Help out in our family and community in a jungle sanctuary on the northern tip of the big island, Hawaii, USA
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Laissé par le workawayer (Marianela) pour l'hôte
I'm so honored and grateful to have been a part of Yoav and Naomi's work trade experience at their beautiful Waianaia Earth Temple in Hawaii 🏝️🥰
My first impression when I first arrived there was "This is an artist's place". I've felt safe, supported, and secured during my 3 month stay on their farm. Yoav and Naomi are very easy going, "go with
… read more the flow" type of people. They truly respect people's boundaries on how much workload they can take, and are always willing to offer guidance and direction in projects that needed to be done on the farm.
Yoav and Naomi are truly generous and kind people who welcome others from different cultures and beliefs with open arms into their home.
The Kohala community in general have been welcoming and friendly with me when I've explored the area on my time off. People will generally pick you up if you decide to hitchhike. You'll meet cool farming people and musicians most likely at the local coffee shop or grocery store in Hawi. I volunteered at a local thrift store in Kapaau once a week to contribute to the community and I enjoyed doing that a lot.
In my opinion, Waianaia Earth Temple is a great starting point to begin your journey on the Big Island!Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
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)Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Marianela)
Nela was a wonderful addition to our community! We were so lucky to have her stay with us for about three months and really got a chance to get to know her. She is very sincere and genuine. An honest person, yet very gentle in her way. She was always so happy to do any task and had a great ability to focus in and see projects through to the end.
… read more She has great ideas and a calming presence. I would reccommend her wholeheartedly to anyone who may need an angel on their project!
Laissé par le workawayer (Chloe) pour l'hôte
I love Naomi and Yoav! Their free spirited natures and experiences changed my perspective on traveling and trying new things in the world, it because of them that I went to Thailand and beyond! They're such interesting and giving people. They provide so much for you and are so thoughtful. It's a pleasure to work for them and see their missions
… read more grow. I loved my stay here as I was around beautiful nature, food, experiences, and people all day. Truly happy I stayed here and I hope to visit again soon. By the way, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or thinking of coming here, I'm happy to help!Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
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Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (iamkaimae)
Kylee is a joy and a delight to know! We had the pleasure of hosting her for about three months in our home and would do it all over again! She is a very clear communicator, honest, open and willing to dive deep. She is very in touch with herself and her needs and you will never be left to wonder as she is very upfront and genuine. She has a touch
… read more for detail, and her ability to intuitively glide into a situation and make magic of it was impressive. She was lovely with our 6 and four year old kids and the land in general is her happy place, in the gardens etc. We are so greatful to her and happy to have a new friend!Feedback
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Laissé par le workawayer (Marianela) pour l'hôte
I'm so honored and grateful to have been a part of Yoav and Naomi's work trade experience at their beautiful Waianaia Earth Temple in Hawaii 🏝️🥰
My first impression when I first arrived there was "This is an artist's place". I've felt safe, supported, and secured during my 3 month stay on their farm. Yoav and Naomi are very easy going, "go with
… read more the flow" type of people. They truly respect people's boundaries on how much workload they can take, and are always willing to offer guidance and direction in projects that needed to be done on the farm.
Yoav and Naomi are truly generous and kind people who welcome others from different cultures and beliefs with open arms into their home.
The Kohala community in general have been welcoming and friendly with me when I've explored the area on my time off. People will generally pick you up if you decide to hitchhike. You'll meet cool farming people and musicians most likely at the local coffee shop or grocery store in Hawi. I volunteered at a local thrift store in Kapaau once a week to contribute to the community and I enjoyed doing that a lot.
In my opinion, Waianaia Earth Temple is a great starting point to begin your journey on the Big Island!Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
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)Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Marianela)
Nela was a wonderful addition to our community! We were so lucky to have her stay with us for about three months and really got a chance to get to know her. She is very sincere and genuine. An honest person, yet very gentle in her way. She was always so happy to do any task and had a great ability to focus in and see projects through to the end.
… read more She has great ideas and a calming presence. I would reccommend her wholeheartedly to anyone who may need an angel on their project!
