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anyone know of a great farm in Maui?

2009-11-02T23:44:44Z

I'm on my way to maui April 1st!!! And I want to find a great farm with great people! I have wwoofed in hana on the east side, but this time I want something a little closer to town!! Haiku maybe? I will be traveling with my husband. There are a lot of funky deals out there and I would like to find one I love!! Let me know if you know one that is fun!

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Any bad experiences?

2009-09-11T01:28:03Z

I don't want to bring any unnecessary negativity to this board, but I have been wondering if anyone has any bad experiences--particularly those of you that are young and female. I am a newbie wwoofer who is (still) thinking about wwoofing this summer, but I am a little wary of traveling alone, and especially being totally dependent on hosts in what will likely be remote areas. I am sure that most hosts are really great people, but I am just curious if anyone has had any problems.

Kitty

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New Intentional Community, Organic farm, Mind-Body Health Center, and Festival Site Starting at Lago da Atitlan, Guatemala!

2009-08-10T17:57:18Z

Hello friends from around the world. Good news!

We have a site secured for the mind-body health center and intentional community I have been dreaming. Photos and a full description of the operation coming to the website soon. For now, more information is on our facebook group at:
www.facebook.com/s.php
and Tribe group: tribes.tribe.net/projectnuevomundo

Project Nuevo Mundo is a network of individuals committed to redirecting the development of our planet and the life it sustains through the creation of consciousness-transforming, healing projects and centers in communities both foreign and domestic.

This reflects momentum gathering around the world towards a new consensus that emphasizes a more balanced existence with the rest of the natural world based on small-scale, cooperatively organized and relatively self-sufficient human settlements.

Join me if you are interested in a future in development (economic, social, spiritual), fair trade, microcredit, community-building, health and clean water access, media relations and organization, refugee work, education, environmental advocacy and spreading alternative energies. Use this space to discuss possibilities, ideas, and the projects that currently engage us.

We support the philosophy of the Solidarity Economy, creating opportunities for work-exchange and reducing the neccessity for monetary transactions. Below you will find many ways to travel the world, learn, and volunteer with little to no finances.

Here is a little information about the site we have built in Guatemala and now and need your help to start the project and community! (calling all WWOOF work-exchange volunteers, vegan gourmet kitchen apprentices, gardeners, landscapers, mural-painters, massage therapists, yoga instructors, therapists and mind-body healers...). We can make this happen together!

-Beautiful lakeside land going up about two-hundred meters
-Two minutes by boat from beautiful Santiago Atitlan, the largest town on the lake (but not accessible except by boat, which we have one)
-Beautiful hiking paths on our private land as well as public trails
-Solar powered jacuzees, and unlimited supply of solar-heated water
-Sauna sweatlodge
-1000 watt sound-system :)
-Fully producing organic garden (all vegan) with retail outlet store (Salud para Vida) in San Pedro Atitlan and restaurant on-site. Sprouting, raw food, green juicing, etc. this is happening already.
-Plenty of camping space (we hope to build a hostel soon to accomodate backpackers)
-Housing for rent (although this is luxury, to generate income)
-WWOOF positions and work-exchange opportunities opening up in January (we will need a kitchen position, a maintenance and cleaning position, and a gardening position to start. We will also be constructing ecological houses for work-exchange people
-Opportunities to work for one year (including building a small habitation from local materials) in exchange for legal ownership of the habitation and a small plot of land for personal garden
-We are specifically looking for yoga instructors, massage therapists, landscape designers, green builders and permaculture-organic agriculture enthusiasts. We would like to beautify the space with flowers, murals, stained-glass designs. Let´s get creative! When we develop the center we will need a variety of mind-body healers.
-Future plans: 1-2 week workshops on organic farming, vegan cooking, sailing, etc. We plan on hosting conferences, parties, weddings, Vipassana meditation retreats, camping trips for disadvantaged children from Guatemala City to get in touch with nature and rediscover their roots. We are very open to ideas and want to experiment. Get it?

We will be posting up a complete picture of the operations with photographs on our coming website, www.projectnuevomundo.org , in the next couple of weeks. We are also looking for people to pool money together to purchase more land and build a meditation center and more housing. Will be keeping news of the project up to date, please spread the word to interested friends and invite them to the group.

Email contact: projectnuevomundo@gmail.com

Love and Light
David

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WWOOFing in India

2009-07-29T05:33:43Z

Just wanted to see if anyone has any advice for wwoofing in india, places to go or not to go. Also, if you have done it, how long did you go for? I'm just starting to plan my trip for this October for two or three months. Also thinking about doing some wwoofing in nepal.
Any advice on places to go, budget and length of trip would be great..

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WWoofing in Northern Ca

2009-06-28T00:04:58Z

I am a 40 y.o woman who is interested in WWoofing for the first time in Northern California. It's tricky to research host farms on the Net, so I'm hoping that folks here might be able to help. Can anyone recommend good places to Wwoof near Napa/Sonoma? Any help/advice/suggestions are greatly appreciated!

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Experiences with WWOOF in Northern California?

2009-06-19T14:59:26Z

Hi,

I am a soon-to-be/first time WWOOFer, planning to volunteer somewhere in Northern California (few hours away from SF Bay Area) this year. Can anyone vouch for (or warn me about!) any of these places?

Hollyhock Farms - Templeton, CA
Kern Family Farm - North Fork CA
R&J Farmette - Napa Valley
Chestnut Ridge Ranch - Boonville CA
Patricia Kovner - Laytonville
Taylormaid Farm Collective - Occidental CA
Catchtail Home & Gardens - Sebastopol
Clover Creek Family Farm - Upperlake CA
Summerland Farm - Upperlake CA
Mendocino Ecological Learning Center - Willits, CA
Lotus Garden Meditation Center - Carmichael CA
Cool Organics - Cool, CA
Peace of Mind Family Farm - Gridley CA
Forest Springs - Big Bend CA
Sol Food Farm - Occidental

I really appreciate it! Thank you!

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WWOOFing with my son.

2009-06-17T05:38:40Z

Greetings folks! I'm not new to traveling, but I am new to traveling with my son Solomon, and to WWOOFing. Solomon is 9 months old right now. In a month and a half I'm going to Maui, and I have been trying to find a WWOOF host on the islands. I would like to stay for a couple months and WWOOF there, but when I return to the mainland, I'd like to pursue WWOOFing internationally. I want Solomon to grow up in a setting where people eat food the origin of which is not a mystery to them. And I want him to know the process of having a healthy productive homestead or intentional community. Please, let me know your thoughts, criticisms, useful advice, experiences and etc.

THANK YOU!!

