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Campground experience on Mt Hood, Oregon, USA
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: 17 Jun 2025
Min stay requested: 1 month or more
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Left by Workawayer (Cameron) for host
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Left by Workawayer (David) for host
I had an absolutely amazing experience at both the Mountain Farm and the Hostel. Jim, Brita, and their extended family and work crew were so kind and gracious. Grateful for the friendships that were made and all of the support that was offered. Enjoyed working on multiple projects both independently and with Jim. Had the opportunity to learn some
… read more gardening skills at the farm. just a great experience!
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Left by Workawayer (Cameron) for host
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Left by Workawayer (David) for host
I had an absolutely amazing experience at both the Mountain Farm and the Hostel. Jim, Brita, and their extended family and work crew were so kind and gracious. Grateful for the friendships that were made and all of the support that was offered. Enjoyed working on multiple projects both independently and with Jim. Had the opportunity to learn some
… read more gardening skills at the farm. just a great experience!
Left by Workawayer (Jose & Marisol) for host
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It was a pleasure to have Jan with us! He is an amazing person with a lot of experience in life and building/maintenance. He has a lot of energy despite his age. He is a good spirited person as well! I would recommend him to anyone. In fact, he is currently helping out setting up a campground for a major event, on my recommendation. Jim
Great to work on the farm. The farm is located in the middle of a large forest area on the edge of Mt. Hood National Park. Jim is a perfectionist and can often be found on the farm to help and give advice. In my spare time I enjoyed the many hikes that are located around the farm. Nature here is of unparalleled beauty. If you also like skiing and
… read more snowboarding, you can visit the glaciers of Mt. Hood all year long. I have enjoyed working here for 3 weeks and can recommend everyone to come and have a look. Thanks Jim for the great time.
Left by Workawayer (Jean Yves) for host
Jim is a wonderful host and a great and fantastic person. I stayed there 3 weeks and it was for me an incredible experience on all levels. It was the occasion to professionally and culturally learn a lot and exchange a lot. I am glad to have met Jim, his family and his staff and to have enjoyed that time on his wonderful Mountain farm.
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Left by Workawayer (Alexandra & Rafael) for host
We stayed at the farm for a few weeks and wished we could have stayed longer. We felt right at home and welcomed from day 1. We had such a great experience volunteering, learning, and relaxing at the farm. We had the opportunity to learn about managing a yurt/campground/rental. We checked guests in and out and kept up with the yurts, cabin, and
… read more converted bus. If you are interested in learning how to manage a rental business/campground this is a wonderful experience. We also helped with the beautiful fence around the garden using tree trunks/branches from the farm itself. We also helped with some general garden/compost/weeding in preparations for the spring. You can tell Jim and Britta have a love of people and nature as they have created a beautiful haven for anyone wanting to disconnect and get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. We had ample time to enjoy the trails on the property, local hikes, as well as skiing at the nearby Mt. Hood Meadows! We also really enjoyed connecting with other workawayers as well as the lovely guests on site. We made lifelong friends (especially after not seeing many people after the pandemic) ---we all respected covid guidelines on the property to keep each other safe. This is a wonderful place to come together with like minded souls and we hope to be back soon.Thank you Jim and Britta for sharing your slice of heaven with us and making our first Oregon experience so memorable!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Dane) for host
Volunteering at Jim's organic garden was a fantastic experience. After arriving I felt like I became part of the family and learned a lot from Jim as well as the garden managers. I only spent two weeks at the farm but would come back in a heartbeat, this place felt like a home away from home. Thanks again for having me!
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Left by Workawayer (Kateria_kat) for host
This was my first Workaway experience and I couldn’t imagine anything better. These several weeks were so much fun. The farm is located in the amazing area and surrounded by mountains, rivers, lakes etc. Infinite trails, biking roads. So many things to explore that one month is not enough. The people are very friendly and funny. Jim, Karlee,
… read more Michael and all their friends always were very nice to me. I miss old Ziggy and cute puppy Haze too. The work was straightforward, mostly weeding, preparing beds and starts, cleaning the yurts. Thank you, guys for the cup, the pie and for all your kindness. This beautiful piece of the world will be in my heart forever! My name is Katerina just in case:)You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Nate)
Nate was a joy to have around. We had lots of laughs and rich conversation. He is a hard worker- even after badly spraining his ankle he was out in the garden with everyone doing what he could. Hope you made it to India, Nate! Best of luck.
Left by Workawayer (Nate) for host
It was such a wonderful opportunity to work at the Farm for the month I was there. Right from the beginning Jim, the farm owner, was very nice and helpful and went out of his way to accommodate; he picked me up while passing through Portland. Once I arrived I was greeted by the lovely farm managers, Michael and Karlee, and had a delicious meal!
