Wonder

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Hi future friends!
My name is Wonder.
I was born and raised in New York and moved to California when I was 19. I started traveling the world when I was 34 and have since been to over 30 countries.
I have a Bachelor's degree in restaurant management and food and hospitality are two of my passions. I prefer to eat a vegetarian/vegan/healthy diet but am open to whatever one chooses for themselves. I do love to grow my own food and I feel 100% comfortable and happy in the kitchen....even washing the dishes!

I lived for many years in an RV and also on a 35' converted school bus.
I am sensitive to mother earth and I recycle, compost, live off the grid whenever possible, and generally try to respect nature, animals, other humans, etc.

I meditate, do yoga, read, dance, and am a happy, well balanced person who seeks the company of others like me. I am a faithful friend and family is super important to me...the one we are born into and the one we choose as we go along. I am hoping to find workaway opportunities that provide a spiritual/community aspect. I hope to connect to people on a deep level, share thoughts, feelings, life stories and ultimately walk away friends forever! Sadly, I feel compelled to add this: if you don’t plan to try to form a friendship/connection with me and are only looking for free labor and someone to boss around, please don’t invite me to stay with you.

I am also an artist and I love to paint and would love to contribute my artistic skills if you so desire.
I am 55 years old and am healthy and strong. I bring a mature attitude to my life and am honest and reliable and very clean and tidy. I am a non-smoker and I only drink occasionally in social environments.

Thank you for reading my profile and I hope we can meet and become life long friends!
Interests
Mountain
Beach
Nature
Adventure sports
Fitness
Yoga / Wellness
Dancing
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Charity work
Farming
Gardening
Sustainability
Art & design
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Books
Music
Cooking & food
Vegetarian or vegan

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Eco Projects
Teaching
Some knowledge of:
DIY and building projects
Life at a Farmstay
Animal Care
Language practice
Able to teach about:
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Art Projects
More details about your skills
Vegetarian/Vegan/raw food cooking
Washing dishes!!!!
Gardening
Painting
Dog/Cat/pet sitting
Yoga/Meditation teacher
General cleaning
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
More details about my language interests
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Age
55
What else ...
I love the type of socializing which doesn't necessarily revolve around drinking....board games, cards, sacred gatherings, deep conversations, hikes, dancing, live music, etc.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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25/07/2022

Left by Workawayer (Wonder) for host (Join our community retreat ...)

I had a beautiful one month stay here. Pasha and Zoe have created a very peaceful retreat space in nature. You can really relax, away from the hustle and bustle of the cities. I taught yoga classes in their lovely yoga space and loved every minute of it. We were fed amazing vegetarian food three times a day and I always felt nurtured and cared… read more

(Excellent )

30/06/2022

Left by host (Join our team at an ...) for Workawayer (Wonder)

Wonder was an amazing volunteer she took care of the hostel her cleaning standard are really high , everything looked shiny after she arrived all tasks were done perfectly, she is also a good cook :).
Thank you so much Wonder and we wish you happy travels,
We really miss you we hope to see you again.

(Excellent )

29/06/2022

Left by Workawayer (Wonder) for host (Join our team at an ...)

I had a super lovely time during my two week stay at Chillsteps. Kamal, the manager, was very good at communicating with me before my arrival and was very relaxed about my changing plans. The hostel has such a nice, relaxed vibe where all the guests hang out and do things together. Ozzie, the girl in charge of mostly everything, did such a great… read more

(Excellent )

29/06/2022

Left by Workawayer (Wonder) for host (Small hotel and olive grove ...)

I stayed here for one week. Originally I contacted the owner Tuba as a workawayer but my plans kept changing and in the end, I stayed there as a guest instead! The place is beautiful, surrounded by nature and a sky full of stars in the evening. The garden is full of art and various seating areas for guests to enjoy. To get from the hotel to the… read more

(Very good )

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25/07/2022

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30/06/2022

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29/06/2022

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29/06/2022

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17/06/2022

Left by host (Meditation enthusiasts wanted ...) for Workawayer (Wonder)

It was such a true blessing to meet Wonder and have her here with us for 3 weeks.
She is a super helpful person and we enjoyed her company and work so much. She helped us planting vegetable garden, pruning grapes, making compost and cooking and more. All done with care and presence. We felt that Wonder wants to work and give her best where she is… read more

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05/06/2022

Left by Workawayer (Wonder) for host (Meditation enthusiasts wanted ...)