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WWOOF independents

2009-06-17T05:34:41Z

Good experiences? bad ones? I'm joining and looking into farms in Thailand. I'm going to be traveling there in June 09. My plan is to fly to hawaii and work on a farm there but if I can hang out in Thailand for a bit long while working it would be great.
Also, has anyone wwoof 'd in the French Polynesia? (its also an independent)

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Question About Working On Farms

2009-06-17T05:32:17Z

I am about to start traveling and working on various farms. What is a fair exchange of time and labor for housing? I have read that some farms ask for full-time labor in exchange for room and board. This seems excessive tand even exploitative to me. What do others think?

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WWOOF Hawaii

2009-06-17T04:51:01Z

I'm seeking information regarding farms on the big island preferably. I'm ideally looking for a place where I could learn and practice herbalism in exchange for my energy or possibly just working on a farm where I would have access to their medicinal herbs. I'm looking for a pretty healing place, but I suppose it's not hard to find in Hawaii. Does anyone have any information? Thank you.

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Some alternative sites.

2009-06-01T21:13:38Z

Hello fellow wwoofers.

I'd like to make a thread that houses a bunch of the other networking sites besides WWOOF.
I know there are a good few out there but can't seem to track any down. My friends parents have a cabin out in AZ that they want to take off-the-grid. There is no farm on the property right now so they aren't sure where they can list this opportunity for people that may want to work-trade for them. I kind of remember some other sites out there that are more geared toward these kinds of opportunities. Please toss down a few so we have a nice resourceful thread, and I can direct them how to get this work-project underway.

Best,
Michel

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woofing in sothern spain near granada

2009-05-08T09:54:01Z

hi im going to southern spain in early july to woof and was wondering if anyone is interested in joining me let me know by mail of call 010373 451880

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Are you WWOOFing this summer?

2009-05-08T09:52:13Z

Are you a seasoned WWOOFer heading off on a working holiday this summer? An independent production company is looking for an eloquent, enthusiastic British WWOOFer to make a short audio diary of their experience for BBC Radio. For more details please contact info at justradio.ltd.uk

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wwoofing in france

2009-04-27T09:12:26Z

i'm planning on woofing in france this summer starting in august, i'm female and i'll be traveling alone and i'm a bit concerned in general considering the website has no rating system. so does anyone have any recommendations of farms in france or warnings of which ones to stay away from? any tips in general are welcome as well...

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Volunteering in Mexico...

2009-04-23T14:40:14Z

We are located in the Mexican highlands, near rural pueblos and with a view of Lake Pátzcuaro. We are developing a rural retreat center, ecological campground, and intentional community. We live without outside power or water - we generate power from our solar panels and catch water from the rain. Volunteers work on a variety of tasks including vegetarian cooking, ecological building, cleaning, activity development, trail work and gardening. Volunteers work five days a week for 5.5 hours per day. There are also opportunities for language classes and exchange, developing specific skills, and working with people from the local community. Smoking and drugs are not allowed, alcohol is acceptable outside of working hours. Please read our website for more information.
There is a small weekly charge which covers costs of food, accommodation, and many activities. Exceptions can be made for long-term volunteers, though every volunteer pays for their first two weeks.

We are specifically looking for longer term residents to do massage, yoga instruction, plant propagation, and kitchen management.

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WWOOF in the Midwestern United States?

2009-04-06T18:55:52Z

Hi all, I'm a new WWOOFer and interested in finding a great farm in the Midwest to work at this summer for a few weeks. I am looking for a farm specifically in the following states: Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Illinois and Iowa (I'm open to other exceptional farms in that general area). If anyone has any specific farm recommendations I'd appreciate it. Ideally I'd love to work with animals, plants, cheese, home-brewing (wine or beer) and machinery. But the most important thing to ensure a good experience is the people! I'd love to be a part of mid-sized farm where I could get to know everyone well, but it wasn't just me and the owner, for example. That's it!

Thanks in advance,

Evan

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Australia

2009-03-24T01:22:29Z

Anybody have any experieince with WWOOFing out there? Im thinking about doing it this winter (their summer?)

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Anyone been taken advantage of?

2009-02-20T20:19:08Z

I'm just curious...I have a few times and so have a few other woofers I've met. Mostly in France..
I emailed the wwoof organizer to see if there is a chat list on the site for people to exchange experiences but she wrote back and didn't seem to keen on the idea. I kind of got the 'customer is always right' vibe from the message. It's a bit frustrating for me as one woman I wwoofed for was just going to leave my passport, back card and all of my belongings out on the street in France when I was away on my day off because I didn't want to work 50 hours a week babysitting in a tiny apartment in a city (she told me I would be helping her on her farmhouse)! WTF? I wish there was a place (on the site) where we could tell about the wonderful places we've worked as well. I guess this is the best we have for now but it doesn't seem like people check this tribe much? Any thoughts?

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stay away from bill denneen's hostel in Nipomo, California

2009-02-09T19:05:19Z

he's a crazy old man who kicked me out and left me at the bus stop cause I accidentally spilled water on his driveway. follow my wwoofing experiences at ekralogical.blogspot.com

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Space to promote your green project

2009-01-26T00:08:18Z

Hi All,

I've set up a blog at http://www.ideaplants.org. The goal of this blog is to promote green ideas. So if there's any green project you are working on, contact me (http://ideaplants.org/grow-the-site/) and tell me about your project!

Some things I'd be interested to know from you :
> What is your project about and in what way is it green/sustainable?
> Who's involved/how big is the team?
> How is it financed/organized?
> Do you have a website?
> How did the idea evolve & what are the next steps?
> What motivates you to develop the idea?

I look forward to hearing from you :)

Best wishes,

Mira
--
www.ideaplants.org

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WWOOFing in MeXico

2008-12-24T14:39:35Z

HOla Woofers,

has anyone wwoofed in mexico?

eye will be travelling there
and just became a member of wwoof mexico

eye am in the process of contacting places
and was wondering if anyone has any recommendations

in gratitud,
KriYa

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WWOOFING season in Southern Europe

2008-12-19T20:24:18Z

Hi everybody,
I'm interested in WWOOFING in Spain, Italy and Greece + was just wondering roughly when outdoor farm work becomes available in these regions. I am thinking of starting in early March. Any tips would be greatly appreciated!

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experiences wwoofing in northern california or oregon

2008-12-03T01:43:44Z

i'm relocating to the bay area in the fall and would like to wwoof this summer. anyone know of or have had great experiences wwoofing on particular farms in northern california or oregon?

blessings,
paula

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Have you Wwoofed in Italy or Spain?

2008-11-05T15:37:00Z

If so, what type of farm and how was it? Thanks!

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Somerset UK

2008-09-12T00:21:28Z

anyone have any experience in West England? I am going in this winter!

