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Mi tiempo en Casa fue una bendición. Tanto José como todas las demás personas que forman parte de la fundación me hicieron sentir como en casa. No se puede expresar en palabras los agradables momentos compartidos, pero lo que sí puedo decir es que mi experiencia allí nunca quedará en el olvido. La cultura de la fundación, al igual que la gente y las vibras, son de las mejores. Mil gracias por los bonitos recuerdos y les deseo a todos multitudes de bendiciones. Tienen un amigazo en los estados!

My friends Judyta, Filip, Wilhelm, and I had the opportunity to be part of their family for a week. Our experience with Stefan and his family was incredible. We had an amazing space for the four of us, and we truly enjoyed working with them. I loved listening to Roi’s experiences and learning many new things about the history of the place. We also explored Tuscany, and during our free time we relaxed by the pool. We prepared our own meals using authentic Italian ingredients, and we enjoyed every moment. Their dogs were really sweet, and the piano in our room made us spend wonderful moments playing it. Thank you!

Review after 3 and a half weeks of woofing We spent three and a half weeks with Hernan. As a couple, we felt welcomed from the very first day. The atmosphere was always warm, respectful, and relaxed. I mainly worked on stone carving, which I truly enjoyed. The tasks were interesting, varied, and well suited to our abilities. We also appreciated the trust that was given to us. Communication with Hernan was always smooth, and we shared great moments outside of work, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The meals were excellent, and we loved the peaceful setting and surroundings. We highly recommend this woofing experience to anyone looking for something enriching, authentic, and meaningful. Thank you again, Hernan, for your warm welcome and these wonderful weeks!

I spent four beautiful weeks at the Finca. Matteo and Irene are wonderful hosts and manage to create a very familiar atmosphere. The work is physical, but not too hard. Tasks are clearly communicated and they try to give tasks according to everybody's strengths. We were mostly six carefully chose volunteers. So prepare to meet more beautiful people ;) Thanks again for this awesome experience!

Whilst I only had a short time to stay at Guajares Nature, I had a great experience here. Arriving straight into the excitement of a busy event, I could see straightaway what a special place this is for the local community and environment. Dan's values and passion for his project are clear within the space he has created. He truly cares for his volunteers and I enjoyed hearing all his perspectives on nature, community and life. I was really able to appreciate the importance of learning from the environment, and the value of social impact over economic or material wealth. The standard of living here is simple, the work flexible and all basics are provided. The project is full of opportunity and encouraging of everyone's potential. If you are at all artistic, there is plenty of room to create and innovate here. I'd love to come back with more time to contribute, but wish Dan and his lovely family all the best in the meantime:)

It's such a great place and even greater people❤️ Emma and Ben create their home really lovingly, sustainably and with a lot of care. They were always nice to explain tasks and what they expect from each small project, we also worked quite a lot together. Shared many great meals, cooked together, spent time with their two amazing kids!! Really special place, I appreciate it greatly. Best of luck, thank you!

"Un hacer", un placer. Connect, breathe, rest. The strars in the dark, the hit of the fire, fresh breeze. Mesmerising all together, one. We are. Love springs from cats, yellow leaves, working the earth, gratefully harvesting his gift. Orange round cachi hanging on the roof, nourishing the wood with oil after a gentle scrub. Enjoying beeing with your self, as one of the infinite being on earth, one heart sharing this present moment. In the silent, in the stillness very actively doing. "Ora et Labora" path to serenity and peace humilityamd simplicity: freedom. Free from fear: there we are. Together. Thank you Francis, thank you cats to host me to accept me to help me. Whatever you are looking for, it will become closer to you in Jico An. The love, light, compassion wisdom shelter in the nature. That is how it feels See you soon

I arrived in Morocco a day before travelling to Lahcen's workaway in Smara, therefore my first experience of the moroccon or Saharawian culture was with Lahcen, his Language centre, his family, friends and the city of Smara. And it was nothing short of incredible, incredible hospitality, warmth, love, and generosity. We stayed at Lahcen's parents home, which is very comfortable and clean. His mum and sister generously made delicious Saharawian and Moroccon delicacies for us. We were 8 volunteers and all of us were made to feel exceptionally welcomed and well taken care of. The language centre is very well setup, with students of all ages, who are so eager to learn and again will treat you with utmost adoration. It was an absolute pleasure teaching the students who are so smart and ambitious and I loved getting know them. The teachers at the centre are really talented and so skilled. Lahcen has an exceptional gift of bringing people together and while the teaching is taken seriously, there is a lot of fun to be had. Lahcen and his friends were always very eager to show us around the town and take us to the desert, feed us delicioius food and take care of us as family. An exceptional experience that I would highly recommend. I cannot wait to be back! A special Thanks to all the volunteers as well.

