Sandra Germany

I had the incredible opportunity to spend three weeks with Heidi and Darryl, and I highly recommend Heart West Haven. I learned a lot during my time there. Heidi gives clear instructions and lets you know exactly what she expects. I took care of animals (dogs, cats, horses, chickens, guinea fowl), learned a lot about them, and, for example, built structures for the chickens. In winter, some of the tasks are different from those in summer. Since I was there in winter, shoveling snow was also part of our duties. Due to the weather, we were also able to do a lot of crafts. The accommodation where we WWOOFers stayed is very nice and cozy. I also got along very well with the other WWOOFer. Heidi’s cooking skills are outstanding. I truly felt like part of a family. If I’d had more time, I definitely would have loved to stay longer. Thank you, Heidi and Darryl, for the unique experience I so desperately needed, and thank you for helping me grow!

Klara Germany

I had such a wonderful time on the farm! I learned so much about baking and really enjoyed the market days. Everyone was incredibly kind and welcoming. The farm is truly a special place. Thank you for having me, Monika!

Chloé France

C'était notre première expérience de woofing et franchement on ne pouvait pas mieux tomber ! Mark et Madhurima (Danielle) sont des hôtes géniaux, nous nous sommes sentis à l’aise dès le début, comme faisant partie de la famille. Ils prennent le temps de vous expliquer le travail, de partager leur quotidien et de vous faire découvrir l'île. Le travail est varié, nous avons taillé les arbres fruitiers et les vignes, désherbé, préparé les lits de légumes pour le printemps. En dehors du travail, nous avons fait plusieurs activités avec eux, notamment une journée sur leur voilier et la visite des constructions de Mark. Madhurima cuisine super bien, nous avons très bien mangé pendant tout le séjour. L'île Cortes est vraiment dépaysante et vaut le détour à elle seule, et avec Mark et Madhurima comme hôtes c'est l'expérience idéale pour un woofing. Un grand merci à eux deux.

Rina Japan

My experience staying at Bruce and Patty’s farm was truly unforgettable and one of the most special times in my life. From the very beginning, they welcomed me with so much warmth and kindness, treating me like a real family member. Bruce and Patty are incredibly generous, caring, and full of love. Patty’s cooking is absolutely incredible—I always looked forward to every meal! Even when my English was not perfect and there were misunderstandings, they were always so patient and kind. They took the time to explain everything clearly, from daily tasks to life in the town and on the farm, and always made sure I felt comfortable and supported. Saying goodbye was honestly very emotional. I am deeply grateful for everything they did for me. Thank you so much for this amazing experience. I feel so lucky and thankful to have met such wonderful people.

Anna Luisa Germany

It was my third WWOOF stay and I only stayed for three weeks, but I would actually say it was the best stay I have had so far! I would really recommend Aimees Sanctuary, if you like to live in a community, and suggest planning a longer stay! I had such a good time! We worked five hours a day (morning + evening shifts. The working hours varied depending on the time of the year, though). There were the daily chores about taking care of the animals (including playing with the pigs and blind sheep - which was really fun). And once the animals care was done, we worked on different projects. What I especially enjoyed about Amiees place was, that I could spend my whole time with other WWOOFers! It was so nice to work, cook and to play board games together. We laughed a lot - I can promise and even if I need some alone time during the day, it was totally fine for me! There was a big break for lunch, in which we could do whatever we wanted. The surroundings are beautiful and we did some really nice roadtrips. You should go to see the waterfalls in this area. At the Sanctuary you can spend tons of time with cuddling sheep, dogs, goats, pigs or the horses and, if you're brave enough ;), with the geese. Thank you Aimee for the wonderful time!