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her dragonmill

2008-08-25T12:53:59Z

ola everyone,
travels around europe can be heavy and stressful at times. my friend and i visited the dragonmill in eastern germany as an area of solace away from the metro-industrial madness that is all too evident in many parts of europe. she brought us back to earth so to speak and reminded us of the importance of getting to know the land you are living in. christian, ana and family are beautiful and they will teach you many things on many levels. a truly amazing experience and the highlight of our journeys in europa for sure.

http://dragonmill.net/

enjoy your farming futures :)

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wwoof hawaii

2008-08-24T00:34:57Z

I just got my WWOOF hawaii handbook and most places look great! Any recommendations and or advice?

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WWOOF Independents

2008-08-24T00:33:39Z

http://www.wwoof.org/newsite08/how2join.asp

has anyone worked with the wwoof independents in the French Polynesia?

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positive experiences wwoofing in hawaii?

2008-07-30T03:18:00Z

if you've been, please let me know what you thought.

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can anyone reccomend a farm in big island hawaii??

2008-07-30T03:17:19Z

I'm venturing over to hawaii on my first wwoof'ing experience in october ..and i was hoping to get a reccomendation or two about the local farms. ive heard of a few "culty" places ..and i dont want to deal with that..i just want to live in a community with amazing people with amazing energy, learning and absorbing the local life. so any reccomendations you have are welcome..even if it isnt on the big island...i want to hear all about your experiences..the bad and the good! hope to hear from you!!
-xe

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wwoof on facebook

2008-07-04T21:15:14Z

if you have a facebook account, there's a great discussion group going on there about wwoof with 1600 members. look up wwoof in the search and it will come top in the groups. wwoof also has its own profile on there.

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World Nomads Travel Insurance looks good.

2008-07-04T21:07:59Z

Has anybody used this company for insurance? They seem like a good choice and reasonably priced for any travel to any part of the world. And the great thing is that you can buy more online while still on your trip if you decide to extend it a few months.

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Question about passport/visas for wwoofing in Europe.

2008-07-04T21:01:27Z

Has anybody wwoofed over in France or Italy? I'm planning on getting a passport to be able to travel there, but do you also need some sort of specialized passport or work visa into the bargain? I'll eventually check out the official "how to" through a government website but I'd like to get a first person account of someone who has actually done it instead.
Thanks,
Curtis.

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wwoofing in Italy and France

2008-06-28T13:35:20Z

I am going to Italy on June 3 (2008). I am starting in Veneto, but in July I am open to change farms in Italy or go to France. Is anyone else interested? How does one go about the change from farm to farm? Do you bring the listings and make calls last minute, once you are there? I'd love any advice, srories, interest...

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wwoofing pacific northwest? OR/WA

2008-06-10T17:01:35Z

advise or suggestions in wwoofing in oregon and washington? I havent signed up and/or gotten the book with details, but i want to travel around oregon and washington this summer working at the various beautiful farms around.
love to hear anything from people who have experiences in the region.

thanks!

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anyone wwoofing on the big island?

2008-06-04T02:07:54Z

on my way to hilo in feb! anyone that is wwoofing around then and wants to share the experience give a laugh out to me and I'll giggle back

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WWOOFing in San Diego?

2008-06-02T01:02:05Z

I just got back from wwoofing the big island, and am looking for opportunities here in S.D. now.
thanks,
Nicole

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wwoofing in Colorado?

2008-04-26T01:38:49Z

Any suggestions as to where to Wwoof in Colorado? I have been planning on moving out near Boulder and I am thinking it might just be a good idea to wwoof somewhere for awhile first. So just researching and looking for some guidance... Cheers!
Blessings,
Whitney

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TRUTH IS FREE; so is my RETREAT --Vermont

2008-04-07T02:08:07Z

Alyssa is our WWOOFer in residence.
I'm looking to network with folks, to extend an invitation to visit Bald Mountain Retreat (www.baldmountainretreat.com) as my guest. Like-minded people who appreciate rustic accommodations are welcome to come up at no charge. (Those who require a private room can inquire about those accommodations as well.)
Basically, I'm offering people the opportunity to come stay with a retired naturopathic doctor in a truly amazing natural setting, secluded, idyllic, peaceful...
Also, if you might like to lead a retreat, please contact me.
Thank you and you are welcome,
Dr David

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Mt. Baker wwoof host: Oplopanax

2008-02-27T03:33:02Z

Hi;
My name is Richard and I'm a WWOOF host at a very rustic site near MT. Baker, Deming, Washington, USA. I am listed as Thunder Hill Farm but am changing that to Oplopanax which is the latin name for Devil's Club plant, one of my favorite healing plants. I am still looking for participants this year. It is very much self-motivated as I have a day job but there are great camp-sites, beautiful views and a remote, quiet setting. I'm especially encouraging those who would like to experiment with creating shelters with resources from the property; sweatlodge, treehouse, lean-to, etc. Welcome!

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Interviews with WWOOFers

2008-02-05T00:06:04Z

Hello,

I'm looking for woofers that would like to share their experiences and talk a bit about the sustainable projects they've been working on.

Would anyone be interested in sharing their wwoofing experiences?

It would just be a short interview for the ideaplants site.

Best wishes,

Mira
--
www.ideaplants.org

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Woofing in the Iberian Peninsula

2008-01-13T00:53:39Z

Me and my girlfriend are curious about Woofing in Spain or Portugal this summer. Has anyone on this forum had any experience woofing there. I know they are many many organic farms available but I was wondering if anyone can make a recomendation about a specific one.

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WWOOFing this winter

2007-12-28T21:57:41Z

Hey Everyone:

I am currently wwoofing at a ranch in Santa Rosa, CA. My time here has been okay. The people are nice. The animals are gorgeous. My accommodations rock. The only downside to this ranch is I am learning nothing about sustainability.

The reason for this post is for anyone to give a shout-out as to where on the West Coast I could WWOOF, this winter, and learn about sustainability, permaculture, organics, etc.

Much love,
Eric

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international permaculture/biodynamics

2007-11-28T06:08:40Z

i have a lot i want to write in this space, but i don't wanna wear anybody out with my ramblin', so briefly: i'm looking to wwoof somewhere in europe this year, but i'm really only interested in sites that are specialized in permaculture or biodynamics. finding a site in italy, austria, the british isles, or switzerland would be ideal, but i'm open to anywhere. had any good experiences? know of any good sites?

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A new group for Eco Sustainable Alternative Tech. Mud Junkies

2007-10-08T22:07:29Z

Well, I have pulled myself out of the Hawaiian rain forest once again. With months of computer time ahead of me as I write my second book, I decided to finally start a gr
oup focused on the Eco-Ark Project. Its multiple purposes include raising awareness of the Eco-ark being built in the Puna Rain Forest, encouraging others to start similar projects in their own area, sharing ideas and methodologies for accomplishing these goals, spreading ideas concerning sustainable, Eco-friendly technologies and off grid community living. Spreading knowledge of organic permaculture techniques, to encourage the building of community gardens and the growing of food in publicly accessible places (Green Ribbon Project). And helping each other to restoring this planet to its divinely intended Edenic state before it is too late.

