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Simon, un privilegio tenerlo como voluntario en nuestra granja, fue nuestra primera experiencia con un adulto que podria ser nuestro padre y fue excelente. Simón es un Escocés que vivío muchos años en México y Perú por lo que su expañol es excelente, es un hombre muy interesante, trabajador, empático y proactivo. Nos encantó tenerlo aqui, ya que por sus estudios agropecuarios teniamos mucho tema de conversación, mucho que aprender e intercambiar, además cocina exquisito! Nos ayudó con las frambuesas, guardar leña, orden de la granja post cosecha y restauración de la casa. Se maneja muy bien con las herramientas. Simón es muy agradable, compartió con toda la familia y con nuestros amigos, pasamos unas semanas muy divertidas.

Muchísimas gracias Vanessa por esta bella experiencia! Eres una chica trabajadora, minuciosa y con una energía maravillosa. Los niños te adoraron y disfrutaron mucho jugando contigo. Te recomendamos al 100%. Eres bienvenida cuando quieras, por el tiempo que desees. El día que vuelvas por aquí, nuestra puerta de siempre estará abierta para ti! Un abrazo fuerte, Cédric y Ariane

Mirre is an amazing person who is genuinely fun to be around, conscientious and great with kids! She has so many skills, and has seemingly tackled every sport and hobby known to humankind. The kids absolutely loved her. Honestly we don't usually have workaways this young but Mirre is grounded and honest, emotionally mature and loving. The cats loved her from the first moment and having two workaways here really filled the house with fun. We are so grateful for Mirre's time spent here, we really appreciated having her! Thanks for bringing so much joy and love into our home.

We spent an amazing five weeks with the family. It was our first Workaway, and we could not recommend it more. It was a perfect work-life balance as we worked around four hours per day, either in the morning or afternoon, and had plenty of time to explore the area, relax, and do fun activities. You have access to kayaks, paddleboards, bikes, the pool, etc. The school and the workers' accommodations are beautiful, clean, and have everything you'll need. Amanda and Jay were kind and caring hosts. They always looked out for you to make sure you have a great time and take your safety and concerns seriously. They are easy-going and helpful. If there's anything, you can count on them. They take you for groceries every week, but you can also bike to the closest town (20 minutes) if you need anything in between! The job was super fun! We had a lot of good memories with the children. They are lovely, funny, and you'll have a great time with them. You must be patient and love working with children, of course! If you do, you'll love this Workaway! We did a mix of main courses (math, reading, English, sciences, etc.) and games, crafting, dance, outdoor activities, and swimming. Your personal input is always welcome in every lesson. Playa Blanca is a beautiful small town right by the ocean. It's secluded and peaceful, but there are a few amazing restaurants and bars and cool places where you can eat, sing karaoke, dance, and have a great time with locals. An amazing experience for both of us, Thank you to the family! With love, Flo and Thalia :)

Yu y Mu, fue un agrado tenerlos como voluntarios, son personas muy respetuosas, trabajadoras, empaticos, amables y divertidos. A pesar de la barrera del idioma, su buena energia se transmite y pasamos unas semanas muy agradables. Nos ayudaron en las ultimas semanas de cosecha de frambuesas, a sacar maleza, y trabajo en las abejas. Todo lo hicieron de manera impecable y detallista. Nos comunicamos en inglés, ya que no hablan mucho español, pero la tecnología permite usar traductor asi que no fue un impedimento para el intercambio cultural. Hubo mucho intercambio de conocimiento, tanto de historia de Chile, como de historia de Taiwan, lo que fue muy interesante y enriquecedor. Estamos muy contentos de que nuestro destino se cruzara y poder compartir comida deliciosa :)

This is a magical place and I feel very lucky to have been able to spend a week there. Mish and Nige are such lovely, welcoming and warm individuals, and it was amazing to learn from them and the project here. They are so knowledgable, especially around conservation in New Zealand, and happily answered all of our questions. The work was super varied and interesting, some days oiling the deck, some in the nursery and some in the bush. I really enjoyed the day of seed propagation that Mish kindly shared her knowledge with us on, as this was something I was keen to know more about. I was part of a great workaway group, and we got to know each other well through the work and also spending time swimming in the river and doing different arts and music projects. We all stayed down the hill from the house, in our own sort of village, which was so lovely, and I got to sleep in an outside bunk bed, so see the moon every night as I went to sleep, which was wonderful. Thank you so so much.

