Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

I spent 3 weeks at the abbey in September and it was such a beautiful experience, I wish I'd stayed longer! I really loved the communal way of life here and it was easy to connect with others. The work was generally peaceful and enjoyable, I mostly worked in the orchard or in the kitchen. You have plenty of free time to relax, explore or spend time with the other workawayers. The food and sleeping conditions are very comfortable. I was really impressed by how well-organised the community is. I remember saying to the other volunteers that I felt like I didn't need or want for anything while I was there, like the communal way of life surrounded by nature met almost all of our needs. We all said that we felt genuinely happy and we still miss it now. It's a lovely environment and I'd love to come back or visit another one of the abbeys belonging! Merci beaucoup 🌸

Even though I only stayed with Tara for a week, I’ve never felt so warmly welcomed in any of my previous Workaways. He helped us with the bus tickets to reach the town and even arranged a tuk-tuk to pick us up and bring us to his home. Living in his house with him and his family allowed me to enjoy all the small details of the slow life I’ve always been searching for. Planting potatoes in the morning was surprisingly fun, and visiting the school, although sometimes it can be a bit overwhelming, filled my heart with the children’s laughter and joy. I had the pleasure of meeting his wife, Anjana, an incredibly beautiful woman. We talked about the differences between our cultures, and sometimes we cooked together. One evening my friend and I made pizza for the family; I truly hope they enjoyed it, even though we’re definitely not expert chefs! I highly recommend this experience to anyone who wants to reconnect with that part of themselves that is easy to forget in the rush of everyday life. Thank you Tara!

Lucie is “ooh la la” — a true delight! From the very first meeting, everyone on the team adored her and didn’t want her to leave. Even on her first day, Lucie fit in seamlessly, as though we had known her for years. Her hand-sewing skills are impeccable — she even put in new seams on one of my kaftans with precision and care. Beyond her craftsmanship, Lucie was often the glue that held the team together, helping create a warm, cohesive atmosphere as new members joined in the stay. Thank you Lucie for helping make a very large team a dream team. Lucie has a big heart, and glad to be part of our family. She always shows gratitude and kindness in everyday. And seems happy to be in the kitchen cooking, baking prepping etc. She has an exceptional eye for detail, a great sense of humour, and a naturally social, easy-going personality. Lucie also picked up English quickly and communicates beautifully. I was able to confidently send her away with a small team to our Newcastle home…and was so glad she got share that experience. Lucie is one of those rare, special young women who bring both skill and spirit to everything they do — an absolute joy to work with and host.

I really enyojed the stay with Kylie, the girls and their dog Molly. There was not to much to do, so I had a lot of free time to visit Mornington, Frankston and the beach. The family is very open, so it was very easy for me to arrive and have a good time. All in all I can extremely recommend this host! Thanks for the stay:)

(I don’t know why my review doesn’t appear anymore, so I repost it again ☺️ - maybe shorter this time! 🥲). Staying with Anja, Pipo and Alberto was honestly magical ✨. This was my very first Workaway and I couldn’t have dreamed of a better start! 💗 Their home in Terrigal felt like a little cocoon from the moment I arrived. Ania has this warm, gentle way of making you feel instantly at ease. I felt safe, welcomed, and almost like part of a family, and that meant a lot while travelling so far from home ❤️. The tasks were simple, clear, and really well explained. The whole place carries a soft and caring energy, which I’m sure comes both from the beautiful environment and from the lovely souls who live there (humans and dogs included 🐶🥰). Anja looks after dogs during the day, and for anyone who loves dogs, it’s honestly a dream. Her own dog, Pipo, is a lovely golden doodle! I also met her partner, Alberto, over the weekend. He has such a kind heart and made me feel even more included. Even though I stayed only a few days, this experience with them really touched me. I left feeling lighter, calmer, and deeply grateful 🩷. The house is peaceful, surrounded by nature, and about a 20-minute walk to the beach, perfect for recharging 🌊✨. I 100% recommend staying with them. If you’re looking for kindness, authenticity, and a home filled with gentle energy, this is the place 🍃. Anja truly has a big heart, but I’ll let you discover that for yourself 💛🧡❤️.

Owain was a pleasure to have around. From the moment he arrived, his good nature and easygoing personality was clear. He was great with our baby and incredibly helpful around the house, even outside of his allocated work hours, pitching in with dinner preparations and cleaning up afterwards. He was a fantastic worker, consistently going above and beyond. Owain didn’t muck around! He got the job done efficiently and without complaint. He often did more than what was expected and took real pride in his work. He is a lovely young man and is always welcome in our home. You won’t regret hosting Owain.

We had two great weeks in Sawai’s place and couldn’t be better. We spent one week in Jaisalmer helping in the deep cleaning activity (because the hotel was still in construction and not open to the public) and one week at the camp (serving tables, cleaning, collecting garbage and helping in the kitchen). We immediately felt part of the family, both in the town and in the camp. Sawai and his brother are very nice, helpful and kind men. In the desert we had the opportunity to join some tours (stargazing and camel safari). The tasks were simple and flexible, we had a lot of free time. We truly recommend this workaway if you have time to spend in Jaisalmer.

