Lauren

United States
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Travel information
I am currently
At home
Activities i am interested in:
Cooking and eating out, winemaking/ tasting, and travel!
Description
I have had two great Workaway experiences with my friend in Bordeaux and Naples, Italy! We stayed for two weeks and traveled on the weekends but wanted to learn about winemaking and helped cook for the group. I am outgoing, relaxed, and hard-working! I'm also self-sufficient and ready to learn. I am fluent in English and Spanish. I live in Chicago and work as a pastry cook and in restaurant marketing. I spent three months working at a winery in Paso Robles, CA and am always learning about wine. I tested temperature, Brix, samples, and did punch downs, pump overs, bottling, labeling, racking, etc.
Interests
Performing arts
Sustainability
Yoga / Wellness
Sailing / Boating
Writing
Outdoor activities
Movies & TV
Music
History
Drawing & painting
Events & social
Farming
Gardening
Hiking
Dancing
DIY & crafts
Culture
Books
Camping
Cooking & food
Beach
Art & design
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Gardening
Eco Projects
Languages
Teaching
Some knowledge of:
General Maintenance
Able to teach about:
Creating/ Cooking family meals
More details about your skills
I have a marketing degree and Spanish minor from St. Louis University and spent two years doing marketing and public relations for local chefs and beverage directors at a hospitality firm. I wrote for Feast Magazine and Alive Magazine for two years. I also have social media experience, worked as a barista for three years, and am a PreSomm wine class graduate.
Age
29
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No
- Special dietary requirements
  No

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20 Oct 2023

Left by Workawayer () for host (Veggie garden help on our ...)

We stayed with Roberto for eight days and had an unforgettable time! He was open, flexible, and communicative leading up to the Workaway and shared travel advice and recommendations for the area. He made us feel welcome and comfortable and was generous with his home and his wine. We stayed in the camper van to sleep but the home and grounds in… read more

(Excellent )

2 Nov 2022

Left by host for Workawayer ()

It was a great pleasure to host Lauren & travel companion Ken. They were both enthusiastic to learn and share their knowledge about food and wine. Was wonderful to see them make the most of their short stay, both at the property and beyond. Its always a pleasure to host visitors with a specific interest in the region.

Details of the stay were… read more

(Excellent )

30 Oct 2022

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help us to set up our ...)

We stayed with Alex for two weeks and had an amazing time! The vineyard was secluded and beautiful, the weather was mostly sunny in early October, and work was flexible- we read outside, visited neighboring wineries, and walked to Bourg on our afternoons off. Alex took care of groceries and we had fun cooking lunch and dinner for our group. The… read more

(Excellent )

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