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Saludos! I'm Lisa, born in in 1969 in Zurich, Switzerland to a Swiss father and a Puerto Rican mother. After a 40 year career in communications, and ongoing engagements in other areas (civil service, arts, real estate), I decided at the beginning of the pandemic to spend more time in nature than in front of screens. In 2020 I started this permaculture project in the mountains of Yabucoa. My goal is to create a syntropic edible forest to eat from and leave to the next generation. This is a non-commercial, idealistic and neighbourhood friendly project, and I'm most greatful for enthusiastic, fit, healthy, heat resistant, nature loving volunteers, preferably experienced in farming, who love to share over meals and see when and where help is needed, even when not told what to do. This is a 100% drug and smoke free environment for people who love peace and quietness.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Bénévolat
Aide avec des éco-projets
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
Aide dans une ferme
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Aide à la maison
Entretien général
Centres d’intérêt
Politique/justice sociale
Végétarien ou végan
Dev. durable
Culture
Dev. personnel
Films et télé
Ferme
Bénévolat
Histoire
Soin des plantes
Musique
Bricolage / artisanat
Livres
Photographie
Langues
Jardinage
Cuisine et alimentation
Écriture
Nature
Montagne
Plage
Sports nautiques
Activités en plein air
Randonnée
Cyclisme
Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
You will learn a lot about Puerto Rico's flora and fauna, will cherish to eat what grows, and can interact with other volunteers over meals. You can practice your languages, learn how to use garden and other tools, get creative (paint, write, sew), read, relax, play board games (on request I'll teach you how Puerto Ricans play Domino and can show you the basic Salsa steps, too). Sustainability and mindfulness applies to all resources.
Aide
I offer a comfortable bed and three plant-based whole-food meals a day in exchange for 25 hours of help per week. Clear the land, cut back trees and bushes, plant, deweed, trim, harvest, mulch, apply compost, ... following regenerative permaculture and syntropic methods. You'll work with me, with fellow volunteers and farmers, sometimes alone. There is always enough to do on my (steep) hillside land under the tropical sun, as well as in and around the house. Brigade days: Every other week we might impact another farm or receive fellow farmers on our land. In case you are a builder we might have some house improvements waiting for you. When it comes to household chores (dishes, laundry, cleaning) we help each others, nevermind the gender. Keep in mind that there is no public transportation and you'll be "stuck" to the farm. Explore the creek and walk the paths, find your favorite spot to contemplate,... I urge you not to spend your off time in or on your bed because the mattresses need to air out! You'll find a comfortable porch and living room to hang out and relax.
We are in growing zone 12+, so not comparable to mainland USA farming, as extremely hot and humid. There will be some stinging insects, and most volunteer consider the work hard. It helps if you are familiar with plant-based (vegetarian/vegan) food, and if you are in great physical shape.
Langues
Langues parlées
Allemand: Courant
Anglais: Courant
Espagnol: Courant
Français: Courant
Italien: CourantCet hôte propose un échange linguistique
I speak German, Spanish, English, French and Italian. Volunteers are welcome to brush up and practice their languages with me and introduce me to theirs. As most volunteers are (only) English speakers, you'll most likely not get the Spanish immersion you might hope for.
Hébergement
Comfortable house with four beds in two rooms and a shared bathroom. Mosquito screens on all windows, mostly lower temperatures than in the cities, but still tropically hot. Solar power and water cistern add to the eco lifestyle. We practize reduce/reuse/recycle/compost. Be considerate with the resources (short showers etc.).
Autres infos...
The house is about 60 min from San Juan. There is NO public transportation. Uber drivers come up from Palmas del Mar, Humacao (no guaranteed availability, though), and charge approx. $30 to $100 for a one-way-ride to San Juan or to a swimming beach. I pick up new volunteers in San Juan and drop them off again in San Juan on previously arranged specific dates and times. Individual transport needs must be paid by the volunteers. Every 7 to 14 days you might be able to tag along when I go shopping. As I provide for all meals, there is no fridge space for volunteers. But you can bring non-perishable snacks if needed. No food in the bedrooms.
All meals are taken together at approx. 6:30AM (7AM in Winter) around 12:30PM and again around 6:30PM. I cook plant-based whole food (vegeterian/vegan).
