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Wow, where to begin! Annabel (Annie) and Paul were simply amazing. They were great company and conversationalists and showed a genuine interest in what we are doing on our property. They both had an incredible work ethic and just got stuck in and achieved well above and beyond what we expected. This included Paul being an absolute machine on the strimming/weed whacking. What he achieved in a couple of weeks genuinely made me feel inadequate! Annie made hand weeding our gecko and skink garden her pet project and she did it to a standard that made my Virgo traits pale into insignificance. We made it very clear that we did not expect the whole garden to be done, as it is huge and that whatever she achieved would be welcome. However, while we were away for 10 days during which Annie and Paul house sat and cared for our dog, she not only did the whole garden, but also hand weeded our large vegetable garden! Epic (if not a little obsessional)! They also gathered up and stacked firewood from a recent extreme weather event. They were impeccable housekeepers while we were away and wonderful pet carers. They both clearly developed a close bond with our cherished Golden Retriever, Rosie who can be somewhat demanding when it comes to affection. They took her for regular walks and swims at the river and beach. We strongly and sincerely encourage anyone to host this lovely couple. You will not be disappointed! John and Fi .

Hi, my name is Hanna, I’m from Austria, and I spent almost one month at Carlos’ hostel. This was my first Workaway experience, and I honestly couldn’t have chosen a better place. Location: The hostel is perfectly located—only a two-minute walk from the pier with restaurants, shops, nightclubs, and the ocean. A bus stop is right across the street, making it easy to get anywhere, including the airport or other cities. Everything you need is within walking distance. Accommodation: Volunteers have their own area, which is great if you want some privacy. There are rooms with four and five beds, or you can choose to sleep outside. Bathrooms are shared. It’s not a five-star hotel, but that’s exactly what makes it a real hostel experience—which I love. Work: Carlos creates a weekly schedule with morning, afternoon, and night shifts. You work five days a week, all tasks are clearly explained, and the work is very relaxed. Duties include cleaning, making beds, and check-ins and check-outs. Carlos is also very flexible with the schedule if you communicate with him. People: From the first day, I felt warmly welcomed by the other volunteers and quickly became part of the community. Carlos is an incredibly kind and caring person who always tries to make things work for everyone. After just one week, the volunteers and Carlos felt like a second family to me. I wouldn’t want to miss this experience, the connections I made, or all the activities we shared together. So, if you’re looking for accommodation in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, you really can’t go wrong with this place. You’ll have a wonderful time.

What a wonderful couple. They helped so much, from fencing, furniture restoration painting gardening and many other jobs around the place. Such lovely people, they did a fantastic job of leaving the place spotless as well. Hope you pop in again during your stay in Australia, thanks for all your help

Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit bei Rüdiger und seinen Hunden. Wir haben es sehr genossen in seinen schönen selbstgebauten Hütten im Wald zu wohnen. Die Arbeit hat uns auch Spaß gemacht, vorallem dass wir sie so flexibel und stressfrei gestalten konnten. Er hat sich viel Mühe gegeben uns die Gegend und das Leben dort zu zeigen. Ob zum Fluss oder Stausee mit dem Fahrrad fahren, Blaubeeren ernten, Grillabend mit Freunden oder einfach Abends gemeinsam Karten spielen, haben uns viel Freude bereitet. Danke, dass wir daran teilhaben durften. Wir wünschen Rüdiger alles Liebe für sein Waldparadies und Glück für die Zukunft. Wir würden uns freuen, wenn wir uns in Zukunft mal wieder sehen. Liebe Grüße Salomé und Fynn :)

My host Laura.... she is incredible! I feel that I instantly connected with her, we really understood each other and I really enjoyed the shared meals and talks. I had so much fun with the jobs I had around the house. This was my first woofing experience, certainly not the last. I left will a full heart and will be very happy to come back and woof for Laura sometime again. Gracias Laura por todo, take care xx