Shain was a pleasure to host. She was very helpful and always volunteered to do more. She has a bubbly and positive personality. the kids loved her and always gave her a genuine hug before bedtime. We wish her well in her future travels and advised her that she is always welcome to come back and stay with us.

Me encantó mucho quedar con Aura, en su proyecto con niños.Fuimos a jugar al fútbol con ellos algunas veces, y una vez jugué con ellos en la biblioteca. Porque ya estaban en vacaciones los niños, no había muchos, entonces hicimos otras tareas variadas (ocuparse del jardín, arreglar un portón). Aura tiene una energía increíble, tiene muchas ideas y mucha motivación para hacer todo tipo de cosas, ir a caminar.... Este lugar es súper chido para encontrar gente local que Aura conoce super bien. Hay muchas lugares para ir caminar o ir a bañarse en rios. La casa de Aura también es muy agradable, con una vista hermosa sobre las montañas...

Very cool peeps and excelled at what I thought they could do. Tom is great with sorting computer systems and streamlining with AI/ bots and other tricky tech business while Lou is excellent at crafts and DIY. Was a pleasure to host them and I was sorry to see them go. Very much recommend.

One of the best staff I ever had! Even though he is very young, Jacob is incredibly mature and responsible. After hearing instructions or feedback just once or twice, he immediately improved. I was especially impressed in the beginning — after receiving feedback on check-ins, he quickly started adding small talk on his own and handled check-ins like someone with years of experience. He also tried to help everyone even outside of his working hours, and each of his actions was genuinely touching. Just yesterday, he proactively helped carry a guest’s luggage. Many people only notice these things after I point them out, but Jacob did them naturally, without being told. That meant a lot to me. I don’t know what career path he’ll choose in the future, but I’m sure he’ll succeed anywhere he goes. Thank you, Jacob.<3<3<3<3<3<3 You will always have a home here in Hiroshima — come back anytime.

Thank you so much for hosting me, Anna! I truly enjoyed my stay at your place - tidying up your apartment, spending time together, and joining you for your Spanish class and the community lunch. From the very beginning, I felt comfortable and welcomed. Anna is incredibly caring, respectful, and has a genuinely warm heart. The area where she lives is absolutely beautiful - you step out of the house, cross the street, and you’re right at the ocean. I stayed with Anna for a week and had plenty of time to explore the city of Victoria. It was a wonderful experience, and I’m very grateful for the time I spent there.

The first endearing thing about Lilli was when she wrote she was "a little scared" of the off-grid experience we offer. Omg, I thought, will she ever suffer from the harshness of the place... But then, we always provide some VERY descriptive vídeos, and she still chose to come! ❤️ And were we ever so lucky!!! Lilli was brave as little Dalcó himself, NEVER complained when things got tough, ALWAYS showed up with her loving, caring PRESENCE and her beautiful smile, and held the fort when Paden left for the tough physical stuff - even when challenges came like the famous broken eggs! 😃 Especially our very nervous young mare Duña felt so safe around Lilli that she followed her all over the finca, away from her herd and even into the dark forest! Dalcó the maltreated rescue dwarf hero fell for her right from the beginning and applied for a visa to the USA... 😃 While quite a few youngsters who get here are still sponsored by their parents, Lilli and Paden both earned their trip with their own work, which makes us feel even more honoured and proud of all the work they did for the finca, mostly for water and transport and therefore animal and human safety! We are still in touch and lively exchange and feel deeply enriched and grateful for that, too!

Maria helped me allot in marketing my project on social media. She is so energetic and corporative. Highly recommend for any project that needs a nice push on social media

Aneta is one of a kind. So professional. Always on time. Dynamic and I highly recommend her. The best of the best

Jacinthe and Claude are very kind people who like meet new persons and share their knowledge. We spent a week with them and we discovered a huge part of the territory outside the big cities of Quebec. They are at the middle point between Victoriaville, Drummondville and Trois-Rivière, so it's the perfect place to see both of them and the countryside. Therefor, they live in an unusually lifestyle so everyone have something to learn with them.

Virginia was wonderful and a real pleasure to host. She helped with all sorts of tasks and often needed only half an instruction before she was already on it. She takes initiative, is very capable, and has a real talent for organising things. We also had many lovely conversations. Although her English is not perfect, she understands everything and her rich life experience makes communication effortless . We had fun together, and she brought a warm, positive presence to our home. I can highly recommend her to any future host.

I really enjoyed having Eve as a helpful workaway. She planted some things for me that grew nicely. She was ready to help when I needed her . Eve has a pleasant personality. She comes highly recommended.

I stayed with Michiko and Gensen for two weeks and had a wonderful time! We shared wonderful meals together, great conversations and talked about many things including their cultures and present/future projects. I learned a lot from both of them as they know so much about gardening, living off the land, cooking and sustainable living. Their daughter Sarasa was really fun being around and brought such a lovely energy to the dynamic! We worked on all sorts of things, gardening and digging but also packing and organizing food and drinks that they make for their business, I really enjoyed the work! I’d love to come back to Taiwan for stay again with them :)