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We used to be a small retreat center/ashram, inspired to become a sustainable community. We are completely off-grid, and with our beautiful views and quietness from the surrounding mountains, it would allow guests, retreat participants, and volunteers lots of silence.
These days, things are quiet here. With just myself, my wife, and my toddler, we are in the process of attempting to steward our huge piece of property. So, if you like solitude and quietude then come out, we love to meet new people.
We are 108 km north of Terrace, BC, in the sacred Nass Valley, home to the First Nations people, the Nisga's, and have our homestead on 103 acres, far from city life, and running from mostly solar power and some generator power, with a gravity-fed water system, garden, which is a work in progress towards a community of sustainability.Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
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
After a one-month (or so) stay with us, folks usually leave feeling very enriched by their experience.
Help
We have been inviting volunteers to come to contribute to our ashram and stay at our place since 2009. We would like volunteers to stay a minimum of one month. Volunteers can stay for the entire 6-month season-- however, we strongly advise people to come and "test the waters" before deciding on making a long-term commitment for stays of multiple months.
We harvest a lot from the surrounding old-growth forests and our land. Simple vegetarian and vegan meals will be served, using our garden vegetables when possible.
Ideally, we are looking for two people:
1. Help with babysitting our toddler, and cooking and cleaning
2. Outside help, digging, cutting and trimming grass, and doing odd jobs. Helping out Thomas repair and renovate.Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: FluentAccommodation
Cabin/ co-ed dormitory stay. Food is vegetarian, with vegan/gluten-free options, where we all cook together.
What else ...
To Pack:
Tarp (if you would like extra rain protection)
Biodegradable soap, and shampoo
Insect repellent
Sunscreen
Flashlight (headlamp) with extra batteries
Work clothes, and work boots (waterproof) if working the outdoor position
Volunteering (karma yoga/Seva) is 4 hours a day, 5 days a week, at most, and volunteers mostly get weekends Mondays, and Tuesdays off.
When visiting the Ashram it is best to take this time to be in nature, to be with ourselves. It's a great opportunity to remove oneself from the outside world and focus on the inner being. We only go into town every Tuesday and Wednesday, and pick-up is on Wednesdays at noon.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
We cannot provide hookups for water or anything but you're welcome to park & set up camp here!
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Feedback (13)
the people there were all super kind and interesting, i found friends for life there. the food was amazing as well!
the problem for me was that they didnt really teach yoga there... they are just practicing.. for someone who never did yoga before it was quite strange. and if you want to have a private lesson you have… read more
Unfortunately, he met an individual who convinced him to leave without giving us any notice. The two of them went on a 'camping trip' together and never came back. He emailed us shortly after to… read more
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the people there were all super kind and interesting, i found friends for life there. the food was amazing as well!
the problem for me was that they didnt really teach yoga there... they are just practicing.. for someone who never did yoga before it was quite strange. and if you want to have a private lesson you have… read more
Unfortunately, he met an individual who convinced him to leave without giving us any notice. The two of them went on a 'camping trip' together and never came back. He emailed us shortly after to… read more
She fitted in immediately and quickly became a stable and dedicated part of the community. Lotta would work beyond the hours expected from her and really contributed with her skills to the construction and building projects, landscaping and housekeeping. With her kind, reliable and… read more
The work was a mix a different things… read more
Both of these were opportunities for growth and I feel greatly enriched my life.
I would recommend it to people willing to work hard in a friendly and safe environment. To deepen their yoga practice and see what living close to others in nature can be… read more
I'm currently… read more
Joanna is a really hard working and multi-talented woman. We loved having her here and she spear-headed a range of projects in a variety of areas all with ease and style.
She is a joy to be around and has a great humility and sweet heart. We would be happy to have her back any time!
The highlights: Not sure where on earth you will find purer land. The fresh air and sweet water you can drink right from the stream are… read more
Dear Nirav, Aarti, Tara, Sunny and Jamil,
even though I was struggling a lot at first, you've always been so… read more
Thanks Nirav and Aarti !
Being surrounded by so much beauty and wild nature there is no other way than connecting back to nature and your true self.
There is so much to learn from Nirav no matter if it's gardening, harvesting and cooking, natural building and permeaculture, yoga and meditation or other spiritual… read more
We want to welcome her back to our place again and again and again.
Thanks Alyson!