Camille France

To anyone who comes across this comment, I can only encourage you to visit Brenda! The house she lives in, in the middle of the desert near Disah, has a magnificent garden where Brenda tends to dozens of beautiful plant species daily. Around it live nine horses, three dogs, a large number of cats, chickens, and pigeons. Every stay is different, but for me, during the three weeks I stayed, my tasks were as follows: - Feeding the dogs, horses, and chickens, and cleaning the enclosures. - Harvesting tea. - Pruning the trees. - Maintaining the garden. - Making plant supports. - Building a fountain. - Putting tires in the horse enclosures. - Occasionally preparing food (mostly pancakes). - Cleaning. - Preparing paving stones to build a small patio. - Pressing olives to make oil. The schedule was extremely flexible and communication with Brenda was incredibly easy, allowing me time to read, relax, go for walks, or learn to ride a horse (thanks, Alva!). No two days were the same, and I met a lot of people, especially Bedouins with whom Brenda works daily and who gave me a glimpse into their culture. In any case, don't hesitate, these weeks I spent here were among the best of my life!

Sarah United States

This was our first WWOOF experience, and Reda was the perfect introduction to the program! WWOOFers stay in a separate lodging at the top of the hill on the farm while Reda stays separately on the property. My partner and I were the only ones in the home for the most part but it can accommodate up to 5 guests. There’s a kitchen with a gas stove and an indoor restroom. Tap water can be limited but it wasn't a challenge to wash/cook/shower etc. and there’s plenty of drinking water. The work pace was relaxed during our stay. The project we worked on involved carpentry and Reda was hands on throughout. We’d start around 10 after breakfast and he’d explain what we were doing, how to do it and was open to our input/ideas. After we were comfortable with the work, Reda would leave and check in later in the evening after dinner. We ate lunch around noon and then finish around 6. While Reda was gone, we were never alone as Rashid, who lived with his entire family on the property, would be around to help out if needed. He didn’t speak much English but we communicated fine. Later during our stay, Bouziane, another craftsman, stayed on the property and was helpful too. Overall the experience was fun and Reda was pleasant to have conversations with. Sometimes we'd all hang out on his porch. Hadija was also a great addition to the group every time she stopped by and made the best meals. Definitely recommend this place and be prepared to be unplugged as service is minimal in the area.

Roo United Kingdom

Absolutely fantastic! The farm is beautiful, situated just outside the village in the woods by the river and growing a diverse range of organic produce working towards establishing a permaculture. It was a pleasure getting to know Sampada and Madhu and their two lovely dogs! I learned a great deal for my work on the farm, and thoroughly enjoyed spending most of the rest of my time writing music. Sunita tai made fantastic food every day and I feel nourished from my visit. I hope to come back to Chirak Van someday and see how it has continued to grow.

Katherine United States

Our stay at Quinta Santa Clara was phenomenal! We learned so much about organic farming and got to take part in various activities including prepping orders, planting, pruning, and helping in the syntropy! We loved spending time with the team, Malena, Gonzalo and Jeremias who were so kind. Big thanks to Santiago as well for being a wonderful host - the home was very peaceful and it was great to stay in such a beautiful area. Hope all is well with you all, we will cherish out time at Quinta Santa Clara forever :)

Benoit French Polynesia

Jorge a été très prévenant, accueillant et attentionné. Il met tout en œuvre pour répondre à mes attentes . Il accueille mes conseils avec bienveillance. Il s adapté pour que le séjour soit agréable. Une première expérience en woofing pour moi vraiment réussie.