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We had a truly memorable and fun Workaway experience with Michael and King Kit Cat 🐱 Michael is a wonderful host—generous, kind, funny and thoughtful toward all the volunteers staying at the time. The work was varied and engaging, ranging from helping with photography for the tiny home and web development to chopping trees, gardening and other outdoor tasks. The area itself is quiet and peaceful, and we especially loved being right by the ocean, with a small beach just in front of the property. We’re grateful for the experience and hope to return one day to see how Michael’s project continues to grow. Thank you Michael ❤️

Mes deux premières semaines en Polynésie ont commencé idéalement par un séjour de deux semaines chez Stéphanie. Une belle entrée en matière avec de beaux échanges, un logement offrant une vue magnifique sur la baie et tout le confort. Les chantiers variés m'ont permis de travailler en toute autonomie sur des tâches diverses. Hôte à recommander sans hésitation !

fue muy increíble con clem, ricaurte, los perros y gatos encantadores! la region es increíblemente hermosa cual también se nota en la granja. siempre valoraron y respetaron nuestro trabajo así como a nosotros como humanos. la comunicación fue muy clara, honesta y sencilla. y clem es una cocinera increíble. muchas gracias por todo! las comidas compartidas, los paseos turísticos y la música andina

Estuvimos un mes en Tuqtuquillal y nos fuimos repletos de experiencias. El lugar es precioso y tranquilo, cerca del río y sobre todo, cerca de la comunidad local Q´ueqchi, con quienes pudimos interactuar, compartir y aprender. Sus comidas, sus costumbres, su lengua. Durante la semana las mujeres de la comunidad preparaban el desayuno y el almuerzo, todo delicioso! Y los voluntarios nos repartíamos las cenas. El trabajo es variado y depende de las necesidades del momento lo que haga falta hacer. Tuvimos la oportunidad de ver el tostado y pelado del cacao y participar de la elaboración de jugo y miel de caña, todas maravillas y aprendizajes enormes. Nos llevamos personas hermosas y muchos momentos y lugares compartidos. La comunicación por momentos no era del todo clara, pero creo que sobre todo porque empezaron a alojar huéspedes por primera vez justo cuando llegamos y estaban organizándose con algunas tareas todavía.

Lisa was an amazing worker, she and her friend were such great cooks and they were such lively company. I'd highly recommend Lisa to anyone.

J'ai passé deux semaines chez Teiki, une belle expérience où la générosité serait le mot que j'emploierais pour le décrire. De beaux échanges, des partages, des rencontres, sans oublier les travaux auxquels j'ai participé, sous le signe de l'adaptation, de l'inventivité et de la débrouillardise. Tout est fait pour que l'on se sente chez soi. Hôte à conseiller sans hésitation

I had an amazing experience with Mark and Maz. The work and accommodation is very fulfilling and meaningful. I had the opportunity to work with sheep, in the forest contribting to the native wildlife, and around the property. The accommodation is lovely and provides a space to interact with the other workawayers.

J'ai passé deux semaines chez Sabrina et Philippe, deux hôtes adorables et attentionnés, avec deux parcours intéressants. De beaux échanges, un accueil et un lieu parfait. Flexibilité sur l'organisation des tâches à réaliser pendant mon séjour. Tout est mis en œuvre pour que l'on se sente bien. À conseiller sans hésitation.

Lissa is amazing, good talks, easygoing, funny. she did a great job at home I recomend her. You are welkome any time!!!! Good trip!!!!!

