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Honoured to be selected Host of the Month by WorkAway
Click on the "Host of the Month" badge for that blog post by WorkAway
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We took a break from accepting WA'ers - but then came Covid - currently we hope to restart in 2024.
Please read carefully - answer the questions we have asked and do ask your own questions.
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We are a Coconut plantation with the second biggest lagoon in Sri Lanka as one boundary. It is a stunning property and apart from Coconut has Cashew, Mango and other crops. Located about 2 hours north of the Colombo airport almost adjoining Wilpattu, Sri Lanka's largest National Park (with Leopard, Elephant and a whole lot more) which has an entrance just 30 mins away.
The closeness to the wildlife park means we have a lot of wildlife - monkeys (a few too many), peacocks, lizards, geckos, land monitors and many more - deer are often spotted on our land depending on the season. The bird life includes types of eagles and you’ll see lots of butterflies.
We are considering creating simple sustainable accommodation that supports the local community, to cater to the needs of short-term visitors.
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Take a look at our feedback - all except 3 WA'ers have left feedback. We have very few WA'ers at a time and have a minimum 2 week stay requirement. To ensure that both parties benefit from the experience - we are careful and a bit slow about confirmations - but responses are fast.
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Please do read this profile carefully and if interested...
...let me know about yourself, how long you'll be in the country, what else you'd like to see & experience, how long you'd like to stay with us and how you think you may help - and do ask plenty of questions.
...most successful WA'ers have applied well in advance and that is something we encourage and it has worked well for both sides. If you like what you read and think you can fit in and are applying before you come to Sri Lanka - please feel free to get in touch.
ONLY a detailed email from a prospective WorkAwayer who hasn't arrived in Sri Lanka yet will be considered.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Projets artistiques
Pratique d’une langue
Aide avec des éco-projets
Enseignement
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
S’occuper des animaux
Aide dans une ferme
Entretien général
Aide informatique/internet
Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
You will be in a;
>> relatively sparsely populated and very rural part of the country - with very limited impact from traditional tourism
>> multi-ethnic area with Sinhalese, Tamil & Muslim people who follow Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam or Catholicism
You will be able to;
>> explore the local area by foot & kayaks - more extended exploration by bus and/or trishaw (tuk tuk)
>> meet & interact with local people, visit them in their homes, share meals and socialise with them
>> interact with the local fishing & farming community
>> visit local places of worship - buddhist temples, hindu kovils, muslim mosques and catholic churches - as well as visiting small rural schools, hospitals, markets and other community facilities
>> experience traditional food, cooked on firewood and also learn & participate in the cooking
Aide
We are looking for people to help us in a variety of areas
- researching and documenting things to do locally
- helping make the accommodation more suitable
- photography
- carpentry
- website (Wordpress skills) & social media development
Basically fun people, who can think out of the box and help strategise sustainable solutions that impact positively on the property and the local community.
We ask that you put in 25 hours a week in a structured manner that also permits you to enjoy and experience the area during your stay.
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Sinhalese: Courant
Tamil: Courant
Hébergement
Think of it as camping - there are a number of simple local-style thatched houses, toilets & showers are nearby. The buildings including shared sleeping quarters are built to make maximum use of natural ventilation as this part of the country is hot and usually very dry. Inside the houses it is much cooler during most of the day and there is also a great tree-house to read, relax, meditate, do yoga, doze, sleep...
Great simple traditional food - mainly vegetarian, no meat but depending on the season there's great fresh crabs and prawns available straight from the lagoon
Autres infos...
Our food is spicy we can make it much less spicy however it is local and will remain somewhat spicy. We cannot provide individual options as food is cooked in one lot for everyone. Most importantly the food is very fresh and cooked on firewood with local ingredients 3 times a day.
We have kayaks and swimming in the lagoon is totally safe, although it's very shallow so you have to go out a bit to get into deeper water. You can take a boat over to Kalpitiya (it's just 6km across the water - OR 75 kms by road!!!) visit the village market, schools, temple, mosque, kovil & church. You can easily integrate, participate and really understand how small village life works in Sri Lanka.
Depending on the season you can join a fisherman and go fishing for crab, prawns or fish in the traditional way, visit Wilpattu a really amazing National Park just 30 minutes away.
Please note that we do not have WiFi throughout the estate - we do have quite good WiFi in some areas - we recommend that all WA'ers bring an unlocked SmartPhone and they can get a local SIM for about US$ 5 that lasts 30 days and gives 6Gb with an additional 4Gb at off-peak times (plus some free calls & text messages)- very useful including for travelling with Google Maps etc
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
We have pretty good internet connectivity though our WiFi in one area - more than enough for zoom type of stuff - we are looking at increasing connectivity to a higher level that can support the needs of multiple "digital nomads" - we are pretty much there.
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N° de référence hôte : 871789487542
Feedback (54)
19 sept. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Jean-Matthieu) pour l'hôte
I spent a total of six fantastic weeks in Sri Lanka, four of them were devoted to Tilak’s coconut estate.
Tilak picked me up at the airport and welcomed me in his house where I met his son. I spent the two first nights in his house in Colombo. He gave me all the information to get my visa extension and the next day he took me to the estate. A few… read more
Tilak picked me up at the airport and welcomed me in his house where I met his son. I spent the two first nights in his house in Colombo. He gave me all the information to get my visa extension and the next day he took me to the estate. A few… read more
23 juil. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sahir & Kevin)
Sahir, her husband Kevin and son Zia - were my second WA'er family.
On an extended holiday across Asia with a baby obviously requires planning and it was the depth of her initial correspondence that helped me to decide on accepting them.
A teacher by profession and her husband a doctor certainly helped bring some much needed structure to our… read more
On an extended holiday across Asia with a baby obviously requires planning and it was the depth of her initial correspondence that helped me to decide on accepting them.
A teacher by profession and her husband a doctor certainly helped bring some much needed structure to our… read more
(Excellent
)
9 juil. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Sahir & Kevin) pour l'hôte
My husband, 20 month old son and I stayed at Tilak's coconut estate for two weeks in June 2018. We had a fantastic stay and will remember our experiences for a long time.
In terms of our volunteer work: I taught a daily English class to a small group of adults in the local community, continuing on from the work done by a previous Workawayer, as… read more
In terms of our volunteer work: I taught a daily English class to a small group of adults in the local community, continuing on from the work done by a previous Workawayer, as… read more
23 juil. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Helen)
Helen was a great WA'er. Taking a long break after her last work assignment - she asked all the questions before arriving and we both felt we knew what to expect of each other.