Strictly no smoking or vaping, no drugs, no noise. No phones during meals.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
Fast/reliable fiber optic internet is provided, but I strongly suggest to spend as little time as possible online, as the idea is to be outdoors and offline as much as you can, and also help me with household chores such as washing, cooking, cleaning. Use the opportunity to engage in conversations, practice an instrument, play games, or get crafty. No phones during meals.
Espace pour garer des vans
A regular campervan or private car can be parked next to the house.
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Plus de 2
Mes animaux
N° de référence hôte : 585156514878
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11 févr. 2026
Laissé par le workawayer (Marion) pour l'hôte
I spent a month on the farm, and it was an amazing experience!
I learned a lot about farming, but also about the history of Puerto Rico, Lisa loves sharing her knowledge.
The work is very empowering, and Lisa places a lot of trust in the work we do. You need to be fit and prepared for hard work, because working on a farm with hills in the tropical… read more
I learned a lot about farming, but also about the history of Puerto Rico, Lisa loves sharing her knowledge.
The work is very empowering, and Lisa places a lot of trust in the work we do. You need to be fit and prepared for hard work, because working on a farm with hills in the tropical… read more
1 févr. 2026
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Marion)
I had the pleasure to host Marion during almost a month and enjoyed her enthusiasm for Puerto Rico and the farm work. She is an independent, strong woman who does not shy away from hard work. She prepared planting beds, deweeded, mulched, harvested and planted, helped around the house and got along with everybody. I can recommend her to future… read more
(Excellent
)
9 janv. 2026
Laissé par le workawayer (Megan) pour l'hôte
If you’re looking for a true farm-to-table experience, Lisa’s is the place! She grows a variety of fruits and vegetables, from passion fruit to yams, that you will see somewhere in the three meals provided per day. The vast majority of the food is vegan (aside from a few special cheese occasions here and there). Breakfast is typically a cold bar… read more
3 janv. 2026
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Megan)
Megan loves the outdoors and does not shy away from getting dirty. On the hillside farm she used all available tools and enjoyed nature. She got along with the fellow volunteers and was respectful and cheerful. I wish her the best for her next adventures.
(Excellent
)
8 nov. 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (Samantha) pour l'hôte
Lisa is a fantastic teacher and very organized! You’ll learn so much from her and enjoy delicious, healthy meals straight from the farm. The work can be tough in the heat, but she’s very understanding and lets you go at your own pace. I loved learning about the plants, using the machete, and meeting local farmers. An eye-opening experience with… read more
25 oct. 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Samantha)
Samantha brought a lot of enthusiasm and humor into our farm days. If it were not for some dental issues that forced her to cut back on hours, and leave a week earlier to get a treatment done, she'd have lived up to the expectations. I wish her well and hope she can go on exploring.
(Excellent
)
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Échange culturel:
(5.0)
Communication:
(4.9)
11 févr. 2026
Laissé par le workawayer (Marion) pour l'hôte
I spent a month on the farm, and it was an amazing experience!
I learned a lot about farming, but also about the history of Puerto Rico, Lisa loves sharing her knowledge.
The work is very empowering, and Lisa places a lot of trust in the work we do. You need to be fit and prepared for hard work, because working on a farm with hills in the tropical… read more
I learned a lot about farming, but also about the history of Puerto Rico, Lisa loves sharing her knowledge.
The work is very empowering, and Lisa places a lot of trust in the work we do. You need to be fit and prepared for hard work, because working on a farm with hills in the tropical… read more
1 févr. 2026
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Marion)
I had the pleasure to host Marion during almost a month and enjoyed her enthusiasm for Puerto Rico and the farm work. She is an independent, strong woman who does not shy away from hard work. She prepared planting beds, deweeded, mulched, harvested and planted, helped around the house and got along with everybody. I can recommend her to future… read more
(Excellent)
9 janv. 2026
Laissé par le workawayer (Megan) pour l'hôte
If you’re looking for a true farm-to-table experience, Lisa’s is the place! She grows a variety of fruits and vegetables, from passion fruit to yams, that you will see somewhere in the three meals provided per day. The vast majority of the food is vegan (aside from a few special cheese occasions here and there). Breakfast is typically a cold bar… read more
3 janv. 2026
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Megan)
Megan loves the outdoors and does not shy away from getting dirty. On the hillside farm she used all available tools and enjoyed nature. She got along with the fellow volunteers and was respectful and cheerful. I wish her the best for her next adventures.
