Looking for construction and gardening help. Balian Beach, West Bali Indonesia

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2019

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We are looking for construction help and gardening for our property. You would be located in Desa Lalang Linggah. Balian Beach, West Coast Bali.
We don’t need any other kind of help at the moment thanks
Type of help
Gardening
Building
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Visitors will have an authentic experience of Bali. including food, unadvertised locations, dance, prayer and language.
Help
talented easy going individual/couple of friends/ happy to help us With constructions/ lifting/ gardening - it’s physical work. All volunteers must speak English.
Languages spoken
english, Indonesian
Accommodation
Accommodation: in one of the guest rooms in our home. The guest room in our home may be shared between 2 workaway.The guest room in our home may not have a hot water shower but there will be a hot water shower that you can use. THIS WORKAWAY EXCHANGE IS FOR ACCOMMODATION . WE REQUIRE 3 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER HELP PER DAY. WE ARE FLEXIBLE WITHIN REASON.
What else ...
Balian is a newly developing area quite isolated on the west coast of Bali. The beach is good for surfing. Yoga classes are available. Please don't be shy.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 3 hours a day, 5 days a week

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16/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (Alice Sophie & Gareth) for host

We had an amazing few weeks working at the artist sanctuary in Balian Beach. We met some incredibly creative minds whilst working on a new roof-top mosaic and it was a beautiful environment in which to work and exchange with other like-minded people.

She was a brilliant host, we shared stories, evening meditations, and the occasional group… read more

(Excellent )

02/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (Michael & Summer) for host

We stayed for two weeks and did not want to leave! Have been traveling Indonesia for two months and this was the most beautiful and welcoming stay we had. Our host, was more than a host. We became close and consider her family. If we could've stayed longer we would have. Very good vibes and people attracted to this place and it will forever be… read more

(Excellent )

17/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (dena) for host

Can’t ask for better because this is the best!

I like everything in here from the work, the place, the food, the team.
The mosaic project is really one of a kind for me, absolutely beautiful. The place is huge and the room is pretty, surrounded by greenery, river and beach. The dream team consists of workawayers from all around the world, plus… read more

(Excellent )

20/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Tim & Lotte) for host

We stayed here for a week and it was a really nice experience.

The place is full of beautiful mosaic and it’s so nice and quit, it’s really a hidden gem in Bali.

The host is a very kind, special and funny person to meet and we really felt welcome.
The work was easy and not a problem at all to do. We helped to make a concrete foundation for a… read more

(Excellent )

12/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Juraj)

We loved having Juraj here. He is really easy going and always up to help in any task. We recommend him 100% and we look forward having him back :) good luck!!!

(Excellent )

19/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Annette) for host

I enjoyed the time I spent with this wonderful family. They were kind, open-hearted and treated me like family. Dian is a great businesswoman and works so hard for her family. The vibe is very hands-off but you must be responsible and deliver on your end of the agreement. This was my first workaway and because it was so fantastic, I can't wait to… read more

(Excellent )

18/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Kirsten) for host

There is so much to be done at this amazing sanctuary. It’s pretty mellow in the sense that you pick what you do and when you do it. I helped with digital marketing by creating promotional post and a short video. The accommodation provided exceeded all expectation and I was even invited to join them for dinner in the evening for a small donation.… read more

(Excellent )

07/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Anais) for host

I had the absolute best time working for these guys. They were incredibly kind and welcoming, and made me feel like a part of the family. I stayed for about a month, working on marketing and graphic design projects for the Resort and jewelry company. The amount of work was more than fair for the beautiful private villa accommodations, and there… read more

(Excellent )

22/02/2016

Left by Workawayer (Ariane) for host

I stayed here for 10 days and my experience was excellent ! It was my first workaway and I didn't know what to expect. Jiah and Dian were the best host : they guided me really well with the work and had clear expectations and directives. They were also really kind and welcoming, they took time to show me Balian and around, invited me to a dinner… read more

(Excellent )

14/02/2016

Left by Workawayer (Joanna) for host

I'm sorry for the late feedback. I was trying to leave it earlier but you guys disappeared from workaway for some times. Anyway you're here now :)
I stayed here in October last year. It was my very first workaway and a my very first port of call in Indonesia.
Firstly, I stayed in the family house since the retreat was rented out for a private… read more

(Excellent )

15/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (Barbara & Nathaniel) for host

We had the most wonderful experience with Jiah and his family at their resort. Expectations were set out clearly and the daily work schedule was easy to follow. We really enjoyed the many special events we were able to participate in with Jiah and his family. Through this workaway experience we were able to experience the local Balinese culture… read more

(Excellent )

20/10/2015

Left by Workawayer (gabriele & enrica) for host

Beautiful and meaningful experience! The location is stunning, and the room inside the resort was over our expectations ! We stayed there for two weeks, with Jiah, his family and other workawayers doing graphic design projects and having fun with all the group! Working there was easy and funny :) Thank you so much ! Enrica & Gabriele

(Excellent )