I’m writing this review as I leave on the ferry from the beautiful island of Bozcaada. I stayed with Lalitah and Utsav for three weeks. My stay here was so amazing and better than I could have ever imagined. There was another volunteer here and the four of us formed an amazing bond and connection. The hosts are skilled in meditation and spiritual… read more farming. Your normal day will start with 30 minutes of body movement followed by 30 minutes of meditation. Then a delicious breakfast of fruit, tahini, bread, and tea. Then you will work on the land which is magical, transformative, and satisfying. While I was there I helped prune the vineyard which was very fun. I also planted two beds of vegetables, helped make new compost piles, used the shredder to chip branches, cleared the land, and weeded. There was plenty of work to do but it never felt like I was there as a “worker”. The bigger part of being there was to connect on a deeper level with the people, the land, and myself. Several mornings after breakfast, we ended up chatting for more than an hour or more about deep spiritual stuff and Ustav counted that as part of our working hours. So that tells you what the focus is really about.

Lalitah and Ustav have so much to share and I know that we barely scratched the surface. They care about other people and are there to help you in many forms. I hope to come back and do more Osho meditations (shaking), writing love letters to myself, and whatever else you guys have up your sleeves! Lol

I also prepared food for everyone on occasion as that is a shared task. Lunch and dinner are bountiful vegetarian dishes made with love.

The accommodations are top notch. I had my own very comfortable room and shared a bathroom with the other volunteer. You will definitely feel comfy and at home here. Lalitah is sensitive to strong odors and noises so it’s necessary to be observant of that.

Ustav allowed us to use the scooter to get around the island which was extremely generous. While we were there, Lalitah and Ustav both had to leave for awhile to attend workshops and they entrusted the house, vineyard, and cats to us. This level of trust was so nice and really confirmed that we shared something special. We also shared some fun times in town and were introduced to some people at the ceramics shop who we became friends with and ended up hanging out with quite often making music and playing card games! I felt very much a part of the island while I was there and I truly hope to come back another time and help with the harvests of the grapes.

I highly recommend you go see Lalitah and Ustav if you want to go deeper into your spirituality while also learning farm skills and spend time on a beautiful island!

Thank you so much….I love you guys! 😘

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17/05/2022

Left by Workawayer (Wonder) for host (Help us transform our own ...)

I have never felt so immediately welcomed and loved as I did when Ilkay picked me up on his motorcycle when my bus arrived at 12:30 at night! He and Gokce could not have been kinder or more generous. You immediately feel at home there and the number one rule is “relax”. Ilkay and Gokce are part of the workaway program pretty much solely to make… read more

(Excellent )

17/05/2022

Left by host (Help us transform our own ...) for Workawayer (Wonder)

Wonder was like the little and sweet girl of our house. Always a positive and friendly, smiling wonderful woman. There is always a hugs for him in our house :)

(Excellent )

11/05/2022

Left by Workawayer (Wonder) for host (Help us prepare for yoga and ...)

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11/05/2022

Left by Workawayer (Wonder) for host (We need help around the house ...)

Barbara accepted me as a workawayer for the month of January 2022. Just before I was set to arrive (ticket in hand) she notified me that both her husband and one child had covid and needed to quarantine. She was quite sure that her other child and herself would also get it and that the family would be in quarantine for some time. However, Barbara… read more

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02/12/2021

Left by host (Help me share my mandala ...) for Workawayer (Wonder)

Wonder was like a true Wonderwoman coming to the rescue at a time where I suddenly, just at her arrival time and throughout her entire one month visit, was having waves of pain and sickness. This was a VERY different experience than she signed up for, but she rose to the occasion like an angel dropped from heaven to see me through this difficult… read more

(Excellent )

27/11/2021

Left by Workawayer (Wonder) for host (Help me share my mandala ...)

I stayed with Jay for three weeks and had a great time. Although Jay got sick just before I arrived and was sick for most of the time I was there, he managed to be a wonderful host nonetheless! He knows so many great places in Oaxaca and we took many long walks in the city as well as the mountains.

There is a market just across the street from… read more

(Very good )

25/09/2021

Left by Workawayer (Wonder) for host (Join us in a reconnection ...)

I stayed here at this amazing place for a short time helping to develop a vegetarian menu. The hotel was not officially opened at the time but we had so much fun making food and having everyone taste it. The manager Katrin and I had so much in common and became good friends. Everyone here works so hard to make this a special place. The owner… read more

(Very good )

06/09/2021

Left by host (Join us in a reconnection ...) for Workawayer (Wonder)

Short and sweet!
Wonder came just for 4 days as she had plans to go to Medellin afterwards. She was lively and very helpful, and gave us some good tips about kitchen management.
She helped us putting our plant based menu together, from food shopping to preparation!
We where sorry to see her leave but it rained a lot while she was here, can’t… read more

(Excellent )

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