(Excellent)
8 nov. 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (Samantha) pour l'hôte
Lisa is a fantastic teacher and very organized! You’ll learn so much from her and enjoy delicious, healthy meals straight from the farm. The work can be tough in the heat, but she’s very understanding and lets you go at your own pace. I loved learning about the plants, using the machete, and meeting local farmers. An eye-opening experience with… read more
25 oct. 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Samantha)
Samantha brought a lot of enthusiasm and humor into our farm days. If it were not for some dental issues that forced her to cut back on hours, and leave a week earlier to get a treatment done, she'd have lived up to the expectations. I wish her well and hope she can go on exploring.
(Excellent)
25 août 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (Natsumi) pour l'hôte
The timing of my stay wasn’t ideal, as I wasn’t in the best mental space throughout my visit, but even so, I had a truly wonderful time. There was so much happening on Lisa’s property. I really appreciated that she provided work clothes and plenty of farm tools for workawayers, which made settling in much easier. I got to experience a wide variety… read more
7 août 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Natsumi)
Natsumi is a respectful, quiet, hard working volunteer who embraces challenges and cultural experiences, as well as the outdoors. I can recommend her to future hosts.
(Excellent)
11 juin 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (Giuseppe) pour l'hôte
Almost three months spent at Lisa's finca and I can say, without any doubt, that it's been one of the best experiences of my life! The place is surrounded by charming and dense tropical nature, with breathtaking views. The work in the fields can be sometimes challenging, but it is always highly rewarding and gratifying. Everyday I had the chance… read more
11 juin 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Giuseppe)
Giuseppe knows he can always come back! He proved to be a hard working volunteer, who embraced the challenges of tropical hillside farming and learned how to use machete, hoe, pickaxe, axe, string trimmer, shovel, chainsaw and more to clear land, maintain the planting areas, deweed, harvest, and even cook. He is one of the few volunteers who will… read more
(Excellent)
7 mai 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Gill)
It was a pleasure to share with Gill who brought a lot of good energy to farm and table. She enjoyed the diversity of tasks from swinging the machete to cleaning infected leaves by hand, was open to try everything (work and food), got along with everybody and seemed to enjoy the experience, which is the best that can happen to a volunteer and a… read more
(Excellent)
7 mai 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (Gill) pour l'hôte
The whole experience was wonderful. Lisa communicates quickly and clearly. She picked me up from San Juan and took me/us to see other places during my stay.
The farm is stunningly beautiful and the work was sometimes hard but always enjoyable, even washing leaves. We all ate together three times a day and the food was predominantly fresh from the… read more
The farm is stunningly beautiful and the work was sometimes hard but always enjoyable, even washing leaves. We all ate together three times a day and the food was predominantly fresh from the… read more
22 févr. 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Elyse & Isha)
I don't regret accepting Elyse and Isha as volunteers to my permaculture farm project, even though they could only stay for a short time. They put in more work than others who stay longer. They showed interest and gratitude and let themselves be challenged by nature and the group. They cleared land (chopped stinging nettles, took out roots, even… read more
(Excellent)
28 déc. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Alessandro) pour l'hôte
The time spent at Lisa’s went by really fast.
Everyday I learned something new about local life and nature.
The work in the property requires a good amount of energy but the load is well managed and distributed.
The hours of work and the time off give me the knowledge of the “finca” life.
Lisa treated me and my fellow workawayers
with delicious… read more
Everyday I learned something new about local life and nature.
The work in the property requires a good amount of energy but the load is well managed and distributed.
The hours of work and the time off give me the knowledge of the “finca” life.
Lisa treated me and my fellow workawayers
with delicious… read more
24 déc. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Alessandro)
Alessandro embodies the word volunteer. He genuinely likes to help and does not shy away from hard, repetitive, challenging, meticulous or boring work, be it in the fields or in the house. From clearing a totally overgrown section on the farm with scyth and machete to peeling hibiscus flowers, from maintaining the plantains to setting the table he… read more
(Excellent)
9 déc. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Daija)
It was great to host and work with Daija. I appreciated her willingness to try everything, from food experiments to tasks on the farm. While she did not ask many questions, I felt like she was soaking it all up and was busy processing the information and experience, which made me happy. If you're looking for a quiet, self-sufficient and respectful… read more
(Excellent)
7 déc. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Daija) pour l'hôte
I spent a month at Lisa's place and I have to say this was one of the most educational experiences you can possibly have at a work away.
