Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

Thank you so much for this beautiful review, we are truly grateful. Staying at the ranch was an unforgettable experience—peaceful, grounding, and full of warmth. From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed like family, and we couldn’t have asked for a better place to learn, work, and grow. Debs is absolutely incredible—she made everything feel easy, always offering help, guidance, or support whenever we needed it. Her kindness, patience, and generosity meant the world to us. Hillary’s deep knowledge of the herd inspired us every day. She taught us so much about understanding horses, their behavior, their care, and the connection they share with each other and with people. We left with a new level of respect and awareness because of her. Working with the horses was both humbling and rewarding, and we learned more than we ever expected. The ranch itself felt like the most amazing place - especially The rhythm of feeding and caring for the animals, and the joy of seeing progress day by day. We cherished every moment, from the hands-on work to the peaceful evenings. It was truly amazing. We would return in a heartbeat. Thank you for trusting us, guiding us, and making our time there so special. The team was one of a kind. If anyone is thinking of joining, don’t think twice. It’s truly ineffable.

I had a wonderful 2 weeks at Silvio's place. It was the period to harvest olives while I was there, so that was the main work I did. Silvio has around 15 olive trees between his and his mom's garden and we did all the harvesting together, but somehow Silvio still manages to whip up a delicious and authentic Sicilian lunch shortly after the morning's work. I was so fortunate to be able to taste fresh pressed homegrown olive oil, which is such a rare delicacy and most certainly a luxury! Silvio really incorporated me into his daily routine and life, so I felt right at home immediately. He goes for a swim at Mondello beach most morning, and would take me along so I could spend some time in the early mornings by the sea before heading back for work. While I was there, his son celebrated his 16th birthday and I was invited to all the celebrations as well. After the olive harvest, Silvio and I did a hike up Monte Pellegrino together and he also brought me to a local hot spring, which was really nice to relax in and wind down after the harvesting. Otherwise, his house is super accessible via train or bicycle to other beaches and towns to explore on your own. I had the best food in Sicily at Silvio's house, and enjoyed the nightly conversations on life, emotions, human psyche and in general sharing of our perspectives and experiences. Silvio has lots of insights to share which makes for introspective and interesting discussions. Thank you for the experience, and I would definitely love to come back again to learn and help with furniture restoration or house renovation/construction the next time!

Joanna ha sido una más en casa desde el primer momento. Nel, nuestro peque de 5 años ha estado muy feliz con ella en casa y está deseando que vuelva a venir y nosotros también 💚. A través del juego Nel iba hablando ingles de una forma súper natural y pasándoselo genial. Y todos hemos disfrutado mucho de las excursiones y los juegos juntos. Gracias de corazón Joanna y ojalá pronto nos volvamos a encontrar 😊

Marcel is a fantastic guy, easy to get along with and full of energy. His stay with us was perfect. Thank you, Marcel, and see you soon :)

I stayed with Richard for a month between November and December 2025, and I can honestly say he is one of the best hosts you could hope for! He was so welcoming and treated me with trust and respect which made me feel at home from day one. He was always ready to help or give advice when needed💪🏻 I also want to praise the house of Richard, it was so clean and I really felt I am in the some kind of hotel, 5 stars hotel if you ask from me👌🏻 All in all I spent a perfect month with Richard and I can recommend him 100%. If you get the chance to stay with Richard I can promise you will be in very good hands!

Pepijn and Emma are a wonderful couple to have visit for your workaway. They are intelligent and easygoing and relaxed which was very nice to share a space with. They are disciplined and great workers and also love the ocean and nature so easy to fit in with! My dogs loved them too..They are industrious and think outside the box and get on well with each other..so all easy to accomodate..i wish them all the best and appreciate all the wonderful work they did for me and enjoyed their company hanging at the beach!

Ein wirklich schönes Stück Land/Wald, auf dem ich vier Wochen geblieben bin. Lisa weiß genau, was sie will. Sie lässt einem aber auch genügend Raum, um eigene Lösungen zu finden. Arbeit und Ideen sind reichlich vorhanden. Ich freue mich darauf, demnächst wieder bei den dreien vorbei zu schauen.

Tom helped me out and gave a highly positive impression. He managed to help with projects like wood chopping, fishing, barn organizing, cooking and more. Tom is wonderful to live with. A tidy and relaxed person to be around, yet hardworking, skilled and versatile. You can really rely on him! He also taught me about beekeeping, Dutch culture and much more! It was a fun exchange, and I can truly say I enjoyed every moment we spent together, from start to finish. Tom is one of my favorite encounters I have done through the workaway platform. I would say anyone who gets to host him or become his friend, is lucky!

Lykka is a lovely intelligent and brave person for her young age. She stayed with me for almost two weeks and helped me with my garden and cleaning. She is a great worker and very easy to have around and endured my attempt at being a vegan which was not easy..yet she was so easygoing about it which shows her lovely character. Also my dogs really loved her..more than most people. I highly recommend her for workaway and wish her the very best ahead..

I was able to help doing small projects around the house. Unfortunately the main project got cancelled. Regardless of this, Annie found work to host me for almost 2 weeks. Annie is a great cook and provided good meals. I enjoyed getting to know her and some of her family. Thank you Annie!

Spending a week with Dania & Alon was a very enjoyable experience. I enjoyed building cabinets with Dania and going for bicycle rides with Alon and their lovely dog. I helped with the olive harvest and we had fun and good teamwork doing so. I found Dania and Alon to be very easy going and respectful hosts who are great at cooking and very organised. Highly recommended!

