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***ESPAÑOL ABAJO*** ________________________________ This was my first workaway and I can't imagine a better start. I had such an amazing experience and felt such a positive energy that it's hard to describe. I was supposed to stay for three weeks but ended up staying for almost seven months. And I'm glad that I did. This is such a magical place where you feel welcomed and accepted since day 1. People take care of each other in a very special way. I found a familiy. I found my tribe. During my time there, I learned so much of agroecology, bioconstruction and carpentry. I tended the garden, weeded, transplanted, mantained the raised beds, and helped build plants supports. I made compost, looked after the chickens and the hens, and helped build new perches for them. I helped a lot with the construction of the tiny house: I helped plaster some walls, prepare the mortar mix, and laid the floor. I assisted in installing the door and the mezzanine, and helped make the compost toilet seat and the staircase. I also learned about bamboo and helped make a piece of furniture for the tiny house, and a bike rack for the festival. Work never felt like work here. I couldn't get enough of it. Everyone is so patient and willing to teach you, and they always do it with the best possible attitude. Some weekends when everyone left, I was trusted with being the guardian of the place and take care of the animals, because besides the hens and the chickens, there are two very cuddly cats (Benito and Ix) and five adorable dogs (Lune, Terra, Sol, Canelo, and Mar A.K.A "Mapacha"). I felt honoured to be trusted with this task. In my free time, I hung out with other volunteers and the crew, and went for tacos and delicious ice cream to Chipilo, visited Cholula, Atlixco, Puebla, and Cuetzalan. I played a lot of board games, cards, pétanque, some volleyball and even baseball. I watched a lot of movies, and enjoyed pizza nights and beers while having deep and long conversations. I enjoyed my time with the team and I am forever grateful for the teachings, the laughter, the fun, the communication, the trust, the connections, and the love... Thank you Pedro for teaching me so many strategies in agroecology and how to do compost, for the conversations, the dances, and for always taking care of everyone. Thank you Don Jorge for the patience and the willingness to pass on all your experience in bioconstruction, thank you for your stories - it was always a pleasure to listen to them. Thank you Cris for the amazing food, the hugs, and the beautiful energy you always carry with you. Thank you Feli for your pizzas, for all your bioconstruction teachings and your patience with me with my failed baseball attempts - you are an amazing teacher and a very good friend. Thank you Abz for being such a good listener, always helping mantain the balance, for the trust when you also needed to be heard, and the honesty to speak out the difficuly truths. Your warmth and sensitivity always made my day better. Thank you Pau for teaching me so much about the hens and the chickens, the trust for letting me be in charge of them when you needed a break, for the hikings, the crochet lessons, the contagious laughter, and the beautiful friendship we cultivated. Thank you Nancy for the laughter, the card games, the advices, the deep conversations, the wisdom (you are such a wise person for your age), the complicity, the friendship, and the long, heartfelt hugs. Your energy is an inspiration and a mood-improver. Thank you Julio for teaching me so much, and developing in me a passion for carpentry. Thank you for the music, the laughter, the endless games, the conversations and the friendship. Working in the workshop with you always filled me up with so much joy. Thank you Steve and Felino, my fellow volunteers/team members. It's been a pleasure growing with you and becoming part of this team together. There is so much I can learn from you and I can't wait to keep walking this path together. And thank you Xavi for the trust, the Catan games, the conversations, the hugs, and the friendship. Thank you for creating such an inspiring project where there is so much respect, and so much love - a place that so many of us can call "home". ___________________________________________ ***ESPAÑOL*** Este fue mi primer workaway y no puedo imaginar un mejor comienzo. Tuve una experiencia tan increíble y sentí una energía tan positiva que es difícil de describir. Se suponía que me quedaría tres semanas pero acabé quedándome casi 7 meses. Y me alegro de haberlo hecho. Este es un lugar mágico donde te sientes bienvenida y aceptada desde el primer día. La gente se cuida de una manera muy especial. Encontré una familia, encontré mi tribu. Durante mi tiempo allí, aprendí mucho sobre agroecología, bioconstrucción y carpintería. Me tocó cuidar el jardín, deshierbar, transplantar, mantener las camas elevadas de cultivo y ayudar a construir soportes para plantas. Preparé composta, cuidé de las gallinas y los pollitos y ayudé a construir nuevas perchas para ellos. Colaboré mucho en la construcción de la tiny house: ayudé a revocar algunos muros, a preparar las mezclas de mortero y a colocar el suelo. Ayudé a instalar la puerta y el tapanco, a hacer el asiento del baño seco y la escalera. También aprendí sobre bambú y ayudé a hacer un mueble para la tiny y un estacionamiento de bicis para el festival. Aquí el trabajo nunca se sintió como trabajo. Yo siempre quería hacer más. Todos son muy pacientes y tienen disposición para enseñarte, y siempre lo hacen con la mejor actitud posible. Algunos fines de semana, cuando todos se iban, me tocó ser guardiana del lugar y cuidar de los animales, porque además de las gallinas y los pollitos, hay dos gatos muy apapachadores (Benito e Ix) y cinco perros adorables (Lune, Terra, Sol, Canelo y Mar, alias "Mapacha"). Fue un honor sentir la confianza para esta tarea. En mi tiempo libre, conviví con otr@s voluntari@s y con el equipo. Íbamos a comer tacos y disfrutar de deliciosos helados en Chipilo, visitamos Cholula, Atixco, Puebla y Cuetzalan. Jugué muchos juegos de mesa, partidas de cartas, petanca, un poco de volley y hasta beisbol. Ví muchas películas y disfruté noches de pizza y chelas manteniendo conversaciones largas y profundas. Disfruté mucho mi tiempo con el equipo y estaré eternamente agradecida por las enseñanzas, las risas, la diversión, la comunicación, la confianza, las conexiones y el amor... Gracias Pedro, por enseñarme tantas estrategias de agroecología y cómo hacer composta, por las conversaciones, los bailes, y por cuidar siempre de todos. Gracias Don Jorge, por la paciencia y la disposición para compartir toda tu experiencia en bioconstrucción, gracias por tus historias - ha sido un placer escucharlas. Gracias Cris, por la comida deliciosa, los abrazos y la hermosa energía que siempre llevas contigo. Gracias Feli, por tus pizzas, por todas tus enseñanzas de bioconstrucción y por tu paciencia conmigo con mis intentos fallidos de beisbol; eres un gran maestro y un muy buen amigo. Gracias Abz, por ser tan buen oyente, siempre ayudando a mantener el equilibrio, por la confianza cuando también necesitabas ser escuchado, por la honestidad para decir las verdades difíciles y por tu calidez y tu sensibilidad. Gracias Pau, por enseñarme tanto sobre las gallinas y los pollitos, por la confianza al dejarme cuidarlos cuando estarías fuera, por las caminatas en el monte, las clases de crochet, las risas contagiosas y la hermosa amistad que cultivamos. Gracias Nancy, por las risas, los juegos de cartas, los consejos, las conversaciones profundas, la sabiduría (eres una persona muy sabia para tu edad), la complicidad, la amistad y los largos y sinceros abrazos. Tu energía es una inspiración y un mejorador del estado de ánimo. Gracias Julio, por enseñarme tanto y cultivar en mí la pasión por la carpintería. Gracias por la música, las risas, los juegos interminables, las conversaciones y tan bonita amistad. Trabajar en el taller contigo siempre me llenaba de alegría. Gracias Steve y Felino, mis compañeros voluntarios/miembros del equipo. Ha sido un placer crecer con ustedes y formar parte de este equipo juntos. Hay mucho que puedo aprender de ustedes y estoy deseando seguir recorriendo este camino juntos. Y gracias Xavi, por la confianza, las partidas de Catán, las conversaciones, los abrazos y la amistad. Gracias por crear un proyecto tan inspirador, donde hay tanto respeto y tanto amor - un lugar al que muchos podemos llamar "hogar".

