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100 %
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Comentarios
64
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I live in the Lake District 3m from Kendal, we are a bus journey from mountains & lakes. I work on creative arts projects including making carnival structures and lanterns for events. I work in schools & colleges and with groups of vulnerable people, therefore a good level of English is a must as well as self motivation and life experience. By life experience I mean having lived independently from your family. Most projects are in the summer and it is much quieter here in the winter.
I enjoy vegan, vegetarian and any healthy eating options. I work towards a positive exchange experience so that we enjoy learning from one another. This is more achievable when there is a cultural exchange which may be less achievable with workaways from the U.K. We work hard, volunteers find it enjoyable and rewarding, we have a flexible timetable depending on project demands. We welcome genuine workaways, WE ARE NOT A STEPPING STONE FOR MOVING TO THE LAKE DISTRICT OR THE U.K. We can’t accommodate dogs as we are surrounded by sheep and have 2 cats. We always require cooking, cleaning, shopping, organising and looking after the cats. Help with an Apple computer, iPhone & digital marketing on social media are currently a priority. This is a cold country house in the winter and if you feel the cold it's not advisable for you to be here at this time of year, especially since the cost of utilities have risen. We welcome the hardy and the hard working who are happy to muck in without always having to be asked as some things are just part of living and sharing a home together.
Donna
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Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Proyectos artísticos
Jardinería
Cuidado de animales
Cocinar para toda la familia
Ayuda doméstica
Mantenimiento general
Ayuda con ordenadores/Internet
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Learn about working as an artist and local life in the Lake District. See the stunning beauty of lakes and mountains.
Ayuda
Help with Apple computer, iPhone, iCloud & digital marketing and social media marketing.
Healthy cooking & healthy living & exercise.
Help with shopping, cleaning & organising.
Thank you😊
Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Alojamiento
A lovely room in our house in the countryside or a park up if you have a camper van.
Algo más...
Hillwalking, camping, swimming and live music sessions in local pubs.
Un poco más de información
Acceso a Internet
Acceso a Internet limitado
Tenemos animales
Somos fumadores
Puede alojar familias
Puede acoger a nómadas digitales
Este anfitrión ha indicado que le encanta acoger a nómadas digitales.
Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas
I have a flat park up in the countryside for your campervan if this is how you are traveling you are very welcome.
¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
Dos
Horas esperadas
5 hrs a day, 5 days a week
Número de referencia de anfitrión: 574224588326
Comentarios (50)
20/11/2022
Donna is very communicative, positive and a vibrant person and i really appreciate it, we had lots of nice conversations and we worked together in her social media from the very beginning of it. We went few times for a sauna, pool and gym together to enjoy our free time. I had the cats to share my bed and warm me in the night haha I'll miss it.… read more
09/11/2022
I had a wonderful stay at Donnas with her vibrant energy. There was great company, lovely cats, beautiful countryside, and quickly felt at home. Donna is very involved in the community as an artist and she genuinely just loves what she does. I arrived and quickly got to know the other workawayers Hanna, Tyler, and Maeva who were all so welcoming,… read more
30/10/2022
I spent a wonderful month at Donna's home sweet home last summer! Donna is a cheerful, sociable and warm-hearted person. Without even knowing me, she helped me a lot the first week I was there while she was on holidays. I had the great chance to spend a week with her adorable neighbour Kate & family, who made me feel at home from the very first… read more
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Precisión del perfil:
(5.0)
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(4.9)
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(4.9)
20/11/2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Julia) para el anfitrión
Donna is very communicative, positive and a vibrant person and i really appreciate it, we had lots of nice conversations and we worked together in her social media from the very beginning of it. We went few times for a sauna, pool and gym together to enjoy our free time. I had the cats to share my bed and warm me in the night haha I'll miss it.… read more
09/11/2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Emma) para el anfitrión
I had a wonderful stay at Donnas with her vibrant energy. There was great company, lovely cats, beautiful countryside, and quickly felt at home. Donna is very involved in the community as an artist and she genuinely just loves what she does. I arrived and quickly got to know the other workawayers Hanna, Tyler, and Maeva who were all so welcoming,… read more
30/10/2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Carmen) para el anfitrión
I spent a wonderful month at Donna's home sweet home last summer! Donna is a cheerful, sociable and warm-hearted person. Without even knowing me, she helped me a lot the first week I was there while she was on holidays. I had the great chance to spend a week with her adorable neighbour Kate & family, who made me feel at home from the very first… read more
04/10/2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Ian) para el anfitrión
I stayed with Donna for just over 3 weeks and it was quite an experience! There were 3 other workawayers there too (Lahari, Tyler and Maëve). The main project was working on a puppet for a carnival in Kendal. It was quite stressful at times but we all 'mucked in' and ended up being a formidable team. It was a joy to see the fruits of our labour… read more
13/09/2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Ulrich)
Uli is an exceptional young person, he is hard working, kind, sociable and independent. He showed initiative in whatever he was doing and was pro-active when working on my giant walkabout carnival puppet. He was focused, able to find creative solutions and liked to finish things. He had a positive impact on the progress of the project.
