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3 years ago we started with our project. We try to build up a sustainable and fair trade Durian, Avocado and Coffee Farm. Since we are still pretty in the beginning we are always open for new ideas to improve our farm and be more sustainable. Having new people joining us brings as well a lot of new energy into our team and we are always try to having fun while developing our farm.
The Farm is 7,5he big and just 20 minutes from the city center Pleiku, Gia Lai. It's located on a hill side with a stunning view.
The whole farm house got renovated and has modern bathroom and kitchen facilities (no squat toilets, haha)
The founder is half Chinese and half Vietnamese, born and raised in Germany. He works with his team out of 5 people on the farm as well (mainly in management and in the nursery).
One of the new projects on the farm is creating a coffee processing facility. With the beautiful relaxing location it would be fantastic to expand the farm into a camping site for visitors. So maybe you can help us with that as well.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are living and working with locals so you will see a non-touristic environment and will see how we live. Our team is a mix of Kinh-Vietnamese (most common ethnicity) and Jarai-Vietnamese (a minority group). It's always fun to see the differences in culture and language. We will show you how to grow plants, fruits, work on sustainable projects, developements, processes in growing Durian, Avocado and Coffee. Teach you how to cook, eat and drink like locals.
Help
We could need help with our new vegetable garden, which will provide food for ourself. We will teach you how to cook in a Vietnamese style. In the same time we need support in our nursery to take care of our young plants.
Our next project is to develop a coffee processing facility on the farm so any help is high appreciated. Developing the right concept and then following a project plan will be the way to go. There will be "brain work" and also physical tasks.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Vietnamese: Fluent
Chinese (Mandarin): Intermediate
Chinese (Cantonese): Intermediate
Accommodation
There will be two parts. Depending on the work we will either be staying on the farm. You can stay in the common room (mattress, mosquito net, blanket, shared bathroom). There are some days when we will be in the city so you will stay in the guest room at our house in the city (bed, shared bathroom).
We have a big common kitchen where our farmers cook as well. Food will be provided by our staff and if you want we will cook together and we will show you how to cook Vietnamese style fishes.
What else ...
In your time off you can hang out at our little lake and enjoy the view, sleep, read, relax. The surroundings are beautiful to discover by motorbike. there are streams, and some mini waterfalls. The city has a huge lake which is beautifully surrounded by a needle tree forest. Our sunsets (if lucky) are stunning.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Host ref number: 323432898149
Feedback (26)
7 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Abby & Alexander)
Both of them were lovely volunteers who helped us in any fields we needed help. With their positive attitude and motivation they braught great energy into our team. They were curious about the work and the culture and could adapt really quickly. We had a lot of great moments together. So we can only highly recommend them to any hosts :D
(Excellent
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17 Jun 2024
Left by Workawayer (Abby & Alexander) for host
Me and my boyfriend loved Anh-Hao and farm so much! We had the most wholesome experience and we never expected to make so many friends.
The work didn’t require much thought and was easy to grasp but in the Vietnam hot climate it can be tough, however we could take breaks whenever needed. You definitely need a basic level of fitness to be able to… read more
The work didn’t require much thought and was easy to grasp but in the Vietnam hot climate it can be tough, however we could take breaks whenever needed. You definitely need a basic level of fitness to be able to… read more
18 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer (Pauline) for host
I had a really great experience at Anh Hao's farm! Taking a two-week break during a trip in such a beautiful place feels so good. Discussions with Anh Hao are a great way to learn a lot, not just about coffee. The working atmosphere with the other volunteers was very pleasant and the food absolutely delicious, thanks to the talent of the super… read more
7 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer (Alina) for host
I spent 10 days in Vietnam, and even in such a short time, I learned so much, thanks to Ahn Hao, about farming, coffee, and the local culture. It was an amazing experience, and the team I worked with was fantastic. The first few days were rainy and cold because of a typhoon, but Ahn Hao made the best of it by teaching us a lot of new games. Once… read more
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7 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Abby & Alexander)
Both of them were lovely volunteers who helped us in any fields we needed help. With their positive attitude and motivation they braught great energy into our team. They were curious about the work and the culture and could adapt really quickly. We had a lot of great moments together. So we can only highly recommend them to any hosts :D
(Excellent)
17 Jun 2024
Left by Workawayer (Abby & Alexander) for host
Me and my boyfriend loved Anh-Hao and farm so much! We had the most wholesome experience and we never expected to make so many friends.