… read more (Karlee and Michael are very good cooks!)
The farm work is on the 15 acre garden (so beautiful!) that is surrounded by a wonderful forest. I did all sorts of work and learned a lot in that garden and surrounding area. I helped build the crop beds, repair the fence, plant many crops (kale, spinach, radish, peas, potatoes, lettuce, chard, tomatoes, and more!), I also helped repair the greenhouse, do the compost, clear and grade the trails, chop fire wood, and lots of other stuff I'm probably forgetting.
It was such a great time and I learned so much that I highly recommend this farm. WorkAway here if you can! Good luck!
-Nate W (stayed in May 2018)You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Jon) for host
I stayed here in one of the Yurt's for a few weeks in Fall 2017! Very late review, never really realized I didn't leave feedback!!
James was awesome and fun to work with doing some restoration work on one of the Cabins. I still remember over a year later some of the delicious artisanal breads he would bring for us, as well as some delicious
… read more black bean patty mixes! Yum! Work load and accommodation were well balanced.
At the time, staying on Jim's property was just what I needed. Highly recommend this host, and find myself missing the fresh mountain air and beautiful nature on Jim's property.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Rebecca) for host
I spent two weeks on this workaway farm this summer and had a WONDERFUL experience. I learned a lot about farming and self sustaining living. I also loved the experience of catering the events. After work daily, there was always enough time to form bonds with other workaway volunteers, do some free time activities down at the river, and get to
… read more talk with the mangers. Michael and Karlee, the managers, were a great team and were always there to help us with questions. The farm cat, Ziggy was also very special and I loved seeing him daily. I would definitely return if invited back. Thank you so much for a great experience and it made my SUMMER!!!!!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Shannon)
Shannon volunteered at our farm for a month this summer. She is an amazing person with so much energy and enthusiasm. Very fun to be around and a very giving and caring person. We would welcome her back and we would recommend her to any other work away project.
Left by Workawayer (Shannon) for host
This is my first workaway experience and I couldn't have expected a better one! Jim, the owner, Karlee and Michael, the resident managers, are all exceptionally kind, genuine and generous people. They really treat me and other workawayers like families the moment they meet us.
During my four weeks at the farm, I have worked on various gardening
… read more projects (planting, weeding, harvesting, pruning, making compost etc.), trail making, and event preparation. Karlee and Michael did a great job in keeping the tasks varied and fun. I left feeling more confident with my basic farming skills as well as feeling I have made some really good long-term friends.
The farm is located right by the Mt Hood national forest, with a year-long creek running through and some beautiful old-growth trees on the land itself. It is a serene setting to work, read and relax. And there are tons of great hiking and biking trails nearby to explore.
I would recommend this farm to any workawayers who are interested in exploring the Oregon area, meeting good people, and learning about organic farming.
Thanks so much, Jim, Karlee and Michael, for this unforgettable experience!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Elliott) for host
I'll forever be grateful for this opportunity. Jim and his family are the nicest and kindest people you are likely to meet, and Jim's company was always enjoyable, whether when working up here or kicking back in Portland during the weekends.
Special mention to Mark who also kept us entertained up by the mountain and was a pleasure to be around
… read more and work with.
Jim also provided me with my first MLS experience of which I was blown away by, for sure I'll be catching a game again one day!
Thanks for everything!
When I root I root for Timbers!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Chance & Sabrina) for host
We would love to thank Jim and Britta (and Marc!) for an amazing first workaway experience! The land on the property is absolutely gorgeous and perfect for relaxing and reading/hiking. During our stay we visited hiking trails, disc golf courses, and took a weekend trip to Portland-all of which were within about an hour drive. The work was never
… read more boring and there was always plenty of new projects to work on. We hope to keep in contact with many of the great people we had the opportunity to meet on the farm. Our one month stay here was wonderful and we would love to come back again in the future. We highly recommend volunteering at the Mountain farm!
Thanks again!
-Chance & SabrinaYou can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Emily)
We want to thank Emily for helping us make our dreams on the mountain come true! She is a fun person, full of life and smiles. She took the work serious and had a good appreciation for the natural surroundings. Thanks Emily!
Left by Workawayer (Emily) for host
I have to say as my first Workaway experience I had a blast! Jim and his family are such lovely people and it was great to meet all their friends as well over Memorial Day weekend. The work was pretty simple as its straight forward. I have to give a special thanks to Marc for teaching me how to garden in full effect. I ended up setting all the
… read more piping down for the beds, planted, seeded, thinned, and organized on how Jim wanted things! We also learned about road maintenance, yurt maintenance, and other activities.
