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The Big
Island
The Hosts on the Big Island have been organized geographically, going from Kailua-Kona (where most people fly in to; one can also fly to Hilo) going counter-clockwise towards Captain Cook, to Honauna, to Ocean View, to Na’alehu, through the Volcano National Park, towards Kea’au, down towards Pahoa (great Natural Health Food Store & “alternative scene”) back up towards Hilo, towards Honomu, up the Hamakua Coast towards Honoka’a, down into the Waimea Valley (new host there!), up to Hawi - neat little alternative town - possibility of organic farms there, but so far no WWOOF hosts, then back down the Kona Coast. Check out the fabulous beach at Hapuna State Park. If you arrive in Kailua-Kona, Patey’s Place Hostel (Tel 808 326 7018) is a good place to stay and they’ll pick you up at the airport too; in Hilo, I’d recommend, Arnott’s Lodge-it’s a hostel. (Tel: 808 969 70970 or email: info@arnottslodge.com)
The information provided here has, in the most part, been provided by the hosts themselves. WWOOF Hawaii takes no responsibility for the information provided. The WWOOF Hawaii coordinator has visited many of these places and has provided “editor’s comments” on some of these. If you desire further info on some of these, email us. The choices range from “fabulous to very simple”.
Each host is different and has “something” to offer. Accommodation is often a problem in Hawaii. I think if you really “put out”, you will receive. Some hosts are difficult to contact but keep trying, some want more information about you, before they’ll accept you. WWOOFing in Hawaii is different in some ways, than WWOOFing in other countries. There are many great places on the Big Island - go for it!
Big Island 1
Very active 8 acre Kona Coffee farm, certified Estate from seed to cup, totally free of any poisons, zero drugs, zero tobacco; at 2000 ft. elevation in North Kona – 10 min from the airport, 15 from Kona. We operate a small B&B currently building our own house. Computer available, wireless; VCR, hot showers, flush toilet, own kitchen; Marsha develops software and Karen (2 ½) is our “resident manager” We have over 3,200 Kona Coffee trees over 50 varieties of exotic fruit trees, 7 variants of banana , papaya, pineapple, cacao, etc. Tons of work that we need help with.- spreading mulch, weeding, pruning, organic garden, etc. We need 30 hours of help per week for full room and board, minimum of 3 weeks. You’ll be supplied with groceries to fix your own meals in your own kitchen; speak English, German, some French and Spanish.
Big Island 2
Come to work at/enjoy our spectacular historical ranch headquarters, all in a healthy country setting — now restored and converted to a Retreat Facility. We are looking for mindful, conscientious, hard workers to help with our landscaping, gardening (including organic foods), cleaning, serving, etc.. Accommodations are in rustic ranch structures with your own bedroom but with shared kitchens. We hope that you will want to be here at least one year. We can pick you up at the airport (Kona). No drugs/smoking please.
Big Island 4
We are an 11 acre organic family farm located in South Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii. Our two major crops are coffee & mangoes. We have a variety of other tropical fruit trees & are working on developing our gardens. We can accommodate 2 WWOOFers on our farm. The two share the apprentice quarters, kitchen & bath house. We ask for 4 hours, 3 mornings a week of help on the farm in exchange for a place to stay with all the necessary facilities. We usually work from 8 am - noon or 1pm on Mon., Wed., and Fri. mornings. Our apprentices take care of purchasing & preparing their own food. We are a fun loving bunch. Everybody seems to have a good time when they come here. We are close to the ocean with wonderful warm clear-water swimming. We are in a rural semi-isolated area, but not too far from civilization (between 5 and 25 miles depending on where you are going.) We are happy to give rides to apprentices when possible. We are also helpful in setting up paid work for motivated & interested individuals.
Big Island 5
We are a small organic farm in the high mountain area of south Kona. We have been creating our farm for the last eight years from raw jungle land, with emphasis on a permaculture type design. We currently grow coffee, pineapple & papaya along with a wide variety of young fruit trees & many vegetables & herbs. Agricultural diversity is important here which also creates the ability for workers to learn a wide range of new skills. Our purpose in this program is to share our experience in land stewardship & holistic living, in exchange for more working hands. We are yoga centered & ask workers to practice mindfulness while staying here & are willing to learn & grow. We are a small organic farm in Kona, Hi. We are looking for workers to help in a wide variety of agricultural task. We offer food & space on the land for camping. We require twenty hours of work each week. Workers will be learning many new skills in working with plants.
