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Hi! We’re a family building a small, welcoming farm community in rural Philippines. The vision is simple: a place where people can slow down, breathe, get their hands in the soil, and feel part of something real, not just pass through like tourists.
We’ve been developing the farm over the last couple of years and we’re obsessed (in a healthy way) with doing things better: reusing and recycling, reducing waste, improving soil fertility, and learning how much we can grow in the tropics. It’s not perfect, and that’s kind of the point. We’re building it as we go, and we love hosting people who enjoy contributing, learning, and sharing stories.
What life is like here
The days are a good mix of “doing” and “being.” Mornings are usually for projects and farm tasks, afternoons can be quieter. The area is beautiful and very local: rivers you can swim in, waterfalls, trails, and hidden pathways to viewpoints. Nights are calm, with real darkness and amazing stargazing.
We’re friendly and social, but not intense. If you want to talk, share meals, and hang out, great. If you want quiet time to read, journal, meditate, or just exist, also great.
Our kids are part of the farm life too and they genuinely enjoy showing visitors around and being little guides.
What you get in return
You’ll eat fresh farm-to-table food and local dishes, spend time in nature, and experience rural Philippines in a way most travelers don’t. And you’ll leave with practical skills: tropical growing, composting, simple sustainability habits, and the satisfaction of seeing progress you helped create.
Getting here + stay length
We can host you in Manila briefly if needed, and help arrange transportation to the farm. I won't lie: driving is not short, but with stops and breaks we get there in 4-5 hours. We recommend staying at least one week, because it takes a few days to settle into the rhythm and actually enjoy it. Longer stays are welcome if it feels like a fit.
If this sounds like your kind of place, message us with:
your dates
what you enjoy doing (and what you don’t)
any skills you’d love to share or learn
what kind of experience you’re hoping for (quiet nature, community vibe, adventure, etc.)
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
House & pet sitting
Interests
Sustainability
Self development
Pets
Movies & TV
LGBTQ
Farming
Culture
Charity work
Plant care
Photography
Music
Languages
Drawing & painting
History
Gardening
Cooking & food
Architecture
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Fitness
Dancing
Camping
Beach
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
This isn’t a resort or a tourist bubble. Our farm is in a very local rural community, so cultural exchange happens naturally every day, in small ways that end up being the most memorable.
You’ll get to experience:
* Rural Filipino life: how households operate, how neighbors help each other, local rhythms, food traditions, and the very real “Philippine time” phenomenon
* Language + communication: you’ll hear and practice everyday Tagalog (and local expressions), learn polite phrases, and understand how Filipinos communicate (often indirect, very respectful, very relationship-based)
* Food + traditions: native ingredients, local cooking styles, family-style meals, and cultural habits around hospitality and sharing
* Exploring the area: rivers, waterfalls, trails, and nearby spots that locals actually go to, not just the popular tourist places
* Community connection: many of our neighbors are involved in the farm in different ways, so you’ll meet people organically and build real friendships if you’re open to it
Community and “give back” element
We’re also trying to make the farm a positive force in the area, not just a private project. We:
-Support local schools in practical ways when we can, supplying with books, organizing seminars, helping with food on special days.
-Provide part-time work and extra income to several nearby families (many neighbors are employed by us in different roles)
-Share skills and systems with locals: better workflows, safer practices, basic organization, simple improvements that make day-to-day life easier
Volunteers often end up contributing here too, not by “saving anyone,” but by sharing skills naturally: teaching something you know, helping improve a system, or just showing a better way to do something that sticks.
If you’re curious about Filipino culture, want to learn real Tagalog phrases, and enjoy meaningful community connections, you’ll fit in well here.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
How you can help
We’ll match tasks to your skills, energy, and what you’re curious about. Typical help includes:
Gardening / farm care and love: planting, composting, harvesting, watering, basic stuff.
Sustainability projects: organizing reuse/recycling areas, simple zero-waste systems, improving workflows
Animals: helping feed and care for them (and yes, plenty of petting happens)
General farm maintenance: simple repairs, cleaning up areas, making spaces nicer and more usable. Your ideas matter!
If you have special skills (carpentry, design, photography, social media, teaching, building, etc.) we can build a project around that too. Carpenters, welders and skilled professionals are especially needed. If you know agriculture or sustainability, you will just be loved ))
We’re building the farm step-by-step, and we’re especially excited about experimenting with systems that make the place more self-sustaining and less wasteful. Some days are hands-on farm life, other days are small projects where your ideas really matter.
Farm + sustainability projects
Helping us improve soil health and soil composition (simple observations, composting, mulching, experimenting with different amendments, learning what works here)
Starting small aquaponics and hydroponics mini-projects (we’re in the planning phase, so this is perfect for someone curious and willing to help set it up from zero)
Creative ways to reduce waste: recycling systems, better waste disposal workflows, reuse stations, and practical “how do we actually do this here?” solutions
Fixing & improving the property
Light maintenance and repairs: fixing things that are broken, small carpentry/painting, organizing tools, making spaces more functional
General improvements around the farm: tidying, labeling, setup of storage areas, making “systems” that help everything run smoothly
We’re not looking for perfection or professional engineers, just people who are practical, curious, and enjoy making things better. If you have experience in gardening, permaculture, DIY repairs, aquaponics/hydroponics, design, or organizing systems, amazing. If not, and you’re eager to learn, still welcome.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Russian: Fluent
Tagalog: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
If this is something you want to do, Tagalog is the primary language in the farm and if you want to submurge into a language learning, we can certainly be of help
Accommodation
We have a newly built guest room with a private washroom and shower. It is also open in bnb, (very rare) so if the room is occupied, we move the volunteers in the other room, which are bit cozier. Rooms are airconditioned. Wifi is strong. Hot showers are mostly always available.
If there are too many of you, I have another room near the store, which can accommodate 2-4 people. It is simpler but we are working on making it nicer. I am using it for storage now.
What else ...
I think it is just communication, understanding how we can be of help to each other. I would always jump on a call and answer all your questions before we commit to the adventure and taking you there. Would be good to understand your food preferences, allergies, medical condition in general.
Looking forward to seeing you guys!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Balconies, rooftops, lots of inspiring space
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Panda (5 years)
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