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16 May 2025
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Aloha,
We are looking for individuals who want to learn about growing tropical fruits using organic methods. This would be an educational experience learning “Back to Eden” and permaculture methods. We use a combination of grazing animals, woodchips and low grasses as orchard floor covers.
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. There are also many places to hike and Waikiki nightlife is not far away.
As per Workaway guidelines, we will expect 5 hours of attendance 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. We have bikes u can use in combination with public transportation (buses; rail).
Our expectations include but are not limited to the following:
1. Program starts at 6:30am.
2. clean up after yourselves, maintain good order of the living space, and clean up the living space nicely before your departure.
4. Quietness and peacefulness is important to our family.
5. No drugs or alcohol
Currently accepting only volunteers from USA. Also, we are a non-profit organization.
Types of help and learning opportunities
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
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Converted bus with lanai
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
My animals / pets
Host ref number: 662985962273
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11 Sep 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexander)
Alex was a stellar guest with amazing skills, talents and work ethic. Added bonus: he is funny as hell and great positive attitude...very independent...we did not need to entertain him or worry about him... Alex was a pleasure to have around, we hope he comes back some day!
(Excellent
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17 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Nejc)
Nejc is an extremely hard and efficient worker and he has a lot of helpful knowledge and skills fixing engines and solving problems. Nejc is very polite , open, independent and proactive. He will be a positive contributor to any situation.
(Excellent
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17 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Ihor)
Ihor worked very hard, always had a smile on his face, had a positive attitude. He and his friend Nejc were very independent, proactive, creative in their approach to life.
(Excellent
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11 Sep 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexander)
Alex was a stellar guest with amazing skills, talents and work ethic. Added bonus: he is funny as hell and great positive attitude...very independent...we did not need to entertain him or worry about him... Alex was a pleasure to have around, we hope he comes back some day!
(Excellent)
17 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Nejc)
Nejc is an extremely hard and efficient worker and he has a lot of helpful knowledge and skills fixing engines and solving problems. Nejc is very polite , open, independent and proactive. He will be a positive contributor to any situation.
(Excellent)
17 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Ihor)
Ihor worked very hard, always had a smile on his face, had a positive attitude. He and his friend Nejc were very independent, proactive, creative in their approach to life.
(Excellent)
8 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Melissa & Maurice) for host
We had a perfect Time with Kaia, Tia, Walter and Lily. What a wonderful family who let us share their daily lifes.
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
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
24 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Maëly & Lucas)
Lucas and Mealy were perfect Workawayers. Trustworthy, happy, hard working, easy to get along with, grateful, got along with our daughter very well. We miss them already.
(Excellent)
28 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (zmarks) for host
Walter and Tia were the best possible host I could have hoped for. The most inviting and generous folks. They were always willing to help out in any possible way. Provided more than enough food for me and the others. I would 110% go back and visit Walter, Tia, and Kaia.
16 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Sabeth) for host
Wow, what an amazing experience!
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
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
25 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Sabeth)
Sabeth is one of the best guests we have had. We enjoyed her stay with us very much. First of all, she is a very kind, sweet, and gentle soul. She also has impeccable work ethic and did all the tasks/projects above and beyond our expectations. She is very thorough, dependable, and detail oriented. She is flexible, proactive, and independent in her… read more
(Excellent)
12 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Victor & Jasmine) for host
Where to start.. Jasmine and I had an unforgettable Hawaii experience at the farm with Walter, Tia, and Kaia as well as with other workawayers over Christmas and New Years. We were welcomed into the family on day 1 with family dinner and even partook in opening Christmas presents together! Our experience at the workaway was very "go with the flow"… read more
8 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Moritz) for host
this was my first workaway, and it was better than I ever could have imagined.
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
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
3 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Moritz)
Moritz was a perfect guest for us in our home. Honest, trustworthy, hard working, polite, skilled with carpentry, independent....I could ask him to do a carpentry project and he would do it from start to finish independently without asking me many questions..he would just do it! He worked well as a team with another Workawayer on a big carpentry… read more
(Excellent)
6 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Cole) for host
This was my first workaway and it was an eye-opener! Walter, Tia, and Kaia were a fun family to be around. Whether it was a karaoke/dance session, ping-pong tourney, surf session, nighttime dinner together or just a conversation in the studio, it was easy to enjoy time with them.
Walter and Tia's generosity was incredible. Eating together was… read more
Walter and Tia's generosity was incredible. Eating together was… read more
3 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Cole)
Cole is a wonderful person. Very hard working, reliable, honest, trustworthy...very positive. I have no negative feedback for Cole, only positive feedback. Cole has a very bright, cheerful, positive yet sincere and deep personality. He lives his spiritual beliefs. He is congruent. He got along great with the other guests and with my family and… read more
(Excellent)
3 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Botond)
Boti was a perfect Workaway guest. He was very polite, considerate, hard working, trustworthy, honest. A pleasure to have staying with us. Boti, you are welcome back with us anytime! We had fun working on the farm but also interacting socially and personally with the family for dinners and socializing and surfing. Boti has a very good… read more
(Excellent)
2 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Caroline) for host
This was my first workaway, and it exceeded all expectations. Walter, Tia, and Kaia were incredibly welcoming from the second we met, and continued to include me in many activities throughout my 2 month stay. I really enjoyed working on Tia and Walter's farm, Walter was great at demonstrating tasks and teaching you as much as you are open to… read more
16 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Finn) for host
From all the places i've been to so far, this was by far my favorite! I stayed over 2 month and Walter, Tia and Kaia made me feel welcome from the very beginning.