But when she arrived her dedication and commitment to getting my brief sorted and driving it to a successful conclusion was really refreshing. She approached everything… read more
But when she arrived her dedication and commitment to getting my brief sorted and driving it to a successful conclusion was really refreshing. She approached everything… read more
(Excellent
)
4 juil. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Helen) pour l'hôte
This was my first workaway and I could not be happier the experience I had working on Tilak's estate. I came to Sri Lanka for a month and split my time between the workaway and travelling around, spending just over two weeks on the estate in total.
Life on the estate is as active as you want it to be. There's time for walks and kayaking before… read more
Life on the estate is as active as you want it to be. There's time for walks and kayaking before… read more
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19 sept. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Jean-Matthieu) pour l'hôte
I spent a total of six fantastic weeks in Sri Lanka, four of them were devoted to Tilak’s coconut estate.
Tilak picked me up at the airport and welcomed me in his house where I met his son. I spent the two first nights in his house in Colombo. He gave me all the information to get my visa extension and the next day he took me to the estate. A few… read more
Tilak picked me up at the airport and welcomed me in his house where I met his son. I spent the two first nights in his house in Colombo. He gave me all the information to get my visa extension and the next day he took me to the estate. A few… read more
23 juil. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sahir & Kevin)
Sahir, her husband Kevin and son Zia - were my second WA'er family.
On an extended holiday across Asia with a baby obviously requires planning and it was the depth of her initial correspondence that helped me to decide on accepting them.
A teacher by profession and her husband a doctor certainly helped bring some much needed structure to our… read more
On an extended holiday across Asia with a baby obviously requires planning and it was the depth of her initial correspondence that helped me to decide on accepting them.
A teacher by profession and her husband a doctor certainly helped bring some much needed structure to our… read more
(Excellent)
9 juil. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Sahir & Kevin) pour l'hôte
My husband, 20 month old son and I stayed at Tilak's coconut estate for two weeks in June 2018. We had a fantastic stay and will remember our experiences for a long time.
In terms of our volunteer work: I taught a daily English class to a small group of adults in the local community, continuing on from the work done by a previous Workawayer, as… read more
In terms of our volunteer work: I taught a daily English class to a small group of adults in the local community, continuing on from the work done by a previous Workawayer, as… read more
23 juil. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Helen)
Helen was a great WA'er. Taking a long break after her last work assignment - she asked all the questions before arriving and we both felt we knew what to expect of each other.
But when she arrived her dedication and commitment to getting my brief sorted and driving it to a successful conclusion was really refreshing. She approached everything… read more
But when she arrived her dedication and commitment to getting my brief sorted and driving it to a successful conclusion was really refreshing. She approached everything… read more
(Excellent)
4 juil. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Helen) pour l'hôte
This was my first workaway and I could not be happier the experience I had working on Tilak's estate. I came to Sri Lanka for a month and split my time between the workaway and travelling around, spending just over two weeks on the estate in total.
Life on the estate is as active as you want it to be. There's time for walks and kayaking before… read more
Life on the estate is as active as you want it to be. There's time for walks and kayaking before… read more
3 mai 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Danielle & George)
Wow thanks for a long detailed feedback that'll surely help others.
George & Danielle a great couple - fitted in very well and inducted by my previous WA'er Jas.
It's so nice to see people up at the crack of dawn to enjoy what's one of the best times on the estate.
Apart from getting involved in all aspects of life on the estate they were very… read more
George & Danielle a great couple - fitted in very well and inducted by my previous WA'er Jas.
It's so nice to see people up at the crack of dawn to enjoy what's one of the best times on the estate.
Apart from getting involved in all aspects of life on the estate they were very… read more
(Excellent)
28 avr. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Danielle & George) pour l'hôte
Staying at the estate is without its challenges but is one of the most rewarding things we have ever done. It gets you out of your comfort zone as you are thrown into a different way of living and are fully immersed with the local villagers. You will be invited round for tea lots and even the odd meal which is all optional of course but we… read more
23 avr. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jasmina)
Wow - Jas what a great WorkAwayer
Jas stayed with me for three weeks as planned - travelled around and on then came back for another three weeks.
Jas is extremely focussed and task oriented - but in a really nice way - much needed with the laid-back attitudes in Sri Lanka.
Jas helped to structure a community English Language project that I had… read more
Jas stayed with me for three weeks as planned - travelled around and on then came back for another three weeks.
Jas is extremely focussed and task oriented - but in a really nice way - much needed with the laid-back attitudes in Sri Lanka.
Jas helped to structure a community English Language project that I had… read more
(Excellent)
21 avr. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Jasmina) pour l'hôte
My experience at Tilak's estate was fantastic. I met the most friendly people and learnt a lot!
I stayed at the estate for 6 weeks and think was the right amount of time to adapt to the new surrounding (less than a month might only give you a feel of it all and time will fly by). While I was there the jobs I did were very diverse but I focused… read more
I stayed at the estate for 6 weeks and think was the right amount of time to adapt to the new surrounding (less than a month might only give you a feel of it all and time will fly by). While I was there the jobs I did were very diverse but I focused… read more
19 mars 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Rudi & Aisling)
I had stopped WA for a few months due to constraints on my time.
Rudi & Aisling were the second arriving after my break (the first took a break and is still here)
What a great couple - not only highly active but great in company and totally driven to make positive contributions with time and skills.
They left us after a couple of weeks and are… read more
Rudi & Aisling were the second arriving after my break (the first took a break and is still here)
What a great couple - not only highly active but great in company and totally driven to make positive contributions with time and skills.
They left us after a couple of weeks and are… read more
(Excellent)
4 mars 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Rudi & Aisling) pour l'hôte
We have just finished a 3 week workaway on Tilak's estate that I can only describe as amazing. We saw a side to Sri Lanka that few get to see and were blown away by how friendly and genuine the local people are. Tilak has been hosting workawayers for a while now and has fine-tuned the process (this should be clear when you check out his feedback!)… read more
24 janv. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Hannah)
Some personal issues have meant that I have not been hosting since Sept '17. Starting again in Feb 2018. My feedback etc has also been long delayed...
Hannah is a wonderful person and great as a WA'er. She had several stays on this project in August & September - interspersing them with extended travels around the country. This is something I… read more
Hannah is a wonderful person and great as a WA'er. She had several stays on this project in August & September - interspersing them with extended travels around the country. This is something I… read more
(Excellent)
25 déc. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Hannah) pour l'hôte
The estate was my first stop on my first trip to Asia - my first taste of Sri Lankan food, culture and weather. I can’t imagine a better place to get used to this wonderful country, from learning to eat with my hands to navigating the local bus system! As a host, Tilak makes sure you always have everything you need, from food and a bed to stories… read more
24 janv. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Emma & Andy)
Some personal issues have meant that I have not been hosting since Sept '17. Starting again in Feb 2018. My feedback etc has also been long delayed...
