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Aloha, we are looking for people who can help us on our orchard: planting trees, spreading woodchips, weedwhacking, weeding, grafting, air layering, harvesting, cutting down trees, etc. You will sweat, get dirty, and be tired...but the work is very varied so you will not get bored .. it wont be too repetitive because there are so many things to do to keep the farm running.
You will learn to use many tools, and learn many new skills!
Our tropical fruit orchard is on the beautiful North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. We practice “ Back to Eden” organic farming method. We have many varieties of tropical fruits.
This would be a great place for individuals who love to surf or want to learn surfing...because it is the surfing Capitol of the world. In summertime there is amazing snorkeling, diving thru lava tubes, swimming..even swimming with dolphins in Waimea Bay.
We are not a commercial farm so we dot not pay wages.
As per Workaway guidelines, we will expect 5 hours of work per day 5 days/week. Transportation will be your responsibility but you can hitch a ride with us when we go places and we can drop you off...or you can hang out with us when we go do fun stuff such as surfing and snorkeling. Some have rented mopeds and cars. Some have bought used car or used moped and sold it when they leave.
Our expectations include but are not limited to the following:
1. get up early and ready to work by 6:30am.
2. clean up after yourselves, maintain good order of the living space, and clean up the living spcace nicely before your departure.
3. projects include but not limited to: organic farming, carpentry, grafting, air layering, propagating fruit trees; weedwhacking, building and maintaining organic vegetable garden, building fences, irrigation, etc..
4. Quietness and peacefulness is important to our family.
5. No drugs or alcohol
Also during summer months of June, July, and August, individuals with STEM background will be a bonus but not necessary, as part of the work could be tutoring our 12 year old daughter.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn Back to Eden organic gardening; plant propagation; personal growth North Shore style; learn and practice whatever they want growing food
Help
organic fruit and vegetable farming
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Room:
TBD
Basic supplies are provided for all of your meals, in addition to fresh produce on the farm.
What else ...
Surfing, snorkeling, beautiful beaches, hiking, Waikiki nite life, yoga, outer islands, Haleiwa 10 minutes away; swim with dolphins
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?
Two
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We had fun at work every day and the tasks were very varied.
We‘re already missing the peaceful Haleiwa Farm! Hope to see you again sometime. Thanks for all these great experiences!
Maurice & Melissa
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We had fun at work every day and the tasks were very varied.
We‘re already missing the peaceful Haleiwa Farm! Hope to see you again sometime. Thanks for all these great experiences!
Maurice & Melissa
Walter and Tia were my first Workaway hosts and the best ones I could've wished for. They are incredibly kind and caring - to eachother, to their daughter Kaia and to me.
My time on their farm passed by quickly and even though I did sweat a lot and got dirty, I enjoyed being outside and especially all the fresh… read more
From the first day on I felt really welcomed by Walter, Tia and their daughter Kaia. We had great evenings playing games, singing karaoke, or just talking, which I really enjoyed.
Tia and Walter were so generous, I could use their surfboards and even their truck… read more
Walter and Tia's generosity was incredible. Eating together was… read more
Tia always made sure I was doing fine, cooked for us, made smoothies for me, drove me to different places when she found the time and we sometimes ended up having long and interesting… read more
Veronica has a winning personality: she is genuinely… read more
The work was always enjoyable- whether… read more
Jordan is a very pleasant person… read more