This group will also act as a central meeting place for individuals wishing to join in the continued building of the ark on Hawaii Island next summer.

Check out http://tribes.tribe.net/ecoark? to reach Builders of the Arks! Poke around and see if it sounds like a group you would be interested in participating in. We would enjoy input from all positive, creative souls in resurrecting the balance between humanity and our planet. Aloha!

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Looking for possible cooperation in Europe

2007-09-29T23:08:03Z

I used to volunteer for an organization that has a base in Geneva and sends volunteers to work all over. I recently e-mailed the director of European programs and she lamented the fact that she doesn't have many environmentally focussed programs for volunteers, who make a 2-year commitment. It seems that some of the established WWOOF programs may be a good match. Does anyone know of any in particular that would be interested in having a long-term volunteer funded by another organization?

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Anyone else wwoofing with kids?

2007-08-28T18:33:21Z

we have a three year old and a five month old. We've been wwoofing for three months now. Anyone else out there?

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any good wwoofing experience in British Columbia?

2007-08-28T18:31:20Z

Hi there,

I'll be heading to BC soon, any places you would recommend,either farms or communites??

Thanks

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wwoofing in hawaii?

2007-07-10T14:38:46Z

has anyone wwoofed in Hawaii? im planning on going there in april possibly earlier, and i dont know anyone there. ive found some contacts through the organic volunteers website, but im wondering if anyone has had any personal experience or info they can give me. mucho appreciated , }:{ zoe

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Anyone want to travel to Italy,Spain and or France to WWOOF?

2007-06-14T19:58:01Z

Im looking to go in spring, march or april or sometime there after. You down?

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France in July

2007-06-14T19:56:57Z

need companions!

any info is helpful!

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Share your WWOOFing experiences!

2007-06-04T22:49:22Z

Hi folks,

How can you share your WWOOF experiences and support the projects you visited after you left?

I'm in the middle of setting up a website for sustainable communities and projects - for you and who else would like to become part of this. At the moment the site is a simple blog with some first project profiles. The vision is to create a web-based platform for project developers and interested people from different places around the world to exchange ideas, concepts and to present individual projects to the public. This is a long-term project and luckily I’m getting support on this from all different parts of the world.

We are now trying to get the resources together and we are therefore looking for people that would like to present specific projects with pictures and small profile articles.

Would you be interested?

Please email me!

Best wishes,

Mira
mira@ideaplants.org
www.ideaplants.org

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wwoof internationalls

2007-02-27T09:57:02Z

hey fellow wwoofers, i have a few wwoof lists and signed up and payed for all of them..
ex: i have mexico and costarica
i will be spending some time in guatemala and belize honduras
aswell and i wonder if anyone
here have recently signed up for internationals..

i only need a few emails from that list
and it would be quite expensive to pay for 3 emails. thank you very much
please send me a private message as soon as you can!!

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Anyone know any good farms in england? (and europe too)

2007-02-18T04:14:06Z

hey all!

Im woofing over the USA right now and am planning to go to england in may...
anybody know any good farms?

after a month or 2 there i was thinking of going to europe and woofing a few months before hitching back to cape town...
any good ideas in terms of farms?
places id dig to go is spain netherlands belgium germany maybe switzerland italy
i dont want to have to pay wwoof the 20 bucks or whatever if i dont have to...

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WWOOFing in Northeast US/Canada

2007-01-19T21:56:38Z

Hi all--

After I finish college this year I am looking into WWOOFing in the Northeast US and Canada (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario) beginning during the second part of this summer. I want to increase my knowledge and skills in regards to living sustainability by visiting farms that are oriented towards self-sufficiency, green building, and intentional communities, rather than those oriented towards commercial production. If anyone else out there has a similar interest please let me know so we can compare notes and maybe travel together.

Best wishes, Kitty

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Cachaça Gabriela - Organic

2007-01-16T14:41:49Z

Cachaça Gabriela - Organic

Cachaça Gabriela is my name. Explaining: cachaça is the same of spirit, schnaps, eau de vie. That's a brazilian name for the spirit made from the sugar cane juice. Typical from Brazil.

But, I'm better than the cachaças I know you already know: I'm organic and artisan made.
That means that we follow the principles to being totally integrated with the environment. Plants are grown without any kind of chemical products giving the sugar cane full organic status. And the way I am produced is really similar to an art: we have to have patience and wait for my right time to drink: at least one year I rest at brazilian's wood barrels: jequitibá-rosa, amburana, bálsamo, amendoim.

http://people.tribe.net/552a7710-72b0-461f-abf3-f5615d39f0c1

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help please!, have around 1-2 wks, questions abt time reqs.

2006-12-29T07:18:23Z

hello hello, I am currently at my family home in San Diego for xmas break and I have till January 22nd until I have to be back in San Fran for school. I really would love to help out somewhere in exchange for food and board for only a week or two. I feel stagnant sticking around here but know I don't have much time! Any suggestions regarding wwofing or if not that, something similar where I can lend my help for a week or two?? I'm a little stuck and don't know how to find resources. Cheers! Any help would be fantastically appreciated!

with peace love and light
whitney

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WWOOF Photos and Experiences

2006-10-22T09:32:07Z

Hi All,

I have created a website http://www.organicfacts.net where I upload informative articles related to organic stuff.

I have written a report on WWOOF http://www.organicfacts.net/comprehensive-reports/wwoof-fundamentals/comprehensive-report-wwoof-fundamentals.html

It would be great if forum members could help me in improving the report by providing me with the following:
1. Feedback and other inputs on the content of the report
2. Photos of your WWOOF experiences to upload on the website
3. Your WWOOF experiences written in about 500-1000 words.

Please email me at kpatil3@gmail.com

_________________
Thanks and Regards,
Kiran
http://www.organicfacts.net

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wonderful experiences

2006-10-21T09:16:46Z

What have been some of the most wonderful places and experiences that you have had WWOOFing?

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commitment length

2006-10-21T09:02:42Z

I'm very curious about WWOOFing but one of the big, unadressed question that have regards the duration of WWOOFers commitment. I expect this varies a lot situationally. What have people's experience's been. Has your work-stay lasted days/weeks/months? What were the virtues/drawbacks of this experience?