Uli’s… read more
Uli’s… read more
(Excelente
)
22/08/2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Ulrich) para el anfitrión
How lucky i am, having met Donna and working with her on the art project. Donna is very experienced in being a host, she gave me a place where i could feel at home, and she offered so much so that i could fully enjoy my stay in the Lake District. Working with her and all the people involved in the carneval project was just a full joy. Donna was… read more
04/09/2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Helena) para el anfitrión
Hellouuu Donna! Miss you already
I loved my experience! More and more I'm sure that what makes a trip good is the people, and Donna was essential for that. When I texted her, she replied within 5 minutes. It was meant to be hahahaha
It was a very mutual help. I think our exchange was fair, cultural and very pleasant. I stayed with Donna in Kendal… read more
I loved my experience! More and more I'm sure that what makes a trip good is the people, and Donna was essential for that. When I texted her, she replied within 5 minutes. It was meant to be hahahaha
It was a very mutual help. I think our exchange was fair, cultural and very pleasant. I stayed with Donna in Kendal… read more
28/06/2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Noah) para el anfitrión
Very, very late with my review, but better late than never, right?
I stayed at Donna’s with my girlfriend at the time, Camilla, for about a month and we both had a lovely time.
Donna was very welcoming from the very first day, she had another workawayer pick us up at the station and then we jumped straight into the work! We stayed at her house,… read more
I stayed at Donna’s with my girlfriend at the time, Camilla, for about a month and we both had a lovely time.
Donna was very welcoming from the very first day, she had another workawayer pick us up at the station and then we jumped straight into the work! We stayed at her house,… read more
22/06/2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Cristian) para el anfitrión
I had a lovely stay at Donna's place. She was waiting for me with the lovely room ready for me after a long journey. And it was indeed lovely. The work was creative and relaxing and I've spent some lovely days here. The location is very nice,but if you've got a car it would be easier to see the beautiful places around. Great place to enjoy the… read more
05/04/2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Cecilia ) para el anfitrión
I stayed for about two weeks at Donna’s place in early March.
During this time I helped with various tasks and anything that was needed.
I had the opportunity to help with the Art club group that Donna was teaching on Saturdays (preparing the space, setting up tables, materials and typing up after class). I got to learn a lot about painting… read more
During this time I helped with various tasks and anything that was needed.
