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Alexis stayed with us for three months. We were absolutely grateful that she came when she did as it turned out to be a very busy time for our family. She was able to drive our daughter to her theatre, singing, and cello classes, and to school, which was so helpful for me. She could then do things in town that she enjoyed until the rehearsal or class was over, which allowed me to get more done and not have to be in a car so much. We live on top of the mountain, so going anywhere requires a lot of driving, especially more draining when I have to bring the toddlers along. She also gave our daughter and another Workawayer who was here surfing lessons! She is really good with the kids and has a lot of positive energy. It is clear that she knows how to interact with children of all ages in an appropriate and helpful manner. She also helped around the land as well 👍🏼 She was good at declutterizing and organizing. She helped take down some old construction that needed replacing. She was willing to help with some construction projects, we just weren’t ready to start them at the time. Alexis always put in more time than necessary, as she doesn’t like to sit around, and that was greatly appreciated, especially since I had overbooked our 11 year old with fall activities which created so much extra driving. We loved hearing all about her experiences living in Panama for eight years!! And now we really want to go 💜 I recommend Alexis for your Workaway 😊

We had a really nice time at the rafting lodge. The cleaning work was quite easy, and the afternoons were usually calm and relaxing – a good opportunity to enjoy the surrounding nature, the animals, and the waterfall near the lodge. Johanna, Kirk, and the whole rafting team were friendly and helpful, and we met many other nice Workawayers during our stay. Not having Wi-Fi or regular power supply was a bit challenging at first, but we actually ended up enjoying it. The wildlife around the lodge is impressive – we saw toucans, many other beautiful birds, monkeys, and more. Overall, we can really recommend this Workaway experience :)

Hallllöchen 🌄 wuiii a Beautyful live, thank you so much for The Chance to live with you all, to feel and breath, Work and dance with the Hole House, iam so greatful for all the good Memory's! We where building a tiny House and a souna, Had a really amazing hot bath top feeding the chickens, helping with the household and baking 😯 WE Had every morning such a good breakfast and allot of fun with the Nature around us, We talked really Open and tried to Help each other emotional and with allot of Love 🍀 danke danke danke

I spent several weeks here with Alain and Howard in August/September 2025 and again in January/February 2026, and I have nothing but words of gratitude for the experience. From the very beginning, they were warm and welcoming, and the place itself is truly stunning. The arrangement was simple: in exchange for five hours of work a day, Monday to Friday, I received free board and lodging (and Howard is a wonderful cook!). In practice, however, on quite a few days we worked fewer hours, and the tasks were straightforward and easy to manage. What’s more, whenever we went on trips around the area, they always paid for my meals, even though they were under no obligation to do so. That, to me, says a great deal about their generosity. One of the highlights of my time here was listening to 19th-century composers in the music room, it felt truly magical. I also had the chance to practise both French and English, and to teach Spanish to Alain. We often shared long conversations in the evenings, which made the cultural exchange feel genuine and enriching. All in all, it was such a rich cultural and linguistic experience that I gladly returned.

Faïdang et Solène sont venus chez nous en décembre 2025 et ont gardé notre chienne Bu pendant une semaine. Notre expérience a été tout à fait positive car ils se sont très bien occupés de notre chienne et l’ont emmenée partout avec eux lors de leur visite en Suisse, ce que nous espérions! La communication a été très facile et agréable et nous les recommandons fortement, vous pouvez leur faire confiance.

Estuvimos en la baja station 3 meses y fue una experiencia increíble, definitivamente lo que hace que el lugar sea tan único son las personas del equipo y los 3 perritos Papaya, Mama y Lalito. El lugar está lleno de gente buena vibra que llega de todos lados del mundo y aquí nunca faltan las conversaciones interesantes. A pesar de haber llegado en temporada baja cuando no había muchos eventos disfrutamos un montón de las comidas juntos en equipo, las fogatas y las idas a surfear en una playa tan virgen que a veces parecía ser solo para nosotros. Estamos seguros de que algún día volveremos, gracias a Gio por habernos recibido en este proyecto tan interesante y a todo el equipo por hacer de esta experiencia una de las más increíbles de nuestra vida. Larga vida a la baja station!

