Permaculture Garden & Grounds Work

Italy

5

One of the best experiences of my life so far! I could spend hours talking about this beautiful place and all the beautiful human being I met, but I think the proper way to really and deeply understand what can be experienced there is just going and staying there. If you are looking for something that allows you to remember to come home into yourself and your inner wisdom and at the same time to be truly inspired and enlighten by all the bright and vibrant souls who are living there or nearby, the Center is the place to be.

almost 3 years ago

Spain

5

Best experience to learn while feeling like home, would recommend 100% and I hope to come back in the future!

almost 3 years ago

Canada

5

I am so grateful I had the chance to volunteer at the Center with an amazing team of such interesting people. I was able to explore the Algarve when I had my 2 days off and the team was so inclusive that I had the chance to participate to the meditations and yoga sessions offered by the holistic center. It helped me to find my balance since I had the opportunity to rest in that peaceful and beautiful working environement. When I was working, I had to help with the garden, housekeeping and cook vegan food with the vegetables available from the garden. Good energy, best experience ever

almost 3 years ago

Brazil

5

Really great experience! I would recommend and probably will come back eventually! 5 stars

almost 3 years ago

Chile

5

The best experience in the Center, good vibes, a beautiful place, quiet and connected to nature with a staff of wonderful people always worried if you are ok or need help. Together with the two volunteers we feel at home and part of the community. The work is well organized and on your days off you can get to know more of the surroundings, and also practice yoga, meditation and dance (I loved this class) I can only thank all especially Rich(Kurt) for sharing your wisdom and laughter, I hope come back soon. I wish them all the best. I miss them already.

about 3 years ago

France

5

Loved my stay at the Center, a beautiful place surrounded by nature and an amazing staff ❤ The only thing for me was that when the guests are here you don't have the same days-off and schedule than the others volunteers so can't really hang out with them... I learned a lot, food was amazing, the work was nice and you can come to the yoga and meditation class where the teachers are always ready to teach us things and answer your questions ! Recommend the experience ☺

about 3 years ago

Detox replied

Hi Lyne, thanks for the feedback, was an absolute pleasure having you with us! Thanks again for your hard work and good company! I just wanted to add something to your point about not having the same time off as the other volunteers, just to balance it a bit for other prospective volunteers! So yes it’s often the case that while guests are here you all have your individual shifts and different days off, but when guests aren’t here (which was the case for the last week of your stay) then you did all work the same times and have days off together, including the last weekend too. As a general structure I always try and start volunteers a few days before a retreat begins, and leave a few days after, so that we can all spend some time together as a group and community but unfortunately this wasn’t possible with you as you were a last moment replacement which meant you arrived during a retreat instead of before too! Much Love Richard and The Team

Argentina

4

It's an incredible place! Surrounded by nature and tranquility. It's a perfect place to connect with yourself and align with spirituality if that's what you are looking for. The staff is always well disposed and everyone is very friendly. Especially Karen and Ivan are lovely people and always make you laugh! It is important to know that it is far from the city so keep this in mind when choosing to stay there. Know how to drive a manual car or pay for a car to be able to move around because it is really far away. I had a nice experience! Very thankful for my time with them :)

about 3 years ago

Detox replied

Hi Sofia, it was lovely having you with us and thank you for your very kind words about us! For future prospective volunteers I'm just going to give some context to how far away we are from Lagos as it's a bit open to interpretation from your review! We about a 15 minute drive from Lagos (14km) and there are buses which run from early morning, about 07.30 with the last one returning about 18.30, however they aren’t very frequent! You do have to walk about 40 mins to get to the bus stop though, or otherwise we have a bike that is available to ride to the stop, or some volunteers use the bike to ride to Lagos. On most days someone from the site will be driving to town at some point, so it’s often possible to catch a ride there (and sometimes also a ride back too, although we can’t guarantee lifts, and it’s usually easier to get there then back) and anyone who wants to stay out late either tends to get an Uber back, particularly if there is a group, or take a trip lasting for a couple of days on days off and stay out. However I think the main point is our retreat definitely suits people who are keen and comfortable to be out in nature and hanging out with the community, it is tricky if you want to go to the town super often as we aren’t really geared up for that. All the best!

Hungary

5

Such an amazing place to be at, and the people are extremely welcoming and we (volunteers) immediately felt at home and part of their community which is more like a big family. During the stay everybody was very helpful, we had an amazing time, we could participate in many activities. This is a place for spiritual, conscious people, who love to engage in meaningful conversations, healthy living and surrounding themselves with nature. I would come back at any time!

over 3 years ago

Brazil

5

Incredible experience, I can only thank all the hosts, They are lovely, hardworking people and always willing to help us. Best vibe, best place!

over 4 years ago

Germany

5

Perfect place for anyone who wants to be out in the nature, surrounded by a wonderful team and eager to learn more about detox, yoga and meditation! 100% recommended in every way!!

almost 5 years ago

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