Volunteer for flower, vegetable and permaculture garden.

United States

5

A marvelous place! I recommend if you would like to learn about ISKCON and about the Bhagavad Gita. The people here are amazing and treat you as family. The scenery here is magnificent, it's a great way to reconnect with nature! I recommend visiting if you are interested in learning more about the world!

over 1 year ago

Switzerland

5

I really enjoyed my stay here! You decide how much you want to learn about their way of life and everybody is happy to answer your questions. If you want to learn more about the Hare Krishna movement you can, and if not you can also just talk to other volunteers and enjoy nature. Furthermore it is a good example of how living in a community can look like and the environment around the castle is beautiful. Maybe it is important to know that the tasks for the volunteers aren't only "flowerpicking" but can also be housekeeping or gardening.

over 1 year ago

Brazil

5

My time in the eco village was a pleasant experience. It is possible to have contact with the Hare Krishna philosophy, everyone who lives or frequents the Castle is very open to chat. The meals are really very good and the accommodation is very comfortable. The work generally involves maintenance and cleaning of the Castle and the area, and schedules are respected. It is a place to connect with yourself and nature, as it is far from urban centers. You can participate in activities at the Castle, explore the woods and there are yoga classes on Mondays and Fridays.

over 1 year ago

Brazil

5

My experience was amazing! I was able to assist in the repair/reconstruction of the Yoga Hall, and it was very pleasant days of work. The entire castle area is quite large and has all kinds of tasks to do, but always simple tasks, and working hours and rest periods are respected. The food is simply wonderful – I'm not a vegetarian but in the two weeks I stayed, I didn't miss any animal protein at all. The rooms are also great, and all areas have heating. During your stay, you can learn about Hare Krishna, if you're interested, be in touch with nature, and make incredible friendships.

over 1 year ago

Australia

5

The community at the eco village were all absolutely lovely and incredibly welcoming. Within only a day or two of arriving, all of the people who live in the community had gone out of their way to come up and introduce themselves to my partner and I, and were always ready to have a chat if you saw them around the place. The work was very varied, with many different tasks needing to be done around the place, so that keeps things interesting. There are lots of learning opportunities for volunteers at this stay, and the accommodation is great. We would highly recommend it to any travellers!

over 1 year ago

Spain

5

This has been my first volunteering and without a doubt it has been completely worth it! Thanks to Nayana, Civil and the rest of the hosts and people who stay there for welcoming the volunteers so well, I have learned a lot from this experience and it has been nice, I have met great volunteers who have become new friends. I hope to return again! Hare Krishna!🫶🏽

over 1 year ago

Argentina

3

Everyone was very kind to me and helped me when I needed it. Perhaps volunteering in winter is a little hard because of the weather. I think the eco village must be beautiful in summer. I am grateful to have met people and for the nights sky full of stars that I was able to appreciate there. Many things can be improved with patience, love and dedication. My best wishes for everyone there and thank you for accepting me there.

8 months ago

Mexico

4

I was there for a week. I met another very kind volunteer and I got to know the people who live in the community. They were very kind and always open to answer your questions. Activities in winter are usually hard because of the weather, but without a doubt, each activity I did allowed me to connect with the person I worked with and I learned a lot from each one. If you are a person who wants to be disconnected from the city, keep in mind that this place is for you since the community is a 1-hour walk down the road to another town. It could be a nice moment of serenity for you in the castle.

8 months ago

Colombia

2

I must be honest, the facilities are ok but they are not the ones shown in the picture, they are more hostel style with small bathrooms... the food is ok if you like hindu food you will love it, it was what I liked the most, I was there for a week, in which the volunteers were too few for the tasks, they were strong, too much, carrying wood, roses, it is a strong work, the people let you immerse yourself too much in their religion... if you are a hard worker, if you like to pick and shovel, to carry logs and throw them on the road, and the country life and you are open-minded, it's for you.

9 months ago

Denmark

3

I really liked the other volunteers during my stay and a monk from New Zealand, they were so sweet to me and helpful! But when I came, there was no one to show me around and people were late to meals, so in the start I needed to figure out a lot on my own. Which really wasn't a nice experience. I also want to say that the communication is pretty bad, especially when it comes to the work, and people tag you in a group with a lot of people if they don't think you did the job correctly, instead of writing to you privately. I learned a lot about Hare Krishna and nature, that was lovely!

10 months ago

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