A fantastic experience. The students are polite, interested, and eager to learn. My host, Jema, is a wonderful and reliable person. He's always there for you and takes care of you around the clock. The people in the village are also helpful and very hospitable.

Charlotte is so welcoming and made me feel really at home throughout the two weeks I spent on her beautiful land. The work was enjoyable and I learnt so much about off-grid living, gardening, cooking, organic produce, nutrition and olives! It was great to be able to see the whole process of olive oil production. I think it is such a valuable experience to see and appreciate where products we consume and use actually come from, opening my eyes to this disconnect that is often present in modern society. Charlotte is a great teacher with lots of experience, patience and kindness. I really valued all of the interesting conversations we shared. She was also encouraging of me trying to learn Spanish and provided me some good resources to practice with. Meeting some of Charlotte's lovely friends and neighbours, I got to know more about this multicultural community of people who really care for each other and the environment. The views from the mountains are so beautiful with lots to explore. Muchas gracias, Charlotte x

Alex was a great addition to our rescue centre, his patience and willingness to break down the trauma of some of our dogs who aren't the easiest with men was an absolute blessing to have. Alex was able to fix a number of things over the site with his wide variety of skills and ability to look at what we have to make use of everything and help us save on costs. We'd happily have Alex back to work with us if he wished, and highly recommend him for any project you're looking for extra, adaptable hands.

Mahdura is a very good person and was always warm, open, and made me feel right at home. Our meaningful conversations and connection made the whole stay special. I shared yoga and somatic movement during my time here which was a great opportunity to improve my teaching skills and helped with the project - it was such a lovely experience. Thank you for the care and the good energy

First some remarks about our host. Peter is what we call a “character”, a raconteur with excellent comic timing, a highly miscellaneous past, and pockets full of interesting anecdotes. He has a way with leafy greens that could credibly land him on reality TV show entitled “the salad whisperer”. At 73, he has no good reason to still be working so hard, but the man works like a horse. And Peter has a big heart—there were flowers from his garden waiting for us in our room when we arrived. The prevailing atmosphere among the various people on site—my partner and me, three other workawayers, Peter’s daughter Luna, and field marshal himself—was familial. The banter was running hot. It felt like we’d all known each other for longer than we had, and that is a testament to Peter’s refreshing directness in the way he relates to others. That’s Peter and the crew. His property is tucked amidst beautiful New England forest. You can hardly walk down the path without kicking a squirrel. His home is warm and lively. The accomodations for workawayers would please Thoreau: neat, well-built cabins in the woods, comfortable and simple. The sort of quarters that make you want to settle down and write your memoirs. The work was physical and satisfying: a mix of tending the garden and helping renovate a property down the road (sanding floors, cleaning appliances, removing dirt from the basement). Good honest work. As for things to do, we loved the peaceful walks through the fall forest and visiting the pond up the road. Maple creamies (ice cream) have changed our lives forever. Weirdly, given the sparse population, there seemed to be about a million festivals happening every weekend—a medieval festival, a pumpkin one, pickle fest… and a flannel festival? Peter was very disappointed we did not attend the flannel festival. Hopefully you will not disappoint him. Anyway, it was festive. We had a fantastic time. Peter - we can’t thank you enough.

This is an amazing place offering a unique life experience. Not only does it offer the opportunity to participate in daily meditations, it also provides insight into Buddhist life. Thank you to all the Sunims for this! The strict daily routine helps you to quickly settle into the place. The routine also helps you to free yourself from anxious everyday thoughts. There are always plenty of volunteers, and everything is clear and understandable. However, it must be said that the work can be hard and dirty. This is understandable — there are no hired workers here; everyone does everything themselves and the work never ends. This is something that future volunteers need to take into account. You really need to work for all 5 hours a day and not a minute less. If you are used to a normal office job, it will feel like a full day's work, after which you will want nothing more than to go to bed. On the other hand, all amenities are provided. You definitely won't have to worry about food: there are three delicious buffet-style meals a day and I definitely gained a couple of pounds during my week here. The sleeping quarters are also very comfortable and cosy. You can find everything you need here, including shampoo, hand cream, a first aid kit and even clothes. The place itself is impressive in how sensibly and conveniently everything is organised! There is general order and small explanatory signs, and you can sense the caring touch of a woman's hand in everything. I wish the centre continued success.

