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Digital ninja or eco building enthusiast welcome at our project in El Astillero, Nicaragua

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 3 weeks

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Details

  • Description

    Description

    I am Chris the owner of the business and am starting to build my dream project We have 3 partners here in Nicaragua. The plan is to build a Surf and Yoga retreat. The whole property will be using permiculture business. Stu who is a wooden boat builder from England, Vanessa who is a flight attendant from Montreal, Canada and me Chris who's an engineer on a yacht and from England. Nonin of Bamboous are paid and other sustainable materials, we are here the to create a food forest something amazing.

    Currently we just have temp locals who assist when needed for fencing or heavy lifting and we also build a aeroponic tower farm as well.employ local business who supply our bamboo and wood to assist when needed

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • 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

    We are building a surf and yoga retreat out of sustainable materials like bamboo, cob and earth bag construction. We will be using permiculture on the 4.5 acres property to create a food forest and we will be building a 220 tower aeroponic tower farm.
    We also want to start a youtube channel to follow all the build and make educational content to help others.

    We are a very friendly and welcoming team which are used to working with multinational people and believe in creating a family environment which promotes a positive environment to live in.

    There is so much opportunity for growth in so many fields working with us and we look forward ti welcoming you to the family

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    We are looking for any hands on people that want to join the project for at least a month that want to learn how to manage the land and learn construction with bamboo.
    We are also looking for a videographer who could help us to create content for our youtube channel and social media platforms

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have a house that we are living in until February off of the property and by February we will have built 6 bed dorms for sleeping in.
    Food will be provided during there stay made from locally produced products
    No fee or payment. Just people who want to learn and enjoy doing it while working

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    In the local area there are some amazing surf spots and we are able to give shuttles to the local town for any events etc

  • 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

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 333841325646

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The image depicts a rustic, outdoor structure constructed from bamboo poles, situated in a wooded area with a mix of trees and foliage.
The image depicts a serene scene of a house with a patio and garden, featuring a man sitting at a table, surrounded by lush greenery and a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a serene beach scene at sunset, featuring a wooden fence in the foreground and a vibrant orange sky with clouds.
The image depicts two individuals strolling along a beach at sunset, with the sun positioned low in the sky and casting a warm glow over the scene.

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