Nina is a super nice and calm and active person, who likes taking walks every day. She is very fun person to talk to and was always petting our dogs and cleaned everything very well, we loaned her our car when she wanted to go somewhere and could drive good in this icy snow roads. We asked her to stay longer but she could not because she did not buy cancellation flight. We recommend her to everyone. Thanks for everything 🙏💓

Nos quedamos 3 semanas aquí y fue una excelente experiencia. El hostal está muy bien ubicado, cerca de los principales puntos de interés como Cerro Alegre, Cerro Concepción y de los transportes para ir a Viña del Mar, Concón y Limache. Las fotos del anuncio reflejan fielmente la realidad. Nos alojamos en un dormitorio compartido con acceso a las instalaciones comunes (cocina y baños). Desde el primer día, el equipo nos recibió de manera muy amable y siempre estuvo disponible para ayudarnos y orientarnos, tanto en temas relacionados con el trabajo como con la vida en Valparaíso. El intercambio consistía en 3 días de trabajo diurno por semana (5 horas al día), principalmente tareas de limpieza y mantenimiento, y 1 turno nocturno en la recepción (7 horas), lo que nos dejaba 3 días libres. Muchas gracias a Jules, administrador del hostal, por la cálida acogida y por poner siempre a nuestra disposición una base de alimentos muy completa.

Was für ein schöner Ort, was für eine tolle Zeit! Tano ist sehr herzlich und super nett - ich hab mich sehr willkommen und immer als ein Teil des Teams gefühlt. Die Arbeit ist vielseitig und absolut machbar - und man kann auch eigene Projekte starten, an denen man Spaß hat. Es gibt Tiere (1 Hund, 3 Schafe und Katzen), Lagerfeuer, gute Gespräche, viel zu lachen, einen wunderbaren Blick aufs Meer, leckeres Essen und ein Miteinander immer auf Augenhöhe. Vielen Dank für die schöne Zeit!!!

Mario is a very kind, sweet and considerate person who has a lot of knowledge on music, movies, volcanoes and gardening, and so you'll be able to learn a lot from him. We made and shared all meals together, and having homegrown lettuce from his garden was such a treat. Oranges were in season, so we picked many oranges and had freshly squeezed juice everyday, as well as making marmalade to go with the fresh baked bread. While I was there, we did weeding, pruning and mulching to prepare the garden for winter. We also started work on constructing a drip irrigating system but alas, was unable to complete the last section due to a shortage of T connectors. Too many L and I and not enough Ts! When the weather was good, Mario was always up for some fun and brought me to explore parts of the island. We went kayaking to Strombolicchio and hiked up to Stromboli after dusk to see the mini explosions. Really grateful for all the experiences! From the veranda of Mario's house, you can watch the sunrise from the sea and look for shooting stars in the night. Stromboli is such a special place, I spent a wonderful week that I will always cherish. Thank you Mario for sharing your space, time and knowledge! :)

Julia and Kenny are an amazing couple. We took them on very last minute as we needed help asap. They were quick and great with communication, arrived within 3 days of interview. As soon as they arrived I knew they were great. Great attention to details and learnt our feeding routine very quickly. Julia is very experienced with horses and has taught Kenny, so they are both great with them. Julia is very organized, great at cleaning and doesn't need to be told what to do. She just does it, she is a natural leader and a dream worker. Kenny was handy with tools and is strong so his help was great too. Anyone would be lucky to have them. We hope to welcome them back next summer, we would have them back tomorrow if we could.

Evie stayed with us for five weeks. In the mornings, she was responsible for taking our 7 yo daughter to school. She also helped with odd jobs around the house (including painting) under my husband's supervision. This was a great help to us. She was able to practise her French (she is very good at it) and we were able to practise our English. We also shared our cultures (including recipes and cult films). It was our longest experience with workaway. Thank you Evie for staying with us !

I had a great time here and I would love to come back again! From the first meeting I was well taken care of by Christa and I appreciated the attention she paid towards meals and making sure I had what I needed. She was organized with delegating my tasks and it made accomplishing work for her very easy. I enjoyed learning all the new things involved with alpaca care and other outdoor chores! Her other helpers were very kind and enjoyable people and it made my stay even better. Christa is a wonderful person and I had a fun time with her and had lots of interesting conversation! She truly went above and beyond for me and not only was this a successful cultural and language exchange-- I left feeling very loved and cared for.

Anthony welcomed me with exceptional good humor! Always ready with a joke and a listening ear. When I felt down or went through a difficult time, he was there for me, giving me all the support I needed. As for the work, it was very enriching; I learned a lot about acro yoga, gardening, and developed some manual skills. Free time was always fun with his mom and brother, two very touching people. Thank you for everything!

My stay with Gaetano was a truly special experience. His place is deeply connected to nature and you can feel that in every moment you spend there. Working with him means working in harmony with the land, the animals and the rhythm of the environment. The tasks are always adapted to each person’s strengths and Gaetano is incredibly fair, patient and appreciative. Gaetano genuinely cares about the people who stay with him. He does everything he can to make sure everyone feels welcome and supported. We did groceries together, explored the surroundings, cooked together and ended many evenings around the campfire. This sense of community made the whole experience unforgettable. If you are looking for a place where you can learn, grow, connect with nature and collaborate with someone who has a big heart and a clear vision, this is the perfect workaway. I am deeply grateful for my time here and can recommend it to everyone who wants a meaningful and grounded experience.