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Rainforest food forest experience in Daintree, Australia

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  2024 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello my name is Toon, I live in a little rainforest home with an organic tropical food garden surrounding me.

    I live a low footprint existence, simple frugal earthy uncomplicated.
    No phone, no TV or radio. Electronics are kept in a shipping container detached from my living residence. I allow myself 5 minutes of internet couple times per week to keep all running. All electronics including phones laptops kindles watches remain off and put away whilst in my home.
    People stay here simply for my no electronica policy.
    I do not bend for community, friends, guests nor volunteers.
    If this is going to be an issue. Do not apply.

    A small solar system supplies me limited power, clean forest rain my water source. There are no chemicals in my home and few in my life. I ask that you abstain from your array of personal chemicals whilst here as well. A time to cleanse.

    The food experience is uncommon in this country. My garden unique. l serve a lot of rich leafy greens not found in supermarkets and rare at any markets. Greens are the foundation of my holistic health. I grow many tubers, fruits, berries, herbs and nuts. Meals served will sometimes contain minimal amounts of non-farmed animal ingredients. I accept vegans but do not change or accommodate anything extra than the food experience served. In between the meals there is often tropical fruit salads and smoothies or warming winter garden teas

    I am an active man, running different programs, massaging community, developing, testing, always fixing stuff and time tending to self. Applicants need to appreciate ‘self time’ for the first two weeks. Swimming hole 3 km away, veranda with comfortable couch and a nice view, a selection of books or bring your own. You can hang out with me in your time, I do enjoy, but it will lead to helping me glue, drill, twist and wotnot
    I retire to the house at dusk, stretch and yoga for an hour while the day fades to night. A silent time in my home. We eat after yoga stretching.

    There is no alcohol, smoking nor drugs permitted on my property.
    On weekends if not raining in the rainforest we have a fire, a wee drink and smoke. We can dine on toasties or a coal baked jungle bread with chocolate or cheese.
    Rest of the time you have a short opportunity to live as I do,
    disconnected to the outside world.
    connected to self, connected to earth,
    dedicated to both.

    This is an opportunity to try something a little different. That takes guidance, instruction, boundaries and rules perhaps a little contrasting to what you are used to. If you do not like boundaries or rules that come with learning and new experiences, then do not apply to me.

    first 2 weeks is standard workaway agreement.
    4 hours work for good accomodation, unique organic food and uncommon lifestyle expereince
    If you stay after them 2 weeks, then I start to bring out tools and toys for your objectives or desires. If the jungle is your chase I begin to point you in the right direction, the first steps to escapades with me.
    The longer you stay the bigger the experiences.
    2 month volunteers get a Toon holiday at the end
    3 months volunteers have all had a special secret adventure.

    Work starts 7am.
    During the 4 hours work I am a drill sergeant, I am very experienced and fair, understanding of maturity, background, skill base and size, always diligent to your health and safety. However during those 4 hours I am stern and not so soft. I can bark at times. Many of those great feedback kids got barked at. We work hard and fast as I do when alone or engaged in my other programs. I address whatever the task as a personal building exercise, both physically and mentally. We focus on breath, posture, precision, efficiency, speed, stamina and strength. You will be reminded of these things during the four hours.
    Some volunteers still write me because of the ‘work’ time, you will not find much opportunity to work under some one like me. It can be a time that changes your life and it has done often. but only to those who seek such.
    Those 4 hours is what the Daintree Toon experience is about.

    If you apply, make sure you want, really want, that daily 4 hour challenge.

    Important, if you are flat and slow in the mornings I remove you quickly, I do not give away my time nor energy to raise spirit in others. I only share my unique lifestyle, special garden, toys, home, forest and heart to those who present themselves with vibrant energy and excitement for the opportunity to be here, and that means fast quick movement in the mornings. We start fast end slow.

    If the above does not resonate with you on all levels then please apply to a less demanding more contemporary host for your ‘Daintree experience’.

    looking forward to meeting more amazing workaway volunteers in 2023.

    travel safe

    Toon

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Arriving at my place with a USB of new music and movies will make you special from the first step. Present a USB for a Sunday night picture show with photos of your life (not selfies) things like granny’s back yard, the school block, the apartments in the hood, Dads shed, your old car, the motor way to work, river where you swim etc, do that and you may be pleased at some point that you made the effort and made the experience important even before you got here.

  • Help

    Help


    this year I need assistance with construction. volunteers willing to work with power tools, grinders, sanders, drills.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    There are secure private rooms with mosquito nets, Volunteers have separate amenities.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Important - Entry to my property requires a headlight torch, 2 bandanas and neck scarf (buff).
    I supply gloves, gumboots, straw hats, breathing and safety equipment.

    There is a bus service (Trans North) it will take you from Cairns to Cowbay.
    Check the bus timetable and then clearly state in writing the date you want to arrive and the time period you want to stay for.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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    Hours expected

    4 hours a day 5 days a week

Host ref number: 737978185496

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