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
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
24 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Finn)
It was wonderful to have Finn stay with us for 2.5 months. He has impeccable work ethic, is trustworthy, and works very intelligently. He took initiative to propose and complete projects that contributed to the efficiency of the farm. Aside from farm work, he also contributed to the quality of life by being a stimulating conversationalist;… read more
(Excellent)
23 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Veronica )
It was our absolute pleasure to have Veronica staying with us for three weeks. She is conscientious about her responsibilities and we could trust her with any tasks. Her primary duties were tutoring and she made it fun for our daughter while teaching her very useful knowledge and skills!
Veronica has a winning personality: she is genuinely… read more
Veronica has a winning personality: she is genuinely… read more
(Excellent)
20 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Veronica ) for host
The most incredible 3 weeks of my life. Walter Tia Kaia and Lilly welcomed me from the second i arrived as part of the family. Dinners, beach days, hikes, late night ping pong sessions, karaoke, deep conversations, countless laughs, tie dye, plus the amazing experience of learning how to surf from the best.
The work was always enjoyable- whether… read more
The work was always enjoyable- whether… read more
5 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Brian) for host
To describe my one-month (during winter in February, peak season for surfing by the way) experience in a phrase, it might be have to be paradise on Earth. Walter, Tia, Kaia, and Lilly are, individually and as a family, perhaps some of the most insightful, personable, and captivating people I've ever had the privilege of meeting. Everyday was a… read more
27 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Micha) for host
My time with Walter, Tia and Kaia was very nice. I immediately felt welcomed and it was a very good atmosphere, also with Luke - another workawayer. We would normally work from 6:30am to 11:30am, have time for whatever we'd like to do after that and have dinner and interesting conversations in the evenings together. We often went surfing or diving… read more
23 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Micha)
Micha was very polite, trustworthy and worked well with Luke. He worked hard on the farm doing many things: cutting down trees with chainsaw, weedwhacking, building raised garden beds, weeding, harvesting, watering, etc. He was a trooper trying surfing. We really enjoyed his participation in our nightly conversations after dinner. We highly… read more
(Excellent)
23 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (lukeyts) for host
Such an epic time on the north shore on this farm. I felt welcomed as family within the first week which led to an incredible depth with the whole experience. In terms of the social dynamic, everything was very relaxed and open in this way. Tia and Walter listened to my interests in the work and let me by myself which I value. the skills related… read more
23 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (lukeyts)
Luke stayed on our farm for 5 months, helping us with a variety of farm needs. His responsibilities and tasks included planting trees, pruning, tree propagation (air layering), planting seedlings, weed whacking, building irrigation system for the orchards and gardens, building raised beds, weeding and planting garden beds. He also did repairs on… read more
(Excellent)
23 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Bryley)
We recommend Bryley highly and unreservedly for any Workaway Host as he was a hard worker, prompt, intelligent, resourceful and worked well with other volunteers. Mostly we enjoyed his personability around the house just hanging out with us at breakfasts, lunches, dinners, surfing, and doing our nightly get togethers. Briley tutored our daughter… read more
(Excellent)
27 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Bryley) for host
I stayed here three weeks, and it could not have been a better experience. We talked about my duties and goals for the work every morning, and they often drove us to the beach or hiking after. One of my favorite aspects was to really dial in my gardening/growing skills during my stay. if you enjoy surfing, this location is known as some of the… read more
23 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Susan)
We absolutely enjoyed Susan’s stay with us. She tutored our daughter STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering,Math) topics that our daughter enjoyed and learned. Susan worked in our vegetable garden planting, weeding, harvesting vegetables. She was always pleasant, polite, trustworthy and an interesting conversationalist. She took many long… read more
(Excellent)
23 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Jordan)
Jordan stayed with us for 10 days. Even though the time was short, he did an amazing amount of work in that time frame. He designed and built a carport for us, with the assistance of another volunteer. His work ethic is impeccable. And he really cares about his work. We couldn’t be happier with what he did for us.
Jordan is a very pleasant person… read more
Jordan is a very pleasant person… read more
(Excellent)
2 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Jordan) for host
This was honestly one of the best experiences of my life. As this was my first workaway experience, I wasn't sure exactly what to expect. Before arrival, I kept myself from having too high of expectations. But from the moment I got there until I left, even my highest of expectations would've been blown out of the water. Not only do I now have… read more
