Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

I spent 3 weeks here with Micaela and John, the 4 pooches, 3 horses, Michel and the other workawayers. It was a bittersweet farewell and I'm booked to come back already! Micaela and John work hard to provide and cultivate a community in their home and the whole experience was unreal! The rhythm, experience and pace of life here was unparalleled! I assisted with everything and no two days were the same! Painting, sanding, scraping, grooming and working with the dogs and the horses, looking after Buster when he had colic, cleaning tack, gardening and transplanting trees, cleaning the pool and surrounds ( 🤣😵‍💫IYKYK ) cleaning the kitchen, errands, collecting and welcoming other workawayers, demolishing rooms - the list was endless if you can put your mind to it. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the joyous weeks and bringing my French journey back to life.

I originally planned to stay 2 weeks with Jane but ended up staying one more as her warmth is incredibly tenacious. Jane's love for life, culture, the environment, and travel gave way to insightful conversations, and she also gave me tips and tricks for caring for her dog, Maddie, who is an absolute sweetheart. There were plenty of things for me to do around the house and farm as well. I also enjoyed sightseeing in the smaller towns nearby, which was great. I recommend Jane as a host to any WorkAwayer in Australia! You won't regret it :)

Gustav joined us for a week at the tail end of summer. Despite his short stay, he made himself extremely useful, not only around the farm, but also using his photography skills to help me compile a portfolio of my artworks to contact two potential art galleries. We loved hosting this serious, cheerful and hard-working young man, really appreciated his help, and hope he returns for a longer stay so we can get to know him better.

I had an incredible first workaway experience aboard the boat !! Daniël is a kind and trustworthy person who created a safe environment, I felt right at home :) During our sailing journey, we got to learn a lot from his sailing experience. Daniël is patient, understanding and explains everything calmly, which makes learning easy. He is also always happy to share a good time with workawayers ! Thank you once again, I had a greaaaat time, À une prochaine fois !

It was a pleasure to host Eliška. She is a friendly, calm and helpful young woman which was travelling for the first time to a workaway place. It was an honour that she choose us for this experience. I had to explain only a few things and everything was working in a nice and reliable way the next day. Eliška had always an open eye for stuff that needed also some attention ;-) , but hasn't been on the list. She had a good overview an organisation of the daily tasks. There was no doubt leaving her alone (with the animals) when I was staying overnight somewhere else. You knew that everything was working well. I enjoyed to talk to her and I would have liked to know her better. All the best for you!!

Very nice family. 100% reccomend

I spent a great time at George&Carin's place. It was my first time being with other workawayers, which was super fun. It was a lively place with lots of people and 3 big dogs with strong and distinct personality. We did variety of tasks. We picked and pressed grapes, bottled the wine, weeded, fed animals and cleaned. George taught us how to drive a tractor, and I really enjoyed it. George cooks amazing dinner, and sometimes we cooked international food. Carin makes delicious pies and she taught us how to crochet and knit. After dinner we sometimes crocheted, played boardgame or went to hot tub. We saw many starry nights in the hot tub and when doing barnfires. George and Carin also took us to many great places in southern Ontario. Sunset in Grand Bend, swimming in Georgian Bay, sunrise in Niagara falls... We spent Thanksgiving and Halloween together and I was able to carve a pumpkin and dress up for the first time! It was a memorable experience and I miss everyone! I will definitely come back.

I had a great time staying in Taichung with Yuzhen and her family! Yuzhen and her husband both speak perfect English, and their son Randy speaks pretty good English as well (and I'm sure Connie will too once she's a bit older). I really enjoyed doing a cultural presentation for the children at Yuzhen's school and for the community children, and I also got to do a presentation for Randy's class. The kids were all really friendly and curious to learn about Australia! I found that Yuzhen communicated very clearly, and I appreciated that I always knew what was expected of me. I also felt very welcomed by their family, and they brought me to do a lot of fun activities with them, like camping and singing in a choir. We had dinner together most nights, and I really enjoyed Yuzhen's cooking!

Our stay with David and Laurie was truly wonderful. It was our first time as Workawayers, our first experience in Canada, and we couldn’t have hoped for a better beginning. As new permanent residents, they helped us understand this country in a very special and authentic way. We arrived as Workawayers and hosts… and left feeling like we were leaving family. We shared cultures, stories, knowledge, and even our cooking. Every conversation was rich and meaningful, and we learned so much from their experiences and from their kindness. The place is beautiful, surrounded by peaceful woods where deer pass by every day. Working outside, cutting woods, clearing trails, or taking care of small tasks never felt like work. We enjoyed helping, and even the teamwork on rebuilding the woodcover tent was satisfying and fun. David and Laurie were patient, generous, and always willing to explain things when we didn’t understand. Thank you, David and Laurie, for the unforgettable memories. This stay will always remain a special part of our journey in Canada. Ibrahim & Zahia

How to describe such an amazing experience in a few words? Culture, laughs and delicious and healthy italian home-made meals! From the minute we arrived at Carmela and Pasquale's house, we felt welcomed and at home. They are an extremely warm and charismatic couple, who constantly goes above and beyond expectations to make you feel good and happy! The work itself, olive harvesting, was harder than we imagined, at least for the first few days, afterwhich your body gets used to. It was however very satisfying to see the results when we visited the oil transformation shop, we absolutely loved it! Immersing ourselves in Italian culture was exactly what we were looking for, and we were blessed to live it both while working in the field with Pasquale and his friends and family, as well as at home with Carmela. Carmela is an amazing cook who was happy to make us discover italian ways to prepare and enjoy excellent meals. She also took the time to take us to Montescaglioso to visit her beautiful home town, and provided multiple knowledgeable and interesting insights. Bottom line, we could not hope for a more fulfilling adventure! Thank you again Carmela and Pasquale, we will never forget, and we hope we see you again in the near future! xx

Alex’s profile pictures show how much she enjoys work. She is very modest, has stamina, acts mindfull, enjoys the company of people, dogs and sheep, is organised and fitted into our household seamlessly. She has left behind a vegetable garden that’s ready for winter and lots of firewood for the year to come, as well as warm memories of thoughtful conversations. We would love to welcome her back. Wholeheartedly recommended!

