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I stayed with Marie and Oisin (and of course Pricess Lily and Luka) for 2 weeks during spring preparations. They are lovely and very welcoming people, communication was clear before and during my stay. I worked mostly in the garden, preparing the permaculture beds for their coming purpose. But Marie took care that my duties were varied enough to not get boring. I hope that some frogs will move into the wellness-temple I helped to build:) On the extension of the chickenˋs palace I learned to work with mortar. Thanks for the fantastic time, the delicious meals (hope to keep some ideas for my life) and a special thanks to Luka who was very patient with my lack of knowledge of properly playing with him. He stole my heart a bit.

i can't begin to explain how wonderful this place was. i spent over a month here and we all called it home. Rajiv was so fun and am so thankful he let me be a part of this little family. ❤️❤️❤️

This was my first Workaway experience and I couldn’t have asked for better! Fran, Agos and little Feli are a wonderful family who welcomed me wholeheartedly. Within hours it felt like I had known them for years! My days consisted of slow mornings, either exploring by myself or with the family, going on local excursions and to meet their friends, which was greatly appreciated and really added to the experience. The afternoons were spent with Feli (baking, painting, playing at the beach) while Fran and Agos worked. They were always close by if needed. Their apartment is so close to the sea, with lots of little beaches. The area is easy to navigate with public transport and lots of exploration is possible. The workawayer will have a private bedroom and bathroom. If you want to make new friends for life, I absolutely recommend this Workaway exchange 💛

Maria was an awesome host and she enjoys opening her house and property to workaway volunteers. She's very openminded and interested in the people working at her ranch. The property is in a very beautiful location and there is lots of hiking and outdoor adventure to be experienced in the area. I was there in the winter and there was a bit of rain but that meant that I did spend some time indoors and she lined me out on a sewing project and taught me how to sew! It was an awesome experience there!

J'ai passé 3 magnifiques semaines chez Lucie et Bruno! C'est une famille chaleureuse, acceuillante, avec un très beau projet d'agroécologie, d'autonomie, en collaborant avec les voisins de l'île! Ça a été une très belle expérience lors de laquelle j'ai pu apprendre beaucoup!

I stayed with Ana and her family in September and October 2025, and it was my first Workaway experience – I couldn’t have asked for a better one. They made me feel welcome and part of the family from the beginning. Even though I had to leave earlier than planned, I had a really meaningful and positive experience. The family is kind and dynamic, and I loved joining their activities like game nights, movie nights, and spending days together. Lex is smart, energetic and curious, and Lara is very sweet and lovely – I truly enjoyed spending time with both of them. Overall, it was a beautiful and memorable experience that I would recommend.

Words can't describe the heart and soul Mateo and Margeax have put into this incredible space. Each person that walks through the door takes an audible deep breath, intuitively sensing they're welcomed and at home. The space itself is a tranquil haven, with gardens growing all sorts of goodies--eggplant, zucchini, peppers, tomatoes-- used in almost every delicious meal. There are hammocks, inside/outside common spaces, and 3 dogs that either always want to play or chill/snuggle in the sun with you. The beach is close by and most go for a swim at least once a day. This place attracts some of the best people-- whether that be guests, volunteers, visitors for Tuesday night acro-yoga, or neighbors. The work was very straightforward and clearly communicated--involving cleaning the kitchen, bathrooms, common spaces, and occasionally helping prepare meals, gardening, or other fun projects. Consider yourself lucky if you get the opportunity to visit Chapa and Jardín de Epicuro. Margeax and Mateo are truly some of the kindest, warmest, most welcoming humans I have met. I can't thank you enough for opening your lives and hearts to everyone that enters your home <3

Tom adapted very easy to the farm, to the animals. 10 days passed very comfortably with him . He followed the rules, was respectful and hard worker. He is very helpful, calm, punctual and responsible person. He worked hard with moving the olive branches, moving the woods and the manure and he walked with the dogs every work day. We had many interesting conversations over meals and we enjoyed a lot. Thank you for everything and you are always welcome to the farm.

Nous n'avons pas réussi à mettre plus de 5 étoiles partout, pourtant ce couple mériterait le double tellement ils ont été au top sur tous les plans ! Merveilleuse paire ,complémentaires l'un de l'autre, tous 2 très courageux et méga volontaires en tout: grosse main d'oeuvre, ou simple jardinage, peinture lasure bricolage, rien ne leur a fait peur ! Et pour terminer le tableau : ils sont extrêmement agréables, communicatifs,bienveillants, et toujours de bonne humeur. Nous avons pu inventer un langage commun fait de 5 langues, un beau mélange .. Nous avons même hésité à les enchaîner à notre portail pour qu'ils ne partent jamais😁 Vielen Dank Miri &Marci 🫶🏻

I enjoyed my stay with Christina and her family very much. Christina is a kind and empathetic person. She gave me tips for freetime activities in the beautiful Chiemgau region and I really enjoyed our hike together. If I needed anything, Christina was always helpful. In the house I got everything I needed to feel at home, including a lot of tasty plant based food. The work was fun and we always discussed together what to do, so that I could also divide my time myself. I wish her and her family all the best! 🤗

I hosted Mirjam, a friend of Eva's, and I know they often travel together. I spent some wonderful days with Mirjam, doing chores around the house, engaging in interesting conversation, cooking, and sharing meals. I know Mirjam felt like she was doing little, but her presence and how she took care of me did me a lot of good! I hope they both return together so I can get to know Eva too.