The work didn’t require much thought and was easy to grasp but in the Vietnam hot climate it can be tough, however we could take breaks whenever needed. You definitely need a basic level of fitness to be able to… read more
The work didn’t require much thought and was easy to grasp but in the Vietnam hot climate it can be tough, however we could take breaks whenever needed. You definitely need a basic level of fitness to be able to… read more
18 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer (Pauline) for host
I had a really great experience at Anh Hao's farm! Taking a two-week break during a trip in such a beautiful place feels so good. Discussions with Anh Hao are a great way to learn a lot, not just about coffee. The working atmosphere with the other volunteers was very pleasant and the food absolutely delicious, thanks to the talent of the super… read more
7 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer (Alina) for host
I spent 10 days in Vietnam, and even in such a short time, I learned so much, thanks to Ahn Hao, about farming, coffee, and the local culture. It was an amazing experience, and the team I worked with was fantastic. The first few days were rainy and cold because of a typhoon, but Ahn Hao made the best of it by teaching us a lot of new games. Once… read more
2 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer (Ambre) for host
It was my first Workaway, and I think it couldn’t have gone better. I stayed for 3 weeks and learned so much about Vietnam (mostly food related lol). Hao is very understanding and will always be there for you if you have any problems, so don’t worry too much about going there.
It taught me that home can be anywhere as long as you’re with the… read more
It taught me that home can be anywhere as long as you’re with the… read more
9 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Sjuulke & Bert)
Sjuukje & Bert were such a lovely couple at the farm. With a positive motivation and energy they pushed the team and gave great input to the farm. They handled all the tasks we handed over to them with the best will and good communication in case there were still open questions. They were not afraid of physical tasks and improved the farm with… read more
(Excellent)
7 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Sjuulke & Bert) for host
We stayed at the farm for two weeks and are grateful for this experience! We learned a lot about taking care of the durian trees, coffee and working on a farm in general. The morning work we did was quite physical (weeding and fertilizing) which was sometimes challenging because of the raining season. It was satisfying to see the progression after… read more
6 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Isla & Benji) for host
This work away is excellent ! My partner and I stayed on the farm for three weeks and had the best time . Anh-Hao is super welcoming. Everything is well organised. The volunteer tasks and expectations are clearly communicated but there is a lot of flexibility to make it your own. Anh -Hao is a book of knowledge so we learnt so much about coffee,… read more
12 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (stashpiotr) for host
Hao created an amazing community at his farm, local workers from the minority work with volunteers (4-6 at once). I can't put in words how great the experience was. Hao has so much positive energy!
What did I do at the farm? Furtalizing coffee, avocado, durian. Flipping compost. Harvesting durian. Learning about coffee by visiting coffee shops… read more
What did I do at the farm? Furtalizing coffee, avocado, durian. Flipping compost. Harvesting durian. Learning about coffee by visiting coffee shops… read more
8 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Nina & Simon) for host
In August 2024 my boyfriend Simon and I spent 3 weeks at the Farm and had an amazing time with Hao and the other volunteers. The tasks we did were very diverse (weeding & fertilizing, working in the nursery, planting new vegetables, etc.) and we learnt so many practical tips and tricks for future works in our own garden! We were also able to… read more
6 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Nina) for host
I had a very nice time at this farm and I ended up staying a week longer than expected. The work was different every day and Anh Hao took our preferences/wishes into account. In our free time he took us sometimes into town. I learned about farming, but also about Vietnamese culture. And most importantly for me, it felt like I was joining a warm… read more
25 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer (Yasameen ) for host
i highly recommend this farm for volunteering
everything was good more than i expected
thank you
everything was good more than i expected
thank you
12 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer (Ellena & Aaron) for host
Stayed at the Farm with Anh-Hao for almost 3 weeks total. Me and my partner had a fantastic time during the stays with memories and experiences for life. We met the most wonderful people and are so happy for our time there.
The work was often physically challenging, especially if you go during peak summer where it is quite hot. But you can have… read more
The work was often physically challenging, especially if you go during peak summer where it is quite hot. But you can have… read more
7 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer (Wiegert) for host
I was on Anh Haos Farm for almost 3 month and really enjoyed my stay there. Because of the deleyed rainy season, i took care of watering the trees and fixing the watersystem a lot. Amongst other tasks, I also helped with weeding, pruning, fertilizing and work in the veggiegarden and nursery. When we had some ideas for the farm and the taskload… read more
24 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (KimHeckelt) for host
My girlfriend and l stayed 10 days with Hao at his farm and l can only say it was an amazing stay!
The farm is located in a very quite and beautiful area, about 20min away from the center of Pleiku- which is perfect if you want to relax and listen to the sound of birds and geckos.
