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Luna and Florine were a delight to host. Hard working and fun and very clean and tidy around the house. They pitched in and helped with all sorts of farm work, cooking, gardening and cleaning around generally.

I spent 6 weeks with David this fall (Nov 22nd-Dec 8th) and had a really excellent time on the farm. The property is very conveniently located on the edge of Violet Town, and it's an easy walk to the train station, cafes, op shop and grocery store. It's really nice to not need a vehicle or to coordinate a pickup. I worked closely with David as I came up to speed on the various projects around the farm such as: pruning and felling trees with a chainsaw, beekeeping (including capturing a wild swarm!), planning and constructing a balustrate extension in the shed, caring for goats (I helped to deliver baby Waggles), constructing and installing a rainwater capture system, repairing the dam's pump float, mowing, wood chipping, painting/oiling wood, repairing olive grove irrigation, caring for chickens, weeding, mulching, harvesting, cooking, cleaning. It was a lot of work and usually ran from morning to night, but I was very glad to get a firsthand look at what it takes to keep a farm like this running. David is a great teacher and always took the time to explain things as we worked. He used to be a high school teacher before starting this farm, and it shows! I learned so much about permaculture during my stay. Having a fully functional example farm around me really helped solidify the concepts. The house has a very social atmosphere, and I loved spending time with my fellow volunteers, Eva, April, Fabio and Max. David took us along to a few community events during my stay and I was able to meet lots of people in the community. I was lucky enough to stay in the cob house which was comfortable and well designed so that it was always the right temperature. Showers were hot, laundry was easy, food was delicious and fresh. I definitely recommend this place to anyone with a strong worth ethic, interest in learning and the flexibility to adapt to a different way of living such as not using shampoo/conditioner and drinking captured rainwater.

Katie was lovely to have in our house. She was respectful, helpful and engaged with our family. She was a good addition to our house for the time that she was here. Wishing her the best on her next journey.

Elisa and Luca were incredible workawayers with overflowing hearts, we thank you both for the priceless gift of love you brought from Italy to the children of Gomba District. Your bright smiles while teaching, the endless games that filled the compound with laughter and love. And especially those magical moments when Luca’s guitar turned simple songs into pure joy. The children still talk about you every day! Your warmth, patience, and boundless love wrapped each child in hope and happiness. You didn’t just visit; you lit up their world. Please, come again and let those little hearts sing with you once more. Keep spreading this beautiful light wherever you go. May the good Lord reward you abundantly for every smile and melody you gave the kids with deepest love and gratitude, thank you so much.

Dear Heather, Thank you so much for hosting me and making my time in Nelson so wonderful! I had lots of fun with you and lovely Lizzie. Thank you for all the great dog walks at the beach and beautiful (and snowy:)) forests and all the events in town you showed me. I was nice to meet some of your friends and the strudelfest was truly amazing:). And the delicious food you feed me of course! Let me know whenever you will be back in Europe with your bike😊

Robert was an really great workawayer - we have had many and he is top tier! It was great having Robert here for one month. We found him to be a good communicator, courteous, reliable, very helpful, and mature. He worked all the hours as agreed, and showed great self motivation to succeed at the tasks we needed help with. It was great spending time with him, and he is welcome back any time. If you have the chance to host Robert at your workaway, you will be glad you did!

I had a truly wonderful and peaceful time during my stay. Gilles and Elizabeth are amazing people kind, generous, and always made me feel welcome. The atmosphere was calm and inspiring, and I felt at home from the very first day. I’m grateful for all the meaningful conversations, the support, and the care they put into making the experience special. I would highly recommend staying with them to any Workawayer looking for a memorable and enriching experience. Thank you for everything! 💛

Helping out at Lisa's and Rich's beautiful quinta has been our first workaway experience and it really set the bar high. Since this was our first time doing workaway we really appreciated that Lisa's and Richards expectations were communicated very openly and respectfully from the beginning. From the first day onward we started helping out with tasks around the land. Those reached from making compost, helping with the animals, mowing the lawn, filling a garden bed, installing a kitchen or helping out when going to the village. There is a wide range of different kinds of projects around the land so you'll never get bored. Lisa and Rich always regarded the weather conditions when deciding on the daily tasks. Our accommodation was very cozy, we can definitely recommend the caravan. We really appreciated that Rich and Lisa want to include you in their life. Wether it is watching Game Of Thrones in the evening (the food that Richard and Lisa cook is incredible 10/10, recommend ;)) to going to lunch with them or meeting their friends. We always felt very welcome in their house and had great chats over lunch and in the afternoon, they both have very interesting stories to share and have great humor, so it never gets boring. They also were very supportive of our weekend-plans and made sure to always give us a lift to the town nearby or the bus station. If we’re talking about the life at the Quinta, we can’t help but mention the loving animals. Wether it's the naughty piggies, the chickens or the dogs Leia and Bella, the cats Padme and Rosie and the cat-pretender Bobby ;) We fell in love and will miss all of them! We always had the feeling that we were as much appreciated by Lisa and Rich as we were grateful for them to host us and learned a lot about keeping animals and off-grid living in general. All in all we just want to say that Rich and Lisa are two incredibly warm hearted and kind people, who will make your workaway experience truly remarkable.

