Opportunity to participate in a thriving, well-established intentional community with deep roots. Tijeras, New Mexico USA

United States

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A wonderfully unique opportunity (but, not for everyone) :
We're a well-established intentional community, based on mindfulness and conscious living, in the mountains between Santa Fe and ABQ, New Mexico. Music, theater, performing arts, creative projects, healthy living/wellness, meditation, spiritual growth and intentional movement are all cornerstones of our existence.

Key words that describe our chosen way of living: Laughter, kindness, respect to all, enthusiasm, organic, fun, inspiring, collaborative, focused on becoming our best selves to be available for service to others.

We'd welcome folks interested in experiencing our community...who enjoy participating in and helping with
a variety of projects in a positive and creative environment!

*️️️️️️️️️*️️️️️️️️️ For those interested in learning more, we now have a website with more information about who we are, all of the amazing things we do here, what accommodations are like, and more - with pictures! We can provide this if you'd like a better idea of what we're all about.

A few areas in which we enjoy having a bigger team for:
~ kitchen support
~ construction and renovation projects
~ general maintenance
~ general house cleaning, as well as maintaining rental properties

(Seasonal)
~ nature path and labyrinth maintenance
~ gardening

Daily morning and evening Meditation & Intentional Movement classes are open to all.

Let us know if you'd be interested in visiting.
Many thanks and we look forward to hearing from you! ~Lisa
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Charity Work
Art Projects
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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What's this?
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The opportunity to participate in a thriving, well-established intentional community with deep roots. Classes are open to all and have included: meditation, moving meditation, sacred dance, yoga, art, creative writing, Tarot, astrology, drum n' dance, musical instruction on a variety of instruments, crafting, puppetry, making jewelry...dreamcatchers etc. (Community members, as musicians and entertainers, have performed over 2,500+ shows throughout North America to Europe...from Tanzania to Thailand to India...and look forward to hearing your stories from places you've been!!!)
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.
Help
We are always juggling a myriad of projects....and enjoy aligning the best projects with the best individuals offering to help.Projects include help in the kitchen, cleaning, landscaping, light building, gardening, tech assistance.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
To date, all guests have had their own room and enjoy 3 healthy ( 90% organic ) meals together.
What else ...
With 310 days of sunshine & wide open skies, New Mexico has a FEEL that is difficult to describe. A few of the things that contribute to that feel is that you can explore: 1. the many vibrant Native American Tribes and nations; their arts & and cultures 2. Santa Fe (the oldest capital city in North America) home to the Santa Fe Opera, Georgia O'Keefe Museum and the George R.R. Martin Meow Wolf Experience... 3. ABQ which is ranked among the top 3 cities for the T.V. and Film industry...and home of The International Balloon Fiesta... 4.the mountains with countless hiking trails with some incredible hot springs as well. 5. plus, an unbelievable variety of nature to explore ~from Petroglyph National Monument to Tent Rocks to White Sands, Chaco Canyon to Taos...etc.
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
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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(4.9)

07/12/2020

Left by Workawayer (Willow) for host

When the Pandemic hit, everyone was miserable in the city I lived in. After some melancholy languishing, I decided to bite the bullet and head off on an adventure. I stumbled across this listing and honestly thought it was too good to be true. Fortunately, I was constantly surprised at how much more amazing the experience was than I could have… read more

(Excellent )

12/11/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Willow)

We were honored to share Willow's first Workaway experience as a traveler! Willow arrived for her 2.5 month visit amidst the early stages of the pandemic - she was excited and exuded gratitude from the start. Communication with Willow was always easy and transparent. Having been a Workaway host at her own awesome project for some time, she was… read more

(Excellent )

06/11/2020

Left by Workawayer (Phillip) for host

My stay was an enriching and fulfilling experience where I was able to learn quite a bit and have a lot of fun as well. Before arriving at the community I was able to meet some of the members via video conference and I really get a feel for the community to ensure it was a good fit. Upon arriving I was immediately greeted with top tier… read more

(Excellent )

15/10/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Phillip)

It was such a pleasure to host Phil for a month and a half (2 months? Gosh, it felt as though he had just always been here....we're still in denial that he left!) :) Phil is a positive, friendly, hard-working adventurer, ALWAYS ready to lend a hand in any way possible. He helped with building projects, squirrel wrangling (!), cleaning things up,… read more

(Excellent )

15/10/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Angela)

