Help welcome at our eco-lodge, retreat centre and cacao cafe in Tzununa, Guatemala

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  Description

  I'm Mackenzie, originally from USA and now living in the beautiful land of Tzununa, Guatemala. I have recently just built a Nature-based Sanctuary Space & Retreat Center
  
  This space serves as a guest house, retreat center and education space, to invite people into a simple way of living, teach skills that empower holistic well-being, creating a space for cultural connection and collaboration, and inspire creative expression.
  
  It's built on the foundation of:
  
  Ecological & Personal Health: Use permaculture principles and practices as a foundation to teach people of the connection between personal and planetary well-being.
  
  Intercultural Exchange: Foster meaningful relationships between people of different cultures to learn from each other and weave a resilient and connected community.
  
  Handmade Goods, Art, & Creativity: Offer a creative space to preserve and reignite the original tradition of unique handmade goods.
  
  We are opening Lake Atitlan's first-ever cacao cafe and are looking for a go-getter to help with the organization of all things!

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Projets artistiques

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Bricolage et construction

  Aide dans une ferme

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison

  Accueil / tourisme

  Entretien général

  Aide informatique/internet
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Tzununa is a beautiful location in the highlands of Guatemala, along the volcanic Lake Atitlan. The weather is perfect all of the time -- sunny and warm during the day with some rain showers into the evening (until November). This is a small community of a few thousand people made up of local Mayans and international travelers. You will get to work alongside locals and will likely meet people from all over the world during your time here.
  
  My wish for people coming here is that they get a taste of the beauty of simple living and how rewarding it is to do humble work outdoors, enjoying the fresh air, sunshine and birdsongs throughout the day. Workawayers will learn how to build and maintain gardens, create systems of fertility and soil-amending, and experience the fun of bringing chickens into an ecosystem. I hope that people build lifelong relationships here and deepen their connection to the Earth.

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  Aide

  I am looking for a jack-of-all-trades to help us open the first ever cacao cafe in our space!!
  
  We already have an onsite cafe for guests and we are now wanting to open to the public and serve a versatile cacao drink menu with some light bites. It would be great if you are a good chef / barista and can help create menu items, and also teach to the ladies in the kitchen how to prepare these items. Think healthy toasts, smoothies, juices, and snacks.
  
  Work could also include some light building or painting signs (great handwriting is a big plus!) operations/logistics, sourcing ingredients, and promotion around the lake once we open. It's a fun, dynamic project that'll come together in just a month, and we are looking for the perfect co-creator!
  
  Ideal candidates are bilingual (Spanish and English) and have a wide range of skills and experience. You must also be a lover and student of cacao!
  
  If you're interested, please reach out and explain your experience and why you think you'd be the best fit for the position.
  
  Note: Our space is a beacon for healthy, natural living, so we do not allow alcohol, drugs, and cigarettes on the property. We respect the rhythm of the local community, starting our days around 8am and quieting down when it gets dark. It's really nice to be on the sun's cycle and engage with a slower pace of living.

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  Langues parlées

  Anglais: Courant
  Espagnol: Courant

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  Hébergement

  You will be staying in a canvas tent. All linens, pillow and towels provided. There is a bathroom, and shower nearby and a shared kitchen about 30 seconds walk away. You'll have access to the whole property which has gardens, lawns, a sauna and cold plunge, a yoga deck and cafe.

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  Autres infos...

  Tzununa has lots of beautiful waterfall hikes through the valley. You can swim in the lake at the local nature reserve. On Sundays there is a market in the center of town, and a kirtan and ecstatic dance just down the street. There are many other towns you can visit around the lake by taking a quick boat ride to explore restaurants, shops, and events. People spend most of their days outdoors, living a simple and enjoyable life.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Deux

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  Mes animaux

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