Laissé par le workawayer (Chloe) pour l'hôte
I love Naomi and Yoav! Their free spirited natures and experiences changed my perspective on traveling and trying new things in the world, it because of them that I went to Thailand and beyond! They're such interesting and giving people. They provide so much for you and are so thoughtful. It's a pleasure to work for them and see their missions
… read more grow. I loved my stay here as I was around beautiful nature, food, experiences, and people all day. Truly happy I stayed here and I hope to visit again soon. By the way, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or thinking of coming here, I'm happy to help!Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
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Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (iamkaimae)
Kylee is a joy and a delight to know! We had the pleasure of hosting her for about three months in our home and would do it all over again! She is a very clear communicator, honest, open and willing to dive deep. She is very in touch with herself and her needs and you will never be left to wonder as she is very upfront and genuine. She has a touch
… read more for detail, and her ability to intuitively glide into a situation and make magic of it was impressive. She was lovely with our 6 and four year old kids and the land in general is her happy place, in the gardens etc. We are so greatful to her and happy to have a new friend!
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Kai)
A true brother and dear friend! Kai arrived and inserted himself as insta-family into our lives! It was such an honor to host him and we feel very much like he will be connected to our community on the long-wave for much time to come. He came with a very steady attitude, always ready to serve and share a cup of tea. His life practice is inspiring
… read more as well, a balanced approach to the mystical and physical that commands upmost peace of mind. Even through the storms. He is a great team player, works hard and has fun in the process. I really appreciated his perspective and humor! He is single-pointed and able to focus on a task. He sure saved the day a few times for us! If you have the honor of being contacted by him, don't hesitate to welcome him into your life!
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Cassidy)
Cassidy is a precious gem in this world! If you every receive the pleasure of being contacted by her, do not hesitate to welcome her! She is one of the very special workawayers that we have hosted who really has a healthy balance of doing her personal work, working hard on the land, enjoying the adventure to its fullest. She is a super determined
… read more person, on a mission steady day by day. Her work ethic was very inspiring to witness as well! Every morning, she gave such love and care to the birds on the land here, she was always eager to be self-directed, creating garden beds, panting, maintaining the nursery... On and on! We are so grateful to know Cassidy and to have her as a friend in this life!
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jasper)
Jasper has a true heart of gold! We were so honored to host him for the time that we were able, it went by quickly I think partly because of how seamlessly he merged into the community here. He was always very attentive to needs, very capable of reading the energetics of a situation and inserting himself in the most beneficial way. He has a gift
… read more of relating to others and bringing up the vibration wherever he goes. He worked on a variety of tasks while he was here and we really appreciated his versatility! Jasper really became a member of our family, our kids loved him and I always felt that he was looking out for their best interest 100%! He is welcome back with open arms any time!
Laissé par le workawayer (Jasper) pour l'hôte
My stay with Yoav and Naomi is one that I will never forget. While my time spent was brief, I learned so much and made so many wonderful connections with the land, animals, and other members of the community. Watching how loving and patient they are with their kids helped heal my inner child in so many ways, for this I will be forever grateful.
… read more The small community aspect of the surrounding town was an adjustment at first but overall it taught me so much about being content with the simple things in life. Being here I felt very loved and cared for by the people and the land. If you ever get the honor of staying here it will bless your life in so many different ways, you don't wanna miss what Earth Temple has to offer!
Laissé par le workawayer (Havilah) pour l'hôte
My stay with this beautiful family for the month of July 2021 (I apologize for the very late review) was a beautiful experience that I will never forget. Naomi and Yoav were exponentially kind and considerate, we shared many delicious meals together, took adventures to beaches and enjoyed each others company as we took care of their precious
… read more property. They supported me and were patient along the way as this was my very first Workaway experience. My main job for my stay was baby sitting their 2 kids, who were an absolute blast and blessing. their pure and adventurous anergy filled me with so much joy every day. I had access to organic and all natural food and an abundance of fruits. I also had access to the jungle behind their property, where you could explore and hike all the way to the coastline if you so desired. The energy that their family provided was full of healing and love. I felt uplifted and rejuvenated after my stay and I know that I will always have a safe and wonderful family to stay with if I choose to come back to the Big Island.Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
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)Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Havilah)
Havila is a true angel! So willing to help with anything and full of a well-grounded and well-rounded joy. She is very positive and has great communication skills. She helped lots with our chickens, cleaning, childcare, and much more, as she was always asking "How can I help you?" It was a pleasure to host her, and we welcome her back anytime!
… read more Thank you so much Havila!
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Isaac & Esther)
It was such a pleasure to host Issac and Ester in our home this year! They came at just the right time, like angels! They were always happy to help. Ester was a great support with the kids, cleaning and working in the garden happily! Issac was a great help on the land, including with a professional arborist where Issac worked as the "ground guy".
… read more He also kept a positive attitude with Ester while digging and digging and digging garden beds in our new garden. They had a great balance between personal self care, integrating in the community socially and work. They are a lovely and respectful couple, a real asset! Mahalo for everything!
