Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 2

It was a pleasure having Yika stay at our place, would highly recommend.

I spent three weeks with Valentina in November. I am honoured to be her first workawayer. She is a kind and welcoming host, attentive and respectful of space and independence. I was fortunate enough to enjoy her cooking as well as her mother’s handmade classics. Vale is filled with knowledge about the beautiful area surrounding her place, making her an excellent tour guide. The area of Sogliano al rubicone is peacefully rural, hilltop towns are dotted along the skyline, San Marino being visible in the distance. The night sky is phenomenal. Plenty of walks and ruins and cheese. Whilst also being close enough to drive to busier towns like the stunning Santarcangelo and the city of Rimini. Having your own vehicle is recommended. There is a nice area for a van, top notch view. I was unable to assist in the olive harvest, however Vale found other tasks. Mainly fighting *brambles* and laurel. Work hours are flexible, jobs vary. With good weather, there are lots of garden jobs, as well as the fixing and maintenance of outbuildings. There's opportunity for free time and solo adventure, enjoying the peace and solitude of the area. And of course, Lucky, the lovable dog is always open to company. Overall, this was a great experience spent with a wonderful person. I recommend it -A good opportunity for tranquility, outdoor work, a unique cultural experience, connection and to learn an array of useful Italian words

Céleste was so fantastic. She was so helpful in everything. She was able to notice when help was needed, she worked on her own initiative. She helped with cleaning and preparing rooms, cooking for artists when a workshop was taking place, gardening, writing for our social media and helping with other administrative tasks. She helped to make all our guests feel very welcome and she is bubbly and chatty and very good with people. I would highly recommend Céleste to anyone.

Garret came to help with the cooking for an artist in residency workshop that we held in November. He cam for two days as he lives close by. He was very helpful, very good with our guests, followed instructions well and was able to work unsupervised. He is very personable and got on well with everyone at the workshop. We wish Garret the best of luck with his move to Canada.

I stayed briefly for one week at the Acrochurch and it was a nice and memorable experience. Kat and Kiljan were very kind and welcoming hosts. Every day we shared one meal and some time for movement in the church together. The church is very beautiful and nicely located on a small hill surrounded by trees. I was given a lot of freedom and could choose the tasks according to my own skills, interests and rhythm. I also got the opportunity to visit some museums in the area. As Kat and Kiljan founded the Acrochurch just one year ago, it will be interesting to see how the project evolves and grows. I wish the project all the best and good luck for the future!

Wat een goede tijd hebben we gehad met Elle! Zij gaf ons de energie om ons project weer een nieuwe boost te geven. Samen hebben we het terrein rondom onze finca opgeknapt. Elle weet goed om te gaan met verschillend gereedschap (zowel tuin- als bouwgereedschap) en is niet bang om iets op te pakken dat ze nog niet eerder heeft gedaan. Ze is fysiek sterk en ziet werk, je hoeft haar niet de hele tijd aan te sturen. Ze heeft bijna een maand in onze finca gelogeerd en heeft alles keurig achtergelaten. Wij kunnen alleen maar positieve feedback over Elle bedenken dus... als ze bij je aanklopt voor een verblijft, niet twijfelen!

Julius was part of a team that worked for 3 weeks here in the South of France in November. The work was hard, clearing and burning mountains of the all-invasive Mimosa, repairing paths and steps, and sharing food, good times, conversations… Julius arrived in his camper van with his lovely dog Harvey, and was always willing to take on projects. Often the first up in the morning, he was always ready to help in the kitchen, and his work clearing the Mimosa, working on quite difficult terrain, was impressive. He made a new path and steps for us to gain better access to some of our fruit trees, and was a great conversationalist and member of the team. We strongly recommend Julius to anyone lucky enough to have him come and help.

After initially only planning to stay for a couple weeks, I ended up spending two months living with Chloe, Rapha, Emil & Gabu. This was my first every workaway experience and I feel like I lucked out! They're a lovely family and very generous - I really felt like I'd found a home away from home. I met some of their extended family as well as three other workawayers whilst I was there. They want you to enjoy the work - I spent lots of nice time playing with the kids, cooking, grocery shopping, cleaning etc, and some work on the houseboat every so often. It was easy for me to work on the weekdays and then head out to explore Berlin in the evenings, and they're able to be flexible as well with what timing works for you. The location is great, super closer to a u-bahn station and easy to get around Berlin. I had a nice bedroom to myself and the house is cosy and warm. Chloe let me use her yoga passes, and there's also a studio close to the house with an amazing deal for newcomers. Thanks everyone, miss you!!

Nora was part of a team that worked for 3 weeks here in the South of France in November; she joined us last-minute for the last week in her camper with her lovely dog Raptus. The work was hard, clearing and burning mountains of the all-invasive Mimosa, repairing paths and steps, and sharing food, good times, conversations… Nora was a wonderful addition to our team, very willing to help with whatever needed doing, and very hard-working. We recommend her completely.