Dóri was kind, joyful and easy to be with. It as very organic how we worked together, hung out, cooked together, had fun, each had our own alone time also. It was a very enjoyable and fun week. Would definitely recommend her.

Our time with Amelia was without a doubt one of the most wonderful experiences we have ever had. She is polite, sociable, cheerful, highly independent, and truly dedicated. Our 6‑year‑old son still says from time to time, “I wish Amelia could come back again.” We, his parents, feel exactly the same way. Amelia treated our son as an independent individual, always respecting him while guiding him gently. This gave him a great deal of confidence and helped him learn the importance of respecting others. She also made sure he could enjoy English in fun and creative ways, and she always made their time together meaningful. We are truly grateful for that. Having Amelia with us was a tremendous support for our family. She helped us in many aspects of daily life, and simply having her in our home gave us a great sense of comfort and reassurance. She also showed a deep interest in Japanese culture— not only the famous or flashy parts, but also the small, everyday aspects of our life. Talking with her reminded us of the beauty of our own culture, and we always enjoyed our conversations with her. In terms of daily living, she kept her space tidy and organized at all times, and we never felt any stress living together. We can confidently recommend her to every host. We truly hope to see her again someday.

Being a granny over seventy, it was quite a challenge to engage in the step to be again a workawayer in the Arctic north and to be prepared to embrace the flow of my host family, but it was a rewarding experience. I had the privilege to stay six weeks on the Lofoten with Karina, Kim and their two young children, Anker and Aud, during the dark, snowy season. From day one on, I was closely involved in daily life as part of the family, where I enjoyed full trust and where we shared mutual respect. The wish list of tasks was congruent with the description in the profile: thorough cleaning in the three stories of the old house, taking care of the children, snow shoveling, cooking meals, making fire, as well as doing DIY projects, like sewing, sanding and painting. During my stay, it was with pleasure that I joined the family on several trips, but also that I could visit places with stunningly beautiful landscapes and interesting musea on my own, and discover local uses and practices, new to me. There were lots of opportunities for this, like riding a spark, cooking moose meat, watching northern light from my bed, having a picknick on the snow sitting on a reindeer skin, visiting the kindergarden and Kim' ship and, last but not least, being introduced to the Norwegian arm practice. Being in close contact with the children and playing with them will remain a precious memory to the end of my life. Thank you, Karina and Kim, for your hospitality, and hugs to Baba, the lion of Svolvær, and to the dancing little sunshine. Love to you all. Elisabeth

Kanoko stayed with us for almost three weeks, and it was truly a pleasure to have her in our home. She is a very respectful, kind, and easy-going person, and she blended into our daily life effortlessly. She helped us a lot with house maintenance, especially with a lot of painting :) Her work made a real difference, and thanks to her, the kids now enjoy a fresh and beautifully renewed playground. Beyond her help, we really appreciated the time spent together — a incredible boardgame player! Queen of Tokyo! We warmly recommend Kanoko to any future host!

It was really wonderful staying at Mati's. He was from the very beginning super nice, fun and thoughtful. The house has a very nice atmosphere, the view is amazing and I loved his cute doggy and cats. I enjoyed a lot both the work and just hanging out. Mati'd showed to me how to prune the olive trees, we had nice conversations and everything was just great and smooth.🌱🌻

It was a real pleasure to host Alena. She was always polite, friendly and keen to help with any task. A really lovely person. She was excellent at bringing people together and showed really helpful initiative. We highly recommend to any host. Thank you.

Elisabeth became a natural and valued part of our family from the very moment she arrived, and she has remained so even long after returning home. Her presence was genuinely appreciated, both by us as adults and by the children, with whom she built a strong, caring, and playful connection. She consistently demonstrated a high level of competence and initiative in daily tasks. Elisabeth is excellent with children, reliable in the kitchen, and highly capable when it comes to practical and hands-on work. In particular, her sewing skills are outstanding and added significant value during her stay. On a personal level, Elisabeth is easygoing, open, and trustworthy. Communication with her was seamless throughout the entire process—from the initial planning stages to her time with us—making collaboration both efficient and enjoyable. We can confidently recommend Elisabeth to any family or employer seeking a dependable, skilled, and genuinely kind person. She would be a strong asset in any setting.

It was a real pleasure to host Jeanno. She was always polite, friendly and keen to help with any task. A really lovely person.She is very good at bringing people together and always super positive and happy. We highly recommend to any host. Thank you.

It was a real pleasure to host Sophie. She was always polite, friendly and keen to help with any task. A really lovely person. We highly recommend to any host. Thank you.