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Laissé par le workawayer (Carmen) pour l'hôte
I spent one month with Edith and Jill. This experience could be described as very satisfactory from all points of view. The communication from the first moment was quite fluid and since you put your feet in their house it is as if you already knew them or come back again after a short absence. During my stay I mainly took care of giving Edith
… read more Spanish lessons in an informal way. Thank you very much for making me part of the meeting and for allowing me to accompany you on your activities. This type of initiative has allowed me to live and observe new situations for myself and to see the : incredible person and personality that Edith possesses, eager to help members of her community and dynamism in all the actions she undertakes. I loved meeting her friends, especially "Lark" , "Alondra" in Spanish.
What to say about Jill? essential duo. Jill showed me the incredible beaches of the Oregon coast, we went to Seattle to visit her nice family and enjoyed to share conversations and reflections that will remain in my mind for ever.
For all these reasons and more I could say that Edith and Jill are the dream hosts and they will not disappoint anyone. Hope to see you again.. Hasta pronto!!.Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Carmen)
Carmen spent 4 weeks with us in 2024. She was our first workaway guest to come as a Spanish teacher, with the intention of creating an intensive Spanish learning experience for Edith. At Edith's request, the focus was on conversational skills, and increasing Edith's ease in speaking Spanish. Having a professional Spanish teacher in our home was a
… read more luxury we had often talked about. Carmen was very patient and flexible, working her schedule around our activities, and frequently changing teaching methods in response to what worked best. Edith was delighted to find her language skills improved after working with Carmen, and she was able to participate more easily in online Spanish classes after this experience.
Although Carmen's work was supposed to be only teaching, she also frequently volunteered to help by cleaning and cooking to make sure she gave her full hours, even when Edith was too busy for all the teaching hours. She washed windows and window screens, cleaned the bathrooms, dusted, and washed floors. She also made tasty food, including an Ecuadorean fish stew, Spanish potato and egg tortilla, and a French couscous salad.
Though accustomed to large cities, Carmen loved being in our tiny town, and found special places to enjoy the local community, beaches, and walks. She was respectful of our schedule, and was a quiet and enjoyable guest. It was fun to introduce her to some of our family and friends, and she even spoke Spanish and facilitated a conversation group in Spanish with some of our friends.
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Zhifang)
Zhifang spent three weeks with us; we were her first workaway experience. She did a fantastic job learning how to recognize local weeds and invasive plants, working carefully to clear the weeds from each area we asked her to help with. She willingly met challenges as she learned how to do tasks new to her. She cheerfully worked in light rain and
… read more cool temperatures, and with tough jobs like digging out gigantic blackberry roots. When we went to Seattle for a week she took on housework that had been neglected for years like dusting high rafters and a rock chimney, and cleaning out a kitchen stove vent clogged with oil and grease. She had a positive attitude though all of the work. Zhifang was great company, enjoying our local area, showing us her wonderful digital drawing skills, and exploring nearby communities. She was very respectful of our household expectations, conscientious about her work hours, and ended up working more than we asked to finish a task that took more time than we expected. She even drew a delightful original artwork that illustrated her experience with us, such a sweet parting gift. If you are fortunate enough to have Zhifang as a workaway guest you will be very pleased.
Laissé par le workawayer (Zhifang) pour l'hôte
I spent three weeks with Jill and her family—two weeks in Wheeler and the last week in Seattle.
This was my first workaway experience, and I’m glad I chose to stay with them. The working hours were flexible; you could work any day and any time, as long as you completed 20 hours per week. I finished my work early, which gave me more time to
… read more explore the city.
In Wheeler, the work involved gardening, mostly weeding. I pulled out enough weeds to last a lifetime! And mad respect to the blackberries—they have very giant roots and a strong will to take over the place! I had never done that before, but Edith was very kind and patient, making the tasks clear and praising my efforts. Her encouragement made the work enjoyable.