To start, Lisa is a phenomenally genuine person who makes it her duty to spread as much knowledge of permaculture, nutrition/health, the arts, and Puerto Rican culture to her volunteers as she can. Everyday I… read more
To start, Lisa is a phenomenally genuine person who makes it her duty to spread as much knowledge of permaculture, nutrition/health, the arts, and Puerto Rican culture to her volunteers as she can. Everyday I… read more
25 nov. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Rebeca) pour l'hôte
I'm so grateful to Lisa for being such a kind-hearted, generous, and flexible host. The day I arrived to Puerto Rico and Lisa's finca a tropical storm hit. What a welcome! Staying at Lisa's during hurricane season felt safe and secure, and I was never concerned that we wouldn't have what we needed. The storm was humbling and I'm grateful for the… read more
1 sept. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Rebeca)
Rebeca was just the right person in the right moment, helping us during two weeks getting the farm up and running after a tropical storm knocked down several young trees. She also got to deweed, plant and harvest, cooked some fine meals and participated in the conversations. I wish her a happy journey!
(Excellent)
29 oct. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Anna & Alexander) pour l'hôte
Lisa is a wonderful host. The work on the farm is certainly hard, but she explains that in the profile, and you get to do lots of interesting tasks and be part of putting food on the table. Lisa was very communicative and clear about what was expected and what she would provide. She even came to pick me up and drop me off at the end of my stay!… read more
3 juin 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Anna & Alexander)
Anna is a pleasant person to be around, and she connected really well with every person who was on, or came to the farm during her stay. She showed interest in learning and sharing, and did not shy away from hard work under the stinning sun. She helped clearing land, deweeded around the yam and taro, learned to use the machete and much more. I can… read more
(Excellent)
23 juil. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Russell) pour l'hôte
The month I spent at Lisa's place was life-changing. I highly recommend this Workaway to anyone willing to put in the work.
Lisa is an amazing person and host. I had so many great conversations with her, from politics to art. She's had many experiences, and hearing about them added to my perspective. She is understanding and taught me about… read more
Lisa is an amazing person and host. I had so many great conversations with her, from politics to art. She's had many experiences, and hearing about them added to my perspective. She is understanding and taught me about… read more
1 juil. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Russell)
It's been a privilege to host Russell, who worked and played hard ;-) Machete, hoe, pickaxe on the fields, chess and cards in the house. A thankful eater, respectful and kind, who kept us busy finding answers to his many good existential questions. He cleared the land, dug out tree trunks, planted, maintained plants and carried harvests up the… read more
(Excellent)
1 juil. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (William)
William is a very respectful, grateful, quiet and kind volunteer, and a hard and careful worker. He cleared land, prepared planting hills, replanted bushes, deweeded, brough heavy banana and plantain harvests up the hill and much more. He worked with machete, hoe, and pickaxe, engaged in some group activities, but likes to keep to himself most of… read more
(Excellent)
27 juin 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Michael)
It was great to share work and meals with Michael who put a lot of love and energy into plant care, kitchen, and conversations.
(Excellent)
29 avr. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Megan)
It was great to host and help with Megan who spontaneously joined me for four days and wouldn't stop helping, putting in far more hours than expected. A fast learner, totally hands on, kind and appreciative and interesting to talk to over meals. 100% recommemded.
(Excellent)
16 mars 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Joshua)
A kind, quiet, respectful volunteer who appreciated nature and worked all over the farm, acquiring more knowledge and abilities as the weeks went by. I can recommend Josh to future hosts.
