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We hosted Zenas for about three weeks and it was an unforgettable experience! He is an active, calm, friendly person with great organizational skills. My family and I were surprised by his practical skills in nature, with animals and in the garden. You can see his great passion! The weeks with Zenas and the other volunteer guys flew by, we also spent a lot of our free time together and I really appreciated his ability to share and adapt to different situations always with a smile on his face. Communication with him has always been clear and polite and has always helped us with daily chores before and after meals. Thanks Zenas, we miss you already! :)

Hosting Maï was an incredible experience for us. She brought so much joy and spring air to our family that it was wonderful to start this 2026 with her! We had time to get to know each other by spending a week alone before the rest of the group arrived and be able to dedicate ourselves to starting preparing the garden for the summer season, making our own chinotti jam and walking together in our free time. She was always available and active in the daily chores of the house and when the other volunteers arrived she had a great ability to create community and moments of sharing. It was all fun: from working hard moving lots of wood and manure.. to spending free time together! Very much recommended! Thanks Maï!!

Andrey is a very woderfull, kind and hard working man. Andrey arrived at a very difficult time. I was injured and spent most of my days in bed. Andrey took care of the shopping for both of us himself. My dear, he knows how to shop so practically. He found good prices, fresh products. He cooked me delicious meals everyday, programmed a floor-washing robot and taught me how to operate it. He cut wood for me. There was quite a lot. He taught me how to use the artificial intelligence on my phone. He taught my friends Russian. He is a very skilled teacher. He speaks fluent English. He even learned common conversational Czech. Andrey is responsible, Independent in his work. He is smart, considerate and funny. We planned trips to Poland and the surrounding area, but due to my injury we didn't go anywhere. I hope with all my heart that he will come back to visit me again and we will go on a trip to Auschwitz, Krakow and Wroclaw. Andrey, you are always welcome.

I had a tremendous time at Annettes animal sanctuary. She is such an interesting woman to get to know, and we had great conversations about animal rights, politics and the meaning of life. It is truly astounding how she manages to run the sanctuary, take care of her family and work as an architect at the same time. I really enjoyed the work. Every day started at 7 to feed and let out all the animals, before we had breakfast together, then cleaned the stables and prepared more animal food. Then I had free time until the evening, where we let the sheep back in the stables and fed the animals again. It took me about three-four days to get the tasks right, but from then it went smoothly. She has a list hanging on the wall, which makes it easier. I really appreciated the rhythm and the love from all the animals. She also had a nice area for me to park my motorhome connected to the electricity. It was relatively easy to get to Berlin, and I spent a few days there too. Thank you Annette for showing me an inspiring, conscious, loving way of living with and relating to animals. <3

Balasz arrived at the perfect moment—exactly when I needed strong, physical help—and I honestly couldn’t have asked for better support. From the very beginning, he showed great determination and a strong work ethic. Even when I tried to gently set the pace, he consistently proved himself to be resilient, hardworking, and fully committed to the tasks. Beyond work, we had a genuinely great connection. Balasz is an exceptionally intelligent person, someone you can talk to about virtually anything. Despite being much younger than me, his understanding of politics, geopolitics, and global economic mechanisms truly impressed me. It was also a pleasure to host someone from Hungary. Even though our languages feel like they come from completely different planets, we discovered a shared mindset—perhaps shaped by our Eastern European backgrounds, similar experiences, and, at times, similar perspectives. We had a lot of fun together. His help was not only valuable—it was essential, and it came exactly when I needed it most. There were moments when he worked longer hours, and I am very grateful for that. Balazs is easygoing, flexible, never complains, and has a great sense of humor. I highly recommend him to any future host—you will definitely appreciate having him around. Balázs, I wish you all the best in life. See you at your wedding someday 🙂

This was one of the most enriching experiences of my life! Thank you so much Sheela and Claude for letting me come and stay with you. They are two charming ladies who create a wonderful atmosphere at their french estate. There is so much to learn about their life stories, art, philosophy, language and cooking. There really is something in the air there that just makes you appreciate life in a new way. Their artists, visitors and friends were also very interesting to get to know. The tasks were simple and straight forward. Helping Claude in the kitchen was a joy, and I learnt so many good tips and recipes. I also drove to the store, set up chairs for their calligraphy course and vacumed areas of the house. I even got to attend the course for free, which I am very grateful for. I recommend coming here with all my heart <3

This was our first experience on workaway and it was lovely! Unfortunately we could only stay for a small 2 weeks, otherwise we would spend more time there. Elena and Eli are very easy going and friendly people. There is no pressure and an amazing way to get in contact with people. And enjoy the beauty of the area. We are a couple with a 2 year old and everything worked out very well. There is really noting negative I can say about this place!

Loved the dogs and the work! Thank you SO much🩷 Thanks to Jules, Sebastian & Karen for welcoming us 🙌🏻

I had a great time staying at the hostel. From the first day I felt very welcome and the atmosphere here is really friendly and relaxed. The place is perfect if you like an active lifestyle, meeting new people, and enjoying the local area. Lucky especially made my stay unforgettable. He is not only a great host but also became a real friend during my time here. He is always positive, helpful, and makes sure everyone feels at home. We had many good conversations, laughs, and adventures together, which made the experience much more than just staying in a hostel. The hostel itself is clean, comfortable, and has everything you need. I stayed in many hostels during my travels, and what makes this place special is the people and the vibe. It’s easy to meet others here, but you can also relax when you want to. The cycling activities and tours are a big plus and make this place unique compared to other hostels. You really get to see the area in a different way. I would definitely recommend the hostel to anyone who wants a friendly place, good vibes, and an authentic backpacker experience. I hope to come back again one day.