Good conversation skills: Mailys understands easily, has wit and humor, is very attentive and emotionally intelligent. She is an eager learner, and is helped with a full in-depth explanation since she wants to learn more. She asks the right questions to help you with the project and is a helpfull assistant. We had some points in common (mountain&hiking) and shared good times and loud laughs. She is open, enthousiastic and a positive attitude, also great household habits which makes it easy to live with her and enjoy your daily rythm. She has experience coliving and that is something that makes her very fast integrated in the house. Also she is very well organized and wants to get things going, and has her well deserved break with a content smile. When plans or wishes are uttered, she is fast to get things done. She was absolutely great with the dogs and has a big heart ❤️ and respect for animals.

Jeanne has been an excellent fit at our place. A mature, adaptable young lady with good english, she has worked hard and has been diligent in completing work to a high standard. She looks for tasks and has helped around the house (kitchen), without asking and her veganism has not been disruptive at all. More importantly she has been excellent company and intuitively moves from interesting conversations to entertaining herself (reading etc). We will miss her and I wish her short time in NZ allowed more time at our place!. Highly recommended.

My friend and I spent 3 weeks here, in the middle of paradise. Rachel's house is on the opposite side of the island (away from all of the partying) and right next to the beach, making for a peaceful beach oasis. As Rachel was not around for the majority of our stay, we were tasked with some dog-sitting, cleaning, and house painting. The private accommodation is big and well-equipped and we were able to use the bicycles to ride into town to buy groceries and supplies. Rachel is very communicative and made us feel right at home!

I spent one week with Lucre and 3 more volunteers. Few nights I had to share a small room with an other volunteer, which I did not know when I wrote her. So there might be not too much space, if there are other volunteers. Lucre is a very active and hard working woman. Also fun and very welcoming and friendly. The work in the Jardin was nice, but at this time a storme was around the area.. I would defenitly go back to Lucre! :)

Quelle belle expérience de vie auprès de Marie! Je suis restée 2 semaines en sa compagnie, ainsi que celle de Mollie et Pitcha, en ce début février et ce fut incroyablement riche malgré la météo capricieuse (et toutes les mésaventures que cela aura engendrées, qu'on a brillamment affrontées 😉). Marie est soucieuse du bien être de chacun, elle est à l'écoute du rythme, des envies et des capacités de la personne qu'elle accueille. Les journées sont douces, le travail se fait en collaboration et les journées peuvent être très diverses. Marie a une tonne d'histoires de vie à raconter, passionnante, dotée d'un bon sens de l'humour, elle adore faire découvrir aux workawayers le lieu inspirant où elle vit (la nature, les petits villages et leurs marchés, les paysages). Je recommande sans hésiter!

I had a great time at the Hacienda. I stayed for just under two weeks, and in that time I mainly helped with gardening, clearing out some unused rooms (and even some cat sitting!). I was also able to participate in an 'open day' event, help out with equine therapy (and horse grooming) and got to visit some local attractions. There is public transport available to the nearby town (which has many shops/ places to eat). Yoshi is a great host - good communication and laid back (but clear re expectations). Also a really nice guy generally and fun to hang out with! The only things I would say are: 1. to bring layers if you will be there in the winter. It wasn't too cold for me, but the temperature can drop at night (due to the high altitude) and the mornings were crisp; and 2. it would be beneficial if you can speak Spanish, as the staff only speak Spanish. I don't speak Spanish, however, and I still had a great time (just download google translate!). I would specifically recommend this workaway if you have experience with horses. There are five really lovely horses living at the Hacienda, and if you have experience training / breaking in horses etc., then I am sure they would appreciate the help (plus it would be very rewarding for you!).