Big Island 6
We have a beautiful organic acreage & are doing some building in beautiful Kealakekua Bay on the Big Island. We are interested in having some hard working carpenters, gardeners & cleaners. You can see the dolphins play & be with them in minutes Kealakekua Bay Big Island.
Big Island 7
2.62 acres of organic farm south of Kailua Kona. We are in need of someone who can do some labor intensive work pulling vines off coffee bushes, hoeing weeds, moving rocks & making terraces, gathering macnuts off the ground, planting etc. We would expect 25 hours of work per week in exchange for room & board. The food we eat is primarily from our own land. Very healthy meals. We are not certified organic. We are in between coffee farms. We connect with other local organic farms at the Market on Saturday mornings. We are not new to organic gardening, but new to Hawaii and the possibilities of farming in the tropics. A spare room, but we expect guests occasionally, so will build a structure for the wwoofers.
Big Island 8
This 6 acre coffee and macadamia farm is truly a tropical paradise. The climate is very pleasant and the farm is centrally located on the Big Island, 10 miles south of Kailua-Kona. We have parrots, a dog, a potbelly pig, a donkey, peacocks, chickens and many other birds. All animals are out pets. We also run a Bed and Breakfast, 5 units in all. It’s a very peaceful and happy place and it would be a pleasure to accommodate someone (couple o.k.) who would like to learn and participate in our daily chores. We offer a clean and comfortable 2 room, 1 bathroom cottage with 1 bed in each room. We also provide basic food to prepare for your meals. (Editor’s comments: great place, very nice people, be prepared to really contribute).
Big Island 9
Located in South Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii, overlooking the City of Refuge, Pyramid family farm is an organic subsistence polyculture with a wide variety of fruits, nuts, flowers, herbs, coffee and vegetables nestled in an Ohia forest. We employ and can teach about all manners of sustainable farming practices including Bio-dynamic, nature farming, remineralization, permaculture, terra preta and most basic scientific organic techniques. Jon Biloon lives here with his 14 year old daughter and could certainly use some help with weeding, clearing, planting, harvesting and processing. We would expect a reasonable exchange of energy for food and accommodations.
Big Island 10
A HOFA organic committee chairperson. We have a 7.6 acre rural/remote farm, located on the Kona Coast. Intensive farming, herbs, salad items, medicinals, flowers and distribution for 15-20 other farms. Our purpose is to develop a sustainable based economy in Hawaii. An apprenticeship is offered to a person who has significant experience in horticulture or production farming and wants to learn in depth organic agriculture and marketing. There are reading materials and CD’s to listen to concerning organic law, the soil, food and medicinal herbs. The person will be expected to help every day for the first 3 weeks but still have time for the ocean which is 5 miles away and in sight. There will be produce for your own cooking; accommodation is tent space or a shack. You MUST like children. Prefer a 3 week trial stay and then, if it is a good fit, an additional 2-3 months would be worked out with a reduced schedule and higher stipend. This is a good place for a person who is planning on moving to Hawaii, or is hoping to do commercial, organic farming here. (Editors comment: A very well run and knowledgeable operation & a good host. You need to apply well in advance to get here. They have their own application form and has had no trouble finding good people to help him)
Big Island 11
An historic 5 acre certified organic farm that grows Kona Coffee, macadamia nuts, avocados, citrus, bananas, pineapples, cacao We have large vegetable gardens and aim for self-sufficiency. We have a 21-foot motor home w/ kitchen, bathroom, hot water, bed, table and couch. We also have a 17 ‘ x 10’ tent on platform w/ electricity, carpeting and space for yoga. Both have view of the ocean from our 2000 ft. elevation. We provide all food and lodging for 30 hours per week. We are looking for individuals that are adaptable, willing, and able bodied. Harvest season (autumn) requires work of more than 30 hours, which can be adjusted the following weeks. Harvest can’t wait. You will have time for relaxing on the beaches and camping if you wish. (Editor’s comments: wonderful people, wonderful place - apply well in advance, however ask how many hours are expected?)
