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Host rating
80 %
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Description
Our family has a beautiful plantation guesthouse, farm and heritage site surrounded by gardens, trails, an old sugar mill, fruit orchards and secluded beaches. The 80 acre property 180 year old plantation house and 5 guest cottages require a lot of maintenance and care, under often challenging conditions. At this time, we are looking mainly for experienced helpers with a background in property maintenance, construction, carpentry, plumbing and electrical. We will also consider workawayers skilled in webdesign and online marketing, or teaching at the elementary school level (we are considering starting a home school group for our 5 year old). Serious applicants may be asked to provide a CV and references, as spaces are limited and we accept skilled helpers only.
We are looking for responsible, professional individuals who are able to work independently. Positions are a minimum of 6 weeks and a maximum of 6 months, typically in the off season between May and November. Please do not contact us if you do not meet the above criteria. Thank you!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Farmstay help
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Teaching
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travelers have the opportunity to broaden and deepen their skills and learn about all aspects of running an eco-tourism business and a historic site in St. Lucia. You will also learn about the island and its culture.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.
Help
Our helpers generally work for 25 hours a week (flexible times) in exchange for room and board. Help is needed primarily in construction and carpentry (any kind of woodwork), handyman jobs, heavy cleaning, and farming. We are an environmentally conscious business and are also seeking to further implement sustainable practices. Some of the work might also involve cooking, household chores, child care, marketing and helping with tourists. For professionals willing to take on more responsibility or extra hours, we can offer a small stipend or performance bonus.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation
helpers generally stay one of our private guest cottages (which rent for US$ 110 - 140 per day during the tourist season).
What else ...
St. Lucia is a popular holiday destination and is well serviced by international airlines. There is lots to do and see on the island including hiking, snorkeling, kite surfing, hot springs, waterfalls etc. Our property is very beautiful and there are two beaches just a 5 minute walk away. As a visitor, you are allowed to stay in the country for 6 weeks, after that you have to request an extension every 4 weeks, which costs US$ 80. We will pay this fee if you helpers with us, but you are not allowed to work on the island. Some nationals also require a visa before traveling to St. Lucia.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have a good broadband connection and have had numerous people working remotely.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
25 hours a week
Feedback (3)
We worked on various tasks including house… read more
The Estate is really nice and in an excellent location in the south surrounded by nature, and really friendly people.
I would really recommend staying here, I… read more
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We worked on various tasks including house… read more
The Estate is really nice and in an excellent location in the south surrounded by nature, and really friendly people.
I would really recommend staying here, I… read more
The work was a little bit of everything and not too much. The best part was to collect this very sweet Mangos in the morning and have them for breakfast.
The… read more
