Received January 26, 2012 "Just a note to say that I love being a WWOOF host.  Last fall Task (from Japan) and I put up a aspen post in the garden so that each WWOOFer can make a name sign to add to the pole.  Our way of honouring their help." Marie, WWOOF Host for 3 years from Saskatchewan

Received January 16, 2012 "I have finally had a few WWOOFers here this year.  There have been 3 who have been very good.  Laura was here all last January.  I told her when she asked to come that the only thing to do here in January is to help me make wooden spoons.  She needed somewhere to stay til February when she could go to a mushroom grower in Quebec, so she came and caught right on.  And I felt like I made a friend as well as got work done, although I am old enough to be her grandfather.

Then from 30th of April to 18th May I had Jana, also from Germany, 29 years old and with experience working as an assistant director making movies.  It seemed like we already knew each other when she arrived!  She was also a big help and she continues to be my friend by email and the post.

Right  now I have a guy named Ian from England.  He is a carpenter and has helped me by building a couple of things as well as some outside work when weather permits. 

So all the people who have come as single WWOOFers have been very good.  I've had a few couples come but most have seemed to have something else on their minds and didn't do a lot of work and only stayed a few days.

Anyhow, thanks for helping make it possible for people to go around the country meeting people like this."  WWOOF Host  for 3 years from Nova Scotia

Sent November 4, 2011 "Just wanted you to know that I consider the $50 I spent on my WWOOF membership the best $50 I've ever spent.  This is our first year, and we've had quite a number of Wwoofers stay with us.  Without exception, they've all been wonderful, have been great workers, and its simply been fun getting to know them and learn about where they come from and what their lives are like.  Our formula is simple: treat them well and they will give you all they've got.  It's been a great experience." Keith Alexander, Toad Farm, Tlell, B.C.

Sent October 22, 2011 “I don't want to be a judge it will be a very hard job to choose from all the great entries!! I'm writing just to say how wonderful it to share the many and varied experiences through video and music of WWOOFers from across Canada. It's a great celebration of learning, adventure, and getting closer to the earth through work and fun while building community. Congratulations to everyone!!” Ellen, WWOOF Host for 17 years. You can watch the videos here http://wwoof.ca/WhatIsWWOOF

Sent August 7, 2011 "The response that I have had from your web site has just blown me away. We have had so much interest, that I have had trouble responding to everyone.  I love my woofers!! We have had nothing short of amazing people and from many different countries. We learn so much from everyone that we meet and all the work that they do is so much appreciated. I could not begin to accomplish what needs to be done around here without their help.  I have taught several people how to milk the goats and they seem to get a laugh out of the process.  They are very surprised how good goat milk tastes and how easy it is to make so many good things to eat from the milk.  I am very grateful that you have created this web site and that there are so many neat people out there who really enjoy the farm life. Thank you." Penny and Brent, WWOOF Hosts

Sent June 21, 2011 "I joined wwoof Canada over 2 years ago in an attempt to find out how to farm and with the dream of some day owning my own farm. I made so many wonderful new friends, learned so much and basically had an amazing time on every farm I visited. now I finally have my own farm and have already begun hosting friends/workers and am loving the experience of being on the giving end as a host. I know what it takes to make the wwoofers happy and I am happy to have the help and the company in our growing adventure." Talyn, WWOOF Host

Sent: March 15, 2011 "I was woofing in Canada throughout the year 2oo9. I truly love this beautiful country of mountains and bears and had an awesome time over there! Woofing was part of my experience in Canada and I find it more than just enriching. It was a way of life, a way to meet new people and to work with them together. I got to know different ways of life and learned a lot from my hosts. I believe that woofing is a great way to find the natural trust in people today's societies are missing. It was a wonderful experience for me and I definitely look forward to do it again. Through woofing I found some lifelong- friendships which make me incredible happy!"  Rabanus from Germany

Sent: February 18, 2011 "Hi WWOOF Canada Team, Just wanted to let you know that I'm going to be participating in a year-long biodynamic farming internship program at The Pfeiffer Center in New York starting in April. My WOOFing experience on Prince Edward Island with Gail & Joe last August inspired me to pursue this new path. Thank you for a wonderful program. It really changed my life.  Keep up the good work! "  Laura, WWOOFer from USA

"Thanks as always for continuing WWOOF. I had great WWOOFers and they probably saved the farm this year as Larry had to be away for 4 months this Fall!" Anne, WWOOF Host, Denman Island "Thank you so much for your continuing efforts in providing this opportunity to link with people from around the world and to share stories" Jane Savile, WWOOF Host in Ontario

WWOOFers Helping With The Harvest by Millet

"Another good season as a WWOOF Host. Great German girls as usual and my first English Canadian. I look forward to meeting more wonderful young people next season. Thank you for your Organization" Jenny Fletcher, WWOOF Host, BC

"Thank you very much for all your hard work. What you are doing is extremely important and the results have touched many people in many positive ways." Mary Anne Patterson, WWOOFer, UK

 "We had an excellent WWOOFing season with many requests. We have no complaints, just praise, and commend the programme whenever and wherever we can. As always, thank you for your hard work, we truly appreciate it and look forward to another good WWOOFing season." Helen & John, WWOOF Host, Mayne Island

 "I loved the Eagle place. It was a mom and pop operation. I never felt so welcome." Michael Hoffman, Germany

 "Thank you so much for sending the farm booklet so quickly." Ingrid Hermann, Munich, Germany

 "Great time! Fishing, exploring the islands near-by, milking the goats, lovely people, very welcoming, great children, meditation in the evenings. I loved it!" Sophie Hopson, Buckinghamshire, England

 " I was amazed and intrigued by the property - at how beautiful everything was. It looks like a really healthy place to live, raise a family and have fun." Chris Sequin, Canada

 "To sum it up - just do it! All the WWOOF Hosts I met, have something to offer and all were excellent people. I found WWOOFing an excellent way to meet Canadian people and become part of the local communities and if you are thinking of trying WWOOF Canada, I thoroughly recommend it" Sam Mason, Wales, United Kingdom

 "After four years of studying in university, all the books, writing essays, computers and being in the library all the time, it's great to actually get out here and get your hands dirty and really learn about the environment that we live in. WWOOFing is a great opportunity." Meaghan Patterson, Ontario

 "Originally, it was a cheap way to travel, to see other parts of Canada. But now it's more like I've got to know people (hosts). You get to stay with a family and get to know them. It's been great!" Jen Currie, Australia

 "I have to say, that the young wwoofing people here by far are showing the best in attitude, commitment and work ethics, it is actually a great pleasure for me and Ghitta, to have them all here around the house, coming and going on their individual itinararies, quite astounding, after all, we are very pleased." Uric & Ghitta, Hosts in BC

 "We have been really fortunate to have hosted 17 ‘ wonderful wwoofers ’ (our first two ‘w’s’!) of all ages and origins this season. (2007) It has been our pleasure to make many friends, learn about many cultures and have people come who are eager to work and learn here." Eliden Farm, Ontario