Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

I did a Workaway for the first time, so I can’t really compare it to other Workaway experiences yet. Also, I’m not really a person of big words, but I will try to share some of the impressions I had during my time there. I went to Marchadores to spend my vacation and take some time off from my usual energy-consuming life rhythm. And yes, it worked even better than I had expected. Daniela and Ben welcomed me warmly and kindly into their amazing home, surrounded by endless green hills, absolute peace and calm, and so many wonderful animals. I’m now absolutely in love with the place and everything that comes with it. I stayed in a little cottage, located a bit further away from the main house, which is specifically for volunteers. During the day, I helped with training and caring for the horses, caring for the dogs, cats and sheep, as well as gardening, painting, preparing the guest house, and more. There were plenty of varied tasks to gain experience in, depending on the day. The work never really felt like work, as nothing was done under pressure. Everything is given the time it needs and the energy that one is ready to give. What I enjoyed most was working with the horses alongside Daniela and sometimes Alana, who comes to the farm once a week to help out. During my stay, I had the chance to experience nearly the entire cycle of a horse’s life. Three foals were born while I was there, and we began peacefully separating the one-year-old young horses from their mothers. We also trained two of the young horses, about three years old, to get used to gear and to be mounted. Additionally, I took part in hikes with the horses around the farm, checking on the various groups of horses to ensure everything was in order. Usually, we had lunch together, followed by a long lunch break to relax. I also got into yoga during my time there, as Daniela introduced me to it in yoga sessions we did before lunch from time to time. I really admire the way Daniela and Ben think about life, and I’ll probably try to carry some of their ideas with me on my own life journey. We had a lot of chats together and I couldn't agree more. Their way of living in peace and freedom with the animals and nature amazed me, and I’m so grateful I got to experience all of it. So to conclude : I can wholeheartedly recommend this place to anyone seeking peace, balance, and the opportunity to work in harmony with animals and nature. It’s a unique experience that brings you closer to yourself, the land, and the animals around you. It’s not just a getaway—it’s a chance to reconnect with simpler, more fulfilling ways of living.

I stayed with Amanda for 12 days and had a wonderful time! The permaculture garden is beautiful and has so much potential to become a real community space. There are a lot of jobs to do in the garden and new skills you can learn. If admin, social media or arts&craft is your thing you can also put those skills to good use. Amanda is a kindhearted and caring person who really makes you feel at home. We had inspiring conversations, nice dinners, watched some movies and she also took me to great spots in the area. Since most of the work gets done on Amanda's days off, you also have full days to yourself to go bushwalking and enjoy all the Blue Mountains has to offer.

Our experience with Phil and Heather, which was our first Workaway experience, was a lovely one. The house is lovely and in an amazing location - a walk in the rainforest is a must! My friend and I stayed with Phil and Heather for 11 days and got to learn plenty of new skills such as concreting! Heather is extremely knowledgeable on all sorts of plants so it was great to chat to her about that. An overall great experience, thank you!

What a great experience ! My stay was absolutely amazing. I was very well taken care off and given the opportunity to join this vibrant community. The farm has a lot of different productions to learn from and everyone is willing to teach what they know about the place. It is also located in the jungle so you can always go on a walk or a swim which is a delight on hot days. I would 100% recommend this farm, i had a really amazing time and really wish to go back one day. Nothing is too serious, the vibe is more family like which make it a wonderful experience ! So thanks a lot and see you later :)

Gökçe especially was fantastic. I'd been getting 3 and 4 star ratings at my rental cabin in Chile. While she and Sean were there, the ratings were consistently 5 star! Each time after cleaning, Gökçe would give me a quick tour of the cabin by video and it really did look fabulous! I currently live in Tanzania, so trusting people to take care of rental places on another continent has many challenges. But Gökçe was so easy to communicate with, despite English being her second language. My only complaint is that they only stayed for 3 weeks. I would be happier if they stayed 3 months!

I can highly recommend Vai. He is an uncomplicated friendly young man with a good relaxed energy. If you give him precise instructions, he is very hard-working. He is also very trustworthy, which is why I was able to leave him alone with Leo for a few days to visit my sick mother in Austria. I knew my dog and my house were in good hands. Vai also helped me in the garden and with technical equipment such as my computer and tablet. I really enjoyed our time together and hope that we will meet again one day.

