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Tamara stayed with us for more than two months and was truly a wonderful presence on the farm. She is a kind, thoughtful person who brought both creativity and dedication to everything she did. Her main role was managing our three social media accounts — one for volunteering, one for chocolate, and one for coffee — along with working on the development of our chocolate brand’s website. She made significant improvements to the website, giving it a much more structured and professional feel as it continued to take shape. Her biggest contribution was in social media and content creation. Tamara consistently captured high-quality photos and videos, collected meaningful content from daily farm life, and edited everything beautifully. She organized and posted content across all platforms with great attention to detail. Thanks to her, we now have a strong content bank and a much more active online presence. She documented important moments like the entire cacao season — from pod breaking to bean processing — and even created a heartfelt adoption video for abandoned puppies on the farm. She also recorded our first official chocolate tasting event in Mangalore, along with many special moments shared between volunteers. Her work had a real impact — we started receiving more volunteering requests through Instagram, and even past volunteers reached out again after seeing updates from the farm. She truly elevated our online visibility. Tamara is also a talented artist. She created beautiful wall art for us, including painting our brand logo and name, which added a special touch to the space. Alongside her creative work, she actively participated in regular farm tasks like watering the fruit forest, chopping wood, breaking cacao pods, and collecting beans. She connected well with other volunteers, enjoyed social time like card games and movie nights, and explored nearby places with the group. She worked hard and also made the most of the experience. We would be very happy to host Tamara again in the future and highly recommend her to any host — especially those looking for someone skilled in social media management, content creation, and website development.

Thanks for the loving time we had together, I really enjoyed the garden work and the painting. The house was super cute to live in and I felt very comfortable overall. I wish you all the best for the olives and your beautiful place in the mountains! Can recommend if you want to live the best of both worlds: city living and living & working in the countryside

We stayed with Jen and Henrik for almost two weeks, and it was a really great time. They are both super warm and welcoming, and there was always very, very tasty food – whether Italian or Filipino, Jen always prepared more than enough delicious meals for us. The working hours were more than fair, and the tasks included things around the house, in the garden, and some renovation work. In our free time, we could enjoy the nearby river with kayaks or canoes, relax in the sauna, or explore the beautiful nature in the area. Jen and Henrik, as well as their daughter, always had great ideas for things to do. We would definitely come back anytime.

Isabelle and Matthias was wonderful guests. They stayed some days and we had great company specially because they made me laugh non stop just by being around , which is not happening often also they accepted me as i am at my full personality which is the most difficult to happen . They are on a budget they came with a metro ticket and left by hitchhiking following my tricky directions . Unique experience for me. They are very easygoing and hope to meet again in October as we promised!!

Besthan was an awesome guest and Workawayer! He is such a nice guy and has impeccable manners! He cut a huge amount of giant bamboo down in our yard and crafted a beautiful fence with the timber. We throughly enjoyed having him around, would recommend him to any host, and welcome him back at any time!

Ana ha sido una excelente workawayer. Siempre dispuesta a aprender en cualquier tarea que se proponga. Muy respetuosa y de fácil y agradable comunicación. Muy recomendable. Ana has been an excellent Workawayer. She’s always keen to learn, whatever task she takes on. She’s very respectful and easy to get along with. Highly recommended.

This type of exchange is what this program is all about. Before we met Gabriele, who allowed us to call her "Gabs," we'd never really heard about Reunion Island. She generously shared so much of her life, experiences, and culture with us, which was truly a gift. As a talented filmmaker and storyteller, she offered her expertise and passion to the children at our arts school through a short film project. She was helpful in many ways. She put all of herself into each project she took on and completed everything we asked of her with energy, spirit, and excellence. Gabriele is a private, gentle, and exuberant creative powerhouse. She is professional, hardworking, and an easy spirit to join your family or project. Most of all, we are so grateful to have a lovely new friend and can't wait to see her again!

A truly unforgettable experience with Daniel. Thank you so much for his help, kindness, and the great moments shared. I hope to see him again soon around here!

Marius was an excellent workaway. He was very pleasent and polite young man who was eager to learn and try new things . He was independant in working ,using his own judgement when necessary on what to do.He worked hard cleaned up after him and left everywhere tidy. We would have him back tomorrow if he wanted he always has a place here if he wants it. Good luck with your plans/dreams Marius all the best for the future Jane and Alan

Luke y Hayley! Que decirles! Muchas gracias por su tiempo acá con nosotros por poner toda la dedicación en aprender todo sobre los animales con tanto amor y empeño! Fueron días increíbles llenos de risas y momentos hermosos compartidos! Para quienes estés dudando les aseguro que su espíritu feliz y colaborativo hace la diferencia siempre dispuestos a ayudar en lo que haga falta con una sonrisa y buen humor! Siempre serán bienvenidos por esta gran familia!! Los queremos amigos 🌈❤️

What a beautiful family! Annamaria, Samuele, and Hermes were very welcoming. Gardening was straightforward and I honestly looked forward to it and seeing the chickens and geese. Annamaria included me in meals and is lovely to chat with.