This was my 4th workaway and without a doubt the BEST! I really much enjoyed it mainly because of Gabriela and Philipp, incredible people who know how to make you feel at home. In the 2 months I spent there, I felt so welcome! The area of San Agustín has winding dirt roads, aggressive mosquitoes, electricity that comes and goes... it won't be always easy. But I strongly urge you not to consider this a disadvantage. San Agustín is also home to lush, wild nature, to rare bird species, it is a close-knit community that meets to play Musica Medicina and it is home to gorgeous waterfalls.. Gabry and Philipp are immensely helpful in giving you everything you need and making you feel at home on their property, inviting you to join them for movie nights or recommending treks to do on your own in the area. They love to share stories about their lives and travels and they are absolutely entertaining people. They adore their only pet, a sweet cat named Gopala, who will be part of daily life at the finca! Both Gabry and Philipp are amazing chefs. They always prepared incredibly tasty and delicious dishes. I had the opportunity to taste many typical local products, my favorite of which is the chachafruto, a legume that grows on trees!! The hosts care deeply about volunteers' direct understanding of what is happening on the farm. They will always put a lot of effort into explaining their ideas, making sure you understand them. During my stay, I helped them with soil experiments, general garden cleaning, harvesting avocados and other fruits, and even with some construction projects with bamboo. At the same time, I always had 2 days off per week, during which I had the opportunity to go on wonderful outings. Overall, my experience at Gabriela and Philipp's finca was fantastic, and I can wholeheartedly recommend it. You will learn very interesting permaculture practices and will have the opportunity to live in a place where nature plays a leading role. Priceless!

It was wonderful to have Rodrigo at the sanctuary. With his great ability to adapt, even though he was not always used to the sometimes challenging work in the stables, he showed us his strong willingness to help and, above all, his reliability, something that is becoming increasingly rare among volunteers in general, who often believe that working in an alpine environment is like being in a fairytale. And while it is certainly a beautiful place, taking care of so many animals in all kinds of weather requires strength and the ability to adapt to a climate that is not always easy. Rodrigo, being a great sportsman, had no problem walking to the stables every morning, sometimes wearing snowshoes due to the heavy snow, and taking care of the many sheep and livestock guardian dogs. When needed and asked, he also helped clean the stables of the cows and horses. In his free time, he was an tireless young man: he either went running for pleasure or to the swimming pool to swim laps. A healthy body in a healthy mind. This is Rodrigo. Truly reliable and honest. Additionally, he always kept the apartment clean and tidy. You will always be welcome, dear Rodrigo.

Constanze has been one of our all-time favorite people from work away. She is very easy to laugh, knows when to provide family with personal space and has a fantastic work ethic. Also her bread we can't say enough about how amazing her bread is. Having her stay with us husband such a blessing she is really such a gem of a human and we would highly recommend having her if you have the chance

Sonia es una persona muy simpática, amable, y maja. Tiene su tierra muy grande en la montaña y quiere renovar las casas antiguas que había desde que había comprado la tierra, y también quiere cuidar las verduras y árboles plantando nuevos especies. En mi estancia, ayudé a renovar la casa, arrancar o cortar las hierbas, pasear con sus perritos, y decorar su casa. La estancia era corta, pero tengo muchas memorias con ella. Charlábamos muchas cosas y me gustaba saber su pensamiento y su manera de vivir. Además, es tan maja que cuando no me encontraba bien, me cuidaba mucho (gracias de verdad). Para mí es un tesoro que la conocí y me gustaría visitarla otra vez. Si te aconsejo una cosa, es mejor que lleves el abrigo grueso. Gracias a ella, podía calentarme con la estufa y la botella de agua caliente, también al dormir, me dio tantas sábanas gruesas que me dormía sin problema. Pero si eres la persona que sienta mucho frío, como generalmente hace frío aquí porque está norte de España, te recomiendo que lleves algo calentito. Sonia, gracias mucho y espero que puedas cumplir tus ideas poco a poco! Nos vemos pronto!!

Oh Justine, my lovely Justine. Thank you for coming into our lives. The dogs were very happy for you. We were delighted to meet you; your kindness and the love you radiate were wonderful. It was easy to be these days with you. I hope you enjoy your trip and find happiness, just as you bring happiness to others.

Thank you Helen and Din! After a major car problem, Helene and Din very kindly welcomed us and offered us work to offset our garage costs. We had a great time in an idyllic location with wonderful people! If you get the chance, don't hesitate to stop by and give them a hand! Thanks again and see you soon!