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Julian & Sophie)
We are having such a lovely time with Julian, Sophie, Rosie and Sasha! They have been with our family for a month now and they have no plans to leave! We are grateful to have such loving, skilled, and synchronistic community members. "I want to give" is a motto of the family, and it shows! The kids are lovely and even learning to help already at a
… read more young age. They can live very simply and are connected in an admirable way to the land and its stewardship. Dynamic and well-rounded, from cooking, cleaning, permaculture, food forest, medicinals... on and on. We look forward to continuing the dream!
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Lukas)
It was such a joy to host Lucas and call him a member of our family! He is so kind, enthusiastic, authentic and lots of fun! He seamlessly moved into our community, always with a smile, very easy to be around and optimistic. He helped us a lot, caring for the chickens, clearing the jungle, helping with some specific tasks as the ground guy for a
… read more professional arborist, and more! He was great with our kids, who adored him as well! We are so grateful to you Lucas and you are always welcome!
Laissé par le workawayer (Gillian & Galen) pour l'hôte
Our time with Naomi and Yoav overflowed with learnings about the land, community, and world at large. We were met with open arms and hearts (and a barefooted Yoav at the airport ;) and departed with full hearts, hands, and heads! Our day-to-day work was guided by Yoav and Naomi; we would have check-ins about projects (mostly tree work) every week
… read more or few days and then would set up our gear and do what we could. Coming from Maine with Galen's arborist gear gave us the tools and the residents of the temple (adults and kids alike!) were generous and patient teachers about the ecology of their land and the greater island. When we had questions or needed help with tasks communication was smooth and help was quick to arrive~ (Thanks, Yoav for tugging a few trees with us!) While we mostly focused pruning and clearing unwanted branches and trees, we also had days in the garden, laying wood chips, putting on a new door to the duck pen, planting seedlings, and a hive mite check/ honey harvest! On rainy days we cleaned, de-termited the house, and begun preparation for the new tool shed. The work was varied, interesting and satisfying, and we were always learning new things about the plants, critters, and humans around.
Naomi and Yoav have a dynamic, free, and flowing lifestyle that is focused on intentional stewardship of their kids and the land. It was an inspiration to witness a young family living their values of health, caring for the earth and for each other, and to be in a space where humans are living so closely with the rhythms of nature. Afternoons/ evenings were often a time of play and rest, to go to the beach or park and watch the sunset. Swimming, seeing humpbacks, learning to time entering and exiting the water, feeling the power of the ocean, hiking down to Pololou... all such incredible experiences!
In addition to staples provided (dried goods, spices, etc.) this jungley homestead fed us beautifully and bountifully: there were papaya, banana, kalo, and cassava to harvest as well as greens, beans, herbs, bitter melon, and other garden and 'mountain' veggies. Near the end of our stay the chicken and duck flock nearly doubled and we were able to eat some eggs from the land!
We did end up being lent a car for the last month of our stay from a neighbor ~ the Aloha spirit is palpable on the Big island and especially in North Kohala! Before getting the car we were always invited on outings to the beach or town or hiking. Saturday mornings were really fun as that is the weekly Farmer's market in Hawi, so we made it a ritual and got to meet lots of other local folks. We were constantly amazed at the kindness and generosity that greeted us, both on the land and in the wider community. Spontaneity is the spice of life at Wainaia and there were occasional fires, music, dances, tea, meals, and always interesting conversation. Thank you for the opportunity to stay longer, it was so great to meet Shuvit and Choka!
Mahalo and Aloha to all!Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
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)Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Gillian & Galen)
It was such a treat to host Galen and Gillian at our homestead! They really bumped up the volume for us in terms of their skill, commitment, work-ethic, kindness, and overall loving and silly natures. Not to mention, Gillian has a beautiful singing voice and Galen spins a mean fire poi if you'll give him the means to light it! These guys were
… read more immediate family, our kids latched to Gillian as if she were their long-lost auntie and Galen has a calm and wise presence way beyond his years in this lifetime. They were always eager to work, regardless of the task. Whatever they touched, you knew it was going to turn out so nice. They mainly focused on tree work, which Gillian was apprenticing and picked up very well and Galen is a seasoned arborist, great at teaching. They even harnessed us all up and got us up there, too! They were extremely independent and self-driven, and had great communication skills as well. Our home will always be open to them to return any time, though we dont want to be greedy, everyone needs a Galen and Gillian visiting them at some point!