Emma & Andy were a super WA couple. My project gets booked up often months in advance and Emma & Andy arrived at a time when I was juggling non estate issues. They both fitted in well and made sure… read more
Emma & Andy were a super WA couple. My project gets booked up often months in advance and Emma & Andy arrived at a time when I was juggling non estate issues. They both fitted in well and made sure… read more
(Excellent)
8 déc. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Emma & Andy) pour l'hôte
Visiting Tilak's estate was the best introduction to Sri Lanka that we could've hoped for. Our time there was unfortunately quite short (we had been hoping to return again for a longer stay but unfortunately our travel plans had to change).
Still, it was definitely a case of 'short but sweet'! From the moment we bumped down the winding path to… read more
Still, it was definitely a case of 'short but sweet'! From the moment we bumped down the winding path to… read more
24 janv. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Kim)
Some personal issues have meant that I have not been hosting since Sept '17. Starting again in Feb 2018. My feedback etc has also been long delayed...
Kim & Marco were a great WA couple. They stayed with me during August & September over several visits. They really went the extra mile to help sustain the WA program on my estate at a time when… read more
Kim & Marco were a great WA couple. They stayed with me during August & September over several visits. They really went the extra mile to help sustain the WA program on my estate at a time when… read more
(Excellent)
16 nov. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Kim) pour l'hôte
We spent over a month on Tilak’s estate and it was so hard to leave in the end. The estate is very warm and quiet compared to the busy cities. It isn’t the easiest to travel to and from it, but it is definitely worth spending a few sweaty hours on the “express” bus to get there. The first time it will most likely be Tilak to pick you up and bring… read more
30 oct. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Sissy) pour l'hôte
It really took me a while to write this review because I was scared to find the right words. Now I realized - I will never find the perfect words to explain to you how this experience will be. But one thing is for sure: We highly recommend it! When we think about our two weeks at Tilaks estate we remember evenings full of stories, laughter, good… read more
14 sept. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Amy & Chris) pour l'hôte
We spent 2 weeks at the estate and we really enjoyed our time there! This was our first ever Workaway and I would definitely recommend it. Tilak as a host is really great and the advice he gives you is so valuable. We really appreciated the time he spent introducing us to Sri Lanka and the customs, ensuring that we really got to grips with the… read more
6 sept. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Qiao)
Qiao Xin (or Josie her nickname) was a very pleasant young lady - excellent English on her very first trip out of China.
Josie quite naturally needs to get more experience in travelling - she fitted in well on our project but needs to be more assertive when travelling on her own. She joined us on some trips and was very popular with her fellow… read more
Josie quite naturally needs to get more experience in travelling - she fitted in well on our project but needs to be more assertive when travelling on her own. She joined us on some trips and was very popular with her fellow… read more
(Excellent)
7 août 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Qiao) pour l'hôte
During the five weeks in Sri Lanka, I had travelled many places, but my favorite place was still the estate.
There is a wonderful view in the estate. Countless coconut trees, beautiful sunset from the open shower room, the broad view when kayaking in the lagoon and peaceful sleeping in an open bedroom.
Tilak gave freedom to volunteers to… read more
There is a wonderful view in the estate. Countless coconut trees, beautiful sunset from the open shower room, the broad view when kayaking in the lagoon and peaceful sleeping in an open bedroom.
Tilak gave freedom to volunteers to… read more
6 sept. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Julien)
very delayed feedback from me - sorry...
Julien was a real WorkAwayer in every sense of the word. Pleasant to be around and gets on in a crowd.
Julien went out of his way to ensure that he sought out tasks that he could do or get involved in - this really is important as it allows people to interact and learn a lot about the community,… read more
Julien was a real WorkAwayer in every sense of the word. Pleasant to be around and gets on in a crowd.
Julien went out of his way to ensure that he sought out tasks that he could do or get involved in - this really is important as it allows people to interact and learn a lot about the community,… read more
(Excellent)
17 juil. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Julien) pour l'hôte
Volunteering at Tilak's estate was a truly amazing experience. It gave me the opportunity to have an insight into the local Sri Lankan way of life, and allowed me to meet great people over there who taught me a lot about their country. Tilak himself is a wealth of information about Sri Lanka, and is always up to share his knowledge. He also helped… read more
16 août 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Hynek & Jaroslava) pour l'hôte
This was our first workaway experience and we are sure that it pretty much ruined workaway for us. Our 3 weeks stay on the estate was a lifetime experience, providing us with a profound insight into the Sri Lankan culture.
Although one has to get accustomed to the short, yet frequent power cuts all over Sri Lanka, situated in a romantic area, the… read more
Although one has to get accustomed to the short, yet frequent power cuts all over Sri Lanka, situated in a romantic area, the… read more
11 juin 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Peta)
Peta & Scott were with us for a couple of weeks and it was a really nice experience.
Both of them are focussed on doing tasks - Scott being a carpenter single-handedly made a great basic cupboard and along with the estate staff carried out a lot of valuable tasks some very physical. Peta also enthusiastically got into the physical labour side and… read more
Both of them are focussed on doing tasks - Scott being a carpenter single-handedly made a great basic cupboard and along with the estate staff carried out a lot of valuable tasks some very physical. Peta also enthusiastically got into the physical labour side and… read more
(Excellent)
26 mai 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Peta) pour l'hôte
This was a truly unique volunteering experience that gave us an invaluable insight into Sri Lankan life and culture. From the moment we were collected at the airport by our gracious host Tilak the lessons began in how to conduct ourselves respectfully in Sri Lanka, from appropriate dress and conversation to how to eat like a local. Arriving at the… read more
22 mai 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Rossella)
Rossella came to us with her WA'er friend Paula - almost 2 years back. It seems that Rossella has only joined WA recently and has now kindly posted feedback on her stay with us.
Both Rossella and Paula were great WA'ers to have - they happily got into tasks and were really great fun to be around.
Both have kept in touch with me over the past two… read more
Both Rossella and Paula were great WA'ers to have - they happily got into tasks and were really great fun to be around.
Both have kept in touch with me over the past two… read more
(Excellent)
9 mai 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Rossella) pour l'hôte
I spent there 2 weeks with my friend Paula.. and I cannot stop thinking about that experience even though it was two years ago! Everything is amazing, slow (in a good way) and peaceful . Work is not so hard and it's really interesting to learn new things adding new skills!! People are amazing around and inside the Estate! Everyone want to help… read more
9 mai 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Christoph)
Christoph is one of the younger WA'ers that I've had and came to us in March on route from South Africa.
