Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 5

Estuvimos en la baja station 3 meses y fue una experiencia increíble, definitivamente lo que hace que el lugar sea tan único son las personas del equipo y los 3 perritos Papaya, Mama y Lalito. El lugar está lleno de gente buena vibra que llega de todos lados del mundo y aquí nunca faltan las conversaciones interesantes. A pesar de haber llegado en temporada baja cuando no había muchos eventos disfrutamos un montón de las comidas juntos en equipo, las fogatas y las idas a surfear en una playa tan virgen que a veces parecía ser solo para nosotros. Estamos seguros de que algún día volveremos, gracias a Gio por habernos recibido en este proyecto tan interesante y a todo el equipo por hacer de esta experiencia una de las más increíbles de nuestra vida. Larga vida a la baja station!

Good conversation skills: Mailys understands easily, has wit and humor, is very attentive and emotionally intelligent. She is an eager learner, and is helped with a full in-depth explanation since she wants to learn more. She asks the right questions to help you with the project and is a helpfull assistant. We had some points in common (mountain&hiking) and shared good times and loud laughs. She is open, enthousiastic and a positive attitude, also great household habits which makes it easy to live with her and enjoy your daily rythm. She has experience coliving and that is something that makes her very fast integrated in the house. Also she is very well organized and wants to get things going, and has her well deserved break with a content smile. When plans or wishes are uttered, she is fast to get things done. She was absolutely great with the dogs and has a big heart ❤️ and respect for animals.

Jeanne has been an excellent fit at our place. A mature, adaptable young lady with good english, she has worked hard and has been diligent in completing work to a high standard. She looks for tasks and has helped around the house (kitchen), without asking and her veganism has not been disruptive at all. More importantly she has been excellent company and intuitively moves from interesting conversations to entertaining herself (reading etc). We will miss her and I wish her short time in NZ allowed more time at our place!. Highly recommended.

My friend and I spent 3 weeks here, in the middle of paradise. Rachel's house is on the opposite side of the island (away from all of the partying) and right next to the beach, making for a peaceful beach oasis. As Rachel was not around for the majority of our stay, we were tasked with some dog-sitting, cleaning, and house painting. The private accommodation is big and well-equipped and we were able to use the bicycles to ride into town to buy groceries and supplies. Rachel is very communicative and made us feel right at home!

I spent one week with Lucre and 3 more volunteers. Few nights I had to share a small room with an other volunteer, which I did not know when I wrote her. So there might be not too much space, if there are other volunteers. Lucre is a very active and hard working woman. Also fun and very welcoming and friendly. The work in the Jardin was nice, but at this time a storme was around the area.. I would defenitly go back to Lucre! :)

Quelle belle expérience de vie auprès de Marie! Je suis restée 2 semaines en sa compagnie, ainsi que celle de Mollie et Pitcha, en ce début février et ce fut incroyablement riche malgré la météo capricieuse (et toutes les mésaventures que cela aura engendrées, qu'on a brillamment affrontées 😉). Marie est soucieuse du bien être de chacun, elle est à l'écoute du rythme, des envies et des capacités de la personne qu'elle accueille. Les journées sont douces, le travail se fait en collaboration et les journées peuvent être très diverses. Marie a une tonne d'histoires de vie à raconter, passionnante, dotée d'un bon sens de l'humour, elle adore faire découvrir aux workawayers le lieu inspirant où elle vit (la nature, les petits villages et leurs marchés, les paysages). Je recommande sans hésiter!

I had a great time at the Hacienda. I stayed for just under two weeks, and in that time I mainly helped with gardening, clearing out some unused rooms (and even some cat sitting!). I was also able to participate in an 'open day' event, help out with equine therapy (and horse grooming) and got to visit some local attractions. There is public transport available to the nearby town (which has many shops/ places to eat). Yoshi is a great host - good communication and laid back (but clear re expectations). Also a really nice guy generally and fun to hang out with! The only things I would say are: 1. to bring layers if you will be there in the winter. It wasn't too cold for me, but the temperature can drop at night (due to the high altitude) and the mornings were crisp; and 2. it would be beneficial if you can speak Spanish, as the staff only speak Spanish. I don't speak Spanish, however, and I still had a great time (just download google translate!). I would specifically recommend this workaway if you have experience with horses. There are five really lovely horses living at the Hacienda, and if you have experience training / breaking in horses etc., then I am sure they would appreciate the help (plus it would be very rewarding for you!).

