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Aloha.
Micro farm/food forest focusing on fruit...avocado, mango longan lichee banana loquat, and many more. Single family home with adjacent ag land., a private Homestead still in the outgrowing stages of the farm (fruit trees take up to 7 years to bear and sometimes more) so the fruit that we do have we consume and give away and as it comes in we will donate more of it especially during these times. Happy to provide meal makings and accommodation as described. Help involves assistance with organizing, path building, pruning/planting/maintainance and perhaps starting annual garden with produce...trialling a vertical garden and also a greenhouse. of this micro farm, and other projects as they come up. I have recently fallen off a few roofs and need an assist keeping up.
Currently fostering a cat, may end up having another or potentially a dog when this one goes back to it's mom...
I've worked extensively all over the developing world setting up shrimp farms, was a former president of Hawaii tropical fruit growers, Kauai chapter, so have a lot to share regarding small scale farming in the tropics..
Also, happy to share knowledge of kauai from my years of staying here since my first job at shrimp farm here in Kilauea.
Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado
Projetos artísticos
Ajuda em projetos ambientais
Jardinagem
Construção/faça você mesmo
Ajuda em fazenda
Ajuda a cuidar da casa
Manutenção geral
Objetivos de sustentabilidade da ONU que este anfitrião quer atingir
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Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado
learn real life possibilities for self sufficiency on small acreage in tropics, and also become aquainted with the beauty of Kauai from someone who lives here and has intimate knowledge of the many hikes, beaches, and sights that are off the beaten track. Additionally, have facility in french and spanish, have traveled widely, and glad to share the unique hawaiian spirit that this land engenders.
Ajuda
Aloha....my name is Robert...fallen off a few roofs over the last couple of years and would love help keeping up with duties maintaining/upkeep of food forest/micro farm and property. Whacking back jungle, planting, weeding, organizing, making paths, building and art projects in off season,
upkeep of drip irrigation etc
Idiomas
Inglês: Fluente
Espanhol: Intermediário
Francês: Intermediário
Acomodação
Full size bed in mini suite with sink, fridge, desk. bathroom down hall in house. share kitchen/indoor space after quarantine. Happy to provide meals and accommodation as described.
Algo mais...
As you probably know, people come the world over to Kauai for it's natural beauty. The garden isle has plenty to see...beach and town 10 min bike ride. hooipi falls 10 mins mauka. drive to scenic hanalei bay, or epic waimea canyon
Mais alguns detalhes
- Acesso à internet
- Acesso à internet limitado
- Temos mascotes
- Somos fumantes
- Pode hospedar famílias
Pode hospedar nômades digitais
250 mbps internet connection
Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?
2
Horas previstas
4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week, Or as arranged

Nº de ref. de anfitrião: 733145444116

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25 fev. 2024

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Justina & Tadas) para o anfitrião

We stayed at Robert's oasis for 5 weeks and it was the best way to have experienced this island.
We were responsible for tracking our hours and were able to work longer days to have long weekends, during which we were able to go to Waimea Canyon, Kalalau Trail, Nou'nou, and all of the snorkeling spots the island has to offer.
Robert was great at… read more

(Excelente )

20 nov. 2023

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (natureminds)

Nice amiable couple who are quite organized and helpful in all they do. Recommended

(Excelente )

31 ago. 2023

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Marta) para o anfitrião

I stayed at Rob´s for the first week of August and it was indeed the best way to start my trip in Kauai.
He actually did me a favor, as I was supposed to stay with a different host, but due to logistics, I wasn´t able to move in with them until the 2nd week, so he welcomed me into his house. That already gives you an idea of how flexible he… read more is.

In his house you will have your own room and your own bathroom (outside the room), which makes it really comfortable to have your private space. There is a big bed, a little tap and a fridge, even though he is open for you to store anything at the common kitchen.

The house is quite big and the garden is even bigger. The place is very beautiful, the pictures don´t do it justice. The job consists mainly on helping with the maintenance. I worked mainly in the farm, weeding, picking fruits, painting, planting trees, etc. There is plenty to do, and I guess depending on his needs it can vary a little bit, but to be honest, it is most likely that you will have a similar job.

Rob is very flexible with the working hours, you can organize yourself as you want. I worked in the mornings with him because I needed some guidance, but also because I preferred to have the whole afternoons for myself, but one can do whatever, as long as you cover the stablished working hours. I must say that it is quite a physical job and Kauai is quite humid (I would say it is the whole year), so expect to sweat a lot and get tired. In my case, I like it, it makes me feel productive, but if you don't like physical work, maybe it's not the best place for you.

