Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 2

I spent a whole week with Ken, his colleagues, and the children, and I loved it. I learned so much from them, and they were all incredibly kind and welcoming. Phayao is also a very pleasant city where life is good. I could have stayed there much longer because I felt so comfortable. I highly recommend Ken and the whole team. Thank you so much.

I had an incredible first Workaway experience with Gandis’ family ! I stayed there for one week. I loved being able to join the English classes both at home and at the schools, and helping with English by talking often with Rizal (her husband) and his friends — we had such good laughs together! 🤣 The only thing I would have liked to have is a bit more organization. Knowing the work schedule in advance would have helped me plan my time and also keep some free moments for myself. Sometimes it was difficult because the schedule was very flexible. This is really the only point that could be improved. 😊 Apart from that, the family is amazing! Always attentive, in a good mood, and you will definitely never miss a good meal. I 100% recommend Gandis ! I really bonded with her !

My one-week stay with Okta and his family was a profoundly beautiful experience. Despite the short duration, I felt genuinely welcomed and cared for by Okta, his parents, and the entire Blawong community. Okta and his parents are pure-hearted souls, exuding a rare kindness. This is a perfect opportunity for those seeking an authentic connection with Javanese culture and a lifestyle deeply rooted in nature, spirituality, community, and simplicity. My many conversations with Okta were a highlight, offering fascinating insights into local culture and lifestyle. Helping at the kindergarten was a joy; the children are incredibly sweet and full of wonderful energy. I also had the opportunity to enjoy a language exchange session with high school students through one of Okta's friends. It's a truly special place that I feel fortunate to have found, and I really wish to come back in the future.

Marco is a wonderfull person to have over and instantly bacame part of the family. He is interested and interesting, very strong yet so kind and gentle, curious, open minded, fun with such beautiful energy. Our two guys clicked rigth away with Marco and the dogs ''had a ball'' with him, and we all agree on one thing...his stay was too short.

Where do I even start... I spent a month at Christine and Anto's place and now I have different imagination of how I want my future place to be like! I was supposed to stay for two weeks but I extended it to a month and I already miss this place. Christine is such a friendly and kind soul, she is so passionate about permaculture and bees, she is also quite knowledgeable and I learned SOOO MUCH from her. Every time we were doing something I threw many questions at her and she happily answered (sorry Christine). She also helped me so much in my Spanish and inspired me to lead a more thoughtful approach towards nature. Although I didn't get to spend as much time with Antonia due to her having to work for days in other parts of the country, we clicked very well. She has a kind heart and a leader's personality. She is so passionate and knowledgeable about permaculture and wildlife. We would be working then she would casually spot an animal and start telling us about it. It was so refreshing to see her sharing her knowledge and interesting stories. She also gave us multiple classes on permaculture. Thank you Anto. In terms of tasks, we normally would work from 9:00 until 14:00/15:00 then have lunch all together. We did so many different things, we made lots of plant beds (which is really meditative), took care of the chickens (sorry for the cold plunges..) and extended the chicken coop, made some honey products, learned about compost (human waste included, which still has my mind blown until now btw), observed how to deal with bee swarms, and at her friend's we made cheese, milked and took care of sheep and built them a new house. I met two other volunteers there, whom now I call close friends. We spent so much time together and made unforgettable memories. Thank you Andreas, thank you Celine for being wonderful people. We lived in the "Depto", a humble bio-constructed building. It was simple and taught me how to be appreciative to what we have and to always be careful of how we treat our environment. Everything we consumed was sorted to go back to the life cycle, from plastic packages, to urine being bio-filtered. - Note that there is no internet in the farm (which made the experience more authentic), so you need to bring your own sim card. Movistar works very well and has good reception there. Finally, I think Christine and Anto have managed to create The Workaway experience with their dedication and love. I absolutely loved their place and highly recommend it if you are looking for an alternative lifestyle that would challenge the numbness our civic understanding of life has caused us to feel. To Christine, Anto, Mari, Andreas, Celine, and all the kind people I have met during the last month. I appreciate the memories we made together and hope to meet you later in life. Thank you.

I spent a very memorable and impactful three weeks with Saywa, Angél, Amaru, Posedon the dog and their two cats! My work consisted of mainly helping with meals and caring for baby Amaru - going for walks and playing with him, as well as some bits of garden and house work. I’d recommend this workaway for anyone who loves children, Amaru is a real charmer. I worked/spent time with the family on average 5 days a week between 7:30am and 8pm with a break of a few hours in the middle of the day for all my meals included (some days I had the afternoon off), in addition contributing to a weeks worth of fruit and eggs. Saywa and Angél brought me along to lots of events in their everyday lives including a wedding and Day of the Dead celebrations, it was truly a genuine Peruvian Andes experience. I also had a great opportunity to work on my Spanish and enjoyed deep chats between myself and Saywa. I think staying a while and speaking a reasonable level of Spanish is most recommended. Sending best wishes to the whole family including their younger sisters who brought me around Huancayo and even out for some salsa :)

My time on Harriets farm has been very nice. She welcomed me warmly and showed me around her farm. Harriet lives on beautiful land she wants to share with others :) For the past six years the helpers who stayed with her created the farm it is now. The animals found a peaceful haven there and love the attention the people give. There are four dogs, who are absolutely sweet and love a pet. Because so many animals live there, don't expect a very tidy and clean house. As a big contrast to the Farm I stayed before, there were no strict working hours. Harriet asks for 4-5h/day, two days off. It's important to have some structure skills yourself, because the tasks are flexible and you'll decide when to do them. In my one week stay, I did lots of weeding and mulching, but also finished various tasks in the household. The food is mostly organic and the dinners are shared :) All in all, I enjoyed the beautiful time on the farm and can absolutely recommend staying here for some time 😊

It was a pleasure to host Laura. She is friendly, open-minded, and her English is excellent. She completed all tasks reliably and to my satisfaction. I wish her all the best, and if she ever wanted to return, I’d be happy to host her again.

