Come and have a GREAT TIME in an Artist's Retreat :)

United States

5

A one-of-a-kind host, Karen is dynamic and intuitive as a mentor. Her ingenuity and kindness are boundless, inspiring and motivating you to connect to yourself through both creative and professional pursuits. Tarbert is a wonderful little community in the Argyll region of Scotland, from whence there are endless opportunities for volunteers to explore the hidden gems of the western coast. Karen's home exudes a perfect balance of peace and possibility in the breathtaking natural wild of Kintyre — I am truly grateful to have had the privilege of staying with her and would return in a heartbeat!

3 months ago

Colombia

5

This experience was amazing. Sometimes I felt like if I'm in an Artist Retreat, in an inspirational place, surrounded by nature and deep landscapes. Karen is a great host and artist, and the tasks were easy and rewarding. Food is always tasty and she does her best to make your experience satisfying. Thank you Karen, you were a big step in my carreer.

5 months ago


Karen replied

Thank you so much Juan.

Costa Rica

5

Karen is an amazing human being , who took care of me and my girlfriend so well in our travel around Scotland.We enjoyed so much her company and her delicious food. I loved working in her garden and the creative atmosphere around the house.It was a truly wonderful experience which I hope to repeat in the near future. Thank you for everything Karen and for taking us to the amazing sites we will never forget them already missing you.

6 months ago


Karen replied

Thank you so much for your amazing work in the garden. It was such a pleasure to have you and Laura around.

Chile

5

My experience with Karen was wonderful. I spent almost a month at her house working in the greenhouse and in the garden, also helping her with the house and cabin cleaning. Karen is a very nice person, very open, very caring. I felt that we connected very well, that we made a horizontal friendship and she was always willing to lend an ear and help for me. I have no words to express my stay with Karen, it is personal, we made a great friendship and I am happy to have planted the first seeds of the season and give the first stage of life to the greenhouse... welcome spring! Thank Karen !!!

7 months ago


Karen replied

Dear Antonella,
Thank you so much for your very kind words. It was a pleasure to receive you in my house. i hope to see you again very soon.

Brazil

5

My experience with Karen was simply wonderful. We learned a lot about construction and maintenance. We worked most of the time in the garden, and we were quite lucky with the weather. The house is super comfortable and Karen is a lovely person. She treated us with kindness and took care of us. Additionally, she lent us clothes and boots appropriate for working outside. I hope someday I can return and be able to contribute to other projects in this wonderful place. Thank you for everything! ♥

12 months ago


Karen replied

Thank you Eduardo and Sofia, you are both lovely people and I hope you have wonderful travel experiences.

Brazil

5

Karen is a very sweet person. She wished she had stayed longer at her house. It was a pleasure to help you with your projects and make you happy with the results. The experience was super comfortable and pleasant. I hope to be able to return someday and continue the work in my garden. Thank you for everything Karen, you are kept in my heart

12 months ago


Karen replied

Dear Sofia
It was such a pleasure having you and Eduardo to stay. Everything you did was amazing.

Australia

5

I had an absolutely lovely stay at Karen's. It was the perfect amount of routine and hibernation that I needed after several months of go, go, go travelling. We had delicious home-cooked meals every day, which I especially enjoyed helping out with, and the work was always different which kept things interesting. Karen was super flexible as I was also doing some part-time remote work so was able to work around hours if need. She was also lovely enough to take me around to a couple of nearby spots on the weekend so I also got to do some sight-seeing. I'm already missing the homemade bread!

about 1 year ago


Karen replied

Thank you Olivia.

Colombia

5

It's home away from home❣️ Highly recommended

about 1 year ago


Karen replied

Laura is amazing, she has become one of the family and we will miss her dreadfully when she goes.

Peru

5

I have a very good experience sharing with Karen. She is kind and always cares about our well-being. I learned a lot in this time and she gives me the confidence to feel at home. She also took me to see beautiful landscapes and learn more about this wonderful country. It is definitely a beautiful experience!

over 1 year ago

Colombia

5

This was one of the best experiences of my life, Karen and her house have a unique charm, she is lovely, kind and very generous in sharing her knowledge. She made me feel like part of her family, it was my first experience doing Worldpackers and it definitely exceeded my expectations. I will be forever grateful to Karen for opening the doors of her house for me, for sharing her time with me, for showing me wonderful places, delighting me with her amazing meals and giving me the opportunity to live this experience.

over 1 year ago


Karen replied

Thank you so much Laura, it is a pleasure to have you as a guest in my house v

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