I just spent 3 weeks with Daniela, Roger and their beautiful animals! I arrived with my semi burnout and feel like a new person. They are two unbelievably interesting, hardworking and very generous people! Their property is really cool and the location is just beautiful. The work is super easy and very rewarding, all of their animals are just super cute!! I miss my babies already :D Dankche für die schöne Erfahrung, all die wundervollen Mahlzeiten und die coolen Konversationen! Vermisse euch jetzt schon! #schweinaufstein4ever

Marja is a pleasant helper. She creates a relaxed atmosphere and is always prepared to prune a new tree or shrub. We also appreciate her cooking very much. Marja was with us for a month and every day was a pleasure. Because she is somewhat older and wiser, she is clear in where her limits are. Something we only appreciate! Feel always welcome, Marja. With or without little camper van.

Valentin is a sweet young man. He works diligently and has a good attitude inside and outside of the house, while working. We shared a few stories and anecdotes about life and star wars, also got to rewatch some of the movies with renewed enthusiasm 🤗 take care man!

I only stayed one week at David's place, but it was a great week. David is very welcoming and likes to take care of those who come visit him. And his cooking is wonderful, so many amazing meals! We have done a good job together, he is very easy to work with, and the tasks as well as the number of hours are really fair. I highly recommend. Thank you David!

We stayed 2 weeks with Murielle and her lovely pets. We enjoyed Murielle's company during the meals :) and could have alone time when needed. We will miss our morning walks with Topaz, giant but gentle dog ;). We were always provided excellent food. In the mornings we prepared our breakfast with the food available, lunches were prepared by Murielle and the dinners as well, we were really spoiled. The Château was stunning and our room was so comfortable, a bit cold though in the winter months, as to be expected in an old castle. We were offered extra covers !! :) We had our own bathroom we could have hot showers after days working outside. On a rainy day, we worked inside. The work outside was manageable, there were many tools to choose from for our different tasks, you need to be independent and go from instructions given. The hours were flexible, we could arrange them as we pleased as long as the hours were done. On our days off, we went to the market and Chatellerault town with Murielle which was nice. She gave us lifts to the train station so we could go visit Bordeaux and Tours, so nice ! We recommend this host. Thanks for everything Murielle !

Fabian and I are very happy with our stay. This one month teaching experience has been very interesting, whether regarding teachers and kids interactions, or talks with Hai Sophan as well as the other volunteers. We have been teaching up to three times a day, to classrooms ranging from 8 to 18 years old, always respectful and dedicated. There is a teaching manual, but volunteers are free to improvise. I had a local teacher to help translating for the children, and I was alone with the teenagers. The comfort was fine, but one has to keep in mind that it is Cambodia. Thus, inexperienced travellers might find it rudimentary. Sophan was making sure that we were lacking nothing, cooking lovely breakfast, lunch and dinner, picking us up and bringing us back. Working time was also flexible, planned upon arrival. The school is about an hour from Phnom Penh. We have been lucky to experience teaching at university with Sophan, who was also kind enough to give us a tour of the local temples. Staying with other volunteers of various backgrounds and teaching experience was rewarding. One has to keep in mind, though, that the school is not in a touristic area, besides visiting the temples, there is not much to do in the village around. We therefore highly recommend this place to people looking for a serious teaching experience, with a routine or things to do on their free time. Clément & Fabian

Sally volunteered during the month of July and September 2024. She was committed and full of initiatives. On top of that the yoga classes she taught to guests were of quality and we received good feedback from our clients. We definitely recommend Sally as a yoga teacher and volunteer and hope she joins us again in the future :)

I stayed 12 lovely days with Alessandro and his family. There were also three more volunteers. So every lunch and dinner we were quite some people. I enjoyed that a lot. Atmosphere was welcoming from the beginning and we had really nice talks. We were mostly picking olives, but also doing some work around the house and planting trees. I felt there was a good exchange of knowledge around sustainable agriculture. Ale, thanks a lot for these nice days, I'd be always joining again!

