Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 9

I enjoyed my time at the hostel. It is a calm and relaxed place and it was great to use the yoga space. Damian is a very kind and interesting person, interested to spend time with the volunteers and to eat together in the evening - we had a lot of good talks all together. The other stuff is very nice, too. I am very happy to have met you Pia, Ivan and Elias. I was helping in the kitchen, at the bar and serving the guests, as well as filling some mural painting, another volunteer had drawn. You have to take a taxi for 1,50-2 dollars from Olon to get to the hostel. If you want to have some party you can take a taxi to Montañita.

I had a truly wonderful inaugural experience staying with David. He is an exceptional person and a memorable host who genuinely enjoys sharing his land, expertise, and way of life. During my time at the Farm, I unplugged in the best way possible. David was generous with his knowledge of agriculture and off-grid living, taking time to explain the reasoning behind why things are done a certain way—from how girdling can eventually take down a tree, to how strategic pruning can encourage healthier growth and increased fruit production. Working both together and independently, I helped with things like feeding ducks, tending to the chickens, gathering firewood, harvesting turmeric, picking & processing muscadines, as well as sourcing food waste from the local co-op to use as compost for the farm. All this & more demonstrated firsthand the closed-loop approach to gardening and land care that I believe we are all capable of. Many aspects of my visit felt deeply inspiring and genuinely hope-inducing. Moreover, the property itself is absolutely beautiful! Quiet and peaceful, with a variety of trees, lots of birds, a creek, mountain views & stunning stargazing after dark. Also to my delight, much of what we ate came straight from his food garden—fresh, abundant, and delicious. Cooking on the wood stove was a huge highlight; the meals were simple, nourishing, and especially memorable. As for accommodations: I slept on a real mattress inside a tent on the covered back deck/porch, which was surprisingly comfortable & had enough room to share with my dog—who had an amazing time as well, making friends and clearly feeling at home on the grounds. David also took the time to show us around downtown, which I really appreciated & felt added a nice balance to the experience. Overall, I couldn’t have asked for a better very first Workaway experience. I’m deeply grateful for the time spent here and would highly recommend staying with David to anyone who wants to learn, contribute meaningfully, and be part of a unique place with an equally one-of-a-kind owner. I sincerely hope to return as soon as time & fate allows. Thank you, David!

Reka is a person with a strong sense of responsibility and lenguage ability . She is competent, efficient and helpful and should be recommended to any future Workaway Host. Thank you Reka for your outstanding contributions.

We’re so grateful to Luisa and Patty for how welcoming they were - we couldn’t have asked for a better first stay on our trip! Experiencing the whole olive harvest process was a huge highlight for us, and we definitely recommend it to anyone considering it. We got to explore the sweet town of Perdifumo and the nearby town of Agropoli. While we were there we got to swim at the beach and eat amazing pizza. There were even Roman ruins we explored in Paestum! We felt so spoiled between Patty’s lunches from around the world, nighttime sauna sessions, and cuddles with their two cats. Luisa and Patty genuinely inspire us with the way they live their everyday life and they have given us a very cool blueprint for being able to prioritize travel and community at the same time. We’re already scheming up ways to come back to visit! We highly recommend this Workaway to anyone who wants to experience the olive harvest, slow down their life a little, and enjoy life in the beautiful town of Perdifumo.

Hitesh is a fantastic volunteer! He did a variety of tasks for us including cleaning and some outdoor maintenance. He also cooked us some delicious dishes. Best of all he helped us with some valuable tech projects and some event planning and marketing. Even after he left he's still helping us to build a website and with other online work. Hitesh is a really fun and easy going guy and we enjoyed his company and fun sense of humor.

Para todos nosotros fue una inmensa alegría compartir con Pierre y Fanny durante cuatro semanas, siempre dispuestos a ayudarnos en todo lo que necesitábamos con muy buena disposición y con buena actitud. Siempre muy responsables y amables. Le enseñamos español y ellos nos enseñaron francés, pasamos momentos muy gratos compartiendo con ellos, son una pareja muy linda y feliz, esperamos en el futuro poder volver a vernos en algún lugar del mundo. Pierre y Fanny ayudaron en la reparación de maquinarias y enseñaron cultura francesa a toda nuestra familia, fueron un gran aporte para.

We really enjoyed our time at the Casa and can highly recommend working there as a volunteer. The manager, Javier, is very kind and always does his best to support the volunteers. This meant that we could take the same days off, giving us enough free time to explore the area around Xela. The work is exactly as described and very relaxed. Your responsibilities will include checking guests in and out, booking tours and shuttles, and answering any questions they might have. The hostel is in the centre of the city, so everything you need is nearby. The hostel itself is a peaceful place where you can feel at home. We felt very comfortable during our three-week stay.

