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Not going to renovate the old house. It is in too bad of shape. We will be continuing to cleaning up my new property in Haiku. It is located next to my container home property and used to be a pig farm. We have already taken 5 trucks to the landfill. It is not fun, but satisfying work.
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We have with the help of alot of helpers gotten alot of clean up work done. There are still numerous giant bamboo tha needs thinning and old removed. It is a knarly job working with it. I am not a bamboo lover. hahaha
I Just hosted two girls , dorm style in one of the container homes. It worked out well. I do think a couple would be better, but two friends also is nice. It is easier on me, if people are independent and see to themselves as much as possible .
Aloha Everyone,
First, I should like to thank all those who have written to me with a desire to help. I have gotten a lot of extra projects completed. I am also learning more about hosting and the responsibilities and chores that go along with hosting. I don't mind being a camp counselor but don't want to be a baby sitter. In other words, I expect people to be mature, responsible and capable of independence.
My name is David and have been hosting on a beautiful 2.5 acre home in Huelo, Maui, Hawaii
In April, I sold the Noni farm in Huelo.
Because of all the fabulous helpers over the past year, my new place is ready for planting and caretaking. It will incorporate some permaculture design elements, but will not be 100%.
We built a two container set up with a roof between. I have a kitchen set up in a 10 by 20 Costco canopy for now. The floors are pea gravel. I love the lifestyle. One container is my bedroom and the other container could be for someone else. There is a hot shower, but not that private. Accommodations could be made.
The help needed here is general maintenance, gardening, weeding, dog sitting and tree planting.
I am an easy going guy. In addition to the juice business, I was a permaculture designer, bio dynamic farmer, compost maker and herbalist. I attended the UCSC Farm and Garden sustainable agriculture program in 1994. In college, I was an an Art and Art history major.
This new property is located in Haiku, very close to the bus line and Haiku town. It's only a few minutes to Paia and the North Shore beaches. Maui has alot to offer. These are crazy times so who knows what it will be like in a few months. Now, there very little tourists, which is a mixed blessing.
Feel free to ask questions about Maui or other hosts that I may know.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Elderly Companionship
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Depending on your interests, you can integrate with the spiritual New Age community here on Maui, You can connect with a variety of Hawaiian cultural opportunities, you can meet numerous like minded people of all ages. There is a great Saturday Farmers market to meet many incredible farmers and crafts people. Hawaii has diverse cultures and many events to participate.
Help
Aloha. Helping to take care, upkeep and maintain my personal rural home on the North Shore of Maui. I like to travel and need a person to help, Meals are not provided. Help exchange requirement is only 15 hours per week. Help includes, cleaning, yard maintenance, tree maintenance, light computer help, some light duty painting and dog sitting.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Because of the low hour requirement, no meals or food is provided. However, often stuff is shared. One of the two containers is used by a Workawayer or couple and I sometimes have an extra tent available. We all share a nice almost commercial kitchen and solar hot water heated shower and toilet. The large space between the two containers is a lounge, dining ang hanging out area. The internet is decent. I discourage downloading and too much streaming. Quiet time is no later than 10pm on most nights.
What else ...
The property is seclude and private. We all like our privacy and respect one another. We prefer to maintain a low key lifestyle. We discourage loud partying and no loud music. What people do outside the property is their business. No one may ever bring a guest or a strangerto the property. It is a 420 friendly place. There has been many nicw people here in the past, some of whom I am still friendly with.
The ocean is close by, Haiku Town one mile up the road, Paia Town,10 minutes away, Hookipa Beach Park 7 minutes and scenic Upcountry is close.
The last bus stop is 1000 feet away, at the junction of the Hana Hwy.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
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I liked that she was independent and did her own thing outside the… read more
I am hoping she returms and helps out again.
Maui was good to het and she to Maui.
Some of the friends she made while here ask about her.… read more
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I liked that she was independent and did her own thing outside the… read more
I am hoping she returms and helps out again.
Maui was good to het and she to Maui.
Some of the friends she made while here ask about her.… read more
I don't say that lightly.
Maui is a special destination and a great opportunity for For getting to know the Hawaiian culture, landscape and seascape
Isaac is a surfer. He was in paradise… read more
When someone says they just love clearing brush, cutting trees and weeding, y'ou know I'm gonna say yes. That was John's… read more
In the program we meet many people and have all sorts of interactions and connections. I have to say that I have been very blessed to have met fantastic people and possible life long friends.
I'm not batting a 1000 but didn't expect to. All in all it's great.
The 2 boys Milan and Dennis from… read more
Thank you so much David for showing me around the island and your favourite places. You were providing me a save and sacred space to explore new things, cook and eat amazing food, making connections with beautiful people, learn about noni fruit, learn to slow down and… read more
David is an excellent host, showing me around the island and introducing me to people before he went away, and careful in case of covid when he came back.… read more
Thank you David
We worked on a variety of indoor and outdoor projects. They were always up for the task and on time. I could count on them for anything.
Our meals, we sometimes shared… read more
She was a nice fit here and will be missed.
I must say, he proved that a raw diet did not diminish a persons strength and endurance. It was very cool to see him live on coconuts,… read more
As for cooking and creating vegan meals, there has been no other as talented.… read more
He made me feel welcome from the very beginning, looked for me at the airport and was really patient in explaining to me every little detail so I could have the best time in Maui.
He has the most amazing farm, located in paradise minutes away from the ocean and hiking… read more
He has worlds of experience to offer about the land, living in Hawaii, and life in general.
He always looks out for you, making sure you feel welcome, that you know where all the best places on Maui are, and that you enjoy your time here.
The work is simple, and short, yet at times very physical.
David is a… read more