The family treated me like one of their own. They drove me to and from the places I wanted to visit, showed me the best spots in town, and offered many treats—Buttercup’s ice cream is the best! Jill also made me chicken and spaghetti, which was very delicious. I had eczema and they even gave me cream that helped it recover. They are genuinely wonderful people to be around.
One week in Seattle felt too short. I cleaned the house and had the chance to meet other family members, who were all super nice. We had hot pot together and went for nice walks. I enjoyed chatting with them and felt right at home. I wish I had more time in Seattle since it’s such a big city, but Jill kindly wrote down a list of places for me to visit, which I really appreciated.
Laissé par le workawayer (Kayla) pour l'hôte
Edith and Jill are the most compassionate, giving, and Interesting Hosts you will find on this platform. I stayed with Edith and Jill for 2 nurturing and educational months April of 2023. It's been a year, but better late than never! I can't mention enough how Incredible both of them were. The accommodation was comfortable, warm, and nurturing [as
… read more well as the food ;)] but the real treat were Edith and Jill themselves. Jill was better than an Encyclopedia, If you're looking for a cultural connection she is your woman! Jill was knowledgeable and passionate about the Northern Coast they live on and the town (Wheeler) that they call home. she offered A recommendations on hiking, food, culture, and was generous enough to Invite me to different local known Institutions and events! I unfortunately had persistent trouble with my car but Jill offered support, understanding, and even driving when I needed it most. She hosted a gathering with the women of the town the day after I came and that was the start of Wheeler feeling like home; by the end of my stay I felt like I was part of the community. Edith was an absolute spitfire of a woman who will absolutely awe you with her Art and always offer you with vibrant conversation. These two are a Dynamic duo and I will never ever forget them or the time I had with them on the Oregon Coast. They have Impacted me in so many ways and it was a privilege I hope many more will have the pleasure of having. My World is brighter due to these women! I 100/10 recommend!Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Kayla)
We were fortunate to host Kayla (Bee) for 2 1/2 weeks in spring and recommend her highly as a workaway guest. She is a friendly, positive person who was enjoyable to get to know. Her skills as a carpenter were wonderful to have; she designed and built custom shelving for us in two closets. She was thorough in her planning, gathered the necessary
… read more materials, overcame several challenges relating to the age of our home and the awkward sizes of the closets. We are thrilled with the results! Bee did a careful job weeding several overgrown areas in our yard, not letting cold and rainy weather deter her from completing the task. A hard worker, Bee was very responsive to our requests and got a lot done in an efficient manner. She was very respectful of our request for quiet evenings (we are early to bed), and was clean and tidy in her use of our home. She even taught us how to make delicious pierogi (great with jam and sour cream!) We only wish Bee could have stayed even longer.Feedback
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Laissé par le workawayer (Carmen) pour l'hôte
I spent one month with Edith and Jill. This experience could be described as very satisfactory from all points of view. The communication from the first moment was quite fluid and since you put your feet in their house it is as if you already knew them or come back again after a short absence. During my stay I mainly took care of giving Edith
… read more Spanish lessons in an informal way. Thank you very much for making me part of the meeting and for allowing me to accompany you on your activities. This type of initiative has allowed me to live and observe new situations for myself and to see the : incredible person and personality that Edith possesses, eager to help members of her community and dynamism in all the actions she undertakes. I loved meeting her friends, especially "Lark" , "Alondra" in Spanish.
What to say about Jill? essential duo. Jill showed me the incredible beaches of the Oregon coast, we went to Seattle to visit her nice family and enjoyed to share conversations and reflections that will remain in my mind for ever.