Angela spent just over a month at our place, and it was a pleasure to have her. She is bright, open, communicative, respectful of "house rules," and participated in the variety of projects and activities we had going on here with enthusiasm. We are grateful for all of her many contributions here (especially help in the kitchen and on cleaning… read more

(Excellent )

14/10/2020

Left by Workawayer (Angela) for host

I feel very grateful to have had the opportunity to stay with this community for a lil over a month - I learned and experienced a lot through morning mindful movement classes, deep conversations with community members/travelers, the tasks that I was assigned and a variety of workshops/jam sessions. Everyone here lives with intention, incorporates… read more

(Excellent )

21/09/2020

Left by Workawayer (melissa & simon) for host

This review is long overdue! In February this year, Simon and I were lucky enough to join this community for ten days. While there, we met such amazing people, participated in a sing-along show that was so much fun, experienced alternative healing methods, shoveled some rogue snow, built a bunk bed, participated in the household chores, and asked… read more

(Excellent )

22/07/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Thomas)

Thomas stayed with us for about a month ... in the midst of global pandemic madness! He was respectful and understanding of our COVID quarantine procedures for his first two weeks here and made great efforts to connect with the people here during that time. Once out of quarantine, he was a wonderful helper and took on a variety of jobs including… read more

(Excellent )

21/07/2020

Left by Workawayer (Thomas) for host

I stayed here for a month in the covid era. They are extremely well organized in taking precautions for coronavirus, and they were very accommodating and responsive to any requests or needs that I expressed. They take quarantine seriously, but do so in a thought-out manner that you can't really find fault with. As a community, I found them to be… read more

(Excellent )

11/06/2020

Left by Workawayer (Alexis & Victor) for host

Our three weeks here were absolutely beautiful! We will keep every person we met in our hearts!
The virus made it a little more of a challenging time to visit, but everyone wanted to make it possible for us to stay. We had two weeks in quarantine, but steps were taken to make sure we got fed and were doing okay. Our third and final week, we were… read more

(Excellent )

30/03/2020

Left by Workawayer (August & River) for host

We only spent two weeks here but left with plans to come back and the feeling of really being part of the community. It felt as if we had known each other for years already. We couldn't have asked for a nicer experience while in New Mexico.

The vibe here is pure magic with an undertone of family. Everyone is so welcoming, friendly and in a true… read more

(Excellent )

03/03/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Andjelka)

Andjelka stayed at our place for a couple of months, and in that time she became part of our growing family. It felt like she had always been here, and we truly miss her now that she's gone. She had a wonderful exchange here, bringing a wide set of skills and ENTHUSIASM to any project. She was always willing to help, and with her supreme… read more

(Excellent )

25/02/2020

Left by Workawayer (Andjelka) for host

Words won’t even begin to express my gratitude for the life-changing experience I had on my first Workaway with the incredible Pink Flamingos, but I’ll try my best. This community is a rare and special anomaly in this world --- they are the most genuinely kind, generous, warm, accepting, encouraging, hilarious, and fun people you may ever meet!… read more

(Excellent )

24/01/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Elise)

Elise is such a GEM! What an honor to share in her first Workaway experience...it was as if she has been doing this her whole life! She arrived in instantly got into the flow of our place, offering her (skillful and joyful) help at every turn. She's a truck loading (and unloading and reloading) tetris master, a superb sioux chef, an excellent… read more

(Excellent )

17/01/2020

Left by Workawayer (Elise) for host

To all who would like to engage with warm hearted, funny, welcoming and beautiful people. This had been my first workaway experience and Lisa responded within 24 hours after I had messaged her. Shortly thereafter we had a phone call and the next thing I knew I was on a bus 2 days after that. One of the other workawayers picked me up very early in… read more

(Excellent )

12/12/2019

Left by Workawayer (amy) for host

Words cannot describe how welcome I felt at this community, unfortunately I was only able to stay for a short while as I was moving quickly through the states. I worked in the kitchen and outside in the garden and loved doing both, there was also plenty of personal time for journalling, meditation and to use the beautiful labyrinths for walking… read more

(Excellent )

30/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Karen) for host

What a haven for healing, creativity, inspiration, beauty, generosity and many good doses of silliness! This place is truly special. I was nurtured by so many wonderful souls from the moment I arrived until I departed in tears. I made friends that I communicate with regularly, a tribe of travelers who I get to continue to share experiences with.… read more

(Excellent )