The tasks are not hard, the only thing which is a bit tiring is… read more
The farm is located in a very quite and beautiful area, about 20min away from the center of Pleiku- which is perfect if you want to relax and listen to the sound of birds and geckos.
The tasks are not hard, the only thing which is a bit tiring is… read more
23 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Oscar) for host
I had a great time at the farm! I stayed for two weeks and did a variety of farm work: weeding, irrigation system maintenance and more. The host is really nice and genuine and goes out of his way to make everyone feel at home. It’s like a mini-family when you’re there!
16 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Anaïs & Léonie ) for host
We had such a great time staying at the farm!
The place has a friendly atmosphere - we cooked all together and every night we went to see the sunset and played board games! Hao is an amazing host he took a lot of his time explaining the farming process to us even though he has much to do. We even had a quick video call before we came at the farm… read more
The place has a friendly atmosphere - we cooked all together and every night we went to see the sunset and played board games! Hao is an amazing host he took a lot of his time explaining the farming process to us even though he has much to do. We even had a quick video call before we came at the farm… read more
12 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Karine)
Karine was a great volunteer at our farm. Without hesitation she joined the team and supported us in any tasked which were around. The few communication challenges we had, got solved super quick because she communicated openly and with a big positive attitude which made the whole atmosphere really pleasant.
All the work and responsibilities were… read more
All the work and responsibilities were… read more
(Excellent)
7 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Karine) for host
I spent a week at this farm and it was really great. Anh Hao is a friendly, dynamic and ambitious person. He is a good manager who knows how to share tasks and, at the same time, pay attention to everyone. he looked happy to share time with the volunteers so every evening we were able to enjoy the sunset, share music and play games together. This… read more
12 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Annie & Jérémy)
Annie and her partner were such a lovely couple at the farm. With a positive motivation and energy they pushed the team and gave great input to the farm. They handled all the tasks we handed over to them with the best will and good communication in case there were still open questions. They were not afraid of physical tasks and improved the farm… read more
(Excellent)
5 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Annie & Jérémy) for host
My partner and I stayed at the farm for two weeks and had a lovely time. There were lots of sweet Europeans of all ages that we could connect with. The day starts around 730 where we either help with breakfast or start eating together. Help normally begins around nine and we stop for lunch at 12 which is made by a Vietnamese local. We normally… read more
11 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Lucia) for host
I spend 3 weeks on the Fairfarm and it was great. Hao is a very generous, open minded and interested person. We had a lot of fun, playing cards, going to see the sunset together and having discussions about the world.
I was able to learn about wells, watering systems and about fruit trees.
Hao was very open to inputs about gardening and… read more
I was able to learn about wells, watering systems and about fruit trees.
Hao was very open to inputs about gardening and… read more
1 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Celine)
Celine was one of our most active and curious volunteers. With many funny stories to tell we really enjoyed her company.
She was pro active when it was about help, followed instructions really well and communicated really well when it came to new challenges.
With her friendly and open minded attitude she contributed an amazing atmosphere and… read more
She was pro active when it was about help, followed instructions really well and communicated really well when it came to new challenges.
With her friendly and open minded attitude she contributed an amazing atmosphere and… read more
(Excellent)
29 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Celine) for host
I had a great stay at Ahn-Hao's farm! It's really cool how he is transforming his farm little by little with the help of the volunteers. Ahn-Hao is a very dynamic, ambitious and open-minded person who really cares about the future of the farm and about the experience of the volunteers. We were a group of around 5 volunteers and there is definitely… read more
20 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Marleen) for host
I spend only 4 days at the farm, but these days were really great. I helped with cleaning a pond, weeding and watering plants. The owner Hao and his team are really kind.
I got a lot of information about the farm, which was really interesting.
The farm is located outside of the city, so it's really quiet and natural there.
In the evening we… read more
I got a lot of information about the farm, which was really interesting.
The farm is located outside of the city, so it's really quiet and natural there.
In the evening we… read more
17 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Caro) for host
I stayed at the Farm for about a week and had a really great time. Hao and his Team are super friendly and it was a pleasure working and spending time with them.
The work was quite hard, so you should be prepared for that, but Hao makes sure that there are enough breakes. For me this was perfect.
He also took us to local events and we spend the… read more
The work was quite hard, so you should be prepared for that, but Hao makes sure that there are enough breakes. For me this was perfect.
