Wonder & Angelu

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Hi future friends!

We are Wonder and Angelu.

I (Wonder) am from the USA and Angelu is half Maltese and half Welsh.

I was born and raised in New York and moved to California when I was 19. I started traveling the world when I was 34 and have since been to over 40 countries.

I have a Bachelor's degree in restaurant management. Food and hospitality are two of my passions. I’m very comfortable greeting guests and taking care of their needs. I love being in the kitchen cooking up some good vegetarian food. (Angelu is a meat eater). I’ve worked on many organic farms and am passionate about growing food.

I lived for many years in an RV and also on a 35' converted school bus. I try to recycle, compost, live off the grid whenever possible, and generally try to respect nature, animals, other humans, etc.

Angelu was born in the UK and raised in Malta. He has traveled extensively in Europe. He speaks Maltese, Italian, Arabic and English. I speak Spanish.

Angelu excels at construction projects and any odd jobs you might have. He has built three of his own houses and knows the rudimentaries of plumbing and electrical. Give him tools and instructions and watch him go! He is great at building things and repairing things. He also likes to work on cars and is passionate about motorcycles as well. He also drives excavators and heavy equipment and is a concrete finisher.

We are both good at painting, interior and exterior. Some of our workaway projects have included building tables, sanding and painting, building a chicken coop, changing out light fixtures, cleaning, planting, weeding, cooking. We are open to anything really!

We are both very physically fit having worked out most of our lives.

I like to meditate, do yoga, and read. I can teach you yoga and meditation.

Both of us are hoping to find workaway opportunities that provide a community aspect. We hope to connect to people on a deep level, share thoughts, feelings, life stories and ultimately walk away friends forever!

We are both artists. I paint mandalas and Angelu makes copper wire sculptures and works with olive wood. We are both a bit of perfectionists and hold ourselves and any work we do to pretty high standards. We take this approach in our workaway projects as well.

We are both 57 years old, healthy and strong. We bring a mature attitude to life, are honest and reliable and very clean and tidy. We are non-smokers and only drink occasionally. We like to have fun but our hard partying days are behind us! Lol. We like to play cards and board games.

Thank you for reading our profile and we hope we can meet and become life long friends!
Interests
Yoga / Wellness
Vegetarian or vegan
Sustainability
Self development
Nature
Outdoor activities
Music
Mountain
Farming
Fitness
Gardening
Hiking
Drawing & painting
Dancing
DIY & crafts
Culture
Books
Charity work
Cooking & food
Beach
Art & design
Adventure sports
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Maltese: Fluent
Arabic: Intermediate
Spanish: Intermediate
Italian: Intermediate
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We're interested in:
Eco Projects
Teaching
Some knowledge of:
DIY and building projects
Life at a Farmstay
Animal Care
Languages
Able to teach about:
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Art Projects
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Vegetarian/Vegan/raw food cooking
Washing dishes!!!!
Gardening
Painting
Dog/Cat/pet sitting
Yoga/Meditation teacher
General cleaning
Landscaping, yard work
Age
58 & 58
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I love the type of socializing which doesn't necessarily revolve around drinking such as board games, cards, sacred gatherings, deep conversations, hikes, dancing, live music, etc.
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  Wonder prefers vegetarian, Angelu eats everything!

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28 Jun 2025

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Wonder & Angelu came onboard as a housekeeping/maintenance team for 2 months initially but i kept them as long as i could because they were so great. I think they stayed three or four months in the end.

They are both so easygoing, hardworking , reliable, good fun and positive, a real pleasure to be around and to have as part of the family.… read more

(Excellent )

13 Jun 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Beachfront surf community ...)

My husband and I originally planned to spend one month with Gio at the station but soon after arriving, we extended to three months.

We were given the responsibility of caring for the units. I did all the housekeeping (laundry and turnovers) and my husband was the resident handyman and carpenter.

The station is a vibrant and ever-changing… read more

(Excellent )

17 Mar 2025

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Wonder and Angelu were incredible volunteers, hard working, super easy-going and self directed. They are incredible artist with great big hearts. We would welcome them back anytime. Thank you so much for all you help and your great mindset! Having you around was truly awesome. Hope to see you again soon!

