Jeanne France

I spent three incredible weeks at Frank's project! It's a magical place, surrounded by nature, where you take the time for the essential things! Frank is a wonderful person, always attentive, he makes sure everyone feels comfortable and that everyone can express their desires and feelings! He's always ready to laugh and do crazy things! Frank knows a lot, he's open-minded, it's always nice to chat with him! Frank explained how his permaculture garden works, and we got to garden with him. We also built a table from scratch using bio construction methods! It was super interesting! We also got to make chocolate and taste it with his uncle! We also spent some wonderful moments in town with his family. I loved living in harmony with nature, waking up to the sounds of insects and birds, showering in the heart of nature, cooking over a wood fire, fetching water from the spring, walking barefoot, making eco-friendly soap, living in step with the times, without stressing out... With Frank, we also cooked the best Chaufa in Tarapoto! He also took us to Abiceo National Park; it was an incredible three days, visiting waterfalls, swimming in caves, and hiking in the jungle! I also loved our little barefoot morning runs! This experience opened my mind to so many things. I was able to let go of some of my preconceived notions and it made me want to keep discovering new things! I leave this place feeling enriched, with a smile on my face and a desire to restart! Thank you so much Frank !

Louise France

Notre passage chez Grégoire et Léonie s’est merveilleusement bien passé ! Nous avons passé trois semaines en woofing avec notre camion et notre chien, et tout a toujours été organisé pour que les choses se déroulent simplement et dans la bonne humeur. Nous avons été accueillis avec beaucoup de chaleur et surtout très bien nourris, pour des amoureux de la bonne cuisine comme nous, c’était un vrai bonheur ! Les travaux étaient variés et intéressants : nous avons déplacé les moutons avec Grégoire, pris soin des cochons, et découvert avec Léonie le rituel quotidien des poules, des oies (et des cailles...). Les animaux sont choyés et bien traités, ce qui fait vraiment plaisir à voir. Nous avons aussi eu la chance de rencontrer Olivier, avec qui nous avons cuisiné dans la joie et la bonne humeur. Il nous a appris de son expérience de cuistot, et nous avons partagé de très bons moments. L’ambiance de travail est conviviale, les journées rythmées et plaisantes, et les échanges toujours enrichissants. Ce que nous avons particulièrement apprécié, c’est la cohérence entre leurs valeurs et leurs actions : Grégoire et Léonie vivent vraiment en accord avec leurs convictions environnementales et leur bon sens paysan. En bref, si vous cherchez à vivre une expérience authentique, être accueillis avec bienveillance et découvrir une paysannerie pleine de sens, foncez ! Vous rencontrerez ici des personnes passionnées, généreuses et inspirantes.

Timoteo Germany

Tuvimos una estancia maravillosa en la villa pepita con Dilma y Carlos que son personas muy generosas y entrañables. La comida de Dilma es increíble y toda la finca es un lugar muy tranquilo y apacible donde uno se siente a gusto (y nos enamoramos de los perros). Nos sentimos muy bien acogidos, gracias por compartir tanto sobre vuestra vida en la finca. Las tareas iban desde alimentar a los animales y preparar su comida hasta ayudar a cortar leña, recoger caña del campo, preparar fertilizante o cuidar las plantas. Gracias por todo y Saludos! :)

Peter Germany

I had a great time staying for three weeks with Alice, Mathieu, their kids and Ewen (another WOOFER) at La Ghiandaia. I felt heartily welcomed and had a cozy caravan on my own with a splendid view into the valley for living. My hosts always provided me with clear instructions and gave me interesting jobs I could carry out at my own responsibility. I could ask everything and learned a lot about the animals, the cheese making and the boundary conditions under which organic farmers operate in Switzerland. The surroundings in the Maggia valley where amazing, and I had sufficient time to explore the places by bike, hike and rock climbing. I have enjoyed the hospitality of the whole family very much. Everyone made me feel at home right from the start. Thank you for having me!

Asha United Kingdom

I stayed at this beautiful farm for 3 weeks with my friend Sam and it was truly one of the best experiences we ever had. We immediately felt welcomed by the family and their 3 lovely dogs. The work was varied and all the tasks were well explained and the hours were very manageable with lots of free time in the afternoon. I learnt so much from the family, and Borut is keen to answer any questions. They are some of the most amazing people I’ve had the privilege to meet and truly make you feel like part of the family. The accommodation was more than we could ask for with our own room and shared bathroom with other volunteers and delicious traditional meals every day by the lovely Lucija- I truly cannot recommend this farm enough, it was my first experience WWOOFing and it exceeded all of my expectations! I hope to come back in the future!! :)