Hello Feby..Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We are truly happy to hear that your three weeks with us were such a joyful and memorable part of your Sri Lanka trip. It means a lot to know that you enjoyed the teaching sessions, games, time at the river, and sharing daily life with our families. The children also had a great time with you — they still remember the fun moments 😊 Thank you again for your kindness, positive energy, and support. You will always be warmly welcome back to our family. TNX

My first Workaway experience was at Karina and Aaron's winery. I feel extremely lucky to have had this opportunity to learn so much about wine with them, plus to be close to a hub of wine lovers and creators that is really delightful. I will miss being there this spring, for sure. I can recommend this to any young couple that wants to experience a different rhythm and lifestyle for a while.Thanks!!!

I'm so grateful to have been able to stay and help for 2 weeks 💛 It was an experience of meeting incredible people, music, nourishing food, and the privilege of immersion in Te Reo Māori at the school. I loved helping at the school, working in the greenhouse, and projects fixing things here and there. Nga mihi for everything, Lisa! ✨

David and Marie were wonderful hosts! They are very accommodating and teach you lots of skills to managing a farm and rural life that you might not get anywhere else! Never a dull moment and lots of interesting stories! I was able to keep busy, and I was well fed and well rested.

Bronie stayed with us for a short time, but she left a truly strong and positive impression. From the very first day, she proved to be a simple, adaptable, and hardworking person. Even though she is vegan, we had no complications regarding food – everything worked smoothly and without any special demands. She is very responsible and always ready to help with daily tasks, while also bringing a special energy into the space. She sings beautifully and plays the guitar, but what impressed us the most was her way of teaching children how to play guitar. Thank you, Bronie, and good luck!

Andreas and his young dog Unai are a team that you can only take to heart. For us, it was the very first two weeks off the grid. An exciting challenge. Andreas patiently explained all the tasks assigned to us, some of which were physically demanding (paving work, moving stones from one place to another). Our evenings together were filled with delicious food that Andreas cooked, good conversations, and a bit of "Schnaps". The days flew by and were simply wonderful.

Sukrati stayed with our family for two weeks in July. It was a positive experience and a beautiful opportunity for cultural exchange. The most special moment we shared was definitely the Indian party we organized together at home. Sukrati introduced us to her culture through food, music, and traditions, and it became a joyful evening for the whole family — especially for the children. It was a genuine moment of sharing and connection. We appreciated the cultural exchange and the time spent together. We wish her all the best for her future experiences.

Thank you Isabelle and Pierre for the weeks we spent together! I felt welcomed from the very first moment I arrived, and I couldn't have asked for a better first experience on the platform. During the three weeks I stayed with Isabelle, I helped her with the creation of her artworks and the organization of her dossier. She was an immense help with my drawings and taught me so much. Thanks to her, I saw a great improvement in just a few weeks. Together we also sewed a beautiful tote bag from scratch using her sewing machine (I'll have a wonderful memory to carry with me always, and I'm truly grateful for that). Pierre is an excellent cook and the kitchen is always stocked with delicious food, and an endless variety of spices to cook with. And the cheese... there was always an amazing selection of it, which I absolutely loved. He also has a deep love for music and loves discovering new artists; there's a Bluetooth speaker in the house and there's always great music playing. On top of that, he has an incredible knowledge of just about everything — I loved our conversations ranging from cinema to cooking, art, and current events. They are both truly special people, and so are their cats, who are very much part of the family, all gorgeous and incredibly affectionate. I really felt like I was at a relative's home, and I genuinely had the most wonderful time. I wish I'd had more time to stay together, more time to enjoy each other's company over good food, watching a film, or playing a board game. I really recommend this experience to anyone looking for good food, creativity and good conversations. I hope to come back one day! Avec beaucoup d'affection, merci pour tout ! Alessandra

Hannah spent a few wonderful weeks with us! She was an excellent volunteer, always eager to help, taking initiative, and very responsible with every task she was assigned for. She got along well with all the volunteers, staff, and guests, always bringing a smile and a positive attitude!. We could always rely on her no matter what, and we will truly miss her. We can definitely recommend her to other hosts!

