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Soulforest (Teldeniya) seeks a long-term Guardian/Couple for our hillside eco-sanctuary and colonial coffee bungalow. Perfect for nature lovers or active retirees wanting a meaningful project. Take charge of hospitality, marketing, and agroforestry. A loyal caretaker handles cooking/maintenance. On-site accommodation provided + profit share. English knowledge required.
20 hours of help per week
Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
2 days off per week
Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely
Between 30 and 65 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Travel insurance
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
At Soulforest, your role is about mindful oversight and creative energy rather than heavy labor. Because our loyal, long-term caretaker handles the daily cooking and property maintenance, your primary focus is to breathe life into the estate and help it flourish.
Your day-to-day contributions will focus on two main areas:
1. Hospitality & Guest Experience
Welcoming Mindful Travelers: Act as the on-site host, greeting guests and ensuring they experience the quiet luxury, peace, and comfort of our colonial coffee bungalow.
Managing Retreat Operations: Oversee check-ins, coordinate guest needs, and maintain the serene atmosphere of the sanctuary.
Digital & Local Marketing: Share the story of Soulforest. You will help build our brand online, manage bookings, and develop creative ways to market the retreat to conscious travelers worldwide.
2. Agroforestry & Land Development
Project Management: Work on developing and managing our sustainable agroforestry initiatives, helping to integrate the natural landscape with our eco-friendly hospitality vision.
Creative Land Projects: Bring your ideas to life—whether that means implementing permaculture principles, helping design conscious trail spaces, or overseeing sustainable land-use projects.
You will essentially act as the operational heart of Soulforest, using your leadership, marketing skills, or agricultural passion to run the estate autonomously while coordinating smoothly with our local team.
You will help us grow our hillside eco-sanctuary by focusing on digital marketing and sustainable land development. Because our long-term local caretaker completely handles the property maintenance and daily cooking, your energy will go into creative projects and business growth.
Activities & Shifts
Time Commitment: Around 20 hours a week with flexible days off.
Digital Marketing: Help grow our presence online. You will manage our social media channels (Instagram/TikTok), create engaging content showcasing the retreat, and manage online guest bookings.
Agriculture & Gardening: Help develop our agroforestry initiatives and coffee bungalow gardens. This includes companion planting, managing hillside soil erosion, and expanding our sustainable food forest.
House Rules
Valid Visa: Must possess a valid visa to enter and stay in Sri Lanka for the duration of the project.
No Drugs: Strict zero-tolerance policy for drug use or possession on the property.
Respect for Silence: Must respect the retreat's atmosphere of intentional silence and peace.
Cultural Awareness: Must respect local customs, community values, and staff.
Alcohol Policy: Moderate, responsible alcohol consumption only—no rowdy behavior.
