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Description
Nature retreat & Winery in Guyana. Warren is a winemaker and Tracy an artist. Tracy is a native New Yorker now living in Guyana for 6 years. Warren is a Guyanese that has returned to his homeland after living in the United States for 30 years. Our retreat, winery & center for the creative arts is very unique to Guyana. Located 15 minutes from Guyana' main airport and 45 mins from the Capital city Georgetown.
We work hard...play hard...and sleep hard...If you feel you can fit in we would love for you to Join Us On This Journey...Not For The Weak Minded!
Volunteers are provided with housing and food necessities, but do their own cooking in the kitchenette provided. We love hosting independent souls..
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our Retreat Center attracts an eclectic stream of visitors who love to share their journeys...
Projects involving children
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Help
Cabin building, tree hose building, camground setup. Retreat maintenance. Assist with small winery operations. In Guyana human resources is a challenge. Warren and I do most of the work here and subcontract small projects to skilled workers in the community nearby. Things need to be painted, nature trail upgraded. Swings and benches built, maintenance of camgrounds, trees pruned. Soap making station expanded, bottle storage area built and organized.
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
Cabin and/or bunk station
What else ...
Splashmins Fun Park nearby. Visit Amerindian Villages, birding swimming in creek, nature walk on 20 acre property. Eco resort also nearby. Night clubs and entertainment in capital city 45 minutes away.
A little more information
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?
More than two
Feedback (10)
Tracy will update the profile, there has been some changes in… read more
Thorough work ethic...
Nice soul sharing moments...
I spent 6 marvelous weeks there, helping with some aspects of running such a retreat center, like oranising the art workshop… read more
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Tracy will update the profile, there has been some changes in… read more
Thorough work ethic...
Nice soul sharing moments...
I spent 6 marvelous weeks there, helping with some aspects of running such a retreat center, like oranising the art workshop… read more
Thank you both for all the help.
Warren and Tracy
We had to work in the maintenance of the place, some times in the green area, anothers in the house and some times in the wine process.
Some days were harder than others, they have a realy… read more
Ben had to supplement Torals work which made it very uncomfortable for us...When he finished his work he had to help her with hers...this was very disappointing...I tried to speak to them about our experience but was instead yelled… read more