There is plenty of free time to explore the hikes in the surrounding area. A local bus which is affordable can take you up the mountain for more hiking, snowboarding, or skiing. And if you like to grab some food or drinks Skyway is the place for that as they have live music every weekend! Portland is not far either which you can stay at Jim's hostel. Its a beautiful hostel and I enjoyed my stay when I visited.
It was a great Workaway and I hope you all have an amazing summer, I'll be in touch with Marc over the months to see what is growing as I am excited for development but, won't be there to see it
Thanks so much Jim and Britta!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Deniz & Tom)
Deniz and Tom were wonderful people and great workers. It was a pleasure to have them on our farm. The amount of work they accomplished was amazing. We would have them back again anytime!
Left by Workawayer (Deniz & Tom) for host
Staying at the farm was wonderful for us. We enjoyed our work mostly in the garden preparing the beds for new crops and taking off winter of the yurts. Britta and Jim were so trustful and generous and our co-worker marc: let's call it pristine :-) we wish we could have stayed longer both to contribute more to this beautiful place and to enjoy its
… read more peaceful and free atmosphere. Not to mention the fire in the evening and the Hot Tub.
It was our very first experience with workaway and it really sets a very high standard for future workaways for us... Thanks for having us for two weeks. We will remember the farm for sure and hope to come back! Deniz and TomYou can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Remi)
Remi was a great person to have help us and a good worker. Very motivated! We'd have him back any time!
Left by Workawayer (Remi) for host
A very good moment! I worked with a good team, met a lot of travelers, and the work in the hostel was interesting, and never boring! Thank you for that!
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Left by Workawayer (Joshua) for host
Volunteering on the farm was an incredible experience. I spent seven weeks living, working, and learning in one of the most naturally beautiful places I have ever been. I am very grateful to Jim, Brita, Marc, and the other work exchangers for creating such a unique and beautiful atmosphere.
I learned a great deal about homesteading and
… read more maintaining a farm. The work was physically demanding, varied, and enjoyable. Having access to fresh produce everyday was wonderful. The farm is located on the border of the Mt. Hood Wilderness. This gave me a chance to explore the area and take some incredible hikes. Oh yeah, they have a wood burning hot tub too! I would recommend this experience to anyone with a strong work ethic, that enjoys nature, and creating community.
Thank you very much Jim and Brita! I look forward to returning in the future. You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Ellen) for host
I spent a month here in the spring of 2015 (bit of a late review!) and it was so incredible. The land is absolutely beautiful and the people are even better. I got so incredibly sick from a random ear infection and was throwing up for days but they took care of me like I was one of the family. The help required is really structured, informative,
… read more and very rewarding. Would recommend to anyone!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Andrea) for host
Working here is an experience I will never forget. Here I Was able to work in a positive, structured atmosphere learning different skills in gardening, harvesting, pickling, working with a chainsaw, and prepping and working music events.
The community atmosphere and location of the farm is great. Community meals were not only delicious but
… read more probably one of my favorite things about the farm, being able to chat about anything (basically Star Wars and Channing Tatum movies) and spend time together. There I was welcomed with open arms and always with a positive attitude. Everyone at the farm were positive and open and always ready to listen to what I needed. All and all it is a very accommodating, positive and gratifying place. Thanks again, Jim, Britta, Dani and Guy and to everyone at the farm and best of luck to you in your transition!
To JM and Tara-- see yas next year sometime ;)
Love to you all!
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Left by host for Workawayer (Andrea)
Andrea is a very hard worker who always contributes to projects fully and with great passion and energy. She constantly has a smile on her face and is an excellent addition to our community here . She has kitchen experience (makes delicious bread!) and is willing and eager to learn new skills. I highly recommend her to join any project- you will
… read more enjoy having her as part of your team! -Dani
Left by Workawayer (Montana) for host
Working at the Farm was a wonderful and empowering learning experience ! I gained so many new skills and was able to sincerely enjoy being part of a small, like-minded, and efficient community of organic gardening growers. Jim is a highly intelligent, resourceful individual and working under the supervision of Dani and Guy was a lovely experience.
… read more They are both genuinely engaged, hard-working people who have the most encouraging work-ethic approach. I am incredibly grateful to have had this experience and recommend anyone interested to apply !
Thank you, guys ! :)You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Anne)
It was great to have Anne work with us here. She was a hard worker and had a really positive attitude. She helped contribute to a very tight knit community of volunteers here that month. I recommend her highly.
Best of luck in future travels, Anne!
-Dani,
Left by Workawayer (Anne) for host
I worked at this Farm for about 3 weeks in May 2015.
Working at this farm was nothing less than amazing. I had so much fun, I wish I had stayed for longer. The yurts, forest, homestead, garden and food - wow, seriously awesome.
