Taylor

From: United States

Account Type
Individual account
Travelling to
United States
Travel dates
07/11/2018 - 01/01/2020
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My status
Travelling
Description
Hi!!!
I'm Noa!!!
I am creative and down to earth. I love being outside and practicing yoga. I am working to create a life of awareness and sustainability. I spent two Summers in the Rocky Mountains building trails, irrigation systems/drains, rock structures, etc, living in a community. I long to be a part of a connective experience with others. I meditate regularly, and I am working on expanding my spirituality and healing. I strive to learn more about permaculture, herbal medicine, yoga, and forms of healing.
Interests
Mountain
Nature
Camping
Yoga / Wellness
Hiking
Sustainability
Languages
Drawing & painting
Books
Music
Vegetarian or vegan
LGBTQ
Politics / Social justice
Culture
Self development
Plant care
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Eco Projects
Animal Care
Some knowledge of:
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Helping around the house
Language practice
Able to teach about:
Art Projects
Teaching
More details about your skills
painting, basic construction, art, food foraging, chainsaw work,
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Age
24
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  Vegetarian

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19/07/2020

Left by Workawayer (Taylor) for host for (Learn at an off-grid ...)

I loved staying here!
Kelly was organized and responsive and open to feedback and communication! She is very creative and resourceful, and I found that super inspiring. The goats were my personal fav! I would come back and stay again!

(Excellent )

24/01/2019

Left by host (Community project ...) for Workawayer (Taylor)

Hi Noah (that is the name that you gave us) thanks for your staying here, in our community . We are sorry about the few time that you stay in our project, and the few time sharing with you. Normally we are happy sharing with all de people in the house, but with you was very difficult, because it seams that you are in a personal process more… read more

(Good )

14/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Taylor) for host for (Community project ...)

Teetering between good and very good
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Staying here was a very impactful experience. The community is super tight knit and open to receiving. I do think that the closeness can lead to some feelings of exclusiveness, but overall, it was easy to settle in to the people and environment after a few days.

Workshops are prevalent which is… read more a huge plus and there are plenty of opportunities to learn. The community was overall really inspiring. I have been thinking about how to bring the knowledge of water conservation, composting, and at-home-recycling back with me.

There were a few times where communication was poor.
There was one occasion where I took a workshop that had been displayed as free and then was urged to tip, which I had no problem with until I was urged to give more money than I wanted to by one of the leaders. This led me to feel really uncomfortable and obligated to ease tension by paying more. There was also a natural toothpaste that I was mischarged for and more money was then collected afterwards which I felt uncomfortable with because it increased the cost by about 5 usd. I want to recognize the silliness in conflict over money, but as a traveler, I currently don't have an income so money feels even more survival oriented than usual.Also, the day that I left, I was treated poorly for not helping with breakfast-contextually, I was leaving before breakfast, and I had communicated with the girl I was paire with the night prior and she assured me that she was "quite content cooking alone". One other thing, there was a tad bit of abrasiveness shown by one of the leaders when wanting to spend time alone.

With that, I take responsibility for the things I could have done better. At times, I misunderstood rituals. I got impatient and I made mistakes here. But with that, I feel like the majority of the people in this community were really accepting, forgiving, and loving. I learned so so so much about food and the kind of community that I want to be a part of in the future. This place embodies spirit, both light and dark. Meditation is heavily a part of the culture here which is awesome. There is lots of improv singing and music and dancing which feels very alive in its spontaneity. I recommend staying here because there is so much learning to be found here. I had some of the most meaningful conversations I've had since being in South America.

My constructive criticism to this community:
Empower the voices of the volunteers. Get to know them and their skills. Empower them to use their skills. Listen to their ideas even if you don't use them.
Patri and Kunch, let go of the stress of needing to control.
Educate more about the purpose and mission of the caravan to volunteers upon arrival. (preferably by Sangita)
Offer feedback.

(Good )

16/12/2018

Left by host (Help with renovation, ...) for Workawayer (Taylor)

Taylor was staying at my house during the time I was traveling and resting a bit from work, so I did not have the pleasure of meeting her, but the volunteers that I left in charge of the house told me positive things about her, such as her kindness and compliance with house rules, so I can recommend her as a volunteer

(Excellent )

10/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Taylor) for host for (Help with renovation, ...)

I loved staying here!!! The people I met were wonderful, and it was a great place to wander and explore. The work was easy, and the scenery around was beautiful!!! My only critique is that there wasn't enough work to do because the host wasn't present. We found ourselves getting a little stir crazy at times, but it wasn't anything that tainted the… read more

(Excellent )

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