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26 abr 2024
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I'm Gregory, an American author and international traveler who has been refurbishing an old house in Kalavan village in the Gegharkunik province of Armenia, located less than an hour from Dilijan and Ijevan. I would now like to continue establishing The Kalavan Retreat Center as a thriving community model for extended stays from locals and foreigners alike who seek the freedom to live as they want.
Qualities we are looking for:
— Open-minded and eager to learn.
— Brave enough to stand up for unconventional choices in the face of social shame and ridicule.
— Concerned about the social, cultural, and economic problems plaguing humanity, particularly Armenia.
— Value freedom, self-expression, and independence—not just for yourself but for everyone.
— Good self-managers who don’t need to be told what to do all the time and can always find a productive way to contribute.
— Courteous, communicative, and determined to become the best, most fully expressed version of who they are.Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Proyectos artísticosPráctica de idiomasAyuda en proyectos ecológicosJardineríaConstrucción y bricolajeCuidado de animalesCocinar para toda la familiaAyuda domésticaHostelería/turismoMantenimiento generalAyuda informáticaIntercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
You will learn a great deal about business, economics, the English language, and overcoming cultural limitations among rural Armenians to bring development to remote locations. I am an author on many of these subjects, and my intention is for my house to be a beacon and safe haven for freethinkers in Armenia. I've learned over the last five years of living here how many people feel suppressed living here and are seeking a place to get away from coercive expectations. I want to be one of the first organizations in Armenia actively offering them that opportunity.
Ayuda
I need creative and organized people who can help make the house cleaner and more beautiful, including the outdoor areas. Use your imagination. There's a lot the right people can contribute to what I've started here. I'd like it to become a fully functional guesthouse and retreat center for personal development among Armenians. I could also use help from people experienced in social media and marketing to help build an online brand presence for the village and my house on sites like Facebook, Youtube, and Instagram.
Recently, we've started planning to use earthbag construction to build some small homes on the upper part of the property. If you have experience building with earthbags or similar techniques, please let me know.
We are also now planting vegetables in our greenhouses, which we would like to expand and even eventually set up an in door hydroponic system for growing all year.Idiomas
Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Español: Intermedio
Armenian: PrincipianteEste anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
I am a globally experienced English teacher. My last book, Our Global Lingua Franca (), is all about common flaws in the way we teach and try to learn English. If you stay in my house, I will certainly be quick to correct all your small English mistakes and help you gain a more dynamic command of the language.Alojamiento
You will have a comfortable bed and access to the whole house, including kitchen, outdoors, office, and two bathrooms. Meals are provided.
Bonus: My house now hosts the first convenience store in Kalavan. You won't have to drive back into town every time you want to buy simple food ingredients, cigarettes, etc. It's small for now, but the inventory is always expanding.Algo más...
I can help arrange transportation in and out of the village as necessary as well as procuring any other comforts for living here.
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Acceso a Internet
Acceso a Internet limitado
Tenemos animales
Somos fumadores
Puede alojar familias
Puede acoger a nómadas digitales
I was a digital nomad for many years and have traveled to more than 50 countries. My house has good wifi through Vivacell. There are occasionally short power outages during bad weather, but the wifi has a battery backup.
Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas
I have a long driveway, a gated area behind my house, and a roofed garage.
Podría aceptar mascotas
I have four cats and a friendly dog living in the house with me. As long as your pets are fine around other animals, they are welcome here.
¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
Más de dos
Horas esperadas
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Comentarios (4)
It's a pretty remote house in the village of Kalavan, in a very peaceful and calm environment. The view you have from there is magnificent.
The place itself is a very nice and old house, spacious and authentic. We shared a spacious room with other workawayers.
Gregory is building up a hostel there and is very… read more
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It's a pretty remote house in the village of Kalavan, in a very peaceful and calm environment. The view you have from there is magnificent.
The place itself is a very nice and old house, spacious and authentic. We shared a spacious room with other workawayers.
Gregory is building up a hostel there and is very… read more
Gregory is everything but a dull guy, so you could discuss together excessively… read more