There were two other girls with us at the time and I think that helped him fit in.
Christoph works best as part of a team and where that was possible he was excellent.
He was alone for the best part of his last week and I was unable to be… read more
There were two other girls with us at the time and I think that helped him fit in.
Christoph works best as part of a team and where that was possible he was excellent.
He was alone for the best part of his last week and I was unable to be… read more
(Bien)
6 mai 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Christoph) pour l'hôte
Tilak's estate was my third Workaway project on my travels, and it surely was one of the best! I spend an amazing three weeks on the estate and I enjoyed every minute of it...
Tilak picked me up at the airport and I got to stay at his house in Colombo for the first night where I met his wife and his son and we had traditional Sri Lankan food for… read more
Tilak picked me up at the airport and I got to stay at his house in Colombo for the first night where I met his wife and his son and we had traditional Sri Lankan food for… read more
9 mai 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Belén María)
Belén came to us with her fellow WA'er friend Clara and spent 2 weeks with us.
First time in the east - she managed to stay fully occupied and satisfied during her stay in what is a relatively remote and "no party" environment.
Belén went about her tasks diligently and like her friend was always on the look out for more.
Belén used her time-off… read more
First time in the east - she managed to stay fully occupied and satisfied during her stay in what is a relatively remote and "no party" environment.
Belén went about her tasks diligently and like her friend was always on the look out for more.
Belén used her time-off… read more
(Excellent)
29 avr. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Belén María) pour l'hôte
A real Sri Lanka's experience.
I really had an amazing experience on Tilak's estate. I spent 13 days with my friend (Clara) on the estate and I would have absolutely like to spend more time there. It was my first experience in which I have spent time with people of a different culture. It was a shock (in the good meaning).
It's really nice to see… read more
I really had an amazing experience on Tilak's estate. I spent 13 days with my friend (Clara) on the estate and I would have absolutely like to spend more time there. It was my first experience in which I have spent time with people of a different culture. It was a shock (in the good meaning).
It's really nice to see… read more
9 mai 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Clara Csilla)
Clara came to us with another WA'er Belén and they spent two weeks on the estate.
Clara fitted in very well and eagerly went about her tasks diligently and searched out more.
She worked alongside estate staff and was a positive influence on us all.
She stayed alone on the estate for a while with her friend Belén for their last few days and left… read more
Clara fitted in very well and eagerly went about her tasks diligently and searched out more.
She worked alongside estate staff and was a positive influence on us all.
She stayed alone on the estate for a while with her friend Belén for their last few days and left… read more
(Excellent)
29 avr. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Clara Csilla) pour l'hôte
Belén and I have spent 13 days on the coconut estate, they just gone by too fast.
We had the great luck to meet Tilak, who knows really well the country, its culture and its people. Our experience wouldn't have been the same without his advices, suggestions (and his humor) :)
I've clined the already existing pathway made out of coconut husks,… read more
We had the great luck to meet Tilak, who knows really well the country, its culture and its people. Our experience wouldn't have been the same without his advices, suggestions (and his humor) :)
I've clined the already existing pathway made out of coconut husks,… read more
1 mai 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Lauren)
Lauren with her bubbly personality is great fun to be around - she fitted in very well with all the people in and around the community.
Worked well on her own and as part of a team.
Highly recommended to any host as a great WorkAwayer that makes sure she contributes and is a positive influence.
Looking forward to seeing her again sometime
Worked well on her own and as part of a team.
Highly recommended to any host as a great WorkAwayer that makes sure she contributes and is a positive influence.
Looking forward to seeing her again sometime
(Excellent)
4 avr. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Lauren) pour l'hôte
I spent two weeks on Tilak's estate with two other workawayers, and I wish I could have spent more time! A month would be amazing, or even six weeks if time permitted. I will definitely try to come back to Sri Lanka to volunteer again and see the progress that has been made!
Tilak is very easy to talk to, full of a lifetime of stories, he's… read more
Tilak is very easy to talk to, full of a lifetime of stories, he's… read more
1 mai 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Membre Workaway)
Verena is an interesting person to be around - she Couchsurfs and now does WA as a means of getting to know a community well.
She is task driven, timely and fits in well.
I'm sure we'll meet again.
Recommended as a WA'er
She is task driven, timely and fits in well.
I'm sure we'll meet again.
Recommended as a WA'er
(Très bien)
30 mars 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Membre Workaway) pour l'hôte
My first workaway experience were 14 days on Tilaks estate. They just flew by!
During the day me and Lauren and Christoph, who were there during the same time, kept ourselves busy with helping in the kitchen, kayaking, exploring the estate and helping out with various jobs, like planning a barbecue area, cleaning, designing a tent and - above… read more
During the day me and Lauren and Christoph, who were there during the same time, kept ourselves busy with helping in the kitchen, kayaking, exploring the estate and helping out with various jobs, like planning a barbecue area, cleaning, designing a tent and - above… read more
1 mai 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Ea & Maria )
Ea & Maria were wonderful to have. I feel very bad that my reply feedbacks are so long overdue.
Both of them fitted in very well and were very driven about getting tasks done - so invariably the found tasks or created ones that needed doing. They worked very well individually, together and as part of a team.
They are both great fun to be around… read more
Both of them fitted in very well and were very driven about getting tasks done - so invariably the found tasks or created ones that needed doing. They worked very well individually, together and as part of a team.
They are both great fun to be around… read more
(Excellent)
19 mars 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Ea & Maria ) pour l'hôte
Tilaks coconut estate is a hiddden paradise and we were so lucky to be appart of the life there. Its beautiful surroundings, animal life and relaxed athmosphere cant be described.
We helped making a coconut path, a map over the estate, artprojects and a book for all the workawayers in the future. It is a great place to discover your own abilities… read more
We helped making a coconut path, a map over the estate, artprojects and a book for all the workawayers in the future. It is a great place to discover your own abilities… read more
19 mars 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (GAETAN & Stéphanie)
I must say I was very very skeptical about having a family of WA'ers especially with the children being so young - 2, 8 & 11.
For me to say that having them stay was a fantastic experience is an understatement.
The kids were great at keeping everyone entertained - they even put on magic shows on some evenings.
Gaetan & Stephanie were fully… read more
For me to say that having them stay was a fantastic experience is an understatement.
The kids were great at keeping everyone entertained - they even put on magic shows on some evenings.
Gaetan & Stephanie were fully… read more
(Excellent)
25 févr. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (GAETAN & Stéphanie) pour l'hôte
The lagoon, coconut trees as far as the eye can see, small fishing houses on the water's edge, 300 monkeys, peacocks, turtles, a horse, hundreds of squirrels, some eagles ... we were in a documentary ... a real little corner of paradise!