I stayed with Fleur and the family for nine beautiful months! While only planning to stay for a week or so in February 2025, the family took me in and truly made me feel like one of their own. Fleur is the perfect host, who sets clear, considerate and fair expectations for work which makes the whole experience very transparent and easy-going. Jobs on the property varied greatly, where I helped with gardening, building, cleaning and many other things - it was never a bore and Fleur was always accommodating in the tasks she set. The property is a wonderful place to relax and Wicklow county is full of rivers, hills, forests, beaches and cafes. At the house I enjoyed many a tasty meal, chats, games, excursions and a lot of cakes! Fleur and the rest of the family (too many to name) are a beautiful, kind and entertaining bunch that were always willing to suggest new activities and sites in the area and made me feel like I had a family on the other side of the world. I will forever remember my stay in Wicklow and hope everybody knows that they can come visit me in New Zealand if they ever get the chance. Sending my love to the whole family and thanks again for being so generous with your home. Max :)

If you’re thinking about visiting, I’d simply say: trust it and take the leap. This was my very first Workaway experience, so I hesitated at first, but what I experienced here made me a braver and stronger person. I even stayed longer than originally planned. The host is incredibly considerate, gentle, and thoughtful, so even as an introverted person, I felt completely at ease during my stay. He is truly a special person, with a perfect balance of humor and sincerity. The work itself was not difficult at all. My tasks were simple things like sewing curtains, drawing lines on the wall, and doing the dishes. During my free time, I was able to walk through truly beautiful (absolutely amazing!) fields and connect with nature. I also had meaningful spiritual experiences through personal prayer in the chapel. If you wish, you can even attend Mass with the host at a beautiful church. I came here thinking I would be giving my labor, but looking back, I feel that I received far more care and personal growth in return. I would give this place and this host 100 out of 100!! Blessings to both this place and the host.

Christian applied for a position while I was not at my house here, but after writing back and forth a few times, I decided to let him move in, and for us to just work together online. He stayed for two weeks, then went to another job for two weeks, then returned for another three weeks. While he was gone, I came back, so the last three weeks we spent together. Christian is no social club, he is a man of few words and he communicates in a short and precise manner, and he is extremely trust worthy. When first working on his own, he found his way. I came home to a job VERY well done. When he returned, he knew his way, and accomplished everything I asked for. Christian worked on his own time, and because I know what each task takes, I saw how he is just very honest and fair in all his ways. When asked to do jobs, he liked to have a list, and then go through it according to how the weather was. He helped me clean up a lot of land, some of it pretty challenging, and he helped me buy better tools. He left my tool shop nice and orderly. He glued some loose tile, changed my shower head, turned dirt and bought and planted winter crop, he weeded all my planter boxes, he cleaned my chicken coop, he cleaned a lot of stone walls, he set up some outdoor cameras for me, he sanded and painted 14 windows and two front doors to perfection, he moved a lot of wood for me and he left the apartment he stayed in cleaner than what he moved into. He was also very helpful with little ‘by-the-way’ tasks like carrying pellet sacks up my stairs from my basement, etc. I can absolutely recommend Christian, and I truly hope he will become a regular here at my house, to return and help me in the future as well.

I had a wonderful time on this workaway in December. I helped out on courses that were running in Scotland. Garry and Olena were great hosts and the communication before coming and during the workaway was excellent. I shared the work with another workawayer and each course ran smoothly. We were fed really well and there was always spare food around if you were still hungry. It was so lovely to meet so many people from different parts of the world who came onto the courses. Each group brought a different dynamic and it was a joy to share with them what Scotland has to offer. The work was straight forward and mostly involved chatting to guests, helping clear up after food, accompanying guests on trips and generally making sure everyone was ok and comfortable. If ever I was unsure of anything Garry or Olena were around to chat to. Thank you so much for this experience Garry and Olena :)

I had a great stay with Evelyn and Jon for about 2.5 weeks. They were very welcoming and generous hosts. They've got a beautiful property that's set up quite nicely for Workawayers and is still rural but with easy access to towns and nearby Auckland. The work I did was mainly weeding and planting in the garden, very laid back. There are lots of lovely animals around including the famous dog Maggie. Thank you both for having me!