Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

Manuela you are amazing in EVERY way. Please come back soon. Not only are you extremely able at EVERYTHING but also so hardworking and FUN company. I cannot recall you making any minor mistakes at all, or ever loosing your good humour. You have an amazing memory and are so quick to grasp to see what is needed to be done and react accordingly. And we are speaking about a busy yard full of horses and ponies, mares with foals, stallions, competition horses as well as several other animals: Dogs, chicken, goats and ducks. As well as being so competent yourself, you are extremely forgiving, humorous and happy to teach and guide people who are less experienced. Planning to bring 4 equines to a competition, among them your 13 year old rider and a stallion ? Bring Manuela and you will not only have the best groom but also a skilled photographer... Want to eat a delicious meal- ask her if she would like to cook... You need to leave the house and yard for a few days? Well if Manuela is left in charge, you need not to worry. Need someone to remind you how beautiful it is to hack across the beautiful Irish land you see every day? Manuela will ride any horse that needs exercise alongside you, while telling you how much she enjoys being there, with an incredible feel for the animal she is riding and this incredible social ability that makes you and everyone who works here or visits feel so at ease. We miss you Manuela, please come back to visit anytime it suits you. It will always suit us

We hosted Jen, Chi Lye and Alannah for a week. They had great stories, positive energy and were excellent cooks. Alannah was really sweet with our girls and inspired them to engage in new hobbies. Several of the dishes they cooked are now in regular rotation here. They were willing to work on whatever needed to be done and were very conscientious. I'd reccomend them highly.

I was at Ben's for a month, Rosie is gorgeous and also Corie and Sage the two cats. I found myself very well and at ease, I visited some beautiful places thanks to Ben and I was able to surf in October. 🤩 Rosie is calm, quiet and loves being in company. Corie and Sage, on the other hand, prefer to be outdoors. Ben, on the other hand, is super hospitable and helpful, he helped me practice English by correcting me and took me to visit many places with Rosie, from beaches to cities. Ben is a great cook, every day he cooked delicious dishes for me, but the best ever is the chicken with its famous and delicious roasted potatoes! If you happen to go to him, be sure to have the potatoes made 😌🥰

It was a pleasure having Zoe & Chrysovalantou helping out at my home for 3 nights stay. They may be young but that didn't stop them getting on with it and getting the jobs done. Hard working independent and a job well done. They were fluent in English as well which is definitely a bonus and made things that bit easier! Kind, polite, positive and great at communicating. I can highly recommend them to other hosts. Best of luck with your future travels and adventures while discovering NZ. Danke schön.

This was my second volunteer experience, and it was a truly beautiful one. What Nati and Eyal have created here is very inspiring. The place is big and very beautiful, and they have built amazing structures using bamboo. Every day the tasks were different, from working with bamboo in construction to picking mangos or helping with whatever was needed that day. I really liked the way the day was divided: working from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., having lunch at noon, and then working again from 2 to 4 p.m. It felt very balanced and enjoyable. The food was amazing. Sara, the chef, cooks vegetarian meals every weekday, and even though I'm not vegetarian, I never missed meat. Everything was delicious. I met such kind people, and both Eyal and Nati made me feel at home from the first moment. I felt supported, peaceful, and truly welcomed during my whole stay. Overall, it was an excellent volunteering experience. I give it five out of five stars.

I had a very nice and fun stay. I would like to thank Laurian for her hospitality, kindness and her trust in me and letting me feel at home. I had a great appartment a really amazing living space with privacy and everything you need. Highly recommend Laurian as a host. Thanks for everything. Lots of love Ronny

We had the best time with Piero and Matias, and their adorable dogs Jesus and Apollo! They were kind enough to still have us even when dealing with a difficult health emergency. They were so generous, made us many a delicious meal and took us on fantastic outings around beautiful Puerto Varas. We miss playing board games with them in the evenings, being taught Chilean slang (they were very patient with our terrible Spanish!) and working in their gorgeous garden. Their house is a bus ride away from downtown Puerto Varas, a bike ride to Ensenada and a bus ride to Vincent Pérez Rosales National Park, all of which we had lots of time to explore. We hope to see Piero and Matias in the future and can’t wait to visit again ❤️

Si eres una persona que busca conectar con la naturaleza, contigo mismo, con una comunidad y que simplemente quiere contribuir en un proyecto que busca el cambio social y ambiental, este es tu lugar. Para mí no es el típico voluntariado que busca un trabajador con una jornada laboral fija, un horario, una hora de descanso... es un estilo de vida y por eso la gente que pasa por el Mágico se queda más tiempo del que pensaba (si su viaje se lo permite), rápidamente te sientes acogido y en familia con la gente que vive allí. No hay nada cerca, más que la Sierra de Córdoba que te regala momentos increíbles como ver Cóndor, buitres, vacas, caballos, ovejas, zorros, estrellas... y paisajes increíbles si andas por los alrededores. Lo recomiendo sin dudar, ojalá mi camino me vuelva a llevar a pasar por allí. Mi tiempo fue corto pero me llevo mucho del lugar conmigo, solo dar las gracias por todo y desear que la experiencia para cualquiera que quiera compartir un tiempo de su vida allí sea igual que la mía. Os mando un beso a todos, Majo, Sonia, Jorge, Jona, Diego, Isvara, Río, Coral, la Negra, los gatitos. Seguro que os va a ir genial en vuestro camino.

