Join our tropics soil and soul project and explore Calauag, Philippines

Detalles

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  Descripción

  Hi! We’re a family building a small, welcoming farm community in rural Philippines. The vision is simple: a place where people can slow down, breathe, get their hands in the soil, and feel part of something real, not just pass through like tourists.
  
  We’ve been developing the farm over the last couple of years and we’re obsessed (in a healthy way) with doing things better: reusing and recycling, reducing waste, improving soil fertility, and learning how much we can grow in the tropics. It’s not perfect, and that’s kind of the point. We’re building it as we go, and we love hosting people who enjoy contributing, learning, and sharing stories.
  
  What life is like here
  
  The days are a good mix of “doing” and “being.” Mornings are usually for projects and farm tasks, afternoons can be quieter. The area is beautiful and very local: rivers you can swim in, waterfalls, trails, and hidden pathways to viewpoints. Nights are calm, with real darkness and amazing stargazing.
  
  We’re friendly and social, but not intense. If you want to talk, share meals, and hang out, great. If you want quiet time to read, journal, meditate, or just exist, also great.
  
  Our kids are part of the farm life too and they genuinely enjoy showing visitors around and being little guides.
  
  What you get in return
  
  You’ll eat fresh farm-to-table food and local dishes, spend time in nature, and experience rural Philippines in a way most travelers don’t. And you’ll leave with practical skills: tropical growing, composting, simple sustainability habits, and the satisfaction of seeing progress you helped create.
  
  Getting here + stay length
  
  We can host you in Manila briefly if needed, and help arrange transportation to the farm. I won't lie: driving is not short, but with stops and breaks we get there in 4-5 hours. We recommend staying at least one week, because it takes a few days to settle into the rhythm and actually enjoy it. Longer stays are welcome if it feels like a fit.
  
  If this sounds like your kind of place, message us with:
  
  your dates
  
  what you enjoy doing (and what you don’t)
  
  any skills you’d love to share or learn
  
  what kind of experience you’re hoping for (quiet nature, community vibe, adventure, etc.)

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  Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Trabajo de caridad

  Proyectos artísticos

  Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos

  Enseñanza

  Jardinería

  Construcción y bricolaje

  Cuidado de animales

  Ayuda en una granja

  Cocinar para toda la familia

  Ayuda doméstica

  Hostelería/turismo

  Mantenimiento general

  Cuidado de casas y mascotas
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  Intereses

  

  Sostenibilidad

  

  Autodesarrollo

  

  Mascotas

  

  Películas y televisión

  

  LGBT+

  

  Agricultura

  

  Cultura

  

  Trabajo de caridad

  

  Cuidado de plantas

  

  Fotografía

  

  Música

  

  Idiomas

  

  Dibujo y pintura

  

  Historia

  

  Jardinería

  

  Cocina y alimentación

  

  Arquitectura

  

  Animales

  

  Yoga / bienestar

  

  Deportes acuáticos

  

  Actividades al aire libre

  

  Naturaleza

  

  Montaña

  

  Senderismo

  

  Fitness

  

  Baile

  

  Acampada

  

  Playa
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  Objetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión

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  Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  This isn’t a resort or a tourist bubble. Our farm is in a very local rural community, so cultural exchange happens naturally every day, in small ways that end up being the most memorable.
  
  You’ll get to experience:
  * Rural Filipino life: how households operate, how neighbors help each other, local rhythms, food traditions, and the very real “Philippine time” phenomenon
  * Language + communication: you’ll hear and practice everyday Tagalog (and local expressions), learn polite phrases, and understand how Filipinos communicate (often indirect, very respectful, very relationship-based)
  * Food + traditions: native ingredients, local cooking styles, family-style meals, and cultural habits around hospitality and sharing
  * Exploring the area: rivers, waterfalls, trails, and nearby spots that locals actually go to, not just the popular tourist places
  * Community connection: many of our neighbors are involved in the farm in different ways, so you’ll meet people organically and build real friendships if you’re open to it
  
  Community and “give back” element
  We’re also trying to make the farm a positive force in the area, not just a private project. We:
  
  -Support local schools in practical ways when we can, supplying with books, organizing seminars, helping with food on special days.
  