For all these reasons and more I could say that Edith and Jill are the dream hosts and they will not disappoint anyone. Hope to see you again.. Hasta pronto!!.Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Carmen)
Carmen spent 4 weeks with us in 2024. She was our first workaway guest to come as a Spanish teacher, with the intention of creating an intensive Spanish learning experience for Edith. At Edith's request, the focus was on conversational skills, and increasing Edith's ease in speaking Spanish. Having a professional Spanish teacher in our home was a
… read more luxury we had often talked about. Carmen was very patient and flexible, working her schedule around our activities, and frequently changing teaching methods in response to what worked best. Edith was delighted to find her language skills improved after working with Carmen, and she was able to participate more easily in online Spanish classes after this experience.
Although Carmen's work was supposed to be only teaching, she also frequently volunteered to help by cleaning and cooking to make sure she gave her full hours, even when Edith was too busy for all the teaching hours. She washed windows and window screens, cleaned the bathrooms, dusted, and washed floors. She also made tasty food, including an Ecuadorean fish stew, Spanish potato and egg tortilla, and a French couscous salad.
Though accustomed to large cities, Carmen loved being in our tiny town, and found special places to enjoy the local community, beaches, and walks. She was respectful of our schedule, and was a quiet and enjoyable guest. It was fun to introduce her to some of our family and friends, and she even spoke Spanish and facilitated a conversation group in Spanish with some of our friends.
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Zhifang)
Zhifang spent three weeks with us; we were her first workaway experience. She did a fantastic job learning how to recognize local weeds and invasive plants, working carefully to clear the weeds from each area we asked her to help with. She willingly met challenges as she learned how to do tasks new to her. She cheerfully worked in light rain and
… read more cool temperatures, and with tough jobs like digging out gigantic blackberry roots. When we went to Seattle for a week she took on housework that had been neglected for years like dusting high rafters and a rock chimney, and cleaning out a kitchen stove vent clogged with oil and grease. She had a positive attitude though all of the work. Zhifang was great company, enjoying our local area, showing us her wonderful digital drawing skills, and exploring nearby communities. She was very respectful of our household expectations, conscientious about her work hours, and ended up working more than we asked to finish a task that took more time than we expected. She even drew a delightful original artwork that illustrated her experience with us, such a sweet parting gift. If you are fortunate enough to have Zhifang as a workaway guest you will be very pleased.
Laissé par le workawayer (Zhifang) pour l'hôte
I spent three weeks with Jill and her family—two weeks in Wheeler and the last week in Seattle.
This was my first workaway experience, and I’m glad I chose to stay with them. The working hours were flexible; you could work any day and any time, as long as you completed 20 hours per week. I finished my work early, which gave me more time to
… read more explore the city.
In Wheeler, the work involved gardening, mostly weeding. I pulled out enough weeds to last a lifetime! And mad respect to the blackberries—they have very giant roots and a strong will to take over the place! I had never done that before, but Edith was very kind and patient, making the tasks clear and praising my efforts. Her encouragement made the work enjoyable.
The family treated me like one of their own. They drove me to and from the places I wanted to visit, showed me the best spots in town, and offered many treats—Buttercup’s ice cream is the best! Jill also made me chicken and spaghetti, which was very delicious. I had eczema and they even gave me cream that helped it recover. They are genuinely wonderful people to be around.
One week in Seattle felt too short. I cleaned the house and had the chance to meet other family members, who were all super nice. We had hot pot together and went for nice walks. I enjoyed chatting with them and felt right at home. I wish I had more time in Seattle since it’s such a big city, but Jill kindly wrote down a list of places for me to visit, which I really appreciated.
