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Farmstay Calaca, Philippines

5.0
(12 reviews)12

Small Organic farm in Philippines advocating health and wellness!

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Help a sustainable project
12 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
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Learn about sustainability
12 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Connect with nature
10 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
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

Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
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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12 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farmstay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 12 Learning about sustainability
  • 10 Get in touch with nature
  • 10 Developing environmental awareness
  • 8 Immersing in the local culture
  • 6 Creating true social impact
  • 6 Meeting international travelers

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

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

Philippines

5

I spent a week at the farm and had a productive time there! Macel and Derek were more than eager to share their knowledge about the whole process of organic farming - it is truly inspiring how we, as humans, together with the living things around us - can sustain life without actively destroying it at the same time. I would love to practice this lifestyle and maybe start my own organic farming in the future. Kudos to this wonderful team who are able to work in harmony and are able to produce abundantly. Thanks to the farm and Jean for the warm welcome and kindest regards!

14 days ago

Canada

5

Staying at the farm and Jen's farm felt like stepping into a small, green world full of good food and kind souls. The stay was a great hands-on experience in organic farming. the farm and Jen welcomed us warmly, Jun and Abby invited us into their home with Filipino dishes; while Macel, Derrick, and Julian shared their farming techniques and stories. The days were filled with work, laughter, and shared meals. Our last night was a bonfire with karaoke, the perfect send-off. If you want to connect with nature while experiencing true Filipino warmth, this is the place. Pack comfy clothes and an open heart.

19 days ago

Australia

5

For anyone who wants to learn about organic farming practices I can highly recommend this experience! Work is interesting and reasonable, fresh vegetables are delicious and the host and other workers on the farm are kind and extremely generous. It's a great opportunity to immerse yourself in local culture and get inspired to learn and grow. Thankyou the farm, Jean, Macel, Abby and Jun!!

about 1 month ago

Germany

5

I had a really great time at the farm. All the workers were really kind and i felt really welcomed. The work was not to hard and i could choose what time i want to work. On my stay i learned a lot about eco friendly farming and sustainability. The farm is really nice and peaceful. The perfect opportunity to connect with nature and yourself.

about 1 month ago

France

5

Thank you so much for these 19 days, during which I was able to learn about both organic farms and Filipino culture With Direk, I was able to perform various tasks such as sowing, transplanting, which plants to weed, how compost is created... I met the Abby and June's family, who welcomed me very warmly and made sure my stay goes well. Many thanks to Macel, who accompanied me on my outings, explained a lot of things, and, above all, provided me with some fun times. And finally, thank you to Denison and Jean for your welcome and for allowing me to experience this in this beautiful setting

2 months ago

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Hosted by Denison

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