Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 31

I couldn’t have wished for a better first Workaway experience. I stayed with this amazing family for over a month, and from the very first day, they made me feel completely at home. Kat and Jo are incredibly kind, caring, and thoughtful people who genuinely do everything they can to make you feel comfortable and welcome in their home. I truly cherished the deep and meaningful conversations I had with Kat & Jo, as well as the lovely weekends out we spent together. These shared moments together, and with the children, made my experience so special and memorable. This was so much more than just a Workaway — it was a real human connection. Thanks to them, my very first month in Australia was an absolute success, filled with warmth, laughter, learning, and beautiful memories. I am so grateful to have met such wonderful people and I will definitely stay in touch with them. I can only highly recommend this family to anyone looking for an authentic, enriching, and heartwarming Workaway experience. Forever thankful 💛

Cara and Alex made us feel really at home! Right from the start we felt like staying with friends, we shared meals, stories and they took us to some fun spots. They’ve created a very cool spot in the middle of the jungle. Before starting the Workaway we communicated a lot, whenever we had questions Cara was super helpful. She also explained us that we would really be entering jungle life, which is very different than what we are used to back home. Unfortunately, we had really underestimated this with our toddler. There is a big property to roam around and their river and own little waterfall are very beautiful, but our toddler was too young to safely explore and wonder around. The bodega the workawayers will stay at is small and very basic as explained, but Cara and Alex tried to make it more comfortable for us and told us to let us know if we needed anything. We only ended up staying for 3 days and really wish we would have felt comfortable enough with our toddler to stay longer and to help Alex and Cara with the work on their property! We’d love to come back someday.

We enjoyed hosting Jacob a few months ago. He was super friendly and worked well with others.

We loved having Amelia stay with us. She was super friendly, happy to get stuck into any task she was given, and was great in the kitchen. We can definitely recommend her to other hosts :)

Wonderful stay in a stunning location. A delightfully remote site run on sustainable principles with fruit and nut trees and leafy vegetables thriving on the steep slope of a mountain where wild boar and pine martens dive across the unmade roads. In late December the weather didn't limit the work much and we planted leeks, cleared the greenhouse, and pruned hazel trees and kiwi vines; when rain did come we made chutney - and chatted about the state of the world, beliefs and life in general. Produce from the land, preserved or newly picked, was turned into delicious meals, and the timber cabin proved very comfortable with Spanish blankets as thick as rugs and a gas heater.  The compost loo was fine - though I failed to wrangle the logistics of the outdoor shower in time which led to a stream of chilly curses and yelps I'm hoping heard only by Ufo the dog.  Andreas is a great guy, an interesting, worldly, companion and caring host, who makes sure your needs are met and that you get a taste of permaculture in Asturias no matter how short the stay.  He included me not just on trips to the coast and up the mountain but in visits to friends and even to a Christmas eve extended Spanish family meal in town. When a misunderstanding between my knee and a stone occurred, I was whisked away over some miles on a dawn mercy drive for treatment. Thanking Andreas for that extraction and tolerance of my then hobbling approach to the Workaway stay! 

It was a pleasure to host Helen. We enjoyed having her stay with us at the temple. She was very friendly, worked well with others, was great in the kitchen and was generally a very handy person to have around :)

Working with Kris was wonderful! She knows a lot about sustainable living and is an amazing cook, very generous in all the ways. Me and my daughter stayed with her and sadly, my daughter got sick on the trip there, but Kris was so accommodating and gracious. I shoveled snow, stacked wood, and enjoyed a lot of cleaning projects. Kris' property is incredibly peaceful and I felt more like I was at a retreat than working. Kris is very welcoming, open-minded, and adaptable. I would absolutely recommend to anyone who wants a magical escape to the woods with delicious food :) Thank you so much!

Depuis le 11 novembre jusqu au premier janvier j'ai partage la vie avec Christoph et sa famille. Toute la famille est superbe sympathique et je me sentais toute suite bien integrer. Comme j'aime les animaux j'ai aussi aime le travail avec les poules, les lapins, les cabris et moutons. Les chiens et les chats sont mignon. Quand quelqu'un est partie ils m'ont invite et j'ai pu voir la Guadeloupe, parce que je n'avais pas de voiture. Avec le bus et autostop j'ai visite des endroits touristique et des plages differentes. I had a very good time with Christoph, Noemi, Corinne, Jaqueline and Alex. We had good conversations and I learned about the life, the food and the plants in Guadeloupe.I liked very much the house and the surrounding, the animals. The family was very open and patient to answer all my questions. It is an excellent place for Work-away and explore Guadeloupe. Mein Aufenthalt von drei Wochen bei Christoph und seiner Familie war sehr bereichernd. Ich habe viel gelernt, neue Wurzeln und Pflanzen kennen gelernt. Die Arbeit mit den Tieren habe ich gerne gemacht. Man merkt die Erfahrung der Familie mit vielen Work-away Gästen, so war ich gleich ein Familienmitglied und habe mich nicht fremd gefühlt. Ich war eingeladen Weihnachten bei der Schwester von Christoph zu feiern und am nächsten Tag haben wir ein tolles Bad beim Wasserfall genommen. Christoph hat alle meine Fragen beantwortet, mir gute Tipps für Ausflüge gegeben. Ich wurde immer gefragt, ob ich mitfahren möchte, was ich gerne gemacht habe. Die drei Wochen sind viel zu schnell vergangen und ich komme gerne wieder. Vielen Dank an die ganze Familie

Linda è uma pessoa cuidadosa e que gosta de aprender, conseguiu fazer um ótimo feijão e cuidou da nossa alimentação e da casa também, facilitando o nosso trabalho,foi muito bom ter ela aqui, recomendo.