Costanza is really cool.Very social and polite while helping in the front desk and also very detailed while taking care of housekeeping.A very motived girl who is always willing to help with any kind of task.She is very well organised and knows exactly what has to be done and how to do it.She collaborated well with all the staff members. Totally recommended.We would love to see you again someday. all the best

For my first workaway experience it was a real pleasure for me to meet Jemima, her sister and family. I spent 3 pleasant weeks in August in the company of other workers doing DIY activities. In my free time I was able to discover Dorset and its surroundings. Host more than recommended. See you people!

I spent two weeks with Grace, Lalaina and their 3 children. I can only recommend this peaceful farm in the highlands of Madagascar. Their incredible hospitality allowed me to discover a new side of the island during my trip. Working in the field or the vegetable garden, with the animals, in everyday tasks or a learning session with their 3 adorable children, there is something for everyone! The accommodation for the volunteers is very pleasant and the meals are rich and diverse, just like Madagascar. All this to say that I will return there without hesitation! You are great people, your kindness will remain engraved in my memory for a long time, stay as you are!!

Kaaren is the best. This was my first Workaway, and Kaaren went above and beyond to make the experience amazing. I thoroughly enjoyed chatting with Kaaren about everything from art to baking and learned so much in the four weeks I was there. The property is gorgeous and with the city easily accessible by train I never felt too disconnected. I would highly recommend a stay with Kaaren for anyone looking to learn new things and enjoy great conversation (and food) with an awesome hardworking person.

Vivien and I met as "Last minuters" on Workaway and soon agreed to get together. At first I thought that she migh be rather shy, but I was wrong. I never had any moment when I found her cautious about work or not ready for conversation. In her welcome pack Vivien could choose a variety of garden tasks to complete in the approximately 10 days in Börstig. This was good and she mixed ongoing tasks with shorter "one-offs". Despite the cold and grey weather she worked hard outdoors and completed the enormous work of sweeping all the autumn leaves from our extensive grass/lawn areas. Not the most exciting job, but Vivien completed it conscientiously. I think she enjoyed driving the ride-on mower most of all. Her other ongoing task was to cut back a rampant multi-stemmed bush in our woodland area. This required secateurs, hand saws, and a mini chain saw. Shorter jobs undertaken and completed without extra gudance and using initiative were restacking and organising fire wood logs, attaching chains to the mower wheels, entertaining our active "Cockerpoo" dog, sweeping up horse chestnuts from the driveway and on her last day - despite rain - starting to paint the wood walls of a plant raised bed. Vivien was a delight to have around and quickly became a member of our family, taking meals together and on some evenings playing board games after supper. Our 18 year old son enjoyed her company in the games. During her stay personal reasons meant I had extra car commuting helping my wife and at the same time we all caught colds: it was a blessing that Vivien gladly and very competently agreed to drive some of the long journeys for us. Thank you! Over meals we chatted about a variety of topics and world affairs and shared our perspectives from very different upbringings. We agreed, sharing in this way is one of the best aspects of Workaway. We ate typical Swedish foods and explored 3,500 year old barrow graves, 1000 year old churches, and looked at Rune stones, and explored rivers, lakes and a huge abandoned quarry of strange flat rocks. We laughed a lot, shared our wonder of nature and took photographs. Her favourite activity might have been lighting and maintaining our Swedish 'kakelugn' tiled stove and cuddling up beside it on a cold night! Vivien was a fantastic worker and friendly personality. She never complained about our isolated life style and worked hard, despite a bad cold, There was nothing I could fault! Even when she left her room was neat and tidy and clean. She is thoroughly recommended and we would welcome her back any time - as a worker or as a guest in our B&B. Thank you for all your help Vivien!

We had a lovely time at this sweet family's home, all of them are really nice people, our son also enjoyed spending time with their children. The tasks were various, as a big house usually comes with lots of belongings to clean and sort out, repair, move from one place to another and organize nicely. There is always something to do, depending on your skills and abilities. Simon and his mother are making delicious food, but if you have a chance to visit them as a volunteer, please-please also cook for them; doesn't have to be fancy, but they very much appreciate it. :)