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The location is in a residential neighborhood. It is a quiet area with beautiful views of the mountains in the distance. There is an organic garden, a big, lovely kitchen stocked with gourmet international food. We all take turns cooking and cleaning as part of living together. I am a self-taught gourmet chef and love creating exciting dishes at least 2 to 4 times a week. I also like learning from others. There is a variety of projects at our homestead from helping with mechanical projects to terracing the hillside!
ABOUT YOUR HOSTS:
Your host Dao and Jud are a ‘young at heart couple:
DAO, from Thailand, enjoys fine wine and cooking healthy food. You will often find her planting organic vegetables in the garden or reading travel magazines on the couch. She loves happy hours, listening to Latin music, and Salsa dancing. She used to work for the British Government and has excellent listening and hospitality skills. She comes from a large family and loves meeting and connecting with people from different backgrounds. Also, she enjoys her downtimes as well by doing yoga and meditation at her spirit house.
JUD is an event company owner and an international travel guide who understands hospitality and entertainment. He loves to invent new products and always has new ideas. He has a product design background, and an art background inherited from his parents. His father is a famous sculptor from Mendocino and his mother was an art professor and historian / at UCLA. Jud loves art and photography and you will see some of our work from our trips on the walls.
WHAT WE DO:
Research and practice sustainable garden is our passion and a never-ending relentless journey! Medicinal herb gardens, seasonal vegetables, fruit trees, native Californian plants, and plants that provide food and shelter for birds and bees Connect people, community, and health at a personal level so that everyone regardless of their economic status can have access to fresh, nutritious vegetables and fruits.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
Handyman and Landscape Skills through Hands-on work *Green House Construction *Sustainability * High-Quality * Organic * Affordable * Skill Building * Reuse * Reduce and Recycle Waste * Native Species * Natural Plant Foods * Research * Support Local Farms * Support Local Gardeners * Compost * Living Soil * Worms
In general, we are a boutique garden that will allow volunteers to get involved in a number of different projects instead of largely repetitive work throughout a season. Depending on your interest and skills, the projects to be involved include farming, landscaping, handyman repair & remodeling, DIY repurposed & recycled materials, composting, etc. We are also looking for people that are skilled in computers, editing videos, websites, social media, etc., and those looking to enjoy the outdoors and help with gardening, tile projects, electrical, etc.
WHERE WE ARE:
Wellness & Retreat Garden - a 0.2-acre home with a sustainable garden located in El Sobrante near Berkley plus 3.5 acres of land to maintain. The location is only 45 minutes by car to the heart of San Francisco and with easy access to downtown and the surrounding communities of Contra Costa. Hiking, biking, and public transportation are nearby and full of scenic attractions such as Berkley, Point Pinole Park, and San Francisco.
Activities:
An art project, Community outreach, Construction project, Cooking, Help with eco-projects, Irrigation/watering, Kitchen help, Landscaping, Language practice, Machine & equipment mechanics, Planting, Seeding/transplanting, Self-sufficiency, Weeding, Wood-working, Yoga
HOW TO APPLY: ''Very Limited Open Positions and How to apply''
• Workaway positions: 20-25 hr/week in exchange for lodging and gourmet food.
• We only take Workaway that can stay a minimum of 1 month and preferably stay longer if it works out.
• We are looking for the following skills:--Stone and cement work: Need help NOW with an outdoor kitchen project, --Gardening/irrigation/landscaping, Photo editing, video editing, etc
• Help with computer skills: in social media, research, video editing, etc.
We believe quality in=quality out so we give generously in terms of high-quality meals and cooking experience. There is a chore schedule so everyone chips in. Household chores (shared) and cooking (shared) are not considered "working" hours. They are considered to be part of a community usually every Monday evening.
We are accepting applications for now. The best way to contact us is by email. Let us know the starting date and length of your visit in your initial message and why you like to visit us.
• Apply our questionnaire
• Photo ID and application are required for a long stay.
• Background check
• Sorry that we do not accept children or pets even though we love them. (Please discuss with us if needed)
• We have a limited area to park your car/camper. (Please discuss with us if you need it)
Thank you so much and looking forward to having you at our home.
Dao & Jud
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
Handyman and Landscape Skills through Hands-on work *Green House Construction *Sustainability * High-Quality * Organic * Affordable * Skill Building * Reuse * Reduce and Recycle Waste * Native Species * Natural Plant Foods * Research * Support Local Farms * Support Local Gardeners * Compost * Living Soil * Worms
In general, we are a boutique garden that will allow Workaways get involved in a number of different projects instead of largely repetitive work throughout a season. Depending on your interest and skills, the projects to be involved include farming, landscaping, handyman repair & remodeling, DIY repurposed & recycled materials, composting, etc. We are also looking for people that are skilled in computers, editing videos, websites, social media, etc. and those looking to enjoy the outdoors and help with gardening, tile projects, electrical, etc.
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
We have an organic garden and a variety of creative projects to collaborate with. 30 minutes drive from San Francisco. I am looking for people that are both skilled in computers, editing videos, websites, etc., and those looking to enjoy the outdoors and help with gardening, tile projects, electrical, etc. See below. Musicians are also welcome. I play harmonica and the native American flute.
Hours are somewhat flexible. Expect between 4 to 5 hours a day, with one to two days off a week. We only take workawayers that can stay a minimum of 1 month, and preferably a month or more if it works out.
We are looking for the following skills:
--Stone and cement work: Need help NOW with a patio project and an outdoor kitchen
--Gardening/irrigation/landscaping
-- Help in social media for a social travel volunteering project where we give back to communities we engage in.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Thai: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
French: Intermediate
This host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
There are a couple of options based on current occupancy, including a private bedroom with a closet, a camper, and a tent. We have a hot tub, sauna, and beautiful garden to enjoy with regulations.
This location is not too far from various other metro areas by transit or car, including; Oakland, Berkeley, San Francisco, But it is a little over an hour by public transit. There are local walking trails to go for exercise or take photographs or enjoy San Francisco bay's view at a distance. Generally, we work during the week, but on some nights, there are activities that you might be invited to, such as local art events, meditation, or yoga, which varies greatly. It is nice when helpers want to be involved with the activities, but they are free to do their own tours and travel in their free time.
HOW TO APPLY: ''Very Limited Open Positions and How to apply.''
• Workaway positions: 20-25 hr/week in exchange for lodging and gourmet food.
• We only take Workaway to stay a minimum of 1 month and preferably stay longer if it works out.
• We are looking for the following skills:--Stone and cement work: Need help NOW with an outdoor kitchen project, --Gardening/irrigation/landscaping, Photo editing, video editing, etc
• Help with computer skills: in social media, research, video editing, etc.
We believe quality in=quality out, so we give generously in terms of high-quality meals and cooking experience. There is a chore schedule, so everyone chips in. Household chores (shared) and cooking (shared) are not considered "working" hours. They are considered to be part of a community, usually every Monday evening.
We are accepting applications for now. The best way to contact us is by email. Let us know your starting date and length of your visit in your initial message and why you like to visit us.
• Apply our questionnaire
• Photo ID and application are required for a long stay.
• Background check
• Sorry that we do not accept children or pets even though we love them. (Please discuss with us if needed it)
• We have a limited area to park your car. (Please discuss with us if you need it)
Dao & Jud
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Yes, we can. We have high-speed internet.
yes but you have to communicate with us for details first as parking is difficult in Bay Area.
Two
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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