(Excellent )

22 Dec 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help a home schooling family ...)

My husband and I had the pleasure of meeting Zanne and her sister Lisa while we were staying in Grenada. We were volunteering for somebody else, but we reached out to them because we saw their profile and they seemed like great people. And they are! They invited us over several times to hang out and meet their group of friends. They live in an… read more

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28 Jun 2025

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13 Jun 2025

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17 Mar 2025

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22 Dec 2024

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15 Dec 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Home sit and help in the ...)

My husband and I volunteered here for a total of two months. For most of that time we were housesitting while the host was away, but for part of the time (approximately two weeks) the host was with us. The positive things about this stay were:
1) the room and private bathroom provided were large and well equipped and very clean. It should be noted… read more that there is no hot water. However this was not a problem for us because the days were hot and a cool shower was most welcome.
2) the island of Grenada is very beautiful and a great place to spend a few months.
3) The work requested was enjoyable and the host provided everything necessary to do the job.
4) The host is extremely clean and organized, which is a nice thing [redacted].
5) there was a washing machine which was great to have

Negative aspects of this stay were:
1) there was a BIG disagreement about the amount and type of food that would be provided. Originally we had agreed that the host would provide 100% for one of us and 50% for the other. (This was because originally, the host only wanted one volunteer). When we arrived the host informed us that that agreement had changed. We were surprised as we were never told about this change of plans. After much conversation (and disagreement), the host agreed to pay the equivalent of about seven US dollars per day ($3.50 each) for both me and my husband to buy groceries for ourselves. This turned out to be a lot less than what we thought would be provided so in the end, we ended up paying for almost all of our own food. Also, some of the food provided (dried pasta) was well past its expiration date (by three years) and when I pointed this out I was told it was still ok because it had been refrigerated the whole time.
2) My husband and I ended up renting a scooter for US$300 per month. Had we not had the scooter, it would have been a bit difficult to get around. There is a bus/shuttle system that runs on the island but there is a lot of traffic and getting back-and-forth to the beach and to the shops would have been very time consuming had we not had our own transportation
3) My husband was doing the work of a skilled laborer, such as constructing a hydroponic gardening system, repairing cement work on the ceilings, building a wall of cement blocks, and repairing leaks on the roof. He felt that his work was well appreciated by the host.

Perhaps due to cultural differences, or perhaps because our personalities clashed, and especially due to the conflict regarding the food, I did not feel appreciated by the host. We tried to talk about it and in the end our relationship was cordial.

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4 Oct 2024

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Angelu and Wonder stayed with us for 3 weeks and it was an amazing time that we shared!

Wonder was mainly tasked with helping with the welcoming of guests and maintenance of the household, doing mostly check ins, check outs, cleaning the common spaces such as toilets, kitchen, living room, and keeping them tidy. She did an amazing job with all of… read more

(Excellent)

3 Aug 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Experience rural life while ...)

My husband and I just finished up a three week stay, and it was one of our favorite workaways so far, and we’ve done lots of them! It has a very special vibe and energy. It seems to attract volunteers and guests who enjoy nature, healthy living, healthy eating, and adventure! Atlas and Ilir are two very special people who have managed to create a… read more very special place.

As a volunteer, there are two shifts, morning and afternoon. The morning shift starts at 6:30 AM and is in charge of making breakfast and monitoring breakfast until 10 AM and making sure everyone gets delicious food. Here you will learn how to make fresh bread which is made every morning. What I liked about making breakfast is that there are no hard and fast rules, only guidelines. If you have a special recipe that you want to make, you are more than welcome to do so. I made my special vegan zucchini banana muffins, which were a great hit every time. Besides making breakfast, the morning shift is responsible for watering the garden (from where we got much of the vegetables that we used in the kitchen), and making sure that the place is nice and clean when guests wake up. You also start the laundry for the day and get that going. After breakfast, the morning person makes sure that the kitchen is clean.