My stay at Matias' place was nothing short of amazing—an experience I will remember for life. During my stay, I was immersed in the authentic Chilean way of life. Matias was well-informed about community events and local attractions in the immediate vicinity, as well as in the cities of Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas. Karen and their two daughters were also a delight to be around. On the weekends, I felt sufficiently equipped to explore the two cities on my own. During the workdays, I experienced the many facets of running a farm, including constructing fences, stacking firewood, and watering the assortment of vegetables and fruits. Matias is passionate about organic and sustainable farming, and it was evident he was very knowledgeable about the indigenous flora and fauna. I feel the experience has equipped me to live more sustainably and closer to nature. The meals were varied, healthy, and exceptionally delicious. The portions were more than satisfactory and provided the energy required for the work. I could not have wished for a more all-encompassing, authentic Chilean culinary experience. The accommodations had no shortcomings. I had my own spacious room with a private bathroom. The other volunteer I collaborated with had the same. Getting there was easy; I walked about a kilometer from the airport and caught a bus to Los Muermos. From there, I was picked up by a local driver who took me straight to the farm. Overall, I would highly recommend Matias' farm to anyone interested in sustainable agriculture and the Chilean way of life.

Marketa stayed with us for two weeks and she is a very pleasant house guest. She worked hard on the Finca, cared for the goats, horses and chickens but also helped with fencing and cleaning up the terraces and pruning the almond trees. We played games and when her boyfriend also joined he managed to help us with some mobile phone issues. She also got along well with the other workawayers and they all enjoyed riding Campero going to the yoga and hiking up Santa Barbara Mountain. We can certainly recommend her to other workaway hosts

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This was my first Workaway experience and it was a really great one. We did many different kinds of tasks, which made the experience very interesting. I learned a lot about gardening and outdoor work. There was always something to do and every day was different. The activities ranged from planting, weeding, cutting trees, assembling furniture, organizing spaces, and many other small projects. Being two Workawayers at the same time made the experience even better, as sometimes we worked together and other times separately depending on the tasks. Even though the days were often quite busy, we still found time to talk and spend a few evenings together, which made the atmosphere friendly and welcoming. The children were also very sweet and it was nice being around the family. The dog is absolutely adorable and wonderful to take on walks! Thank you for this first Workaway experience, I learned a lot and really appreciated the time spent here.

This is my first WorkAway experience and it was the best I could ever hope for. Yannick and Marion were communicative and incredibly welcoming. They truly made me feel at home! Marion is a wonderful chef and shared with me her cooking recipes. I enjoyed our deep conversations on cultures and politics during dinners. Yannick was always happy to take me along on his errands runs. He was eager to show me all the unique things to see around the beautiful countryside, and lent me a bike to explore on my own. They have a beautiful farm with a cozy house and many wonderful animals: horses, ponies, dogs, and a cat. You will have plenty of time of spend with animals, and especially around horses. I was lucky to ride a couple times even with limited riding experience. The farm is surrounded by amazing landscapes with fields and lakes. There's always something scenic areas to explore and enjoy. Language wise, Yannick was always happy to speak to me in French even when I don't understand everything, which I truly appreciate. He also never hesitated to correct my mistakes. It helped so much with my language improvement. He is an avid language learner himself and therefore understands what a language student needs. As someone trying to escape the corporate urban life, this has been a truly life changing experience for me. Highly recommended!

