the garden, she worked with impressive autonomy and knowledge. Without being asked, she cleared and prepared the strawberry beds and continued preparing other beds for spring sowing. Her ability to recognize edible plants and leave them in the soil showed real competence and awareness. Both Anke and Olaf are excellent cooks. We will not forget the vegan and gluten-free lasagna Anke lovingly prepared, or the pumpkins they brought from their own garden. We shared beautiful moments in the women’s circle and in many heartfelt conversations. They are a very balanced couple, carrying a strong and stable energy between them 🍀 and that balance naturally enriched our community. During weekends they explored the region with curiosity and always returned with fresh energy and stories to share. We are deeply grateful for this exchange and for everything they brought into our home, both visible and invisible. It feels more like an “until next time” than a goodbye. We look forward to continuing this connection.🌬️🩵

Lucie a été un vrai plaisir à accueillir chez nous. Elle nous a beaucoup aidés dans les différentes tâches de la maison avec sérieux et bonne volonté. Elle est très facile à vivre, toujours souriante et agréable, ce qui a rendu la vie quotidienne vraiment simple et conviviale. Nous avons particulièrement apprécié sa communication et son côté très sociable : elle s’est parfaitement intégrée et l’ambiance était naturelle et chaleureuse. C’était vraiment une belle rencontre humaine, et nous garderons un très bon souvenir de son passage. Nous recommandons Lucie les yeux fermés et l’accueillerions à nouveau avec grand plaisir.

This is an incredible work away ! Me and Olivia spent two weeks with Matti, Rocio and Rio. They welcomed us as friends and made us feel so comfortable. The work is extremely rewarding, they were so patient with teaching us and were continuously reiterating that we could have breaks whenever we needed, fueled by maté and snacks ❤️. Matti and Rocio are extremely generous we were made incredible food, taught so much about Argentina, and learned so many new hands on building skills. The Accomidation is lovely, it’s a large dome tent that’s about 50m from the house, so you also feel like you have your own space and has all you need for cooking facilities. Thank you both so much , we will be back ❤️

I stayed on the farm for the month of February and can totally recommend a stay! Noni, Johann and Matti are really nice people with a great sense of humor, and they made sure I felt welcome. The house was often full of family and friends, and there was always a positive energy and good vibes. The work is fair. I mostly mucked out the stables in the morning and in the afternoon. You need some muscles, but you get used to it really fast! In my free time, I could ride Vidja (she taught me how to tölt, and we had fantastic rides out). The people at the stable are really nice too, and I also visited Graz for a day. I can only say thank you, especially for Noni’s delicious meals, the talks about life with Matti in the evenings, and the times Johann convinced me to watch TV with him :) I would love to come back, even if just for a few days!

This was my first stop in Canary Islands. I spent with Eddie and Valerie 3,5 months and liked my stay ❤️ Away from civilisation with beautiful mountains view but still with good GSM signal which is not that common in La Palma and most of a day you can use StarLink. 15 minutes walk from El Paso. One of the best thing there is superb mineral water from mountain spring, you can easily tell the difference in taste when compared to tap water. I stopped buying bottled water 😀 Work for most of the time is easy enough even for a women so you doesn't have to be very strong and you can change time and day of your work, Eddie is quite liberal as long as the work is done 😅 If you got pain in your back Valerie can give you massage or take you in to yoga class if you like that kind of activity. Eddie and Valerie are very friendly and welcoming 👍If you don't mind chicken waking you up morning or a friendly gecon 🦎 warming it's back next to your night light then this is the place for you 😎

Parissa is a ball of witty joy who volunteered with us for six weeks. During her time here, she hosted a variety of activities, including hikes, braai nights, game nights, movie nights, market days, and yoga classes. She has been a bright and uplifting presence within the team. Innovative, creative, and unafraid to bring fresh energy to our activities. Parissa is highly social, communicates well, and works effectively within a team. Her ability to connect with both guests and fellow volunteers made her a valued part of our hostel experience. It was a pleasure having Parissa on our team. We wish her well in all her future endeavors.

Luis stayed with me for a few weeks in October 25. He came at very last minute and rescued me when other volunteers had cancelled at the last second. He helped me with Garden and Handyman tasks as well as cleaning and housekeeping. He is a very calm patient person and very helpful and pleasant to work with.