The afternoon shift starts at 11 and goes until 4 PM. The afternoon shift is responsible for cleaning the rooms after the guests check out and making sure that any rooms that guests are checking into are ready. They also continue with the laundry and are responsible for the deep cleaning of the bathroom and of the common living room area. Again, you are free to manage your day as you see fit as long as the major tasks get done. So much trust is given to the volunteers and you will never feel micromanaged. Both morning and afternoon shifts are also responsible for checking emails, and using the computer to enter reservations, check ins, and check outs.

My husband did lots of outdoor work, mainly using the weed whacker to clean up the area. He also did a lot of weeding and fixing small things that needed fixing. There were so many things going on on the property that it is likely that if you find a project that you want to do, you will be encouraged to do it. The beauty about this place is that the more you put into it, the more you will get out of it.

Atlas, as the person who manages the guests and the volunteers, has been there for two years and has really set up a very chill atmosphere for volunteers and guests alike. Here you will meet guests from all over the world and you can hang out with them during meals (the best vegan food you will encounter in Albania for sure, made with love!), and you can accompany them on hikes to the cave and the canyon, and definitely you’ll be making many friends. For those seeking adventure, there is a very large cave within 40 minutes walking distance, the river is 25 minutes away, and you can hike up-river into the canyon and find amazing cold, fresh water to swim in. You can combine these hikes into a loop which takes about four hours to complete and is quite adventurous.

There are two lovable dogs, and one lovable cat on the property if you are an animal lover. A small market and two restaurants are within a 10 minute walk. By the way, Atlas also feeds the volunteers on their days off which isn’t common with all workaways. Here you will feel like part of the family for sure.

All in all, our three weeks here were so relaxing and filled with fun, good people, good food, and adventure, and we would recommend this place to anyone who feels that they would fit with this vibe.

(Excellent)

27 Sep 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Be part of our farm life and ...)

Our stay at Elona‘s guest house was a really fun and dynamic time. We stayed for two weeks and we parked our van in the camping area under a beautiful big oak tree. Sleeping there was so peaceful and we loved it. You can see the amount of love that Elona has put into this project. The garden was full of tomatoes and other veggies, and there were… read more apple trees and blackberry bushes. Many of the things that she uses in the kitchen are sourced locally, which was wonderful.

When we arrived, there were six puppies that Elona had rescued that had been abandoned on the road. Having them around made our experience very memorable and fun!

We got to meet and interact with all the guests who came and went, and we often had dinner with them as well.
By the way, you won’t go hungry here. A hearty sit down breakfast is served every day as well as dinner and we were welcome to rummage around in the fridge for leftovers whenever we wanted. Also fruit and tomatoes from the garden were always available. Thank you so much for making sure we never went hungry!

We helped out in various capacities, mostly in the kitchen washing dishes, serving and clearing the tables, and of course with feeding the puppies.

The kitchen is quite small and a bit hectic but once you get used to it, it’s all hands on deck all the time! Elona‘s mother and her aunt prep and cook all the meals. Unfortunately, their English is quite limited so even though we worked beside them all the time, we never really got to interact very much.

Two young Albanian, girls, Bleona (aka Steve…LOL) and Victoria 🌺 had the biggest impact on us. They are super smart, outgoing, hard-working girls who became like our surrogate daughters and friends. We laughed, talked, exchanged clothes, and even cried with them! They will forever be in our hearts.

On our last day when we were leaving, Bleona/Steve insisted that we stop by her house so that we could meet her family.

One thing that could have been better was the communication and organization. Often we didn’t really know what we were supposed to do and when we were supposed to do it so we had to ask. It seemed that sometimes Elona didn’t have a plan in mind. She is a sweet, quiet girl, who is very easy-going and definitely goes with the flow. We were always welcome to sit down with her and drink a coffee or a beer and have a little relax, which was nice.

Overall, our time spent there was very memorable, and we will never forget all the special people and puppies that we met!