(Excellent)
14 mars 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Joshua) pour l'hôte
Lisa's permaculture project exceeded my expectations by a long shot. I only stayed 15 days and I learned more about agriculture, organic farming, cooking, and working with the land than I have learned in my 28 years of life thus far. Lisa is incredibly inviting, accommodating, and full of interesting conversations and experiences. Furthermore, she… read more
15 mars 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sebastian)
Sebastian came with his brother Andreas and both proved that they can pump iron also outside of a gym. Both were hard workers, fun to be around, respectful and helpful. They showed their enthusiasm, got along with everybody and are highly recommendable to future hosts. Scyth, string trimmer, machete, hoes, pickaxe - they mastered it all, and even… read more
(Excellent)
15 mars 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jordan)
It was nice to host Jordan who shares the love for Puerto Rico and is passionate about nature. She liked being outside and finding things to do and helped me and the fellow volunteers to take care of trees and plants, prepare the land, plant and harvest, build things out of bamboo and experiment with clay. She was flexible when it came to sharing… read more
(Très bien)
13 mars 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Jordan) pour l'hôte
Lisa is a kind, genuine, soul who welcomes volunteers with open arms, while being upfront and clear about expectations (which I appreciate). The work is definitely physically involved, yet deeply fulfilling! Being able to work hands-on with the land and be immersed in nature was so healing, and Lisa taught me so much about permaculture, basic… read more
10 févr. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (David) pour l'hôte
lisa is very attentive and knowledgeable about many many things, you can talk and learn from her for hours.
she is very patient, always finding a suitable task for each volunteer.
i have learned a lot during my stay (gardening, plant and tree care, puerto rican lifestyle and much more) and fell in love with the surrounding nature and lisas idea… read more
she is very patient, always finding a suitable task for each volunteer.
i have learned a lot during my stay (gardening, plant and tree care, puerto rican lifestyle and much more) and fell in love with the surrounding nature and lisas idea… read more
8 févr. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (David)
I can wholeheartedly recommend David to future hosts. He put a lot of energy and care into everything he did - from clearing fields with pickaxe and hoe, to cleaning insect infested tree leaves with soapwater and a sponge, from turning a tomato harvest into tomato sauce, to winning me in chess. He was interested in everything and liked to engage… read more
(Excellent)
8 févr. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Madeleine)
It was great to meet and work with Madeline. She brought her knowledge into the permaculture project, helped with everything she was asked, and also worked totally independent, taking care of soil and plants. She engaged in conversations and always had a positive attitude. Much appreciated!
(Excellent)
13 janv. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Melad & Christina) pour l'hôte
We spent 4 months on Lisa’s farm and had a fantastic experience. The property is beautifully kept and has an array of different tropical trees, vegetables and plants to maintain. There is never a shortage of projects to help with and we learned a great deal about permaculture farming. Accommodations are comfortable and Lisa is a kind, generous and… read more
10 janv. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Melad & Christina)
Christine and Melad Elias stayed for almost four months and were a pleasure to work and share with. They did everything from plant care to harvesting, from building with bamboo to clearing the land, from planting to cooking. I enjoyed the conversations and they connected well with other volunteers, visitors and neighbours. During five days I left… read more
(Excellent)
15 oct. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Maitri) pour l'hôte
I had a really great experience staying with Lisa in July. This was my first time traveling alone and I felt safe, cared for, and peaceful every day. The work is tough but rewarding. I am grateful to Lisa for everything she taught me-- every day there was delicious, healthy food to eat, interesting conversations, and something new to learn about… read more
26 août 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Maitri)
Maitri was a great volunteer. She worked hard and showed passion for nature. She stayed cool during challenging moments and was very mature dealing with other volunteers. Her cooking was yummy, talks were interesting, and working with her was pleasant. I can highly recommend her to future hosts.
(Excellent)
4 oct. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (May Linda)
May Linda had planned to stay for a month or more but her expiring visa required her to leave after just two weeks. She's a nature lover and took good care of the plants on the farm. The tasks included pest control (freeing leaves from insects), deweeding and mulching. Due to some spinal/back issues she couldn't do any hard work, like yam harvest… read more
(Excellent)
14 juil. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sandra & Clara)
The girls did not respond to my last inquiries if we were still set for the upcoming pick up date and time. Only the day before the pick up should have happened they wrote, that one had a heat rash and they therefore decided to accept a different WorkAway.