I don't even know where to start. If you're thinking about applying don't hestitate one second and DO IT. This was my first ever workaway and I stayed here during the fall season. My time here at the hostel literally changed my life and was one of the happiest times I ever had. The full-time staff is so welcoming and will make you feel at home from the first second. I did housekeeping which obviously isn't the most glamorous job but I didn't mind doing it one second since it's a really calm and clean hostel. It was really busy during the start of my season , so the work was definitely physically demanding but everything is do able and well-coordinated. 3 months seem like a long commitment but it will fly by and you will be sad that you can't stay longer. I became incredible close with my crew and the staff and will forever be grateful that I was given this opportunity. If you're looking for a HOME away from home, this is the place for you. I will never shut up about it and will keep coming back again and again and again.

Nayra, Aramí, Noah, Amaru, Yael y Chino, GRACIAS! Nuestra experiencia con esta hermosa familia en las montañas de Samaipata fue maravillosa. nos sentimos parte del hogar, compartiendo la vida cotidiana con sus cuatro niños, rodeados de naturaleza, tranquilidad y paisajes increíbles. El lugar está un poco alejado del pueblo, lo cual lo hace aún más especial: ideal para quienes buscan desconectar. Aprendimos mucho, nos sentimos acompañados y valoradas en cada tarea. Agradecemos la confianza, la calidez y el intercambio que se generó. Nos llevamos recuerdos muy lindos, aprendizajes y mucho cariño. Recomendamos esta experiencia a quienes disfruten de la vida en la montaña, la naturaleza y el compartir en familia. Nay, nos debes la receta del AliOli🙏💗

Julia finished a painting project in my living room that had been started in a bad way, and had several big errors. It was not the most fun to pick up, and Julia felt like an angel that came to help. She is so good at painting, excellent at seeing details, great at communicating and discussing concerns and possible solutions and was able to properly complete the task. She is also a very sweet person. Reflected, grounded and responsible. I would welcome her back anytime, and can highly recommend her. Thank you so much for all your help, Julia! I’m so glad you came and stayed with us and we really enjoyed getting to know you.

I stayed at this ranch for the whole of December and would really recommend it for everyone who likes horses and is keen to learn more. The manager (Debs) was very communicative and always tried to make you feel at home. A thing to keep in mind is that it's really off-grid, you will have no signal and also no town close by. If you want to work with animals and like being outside almost the whole day, like me, I would highly recommend applying!

Thank you, Edgar and Vanisa You were great hosts, and I enjoyed my stay with you. This was a great experience; it was fun working on your projects. My schedule will open up, so I can work and stay with you in the future.

A big thank you to Antonio and Chloe for all their hard work! You brought great energy, kindness, and commitment to our hostel. We really appreciated your help and positive attitude every day. It was a pleasure having you with us!

I would have liked to have had Alfred and Lucas longer and I'm hoping they will come back but of course they need to keep moving to see as much as they can. I would strongly recommend them as they were exactly as their profile said "hard working and reliable" they could have added "can learn and adapt quickly". They are both heading for the 2 metre in height so I immediately started thinking of all the high jobs but they ended up doing a wide variety from ground to ladders and very undaunted by anything once they grasped the concept and got used to working in the bush. They were very good company, non complainers, and we got some great history lessons. You will be lucky if you have them, they are well organised and do their research thoroughly. A triumph of the Swedish Education system.

Pasé poco más de una semana con Guillermo y su encantadora familia. El lugar era encantador y tranquilo, rodeado de majestuosas montañas, a 40 minutos del centro de Cusco. Trabajé 3 horas al día, 5 días a la semana, a cambio de desayuno y una habitación con baño propio. El trabajo era fácil y consistía principalmente en ordenar, limpiar y organizar el lugar. Guillermo, su familia y sus empleados fueron muy acogedores y cordiales. Se nota que disfrutan compartiendo su cultura y su día a día. Guillermo se tomaba cada mañana un tiempo para ayudarme a mejorar mi español, y le estoy muy agradecido por ello! No puedo más que recomendar este lugar! English: I spent just over a week with Guillermo and his lovely family. The place was charming and peaceful, surrounded by majestic mountains, 40 minutes from the centre of Cusco. I worked 3 hours a day, 5 days a week, in exchange for breakfast and a room with its own bathroom. The work was easy and mainly consisted of tidying, cleaning and organising the place. Guillermo, his family and his employees were very welcoming and friendly. You can tell that they enjoy sharing their culture and their daily lives. Guillermo took time every morning to help me improve my Spanish, and I am very grateful to him for that! I cannot recommend this place highly enough.

We had Tara as our first work away experience, We were very impressed with her, she was very forward-thinking and would jump in wherever and lend a helping hand. She didn’t need much direction, which we really appreciated. She was so great with my girls they were really sad to see her go. The kids loved spending time with her and Tara fit in well with our family. Also she is great in the kitchen and a good baker too! We’d happily host her again and definitely recommend her to other hosts.

Participating in this conservation project was life-changing. I spent just over a month living in the rain forest with an amazing group of people. We spent many hours in a hide observing and collecting data, as well as filming and taking photos. We also took care of the house and helped clear the trails. It was a wonderful experience that gave me so much. It teaches you to connect with nature with great respect and patience. The opportunity to live this way brings you peace and allows you to live at nature's pace. Even though I was on the other side of the world in a completely different environment, the people I met here were amazing and made me feel right at home. My life changed for the better. If you are searching for a place to connect with nature, gain a deeper understanding of how we are all connected, and want to do something good for the planet, this is the perfect place for you.