Nolle, true human being, very honest, very reliable. It is a great option if you are looking to have someone to not be chasing, or pushing to do task. It was a true pleasure having you at our goat farm and we hope to see you soon in the future again! Thank you for coming!

Rachel and family were all super welcoming and lovely. The space is very homey and comfortable, and the work and expectations are clear and well communicated. You get a lot of free time to enjoy and explore Squamish. The family are all very thoughtful and kind, and make you feel part of the family during your time here. Thank you for a great Workaway experience :)

Max is incredibly amazing, full of energy, restless, curious, he surprised me every time there was something to do with wood to fix windows, electrical stuff, always with a bright smile. Very sensitive to the animal kingdom and the environment, his aura is full of harmonious empathy with everything and everyone. He likes to cook and does it very well, he enjoyed not only learning to work with horses and everything that entails, but also riding others horses along the beach and in the mountains. We planted lettuce, arugula, and some other things, and he also learned everything about (yoca) cassava, which is a delicious tuber. I also learned from him. Max is peace, balance, and equanimity. I will miss talking and analyzing life and things with him very much. Max es increiblemente asombroso, lleno de energía, inquieto, curioso, me sorprendió cada vez cuando habia algo que hacer con maderas para arreglar ventanas, cosas de electricidad, siempre con una sonrisa llena de luz. muy sensible con el reino animal y ambiental, su aura es llena de armoniosa empatia con todo y todos. le gusta cocinar y lo hace muy bien, disfruto no solo aprendiendo a trabajar con los caballos y todo lo que ello conlleba pero tambien cabalgo en otros por la playa y la montaña, sembramos lechugas, rucula y algunas otras cosas como tambien aprendió todo lo referente a la yuca que es un delicioso tubérculo, y tambien aprendí de él, Max es paz, equilibrio y ecuanimidad, extrañare mucho conversar y analizar sobre la vida y las cosas.

Henry es un amor de persona, muy amigable, servicial, compañero, digamos que ya es un amigo de la casa. Es colaborador, y la comunicación siempre fue muy buena con el. Deseamos que vuelva pronto!

I stayed with Shelley for about a month, and it was truly a wonderful experience. She is very cheerful, loves talking, and we had many great conversations together. Since she enjoys Japanese food, we often shared meals as well! Time with her passed so quickly because it was always enjoyable. She took me to Niagara-on-the-Lake, a large market, and many other places my stay was very fulfilling. Although it takes about an hour from her home to downtown Toronto, I still had plenty of time to enjoy the city. Shelley is also very flexible with scheduling, so if you’re looking for a place to stay in Toronto, I highly recommend her! I was also happy to spend time with her lovely, kind, and adorable daughter. Even though my English is not perfect, Shelley always made an effort to understand me and communicate with me sincerely. Thank you so much, I hope we can meet again when you come to Japan:)

Justine was our first workaway, and she was wonderful! Willing to pitch in for all tasks, easy going, friendly and fun! Thanks for all your help.

authentic experience ! met great people and greats dogs ! A very nice way to see South of Italy

Nanna has been very good support for us in taking care sometimes of children. Very avalaible to fit our sudden needs to bring and pick up the girls in the city centre. She is very curious and atraccted to the nature and the suggestive panorama of Genoa, its coast and coutryside. Even with the language, that she did'nt speak at the beginning, she made an Italian course which was very useful for understanding the minimal needs of the children. She was very silence and tidy in the house. Excellent workawayer !

