Holistic Center Cragsmoor, United States

5.0
26 reviews26

Help with daily chores at our Buddhist Meditation Retreat =)

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This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with international travelers
14 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with nature
13 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

30h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Housekeeping
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Yoga classes
Take free yoga classes at our place.
Holistic Therapies
You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Support
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Availability

Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Stay at least
4 weeks

The Experience

As a nonprofit retreat center, we rely on volunteer support for all our operations; we would be happy for you to join us. You will find it’s an opportunity both to give back through service, and to deepen your own personal development. Typically, your responsibilities will be in housekeeping, garden/grounds, or the kitchen (sometimes all three), although you may also help manage guests or take on special projects. All staff help with dishwashing.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English
  • Over 18 years old
  • United States Visa
  • Accepts solo applications and also couples and pairs

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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26 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Holistic Center

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 14 Meeting international travelers
  • 13 Get in touch with nature
  • 9 Practicing English
  • 8 Immersing in the local culture
  • 8 Meeting locals
  • 6 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 4 3. Good health and well-being
  • 2 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

Luxembourg

5

Having volunteered at the Center was truly a blessing! The breathtaking property with its stunning and vibrant nature and especially the people that I got to work with made my experience incredible! The tasks are very easy to fulfill and I really enjoyed cooking Lunch and Dinner with fellow volunteers or Chef Joshua :) Everyone is extremely helpful and supportive which made it feel like home and I can only recommend this experience to anyone who either wants to learn about Tibetan Buddhism, wants to become more mindful, or wants to make deep connections with others.

12 days ago


Trevania replied

We think it was you who were a blessing to us. With gratitude for your amazing food and the hope that your journey brings you back to Dharmakaya soon!

United States

5

No words can explain how magical it is. Come to relax, grow, have fun, get away, work on spirituality. The people, food, rooms, landscape and area are also wonderful. This is an experience like no other.

about 2 months ago


Trevania replied

We are so grateful to have had you with us these last months; thank you for everything you have done for the Center. Please know you always have a place with us.

Mexico

5

Well it's overwhelming to leave, I was grabbing to the moment as much as I could. Working experience is 10/10, but, the spiritual awakening and love you will receive in exchange (if you are willing and looking for it) will be out of this world. There is no place like the Center, no people like the people you are going to meet there, every little and big detail, will go beyond everything you can expect.

about 2 months ago


Trevania replied

Eugenia, we are so glad to have had you with us—and especially to have been able to support you in your spiritual growth. We very much look forward to your return.

Colombia

5

Being at the Center exceeded my expectations. I had a wonderful time here. Everybody was kind, respectful, and fun, I am grateful for this opportunity. I will never forget Liliana, Frank, and Joshua! The rooms and all the facilities are spot clean! The food is amazing!! And there is a beautiful magical forest and views from the Mountains! Thank you very much for this opportunity, I had a great experience and I learnt a lot!

3 months ago


Trevania replied

Thank you for your great enthusiasm and positive energy; you were a terrific member of our team and we appreciate everything!

Spain

5

Omg what can I say about my experience here… It could't have been better, they always tried their best to ensure the volunteers the Center, the atmosphere with the volunteers really felt like we were all a family and the accommodation felt like I was in a hotel, everything super clean and big variety of food everyday. I've learned a lot here, specially in the kitchen and the tasks never felt like work but somethings you have to do in your home to keep it clean. I had so many time to work in my mental health there, to visit the towns around and to learn somethings about buddhism and meditation

3 months ago


Trevania replied

Thank you, Ruth. We loved having you with us (and your delicious Korean food!) and will look forward to your return.

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