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Erna's Eco Farm
As a volunteer with me, you will quickly become part of the family and our community! We live in a small town in North Sumatra, where everybody is super friendly and Will want to get to know you!
During your stay, you will live like a local, realising the importance of a strong community. Specifically, my focus is on sustainable agriculture and waste management, which is a major problem worldwide!
There are many activities for you to try while here, including maintaining my eco-garden by building raised beds, planting and harvesting crops! As well as this, I run a cooking class, so your help will be needed with the preparation!
I live with my husband and 2 children, who are all very kind, and will ensure you are happy during you stay!
I will provide 3 meals a day for you to help keep your energy high!!
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About the experience in: Bukit Lawang, Indonesia
Brazil
Amazing. I have no words to describe how much I loved the weeks I spent there. Erna is kind, calm, flexible, wise. I could learn about the country, the food, the nature. I could relax, see a lot of different animals, amazing landscapes, she helped me and taught me so much. It was exactly what I needed, chiil, relax and disconnect. Erna and her husband and the kids Iqbal and Alia are amazing, fun and reliable. The internet and power are unstable sometimes because of the rain, but I will be back again asap because I feel like I have an Indonesian family now. Terima kasih, Erna, see you soon! <3
16 days ago
About the experience in: Bukit Lawang, Indonesia
Brazil
Erna is the sweetest host. Since he beginning she was really flexible, the tasks are fun and I didn't feel that I was working, but learning and playing - with her the guests, the kids. The internet is down sometimes but this is not her fault, so I had to reschedule some classes with my students. I am still here and I absolutely recomend it, it was my best experience so far! I feel like I am part of the family already 🌺😌🙏
about 1 month ago
About the experience in: Bukit Lawang, Indonesia
Spain
The experience with Erna was very enriching; it opened the doors to her community and I met her friends and family. I had total trust in her judgment when choosing activities, and she gave me very good advice about excursions on Sumatra Island. Erna is a wonderful host and an incredible cook; I tasted delicious traditional food and I loved getting to know the relaxed pace of life in the mountainous Bukit Lawang area. It was a very enriching cultural exchange. 100% recommended. Thank you very much, Erna.
about 1 month ago
About the experience in: Bukit Lawang, Indonesia
France
I was in the middle of writing a novel to explain to you why I recommend this experience, but there is a limit to the text size… it was my first worldpacker and I spent among the three most incredible weeks of my life. Erna is like a second mom to me; she is exceptionally kind and attentive. If you want to experience the real local life of Sumatra, don’t hesitate for a single second.
I loved the work, which was a set of activities that taught me a lot! THANK YOU ERNA ❤️❤️😁
2 months ago
About the experience in: Bukit Lawang, Indonesia
France
Erna is simply an amazing woman who, in her own way, makes the world a better place. She is very inspiring, we are really happy to have met her. We were supposed to stay 5 days… obviously we extended to stay a little longer. Sa maison est à 10 minutes de Bukit Lawang au milieu des rizières et de ses jardins, où on a pu l’aider à récolter du café, du cacao, des fruits, légumes et même du riz. Mais surtout, on a énormément rigolé. Erna est solaire, très souriante et vraiment drôle. Merci pour tout Erna et à bientôt 🫶
2 months ago