This was my second Workaway and I'm so glad I decided to choose this farm. David and Annie are the best! I learned so much from them about nature, agriculture, and Vietnamese culture. During my two weeks there I helped dig up and move Jack fruit trees, weed, plant flowers, paint a bench, and so much more! And safety is always important- they provide rubber boots, gloves, and a hat for working. The food (lunch and dinner provided) is made by a local lady from the village and is so delicious- lots of veggies. You can even help her cook and learn about Vietnamese cuisine. The dorm area is really nice; I spent so much time laying in the hammocks chilling, doing yoga, and hanging out with all the amazing volunteers! Thank you David and Annie for everything, I will miss you❤️ Hope to come back one day to see how the farm has grown (and to see the kittens and puppies all grown up).

Definitely recommend Layla! What a star! :) Layla is an absolute wonder to have around. She stayed at our place and proved herself to be a cheerful, hard worker and was always polite and respectful. Every day she carried our tasks with a big smile and without having to be asked. She did a variety of jobs, including walking and caring for our dogs, chickens and cats, helping with food prep and general cleaning of the house, and she was a whiz helping to assemble some flat pack bookshelves in no time. She showed maturity beyond her years, and was able to readily step in and help with whatever work needed to be done. She was able to follow instructions without needing to be chased which was wonderful in our busy, sometimes chaotic household. We thoroughly recommend Layla to anyone who is looking for a mature minded, responsible, hardworking workawayer. Thank you Layla for all that you have done in our house, we are going to miss you dreadfully. All the best for your travels and please come back and visit us anytime :) A++++++++++++

Had good times with Sara, sharing work, activities and fun. Smart and brave woman. Challenged her with some not easy tasks and even feeling her unconfort, she did it really good. Earned my trust. Come back whenever you want.

Melvin was great to have around and he easily mixed with our teens and older family members. He was a hard worker and did good job keeping track of his hours. He did lots of weeding, chopping and stacking firewood. Our mini electric chainsaw was his favourite new toy and he would have taken it home if allowed! We’d recommend him to any host.

From the very beginning, I was welcomed with incredible warmth and hospitality. At first, like with every new host as a volunteer, it was a bit of a mystery what to expect. Very quickly, however, it became clear that this family is open, kind, and genuinely caring. It never felt like I was just a guest, instead, I felt like a true part of the family. I was also warmly included in their wider circle of friends, which made the experience even more special. Even though my English was not perfect, they always helped me to improve my language skills, which made communication even more meaningful. Life on the farm was both exciting and enriching. The projects were diverse and hands-on. The construction work was similar to classic carpentry, including finishing a sauna made of the finest cedar wood and advancing a cabin for future WWOOFers. It was also incredibly exciting to see how maple syrup is produced, and I had the chance to get creative myself. For Christmas, I was able to make a cutting board for my parents, which was a very personal and special experience. In addition, I helped with the daily farm tasks and worked with the animals, especially horses and chickens. Each day felt like another enrichment, full of shared work, learning, and genuine collaboration. Everything had purpose and was done together as a team. The food deserves a special mention. Honestly, the best food I’ve had in Canada. Fresh, home-cooked meals shared around the table added greatly to the strong sense of family and community. Christmas was a particularly touching moment. I was deeply surprised and moved to receive a very thoughtful gift for my upcoming bikepacking trip through the USA and Patagonia. It was far from ordinary. Thank you so much again. This gesture truly reflects the family’s warmth and generosity. Beyond the farm, Gabriola Island has so much to offer: beautiful hiking trails, a charming village full of genuine kindness, and countless opportunities for outdoor activities. Whether it was fishing, swimming, or sitting by a fire on the shore, there were always special moments, both alone and together with the family. The stay was so positive and enriching that I already know: this summer, I would love to return and spend another four weeks with the family. This farm is more than just a place. It truly feels like a home away from home. And now, this experience has become an integral part of my story on my world trip. 🤍

We had the pleasure of hosting this lovely family of five on our farm, and we truly appreciated the energy and effort they brought to their stay. They were hardworking, reliable, and consistently willing to help with whatever tasks needed doing. From daily farm jobs to general upkeep, they approached everything with commitment and care. As a family, they were caring, organised and capable, and it was clear they value responsibility and teamwork. The children were caring, intelligent and respectful and and the parents ensured everyone contributed positively to the experience. We’re grateful for the work they completed during their time with us and wish them all the very best in their future travels.

