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Julius was part of a team that worked for 3 weeks here in the South of France in November. The work was hard, clearing and burning mountains of the all-invasive Mimosa, repairing paths and steps, and sharing food, good times, conversations… Julius arrived in his camper van with his lovely dog Harvey, and was always willing to take on projects. Often the first up in the morning, he was always ready to help in the kitchen, and his work clearing the Mimosa, working on quite difficult terrain, was impressive. He made a new path and steps for us to gain better access to some of our fruit trees, and was a great conversationalist and member of the team. We strongly recommend Julius to anyone lucky enough to have him come and help.

After initially only planning to stay for a couple weeks, I ended up spending two months living with Chloe, Rapha, Emil & Gabu. This was my first every workaway experience and I feel like I lucked out! They're a lovely family and very generous - I really felt like I'd found a home away from home. I met some of their extended family as well as three other workawayers whilst I was there. They want you to enjoy the work - I spent lots of nice time playing with the kids, cooking, grocery shopping, cleaning etc, and some work on the houseboat every so often. It was easy for me to work on the weekdays and then head out to explore Berlin in the evenings, and they're able to be flexible as well with what timing works for you. The location is great, super closer to a u-bahn station and easy to get around Berlin. I had a nice bedroom to myself and the house is cosy and warm. Chloe let me use her yoga passes, and there's also a studio close to the house with an amazing deal for newcomers. Thanks everyone, miss you!!

Nora was part of a team that worked for 3 weeks here in the South of France in November; she joined us last-minute for the last week in her camper with her lovely dog Raptus. The work was hard, clearing and burning mountains of the all-invasive Mimosa, repairing paths and steps, and sharing food, good times, conversations… Nora was a wonderful addition to our team, very willing to help with whatever needed doing, and very hard-working. We recommend her completely.

Gustav and Freja were part of a team that worked for 3 weeks here in the South of France in November. The work was hard, clearing and burning mountains of the all-invasive Mimosa, repairing paths and steps, and sharing food, good times, conversations… Sometimes they worked together, and sometimes separately, always full of energy, and willing to turn their hands to whatever needed doing. As well as the never-ending cutting and burning of Mimosa, they became specialists in the repair of all the log stairways on the property. Gustav also took on the job of replacing the posts on our dry hedges. In short, Gustav and Freja are a lovely young couple, and we recommend them to any host looking for help.

Maria stayed with us for two months. During her stay, she was a good asset to my family. She helped us practice our Spanish language skills. She was helpful around the house helping with various tasks. She likes to spend her free time exercising, doing arts and generally keeps to herself. She was friendly , communicated well and easy to get along with.

The team of three young women has just left, and we will miss them dearly. These three weeks, during which we all worked, ate, laughed, talked, cooked, played... went by very, very quickly! Energetic, kind, friendly and hardworking, Hannah is a force of nature. Always active, she enjoyed swimming, running and cycling (thank you so much for repairing my bike!). When working, she was unstoppable. Whether clearing and trimming the wood in the garden, relaying a tile floor, repairing the plaster and repainting the bathroom or repairing broken cement, she was careful and efficient, able to work reliably and independently. Hannah, you will always be welcome to come and stay. Thank you so much for your company and all your hard work.

The team of three young women has just left, and we will miss them dearly. These three weeks, during which we all worked, ate, laughed, talked, cooked, played... went by very, very quickly! Hardworking, funny, independent, friendly, and interesting, Taylor is typically the kind of volunteer we all dream of welcoming into our homes :) No need to explain at great length the work that needed to be done;. Taylor quickly understood and started right away... All I had to do was say, "Hey, we should think about doing this or that," and hey presto, it was done! Particularly, she took on the task of filling and repainting woodwork, with amazing results. In short, don't hesitate for a second. If she comes knocking on your door, open wide to welcome her. Taylor, you can come back whenever you want. And thank you so much for the morning yoga sessions you organised for the team. I really enjoyed the way you made all the moves flow together.

I spent more than three weeks in this special place! It was my first Workaway experience and I couldn't wish for more! The people welcomed me very well and after some time I felt like in home there! It was very interesting to talk with others (as there are really a lot of people!) and have a lot of meaningful discussions. The work was very interesting, mostly in kitchen for me but other tasks as well. Everything had a strict schedule but as soon as you get used to it, it is very nice to have it like that! The food and accommodation was very nice! I had also a lot of fun with other workawayers, we made a lot of trips around and I created so many unforgettable memories here!

