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We are creating a new Eco-Village in beautiful Nantou county overlooking the stunning Central Mountains. Our goal is to create a more meaningful, healthy and sustainable holistic existence by bringing together environmental, aesthetic and spiritual principles. Through shared land and housing, reduced material consumption and dependence on money, villagers will be able to devote their time and energy to developing the physical and mental well being and personal characteristics of its people. By sharing and combining our energy, talents and abilites we can create a vibrant and meaningful community which we hope can be a model in Taiwan for a more conscious life, where there is time to nurture the land and our fellow humans.
As our community is still in its infancy it is a very exciting time to be involved with many new projects on the horizon.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Farmstay help
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Animal Care
Art Projects
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
There is lots to experience and learn during your stay here from sustainable building practices, organic farming and food preservation to outdoor skills such as hiking, camping and river tracing. Depending on your time here you can join us in many other communal activities including meditation, arts and crafts, calligrahy, Tai chi and guqin - the traditional chinese zither - as well experiencing authentic Chinese and Taiwanese language and culture.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Our main focus at the moment is on completing the new house(Complete interior decoration including wooden walls、floors、 cabinets and floor heating system) and planting/preparing the nearby land for growing food however there are always many different activities under way. Depending on the day or season these include food preperation, harvesting, crafts projects, simple carpentry and repairing and beautifying the space. Future projects include the construction of a workshop, ecological toilets, outdoor cob kitchen and home-made solar heaters using natural building methods such as rammed earth, cob, stick frame and straw bale.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Chinese (Mandarin): FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
We provide tents under bamboo with outdoor shower and wood stove. If the weather is bad can live together in the main building(still under construction) in a simple dorm style space with kitchen, hot water , toilet and unlimited internet. We all cook our food and eat together as a family using fresh ingredients found in the nearby village. Often we get fresh fruit from the farm or our friendly neighbors’ farms.
What else ...
The villege is in Nantou province that is full of beautiful places to visit, including many high mountains trail(over 3000m), Sun moon lake and rivers. Visitors can also spend their time to see these nice places for the free days .And there are temples and meditation centers near by,like Chung Tai Chan Monastery and Vipassana Meditation Centre.
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.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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