Laissé par le workawayer (Kayla) pour l'hôte
Edith and Jill are the most compassionate, giving, and Interesting Hosts you will find on this platform. I stayed with Edith and Jill for 2 nurturing and educational months April of 2023. It's been a year, but better late than never! I can't mention enough how Incredible both of them were. The accommodation was comfortable, warm, and nurturing [as
… read more well as the food ;)] but the real treat were Edith and Jill themselves. Jill was better than an Encyclopedia, If you're looking for a cultural connection she is your woman! Jill was knowledgeable and passionate about the Northern Coast they live on and the town (Wheeler) that they call home. she offered A recommendations on hiking, food, culture, and was generous enough to Invite me to different local known Institutions and events! I unfortunately had persistent trouble with my car but Jill offered support, understanding, and even driving when I needed it most. She hosted a gathering with the women of the town the day after I came and that was the start of Wheeler feeling like home; by the end of my stay I felt like I was part of the community. Edith was an absolute spitfire of a woman who will absolutely awe you with her Art and always offer you with vibrant conversation. These two are a Dynamic duo and I will never ever forget them or the time I had with them on the Oregon Coast. They have Impacted me in so many ways and it was a privilege I hope many more will have the pleasure of having. My World is brighter due to these women! I 100/10 recommend!Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Kayla)
We were fortunate to host Kayla (Bee) for 2 1/2 weeks in spring and recommend her highly as a workaway guest. She is a friendly, positive person who was enjoyable to get to know. Her skills as a carpenter were wonderful to have; she designed and built custom shelving for us in two closets. She was thorough in her planning, gathered the necessary
… read more materials, overcame several challenges relating to the age of our home and the awkward sizes of the closets. We are thrilled with the results! Bee did a careful job weeding several overgrown areas in our yard, not letting cold and rainy weather deter her from completing the task. A hard worker, Bee was very responsive to our requests and got a lot done in an efficient manner. She was very respectful of our request for quiet evenings (we are early to bed), and was clean and tidy in her use of our home. She even taught us how to make delicious pierogi (great with jam and sour cream!) We only wish Bee could have stayed even longer.
Laissé par le workawayer (Sara) pour l'hôte
Staying with Ms. Jill and Ms. Edith was an amazing experience to say the least.
I flew into Oregon from Louisiana and thus, I did not have a car. Ms. Jill was happy to coordinate with me to drop me off and pick me up from different nearby locations. In addition to Ms. Jill’s help, there is an amazing bus route that I took once.
As for work, Ms.
… read more Jill and Ms. Edith were incredibly flexible and allowed me to schedule my own time to work. I mainly worked in the mornings to have my afternoons free. I worked in their garden for all my working hours except once and I had an amazing time doing it!
I love hikes and walking so I was very happy to be joined by Ms. Jill as she showed me the beautiful scenery of Oregon’s coast. I also completed some peaceful hikes alone with Ms. Jill dropping me off at the trailhead.
Because I flew into Oregon, I was unable to bring all of my art supplies with me. Ms. Edith was happy to give me a few pieces of watercolor and drawing paper. Ms. Edith drew at her desk daily and it gave me the inspiration to draw more frequently than I have in the past few months.
My favorite part of my time with Ms. Jill and Ms. Edith were Fridays. On Fridays we would go to the smokehouse to get the most delicious salmon I’ve ever tasted along with a pastry. Then, we would drive over to the farmers market and get goodies for the week. It was like a little tradition and I loved it.
Spending time with Ms. Edith and Ms. Jill was a lovely experience. I gained so much new insight on doing things differently and sometimes better than I had previously done. Anyone staying with Ms. Edith and Ms. Jill is sure to have a great time.Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sara)
Summer spent five weeks with us in June/July 2023. She was a delightful addition to our home and garden. Summer is remarkably self-possessed, confident, and hard-working. She began work early each day and stayed focused and efficient far longer than I would myself. She is a good cook, preparing tasty meals like shrimp and grits, even making her
… read more own pita bread! She was happy to enjoy meals with us, or to cook for herself or for all of us. An avid runner and walker, she was out every day enjoying the beautiful natural areas. We enjoyed some great hikes together, with an ease of conversation or silence. The garden looks fantastic after her focused attention to removing weeds and invasive species. On the one rainy day, she dusted everything in the house and polished all the wooden furniture, something we'd long neglected. In her down time, she drew, painted, read, and explored. She adjusted her daily schedule to match our early to bed habits, and was very respectful to our quiet lifestyle. We are confident she will have great success in her future, and recommend her highly to others.