We stayed at this incredible workaway last summer - apologies it's taken so long to give feedback but here it is! The place is magical, the people are kind-hearted and genuine and the project is very well-run. There is so much to learn here, we were blown away by the work and intention that's been put into the retreat centre. We felt very well looked-after as volunteers. A retreat was on at the time so we helped in the background with daily cleaning and maintenance tasks, all of which were well-outlined and organised and we had a lot of fun doing them. The environment made the tasks feel meditative - it was all very peaceful and achievable. Our hours were set in advance so we didn't work over the asked time, and we could easily organise excursions etc. We loved the accomodation, and the lovely little volunteers kitchen! There was always ample ingredients for cooking and sharing food with the other volunteers.. and we were very lucky to get exquisite leftovers from the retreat kitchen yummmm. It was lots of fun hanging out with the other workawayers, exploring this gorgeous area (the waterfall is stunning and you can paddleboard down the river too), swimming and lounging in the riverside hammocks. When the guests weren't using the yoga shalas, we were free to practice yoga there. A wonderful experience, highly recommend!

I stayed at Birgitta’s home for three months, from January to March. Her house and garden are very spacious, and it’s located in a quiet residential area, which made it a really comfortable place to live. My tasks included shoveling snow, cleaning, and stacking firewood for the fireplace. She also took me to many different places, such as local gatherings, a friend’s birthday party, and concerts. She even invited me to join a theater party as a performer, which was a unique and memorable experience. All of these were truly wonderful experiences‼︎ On top of that, her cooking was always delicious. She also prepared traditional Finnish dishes for special occasions, which gave me a deeper understanding of Finnish culture. Overall, my three months there were a very meaningful and positive experience!

It was a pleasure to welcome Thierry to my home. He is a really cautious, discreet and respectful man. We had a great time together and shared many discussions. I wish him the best and recommend him to hosts!

Our experience here was truly incredible. We spent a few wonderful weeks with Ian and Julia, who made us feel right at home. Some of the tasks we did included pruning olive trees, gardening, painting, chopping firewood, general cleaning, etc. The days are very enjoyable, and there are always breaks in between to have a snack or a meal and chat with Ian and Julia. We shared most of the tasks with Ian, who has a great sense of humor and plenty of patience for explaining the different tasks we needed to do each day. We were able to practice our English and they practiced their Spanish with us, which added great value to the experience. All the meals were simply incredible, cooked by Julia herself. They were always attentive to making sure we had enough food and everything we needed in the house. Both workdays and days off are very flexible, so you can easily arrange a visit to Alicante or a nearby town. It was a great pleasure to spend three weeks with Ian, Julia, Timothe, Bailey, and Lulu. We definitely recommend them and would be delighted to return. ____________________________________________________________________ Nuestra experiencia sin duda increíble. Pasamos unas semanas Maravillosas junto con Ian y Julia, quienes nos hicieron sentir parte de su acogedor hogar. Alguna de las tareas que hicimos fué la poda de olivos, jardinería, pintura, leña, limpieza general, etc. Las jornadas son super amenas y en el medio siempre hay pausas para tomar/comer algo y compartir charla con Ian y Julia. La mayoría de las tareas las compartimos con Ian, quien tiene un gran sentido del humor y mucha paciencia para explicar las diferentes tareas que tocan hacer cada día. Pudimos practicar nuestro ingles y ellos su español con nosotros lo que le sumó un gran valor a la experiencia. Todas las comidas fueron increíbles, cocinadas de la mano de Julia. Ambos siempre estuvieron atentos a que no nos falte comida, ni nada que necesitáramos en la casa. Los días de trabajo como los días libres son super flexibles, si deseas acomodar algo para organizar una visita a Alicante o algún pueblo cercano. Fué un gran placer pasar 3 semanas con Ian, Julia Timothe, Bailey y Lulu, sin duda los recomendamos y estaremos encantados de poder volver.

