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United Kingdom

5

I had a great time at the Center! After 4 months travelling it was the perfect way to slow things down surrounded by nature, waterfalls, hikes, beaches and likeminded people. 2 weeks was the perfect amount of time but I could've stayed longer as the people I met were incredible! The work I did involved digging holes for planting flowers/foundations for decking, trimming hedges and bushes to clear pathways, carrying chopped wood in a rucksack to the AirBnb properties and I did a bit of social media content idea planning. If you want to know more - meals, things to do etc drop me a message

11 months ago

Italy

5

This place is so beautiful. A bit isolated, the cheapest uber to anywhere is 40$ but it was such a beautiful experience. I loved all the other volunteers and the landscaping will take your breath away everytime. I wish i was there longer to appreciate all of Hema's homecooked meals and the energy of the place. I hope to come back soon, i miss it already❤️

11 months ago

United Kingdom

5

I had a wonderful time at the Center, I committed to 2 weeks but left after 1 week due to my poor planning, fayre was very understanding. You feel disconnected from urban life which took some getting used to / plus the jet lag affected my sleep. The basic work is 6-7 hrs Wednesday to Friday , I did gardening , wood chopping/stacking and some domestic chores inside to get out of the sun. You get 1hr lunch together. The location is stunning , I met some amazing people who will leave a long lasting impression. Hema's food ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Uncle Phil's music ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

11 months ago

Sweden

5

I had so fun and met allot of new friends, everyone was very welcoming and we had a lot of fun!

12 months ago

United States

3

The Center had views that are stunning and one of our highlights is the group of volunteers we met. They were warm and friendly and made it easy to build a sense of of community. The shard dinners & card nights with new friends was memorable. That said, the retreats management fell a little short of what we expected & what was listed on the post . The housing provided was not very clean when we arrived, the kitchen space was often dirty despite our efforts to keep it clean & there are no yoga class or mediation classes just a space to use. Communication was lacking from our hosts.

19 days ago

United States

3

The Center is a beautiful place! We had a comfortable bed, and adequate facilities to shower and use the bathroom and do laundry. The kitchen was shared between many people& wasn't always the cleanest( lots of old food in fridge). It was a separate building from where we slept. The work was weeding and planting and not super organized. Best parts were the Friday communal dinners w/ the other volunteers, & the views at sunset. We weren't offered yoga or meditation classes. Which was disappointing. It's very isolated if you don't have a car. Grateful for the friends we made. Everyone was nice!

19 days ago

Germany

4

The Center is an extraordinary place. The location is stunningly beautiful and you are surrounded by nature. The host is very friendly and the working hours are fair. You have plenty of time to visit the surrounding areas. The cleanliness could be improved a little and volunteers could be deployed more sustainably. All in all, I can highly recommend staying here. Thank you for having us.

about 1 month ago

Germany

4

It was really fun! And the nature and people I meet there are incredible 😍 but there are basically no yoga or meditation classes. Only on Saturday once and donations are required. And maybe you can also at to your profile that pickup is only on Tuesday ;( so nobody is confuse. I had so much fun with all the other volunteers and also with the residents. We had a lot of free time and even the work was good. It was a little bit chaotic sometimes but that made it special in an own way. For example at first I got the wrong address or haven't shown around really or didn't got information . Loved it

2 months ago

United States

3

Scenery is stunning, with a primitive trail leading from the property to breathtaking Karekare Beach and Falls. Staff—Sam and Kamal—were welcoming and helpful. But, a few issues affected the experience: While laundry is advertised as free, they do charge for drying. The listing mentions pick-up upon arrival, but I had to arrange for my own transport both ways—$50 USD each trip. Yoga was advertised as free, but after one class, the instructor (Anuska) said there was a required “donation.” If it's mandatory, it shouldn't be called a donation. Address these to make this a 5-star experience

3 months ago

Uruguay

4

This sanctuary is surrounded by pure NZ nature. Some beautiful hikes and waterfalls to explore, unreal sunsets and lots of quiteness. If you don't have a car they do weekly food runs to the closest town, so you can join them. There's a beautiful temple for activities. I used it for my own practices but unfortunately there aren't many regular activities to join. I found everyone respectful with my space and accomodate to my needs.

3 months ago

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