We spent a wonderful month with Joanna, Didier, Felix and Lucie. Their house is very spacious and is set in the foothills of the Pyrenees and overlooking the Mediterranean. The views are stunning. The work was mostly carried out in the mornings (5 hours per day 5 days per week) and it was a mixture of clearing the area around the house to protect from potential forest fires, doing the changeovers for the Airbnb properties (washing, cleaning, preparing for incoming guests) and cleaning and cooking for the household. We agreed (usually the day before) on what we would be doing the next day and we struck a good balance between what was needed and what individuals’ preferences were. The food was mostly vegetarian, fresh and prepared by Workawayers from different cultures and cuisines. Our accommodation was ideal for us as a family as we shared one room and had our own bathroom. Joanna and Didier are very open, welcoming and interested in the world so there were good conversations. The children are a delight and very well-behaved clearly used to sharing their home with others. Both joined in our musical activities (with some wonderful singing) and Felix kindly led my husband and I on a hike to the medieval tower above the house. I would have no hesitation in recommending this family and home. You will have a lovely time. Nous avons passé un mois merveilleux avec Joanna, Didier, Félix et Lucie. Leur maison, très spacieuse, est située au pied des Pyrénées et surplombe la Méditerranée. La vue est magnifique. Le travail était principalement effectué le matin (5 heures par jour, 5 jours par semaine) et consistait à débroussailler la zone autour de la maison pour la protéger des incendies de forêt potentiels, à effectuer les changements pour les propriétés Airbnb (lavage, nettoyage, préparation pour les nouveaux invités) et à nettoyer et cuisiner pour la maison. Nous nous mettions d'accord (généralement la veille) sur ce que nous ferions le lendemain et nous trouvions un bon équilibre entre les tâches nécessaires et les préférences de chacun. La nourriture était principalement végétarienne, fraîche et préparée par des Workawayers de cultures et de cuisines différentes. Notre logement était idéal pour nous en tant que famille, car nous partagions une chambre et avions notre propre salle de bain. Joanna et Didier sont très ouverts, accueillants et intéressés par le monde, ce qui a permis de bonnes conversations. Les enfants sont un régal et se comportent très bien, manifestement habitués à partager leur maison avec d'autres personnes. Tous deux ont participé à nos activités musicales (avec des chants merveilleux) et Félix nous a gentiment conduits, mon mari et moi, à une randonnée jusqu'à la tour médiévale qui surplombe la maison. Je n'hésiterai pas à recommander cette famille et cette maison. Vous passerez un agréable moment.

Thank you so much for this beautiful review, we are truly grateful. Staying at the ranch was an unforgettable experience—peaceful, grounding, and full of warmth. From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed like family, and we couldn’t have asked for a better place to learn, work, and grow. Debs is absolutely incredible—she made everything feel easy, always offering help, guidance, or support whenever we needed it. Her kindness, patience, and generosity meant the world to us. Hillary’s deep knowledge of the herd inspired us every day. She taught us so much about understanding horses, their behavior, their care, and the connection they share with each other and with people. We left with a new level of respect and awareness because of her. Working with the horses was both humbling and rewarding, and we learned more than we ever expected. The ranch itself felt like the most amazing place - especially The rhythm of feeding and caring for the animals, and the joy of seeing progress day by day. We cherished every moment, from the hands-on work to the peaceful evenings. It was truly amazing. We would return in a heartbeat. Thank you for trusting us, guiding us, and making our time there so special. The team was one of a kind. If anyone is thinking of joining, don’t think twice. It’s truly ineffable.

I had a wonderful 2 weeks at Silvio's place. It was the period to harvest olives while I was there, so that was the main work I did. Silvio has around 15 olive trees between his and his mom's garden and we did all the harvesting together, but somehow Silvio still manages to whip up a delicious and authentic Sicilian lunch shortly after the morning's work. I was so fortunate to be able to taste fresh pressed homegrown olive oil, which is such a rare delicacy and most certainly a luxury! Silvio really incorporated me into his daily routine and life, so I felt right at home immediately. He goes for a swim at Mondello beach most morning, and would take me along so I could spend some time in the early mornings by the sea before heading back for work. While I was there, his son celebrated his 16th birthday and I was invited to all the celebrations as well. After the olive harvest, Silvio and I did a hike up Monte Pellegrino together and he also brought me to a local hot spring, which was really nice to relax in and wind down after the harvesting. Otherwise, his house is super accessible via train or bicycle to other beaches and towns to explore on your own. I had the best food in Sicily at Silvio's house, and enjoyed the nightly conversations on life, emotions, human psyche and in general sharing of our perspectives and experiences. Silvio has lots of insights to share which makes for introspective and interesting discussions. Thank you for the experience, and I would definitely love to come back again to learn and help with furniture restoration or house renovation/construction the next time!

Joanna ha sido una más en casa desde el primer momento. Nel, nuestro peque de 5 años ha estado muy feliz con ella en casa y está deseando que vuelva a venir y nosotros también 💚. A través del juego Nel iba hablando ingles de una forma súper natural y pasándoselo genial. Y todos hemos disfrutado mucho de las excursiones y los juegos juntos. Gracias de corazón Joanna y ojalá pronto nos volvamos a encontrar 😊