Experience life in a Pacific Northwest old growth forest just an hour from Portland, OR, USA

Detalhes

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  Descrição

  This is a rustic wilderness lodge & a working community in a protected old growth forest. We welcome frequent visitors who come to remember that there is a quieter existence outside the bustle of "normal" life. We reside on nearly 200 hundred acres of mature forest and wildlife habitat here in the Pacific Northwest that has been stewarded by the same settler family for five generations. We successfully placed a conservation easement on 150 acres of the land, which will conserve the forest in its natural state in perpetuity.
  
  Our 50 acres outside the conservation easement has been developed into a holistic retreat space where we host paid gatherings and events, including weddings. This is what keeps the staff and volunteers busy through the summer season (approx. May - Oct). The property is owned by a large family - Ian (he/him) is the caretaker living here full-time with his partner Chel (she/her) and their babies Socrates, Sheba, and Owl, and Ian’s dad Bill (he/him) visits in the summer to help with building projects. There is a small paid staff, and we are seeking 10-12 volunteers.
  
  We have a fair number of visitors, friends, and helpers passing through our communal spaces. We are remote but not too far out there! The closest town, Molalla, is a 15-minute drive, and we are conveniently 50 minutes from Portland. We work hard here, but make time for fun and relaxation too, which may include sharing meals, movie nights, sound healing, music & dancing, bonfires, chilling in the hot tub, yoga, meditation, river dips, foraging for mushrooms and edible and medicinal plants, and exploring the forest :)
  
  We have four rustic sleeper cabins and many other accommodations, including a cottage, community lodge with bathrooms and kitchen, and bathhouse with cedar sauna & hot tub. Also a yoga deck overlooking the river, a swimming beach w/ kayaks, and nature trails.
  
  We acknowledge that this sacred land is the traditional lands of the Molalla peoples, who were forcibly removed to the Confederated Tribes of the Grande Ronde reservation. We endeavor to live in right relationship with Mother Earth, heal ancestral wounds and deprogram ourselves from colonizing systems and patterns. We are committed to holding a safe space for all peoples, including QT-BIPOC folks. We center the wellness and healing of ourselves and those in our community circle, so we may all cohabitate peacefully and with integrity.

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  Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado

  Projetos artísticos

  Ajuda em projetos ambientais
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  Interesses

  

  Tecnologia

  

  Criação de vídeos

  

  Sustentabilidade

  

  Eventos e social

  

  Autodesenvolvimento

  

  Filmes e TV

  

  Trabalho beneficente

  

  Escrever

  

  Artes performáticas

  

  Mochilão

  

  Desenho e pintura

  

  Carpintaria

  

  Animais

  

  Astronomia

  

  Fotografia

  

  Cuidar de plantas

  

  Livros

  

  Arte e design

  

  Arquitetura

  

  Yoga/bem-estar

  

  Naturaleza

  

  Fitness

  

  Camping

  

  Praia

  

  Dança

  

  Velejar/navegar

  

  Atividades ao ar livre

  

  Caminhada

  

  Ciclismo

  

  Esportes de aventura
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  Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado

  What will I do in my free time?
  
  You are welcome to explore our nearly 200 acres of protected old growth forest and the pristine Molalla River! This is a nature lover’s dream come true. Chel is a resident herbalist and would be glad to introduce you to the native medicinal and edible plants, mushrooms and berries. Ian is a documentary filmmaker, currently working on a documentary about narwhals, and we can share our knowledge about impact-driven art.
  
  Our volunteer coordinator will schedule potluck dinners, somatic check-ins, weekend field trips to Portland or neighboring towns, and group hang outs on the land. Group leisure activities will be community-led and optional.
  
  If you have your own artistic offering, you are welcome to work on a project! Previous volunteers have done impressive murals and stained glass art installations that enhance the uniqueness of this place for all to enjoy.

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  Anfitriões que oferecem uma remuneração de acordo com o salário mínimo do país.

  Este anfitrião oferece acomodação e remuneração.

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  Ajuda

  We are gearing up for summer 2026, with weddings and retreats booked all summer long. We are looking to bring on a team of 10-12 hard working, capable, nature-loving volunteers to help us get our grounds ready for the summer season and manage events.
  
  If you prove to be a great fit for our team, there may be an opportunity for you to stay on through the entire summer season, as late as October. If you are selected, the scope of work from July-October shifts into hospitality and event management, as well as grounds maintenance.
  
  Is this a paid opportunity? No, but you will be provided accommodation, food staples & CSA produce, Wi-Fi, and access to the communal lodge & bathhouse when not reserved by guests.
  
  Hours: 20–25 hours per week on average. Tasks will vary. Flex weeks may occur around events.
  
  • Monday Team Meeting (primary planning meeting)
  • Daily short morning check-ins
  
  Please be in touch if this interests you, and if you think you may be the right fit!
  
  Excited to meet you,
  Ian and Chel

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  Idiomas

  Inglês: Fluente
  Espanhol: Fluente

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  Acomodação

  Where will I stay?
  
  We can provide rustic housing in canvas bell tents. Tents have electricity and WiFi, as well as queen mattresses/bedding. You will also have shared access to outdoor showers and portapotty toilets (serviced weekly), a communal kitchen, laundry, and a bathhouse with cedar sauna and hot tub. We can also accommodate camping vans or RVs, with hookups, if have your own lodging.
  
  We do not allow animals, per the restrictions of our conservation easement.
  
  You are responsible for your own transportation. We do not have a vehicle for you to use, and will not cover travel expenses to/from Molalla.

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  Algo mais...

  If you have any additional training or skills, such as yoga instruction, private chef, massage or acupuncture, you can offer your services to guests to book directly with you, as a way for you to make supplemental income.

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  Mais alguns detalhes

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    Acesso à internet

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    Acesso à internet limitado

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    Temos mascotes

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    Somos fumantes

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    Pode hospedar famílias

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  Pode hospedar nômades digitais

  We have a fiber optic mesh Wi-Fi network that covers most of the structures on the land. We have two Maltese dogs, a barn cat, and a flock of chickens. Due to the conservation easement we cannot allow any other animals on the land.

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  Espaço para estacionar campervans

  We have four RV hookup sites.

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  Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?

  Mais de 2

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  Meus animais / animais de estimação

  Paloma (6 anos)

  Maltese Female

  Pawblo (3 anos)

  tiny maltese

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