Ava

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My name is Ava, I am 25 years old and have a background in Conservation Biology. I grew up in Golden, Colorado, and was always outside hiking and watching animals around me. I find happiness wherever I am. I love being outside, meditating, yoga, hiking, camping and reading as well as being social, meeting new people, seeing new places and trying new things. I learned about Workaway about in 2021 and started solo travelling by that August. I traveled across Europe through Workaway and quickly learned how much I loved it. I loved meeting new people from all over the world and learning about the culture of the areas I visited.
Interests

History

Sustainability

Yoga / Wellness

Politics / Social justice

Plant care

Photography

Pets

Outdoor activities

Nature

Music

Languages

Movies & TV

Mountain

LGBTQ

Hiking

Gardening

Farming

Drawing & painting

Events & social

Dancing

DIY & crafts

Culture

Cycling

Cooking & food

Camping

Books

Beach

Art & design

Animals

Adventure sports
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent

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I am always excited to learn more about the cultures and languages of the areas I travel to.

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I'm interested in:

Eco Projects

Light gardening

Life at a Farmstay

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

Light maintenance

Creative DIY projects

House & pet sitting

Some knowledge of:

Animal Care

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Able to teach about:

Art Projects

Creating/ Cooking family meals
More details about your skills

I have experience in building, gardening, conservation and hospitality. I have experience building sets for theater performances and have taught others how to use power tools. I have gained most of my gardening skills through Workaway! I worked on a blueberry farm in Ireland, a vegetable farm in Italy, a tree/vegetable farm in Spain and vineyard in France. I have cleaned various trails in Colorado as well, using power tools to clear paths. I have also worked with Macaws in Costa Rica, a monkey conservation group in Vietnam and am currently working at an environmental non-profit in Colorado. My hospitality experience comes mainly from working at a wedding venue. I oversee weddings starting from the ceremony through to the end of the party. Working weddings has taught me how to be very social and positive in a fast paced professional work setting while overseeing servers and guests. I love learning new skills and am quick to pick up new tasks.
Age

25
What else ...

I enjoy ceramics and have been teaching beginners how to throw on the wheel and handbuild. I also enjoy painting and like to learn new ways to make art like welding! I love card and group games and love listening to others play music.
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29 Apr 2026

Left by host (Creating our yoga center ...) for Workawayer ()

Ava was very helpful during the process of our build. She did COB, plaster, helped in a bunch of things here at our land. She was very enthusiastic about learning. Thanks for everything Ava!!

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28 Apr 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Creating our yoga center ...)

Ale and Tissy were amazing hosts. My friend and I spent about a week volunteering here and loved it! We worked for about 5 hours a day for 5 days a week. We mainly helped build a house which was a very cool experience - I loved learning about eco construction. The work was very hands on so we got the full construction experience. I also got to … read more

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28 Apr 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Unconventional farm focused ...)

I absolutely loved volunteering here! I was here with a friend for about 12 days and it was not enough. I felt immediately at home here. Bruno and Barbara are extremely kind and welcoming. Not only is their property beautiful, it is also full of positive vibes and people. The work was very reasonable and there was always time to go into town or … read more

(Excellent )

27 Apr 2026

Left by host (Unconventional farm focused ...) for Workawayer ()

Ava is a very nice and kind person, a pleasure to have around. She helped us with many different tasks, always with a good attitude and willingness to contribute.

She loves animals, which made her connection with life on the farm even more special. Ava is gentle, respectful, and easy to be around.

We really hope she comes back soon. She’s a … read more

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13 Apr 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help us in our hostel on a ...)

This was absolutely amazing. Lau and Juli were the sweetest, most welcoming hosts and I quickly felt like I made a new here. Roots is a beautiful hostel that attracts very kind, free spirited people. The work load was extremely fair. We had 5 hours shifts for 5 days a week. You usually have your shift alone in the morning or evening. Work included … read more

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29 Apr 2026

Left by host (Creating our yoga center ...) for Workawayer

Ava was very helpful during the process of our build. She did COB, plaster, helped in a bunch of things here at our land. She was very enthusiastic about learning. Thanks for everything Ava!!

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28 Apr 2026

Left by Workawayer for host (Creating our yoga center ...)

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28 Apr 2026

Left by Workawayer for host (Unconventional farm focused ...)

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27 Apr 2026

Left by host (Unconventional farm focused ...) for Workawayer

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13 Apr 2026

Left by Workawayer for host (Help us in our hostel on a ...)

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19 Dec 2025

Left by Workawayer for host (Join our lovely place on a ...)

We stayed here for 5 weeks and could have stayed forever. Mike, Lynley and Mike's brother picked us up and as soon as we met them we were already laughing at felt at home. We quickly became family and had a very hard time saying goodbye.

Mike and Lynley are amazing hosts and lodge owners. We are so impressed by how well Mike and Lynley manage … read more their property while connecting with, and making time for, every single guest and volunteer. This is one of the most beautiful (and clean) lodges we have seen and the surrounding area was breathtaking. Every morning we would wake up and start work around 9:30. Work included cleaning rooms, changing and cleaning bedding, cleaning up the property, and other random tasks. After work we had the rest of the day to explore the surrounding areas. We borrowed bikes, paddleboards and kayaks and hiked many beautiful paths. We even took a day to hike part of the Queen Charlotte Track and Mike was kind enough to water taxi us around. He also took us to see a colony of Gannets which was magical.

The work was very very reasonable and Mike and Lynley were always there to help us with anything we needed. We had a few dinners together and got to know Mike, Lynley and their family (we also love Phil and Deb and did not want to say goodbye to them). We also made such good friends with the other volunteers who were there with us and the postman Adam :)

The lodge is very remote and is a refreshing way to get away from busy life but still meet people from all around the world. The guests we met were very sweet and always chatty. We were able to collect mussels, oysters and cockles and cook them right away for dinner! Mike taught us the best way to harvest oysters and mussels and made the best oyster pancakes we had ever eaten... or the only ones we have ever eaten.

The energy here is so positive and welcoming, we cannot recommend staying here more. Thank you so so much, Mike and Lynley for opening your home up to us and making us feel like family. We will never forget your baked goods and positive energy. You are both such hard workers and have made such a beautiful space for people to come together, relax, and take time to look inwards.

We cannot forget to include Tui and the chickens! Tui was so sweet and would keep us company everyday.

We will %100 come back and cannot wait to see everyone again!

(Excellent)