Help with a beautiful guest & retreat space in Moray, Scotland ✨

Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature: 5 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers: 3 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.

Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 1 week

The Experience

A couple of years ago, I moved into an old farmhouse with a converted steading, currently used as holiday lets but gradually evolving into a retreat and healing space. While the house is fully livable with modern appliances, there’s still plenty to do in terms of upkeep, maintenance, and improvements.

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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5 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Guest House

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

5 Get in touch with nature
3 Meeting international travelers
3 Meeting locals
3 Immersing in the local culture
2 Developing environmental awareness
2 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

2 3. Good health and well-being
2 15. Life on land
1 6. Clean water and sanitation

maisie

United Kingdom

Ruth was lovely and a great host and her dog roxy was amazing too

about 1 month ago

Emma

Italy

I have absolutely loved this experience. I really couldn't recommend this more, I have had the best time. Thank you Ruth for being so kind.

2 months ago

Capucine

France

This was my first volunteering experience and I'm so glad it was with Ruth :) The week I spent at her place was wonderful, the tasks very clear and we had many different things to do in the garden, the cottages, the house. I'm also so glad that we got to explore this part of Scotland as well!! (Also the dog is absolutely lovely) If you love nature and are ready to open up, learn, feel, I cannot recommend this place enough!!!

3 months ago

Ollie

United Kingdom

This was, without a doubt, an impeccable project that I was fortunate to be apart of. Ruth welcomed me into her home and laid what she had planned - the work kept you busy and it was varied which I really enjoyed. I'm very grateful for this experience, I will always look back on this with fond memories. To any worldpackers thinking of applying, I cannot recommend this project enough!

3 months ago

Juan

Paraguay

The overall experience was good. It introduces you to the world of hosting, DIY projects, like fixing fences, even building a rock wall. There's also a gardening section where you can plant things and work on the raised vegetable beds, remove weeds, etc. Some areas for improvement include being clearer about work and rest times for both parties. Unfortunately, our stay was suddenly cut short due to personal matters on the host's side. We sincerely hope their situation has improved. We feel that, while the experience could have been better with more fluid communication, we still learnt a lot.

about 2 months ago

Ruth replied

Ah Juan, with tasks written up and talked through, I thought things were clear - but there’s always room to improve. I acknowledge your effort on the DIY & painting tasks, though clearly wasn’t the right fit.
I hope you felt the benefit of 4 full days & 2 afternoons off, the many outings, and under 50 work hours across the 2 weeks.
As Flor shared, when we’re carrying heavier things, it’s hard to see what’s around. I hope you’re meeting those truths, and with care. Wishing you all the best.

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