I had the opportunity to help with the Art club group that Donna was teaching on Saturdays (preparing the space, setting up tables, materials and typing up after class). I got to learn a lot about painting… read more
01/04/2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Lui & Linda)
Lui & Linda were fantastic workaways! Lui is an exceptionally creative and talented sculptor and together they were a fantastic team who's input really helped my carnival project. Linda is quite quiet, gentle, also talented and a beautiful young woman on the inside and out. They were independent, happy to work on their own initiative and they were… read more
(Excelente
)
10/09/2021
Dejado por el workawayer (Lui & Linda) para el anfitrión
Working with Donna on community art project was a wonderful experience. We gained new skills, had enjoyable stay in countryside and felt inspired by Donna's energy and openness. Lots of places around to explore, Kendal is a nice little town as well - thanks Donna's daughter Tilly for a little tour. And if you are a cat lover, this is the right… read more
24/02/2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Tuong Vy)
Vy is an intelligent and creative and it was an absolute pleasure to have her to stay with us! She was a fantastic help in the house as she is a very conscientious person. We made Alice in Wonderland top hats in a workshop with people with learning difficulties. Vy proactively looked up hat designs and got stuck into designing a great technique… read more
(Excelente
)
20/07/2021
Dejado por el workawayer (Tuong Vy) para el anfitrión
Aaahh I'm so glad I came here! I think this is the kind of workaway that everyones would like to experience, with lovely people. Donna is so nice, everyone I met was so friendly, from the first evening I arrived. Even just the landscape is worth coming, you get an amazing view of the hills and are surrounded by beautiful nature, fields, sheeps and… read more
24/02/2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Kathryn & Uri)
If I could give Kat & Uri 10 out of 10, I wouldn’t I’d give them 11! What a dynamic team to have with us in our home. They got on very well with everyone and it felt like family, when they were here. They showed loads of initiative in setting schedules for work to be achieved, they are extremely hard working, kind, considerate, sociable and… read more
(Excelente
)
24/02/2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Zero & Chris)
Chris & Zero are a beautiful, independent couple who were always incredibly respectful of one another, us, our space and our home. They both have great personalities and I really enjoyed all of our interesting conversations from politics to healing. Chris is extremely knowledgeable about Chinese medicines and gives fantastic massages! They were a… read more
(Excelente
)
24/02/2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Esther)
If I could give Esther 10 out of 10, I wouldn’t I’d give her 11! Esther was exceptional and an absolute gem to have with us in our home. She got on well with everyone and become one of the family. She has loads of initiative, is hard working, kind, considerate, sociable and also independent. She helped with many activities around the house… read more
(Excelente
)
11/01/2021
Dejado por el workawayer (Esther) para el anfitrión
Whoo !!! Honestly I don’t even know where to start...this is going to be quite long even though I’ll still be feeling it’s not enough !
-Dear new potential workaway, if you’re in a hurry and don’t want to bother reading all of this : Don’t think twice, just go, allow yourself to enter into this sanctuary of pure wellness ! You won’t regret it, you… read more
-Dear new potential workaway, if you’re in a hurry and don’t want to bother reading all of this : Don’t think twice, just go, allow yourself to enter into this sanctuary of pure wellness ! You won’t regret it, you… read more
17/11/2021
Dejado por el workawayer (Yinghui) para el anfitrión
I spent 10 days at Donna's to get away from work and it turns out to be one of my best workaway experiences. The only regret is that I couldn't stay there longer. Donna is a mother who is strong, an artist who works for something that she loves, and a fighter who defends her freedom, which makes her an amazing and inspirational woman. She helped… read more
15/11/2021
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jan)
You’ll be glad to have Jan in your home or your business, as workaways go she is up there with the best! Be sure to take advantage of her yoga experience teaching classes - it always made a difference to how the day unfolded.
I invited Jan to help me create my website content which is an area of her expertise that she offers. Before she arrived,… read more
I invited Jan to help me create my website content which is an area of her expertise that she offers. Before she arrived,… read more
(Excelente
)
15/11/2021
Dejado por el workawayer (Jan) para el anfitrión
3 Excellent weeks! Surrounded by lush green hills, this lovely home expands with lovely people often… it can also be a wonderfully quiet, peaceful location. You’ll spend time with happy and friendly people because Donna introduces you to her wonderful friends as well as her vibrant art network. She also shares the hills, dales and her favourite… read more
03/04/2021
Dejado por el workawayer (Vittorio) para el anfitrión
This was my first Workaway experience and it will be extremely hard to top it!
I stayed with Donna little over a week, but I have quickly grown attached to everyone I met there. Donna and all her family and friends are all exeptional human being. Donna herself in an extremely funny, clever, capable woman, a self-made force of nature. I still… read more
I stayed with Donna little over a week, but I have quickly grown attached to everyone I met there. Donna and all her family and friends are all exeptional human being. Donna herself in an extremely funny, clever, capable woman, a self-made force of nature. I still… read more
25/03/2021
Dejado por el workawayer (Sara) para el anfitrión
The feedback!! God, so much to say.
To begin with: make yourself a favour and spend some weeks with Donna if you can. It is a GREAT Workaway experience!!!
