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We are a small family owned organic cocoa farm running on a cooperative/fairtrade basis on the island of Grenada in the Caribbean. We are now making chocolate as well as running the farm. We live in a beautiful place and you get your own little house which is good for a single or couple, overlooking the Caribbean sea which is only a two minute walk away. As much free food from the estate as you want plus fresh fish from the local market. The help required centers around the fermentation and drying of cocoa beans.... it is not back breaking but you should be able to lift 20kg easily.... working days and hours are dictated by the weather and the needs of the cocoa.. some days will be long and hard. Some days there is no work and there is plenty of down time in the hammocks. We are all multi taskers and you will sometimes be asked to help with the other aspects of running and maintaining our place
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Jardinage
Aide dans une ferme
Aide à la maison
Entretien général
Aide informatique/internet
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
Most people who come to Grenada only see the tourist side of life. We live in a very poor rural area. People who stay with us get to know the locals who are very friendly and learn a lot about the ''real'' Grenada. For any one interested in chocolate it is a fantastic to fully experience the whole story, right from the tree to the bar
Projets impliquant des enfants
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Aide
Carrying buckets of beans to and from the fermentation shed and drying drawers, watching over the cocoa in the drying drawers. bagging and weighing cocoa bean. Roasting beans winnowing beans. General yard maintainance
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Allemand: Débutant
Français: Débutant
Hébergement
You get your own small wooden house which comprises of two singles ,with seating area and kitchen. Shared bathroom and shower and a lovely balcony which is where most people end up spending most of their time. It has WIFI and is safe and secure
Autres infos...
Beaches, hikes waterfalls, meeting people... early to bed.. early to rise!!... A very simple time without all the distractions of modern day life... time for meditation, yoga etc
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Deux
Nombre d'heures attendues
whenever work needs doing
N° de référence hôte : 686196795326
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6 avr. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Clova) pour l'hôte
I had a great time at Kim’s farm! I stayed for a month and it went real fast.. too fast.
Kim and Lylette created a truly beautiful environment. Very peaceful, as much with nature than with the locals & tourists, that comes and go through freely and friendly. They also are very interesting people full of life and incredible ideas.
It’s very… read more
Kim and Lylette created a truly beautiful environment. Very peaceful, as much with nature than with the locals & tourists, that comes and go through freely and friendly. They also are very interesting people full of life and incredible ideas.
It’s very… read more
7 mars 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Sophia & Paul Marko) pour l'hôte
life as a workawayer at crayfishbay is easy! chocolate smell and taste everywhere, variety of tasks, a lot of time to wander around, very openminded people around and the opportunity to be part of something truly special! we stayed a month and would always recommend to go there!!
7 mars 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sophia & Paul Marko)
A great pair of people who stayed with us for about a month. Keen to do any work that was thrown at them which they did well and with diligence. A wide variety of skills. I would highly recommend them.
(Excellent
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31 janv. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Feđa) pour l'hôte
I have stayed on the farm for around two months and have had an absolutely amazing time. Kim, Lylette and Gabri were all immensely welcoming, accomodating, and fun to talk to. Given that it was the peak of the season, at times the work could get rather hard (especially when going to the bush with Gabri) but also extremely rewarding. Nonetheless,… read more
29 janv. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Feđa)
Feda stayed with us for about two months. All I can say is that hes a really great guy, both as a workaway and as a companion. Always happy to do any job which he does with enthusiasm and diligence. Also a great companion with whom one can have a deep serious conversation or a good laugh over a couple of beers. I would highly recommend him
(Excellent
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6 avr. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Clova) pour l'hôte
I had a great time at Kim’s farm! I stayed for a month and it went real fast.. too fast.
Kim and Lylette created a truly beautiful environment. Very peaceful, as much with nature than with the locals & tourists, that comes and go through freely and friendly. They also are very interesting people full of life and incredible ideas.
It’s very… read more
Kim and Lylette created a truly beautiful environment. Very peaceful, as much with nature than with the locals & tourists, that comes and go through freely and friendly. They also are very interesting people full of life and incredible ideas.
It’s very… read more
7 mars 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Sophia & Paul Marko) pour l'hôte
life as a workawayer at crayfishbay is easy! chocolate smell and taste everywhere, variety of tasks, a lot of time to wander around, very openminded people around and the opportunity to be part of something truly special! we stayed a month and would always recommend to go there!!
7 mars 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sophia & Paul Marko)
A great pair of people who stayed with us for about a month. Keen to do any work that was thrown at them which they did well and with diligence. A wide variety of skills. I would highly recommend them.
