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We highly recommend Niels. He was excellent and also very nice to have around. Niels stayed with us a month and he helped us accomplish many jobs. Niels was independent and spent his free time hiking and kayaking.

What a wonderful experience we had with our first workaways Yael & Richard. They arrived with their caravan and wanted to stay for just one week before leaving the Netherlands. They couldn't have planned a worse week to come camping in our food forest, because after one day the rain started and wouldn't stop for the following weeks. Luckily This couldn't bring Yael and Richard down. Fully enthusiastic they helped constructing some parts in our garden. They are fully skilled , highly motivated, very friendly and a great sense of humor. Time was short, but you are more than welkom to visit again! Thanks guys, we hope to see you again.

Estuvimos muy felices con ellos, fue muy divertido compartir con ellos. Buenas ideas y mucha energía. Haba concina maravillosamente. No duden en recibirlos

For my first Workaway experience, I spent 6 wonderful weeks in the fall with Linda and Thomas, helping them prepare for the winter season. They made sure I always felt comfortable, from providing great food to sharing stories about all the things they've experienced and places they've been to. I learned a lot about the work behind the scenes, including dog care, dog training, general farm work, and labeling and processing homemade products. Of course, there was also a lot of dog cuddling and I even experienced the birth of a litter of puppies, which was incredible. You can see how well the dogs are cared for here and how passionately Linda and Thomas work to continuously improve their well-being. Thank you so much for the wonderful time, and I hope that I can visit you and your many furry friends again someday. Warm regards, Leandra

Disfrutamos mucho su estancia, son unos chicos colaborativos y es muy fácil y agradable compartir con ellos, los recomendamos

As a retired language teacher who was paid over decades to MOTIVATE youngsters who were FORCED to study, I now allow myself the luxury to only teach people who're really committed, motivated and disciplined - in other words,practically NO ONE! 😉 What lousy news when Paden DID turn up - with very few exceptions - EVERY SINGLE EVENING with charming, humorous compositions in ever more understandable Spanish! 😀 Sacrificing my time this way turned into real pleasure - I began to actually look forward to his permanent input! "I'll get you fluent in two months" was my promise - it happened in one month instead! Paden also accompanied me on some acquisition trips at dawn where only his muscle was needed, thus diving into the world of Spanish labouring people and getting his first bits of genuine conversations as well as some understanding how idiotic some stereotypes are that describe Mediterranean and Latin people as "lazy"... We're also very grateful for his distinction between "confidence" and "reality", plus his readiness to take full responsibility for his own experience here at the finca! Unfortunately, still quite a few people arrive here in spite of our very clear warnings to then turn their frustration against us... 😞 So, we're also VERY grateful about your detailed descriptions, Paden! (We = Cosmín, Dalcó, Gulliver and me...;-) ) Yes, your life in Illinois and our standards and values here at the finca couldn't be more different! All the deeper our admiration and deep gratitude for your stoic endurance, your loyalty, humour and PRESENCE! Gracias a WhatsApp, nuestras clases continuarán, y espero que ¡vayan más allá de un propósito puramente de progreso en el idioma, sino un auténtico intercambio de nuestras filosofías de vida! ¡Cuenta con nuestra dedicación y un amor no dulcecito, sino más bien arisco y auténtico siempre!

I stayed in Nihal’s family 5 days. The house is in a small village in the green. The place is perfect for relax and listen yourself. During my experience I improved my English and to learn the Sri Lanka cooking. The food is very good and Kusum is the better chef of Sri Lanka. Every day I ate a different local food and in the break tea and biscuit didn’t miss. On Saturday we went to the God temple. For it was the first time because i had often visited the Buddha temple but I didn’t know other temples. During my accommodation they have respected my times and my habits. I was happy to try this experience and I advice the all people to know Nihal and his family. Thank’s for all.

Radenko very graciously accepted our last minute request to volunteer, even though it was not the best time for him. We immediately felt completely safe and comfortable there. We spent around two weeks there and made so many happy memories, we were very sad to leave by the end. We mainly worked alongside Radenko and his father, helping clear some overgrown land. They were both very kind and considerate and keen to ensure that we were happy with the work, not too tired etc. Radenko's father, Biser, is an absolute sweetheart. We were not able to exchange many words due to the language barrier, but just being in his company made us feel happy and relaxed, he has such a nice nature. Radenko's mother, Asya, made us many excellent meals, she was very accomodating of our dietary preferences, and it was lovely to try local dishes. We could pick fresh fruit, veg and herbs from the garden every day - delicious! There is a nice kitchen also where we were able to prepare our own food, if we wanted to. Also, Radenko makes great tea from local plants. The accomodation itself is warm and comfortable. Radenko is extremely hard working and an excellent craftsman. He has incredible vision and perseverence; what he has achieved has inspired us greatly. It must be stresful and difficult to run such a big project - but he never showed this, rather, he was always gentle, calm and kind. We've spent a long time away from home, so it was so wonderful for us to be made feel truly at home with Radenko and his family. They are everything we were told to expect, and then some, about the generous and warm-hearted people of the Rhodope. And the area: if you like mountains, forest and nature this is the place for you. It is beautiful and majestic - you will not regret a visit here.

Carianne is a genuine grown-up with a rich store of experiences: kids, animals, horticulture, houses. Plus her wide first-hand knowledge of other cultures. She stayed sadly short a time but jumped straight in to our chaotic household with an unerring sense of where & what help as needed. A calm prpiseful presence & a pleasure to share meals with her. Come back any time Carianne!