  -Provide part-time work and extra income to several nearby families (many neighbors are employed by us in different roles)
  
  -Share skills and systems with locals: better workflows, safer practices, basic organization, simple improvements that make day-to-day life easier
  
  Volunteers often end up contributing here too, not by “saving anyone,” but by sharing skills naturally: teaching something you know, helping improve a system, or just showing a better way to do something that sticks.
  
  If you’re curious about Filipino culture, want to learn real Tagalog phrases, and enjoy meaningful community connections, you’ll fit in well here.

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  Proyectos con niños

  En este proyecto podría haber niños. Para obtener más información, consulta nuestras directrices y consejos aquí.

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  Ayuda

  How you can help
  
  We’ll match tasks to your skills, energy, and what you’re curious about. Typical help includes:
  
  Gardening / farm care and love: planting, composting, harvesting, watering, basic stuff.
  
  Sustainability projects: organizing reuse/recycling areas, simple zero-waste systems, improving workflows
  
  Animals: helping feed and care for them (and yes, plenty of petting happens)
  
  General farm maintenance: simple repairs, cleaning up areas, making spaces nicer and more usable. Your ideas matter!
  
  If you have special skills (carpentry, design, photography, social media, teaching, building, etc.) we can build a project around that too. Carpenters, welders and skilled professionals are especially needed. If you know agriculture or sustainability, you will just be loved ))
  
  
  We’re building the farm step-by-step, and we’re especially excited about experimenting with systems that make the place more self-sustaining and less wasteful. Some days are hands-on farm life, other days are small projects where your ideas really matter.
  
  Farm + sustainability projects
  Helping us improve soil health and soil composition (simple observations, composting, mulching, experimenting with different amendments, learning what works here)
  Starting small aquaponics and hydroponics mini-projects (we’re in the planning phase, so this is perfect for someone curious and willing to help set it up from zero)
  
  Creative ways to reduce waste: recycling systems, better waste disposal workflows, reuse stations, and practical “how do we actually do this here?” solutions
  
  Fixing & improving the property
  Light maintenance and repairs: fixing things that are broken, small carpentry/painting, organizing tools, making spaces more functional
  General improvements around the farm: tidying, labeling, setup of storage areas, making “systems” that help everything run smoothly
  
  We’re not looking for perfection or professional engineers, just people who are practical, curious, and enjoy making things better. If you have experience in gardening, permaculture, DIY repairs, aquaponics/hydroponics, design, or organizing systems, amazing. If not, and you’re eager to learn, still welcome.

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas hablados
  Inglés: Fluido
  Ruso: Fluido
  Tagalog: Intermedio

  Este anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
  If this is something you want to do, Tagalog is the primary language in the farm and if you want to submurge into a language learning, we can certainly be of help
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  Alojamiento

  We have a newly built guest room with a private washroom and shower. It is also open in bnb, (very rare) so if the room is occupied, we move the volunteers in the other room, which are bit cozier. Rooms are airconditioned. Wifi is strong. Hot showers are mostly always available.
  If there are too many of you, I have another room near the store, which can accommodate 2-4 people. It is simpler but we are working on making it nicer. I am using it for storage now.

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  Algo más...

  I think it is just communication, understanding how we can be of help to each other. I would always jump on a call and answer all your questions before we commit to the adventure and taking you there. Would be good to understand your food preferences, allergies, medical condition in general.
  Looking forward to seeing you guys!

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  Un poco más de información

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    Acceso a Internet

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    Acceso a Internet limitado

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    Tenemos animales

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    Somos fumadores

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    Puede alojar familias

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  Puede acoger a nómadas digitales

  Balconies, rooftops, lots of inspiring space

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  Podría aceptar mascotas

  Este anfitrión dice que acepta a viajeros con mascotas.

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  ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

  Más de dos

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  Mis animales / mascotas

  Panda (5 años)

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