sophiemarwick

United Kingdom
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Travelling

My next destination:
Tasmania, Australia - from Feb 2023
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I am currently traveling slowly through Asia experiencing local life and learning new skills through workaway. I have a masters degree in Art & Design and have worked as an interior designer, jewelry maker and at a previous workaway designed and printed a cookbook full of the hosts recipes. I have spent the last three years working at various farms and workaways from fruit and vegetable picking, working in a vineyard , learning about earthships and living in remote communities. I also have experience in gardening, natural building and mosaic.
I have both spent the last few years living off-grid in remote areas surrounded by all kinds of wildlife and am happy with simple living.
In my free time my interests are ceramics, cooking, hiking and drawing. I am easy going, trustworthy and happy to take instruction.
Interests

Plant care

Gardening

Farming

Sustainability

DIY & crafts

Books

Cooking & food

Hiking

Drawing & painting

Art & design

Camping

Nature
Languages spoken

Spanish: Fluent
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Some knowledge of:

Eco Projects

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Light maintenance

House & pet sitting

Able to teach about:

Art Projects
More details about your skills

- Gardening
- Landscaping
- Painting
- Art Projects (Murals, Mosaic, Sewing)
- Cooking
- Building
- Off-Grid Living
Age

28
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  no
- Special dietary requirements

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4 Jan 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help to manage old house in ...)

Hiro is a kind man who can give you recommendations for Tokyo and is happy to show you around or answer any questions you may have. The work is very flexible and relaxed, however the mural isn’t the focus, there isn’t much space left on the walls so my main job was to clean the toilet and kitchen. These spaces were really dirty so it was … read more

(Good )

6 Jun 2025

Left by host (Join our family and enjoy ...) for Workawayer ()

Hey Sophie, It was such a joy having you with us. From the first moment, your warmth and energy made everything feel easy and special. Whether it was working in the garden, laughing over tea, or sharing stories on the way to the temple, we’ll always remember those moments.

Laxmi is so happy you enjoyed her cooking — she says you’re always welcome … read more

(Excellent )

21 May 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join our family and enjoy ...)

I had a wonderful time staying with Krishna and Laxmi, as soon as I arrived they were so welcoming and kind. Along with the other volunteers we all felt like a family, we did gardening, digging and Krishna took us on a walk to a temple and also into town to try delicious samosa and chai! Laxmi's cooking is so delicious I miss her daal, tea and … read more

(Excellent )

18 Mar 2025

Left by host (Join us here at a nature farm ...) for Workawayer ()

Thank you so much, Sophie & Marco! You have done so much during your stay, and I truly appreciate all your hard work. Some people leave, but their presence is still felt, and you are definitely among those we miss. I really felt that I could trust you to take care of my place when I wasn’t there.

Please come back and visit anytime! My home is … read more

(Excellent )

18 Mar 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join us here at a nature farm ...)

We stayed at Nok's place for 3 weeks, it was great. It is very peaceful and beautiful with lots of plants, ducks and lovely dogs. We enjoyed being able to work independently while also having the support of Nok - she is very responsive, if we had any ideas of projects she was happy to get the materials we needed. This place is suited to you if you … read more

(Excellent )

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4 Jan 2026

Left by Workawayer for host (Help to manage old house in ...)

(Good)

6 Jun 2025

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21 May 2025

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18 Mar 2025

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18 Mar 2025

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(Excellent)

20 Feb 2025

Left by Workawayer for host (Experience Lanna Thai culture ...)

Felix and Jan were perfect hosts, we had a wonderful couple of weeks!! The location was beautiful and the work was fair - we did different jobs that suited each of us individually. Felix was always clear at giving instructions and encouraging of what we had done. They let us use their scooter, took us to hot springs and were just really … read more

(Excellent)

16 Feb 2025

Left by host (Experience Lanna Thai culture ...) for Workawayer

Sophieband Marco are a great couple. They are both handy people and have many skills. Sophie helped with the mosaic and done a fabulous job and Marco did a lot of different tasks including building some furniture, painting, building some raised beds. They are both easy going and always open to give a hand. Definetly recommended.

(Excellent)

7 Jun 2023

Left by host (Off grid living in the ...) for Workawayer

Sophie was great to have at our place. She’s inquisitive and thoughtful. She learned many new skills and was fun to work with her on projects. She took everything in stride and with a smile. She’s very creative and artistic as well. We had many laughs especially with her gorgeous accent. We recommend her!!

(Excellent)

23 May 2023

Left by Workawayer for host (Off grid living in the ...)

I had a wonderful experience at Mira and Krshna's, they are very kind, intresting and great teachers. I learned how to cob, practiced ceramics, made herbal medicine along with many other things. I was surrounded by so much wildlife and beautiful landscapes, it was so nice to be completely off the grid and really connect with others and nature. … read more

(Excellent)

29 May 2023

Left by Workawayer for host (Join us in the outdoors in ...)

We had a wonderful experience at Penny and Steve's, they are very friendly and accommodating and gave us lots of useful information about the local area and places to visit. The accommodation was amazing and Penny's lunches were so delicious!! We mainly did work in the garden looking out at the beautiful valley and cows and they were happy to help … read more

(Excellent)

23 May 2023

Left by host (Join us in the outdoors in ...) for Workawayer

Sophie was just great. She and her friend, Gabriel, transformed the garden in 5 days from an ugly duckling to a beautiful swan.
Sophie is pleasant, punctual, proactive, hard-working and trustworthy. Altogether an asset. Best wishes to her.

(Excellent)