Profile information
Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
Description
Jack of all trades here, and in the last 30 years worked in hotels, restaurants and I had my own farm for 5 years, till my Hudson Valley neighbor purchased it 2 years ago.
So with end of Covid I am planning to travel more again, and off to experience and willing to share into your life and culture.
Every few months I return to Hudson Valley to a friends house, and help with her small homestead, besides maintaining my rental property in Brooklyn - www.228washington.com
When I travel I like to look for opportunities to learn and gain more experience in practical fields. Sharing solutions for better life, take ideas and solutions with me and leave some behind.
Interests
Yoga / Wellness
Technology
Sustainability
Sailing / Boating
Mountain
Gardening
History
Farming
DIY & crafts
Culture
Charity work
Carpentry
Animals
Architecture
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateMore details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
General Maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Charity Work
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Teaching
Able to teach about:
Hospitality/Tourism
Languages
More details about your skills
I am all-round person, and after working in hotel & restaurants for 15 years, I spent about 10 years organizing and helping to renovate old houses; for last 5 years I have been living on a farm in the New York's Hudson Valley - https://www.facebook.com/AlliesNY/
........and we hosted workawayers during our 2nd summer on the farm.
My neighbor bought my farm, and now more time to travel again.
Age
54
What else ...
Looking forward to spend travelling, exchanging and workaway in different places.
Non smoker, and I do have a drivers licence.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
no, except heavy parfumes effect my sinusesSpecial dietary requirements
no
Feedback
22 Dec 2024
Left by host (Ayurvedic wellness in the ...) for Workawayer ()
Dominik was a massive help to my project Rooted in LOVE in the Osa Peninsula. During a time where I was having a harder time than I wanted to admit, Dominik came and helped organize EVERYTHING, and put some seriously incredible touches on the airbnb space. He is truly a jack of all trades and very willing to help. Dominik was also very respectful… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Ayurvedic wellness in the ...)
Great experience and stay with Amanda, it was great to get to meet some of her neighbors and visit the local places, as she created a nice little community here in her village.
Loved her cooking and inspirations, so I stayed longer and in these 3 weeks I was able to work on some of her building projects.
Loved her cooking and inspirations, so I stayed longer and in these 3 weeks I was able to work on some of her building projects.
(Excellent
)
6 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Dominik stayed with us for two weeks and it was a real pleasure hosting him. He fullfilled every task self organized and to our complete satisfaction. For example his main task was to repair and maintain the electro fence. Therefore he managed to handle a motorcythe and a hedge trimmer. He also lend a helping hand on the construction site and in… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Reconnect with nature at our ...)
Anne and Peter are great hosts, and located in an interesting area with easy connections.
I arrived and welcomed by friends and family.
I was able to work independently and hopefully created some good results.
Recommend staying and exploring the area by bicycle they have.
I arrived and welcomed by friends and family.
I was able to work independently and hopefully created some good results.
Recommend staying and exploring the area by bicycle they have.
(Excellent
)
11 Aug 2024
Left by host (join us on our farm and help ...) for Workawayer ()
Dominik is an amazing hard working person, so much focussed and aiming to complete task in an excellent maner! Thanks a lot Dominik for all the improvements done for our hostings futur project, for the impecable organization+cleaning of the taller, and for the management of rests (even the cementery ones!).
(Excellent
)
9 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(join us on our farm and help ...)
Staying with Tere was great, and as I am person of short words, I can only agree with other comments here.
Tere was super flexible, her animals and friends are great to be around, and I spend an incredible month at her studio.
Hope able to return in the future, as myself working and assisting in reforestation projects.
Tere was super flexible, her animals and friends are great to be around, and I spend an incredible month at her studio.
Hope able to return in the future, as myself working and assisting in reforestation projects.
(Excellent
)
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22 Dec 2024
Left by host (Ayurvedic wellness in the ...) for Workawayer ()
Dominik was a massive help to my project Rooted in LOVE in the Osa Peninsula. During a time where I was having a harder time than I wanted to admit, Dominik came and helped organize EVERYTHING, and put some seriously incredible touches on the airbnb space. He is truly a jack of all trades and very willing to help. Dominik was also very respectful… read more
(Excellent)
14 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Ayurvedic wellness in the ...)
Great experience and stay with Amanda, it was great to get to meet some of her neighbors and visit the local places, as she created a nice little community here in her village.
Loved her cooking and inspirations, so I stayed longer and in these 3 weeks I was able to work on some of her building projects.
Loved her cooking and inspirations, so I stayed longer and in these 3 weeks I was able to work on some of her building projects.
(Excellent)
6 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Dominik stayed with us for two weeks and it was a real pleasure hosting him. He fullfilled every task self organized and to our complete satisfaction. For example his main task was to repair and maintain the electro fence. Therefore he managed to handle a motorcythe and a hedge trimmer. He also lend a helping hand on the construction site and in… read more
(Excellent)
16 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Reconnect with nature at our ...)
Anne and Peter are great hosts, and located in an interesting area with easy connections.
I arrived and welcomed by friends and family.
I was able to work independently and hopefully created some good results.
Recommend staying and exploring the area by bicycle they have.
I arrived and welcomed by friends and family.
I was able to work independently and hopefully created some good results.
Recommend staying and exploring the area by bicycle they have.
(Excellent)
11 Aug 2024
Left by host (join us on our farm and help ...) for Workawayer ()
Dominik is an amazing hard working person, so much focussed and aiming to complete task in an excellent maner! Thanks a lot Dominik for all the improvements done for our hostings futur project, for the impecable organization+cleaning of the taller, and for the management of rests (even the cementery ones!).
