Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

I stayed for 6,5 months at the chalets. Work was 5 hours/per day and 5 days per week + 3-4 times poolcheck/breakfast/welcoming guests. Duties were mainly cleaning but also maintenance (reparations of all kinds,and if you don't know how to do it Aron will explain it to you in a video call, most of the communication is via whatsapp) + occasionally office stuff and on some days everything at the same time(which can be a bit chaotic) The other cleaners in the team were great and it was really fun working with them. Aron was also there a few times and he is really friendly. The apartment is very nice and cozy and it’s an absolute benefit to have a car that you can also use in your private time and gas is paid - this is actually very unusual for a workaway place, so I really really appreciated this. As someone has mentioned before: it's very difficult to meet people in the area (it's a small village and it seems like even in nearby small cities there are not really opportunities to meet people) and if there is no other workawayer staying with you in the apartment, it can feel a isolated. So you might want to bring a project that you can work on ;) All in all, it's a great place to explore South Germany, do a lot of outdoor activities and save money for next adventures. Thank you Aron for the opportunity to work here!

We were lucky enough to spend two wonderful weeks at Phil & Kristina's beautiful home in Samford Valley (we wish we could have stayed longer!). We were looked after so well as guests but also able to treat their house like our home for the time we were there. Phil and Kristina are very interesting and inspiring people and we loved hearing their stories, over dinner, about their time sailing around the world. Amelia also thoroughly enjoyed having free range of the kitchen every evening to cook, and Matt enjoyed driving the tractor anywhere he could!! We still keep in touch, providing updates on our Aussie travels and will be sure to pop in to say hello when we pass by next! The work was varied, there was always plenty to keep us busy.. if you love being outdoors, in nature and living in a chilled atmosphere, then this place is perfect! Our days consisted of fixing bird boxes, replanting and rearranging hanging baskets, planting eucalyptus (taught by gardener Ken), mulching & fertilising the roses and washing the doggos (best job of course!) and we even got to get festive and decorate the Christmas tree! On our days off we did some of the hiking trails at Mount Glorious, if you go early you can see the Pademelons! We went into Brisbane by train and used the taxi ferry at sunset (SO recommend as a tourist!) or just chilled by the pool and did our admin, we loved hanging out on the terrace and watching the birds and the crazy storms! We could never get bored of that garden. Phil and Kristina, we are so grateful for you welcoming us into your beautiful home, cuddle your gorgeous poodles and allowing us to care for your garden and learn some new skills. We felt very at home and feel very lucky to always look back on our first work away in such a positive light.Thank you for allowing us to take part in your rainforest regeneration and we hope to see photos of the trees healthy and tall in a few years time!

The family is a magnificient place to stay ! I stayed there for three weeks and had a wonderful time ! Johanna and Toni were so comprehensive about my wish of spending/working most of my time outside. They were also super-organized and so easy to talk to! A perfect place for my first workaway experience ! Outside work, I enjoyed so much spending time with the family. I had the chance to play chess, walk around the house with the dogs, visit beautiful places and watch movies with the kids. I also had great conversations and shared activities with Johanna and Toni. I can say that I really felt part of the family ! I also had the chance to pursue some alone time climbing, playing piano and reading. I really enjoyed sharing my climbing passion with the family ! For all these reasons, the family is a wonderful host that I recommend stongly for workawayers ! To all the family, I really hope to see you all in the future and wish you wonderful holidays ! With love, Julien

Mira was the best roommate also best volunteer. Any task she did, she made sure it was done properly and perfectly. She didn’t need much supervision, once we told her to do anything, we knew it would be done best way. She also helped my family with my brothers wedding meal and loved by all of my family members. Very disciplined, studied almost everyday for 3-4 hours on top of tasks she needed to do. Cooked lots of different and delicious meals. She sure is being missed. Any host would be happy to host her.

Dear Shifteh, You brought joy to our farm. You are an extraordinary artist, and by writing our farm’s name and logo, you left us a gift that will always remind us of you. We love you and look forward to welcoming you again.

It was a great time. One week with Char and Harley. We worked hard to clean the veggie garden but we also had so much fun: -we had a ride with goats on the car roof -we burnt a huge bonfire - we baked German Christmas cookies. Thank you so much. You are great hosts!

Très bon contact avec Bérengère et son fils Thimoté. Nous avons partagé de très bon moment comme en famille. Thimoté énergique m'a rappelé les bons moments que j'ai passé avec mes petits enfants losque je les gardaient. Vous pouvez revenir si votre route vous ramène en Slavonie.

Thank you, Simone! Dear Simone, we wanted to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your incredible time. Your energy and commitment left a deep mark on this place and on us. Thank you for the strength you put into working with concrete; your willingness to get your hands dirty and build alongside us was essential. But the moments we shared were truly special: those mate and tereré sessions that refreshed our conversations, and the pleasure of sharing a meal. It was a privilege to teach you the art of Argentine empanadas. Watching you learn the crimping technique and enjoy our typical flavors transformed volunteering into a true friendship. Thank you for your curiosity, your tireless help, and the warmth you brought to the farm. This will always be your home, and there's already a place reserved for you in the next batch of empanadas!

He was a hard worker with excellent skills in various areas, sociable and fun, my family and I were happy to have him with us.

Hannah and Theo has been the best workawayers! They have helped us so much. They are skilled and excited about rural living and work. Hope to have them again at our house.

