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Permaculture Food Forest project in Nicaragua, focusing on natural building. We are in the beginning stages, with lodging and kitchen for up to three guests, with running water and a composting toilet. We are building a retreat center out of local materials, incorporating cob and other clay based building methods. We are about 5 km from a beautiful surfable beach and the local Nicaraguan community is very friendly.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
There is ample opportunity to speak Spanish with the local community and the Nicaraguan family who owns the property. You will also learn and put into practice many permaculture techniques and may participate in natural building projects.
Help
Ideally we need someone with photo and video skills to promote our meditation and Qigong retreats. We also have natural building projects going, involving cob, clay and lime plaster. We prefer our volunteers to stay for less than 2 weeks.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
There is space for 2 people, with comfortable spots to hang a hammock or lay a mattress and also plenty of space on the property for a tent (see images). There is running water and a solid composting toilet structure. At present there is no electricity. The only cell service here is Claro.
Free accommodation and some meals included. Food included is whatever is in season, and there is a good local supply of fresh produce at a very reasonable price. The kitchen consists of a gas stove.
There is also a great collection of restaurants in Escamequita, a 20 minute walk away.
What else ...
This is for people who want to get in touch with nature, live amongst the howler monkeys and other wildlife, and test their personal limits for luxury-free living. Whenever you want civilization, San Juan del Sur is just a short bus ride away, where you will certainly meet many wonderful like-minded travelers and expats at the many great restaurants and hostels there. This area is a surfers paradise. If you have the transportation, you have dozens of great surf spots up and down the coast here.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
There is space for one or two vehicles, with running water available and access to composting toilet and kitchen.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 3-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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A big recommendation!
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A big recommendation!
The place is also really nice, surrounded by nature, howling monkeys and a short ride to the beach (hitchhiking is super easy). I had a real… read more