(Excellent)

30 Aug 2024

Left by host (Be part of our farm life and ...) for Workawayer ()

Wonder & Angelu have been a great help in the farm. They are very skilled people, very flexible and so interesting to have around. Angelu is the handyman that every farm needs. He could fix everything but he was also a perfect dish washer. 😊 Wonder took great care of our 6 puppies that now miss her so badly. They added a big value to our place. We… read more

(Excellent)

4 Jul 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Small eco-campsite by the ...)

My husband and I volunteered at this camp for a month and it was time well spent. It’s a great location just a short walk to the beach. The work is easy, enjoyable, and fair. My husband did the morning shift which was basically tidying up, sweeping, wiping tables, cleaning the bathrooms, washing breakfast dishes, and other projects like weeding or… read more raking. Occasionally he helped Ani with bigger projects like building a beach shade cover or weeding an overgrown parking area which was harder work out in the sun. I did the evening shift, which was helping prepare food in the kitchen, tidying up, and taking the dog for his hour walk on the beach 🐶 🏝️in the evening which was great fun. I also cleaned up after dinner, washing all the dishes, and sweeping and mopping the kitchen.

In return, we were fed amazingly well. A very nice breakfast and amazing dinners. You will not go hungry here. For lunch we were on our own, but since it is very hot, we didn’t eat much during the day. Basically just fruit and lots of water! There is a market just up the road where you can get everything you need.

The accommodations were also very nice. We had a cabin all to ourselves with very comfortable twin beds, and were provided with a fan. The shared bathroom is also very nice with hot showers available any time.

Another highlight are the turtles that live on the property. There are probably about 10 of them, ranging in size from babies to full grown. Feeding them fruits and veggies by hand every day was so fun!

Ani and Eris are a genuine, good-hearted, generous couple. We were often offered free beers, rakia, and were surprised to arrive home in the evening of our day off to a home cooked dinner which we did not expect and were very grateful for. 🙏🏻 ❤️
They are very conscious of the time that you work, and want to make sure that you rest and have fun on the hours that you are not working. We spent many evenings after dinner, talking and laughing, and feel that we truly arrived here as guests and are leaving as friends.

They have been running the campsite for seven years and everything is run quite orderly and organized. They explain in much detail how they want tasks to be completed and their guidelines are expected to be followed. Sometimes it felt like micromanagement or OCD but I do appreciate the structure that they have created in the way in which everything is done and how smoothly the place runs. The campsite is truly an “eco” place where recycled materials have been used, separation of trash is always adhered to, and the environment is always looked after.

We enjoyed our time here and would recommend this camp to workawayers.

(Excellent)

2 Jul 2024

Left by host (Small eco-campsite by the ...) for Workawayer ()

Wonder and Angelu joined us for a whole month! Their presence was very pleasing and their help was very much appreciated!
Wonder was helping in the afternoon shift very good in the kitchen with the dinners we prepared, and the dishes of dinner, taking care of all premises to be clean and tidy! She was adorable with our dog Baksi taking him on his… read more

(Excellent)

7 Jun 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Create sustainable living ...)

My husband and I had the pleasure of staying with Julian and Adela for about 2 1/2 weeks. They have a lovely property about twenty minutes outside Tirana that they are building up in a very eco-conscious way. During our stay we helped them build an outdoor patio with stones and cement, plant things in the garden, fill tires with soil to make a… read more

(Excellent)

7 Jun 2024

Left by host (Create sustainable living ...) for Workawayer ()

It was greate having Wonder and Angelu as volunteers. Wonder during her stay at our place inspired us with her personality, showing great values of friendship, hard work, good energy and correctness.
Angelu is a very hard working person, his smile and happy personality will follow you through the day, when it comes to the projects he is very… read more

(Excellent)

23 Feb 2024

Left by host (Help me with my place in ...) for Workawayer ()

What a fantastic experience. Angelu and Wonder came for a couple of weeks,stayed for 2 and a half months and accomplished so much during that time.My apartments have been transformed completely and i am thrilled with the results.Angelu had previously built 3 houses in Wales, he is a perfectionist and gives everything 200 per cent.He can do… read more

(Excellent)

21 Feb 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help me with my place in ...)

My husband and I had the pleasure of volunteering with Dermot for over two months. We didn’t plan to stay that long, but things were going so smoothly that we all agreed to a longer stay.