(Español abajo) I spent two incredible weeks here and honestly, I could have stayed forever. From the moment I arrived, Agus, the long-term volunteers, and the little family that naturally formed made me feel completely welcome and part of the group. We bonded beautifully and shared so many unforgettable moments together. Agus has a remarkable way of encouraging you to fully embrace everything this place has to offer. The location itself is absolutely breathtaking — nestled in pristine nature with direct access to a stunning waterfall that people travel miles to see, yet you have it practically in your backyard. It’s a little off the beaten path, making it perfect for anyone looking to disconnect from the busyness of everyday life. The meals were a true highlight — delicious, nourishing, and shared in a warm, communal atmosphere. The work was perfectly balanced: a mix of agroforestry and bioconstruction, challenging but never overwhelming, and incredibly grounding. Work hours were respected, leaving plenty of time to explore, relax, or simply soak in the beauty of the surroundings. It is more than just a place, it’s an experience. It offers a deep connection with nature, immersion in local life, and a sense of community that is rare to find. The wider circle of friends around this place is equally magical... full of music, sharing, laughter, and pure good vibes. Thank you, Agus. Thank you,. Thank you, San Isidro! Highly, highly recommended. Pasé dos semanas increíbles aquí y, honestamente, podría haberme quedado para siempre. Desde el momento en que llegué, Agus, los voluntarios de largo plazo y la pequeña familia que se formó de manera natural me hicieron sentir completamente bienvenido y parte del grupo. Nos unimos de manera hermosa y compartimos muchos momentos inolvidables juntos. Agus tiene una manera notable de animarte a aprovechar al máximo todo lo que este lugar tiene para ofrecer. El lugar en sí es absolutamente impresionante: rodeado de naturaleza virgen con acceso directo a una cascada impresionante que la gente viaja kilómetros para ver, ¡y aquí la tienes prácticamente en tu patio trasero! Está un poco apartado del camino habitual, lo que lo hace perfecto para quienes buscan desconectarse del ajetreo de la vida cotidiana. Las comidas fueron un verdadero punto destacado: deliciosas, nutritivas y compartidas en un ambiente cálido y comunitario. El trabajo estaba perfectamente equilibrado: una combinación de agroforestería y bioconstrucción, desafiante pero nunca abrumador, y muy reconfortante. Se respetaban los horarios de trabajo, dejando mucho tiempo para explorar, relajarse o simplemente disfrutar de la belleza del entorno. Esto es más que un lugar, es una experiencia. Ofrece una conexión profunda con la naturaleza, inmersión en la vida local y un sentido de comunidad que es difícil de encontrar. El círculo más amplio de amigos que rodea este lugar es igualmente mágico.… lleno de música, compartir, risas y buenas vibras. ¡Gracias, Agus! ¡Gracias! ¡Gracias, San Isidro! Altamente, altamente recomendado.

Emily and Matt taught English at our school for a month, and it was a pleasure having them here. They were committed, reliable, and very flexible with any schedule changes. We highly recommend them for any teaching role!

AMAZING Workaway hosts in Cuenca, spent the month of December there, and would’ve stayed longer, but I had onward travel plans. The site is walking distance from the historic centre in CUENCA, yet it feels like you’re in a very peaceful, serene, natural sanctuary, not in the heart of a big city. Add to that the fact that the community of expats there are very friendly, helpful, great to hang out with, and as one of them told me and I came to find out for myself, the place has both heart and soul, largely because of the hosts. Did some painting, a bunch of landscaping, some other random tasks, and the hosts took me on a bike ride on the outskirts of town, which was one of the most memorable experiences I’ve had in my three years so far in Ecuador. Highly recommended, great apartment, the most comfortable bed I’ve found in years - aside from my own - a family vibe, looking forward to coming back and doing more volunteer work in 2026. Highly recommend this work away, especially if you are handy, and enjoy property maintenance work, as I do.