(Excellent)
9 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(join us on our farm and help ...)
Staying with Tere was great, and as I am person of short words, I can only agree with other comments here.
Tere was super flexible, her animals and friends are great to be around, and I spend an incredible month at her studio.
Hope able to return in the future, as myself working and assisting in reforestation projects.
Tere was super flexible, her animals and friends are great to be around, and I spend an incredible month at her studio.
Hope able to return in the future, as myself working and assisting in reforestation projects.
(Excellent)
7 Feb 2024
Left by host (Learning self-sufficiency, ...) for Workawayer ()
Dominik is much more than a volunteer for me. He came to our land 7 years ago first , and we are friends since that time. He is really helpful and responsible. He helped us a lot in the farm in many ways.
I definitely recommend this lovely and talented volunteer to all hosts
Hope to see you soon Dominik..
I definitely recommend this lovely and talented volunteer to all hosts
Hope to see you soon Dominik..
(Excellent)
4 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Learning self-sufficiency, ...)
Incredible experience with Suha and other volunteers. small homestay in great area near Chiang Mai. Suha is the ultimate host, yoga and life teacher.
(Excellent)
4 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help us at our socially ...)
Laos Buffalo Farm is exemplary, and experience with Rachel, Susie and Steven wa great. Please keep up your energy, and thanks for sharing with me.
(Excellent)
17 Feb 2023
Left by host (Seeking enthustiastic and ...) for Workawayer ()
Dominik was quick to settle in. He has a good amount maintenance experience and knowledge. He took to cleaning the gutters of 3 treehouses. He worked well with another guests as they teamed up for work and off work time. He organized areas and made them look better. I'm grateful to have had him stay with us.
(Excellent)
8 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Seeking enthustiastic and ...)
I spend a great week at Tara'a future retreat place, and helped out getting some work done on her tree bungalows.
(Excellent)
25 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Join me in restoring ...)
thanks Erasmo for letting me stay in your house, great area and great house.
(Excellent)
4 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Dominic is a person who values the global environment.
By spending time with him, I was able to think comprehensively about how to use plastic products.
I will review all parties and the use of plastic products.
And Dominic loves organizing.
He hurt his back and I corrected his job.
However, even after he exceeded the scheduled five hours, he… read more
By spending time with him, I was able to think comprehensively about how to use plastic products.
I will review all parties and the use of plastic products.
And Dominic loves organizing.
He hurt his back and I corrected his job.
However, even after he exceeded the scheduled five hours, he… read more
(Excellent)
17 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer () for host
(A place to experience ...)
Thanks Shiba-san and family for great stay and work experience.
Great place to learn about natural farming, and stay in great house with international visitors, great atmosphere and we shared in cooking and house responsibilities, and Shiba-san did shopping. So Shiba-san joined often for meals, other staff unfortunately not, we know Japanese are… read more
Great place to learn about natural farming, and stay in great house with international visitors, great atmosphere and we shared in cooking and house responsibilities, and Shiba-san did shopping. So Shiba-san joined often for meals, other staff unfortunately not, we know Japanese are… read more
(Excellent)
30 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Dominik has surprising knowledge and skills in the hospitality and agriculture areas. He helped much in both fields without asking him. I hope he returns since we are building a hostel on a farm and encourage DIY lifestyle there for people who want to step away from the Matrix.
(Excellent)
19 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Rural island seashore living ...)
Mots let me stay on very short notice, when I was coming from another workaway on Shikoku Island and via Imbari easy to reach him, and also easy to travel North via Fukuyama.
I spent a few days helping Mots on his new farm land, and organized his off-grid guest house and museum.
More work there and with his knowledge about solar, Japanese life… read more
I spent a few days helping Mots on his new farm land, and organized his off-grid guest house and museum.
More work there and with his knowledge about solar, Japanese life… read more
(Excellent)
4 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer ()
He was sharing his skill and experience, good time together! I was able to learn lots of things from him. Thank you for coming Ushimado and helping me ! Wish his all the best and we hope to see her again !
(Excellent)
1 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Come help us to create a ...)
Spend great long week with Yuri, helping around house, as still areas to finish of her new guesthouse.
Nice guesthouse concept, energetic young owner with very good English.
Yuri showed me around historic fishing town, and i explored with her bicycle. Also i was able to help with guesthouse set-up, as in past I had a guesthouse in Thailand myself.
Nice guesthouse concept, energetic young owner with very good English.
Yuri showed me around historic fishing town, and i explored with her bicycle. Also i was able to help with guesthouse set-up, as in past I had a guesthouse in Thailand myself.
(Excellent)
27 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help renovate an old Japanese ...)
Great joining Mark for a 10 days at his country side house in Kamikawa, and help out with garden and his extensive workshop.
(Excellent)
30 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer () for host
(We welcome help at our ...)
Had a great and interesting time at Werner's in Emmental. Nice artwork, and make sure to visit one of Werner's exhibit.
Werner hope you had good trip, and you returned safely from Middle East art exchange project.
Werner hope you had good trip, and you returned safely from Middle East art exchange project.
(Excellent)
30 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Dominik is an interesting, allround and easy going guy. He worked hard picking tons of apples in the rain for days, and he pressed hundreds of liters of apple juice with a very good mood. Very self sufficient, fun , responsible and interested in learning new stuff, especially about farming. I can recommend everyone having Dominik over to hang out… read more
(Excellent)
30 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help us start up and run our ...)
Great time at Tessa'a farm and also nearby farm of her boyfriend Jan-Hove (also on workaway); great place to stay, good company and well cared for during my 2 weeks, one week we picked apples and then we pressed then for cider.
(Excellent)