While we were there, Dermot closed his bnb and we did renovations, repairs and updates to all of the apartments. My main task was painting, shopping, and… read more

(Excellent)

24 Nov 2023

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Many thanks to Wonder and Angelu, an extraordinary couple, full of energy, passion, dedication and above all a lot of love to give.

Wonder not only supported us in multiple tasks and projects, but he also spoiled us with his excellent vegetarian food. Simply delicious.

Angelu is a master in everything, his ideas and recommendations were… read more

(Excellent)

24 Nov 2023

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help with DIY projects and ...)

We had the pleasure of spending just over a week with Rolando at his beautiful villa by the sea. We helped with several projects such as the construction of a partition made from the wood of a neighbors old palapa, the construction of a beautiful outdoor table made from a humongous tree that Rolando found in the ocean, putting sealer on the… read more

(Excellent)

14 Nov 2023

Left by host (Seeking enthustiastic and ...) for Workawayer ()

I feel honored Wonder and Angelu wanted to stay with me for a bit. Wonder is just lovely and I really enjoyed getting to know her and her life experiences and same for Angelu. They are a really great team. They both helped out where help was needed. I really appreciated Wonders help in the kitchen, she’s speedy at cutting up food. They are both… read more

(Excellent)

13 Nov 2023

Left by Workawayer () for host (Seeking enthustiastic and ...)

We stayed for about ten days with Tara. We helped with many projects. Tara is doing renovations/ improvements on the main house so we sanded and painted the front porch. We also helped with art projects. Tara is very concerned about plastic trash so we collected plastic bottle caps from the road and from the dump and cleaned them for future use in… read more

(Excellent)

1 Nov 2023

Left by host for Workawayer ()

This couple are super! They are friendly, thoughtful, hard-working, skilled, clean, polite, fun, and give 110%, going above and beyond what is asked. I would have them back anytime! Don't even hesitate to have them as your workaways :)

(Excellent)

17 Oct 2023

Left by host (Help us with various projects ...) for Workawayer ()

Wonder and Angelu were superb workawayers. They were a bright light in the 2 weeks they were with us. Much was accomplished during this time. Lots of skills and willingness to do many tasks we were not able to do. I would most highly recommend them as super, intelligent, gifted people.

(Excellent)

17 Oct 2023

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help us with various projects ...)

We stayed two weeks with Karin and Mac and had a very lovely time. We were able to help out with a variety of projects such as remodeling their outdoor shower, building a table, digging out an area so they can build a patio, weed whacking, car repair, and helping in the kitchen. We shared lovely meals with them and they both made sure that we were… read more

(Excellent)

17 Aug 2023

Left by Workawayer () for host (Teach kids languages and ...)

Our two weeks at the school, helping out with the children, was just amazing! The kids were so polite, respectful, and fun and also so genuinely happy to have us there. Along with the students, the staff was also extremely welcoming. We felt like a part of the community immediately. Our main job was simply to interact with the children, which was… read more

(Excellent)

7 Jun 2023

Left by host (Teach kids languages and ...) for Workawayer ()

Angelu and Wonder are just amazing. They are really very cooperative with wonderful sense of humour. They have a golden soul along with humanity. We and our students really miss them a lot. Previously we had many volunteers but these two were best one till now. I wish for their happiness and also hope to meet them again. Take care mate and wonder.… read more

(Excellent)

21 Apr 2023

Left by host (Get a real experience of ...) for Workawayer ()

Namaste brother and sister
It's my pleasure to host them in my small organic garden where they gave me their helping hand in every types of work where I need. They are always eager to help others.
I am so appreciate with their good manners. I really recommend other hosts to welcome them.
Thanks with best regards
See you ASAP

(Excellent)

21 Apr 2023

Left by Workawayer () for host (Get a real experience of ...)