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (JanMarie)
Jan was a delight to host. We wish she could have stayed longer and hope she returns. Her knowledge of gardening and dedication to getting work done swiftly and thoroughly meant she accomplished a great deal in her four days with us. Jan had high ownership of the tasks she set out to accomplish; we had to urge her to stop working and go enjoy the
… read more local area. We enjoyed learning about Jan's fascinating life--so many great adventures living and working in other countries, running a theater, parenting a large family... Jan is inspiring and such a warm, ethical, caring and good humored person. If you are fortunate enough to have a chance to host her, she will be a tremendous asset.
Laissé par le workawayer (JanMarie) pour l'hôte
What an incredible time I had on the Oregon Coast with these two beautiful ladies! Jill and her mother, Edith, were the perfect hosts - welcoming, friendly, fun, and full of information about all the sights around their area. They were kind enough to let me loose in their amazing garden, where I made use of the cool early morning hours to weed,
… read more trim, and help break the grip of the wretched bind-weed! These ladies have so many wonderful experiences and life stories to share, and are generous with their time, talents, and their gorgeous cozy home. I had to cut my visit short due to some unexpected business matters back home, but look forward to returning to Jill and Edith for another visit. I feel I've made two new and wonderful friends. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for adventure and comfort in the Pacific Northwest!Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
Laissé par le workawayer (Ana Paula) pour l'hôte
My experience with Jill and Edith couldn’t have gone better. For a long time I wanted to go to the Oregon coast. I contacted Jill and Edith months before my visit and since the beginning they were very attentive, which made me feel comfortable and confident in my visit. They were so patient with my travel plans so that everything could work for
… read more everyone. I flew to Seattle where I had the pleasure to meet the beautiful and lovely family of Jill. In the first days I had the most amazing food and even Jill’s daughter taught me how to prepare dumplings and noodles, which were to die for.
The main jobs around the house consisted of being in the garden weeding, making some arrangements in the house like organizing or cleaning and speaking Spanish, everything was so simple and I enjoyed a lot of weeding and having pleasant conversations with Jill and Edith in spanish. I also had other activities like spliting wood and because of that I learned to use a chainsaw with the right instructions and security measures and drive a little tractor. All the activities I did during the time I was in complete agreement and that is why I’m also grateful with Jill and Edith, they were checking if it was good for me and giving me a lot of options to do. But in general work it was so pleasant that it didn’t feel like it. The house is so comfortable and beautiful. For me it is the MOST beautiful house I have seen. I love each part of the house and enjoyed being in every spot and corner. They give you a great room and with the routine they have is like the perfect life, so bad that I couldn’t stay there forever.
Outside of work I felt like I had adopted a grandma and a mother from the United States. I loved to talk with them in Spanish or English. I didn’t feel like an outsider or only a worker, I felt like part of the family. They make me feel welcome and even invite me to some of the meetings around town to meet people. We also enjoyed great adventures together to see Portland, Seattle, the Columbia River Gorge and Vancouver. Personally speaking, travel for me is about making friends and enjoying time with them. They opened their lives to me and those weeks in there were something that I remember with such love, a little nostalgia as well (because it was so great). Maybe I will idolize them a lot in this review but it is completely the truth. I love these women and they stay in my heart that it was so hard to leave. Our friendship remains and I’m still in contact with them. I love the wisdom and insights they can give me.Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Ana Paula)
Ana Paula was a wonderful workaway guest. We enjoyed having her stay with us for 10 weeks from February to May 2022. Ana Paula worked hard in the garden and home, and was a wonderful Spanish conversation practice partner for Edith on a daily basis. She was very respectful of all of our daily routines and any requests we made. Ana Paula was super
… read more generous sharing her language and culture with us. She made delicious tamales, richly flavored sauces and delightful salads. She made Jill two pinatas for her birthday, so beautiful that we kept them as art instead of smashing them. The weather was often wet and cool, and Ana Paula was consistently positive and flexible about what activities to do, and even grew to enjoy spending time reading or journaling out in the cold. She is a skilled artist and gifted us with gorgeous watercolor paintings of flowers and birds. She is a dedicated astrologist and shared her knowledge by reading charts for us and several members of our family. Her good humor and zest for life were a delight to be around. We enjoyed several small trips together to see Seattle, Portland, the Columbia River Gorge, and Vancouver, Canada. Exploring the local beauty with Ana Paula was a lot of fun due to her positive energy and delight in seeing new things. Our family and friends enjoyed her company and continue to ask after her. We highly recommend Ana Paula as a volunteer in any setting.
