Tend permaculture gardens, make natural art and carpentry creations for a new eco-retreat in Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

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  Beschreibung

  I'm Mackenzie, originally from Chicago, USA and now living in the beautiful land of Tzununa, Guatemala. I'm in the process of building a Nature-based Retreat Center / Education Space.
  
  This space will serve as a guest house, retreat center and education space, to invite people into a simple way of living, teach skills that empower holistic well-being, creating a space for cultural connection and collaboration, and inspire creative expression.
  
  It's built on the foundation of:
  
  Ecological & Personal Health: Use permaculture principles and practices as a foundation to teach people of the connection between personal and planetary well-being.
  
  Intercultural Exchange: Foster meaningful relationships between people of different cultures to learn from each other and weave a resilient and connected community.
  
  Handmade Goods, Art, & Creativity: Offer a creative space to preserve and reignite the original tradition of unique handmade goods.
  
  To get to know us more, ask us!

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  Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten

  Gartenarbeiten

  Mithilfe auf einem Bauernhof

  Hausarbeiten

  Tourismus / Gastgewerbe

  Hilfe mit Computer /Internet
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  Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Tzununa is a beautiful location in the highlands of Guatemala, along the volcanic Lake Atitlan. The weather is perfect all of the time -- sunny and warm during the day with some rain showers into the evening (until November). This is a small community of a few thousand people made up of local Mayans and international travelers. You will get to work alongside locals and will likely meet people from all over the world during your time here.
  
  This is a relatively small property so although we live in our own places, we share space and will feel like family. Expect communal sauna time, family dinners, and chatting about life in the gardens together. My wish for people coming here is that they get a taste of the beauty of simple living and how rewarding it is to do humble work outdoors, enjoying the fresh air, sunshine and birdsongs throughout the day. Workawayers will learn how to build and maintain gardens, create systems of fertility and soil-amending, and experience the fun of bringing chickens and ducks into an ecosystem. I hope that people build lifelong relationships here and deepen their connection to the Earth.

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  Arbeit

  I am looking for a volunteer to help me with marketing and social media primarily, to help share this place with the world and attract in the right visitors and groups. 70% of the time should be spent on marketing activities, and the other 30% can be spent helping with things in the garden -- planting, weeding, harvesting, making herbal tea blends, etc. You'll also be asked to feed our chickens and collect eggs on the weekends!
  
  If you're interested, please reach out and explain your experience and why you think you'd be the best fit for the position!
  
  I am looking for people that are self-starters, who can work both independently and with a team. Ideal Workawayers are positive, hard-working, excellent communicators, creative, and passionate, and not afraid to roll their sleeves up to get done what needs to get done. Ideal candidates can speak some Spanish because you might be working alongside a team of local workers who also speak Spanish.
  
  My space is a beacon for healthy, natural living, so we do not allow alcohol, drugs, and cigarettes on the property. We respect the rhythm of the local community, starting our days around 8am and quieting down when it gets dark. It's really nice to be on the sun's cycle and engage with a slower pace of living.
  
  Right now is rainy season, so the plants are thriving and the air is fresh and lush!!

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  Gesprochene Sprachen

  Englisch: Fließend
  Spanisch: Fließend

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  Unterkunft

  You will be staying in a shared or private room. There is a bathroom, shower, and a shared kitchen about 30 seconds walk away. You'll have access to the whole property which has gardens, lawns, a sauna and cold plunge, and a yoga deck.

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  Was noch ...

  Tzununa has lots of beautiful waterfall hikes through the valley. You can swim in the lake at the local nature reserve. On Sundays there is a market in the center of town, and a kirtan and ecstatic dance just down the street. There are many other towns you can visit around the lake by taking a quick boat ride to explore restaurants, shops, and events. People spend most of their days outdoors, living a simple and enjoyable life.

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  Etwas mehr Information

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    Internet Zugang

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    Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang

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    Wir besitzen Tiere

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    Wir sind Raucher

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    Familien möglich

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  Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal

  zwei

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  Arbeitszeiten

  25 hours per week

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