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Join me for a winter escape to my off-grid cabins in an eco village living near Gualaquiza, Ecuador

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  2025 

 Geforderte Mindest-Aufenthaltsdauer: mindestens 1 Monat oder mehr

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  • Beschreibung

    Beschreibung

    Two years ago, I took on this adventure in the Jungle of Ecuador and built three modern tiny home cabins with my own hands and support. It has been quite the adventure, and it became a very special place. Last year, I returned and was able to enjoy the hard work and had a winter escape while working remotely.

    This became a health retreat focused on good nutrition, exercise, water, sunlight, temperance, air, rest, and trust in god. This winter, from 8 January till 7 April, I am returning, and it would be amazing to be able to share and witness this experience with someone who would enjoy this as well.

    If you are handy with your hands, let's further build up the place so that the Ecuador Time Chamber project can become a reality for other people to enjoy in the future. Let's finish the indoor cabinets, outdoor shed, improve rainwater collection, indoor showers and the second kitchen.

    There is a mesmerizing mountain view with jungle sounds, tropical sunshine, fruits, a local waterfall, beautiful native trees, and an upcoming permaculture fruit forest.

    Enjoy a break from the stresses of modern life, and put yourself under more natural circumstances, and you will likely discover a deep enjoyment and satisfaction within this.

    I’ve been passionate about fruit and wellness for over a decade, and I’ve always dreamed of growing tropical and specialty fruits, like durian, jackfruit, soursop, and granadilla, that are rare and expensive in the Netherlands. The fruit forest is now developing beautifully, and I would love support with organizing, planting, nurturing, and ongoing maintenance.

    The property is fully off-grid and includes the following high-tech systems:
    - A massive solar array (30 panels, 410W each) and 80kWh LiFePO4 battery storage.
    - 15kW dual-voltage power inverters (110V/220V).
    - Starlink Satellite Internet.
    - Vitamix Blender, Instant Pot Pro Plus, Joyami Smart Induction Cooktop.
    - Samsung Refrigerator with Freezer, and Samsung Washer and Dryer combo.
    - Water filtration system with UV sterilization and SEAFLO pump with accumulator tank.
    - Xiaomi Body Composition Scale S400, Blood Pressure Monitor, Vibis Insect Bite and Sting Relief.
    - Air conditioning units (18,000 BTU) for when it gets too hot, to control humidity, and to have a condensation water source.
    - Exercise tools like yoga mats, heavy bands, rings, bars, sandbags and more.
    - Advanced multi-speaker audio system for workouts, meditation and ecstatic dancing.
    - Hot water system for indoor showers (to be finished this year).
    - Loads of automation and security sensors.

    The food is plant-based and health-focused, featuring tropical fruits like papayas, cherimoyas, jackfruit, sour soup, mango, passion fruit, melons, bananas, and many more, along with legumes, root vegetables, seeds, nuts, chocolate, pizza parties and popcorn.

    I personally try to get at least 15% of my calorie intake from protein (+110gr, 1.6gr per kg lean muscle weight), so I add soy milk, tofu, legume powders, and other tips and tricks for extra nutritional support.

    I do not know my long-term plans for the cabins, as I value family plans, but I want to build the place up so other people can visit and enjoy this magical place, for reflection, fasting, grounding, and healing. I started this project as a response to the pandemic and a deep desire to create and grow something with my own hands that would give me the feeling of freedom and responsibility. There is a special feeling from staying at the off-grid cabins surrounded by more than a hundred fruit trees.

    I can understand if you have more questions, so please send me a message, and I will do my best to come back to you as soon as possible.

    Jelle

  • Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

    Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

    Kunstprojekte
    Sprachpraxis
    Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten
    Gartenarbeiten
    Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten
    Mithilfe auf einem Bauernhof
    Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie
    Hausarbeiten
    Handwerkliche Arbeiten
    Hilfe mit Computer /Internet
    House sitting
  • Interessengebiete

    Interessengebiete

    Technik
    Vegetarier / Veganer
    Nachhaltigkeit
    Kultur
    Selbstentwicklung
    Film & Fernsehen
    Farmarbeit
    Geschichte
    Gärtnern
    Musik
    Heimwerken & DIY
    Bücher
    Kochen & Backen
    Gartenarbeiten
    Tischlerarbeiten
    Architektur
    Radfahren
    Wandern
    Outdoor-Aktivitäten
    Tanzen
    Yoga / Wellness
    Natur
    Fitness
  • Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

    Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

    I will cover your travel expenses and basic necessities while you're here.

    You can meet me in the Netherlands (Weesp, Amsterdam) in December before traveling to Ecuador if you’d like to get to know each other better and discuss things in person.

    We can also meet around 8 January in Cuenca, Ecuador and travel together from there.

  • Arbeit

    Arbeit

    Support will primarily involve helping me with a range of tasks. While I will be leading the projects, I’ll need assistance with:
    - Organizing tasks and managing supplies.
    - Cooking, cleaning, and maintaining an orderly space.
    - Painting, documenting progress, and problem-solving together.
    - Running errands together, planting trees, nursery, and supporting other projects as they come up.

  • Gesprochene Sprachen

    Englisch: Fließend
    Niederländisch: Fließend
    Spanisch: Grundkenntnisse

  • Unterkunft

    Unterkunft

    There is one cabin loft area available, with a queen-sized air mattress (80"L x 60"W x 13"Th) and a mesh screen. It’s simple but functional, offering a place to rest after a day’s tasks.

  • Was noch ...

    Was noch ...

    I am one of multiple private landowners in this eco-village. There isn’t a single person managing the communities, it functions more like a neighborhood with multiple houses and private owners.

    This profile originally served as a Workaway profile for my place in The Netherlands, which is where the feedback from previous guests originates. I attempted to create a separate profile but only one profile per individual is possible.

  • Etwas mehr Information

    Etwas mehr Information

    • Internet Zugang

    • Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang

      Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang

    • Wir besitzen Tiere

    • Wir sind Raucher

    • Familien möglich

  • Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal

    Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal

    zwei

  • Meine Tiere/Haustiere

    Meine Tiere/Haustiere

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