Farmstay Calaca, Philippines

5.0
(23 reviews)23

Small Organic farm in Philippines advocating health and wellness!

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Help a sustainable project
22 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
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This host has received 5 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Learn about sustainability
22 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Expand your environmental consciousness
19 travelers felt they returned from this experience with a greater environmental consciousness
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

32h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Farming
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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What you get

1

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Discounts on Tours
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Get free drinks or beverages.
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Availability

Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Stay at least
1 week
Stay up to
4 weeks

The Experience

We are a small organic farm (1 hectare) growing a ton of variety and advocating health, wellness, and environmental protection. Help us by doing daily farm work - 5hrs/day x 6 days a week. Watering, plant care, sowing, transplanting, mulching, etc. We will supply organic veggies (depending on what's available and excess after CSA harvest) but the rest cooking ingredients will not be provided. A huge kitchen with cookware is at your disposal.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English
  • Between 18 and 45 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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23 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farmstay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 22 Learning about sustainability
  • 19 Developing environmental awareness
  • 19 Get in touch with nature
  • 15 Immersing in the local culture
  • 14 Meeting locals
  • 11 Creating true social impact

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 20 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 19 3. Good health and well-being
  • 16 11. Sustainable cities and communities

United Kingdom

5

My time at the farm was a truly wonderful experience. I learnt so much about the crops and daily farming life thanks to Macel, who has an impressive understanding of the farm and how everything works. She is extremely knowledgeable and always happy to share what she knows, which made each day feel easy and meaningful. Macel has a strong connection to farming and puts a lot of care into her work, and it really shows. She is the reason this experience was so positive. Her family, and the local community too, are also very kind and welcoming, which made the experience even more special. Thank you

15 days ago

United States

5

Wowwww it's the people that really make this place. The kindest people we've volunteered for so far! Macel especially really takes the time to make the experience everything you want it to be. She's beyond amazing. Bring her sweetness and love, she deserves it. The rest of the family on the farm are so wonderful. Abby, June and their daughters were so welcoming and kind. They made us feel right at home. This experience was amazing and we highly recommend! It's hard work but worth it. You will learn, eat great food, and get to experience the culture of the Philippines. 10/10!!!

16 days ago

United Kingdom

5

Our time at the farm and the farm was unforgettable, from the very beginning we were welcomed warmly. the accommodation was comfortable, macel is so kind and generous and treated us like family which was amazing over christmas, helping us miss home a little less. the farming was very manageable if you are an active person, you can take part in the night shift harvest which is a nice opportunity. thank you all for making our christmas & time in the philippines so special, we hope to see you again one day

about 1 month ago

United Kingdom

5

The farm and the farm is an amazing place to experience. we learnt so much about organic farming, loved eating fresh produce picked ourselves, and met such kind people. special thank you to macel, who really made our stay an enjoyable experience especially over christmas showing us delicious filipino dishes, taking us out for excursions and becoming a great friend! really recommend this opportunity, denison is such a warm and welcoming host. being surrounded by nature and getting hands on with the farming is a truly great experience!

about 1 month ago

Czech Republic

5

I had spent at the farm and the farm whole three weeks and I can say this is such a healing place. I saw it as a nice escape, detox and opportunity to slow down, which I really needed. The farm is small, remote, quiet and really beautiful. I've learned a lot about sustainable farming and I hope I could use some of it at my own farm in Europe one day. the farm is really responsive and very caring. And I just love the story and idea behind the whole farm! Big thanks goes to Macel, who took care of me the whole time and taught me a lot! Marketa

about 2 months ago

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Hosted by Denison

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