Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

Staying at the cattle station with Mrs. Dianne and her family was a special experience. I learned with great interest and pleasure about everyday life in the heart of Australia.

Anna et son ami ont expérimenté leurs premiers échanges chez nous. Anna semblait un peu réservée, respectueuse ou discrète ? Je ne serai jamais car elle souhaitait passer du temps avec son ami, ce que nous avons accepté sans aucun problème. Le temps que nous avons passé ensemble était bien agréable, et je ne doute pas que nous aurions eu d'autres partages intéressants si nous en avions eu l'occasion. Très souples tous les deux, ils se sont adaptés aux différentes tâches proposées avec le désir d'être utile.

Équipe de choc! Un ami, Thomas, a encadré nos deux visiteurs pour construire un mur "le plus naturel", pour protéger leu vent et de la pluie la cuisine extérieure des Workaways. Un peu perdu au départ, sauf Beni qui a un lien assez naturel avec les travaux manuels, ils sont vite devenus chaque jour plus efficaces. C'était un plaisir de les voir se familiariser avec ce travail et de voir leur satisfaction personnelle. Très respectueux, les échanges faciles. Nous n'avons pas eu l'occasion de passer beaucoup de temps ensemble, comme ils avaient loué une voiture, ils parcouraient l'île dès que possible, Ce serait un plaisir de les revoir.

Franco & Aylen were fantastic Workawayers, They are both absolutely lovely, hardworking and great to have around. I showed them the projects that needed doing and they got stuck into them straight away. They completely organised the storeroom after the builders had left lots of equipment and excess materials in there, cleaned it and sealed the outlet to the sewer too. They also put up curtain poles carefully, hung my radiator and looked after my plants I was particularly impressed when they painted the living room and boxed in some wires. Then put up my Christmas decorations too, it looked really homely, and a lot of thought had gone into making them look amazing. We had delicious meals and I particularly appreciated their Argentinian biscuits and snacks. They always cleaned up after themselves and after their work. Thank you both, it was a pleasure hosting you, you are always welcome

Every day is different, working tasks for the farm, shared moments, low rhythms, like living inside a small bubble where nothing truly matters except the farm and enjoying the calm of each passing moment. It easy to learn with Ash and have some helps for learning new things! We were incredibly lucky to find this farm and meet Ash and Fio, a really peaceful place that breathes kindness. The care, the attention, the human warmth, everything makes our stay deeply comforting and genuinely meaningful. About La Barra, Uruguay. Endless sunshine, warm-hearted people, and a lifestyle that instantly slows you down. Everything here feels beautiful. It’s easy to understand why many people compare this place to a kind of South American Saint-Tropez, not for the luxury, but for the light, the creativity, and the bold architecture that shapes the coastline and frames the beaches. The locals remain, giving the town a calm, authentic rhythm that makes wandering around a real pleasure. Long story short: we recommend Uruguay’s east coast especially with Ash and Fio.

I had a really beautiful stay here. Luannah and Juan are the most kindhearted people and I learned so much from them with lots of great conversations. They always took great care of me and wanted me to feel welcome and good. Their house is so beautiful, the view at the ocean, especially from the Workaway room, is incredible and the nature all around is simply breathtaking. It was a nice mixture of work, taking care of the house, the two suites and the best part, of the adorable pets, while also enjoying relaxed evenings with nice meals together. I was there in the winter months, so I got to experience a little Canadian island adventure with power outages, but I was also taken good care of there. I‘m really grateful I got to stay with Luannah, Juan and their pets and all the experiences I made there and recommend it to everyone who‘s independent and wants to learn incredibly valuable life lessons while experiencing the beautiful nature and love there.☺️🙏

I cannot recommend this home enough. I truly felt like part of the family during my stay. There was ample time for exploration, meditation, and silliness. Ricky always had a great trek or temple recommendation for days off. The work was flexible and enjoyable. The family's tremendous patience and kindness never ceased to amaze me. I was always stuffed with delicious warm meals and an endless amount of tea. It was a difficult place to leave. All my love for the Dhurba family, the beautiful land, and the food.

Alice and Alberto were so nice to have me on such short notice! They were very accommodating and caring even though I was there during a busy time with sickness and everything. The accommodation is great, with a nice kitchen and good amenities and a cat to keep you loving company. They were very clear with instructions which I appreciate but also gave me freedom with work hours and ideas. They provided nice homemade food or ingredients for me to make food and I helped cook for them some times during my stay. I was only there for a week but felt very welcomed and appreciated.

I enjoyed my stay with Alex and Annie. It was a comfortable and stress-free Workaway experience. They were kind, thoughtful, and always did their best to make me feel at home. We shared many conversations, and I loved discovering Alex’s passions—sailing, martial arts, and his climate involvement. I wish you lots of good waves, and thank you again for welcoming me at the last minute.