(Excellent
)
31 janv. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Feđa) pour l'hôte
I have stayed on the farm for around two months and have had an absolutely amazing time. Kim, Lylette and Gabri were all immensely welcoming, accomodating, and fun to talk to. Given that it was the peak of the season, at times the work could get rather hard (especially when going to the bush with Gabri) but also extremely rewarding. Nonetheless,… read more
29 janv. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Feđa)
Feda stayed with us for about two months. All I can say is that hes a really great guy, both as a workaway and as a companion. Always happy to do any job which he does with enthusiasm and diligence. Also a great companion with whom one can have a deep serious conversation or a good laugh over a couple of beers. I would highly recommend him
(Excellent
)
11 févr. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Maria)
A really great person, highly recommended and would always be welcome back
(Excellent
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11 févr. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Maria) pour l'hôte
I spent a month staying here, and I really enjoyed my time there. Kim, Lylette and Gabri are very warm and welcoming people, with a lot of knowledge to share and stories to tell.
You work whenever there is work to be done. It’s been fun and very interesting to work with many different steps of the process; from cracking the pods in the land,… read more
You work whenever there is work to be done. It’s been fun and very interesting to work with many different steps of the process; from cracking the pods in the land,… read more
9 févr. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sam)
Sam was a great person to have here for three months. Hard working, willing to learn and lovely with people. I would recommend him highly
(Excellent
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9 févr. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Sam) pour l'hôte
I stayed four months and I believe it's one of the greater ways to live a life. The work is honest and varied. Can be picking cocoa in the land to shovelling beans to watching them dry in the sun all day. There is some time to explore Grenada if you wish to, but I found myself on the yard most days because of the environment and charm of the… read more
22 nov. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Kelleyann)
Kelly was a great person to have around. Would highly recommend
(Excellent
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22 nov. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Kelleyann) pour l'hôte
My stay at Kim & Lylette's was incredible!
Fair waring, making chocolate is not an easy job but it certainly is rewarding.
Kim & Lylette's place is an absolute sanctuary and you definitely leave feeling refreshed and fulfilled.
There's so much that I could say beyond this - however there would be too much to write.
Public transportation is just… read more
Fair waring, making chocolate is not an easy job but it certainly is rewarding.
Kim & Lylette's place is an absolute sanctuary and you definitely leave feeling refreshed and fulfilled.
There's so much that I could say beyond this - however there would be too much to write.
Public transportation is just… read more
2 juil. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (James)
Jame stayed with us for three months as a workaway. A great guy who was always happy to take on any job that was thrown at him which he would carry out properly with diligence. A nice guy to chat with and a good sense of humor. 100% reliable. We would be happy to see him again
(Excellent
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27 juin 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (James) pour l'hôte
I had and amazing time. I learnt alot about Cocoa farming and Cocoa bean maintenance with Kim, Lylette and Gabri, and wish I could have stayed for longer! On top of that everyone was incredily kind, friendly and very easy to get along with and Grabi made some amazing food ^_^. I was also able to see and explore alot of the Island (including… read more
9 janv. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Samuel & Aurelia) pour l'hôte
This workaway was our first one. We stayed 3weeks with my girlfriend. It was a wonderful experience. Kim, Lylette and Gabri are excellent hosts, they like to explain their work and it’s easy to skipe up a conversation with them. Moreover you can meet other grenadian people working in this farm. It’s a good place to discover the real life of… read more
31 déc. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Samuel & Aurelia)
These are lovely people. They were happy to take on all the different jobs thrown at them and did them with diligence. Friendly and sharing people. They left the workaway appartment absolutely clean and spotless, something we really appreciate and demonstrates how thoughtful of other peoples needs they are. I would highly recommend these people… read more
(Excellent
)
23 juil. 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Tim) pour l'hôte
It was my first workaway experience and I couldn't have wished for a bette- blah blah blah.
For real: If you consider coming here, do it. Minimum duration of stay recommended: 4 months, that's the time the rooster needs to not see you as a threat every time you feed the chickens (an obviously relevant indicator). But really every month you stay… read more
For real: If you consider coming here, do it. Minimum duration of stay recommended: 4 months, that's the time the rooster needs to not see you as a threat every time you feed the chickens (an obviously relevant indicator). But really every month you stay… read more
18 juil. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Tim)
Tim left us this morning after a four month stay. A real pleasure to have him here for that time and we were sad to see him go. He is a totally positive person and always with a smile. Happy to take on any job thrown at him,diligent and very good at taking instruction. A generous kind hearted man with a great sense of humor and very respectful of… read more
(Excellent
)
5 déc. 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Colin)
Colin stayed for almost three months and turned to be an absolute A1 guy and became a good friend and part of the family. We were really sad to see him go. Very self contained,very willing to take on any job and keen to learn new skills as well as share his own.
