Jardin Secreto Tayrona

Volunteering with us means you're part of the team tackling climate change! You get to help us make our dream of a sustainable homestead a reality while exploring one of Colombia's most desirable travel spots. Dive into meaningful work that's all about living greener while enjoying the amazing nature and local culture. Your role matters in building an eco-friendly place where you're having a positive impact during your visit.

Our goal is to offer a clean, comfortable and spa like experience for guests while creating a sustainable jungle homestead. We currently have two full-time staff for construction. We are looking for people that can help us with building the property and the business. We are a kind, outgoing, honest, and communicative couple with extensive professional backgrounds. Combined we have an entire suite of talents: hospitality, customer service, event/project management, construction, and marketing. As well as hobbies and interests including: cooking, photography, early childhood development, and social media. We care deeply about climate change and want to do more to be a part of the solution rather than the problem. We both enjoy finding cost effective solutions, DIY projects, up-cycling, sharing our knowledge, and learning from others. We are building on 5 acres of productive land just outside the Tayrona National Park. We are easily accessible by the public bus from Santa Marta's Mercado Central (approximately one hour travel time). Secluded and private but just a 10 minute or less hike from the Troncal del Caribe, past neighboring hostels in the Bosque de Tayrona. Less than 2 KM from the Calabazo entrance of Parque Nacional Tayrona. We try to spread love everywhere we go with positive, uplifting, empathetic and encouraging attitudes. You'll likely find us listening to music, laughing, helping, and being social in our free time. We love meeting new people and sharing deep conversations, as well as quiet outdoor activities like yoga, hiking, swimming and camping, exploring new places, museums and going out dancing all night. We feel life is an adventure to be enjoyed and shared with others! We have two children who are living in California, USA. We would enjoy the opportunity to meet, teach and care for other children.


Reviews

4.5
(14 reviews)14

Staff & Host

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

Spain

5

Estar en el Jardín fue una experiencia increíble. El lugar en sí es mágico, y tanto Darrel como Clarissa son un encanto. No pude haber imaginado nada mejor, las condiciones son tal como se muestras o incluso mejores, siempre están dispuestos a ayudar y a ofrecer lo que tienen. Aprendí muchísimo, tanto de permacultura como de construcción en sí. Muy feliz de haber podido vivir esa experiencia.

6 months ago


Darrell & Clarissa replied

Thank you so much for all of your contributions to the garden, it was a pleasure to host you!

Spain

5

Estas semanas en Jardín Secreto han sido increíbles. Darrel y Clarissa son unos hosts increíbles, muy cercanos y hacen todo muy fácil. He aprendido mucho acerca de sostenibilidad y me voy con la sensación de haber ayudado a contribuir con el proyecto de Jardín Secreto. Espero volver pronto!

6 months ago

France

5

Even though my stay at Jardin Secreto Tayrona was unfortunately cut short, it was still a memorable experience! The location, set deep in the jungle, offered a truly unique setting. I really appreciated the collective effort to design accommodations that harmonize with the natural environment.

Clarissa & Darell were very welcoming and attentive hosts, always responsive and approachable. Their efforts contributed to a comfortable and enjoyable stay. It’s a place I’d recommend to anyone looking for a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature. Thank you again!

7 months ago

Colombia

5

Gracias Darrell y Clari. Son una pareja encantadora.
Me acogieron muy bien siempre.
Me encantó compartir esta experiencia y aprender taanto.
Quede motivada a seguir viajando y descubriendo lo que la vida tiene para mi. Bisouuuu🌴💚

over 1 year ago


Darrell & Clarissa replied

Abrazos Alejandra! Fue un placer para nos dos a conocerte y pasar tiempo trabajando y viviendo juntos. Ojalá que tus viejos y sueños serían muy felices y con buena energía.

Spain

5

La ubicación del sitio es increíble en el medio de la naturaleza, apartado de la ciudad por lo que es perfecto para desconectar. Se debe tener en cuenta que no hay mucha conectividad pero para mí eso está bien.
Está bien comunicado por autobús y está muy bien para aprovechar tus días libres para visitar alrededores.
El dormitorio es cómodo y se respetan las horas de trabajado y días libres acordadas dando mucha libertad para escoger cuando librar. El trabajo es muy variado, normalmente cosas de construcción y que requieren cierta forma física pero se hace bien.
Fue muy buena experiencia.

over 1 year ago


Darrell & Clarissa replied

Mil gracias Antón, reading your review brings great joy and strong emotions of pride in this project and our abilities as hosts. We are so very grateful for your visit and all the positive energy that you put into the garden as well as your interactions with us and the other team members. Safe travels and thank you so much for the opportunity to host you it was an enjoyable time of learning and growing. We wish you all the best in your travels and would be happy to provide a home for you anytime you would like to return.


Perfect for you if you're looking for

Contact with nature

Vegetarian / Vegan

Rural

Contact with animals

Yoga / Meditation

Wilderness