It was such a pleasure to host Charles at our place - he's very easygoing, fit in really well with the household, pets and humans :) He made some great improvements in our garden, leaving it in a much better state than at the start of the week. He's also got an awesome attitude in general, really interested in learning about things in New Zealand, the environment, all the hikes around and he is really making the most of his time in NZ. I would highly recommend Charles as someone who's happy to get stuck in and help out and really great to have around.

We stayed with Adeline for 1.5 weeks and had a wonderful experience. The work was very enjoyable, and Adeline was incredibly welcoming, involving us in community activities such as a lovely hike with her friends, a trip to the local cinema, and showing us around Russell and Kerikeri. The food was absolutely delicious, healthy, fresh, and all homemade. Highly recommended 🌱🌺🌼🪴

Vanessa and Lukas were wonderful guests! They worked super hard at all the crazy home-renovation tasks I gave to them over the six weeks they stayed with my family, were meticulous and precise, very helpful and just generally nice to have around. Our kids loved them, and we really enjoyed getting to know them. We'd happily welcome them back in the future and highly recommend them as Workaway guests.

Je reste pendant deux semaines chez jean Luc. C’etait assez à l’aise. Il a un mode de vie très régulier. Il m'a fallu une semaine pour m'adapter, mais dès la deuxième, tout est devenu naturel. Aller au café tous les matins est parfois fatigante mais il me laisse toujours la liberté de refuser. J'ai pu y avoir des conversations profondes avec des gens formidables. Il aime discuter par rapport à féminisme, politique , etc. Et on a travaillé juste un peu. Parfois je bosse dehors ou dedans. Ça dépend du météo. Et puis il m‘a fait visiter les villages à côté du chez lui. Cette magnifique.