Big Island 12
A varied eclectic farm and family needing help only from Nov -Feb. Ask clearly what you’ll be doing and accommodation, meals provided ?
Big Island 13
10 acre organic coffee, macadamia nut and rare fruit farm. Activities include picking, pruning, processing and packaging the coffee, macadamia nuts and fruit. From our farm, products are ready for wholesale. There are always construction projects and engineering, happening as well. We suggest length of stay 3 months - anytime of year. We offer covered camping area with outhouse, community kitchen and outdoor shower. We have one accommodation available for a single person or couple, no children or pets. We speak English and Spanish. We ask for 20 hours per week of farm assistance in exchange for room and board.
Big Island 14
Five acre coffee and tropical fruit farm set on the side of Mauna Loa at 1000 feet with spectacular views of the Kona coast. Work includes all aspects of Kona Coffee production from the seed to the cup; including planting, picking, processing, roasting, packing and shipping. Fully equipped studio with own bathroom, internet access, TV, and kitchenette plus meal fixings in exchange for 30 hours farm work per week per person. Opportunities to attend Kona Coffee Council meetings, workshops and other functions. Ten minutes to the ocean by hitchhiking on main roads.
Big Island 15
Looking for volunteers to help with a natural building & permaculture project in the Puna district on the Big Island of Hawaii. I am starting off myself & can only offer a place to stay & a good working environment. Need all the help that I can get. Pretty much a free place to stay in Hawaii with mini trips & transport to the Big Island. Stay in Hawaii, learn many cool things & hang out with like minded people. 3 or more hours help a day please.
Big Island 16
On 25 acres, 4 miles south of Pahoa, 15 min to Kehena Beach, near active lava flows, warm ponds, tide pools and several other organic/sustainable farms. We have native forest, orchards, gardens, ponds and a magical cinder cone on our property. We are off grid and use catchment water. We host beside permaculture courses, also workshops on other aspects of sustainablity – personal, emotional and spiritual growth, healing arts, social change and transformation. Just as important as an interest in farming and permaculture, is an attitude of openness, a commitment to personal development and commuication skills. We (about 7 of us) share evening meals and have a morning check in. Diet is organic, fresh wholesome food. We ask for 12 hours per week in exchange for a place to stay, help with 2 cook/clean shifts a week and joining in with our weekly housecleaning party. We also ask for a financial contribution to cover consumables such as: food, propane, soap, etc. Check out our website. Most welcome
Big Island 17
Welcome to what was the largest organic banana and ginger farm in the usa, we are now growing vegetables.The learning opportunity here includes all aspects of organic food production. Eating for health, Tai Chi Chuan,Chi Kung meditation, Muaythai,Shiatsu and personal training. Howard James is a premier Tai Chi instructor and personal trainer with over 35 years teaching experience. He is an international organic farm consultant with experience both in temperate and tropical climates having done work for US gov. in Philippines and Kasetsart University in Thailand. We are transforming into a show place of landscaped gardens,fountains and south east asian and hawaiian arts. We can provide a creative work and living opportunity for you. If you are willing to listen, focus and work hard, you will experience very beneficial transformations in your self as well as being a steward to the land.
Big Island 18
This is a lovely 2 acre fruit orchard farm with all kinds of fruit; good vegetable garden and green house; also build houses and renovations (most welcome to come and learn) . Accommodations: various choices - cabins, rooms or camping. No drugs. Expect and request: cleanliness and a good positive attitude ! Aloha and - do contact us !
Big Island 19
Check out website for details as to what we do. We ask that wwoofers FIRST stay for 3 nights as paying guests at $20 a day (we also run a hostel) , to then see if you (and we) want you to volunteer with us on a broad variety of projects from gardening, construction, kitchen,, computer savy people (ask for details) and much much more ! ; pick up from airport ($20) . Request 1-3 months if you stay here and help. WWOOFers: ask questions, be very clear, take rain gear and be prepared for camping.!! (hot showers & kitchen provided in main house) Internet access & phone.
