Experience life in a Pacific Northwest old growth forest just an hour from Portland, OR, USA

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  Beschreibung

  This is a rustic wilderness lodge & a working community in a protected old growth forest. We welcome frequent visitors who come to remember that there is a quieter existence outside the bustle of "normal" life. We reside on nearly 200 hundred acres of mature forest and wildlife habitat here in the Pacific Northwest that has been stewarded by the same settler family for five generations. We successfully placed a conservation easement on 150 acres of the land, which will conserve the forest in its natural state in perpetuity.
  
  Our 50 acres outside the conservation easement has been developed into a holistic retreat space where we host paid gatherings and events, including weddings. This is what keeps the staff and volunteers busy through the summer season (approx. May - Oct). The property is owned by a large family - Ian (he/him) is the caretaker living here full-time with his partner Chel (she/her) and their babies Socrates, Sheba, and Owl, and Ian’s dad Bill (he/him) visits in the summer to help with building projects. There is a small paid staff, and we are seeking 10-12 volunteers.
  
  We have a fair number of visitors, friends, and helpers passing through our communal spaces. We are remote but not too far out there! The closest town, Molalla, is a 15-minute drive, and we are conveniently 50 minutes from Portland. We work hard here, but make time for fun and relaxation too, which may include sharing meals, movie nights, sound healing, music & dancing, bonfires, chilling in the hot tub, yoga, meditation, river dips, foraging for mushrooms and edible and medicinal plants, and exploring the forest :)
  
  We have four rustic sleeper cabins and many other accommodations, including a cottage, community lodge with bathrooms and kitchen, and bathhouse with cedar sauna & hot tub. Also a yoga deck overlooking the river, a swimming beach w/ kayaks, and nature trails.
  
  We acknowledge that this sacred land is the traditional lands of the Molalla peoples, who were forcibly removed to the Confederated Tribes of the Grande Ronde reservation. We endeavor to live in right relationship with Mother Earth, heal ancestral wounds and deprogram ourselves from colonizing systems and patterns. We are committed to holding a safe space for all peoples, including QT-BIPOC folks. We center the wellness and healing of ourselves and those in our community circle, so we may all cohabitate peacefully and with integrity.

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  Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Kunstprojekte

  Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten
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  Interessengebiete

  

  Technik

  

  Videoaufnahmen

  

  Nachhaltigkeit

  

  Events & Sozialleben

  

  Selbstentwicklung

  

  Film & Fernsehen

  

  Karitative Arbeiten

  

  Schreiben

  

  Darstellende Künste

  

  Trampen

  

  Zeichnen & Malen

  

  Tischlerarbeiten

  

  Tiere

  

  Astronomie

  

  Fotografie

  

  Gärtnern

  

  Bücher

  

  Kunst & Design

  

  Architektur

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Natur

  

  Fitness

  

  Camping

  

  Strand

  

  Tanzen

  

  Segeln / Boote

  

  Outdoor-Aktivitäten

  

  Wandern

  

  Radfahren

  

  Erlebnissportarten
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  Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

  What will I do in my free time?
  
  You are welcome to explore our nearly 200 acres of protected old growth forest and the pristine Molalla River! This is a nature lover’s dream come true. Chel is a resident herbalist and would be glad to introduce you to the native medicinal and edible plants, mushrooms and berries. Ian is a documentary filmmaker, currently working on a documentary about narwhals, and we can share our knowledge about impact-driven art.
  
  Our volunteer coordinator will schedule potluck dinners, somatic check-ins, weekend field trips to Portland or neighboring towns, and group hang outs on the land. Group leisure activities will be community-led and optional.
  
  If you have your own artistic offering, you are welcome to work on a project! Previous volunteers have done impressive murals and stained glass art installations that enhance the uniqueness of this place for all to enjoy.

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  Die vom Gastgeber angebotene Vergütung entspricht dem Mindestlohn

  Dieser Host bietet Unterkunft und Bezahlung.

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  Arbeit

  We are gearing up for summer 2026, with weddings and retreats booked all summer long. We are looking to bring on a team of 10-12 hard working, capable, nature-loving volunteers to help us get our grounds ready for the summer season and manage events.
  
  If you prove to be a great fit for our team, there may be an opportunity for you to stay on through the entire summer season, as late as October. If you are selected, the scope of work from July-October shifts into hospitality and event management, as well as grounds maintenance.
  
  Is this a paid opportunity? No, but you will be provided accommodation, food staples & CSA produce, Wi-Fi, and access to the communal lodge & bathhouse when not reserved by guests.
  
  Hours: 20–25 hours per week on average. Tasks will vary. Flex weeks may occur around events.
  
  • Monday Team Meeting (primary planning meeting)
  • Daily short morning check-ins
  
  Please be in touch if this interests you, and if you think you may be the right fit!
  
  Excited to meet you,
  Ian and Chel

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  Gesprochene Sprachen

  Englisch: Fließend
  Spanisch: Fließend

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  Unterkunft

  Where will I stay?
  
  We can provide rustic housing in canvas bell tents. Tents have electricity and WiFi, as well as queen mattresses/bedding. You will also have shared access to outdoor showers and portapotty toilets (serviced weekly), a communal kitchen, laundry, and a bathhouse with cedar sauna and hot tub. We can also accommodate camping vans or RVs, with hookups, if have your own lodging.
  
  We do not allow animals, per the restrictions of our conservation easement.
  
  You are responsible for your own transportation. We do not have a vehicle for you to use, and will not cover travel expenses to/from Molalla.

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  Was noch ...

  If you have any additional training or skills, such as yoga instruction, private chef, massage or acupuncture, you can offer your services to guests to book directly with you, as a way for you to make supplemental income.

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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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  Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen

  We have a fiber optic mesh Wi-Fi network that covers most of the structures on the land. We have two Maltese dogs, a barn cat, and a flock of chickens. Due to the conservation easement we cannot allow any other animals on the land.

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  Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans

  We have four RV hookup sites.

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  Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal

  mehr als zwei

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  Meine Tiere/Haustiere

  Paloma (6 Jahren)

  Maltese Female

  Pawblo (3 Jahren)

  tiny maltese

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