Yabucoa Dreaming

Be part of this regenerative project that applies permaculture and syntropic edible forest methods. As an organically changing group of people we cater to the soil and plant's needs, and spend five or more hours daily in hot and humid nature (growing zone 12+, so not comparable to mainland USA or European farming). We enjoy hard work and the comfort of a good house. Bring your skills (farming experience most welcome, good physical shape a must), learn and share. Yabucoa is a beautiful municipality and the house overlooks the valley and sea. The land is fertile, but there are several challenges working it; heat, iguanas, ants, fast growing weed,... Brigade days: Every other week we impact another farm or receive fellow farmers on our land.

I started this permaculture project in 2020, and spend most of my time on the farm. As other engagements require me to spend some days and nights in San Juan, or look after my mother in Bayamón, I can only accept independent, healthy, self-sufficient adults as volunteers. I'm very hands on and love to break up the day in smaller tasks, keeping busy and offline as often as my other jobs allow it. Volunteers will be trained by me and will work partially in teams, partially alone. Nature dictates the hours - heat, rain, planting or harvesting season etc. I strongly suggest you spend as little time online or in your room/bed, and make use of instruments, tools, read books, enjoy the view, go for walks and engage in conversations. Meals are taken together, no phones at the table.