Non-Profit Project Central Kootenay, Canada

4.5
(4 reviews)4

Garden Yogi & Painting Master

Help a sustainable project
4 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Connect with nature
4 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Expand your social consciousness
2 travelers felt they expanded their social consciousness working with this host

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What you offer

24h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Painting & Decorating
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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What you get

1

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.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace
Specific space for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours
We’ll take you on tours and rides 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.
Verified Host
This host has been verified by our team before joining the community.
WP Safeguard
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Availability

Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Stay at least
2 weeks
Stay up to
12 weeks

The Experience

Manifesting a beautiful and uplifting hermitage for every aspirant to enjoy. It's the season to plant flowers and vegetables! We have two small gardens with berry trees, right now is finishing the temple and library, making bookshelves, some wall arts and furniture painting jobs, a little bit other essentials—all while immersing yourself in the profound teachings of Yoga, live the life to be happy and free.

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Requirements

  • Fluent English
  • Over 18 years old
  • Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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  • c) How much did you spend on this trip?

4 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Non Profit Project

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 4 Get in touch with nature
  • 2 Developing social awareness
  • 2 Developing environmental awareness
  • 1 Creating true social impact

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 4 15. Life on land
  • 3 3. Good health and well-being
  • 2 4. Quality education
Celeste

El Salvador

5

My experience at the project was truly one of the best things I could've ever done to myself. From the moment I arrived there was something very special about the place,the nature, the energy, the silence , the teachings 🕯️ everything seemed to come together in a way that created the perfect environment for me to slow down , reflect , learn, and reconnect with myself . I'm grateful for this experience Fatty bear is one of the happiest, most transparent, and genuine souls I have ever met. There is something special about the way he shares his knowledge.

2 months ago

Celine

Canada

5

I'm very happy about my stay and grateful for this experience. I recommend you come to volunteer this place with your sincere gratitude, open heart, and the devotion to serve! The place is in an unbeatable location for tranquility. Accommodation is luxurious for volunteers, spacious and fully equipped. The task is very manageable. The host Yongheng/Fatty Bear is organized and diligent, he does a lot of work on his end to get us ready. The host is very hospitable, generous and extremely spiritual, he helped me understanding lots of things happened in life. Thank you so much 🤗🙏💖🌹

over 1 year ago

Matthew

United States

3

My stay at the Center was very nice! Fatty Bear was organized with the work, communicated expectations clearly, and flexible with the schedule. He provided a vehicle to use, and an electric bike. However, the main reason why I chose this particular place was to do YOGA. To him, yoga means a lot of different things, like karma yoga. But to a Westerner, Yoga means a flow of challenging poses combined with breath work lead by an instructor. There is absolutely none of that here. I find the ad slightly misleading as it mentions 'yoga classes'. Not what I expected.

over 1 year ago

Matt

Brazil

5

Yongheng (Fatty Bear) has been a great host, the place is warm and cozy, and he is an excellent teacher who had the patience to answer all of my questions (multiple times) helping me to understand who I am and what is my life purpose. I wasn't sure on what to expect from this retreat before I come here, but I'm leaving with the certainty that this experience has forever changed the way I see life and the world. Absolutely recommend it to anyone who is willing to come with an open heart and ready to learn. Working hours were flexible and the jobs weren't too hard! I learnt a lot of new skills

almost 2 years ago

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