Don´t worry if you have never worked in a farm. Obviously, the more you know the better, but Rob only wants you to work. If you work hard, he will be happy. He will spend time to explain what he needs and how he needs it. He will also show you how things are done and why, which I really appreciated as I did not know much about farming, so it is nice to not only to the job but also to know why. He is clearly fascinated with nature so he shares his knowledge.

The house is in Kapa'a,. In my opinion, it is one of the best locations in the area, since you are half way to everything. I am one of those who think that in the USA you need a car for everything, however, if you find yourself in the same situation as me, in which it is not worth buying a car because you are not going to stay that long, or you can not spend that much money to rent a car, I found different ways to get to know the island. Rob has bikes available that you can use, whenever he can, he takes you somewhere, if you know someone with a car, it's the best, and finally the bus stop is about 10 minutes away. So there are ways.

Furthermore, another thing that really fascinated me about my stay at Rob´s is that he is a really interesting man. He has travelled all over the world and has worked in many different jobs so he has many stories to tell you about. You will learn a lot about Hawaii or actually, any other country he has been living on, you just have to ask. He is a man of the world and it is awesome. At least for someone like me who loves listening to people´s experiences. The house is decorated with a mixed of cultures which can give you a first idea, but also his cooking. He has discovered me the Dosas, something for which I love him and hate him at the same time.

If I had to say something negative (which depending on each person, it can be negative or not), I would say the cleanliness. At least when I was there the house was not really clean. He just doesn´t really spend the time. It is not a problem because he is open for you to clean everything as you like so everyone feels comfortable, but either you do that or you adapt.

Once again, Rob, thank you for everything, you are a traveler so if you ever come to Spain, I expect you to give me a call :), otherwise, I have a feeling I will come back to Kauai.

(Muito Bom )

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25 fev. 2024

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Justina & Tadas) para o anfitrião

(Excelente )

20 nov. 2023

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (natureminds)

Nice amiable couple who are quite organized and helpful in all they do. Recommended

(Excelente )

31 ago. 2023

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Marta) para o anfitrião

(Muito Bom )

5 ago. 2023

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Membro Workaway) para o anfitrião

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(Negativo )

18 mai. 2023

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Membro Workaway)

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(Neutro )

27 mar. 2023

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Caroline) para o anfitrião

I stayed only 1 week at Robert's house and I mainly gardened, weeded, cleaned the decks and repaired the bikes. Robert welcomed me warmly upon my arrival and I quickly became part of his routine. He provides meals and introduced me to the incredible dosas.
The accommodation is very nice and the terrace has an incredible view from where I was able… read more

(Excelente )

12 jul. 2022

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Miguel) para o anfitrião

Me and my girlfriend stayed three weeks with Rob as our first Workaway experience and it couldn't be better!

Rob it's really nice and always tries to make your stay as easy, comfortable and profitable as possible.

You'll have your own private space in a nice house with great views and if you're lucky enough you'll share some dinner time with… read more

(Excelente )

12 jul. 2022

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Olga) para o anfitrião

We spent three weeks with Rob and really wish they have been lots more!!! Rob is full of knowledge and a very easygoing person! I personally learnt lots of things about gardening in tropics, construction... and we could scheduled our work to have free time and explore de Island :)
He really looked after us in such a nice way :):)He is an amazing… read more

(Excelente )

24 fev. 2022

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (earthnautonomist)

Max was a self starter who is really willing and able workawayer. A pleasure to have a grown up. Many happy trails Max

(Excelente )

15 fev. 2022

Deixado pelo Workawayer (earthnautonomist) para o anfitrião

I have been here in January and thanks to Robert I felt quickly home and autonomous on my duties (: My job mainly consisted in taking care of fruits trees (transplanting, weeding, harvesting, making path, ...). I won't forget the taste of fresh avocados, bananas and coconut after a daywork or in a middle of an amazing hike! Robert lets me organize… read more

(Excelente )

27 ago. 2021

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Parker) para o anfitrião

My brother and I came out to Robert’s farm/house for just over a week and had a great time! Great living situation and a great guy! Very talkative and knows a lot about Kauai and what it holds. He accepted us last minute and he did not disappoint.

(Muito Bom )

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