Caretake Permaculture Project enjoy a peaceful time in nature

Help a sustainable project: This host contributes to building a better and more sustainable future for all!
Connect with nature: 4 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Learn about sustainability: 3 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Arts: Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Additional Fee: This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

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What you get

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.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

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.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 2 weeks

The Experience

Position is caretaking a gorgeous permaculture paradise. Duties include mowing, weedwacking, mulching, property maintenance plus cleaning abb guest house. Im looking for longer term if it’s a good fit. Looking for someone asap. Possible payment if good bookings. We are in a pristine coastal area in a bio diverse, off-grid, ‘Old Hawaii’ area rich with coconuts, palms, vines, tide pools, hot springs, etc.

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Over 27 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

Join the host in pursuit of these goals and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.

3. Good health and well-being

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

15. Life on land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

17. Partnerships for the goals

Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.

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7 Reviews

4.0

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.0

Permaculture Project

4.0

Learning & Fun

3.5

How this experience will transform you

4 Get in touch with nature
3 Learning about sustainability
3 Practicing English
2 Meeting international travelers
1 Meeting locals
1 Developing environmental awareness

Kalyn

United States

Sherry! Words can not amount to the abundance of grace, peace, and balance i found sharing this beautiful experience with you. I feel eternally grateful that the universe placed me in such alignment. I will keep everything short and sweet because that's just how i am. Listening to the birds sing during the day and the Coqui frog sing there little songs at night; the way the breeze brushes through the trees and wipes the land with its hand - it is truly TRULY a sacred land. The abundance is extraordinary. You made me feel very comparable and i loved nurturing the land together. Mahalo

about 1 year ago

Savannah

United States

I really loved my stay here(: I connected with other travelers from several countries, got to meet locals and be emersed in the natural world of big island, and Sherry showed us the natural attractions like hot springs and tidal pools. The work is fun and varies day to day, mostly renovations and maintenance of the property, playing it be ear with the weather(rain). The accommodation for volunteers is definitely rustic, in other words be ok with some spiders etc, and bring ear plugs because you will hear everything in nature! It is a very beautiful property and the energy was wonderful.

about 1 year ago

Sherry replied

Mahalos! It was special to connect with you! I really enjoyed our trip to the waterfall, first Friday street music, ecstatic Bee dance was so fun, the hula was special and also working with you was a great pleasure! Mahalos!

Paulina

Mexico

The place is absolutely beautiful. You'll be immersed in nature in your stay here. The tasks are super fun (for me they were) and there are a lot of projects to do. Sherry is very caring and nice, she's been like family, sometimes after work we went to the ponds or hot springs to rest. The place is about 30 min away by car from the closest town.

over 1 year ago

Sherry replied

Paulina,
You are so special to me! You brought so much to the mix! Really appreciate you stepping up and creating great team spirit and exciting activities! Your workshop on manifesting our lives was a real gift! You did excellent work here! I admire your abilities! The hula was a real highlight! The waterfalls, Waipio, Puako, first Friday street music, Bee dance and hike at the corner! Of course the work upstairs we did it together! Happy Travels! Mahalos! Family

Benjamin

Chile

I really enjoyed my time in sherry's house, she is very kind and she always tries to get you feel comfortable. We work hard to finish the house but she was considered and I got a totally week off. I really felt connected with the nature, the island is absolutely beautiful with a lot of good energy. Thank you sherry!

12 months ago

Hannah

United States

The property was very beautiful but off the grid. If you don't mind putting in some elbow grease with the tasks you are assigned to then you should be fine, otherwise I would suggest finding another place. I got lucky and was able to get a bed. The food was a very tricky situation. If you like organic mostly vegetarian foods then it shouldn't be a problem but if not you have to get very creative on what you can make. Laundry is done maybe every 2-3 weeks so keep that in mind. If you are someone who does not like living off the grid I would not suggest this place at all.

about 1 year ago

Sherry replied

Aloha, Hannah’s stay was one week so I’m not sure how she assessed my laundry schedule which is in accurate. I do things as needed. I understand travelers need their laundry done frequently as they travel light. Also, off grid means we have our own power and water supplies and not depends t on the grid. I’m proud that I have scaled myself up to state of the art hefty power supply and rain water catchment is far superior to municipal water. We have an over abundance of power and water. Yes! I supply a wholesome healthy vegetarian kitchen with eggs, cheese, coconut meat, fruits, nuts, seeds, nut butters, grains, vegetables and occasional fish. Packers can augment more fish if they want it. Communication is key to getting your needs fulfilled. I aim to keep everyone happy. I prefer to not have red meat in the kitchen. There are 3 beds available. Hannah was here during a peak time but I’m no longer hosting more than three at a time. Again, I aim to keep everyone in their comfort zone. I also have a beautiful camp site which is secluded with new high arched tarp above, a new spacious tent and it’s very beautiful by bamboo and some palms rainbow eucalyptus for anyone who wants closer to earth experience as an option. Beds are available to all. This is heaven for those who love nature immersion and outings. Hannah didn’t participate in any outings and preferred to relax at home which is completely fine. Thanks for any feedback. I’m always aiming to provide an enriching experience. We are almost done with house renovation and now focusing on grounds garden care with less packers so it keeps changing and evolving. I welcome people who are interested in such.
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