Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 2

I had a really great time helping out with Jhon's team! Teaching the students was a fascinating experience- the adults all brought a strong motivation to learn, to bring their own ideas to class, and to learn about my culture; on more than one occasion we launched into vocabulary and grammar lessons comparing Colombian and USA Christmas traditions. Jhon is easily some of the most welcoming people I've met, with unmatched cultural exchange opportunities- highlights included taking me to Garzon for his nephew's first communion and inviting me to participate in the novena for Christmas. This extends to his family as well- incredibly friendly and patient, and genuinely interested in conversations, even with the minimal Spanish I spoke. This was a wonderful way to finish off my trip, and I can't recommend them more.

Eric! We can’t tell you how lucky we are that you chose to come teach the students at our school. You are such a kind and patient teacher, and the joy I heard in your voice when you spoke about your connection with the students is truly inspiring. I urge you to keep volunteering and teaching along your journey in life, as your love and kindness for children are extremely needed and invaluable. Best of luck on all your future endeavors, safe travels, and keep in touch!

These two lovely people were a real pleasure to host. Friendly, kind, helpful, enthusiastic and just generally great people to have around. Highly recommended to any host.

Elisabetta and Davide are the sweetest, most beautiful, hardworking people! They became like a part of our family during their stay here, and feel lucky to have been able to get to know and spend time with them. Davide is an incredible musician and Elisabetta has the most beautiful voice, it was so wonderful getting to experience their music in person, and we are now big fans of their band Alaska Blue. Our kids loved them instantly and were so happy and comfortable around them, we made them work way too hard in our garden but they took it in stride and made us an amazing garden path. They did a far better job than we ever would have, not cutting any corners, and making sure everything was made as durable, stable, and beautiful looking as possible. We're so grateful to them for everything, and hope to see them again!

Thomas was an excellent teacher who consistently demonstrated openness to both giving and receiving feedback. He is highly adaptable, focused on his work, and deeply committed to his role. Beyond the classroom, Thomas actively engaged with the community, always bringing a positive attitude and energy. He was truly a plus in our classes, contributing not only academically but also on a human level. He also got along very well with his housemates, showing respect, responsibility, and a strong sense of teamwork. If you have the opportunity to host Thomas, we strongly recommend doing so. You will not regret it.

Mia and Nele are the first Workawayers I have hosted so I wasn't sure how this all would work and the expectations, etc. Anyway, they fitted in well and worked tirelessly at the jobs I gave them to do (mostly unsupervised) - cleaning the sleepout, washing windows, some gardening and moving firewood (and even managed to cope with the various creepy crawlies in it, as well as a closeup encounter with a large weta!) They were respectful of our home and environment and willing to give things a go, including responding in English with me. They mostly understood my instructions (except maybe when I got into my fast Kiwi speak!!)

This was my first workaway experience, and it was truly amazing. I was skeptical at first, as anyone would be, but it exceeded my expectations. You are made to feel as if you are a part of a family, with all the people and animals. Enrique went out of his way to invite us along on his adventures to see his friends. I don't speak much Spanish, but that was no problem. The staff are genuine and warm. I spent my week painting and in the greenhouse. I was fortunate to be able to volunteer with many other fabulous souls who have also left reviews. Thank you thank you thank you for hosting me this past week!!! xoxo Samantha

I had the privilege of spending two and a half wonderful weeks at Gwenn's farm. From the very first day, I felt warmly welcomed and immediately at home. Gwenn is an incredibly kind, warm, open and lovable person who cares deeply about the well-being of her guests. I particularly enjoyed the fact that she took me to Ottawa several times so that I could explore the city and gather many new impressions. I am truly grateful to her for making this time possible for me. I can only warmly recommend her as a host. I wish her and her family all the best for the future. 💛