I loved my stay at Donna's and I'll be back as soon as I can!! Donna is such an inspiring, energetic woman, a great friend, a great mother and a people's person. Being with Donna meant being… read more
To begin with: make yourself a favour and spend some weeks with Donna if you can. It is a GREAT Workaway experience!!!
I loved my stay at Donna's and I'll be back as soon as I can!! Donna is such an inspiring, energetic woman, a great friend, a great mother and a people's person. Being with Donna meant being… read more
28/02/2020
Dejado por el workawayer (Lara) para el anfitrión
Donna is an amazing host and I had a wonderful time with her, her children and the whole bunch of people that came and went during my stay :D
During this stay, there were not many artistic projects going on, so I mainly helped her daughter Tilly with some maintenance in the house, which was nice and relaxing. I had the opportunity to do some silk… read more
During this stay, there were not many artistic projects going on, so I mainly helped her daughter Tilly with some maintenance in the house, which was nice and relaxing. I had the opportunity to do some silk… read more
12/01/2020
Dejado por el workawayer (Moritz & Sally) para el anfitrión
My stay at Donna's was an absolute blast, I only stayed for two weeks at the end of November, but we really managed to squeeze so many experiences into that time. I did some workshops with her, I especially loved working with her homeschooled kids class and we built an amazing igloo together.
Donna always manages to find interesting and creative… read more
Donna always manages to find interesting and creative… read more
09/12/2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Dee) para el anfitrión
Where to start! Donna is an amazing and wonderful person to be around. Her positive energy and attitude to life was really refreshing. I loved being involved with the arts projects and the level of devotion Donna has for these groups really came through in the short time I spent there. Her home is open and free, set in a beautiful location in the… read more
03/12/2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Dide) para el anfitrión
Donna is such a warm, inspiring and positive woman who cares about people deeply. I stayed with her in a very busy time for 8 days working on giant lanterns (and giant poet from Lake District :) ) in Kendal Torchlight Festival. Working on the projects and surrounded by all these materials was a very practical and inspiring experience. Even we were… read more
11/11/2019
Dejado por el workawayer (David) para el anfitrión
I'm so grateful to Donna for introducing me to her "little britain" community of hers.
I really enjoyed spending this week with her and her lovely friends and family. She is such a persona.
She reminds me a lot of this amazing character of Jennifer Saunders Ab Fab tv series Edina Monsoon.
Kind of the same look and attitude, absolutely same… read more
I really enjoyed spending this week with her and her lovely friends and family. She is such a persona.
She reminds me a lot of this amazing character of Jennifer Saunders Ab Fab tv series Edina Monsoon.
Kind of the same look and attitude, absolutely same… read more
13/10/2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Becky & Woody) para el anfitrión
I stayed with Donna for two weeks at a really busy time; working on giant lanterns (and "that giant thing" aka Wordsworth :) ) for Kendal Torchlight Carnival. I really enjoyed the creative side of the work I was doing, the space for artistic input, and of cause the carnival itself was brilliant!
Donna is a great host! I felt really at home during… read more
Donna is a great host! I felt really at home during… read more
03/10/2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Evangelista) para el anfitrión
Donna is a fire of an artist and a workaway at Donna’s means that you will become part of her vibrant life.
She is a wild spirit (never met someone before driving that fast in her van ;o)!). Together we did not only set up and run the lantern workshops at the nearby school.
But Donna also drove us (two up to three workawayers) to incredible… read more
She is a wild spirit (never met someone before driving that fast in her van ;o)!). Together we did not only set up and run the lantern workshops at the nearby school.
But Donna also drove us (two up to three workawayers) to incredible… read more
09/08/2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Hannah) para el anfitrión
This was my first workaway experience and wow did I get lucky! Donna immediately integrated the other workawayers and me into her life wich is powerfull, vibrant and inspiring. Good times! Sharing stories, skinny dipping in the river close by, going to pubs and events, hiking in the hills, dancing around the bonfire..not to mention the 3 precious… read more
31/07/2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Maari) para el anfitrión
Kendal is a lovely place to stay and Donna's home is an amazing farm house in an idyllic spot in the country. Donna's Workaway offering is unique, giving aspiring community arts workers an opportunity to find out what the working life of an arts practitioner is really like. Donna is a busy, dynamic lady with lots to offer Workawayers in cultural… read more
19/05/2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Jovile) para el anfitrión
My time with Donna just flew by! She is a very active lady that does 20 things at once and does them well. She is involved in so many things and her volunteers are very lucky in being able to experience them - she took me to Scotland for a knitting project of all things! Some other things where I could participate in included work with vulnerable… read more
26/03/2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Monica & Maria ) para el anfitrión
It was quite a long time now since I did workaway with you, but it doesn't matter, my memory of you and your beautiful doughter Tilly will never fade. (I never met your son).
