Profile information
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Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
My next destination:
Netherlands - from Aug 2026 until Aug 2026 View all -
Description
June 15th 2026 was my 5 year anniversary for being on the road!..and I absolutely love it!!!Choosing to join workaway was truly one of the best decisions of my life...
From ocean beaches in Ghana ,to the pasture land of Estonia, to the Himalayan mountains... I have had so many wonderful experiences and made so so many lifelong friends!
I am a retired carpenter from america and I am 64 years old...when people discover this fact they are usually very surprised...I certainly don't feel it!
I hope and believe that I have helped pretty much all of my hosts in very substantial ways, and have heard more than a few times that they have never hosted anyone who has worked as energetically.
I have extensive experience with DIY building projects,landscaping,decluttering,organizing,
etc. I am profiscient and comfortable while having a great amount of respect for and with most power tools including chainsaws...
I have strong improvisational skills and love creating new beautiful organized spaces using what is readily available at the place where I am...
I do not have any problem being in isolated rural environments or active urban centers... I have gotten along very well with the overwhelming majority of my host and also seem to get along extremely well with children and animals!
So if you choose to host me- let's get some things done and have some fun while we're at it!!! -
Interests
DIY & crafts
Sustainability
Sailing / Boating
Plant care
Pets
Outdoor activities
Music
Mountain
History
Gardening
Events & social
Dancing
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Books
Beach
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Politics / Social justice
Nature
Hiking
Fitness
Farming
Culture
Charity work
Camping
Architecture
Adventure sports -
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Eco Projects
Charity Work
Light gardening
Life at a Farmstay
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Some knowledge of:
Creative DIY projects
Babysitting and creative play
Helping around the house
Light maintenance
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More details about your skills
Construction, demolition, landscaping -Recreating spaces with what's there to make them beautiful
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Age
64
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What else ...
Among other things...I enjoy-reading, conversation, music,improvisation, flow, philosophy,dancing, animals,
nature,walking, swimming, stetching,organizing, creating spaces...and breathing is also good! -
Some more information
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Smoker
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Driver's licence
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Allergies
No -
Special dietary requirements
No
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Feedback
25 Jul 2026
Left by host (Experience life at a ...) for Workawayer ()
What can I say? Robert was the most energetic Workawayer we've ever had, and we've hosted many!
His main task was organizing our tool sheds, and he immediately became obsessed with bringing order to everything we discussed... and much more! Sometimes we'd find him in the sheds at 6 a.m., happily moving big and small items around for hours. I … read more
His main task was organizing our tool sheds, and he immediately became obsessed with bringing order to everything we discussed... and much more! Sometimes we'd find him in the sheds at 6 a.m., happily moving big and small items around for hours. I … read more
24 Jul 2026
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Experience life at a ...)
I can describe Jeremy and Erie in 2 simple words..."pure class"-there place is an absolutely wonderful 5 star destination (with a sauna your free to use in certain situations) they have a great place for workawayers to stay and provide for them very well...down to earth and fun loving without any pretensions they are a joy to be around...if there
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23 May 2026
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Hands on eco experience in a ...)
the host is very passionate intelligent and dedicated and has with these skills (and many others)transformed this land into a magical and self sustainable oasis...Here you will find a beautiful and peaceful place... the accommodation for workawayers is very nice as is the food...He is in no way overly demanding as far as work goes but he has also
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20 May 2026
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Amazing Homo sapiens. A truly rare and grounded soul with incredible skills and such positive energy. He carries a luminous, blissful mind and a wonderful attitude toward life and people. We would have loved to host him longer. Part of me wishes Robert could stay with us permanently. But I understand his journey is to travel the world, bringing
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9 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help us on our natural farm ...)
I had a very enjoyable and lovely stay. With Sylvia and Fernando.... To begin with the town of Stroncone( An easy 2km stroll) is a gem of a place.... and their home is also very, very lovely. The sunsets are always spectacular.
They have a beautiful cozy seperare apartmentand for workawayers that is also wonderful!
Fernando is very fair about the … read more
They have a beautiful cozy seperare apartmentand for workawayers that is also wonderful!