14/09/2015

Left by Workawayer (Bogna & Abdullah) for host

This was our first workaway experience and we really were not sure what to expect. The contact prior to departure was somewhat limited (we tried to arrange Skype call upon hosts request but it didn't happen), but email was ok.
We were greeted on the day of arrival by Jiah and his staff members helped us move into one of the hotel cottages. Our… read more jaws dropped when we saw their hotel retreat place. Bogna said she'd never seen something more beautiful. We had the entire mini villa to ourselves, with hot shower/bath, balcony with a stunning view, all that and 15 min walk to the beach. The villa we stayed in first had a loose floorboard and although we were offered another, we were loath to move because it was so lovely! We eventually did and found that it was a tad smaller but equally nice:)
At the beginning it wasn't 100% clear of what and how were expected to work, especially Abdi. It turned out alright though. He was given initial direction by a workawayer who had already spent a fortnight there and knew what to do. This was testimony to how well he himself was initially directed. Abdi spent the first half of his fortnight writing copy for the website which proved to be an experience in creativity and wordplay, skills he likes using anyway! So this suited him well. Similar skills were employed when he worked with an already published book. The object was to put into a format which would sell online and so he researched feasible avenues and made suggestions. He read the book first in order to write chapter previews and was heartened to find that he became the impetus for them continue this project. She was grateful to have made contact with him and he was glad he could be a motivating factor. It was easy to communicate with her and she was always clear on what she liked and didn’t like.

Bogna did photography - from jewellery in the mini studio set, jewellery shoot with the model which would go on their website (a tiring, but super exciting day), through to the hotel retreat place. She also made a project of a signboard and after all that shooting photography was done, she had loads to edit ☺ Jiah and Dian were very clear about what they liked and what they didn’t in the photography. Expectations were high, no pressure hehe! There was another workawayer photographer at that time and Bogna learnt a lot from him. There were also other workawayers, doing various jobs - website building, yoga etc. Although we were strangers to each other, we quickly became friends and work was fun! We were expected to work about 5h per day, although it varied. Jiah and his wife Dian were quite flexible with our working hours and days off to take. They are very welcoming people, we ended up being invited and involved in their family life and activities. We had an opportunity to participate in the Full Moon ritual, watched a movie together 1 evening, a lot of the time Jiah and Dian took us with them for a lunch. We also were invited to a formal dinner (including one with Balinese dancers) a couple of times and met a wonderful lady behind it all - Jiah's mother.
In return for our hard work, apart from a great accommodation, we were served breakfasts. They were really filling and yummy. The staff at the retreat couldn't have been more helpful. Whether it was cleaning our room every day and providing fresh towels, serving us breakfasts at the restaurant or just greeting us at reception and fulfilling any of our needs, the whole staff was extremely friendly.
With about a week left to go of our stay, Abdi sustained knee and forearm injury by cleverly falling off a motorbike kindly lent by Dian. The family looked after him as well as he could've hoped and so avoided any infection or further complication. They were truly more concerned about us and our wellbeing than the damage we made to (their) bike. What mattered, the family did not pretend to be anyone else, they were themselves, showed a lot of patience and human side as well.
We were basically treated pretty much like family and were free to use any of the numerous pools and chill in whatever areas of the retreat we liked. They arranged a motorbike to use (before the accident!), also. The freedom felt good but the work still had to be done. Dian made some legendary Pavlova during our stay!
We had planned to stay and work at the place for about 7-9 days. We ended up staying for 2 weeks. We loved it.

(Excellent )

05/09/2015

Left by Workawayer (Sarah & Dagoberto) for host

This was our very first Workaway experience and we are so glad we got to spend 9 days with the lovely family and owners of this retreat.

At first, it was a little bit difficult for everyone to understand what was expected of us and to get into the rhythm of things but once we did- it was nothing but fun and team work. My boyfriend, Dago took care… read more of the photography projects (as he was the photographer) while I helped out the best I could with the various other projects (namely taking pictures of the gorgeous jewelry, helping with ideas for the websites, posing for website pictures and helping Catherine- the yoga instructor there for a few weeks- with her yoga classes).

We met so many other people while being there (hello Shadie, Bogna, Abdi, Catherine and Rylee!), all there temporarily and sharing their skills for the various projects. We all became a big family and the group dynamic was so much fun.

Jiah and his wife Dian made us feel SUPER comfortable in their own house and let us stay in one of their guest rooms. Though the bathroom did not have hot shower (a bit hard for us at times), we quickly got used to our space and really liked it there. Every day, Noor (one of the house helpers) would clean our room and make our bed, which was SUPER appreciated.
All of their staff are really nice.

We also got to eat a delicious breakfast at the retreat everyday and really enjoyed our morning time with everyone, before getting to work.

Jiah and Dian were really flexible with the working hours and schedule so that was really nice too. They also invited us to have dinner with them twice and took us for lunch in a warung nearby (super nice food there and super cheap!).
Our last night in Balian, we got to meet the master mind behind the retreat and jewelry pieces, and also Jiah's mother as she was back from a trip abroad. It was so nice to meet her and to experience some traditional Balinese dancers while enjoying an amazing dinner.

Honestly, we will never forget our time here because of the people we have met and the amazing experience that it was to all work towards the several projects together. I learned so much about photography and website designing & marketing thanks to the other volunteers that were present at the same time as us.

Thank you so much for having us with you, Jiah and Dian and for your hospitality.
A big hug to baby Jada and to the new baby on the way too.

Best of luck with everything and until we meet again, I say: à bientôt.

Sarah & Dago.

(Very good )

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