Hello Feby..Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We are truly happy to hear that your three weeks with us were such a joyful and memorable part of your Sri Lanka trip. It means a lot to know that you enjoyed the teaching sessions, games, time at the river, and sharing daily life with our families. The children also had a great time with you — they still remember the fun moments 😊 Thank you again for your kindness, positive energy, and support. You will always be warmly welcome back to our family. TNX

My first Workaway experience was at Karina and Aaron's winery. I feel extremely lucky to have had this opportunity to learn so much about wine with them, plus to be close to a hub of wine lovers and creators that is really delightful. I will miss being there this spring, for sure. I can recommend this to any young couple that wants to experience a different rhythm and lifestyle for a while.Thanks!!!

I'm so grateful to have been able to stay and help for 2 weeks 💛 It was an experience of meeting incredible people, music, nourishing food, and the privilege of immersion in Te Reo Māori at the school. I loved helping at the school, working in the greenhouse, and projects fixing things here and there. Nga mihi for everything, Lisa! ✨

David and Marie were wonderful hosts! They are very accommodating and teach you lots of skills to managing a farm and rural life that you might not get anywhere else! Never a dull moment and lots of interesting stories! I was able to keep busy, and I was well fed and well rested.

Bronie stayed with us for a short time, but she left a truly strong and positive impression. From the very first day, she proved to be a simple, adaptable, and hardworking person. Even though she is vegan, we had no complications regarding food – everything worked smoothly and without any special demands. She is very responsible and always ready to help with daily tasks, while also bringing a special energy into the space. She sings beautifully and plays the guitar, but what impressed us the most was her way of teaching children how to play guitar. Thank you, Bronie, and good luck!

Andreas and his young dog Unai are a team that you can only take to heart. For us, it was the very first two weeks off the grid. An exciting challenge. Andreas patiently explained all the tasks assigned to us, some of which were physically demanding (paving work, moving stones from one place to another). Our evenings together were filled with delicious food that Andreas cooked, good conversations, and a bit of "Schnaps". The days flew by and were simply wonderful.

Sukrati stayed with our family for two weeks in July. It was a positive experience and a beautiful opportunity for cultural exchange. The most special moment we shared was definitely the Indian party we organized together at home. Sukrati introduced us to her culture through food, music, and traditions, and it became a joyful evening for the whole family — especially for the children. It was a genuine moment of sharing and connection. We appreciated the cultural exchange and the time spent together. We wish her all the best for her future experiences.

Thank you Isabelle and Pierre for the weeks we spent together! I felt welcomed from the very first moment I arrived, and I couldn't have asked for a better first experience on the platform. During the three weeks I stayed with Isabelle, I helped her with the creation of her artworks and the organization of her dossier. She was an immense help with my drawings and taught me so much. Thanks to her, I saw a great improvement in just a few weeks. Together we also sewed a beautiful tote bag from scratch using her sewing machine (I'll have a wonderful memory to carry with me always, and I'm truly grateful for that). Pierre is an excellent cook and the kitchen is always stocked with delicious food, and an endless variety of spices to cook with. And the cheese... there was always an amazing selection of it, which I absolutely loved. He also has a deep love for music and loves discovering new artists; there's a Bluetooth speaker in the house and there's always great music playing. On top of that, he has an incredible knowledge of just about everything — I loved our conversations ranging from cinema to cooking, art, and current events. They are both truly special people, and so are their cats, who are very much part of the family, all gorgeous and incredibly affectionate. I really felt like I was at a relative's home, and I genuinely had the most wonderful time. I wish I'd had more time to stay together, more time to enjoy each other's company over good food, watching a film, or playing a board game. I really recommend this experience to anyone looking for good food, creativity and good conversations. I hope to come back one day! Avec beaucoup d'affection, merci pour tout ! Alessandra