I stayed with Lorna for a week while still looking for a car to start my adventures in New Zealand. I will be forever grateful for all the support and warm words I received from her and all the conversations we shared over the tea and dinner. I very quickly felt at home and also loved the company of her cat, Pippi. I'm very happy that I had a chance to go with Lorna to the school fair as well as to a local event in her neighbourhood before Christmas Holidays. Meeting her wonderful family along the way was another highlight of this workaway experience. I enjoyed all the tasks that Lorna gave me during my stay. The work involved mainly some household chores. I highly recommend spending at least a few days with Lorna as she is so loving and caring. Thank you again Lorna for all the help, I hope you're enjoying 2026 so far! :)

We really enjoyed hosting Celina.She stayed about a week and she was a pleasure to host. She willingly set to help with the variety of tasks asked of her and did all of them to a high standard. She was also great in the kitchen and self motivated to cook yummy things. We would host her again without hesitation. Thank you. Highly recommended to any host

We really enjoyed hosting Romy and Lionel. They could only stay a week but they were a real pleasure to host and willingly set to help with the variety of tasks asked of them. We would host them again without hesitation. Thank you. Highly recommended to any host

We really enjoyed having Guillemette and Thomas stay with us! They arrived just in time for New Year and were with us for almost 2 weeks, recommended to spend some time with us by a cousin Coline who volunteered here previously. They were both great, easy company, did a great job of weeding and watering lots of our native plants (using the fire hose, Guillemette had been a firefighter at home!) They helped Richard to pluck and dress a number of ducks, thank you so much for this. They also cooked some delicious meals and baking (tarts a speciality!), and harvested fruit and vegetables from the garden (yes, more courgettes!). They stayed in our cottage with various other helpers, and were sociable and fun company with everyone. They didn't claim to have any special skills but they turned their hand to anything we asked. In their free time, they were happy to do stuff with us and we went fishing at the river mouth (including some catching) and also went on a 4 Wheel Drive day over a number of nearby farm properties, seeing some magnificent coastal scenery on a VERY hot day. I can highly recommend Guillemette and Thomas to other hosts, you will have lots of fun together whatever the task may be!

We had an amazing experience with our hosts. We were able to do many different and interesting tasks, which allowed us to learn a lot and never get bored. From the very first day, they were incredibly welcoming and made us feel like part of their family, truly like their own children. They took the time to show us so much of the surrounding area, especially related to our interests, agriculture, and local life. We learned a great deal thanks to them. On top of that, the food was absolutely delicious, and dinners were always a real moment of sharing. The farm is an absolute paradise, an oasis at the middle of the outback. We had also the unique opportunity to pet a magpie! We are very grateful for this experience and would highly recommend staying with them to anyone looking for a meaningful and warm woofing experience.

Jakk is a special woman with a wealth of life experience. She makes you feel right at home and immediately puts you at ease. The jobs are simple, and she always tries to assign them based on each person's needs. She knows what she wants, and if she gives you directions, follow them, and you'll have a great time. I hope my daughter wants to have this experience one day, and I definitely recommend Jakk to her. Thank you.

Wayne and Elena gave us the warmest welcome we could have hoped for, truly taking us in as family while we stayed in their home to house sit and care for Lady and Oakley. From the very beginning, they made us feel comfortable, trusted, and appreciated. Hearing about their past journeys and future endeavors was genuinely inspiring, and the time spent sharing stories and experiences created a deep and meaningful connection. This was more than just a stay—it felt like the beginning of a lifelong friendship, and we already look forward to meeting up again in the future. We’re incredibly grateful for the opportunity and wouldn’t hesitate to stay again. Miss you guys!! And give the puppies some pets from us 😘

I had a wonderful time here, Luís was very helpful and welcoming, the work wasn't too much and I learned about permaculture. The village is very calm, nature is beautiful, local people are nice, and the beaches near by are breathtaking. Thank you Luís so much for this experience!

Kid y su hija Lila nos hicieron sentir como en casa con su alegría y generosidad. Kid dejó claro que los voluntarios no son trabajadores remunerados; nos recordó la importancia de priorizar nuestros sentimientos, la comunicación y la seguridad. Una familia con un gran corazón. gracias

100% Positive Vibes !! What a wonderful time we had with Leela. Next time will be longer! There are many projects to choose from that match your skills and interests. She is flexible if you are hardworking and want to be independent, or she can work aside you to assist as well. Inspirational conversations, great cultural exchange, and amazing food. Learned new yoga and breathing techniques that will stay with us in practice everyday. She showed us all around Whangerai and connected us with the community, meeting many new friends. Feels like home :) Ka kite ano.

We stayed with Nickei for 8 nights, having just arrived from South East Asia we had a lovely welcome from Nickei, Pete and Gus! The house is absolutely beautiful, the garden so peaceful, it was such a treat getting to eat Nickei's food fresh from the garden. We worked 5 hours each day for 5 days, doing weeding, wood stacking, moving furniture and general tidying up of the garden, Nickei was clear with her instructions. We really enjoyed our evenings of Catan, Nickei's homemade blend tea and meeting her daughter and dogs! We were made to feel welcome and appreciated for the work we did which was really nice. Thank you for having us Nickei 🥰

One of our favorite places so far in New Zealand. We spent the first three weeks of our New Zealand trip with Tiaki’s family and were welcomed so warmly that we didn’t want to leave. We loved spending time with the family – having great conversations, playing games with the kids, and creating so beautiful memories together. We also learned so much in the garden, especially while planting potatoes and kumara in November. From the very first day, we felt like part of the family. We would come back anytime and are very grateful for this wonderful experience. ✨

Gigi stayed with us for a month. He was such a lovely person to be around and work with. Even though his English is less we communicated very well. He is skilled, capable and goes above and beyond. It’s like living with family in that way. We already miss him and welcome him again. We highly recommend Gigi to anyone. Happy journeys.