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I'm Mackenzie, originally from USA and now living in the beautiful land of Tzununa, Guatemala. I have recently just built a Nature-based Sanctuary Space & Retreat Center
This space serves as a guest house, retreat center and education space, to invite people into a simple way of living, teach skills that empower holistic well-being, creating a space for cultural connection and collaboration, and inspire creative expression.
It's built on the foundation of:
Ecological & Personal Health: Use permaculture principles and practices as a foundation to teach people of the connection between personal and planetary well-being.
Intercultural Exchange: Foster meaningful relationships between people of different cultures to learn from each other and weave a resilient and connected community.
Handmade Goods, Art, & Creativity: Offer a creative space to preserve and reignite the original tradition of unique handmade goods.
We are opening Lake Atitlan's first-ever cacao cafe and are looking for a go-getter to help with the organization of all things!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Tzununa is a beautiful location in the highlands of Guatemala, along the volcanic Lake Atitlan. The weather is perfect all of the time -- sunny and warm during the day with some rain showers into the evening (until November). This is a small community of a few thousand people made up of local Mayans and international travelers. You will get to work alongside locals and will likely meet people from all over the world during your time here.
My wish for people coming here is that they get a taste of the beauty of simple living and how rewarding it is to do humble work outdoors, enjoying the fresh air, sunshine and birdsongs throughout the day. Workawayers will learn how to build and maintain gardens, create systems of fertility and soil-amending, and experience the fun of bringing chickens into an ecosystem. I hope that people build lifelong relationships here and deepen their connection to the Earth.
Help
I am looking for a jack-of-all-trades to help us open the first ever cacao cafe in our space!!
We already have an onsite cafe for guests and we are now wanting to open to the public and serve a versatile cacao drink menu with some light bites. It would be great if you are a good chef / barista and can help create menu items, and also teach to the ladies in the kitchen how to prepare these items. Think healthy toasts, smoothies, juices, and snacks.
Work could also include some light building or painting signs (great handwriting is a big plus!) operations/logistics, sourcing ingredients, and promotion around the lake once we open. It's a fun, dynamic project that'll come together in just a month, and we are looking for the perfect co-creator!
Ideal candidates are bilingual (Spanish and English) and have a wide range of skills and experience. You must also be a lover and student of cacao!
If you're interested, please reach out and explain your experience and why you think you'd be the best fit for the position.
Note: Our space is a beacon for healthy, natural living, so we do not allow alcohol, drugs, and cigarettes on the property. We respect the rhythm of the local community, starting our days around 8am and quieting down when it gets dark. It's really nice to be on the sun's cycle and engage with a slower pace of living.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
You will be staying in a canvas tent. All linens, pillow and towels provided. There is a bathroom, and shower nearby and a shared kitchen about 30 seconds walk away. You'll have access to the whole property which has gardens, lawns, a sauna and cold plunge, a yoga deck and cafe.
What else ...
Tzununa has lots of beautiful waterfall hikes through the valley. You can swim in the lake at the local nature reserve. On Sundays there is a market in the center of town, and a kirtan and ecstatic dance just down the street. There are many other towns you can visit around the lake by taking a quick boat ride to explore restaurants, shops, and events. People spend most of their days outdoors, living a simple and enjoyable life.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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I was lucky to arrive towards the end of the construction of the guest house so I got to stay in a brand new guest suite with incredible views over the lake and volcanoes. However, for future… read more
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I was lucky to arrive towards the end of the construction of the guest house so I got to stay in a brand new guest suite with incredible views over the lake and volcanoes. However, for future… read more