Laissé par le workawayer (Jessie) pour l'hôte
My stay with Edith and Jill was truly unforgettable. I stayed with them twice in the Spring of 2022, for 3 weeks in February, and again for 5 weeks in May-early June. Edith and Jill are excellent communicators, offering clear instructions for the kind of help they would like. My work consisted mostly of gardening/weeding, grocery shopping,
… read more cooking/baking, and firewood management. But I also got the chance to do more creative things, like finishing knitting a sweater for Edith, fixing a broken light, and helping to prep the yard for the building of a woodshed.
Both Edith and Jill are extremely kind and hospitable. I felt instantly at home with them and was so grateful for their generosity and warmth.
Edith is extremely wise, and very energetic! She had so much wisdom to offer me, and she inspired me to be more creative and dig into my artistic pursuits with more passion.
Jill is calm in a crisis and extremely warm and personable. She genuinely cares about getting to know her work-awayers and made me feel consistently known and cared for.
I feel like I've made life-long friends and will be planning a return visit at the first chance I get. :)
I highly recommend spending time with Jill and Edith! The Oregon coast is worth an exploration, and the community of Wheeler/Nehalem/Manzanita is sweet, charming, and very personable.Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jessie)
Jessie spent three wonderful weeks with us in February 2022. We are excited that she is staying on in the community and we can enjoy her company longer. She has a flexible and creative mind and enjoys finding a way through any challenge. She loves to walk, hike, backpack and camp and made the most of the local area. She did things we would not
… read more have thought to ask a workaway to help with: constructing her own compost sifter, finishing knitting a sweater that had sat for years, doing our grocery shopping and meal planning, providing occupational therapy expertise. She worked hard, making sure she understood each task, and completing the work independently. Jessie loves to cook and bake, and made many delicious things including fish tacos, huevos rancheros, french bread, chocolate crinkle cookies, and shrimp tacos because we loved her fish tacos so much. She is extremely intelligent and a delight to talk with across a wide range of topics. She helped with technology problems--setting up a new computer, getting an exterior light working again. She is quick to pick up tasks, tools, systems and routines. She was very flexible in adapting to our schedules and habits, a joy to live and work with.
Laissé par le workawayer (Makena) pour l'hôte
I couldn’t have asked for a better first workaway experience. My time with Jill (Edith was traveling at the time) was packed full of interesting conversations, fun hiking adventures, and caring for a beautiful house. Jill taught me many things about caring for a fire heated home and I was delighted to share a few recipes that I had the chance to
… read more make for us. We traveled along the coast of Oregon, hiked many muddy trails, and got to see some of the history of the Oregon coast. As a bit of a history buff, I loved learning about every place we visited and having the peace of mind traveling during the off season. The house is beautiful and it seemed like everyday I would discover some new beautiful trinket or aspect of the house. Jill is very caring and always thought that I was doing too much while I was enjoying every task that I was able to do. Overall, my time in Wheeler was unforgettable and I am glad that I was able to share it with Jill.Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Makena)
Makena (they/them pronouns) was a wonderful workaway guest. A fabulous vegan chef, they made a wide range of delicious food. I stopped cooking and enjoyed having a personal chef for two weeks (and I'm not even vegetarian)! Some of my favorites were kabocha curry, baked tofu and vegetables with spicy peanut dipping sauce, cookies made from home
… read more made cashew butter, ground almond flour, oats and chocolate chips, and kale salad. We enjoyed a lot of hiking on muddy Oregon trails. After we walked through a lot of "chocolate pudding mud", Makena made delicious pudding out of tofu, peanut butter, and chocolate chips. A hard worker, they dusted everything in two houses, washed the floors in the entire house on hands and knees, cooked, cleaned and kept everything looking great. We enjoyed wonderful hikes where Makena showed me many kinds of Oregon fungi; they knows the names and a bit about each type of mushroom. We had many fascinating conversations, sharing our adventures growing up, and Makena knows a lot of fun facts from listening to science and history podcasts. Excellent company, I highly recommend Makena as a workaway guest for any household.