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Andrew)
It was so lovely to have the dynamic duo of Andrew and Christina as a part of our family. They were kind and mindful, they put a lot of thought into their stay and brought lovely gifts to make our kids feel loved. They put meaning into their work, always following through and not shy to ask questions if they were unclear. Great communication. They
… read more were not afraid to work hard, but were so gentle-hearted! We are so grateful for their nurturing!
Laissé par le workawayer (Andrew) pour l'hôte
Naomi and Yoav were such wonderful hosts and my time here was a blast! Things move quickly in this community--fast friends, fast projects, fast adventures, and at the same time there is a precious slowness captured in a deep respect for the moment. Naomi and Yoav are established community members and they happily shared their circle of friends and
… read more favorite spots around the island. Their kids are energetic, full of life and insight, and eager to connect if you put in the effort of having a relationship of equal-beings. There is much to learn about the jungle, and Naomi and Yoav were eager to share. Time was spent brush clearing, feeding fruit trees, deconstructing a shed, modifying a duck pen, weeding, sowing seed, and cleaning the house. Most of all, I would like to highlight how fully Naomi and Yoav welcomed me into their life; they had a generous respect for the individual flow of everyone's journey and a keen intuition for the flow of the universe.Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
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Laissé par le workawayer (Chelsea) pour l'hôte
Naomi and Yoav welcomed me in like family from the moment I arrived to the day I departed. I spent 6 beautiful weeks here and they were more than accommodating. They graciously provided me with food mainly dry goods and delicious greens from the garden. My main responsibility was to care for the air bnb rooms and to look after and play with their
… read more two amazing children. They would always invite me to go with their family on any adventures and I got to experiance some amazing things including breathtaking waterfalls, gorgeous hikes and even a Hannakah party which was so fun! They would invite me to have dinner with them and after dinner often times we would meditate together. I truly cherish my time with their family I grew so much from my time here and I hope to come back in the future. If you want to feel welcomed and part of a family who strive to make the world a better place your going to love your experience here no matter how long or short your stay they leave an everlasting impression.Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
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Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Galen)
Gus is a true treasure of a person and amazing gift to have as a part of your team! He came to land with us at a wild time, as he searched for a place to call his own. His simplicity and caring heart is inspiring! In terms of our project, he always knew what to do and anything he touched, you knew it would be golden and turn out perfect! Our kids
… read more adored him! Now, several months after he has left, they still talk about him on a daily basis, and I do think that they are great detectors of a genuine spirit. We really cannot thank Gus enough for all of his contributions and care when living with us! He is always welcome and part of our family!
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Mariah)
How to describe a Workaway who became your true sister? Mariah moved into our home as Covid struck the island, and brought with her a wave of light that penetrated the hearts of each of us in a lasting way! She became a member of our family instantly, seamlessly navigates with a deep clarity and presence each new situation. She comes completely
… read more from the heart and is in touch with a deep intuition, guided by source consciousness. We cannot thank her enough for the gifts that she brought, on all levels, hard work, profound care, expanded consciousness, and downright fun/silly flare! Thank you Mariah and you are welcome to live with us forever! Naomi and co.
Laissé par le workawayer (Idaeklow) pour l'hôte
This might possibly be the best place on Workaway! Meeting Yoav and Naomi might change your life - and that certainly was the case for us!
Living in a jungle sanctuary along with their two angels Dina and Dov, these guys are something else...
What can we say about these people to make them justice?
Naomi - a walking wikipedia when it comes to
… read more plants and co-creation with nature! She knows pretty much everything when it comes to nature and landscaping. If you want to learn more about our planet and permaculture, she is the person to talk to! Naomi is one of the purest souls we have ever met. She is always happy and spreading good energy around her. She is very wise, curious and real in a way most people aren't. She really cares about other people and the well being of the world. The only person who can challenge her warm smile might be Dina... (and they both smile all the time) She's also kind of a bad ass, walking out barefoot in the jungle from time to time and chopping down trees like Rambo!
Yoav - this guy is kind of a living legend! Name me a guy who takes his kids out for a walk, with the trolley in his right hand, a dog in his left hand while picking up trash at the same time he is lecturing you about universe? Oh, did we also mention he plays the piano like Mozart and occasionally brings out the guitar just because he can? I mean, come on man!!! Yoav is also the most genuine and sincere person we've encountered... if every person could aspire to be more like him, the world would be so much brighter and filled with light and love.
You guys really are the perfect team!