We had a fantastic time volunteering at this place. Anna and Arnold are hugely knowledgeable, and great at coordinating volunteers. We started at the same time as four other lovely people and it made the experience even better. Anna and Arnold generously shared their life, values, and skills with us. We learnt so many new things, and it was satisfying to see how much work we could get done with so many hands to help. Some of the ecobuilding skills we learnt included: Sawing, cleaning, and varnishing bamboo; Building a lattice roof; Assembling bamboo arches from multiple lattice lengths (Dan’s fav); Preparing a new clay/sand/straw mix for walls, mixed by foot; Using said earth mix to build up walls for a new building (Jess’ fav); Helping in the garden, learning permaculture and compositing skills. In all of these tasks Anna and Arnold were more than happy to talk us through the processes and answer all of our questions. We would recommend having an intermediate level of Spanish to get the most from the experience, but they were very patient with our basic Spanish. The accomodation was comfy and the stocked food was delicious. We felt that the way the cooking and cleaning responsibilities were shared was very fair and made the whole experience even more enjoyable. We also loved the friendly animals. Arnold gave great recommendations about a local waterfall and the indigenous botanical garden near Silvia (there’s an indigenous market on Tuesdays - usually we worked in the mornings and had the afternoons off, but we worked a full day Wednesday to go see the market - we really appreciated the flexibility). We highly recommend this Workaway. We are keen to go back in the future to see how the buildings have progressed. (Also Jess needs to have a backgammon rematch with Arnold’s mum!).

We hosted Pia for a couple of weeks in the summer 2024 and all of us really hope she will come back to visit us again one day. Pia was so sweet to our kids and not speaking the same language was never a problem. She has a gentle way with all the animals and already had a lot of experience with horses. She helped us out with the daily shores and was great company on the forest-trekks 🙌🏼 also, she became a good friend to our dog Leia with plenty of walks in the area. We wish her all the best and can highly recommend her for other hosts.

Monika and Ian were a wonderful help with the dogs and supported me in every task that came up.. They dug out a platform, cut grass with a machete, painted our toilet and a little room, helped with daily cleaning, and also took loving care of the 3 puppies we had at this moment 🥰🐾. They were the first couple who stayed in our small house “Matico”, even though not everything was finished yet and the water often didn’t work during that time. But both were super flexibility with that and easygoing. When I unexpectedly had to go to the pueblo for one night, they responsibly looked after the house and the dogs, which gave me great peace of mind. We shared card games, cake, stories, and truly had a good time together. Monika is also an excellent cook and prepared delicious vegan meals for us. Both of them are very hardworking, kind and open-minded. They communicated clearly, showed initiative and were always willing to help. I would happily welcome them back anytime and can highly recommend them to any host! Hugs from the mountains 💚

Our overall experience with Ebba was excellent and it was a pleasure to host her and we appreciated her hard working attitude, strength and skills. Ebba fitted in well with our olive picking team despite feeling a bit poorly on her arrival. By the time Ebba left she was really getting into the swing of farm life and enjoying the harvesting routine although the weather was patchy. Thank you Ebba and we look forward to hosting you again ion the future.

amazing place!! one of my best volunteering experiences❤️❤️ i met soo many wonderful people, and the ambient is very relaxing, and things are very organized (and clean :)). the place is also located in such an idyllic place. I helped in the garden three hours a day, four days a week, which was a great way to get to know the other volunteers and learn about agriculture from the super enthusiastich workers there. Thankyou so much for this experience, i will remember forever!

Seb is a very smart, handy guy who has loads of skills. He can work independently on a range of tasks like building, gardening, landscaping and even childcare! He built a wall, fixed our car, tended our gardens, dug ditches, pruned trees and heaps more. He can improvise on the fly and is not afraid of hard work. Thank you for all your hard work Seb, it was a pleasure hosting you!