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Building an Eco-ark on Hawaii

2006-10-13T20:45:01Z

Aloha,
I am Zen. I have a small 3 acre place out in the rain forest on Hawaii. I am interested in making a botanical garden/ nature preserve/ food producing park and joining with my neighbors new and old in forming a loose and independent community out there. There are a few other families out there with similar community goals and I am offering my place as a stepping stone for others to live and hopefully purchase other lots in the area in order to grow our community without having to rule and control anyone (Freedom rules)

http://members.fortunecity.com/fbush2/guide.html

The mission
http://members.fortunecity.com/fbush2/hnf.html

I'm putting a small group together that want to give Hawaii a try and help plant trees and make trails and garden areas. It only requires one short day a week to cover camp space and with even a lousy job (The biggest town on the Island, Hilo, is only fifteen miles away) you can save enough to buy your own 3 acre lot in the neighborhood. Water falls from the sky out here (180"/yr) and when the changes come we have the resources to survive.

Launch date is early November, and space is limited. So contact me early if interested.

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circus and organic farming

2006-10-13T20:29:08Z

does anyone know anything about the circus farm in hawaii....ive heard there are circus workshops available to the wwoofers. how exciting! woohoooo!! ...or maybe you know of any other circus induced farm to wwoof upon? love love love

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Mahalo Nui Loa

2006-10-11T23:03:12Z

On the night of Friday, October 6, 2006, a community of friends gathered
in Iao Valley, Maui, as a benefit for the Hawaii Nature Center. Despite
very limited planning time, the intense energy of 'Iao Valley, and our
fears and misgivings about our ability to run a safe and positive event,
the event was a success: a wonderful evening with gorgeous weather and
good people. I want to thank all of the people that helped to make the
night possible. I specifically wish to thank the staff and management team
of the Hawaii Nature Center, who were able to pull together and assist,
even with lingering doubts about the wisdom and appropriateness of the
benefit. Thank you. Your help is not unrecognized or unappreciated. I
also wish to thank my new friend Charles Ka'upu, who, with less than a
day's notice, drove hours from his home in Napili in order to bring us
together, enchant us with oli, teach us about 'Iao, prepare and serve us
'awa, and allow us to feel safe, welcome, and embraced by the Valley.
Thank you for answering the call, Charles. To those others who put forth
their time, effort, and resources to the event, I wish to thank you also.

What made the night especially poignant was the fact that this gathering
coincided with a convergence of positive energy on Maui, including visits
by such spiritual giants as Shiva Rea, Krishna Das, and Ram Dass, with
whom I had the incredible honor of BE-ing Sunday night in Haiku.

I believe that on that full moon night, we planted a seed in 'Iao Valley.
Now that the hard work of preparing has been done, we will be able to
harvest again and again. Thats how nature works.

PLEASE take the time to read and ponder this email and the attached
documents. I believe stongly that something significant and important is
happening.

If you feel inspired to do so, please join in our community and contribute
in whatever way you are willing and able. If you are not able to
contribute directly, perhaps there is someone in your extended community
who may be called to contribute to our cause.
Please feel free to forward this email to anyone you feel may be touched
by it.

Any contributions would be much appreciated. Monetary donations of any
amount, or other forms of contribution, may be sent to the Hawaii Nature
Center at:

Hawaii Nature Center
875 'Iao Valley Road
Wailuku, HI 96793

Mahalo nui loa.

Aloha. Love. Om Shanti. Peace. Peace. Peace.

Namaste.

Wade

P.S. If you reply to this email, I would be happy to send a list of
things that I felt 'Iao was calling for specifically. We would be
overwhelmed with gratitude should you choose to take upon yourself the
kuleana of providing us with these gifts.

_______________________________________________________________________
10/06/06
Expression of Gratitude

My name is Wade Holmes. I am the Program Manager here at the Hawaii Nature Center ‘Iao Valley. I want to take this opportunity to thank you all for being here on this very special night. I have been involved with the Nature Center for about 5 years and know first-hand what a terrific organization it is. I want you to all know that the Hawai’i Nature Center is a community resource that invites you all to participate. The Hawai’i Nature Center is a private 501c(3) non-profit organization whose purpose it is to foster awareness, appreciation and understanding of Hawai’i and to encourage wise stewardship of the islands in the future. Please take the time tonight to look around, find out about who we are, how we are trying to make the world a better place, and how you can get involved. Tour the museum, make a donation, take the time to take our “Extreme Makeover: Lodge Edition” tour—showings every hour in the conference room! Talk to the community you see around you. Discover how you can become a part of it. We have sign up sheets that explain projects we are working on and towards. There is much work to be done.

In keeping with the cosmological theme for the evening, I’d like to tell a short story. Now, I don’t normally read or invest too much in my horoscopes. How curious, then, that I would read and be prompted to cut out and post on my fridge my horoscope that preceded the most magical lunar cycle of my entire life, during which time I visited such magical places as Mt. Shasta, the Ancient Redwood Forests of Northern California, Haight-Ashbury in San Francisco, and Esalen Institute in Big Sur.

The following was my horoscope:
Pisces (Feb. 19- March 20)
You can’t spin straw into gold—yet. But you are capable of performing similar wealth-attracting miracles—when you want to. Your problem isn’t lack of ability; it’s discipline over your own mind. You don’t lack ambition, really; Pisces are dreamers first and foremost. It’s just sometimes difficult getting yourself to do the things that will make your dreams reality. I think you question, often, whether you truly want your dreams to come true. Once you stop doing that, they probably will.

I want to be very clear about this. Make no mistake about it—what you are all witnessing is a miracle. Less than a year ago today I was in a deep depression, curled up in a fetal position in a smelly sleeping bag in a tiny room that I had rented in a stranger’s home, on antipsychotic medication, contemplating suicide, believing I had nothing to my name and nothing going for me in the future. I believed I had blown my entire potential and that my life would never be good again. I was full of hatred and anger at myself, and therefore, at theWorld, as they are ONE and the same.

Do you know what it was that saved me? Not the antidepressants, not the money that I had to borrow from my wonderful Mother. My community saved me. It was a miracle. Today I am witnessing a community saving the Nature Center. A hero of mine, Terence McKenna, once said that all it takes is to witness one miracle to make a person a lifelong optimist. I would like to testify to the truth of that statement. I want to take this chance to personally express my gratitude to those that facilitated the miracle of my life.

Thank you, David. Thank you, Robert. Thank you, Mahlon. Thank you, JD. Thank you, Markus. Thank you, all my Big Island, O’ahu, and Maui friends. To those that were not able to physically be here tonight—Thank you Jamie. Thank you Jennie. Thank you, Sirkka. Thank you, Stephanie. Thank you, Joe. Thank you, Craig. Thank you, Bruce. Thank you, Darren. Thank you, my wonderful new Northern California Friends. Thank you, Peter. Thank you, Will. Gracias, Don Diego. Meow,Bitsy. Thank you, Mom. Thank you, Dad. Thank you, Family. Perhaps most important: Thank you, Mother Earth. Mahalo, Hawai’i. Mahalo, Maui. Mahalo, ‘Iao.