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Trisha)
Trisha joined our household for one highly productive week in October. We hope to have her return soon! She was exceedingly conscientious and hard-working. She is very knowledgeable and creative in the garden, and was flexible and happy to work with Edith's preferences. Trisha's clear and confident communication made it easy to work together, and
… read more she is a very pleasant companion, with great stories to share. Trisha brought (and shared) quite a bit of food and cooked delicious meals. Trisha's dog Pogo was delightful: well-behaved, friendly, gentle, quiet and a charming companion. We hadn't planned on having any workaway pets, and it turned out to be part of the fun. Trisha made the most of the area--taking in the sunset every evening from nearby beaches and enjoying local restaurants. She brought her own car and was independent with her activities outside the home. Even after she completed all of her hours, Trisha did a thorough and highly efficient cleaning of the entire house! Jill was away during Trisha's visit, and was amazed at what was accomplished in only a week with Trisha's help. We highly recommend Trisha as a workaway volunteer to any home.
Laissé par le workawayer (Trisha) pour l'hôte
I had a wonderful experience at this Workaway. Edith is a great communicator and quickly outlined the tasks that were important to complete. I worked outside gardening and preparing the garden beds for winter. I enjoyed hearing Edith's vision for next year's garden and helped lay a future plan for the garden. I cooked a little, creating healthy
… read more meals for us both. The room I stayed in was HUGE, and comfortable. Through my open window at night, I heard the coyotes howling in the distance. The little town of Wheeler is adorable and within walking distance.Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
Laissé par le workawayer (Yoda888) pour l'hôte
Jill and Edith are so kind hearted person. I had such a wonderful time at their house surrounded by beautiful nature in Harmony. they treated me just like family member,very respectful and easygoing.
I had many times experience of volunteering in different types of places, to be honest, many host (on workaway) are just looking for some volunteers
… read more as free labor force. BUT Jill and Edith REALLY represent the core of workaway culture.they are really doing the host and workawayer culture exchange.They showed me many nice beautiful spot in the town. as long as we passed through a new place , Jill always like to ask me first if I want to do something or visit some spot etc. they love to help others too.they are wonderful person,Very thoughtful,I really love that they treat everyone ,everything equally. That’s awesome! Also they never gave me hard work to do, even I don’t think that work it’s hard, but Jill always think if I work too much,she is just caring for everyone around her.such a beautiful soul! I love them so much ! Thank you Edith and Jill to gave me this opportunity to experience unforgettable life in Oregon! I’m deeply grateful:) much love !Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Yoda888)
Keli spent over two months with us, beginning June 2021. She is a wonderful workaway volunteer. Keli was consistently respectful of our time and space. She is a very nice and kind person, a hard worker, a good communicator, and very responsive to any requests or suggestions. We needed help in our large and overgrown yard/garden and with house
… read more cleaning. Keli listened carefully to what we wanted done, and was super hard-working. She is very self-motivated, and really cares about doing a great job. Our indoor and outdoor plants are much healthier and happier after her tender care. She misted or transplanted plants that had become dry, leggy or weak and they are now thriving. She persistently weeded all of our flower, berry, vegetable and plant beds, releasing them from weeds, and watering them every night during hot weather. We had more flowers and berries than ever before! Keli is very clean and careful inside the home, keeping her own room tidy and helping with cleaning the house. She washed all of our windows and window screens, leaving the house sparkling! I really appreciate that we never have to encourage Keli to work--she makes sure to complete tasks every day. She has many wonderful stories about her travel adventures, and is also happy quietly enjoying her own company. She became friends with Jill's daughter and was a positive influence. On top of all of the amazing work she did for us, Keli cooks delicious Chinese food. She learned to bake while she was here and enjoyed making bread, muffins and cookies. She was happy to help with food preparation for herself and for the family. Our whole family and our garden will miss Keli. We feel very lucky to have had the chance to spend the summer with her and have her help.
