Vegetarian Cook for Retreat Centre at 40 min from BCN!

Switzerland

5

My stay in the Center was a unique experience. The place is situated in a very calm area no distractions around. For me it was a great place to get in contac with animals such as dogs, horses, cats, pig...The whole ambiance is very calm however there can be times when a lot of guests arrive so a will to work should be existing if you chose it :) I could benefit from the different activities (yoga,meditations,reiki...) which i absolutely enjoyed! My experience was great met lovely volunteers, guests, enjoyed the beautiful surrounding and learned a lot aboug myself :)

about 3 years ago

Korea, South

5

Great place to be around with nature. I could learn how to do multiple tasks such as cleaning and animal care. The bed was comfortable as well :) I met great people and I'm very grateful I had unique experiences like ice meditation and reiki. Super cool It's not close to central barcelona so I would recommend to someone who want some break from hustle and city life I could use pool whenever I wanted to and the view is incredible with the sunshine.

over 3 years ago

Venezuela

5

Ellen and the staff will always make you feel like you are part of the family. Individuality is respected and celebrated. Is a magic place with incredibly magic people that I will always be grateful to have met. ♡♡Thank you for trusting in me and my process

over 3 years ago

France

5

I had a wonderful experience in the Center. I met beautiful people with big heart. I also discovered yoga practices that I enjoyed. The place is amazing. I recommande it ❤️

over 3 years ago

United States

5

My experience was amazing. the the Center is beautiful, the sleeping arrangements are very comfortable, and everything is kept so clean. Ellen is one of the nicest people I've ever met, and was so encouraging and appreciative of my work on building them a new website. I also got to teach yoga classes which was lovely! The area is so beautiful and I was able to get in touch with nature, relax after my volunteer hours were done each day, and build genuine friendships. I cannot wait to come back!

over 3 years ago

Brazil

5

I had an amazing time at the Center. Was exactly what i was looking for this period of my life. The place is beautiful and have a lot opportunity to develop a lot vegetarian/ vegan cousin. Ellen is a wonderful person, that I'll leave as a friend, and i hope come back always to this place. If you're looking for some peace of mind, connection with yourself and meet diferente persons, this is the right place for you.

over 3 years ago

France

4

Be a volunteer at the Center was a great experience ! It allowed me to know how to adapt to a place and its organization in particular. Indeed, every day is different in the Center and especially full of surprises. The advertisement on worldpackers proposed 5 hours of volunteering as a yoga teacher, but the volunteering is more specifically focused on housekeeping tasks and I could teach yoga only if there were clients (something that had not been clear on the website and on the phone before arriving). I would recommend this volunteering to anyone who loves nature, taking care of a house.

over 3 years ago

Mexico

5

Tuve el privilegio de colaborar durante dos meses, donde por mi experiencia estuve cocinando cocina vegana. Aunque no era mi especialidad, se me confió el liderazgo del área con total libertad creativa, lo que me permitió aprender, adaptarme e innovar cada día. La convivencia con el equipo fue maravillosa, llena de momentos inolvidables como nuestras sesiones de mojito yoga. el centro me recordó que con esfuerzo y voluntad se pueden lograr muchas cosas, y que nunca dejamos de aprender en la vida. Recomiendo esta experiencia al 100% por su humanidad, su apertura y la riqueza personal.

6 months ago

Mexico

5

Bella experiencia rodeado de naturaleza. El centro es muy bonito y el yoga shala tiene muy bonita energía. Siento que la comunicación podría mejorar. En general recomiendo esta experiencia a los yoga teachers que quieran mejorar sus habilidades.

11 months ago

Brazil

2

O lugar do voluntariado é lindo porém é afastado de tudo, muito difícil acesso. O modo como o voluntariado está sendo feito é desorganizado. Não tive clareza das tarefas que iria fazer. Dificuldade de comunicação com a anfitriã. Muitos mosquitos no local. Comida oferecida não é suficiente para os voluntarios e sempre atrasada e em horários estranhos. Não recomendo esse local para voluntariar.

4 months ago

ellen replied

From the beginning, you lacked the proactive attitude and engagement we expect at Alaya. Volunteering is a shared exchange. Volunteers receive a 5 course brunch at 11:00, a snack at 15:00, and a freshly prepared dinner at 19:00, all made by our retreat chef. This is well above what most volunteer placements offer. Mosquito bites — a few are quite normal in a rural environment. As for our location, we are just 12 kms from Vilafranca del Penedès, with easy train and bus connections to Barcelona.

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