Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 7

Louis is very nice guy, he is quiet but friendly and warm.

Laila is amazing, she helped us a lot, with many good idea, she loves all my animals. i had a very good time with her staying, whole my team want she come back and stay longer!

I spent a lovely week at Steve's place! The house set up us amazing, the farm is beautiful and the group of volunteers were wonderful. We were involved in some wall plastering, ditch-digging and plant upkeep. We also prepared the sauna and guest house for the first guests who we hosted that week. The farm is far from the town, so keep this in mind when planning sight-seeing around the working hours. I would recommend renting a bike maybe! It's more of a relaxed experience than a cultural exchange and I would have liked to learn a bit more about bio-construction but it was still a great week! Thank you Steve and family.

I spent about a month with Andres, and it was truly a relaxing and wonderful time. Every day is a joy with such a wonderful person. We met through a workaway, but he's such a lucky person. With Andres, the people I spent time with were able to try delicious Mexican food, and we traveled to many places in Korea together, with Andres driving us around most of the way. I don't think it's easy to meet such a wonderful person in life. It was truly a precious and wonderful time. He diligently worked hard, and he prepared all my firewood for the year. It's still beautifully stacked. He's easygoing, kind, and a wonderful friend, and I definitely want to see him again. To all the hosts, I 100% guarantee Andres is a great person. I miss you, Andres!!!

Graciasss La Floriana!! I had an incredible experience with the La Floriana family! This was my first experience as a volunteer, and from the very beginning Galo and Gerlinde were extremely kind, welcoming, and helpful. The day usually starts by helping to clean a part of the forest before breakfast, you can take it as a meditative activity. During breakfast, you plan the morning tasks, and the work changes every day: planting seeds, harvesting plants, fruits and medicinal plants, or helping in the laboratory cutting fruit and preparing plants to be used on the farm or for sale. Meals are provided and we ate together with the workers, the family, and the cook, you feel like part of a big extended family. The food is heaven! Every day I tried something new, all made with products from the finca. The afternoons are free to relax, go kayaking at the lagoon, or simply enjoy the place. In the evenings you can play games together or just rest if the day has been physically demanding. In the mornings I sometimes went running in nature or exercised on the pull-up bar at the finca. Galo is deeply passionate about his work and is responsible for the RIFA association. It was very interesting to attend their meetings and see how people collaborate toward a common goal: restoring the forest, connecting with plants, and spreading knowledge about analog forestry. This experience opened my mind to a new way of collaborating with nature and listening to it to understand what it needs. I also had the chance to visit other fincas owned by Galo’s friends and colleagues. It was inspiring to meet people with such strong passion for their work, taste their products, and hear their life philosophies centered on connection with nature. Everyone helped me with speaking Spanish too! I'm glad I could practice it, they were patient and encouraging :) I would recommend this experience to anyone! A big thank you to Galo, Geri, Canela (sweet dog), and everyone at La Floriana!

I have decided to leave my feedback before the end of my stay because workswayers looking to meet generous and genuine hosts should really consider staying with Yann and Yupin. They are wonderful people: warm hearted, interesting, and fun to be with; I immediately felt at ease with them. Tutoring Laly is a pleasure; she is very lively and can be a handful, but she will reward your efforts in full, and give much more, with her wit, open affection, and contagious smile. The accommodation is quite basic, but you will have everything you really need, and the Residence is a truly breathtaking place. As an extra bonus, you will have access to all their classes, and lots of free time to enjoy this amazing island. I am so grateful for being here and sharing this experience with Laly, Yupin, and Yann. Thank you!

The month long experience with Mara and Janiek worked out very well. They both fulfilled all of their work duties and particularly their care and attention to detail with painting was the best. Their relationship and care to the dogs was immediate and much appreciated. They are easy to get along with and good self-starters. We would recommend them for sure as trusted volunteers . Mil gracias y buen viaje Mara y Janiek.

I stayed with Stef for one week, and it exceeded all my expectations! I had a great experience overall. I believe Stef perfectly encapsulates the spirit of Workaway; sure, there's a job to be done, but more important to him is that you have a great experience while you're out there. He's not strict or rigid, and everything is done on trust and good faith. He's a great conversation partner, and many awesome stories of what he's been up to in his life. It's been over two weeks since I completed my stay, but I am already yearning for the taste of his home-made peanut butter and kim-chi sandwiches. Whenever I will be making my way down south to France in the future, I know where I want to make a pitstop now :)

Lennart is very sweet, open-minded, and respectful. He helped immensely with cleaning, organising, and many other areas of the house. He is very thorough in everything he does, paying great attention to detail. He is self-sufficient and quickly integrated into the whole group. Thank you so much for all your help! :)

We had a wonderful time with Dick and Angela. They live in a beautiful, secluded spot surrounded by nature and are very passionate about their place and animals. The morning routine is a lovely way to start the day: a walk together with the dogs and caring for the horses and alpacas. We loved being able to work independently on a project, but they're also happy to guide you through other tasks needed on the land. If you are a handyman or like to contribute they are happy to hear your ideas. It was wonderful to help build the trust of the sweet horses and dogs and to learn about alpacas. We really appreciated having our own house to stay, we liked to make our own breakfast and dinner. The shared lunch is delicious, Angela is a good cook. Despite the bad weather, we look back with fondly memories on our time here. If you are an animal lover enjoying quiet space this is a great place to stay. The beaches closeby are also beautiful to explore. Dick and Angela have exciting plans for the future, and we'd love to come back to see how they develop.

