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24 abr 2024
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Hello my name is Toon, I live in a little rainforest home with an organic tropical food garden surrounding me.
I live a low footprint existence, simple frugal earthy uncomplicated.
No phone, no TV or radio. Electronics are kept in a shipping container detached from my living residence. I allow myself 5 minutes of internet couple times per week to keep all running. All electronics including phones laptops kindles watches remain off and put away whilst in my home.
People stay here simply for my no electronica policy.
I do not bend for community, friends, guests nor volunteers.
If this is going to be an issue. Do not apply.
A small solar system supplies me limited power, clean forest rain my water source. There are no chemicals in my home and few in my life. I ask that you abstain from your array of personal chemicals whilst here as well. A time to cleanse.
The food experience is uncommon in this country. My garden unique. l serve a lot of rich leafy greens not found in supermarkets and rare at any markets. Greens are the foundation of my holistic health. I grow many tubers, fruits, berries, herbs and nuts. Meals served will sometimes contain minimal amounts of non-farmed animal ingredients. I accept vegans but do not change or accommodate anything extra than the food experience served. In between the meals there is often tropical fruit salads and smoothies or warming winter garden teas
I am an active man, running different programs, massaging community, developing, testing, always fixing stuff and time tending to self. Applicants need to appreciate ‘self time’ for the first two weeks. Swimming hole 3 km away, veranda with comfortable couch and a nice view, a selection of books or bring your own. You can hang out with me in your time, I do enjoy, but it will lead to helping me glue, drill, twist and wotnot
I retire to the house at dusk, stretch and yoga for an hour while the day fades to night. A silent time in my home. We eat after yoga stretching.
There is no alcohol, smoking nor drugs permitted on my property.
On weekends if not raining in the rainforest we have a fire, a wee drink and smoke. We can dine on toasties or a coal baked jungle bread with chocolate or cheese.
Rest of the time you have a short opportunity to live as I do,
disconnected to the outside world.
connected to self, connected to earth,
dedicated to both.
This is an opportunity to try something a little different. That takes guidance, instruction, boundaries and rules perhaps a little contrasting to what you are used to. If you do not like boundaries or rules that come with learning and new experiences, then do not apply to me.
first 2 weeks is standard workaway agreement.
4 hours work for good accomodation, unique organic food and uncommon lifestyle expereince
If you stay after them 2 weeks, then I start to bring out tools and toys for your objectives or desires. If the jungle is your chase I begin to point you in the right direction, the first steps to escapades with me.
The longer you stay the bigger the experiences.
2 month volunteers get a Toon holiday at the end
3 months volunteers have all had a special secret adventure.
Work starts 7am.
During the 4 hours work I am a drill sergeant, I am very experienced and fair, understanding of maturity, background, skill base and size, always diligent to your health and safety. However during those 4 hours I am stern and not so soft. I can bark at times. Many of those great feedback kids got barked at. We work hard and fast as I do when alone or engaged in my other programs. I address whatever the task as a personal building exercise, both physically and mentally. We focus on breath, posture, precision, efficiency, speed, stamina and strength. You will be reminded of these things during the four hours.
Some volunteers still write me because of the ‘work’ time, you will not find much opportunity to work under some one like me. It can be a time that changes your life and it has done often. but only to those who seek such.
Those 4 hours is what the Daintree Toon experience is about.
If you apply, make sure you want, really want, that daily 4 hour challenge.
Important, if you are flat and slow in the mornings I remove you quickly, I do not give away my time nor energy to raise spirit in others. I only share my unique lifestyle, special garden, toys, home, forest and heart to those who present themselves with vibrant energy and excitement for the opportunity to be here, and that means fast quick movement in the mornings. We start fast end slow.
If the above does not resonate with you on all levels then please apply to a less demanding more contemporary host for your ‘Daintree experience’.
looking forward to meeting more amazing workaway volunteers in 2023.
travel safe
ToonTipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
JardineríaConstrucción y bricolajeAyuda domésticaMantenimiento generalObjetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Arriving at my place with a USB of new music and movies will make you special from the first step. Present a USB for a Sunday night picture show with photos of your life (not selfies) things like granny’s back yard, the school block, the apartments in the hood, Dads shed, your old car, the motor way to work, river where you swim etc, do that and you may be pleased at some point that you made the effort and made the experience important even before you got here.