McKenna's inherent energy was palpable as soon as I collected her from the bus and was confirmed during her week's stay. She was highly motivated to get involved and always put in the best effort that she could. She showed initiative with the tasks that she helped with and around the house, capped off by her giving her room and adjacent hallway a good sweeping just as she was about to leave (I don't think she was aware that i noticed that welcome parting gesture). Her roles in harvesting green material and loading mulch for a compost production burst, breaking down fallen small kanuka after a recent storm and other tasks, were completed conscientiously and with enthusiasm. McKenna's hiking background and general fitness were a help to her on this somewhat lumpy bit of land with its physical jobs to stay on top of. An interest in birdlife and enquiring mind for the ecological and food production aspects of my project made her an engaged guest. With her friendly manner and easy way with others she was a perfect fit with other Workawayers staying alongside. In summary, a worthwhile exchange for me that I would gladly repeat Many thanks McKenna!

I am blessed to be Sinji’s first workaway hosts’ reviewer and am more than happy to vouch for her. She is very trustworthy and calm, although she is known to be an extrovert with low stamina. Sinji’s on her path to improve her English and widen her horizon through traveling and volunteering, with a strong focus of what she wants. I wish you all the best in your journey ahead and may you meet nice people along the way to create awesome memories!

Staying with Amma truly was awesome. She has a very nice voluntary house, with your own kitchen, bathroom and living area. We became good friends with the dog and cats, took Canela out for beautiful walks in the jungle, and the cats were always there for a cuddle or playtime. Amma is very welcoming, open and knowledgeable. She is one of the best cooks ever (sorry mama) and took us along in her community, which we are very grateful for. We worked for 4 to 5 hours per day, 5 days a week. We fixed up the meditation temple, and then used it for breathwork. Amma is very flexible, let's you choose your project and gives you space. This place has a place in our hearts, and we learned a lot from Amma and her beautiful piece of land. Truly.

Laura stayed with us for three months — a full season of deep presence, gentle strength, and radiant love. She came into our home to help with the children and support our family life… but what she offered was so much more than help. She brought peace. She brought joy. She brought light. She created real connections with the kids — nurturing, playful, and intuitive. She held space for the mother, and supported the household in ways that were both seen and unseen. Her presence allowed us to breathe more deeply, to rest, and to thrive. Laura is not just reliable, organized, and trustworthy (she is all of those things!) — she is also deeply caring, thoughtful, emotionally intelligent, and genuinely invested in the well-being of others. She fits beautifully into a home environment and adapts naturally to the flow of family life. She has strong energetic awareness, a calm and grounding energy, and a unique ability to make people feel safe and seen. If you’re lucky enough to cross paths with Laura, know that you’re not just welcoming a helper — you’re inviting in a truly special soul. We are deeply grateful for her time with us. And we will carry her love in our hearts for a long time. Thank you, Laura. You are part of our story now. 💛 — Raphaëlle & family

This was my first WorkAway experience and I had a great week working at Mike's place. There were three of us there (four, a few nights) and it was fun getting to work alongside other WorkAwayers. My duties included trimming canuka and manuka tree saplings, weeding, mulching, cutting down vegetation for the compost, and odd jobs like washing a car and taking turns doing dishes. It was a very educational week for me. I learned about composting, his plans for further restoring the land, gardening techniques, and about the functions of different plants on the land. Mike was happy to explain things again if we were confused and he encouraged us to ask him any time we had concerns. I thought the food was great--eggs+toast, oatmeal, healthy cereal for breakfast, sandwiches for lunch (hummus, good cheese, veggies, boiled eggs), and for dinners we had bean and cheese nachos, tofu curry over rice, corn fritters, homemade pizza, and I made quesadillas and cookies for us all one night. Mike has travelled a lot, so we had some interesting conversations around the dinner table some nights about traveling.

I stayed 5 days at Stefanie’s and had a great time. I helped with feeding her chickens in the morning and then I helped with other things like lawn mowing and weeding until lunchtime. After dinner I helped with washing the dishes. Stephanie made great food and the peninsula is a beautiful place. It’s good bus service to get there so not having a car wasn’t a problem. I also got to meet her grandson and niece which was nice. Thank you

Staying with Nana and her family was an amazing experience. She and her 2 daughters and 1 brother are very genuine and welcoming persons and staying in the farm was very peacefull. There are chickens, a cat and you can learn to cook Isaan food. Teaching the local kids is very cute a d I reccomend this to any volunteers and I hope Nana make her dreams come true in her farm. 🤗

Oliver and Laura were excellent Workaway guests. They were very skilful and proactive with all the gardening jobs I gave them. They also cooked for my family and guests and looked after my dog. Great company and we enjoyed learning about Taiwanese food and customs. They left their living space impeccable when they departed. Wishing them the very best and would recommend to future hosts.