First of all the farm managers Guy and Dani are awesome. They are SO kind, caring, understanding and people. They
… read more worked with us daily and always had a smile and a positive attitude.
The farm owners Jim and Britta are also great. They are knowledgeable, easy going and helpful. The hoste downtown was perfect and I'm so appreciative of that.
The farm had an awesome vibe and other fun workawayers. We spent a lot of time together hanging out and going on adventures.
I'd recommend this farm to anyone. It's really great. You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Ana Ruth)
Ana Ruth was a pleasure to have stay with us for the month of May 2015. She is a hard worker and has a great work ethic. She was social, friendly, and engaged in the work that we were doing here. She provided thoughtfulness to her work. I highly recommend her for a future Workaway position- you will enjoy hosting her!
-Dani
Left by Workawayer (Ana Ruth) for host
I had such an incredible time working at this farm for the entire month of May 2015.
Having the opportunity to work with Dani and Guy (farm managers) and the other volunteers (very well selected) was an honor. Dani and Guy are the greatest- they are so welcoming, outgoing, adventures and understanding. The daily work varied a lot and was always
… read more well explained. Most work was done as a team- lots of time to share stories and listen to great music and the birds. They are very open to ideas and people working on projects they come up with as long as they see it appropriate. I was very impressed by the organization and thoroughness put into each project and daily task. The food is incredible! Everyone takes turns cooking (the prep is already done) and each meal is family style where everyone sits together.
Jim and Britta (farm/hostel owners) and their beautiful children were not at the farm very much due to school still being in session and hostel work. When they did come up it was always a treat! Jim is an incredible carpenter- I had the pleasure of working with him and learning new skills.
Weekends are free for you to do as you wish. There are lots of hikes in the area and places to explore. Walking or biking (they have bikes!) to town is easy. There is not much in town, but it's nice to go every once in a while. Getting to Portland is a bit of an adventure with the busses but is doable (I went to the city 2 times in my month stay). The Hostel that Jim and Britta run is awesome, being able to stay there and meet other travelers while seeing Portland was really fun.
This farm is a special place with very special people! I wish I could have stayed longer and hope to go back again. You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Hélène) for host
I miss the farm already! You guys are incredible! The wark is fun, you will learn tones of new things from a great team. Really happy to have stayed there and I recomend it to any volunteer!
Lots of love, all y'alls!
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Left by host for Workawayer (Hélène)
Hélène is a wonderful volunteer! She has a great energy and a positive attitude. Tons of fun to work with and has a fantastic work ethic. We highly recommend her for future projects; you will be happy to have her work with you! -Dani,
Left by Workawayer (Marisa & Mick) for host
Hello Jim and Britta!
This feedback is one year overdue. Mick and I are so grateful for the two months that we lived here. The space is magically beautiful and the misty mountains and flowered creeks running through the property sit in my memory like a dream. The people we worked alongside were kind and inspiring. We learned a lot, specifically
… read more about growing, gardening and sustaining a homestead. Some days the work was quite arduous but balanced with quieter days, plentiful food and comforable yurt.
Thank you so much for sharing your space and time with us. We are still in Portland studying and growing- we send you love!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (amelalu)
Amelia was wonderful to have as a volunteer on the farm! She has a strong work ethic and was a pleasure to work with! Already looking forward to trying our "In a Pickle" pickles next season. Safe travels and well wishes Amelia :) -Dani
Left by Workawayer (amelalu) for host
out of all my workaway experiences this was by far the most rewarding. The work is varied with endless learning opportunities. Dani and guy are highly organized with the volunteers and responsibilities while also being accomidating to your learning initiatives. Overall- great experience. Thank you for everything!
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Left by host for Workawayer (Carrie)
Carrie was a pleasure to have as a volunteer with us! She stayed with us 2 and a half weeks and always had a positive attitude and was willing to pitch in wherever help was needed! She was a wonderful help in both the garden and the kitchen (she makes an awesome curry!) We highly recommend her!
Left by host for Workawayer (Georgie)
Georgie was a great help and a pleasure to have at our farm! We would welcome her back anytime! Jim
Left by Workawayer (Georgie) for host
I had such an amazing time here and met so many lovely people. The accommodation, food, hot tub and environment were all great. I felt so welcome and would love to return to the forest again. Georgie :)
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Left by host for Workawayer (Timothe)
Timo was a very dedicated helper and took his commitment very serious. We enjoyed having him with us and would recommend him to any other farms or projects.
Left by Workawayer (Timothe) for host
Very nice experience for our first experience. I really recommand to go there, the group and the staff were very nice. Thanks again and hope to see you
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