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We had the pleasure to host Karen and Daniel for a week this March and we would not have minded if they stayed longer. In this few days we did get a lot of tasks done and we are very thankful for that. The fig tree has a protective fence, the old cupboard is professionally restored and has much more life left, all the young tomato plants are separated and ready to go in beds in a few days, the asparagus bed is all weeded and finally easy to harvest, most of the winter fur is gone from the horses and on top of all of that we had help with the daily tasks and routine every day of the week. We only think that we might have to neglect our dogs a little bit in the coming days because they are definitely very, very spoiled after a week of loving attention from Karen and Daniel. :-) We really enjoyed the time spend with Karen and Daniel and we surely hope to see them back some time in the future. For now we wish them all the best on their journey of a lifetime and many happy encounters on the way. May Bärbel always live up to every challenge!

Margo is just so nice to have around. She makes friends easily, is empathetic and very personable. She was with us for two weeks and throughout was thoughtful and worked hard at all her various tasks. We wish her well in her travels and hope she is able to stay with us again before she leaves for home.

Christoph was very actively doing useful things (this is not very usual) and also was eager to support me with learning how to manage place and people (this is a desasterous weekness of mine). he was nice to have around and he has a great knowlage about exotic music!

Being fairly new to the Workaway program we weren't really sure what to expect. We were therefore delighted when Peter & Gail arrived, quickly settling in, and even more quickly getting on with the jobs we had ready. They were easy company and very dedicated to doing a very good job - whether it be painting, gardening or cleaning up around the house. They don't stop! Thank you Peter & Gail, you helped us out enormously.

Katrin is a friendly and lovely young woman. She helped me so much to clean the stables and all places round the farm. Absolutely reliable and able to work alone and in a team. She took care of the old mare "Lucy" and she loved it, to be busy. So it was a comfortable time together. Her favorite work was in the garden. Here she had wonderful ideas and made a lot of realy good work. Thank you so much for all your wonderful help.

Lea was a pleasure to host; she stayed with us for 2 weeks and helped in many different jobs, from compost making to weeding and making bird feeders. She communicates very well and picks up tasks very easily and can carry them out independently. During meals she was always willing to help.

We spent 2 weeks with Samadhi and the rest of the wonderful people, and we really wish we could have stayed longer it was such a lovely experience. The place itself is so remote, completely surrounded by nature, and so peaceful. Rooms are basic but have everything you need. There is so much space and hammocks for relaxing in the afternoon! A short walk away is a natural pool for a refreshing dip. During our time here we were so well looked after. All the meals were delicious, and we got to learn lots about Sri Lankan cooking. There was always someone making fresh juice (ask for wood apple juice!!!) or making tea and offering snacks between meals. Besides from that the work itself was truly special. The projects Samadhi is running are so inspiring and radical and we feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to contribute. When we arrived Samadhi explained all about the project and they we were able to chose how we wanted to contribute. We both spent our time working on different projects based on our previous work experience. In the afternoons all international and local volunteers spend an hour gardening together. Everyone at the project is so welcoming and supportive and you really feel part of the community very quickly. We had some fun evenings dancing and sharing each others music, or playing games. We highly recommend this Workaway and hope that we can return one day. Thank you Samadi, Dilina and everyone else 💛 We are very grateful for this opportunity!

Natsumi is lovable, nice and hard working. She is willing to learn new things, and she is good a cooking and making origami. She did every task she was asked of. Natsumi is young and still not fully trained in all tasks. But she has the best attitude and wants to learn and to help. With a bit more experience, she will be a super help for anyone. Natsumi is very good with people, and empathetic and positive. She is studying to be a doctor, and I believe she would be amazing in any position taking care of children, animals, older people etc. Because she is really that kind of person, who makes you feel good.

We had a really good time with Asuka, and our whole family loved her! She is really dutiful and happy, and adapted easily to the house. I hope you´ll have amazing adventures in the future!