(Le Workawayer a annulé à la dernière minute / ne s'est pas présenté)
14 juil. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Janet)
Yesterday she confirmed today's 11AM pick up. Today at 4:30 AM she asked me to pick her up at a different address which she sent me at 9:50. When I texted her that I'm in the street at 11AM she wrote "Sorry I was packing up and checking out I will be down soon". Then she went silent and offline and wouldn't pick up the phone. I left after waiting… read more
(Le Workawayer a annulé à la dernière minute / ne s'est pas présenté)
5 juil. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Anna Karina) pour l'hôte
I had a wonderful time working with Lisa. She is a talented and funny woman with a generous spirit. She loves sharing her knowledge and working alongside the volunteers. It was peaceful and rejuvenating for my soul to wake up and watch the sunrise over the hill with views of Vieques. Pulling out weeds and planting new seeds. We worked with her… read more
30 mai 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Anna Karina)
Anna Karina brought all her energy to the farm and whirled around the land taking care of plants and trees. She's very outgoing and lively - a good match for any group of extroverts. From deweeding to planting, from helping in the kitchen to doing handywomen work on the roof she was always willing to help and get dirty. Thanks!
(Excellent)
8 juin 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (LUISandCELESTE) pour l'hôte
This was our second workway and it exceeded our expectations. Lisa taught us how to maintain the farm and how to use the materials. We help her cutting grass, fix the roof drain, among other things. We did everything at our own pace, without any kind of pressure.
We liked most the interesting conversations that we had during meals or on the… read more
We liked most the interesting conversations that we had during meals or on the… read more
30 mai 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (LUISandCELESTE)
What a pleasure to host these local volunteers who lightened up our farm days with their good energy and hard work. I'm looking forward to receiving them again individually and as a couple. Fast learners, willing to get dirty, not afraid of challenges, fun to be around. Highly recommended!
(Excellent)
30 mai 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Meghna)
Meghna was a great volunteer. A quick and eager learner, very smart and kind, respectful and adventurous. She helped wherever needed, from deweeding to cooking, making good use of any tool - from electric jigsaw to machete. I'd host her again anytime and can highly recommend her to future hosts.
(Excellent)
11 mai 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Jonni) pour l'hôte
A wonderful and peaceful place to learn about permaculture, sustainability, and healthy eating habits. Lisa is an incredible host. She is always willing to teach you anything you want to know, she is very considerate with the things she provides for her volunteers, and she is an amazing cook.
The work can be hard at times, but always provides a… read more
The work can be hard at times, but always provides a… read more
25 févr. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jonni)
I consider myself lucky to have had Jonni for several weeks on the team of changing volunteers. She showed initiative and patience, worked hard and knew how to relax, too. She was a thankful eater, made treats for everybody, engaged in games and conversations, and was fun to be around. She did everything from trimming, deweeding, identifying… read more
(Excellent)
1 mai 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Lindsey)
It was great to have Lindsey on the Yabucoa permaculture farm project. She was hands on and got along with the other volunteers. She's welcome to return anytime.
(Excellent)
19 avr. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Isabel) pour l'hôte
I had a great stay at Lisa's project! Lisa went out of her way to make the volunteers feel at home and the house is very comfortable. Lisa knows a lot and is happy to share her way of life with everyone. Expect to learn about planting, deweeding, tools, trimming, pest control... We also put up a rainwater drainage system together, which was… read more
6 avr. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Isabel)
Isabel brought her knowledge and her willingness to learn to the farm. Deweeding, planting, trimming - she put her energy into any task. She was independent, but also a good team player, both during work hours and off time. She's welcome to return anytime.
(Excellent)
18 avr. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Elio)
Elio loves plants and soil, insects and other living creatures. He worked very independently and hard, and put in more hours than he signed up for. He mixed natural repellants, deweeded, planted, trimmed,... He shared what he learned on other farms and easily connected with other volunteers and neighbors. I also enjoyed the conversations.
(Excellent)
18 avr. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jesse)
Jesse embraced the farm work challenges and was at all times willing to help. He brought a lot of good inputs to the conversations. He was quiet and tidy, patient and respectful - which I always cherish in volunteers. It was a pleasure meeting him and sharing Easter/Pesach up in the Yabucoa mountains.
(Excellent)
18 avr. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Jesse) pour l'hôte
My stay with Lisa was incredibly comfortable and energizing. I felt at home with Lisa and the other volunteers; the food was tasty and fresh and the house well-maintained. The work is definitely hard manual labor, but Lisa is very accommodating in finding tasks that volunteers feel comfortable doing. I was pleasantly surprised at how rewarding the… read more
18 mars 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (chinatony)
It was great meeting this couple that brought their good energy to my little farm. They worked together as well as independently, were willing and able to do everything from preparing the soil, planting, harvesting to cooking, and showed love for nature and people. Great volunteers and always welcome.