Our stay with Ashok and his family was so nice. The accommodations were wonderful and the food was delicious and plentiful. A typical day starts at 7 with tea and biscuits and then work until about 10:30 and then delicious dal bhat. The rest of the day is free and then dinner is at 7. There is a lot to do around lovely hill where Ashok lives. You… read more

(Excellent)

8 Apr 2023

Left by host (Experience a simple farm ...) for Workawayer ()

Wonder And Angelu stayed with us for a week and they both were very helpful. And I always loved the conversation with Angelu specifically. As they both were doing all the job I provided very carefully and helped around garden and house .
I definitely recommend them both. Thank you for all :)

(Very good)

4 Apr 2023

Left by Workawayer () for host (Experience a simple farm ...)

We stayed with Nischal and his family for one week. They immediately accepted us in their home and treated us like family. We shared many things like great home cooked meals, a family birthday celebration, a festival, a bonfire, whiskey, and good laughs. Nischal takes very good care of his guests and it is well appreciated. The only thing that… read more

(Very good)

23 Mar 2023

Left by host (Come and share a cultural ...) for Workawayer ()

Wonder and Angelu were amazing! I was so blessed and fortunate to have them on the property and to be their host. I cannot say enough good things about them and all the help they provided. From a quite large job of repairing a very big chicken coup, making it even better than it originally was…to clearing, mulching and preparing the gardens for… read more

(Excellent)

22 Mar 2023

Left by Workawayer () for host (Come and share a cultural ...)

We stayed with Jeanine and Brian for two weeks and had an amazing experience. We helped with a variety of things such as planting seeds, cleaning the garden and getting it ready for planting, repairing a chicken coop, cleaning the pool area, mulching trees, and organizing boxes in the garage. Jeanine is a great communicator and was always making… read more

(Excellent)

21 Oct 2022

Left by host for Workawayer ()

Wonder came to us as a Yoga teacher and helped in other fields. We immediately got along with each other very well. Her classes were great, our guests were very satisfied. She could adapt to their level very well.
we lived together with Wonder for a month and had a great time and collaboration. Wonder is a very joyful person which makes her… read more

(Excellent)

25 Jul 2022

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join an eco-farm community ...)

I had a beautiful one month stay here. Pasha and Zoe have created a very peaceful retreat space in nature. You can really relax, away from the hustle and bustle of the cities. I taught yoga classes in their lovely yoga space and loved every minute of it. We were fed amazing vegetarian food three times a day and I always felt nurtured and cared… read more

(Excellent)

30 Jun 2022

Left by host (Join our team at an ...) for Workawayer ()

Wonder was an amazing volunteer she took care of the hostel her cleaning standard are really high , everything looked shiny after she arrived all tasks were done perfectly, she is also a good cook :).
Thank you so much Wonder and we wish you happy travels,
We really miss you we hope to see you again.

(Excellent)

29 Jun 2022

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join our team at an ...)

I had a super lovely time during my two week stay at the hostel. Kamal, the manager, was very good at communicating with me before my arrival and was very relaxed about my changing plans. The hostel has such a nice, relaxed vibe where all the guests hang out and do things together. Ozzie, the girl in charge of mostly everything, did such a great… read more

(Excellent)

29 Jun 2022

Left by Workawayer () for host (Small hotel and olive grove ...)

I stayed here for one week. Originally I contacted the owner Tuba as a workawayer but my plans kept changing and in the end, I stayed there as a guest instead! The place is beautiful, surrounded by nature and a sky full of stars in the evening. The garden is full of art and various seating areas for guests to enjoy. To get from the hotel to the… read more

(Very good)

17 Jun 2022

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

It was such a true blessing to meet Wonder and have her here with us for 3 weeks.
She is a super helpful person and we enjoyed her company and work so much. She helped us planting vegetable garden, pruning grapes, making compost and cooking and more. All done with care and presence. We felt that Wonder wants to work and give her best where she is… read more

(Excellent)

5 Jun 2022

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

I’m writing this review as I leave on the ferry from the beautiful island of Bozcaada. I stayed with Lalitah and Utsav for three weeks. My stay here was so amazing and better than I could have ever imagined. There was another volunteer here and the four of us formed an amazing bond and connection. The hosts are skilled in meditation and spiritual… read more farming. Your normal day will start with 30 minutes of body movement followed by 30 minutes of meditation. Then a delicious breakfast of fruit, tahini, bread, and tea. Then you will work on the land which is magical, transformative, and satisfying. While I was there I helped prune the vineyard which was very fun. I also planted two beds of vegetables, helped make new compost piles, used the shredder to chip branches, cleared the land, and weeded. There was plenty of work to do but it never felt like I was there as a “worker”. The bigger part of being there was to connect on a deeper level with the people, the land, and myself. Several mornings after breakfast, we ended up chatting for more than an hour or more about deep spiritual stuff and Ustav counted that as part of our working hours. So that tells you what the focus is really about.

