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Aloha from a hidden corner of Hawaii’s jungle – join our in progress off-grid community for a true island cultural exchange
We are bringing a forgotten 5-acre piece of tropical jungle back to life, the old Hawaiian way — with our hands, hearts, and respect for the ‘āina (land). This is more than a project; it’s a living classroom in sustainable homesteading, permaculture, and off-grid island living.
Every day here is a cultural exchange. You’ll learn side-by-side with us how to:
• Plant and tend food forests with native and Polynesian-introduced trees (ulu/breadfruit, kalo/taro, mai‘a/banana, rare palms, mango, avocado, lychee, citrus and dozens more)
• Care for free-range chickens and ducks
• Harvest rainwater, tend solar systems, and cook on wood fires, — real off-grid skills most people only read about
• Build simple structures from bamboo we harvest on the land
• Prepare meals from whatever the land gives us that week
• Keep bees among the flowering jungle
In return you share your own culture — your language, music, recipes, stories. Many evenings we just sit under a sky so clear the Milky Way feels close enough to touch.
What you receive:
• Sleeping space inside our large barn-style shed. Separated by gender or couples. (platform bed, mosquito net, — comfortable and dry)
• Access to any fruiting plants
• Basic foods. Rice, oatmeal, eggs, flour
• Hot showers with plumbing toilet
• Wifi access
• Kitchen with propane cooker, fridge, utensils.
• Daily immersion in authentic off-grid Hawaiian jungle life
• Practical lifelong skills in permaculture, renewable energy, food preservation
• A profound connection to nature and to this very special place on earth
We ask for
• 2.5 hours a day, 5 days a week of light, varied help (always alongside us )
• A minimum stay of 1-2 weeks so the exchange feels real and meaningful
• Lots of curiosity, respect for the land, and a desire to both learn and share
No experience needed — only a good heart, willingness to smile through a little sweat, and excitement about living simply and deeply for a while.
If you’ve ever dreamed of waking up to birdsong, eating fruit straight from the tree, learning how people can live gently with the jungle, and falling asleep under the brightest stars you’ve ever seen… this is your place.
Send us a message and tell us a little about yourself, where you’re from, and why this Hawaiian jungle chapter calls to you. We can’t wait to meet you and share cultural exchange!
Mahalo
David & Friends 🌺
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Technology
Sustainability
Farming
Plant care
Carpentry
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Team sports
Nature
Camping
Beach
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Located at the top of a hill in Ahuimanu Hawaii, backed up to raw state jungle land There is exploring and views for days. Learn gardening, brush clearing, general maintenance.
Help
With 5 acres ofjungle land to maintain. Multiple projects going on. Help with anything from cooking, cleaning, gardening, solar setup, brush clearing, chicken care. If you have a special interest or hobby that is helpful like beekeeping, foraging, etc. we would love to learn.
This is my private house with no children and no short term paying guests
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Camp living. Bare amenities but building as fast as we can. Currently have hot shower, flushing toilet, covered shelter. Electricity for phone/electronics charging only.
What else ...
hikes, surf, paddle boarding, beaches, and exploring nearby.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Yes
Space for parking camper vans
Plenty of room
Can possibly accept pets
Possibly
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Chickens
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A superb welcome and a diversity of work; we were among the first to arrive at their new site. It was certainly very basic, but an excellent experience that will remain in our memories.
Thanks David, for the week we spent with you, we really enjoyed helping you with your project.
Well-organized, relaxed yet productive vibe, and warm presence from day one.
They truly stand out – highly recommend! Thank you both
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A superb welcome and a diversity of work; we were among the first to arrive at their new site. It was certainly very basic, but an excellent experience that will remain in our memories.
Thanks David, for the week we spent with you, we really enjoyed helping you with your project.
Well-organized, relaxed yet productive vibe, and warm presence from day one.
They truly stand out – highly recommend! Thank you both