We stayed for 1 month in a large comfortable house in coconut leaves with fridge, mineral water dispenser… read more
We stayed for 1 month in a large comfortable house in coconut leaves with fridge, mineral water dispenser… read more
19 mars 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jacqueline)
Jax as she was known to us - came to us from the UK - a Professional Nanny on route to a new assignment in Russia.
She arrived at the same time I was having my first "WA family" - so it was great having someone that was good with kids.
Jax got stuck right in from the very beginning - learning how to climb coconut trees, cooking and the local… read more
She arrived at the same time I was having my first "WA family" - so it was great having someone that was good with kids.
Jax got stuck right in from the very beginning - learning how to climb coconut trees, cooking and the local… read more
(Excellent)
20 févr. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Jacqueline) pour l'hôte
This was my first workaway experience and I'm not sure how anything can be better. 2 weeks in paradise is the best way to describe it. There were so many moments when I couldn't quite believe how lucky I was.
Trying (and failing) to climb a coconut tree. Building my muscles cooking with Jahnahee in the kitchen. Making my own coconut oil from… read more
Trying (and failing) to climb a coconut tree. Building my muscles cooking with Jahnahee in the kitchen. Making my own coconut oil from… read more
20 févr. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Connie)
Connie is an unbelievable bundle of energy in a tiny package. She lives in Australia and came to us from India & Nepal.
Connie and another WA'er spent two weeks with us - and she was great - a talented photographer she shot a lot of video and even scripted and forced me into a commentary that came out very well.
Totally adventurous - she… read more
Connie and another WA'er spent two weeks with us - and she was great - a talented photographer she shot a lot of video and even scripted and forced me into a commentary that came out very well.
Totally adventurous - she… read more
(Excellent)
11 févr. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Connie) pour l'hôte
It's truly hard to sum up the 15 days I spent at Tilak's estate. It went by quickly and slowly at the same time. There were some truly breathtaking moments, including kayaking with some local boys in the expansive Puttalam Lagoon whilst one of them, Suhas, sang a local lullaby for us in his mesmerising voice. The estate is a paradise of green… read more
20 févr. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Stephanie )
Stephanie came to us from England. I was inadvertently double booked at the time she arrived (I try to have very few WA'ers at any one time) - so I had arranged for her to spend some time at my home in Colombo from where she also travelled to Galle, extended her visa etc.
Stephanie came upto the estate with me and another WA'er Connie. They… read more
Stephanie came upto the estate with me and another WA'er Connie. They… read more
(Excellent)
7 févr. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Stephanie ) pour l'hôte
I honestly could not have asked for more from my first workaway experience. Tilak's estate is an extremely special place - beautiful in both landscape & community - and it was a real privilege to be a part of it for two weeks. I was hoping for an authentic experience and an insight into rural Sri Lankan life and my workaway with Tilak provided all… read more
20 févr. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (GydaPet)
Gyda & Quentin came to us from France at the same time as another couple from the US.
They fitted in well - handling the vegetarian spicy food and quickly settled into the strange routines.
Very task oriented - they both worked with the others to ensure that a lot was accomplished. Quentin did some superb work on the new house - where he… read more
They fitted in well - handling the vegetarian spicy food and quickly settled into the strange routines.
Very task oriented - they both worked with the others to ensure that a lot was accomplished. Quentin did some superb work on the new house - where he… read more
(Excellent)
25 janv. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (GydaPet) pour l'hôte
My boyfriend and I stayed at the Coconut Estate for 2 weeks. We highly recommend it. If you are looking for a unique insight into rural Sri Lankan culture this is it.
The scenery is beautiful, the people are GREAT and the animals are amazing. Tilak is an excellent host, very knowledgeable about Sri Lanka and very willing to help with travel… read more
The scenery is beautiful, the people are GREAT and the animals are amazing. Tilak is an excellent host, very knowledgeable about Sri Lanka and very willing to help with travel… read more
20 févr. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Christina & Roy)
Roy & Christina came to me from the US as their first stop on their travels in South Asia. Christina was playing safe and wanted some inoculations/vaccinations that were very expensive in the US but cost a few dollars at one of the good hospitals in Colombo.
Although new to WA and to Asia - they jumped right in - eating meals with their… read more
Although new to WA and to Asia - they jumped right in - eating meals with their… read more
(Excellent)
22 janv. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Christina & Roy) pour l'hôte
Working on Tilak's coconut estate has been an experience of a lifetime. We were his first workawayers in a couple of months due to the rain and his daughter being home from England. We are so grateful that we were able to start our backpacking trip on Tilak's estate. We were able to experience "real" rural Sri Lanka in an area that hasn't been… read more
12 oct. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Erika)
Erika was with us on the project for a couple of weeks. New to WA - she fitted in very well.
Personable, she works well as part of a team and on her own. She's proactive and task oriented. I left her with some tasks while she was on her own and they werr all completed very well.
Full of good ideas, she also started a path-making initiative… read more
Personable, she works well as part of a team and on her own. She's proactive and task oriented. I left her with some tasks while she was on her own and they werr all completed very well.
Full of good ideas, she also started a path-making initiative… read more
(Excellent)
4 oct. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Erika) pour l'hôte
It took me quite long time to write this feedback because Ive been still absorbing the vibe of the place. I must say my first and the best workaway experience. I was lucky to spent on Tilak's estate two weeks at the beginning of september as the rain season is coming so he decided not to take other volunteers until january. Truly saying it was … read more
15 août 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Kate)
Kate from NZ is on an extended tour of parts of Asia. We corresponded over months (which I like to do) and then she arrived.
Kate spent the first couple of days with us ant our home in Colombo and then upto the estate. She stayed alone, fitted in very well, we had another couple for part of her stay.
It was a great pleasure having Kate stay… read more
Kate spent the first couple of days with us ant our home in Colombo and then upto the estate. She stayed alone, fitted in very well, we had another couple for part of her stay.
It was a great pleasure having Kate stay… read more
(Excellent)
14 août 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Kate) pour l'hôte
My three ish weeks on the estate were easily one of the highlights of my three months travelling around Asia. For most of the time I was with Anna and Angel from Spain, however I also really enjoyed my time alone on the estate. It's a beautiful area and totally non touristy, so a really great insight into traditional and authentic Sri Lankan… read more
15 août 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Ángel & Ana)
Ana & Angel a 19 y/o Spanish couple were great WA'ers to have. New to WA but got stuck into the work. The wind was a bit strong for a few days so it was only on occasion that they could go kayaking - the kinds have stopped now.