I had a truly enriching stay at "Quinta". The balance of meaningful work and free time made the experience both productive and relaxing. The atmosphere was appaealing really warm,green and welcoming. Only negatif thing was waether during my stay it rained a lot during my most stay so I put my best effort to be a productive as possible. Elvira deserves a special mention—she supported me constantly and brought positivity and a smile to every moment. She is a fantastic manager who made everything run smoothly.Also Jack was always positive and helpful as well.I really enjoy cacoa and Kirtan ceremony and happy to experience in first hands. With my best wishes:)

We had a wonderful experience here 😊 Coni and Justin are such lovely hosts, they made us feel extremely welcome and comfortable, we will miss you guys and hope to come back in the future! They have built a beautiful Eco Hotel, which we loved relaxing in after we finished work (especially by their beautiful pools!) Pisco Elqui itself is absolutely beautiful and one of the most unique landscapes we've ever visited. The night sky is also absolutely incredible! We stayed for 2.5 weeks and helped with maintenance of the cabins - mainly painting with natural material (Clay and Cal), but also did some mosaics and gardening. We were provided delicious and traditional breakfasts and lunches, and a private room and bathroom for accommodation. We learned so much from Coni and Justin - about Chilean culture and food, the beautiful Elqui Valley, about sustainable practices and we were also able to improve our Spanish. They were always so kind to us, they took us out to multiple events in the local area (Baroque and alternative music). Some evenings and weekends we spent relaxing on the property, all the staff at the Eco Hotel are also very friendly and we alway enjoyed conversation with them. We can't express how lovely everyone is and just how enjoyable the whole experience was. Thank you all so much 😊

It was a pleasure to host Lucie! She is a strong, hardworking, and independent, mature minded young woman who brings a bright, happy energy wherever she goes. Lucie was always punctual and ready to get started on each day’s projects. Thanks to her, our weeds are now well under control, our windows are sparkling, and our pooch Janet enjoyed plenty of lovely walks. I highly recommend Lucie to any future hosts!

There’s not much more to say! We had an amazing time with Lisa and the two weeks she spent with us passed too fast. You can totally rely on her, she takes responsibility and knows what to do. It’s so fun to be with her, if it’s work, preparing the food or going out. We all look forward to see her again and I can recommend her to anyone who is looking for good company, deep talks and whatever has to be done I don’t doubt she will do a good job! Thank you so much for staying with us, we do miss you!

Vivek and Sudha invited me to their home during my roadtrip through Norway and I am really glad I accepted their offer. It was a great pleasure to get to know them and their family/friends during the afternoon we spend together. I learned so much about their cultures and they served some of the most delicious Indian food ever 😋 I didn't have a 'proper' Workaway stay with them, but I can assure you that you will be welcomed with open arms to their lovely home in Trondheim. Thank you once again for everything you shared with me Vivek and Sudha. Your hospitality and generosity is admirable and you inspired me to pass this on to others <3

I just spent a lovely week with another Workaway staying there the same time as me and predominantly Stephanie out of the family, only meeting Sebastian at the end and having a couple nights house sitting. They were welcoming, energetic and full of character. Very helpful with the surrounding area (maps for walks given) and routes to Hamburg and info/places to go suggested. The house was also gorgeous and very well kept. The tasks were fair and averaged around 5 hours a day (minus weekend) and it was up to the other workawayer and I to regulate that. A wonderful stay, thank you Reschke Family

Lin appeared unexpectedly in my local area after experiencing a night of driving rain as she wild camped for the first time on Dartmoor! So with a spare room we of course accommodated her for a couple of nights, saw her off on the next leg of her walking experience and welcomed her back for another night when she returned to do a navigation course on Dartmoor. So more of a couch surf than a Workaway experience reallly but Lin was a very interesting person to have visit, good company and great to chat with. Clearly a great cat lover, an experienced, trustworthy and capable house sitter too. An all round lovely person to have met and I'm glad we could help out a bit on your journey Lin.

I hesitated to write this feedback for a while — not because I was disappointed, but because it’s genuinely difficult to express how much I enjoyed my stay. It was my first Workaway, and I’ll admit I was a bit nervous. I’m not the most outgoing person, and I can get overwhelmed easily. It turned out there was absolutely nothing to worry about. Alan and Lara’s place quickly became one of my favourite places in the world. I enjoyed every minute of my time there — the horses, the dogs, the views, and the people. It was a chance for me to learn a lot about myself and what I want in life. I loved the shared meals, the conversations, the exchange of stories, even the debates about politics and philosophy. And yes, at least once or twice I laughed to the point of tears. Overall, it was an incredible experience, and I truly wish I could go back.

I was lucky enough stay on Adrian's Farm for three weeks during november and I have rarely learned so much in such a short time as I have here. It was a huge pleasure to experience Adrians basic lifestyle on his farm by the ocean. Adrian is one of the most chill and thoughtful guys I've ever met. He is very eager to teach about everything he knows and likes a good conversation about cultures, languages, music or food. His parents are also incredibly warm and welcoming people. The work I got to do was really varied, from chopping firewood and catching fish to work in the garden and building/reparing stuff. If you can work independently and have a curious mind, you will never get bored here. Pair this with amazing, fresh food and a warm place by the firestove and you have the best experience ever. Thank you once again for your company and hospitality Adrian! I'm beyond grateful for the time we spent together. Vi ses! <3