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Learn bio construction at our eco retreat in Poneloya, Nicaragua!

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The experience

Our belief is that everyone is a student and teacher, so no specific skills are required! We will be teaching natural building methods to help bring the project alive!

From clay/straw walls, permaculture, thatched palm roofing, cob, round timber construction, and many more natural building methods!

What you offer

15 hours of help per week

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

What you get

2 days off per week

Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate German

Over 18 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

OK, so basically, our belief is that everyone is a student and teacher, so no specific skills are required! We will be teaching natural building methods to help bring the project alive!

We only expect 3hrs maximum per day, and optional meal plans are at a cost of $ 15 per day which gives you 3 vegetarian meals, plus free coffee, water, and tea with breakfast.

We will also be operating a cafe, so if you need juices, sweet cakes, etc, they will be offered at a discounted rate!

We do ask for a 1 week minimum as we are on an island and need to organize the right amount of food for everyone.

Activities & Shift

A typical day looks something like this..

7am breakfast
9am -12 natural building methods
We do have a quick break in that time for some fresh fruits.
12-4pm free time, beach, surf, other guests run workshops, massages, etc, lunch around 2pm
4pm we all help prepare for dinner
5pm sunset swims, beach volleyball,
6pm dinner
From then it could be movies, ceremonies, beach fires, and maybe a few drinks to finish the day.

Everyday day is different, and the structure is flexible,  but hope this gives you a fair idea.

And on weekends you're free to head into leon and party!
We do head in there together sometimes and will go to some bars and nightclubs, but that depends on who you are and what you want to do! Others may choose to stay here and relax on the beach!!

Rules

The kitchen isn't communal. We do have a rocket oven for those who choose to bring their own food.