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Learn self sufficiency in a off-grid rainforest homestead in Pahoa, Hawaii, USA

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  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 1 month

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  • Description

    Description

    Availability- yes

    Why we host and our expectations. We love living off grid, growing our own food, producing our own power, have limited reliance on outside systems, putting health as top priority and letting our actions speak for us. This is a total immersion into farm life, you will have a daily chore, your phone may not have service, you will get rained on. At the end of the day you will sleep well and feel accomplished. If you are looking for a place to crash while exploring Hawaii, you will be unhappy here. We are living the dream and it does not include eating fast food while scrolling instagram.
    If you are ready to help us while fully submerging in active and healthy farm life, Read on.

    I look forward to chatting with you and please be sure to address the following questions in your message.
    - have you read this profile and feel comfortable with what is being asked and offered.
    - what are your travel dates and do you already have a ticket.
    - All of life is a learning process but what skills, training, language, etc do you feel confident will be an asset in this exchange. Please be specific in regards to skills.
    - have you lived 100% off grid with no WiFi and limited cell service. Not necessary, just curious.



    We grow most all the food we eat in a greenhouse We care for our animals using positive and loving training methods. Rising with the sun, working hard to learn new skills, giving back to Hawaii in every way we can, enjoying each other’s company by sharing food, ideas, languages, we live life with purpose and fulfillment.
    Because we are opening our home in the name of cultural exchange, hoping to learn more about the world, we aim to host those from countries outside of the United States.

    Details
    22 hours of help per week.
    Four, five hour days and a short daily chore (daily means everyday. if you want time off for camping etc you will just trade chores with someone else). Three days off a week for adventure, self education, meeting community etc.

    This is our home. No nonsense will be tolerated. Everyone is expected to clean up after themselves, treat everyone with respect and honesty. No smoking, nicotine, vaping, or drugs. This is a absolute.

    Total honesty is practiced here. We respect everyone’s personal decisions to spend time alone or join in group activities. If people chose to sped time together great but nothing is mandatory. I typically host 2-3 people and there are others on the farm. People often create strong friendships but this is a place for independent people who are comfortable on there own and do not require other people to entertain them. Everyone is empowered to chose how to spend their free time.

    This is my personal home not a business.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Extensive opportunities to learn about Hawaiian plants, farming, culturally appropriate behavior and interacting with the Hawaiian islands in a positive manner that will make ones stay uplifting.
    Talking about where your tourism dollars are going.
    Talking about where to hike, visit and camp thoughtfully.
    Being considerate about how you get around.
    Eating with local farmers and chefs and being part of the whole process.
    Finding activities that give back.
    Learning about aloha.
    Located in a rural rainforest 2.5 miles from Pahoa Town on the Big Island of Hawaii. This means you either go to town at the same time as us, enjoy walking or get a bike while here.

  • Help

    Help

    We love to host people who are excited to be here, who enjoy a hard days work of which they can be proud, who are drug and tobacco free.
    Projects will vary depending on one’s interest and skill set.
    Organizing and cleaning.
    Weeding and maintaining garden beds to grow your own food.
    Animal care
    Harvesting fruit and vegetables off the land.
    Painting
    General maintenance
    Also, work ethic expectations would be extreme, but much less than I demand of myself.
    Because I provide a lot of teaching, introductions to the local community and engaging personal projects, those who request a 2-3 month stay are prioritized over shorter stays.
    6 week minimum stay required
    This is my personal home not a business.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent

    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.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    There is a beautiful studio with private entrance, porch and bathing area. This space has two beds and can accommodate two people.
    There is also a private loft with artistic murals, large windows and cool breeze that is well suited for 1 person or a couple. Everyone is expected to keep these spaces clean.
    Kitchen with Non perishable staples like, coconut oil, salt, rice, beans. The gardens grow an abundance of tropical fruit, potato’s, edible bamboo and chicken eggs. Because we don’t believe in food shaming or waste, everyone gets to decide how much off the farm they would like to eat and harvest it themselves. Although food is provided you should expect to buy additional groceries to accommodate your personal dietary needs.
    2-3 people will be hosted at a time, people in the area are friendly and we have 4 cats so there is always someone to “talk story”. At the same time we keep our home safe, private and quiet, no outside visitors, there is no WiFi and we often choose to work quietly and spend evenings reading. This is the perfect paradise for independent individuals who enjoy working hard, time to oneself, open minded of other cultures, are cool with working rain or shine and want to have a positive impact on the island.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The Big Island offers many wonderful hiking and camping locations, great snorkeling for strong ocean swimmers, our town offers many classes in Hula, yoga, meditation, sailing, horseback riding etc.

    Hosting and slowly getting to know people from around the world has been a beneficial ( though sometimes difficult) experience. One has to open their home, give loads of time with teaching, explanations and of course creating the living spaces, buying food and tools has been expensive but worthwhile. Very few people come here with trades, skills or knowledge relevant to living off grid in a rainforest, all I ask is that you genuinely have read through my profile before messaging. Include the secret word “Ashoka”in your email and I will know you are a person to be taken seriously and that is is not just another copy and paste request.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 279531499945

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