Great experience with Matteo. Good worker and best person! Hope you are back anytime soon buddy. Thanks for everything!

What an absolutely fantastic family!! I have stayed with Kristen, Hamish, and Jai twice already and I'm sure I will again. They're all so personable and welcoming. They included me in all of their fun/exciting hikes, out rings, and beach days. You really can't ask for anything better as far as accommodation. As an on-foot traveler having my own clean, dry, comfortable space was truly luxurious. The work exchange was totally reasonable. I really had such a fantastic time, I can't recommend them enough!!

Lisa and Craig are amazing Hosts and the vineyards are beautiful. The rooms and house are very grand and Lisa cooks amazing food that feels very much like a home. I also learned so much about wine making. They made an effort to show and teach us as much as possible. thank you again Lisa and Craig:)

So sad to leave Konnie and Stefan's stead! We stayed for just a week but they made us feel at home. For me (Gonzalo) this was my first Workaway experience and I did not know what to expect as it'd be something entirely new. Nothing could have prepared me for how welcomed they both made me and by extension us feel. They gave us anything we needed to do the job (and we hope they liked it as much as we did carrying it out), with a break close to noon during which we shared stories and got to know each other, and ate great food, some of which they grow themselves. They were truly lovely, and a lot of fun at the pub quizzes (you must be missing us tonight haha, hope you enjoy the vouchers!). We hope you enjoy finishing your amazing home and we sure hope to cross paths again! (Paula does not easily forget a free crepe offer).

I absolutely loved staying with Benny and his incredibly warm family. Lindsay and Linglong are two wonderful and clever girls, and I had so much fun playing and studying with them. Two weeks were way too short! I really hope our paths will cross again.

I spent a week with Sigrid and her lovely son Alex. At the beginning my experience was mixed, but by the end I really appreciated my stay there. Here is a breakdown of my experience: PLUSES: • Sigrid and her family are very kind. Alex knows a great deal about animals and Australian wildlife (go write that book!) • The work was not hard at all, anyone can do it • The farmland and the views are beautiful • They have a cat and a dog whom are both very sweet • During my stay, I had to do an interview for a university place. Sigrid made sure to accommodate this for me • Sigrid loves Naruto and anime • After a particularly horrible experience at my next host, Sigrid gave me a call and offered to reference me for a ski job at Falls Creek should I need it. We had a lovely chat. She's a very loyal person and will help you out if you need it! DOWNSIDES: • When I arrived, I had to sleep on a sofa for two nights before one of her sons left and a bed became available • Even though the work was easy, it was very much based on what Sigrid wanted me to do in the moment. I would have to ask for work and then she would find something for me to do. I would have preferred a clearer schedule as even though I only worked a few hours per day, I spent a lot of the day lingering for jobs and so I would be ready at 10am and only be able to relax after around 5pm • The dog will wake you up at 5-6am • The dog interrupted my interview WHAT I WOULD IMPROVE: The only two things that could have made this experience better would be • stating clearly on the Workaway site if a tent or a sofa is the only sleeping option • a to-do list of tasks that the workawayer can read in the morning and get tasks done more efficiently My actual rating would be 4.5 stars, but since Workaway doesn't allow half stars it's only fair to round up. I would like to stress that the positives of this host far outshone any loud dogs or haphazard job allocation. Thank you so much Sigrid!