I was doing workaway with your boyfriend in Scotland, and I was on my way to the north when he asked me if I could imagine to turn south instead and help you. He told me… read more
I was doing workaway with your boyfriend in Scotland, and I was on my way to the north when he asked me if I could imagine to turn south instead and help you. He told me… read more
05/03/2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Claudia)
Claudia is a wonderful workaway, she did everything she was asked and more, always effortlessly and with attention to detail. Claudia quietly gets on with what needs doing and learns all tasks very quickly. She worked well as part of our team and also independently under her own initiative. She is gentle and worked very well with vulnerable… read more
(Excelente
)
14/02/2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Claudia) para el anfitrión
Thank you so much Donna and Tily for this amazing workaway experience and for your lovely welcome!!
I spendt about one month with Donna and Tilly and I had the possibility to cooperate in the realization of this beautiful project , very interesting for its creativity and its social aspect.
The realization of the tapestry inspired by Grayson Perry… read more
I spendt about one month with Donna and Tilly and I had the possibility to cooperate in the realization of this beautiful project , very interesting for its creativity and its social aspect.
The realization of the tapestry inspired by Grayson Perry… read more
05/03/2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Shawnie)
Shawnie is a fantastic workaway and if you get the opportunity to host her I would highly recommend her. She is bright, capable, very creative and super conscientious. She has excellent ideas, loads of initiative, is very hard working and great company. Shawnee got stuck into my project as if it was her own and it benefitted from her high… read more
(Excelente
)
15/01/2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Shawnie) para el anfitrión
I spent a month with Donna and Tilly, and I can honestly say it was one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve had with Workaway. Kendal is a beautiful little town nestled in the Lake District of the UK, and is very unique in that it has an intricate and supportive network of arts/community outreach. Donna, being the creative and amazing… read more
12/01/2019
Dejado por el workawayer (MEIRI) para el anfitrión
Donna and Tilly, They are so wonderful! Beautiful person! Donna, She is a powerful, positive and creative woman. She can do and think lots of things at the same time! I spent with them (and sweet 3 cats) for 10 days on New year.
My main job is preparing of Grayson Perry tapestry project workshop with the other workawayer Shawnie (She's great… read more
My main job is preparing of Grayson Perry tapestry project workshop with the other workawayer Shawnie (She's great… read more
20/11/2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Gladys)
Gladys is open, honest, sensitive to the needs of others, friendly, kind, helpful and very trustworthy. She has very good communication skills and is a pleasure to have around. She was physically strong and fit enough to help with the packing & unpacking of materials from my van into the different venues I work in. Gladys is artistic and creative… read more
(Excelente
)
21/10/2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Gladys) para el anfitrión
Donna is such a wonderful person with a beautiful heart. She always ensures that I get the best experiences out of my stay. Her work focuses on helping those in the community and I am really glad to be part of these meaningful art projects! The family is very welcoming and the 3 cats are super cute. It was fun cooking in the big kitchen,… read more
11/11/2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Dóra) para el anfitrión
I had the chance to spend 10 days at Donna's lovely place with Donna, Donna's nice daughter; Tilly and the 3 cats (shame on me, but I don't remember all of their names). It was a busy and difficult period of the year, there were a lot of art projects going on at the same time, so sometimes I had long days, but I think it was worth being there and… read more
21/10/2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Marie) para el anfitrión
I had a wonderful time staying with Donna and her family !
Donna is such a smart, Independent and thoughtful woman, it was a pleasure to work with her !
The work was a lot of fun and very creative too! The other workawayers and I had a lot of freedom in how we wanted to realise the project and Donna always supported us when we brought up our own… read more
Donna is such a smart, Independent and thoughtful woman, it was a pleasure to work with her !