Fernando is very fair about the … read more
7 Oct 2024
Left by host (Help us on our natural farm ...) for Workawayer ()
Robert è stato da noi a settembre 2024 per circa due settimane e ci ha molto aiutato nel riordinare tanti attrezzi nell officina, tagliare la legna sistemare la legnaia ecc. è un bravo organizzatore e sempre disponibile ad aiutarti.
Robert non guarda l orologio perché gli piace lavorare senza orario e quando vuole, possiamo dire che è uno spirito … read more
Robert non guarda l orologio perché gli piace lavorare senza orario e quando vuole, possiamo dire che è uno spirito … read more
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25 Jul 2026
Left by host (Experience life at a ...) for Workawayer
What can I say? Robert was the most energetic Workawayer we've ever had, and we've hosted many!
His main task was organizing our tool sheds, and he immediately became obsessed with bringing order to everything we discussed... and much more! Sometimes we'd find him in the sheds at 6 a.m., happily moving big and small items around for hours. I … read more
His main task was organizing our tool sheds, and he immediately became obsessed with bringing order to everything we discussed... and much more! Sometimes we'd find him in the sheds at 6 a.m., happily moving big and small items around for hours. I … read more
24 Jul 2026
Left by Workawayer for host
(Experience life at a ...)
I can describe Jeremy and Erie in 2 simple words..."pure class"-there place is an absolutely wonderful 5 star destination (with a sauna your free to use in certain situations) they have a great place for workawayers to stay and provide for them very well...down to earth and fun loving without any pretensions they are a joy to be around...if there
… read more
23 May 2026
Left by Workawayer for host
(Hands on eco experience in a ...)
the host is very passionate intelligent and dedicated and has with these skills (and many others)transformed this land into a magical and self sustainable oasis...Here you will find a beautiful and peaceful place... the accommodation for workawayers is very nice as is the food...He is in no way overly demanding as far as work goes but he has also
… read more
20 May 2026
Left by host for Workawayer
Amazing Homo sapiens. A truly rare and grounded soul with incredible skills and such positive energy. He carries a luminous, blissful mind and a wonderful attitude toward life and people. We would have loved to host him longer. Part of me wishes Robert could stay with us permanently. But I understand his journey is to travel the world, bringing
… read more
9 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer for host
(Help us on our natural farm ...)
I had a very enjoyable and lovely stay. With Sylvia and Fernando.... To begin with the town of Stroncone( An easy 2km stroll) is a gem of a place.... and their home is also very, very lovely. The sunsets are always spectacular.
They have a beautiful cozy seperare apartmentand for workawayers that is also wonderful!
Fernando is very fair about the … read more
They have a beautiful cozy seperare apartmentand for workawayers that is also wonderful!
Fernando is very fair about the … read more
7 Oct 2024
Left by host (Help us on our natural farm ...) for Workawayer
Robert è stato da noi a settembre 2024 per circa due settimane e ci ha molto aiutato nel riordinare tanti attrezzi nell officina, tagliare la legna sistemare la legnaia ecc. è un bravo organizzatore e sempre disponibile ad aiutarti.
Robert non guarda l orologio perché gli piace lavorare senza orario e quando vuole, possiamo dire che è uno spirito … read more
Robert non guarda l orologio perché gli piace lavorare senza orario e quando vuole, possiamo dire che è uno spirito … read more
13 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer for host
(DIY project needs hands in a ...)
Nele is so sweet!She is also very tenacious,in that she is taking on a large and complex project without much construction experience-and she is doing a fantastic job...She is one of the hardest working people I have ever met! I felt guilty for leaving with all that work she has left to do...
She lives in an idyllic country setting peaceful and … read more
She lives in an idyllic country setting peaceful and … read more
8 Sep 2024
Left by host (DIY project needs hands in a ...) for Workawayer
Robert stayed with me for 2.5 weeks. Robert is very hardworking, fast, good organizer. During this time, the large garage was cleaned, which was covered with a mixture of about 30-50 cm of old manure and hay. Robert was also able to move very heavy cabinets and came up with a good solution for the placement of tools. When working, Robert did not
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7 Aug 2024
Left by host (Join us at our eco-retreat ...) for Workawayer
Robert - A Gem of a Volunteer
Robert was an absolute pleasure to have at our place! During his month-long stay, he went above and beyond his volunteer duties, demonstrating an incredible work ethic and initiative.
