Work Exchange Farm Opportunity on the Big Island of Hawaii

• Exchange hours per day
  6
• Meals Included
  Vegetables or Fruits Provided
• Minimum Commitment (In Days)
  90
• Types of Help & Learning Opportunities
  Animal Care, Building & Repairing, Gardening & Planting, General Maintenance

About Lokahi Garden Sanctuary:

Lokahi Garden Sanctuary, a top-tier destination for travelers, offers an array of residential wellness programs, vacation rentals, day programs like farm tours, and serves as a venue for weddings and cultural gatherings. Situated on a sprawling 10-acre expanse in the historic North Kohala district of Hawaii’s Big Island, Lokahi Garden Sanctuary (LGS) presents a tropical haven teeming with botanical wonders, a sustainable organic farm, a graceful estate, and a serene retreat center. It embodies the essence of eco-friendliness, providing visitors with an opportunity to immerse themselves in Hawaii’s unparalleled beauty and serenity.

At Lokahi Garden Sanctuary, they blend the principles of living in harmony (Lokahi) with the timeless Aloha Spirit of Hawaii, offering guests a chance to forge intimate connections with the land (Aina), themselves, their companions, and the rich Hawaiian culture. Their organic farm, garden sanctuary, and meticulously crafted home are all imbued with this ethos of Lokahi, promoting harmony and balance within and without. Whether guests seek a rejuvenating vacation, an extended wellness retreat, a delightful farm tour with a farm-to-table lunch, or a memorable wedding celebration, Lokahi Garden Sanctuary is committed to ensuring an unforgettable experience for them.

About Work Exchange Hawaii Opportunity:

Lokahi Garden Sanctuary’s work exchange farm program affords a great opportunity for those wishing to gain a direct experience of working on the land. Volunteers assist in maintaining the 10 acres of sanctuary forest, trails, and vegetable and medicinal herb gardens. Specifically, work involves tending the gardens, tree planting, landscaping, plant nursery work, building/construction, and caring for animals. Supervision and training by the hosts and farm management staff plus occasional classes support the hands on learning. You are expected to work 30 hours per week. The volunteers will be tent camping (bring your own tent with a good rain fly) and will have use of a full bathroom. Volunteers prepare meals in the group kitchen utilizing the organic fruits and veggies available on the farm.

Lokahi Garden Sanctuary is a short walk into Hawi town where there is live music several nights a week. Volunteers are invited to explore the Big Island on their own , with each other and/or their hosts. Some adventure options for volunteers can include kayaking, snorkeling with dolphins, turtles and humpback whales, learning to surf, and hiking to a black sand beach. Dance and movement is also available (hula, pilates, yoga, qi qong, african dance, improvisational and ecstatic dance etc.).

Lokahi Garden Sanctuary accepts up to 3 volunteers at a time. We require at least a 3 month commitment with a two-week trial period.

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Contact Details

Exchange Type

• Home for Time

Regions

• United States

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