Elise una chica muy trabajadora ayudo en todo lo que había que hacer en el proyecto,regó las plantas pinto saco hojas para las compostas y ayudo a cocinar ,armo un huerto para las verduras y quedó muy bonito.es amable educada y sabe convivir con las personas .le gusta la naturaleza y también cuido y camino con nuestra perra Corina . La recomendamos muchísimo .

Really nice experience and truly rewarding job. The sanctuary is amazing. The animals here are the first thing and I love that, you can really tell that they care. You will learn about farm animals and how to care of them (It was my first time with cattle and I loved it!!) Special mention to the organisation at the sanctuary since they have an app than helps you all the time to know what to do. Brad is calm, kind person and very easy to talk to. I am very grateful to him for welcoming me into his sanctuary for a month. I highly recommend this experience!! :))

Niccolo came to stay with us for 2 weeks and was a support to the team. He followed tasks, helped out where needed and was positive throughout. Nic is a good team player and happy to help out. Nice supportive volunteer who we recommend for future experiences. Thanks Niccolo

Tanya joint our experience for 2 weeks alone (Liam did not attend). She was able to complete tasks and made some effort to support the dogs care, but there was a lack of enthusiasm and initiative at times. Overall, a nice young girl who completed our experience and helped provide love to our doggies. Thanks Tanya

From the start Aaron was hardworking, quickly understood and followed tasks, and overall was a strong team player. Oskar initially took a little longer to understand the tasks, but he always put in effort and later became a good team player. He showed more enthusiasm and commitment to the work and we appreciate it. Both are lovely young men, polite and respectful and welcome back anytime 😊 Recommended

This review is so ridiculously belated- I spent a month with Scott and Olya last June. In short: it was amazing. This was my first workaway ever and I was so lucky for it. That summer in general was the best one I’ve ever had, and it all started on Gambier. Scott is literally the loveliest man; he picked me up from the harbour with his dog Maple when I arrived, and within minutes I was in a hot tub with a beer in my hand. Olya was there too and some other workwayers, everyone was so nice I immediately felt at ease. I really enjoyed the work as well, Scott was very considerate, safe and has a very hands-off management style. The island is very beautiful, very quiet, and there's a bunch of hiking and camping opportunities going north from Scott's place. Swimming was a thing we did every day. Maple took some time getting used to me but within no time we were taking long romantic strolls along the plentiful beach, with eagles flying overhead and sea lions chilling on the docks. Be prepared for your heart to break when you leave her at the end of your stay, and be prepared to spend your time with really nice decent people. Thank you, Scott and Olya!

Malheureusement, mon expérience auprès de l'association s’est mal terminée. Pour une raison qui m’est complètement inconnue, j’ai eu droit à une excuse bidon pour me pousser vers la sortie après 6 semaines à travailler sur place, dont 5 semaines sur une base de données où je n’ai d'ailleurs jamais compté mes heures. D’après mon interprétation personnelle, je dirais qu’il y a de grosses lacunes côté communication, et une certaine fatigue qui s’est installée du côté des Belges et un pointe d’hypocrisie, hihi. Sinon, je suis certain que 90% des expériences se déroulent bien, alors foncez ! Vous aurez la chance de croiser l’équipe sénégalaise qui est au top : Fatima, Djibril et leurs consorts, et je ne parle même pas des enfants du quartier ou des talibés qui sont géniaux, ce sont des amours. Je vais vous donner la recette pour vous intégrer, que j’ai personnellement foirée : apprenez le plus de mots possible en Wolof, participez aux sorties en gang, prenez le temps de dîner avec toute l’équipe sur l’heure du midi et offrez des beignets quand vous le pouvez, hihi.