His dedication to improving our site was inspiring. He took the lead on creating a beautiful herb garden, fixing furniture that needed … read more
Robert was an absolute pleasure to have at our place! During his month-long stay, he went above and beyond his volunteer duties, demonstrating an incredible work ethic and initiative.
His dedication to improving our site was inspiring. He took the lead on creating a beautiful herb garden, fixing furniture that needed … read more
5 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer for host
(Join us at our eco-retreat ...)
Any person who has the opportunity to come here should certainly seize it!!!
Where to begin?
The staff is like a band of brothers who will welcome you into their community with open arms! Every last one of them is truly wonderful!
The setting incredibly remarkable- Almost dream like!!!
And the food, oh, my God, the food. What they can do is … read more
Where to begin?
The staff is like a band of brothers who will welcome you into their community with open arms! Every last one of them is truly wonderful!
The setting incredibly remarkable- Almost dream like!!!
And the food, oh, my God, the food. What they can do is … read more
28 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer for host
(Help out at a boutique hotel ...)
What a remarkable experience I had at Gaya's place in Kandy!!!Peacefull and luxurious are the first adjectives I think of to describe this workaway experience...Gaya and her staff are wonderful!...HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
16 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer
Title: Robert: A Valued Workawayer Turned Family Member
I had the pleasure of hosting Robert through the Workaway program, and I am delighted to share my review of his exceptional contributions. Robert joined our household as a father figure and quickly became an invaluable member of our family.
From the moment Robert arrived, he exemplified a … read more
I had the pleasure of hosting Robert through the Workaway program, and I am delighted to share my review of his exceptional contributions. Robert joined our household as a father figure and quickly became an invaluable member of our family.
From the moment Robert arrived, he exemplified a … read more
25 Jan 2024
Left by host (Gardening, creativity and ...) for Workawayer
I had the pleasure of working with Robert, and I can confidently say that he is a true gentleman. Working with him was a valuable learning experience, especially in terms of expressing project expectations and capabilities. Robert is specific about what he can do and enjoys, making collaboration smooth and efficient.
Upon his arrival, Robert … read more
Upon his arrival, Robert … read more
24 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer for host
(Gardening, creativity and ...)
Incredible hospitality!!! And even better food!!! I have done many many workaways and I can only think of one other host who was as gracious and undemanding as Marty and his family... If you're looking for a little peace and quiet and Want to experience Life in a small Sri Lankan town. This is the workway for you. Highly recommended!!!
25 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer for host
(See authentic countryside ...)
A few hours South of the beautiful city of Prague near the quaint and idyllic town of Trebon (which is a tourist destination in its own right) You will come to Sylvia's traditional 300 year old farmhouse Which is built in a square with a courtyard on the inside Sylvia is a wonderful host and the apartment she offers is great She's also a terriffic
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24 Nov 2022
Left by host (See authentic countryside ...) for Workawayer
Bob helped me lot with fighting the worms in attic 's beams. Even it was pretty hard and demanding job in dusty messy attic he was creative to organise and clean the place first and then he did a great job to cut worst eaten parts of the beams. He managed to clean the beams with blower and also threat it against the worms. He also gave me great
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24 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer for host
(Mini hemp mud houses in ...)
Vesna Is an unbelievable person With great depth and courage She has taken on an immensely Difficult and complicated project with little experience and succeeded greatly The hemp house is unbelievable It is really a model for the world Just imagine plant Something in the Spring get 2 harvest and then build a house in the fall Which is beautiful
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28 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer for host
(Come and help me around my ...)
To my fellow workawares I would say come for the salad dressing alone If you're vegan think about giving it up for a couple days... Kate and her place were both very wonderful as was her family... Comfort abounded... Open straightforward and interesting communicator I would strongly recommend this place!
14 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer
Robert is amazing!
Not even an hour after arriving from a very long exhausting train trip, he insisted on helping us stack wood.
