Organic Garden Builders

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The experience

As part of our commitment to sustainability and wellness, we’re looking for an individual or a pair who are passionate about gardening and have experience in cultivating an organic garden (huerto).
What You’ll Do:
Garden Creation: Design and maintain a productive and beautiful huerto.
Planting: Sow seeds, transplant seedlings, and nurture plants.
Sustainability Practices: Employ eco-friendly methods.

Bring your own special talents 👩‍🌾


What you offer

20 hours of help per week

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

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


What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.

Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely


Requirements

Intermediate English or Fluent French

Over 25 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Travel insurance


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

We are on the lookout for a gardening enthusiast with a wealth of knowledge and a green thumb to bring our organic garden to life from the ground up.

We Need You If:
You have experience in starting an organic garden from zero.
You’re passionate about sustainable living and eco-friendly practices.
You can work independently and make informed decisions about the garden’s needs.

We Offer:
The opportunity to be the architect of a new, vibrant organic garden.
The satisfaction of creating a sustainable source of nutrition and beauty.


Activities & Shift

Your Role:
Design & Plan: Craft a layout for the garden that maximizes space and productivity.
Soil Preparation: Condition the soil to create a fertile foundation for organic plants.
Planting: Choose and sow seeds, manage seedlings, and ensure healthy plant growth.
Maintenance: Regularly tend to the garden, ensuring plants are watered, pruned, and harvested.


Rules

QUIET HOURS:
We value the silence and serenity of our space. Please respect our quiet hours from 11 PM to 11 AM.
Enjoying summer nights with conversations and chill low music in the terrace is absolutely allowed, as long as we respect each other’s resting needs.

NO SMOKING INSIDE THE HOUSE:
We have a deep appreciation for the natural beauty that surrounds us and are committed to preserving it. It is strictly prohibited to discard cigarette butts or any kind of non organic waste outdoors. Let’s keep our retreat villa clean and green for everyone to enjoy!

INCLUSIVITY AT OUR HEARTS:
Here at our retreat, we celebrate diversity and embrace the unique qualities of each individual. Please note, we have a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of discrimination based on race, sexuality, gender, origin or any other differences. Let’s foster an environment of acceptance and mutual respect 🙏