Great guy to have conversation with over a cold beer and a great sense of humor
Highly… read more
Great guy to have conversation with over a cold beer and a great sense of humor
Highly… read more
(Excellent
)
4 déc. 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Colin) pour l'hôte
I had an amazing stay with Kim and Lylette and Gabry (and Rover, Ratty, Romy). I stayed for just under 3 months with a mate and was amazed at how welcomed and accommodated i felt the entire time. Kim is a crazy old geyser in many ways but hes absolutely true to the mantra of community and helping eachother out, provided that you are prepared to… read more
30 oct. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Alicia) pour l'hôte
Kim and Lynnette thank you again!
So lovely place! the people the location and everything in general, and special the Chocolate that Lynnette make, I wish i could learn the technique, it is so delicious.
I spent two beautiful weeks, i really enjoyed the peaceful people and place, it is a perfect place for practicing meditation and yoga , I felt… read more
So lovely place! the people the location and everything in general, and special the Chocolate that Lynnette make, I wish i could learn the technique, it is so delicious.
I spent two beautiful weeks, i really enjoyed the peaceful people and place, it is a perfect place for practicing meditation and yoga , I felt… read more
19 oct. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Roos)
Ross is an absolute gem....wish she could have stayed longer
(Excellent
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19 oct. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Roos) pour l'hôte
I arrived in this place not knowing how long I would stay. In the end I stayed almost a month. Time went so fast, because I felt very much like home. The house and garden are amazing. You can have a natural shower and pick fruits and herbs as you please. Other stuff you can buy in the little local shop. It wasn’t cocoa season when I arrived, so it… read more
31 août 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Tara) pour l'hôte
What a unique experience in an equally unique part of the world. Hard work but so rewarding, you really do get out of it what you put in. We were blown away at how fertile the soil is on this gorgeous Spice Island, we planted seeds and saw the fruits of our labour in a matter of weeks! On this wonderful farm you can literally live off the land and… read more
10 août 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Tara)
Tara and Richie stayed with us for three months and it was an absolute pleasure to have them here. We wish they could have stayed here longer. Very hard workers and full of enthusiasm, and always happy to join in with whatever job was going on at the time and willing to learn new things. Good company, totally respectful and non intrusive. We wish… read more
(Excellent
)
23 mars 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Jake & Rita) pour l'hôte
Our first workaway experience and wow could not have asked for a better one. Getting to see local rural Grenadines life and contributing to the making of some great chocolate. Many thanks to our hosts Kim, Lylette and our coconut supplier Gabriel.
17 mars 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jake & Rita)
Jake and Rita stayed with us for six weeks and I cannot recommend them highly enough. Happy to take on any job thrown at them, very diligent and thoughtful. They would always be welcome back.
(Excellent
)
23 janv. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (lizzieartnsurf) pour l'hôte
Coming a bit late....
Kim and Lynette have been amazing and supporting in a difficult time...so sorry I had to leave the island but really hope to be back at some point. Thank you and hope in a great new start next time.
Kim and Lynette have been amazing and supporting in a difficult time...so sorry I had to leave the island but really hope to be back at some point. Thank you and hope in a great new start next time.
5 sept. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Gisela) pour l'hôte
I stayed for 3 months and loved every minute of it! Having come to there as a serious student of chocolate making I was able to learn every single step in the production from tree to bar, which was super-interesting.Kim, Lylette and Gabriel are each experts in their fields with a lot of experience and always willing to answer my many questions.… read more
20 août 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Gisela)
Gisela stayed with us for three months. Probably the greatest workaway we've had. A wonderful positive person and exploding with good energy.....we would love for her to return...
(Excellent
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24 avr. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Gerard & Laraine)
Gerard and Laraine are truly fine people. They stayed with us for just under a month. When they arrived we explained the work that needed to be done. This comprised of feeding the chickens and looking after the fermentation and drying of the cocoa as well as a few odd jobs
We ourselves are extremely busy and often dont have the time to supervise.… read more
We ourselves are extremely busy and often dont have the time to supervise.… read more
(Excellent
)
23 avr. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Gerard & Laraine) pour l'hôte
Well we had an amazing 1 month experience at the cocoa farm.
Kim and Lynette are very special people indeed, 100% passionate about the island of Grenada, it’s people, and their chocolate enterprise.
We loved our time with Kim and Lynette, their land manager Gabri and all their friends, not to mention their lovely dogs and cats.
We basically… read more
Kim and Lynette are very special people indeed, 100% passionate about the island of Grenada, it’s people, and their chocolate enterprise.
We loved our time with Kim and Lynette, their land manager Gabri and all their friends, not to mention their lovely dogs and cats.
We basically… read more
17 nov. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Hunter & Reid) pour l'hôte
I had a fantastic time at the Farm. I would highly recommend it to anybody, as long as you can withstand some sand flies (and a reality check if you only live in the first world). Whether you are looking to learn about the process of making chocolate, get a taste for a sustainable lifestyle, hear Kim tell some amazing stories, or simply want to… read more