WOW! This was our first workaway experience and it was incredible, topnotch and far exceeded our expectations. Tim and Dottie are both incredibly kind, generous, loving, patient, fun and welcoming individuals and such a wonderful couple who both have a great sense of humor. What a joy and honor it was getting to know them and work alongside them on their beautiful property on the big Island. They not only invited us into their home, but their lives, family (including 2 previous workawayers who are now living nearby them.....Koby & Alayna) and church community. We were treated so well and welcomed into their family from day 1. We thoroughly enjoyed spending a lot of time getting to know and love all of them including Casey, Carrie, Katie and Chris! Dottie and Time were also so patient and informative as they shared their knowledge about plants, animal care & Hawaiian culture. They enjoyed teaching us new things yet were always ready to listen and just spend time talking. Brooke especially loved her time in the gardens with Dottie learning about the plants, vegetation, bees, and Monarch butterflies. She also loved time with Tim as he taught her new things and how to use many power tools. Our work was fun, diverse and challenging but always so rewarding. No matter what job, big or small, they both were always so appreciative of and grateful for our efforts. The accommodations were also amazing, as we had our own space & small apartment where we could unwind and enjoy the beauty of their property or could easily join them upstairs on one of the lanai spaces and "talk story" or play the dice game of "farkle". Their generosity of providing a car was such a blessing that allowed us to come/go when we wanted to shop or explore the many amazing places on the island. And Tim was such a wonderful tour guide as he took us to Volcano National Park TWO times to view the volcano and hike as he shared his knowledge of the history and heritage of the island. The special alone time with Katie was also a highlight of our trip and Brooke and she will be friends forever. This is a special couple with a special family who we feel so blessed to have been able to know and love. Thank you so much for the way you love and care for others. We look forward to seeing you in the future! Much love, hugs and prayers sent your way! THANK YOU for an incredible month!

I had the best time with Susan and Mike, so much so that I ended up staying for longer than intended! They're both so nice, warm and patient in giving the right level of work for the skills you have, or teach you what needs to be done in detail. They're also very skilled at scrabble, so be prepared to bring your A game! The property is amazing and so close to Melbourne on the train (thanks to Mike who dropped me to the station many times). They made sure I never went hungry and the food they gave me was so delicious. Their pet animals were all adorable, not to mention the wallabies, wombats and the occasional deer you might see during your stay!

Margot is a wonderful girl, full of energy, always happy and smiling, ready to help at any time, and curious about people, their way of life, and the places she discovers. She's SUPER!!!!

Clara & Eric were great Workawayers and we enjoyed their company and their help for the few days they were with us. They did all that was asked of them and more. We’d be happy to have them back in 2026 if they return north again.

I spent roughly a month and a half here and had the most amazing time. Working and living with the dogs and the cats was an incredible experience. The work was mostly walking the dogs, feeding the animals, cleaning their areas, and some gardening such as weeding. The work was supervised by Iris who explained everything clearly. I also got the opportunity to help with construction work which taught me a lot of things such as how to use many tools. If you are an animal lover this is the perfect place for you. I got so attached to some of the dogs that it became quite hard to leave. I more than doubled my original stay. Iris and Christos put their animals at the center of their lives and you can rest assured that all of their animals are amazingly well taken care of. In addition to this, I really enjoyed the whole atmosphere of the place. Everybody was really nice. I had a lot of fun with Iris, Christos and all the other workawayers that I had the privilege to meet. Christos would take us on outings such as hikes or visiting ancient ruins. He would also regularly prepare delicious barbecues. On Sundays we all went to the market and enjoyed a nice chat over coffee and food. The place is surrounded by nature which is perfect if you enjoy walking or running. You can enjoy the scenery which consists of nice hills and many olive trees. But it is also close to a well connected (by bus) small village where you can find stores and a pharmacy. The acommodation was really comfortable and we were provided with all the necessary ingredients to cook our food. Staying here was an amazing experience that felt very fulfilling. I got to learn so much about animals, to develop deep bonds with the dogs and to develop friendships with the other workawayers as well as with Iris and Christos. I can't wait to come back and see how everybody is doing !

If you want good company and someone who works with heart, you have to meet Michéle. She arrived knowing very little about permaculture or regenerative agriculture and left knowing so much that she filled me with hope. From the moment she heard me talk about compost toilets and regenerative agriculture, she showed a beautiful interest, asked me so many questions, and we had so many deep conversations that I could see this path truly resonated with her. And also she cared about the project that was very easy to trust her with my home and the dogs. She is a magical woman that i am so glad i had the opportunity to meet. Siempre tendrás una casa acá en el rancho, un abrazo y mucho éxito en todo lo que se venga