Hannah and Hugo are lovely people who worked well within the team. They were friendly and happy and loved the animals. They would be welcome back here at any time.

Very nice and friendly person, we had a good experience. For DIY and help she is very not handy, she offered to do video and interview, it's very important to track it to get result.

Tessa is a lovely helpful lady who loved the animals and worked well within the team. She took responsibility and her tasks here seriously. She was a great help and would be welcomed back here any time.

I learned so much from my time here! About presence, nature, singing, friendships and veganism. It was special to get to know Milou, she is truly a unique, kind and hard-working soul. The space she is creating and the dream she is slowly making come to life is inspiring. I first spent two weeks with her and three other volunteers in December. There was a lot of different things to do around the house, like breaking down parts of a wall and fixing the bathroom sink with beautiful ceramics. It was cold in the house, as one can expect from the houses south in Europe during winters. I came back for two weeks in January and paid to participate in her co-living artist residence with five creatives from the Netherlands. This was really cool and heartwarming! Morning circles, story nights, good conversations around the dinner table, and hiking trips at the coast. She gives people a good opportunity for people to share of themselves and to teach what they know to others.

We had a really wonderful three-week stay with Michelle and can highly recommend her as a Workaway host. The property is beautiful and very peaceful, and the treehouse is truly special. We really enjoyed the forest view from our bed and the warm and cozy atmosphere. During our stay, we worked on a variety of tasks around the property, including building a cat run for Chilly Bobby (he loves it :)), oiling the wooden table and preparing the deck for spring. The work was always very fair, varied, and enjoyable. Communication with Michelle was always clear and easy, both before and during our stay. We especially appreciated her flexibility with the work schedule. Most of all, we really enjoyed our open and interesting conversations at dinner time with her! Starting to exchange idioms from our languages was a fun highlight! We also had the chance to meet Chris, who stayed for a few days, what was very nice as well! We also loved spending time with Colby and Chilly Bobby. They are both super sweet, and we were happy to look after them for a few days while Michelle was away. We felt always very comfortable and welcome throughout our stay. We would happily come back, and we’re looking forward to staying in touch and seeing Michelle again soon in the future. Thank you again for everything! Lorena & Marvin

Hola, It's Kata and Enikő from Hungary. We loved staying with Carmen and the doggies! It was a really relaxed 5 days, exactely what we needed. The work was easy, sweaping up the floor, cleaning a little bit after the animals, and taking the dogs for a short walk twice a day. Carmen cooked delicious meals for lunch, we had full exess to the kitchen and there is a bigger shopping center a 20 minutes walk away, where we could find everything for the breakfasts. We could even use the washing machine. To get there at first we took the public transportation from the Lima Airport (with suitcases what turned out to be a stupid idea), but on the second bus some really nice ladies told us, that it's not safe to take the bus with luggages, so we ended up taking an Uber instead. All in all a really great experience, thank you for having us! Kata&Enikő

Marius & Sajma have been a great pair to help me at my homestay. They love the animals and took good care of them especially my dogs. They also housesit for me during my travelling and I can fully trust them to take good care of the house, my garden and herbs. I would strongly recommend them to nay future host.

I’ll always remember this experience, as it was my very first time volunteering, and I feel so lucky that this is where my journey started. I stayed for a month and met over 30 amazing people from all around the world, which made it even more special. I got to experience so many “firsts”: planting, seeding, taking care of animals, cooking for 20+ people, and living in an international community. This place taught me how to live more attentively and simply, and I’m leaving with so many meaningful memories and practical life skills that I know will stay with me. Big thanks to Burak and Berk for creating such a beautiful opportunity, and to Murat and Aytin Abla for all the teachings and for sharing such a genuine volunteering spirit. + And I’ll definitely miss Cacky (the cat) 🐾

I had a great time for two weeks with Louis and Ting! They are really hard-working and chilled at the same time, which is a nice combo. Louis gave good instructions for the boat work, and was patient with teaching me how to use tools. Ting was a great cook and hostess for events on the boat. Work was very manageable and fun because I learnt so much. They let me park my motorhome on the outside of the boat and be connected to their electricity which I appreciated a lot. Big thanks for hosting me and my videocamera!

J'avais l'occasion de rester chez Laurane, Ben et leur petite Anouk pendant plus qu'un mois. Cette experience a été tres positive, j'adorais faire partie d'une vie simple, danser avec Anouk (une fille très joyeuse et mignonne), aider à occuper des animaux et être si proche à la nature! Laurane et Ben sont des hôtes supers, accueillants et gentilles en faisant vous sentir comme une partie de leur petite famille. Sans compter qu'ils se sont montrés très compréhensifs et patients avec moi quand j'ai parlé le français. Les tâches n'étaient pas compliquées, donnant un coup de main avec les animaux, faisant des travaux en haut de leur maison, et occupant d'Anouk (un vrai plaisir). Je recommanderais ce petite famille à tous qui veut vivre avec la nature et partager les intéractions sociales. Je ne peux bien sûr pas oublier de mentionner les chiens Norka et Puko qui sont hyper aimicals et affectueux.