You have inspired us in so many ways and have set the example on how to raise a loving family in harmony with nature.
Thank you for all of the meaningful conversations we had, for raising our awareness of environmental hazards like 5G, for showing us how to split our first coconuts, planting trees, clearing jungle with only tools and of course for showing us some really hard riddles... lol!
But most importantly of all, thank you for welcoming us to your home and letting us be apart of the family.
You guys really are one of a kind and meeting you will always be a big chapter of our lives.
Until next time - keep spreading the good vibrations! You really make a difference to this world!
Mahalo!
Love!
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Laissé par le workawayer (Renzo & Dian) pour l'hôte
Where to begin.. our time with this family was not even 'one of the most special experiences in our lives', it was THE most special expience in our lives. Without any doubt. We love Naomi, Yoav, Dov and Dina so so much and miss them every day. They are so warm, welcoming, listening to their hearts every day and share all they have with everyone.
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They live their lives in Hawaï in a way that we really adore, admire.. it's so inspiring. Damn.. if Hawaï would be located in the Mediterranean sea.... ;-) !
We know you love to be in a natural peaceful place, and one day we will offer you to stay with us in a place like this for a holiday time! In Portugal, Spain of France. Our project is definitely not finished yet.
You guys are forever in our hearts <3
Also a big big hug to Dov and Dina, and all the chickens, the land and the rest of the people living with you!
Big kiss and hug, Renzo & DianVous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
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)Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Renzo & Dian)
Renzo and Dian became instantly family to us!
We adore these guys and now, even many weeks after they have left, our three year old still talks about how they are going to come back on the big airplane! More likely, we are going to come and see them and help them with their project! They are just the type of people that you want to surround
… read more yourself with, such good energy, always positive and fully inspired! They have so much to share with the world!
Not to mention how increadibly much they helped us! They made any task seem like it is manageable, and I must say, we really met them with some BIG projects to which they smiled and busted out with such grace and joy!
These guys are so gentle and sweet, mindful and meditative and also so tough, willing and able, you cannot imagine their capacity. I am so happy to be on their team, they are a real power couple!
We loved doing a filming process with them, I would say give them full reign as they are very creative! I hope you get many chances to be inspired and supported!
We made a sangha as well, it was lovely to practice meditation together!
Big love to you both!
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Boris & Irina)
These friends are a true power couple that is spreading good energy wherever they go! They have a wonderful flow together, truely caring, gentle, humerous and so loving. They are simply uplifting to be around. They were always so positive, down to earth, and grateful! Children also feel that genuine energy people give off and we noticed how our
… read more kids gravitated to them effortlessly. Now months later, they still talk about uncle boris and auntie "rena"! They have a great contribution to any community as we saw them blend into so many situations that I think may have been new for them, with ease. They are both very intelligent and able to do really anything they set their minds to! They were so helpful I cannot thank them enough! We have so much gratitude for them! We felt so taken care of by them, they totally spoiled us! It was a feeling like, when they are with you, on your team, everything is well in the world!
They also were a joy to live with and witness the way that they took such good care of themselves. They are very active, eat well, take time for learning and enriching themselves, good communication, lots of play time and exploring... A true source of inspiration! I hope you keep finding like minded people to support you as you journey on! Big hugs!
Laissé par le workawayer (Boris & Irina) pour l'hôte
Yoav and Naomi are wonderful and the most sharing people, we know. They live in harmony with themselves and nature and let us try to feel the same. We had the best time ever! It was a great experience for us :)
Guys live in a beautiful place in the north of Big Island with their cute kids Dovy and Dina, that became our good friends :)
We helped
… read more with cleaning, weed whacking, painting and some construction works. Yoav and Naomi always took us with them to make some groceries in Costco in Kona or to go to the beaches.
We love and miss all this family so much! We almost cried leaving them, they became OUR family!
To make a long story short, if they chose you - you're really lucky! You will have the time of your life :)Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
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Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Alex)
Alex is such a fine representative of light-filled consciouness and living in alignment with his deep and universal values. He is a real inspiration to us, always genuine and authentic to himself and the moment, willing, so gentle and peaceful yet so strong and full of vitality! He has a childlike spirit while also very in-tune with an
… read more eternalness. He was definitely one of the favorite workaways for my son! He really had a special, gentle and unobtrusive yet oh so much fun connection with the little ones!
And what an enormous help he was to us! We are so grateful to him, he really took on some big tasks in perfect harmonous stride, cutting back the jungle, planting, tending. He has a great connection with land and an holistic view to offer. We would love to have you back any time! You are on an epic journey! Keep spreading the love!