Our new friend Thea has many hidden talents and gifts. She and another girl lived on our farm for two weeks. To be honest, we were worried about whether they would be comfortable in the same room. However, from the very first minutes they found a common language. Moreover, Thea became like a connecting link between all of us. She has a kind heart and is very sensitive to others. It seems it was difficult for her to do some hard work at times. But she didn't complain and tried to keep up with everyone. We must admit that she is easy to learn and not difficult to work with in a team. Therefore, with all our heart, we recommend her to you.! We miss you, Thea! And we are looking forward to your video on YouTube))) With warmth, Yeldos, Gulnara, Raya

This was amazing! I has truly a great time here, the place is amazing and if you love hiking it's ideal! Its a canoe ride away from Santiago, a really nice town on the lake, and from there you can do two volcanos! I have to say it is quite isolated as others have mentioned, but if you can adapt to the chill, laid-back routine it's great. I had a nice rhythm of waking up early, making breakfast, working, yoga, reading. It was great! You are asked to contribute a small amount for food everyday, but since you are only working 2 hours a day this makes a lot of sense, and the veggies/fruits you get are amazing to cook with! :) Thanks a lot Hugo, and thanks Eliseo for taking care of us :)

We had the pleasure of hosting Nick for two weeks. Nick is very experienced in all things to do with wood, and he completed a couple of projects that had been on our to-do list for a long time. One of these was laying timber floorboards in a room with numerous corners and awkward angles, and the result was fantastic! He worked with great precision and an eye for detail. The meals we shared together were never dull, as Nick always had plenty of stories to tell. Thank you, Nick, for being our guest, and we hope to see you again for another potential project!

Anton stayed with us for about a month, even though we first planned only two weeks, and I’m really glad it turned out that way. From the beginning, he was incredibly easy to have around. Open, kind, and with a very natural way of connecting, also with my son Munay. His energy really brought something special into the house, light, calm, and positive. He helped us with several projects, mainly carpentry work. He renovated our dining table, created a beautiful outdoor living space in the garden, improved Munay’s climbing wall, and fixed many smaller things along the way. What I appreciated most was not just his skills, but the way he approached everything, with care, creativity, and genuine enjoyment. He often worked longer than expected simply because he wanted to finish things properly. He was also very flexible, independent, and respectful of the house and our rhythm. It was a really nice experience having him here, both for the help and for the person he is. He’s always welcome back.

¡Disfruté muchísimo de mi tiempo en Cochabamba con Ariana y Cedric! Durante nuestra estancia de 8 días, mi pareja y yo nos alojamos en la planta baja de una casa situada justo al lado de su propia vivienda, dentro de la misma propiedad. El lugar resultó ser muy cómodo, limpio y acogedor. Sus expectativas fueron muy claras en cuanto a los horarios de trabajo, lo que incluía nuestro alojamiento y aquello con lo que se sentían cómodos. Los días de trabajo comenzaban con Ariana y Cedric preparando el desayuno alrededor de las 8:30. Siempre incluían tostadas y diversos acompañamientos, como hummus casero, mermeladas y guacamole; ¡además de café, té casero o jugo! A las 9:00 dábamos comienzo a la jornada laboral, la cual ofrecía flexibilidad en cuanto a las tareas que se nos asignaban. Nosotros manifestamos nuestro interés por los trabajos al aire libre y las labores agrícolas; en nuestro caso, esto implicó trocear ramas de árboles para leña, cavar hoyos para jardinería, recolectar material orgánico y transportar cargas de madera de desecho. Durante las tareas realizadas junto a Cedric, él se mostró siempre amable y agradecido, ofreciéndonos jugo y hojas de coca, y preguntándonos a lo largo de la jornada si necesitábamos tomar algún descanso. La jornada laboral concluía a la 1:00 p. m., tras lo cual disponíamos de tiempo más que suficiente para disfrutar de todo lo demás que la zona tenía para ofrecer. El último día de nuestra estancia, nos obsequiaron con una generosa cesta de frutas recolectadas directamente de los árboles de su propio jardín. Este gesto me hizo sentir profundamente valorado y agradecido. Ariana y Cedric: ¡gracias de nuevo por acogernos y por hacer de esta una experiencia tan maravillosa! Sin duda alguna, recomiendo esta experiencia de voluntariado (*Workaway*) a todas aquellas personas que busquen un lugar donde conectar con la naturaleza, realizar un trabajo gratificante y convivir con una familia maravillosa.