Because of the miracle that I have experienced, I believe in the possibility of positive future and have dedicated my life to achieve that. I hope you will all join me in the effort. Let’s Create the World We Want to See. I’m telling you: Anything IS possible. MAHALO.

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Single Parent Tribal Family Seek Community!

2006-08-31T21:37:40Z

Mother of two... Co-creator of much... Seeking space to share, learn, grow, and commune in. I'm open to any location as long as there are no alterior motives, good people around, and the ability to get around, and sustain myself. I love the unknown and am not sure where I am being guided but I am definitely being driven somewhere other than where I am at this moment.

My Children are chill, clean, respectful, and in tune. My son is nine, my daughter is 7 weeks.

My Son and I have travelled throughout Southern Africa, and lived from our own place in Cape Town... to backpackers... to communal farms in the last three years. Including Vipassana & Permaculture... Not to mention for over a year of that I sold my creations at festivals... He has met all walks of life and as long as you are a good person with good intent I doubt he will be shocked by you or anything that you do. On top of that he is in school all day five days a week... He listens well and learns quickly.

My Daughter so far is a very peacfeul curious little wonder who likes to rest and listen to Reggae... Her trumpet only sounds when hungry or in need of a diaper change... which I attend to very quickly. If I want her to go to sleep I must turn the music up... I guess I channeled the perfect child after all.

We are originally from New Orleans but currently hail from San Francisco... Been travelling in Africa for three years.

I'm a mature individual (30 Pisces/Fire Dragon/Yellow Magnetic Sun) that thrives on positive communication... Peace... Compassion. I have little space for drama as I find it terribly unecessary when you have grown to a degree where you love yourself and are at peace with your direction in life. Group meditation, & or yoga are a plus... I am not materialistic, I live simply and I like my free time... I eat organic, and vegan though you can do whatever you like I am not judgemental or self righteous.

If you are one to tell people what they should be doing with there lives I have already done it... Had the convertible, the suit, the plastic, and the loft. Owned the Cafe... Organized the Events... Performed on the Stage...I have done it. So despite what life you think I should have you must be willing to accept the life I want for myself...

People say.. a woman with two kids she should have her own place and be doing whatever to provide that... So I trade my time with my children to provide what is acceptable by a society at the cost of letting other people raise them all for what? More than we need... because it is what: it is acceptable to mainstream society. No thanks I would like to find a nice room no bigger than our hut in Africa was... in a cool area with some cool people... and be as available for them as possible have the time to do my art healing and creations... and be able to take the little one to work with me. Thats the choice I have made and I think that is no reason to judge...

I am an artist on the path wanting to give as much time as possible to my children & trying to learn as much as I can so that the next time I embark on the path I have gotten a few things out of the way.. I want to live by my passions and if it means I have less oh well. As I told the tribe in Africa... When I had everything I had nothing and now that I have nothing I have everything... No matter what I will always take care of myself and my responsibilities... I plan to add nutrition and healing to the Vast array of my capabilities...
Jewelry
Clothing
Holistic Cosmetics
Paintings
Photography
Graphic Design
Music
Vocals
Spoken Word
Performance
Tarot
I-Ching
Oracle
Crystals
I simply need to put down roots so that I can manifest my new existence back here in America... Does one have a room in a location where my skills could be of service & or appreciated?

If the location is in SF I can provide 1st months rent, Deposit... and can gaurantee my bills and food every month... If the location is elsewhere I would obviously be relocating so I would likely need to postpone the deposit until I get settled and working which would be very quickly mind you. I do have a job that I can take anywhere. Though I will need an internet connection for that, unless I can do work exchange or teaching children... and I am also quite willing to do any kind of work needed towards sustainability.

Sound off to the Universe... Is there anybody out there.
Jesaka, Azrad & Zion
http://people.tribe.net/thecosmicdiva

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What is in higher demand in the U.S. in winter season? WWOOF workers or hosts???

2006-07-16T01:59:06Z

I really want to work hard outside over the winter. I've never WWOOF-ed before. I was hoping somebody could give me some insight on the job scene in the winter season.

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has anybody wwoofed in norway/netherlands?

2006-06-12T03:36:01Z

any experiences to tell of? :)

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help with wwoof independents (norway) please!!!

2006-06-12T02:38:47Z

hi all :)
i've sent my money in to wwoof independents to get the contact details for one of the wwoof farms in norway. they said it would take 2 weeks at the most to get the info, but i haven't heard from them yet and it's verging on three. there's no direct phone number and they haven't answered my emails.

i'm leaving in three days for my trip and need to have the contact details before i leave. does ANYone have the wwoof independents (norway) list???

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US Virgin Island: St. Thomas

2006-05-15T05:27:20Z

Does anyone know of any organic farms on the Caribbean island of St. Thomas? I might be moving there in August...thanks!

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Come visit Vermont www.baldmountainretreat.com

2006-05-09T21:59:27Z

Come visit Vermont www.baldmountainretreat.com

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help

2006-05-01T17:50:54Z

My wwoof info was mailed to me on the east coast, but I'm on the west coast now and have no way to get the information. Can anyone help? Love, Mel

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Can one WWOOF full time forever?

2006-04-15T01:09:46Z

Just a question, i am seriously thinking of trying to WWOOF for as long as possible all over the world.

How long have you been a WWOOFER and how long do you intend to be one?

Am curious to know what other WWOOFERs do.

I am a legal secretary who basically works on contracts, saves and goes and WWOOFs.

razzzzzzzzzzz

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WWOOFin it in British Columbia

2006-04-09T09:58:32Z

Anyone know a good permaculture community farm in BC, preferably near woods and water? Thanks, peace, iza

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chocolate farm, costa rica

2006-03-11T20:22:04Z

ooooh does anyone know about THE chocolate farm in costa rica¿ ive heard it may be in the oso peninsula but its like hidden magic.....
do tell of any known exciting farms around costa rica and northen panama (my journey to the rainbow) to expand knowledge and develop within.
love you alllllll

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Has anyone WWOOF'd in CA or BC

2006-02-03T00:43:59Z

I am keen to WWOOF this year and was wondering if anyone has some feedback regarding the west coast of the US/Canada.

Any advice etc?

I need to escape my world of partitions and get out in the fresh air for a few months this year.

meeeeeeeeeeeeegs

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Looking for help and ideas

2005-12-15T05:23:06Z

When my mother passed away earlier this year one of the things that I inherited was her business. My mother ran a resale shop/farmers market booth. The items available were a pretty eclectic mix of items. When I came home to help her out we started to work on being slightly more specific in the customers we catered to. The direction we took was based on both her interests and my own. Specifically we started selling more items along the lines of New Age and Indian/Southwest style items. After my mother passed away I closed her store while I got her affairs and my life in order. Recently I’ve been getting my mind around the idea of re-opening her store with some changes. Instead of being strictly a farmers market type of operation I’ve been looking at something more in line with a retail style business.