They got on very well with everyone on the estate and around - confidently went around by bike, bus and… read more
They got on very well with everyone on the estate and around - confidently went around by bike, bus and… read more
(Excellent)
9 août 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Ángel & Ana) pour l'hôte
First time in Asia and first workaway in my life, couldn't ask for a better host Tilak is such a generous and friendly person. He even picked us up from the airport. The greatest thing he did for us was introducing us into Sri Lankan culture, the estate was our first stop here in Sri Lanka and I felt way more confident once we left.
We spent two… read more
We spent two… read more
27 juin 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Willa)
Willa arrived from India on the same day as another WA'er and as she said was ill for the first couple of days. But she handled it well, stayed cheerful and was great to be around.
The estate is actually well developed but the possible tourism aspect is not developed at all - this is what I'm using WA'ers to help strategize.
Willa went… read more
The estate is actually well developed but the possible tourism aspect is not developed at all - this is what I'm using WA'ers to help strategize.
Willa went… read more
(Très bien)
21 juin 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Willa) pour l'hôte
Tilak's estate was my first stop upon arriving in Sri Lanka. For me, this dry and remote area was a great introduction to traditional Sri Lankan life, away from the tourist attractions and city folk. You'll get to experience local life, culture and food, and have an experience that's much more authentic than any tourist attraction. Tilak is a… read more
27 juin 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Anastasia)
Anastasia or Nastya as she's known by was a great WA'er to have. She's highly active and quite a do'er up at the crack of dawn (5:30am) and off on her own bike exploring the area.
Nastya arrived on the same day as Willa who unfortunately had a bout of Delhi Belly that kept her in bed or on the toilet for the first two days. Nastya helped ensure… read more
Nastya arrived on the same day as Willa who unfortunately had a bout of Delhi Belly that kept her in bed or on the toilet for the first two days. Nastya helped ensure… read more
(Excellent)
16 juin 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Anastasia) pour l'hôte
I spent 10 amazing days at the estate. Tilak is very welcoming, wise host. He was very attentive to me and another volunteer whom i stayed with. I arrived to Shri Lanka with my bicycle, Tilak was so kind to meet me and another volunteer at the airport. We spent night in his house in Colombo and moved to estate next day early morning. When my… read more
14 juin 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Mathieu & Gregoire)
Mathieu & Gregoire were really great WA'ers to host.
They arrived at a time when the whole country was hit by very serious rains and disastrous floods. The damage in our area was while quite limited compared to large parts of the country - we did suffer somewhat and both boys set about helping with repairs and moving large amounts of earth to… read more
They arrived at a time when the whole country was hit by very serious rains and disastrous floods. The damage in our area was while quite limited compared to large parts of the country - we did suffer somewhat and both boys set about helping with repairs and moving large amounts of earth to… read more
(Excellent)
7 juin 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Mathieu & Gregoire) pour l'hôte
We had the greatest time with Tilak in his estate. We agree with everything that has been said in the previous feedbacks. Consistently, Tilak seems to care more about making Workawayers having the best possible time that getting the counterpart.
Because of several reasons we did a lot more physical and manual tasks on the estate than usual… read more
Because of several reasons we did a lot more physical and manual tasks on the estate than usual… read more
14 juin 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Christopher)
Chris was an interesting WA'er to host. Older than all the others that preceded him helped me to further understand and refine just what my target market would be if I do go ahead with some tourism offering.
As he said it was unfortunate that he was around when the whole country was hit by some disastrous rains and floods. The property being… read more
As he said it was unfortunate that he was around when the whole country was hit by some disastrous rains and floods. The property being… read more
(Très bien)
2 juin 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Christopher) pour l'hôte
I spent the whole of May 2016 on Tilak's estate, with several trips of 3 or 4 days to other parts of Sri Lanka dividing up the month. I have left some quite detailed notes about some of these travels with Tilak,and will be happy to bring it up to date if emailed on to me. I hope I understood correctly that Tilak valued this written work as much if… read more
8 mai 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Trang)
Trang was great WA'er - while a first-timer - she has been working in Sustainable Food Production and just recently travelling around Asia before starting her Masters Programme in Geneva later in the year.
Trang really got into the spirit of the whole project with great enthusiasm. Having been introduced to a few people in the area as well as… read more
Trang really got into the spirit of the whole project with great enthusiasm. Having been introduced to a few people in the area as well as… read more
(Excellent)
4 mai 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Trang) pour l'hôte
To start off describing my experience at Tilak's estate is really hard as I do not feel like leaving this wonderful place which I have called home in the last two weeks. This is my first but I am sure one of my best WA experiences in my life. Tilak is very nice helping me settled down and making sure I got comfortable staying in the estate on my… read more
1 mai 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Leire)
Leire a doctor is an experienced WA'er and came to us from being at a hospital in Uganda.
She eats like a bird but is full of energy and understood what I was looking for from WA'ers very well. She gave detailed written feedback to me with likes, dislikes, suggestions for improvement etc, shared photos, shared a trip report on her whole stay in… read more
She eats like a bird but is full of energy and understood what I was looking for from WA'ers very well. She gave detailed written feedback to me with likes, dislikes, suggestions for improvement etc, shared photos, shared a trip report on her whole stay in… read more
(Excellent)
15 avr. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Leire) pour l'hôte
I was here for a bit more than a week. I would suggest to stay for about two weeks, but my time in Sri Lanka was shorter so Tilak did an exception with me. He will normally be there with you for your first 2-3 days so you feel comfortable. If there are not more volunteers during your time there (as it was my case) it should not be a problem, there… read more
1 avr. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Iris) pour l'hôte
After meeting Tilak in Colombo I spent two days in his house and had to opportunity to meet his wife and family! I am very thankful for the way they welcomed me, showed me around and even introduced me to their meditation classes. I spent a short week at the estate and had a good time there. The place is absolutely stunning and the beauty of the… read more
22 mars 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Robert & Laura)
Robert & Laura are on an extended tour of Asia and came to us from India.
They were with us at a time we had another two WA'ers. They are very active - up at the crack of dawn and off getting tasks done.
They both found it much less basic that I project in our profile - but then better to err on the side of caution.
Robert's military… read more
They were with us at a time we had another two WA'ers. They are very active - up at the crack of dawn and off getting tasks done.
They both found it much less basic that I project in our profile - but then better to err on the side of caution.
Robert's military… read more
(Excellent)
22 mars 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Robert & Laura) pour l'hôte
Our experience at Tilaks estate was amazing. After picking us up at the airport, Tilak took us and two other volunteers on a short trip to Jaffna and some other sites in northern Sri Lanka. We felt very lucky to be on this trip, because it's an area we would have otherwise not seen. It was so nice of him to organize it for us. After getting back… read more
22 mars 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Helina)
Helina was a great WA'er - she tackled the tasks with enthusiasm pushing everyone onwards to get them completed. She was very aware of the needs of each person and really helped to build a cohesive team, organised an impromptu birthday party using what she could find on the estate.