Dear Jetske, From the moment you arrived, you kindly offered to take charge of our shared lunches and dinners, and we truly enjoyed every moment of it. Your cooking was not only healthy and delicious, but also prepared with great care and dedication. And we must add: we have never had anyone serve the meals so punctually at the agreed time! You are a very thoughtful and committed person, always attentive to the people around you and genuinely caring. We especially appreciated the love and attention you gave to our dogs; thank you for all the wonderful walks, no matter the weather!

We stayed with Rich for almost 2 weeks. We loved our time there! His 3 dogs Rio, Molly, and Mac were so cute, and know exactly what timw their walks are! And you can't forget Pepe the fruit loving parrot. Rich is truly amazing, a great cook, and shared some super cool stories from his past. The beach is beautiful and the neighbors are super sweet. He also took us offshorefishing and we both caught Tuna, which we ate for dinner. We would recommend staying here for any travelers that love peace and quiet, as this island is a nice getaway from everything.

I came to Renatas place with the intention of staying one month and ended up staying closer to three; that in itself should explain it all! My heart feels a little bit fuller for being at this workaway and for being able to call Renata a friend. My normal day to day of caring for and spending time with the dogs was lovely; the work in itself is very reasonable but it is work and you should only come if you have a work ethic and love dogs/animals! I had the absolute privilege of caring for some rescued sheep while I was there and that for me was heaven! Renata is a fountain of information when it comes to dog behaviors so if you wish to learn more in regards to that, she is the person to see. The place itself is advertised as an animal hotel and that is exactly what it is; Renata goes above and beyond to make sure that every animal who enters her premises has the best possible care from the obvious of nutritious food to enrichment, love, friends and cuddles. I really appreciated Renatas generous spirit and her deep commitment to the animals within her care. I can't thank her enough for being so so good to me while I was there and I look forward to returning one day in the future ☺️💜

Highly recommend!! Work with AHAH in Jhunga was such a great experience. Everything was well organised and professional, atmosphere at base and during the work lovely and welcoming. It was great way to get to know local culture as well thanks to the help of Nepali staff members and different opportunities of getting in contact with local village community. Dhal Bhat was perfect. I have spent 1,5 month and already miss this place <33

I had a great experience staying with Carole and David on their amazing land. They have a deep commitment to the land and strong sense of community. Conversations were always fun and interesting! Nature is truly being honored and cared for. Even though I couldn't stay that long I hope to meet them again in the future and see how the nature will be thriving. Many thanks!

Ikue and Keisuke lived with my family in 3-5th Mar. 2026 to make their dream in reality. We was proud to meet their best preparation on their Mongolian short holiday trip, so my help was "what is your question?". Now they are personal bowl ambassadors and traditional (best solution) knowledge divers.

My stay with Murphy was a truly lovely experience. She is an incredibly kind and welcoming person who accepted my last-minute request to stay and even came to pick me up from the station, which immediately made me feel comfortable and cared for. Her residence is a beautiful 18th-century house located in a peaceful setting, with a charming church nearby that adds to the character of the place. During my stay, there were three other Workawayers as well, and the atmosphere among us was very collaborative, relaxed, and friendly. The tasks were simple and well organized, which made working together enjoyable. One of the highlights was cooking together in the evenings. We took turns preparing dinner and enjoyed experimenting with different recipes from our various backgrounds. Murphy prepared breakfast and lunch for us, and the meals were always delicious. It was also a wonderful opportunity to try different specialties. Our main daily task involved working in the garden. We helped prepare the soil, dig and clean different areas where needed, and eventually plant and care for small plants. Working together as a team, we managed the tasks very well, especially with Murphy’s supportive guidance and clear instructions. Many evenings we went for walks in the nearby forest, which was a beautiful way to relax after the day’s work. Those moments were also a great opportunity for everyone to spend time together, share stories, and get to know each other better. Overall, it was a peaceful, collaborative, and enriching experience. I’m grateful to Murphy for her kindness and hospitality and would happily recommend this stay to future Workawayers.