Gustav and Freja were part of a team that worked for 3 weeks here in the South of France in November. The work was hard, clearing and burning mountains of the all-invasive Mimosa, repairing paths and steps, and sharing food, good times, conversations… Sometimes they worked together, and sometimes separately, always full of energy, and willing to turn their hands to whatever needed doing. As well as the never-ending cutting and burning of Mimosa, they became specialists in the repair of all the log stairways on the property. Gustav also took on the job of replacing the posts on our dry hedges. In short, Gustav and Freja are a lovely young couple, and we recommend them to any host looking for help.

Maria stayed with us for two months. During her stay, she was a good asset to my family. She helped us practice our Spanish language skills. She was helpful around the house helping with various tasks. She likes to spend her free time exercising, doing arts and generally keeps to herself. She was friendly , communicated well and easy to get along with.

The team of three young women has just left, and we will miss them dearly. These three weeks, during which we all worked, ate, laughed, talked, cooked, played... went by very, very quickly! Energetic, kind, friendly and hardworking, Hannah is a force of nature. Always active, she enjoyed swimming, running and cycling (thank you so much for repairing my bike!). When working, she was unstoppable. Whether clearing and trimming the wood in the garden, relaying a tile floor, repairing the plaster and repainting the bathroom or repairing broken cement, she was careful and efficient, able to work reliably and independently. Hannah, you will always be welcome to come and stay. Thank you so much for your company and all your hard work.

The team of three young women has just left, and we will miss them dearly. These three weeks, during which we all worked, ate, laughed, talked, cooked, played... went by very, very quickly! Hardworking, funny, independent, friendly, and interesting, Taylor is typically the kind of volunteer we all dream of welcoming into our homes :) No need to explain at great length the work that needed to be done;. Taylor quickly understood and started right away... All I had to do was say, "Hey, we should think about doing this or that," and hey presto, it was done! Particularly, she took on the task of filling and repainting woodwork, with amazing results. In short, don't hesitate for a second. If she comes knocking on your door, open wide to welcome her. Taylor, you can come back whenever you want. And thank you so much for the morning yoga sessions you organised for the team. I really enjoyed the way you made all the moves flow together.

I spent more than three weeks in this special place! It was my first Workaway experience and I couldn't wish for more! The people welcomed me very well and after some time I felt like in home there! It was very interesting to talk with others (as there are really a lot of people!) and have a lot of meaningful discussions. The work was very interesting, mostly in kitchen for me but other tasks as well. Everything had a strict schedule but as soon as you get used to it, it is very nice to have it like that! The food and accommodation was very nice! I had also a lot of fun with other workawayers, we made a lot of trips around and I created so many unforgettable memories here!

The team of three young women has just left, and we will miss them dearly. These three weeks, during which we all worked, ate, laughed, talked, cooked, played... went by very, very quickly! Courtney was a great member of the team, always ready to take on whatever needed doing, whether working in the garden, steam-cleaning floors and carpets, or repainting woodwork. She was always ready to volunteer, to suggest what needed to be done, and to organise herself efficiently. Courtney, thank you so much for coming to stay with us and helping us with our projects. You will always be welcome to come back!

We had a wonderful experience hosting Noam. He surprised me with his excellent cooking skills, cooking together for the join in table.. was real pleasure. We also had many deep and meaningful conversations — he’s thoughtful, open-minded, and great company. Noam is a very hard worker as well. He approaches every task with dedication and a positive attitude. We highly recommend him to any future host!

Anaïs Tienes un carácter muy formidable,ámable y adaptable a cada situación nos apoyastes en el cielo de la cocina terracota , con el revoque de un horno de barro que quedó bellísimo siempre con mucho entusiasmo y ganas de aprender más te llevo siempre en el corazon tienes una familia aqui cuando quieras regresar te estaremos esperando te quiero mucho. Cultivamos una amistad en este tiempo que perdura para siempre Espero que vuelvas pronto y te quedes un buen tiempo es nuestra aldea 💐🌳 Atte: Yovana, Alain y Swami

Maria was part of a team that worked for 3 weeks here in the South of France in November. The work was hard, clearing and burning mountains of the all-invasive Mimosa, repairing paths and steps, and sharing food, good times, conversations… Maria was always hard-working, very content to connect to a podcast and continue all day long with physical labour. She was interesting company, with lots of knowledge and ideas about alternative health. We recommend her as a good addition to any Workaway team.

Lydia querida !!gracias por los días que nos acompañastes fue muy poco tiempo para conocernos mejor, tienes un gran carisma esperamos volvernos a encontrar. Muchas gracias por los consejos. Un abrazo 🥰 Yovana Swami y Alain 💐