Ayuda
this year I need assistance with construction. volunteers willing to work with power tools, grinders, sanders, drills.Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Alojamiento
There are secure private rooms with mosquito nets, Volunteers have separate amenities.
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Important - Entry to my property requires a headlight torch, 2 bandanas and neck scarf (buff).
I supply gloves, gumboots, straw hats, breathing and safety equipment.
There is a bus service (Trans North) it will take you from Cairns to Cowbay.
Check the bus timetable and then clearly state in writing the date you want to arrive and the time period you want to stay for.Un poco más de información
Acceso a Internet
Acceso a Internet limitado
Tenemos animales
Somos fumadores
Puede alojar familias
Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas
Este anfitrión puede proporcionar un sitio para autocaravanas.
¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
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4 hours a day 5 days a week
Comentarios (60)
what an amazing experience! quite short but still beautiful and so different.
with toon I became aware of what I eat and what I do and how I do every little thing and how to look at everything from a different perspective.
Toon welcomed me with a big hug from… read more
The work is hard but rewarding if you put the effort in. If you are willing to work on yourself in every aspect there is then you will find the right support and guidance with Toon, his… read more
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what an amazing experience! quite short but still beautiful and so different.
with toon I became aware of what I eat and what I do and how I do every little thing and how to look at everything from a different perspective.
Toon welcomed me with a big hug from… read more
The work is hard but rewarding if you put the effort in. If you are willing to work on yourself in every aspect there is then you will find the right support and guidance with Toon, his… read more
He offers a unique experience away from cellphones an the digital world but very close to nature and the forest. He states clearly, that he will not bend his rules for anyone, so be prepared to follow them. I had the chance to stay for 2 weeks and enjoy his healthy… read more
I choose Toon's place as it promise an opportunity to escape the ever increasing hectic and busy life that it is hard to avoid when you live in a big city.
The upfront strict rules did not face me. In fact, I appreciate being told straight up what to expect, it is then up to me… read more
While it is true that this was my first Workaway experience and, therefore, my range of memories to compare it with is unavoidably close to zero, I strongly believe that my 25 years of life have provided me with enough knowledge to speak about… read more
We connected really fast and working with him was very inspiring. I am sure that I'd grow and learn heaps more if I was able to stay longer. I… read more
Is an open place and you find what you looking for, there is rule to follow, not recommended for a… read more
Arriving 4 months ago in a period of uncertainty and loss in direction, Toon provided… read more
It has been such a pleasure and honour get to know the unique person he is
We clicked since the first moment, and we started to conversate like we've always been friends
my main goal at his place was doing a 3 days fast - so I did with his help and support - I don't think I could have done it an a… read more
I soon trusted Stepi in my home. She can have a gentle touch and adapted easily to my quirky environment, learning my alternative ways quickly. She has a pleasant warming, mature, soft, and delicate nature. She is also very tough and resolved
The first couple of weeks I pushed her physically with some hard… read more
If Jungle Man Toon accepts you as a volunteer you are very lucky and you should take advantage of it. Toon is an absolute amazing person with a free soul and a huge heart, always interested in teach and learn!!!
The work is hard, so be… read more
Work mostly consists of performing various manual labour tasks around the property. It’s often done at a fast pace, other times with more focus… read more
The work was hard and I never sweated so much. But keep on working and find out where your limits are. In the end it was a great… read more
I was actually just trying to recover from a bad tonsillitis. Toon took me in and helped me cure myself. He gave me tips & the time to get to the bottom of it, which sometimes is not the easiest process.
One of the first questions Toon will probably ask you… read more
I went to Toon to see for myself how hard I can go, how much energy I've got and how I can improve physically as well as mentally and it was really successful. Not only did Toon push me to my limits, but he also always encouraged me, showed me how to do things right and efficiently and helped me having the right posture and breath. In… read more
When I arrived in Australia from Scotland I was sort of disappointed at how tame it all seemed and that I was still surrounded by British people. I’d seen Toon’s… read more
Ciaran stayed here for two weeks. He picked the most challenging time in this forest. It was stinking hot, heavy humidity, consistent monsoonal rains and mosquitos in dreadful numbers. The tall dark Scotsman was unstoppable, he just never faltered, he worked damn hard in adverse conditions that would have driven most men, I mean most men… read more
I asked her if she really wanted to be here and she assured me she did
I did not think this petite girl would last long.