Sofi and Mads was by me around 10 days. Time that we share together was nice and we underestand as very good.Sofi and Mad help me in lot of woorks.Great work in garden where Sofi and Mad prepare our garden for new start.and nice work with honey,also lot of work in our living room what was all great help for me.Free time with Mad and Sofi is same nice and good like a working time.Also we have nice weather all the time,so we spend some hours walkin in forest..hike around eria,or share time like dinars or lunch together.we a very satisfay with this nice and lovely couple,and one more time thank you Sofi and Mads for your help and choice to come to our house.our hearts and house is open for you to come eny time again.God be with you and protect you on your journey! With love Ivan and Lilly

È difficile raccontare in poche righe tutta la bellezza e il valore umano e pratico che Flor ha portato nella nostra famiglia. Durante il mese che ha trascorso qui, è stata un aiuto davvero prezioso per la gestione e cura del casale, si è occupata con affetto e presenza di galline e cani, ha ristemato e valorizzato con maestria e visione il giardino, ha organizzato workshop creativi che hanno avuto un bellissimo riscontro. Ma soprattutto è stata una presenza attenta, luminosa, comunicativa e brillante. Efficente e pratica nella gestione delle cose da fare, discreta ed empatica rispetto alle dinamiche della famiglia. Abbiamo avuto molti momenti di scambio e confronto intensi e profondi, e per tutti noi resterà nel cuore come un incontro straordinario, per il quale ci sentiamo sinceramente grati ♡

What a great first time experience for me as a host! Anika has been such a helpful, easy, fun, caring, sensible, interesting young person to have around. They have been reliable and shown initiative. We've enjoyed lots of interesting chats, jokes and personal stories. It was a relief to find they quickly learned what was required/desired, in terms of tasks and household arrangements. I highly recommend Anika and wish them the absolute best adventures here in Australia!

I spent four weeks with Groni and Dean in Piemonte, and I had a really good time with them. We shared many great conversations. The work, always in the mornings, was sometimes tough but also very varied, so it never felt boring. The house is still in the process of being renovated, and there’s definitely a lot left to do, but even now it’s already a beautiful place with so much charm and potential. The surroundings are stunning—right in the middle of nature, with a river flowing directly through the garden. There are lovely hiking trails nearby, and the landscape changes beautifully with the light. Overall, it was a warm, enriching stay, and I’m grateful for the time I shared with them.

Kestrel and Allyson were such easygoing fun people to have around, we loved having them stay with us and have been missing their company since they left! They were so patient and loving with the kids, so tolerating of all the adjustments to a house with babies, and oh man, have we been missing their food - they cooked some of the best vegan food we've eaten, we're almost convinced to go vegan too! We're so happy to have met them and hope they have the best time experiencing Australia in the months to come!

This was my first Workaway experience, and my week in Rossano was truly unforgettable. Eugenio, his family and his friends are open minded, and incredibly warm. They made me feel like part of their family from the first day. The work was enjoyable, and the activities they organized were very local and very special. It was a unique life experience that I will always remember. Eugenio and Ettore speak Spanish very well. Even though my English is not perfect, I felt that I could communicate with them easily, and my English speaking also improved during my stay. A big thank you to the two lovely girls, Livia and Helle. Wherever they are, there is always laughter and bright smiles. I truly recommend this host to anyone. It was an amazing experience.

It was such a fun experience! I went together with my twin sister, and we had a great time. Athir gave us plenty of space to relax and enjoy nature. Being so close to the sea and the forest was incredible, and we loved having time to truly appreciate both. The host, Athir, was super kind and friendly, and we quickly became friends. He’s one of those people who makes you feel completely welcome, as if you’ve known each other forever. So, thank you for the experience and for everything you taught us Athir! We’ll definitely keep practicing our juggling skills on our next adventures!

Our stay with Miguel was truly wonderful. We spent two weeks with him, Nuno, and Isabela, and everyone was incredibly warm and welcoming. We had lots of great conversations and shared many lovely dinners together. We worked outside in the garden, did some cooking and helped a bit with a roof renovation, which unfortunately collapsed during our stay… but even then, the atmosphere remained positive ! We also took part in several events at the cultural association, including a beautiful poetry night, a fun karaoke evening, and an amazing concert. The vibe of the place is incredibly calming and full of kindness :) We’re very grateful for the experience and the people we met. We wish you all the best for your future projects and hope we'll manage to come back soon! Clem and Max

We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Michel and Felina. They are genuinely beautiful people and it was enriching to have them in our home. They were respectful of our space and listened and followed instructions, they were engaged and put a lot of effort into the work they did with us. And best, of all, they were just beautiful with the kids. We really miss having them around and can 100% recommend them to future hosts.