A dream team. Heath is a dedicated & knowledgeable gardener: Kara worked alongside Heath but was terrific working with Nick on the jams.Generous with their time & great fun to be with. Super indulgent to our animals way beyond duty. Kara resuscitated a badly hatched chick by popping it down her bra for an hour. Croussant is now a bossy pullet. Two quibbles: Heath, you are rubbish at storing your tools and, both of you: Pot Noodles - Really???!

J'ai passé une semaine merveilleuse avec Félix, Isabelle et sa fille. Reçu avec une bienveillance toute particulière (j'arrivais de chez une workaway chez qui ça n'allait pas du tout) ils ont été adorables, j'ai eu le droit à une chambre sublime et des repas aux petits oignons. J'ai aidé pour des tâches à l'extérieur, notamment couper des arbres, il a noter qu'ils sont aussi très bien outillé ! Les tâches à faire dépendent de l'urgence du moment et je crois pouvoir dire que cela peut être varié. Lieu paisible, propriété aussi appelé château à juste titre. Une collectivité en devenir accompagnée d'une belle idéologie... Merci encore à eux pour l'accueil, j'y repasserai dès que possible.

I stayed with Michel for about 10 days, and it was my first Workaway experience — it couldn’t have been better. Michel is a truly special person, and his garden is absolutely wonderful. We visited several villages together, and he guided me through them, sharing lots of interesting stories. I didn’t know Auvergne before, and it turned out to be a magical place. Michel is a unique person with a lot of patience, and he helped me improve my French. I loved talking with him, and I absolutely adored his cats. Thank you, Michel, for all these incredible experiences. I can’t wait to come back!!

Daniel stayed with us for nine days, and even in this short time he made a big difference. He helped my students with speaking, reading, and writing, and he was always patient and supportive. The students felt very comfortable with him and enjoyed practicing English together. I really appreciate all his help and the kindness he showed during his stay. Daniel was always ready to assist, give feedback, and motivate the students. His effort and positive attitude meant a lot to us. Anyone who works with Daniel will appreciate his dedication and warm personality. I’m truly thankful for everything he did!

I was happy to welcome Catherine and Brendan during harvest and some weeks after. They were working thoroughly and with interest, they were punctual and always looking for solutions. They also helped me a lot in the garden. Our six people household went well, they cooked a lot (all the better, I would not have been able to have so many ideas for vegan dishes for Brendan ;-). Nice and interesting evenings around games or discussions in front of the fire place. Thanks a lot, be well, find your future and come and visit me if you’re in the area !

Alicia is an amazing person, she stayed with us for three weeks and became a wonderful part of our school. She helped my students so much — with speaking, reading, listening, and even checking their writing. The students loved her because she was always patient, kind, and full of positive energy. During her stay, we also had a lovely trip to Margilan, and later we went to Tashkent together. We had such a great time — she is fun, open-minded, and very easy to be around. In just three weeks, Alicia felt like a real sister to me, not just a volunteer. I truly appreciate her help, her support, and the warm connection she built with everyone here. Anyone who works with Alicia will be very lucky to have her!

For our first experience with Workaway, we couldn't have hoped for better. We were welcomed with open arms by Eva and Stephen, who are kind-hearted people and who paid close attention to us. For over a month we were able to be at their place as if it were our own; we could take care of the animals, the 3 cats and especially the 2 kittens Ninja and Nala, the plants, the garden, the house, and we were able to cook a lot!! We were so lucky to spend our time in Ireland with Eva and Stephen :) Ludivine and Florine

I stayed with this lovely family for only one week but I felt really welcomed directly as a family member ! We did some olive's picking together, I also cooked and tried to provide some of my organising skills to the house haha The all family is fun and I really loved playing and had nice conversation with Fox. I will definitly visit them again if I go back to that region ! Thanks a lot for all the fun (& let's not forget about the last jump 😅)

I spent two weeks in Norway for my very first Workaway trip, and it was everything I could have hoped for and more. Staying with Sidsel was an amazing experience from start to finish. We had deep, meaningful conversations, and she is such a warm, open, and generous person that you instantly feel at home around her. The location is also perfect, easily accessible, close to the town center, and only a short walk from the train station, which makes getting to Oslo or other places very simple. My task was mostly to organize different things in the house, and I really enjoyed it because I had a lot of freedom in how to do it. Sidsel cooked delicious Norwegian meals, and I even got to try moose and reindeer. She has travelled to many places and has the most fascinating stories to share, which made every meal and conversation even more special. She also has an adorable cat who warms up to visitors immediately and loves attention, which was a lovely bonus. Overall, I couldn't have wished for a better first Workaway experience. Thank you, Sidsel, for such a memorable and heart-warming stay. I can only recommend her to future Workawayers!

I spent really unforgettable time with people in the art school. The people who work for the school were kind and full of artistic talent. I love working and taking with them. And also the other volunteers were very nice. I had very nice friends. The people who visited the school were interesting!! I was inspired a lot by talking with them. The northern lights I saw at the last night was wonderful. I never forget this stay in my life.

Teaching here was one of the best experiences of my life! I gained a wonderful insight into the culture and daily lives of the children. I especially enjoyed learning so much about them personally through teaching, such as their interests, favorite foods, wishes, and dream jobs. Putra is incredibly friendly and an excellent teacher. I was always able to flexibly choose whether I wanted to teach in the morning or afternoon, which gave me plenty of free time. Just a few minutes from the school are beautiful pools nestled in the rice paddies, perfect for spending leisure time. On my very first day, I helped Putra craft offerings for the Hindu ceremony using fresh banana leaves, and afterward, I was shown the sunset at the beach near the school. I would definitely recommend this volunteer opportunity. It's truly enriching!