Elena was of great help! She is very proactive, early bird, helped me with beautiful designs and plans for my bio-pool and is very knowledgeable in the matter. Also a dry stone wall which is so strong! Also some Cooking and cleaning. We got along very well and our energy matched and we even celebrated her birthday with a mini roadtrip to Holbox. Thank you Elena! Bon voyage!

Anita, Trevor, Nico and Luca welcomed us into their family warmly on thanksgiving day. We both enjoyed working in Anita's wonderful garden, the view over the lake was so special. Their kids weren't fussy which was really nice as we wanted to do our best to make some good wholesome meals for everyone. The accomodation was warm and comfortable. Anita invited us to join her for yoga classes during the week, and enhanced our knowledge regarding permaculture gardens and natural plant benefits. Staying with them was a wonderful way for us to experience what Kelowna has to offer. We wish them all the best with their future move to Switzerland.

My experience as a volunteer with Nathalie and Martin was simply amazing! From the very first day, I felt welcomed and comfortable. Even with my limited English, they were always patient with me and helped me improve my language skills. The environment is peaceful and full of positive energy, perfect for learning and contributing. During my stay, I worked on digital marketing, gardening, and light maintenance around the property. The accommodation exceeded my expectations: comfortable and well-organized. Additionally, Nathalie and Martin’s willingness and attention to support my personal growth truly touched me. I highly recommend this experience to anyone responsible, motivated, and eager to contribute. I can confidently say that every moment was worthwhile, and I take with me memories and lessons that will last a lifetime. Thank you so much, Nathalie and Martin!

Jen is so nice! She really tried to make our stay as nice as possible. Being a true born Tasmanian she has loads of recommendations and some stuff we could borrow as well to camp. Location is good, sauna is wonderful, house mates are wonderful... We stayed longer then expected, but enjoyed every day!!!

This was my first Workaway experience and it was amazing! Monika is a great host, kind and friendly with so many interesting stories. I felt really welcomed and comfortable in her home, so I would definitely recommend staying at her place. Thank you Monika!

We spent the hottest part of last summer together, and even though the farm work was tough, she always did it with a smile. It was her first time farming, so she struggled at times. But she truly loved it. We loved seeing her enjoy it so much. She was also genuinely kind and welcoming to all the other volunteers who were there. She was also fluent in Korean, so talking to her was always comfortable and enjoyable. Thank you so much. We hope Coralie stays healthy and happy.

Isa is a very nice, interesting person and our family enjoyed having her around. She always gave 100% to every task.

I had a wonderful one-week stay with Justine and her family. I helped with gardening, pet sitting, and some house tasks. Justine and her husband, Fredo, were always attentive and made sure I had a comfortable stay. Not only that, but she also shared great recommendations around Rotorua and was always happy to help whenever I needed support. Justine’s nephew and the homestay students were also very friendly, and I enjoyed chatting and playing basketball with them. This was my first Workaway experience, but thanks to them, I felt safe and relaxed throughout my stay. Thank you very much for everything.

Arash is a special guy. We did far more work together than I expected. Every minute of the 10-12 days I spent with him was filled with fun and I learned so much. He's deeply committed to community values, very kind, hardworking, fun, and has a pure heart. Arash is now part of the family, and this door is always open to him :)

This was my first Workaway experience and I'm glad I got to spend it at Hilarys. I stayed for about a month and had a wonderful time tending to the horses and dogs. Hilary is very nice and always lets you know if something needs doing. She sometimes went away for a few days, which was no problem at all, because she was always just a phone call away and her family checked in and made sure everything was going well. I got to go on little trips and am very thankful for the kindness that was shown to me. I felt very welcome in Hilarys home and would recommend it to anyone looking for a wonderful Workaway experience! Thank you so much Hilary:)

Manuela you are amazing in EVERY way. Please come back soon. Not only are you extremely able at EVERYTHING but also so hardworking and FUN company. I cannot recall you making any minor mistakes at all, or ever loosing your good humour. You have an amazing memory and are so quick to grasp to see what is needed to be done and react accordingly. And we are speaking about a busy yard full of horses and ponies, mares with foals, stallions, competition horses as well as several other animals: Dogs, chicken, goats and ducks. As well as being so competent yourself, you are extremely forgiving, humorous and happy to teach and guide people who are less experienced. Planning to bring 4 equines to a competition, among them your 13 year old rider and a stallion ? Bring Manuela and you will not only have the best groom but also a skilled photographer... Want to eat a delicious meal- ask her if she would like to cook... You need to leave the house and yard for a few days? Well if Manuela is left in charge, you need not to worry. Need someone to remind you how beautiful it is to hack across the beautiful Irish land you see every day? Manuela will ride any horse that needs exercise alongside you, while telling you how much she enjoys being there, with an incredible feel for the animal she is riding and this incredible social ability that makes you and everyone who works here or visits feel so at ease. We miss you Manuela, please come back to visit anytime it suits you. It will always suit us