He blended in well with the community, jumping in as a team player and on the traveling train. It would be a blast to travel with Alex, I am so glad we got to spend this time getting to know you. We see you as a part of our family and Sangha! Aloha!
Laissé par le workawayer (Alex) pour l'hôte
Contacting this family was one of the best decisions I’ve made in my life. I was simply looking for a place of community, to work with the land, and to learn new ways to understand myself on a deeper level. The Island and this family gave me all of that and more. When I first arrived Yoav and Naomi made me feel incredibly welcomed and at home with
… read more their vibrant smiles, peaceful presence, and of course morning tea time. I really enjoyed the variety of tasks that needed to be done and how if you notice anything you’d like to do that they don’t then you can create your own work. Other than working with the land one of my favorite “tasks” was playing with the young ones. Dov and Dina have filled my heart with so much joy. Dov would walk me around the land and show me the best spots to pick cherries! He reminded me the art of curiosity and how to have a sense of wonder of the world around you, always asking questions of why. He also taught me how to tap into my younger self and to not be so serious about everything, he is wise beyond words. And of course Dina’s smile and laugh would instantly brighten my day. These attributes are a reflection of Naomi and Yoavs amazing parenting. The way this family communicates with each other and shows nothing but un conditional love has really inspired me. I’m so grateful for this experience and being apart of this community. It was so nice to make new friends and meet everyone who either lived on the land or was there through workaway. I plan to visit again in the near future and maybe at some point in time we can all connect at burning man ;) Thank you for everything!!! Mahalo <3Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
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Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Déborah & Enzo)
Deborah and Enzo were like a wave of synchronicity who came to bless us with their wonderful presence! Everything flows so perfectly in their presence, we really had a great sigh of relief and that we were being taken good care of when they were here. They make a great complimentary team: Enzo is very straightforward, simple, strong and motivated
… read more while Deborah brings a very feminine and knowledgeable touch, and very engaging to share with. They have a strong desire to help and are on a very highly merited mission to make this world a rich place. WE would love to come and help them on their future plans! They are going to amazing places. Big love!
Laissé par le workawayer (Déborah & Enzo) pour l'hôte
Naomi, Yoav and their 2 sweet angels are the nicest persons you could possibly meet, very open-minded, always listening to your ideas and feelings. We loved our stay there and felt so much warmingly welcomed.
Their place is in the middle of a jungle, close to the ocean, with fruits and veggies growing everywhere in the garden! You can help
… read more yourself at anytime to eat the freshly harvested papayas, spinach..
We learned a lot about how to take care of the soil, of the Earth.
Thank you for all the good vibes and love you have given to us, we already miss you guys ! :heart: Mahalo from the bottom of our heartVous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
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Laissé par le workawayer (Megan) pour l'hôte
Wow! Mahalo Naomi, Yoav, Dovi and baby Dina! Such an incredible little family instilling a sense of mindfulness, conciousness and love wherever they go! I was so blessed to be able to spend time with them and call them true friends of mine from here on out. The work is straightforward and being a self-starter is a must. I loved working on the
… read more land, helping them preserve and make food, help with the kids and be able to swim in the ocean with this family. Very open and very communicative. I learned so much and was included as part of the family and would like to say that I still am ^_^ Thank you my sweet star family!!!!!!!!Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
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)Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Megan)
Megan is a true sister! We really enjoyed having you with us for the couple of weeks that she was able to stay this year :-) I was always willing to lend a helping hand with a smile and a spirit of month-end the city authenticity! She is very Fun-loving and has a lot of wisdom that she has accumulated throughout her journey here on earth! She
… read more helped us with gardening, food preservation, cleaning, childcare (even for twins!) and building! We love you and thank you for everything!
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Layten)
We so enjoyed having this wonderful person there with us! He was such a positive addition to our team and always happy to help! He was a hard worker, yet very gentle human, and very easy to be around :-) we consider him an angel and would have him back in a heartbeat! Best of luck on all we so enjoyed having this wonderful person there with us! He
… read more was such a positive addition to our team and always happy to help! He was a hard worker, yet very gentle human, and very easy to be around :-) we consider him an angel and would have him back in a heartbeat! Best of luck on all all the journey.
Laissé par le workawayer (Vincent) pour l'hôte
Hello Naomi & Yoav, the kids, and the community,
It took me some time before writing this review but I feel like this is the perfect moment. Yesterday I told someone how great Hawaii has been for me thanks to you guys! I was telling him about the wonderful community you've built. My everyday flower was clearly the vibe I found over there. And my
… read more seed would definitely be to recreate this environment back home.