Having said that I’d like to ask for some help and ideas. I’m looking at keeping in the direction of New Age items and possibly Southwest as well. I’m also considering adding Gothic items as well and have some ideas in this direction already.

My questions are this. If you were Boss for a day and could choose absolutely anything you wanted to carry what items would you include in such a store? What things have you looked for in other stores and not been able to find and wish you could? What things do you hate or find to be poor quality? Any ideas will be carefully considered and greatly appreciated. Please feel free to give any suggestions and don’t feel limited in items you might consider right now I’m looking for ideas and I’ll narrow the field later.

Obviously I won’t be including everything but I’d sure like to be able to offer people quality items and a good selection. The area that I am in currently does not have anything close by and the few shops that you can drive to have some items but really have very little. Having talked to many people in this area there seems to be a good customer base for such a store if it existed and based on the way sales picked up when we started to carry such things before the store closed it would seem to bear this out.

Again please let me say thank you for any help or ideas you can give. If you don’t feel comfortable posting here please feel free to message me privately.

Thanks so much,
Bob

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does anyone have current wwoof lists for us and canada?

2005-12-05T02:07:15Z

I just got back from WWOOFing in Latin America for the past eight months and am looking for a farm in a more temperate climate stressing permaculture and education. If anyone has the lists or reccomendations for unafiliated farms I'd be happy to have the info. I would also be glad to share current info that I have on Mexico and Independent WWOOF farms.

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Working on an organic yoga farm

2005-11-21T18:37:26Z

I orginally found out about this through the Back Door Guide to Short Term Job Adventures. I would love to hear from someone who did this.
This is an interesting alternative to work exchange combining yoga lifestyle with organci farming. Its affilated with Ananda Yoga.
Here is a link and some info
http://www.localharvest.org/farms/M4537
Lake Hughes, CA
Our farm is about an hour and ten minutes from Los Angeles at an altitude of 3200 feet inside the Angeles National Forest. Our 2,500 peach trees bloom in March and we harvest them in September and October. Around 25,000 globe and Japanese eggplant are transplanted in the spring and harvested throughout the summer and fall. Other crops we grow are melons, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, okra, zucchini, bitter gourd, and string beans. We also have cherry trees and grapes as well as some recently planted Asian pears and pluots.
Additional Specifics: We provide free room and board, and if our produce is selling well, there are sometimes bonuses at the end of the year, but we can’t make any promises. People work to their capacity, the hours are flexible, and conditions range from intense to laid back, depending on the time of year or day of the week. Some of the daily farming jobs might consist of transplanting, spreading compost, foliar spraying, weeding, mulching, picking, packing, transportation, using the tractor, rototilling, pruning, dormant spraying, irrigation, anti-frost prevention, gopher and rabbit control, fertigation, construction, t-tape repair, cover crops, etc.
We follow a vegetarian diet at the farm and encourage people to practice meditation and yoga. Instruction available. There is a nice 3 bedroom, 2-bath house on the premises, as well as a 3 bedroom, 1 bath trailer. Because of our spiritual lifestyle, there is a certain joy in the farming, which is different from other farms, which often see things in terms of business, labor, bottom line, etc. We sincerely hope if you decide to intern at our farm that you will have that community spirit that is so vital to a loving flow.
Please let me know any specific questions you might have about our farm or organization. We are a non-profit mediation and social service organization with many different farms around the world. Our farm is a member of CCOF (CA Certified Organic Farmers) and has been in operation since 1993. All work is done by volunteers. XXXXXXXX, yoga monks from Taiwan and Columbia, are in charge of the farming operations, while XXXXXXXX lives in Los Angeles and takes care of sales and marketing. If this brief description sounds interesting to you, kindly send your resume including things like education, work experience, hobbies, experience in meditation, etc. I look forward hearing from you.

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wwoof'n w/ a kid?

2005-11-16T15:04:49Z

We are headed to Spain, and I am wondering if there were any suggestions for farms or situations that would fit a single mother with an 8year old boy. We are looking to travel and live in Spain from Jan -the end of July early August...Got 2 be back for the Burn...:)
//:~JdaP

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Wwoofing chat on site?

2005-11-16T15:02:16Z

Is there anywhere on the wwoofing site itself that members can chat about their experiences. Tribe is great but not very many international people are on it. I just met 2 North American girls who had a horrid experience on a farm in France and I thought it would be good to have a chat forum for workers to let eachother know about problem place or really good places!

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HELLO FROM ARGENTINA ECOLOGICAL PROBLEM!

2005-09-24T15:03:22Z

Hola
I am an ecologist, naturist and raw foodist of Argentine, am trying to protect with other persons 70 hectares of subtropical jungle in the Argentine province of missions, since this(this one) everything being destroyed to plant PINES TRANSGENICOS, NOTHING WAS STAYING OF BIODIVERSITY, A DESERT WILL BE, AND BESIDES CONTAMINATED BY THE WASTEBASKETS AND THE COMPANIES OF TOBACCO, I ASK THEM PLEASE TO HELP WITH WHAT THEY COULD, FOR EXAMPLE BUYING Lands IN ORDER THAT THEY ARE PRESERVED, OR COMING TO ARGENTINE TO HELPING, THERE IS A LOT OF WORK THAT TO DO, SOME OF THE THINGS THAT WE TRY(MEAN) IS AGRO's PROJECTS REALIZE ECOLOGY, BIO ARCHITECTURE, CAR SUFFICIENCY, ETC BONY(OSSEOUS) AN ECOLOGICAL NATURAL AND SIMPLE LIFE SOON BESIDE NOT HAVING NATURE, NEITHER WE WILL HAVE FREEDOM!!! SINCE THE NORTH AMERICAN ARMY ALREADY THIS IN THE REGION SURELY SOON INVADIRAN, PLEASE HELP US!!!!

EMBRACES
LISANDRO

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Recomendations?

2005-09-12T16:20:56Z

Hey there all you beautiful gardeners!

I'm looking for some gardens (in the US) to work in that are focussed on the learning experience of WWOOFers. It seems the places I've been visitting don't have much to offer by way of an educational exchange, and its not satisfying my hunger for knowledge.

Does anyone know of a good Permaculture farm where education is at the forefront of the experience?

I appreciate it.

Loves,
LightBear

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WWOOFing in Mexico

2005-07-29T02:50:37Z

does anyone have any recommendations for WWOOFer friendly places in Mexico?

-robin

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wwoofing in asia~*

2005-07-21T08:13:34Z

Hello all ~* I'm heading to southeast asia & india in september for a few months..& was desirous of wwoofing while in thailand & India..anyone have any suggestions of wonderfull farms/collective communities in these parts..?
~many thanks~simone

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Anyone been to NIC TE’ KAAX in Mexico?