The work was a lot of fun and very creative too! The other workawayers and I had a lot of freedom in how we wanted to realise the project and Donna always supported us when we brought up our own… read more
06/08/2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Audrey) para el anfitrión
I had a lovely work away experience with Donna and her family.
They were friendly and kind and made me feel very welcome.
The work was varied and interesting and I felt included in the project work as it developed. Donna was a good host and gave direction when needed and support to complete the tasks to my best ability.
I had a very rewarding… read more
They were friendly and kind and made me feel very welcome.
The work was varied and interesting and I felt included in the project work as it developed. Donna was a good host and gave direction when needed and support to complete the tasks to my best ability.
I had a very rewarding… read more
14/05/2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Joseph) para el anfitrión
My first work away experience and wow, what a lovely 2 weeks ... Based near the beautiful town of Kendal. There was lots of spare time between work for sight seeing and fun. On my second night I was invited to a Reggae night in Ulverston, which was quite the experience. Most of the work revolved around sorting through Donna's art studio moving… read more
29/04/2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Nicolas & Clara) para el anfitrión
My first workaway experience and was fantastic. They make me feel like part of the family, I make friends, we share music, long talks, knowledge and movies night! The work was simple and really interesting, in my experience I help with moving an art studio and in art activities for dementia group of people really lovely. I recommend 100% and is… read more
31/03/2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Zélia) para el anfitrión
Ten days at Donna's, Tilly's and Caelan's house,
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How I had an amazing first experience as a Workaway volonteer.
My only regret is not staying longer in this fantastic place, where I have been warmely welcomed. It's hard to find words that are strong enough to describe my stay. My trip there was very short but also incredibly intense, as we… read more
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How I had an amazing first experience as a Workaway volonteer.
My only regret is not staying longer in this fantastic place, where I have been warmely welcomed. It's hard to find words that are strong enough to describe my stay. My trip there was very short but also incredibly intense, as we… read more
02/02/2018
Dejado por el workawayer (María) para el anfitrión
Between November and December I was living with this family and another volunteer called Lauriane. We accompanied and helped Donna in the projects that she had. Every day we had different tasks, depending on the project. We used to go to different places every day, at different times. Donna was very flexible about the schedule, if we worked more… read more
26/11/2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Wanda) para el anfitrión
Thank you for this experience!
The two weeks I stayed with Donna, Caelan and Tilly were full of joy, new experiences, talks to other artists, carnival costumes, beautiful landscapes, glitter and LANTERNS!!! :) I was involved in the torch light carnival - started with building lots of lanterns and costumes, ended with getting into one of the… read more
The two weeks I stayed with Donna, Caelan and Tilly were full of joy, new experiences, talks to other artists, carnival costumes, beautiful landscapes, glitter and LANTERNS!!! :) I was involved in the torch light carnival - started with building lots of lanterns and costumes, ended with getting into one of the… read more
27/10/2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Felipe & Sofia)
Sophia & Filipe are hard working, super fast and efficient, doing whatever needs done in an effortless manner.
It was like having elves, everything got done in the house and at the workshop that needed doing often without me asking or even noticing them do it.
They’re a great team working well together with a lovely balance of being sociable,… read more
It was like having elves, everything got done in the house and at the workshop that needed doing often without me asking or even noticing them do it.
They’re a great team working well together with a lovely balance of being sociable,… read more
(Excelente
)
22/09/2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Felipe & Sofia) para el anfitrión
Donna is a warrior. An example of the female power. She can do a lot of different things at the same time.
We learn a lot in this workaway, making customs for the Kendal festival!! We meet a lot of interesting and creative people.
Donna, tilly and caelan made us feel like we were in home. They are very opened people so you can share some good… read more
We learn a lot in this workaway, making customs for the Kendal festival!! We meet a lot of interesting and creative people.