Very conscious of her obligations she burnt the midnight oil to… read more
Very conscious of her obligations she burnt the midnight oil to… read more
(Excellent)
19 mars 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Helina) pour l'hôte
I specially flew out to Sri Lanka for this experience, to spend two weeks on Tilak's estate. The weeks just flew by and I can't stop wishing to still be there.
Tilak was very kind to meet me at Colombo Airport to take me and Simon (another WA) to the estate.
The drive to the estate was a great opportunity to get a first personal insight to… read more
Tilak was very kind to meet me at Colombo Airport to take me and Simon (another WA) to the estate.
The drive to the estate was a great opportunity to get a first personal insight to… read more
3 mars 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Thomas)
Thomas a quiet young man who suddenly found himself in the middle of nowhere with two young ladies. Fitted in perfectly.
Thomas although a 1st timer in WA - took to the whole thing very well - went after the tasks keenly and made sure that this were done.
Along with the other two WA's was a pleasure to have on the estate and on the trips we… read more
Thomas although a 1st timer in WA - took to the whole thing very well - went after the tasks keenly and made sure that this were done.
Along with the other two WA's was a pleasure to have on the estate and on the trips we… read more
(Excellent)
28 févr. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Thomas) pour l'hôte
I spent two weeks at the estate and it was the perfect start of my journey through sri lanka. I can just agree with the feedback previous workawayers left. The estate is a remote, quiet and enjoyable place direkly at the lagoon where you can see a lot birds, monkeys jumping the trees, peacocks, lizards, geckoes, frogs, and a lot more animals.
As… read more
As… read more
3 mars 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Mayyanna)
Mayyanna is a real go-getter - she was with us while there were two other WA's. She fitted in very well and was a real pleasure to be around.
Mayyanna brought some clear and analytical thinking to some of the tasks to ensure that they were done well and efficiently. Quite surprised me as she has a fashion/creative background.
She is another… read more
Mayyanna brought some clear and analytical thinking to some of the tasks to ensure that they were done well and efficiently. Quite surprised me as she has a fashion/creative background.
She is another… read more
(Excellent)
25 févr. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Mayyanna) pour l'hôte
Tilak picked me up from Colombo airport and we began our short journey to the coconut estate - only a few hours drive away but giving us time to introduce ourselves and find out any further information regarding the project I was curious about (Tilak supplies lots of information beforehand and answers any questions you may have). On our journey… read more
3 mars 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Magda)
Magda was a great WA to host. Having come to Sri Lanka first in september she was back to a country she loved a few months later and came upto us.
I've recently started mixing up WA's - ie having more than one at a time. Magda fitted in very well with various different WA's - then took a break to travel with some other WA's and then came back… read more
I've recently started mixing up WA's - ie having more than one at a time. Magda fitted in very well with various different WA's - then took a break to travel with some other WA's and then came back… read more
(Excellent)
21 févr. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Magda) pour l'hôte
I spent about three weeks on the estate, but it never seems to be enough. The estate itself is an absolutely amazing and lovely place. Almost every day I could see a new animal, which was pretty exciting, especially when the first thing I could see were shiny eyes in the darkness, staring at me. I was also lucky to find porcupine quills near the… read more
5 févr. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jennsen)
Jennifer or Jen as we call her - spent 2 weeks with us - during a time when I had decided to also host three other individuals.
Jen fitted in very well with everyone on the estate and those around - at the outset she confessed that she wanted to tackle some of her phobias - and all credit to her for tackling them as "head-on" as possible. We… read more
Jen fitted in very well with everyone on the estate and those around - at the outset she confessed that she wanted to tackle some of her phobias - and all credit to her for tackling them as "head-on" as possible. We… read more
(Excellent)
1 févr. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Jennsen) pour l'hôte
I definitely couldn’t have had a better first Workaway experience!
During my stay on the estate I mainly stayed in Micha’s house which is a new and not yet finished open sleeping area. In my opinion this is the best place on the estate to wake up in the morning and you can also enjoy the sunset from the upper level. Even though I didn’t have a… read more
During my stay on the estate I mainly stayed in Micha’s house which is a new and not yet finished open sleeping area. In my opinion this is the best place on the estate to wake up in the morning and you can also enjoy the sunset from the upper level. Even though I didn’t have a… read more
5 févr. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Samantha)
My skills are not good enough to convey all that Samantha (Sam as we call her) brought to the project and all the positives she left behind.
Sam is a very active person - in this period I mixed 4 different young girls who came in individually and it was amazing how they all managed to fit in well.
Although my process is not really… read more
Sam is a very active person - in this period I mixed 4 different young girls who came in individually and it was amazing how they all managed to fit in well.
Although my process is not really… read more
(Excellent)
1 févr. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Samantha) pour l'hôte
I stayed on TC’s estate for 2 weeks this past January and wish I could spend much more time there (and plan to return in the future). First of all, TC is a genuine man who is driven and focused on what he sees as an ecofriendly (not-so-touristy) way of bringing like-minded people together to learn more about village life in NW Sri Lanka. He is in… read more
22 janv. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Won Jeung)
We stopped taking WA's in Oct 2015 as the rains were too heavy.
Grace as we call Won Jeung Lee came in after this break and was soon followed by 3 other WA's coming in a couple of days apart.
Grace was an excellent WA - driven by a sense of duty to find things to do. She got stuck in helping restore some of the rain damage, pruning trees,… read more
Grace as we call Won Jeung Lee came in after this break and was soon followed by 3 other WA's coming in a couple of days apart.
Grace was an excellent WA - driven by a sense of duty to find things to do. She got stuck in helping restore some of the rain damage, pruning trees,… read more
(Excellent)
20 janv. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Won Jeung) pour l'hôte
My workaway here with TC was a perfect start of the travel. I have spent 2 weeks here and during my stay and I got to experience a lot about the locals here living, who are mainly Tamils. In 2 weeks I have been invited to many houses and celebrations, related to Hindu, Christian, Muslim. It was interesting to find out how differently they live… read more
23 oct. 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Peter & Navjit)
Peter & Navi although new to WA are excellent WA's. They quickly got into finding tasks to get into with Peter getting a website up and running withing a few days - pro-active to a fault - they took pictures, wrote text and gently forced me onwards. Now I have to push the development towards my goal. Navi got the whole first-aid side sorted - as a… read more
(Excellent)
21 oct. 2015
Laissé par le workawayer (Peter & Navjit) pour l'hôte
This was our first Workaway placement but definitely not the last. We spent 2 weeks on this amazing coconut estate and had a fantastic time. TC the host, is a cool guy. He’s tall, softly spoken and charismatic. He has some great tales to share, plus an abundance of knowledge about Sri Lanka.