The team of three young women has just left, and we will miss them dearly. These three weeks, during which we all worked, ate, laughed, talked, cooked, played... went by very, very quickly! Courtney was a great member of the team, always ready to take on whatever needed doing, whether working in the garden, steam-cleaning floors and carpets, or repainting woodwork. She was always ready to volunteer, to suggest what needed to be done, and to organise herself efficiently. Courtney, thank you so much for coming to stay with us and helping us with our projects. You will always be welcome to come back!

We had a wonderful experience hosting Noam. He surprised me with his excellent cooking skills, cooking together for the join in table.. was real pleasure. We also had many deep and meaningful conversations — he’s thoughtful, open-minded, and great company. Noam is a very hard worker as well. He approaches every task with dedication and a positive attitude. We highly recommend him to any future host!

Anaïs Tienes un carácter muy formidable,ámable y adaptable a cada situación nos apoyastes en el cielo de la cocina terracota , con el revoque de un horno de barro que quedó bellísimo siempre con mucho entusiasmo y ganas de aprender más te llevo siempre en el corazon tienes una familia aqui cuando quieras regresar te estaremos esperando te quiero mucho. Cultivamos una amistad en este tiempo que perdura para siempre Espero que vuelvas pronto y te quedes un buen tiempo es nuestra aldea 💐🌳 Atte: Yovana, Alain y Swami

Maria was part of a team that worked for 3 weeks here in the South of France in November. The work was hard, clearing and burning mountains of the all-invasive Mimosa, repairing paths and steps, and sharing food, good times, conversations… Maria was always hard-working, very content to connect to a podcast and continue all day long with physical labour. She was interesting company, with lots of knowledge and ideas about alternative health. We recommend her as a good addition to any Workaway team.

Lydia querida !!gracias por los días que nos acompañastes fue muy poco tiempo para conocernos mejor, tienes un gran carisma esperamos volvernos a encontrar. Muchas gracias por los consejos. Un abrazo 🥰 Yovana Swami y Alain 💐

Anya was part of a team that worked for 3 weeks here in the South of France in November. The work was hard, clearing and burning mountains of the all-invasive Mimosa, repairing paths and steps, and sharing food, good times, conversations… Anya did a great job for us, worked hard, and took on a project to recreate a stone pathway.. Thank you so much for all your contribution…

Salome is so kind and gentle. She did all of the tasks, even without us having to ask. She made such great food and our dog was obsessed with her. She was independent with travelling and figuring out bus routes and went on some cool trips. We are super grateful that we got to have her and would definitely recommend other people to host her😍

Clarisse is pro active, motivated, easy going and great worker. We recommend Clarisse at 200% to all hosts from the Workaway community.

I spent three weeks volunteering here in September, and had an unforgettable experience! The location itself is peaceful, surrounded by fields and forests, and has stunning sunsets every night. It felt like the perfect environment to destress and connect with nature. During my stay, I had the chance to spend a lot of time working with the birds and a few days with the mammals, which I enjoyed a lot and was both meaningful and educational. I even picked up some new French vocabulary along the way :). The atmosphere at the center was warm and welcoming, and I made great friends with the other workawayers I shared the accommodation with. Jennifer is wonderful—easy to communicate with, friendly, helpful, and incredibly dedicated to the animals. You can really feel how much she puts into running the rehab center, and it makes the experience even more inspiring. On days off, I explored the surrounding area by foot and bike; visited a local cidrerie, tried poutine (a must!), and went to a bar with friends from the center. We made trips to Québec City and the Montmorency falls, which was lovely! (It’s a bit harder without a car but you can uber, or bike to a bus stop and go with the bus from there) There’s enough to see and do, but also plenty of peace and quiet if you prefer to relax. I highly recommend this place to anyone interested in wildlife, nature, and meaningful volunteer work. It was a great experience from start to finish, and I wish to return one day myself :)!

Rebecca visited and supported us in September for two weeks, and we were very happy to welcome her into our home. With her cheerful and open nature, we immediately took her into our hearts. She was willing to help with any task and approached every job with ease. It was also no problem for her to look after the farm and our animals on her own for a few days. We were able to truly enjoy our time away, knowing that our animals were in loving and reliable hands. It was wonderful to see how much she enjoyed and appreciated this place. She went fishing, joined us in the sauna, took many walks, and simply soaked in the nature around her. It was a real joy to share our home with her. She also spoiled us in the kitchen from time to time and cooked wonderful stews for us. We would be genuinely happy to welcome Rebecca back to our place anytime.

Rebecka's company was just amazing. She has worked with me in the farm, collected fruits, painted arrows, cooked together, travelled together and more. I would 100% host her again. I would rate her 12 out of 5 ;)