Vincent, Our gratitude for the time and energy you dedicated as a volunteer. Your time here left not only footprints, but also a mark on our hearts. Beyond the hard work and the moments of relaxation: those shared lunches and dinners filled with conversation and the smiles you spread, especially that unforgettable moment when, after several attempts, you finally managed to uncork the bottle. It was a small victory that we all celebrated, reflecting your persistence and good humor. Thank you for your willingness to learn and for contributing to our project. People like you motivate us to keep improving. This will always be your home, and we hope our paths cross again soon. Best of luck in your future adventures!

Hosting Nick was such a blessing for our family. He supported us in many meaningful ways: taking beautiful photos and videos of our activities, helping with social media management and video editing, and creating engaging visual stories that truly captured the soul of our mission. Together, we also created a world map wall for our guests photos, which is now one of our favorite highlights at home! Nick connected deeply with our family as well. He spent quality time with my sons, teaching them the song of the continents, fun learning games, and sharing kindness, patience, and joy every day. We also enjoyed wonderful cultural exchange moments; sharing both Rwandan and Chinese meals, stories, and laughter around the table, which made his stay even more special. His positive energy, creativity, and genuine commitment to community impact truly touched us. We are very grateful for the time he spent with us and the value he brought. I highly recommend Nick to any host looking for someone reliable, talented, warm-hearted, and passionate about making a difference. Murakoze cyane, Nick. You will always have a home in Rwanda with us!

We haven't worked with a more systematic Workawayer than Bente. She approaches every project with a clear plan and executes it with a speed we rarely see. Most people sacrifice quality when they move fast, but Bente maintains high quality while outworking everyone else in the room. She is prolific in the truest sense of the word. Also, she is simply pleasant to be around. Whether she is collaborating with the team, interacting with guests in the ashram, or handling field work, she adapts instantly. Her technical contribution deserves specific recognition. In parts, Bente took full ownership of our video production, shooting and editing projects in Premiere Pro. She understands the technical tools, but more importantly, she understands the story one needs to tell. We are deeply grateful for her service. She is a massive asset to any organization she joins. Our invitation stands indefinitely; Bente is welcome back anytime she decides to return.

It was a truly beautiful experience to share time and work with them on our farm. From the very first moment, they put their hearts into everything they did, worked with great dedication and respect, and adapted wonderfully to life together. Beyond the help they gave us, we gained a lovely friendship that we truly hope to continue. Our farm doors will always be open to them. We wish them all the very best and great success in their beautiful projects with their own farm 💚 Thank you for all. No words.

I had a great time volunteering at the hostel! David, Berny and Proxy really helped make a fun and friendly atmosphere at the hostel. They are very welcoming of ideas for the hostel and it's definitely the sort of place where the more you put in, the more you get out 😄 The hostel truly felt like a home away from home during my stay and if highly recommend it.

I stayed on site for a.over a week roughly. During that week many things happened. New chicken house and goat/sheep house, water installation, new animals came. Akoth and Stacey are welcoming people and the stay was just nice. Met many people from around, visited Akoth's family. I truly like the vision of the place, becoming food independent and facing climate changes (mainly droughts) and encouraging local community to look on the farming in new, different perspective!!! I wish you only the best!!! Sending warm hugs!!!

Thank you, Manyatha, for your help in so many ways. Even though she wasn't particularly keen on teaching languages, she still helped out in class occasionally when needed. But what was most impressive was her responsibility for taking care of the kitchen. During that time, the kitchen was incredibly clean and organized, which we were truly impressed with. Perhaps it was because she enjoys cooking; we tasted her food, and she made so many delicious Indian dishes. Unfortunately, two weeks seemed too short, preventing us from exchanging much about our cooking skills. Anyway we would like to thank you for the pictures and videos you took and gave them to us. They are helpful. We hope your journey ahead is as wonderful as the flavors you shared with us. Wishing you happiness and health always.

Fiore and Paul helped out at our farm for about 10 days. They are a great team together and able to carry out the tasks to maintain the farm. It was a pleasure having them as part of the family. They are very appreciative of all the meals we shared with them and we loved the Egyptian coffee they made for us. We would welcome Fiore and Paul anytime they are in Malaysia.

It was my first experience of volonteering and it was a strong experience for me that i will never forget. I felt very good at this school, which is so cute and the students so welcoming and affectionate. They are smiling and dynamic and there is a lot to share with them. The team was very nice to me. I discovered thai box with Blue which was amazing , thai dance and thai cooking also. The food at the canteen was very good and the little village so welcoming and peacefull. I could ride a bicycle safely and go around to discover the beatiful rice fields . I want to make a special thanks to teacher Byte and volonteer Luca from Italy who where simply awesome with me , and we had a lot of fun. Thank you so much for everything, i strongly recommand this place for your next volonteering ❤️

We spent three wonderful weeks on their family farm and we can truly say that living in the cottage made us feel like we were in a luxurious hotel! Furthermore, the farm is so lovely (except the S.P.A... ;) and Mary & Nigel’s mission to regrow forests and give happy lives to all the animals really impressed us; it perfectly matched our vision of working with nature! Moreover, having dinner with them every Thursday really improved communication and allowed all of us to share some great moments :) Thanks again ! We highly recommend visiting their place !!!