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My husband and I stayed with Rocio and Nico for a few days in the month of March. We helped Nico with their house renovation and then Sofia had the opportunity to help Rocio with some book editing. They were very flexible with work hours. We had a very nice time with them. They offered us breakfast every morning which was very delicious! Having our own private room with a very comfortable bed was a nice benefit! Rocio and Nico are very interesting people and we learned a lot from them. They were very welcoming and the vibes in their house were great. A lot of art and a lot of good conversations. Their house is also in a great location in Valparaiso and we got to meet cool, friendly people while we were there. Public transportation was easily accessible from their house. Perfect for cultural exchange. We had a great time with them and it was hard to leave! Thank you for having us :)

Staying with Marvin and Ivette was lovely! My husband and I stayed for two weeks with them. We helped them weed their gardens, maintain irrigation systems, prepare grapes to make raisins and we had the opportunity to help them harvest grapes for wine production, among other tasks. Marvin an Ivette are a very generous, honest and fun couple. We enjoyed evenings with them having delicious appetizers as we watched the sunset, Ivette baked a cake for my husband’s birthday (super delicious) and we learned a lot about Chilean culture, history, wine production and we got to play croquette! We also got to eat a lot of pears, figs and plums from their garden. We would absolutely recommend this Workaway experience. They are close to Pomaire, which is a nice little town to spend one evening or two and transportation is easy to get to other places like Valparaiso, Vina Del Mar y Santiago. We had an awesome time and we learned a lot!!

This was the first place I have ever stayed longer than I originally planned and mostly for good reasons! It was a perfect fit for me really took me back to my youth working at a fishing lodge. Gourmet meals, drinks, fantastic accommodations, interesting people, and the drama was juicier than a Florida orange. My main projects were operating the chainsaw, moving a fence, helping with the dishes, and some minor plumbing and electrical projects. The variety kept things interesting, and I appreciated having the freedom to choose what I worked on. Elisa and Benjamin are great hosts! They spoiled me like I was a favorite grandchild. Elisa made sure I never went without dessert (yes, even at breakfast), and Benjamin’s weekly asados were unforgettable. I’ve also never had a host drive four hours into another country just to pick me up, that alone says a lot. The rest of the team was equally great: fun, welcoming, and easy to work with. Now I don’t know what the future holds for this place. I think the profile will need to be updated soon, but if they are still accepting volunteers next season you should definitely apply! Even though I never caught a fish or went rafting, and occasionally felt like I’d wandered onto the set of a soap opera I didn’t audition for, I had the time of my life!

Nino!! Excelente... De muy fácil comunicación siempre resoviendo de la mejor forma ...alimentacion traduciendo para todos los voluntarios. ..creando harmonía y felicidad...con mucha paciencia sobre mis elocubraciones de arte y vida...compartiendo mucho Gracias...

I recently stayed with Sam and Heron for 10 days and had a wonderful experience. The accommodations were separate from the main house (about 1/4 mile walking distance) and were comfortable and plenty large. There is a wood stove for heat, and power is solar with limited appliances. A power bank was helpful which the hosts let me charge at their house. Kitchen sink is outside and bathroom is detached and has running water. Plan for 20 minutes for the water heater to warm the 5 gals of water, for showers, etc. It is very quiet and the night sky is fabulous when not cloudy. It is about 3 miles to the ocean. Meals were delicious and varied; the hosts put care into each dish and accommodated dietary requests. Most importantly, the hosts were warm, respectful, and welcoming, creating a friendly and homey atmosphere that made the stay enjoyable. The work expectations were easy and fair, and I left feeling grateful for the experience. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a pleasant, Workaway stay. Albion is in a beautiful setting and close by car to many scenic areas.

Driton was very pleasant to live with during the 10 days he spent at our home. Easygoing, always in a good mood, active. Things were simple. He both paid attention to what I asked for and had initiatives as well as suggestions on how to do things. He did gardening, put a little fence, turned the compost, planted a few plants, repaired the bicycle, cleaned the windows ... Driton went to Paris several times in spite of the long journey from here. We also had interesting conversations on deep subjects. He didn't seem to suffer from the fact that I was by myself at that moment, so that he didn't meet other people through us, my husband being travelling and our daughter having just left home to her new appartment. He organised his own activities and acted as an independent person while remaining well tempered and sociable..

Paul stayed with us for several months and did some great work building us a beautiful website as well as solving a whole range of techincal issues. He definitely knows what hes doing when it comes to anything computer. He was also always willing to help out in other areas, great team player, easy going and dedicated to the cause. Very grateful for everything he contributed. Thanks Paul

Jade and Melody were beyond awesome. We have no schedule due to being retired and they managed to help us organize, walk, clean up and still get plenty of sunburn at the beach. We loved Jades get er done attitude and Melody's exacting standards on whatever task they took on. The 10 were cut and groomed, and nail clipped and ears cleaned. The dogs were in a depression when they left, Bubbie is still waiting at the gate for them. Edison our man about the house took the bike and when he returned, they thought it was the girls on the bike as they had used is,, so they had an effect on all of us. Funny and kind people, both of them, a joy to have.