Big Island 20
Aloha! We operate a year round CSA with a 12 acre organic garden & orchard. We offer wholesale tropical fruit. Our diet is vegetarian-ovo-lacto. Work is mostly orchard maintenance. Ie. Mowing, weeding, mulching, feeding trees & gardening. Garden experience is very helpful. We offer kitchen & bathing facilities, camp site with platforms & provide simple vegetarian food in exchange for 20 scheduled help hours per week. Travel: most hitch from airport with a short walk from there. Puna farm area is within walking distance to nearest town with health food store & shops.
Big Island 21
Practice living simply and sustainably, learn the art of baking in a wood-fired clay oven, work alongside our beekeeper, help our in our biodynamic vegetable gardens and tropical fruit orchards. We are off grid and use catchment water. Diet is organic, fresh wholesome food. We host workshops in biodynamic gardening, beekeeping, bread baking and other aspects of sustainability including personal, emotional and spiritual growth, healing arts, social change and transformation. Just as important as an interest in farming and permaculture, is an attitude of openness, a commitment to personal development and communication skills. 1-3 month commitments, information on website
Big Island 22
A new 3.5-acre farm located 4 miles from the ocean in a beautiful area near many other organic farms, and 4 miles from Pahoa. Growing medicinal and other unusual plants, planting an orchard & establishing vegetable gardens. Seeking to live non-violently, lovingly respecting all the beings living & growing here. Ask for 4 hours help a day, 5 days a week. Accommodation is a tent under a large tent canopy. Food is veggie/vegan. There is hot, running water. Please be independent, self-motivated, hard working, self-aware & fun. Interest in literature, Buddhism or shamanism welcomed.
Big Island 23
We are an artistic eco village with a farm and community arts center. We purchased our 12 acre jungle homestead in 1987. We now have six houses and twelve cabins. Currently we are 17 adults and 6 kids plus 6-10 visiting volunteers. Our organic farm is focused on exploring location appropriate sustainable agriculture and grows a variety of diversified tree crops for the residents and local community. We also have about 100 hens, 6 roosters, 2 horses, 2 dogs, 7 cats and a stuffed monkey. We get our electricity from solar panels. Our water is mostly collected from roof catchment systems. We are working hard to improve our food production, food processing and local food distribution. We have a weekly farmers market, regular arts classes and fun events.
Big Island 24
We are on the land now which is really a dream location, being one mile from the surfing/fishing beach and one and a half miles from the Ahalanui Warm Ponds. We have five acres there with a beautiful ocean view and a direct vista of the sun rise and moon rise. There is a constant gentle breeze and very few mosquitoes. We will be building this farm from scratch and transplanting the many fruit trees and garden products which we have already started in containers. We will also be building cabins, common areas, kitchens, a sweat lodge etc. We are excited to be creating this farm/hostel from the ground up so to speak and are moving ahead with the projects on a daily basis. Your help with it is welcome. We think this will be ultimately the best hostel/organic farm in the universe. So if you want to come and help us make this dream a reality, please keep in touch. So come on and take off your shirt and get your hands in the dirt and sweat with us in beautiful Hawaii. We do have fun too and there is lots to do here that you will enjoy for sure. Please see our web page and explore Planet Puna’s website as well. (Editor’s comments: Lots of WWOOFers, I was unfortunately unable to visit this place, we recommend couples only visit here)
Big Island 26
Our mission (now under new management and ownership) is to evolve into one of the world’s premier centers for creationistic education, bioenergetic healing, and natural therapies. Ours is a labor of LOVE in progress. Permacultural living, proper hydration, and natural organic feeding are central to our objectives. We attract some of the world’s leading experts in these fields to present their works and conduct health education and healing retreats. We offer spa services by donation and have available one of the world's most amazing natural resources to resonate and restore your body with Divine frequencies--the only volcanic (lava-heated) stream saunas in Hawaii. Projects to be completed include swimming and soaking pools and natural mineral baths. We exclusively wish to attract long-term WWOOFers seeking advanced training in the natural healing arts and sciences. A residency program leading to accredited advanced degrees in naturopathic medicine is under development. Required services include organic gardening and landscaping. Preferred applicants would also have carpentry and masonry skills. Most residents are vegetarian. There is no cigarette smoking or alcohol drinking allowed on this sacred land.