Laissé par le workawayer (Julia & Sarah) pour l'hôte
Jill and Edith were our first Workaway hosts, and, likewise, we were their first workers. We had a wonderful experience navigating the program together and meeting each other’s expectations for the two weeks. Jill and Edith are both active listeners, avid storytellers, thoughtful hosts, and open-minded individuals. They shared their dreamy Oregon
… read more home, their family, and their talents (Jill’s cooking and Edith’s art) with us and it was such a pleasure. A typical day looked like weeding in the morning, going on an adventure in the afternoon, and helping make and clean up dinner in the evenings. Jill took us on countless hikes and sight-seeing trips along the coast, and encouraged us to go on our own adventures as well. When we visited their family in Seattle, we took a few days on our own to explore the Olympic Peninsula! It was amazing! We slept in a comfortable and homey bedroom on the second floor of their house. It had plenty of space, two beds, a desk, and a TV. Both Jill and Edith were so hospitable and welcoming. We are truly grateful for such a wonderful first experience and for meeting such wonderful people and we definitely hope to be back someday to visit!Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Julia & Sarah)
Julia and Sarah were wonderful workaway volunteers. They were the first to come to our home, and helped us learn more about the program. We had so much fun and got a lot of work done too! I appreciated how enthusiastic they were in exploring the local area, trying new foods, making tasty new foods for us, and sharing stories of their lives. They
… read more were 100% respectful of our home, our time, and our daily routines. They encouraged us to share our experiences and got us to places and activities we hadn't yet tried--going to several beautiful places, encouraging Edith to teach an art class on a rainy day. They were consistently positive and good humored, jumping in to help clean up, cook, and keep the home clean. We never ran out of interesting conversations with them. They worked hard weeding in the yard and garden, and got a lot accomplished in the short time they were with us. I liked that they took pride in their work, and made sure to finish every task we suggested. We will miss their bright energy and the strong friendship that is evident in all of their interactions with each other. Thank you so much, Julia and Sarah--we wish you well in all your next adventures!
Laissé par le workawayer (Josue) pour l'hôte
It was pleasant to share with Edith and Jill, at all times they were very attentive and pleasant to me, I felt at home and it seemed that we had known each other for a long time from the first contact, I really appreciate the trust and support they gave me at all times, Thank you for facing together and doing everything that was in our power, I am
… read more left with a pleasant experience and I hope to be able to return soon. Thank you, thank you and thank you.Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Josue)
Josue has been a wonderful workaway volunteer. He had excellent communication before, during, and after our exchange time. We wanted an opportunity to practice our Spanish, and he was patient, good-humored and super helpful. He has experience and an interest in cross-cultural exchanges and that showed. During our exchange, we had the opportunity
… read more to observe how Josue coped with a very frustrating situation, and were very impressed with how he handled himself and the situation. His communication was clear, calm and professional, and he demonstrated flexibility and a positive attitude. He is a goal-oriented person, ready to help and happy to be part of the community and the family. We hope to have another opportunity to connect in the future.Be nurtured and appreciated, help with gardening and food preservation in southern Indiana, USA
Help with some artistic garden projects at our home in the Richmond District of San Francisco, USA
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