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We are from the US and living in Belize for 5 years. Our off grid organic farm is located on the outskirts of Big Falls village in the Toledo district of Belize. We have a 5 year old daughter, a 3 year old boy and new born baby boy. We are seeking help with the kids as well as the farm. We are open to families with children. Please contact us if you’d like to know more about our farm. We are seeking like minded individuals to join us and help us, potentially long term.
We love food and eat as clean as possible. We eat lots of fresh fruit and vegetables and are happy to accommodate vegetarians. Will is a musician and dj with a simple home recording studio. We are interested in plant medicine, yoga and massage. We care deeply for nature and are honored to be able to tend to this land.
Currently eating from our farm: coconuts, plantain, banana, cassava, chaya, sweet potato, papaya, pineapple, greens, herbs, cacao, turmeric, limes, cashews, soursop. Many of our fruit trees are young, so what’s not bearing yet we buy from other organic farmers in the area.
We are 420 Friendly. Please no chemical tobacco smokers or heavy drinkers.
We have a German Shepherd named Kasha. She barks a lot at everyone which can be annoying, but she’s very sweet. We also have a flock of chickens for eggs and meat.
Punta Gorda Town is a 30 minute drive or
45 minute bus ride away. There is a lot to explore in Toledo district and we encourage some days off. Occasionally we are up for excursions with our guests in the area if you want to pitch in for gas!
We have high speed internet in our common areas and we usually shut it off between 9pm-7am.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our area is truly a gem! It is so diverse. Each cultural group here has something interesting to learn from (Mayans, Kriol, Garifuna, East Indian, Mennonite, Chinese). In our back yard there are Mayan ruins, chocolate farms, river tubing and zip lining. A half hour away you reach the coast at Punta Gorda where you can set out to sea for snorkeling, island hopping and fishing.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Daily tasks for volunteers can include meal prep and clean up, helping with the kids (reading books, art project, walks around the garden, outdoor games). Outdoor projects can include planting, harvesting, yard clean up, processing and cleaning up harvested farm items, various building projects.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateThis 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 have an open air dorm space with mattresses and mosquito nets which we provide. We also have a rental cabin and if it’s not in use we let volunteers use it.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks will be provided. We eat many plant based meals, but we also eat dairy and meat from small local farms in our area, and sometimes fresh fish from the sea.
What else ...
James bus line stops right on the highway near our rental and farm. This service will get you all over Toledo and greater Belize.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (12)
I spent time with their amazing kids playing, coloring, drawing and reading tons of books hahaha! What a great experience! Kamilah and… read more
During our time there we mostly played with the kids as it was their main need, but we also did some maintenance work, gardering and cleaning.
We enjoyed cooking and eating cassava and coconut dishes. We haven't eaten that much coconut in our… read more
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I spent time with their amazing kids playing, coloring, drawing and reading tons of books hahaha! What a great experience! Kamilah and… read more
During our time there we mostly played with the kids as it was their main need, but we also did some maintenance work, gardering and cleaning.
We enjoyed cooking and eating cassava and coconut dishes. We haven't eaten that much coconut in our… read more
I stayed with them during 3 weeks, and it was an astonishing experience. They showed me the different exotic plants, fruits and veggies, learn how to make coconut milk, and local food. We've been to the river next to their place (perfect to breath à bit, doing Méditation or… read more
Maybe we all just have similar personalities, but everything was really smooth. We worked a good amount on the land, took breaks when we needed, spent time with the kids, cooked when we could, and… read more
They live in a beautiful remote place, perfect to connect with nature.
I spent most of my time making an earth path from scratch and loved… read more
I am glad I got the chance through workaway to make some beautiful connections!