This was our first Workaway experience and we couldn't have asked for a better two weeks. From the start, Katie and Tiger were extremely accommodating and we felt at home immediately! We got the opportunity to plant a variety of things: from bananas, to different citruses, taro, and even cow pea, while also learning about different farming techniques. Katie and Tiger's farm is truly impressive, and we feel honored to have contributed to its growth. We can't wait to see how it continues to develop and hope to return someday to see the progress. Beyond farm work, we shared great conversations, cooked delicious meals together, and spent time at the beach. We're deeply grateful to Kate and Tiger for their kindness, generosity, and hospitality!

Andrey was a very good worker during his time with us. From the beginning, he was reliable, consistent, and took his work seriously. He put real effort into everything he did and paid attention to doing things properly, not just quickly. He was skilled in many areas and comfortable taking on a wide range of tasks. He learned fast, worked independently, and didn’t need to be constantly checked on. Once he knew what needed to be done, he just got on with it. He was also proactive and often stepped in to help without being asked, which we really appreciated. On top of that, Andrey was genuinely a joy to be around. He had a calm, positive attitude and was respectful and easygoing, which made living and working together very pleasant. He fit in naturally and contributed to a good atmosphere as well as getting the work done well. Overall, Andrey was a dependable, capable, and positive presence, and his help made a real difference for us. We would happily recommend him to any future host.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Yenny's. She helped us settle in really nicely with lot of communication via WhatsApp and phone calls. Both her cats were super cute and her cosy place had everything we needed and more. This was the perfect stay for us as we wanted a place to be still and relax having been travelling for so long.

I spent nine great days in Wellington with Emma and Ahmed and their daughter Maya, and it was a fantastic experience. The atmosphere was warm and friendly, with lots of good conversations and cultural exchange. The tasks were simple and varied, and I really enjoyed helping to improve their lovely little garden. Emma and Ahmed were very supportive and gave me great tips for exploring Wellington and the surrounding area. For Lord of the Rings fans, there are so many amazing places to see nearby, and Ahmed is himself a big LOTR and board games fan — we shared some really fun moments together. The food was great, I felt very welcome, and I highly recommend this host!

a great experience! I would love to go back to this wonderful place if I was in Thailand. I stayed for 2 weeks in June 2025. Pure is a very interesting person and was happy to share his knowledge when we asked. I learnt a lot from him and the work at the farm inspired me as he's created such a peaceful site! the work was varied and only a few hours a day then chilled afternoons. lots of harvesting, building planters, making soap from limes, moving bamboo for new building materials. sometimes not loads of structure but it worked out well. I learnt about sustainable living and the different plants and fruits around the farm. Pure is a fabulous cook. The 3 vegan meals a day were a highlight which I miss! Pure’s mother would come often and make lunch. The farm itself is beautiful with all natural building techniques and each volunteer had their own room. Basic but all you need and the hammocks around the farm were great to relax. The location is so beautiful with greenery and fields all around. Nearby there is a lake which along with other volunteers we would drive to and go swimming which was perfect to relax after a morning of farm work. the farm itself is in a small village and you have a lot of time to yourself. relaxing, reading, swimming in the farms pond. one day we drove to a temple nearby and another into Phayao town. If you don’t drive a motorbike or the car it is harder to see other places on free time but I wouldn’t let this put you off. This was a highlight of 5 months travelling, and a time which felt so special, peaceful and rewarding. Thank you Pure and your wonderful farm!

I stayed 10 days with this lovely family on this breathtaking island, my favourite. Aurélien Abi and their sweet son are warmharted and welcoming people. I enjoyed the film evenings and playing cards. I felt at home. good people. The island is for nature hike and sealovers, it is magic. Hope to go back soon to Aurélien and his lovely family in the jungle.

We absolutely loved having Aunty Melly here with us! This was only our 2nd experience at having a workawayer in our house and she made it a really easy transition at the beginning and end of her stay. Melly was great with my son and he even allowed her to read him story books at night before bed which has always been a really difficult task. She was able to create her own routines with with him that worked for them. They would bake together and other activities that he really enjoyed. Melly fit into the household easily. She was kind, loving, warm and considerate and happy to participate in any family activities even if we were just entertaining others. Melly was proactive in how she helped in our household and happy to try new experiences and food. We have really missed Aunty Melly since she left. We would welcome her back anytime.