Description
On the edge of Joshua Tree National Park, this property is a sanctuary for many people in the community as well as local wildlife. With a large cactus garden, mountain of boulders, various buildings with unique architecture, and some great views! There are lots of fun places to explore and projects to get involved in. I am a retired teacher and enjoy meeting new people and travelers. I have lived here for 30 years and my husband and I developed this special land, its animal and plant life.

We offer a guest house , photos of the guest house are included.with air conditioning, high ceilings, skylight and spectacular view of the rocks. Shared bathroom and kitchen. Non smoking.

Must be fully Covid vaccinated. I look forward to hearing from you.

Luana
Types of help and learning opportunities
Elderly Companionship
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Possibilities are endless, including social skills, understanding differences in cultures and practicing English.
Help
The property is large and there is much to do. We need help with organizing, composting, computer help, rides ( I will pay for gas), maintenance and other odd jobs.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
Lodging is a private room in a small separate cottage. Quiet and beautiful setting next to an outcropping of large boulders. There is a shared bathroom with toilet and sink and hot indoor shower just a few steps away. Small fridge, microwave, and toaster oven as well as other kitchen supplies available. Weather permitting, camping is welcome.
What else ...
There are many things to see and do, including hiking and climbing in Joshua Tree National Park, music festivals, art tours and monthly gallery crawl. Yoga classes are also close by. We are located 5 miles from downtown Joshua Tree. Last but not least, farmer's market every Saturday. We are located 45 minutes from Palm Springs and hot mineral pools at Desert Hot Springs. If you don't bring your own vehicle, there is a bus system available.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours 5 days a week

Host ref number: 236738455792

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21 Mar 2015

Left by Workawayer (Morgan) for host

I had an amazing experience staying with Luana. Luana is a caring, knowledgeable, vibrant, joyful, and spiritual. While I was there, I helped transcribe and edit creative stories. I also helped with secretarial work including transcribing, organizing, and scanning for a documentary on shamanism. The work hours were extremely reasonable. I… read more

(Excellent )

17 Nov 2014

Left by Workawayer (Nicolle) for host

It was such a pleasure to spend one month helping out here. Luana is a wonderful, kind, generous host. I helped out with cooking, light gardening, typing and organizing. We went on walks together in the desert and made some delicious meals. I learned a lot from Luana during my stay. I will also miss her dog, Busca.

(Excellent )

18 Jun 2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Sierra & John)

John and Sierra worked for one month and accomplished a wide variety of jobs. They work well together as a couple, are friendly, positive, enjoy a hard days work with a "can-do" attitude. They made significant contributions rennovating the hot tub, replacing plumbing for the the watering system, building rock stairs and wall, planting and… read more

(Excellent )

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21 Mar 2015

Left by Workawayer (Morgan) for host

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17 Nov 2014

Left by Workawayer (Nicolle) for host

(Excellent )

18 Jun 2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Sierra & John)

(Excellent )

9 Mar 2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Andre & Marie-Therese)

Maite and Andre are a great team. Industrious, energetic, exceptionally capable and fun to be around. They worked here for one month and being hard workers, they took on a multitude of tasks, it's hard to believe they were able to accomplish as much as they did in such a short time. Andre did construction, organized and set up an entire… read more

(Excellent )

2 Mar 2014

Left by Workawayer (Andre & Marie-Therese) for host

We recommend this place to those who want to live a life experience near the desert. This property is adjacent to the beautiful Park Joshua Tree with special rocks. It is a paradise for walkers with its many trails. Luana is a very attentive host, smiling and welcoming. Beautiful gardens that many people come to visit are also part of the… read more

(Excellent )

27 Dec 2013

Left by Workawayer (Walton) for host

Luana was unbelievably accommodating and welcoming from the start. Before I arrived, she had spent a lot of time and hard work preparing a bedroom for me. She is down to earth, kind, intelligent, and fun to be around. The property itself is really something to see, an oasis for travelers, so peaceful that you'll immediately want to be apart of the… read more

(Excellent )

30 Nov 2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Walton)

Walton was a Workaway host's dream. He is a skilled, intelligent fast learner who pays attention and efficiently accomplishes a multitude of tasks. With a great attitude, he is pleasant to be around. Neat, clean, helpful, resourceful, creative, self-sufficient, you name it. Any
Workaway host will be lucky to have him.

(Excellent )

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