Volunteer Gardener Needed in Scenic Rhynie, UK!

United States

5

Genuinely, the most life-changing experience of my life. I am so thankful for having such wonderful, caring, and supportive hosts like Struan and Isla. We got to learn about gardening through easy to do tasks, visited castles, gardens, local food and got a really good sense of the culture and local people, who are all so incredibly sweet! I felt incredibly safe here at all times and chores were easily manageable, done on your own timeline. I recommend checking out the trail next to the cemetery for some amazing views. I will never forget my experience, and couldn't recommend it more!!

8 months ago

United States

5

This was our first experience with WorldPackers and we are so glad we chose the guest house. Me and my girlfriend decided to stay from the beginning of March until April 10th. After spending a month with them we extended our stay for another 2 weeks because we loved the company, property, and hospitality. Struan snd Isla are absolutely incredible people and truly felt like family. They are both teachers so they are gone during the day but after work and weekends they are more than happy to bring you to town if need be! This was such a good experience! I would love to share more!

8 months ago

Norway

5

Had a beautiful stay here, Struan and Isla were so welcoming and caring that i right away felt at home. They also have the cutest dog! The work is very fair, you can choose your own schedule and tasks based on what you enjoy doing. Strongly recommend!

9 months ago

United States

5

I wish I had more space to wax poetic about how lovely, safe, quiet, kind, and gorgeous of an experience it was to be at the guest house with Struan and Isla as hosts. Suffice to say, if you are looking for a place where you can self-manage your tasks (from which there are plenty to choose-I spent my time rotating through small projects like cleaning and organizing gardening pots, weeding, and clearing gravel paths), spend some time wandering around a small village surrounded by beautiful rolling hills, and enjoy the company of a silly sweet dog and extremely kind people, you will feel at home here!

about 1 year ago

Oman

5

It was a splendid experience. Before arriving, i got to a where I was asking myself why I am doing this, but now I can proudly say that it was completely worth it and I will always remember it and cherish the moments I shared with them through heart and soul. Struan's family has a beautiful land and the guest house is cosy with all comfort possibilities. I look forward for our paths to cross sometime soon. I absolutely recommend it to everyone who wants to volunteer as they are flexible in both working hours and skills performed.

over 1 year ago

Japan

5

Struan, & his wife, Ira, were very friendly, open & helpful, Both of them often spent hours on gardening. So, It was easy to find them and ask them to find my tasks. We talked about a wide range of issues when we had lunch and we went shopping. Work: I didn't find my tasks hard. I usually worked 4 hours a day. My tasks were only gardening. My main task was weeding. Accommodation: I stayed at a guest house that was used for Airbnb. I had privacy because of the distance between the guest house and their main house. The host gave me a ride to a supermarket in Huntly a few times in a week.

over 1 year ago

United States

5

I just spent three wonderful weeks with Struan and his family. They are incredible and extremely nice people with a beautiful home and gardens. I had my own the guest house which was great and ate all the raspberries that I could manage. The working hours are flexible which worked out great for me as I enjoy working in the mornings. The village is full of great people that I was fortunate to meet. The gardening work was clearing paths,, cleaning a terrace, and fixing the raspberry patches. This was a fantastic experience and one that I will always remember. I highly recommend this volunteer position.

over 1 year ago

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