Viivi wasn’t just a host to me, but a true friend. I left for Finland hoping to find myself again, but I found much more than that—I found someone who understood me and who gave me everything a person can give. A simple review isn’t enough to fully describe what I experienced during my month in Finland at Viivi’s home. I think the most important and simplest thing I can say is that this woman understood me, helped me, and taught me how to listen to myself and how to live better. Being close to her, I felt a wonderful energy, and I wish everyone could experience the same. Viivi’s family is amazing; during this time I ate incredibly well, worked, and played with her wonderful children who brought me so many smiles. I am simply grateful for everything I learned and everything I discovered. For me, Finland—thanks to this incredibly strong woman—will forever be a place in my heart.

We had a lovely 3 weeks with Anna and Steve unwinding by the coast after a few months on the road. The work was straightforward and varied, the hours went by quickly. Anna is great at explaining what needs to be done and was a joy to work with. The property is beautiful and waking up to sound of the sea everyday was a treat. The local town is quiet but has enough spots to go out for a meal and we enjoyed taking the bus to hike nearby too. The fruit and veg truck deliveries were a highlight and meant we ate pretty healthily for a change, and the kitchen is well equipped. Both Anna and Steve are such welcoming people, it was lovely to sit together and chat, it felt like a slice of family comfort and exactly what we needed as a break from travelling ( I miss the dogs and cats!!). If you want time to unwind I would definitely recommend.

I spent some spectacular days with Miss Ria, Rio, and their daughters, along with other Workawayers (Baptiste, Emma, ​​and Manon). Coming to Malang for this volunteer experience was the best decision I ever made. I felt like part of the family because we not only taught different students (from kinder garden to high-school ) who were very enthusiastic about learning, but we also got to experience the real culture of Malang and its beautiful landscapes and markets. Miss Ria knows how to teach a class and make you part of it at the same time, regardless of your experience level. I was also teaching university students about my country, Argentina. MISS Ria is incredibly warm, open-minded, and always has so much energy to take us to explore tourist and off-the-beaten-path spots in Malang during our free time (we also visited places only locals go such as hidden pools and markets). I will always cherish the countless smiles, enthusiasm, and curiosity of the kids who were seeing a foreigner for the first time and who, at the same time, were able to develop their English communication skills. And what incredible hospitality, I loved the people of Malang. ! (we played badminton, football together) And also i highlight the kindness of the people there, At times I felt like a superstar, haha. Excellent experience. Highly recommend to spent time with Miss RIA in Malang. I am going to miss you, all of you. Thank you for everything. All of you will always be in my memories and my hearth. Nico.

She is a quit good girl! She helped us too much! In the our village school and house! She worked in our school as a assistant teacher, in the house also teacher of my children! I'm very happy with her and grateful! She is clean, a good mannered, sociable, open-minded, intelligent and smart! She has a lot of funny stories about her traveling! By the way, she taught in our school as a teacher of German language! Because our school is related with totally German language! In my opinion, German language also on of the great world language as a English or Spanish!So l highly recommend you to host her! She is so nice and pleasant! We are missing her already! Bye

It has been a pleasure to spend this two weeks with Tony. He is that kind of person why we enjoy to be part of the workaway project. In the moment he has been entering our house he was part of our family. He was a great help with the upcoming tasks and very attentive to help out in the household. He also got along great with our children. I hope we see soon again!!

My experience in San Agustin could not have exceeded my expectations more than it did. First of all, the hostel itself is beautiful and well-organised, which made it smooth to give the guests the information about hostel/tours etc. The work itself is very straight-forward and light, check ins, doing the laundry, making guests feel at home and explaining the services etc etc. There are tons of things to do around depending on what one prefers doing, adventure sports, hikes, horse riding or just exploring the very good amount of great restaurants around. The hours are usually flexible if communicated well in advance, usually afternoon but sometimos evenings. Also Gerard took me for moto trips around places which was super nice! The hostel has a very chilled atmosphere with a beautiful view from the terrace for the sunset. I met great people here that also struggled to leave this gem. I miss it - thank you for everything!!