Check out the aliens in Roswell, New Mexico!

United States

5

This was my first Worldpackers trip and it was a great intro. Outside of feeding the animals daily, the tasks you complete are kind of up to you. Karen is very lax and allows you to choose tasks that suits your interests. There was plenty of free time to explore and I loved spending time with all of the animals. I will truly miss them.

2 months ago

United States

5

Karen is a very welcoming Host, Running to town and showing you around, And even allowing use of a vehicle or bicycles. I very much enjoyed my stay there. Though I do believe that there are some things. People should realize when coming to Roswell, New Mexico LOL. It's in the middle of the desert, And while there are aliens and caverns and lakes and interesting things to see, You can get pretty much everything done in a couple of Weekends. So if you plan on staying for months, You might want to take things a little slow .

3 months ago

United States

1

This was not a good experience for me. My biggest complaint is that I had no way to get meals. The kitchen was torn up which I can accept as it was part of the work exchange— to put in a new kitchen counter. But, there wasn't any area to prep food. The place was very dirty. She is using the bathroom sink to wash dishes. I didn't trust the food in the refrigerator. Many items were moldy. I had to go to restaurants while the host did errands and buy my own meals. I only stayed 4 nights.

3 months ago

Karen replied

It's very interesting that she didn't tell me ANY of this until she'd already made the decision to leave. If she had, I could have easily cleared the big table and made lots of room for food prep and eating. (And maybe we could have even put bins on the table to wash the dishes.)
And yes, a few of the items in the fridge were moldy. I get my food from a food bank and if it's something I don't like eating and my guests don't eat it it goes bad. But if she had pulled things out they could have gone in the trash or compost. Again, she said nothing.
It's sad when people don't know how to communicate then blame everything on the person they're NOT communicating with.

Mexico

5

The home was a great introduction to the WorldPackers experience. She was an excellent host that went above and beyond to make our experience memorable. Despite her injuries and difficulty getting around, Karen was willing to help us out and take us to different sites around New Mexico. I personally cannot drive her stick shift vehicle but she was more than willing to let others who did borrow it. The work is reasonable and not at all overwhelming. There is always something to do and a project to undertake on her property.

7 months ago

United Kingdom

5

Karen is a great person always willing to help and explain whatever is needed. The work is easy to understand. It's great if you like animals, especially cats😁 I was very fortuned to find this place

8 months ago

Oman

5

I highly recommend the home to those seeking an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. This was my first Worldpackers adventure, and Karen, along with her helpers, made it an unforgettable journey. The tasks assigned to us were never overwhelming or impossible; Karen ensured we had flexible working hours, allowing us to find a comfortable balance between work and exploration. If you are seeking a volunteer opportunity that encompasses both purpose and natural beauty, the home is an ideal choice.

11 months ago

United States

5

The home full of good stories from around the world and has a cozy place to escape out in the nice quite prairies of New Mexico! The Work Is nice and at your own pace, a great place to brush up on some technical skills, for example Karen taught me to work with dry wall and paneling during my stay.

over 1 year ago

United States

4

As this was my first experience of this sort, I probably wasn't as prepared as others who travel in this style. I went for a spiritual experience, in order to connect with the universe as well as the earth, and was able to find just what I came for. However, while Karen is very kind and made me feel comfortable and welcome, one should know beforehand that amenities are very limited, (except Wi-Fi and hot water!) and her property requires quite a bit of attention and cleaning. Be prepared to fall in love with all of her animals!

about 1 year ago

Karen replied

And sometimes not even the water if we accidentally heave the hose on and run the tank dry :-(
But yes, this is a very dusty, dirty environment that's been mistreated for quite a while, so if you're not prepared for desert living and lots of cleanup this might not be for you.

United States

5

I enjoyed my stay with the host, she made it a welcoming and cozy environment. I especially loved hanging out with all of the animals. Roswell is a great place to find alien themed attractions and watch the stars. I'll miss everyone and I'll definitely stay again if I'm in the area.

over 1 year ago

United States

5

The hosts were all very kind during my experience. I had a great time feeding the llamas, goats, chickens, and ducks. I recommend going in the cooler months but if you do go in the summer make sure to drink lots of water!!

almost 2 years ago

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