We were really happy with our choice to take Marie last minute. She was a great contribution to the farm and worked excellent in a group. She got along perfectly with the other 3 girls. Yes, we were a bit crowded, but we do have 4 bedrooms in a pinch so we could make it work. After a few weeks we were down to 2 people anyway. She spent the last 3 weeks with just one other person and there was no difference in the quality of work getting done. Marie does take a bit to warm up but once she does she’s really fun to hang out with. She loves doing everything and will be happy for you to take her basically anywhere. She’s happy just to go for a ride to town to get groceries. Marie has no trouble at all with the cold. Her last day it was -19C and she was saying how warm it was and didn’t have a coat on lol. But I guess -19 does feel warm after a few -40 days. Marie has common sense which is really what every host is looking for in a helper. She can recognize a problem and most of the time she can have it figured out before you get out there to help her. She’s very mature and responsible and any host would be happy to have her. Marie is welcome back any time. Thank you so much for everything Marie !

This was my first Workaway experience. I spent six weeks in Torrskog on the farm, and I had the best time ever! Erik is such a great person—kind, caring, knowledgeable, funny, and a great teacher. I learned so much about myself and life outside of the city, which was more than refreshing, with nature being so peaceful and grounding. There were so many diverse things to do, like gardening, looking after the chickens, making cheese, preserving produce, smoking fish, baking bread, and of course getting a history lesson from Erik every now and then. ;) Watching things grow from seed to finished produce is such a rewarding feeling. It really lets you appreciate where food comes from, and it definitely tests your patience. I met great people and am so grateful to say that I have friends for life because of this experience in Sweden. <3 Thank you for everything!

It was a real pleasure spending time with you. I truly enjoyed sharing the work and daily life. Climbing was especially memorable for me — I had a lot of fun and really appreciated You are thoughtful, motivated, and easy to be around. I wish you all the best with your journey and your future house project, and I’d be very happy to visit when you start building your own place.

Isabelle es una gran persona, siempre dispuesta a ayudar y enseñar, muy interesante para conversar y compartir ideas. Espero que tu viaje sea el inicio de una buena vida, gracias por permitirme ser parte de el y gracias por tu compañia y enseñanzas. Vielen Dank und eine gute Reise, Isabelle.

It is a very cool project, fare away from the struggles of normal culture. The residents are friendly and helpful and the organisation is very self reliant but still coactive. Everything appears beautiful salf made, free and communally organised without pressure. Besides the work there were multiple trips to interesting locations. And skill sharing events, like workshops and presentations. From herbal knowledge to permaculture. Definitely a cute place to check out if you are in the area and want to learn about a different life that is possible.

Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to stay for many days due to some unexpected events, but spending time at Electra’s place was truly a pleasure. The environment is peaceful and surrounded by untouched nature. Electra provides lovely, colorful, and comfortable caravans where guests can relax and enjoy their stay. When you feel like it, you can also spend some time with her youngest daughter Vassilli a sweet, sensitive, and playful child. And you definitely won’t forget Rainbow, the dog, who will often jump up for attention and make you smile. I wholeheartedly recommend this host and thank her sincerely for the warm hospitality!

Kiki and Moritz are very friendly and accommodating. And it is very pleased to life with them. Their finca is a beautiful place fare away form any modern noise. It was perfect sun all day long and i can very much recommend the outdoor shower! The only disadvantage were the Moskitos in the evening. The work was no too much and easy going and we went on multiple nice trips. I hope you will enjoy your time there.

Nous avons adoré notre séjour chez Lamia. Elle nous a gâté avec sa cuisine. Le travail était intéressant et plaisant- exotique pour nous, planter des haies en cactus, tailler les arbres fruitiers, le jasmin, etc. Le paysage était superbe avec les beaux levers de soleil. Lamia s'est très bien occupé de notre confort et on a eu des bons échanges.

Emanuele è un ragazzo splendido pieno di entusiasmo! È stato molto utile da tutti i punti di vista dai lavori come trasportare la legna ad aiutare nelle faccende di casa. Un bravo musicista mi sono divertito tantissimo insieme a lui e sarà sempre il benvenuto in questa casa

Eva was staying with us here for the coldest and rainiest week we have ever had here so far, but no sad faces because of that. Even in the heavy rainy storm, thunders and hail Eva herself chose to work outside! Eva is a very respectful and carrying person and a peaceful company. She helped out here a lot more than expected or requireded and she did everything really good. We all enoyed the company of Eva here on our farm! And I give her my warmest recomendation🌸❤️🌸

Max e Maia: We feel so lucky to have hosted Max and Maia! Unfortunately we hosted them for less than a week, because they are simply beautiful people... they are very passionate and have a big knowledge in plants and ecosystem-restoration that share with enthusiasm! They are very hard working, always ready to help, but also very generous and polite... We loved spending time with you, when you'll come back our door will always be open!