Análisis, comentarios y calificaciones de Workaway - page 43

Bettina was great! we had fun, the house and the surroundings are incredible. she was a precious host, she taught us new technics for gardening and carpentry. thank you sm

Alisa and her friends Inka and Vera spent several weeks with us as both "traditional" Workawayers and then house sitters so we could get away for a family break. Perfect for us - extremely reliable and diligent, fantastic with the girls - and excellent bakers of German Christmas treats... We can thoroughly recommend them to others and they are welcome back any time!

Where do I start ! From the moment I arrived on the land of Lara and Diego I felt myself relax and exhale ☺️ their land is incredibly beautiful and peaceful with plenty of birds, a river, a lovely dog and cat and of course them as a family ! I was super lucky to experience many community get togethers, a retreat and plant medicine ceremonies with their trusted Shaman. It is safe to say being with them for 5 months has changed me in many ways. I learned a lot from Lara and her dance therapy practice and about the land and plants from Diego. I have build a deeper connection with myself and my body because of the tranquility here and the space and time to move my body in nature. Volunteering jobs were lovely spending time with the kids, cooking and gardening and there was always room to express needs and preferences. I would recommend everyone to come and volunteer here and gift yourself this experience 🌸 muchos gracias por todo Familia 🥰

We enjoyed having Ruben on our place. He was very enjoyable, up for anything and got along well with everyone here. He always had a smile on his face even in the coldest weather. Ruben will be a great addition to any location which chooses to welcome him. Wir wünschen Dir alles Gute, Ruben ☺️.

I cannot recommend volunteering at Alex’s farm enough for those interested. This was my first Workaway experience, and it energized me to seek more of them in the future. I volunteered at Alex’s for two weeks. Not only has Alex done a wonderful job organizing his beautiful property and launching multiple activities on it, he is also a kind and open host. Alex is an open book. I found in him a great teacher who was always willing to share his deep expertise, or simply talk about any topic under the sun. Living with Alex taught me an immense amount about beekeeping, agroforestry, and the daily life of a rural Brazilian sustainable farmer. Our time together offered me a ton of perspective. Having hosted workawayers for ~10 years, Alex established very clear and reasonable parameters for the work. The tasks were generally easy, and varied depending on the needs of the day/season (e.g., pruning trees, harvesting and bottling honey, cleaning and organizing the house). Alex also considered my interests when assigning tasks. I feel very grateful for my time at the farm, and I’m excited to see how the project continues to evolve!

Kristie and Katrina were fantastic hosts and the food was lovely. Our trip Was cut short by last minute Christmas plans but we really enjoyed the days we were there :) We recommended this place for anyone looking for a true off grid experience.

Nev stayed with us for about one month. First of all: Nev is an amazing person. He is full of love, always up for fun, and above all incredibly helpful and reliable 💚 He took loving care of the many puppies we had at this time, and always kept an eye on all the dogs. He cuddled with them every day, spent time with them and was truly there for all of them. The dogs trusted him and clearly felt safe and comfortable around him.🐾 Nev was present and willing to help with any kind of work. He helped with cleaning, cooking, clearing paths with the machete, fencing, and also did hard physical work using a shovel and pickaxe on the paths and around the property. He never complained and always worked with a positive attitude. He spent Christmas and New Year’s Eve with us, shared many laughs, played games, and became a real part of our little community. We went to the river together, did shopping in the village, and spent evenings around the campfire with other volunteers. Nev also warmly welcomed new volunteers, helped train them, explained the dogs’ individual needs, and supported them from the very beginning. When there were thunderstorms at night, he even slept on the sofa near them so they wouldn’t be alone. To add one more important thing: Nev is someone you can truly trust. He is responsible, caring, always present, and brings a calm, positive energy into any place. He also work very independently. Nev has left a real mark on our hearts and on this place. He was not just a volunteer, but part of our family, and we will always remember him with deep gratitude 🐶💕🥰

Lucia is truly the most amazing woman! We stayed for only 10 days but during that time felt totally part of a small family. We had one other workawayer staying, a really lovely Swedish guy, and every day would sit down with him, Lucia, and Piergianni for lunch and dinner. Lucia provided delicious vegan food, and sometimes we would instead cook for her, but either way it was all enjoyed together (with lots of homemade bread). She had great stories to tell and a wonderful philosophy about life. The work was very easy and we were given lots of independence - staying there you will learn to do tasks without having to ask much beforehand, and nothing was very demanding. Some days my boyfriend and I would collect wood for the fire, others I would cook a nice meal and he would make vegan cakes or cookies, and other days there were tasks like sweeping the windows and mowing the lawn. The reward was her company, her food, and the beautiful farmhouse. There was also plenty of alone time, which Lucia appreciates too, and days where we could visit places like Venice and Caorle. It was great to learn about the small changes we can make to live life less wastefully and more sustainably, as well as about the millions of other things Lucia was able to teach us. She is truly so funny and free-spirited, completely open-minded and caring, and absolutely someone we want to stay with again! As trans people, my boyfriend and I had been a bit worried about doing a workaway, but we ended up blown away by how loving and understanding Lucia was about all kinds of people, and we felt nothing but safe and respected with her. She is truly brilliant. We miss her and Piergianni (and Kaya of course) so very much and have had non-stop things to say about our visit ever since we left! Thank you Lucia for this experience, I really hope we meet again soon.