2005-07-07T15:53:08Z

The project looks really cool, but the brochure that the dueña sends out with her response to inquiries makes her seem like she has some control issues. The farm is pretty remote, and I don't want to end up stuck with a crazy person. If anyone has worked on the project or knows anyone who has, please let me know what their impressions are. thanks.

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WWOOF in Mexico?

2005-07-01T23:56:13Z

Does anyone here know about any farms currently listed in Mexico? How many are listed?

Any downside to listing my place?

I am considering signing my mexican 83 acre farm up with WWOOF.
I have friends coming down to help with building things, and artists coming to paint or play.

Photos of my life here:
http://feyabbey.com/ranchoupdate01
http://feyabbey.com/ranchoupdate02
http://feyabbey.com/ranchoupdate03
http://feyabbey.com/ranchoupdate04

The buildings in constrution are 5 cabanas for people to stay in.

I will grow lots of food. Might do fish farming.
Not so interested in lifestock. And we will raise a lot of art! :)

My art:
http://feyabbey.com/portfolio/artgallery001
http://feyabbey.com/portfolio/brianpainting001/

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work trade in maui????

2005-05-17T22:42:01Z

Hi there, I am going to Maui near the end of July. I want to find a work trade situation while my friend and I are there for a few weeks. If anybody has some suggestions that would be great. I am a RN/aspiring midwife and Holly has alot of experience in organic gardening, permaculture and caring for roses.
~brooke

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Earth Day is coming up- opportunities in Portland, OR

2005-04-15T18:21:43Z

Hey there! My favorite holiday of the year is coming up, next Sat we are having our annual Earth Day celebration.

www.cityrepair.org/EarthDay

Our annual Earth Day Celebration is Sat. April 23rd in Portland, OR at the Sunnyside Environmental School SE 34th/ Yamhill. Creating culture pf cooperation and weaving the community web. Thousands of people come to this free gathering, and gain many connections.

For the latest opportunities for involvement, to volunteer contact katrina@cityrepair.org or call our office: 503-235-8946

**************************************************
Love~ a benifit for the Earth Day celebration

We are having an amazing fundraiser this Sat. April 16th at the Fez Ballroom from 10:00 pm - 4:30 am; Portland, OR "LOVE"

This is a great way to help us raise funds for City Repair's Earth Day celebration (april 23) by participating in this event.

Featuring:
March Fourth Marching Band
Jujuba
Break Beat Buddha
Mamosa
Ravi
Dj Layla
Michael Manahan

come early for Didjerido sound circles (bring your didj).
Hope to see ya there* and keep on dancing!

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WWOOFing in california/oregon

2005-03-31T04:31:43Z

greetings tribe

I am planning on wwoofing in northern cali/southern oregon for a couple of months this summer. there are TONS of listings for farms on wwoof.org that fit my criteria. does anyone here have experience with anything in the general vicinity? any farm recommendations?

thanx and appreciations for any info you can offer

peace

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are there places that compile people's experiences on each farm?

2005-03-31T00:19:14Z

Just curious if there is anywhere that acts as an international registry for what people's experiences are, to weed out the bad farms so to speak.

anyone know?

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experiences

2005-03-31T00:17:34Z

I created this tribe to help others learn more about WWOOFING to network and share experiences. I have never worked on an organic farm, but plan to soon. I'm thinking of going to Australia or Italy. I would love to hear of your experience and where it was. I know several people that have done this and the experience ranges on stellar to downright awful. I think that this movement is a great way to travel and is a wonderful thing for humanity as well as the Earth. Organic foods not pesticides and GMOS!

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Application Info

2005-03-29T23:43:53Z

Hello!

Is it very difficult to get accepted? I'm visiting Hawaii in a couple of weeks and I was wondering if it would take a long time to get things going...If anyone has any info, please let me know!

Thanks!
lulu

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Saying Hi

2005-02-21T22:43:38Z

Hi!!

Best Wishes,
Woodstock

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WWOOFing or Peony

2005-02-17T06:59:16Z

good and bad experiences... my children
Yes I have WWOOFed all over the world. 74 countries not all of them woof, but communes too.
I think a piece of advice is to develope a raport with the host as much as it is possible, to get a good idea of the work situation. There has been a few I would not want to work around again. Simply, their work ethic, was one of such beligerant, slave driving, self-abusing type. Treated like a Peon. Self abuse exists in many nasty forms.
The good experiences: the gentle, kind, familial, open, inclusive, wholistic, nuturing. Yep there are some good folk out there.
But I believe a person has to stand up for themselves, not everyone has your best interest at heart...
Leon

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Hello!

2005-02-05T03:35:46Z

Hello there:) I just wanted to introduce myself...I am Yoshimi and I currently live in Seattle. I will be heading out of here in April to travel around doing the WWOOF thing with my bestfriend. I'm very excited to do this:) I feel a very deep connection with the Earth and there's nothing I want to do more than learn how to treat her right and grow from her...within and without!
Not to mention...I'm definitely looking forward to dropping out of the monoculture, quitting my job at a bad corporation and not having to deal with money in such negative ways!
It's time to do what matters and learn how to depend on myself for my basic needs.
Anyways, it's nice to meet ya'll!
Namaste

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Ok, how about Costa Rica woofing?

2005-01-19T18:51:10Z

Nobody really interested in europe, costa rica would be worthy. And there are quite a few woofing oportunities and things. Anyone?

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please explain WWOOFing

2004-12-06T22:33:55Z

i have heard from several friends about WWOOF and have met several people in hostels around the world who have done it with much joy. i wanted to learn more about it, the details of how it works, costs, all that sort of stuff.

can anyone here give a good explanation of WWOOF and talk about how it works?

thanks
-robin

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volunteering on an organic farm

2004-11-28T04:44:03Z

Several people have emailed me about how to volunteer. The best way is to check out the website wwoofusa.org and there is links to other oragnic farms around the world that you can volunteer for such as Japan, Europe, Canada, and so forth. As I understand you pay a small fee for the WOOF country you want to volunteer at and you can contact the farms directly each with their own guidlines. I personally have no connections to WWOOF and started this tribe to get the word out on working on an organic farms because I believe in it. I will be volunteering on an organic farm next fall or winter and feel this tribe would be a great way to connect with likeminded interested in learning more about this movement and so on. Thanks for joining.

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Right on!

2004-11-27T07:45:32Z

Thanks Gopala! Awesome. I'm going over the website @ http://wwoofusa.org right now.
~Gypsy

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Grow Food.org

2004-11-27T05:05:39Z

This is a great tribe for sharing information about organic farms, and more. A good webstie to check out is: www.growfood.org this website has 700 + opportunities world wide, and many wwolf opps. As well as other volunteer opportunites and information about international organizations. It's provided by good people, check it out!
*K*

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