Big Island 27
We are a small working papaya and pineapple farm; and coconut and mango nursery, with every other thing planted and growing that you can imagine. Our current farm is only 3 years old so not everything is producing fruit yet. There is a beach about 5 miles down the road. We strongly prefer vegetarians who want to learn organic farming from the best and don’t mind putting in a hard days sweaty work. Help is needed in all sorts of farm work - weeding, picking, packing, etc. Call us and we’ll give specific directions, it’s an easy hitch and walk or we may be able to pick you up in Pahoa. We are at the end of a road, only 4 miles from current lava. (Editors comments: have heard that these are excellent people)
Big Island 28
Ecological, health conscious, drug free, responsible, energetic, fit, stable couple wanted to co-care take a sustainable off grid (solar and wind) farm on a Kapoho Beachfront. Work Trade 14 days per month, 4-5 hours per day. 6 month-1 year commitment. Cabin is 20X40 feet mostly all windows with panoramic ocean views, water reservoir, outdoor shower, stove, refrigerator, vegetable garden, surfing 4 miles, snorkeling 1 ½ miles. We share organic eggs, goat milk (kefir, mozzarella cheese, feta, etc.) vegetables, and some fruits. Please send your Resume to the e mail or postal address. Thank you.
Big Island 30
Unique WWOOFing experience on the Big Island of Hawaii. NO facilities, NO work requirements (except to feed each other - the kitchen IS happening!)), NO boss, NO leader, ...and, YES, great teachers. Excellent vibes! Primitive camping, so bring tent and sleeping bag. We are currently using the experiences that we have gleaned from our “Experimental Farm” in Pai, Thailand to make lots of compost and grow traditional survival foods such as Taro, Tapioca, Sweet Potatoes and Pumpkins. WWOOFERs will help to host every Saturday’s Village Garden Work Party, food feast and evening event at the “Five-Star Drop-in Center”. Our acres are located in the midst of a vibrant community of many other permaculture heads and survival camps.
Big Island 31
Tucked deep in the jungle on 25 acres bounded on 3 sides by forest reserve. If you are looking to experience life 'off the grid’ of power lines & the solitude of Native Hawaiian Forest, we are in the beginning stages of reclaiming the land & welcome your help. The farm was abandoned for 7 years & is just starting to be productive. Chores include: land cleaning, building, planting, caring for farm animals & work in hydroponic greenhouses. We offer outdoor kitchen & bathing facilities, campsite with platforms & veggies & eggs to harvest. We are biking distance to ocean tide pools & yoga classes & a short drive to Pahoa, a beach & volcano. Hilo pickup is possible. ( WWOOFER’S please clarify your hours & meal exchanges)
Big Island 31B
Our location is close to the ocean. We are creating an organic farm with vegetables and fruit.We need volunteers who are motivated productive people.You will learn many different trades and new ideas on sustainable living. Accommodation: dorm, camping, individual rooms and/or self-catering.Work: building, garden and technologies.Languages: English and Spanish. Can provide tent, boots, bike. Children OK by arrangement.Work: 4 hours a day, 5 days a week Minimum stay 2 weeks Need help all year round
Big Island 31C
An intentional yoga community situated on 20 acres of beautiful land 20 miles south of Hilo, Hawaii. Our orchard has abundant banana, avocado, & coconut trees, and developing herb & garden plots. A large 4,000 sq. ft. retreat / home center provides group vegetarian meals, & evening programs, and our work-trade accommodations are tents on raised decks with weatherproof overhangs. Come join us in developing our organic, sustainable gardens.
Big Island 31D
We are up the mountain, 3 miles from Pahoa, Puna, Big Island at 11,000 ft, 11 miles from the ocean next to the public warm pond ( where I’m giving water Shiatsu.) I have been working the land for 5 years with fruit trees & 45 Bamboo plants. It is quiet, not a neighbour to see but great ones around. Here in this beautiful rain forest is a 45 x 25 ft greenhouse with kitchen & dining room. A sweet spot to read or take a nap. Overlooking the 50 ft.round medicine wheel & sweatlodge is a 45 x 20 ft veggie & herb garden. We have a private bathhouse. We would work out a nice tent style bedroom with roof cover. We would love to have a “garden Goddess” to help us out. My background has been farming & whole healthstyles for over 35 years. 1 1/2 hour trade with teaching about Bamboo and the Hawaiian Way.