Je trouve qu'il est important de laisser un commentaire quand l'expérience WA a été enrichissante alors aussitôt parti je m'empresse d'écrire quelques mots.. Je suis resté dans ce bel endroit environ deux semaines, chez un couple de retraités anglais installé en Bretagne depuis une quinzaine d’années. Ils m’ont mis à l’aise très rapidement. Ils vivent dans une belle maison avec un grand jardin, et j’avais ma propre chambre à l’étage avec salle de bain, ce qui est vraiment top. Jane est une personne très attentionnée, presque maternelle, qui aime prendre soin des gens qu’elle accueille. Alan, lui sait divertir et faire rire les autres. Nous prenions le petit-déjeuner ensemble chaque matin avant de commencer la journée à l’extérieur, principalement consacrée au jardinage. Ce qui m'allait très bien. Dans l'ensemble, j'ai taillé des haies, retourné la terre, planté des oignons ou encore passé la tondeuse. Bref, des activités simples, mais que j’apprécie particulièrement, car elles permettent de s’évader et de se reconnecter à soi. C’est d’ailleurs, selon moi, tout l’intérêt de cette plateforme : offrir un échange équilibré, où un peu d’aide permet aussi de se libérer l’esprit, de se recentrer et parfois de se retrouver. Comme beaucoup de volontaires, je pense, on peut arriver un peu perdu. Et cet endroit est idéal pour se reconnecter au monde et aux autres. Après le jardinage du matin et un bon déjeuner, nous partions souvent en balade pour découvrir les environs. Il y a de très beaux villages à proximité. Ils savent être présents pour échanger, mais aussi respecter ton besoin de tranquillité. Ils ont su comprendre ce dont j’avais besoin à ce moment-là. Cette étape m’a été profondément bénéfique pour avancer et me préparer à la suite. Jane est une excellente cuisinière, toujours aux petits soins, et une femme très courageuse : je tiens à souligner cette qualité. Alan, quant à lui, est toujours partant pour discuter ou partager un moment en racontant des anecdotes sur sa vie passée et il sait mettre les gens à l'aise. C'était vraiment tout ce dont j'avais besoin : un break idéal que je ne regrette absolument pas. Je vous souhaite à tout les 2 pleins de bonnes choses et surtout une longue et belle suite de vies. À bientôt. Marius

Robbie & Jannie What can we say, we laughed, we ate, we drank, Oh and worked quite a lot. What a thoroughly wonderful experience. Two of the most positive, friendly people we could welcome to our home. Thank you for now being our friends. Hope to see you soon in UK or back here. Gill & Simon x

We were super lucky that Amaury stayed for nearly a month! He was super easy to have around, and we had great conversations. The transformation of the garden was amazing. It was dry from the hot summer when he arrived, then we got a huge amount of rain & all the seeds & seedlings that he planted popped to life. He created new garden beds & improved existing beds with compost & mulch, so much mulch! So grateful. He made us some delicious french dinners & savoury cakes. I was also grateful he helped me prepare the house for my daughter's birthday party. It was a proud house & garden moment! With Gratitude Amaury.

I stayed with José, Nick and Charlie for three and a half weeks. I had a very good time here. The surroundings are beautiful. The work itself was interesting and I enjoyed it. My tasks changed every couple of days, so it never got boring. I varnished tiles and wood, pruned olive trees, did some cleaning, cut firewood. José, Nick and Charlie are super welcoming. I enjoyed our conversations and the good food they offered. There's plenty of nice hikes, bicycle routes and villages to visit. Thanks a lot!

French: Les mots ne sauraient exprimer mon expérience chez André. Son lieu appartient à un autre monde, un monde plus simple. Il m'a offert un espace accueillant et sécurisant, où il faisait bon simplement « être ». La nourriture y était d'une grande fraîcheur et l'eau, d'une pureté absolue. C'était merveilleux de savoir d'où provenait la source de toute chose. J'ai adoré aller au puits pour y remplir le seau. J'ai adoré la forêt enchantée. J'ai adoré les bains aux bols chantants tibétains qui ont ouvert mon âme. Le travail consistait à organiser, nettoyer, aider à la réalisation d'une mosaïque, donner un coup de main chez un ami à lui et, par-dessus tout, à renouer avec l'esprit et l'amour. Je suis arrivée en ne parlant presque pas le français. Chaque jour, il m'aidait à apprendre de nouvelles expressions et à prononcer correctement les mots. Dans l'ensemble, ce fut une expérience véritablement transformatrice pour moi, et je lui serai éternellement reconnaissante d'avoir croisé sa route. C'est un saint, cela ne fait aucun doute. Je suis repartie le cœur débordant d'amour et de lumière, avec le précieux rappel de rester ancrée dans l'instant présent. Ce lieu magique occupera à jamais une place privilégiée dans mon cœur. Merci, André, du fond du cœur. Eng: Words cannot express my experience at Andre’s. His place is part of a different world, a more simpler world. He provided a welcoming, safe space to just be. The food was so fresh and the water so pure. It was wonderful to know where the source of it all came from. I loved going to the well and filling up the bucket. I loved the magical forest. i loved the tibetan singing bowl baths that opened up my soul. Work consisted of organising, cleaning, helping with a mosaic, helping at his friend’s house and most importantly, coming back to spirit and love. I came barely knowing any French. Everyday, he helped me learn different phrases and how to properly pronounce words. Overall, it was a truly transformative experience for me and I will be forever grateful for having met such him. He’s a Saint, there is no question about it. I left with my heart filled with abundance of love and light and the reminder to stay in the present moment. This magical place will forever hold a special place in my heart. Thank you Andre, from the bottom of my heart.