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Greetings!
I am looking for help on our off grid, peaceful island homestead in Hawaii.
A couple who would like to stay long term would be ideal.
I am an artist, craftsperson, beekeeper, builder, host and am active in native american spirituality ceremonial community.
I live on an acre of land 2.5 miles from the ocean.
I have an open air gathering of buildings (4 sleeping cabins, main kitchen and bath house, woodshop/ art studio, and a fully self sufficient cabin.
I have been here on this land for 18 years , during which we cleared and built, set up solar power and rain water collection, built our buildings, raised our teenagers, planted over 20 varieties of fruit trees and so much more.
I love it here! It is a special spot on the planet.
I have four sleeping cabins that share a kitchen and bath house and one self sufficient cabin.
It is often quiet here at our home and there are moments of beautiful music and lively activity.
We do yoga, meditate, go dancing, swim, bike, hike, sing, pray, practice communication and counseling skills, are active, work hard and love to have fun and enjoy this beautiful island we call home.
We chose to eat a healthy and local omnivorous diet (we eat meat!) as much as possible and are very soberly focused (we don't drink or smoke).
Our home is a very peaceful spot, very nature connected and part of an old hawaiian village.
We are close to yoga classes, surfing, hiking, farmers markets, dance and music. We are 7 miles from pahoa town.
The climate here is lovely all year. We enjoy off grid jungle living in style; solar power, rain water catchment, wireless internet and a good old landline phone.
We are needing to create more action through having help on various projects, including; growing gardens, landscaping, mowing, fruit tree propagation, building simple structures from local materials, stretching canvas, building frames for paintings, building a cabin and greenhouse, painting, making cement forms to sculpt, gathering and splitting firewood for ceremonial fires and more.
We are currently focused on creating income through our creative endeavors, starting cottage industries to support our needs and be able to employ people as part of the long term vision. It is very hard to get around here without a car unless you are comfortable hitch hiking.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
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
Interests
Self development
Sustainability
Farming
Gardening
Plant care
Books
Art & design
Music
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Drawing & painting
Nature
Fitness
Camping
Yoga / Wellness
Sailing / Boating
Dancing
Beach
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Cycling
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Just being able to work and play in the area where we live has special blessings; the fresh air, clean water and food, simple living, peaceful environment. Coming to stay with us you can learn a lot about off grid living. How to set up and maintain a solar power system, rain water catchment system. How to keep bees without using treatments or chemicals. How to grow food in a tropical environment. You will learn about hawaiian culture and also about aspects of native american culture. You will learn about building and property maintenance, fruit tree propagation, different aspects of art creation, communication and of course more.
Help
I am really needing someone with physical strength, able to lift heavy lumber, dig, move rocks, use power tools as well as finer work.
We would love to have a person or a couple to help us with our various projects; including art project support, building, land maintenance, some hosting, fruit tree nursery, beekeeping and much more.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis 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
We are providing a private 8 by 16 foot screened in cabin with covered porch. It will have a full sized bed, closet/storage, desk/table and a small kitchen.
What else ...
There are so many fun things to do around here. It would be best if you have a vehicle but there are many people who hitch hike around here. We may have a bike or car to offer at times but do not have extra right now. There is very limited bus service (the closest bus stop is 2.5 miles away).
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Honeybee Hive
Lola
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It truly was a magical experience living on the other side of the island on your beautiful land .
Julia provided a space with a gentle , feminine touch with open communication and honest hours . We were there for about a month , during that time we painted some rooms and a yoga space . As well as clearing some jungle area… read more
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It truly was a magical experience living on the other side of the island on your beautiful land .
Julia provided a space with a gentle , feminine touch with open communication and honest hours . We were there for about a month , during that time we painted some rooms and a yoga space . As well as clearing some jungle area… read more