21/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Jennifer) for host

I’ve been having difficulty articulating my experience with words because it was so…deepening, rewarding, and full of teachings. The community is very welcoming, warm, so incredibly creative, and does all things with the best of intentions. The property itself is beautiful and the land feels sacred. Conscious eating is encouraged and that… read more

(Excellent )

18/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Margay) for host

I am sooo grateful to have had this be my first workaway experience! I spent six amazing weeks with this community and could not have asked for a more heart opening, mind opening, eye opening introduction to community living. The energy of this community is so strong, I had no choice but to grow, expand, and connect deeply while I was there. They… read more

(Excellent )

06/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Felix) for host

I was fortunate enough to be invited to this absolutely amazing community. It was an honor to get to be part of this sanctuary. I was welcomed in by everyone with open arms and warm hearts. I was offered Vegan options at every meal, THANK YOU!!! :-)
I stayed two weeks longer than I had originally planned because this place really is that great!!!… read more

(Excellent )

06/06/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Ryan)

Ryan Orion was a joy to host, and we think of him often! He is happy, present, helpful, thoughtful and open, and he left a big impression on our community members and guests alike. It always felt like he was really HERE, participating, lending a hand, beaming his smile, dancing to the music. We would happily welcome him back for a visit - hope you… read more

(Excellent )

14/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Ryan) for host

The most lovely of places, the most lovely of people and the most lovely of times. I will be forever be grateful for the time i spent with the Pink Flamingos. Go and they will truly love you exactly the way you are. A place or love and life, and a place of service to others. I couldn’t have planned a better way to spend 5 weeks. . See you again… read more

(Excellent )

06/06/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Ulanda)

It was a pleasure hosting Oolie on her journey across the country. She spent time in the garden, in the kitchen, and pitching in anywhere and everywhere that was needed. She is bright and open and made great connections with the folks living here and passing through. She is a good communicator and a conscientious guest. Thank you for sharing your… read more

(Excellent )

28/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Ulanda) for host

I couldn't have asked for a better Workaway experience. This is a vibrant, creative community in which visitors are welcomed with open hearts and minds. The communal atmosphere is lovely with delicious and healthy shared meals, plenty of time for good conversation, and fun gatherings and outings. They also offer both physical and mental space in… read more

(Excellent )

06/06/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Brad)

It was wonderful finally meeting Brad after chatting for some time! His visit here was short, but sweet, and his kind and gentle presence was felt by all. Thank you so much for the thoughtful gift to remember your time here, and stay in touch when the wind carries you our way again :)

(Excellent )

22/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Brad) for host

This place is the real deal, totally legit. They are all hands down, absolutely some of the most heart centered, creative, kind and conscious people I have ever met. The gratitude I have for them all and to the Universe for connecting us is hard to describe in words. This is a one of a kind, completely amazing and absolutely beautiful place here!… read more

(Excellent )

06/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Nasim) for host

How can I put into words my experience here? I would like to give this place 1000 stars instead of five.
After 15 months of traveling in the states as a workawayer, I found here by chance :-) They didn’t have Workaway account at that time. And I was so lucky that a wonderful friend who was traveling using another platform and Workaway knew them… read more

(Excellent )

12/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Jule )

Dear Jule! It was a blessing and a joy to have you with us. We are honored to be a part of your journey and to share your experience of sprouting into a radiant butterfly :) Jule is kind, conscientious, tidy and always willing to help in whatever way possible. She is grateful and joyful and added so much positive energy and presence to our place.… read more

(Excellent )

12/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Jule ) for host

Dear beautiful, sparkling butterfly soul family, I am so blessed that I could make this incredible experience. I found a home, a family and a place where I felt absolutely welcome, appreciated and loved.
The community cares about every individual a lot and puts a lot of effort to support everyone in their individual needs and to give a home in… read more

(Excellent )

16/02/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Katie)

Wow! It was so wonderful hosting Katie on her journey across the States - she fit in easily and had no trouble flowing with all the moving parts of our community. She jumped right in and offered her help wherever possible - she was a wizard assisting in the kitchen! Katie is a kind and positive spirit, as generous as she is grateful, and a tidy… read more

(Excellent )

13/02/2019

Left by Workawayer (Katie) for host

I am truly humbled by the generosity and love that I experienced from these beautiful souls. I felt wholeheartedly welcomed as I arrived in the midst of karaoke night, where Lisa had saved me a plate of dinner and we jammed out to the Spice Girls and Queen. I enjoyed helping prepare some of the meals which were always eaten communally, visiting an… read more

(Excellent )

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