Kyle

United States
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I'm open to new things. I'm going through an identity shift, so much of the old me has fallen away and I am creating space for new things.
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My name is Kyle, and I am excited to be back on Workaway, setting off for new adventures! I recently wrapped up a long chapter in Hawaii; I was a teppanyaki chef for the last two and a half years! I'm looking to continue discovering new ideas, new skills, new friendships and new ways to offer my energy in service. I consider myself "spiritual" but I am not rigorous in spiritual practice, although I have a lot of knowledge that I can and have shared on the subject. I've adopted an outlook more rooted in acceptance rather than striving when it comes to spirituality. This acceptance outlook has helped me to heal parts of myself and understand other people more. I enjoy being around people who are open minded and kind hearted, although I can get along with most everyone.

I like working with my hands, working with a team, sharing ideas for projects, and gaining experience that I can apply in my endeavors. I enjoy a healthy amount of physical labor, especially when it contributes to the creation of something meaningful. I would like to develop more artistic skills like painting and photography (I do have a nice camera, perhaps we can create some lovely photos of your project).

I have some skill with concrete, very basic carpentry, working with various tools for small repairs, digging, composting, soil work, planting and gardening and some volunteer management and scheduling. I also have quite some experience in Yoga and Martial Arts but these two skills are a bit out of practice. I've worked in construction, junk removal, fence building, permaculture farms, and land management (mostly running a chainsaw to remove invasive trees and to clean up dense areas.)

I aspire to create balance in my life, and honestly I'm still discovering what that looks like for me. I am quite easygoing and empathetic, and I encourage those around me to show consideration and compassion for one another. I'm really excited for the opportunity to explore some new communities, learn some new skills and contribute my knowledge and skills in a creative and fun way! Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about me! Thanks for visiting my profile! 🤙🙏✌️
Interests

Culture

Self development

Movies & TV

Farming

Plant care

Photography

Music

Gardening

Cooking & food

Books

Animals

Yoga / Wellness

Outdoor activities

Nature

Hiking

Fitness
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Japanese: Beginner

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Light maintenance

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Art Projects
More details about your skills

- Meditation, Yoga, Vipassana.
- Taiji and Qigong
- Construction & Manual Labor (Various)
- Mixing Grout and Concrete
- Junk Removal
- Residential Fence Building
- Landscaping
- Cooking
-Psychology (non accredited)
I have worked in construction and manual labor for over 8 years. I have a lot of experience mixing and pouring concrete, quite a bit of fence building, moving furniture and clearing out junk and debris from various properties. I was a grout technician for several years, using heavy equipment to lift buildings and bridges through the introduction of high pressure concrete mixtures. Because of this work, I have a great capacity to navigate through complex problems to find solutions, work through hardship and learn new skills on the fly. I enjoy exploring different movement modalities; I studied Kung Fu in China for one year, meditation practices, Hatha Yoga in India, acrobatics and parkour as well. I have engaged with different philosophical thinking systems, personal development and self awareness practices. I'm perfectly capable of most tasks that would be required of me, whether it be gardening, landscaping, basic building or learning more advanced building, concrete work or even just clearing of spaces for future work. Anything I am not capable of, I would be overjoyed to learn about and improve my skills!
Age

32
What else ...

I hope to find lots of people to enjoy learning and growing with!
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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26 Jun 2026

Left by host (Reviving abandoned farmland ...) for Workawayer ()

Kyle was one the most interesting and hard working Workawayers we have had in our 20 years of Workaway experience. His long experience in China and its various philosophies was of interest to all. It had also moulded his personality. We hope he can come back some day.

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25 Jun 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Reviving abandoned farmland ...)

My time spent at this property was quite pleasant overall, however there were some obstacles that can prevent some volunteers from having a good experience.

I was picked up at the station by the property owner, Greg and taken to the grocery store to buy some groceries for my arrival. I was always given a ¥2500 per working day stipend on Monday … read more after a week of work. Carolina and Greg were both quite welcoming to me, and quite generous with what they offered to me throughout my stay. I came to feel a real sense of belonging on their property.

There are two separate properties to this work exchange and if you are at the location known as the Kiwi Farm, you will need to be capable and somewhat knowledgeable, especially if you are at the Kiwi Farm as opposed to Greg's home property. This Kiwi Farm can require quite some maintenance and if you don't have an eye and hand for gardening or land management and landscaping you may feel a bit lost as to what needs to be done. Greg isn't frequently there to direct volunteers, so it can lead to a bit of confusion if you dont feel comfortable jumping right in and making some assesments of what is there. Greg sometimes forgets that not everyone has the innate knowledge of working the land and need more detailed guidance. If you are at the home property in Ohara, you will have a bit more guidance but I will say its still important to be capable of self initiating tasks (or asking about tasks directly)and have some experience to guide your efforts. Lawn care, pruning and making cuttings, gardening and soil preparation. Weeding, tilling, digging, planting.

During my 3 months at this work exchange I became quite familiar with Greg and his workflow and his goals for the land. It was often that I needed to interpret what he was asking for or directing, and help our non-native English speaking volunteers to understand what exactly was being discussed. This was fine for me, but had proved to be a bit of an issue with others volunteering here who couldn't always connect the dots of what Greg was trying to convey to them. Communication is very important and you will need to be able to pay close attention and think about the context of what is being communicated to you here, and also to ask clarifying questions when you're unsure or just to double confirm certain details. Patience and empathy will be a neccesary virtue to develop, as in any circumstance when you are working with Elders.

Greg and I had our share of disagreements and arguments, as we are both quite sure of our methods and what the land wants and needs. But we always found a path to understand eachother and reconcile our views. I applaud Greg for his humility; to be able to apologize when he has made a mistake or acted in a way he feels isn't for the best. That quality is something I came to truly admire; I've worked with many Elders who lacked any such awareness.

I could write more about how magnificent this property is, how lovely riding the bicycles around town is, how friendly welcoming and amazing the neighbors are and how quaint and lovely the area of Isumi is, but I think there are other reviews and the profile that discuss that plenty.

I had a really great time at this workaway but it wasn't without its challenges, and I needed to apply myself in order to have that good experience. I did stay for 3 months and I would visit Greg and Carolina again in the future. Thank you Greg and Carolina for your generosity and for allowing me to play a small role in the work of the land.

(Very good )