Work has also been great as we could learn a lot doing projects by ourselves or with Yoav. There's so much room for inputs that you truly feel part of the ongoing plans in this place. Everyone has his own say in it and everyone learn from each other.
The kids have been so great as well and I've learned a great deal about education (not ready to be a dad yet though).
Mahalo for the wonderful stay among you guys and unfortunately I'm not gonna be able to give any cactus this time!
VincentVous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
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)Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Vincent)
We so enjoyed having Vincent stay with us for a few weeks. Our son loved him and still talks about him to this day! He was a great addition to our family and to the community. He is very thoughtful, kind, super strong and hard-working, too. He was always open to helping with anything and very courteous. He is a great team player, and worked really
… read more well with everybody in the community. He’s also a great chef! Very adventurous and always up For a good time! All the best to you and thank you very much Vincent.
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jason)
A dreamer, a brother, a friend, and all-around super uncle! We loved having Jason stay with us. He had a wonderful friend who came along with him as well that was such a great help, thank you boots! He was very thoughtful, and everything he did, he did it to perfection. He had many wonderful ideas and gave us a lot of momentum with our project. He
… read more even made us a map and after he went home he edited it and sent it to the print shop for us to pick up as a gift which was so thoughtful! Welcome back anytime Jason, thank you so much, and keep dreaming big!
Laissé par le workawayer (Jason) pour l'hôte
I love this family! The community is a joy to be a part of. They hosted me a little under a month. They are very involved in what goes on around the town and there is always something fun to do because of that. They know where all the best beaches are. They included me with many of the activities and the work I did for them fit my strengths
… read more perfectly. I have been blessed to have Yoav and Naomi as a part of my traveling experience through the Big Island of Hawaii.Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
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Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Alexandre)
Good vibes all around! Alex has a very unique and refreshing perspective on life, travel, this world, and his place in it. We so enjoyed having him for the weeks that he was able to stay. He nestled right into our little family and community and it was as if we had never been without him. He is very knowledgeable about many things, a hard worker,
… read more and very deliberate. He was great with our kids as well :-)He inspired some others in the community to be more healthy, and encouraged us to go on runs with him. Very adventurous and so much fun. We wish you all the best! Welcome back anytime :-)
Laissé par le workawayer (Alexandre) pour l'hôte
I left this place 2 weeks ago and it still very alive in my memories. It is very different of everything else. We are talking about a paradisiacal place, surrounded by giant trees and a little river crossing the property. At the same time, it is very close to the nice little towns of Kapaau and Hawi. They have many cultural events and the farmers
… read more market, that we were always invited to go. I’ll never forget the ecstatic dance! To the other side, Pololu Valley is 5 miles away and you never get tired to enjoy the view. One day Yoav guided us to a breathtaking hike to the third valley, which is something that only locals would go.
Naomi and Yoav made me feel like family for the 3 weeks I stayed there. Dov is a smart amazing kid and Dina is a pretty baby with the calmest look. We are talking about the most peaceful, respectful open hearted people in the world. I will never forget the little surprise they made in my birthday. Living there with them and the other people of the community was a deep learning experience. It was all about truth, improvement and gratitude. Such great conversations, meetings and dinners.
I was also lucky to be there at the same time as Vincent, another workawayer from Belgium, who became a good friend. We could team up for the tasks and for time off explorations. It was also fun to have morning runs with Yoav and Vincent! I hope Yoav keep the tradition!
Another highlight was Yoav’s birthday event, when many beautiful people from the community came to celebrate, with great food and music. The dome has a magical acoustic and the experience was intense!
In terms of work, we dug trenches, repaired drainage pipes, painted the dome, installed wood floor (nice team work!), built a big rock and dirt berm and things like that. There were other tasks and we could always discuss which ones we felt more willing to do. Schedule was also flexible, so the best thing is to be honest. They won’t be behind you telling when it’s time to work or to stop. In the end, we felt great to finish and progress many projects there.