La mejor experiencia de nuestro viaje Omar et Gilma sont d’une douceur et d’une gentillesse exceptionnelles. Dès notre arrivée, nous nous sommes sentis accueillis comme à la maison. Le partage est vraiment le maître mot de ce séjour. Nous avons énormément appris à leurs côtés : sur la culture colombienne, la langue espagnole, ainsi que sur la vie à la ferme et leurs projets. Gilma est également une cuisinière hors pair ! Nous nous sommes régalés avec ses délicieux arepas et avons fait le plein de protéines grâce aux œufs frais de la ferme. Travailler avec eux est très gratifiant. On ressent un vrai sentiment d’accomplissement et on comprend vite la passion qui les anime. Ils savent la transmettre avec beaucoup d’enthousiasme. Nous leur souhaitons sincèrement de réussir à réaliser tous leurs projets pour la Finca Si vous hésitez encore à postuler, n’hésitez plus et foncez ! Vous vivrez une expérience locale authentique et inoubliable. Au cours de notre voyage de plusieurs mois, ces deux semaines à la finca ont vraiment fait la différence. Petit bonus : ici les fous rires sont garantis !

Anne had a short stay with me, on her way to explore New Zealand. Anne is bubbly and friendly, courteous and considerate, and it was a pleasure to host her. She helped with a variety of jobs from gardening, cleaning, sanding skirting boards, and more. I really enjoyed our chats and appreciated her wonderful cooking. I'm glad she got in some surfing and explore our local beaches and walks, and could also in her down time do her trip planning and personal admin, including a job interview - its great to be able to support workaways with this.

We truly loved our experience! Meeting the community at the Dream Center was very enriching — people are warm and welcoming, and we really enjoyed attending the celebrations. At Kevin’s place, we felt like part of the family. We appreciated the time spent talking with him and his two boys; they are kind people, generous with their time, and always available. We also really enjoyed contributing to some of their current projects, getting to know them and the community they serve, and sharing some great meals together. This was our first Workaway experience, and we are very happy we had it with them. Thank you for everything!

I had a great time with Luis and Gerardo! The property is really beautiful, about 7 km from Cacalchen and 40 min by car from Merida. There's a beautiful lounging area, outdoor kitchen, a temazcal, and a quad trail in the woods that's being improved. I helped out a bit with the new bathroom they're constructing and a got to participate in a temazcal session that was incredible. Thanks for everything Luis really appreciated my time there, qué pedo, güey

Vittorio is the most kind person, we felt very welcomed from the very beginning and he also always made sure to let us feel how appreciated our help is. We stayed a couple days at Vittorio's wonderful place and absolutely loved being surrounded by so much nature and the amazing cactus garden. We usually spend our mornings at the beach, eating the most delicious oranges form the trees and walking along the sea with his lovely dogs. We would mostly work in the afternoon, the work was very chill and in general a relaxed atmosphere. Thank you so much for having us, the best of luck for you!!

Alice was a great Workawayer — quiet but intelligent, very open to learning new things, and an excellent team player. She adapted quickly, contributed thoughtfully, and brought a calm, positive presence to the land

We would like to thank Lily helping us during her 3 weeks of stay on our farm, with different task. Lily, is a very easy going and helping girl ,it was nice to host her on our place. Thanks again and best wishes

Luke and I stayed with this wonderful family for 2 weeks. they were exceptional hosts and offered a really great experience for us. The communication was excellent and the work was fair and enjoyable. The area around the house is beautiful with lovely walks and close to cafes and shops.

We were very happy to host Jenny for one week ! She is a nice, easygoing and trustworthy person. She helped us with english, walking our dog, gardening and cooking and everything was done perfectly. Do not hesitate to host Jenny !

El intercambio con Lidia ha sido excelente en todos los sentidos. Es una persona respetuosa y se ha integrado muy bien en la dinámica familiar, haciendo que la convivencia sea sencilla desde el primer momento. Ha sido una gran ayuda con las tareas de la casa, la perrita y la atención a Iris, con quien ha tenido mucha paciencia y ha conectado muy bien. También ha sido una gran compañía con quien tener conversaciones interesantes y divertidas. Esperamos volver a verte pronto!

It was a pleasure having Lou volunteer. She was always quick to get her work done without any complaints. Super fun to be around. I would definitely recommend her to other Workaway projects.

Preston est resté 3 semaines chez nous, c’est un nomade digital et son activité professionnelle ne pose aucun problème, en cette saison cela se conjuguait très bien avec le travail extérieur ; jardiner, ranger le bois, épandre le compost, bécher et préparer les terres …et le travail à la maison, ménage, repassage, vaisselle vitre aspirateur, nettoyage sol, c’était parfait. Preston parle français avec aisance et il comprend très bien. Nous avons passé de très bons moments avec lui, il est agréable à vivre au quotidien.