Conocimos por una video llamada y al ver sus sonrisas fue un rotundo si, ellos son super lindos, amables, si tienes la oportunidad de conocerlos no te vas a arrepentir. Son divertidos, saben jugar felices y tienen mucha iniciativa, los queremos mucho, mucho esperamos verlos en algún momento de la vida otra vez 🤗 Ya tenemos todos sus contactos 😆 Gracias por todo queridos Carlos & Ludovica 💝

It was an unbelievable beautiful time. Michel and cony created a really warm and hearthful place, where the diversity and wilderness blooms and the freshness is alive. We really had a lot of lovely and funny moments like a spontaneous waterfight on a hot day or doing stickbread and Temazcal (sweathut). There were so much to do and experience like building claywalls, take care of the Orchards and the Garden, collecting and processing fruits and Vegetables. Thank you very much for this wholesome time and see you soon:) from the heart Gagi

We spent two weeks with Jaypee and his family and it was wonderful. We immediately felt like part of a big family ♥️ The hostels he manages are very beautiful and well-organized. They are all people with a kind heart who don't just think about business, but instead help the local communities a lot, with education projects for poor children.

We spent two weeks with Irina and we didn't want to leave! It was a great experience. Her house is in the jungle, but in the center of the island so it's convenient for exploring the island. If you are animal lovers you will definitely like it (cats, dogs, chickens and Bebe the goat, a bit terrifying 🤣). Irina is a super available person and gave us lots of advice on the island and also on the rest of our trip! While we were there we helped her fix up the Bungalow and the outdoor bathroom to create even more space for volunteers.

Martin has looked after my property and the guests many times. He is 'Mr Hospitality.' He is an excellent cook and always makes sure everyone has plenty of food and drinks. He is great at cleaning, gardening and wood splitting and is a very kind and generous person.

Anna and Emma were fun to have around, always giggling and enjoying life. They did all their jobs well including cleaning and gardening. They enjoyed learning to cook new dishes especially the home made ice cream and granola. They did an excellent job looking after my property while I was in Melbourne.

Mateo estuvo en dos periodos de tiempo con nosotros, y fue todo genial. Tiene un carácter alegre y jovial que nos encanta, la convivencia fue perfecta, siempre dispuesto y adaptándose a cambios si era necesario. Muchísimas gracias por tu ayuda y colaboración. Yo a sabes dónde tienes tu casa si lo deseas.

🇦🇺Marie, Bernadette, a huge thank you! If you're looking for authenticity, kindness, and a true family spirit, you've come to the right place. We spent two weeks with Marie's family, and it was a wonderful experience. The work was manual and very varied: gardening, moving things around, DIY projects, insulation work… Marie lives in a large family home and wants to leave the living space to her son Seb and his lovely little family. She's building her own apartment on the ground floor, a great project that really needs motivated helpers. If you're hardworking and have some construction experience, this family is perfect for you. We felt truly useful: they are helpful, grateful, and genuinely need a hand. Since the house was too small to accommodate everyone, we stayed with Bernadette, Marie's sister, and there… it was just like home! Berna is funny, bubbly, and always attentive to her guests. We created a real bond, which will remain etched in our memories and which greatly contributed to making our stay in Australia a real success. 🇫🇷Marie, Bernadette, un immense merci ! Si vous recherchez l’authenticité, la bienveillance et le véritable esprit de famille, vous êtes au bon endroit. Nous avons passé deux semaines aux côtés de la famille de Marie, et ce fut une expérience formidable. Le travail était manuel et très varié : jardinage, manutention, bricolage, isolation… Marie vit dans une grande maison familiale et souhaite laisser la partie habitable à son fils Seb et à sa jolie petite famille. Elle construit donc son propre logement au rez-de-chaussée, un beau projet qui a vraiment besoin de bras motivés. Si vous êtes travailleurs et que vous avez des connaissances dans le bâtiment, cette famille est faite pour vous. On se sent vraiment utiles : ils sont aidants, reconnaissants et ont sincèrement besoin d’un coup de main. La maison étant trop petite pour loger tout le monde, nous avons dormi chez Bernadette, la sœur de Marie, et là… c’était comme à la maison ! Berna est drôle, pétillante et toujours aux petits soins pour ses hôtes. Nous avons créé un vrai lien, qui restera gravé dans nos mémoires et qui a largement contribué à faire de notre séjour en Australie une véritable réussite.

Ich habe es geliebt bei Miri und Simon zu sein! Das große, naturbelassene Grundstück als auch die Umgebung sind wunderschön und ruhig. Es hat Spaß gemacht sich um die Pferde zu kümmern, Simon beim werkeln zu helfen und bei der Mandel-Ernte zu helfen. Simon und Miri sind einer der herzlichsten und liebevollsten Gastgeber, die ich kenne. Ich würde immer wieder kommen und kann es zur empfehlen.

Nothing I say about my encounter with Catherine and Camille will reveal the exact dimension of what I felt and what I still feel. Sometimes words suffer from a glaring inadequacy to translate what we feel. Even so, I write these lines to leave a record. It was a magical encounter that moved tectonic plates within me. An injection of life. A remarkable, captivating, and unforgettable experience. I experienced a joy and a life force that I hadn't felt in a long time. And that makes me grateful to life's paths for having provided me with this encounter. I am definitely convinced that the time encounters last is nothing, the intensity is everything. Our meeting was of indescribable intensity. Their presence in my home flooded my soul and my heart with joy and hope. Intelligent, sensitive, authentic, kind, supportive, cheerful, and at peace with life, Kathy and Camille now live, and will live forever, in my heart and in my most beautiful and sweet memories. My deepest wishes, my dears, that you live this life to the fullest.