I misjudged her for a princess and made a mistake in calling her one
With Rose I had more than an asset beside me, I… read more
It was not the best adventure in Australia, but the best in my entire life. I stayed 6 weeks in his home.
I worked with Toon, inside and outside of the house.
He always was patient with me, he explain me when i did'nt understand because of my bad… read more
What a profound experience I've had - switching off all electronics, eating almost entirely from the garden, reconnecting with nature & with self, fasting for 3 days, majestic bush hikes, cooking wild meat round the campfire - it's truly been a… read more
The Daintree rainforest is B E A U T I F U L, espically Toons place. It's like… read more
First of all, the food was just amazing, and I still long for the fresh vegetables and fruits he gave me from his amazing garden. Toon puts a lot of effort, love and thoughts in his garden and I really liked… read more
What a splendide time I had with this humble living man with huge knowledge.
I'm graceful for all the little things he has shared with me, tought me and let me experience in this short time I've staied in the Daintree.
His lifestyle is unique and inspiring like barely someone elses.
I miss the exotic fruits fresh from the garden, his… read more
We had the most excellent and hard working time with him and Genghis on his beautiful property. His garden is full of amazing edibles, some that we weren't even aware of before Toon introduced them to us. (BANANA Smoothies… read more
I have had some amazing kids here but these two were simply outstanding. They had energy and enthusiasm for everything that I threw at them. They went hard and dug deep and did a most excellent job every single day. Carsten rewired my solar panels and did electrical work in my home, he was careful, safe and did an exeptional job. They brought a… read more
He is a quiet man but Cheeyang is kind and courteous and… read more
The health and vitalitity of his fruit and vegi garden is a strong reflection of his ritchness of character.… read more
Sonia volunteered here for one month. It was a good month. She was helpful enthusiastic, inquisitive and cheeky. She was easy to share space with and made my life easy for a short passage. Sonia embraced everything and rose to all challenges I set for her. She plugged away at the sensitive weeds and although wasn't happy she stuck at it. When… read more
I felt more at home in the first hour at toons home than I did my entire 7 months living with my previous host family. Toon will humbly welcome you into his home and graciously teach you his way of life-- which is amazing by the… read more
This is one great girl, she has an incredible energy, she was tireless in the garden and during the month she stayed here my property benefited greatly from her efforts. I had to leave for ten days and Maya looked after my house, solar system, garden and my puppy. I returned home to a happy Pepito and she had done an absolutely incredible job… read more
and then rain-rain-rain… you either love or hate or find a way to coexist with it, but the creek makes up for everything!
the beautiful simple routine: stretching at daybreak - muesli magic -… read more
best of luck… read more
Thanks for your patience when was sick, for bringing me at the falls, for your energy ! You are a really good and Incredible avdenturous man !
Working for You was good, digging, planting, cutting thé grace ... was challienging but intetesting
Take care of you
Eric could only stay for three nights but is always welcome back here. he had a pleasent personality and was easy to bond with and have around. Eric has a keen sense of adventure and throws himself into life with a passion. this is one awesome young man and… read more
Self-sustainability & Nature!
I`ve had amazing two weeks with Toon and it was hard to leave.
You will have positive experience with this man! :)
but toon is definetly the most impressing character you ll meet!
I made the best workaway experience at his place ever! we always had fun, shared friendly and long talks, went on adventures and were just living the dream.. at least… read more
The work was hard and everyone who stayed at Toon's place will remember the sensitive weed:D
We enjoyed/enjoy to be a part of Toon's vision! He is a straight character and has his heart on the right place. It was pleasure to meet him, to listen to his advices (he has a huge amount of knowledge!) and we… read more
we spent one week at his place and we learnt a lot. we worked in his garden, it was a good job.
for us it was a new style of life to live with Toon, like for food, only veggies and fruits.
he has a lot of story and a lot of advices. he know the wild
i think Toon is made to do woofing. I hope keep contact with you see… read more
We had an amazing rainforest experience and we enjoyed all the interesting stories you told us.
Thank you for choosing tasks for us that we little German girls were able to handle :)
You can be sure, we will never smile at a crocodile! ;)