Lalitah and Ustav have so much to share and I know that we barely scratched the surface. They care about other people and are there to help you in many forms. I hope to come back and do more Osho meditations (shaking), writing love letters to myself, and whatever else you guys have up your sleeves! Lol

I also prepared food for everyone on occasion as that is a shared task. Lunch and dinner are bountiful vegetarian dishes made with love.

The accommodations are top notch. I had my own very comfortable room and shared a bathroom with the other volunteer. You will definitely feel comfy and at home here. Lalitah is sensitive to strong odors and noises so it’s necessary to be observant of that.

Ustav allowed us to use the scooter to get around the island which was extremely generous. While we were there, Lalitah and Ustav both had to leave for awhile to attend workshops and they entrusted the house, vineyard, and cats to us. This level of trust was so nice and really confirmed that we shared something special. We also shared some fun times in town and were introduced to some people at the ceramics shop who we became friends with and ended up hanging out with quite often making music and playing card games! I felt very much a part of the island while I was there and I truly hope to come back another time and help with the harvests of the grapes.

I highly recommend you go see Lalitah and Ustav if you want to go deeper into your spirituality while also learning farm skills and spend time on a beautiful island!

Thank you so much….I love you guys! 😘

(Excellent)

17 May 2022

Left by Workawayer () for host (Would you like to help an old ...)

I have never felt so immediately welcomed and loved as I did when Ilkay picked me up on his motorcycle when my bus arrived at 12:30 at night! He and Gokce could not have been kinder or more generous. You immediately feel at home there and the number one rule is “relax”. Ilkay and Gokce are part of the workaway program pretty much solely to make… read more

(Excellent)

17 May 2022

Left by host for Workawayer ()

Wonder was like the little and sweet girl of our house. Always a positive and friendly, smiling wonderful woman. There is always a hugs for him in our house :)

(Excellent)

11 May 2022

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help us prepare for yoga and ...)

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11 May 2022

Left by Workawayer () for host (Learn about our culture while ...)

Barbara accepted me as a workawayer for the month of January 2022. Just before I was set to arrive (ticket in hand) she notified me that both her husband and one child had covid and needed to quarantine. She was quite sure that her other child and herself would also get it and that the family would be in quarantine for some time. However, Barbara… read more

(Excellent)

2 Dec 2021

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Wonder was like a true Wonderwoman coming to the rescue at a time where I suddenly, just at her arrival time and throughout her entire one month visit, was having waves of pain and sickness. This was a VERY different experience than she signed up for, but she rose to the occasion like an angel dropped from heaven to see me through this difficult… read more

(Excellent)

27 Nov 2021

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I stayed with Jay for three weeks and had a great time. Although Jay got sick just before I arrived and was sick for most of the time I was there, he managed to be a wonderful host nonetheless! He knows so many great places in Oaxaca and we took many long walks in the city as well as the mountains.

There is a market just across the street from… read more

(Very good)

25 Sep 2021

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I stayed here at this amazing place for a short time helping to develop a vegetarian menu. The hotel was not officially opened at the time but we had so much fun making food and having everyone taste it. The manager Katrin and I had so much in common and became good friends. Everyone here works so hard to make this a special place. The owner… read more

(Very good)

6 Sep 2021

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Short and sweet!
Wonder came just for 4 days as she had plans to go to Medellin afterwards. She was lively and very helpful, and gave us some good tips about kitchen management.
She helped us putting our plant based menu together, from food shopping to preparation!
We where sorry to see her leave but it rained a lot while she was here, can’t… read more

(Excellent)

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