Yulia is an amazing person and a great helper. She came to help me with laying a wall using granite pieces and travertine, and she did a really beautiful job. I was honestly impressed by how careful and attentive she is. She works very neatly, patiently, and with a lot of respect for the details. You can really feel that she cares about what she’s doing. On top of that, Yulia is very easy and pleasant to be around — friendly, open, kind, and always polite. Communication with her was simple and natural. I can truly recommend Yulia as a Workaway helper. She’s reliable, warm, and a pleasure to work with.

Jason was an amazing volunteer, very helpful and proactive. He was kind and friendly with the kids and the teachers and helped with the daily activities and the classes. Thanks a lot Jason!

I had the incredible chance to stay with this family for two weeks over Christmas and New Year, and from the very first moment I arrived, they opened their hearts and their home to me. Thanks to their kindness and warmth, I quickly felt like part of their beautiful family. For Christmas and New Year, including the preparations, we went to the finca of Helmer’s parents, where I had the privilege of meeting his whole family. Making tamales from scratch together was a very special experience that I will never forget, and they shared their traditions with me in such a heartfelt way. Beyond the celebrations, I also enjoyed so much delicious local food and many meaningful everyday moments, biking, harvesting lemons and tandarins and so much more. Matias is an incredibly smart and curious boy, and I had so much fun playing with him. His English is great, too. I feel deeply grateful and lucky to have met this family, and I already know how much I will miss them. I carry so many beautiful memories. If you are ever in this region and have the chance to stay with them, don’t hesitate for a second, because being part of this family is a gift. They are truly special.

I had such a great time with Bastiaan and I really felt sad that he needed to leave (but happy for him that he could continue his journey). Such a great and thoughtful person. We quite often had deep and good conversations, when we both had the energy. For work he picked up the task of pointing a natural stone wall, which he did an excellent job on. He even taught other WA'ers how to do it, so they could continue his work when he left. I not only recommend him to other hosts, I hope he'll be back one day.

Irene and her brother Paolo were amazing and fun helpers. We had to work A LOT as we moved our whole ranch and they were super willing, capable and strong. They are great with tools and building. With other helpers they did amazing teamwork building our fences. They were so fun and also kind to my young daughter.

Faye is such a good person! One of the best hosts and people I've met ever! I helped her getting olives and then we took the sacks to the press and packed the oil in bottles. She pays attention to your well being. Amazing place, amazing woman

When I picked up Yamilah from the train station she was sick and although she was sick, she immediately wanted to work. She helped Bastiaan, another WA'er with point a big natural stone wall in my kitchen and she did an excellent job. Next day she was sick for real though and she felt really bad about it and I needed to keep telling her that it was alright and she could take all the time she needed to get better. Once she did, she did a deep clean of the house. Finally, she had to leave a little bit earlier because of a personal emergency, but I'd welcome her back anytime.

Leah was simply amazing. An extremely hardworking, reliable, and motivated Workawayer who helped us build a stone wall with care and commitment. Everything flowed effortlessly and with a lot of positive energy. We loved having her here and would welcome her back any time again without hesitation.

It was great fun to have Mathilde around. She was a hard worker, a curious person and very easy to talk to. She did an excellent job with pointing a natural stone wall and cleaned up leaves in the garden. She was good with the kids and helped with cooking dinner once in a while. We also went running together, which was a lot of fun. I can recommend her to everybody.

I had a nice time at the farm overall. I spent almost two weeks here. I most enjoyed talking with Brandi and learning about her upbringing, hearing her travel stories and how her and her husband got the farm. It overall quite quiet there in the area and in the house especially at night, which I liked. I for the most the help they wanted was moving and restacking firewood, There was lots to do, at least 15 cords. I also helped about a bit with the animals as well with random tasks around the property. I learned some things about Quebec while I was there which was nice since I really never had been. One thing which I was a little disappointed in was that I thought we would make some cheese or do something with the milk they have from the cow, as this is something I don't have a lot of experience doing . They are both nice people with a nice family.

It was a real pleasure to host Carla and Jördis! Despite their young age, they worked with incredible dedication, strength, and teamwork while helping us to build a stone wall. They supported each other, stayed motivated and approached every task with enthusiasm and responsibility. We enjoyed their company very much and and would welcome them anytime again!

Nick and Jose are simply delightful. There are no words I can think of to clearly express how good hosts they are. Among the best people I've known! Nick y José son simplemente encantadores. No hay palabras en las que pueda pensar para expresar claramente la calidad de anfitriones que son. Ambos están entre las mejores personas que he conocido!