Donna, tilly and caelan made us feel like we were in home. They are very opened people so you can share some good… read more
10/10/2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Belen)
Belen was a fantastic person to host, she is kind, intelligent, efficient and fun. She was a little shy at first, it being her first workaway at 19yrs old, she was very quick to learn everything and soon found her confidence. I had a big carnival project on the go, Belen worked hard on this project and showed lots of initiative, her name is on the… read more
(Excelente
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14/09/2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Belen) para el anfitrión
Working with Donna and sharing house with her, Tilly and Caelan were such a pleasure! The ambience throughout the house was wonderful, it was like being home but with great different people. They were full of energy and did an amazing variety of things wich allowed us to talk about the so many stuff we had in common. At the same time we were… read more
29/09/2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Helen) para el anfitrión
Donna, Caelan and Tilly are a warm, friendly and essentailly a dynamic family. I felt very welcome and enjoyed the work of creating costumes for the Kendal carnival. Their home is a little off the beaten track, which is great to wake up to sheep munching on grass outside your bedroom window, a little less so as you are largely dependent on lifts.… read more
29/07/2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Edson)
Since leaving his feedback for us Edson returned to celebrate his 30th Birthday with us. We were Edson's first & last hosts in the U.K. When he left it felt like he was one of our small family and we miss him.
Edson is kind, considerate, thoughtful, easy going and hard working. He was happy to do any kind of work we asked of him. We enjoyed the… read more
Edson is kind, considerate, thoughtful, easy going and hard working. He was happy to do any kind of work we asked of him. We enjoyed the… read more
(Excelente
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07/03/2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Edson) para el anfitrión
"Feels like home" is the best way to describe this place. I think it will be rare to have a better experience than I was given to living with Donna, Tilly and Caelan for a month - as well as Marta for two weeks. Donna is very easy to live with, lovely, interesting and very committed to improving people's lives. Her sons are also extraordinarily… read more
03/05/2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Jasmin) para el anfitrión
Donna, Caelan and Tilly are basically the nicest family ever and super creative and open minded. I enjoyed 3 weeks with them at their farm cottage in beautiful fields and rolling hills on the Lake District outside Kendal. The first week was house sitting and caring for the family's 3 needy but lovable cats, and the other 2 weeks spent involved… read more
26/04/2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Helen)
Helen is a fantastic Workaway, she is fast & efficient, very artistic & creative, has plenty of initiative & ideas, is a pleasure to have around, a great cook, positive & interesting. Welcome back any time!
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09/04/2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Helen) para el anfitrión
Donna is an inspirational woman who was so warm and welcoming into her family home. She is full of life and enthusiasm for her work which is infectious. Her two adult children Caelan and Tilly are wonderful, mature individuals. It was a pleasure to be involved in family life for the short time I was there.
I helped keep the house clean and tidy,… read more
I helped keep the house clean and tidy,… read more
22/03/2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Matilda & Morgan) para el anfitrión
Ever since reading Swallows and Amazons as a kid I wanted to visit the Lakes District one day, and staying with Donna really was the best way to do it!
Her work in the community is inspiring and has a genuine positive impact on the people involved, so you can't help but be excited to help however possible. The work required is incredibly… read more
Her work in the community is inspiring and has a genuine positive impact on the people involved, so you can't help but be excited to help however possible. The work required is incredibly… read more
17/03/2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Marie) para el anfitrión
My stay with Donna, Tilly and Ceala was short but very enjoyable! As Donna had a broken arm and it happens to be the busy time before Christmas I helped mainly with light household work as cleaning, cooking etc. with plenty of time to organise my next travel steps ( I would have loved to do some walks as it's very beautiful there but I was lucky… read more
13/03/2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Workaway member) para el anfitrión
I have been only a week with Donna, in August and I helped her during the preparation of the Sheep Fest. This art project has been very funny and interesting, with a lot of practical, different and easy tasks. I really enjoyed all the time that I spent with Donna, she has a colourful and creative mind, full of brilliant ideas. She knows how… read more
06/03/2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Marta) para el anfitrión
Donna, Caelan and Tilly are amazing family and I had such a pleasure to stay with them for 2 weeks. I learnt a lot about artistic projects, healthy and unconvencional way of living and how to pronounce English words (thank you Caelan :D).
Their home is really warm, full of family atmosphere and delicious food. My main responsabilities was… read more
Their home is really warm, full of family atmosphere and delicious food. My main responsabilities was… read more
29/11/2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Natasa) para el anfitrión
Donna is an amazing, inspirational and positive woman. She is completely devoted to her students and she changes lives through her community art work. Her studio is big, amazing and well organised and so is her house (even more after some of my help). The house is situated in a beautiful area in the countryside with amazing views over the fields… read more