(Excellent)
20 janv. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (chinatony) pour l'hôte
There are many excellent and awesome hosts around the world,we are lucky to have met some of them.Lisa is the most humble and patient hosts we have ever seen at the beginning of our 10th year of workaway.She is always positive and coordinate everything very well,such as transportation,food and off-work time.She is also a popular neighbor,we… read more
18 mars 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sumaya)
Hosting and working with Sumaya and Mette was a pleasure. They were strong, fast learners, team players, and independent. The conversations were great and they got along with everybody. Highly recommended to future hosts.
(Excellent)
29 janv. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Sumaya) pour l'hôte
My friend and I had four wonderful days at Lisa’s beautiful home in the mountains.
She is very attentive, forthcoming, fun and knowledgeable about flora/fauna in Puerto Rico. We worked with many different things/tools and really had the chance to experience farm life in the tropics and enjoy tummy meals with interesting people.
Lisa is awesome!
She is very attentive, forthcoming, fun and knowledgeable about flora/fauna in Puerto Rico. We worked with many different things/tools and really had the chance to experience farm life in the tropics and enjoy tummy meals with interesting people.
Lisa is awesome!
18 mars 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Amanda)
It was great to work with Amanda on the farm. She put a lot of energy into all projects, built several structures with bamboo, cleared the land, worked the soil, deweeded, planted,... She was a good team player but also enjoyed doing things independently. I was happy that she stayed for several weeks and wish her the best for all future stays.
(Excellent)
26 févr. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Jordan) pour l'hôte
Lisa is a wonderful host. She is communicative, welcoming, and a joy to be around. We spent five days a week working on her permaculture farm in Yabucoa. We made beds, cut bamboo for building projects, harvested seeds, built steps, and assisted her neighbor with his yam beds. Lisa was good at making sure everyone was safe, paced themselves, and… read more
22 févr. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jordan)
Jordan brought the right mix of independence and team spirit to my small permaculture project. She showed iniciatives in gardening, building and the kitchen, shared her horticulture knowledge and got along with everybody. I can recommend her to future hosts and she is welcome to come back anytime.
(Excellent)
25 févr. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jan)
Four days before pick up Jan went silent. I'm not sure what happened, but he never got back to me, even though he had confirmed his stay. Unfortunately he did not give me a number to call and the platform marked my messages to him as unread. I hope he's fine.
(Le Workawayer a annulé à la dernière minute / ne s'est pas présenté)
22 févr. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Ted)
Ted put a lot of energy into his building projects (new bamboo fence, improved bamboo shed) but also helped deweeding and moving the soil for yam and plantain planting. We enjoyed his guitar playing and creativity.
(Excellent)
8 févr. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Lenja) pour l'hôte
Lisa was just the best. It was wunderful to be at her house and work with her in the farm. She made me feel welcome from the first second and was always there to have fun. She truly is an inspiration and very open for ideas or new peojects. She showed me so many different tools and shared her knowledge about permaculture!
For all future… read more
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4 févr. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Lenja)
What a great coincidence to host a fellow Swiss! Lenja showed a lot of initiative and motivation and worked really hard under the Caribbean sun. She helped clear out an overgrown part of the farm, fixed fences, plowed the land, planted yams and corn, deweeded, harvested, cooked, engaged in conversations, and beat me in chess. She's smart and… read more
(Excellent)
4 févr. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Nicholas) pour l'hôte
Visiting Lisa was my first Workaway and was everything I had hoped for from the experience. From the first contact she was communicative and accommodating of my plans. When she picked me up in San Juan she made me feel totally at ease on the journey to her site in Yabucoa - friendly, passionate and incredibly wise on a range of… read more
4 févr. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Nicholas)
Nick incorporated everything you could wish for, when looking for a volunteer. He was kind and considerate, attentive, curious, a fast learner and hard worker (blisters over blisters), he was highly motivated, appreciative, fun, quiet, clean, and organized. He got along with everybody. Among other tasks, he cleared out an abandonned area of the… read more
(Excellent)