TC’s estate is a mix of mangrove, rain forest and… read more
TC’s estate is a mix of mangrove, rain forest and… read more
12 oct. 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Catrin)
Catrin was a great WA to have. Very anxious to take on more and more tasks - we're quite laid back about this so it was refreshing to have Catrin pushing us along.
Unfortunately she wasn't able to stay longer as I had a previously booked couple coming in and could only offer her an 11day slot.
Catrin is highly recommended as a WA and I look… read more
Unfortunately she wasn't able to stay longer as I had a previously booked couple coming in and could only offer her an 11day slot.
Catrin is highly recommended as a WA and I look… read more
(Excellent)
9 oct. 2015
Laissé par le workawayer (Catrin) pour l'hôte
Spotlights about my 11 days fabulous stay on this beautiful coconut estate, my very first experince workaway:
a very warm welcome from TC on the airport, sun, the humid heat, arriving on the remote estate in the tiny hamlet Kallady, delicious dinner, the first night in the open, coconut leaves thatched, well circulated house, picking up wood… read more
a very warm welcome from TC on the airport, sun, the humid heat, arriving on the remote estate in the tiny hamlet Kallady, delicious dinner, the first night in the open, coconut leaves thatched, well circulated house, picking up wood… read more
9 oct. 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jennifer)
Jenny an experienced WA & Flo were absolutely superb WorkAwayers and very keen to find more and more to do - got fully into the whole project - and Jenny was also superb with Tony the Pony.
I would highly recommend both Jenny & Flo to any host as apart from being hardworkers they are excellent company, in a variety of possibly strange… read more
I would highly recommend both Jenny & Flo to any host as apart from being hardworkers they are excellent company, in a variety of possibly strange… read more
(Excellent)
24 sept. 2015
Laissé par le workawayer (Jennifer) pour l'hôte
We have spent two weeks on TC's estate and it was one of the best parts of our 2 months journey through Sri Lanka! From the very beginning both of us felt comfortable on the estate and we fell in love with it more and more the longer we stayed and the more we discovered. There, you never know when you stumble upon a couple of peacocks, monkeys,… read more
6 sept. 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Julia & Baptiste )
Julia and experienced WA & her boyfriend Baptiste were great WA's to have. Apart from the main tasks given as mentioned above - they were very very pro-active about contributing more (we don't really push tasks unless specialised it goes against my goal of sustainability).
Both joined us on a trip with my daughter to Sigiriya, Colombo & Arugam… read more
Both joined us on a trip with my daughter to Sigiriya, Colombo & Arugam… read more
(Excellent)
28 août 2015
Laissé par le workawayer (Julia & Baptiste ) pour l'hôte
We spent 2 weeks in total on TC's estate and agree with all the previous workawayers on how great it is, we loved it from the very first day and can recommend it to anyone who wants a true touch of nature and Sri Lanka. It's definetly not something for people who needs to spend lots of time in front of a mirror, has a problem with being sweathy or… read more
22 août 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Paula)
Paula and her friend Rossella were a real pleasure to have on our project. They went about any task set with enthusiasm and made sure that it was fun for all involved. Had a bit of a hard time adjusting to the "spicyness" of the food and then they cooked us all a great pasta - so now we have a new dish on our menu.
Hitting the scene in Arugam Bay… read more
Hitting the scene in Arugam Bay… read more
(Excellent)
20 août 2015
Laissé par le workawayer (Paula) pour l'hôte
This was my first experience in workaway. I was afraid at the beggining not just because I was so far away but because you never know how confortable you can feel in other people’s houses.
But I have to say it’s been one of the most rewarding and unforgettable experience in my life. Living with TC is so easy. He’s at the same time your “boss”,… read more
But I have to say it’s been one of the most rewarding and unforgettable experience in my life. Living with TC is so easy. He’s at the same time your “boss”,… read more
2 août 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Solene)
Solene was a last minute WorkAwayer joining her boyfriend but only able to be in Sri Lanka for 12 days. So I broke my 2 week minimum rule as I felt it was important for her to see a bit of the more touristy sights - so I insisted that she cut short her stay with us.
Solene was great and made sure she put in a good 7 days into the project and is… read more
Solene was great and made sure she put in a good 7 days into the project and is… read more
(Excellent)
2 août 2015
Laissé par le workawayer (Solene) pour l'hôte
My trip to the coconut estate was regrettably short, but what an amazing week. The combination of being in nature, the lovely company of the locals & the daily activities were an incredible experience. What I particularly enjoyed - was sharing moments with the local families on the estate, discussing very interesting cultural topics, meeting a… read more
23 juil. 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Toni)
Toni was amazing. A totally pro-active person who found work to keep her busy. We would have all loved her to be here much longer - she motivated everyone and was really great to be around. Looking forward to her return early next year.
She's an unbelievable asset to anyone and particularly to a WorkAway host. Highly recommended.
She's an unbelievable asset to anyone and particularly to a WorkAway host. Highly recommended.
(Excellent)
22 juil. 2015
Laissé par le workawayer (Toni) pour l'hôte
I wish I could have stayed here forever! Probably one of the most life changing experiences I have ever had. I extended my stay twice!! Even purchased a new flight to defer my departure.
The coconut estate alone is a world of excitement and wonder. Full of wildlife and beauty, as well as delivering crops of coconut, plus mango and cashews. It is… read more
The coconut estate alone is a world of excitement and wonder. Full of wildlife and beauty, as well as delivering crops of coconut, plus mango and cashews. It is… read more
2 juin 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Stephanie)
Stef was an absolute delight - a perfect first WorkAwayer. Fitted in perfectly into what could be far from what is expected by the normal traveller. Tears all around when she left. We're looking forward to her return with her family.
I would recommend her unhesitatingly to any WorkAway host and would be certain there'll be tears when she leaves… read more
I would recommend her unhesitatingly to any WorkAway host and would be certain there'll be tears when she leaves… read more
(Excellent)
31 mai 2015
Laissé par le workawayer (Stephanie) pour l'hôte
I spent almost 14 days here and I can say my only regret is not to have stayed longer ! That was my first time workawaying and I coulnt find any other better introduction. The coconut estate is a wonder in itself. By the lagoon, covered with amazing nature and full of animals ! (monkeys, giant squirrels, hundreds of birds ...) I could have stayed… read more
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