Big Island 31E
Aloha! Live in an exotic jungle eco-retreat , located only 1/3 mile from the town of Pahoa! We are running/co-creating a non-profit ‘Eco-Retreat Center’ focusing on sustainability, perma-culture, health-consciousness & co-creation! We have all the basic amenities & are completely off the grid ! We ask for 15hrs/week volunteer/work-trade & offer camping, use of our 40’x 80' activity room, use of our vegetarian kitchen & a prepared healthy lunch 5 days a week! We have some $ earning opportunities available for live-in helpers, too! We have yoga classes & ‘Compassionate-Communication’ classes provided on site & are offering land stewardship apprenticeship/internship programs including forestry, organic gardening/sustainable agriculture & perma-culture principals! We need steady hands & minds, strong & healthy bodies & bright spirits... to take this mission to it’s fruition! Available positions are: Kitchen Manager/Apprentice/Intern/Helper Landscape Manager/Apprentice/Intern/Helper Agriculture Director/Apprentice/Intern/Helper Garden Manager/Apprentice/Intern/Helper Activities Director/Apprentice/Intern/HelperMaintenanceDirector/Apprentice/Intern/HelperConstructionDirector/Apprentice/Intern/Helper Webdesign Tech Accounting Contractor ~Please send us a brief description of yourself; your skills, interests, goals and needs. Mahalo!
Big Island 32
A spiritual sanctuary, gay owned and operated naturist eco farm and retreat where everyone is welcomed. Experience our 70 acres of lush green rainforest, banana groves, ocean views and solitude. We offer our workers a furnished private 20' yurt, ocean view, with a bathroom shared with guests, for 15 hours work per week, and a camp stove & cooler. For 20 hours vegetarian meals are shared as a community. Close to beach & hot ponds.
Big Island 33
6 acres of orchards, garden and field crops. Nationally recognized crops of yellow ginger, tumeric, gukuigal, and strong local market. Field work, compost building. 24 hr/week in trade for rustic cabin, communal kitchen and composting toilet, solar H20 and fruit and farm crops, veggies as available, 2 week minimum, no max stay. Lots of things to do in area. We help pick up in Hilo and provide some shared rides to Pahoa. We expect happy, healthy folks who enjoy nature, organic life. We are not generally able to take children or pets, but I rarely say never to anything. We are very creative.
Big Island 34
We have a 7.5 acre farm at 2000' elevation between Mt View Village and Glenwood on the Big Island of Hawaii. We are about 15 minutes from Volcanoes National Park and about 25 minutes from Hilo. The temperature at this elevation is usually 65-75. On warm days it’s nice to work among all the beautiful Anthuriums under shade cloth. We use organic fertilizers and plant based organic pesticides. We will provide room and board with vegetarian or non-vegetarian meals and if time permits we can show you some of the off-the beaten path spots on this beautiful Island. Please contact us for further details and to talk about the work we accomplish here. Aloha!
Big Island 35
We would love to have you join us to WWOOF on our 5 acre South Kona, Hawaii organic vegetable farm overlooking the ocean. Two families with children, dogs, cats, & chickens together with 4 or 5 apprentices run this beautiful farm. A thriving lettuce business supports the farm economically. Apprentices participate in all aspects of the farm, from bed prep & seeding to sales & marketing. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in having a farm of their own. Apprentices have private sleeping areas and share other living areas communally. Our farm combines a private rural feel with close-to-town conveniences. We work hard and have a lot of fun as well.
Big Island 36
An organic farm situated on 50 acres of oceanside property four miles outside of the town of Honokaa on the Island of Hawaii as well as only a short drive away from the historic and beautiful Waipio Valley. We are looking for volunteers to assist us in the many aspects of growing and sustaining the production of our Hawaiian awa, also known as kava, along with our Hawaiian noni. In exchange for your services, we offer room and board and weekly trips to the Kona side of the island (call for details). The Big Island’s bus service, the Hele On, also stops right by our farm. While in Kona you will enjoy the unique experience of watching the fruits of your labor be consumed by the many patrons of Kialua-Kona’s most happening kava bar, Kanaka Kava. While there, you can learn all about Hawaiian tradition as you throw back a shell or two of our awa and grind on some of the best Hawaiian food around. Space is limited to six volunteers so call for availability. We want hard working individuals with a good attitude and an appreciation for Hawaiian culture. Much Aloha and we’re looking forward to having you here.