This Workaway in Tenkasi was my first; my cherry has been popped. The host, Kedar, Canadian, has lived in India for the past, what, many years now. He has learned the local language, connected deeply with the local culture, and has ventured with his partner, Raj, to create a space that merges the parts of Canadian culture he aligns most with—talking circles, intentions, reconnecting with oneself—with the local culture of Tamil Nadu—the temples, the spiritual atmosphere. Through music, and conversations, and the nearby Nature—the lake we swam in, the river fish nibbled our toes in, the distant but not so distant mountains the sunset glowed over—they built, and are still building, their own bubble there anyone would be lucky to be invited into. One highlight was the lake we swam in. We picked soap packets and fabrics discarded near the shore, then swam in. It really was the perfect setting for the life conversations that week inspired—cleaning the shore of the lake we were about to swim in. Another highlight was the local temple we visited. They both were able to guide me through the statues, encouraging me to set intentions at each, and sharing the different concepts each represented. We visited the Shiva stone a mixture of milk and water was poured onto to purify, and then inside a room misted by incense, the Mother statue. We experienced the closing ceremony of the temple, wandering the grounds with a handful of others chanting and saying goodbye prayers to the deities. If there is any part of you that needs some guidance during your travels, needs help finding your intentions, this space they created embodies that. As an example, Kedar was incredibly helping during our first connecting video call, getting me train tickets, tracking the train, making sure I got to the right platform at the right time.

Kate and Vova were a wonderful addition to the ranch, and I feel super lucky to have hosted them. They were each very hardworking, reliable, and consistently went above and beyond what was asked of them. They took initiative, handled responsibilities with care, and brought a great attitude to everything they did, and didn't even get that frustrated with some challenging other workawayers. They just stayed positive and kind, and made things happen. Beyond their work ethic, they’re thoughtful, funny, and easy to be around. They got along great with everyone here and fit naturally into ranch life. They were respectful of the space, the animals, and the rhythm of the property. Y'all are both welcome back anytime!

J’ai eu l’opportunité de passé presque 4 mois (novembre jusqu’au fin de février) avec Jean et Philippe. C’était mon premier WorkAway, et c’était un grand plaisir ! Jean et Philippe sont des personnes très gentils, généreux et intelligents. J’ai appris beaucoup sur le jardinage, j’ai amélioré mon français et j’ai eu des expériences impeccables. Le jardin est vraiment magnifique ! Même en hiver, les images ne sont pas juste. À propos du travail ; Les taches peuvent varier en dépendant de temps d’arriver. En hiver, il y avait beaucoup de travail avec des chevaux, je l’ai trouvé agréable, et ils donnent un rythme. Mais le jardin est énorme, donc de s’ennuie n’est presque pas possible. Le travail est très satisfaisant et ils ne nous demandent jamais de faire quelques choses, que Jean et Philippe n’ont pas déjà fait. Je suis vraiment content d’avoir resté aussi longtemps, et si rien d’autre, je serais resté plus longtemps si c’était possible. Quand on passe aussi longtemps avec quelqu’un, on se connait beaucoup mieux, et à mon avis c’est le plus optimal. Je peux sincèrement recommander de faire un WorkAway chez eux, et encore plus, de rester logntemps, puisque ça donne énormément sur tout l’expérience ! Au dehors du travail, Jean et Philippe ont fait tous pour qu'on ait pu passer un temps agréable avec eux, mais aussi pour aller voir les villes proches et loin. Ils sont très ouverts à assister avec les trains, les trajets qu'il faut prendre et qu'est-ce qu'il y a à voir. Finalement, il ne faut pas oublier la cuisine, qui est incroyable chez eux, et c'est sûr qu'on ne va jamais aller se coucher sans avoir suffisant manger. Ils cuisinent très bien, et chaque repas était délicieux ! J'ai même pu garder quelque récit (Merci beaucoup!!!). Quant à moi, j’ai hâte de rentrer à la belle maison et continuer mon travail dans le jardin, peut-être en été la prochaine fois. À Jean, Philippe et les autres Workaway, merci beaucoup pour tout, c'était 4 mois inoubliable, et à la prochaine !

Jame was incredibly helpful during their volunteering here, he friendly, attentive, and always ready to assist. Really made the experience smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommended! 👍 👍