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Host rating
40
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Description
Our project is a cocoa permaculture estate which aims to cultivate cocoa through a permaculture and syntropic agriculture framing method which is in harmony with the natural forest and habitat in which the estate is located.
Nestled in the untouched and virgin forests of the Madamas Rainforest located on the Northern Mountain Range of Trinidad and Tobago, it stands on 1 acre with cocoa trees, fruit trees and vegetable crops. The goal is to grow cocoa and other crops through methods which promote and sustain biodiversity and not to create an ecosystem which hampers it and the environment. Our place will become a model for other cocoa farmers in Trinidad and Tobago to demonstrate the utility of permaculture versus unsustainable agriculture and cocoa farming. Other beenfits of this system will include forest and wilderness therapy, carbon sequestration and community learning and collaboration. The Madamas/Blanchisseuse community is a farming and fishing community, an ideal hub for collaborative learning and development.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Farmstay help
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Visitors can learn more about syntropic/permaculture cocoa and fruit/vegetable farming, the making of dark chocolate and other value added products as well they get to experience the Trinidad and Tobago indigenous culture, particularly living in the rainforest/jungle and living off the land amidst the Trinidad climate, flora and fauna. The estate is close to the beautiful ocean and a breath taking river, home to many diverse species of birds, fish and wild animals. Trinidad culture in the mainland is very cosmopolitan and filled with experiences for visitors. The natural way of life attracts many locals for networking and shared experiences. The visitor will also get the opportunity to share his experience through a themes TV Show broadcasted to Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean if they chose to.
Help
Cultivation and maintenance of cocoa trees, fruit trees and vegetable crops.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Very modest wooden cottage, water collection from nearby river, lantern and generator power no electricity... Food from the cultivated land and some supplies also provided from village supermarket... Access to estate from mainland comprise of a 9 hour hike through a forest trail or a half hour boat ride.
What else ...
Helpers on their off-time, can explore the beautiful islands of Trinidad and Tobago... From the mainland village transport is readily available as well as readily available places/accommodation, food, sites, etc. close to the city of Port-of-Spain and other sites.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can possibly accept pets
Any pet
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