Big Island 37
Rural ocean view smoke-free rejuvenation acre near Waipio Valley looking for positive experienced adult workers for gardening (clear, rototill, fertilize, plant, irrigation ) and restore old house while enjoying the beauty. The rustic home has separate bedrooms with beds and a shared living, bath and kitchen area. Healthy, simple gourmet cuisine in exchange for 16-20 hours of labor per week. No insurance coverage. (you need to provide)
Big Island 38
A farmstead goat cheese operation producing 300# of cheese each week. The dairy is located on the Big Island of Hawaii, but is not an organic farm. We offer room, board, and a small stipend in exchange for labor on the farm to a willing worker who wishes to help with all aspects of running a small goat dairy, including herd health, kid raising, and cheese making. Accommodations are private in a self-contained trailer with kitchen facilities. To be considered as a worker on our farm you must provide proof of health insurance and a valid driver’s license. Please contact us via our website.
Big Island 38B
We are a small organic farm growing green tea and garden vegetables on a terraced misty hillside on the Hamakua Coast. We offer shared meals, tea and accommodations to people who would like to learn natural farming based on sustainable & permaculture principals, with us.. For more information about our farm see our website or email. We also speak Japanese. Most welcome to come and help us.
Big Island 39
Work on the largest organic coffee farm in the USA! Our accommodations range from private rooms with kitchenette, to shared dormitory-style arrangements. Brand new facilities for volunteers, bathroom, kitchen, and satellite television! Located 15 minutes out of downtown Kailua-Kona. We are booked in advance, so please check ahead. Last-minute calls are usually unsuccessful at securing a spot. Great opportunity to learn first-hand about growing coffee, and processing coffee organically. For more information, including meal arrangements and required working hours, please visit our web site. Brief applications are mandatory and can be filed online. (Editor’s comments: busy well run, well managed family operation, good folks!. Some work in processing plant can be noisy)
Big Island 40
4 acres on the southwest slope of Mauna Loa South Kona HI, about 1600 elevation. My farm is very diversified w/fruits, vegetables, herbs, coffee and exotics. I am in need of help w/weeding, harvesting, washing, digging, building, stone walls and 12 volt and alternative energy and water systems. I can offer a simple, beautiful open air shack, some basic food and occasional great roots meals, wood and propane stoves and cold running water. Workers must be able to walk 1 mile up hill from Hwy and have some tolerance for mosquitoes.
Big Island 41
We seek volunteers to harvest and process coffee Oct. 1 - Dec. 30, and help at any other time of the year. Our 5 acre family farm (2 kids) is in South Kona, Hawaii. We are eager to share our backgrounds in organic, sustainable and tropical agriculture. We can offer a place to live and basic food (mostly vegetarian) in exchange for your contribution. In addition to handpicking coffee with us, you would pulp, ferment, sun-dry, store, and drink it! Please contact us by Sept. 1. . .or at any other time . . just ask if you can come for a helping visit. (Editor’s comments: very delightful young family on a steep hillside farm. Beautiful area, close to Kona, you’ll like it here !).
Big Island 42
Five-acre coffee and tropical fruit farm and animal sanctuary set at 1000 ft with spectacular Kona coast views - work includes all aspects of producing coffee from seed to cup, including planting, weeding, picking, processing, roasting, etc. Work with our weed-eaters (goats and donkey) if you wish. Fully equipped studio with own bath/kitchen, phone and internet access; in exchange for 30 hours of work per week. Opportunities to participate in Kona Coffee Council, Kona Farmers Alliance, Kona Farmers Cooperative, educational seminars/workshops. Meals: breakfast and lunch fixings supplied, dinner served with the family (vegetarian/vegan) Extras: Farm equipment also includes snorkels, fins, boogey boards, a kayak, and an unbelievable view of the Kona coast. Ten minutes from ocean, on main highway for easy hitch hiking or bus service into town.