Thank you guys for everything you did and that you do (to the world). It is good to meet people that is building a better world! I hope to see you again soon! Lots of love!Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
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Laissé par le workawayer (Zachary) pour l'hôte
I was blessed to land with Yoav and Naomi. The work for me was mostly outside, helping out with various landscape projects and some building. They occasionally host a events such as sweat lodges, yoga, concerts, gong meditations, all of which I enjoyed in participation. The land is beautiful and they have a nice seasonal stream that bisects the
… read more property. They have an awesome garden space and several young, rare tropical fruits planted on the borders of the land. If you enjoy learning about tropical permaculture and living in community with family, this should be a good spot for you. Some cool exploring to the east and west of here. Dry, sloping mesquite forest to the east and epic forest mountain to the west. Polulu valley and the other valleys in the area are dreamlike. The surf is good, be aware of conditions and currents if you go out. They live within walking distance of the best surf spot around, it's called the lighthouse, gets gnarly at times. The locals are super cool, just smile and make some friends. Aloha!Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
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)Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Zachary)
This guy is the best! He has been with us for a month and he has totally transformed our project and our sense of family. Super great vibes and very enthusiastic! He really puts his heart into everything he does and it shows:-) He is always open and available while having the double skill of being very self sufficient and grounded within his own.
… read more He is always learning and has much to teach- we would be happy to host him as long as it works out in his flow:) Thank you Zack! It's an honor to get to know you!
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Kevin & Lindsay)
Lovely folks! Thank you for your hard work for the few days you were able to be with us:)
All the best!
Laissé par le workawayer (Sarah) pour l'hôte
Naomi and Yoav are some of the blessed folks I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. It is such an honor to have been so warmly welcomed in their community. They live greatly in love and reverence, with presence, connection and gratitude. They're always working on something, yet there is ease in their diligence. One of their finest and miraculous
… read more efforts being Dov, their sweet baby boy. What a divine privilege to witness his experience of life! So many fond memories will be forever imprinted on my heart, from the sheer delight of his first steps to the flashing light of his laughter, the feeling of his little hand holding mine and the bow of time as we'd pause to inspect a knot in the wood or a light switch on the wall. He is a constant reminder that life is precious. You can find that kind of affirmation anywhere if you look right, but you won't have any trouble finding it at Naomi and Yoav's. If you have some time and energy to share, your investment will be well kept here. Endless gratitude and love!Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
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A true gem! Sarah is a lover with all of her heart and puts her soul into what she feels is right:) I fell in love with this lady and would call her a sister and forever part of our family! (Thank goodness she only moved next door!) She is full of zest for projects and has lots of knowledge. She especially bonded with and took great care of our
… read more baby! She should write a short story about workaway! Haha! I'll save her the details:) xoxo! Thank you SARAH!
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Gianluca & Roberta)
These guys are so lovely! They are very easy-going and work well together or on their own, great members of a team! They make the community feel cozy, baking bread and bustling around. They are self-starting and have great ideas. They are hard working and also know how to relax and take care of themselves! It is a joy to get to know and live in
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Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Georgia)
It was wonderful to have Georgia as a part of the family for a short time! She is very brave! Thoughtful, helpful and super easy to get along with. She definitely has some extrasensory abilities, follows her flow and is very mature beyond her years:-) Thank you!
Laissé par le workawayer (Janae) pour l'hôte
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Michelle was a blessing that came to our household. Self motivated, clear energy, sensitive to whats going around. She developed a magical relationship with our baby boy, and helped our house feel like a temple. She is very deep person with tremendous insight into the human spirit, and shares her wisdom with humility and grace.
Lots and lots of
… read more gifts in this one kind woman. We bow in gratitude to all we shared during your stay here. May your journeys ahead be fruitful and meaningful. With Aloha, Yoav, Naomi and Dov Adama
What a heartfelt sense of family I experienced during my stay with Naomi, Yoav and precious baby Dov! They graciously hosted me a little over a month sharing their life experiences with me. I was included in activities, gatherings, yoga classes, trips to the farmer’s market, library and more. Baby Dov, a bit over a year old, was my primary focus
… read more and we hit it off delightfully. In addition to helping with the baby, I helped around the house with cleaning and various jobs inside and out. I nickname the area Fern Gully as that is what the lush jungle reminded me of. Nature provides lots of fruits if you know where to look for them and they have a garden with veggies too. I wasn’t able to get cell reception (which probably depends on your carrier) and had limited internet. They kindly offered me use of the house phone though. They really focus on cultivating a sense of community in living, working and playing together. If you resonate with that and the area, be careful….you may end up staying longer than you planned! Mahalo Naomi, Yoav and Dov for such a warm experience. You know you are stuck in my heart forever!!Help with gardening , greenhouse, building farm structures goats & chickens on our homestead in Sagle, Idaho, USA
Gardening, painting and relaxing outdoors in a lovely quiet neighborhood in Portland, USA
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