Prashanth has become a good friend for us and we have so many great memories of the weeks spent at his place. Auntie always made us excellent food and Prashanth was always eager and excited for us to try the specialties of his state. In Madurai, we could visit a museum and a temple too. The work was never too physically hard but bear in mind as a volunteer and guest you will be always fully immersed in the countryside life, from morning to evening. At the farm we looked after the cows, dogs and birds. We enjoyed harvesting coconuts, plums, bananas, passion fruit. At night we would always watch some tamil movies and we felt included in a big family (it was especially nice when there were other volunteers too!!). Thank you for the great memories ❤️

Molly stayed with us as a volunteer and did an amazing job painting our doors. Her work was neat, thoughtful, and full of personality. She draw and painted "Bob Marley and Magic Angel on our Bathroom doors. It was mind blowing.. .absolutely stunning. She handled her responsibilities independently and completed everything with care and commitment. Beyond work, she was fun to be around, easygoing, and added great vibes to the place. We had many good laughs, dancing, and nice conversations together. Thank you, Molly, for your hard work and wonderful energy. We will always be happy to host you again 🌿

Daniele came for a short stay in early February; without question the right man at the right time, playing a key part in some important finishes I needed done. It was his first Workaway experience, and it was a pleasure being his initial host. All was truly first class, nothing to put my finger on. Helpful, friendly, sociable, and definitely most competent. Hopefully he will go on to add value to other hosts' lives, continuing to travel as a workawayer, gaining countless memories and accumulations of proficiencies in the process. Another great individual I hope to remain in touch with, and see again at some point in the future. I wish you all possible prosperity in your efforts ahead :-)

Melanie and Atis stayed with us for almost a month, and it has been one of the most beautiful and meaningful experiences we have had on this journey. Melanie is truly a force of nature. She brings an extraordinary range of skills: from cooking and food preservation to gardening, tree care, and working with animal products. She naturally took initiative in the garden, often seeing what needed to be done before we even did. She works with strength, constancy and deep competence. We trusted her completely. Beyond what she already knows, what impressed us just as much was her curiosity. She was genuinely interested in our construction and renovation projects, wanting to understand, learn, and be involved. She carries both knowledge and hunger for more knowledge. In France, she runs her own bakery, and her understanding of grains, flours and cereals is remarkable. The greatest gift she brought us was not only the delicious food she prepared daily, but the depth of her knowledge and the generosity with which she shared it. She even brought special products from her finca in France to share with us. We exchanged seeds and promises to meet again. She embraced our more vegetarian lifestyle with openness and grace. She baked cakes and cookies with the children almost every day. The children adored her. She became part of our family in a very natural way. She is multilingual, tireless, steady in her work, and deeply reliable. And beyond all of this, she is simply a golden human being. Atis was also a beautiful presence. She helped with small daily tasks, kept the kitchen in order, supported with the younger children when needed, and integrated smoothly into the rhythm of our life. Together they brought competence, music, stories, generosity and warmth. We feel deeply grateful for the time shared and would welcome them back at any moment Some people pass through. Others stay in your story. Melanie and Atis will stay in ours.💚🍃

This was my first Workaway experience and I honestly couldn’t have wished for a better one. From the first day, the hostel felt much more like a family than a business. Everyone was incredibly kind and welcoming, and they really made me feel at home. Even though I didn’t speak Spanish, I never felt left out. They always made an effort to include me, whether that was by speaking English or by being very patient when I tried to form sentences in Spanish 😅. Jona, the manager, is an amazing singer and his performances in the hostel and in the pub always made the days even better. Jona and José also love a good asado (Chilean barbecue), which happened quite often, and everyone could enjoy the most delicious meat together. The work itself was very easy and relaxed, usually less than three hours a day, which left plenty of time to explore and enjoy the area. I am extremely grateful for this experience and would 100% recommend this place to anyone looking for a warm, fun and welcoming Workaway stay.

Kazusa was with us for a short week and a pleasure to host. He came with a big smile and possitive energy. We had really nice conversations and could exchange from culture to culture. That was really nice 👍💖 Kazusa helpt me in the garden with the spring-cleanup, pruning 2 trees, dismanteling a woodconstruction, sawing a lightsenso-protection. He has a wonderfull workingspirit and goes for it. Beginner DIY eager to learn and taking it serious. He used his free time to discover the area and could find out everything himself. Enjoyed the city of Utrecht, walking arround and enjoying the sunrise above the fields. And took the bike for discovering Laren and the area. He obviously enjoyed discovering new area's and meeting new peoples. He was a joy to host and I can recommend him really to other hosts!

Emmy stayed with us here and brought such a calm, creative energy with her. She painted beautiful murals on our bathroom walls, and honestly, she transformed the whole space. Her artwork added character, warmth, and a special handmade touch that our guests will enjoy for a long time. She worked independently, was very sincere with her work, and always had a positive attitude. We truly appreciated her creativity and dedication. Thank you, Emmy, for leaving a piece of your art and heart here with us. You are always welcome back 💚