The next few days he spent all day organizing my workshop/junk room! It turned out absolutely amazing and has inspired us to continue cleaning up in and around the house. We are so happy. Next, even though we had never … read more
Not even an hour after arriving from a very long exhausting train trip, he insisted on helping us stack wood.
The next few days he spent all day organizing my workshop/junk room! It turned out absolutely amazing and has inspired us to continue cleaning up in and around the house. We are so happy. Next, even though we had never … read more
13 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer for host
(Evolving syntropic style, ...)
If you want to get lost in whales in some Beatrix Potter World this isn't a bad place to start My experience overall was wonderful peaceful And I love the company of Sophie her family and the animals The sky is very Majestic there Strongly recommended!!!
3 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer
Robert came to stay with me to exchange his carpenter skills
Not only were his carpenter skills wonderful but so was his company
Robert got straight onto the project ( a lean to veranda)
Using as much material as possible that I already had
Communication between us was amazing, I got exactly what I asked for
Robert started his task and fully … read more
Not only were his carpenter skills wonderful but so was his company
Robert got straight onto the project ( a lean to veranda)
Using as much material as possible that I already had
Communication between us was amazing, I got exactly what I asked for
Robert started his task and fully … read more
3 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer for host
(Help me in my cottage in the ...)
Alison is a wonderful host! She makes you feel quite at home in her beautiful and serene cottage In the Pentland hills outside of Edinburgh! She is quite involved in the community and Doesn't mind if work away people tag along with her.... I learned all sorts of things from her From ancient Ayurvedic oral hygiene (i.e. oil pulling or is I call it
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30 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer
Robert came to stay with me for a week. He cut the hedge and he used all the odd bits of wood I had left over from the renovation of my cottage to build a shelter for my caravan and he even made a little corner bench as part of the construction. It looks great, thank you Robert.
He is a great worker.
Robert slept in the caravan and got on well … read more
He is a great worker.
Robert slept in the caravan and got on well … read more
16 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer
Robert is great company, very proactive when it comes to working and a really hard worker too!
We was great company to myself and fellow workawayers.
Made my pigs and ducks a nice home for the cold nights.
Highly recommended
We was great company to myself and fellow workawayers.
Made my pigs and ducks a nice home for the cold nights.
Highly recommended
15 Dec 2021
Left by Workawayer for host
(Help on a tiny family farm in ...)
All the animals were wonderful As well as the people the food and the accommodations strongly recommended Stinky Pete isn't stinky at all in fact he smells rather nice And my fellow workawares Rachel and Julia We're also wonderful I've mentioned before this place is strongly recommended by me
3 Dec 2021
Left by Workawayer for host
(Help us with the land, ...)
Susan and Paul were wonderful host She's an incredible cook and there was plenty of food always Is there a very warm and welcome welcoming The caravan I stayed in was A wonderful space They live in a beautiful Idyllic Setting in the country outside the very interesting in historic town of tomore tomore And the animals are also wonderful The ducks
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15 Nov 2021
Left by host (Stay in a little paradise, ...) for Workawayer
It was great to meet Robert and to host him he is always willing to help and he brings creative ideas and solutions to problems. He came up with a great way to fix a steep slope by using old roof tiles, and he turned that space into a nice terraced area full of flowers! He also helped me sweeping the chimney, he cut an old dead tree and make
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15 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer for host
(Stay in a little paradise, ...)
Wonderful rural setting Delicious food great ambience Highly recommended Is clean and comfortable
6 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer for host
(Join us in building a home & ...)
1st of all let me start by saying Irena's Cooking is out of this world Instead of building a haven for for digital nomads I think maybe They should open a restaurant Seriously though Igor and Irena We're wonderful host easy going And very accommodating They've got a lot of work to do And I don't envy them their task but they Are diligently and
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6 Sep 2021
Left by host (Join us in building a home & ...) for Workawayer
Robert spent two weeks with us. We would like to thank for all the help provided. During this time, he helped us a lot. Robert loves to clean up and organize a comfortable working space. It was he who made adjustments to our plans and we began to make paths around the house. He also dismantled the barn, helped make paths, made sewers, cleaned the
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