He also took us to local events and we spend the… read more
21 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa & Joshua)
Both of them came in the beginning just to visit and stayed in the end over a week. They supported us in any thinkable way without hesitation. With full motivation and energy both of them supported us on our farm: harvesting coffee (in the middle of the sun), coffee processing, drying, vegetable garden work, construction work (building… read more
(Excellent)
19 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Lisa & Joshua) for host
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
We coincidentally met Hoa apprx. 2 weeks prior to our arrival at Fairfarm, in his Bar on Phu Quoc Island. He invited us straight away to join him on his Farm near Pleiku and we gladly followed his invitation. :)
Hoa, Tai and the farm team are really generous, polite and helpful people. From showing us how to harvest coffee, to… read more
We coincidentally met Hoa apprx. 2 weeks prior to our arrival at Fairfarm, in his Bar on Phu Quoc Island. He invited us straight away to join him on his Farm near Pleiku and we gladly followed his invitation. :)
Hoa, Tai and the farm team are really generous, polite and helpful people. From showing us how to harvest coffee, to… read more
13 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Marta) for host
The farm held by Anh-Hao is a lovely and welcoming oasis, with beautiful surroundings and energy. I only spent a few days here, but these were some of the best moments of my stay in Vietnam. With kindhearted and open-minded people, many interesting tasks that make you grow and learn, and a friendly atmosphere that makes you feel at ease, I would… read more
8 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Marta)
Marta stayed mainly on our friends farm but she came for a few days to us and planed only to visit. But without expecting anything she just started to help on the farm with all the motivation and energy she had. With a most pleasant aura she supported us in any way we needed. Thanks a lot and hope to see you soon :D
(Excellent)
13 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Dominika & Patricia) for host
We had such an amazing experience at Anh Hao's farm!
During our stay we learned a lot about coffee process from harvesting, processing, drying to roasting! It's great experience, raising awareness of how much work goes in to produce a cup of coffee. We were so satisfied to sample the exact coffee that we harvested.
We also learned a lot about… read more
During our stay we learned a lot about coffee process from harvesting, processing, drying to roasting! It's great experience, raising awareness of how much work goes in to produce a cup of coffee. We were so satisfied to sample the exact coffee that we harvested.
We also learned a lot about… read more
8 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Dominika & Patricia)
It was such a great time to have both of them the farm. Both had already experience with workaway and so integrated themselves perfectly into our environment. Any physical work were ok with them and they supported us in any way. From harvesting coffee to getting rid of the roots of unwanted plants. Furthermore they were curious to share their… read more
(Excellent)
8 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicolas)
He was probably the most pleasant volunteer till now we had on the farm. With a calm and fun attitude Nico supported us on our farm. Without hesitating he helped us with any work which came up. Hard physical work like getting rid of unwanted roots, coffee harvest, vegetable gardining, etc.
Not only did he helped us with the work on the farm, we… read more
Not only did he helped us with the work on the farm, we… read more
(Excellent)
6 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Nicolas) for host
The most beautiful and satisfying workaway experience I've ever had in Vietnam! I spent 10 days and was hosted by the owner of the farm, Anh Hao: a charismatic, smart and very easygoing person who can perfectly speak English, German, and Vietnamese languages.
This experience exceeded my best expectations. I was in contact with nature 24 hours a… read more
This experience exceeded my best expectations. I was in contact with nature 24 hours a… read more
8 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Eva)
Both Eva and Caro were such a big plus for our farm and the community. Not only dig they helped us with any physical work on the farm, they also helped us with our social media account and participated in the local short movie contest.
Without having much experience in farming they still were super keen and willing to learn everything and worked… read more
Without having much experience in farming they still were super keen and willing to learn everything and worked… read more
(Excellent)
27 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Lena)
Lena and Chloe were lovely volunteers who helped us in any fields we needed help. With there positive attitude and motivation they braught great energy into our team. They were curious about the tasks and the culture and could adapt really quickly. We had a lot of great moments together. So we can only highly recommend them to any hosts :D
(Excellent)
27 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Amelia)
Amelie came with such a great energy into our farm. With her wide knowledge and motivation she handled a lot of different types of tasks. From harvesting and processing coffee, taking care of the vegetable garden, propagating, etc....
after that we had a lot of fun as well with great conversations. Her respectful and open minded way made it easy… read more
after that we had a lot of fun as well with great conversations. Her respectful and open minded way made it easy… read more
(Excellent)
20 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Amelia) for host
Anh - Hao is such a generous and kind guy, I had a fantastic week shared with many other friendly faces both local and fellow travellers too. It was great to learn about coffee, but also utilise each of our own skills to help with the farm / veg garden! Great vibes thanks so much for your openness and great energy!