I stayed with Claudia and Volker for 14 days and had a wonderful time there. From the very beginning, I felt very comfortable and welcome. The accommodation (a wooden house) is very nice, cozy, and private. It has everything you need and much more. In the lower part of the wooden house, there is a small kitchen with everything you need to cook and a bathroom. The property is beautiful, and you can sit in your own little garden area and look out at the ocean. The area is ideal for enjoying the peace and quiet and going on beautiful hikes. There is a nice café and a bus stop in the village of Las Tricias. Volker was kind enough to take me shopping or bring me things when I needed them. And Claudia conjures up delicious baked goods and meals, which she is happy to share. The work is very doable, varied, and a lot of fun. My tasks included: weeding, sweeping leaves, pruning shrubs and vines, cleaning and painting walls, painting the small bathroom in the wooden house, and cleaning the pool. It was always great to see what you had accomplished at the end of the day. The working hours were approximately from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., but could be arranged flexibly if necessary. Claudia and Volker are very nice people with whom I had great conversations. Thank you also for the lovely outing with Claudia and the nice pizza evening. All in all, I had a great time that went by way too fast, and I can only recommend this Workaway on this beutiful island. Thank you so much for your warmth and hospitality, and I hope to see you again! Big hugs.

Evan is a fun, considerate, hard working journeyman who joined a two week working bee / retreat. We shared great moments of conversation, music, meditation, poetry and on the job fun. Ever ready to help, learn and share, he was a pleasure to host. I highly recommend Evan.

We've been at Winny's for one month and a half between January and February and it's been really a wonderful experience! Actually, it was the first big workaway experience for the both of us, so we basically "grew" together in this, learning gradually to know each other and how to manage the daily routine, the work and the free time. Winny was really kind with us since the very beginning, warm, welcoming and super nice and funny! We shared nice hikes, meals, movie nights and beautiful moments together, as well as jokes and stories about our adventures and our lives. We were also invited twice to have lunch with her friends, which was really nice, a true pleasure for us meeting each of them, chatting, listening to their stories and playing games. About the job, Winny always made sure that it wasn't too tough or overwhelming. In the first part of our staying, we were asked mainly to take care about the dogs while Winny was away, to cut the wood for the fire and to keep the house clean. In the second part of our experience, when the weather got better, we began to work in the garden and in the surrounding land, which is really huge, so with much to do: trimming, pruning, planting, decorating, etc. But it was such a satisfaction to see the improvements! About the daily routine, we were working usually 4-5 hours per day, but in a flexible way, and in the weekend we had the chance to explore the area, which is amazingly beautiful, close to mountains, beaches and historical cities such as Tarragona! Beautiful is also Winny's house, a huge finca off-grid surrounded by olive trees and pines, with a comfortable apartment upstairs where we stayed. Taking care of the dogs was not a problem at all, because they are all really friendly and sweet, and they accepted easily our dog Moka as part of the family. Kimy, Mali, Neliah, Django, Joy... We will miss each of them truly a lot! Now it's so weird not having all of them around, not seeing Moka playing wildly with Kimy while Mali barks with jelousy at them and Neliah trays to jump into the fray, not having Django begging you to throw some stone, not welcoming Joy after her daily hunting... We are truly grateful to Winny for her hospitality, kindness and trust, and we hope to meet her and her sweet dogs again in the future, possibly very soon! In the meanwhile, we will truly keep all of them in our memories and in our hearts. Whenever you need help, Winny, just tell us and we will be more than happy to come!

I highly recommend Kai. She was a delight to host. She is very easy to get on with and her language skills are impressive. She quickly grasped what needed to be done and worked well on her own. It was cold and wet for most of the time she was with us, however, this did not deter her . We would have her stay again without question. Thanks Kai, and good luck with your studies. Rory and Jennifer

La mia esperienza con la famiglia di Serena è stata molto piacevole, sono stati molto generosi nel propormi il loro veicolo per poter scoprire la regione, abbiamo potuto scambiare ricette di cucina. Ogni giorno, mi occupo di riordinare la cucina dopo ogni pasto (mettere in lavastoviglie, sparecchiare la tavola) Di tanto in tanto, potevo lavare i pavimenti o mettere un bucato a girare, riordinare le aree comuni o aiutare a riorganizzare la casa, ma è rimasto piacevole da fare. Il villaggio è carino ma rimane comunque isolato. Ci sono autobus accessibili ma bisogna prendere la macchina per 10 minuti per raggiungerli. La famiglia è molto disponibile per aiutarvi ! Mi è piaciuto passare del tempo con loro!! Grazie di tutto ❤️

We spent 10 days helping Will clean up after the renovation of his chalets, which are amazingly located just 2 minutes from the sea and less than 10 minutes from the main street. We completely fell in love with Cherating — its beauty, the palm trees and ocean views, the river, the cozy cafés, the delicious food, and especially the friendly people. Even though it’s a small town, it has such a special charm and an incredible vibe where you can really feel the local life, beach culture, and surf spirit. Will is an excellent host — kind, communicative, always smiling, and even open to listening to our ideas and opinions to help improve the project 🙂 We truly tried to give our best, and seeing the place slowly take shape made us feel like we contributed our small grain of sand. We would definitely come back. Thank you, Will, for your great energy and kindness! Best of luck with the project 😊