Big Island 42B
Are you ready for the rootsy, Big Island lifestyle? Welcome to six acres of organic beauty nesteled 2,200 feet on the slope of Mauna Loa in Honaunau. We focus on diversified agriculture, native Hawaiian planting & working towards permaculture & sustainability. We’re looking for people interested in planting, pruning, weeding, harvesting, making gardens, mowing, building & even helping out at the local farmer’s market. Learn how to build raised garden beds, grow, harvest & eat your own food. We ask for twenty working hours a week. Accommodations are rustic yet comfortable. There is both cabin & camping space available. Shared facilities include fully equipped kitchen & communal living octagon, as well as a bathroom with hot shower & flush toilet. We provide mostly organic meals, food from the farm, & lots of fresh coconuts.
Big Island 42C
Three acre coffee, avocado, banana, citrus farm on the Big Island of Hawaii. Our location is remote on a rugged 4 wheel road, beaches 3 and 5 miles away.We need help in the spring to prune the coffee, fertilize and gardening.Volunteers must be rugged individuals able to work on steep rocky terrain. Acommidations are large two room stand up tent, with outside kitchen and bathroom.Work agreement will alow for time to explore the island.months needed = Feb. & March, Sept & Oct. A minimum stay of 2 weeks...Max. 8 weeks
Big Island 43
Hamakua Coast, 38 miles north of Hilo, we have 6 acres at 600 ft. Tent under covered shade house, separate kitchen, we provide staples. Chop, weed & train in use of all-terrain mower & weed whacker. Renovate shade houses & terraform the land around the living spaces/greenhouses to be more amenable to water/humus retention. We plant tomatoes, melons, peppers, squash under screen & propagate rare, delicious, medicinal & useful, non-invasive & native plants in nursery & on land. Off-the-grid solar elec/hot water. Organic/permaculture practice. 2 young children, French is spoken. 4 days a week/ 5 hours a day sweaty labor. 3 weeks minimum please.
Big Island 43B
I live on 8 acres of primarily undeveloped land on the Hamakua Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii, elevation is 1800 ft. The land is a mixture of pasture & forest. Approximately 4 acres is cultivated with fruit trees, pineapples, avocadoes,& an organic garden.There is also a lot of wild coffee that needs cultivating. My home is powered with solar energy, & a water catchment system is used for water.There is also a large agricultural pond for water on the rest of the farm.Accommodations would be a small rustic cottage, furnished modestly, without plumbing or electricity, but comfortable & sufficient.A small generator is provided for this cottage. The WWOOFer would be expected to prepare their own meals, with a portion of their food provided through the garden on the property. Use of the family home bathroom will be provided on a limited basis, & only when I am home.Jobs on the farm would consist of: weeding, planting & maintaining the garden fertilizing, pruning & tending all fruit trees clearing areas for cultivation assisting in building various projects on the land (greenhouse, garden shed, etc.clearing forest areas for restoration of native plants & trees mowing certain areas on the farm assisting in the start of a coffee orchard
Big Island 43C
We are a 32-acre botanical gardens/awapuhi farm on the beautiful Hamakua (north) coast of the Big Island of Hawaii. We offer 2 sleeping rooms which comprise our Balinese cottage which is situated in a grove of old-growth native Ohia trees. You will have a private outdoor pavilion-type kitchen supplied with a refrigerator, stove-top, sink and a shower & bathroom area. You will be supplied with vegetarian dry foods to cook, & compliment your meals with produce from the farm garden. This is an off-grid, solar energy run, organic farm started 25 years ago. We are at 2,000 ft. elevation & a very short drive to the stunningly beautiful Waipió Valley beach. We also have a sweet homestead in this valley. Honokaá town is a nice small town a mere 12 minutes away with a lot of Aloha & is a community of alternative energy & lifestyle minded residents. Come & share some work with us.
Big Island 44
4 acres in a 1900 lava flow at 3600 feet above sea level. Presently growing semi Savoy spinach and French fillet green beans. Housing: a 3 room cabin with hot and cold running water and solar electricity. Meals: in the main house are usually New Orleans Cajun and Creole cuisine. Presently only one person needed. WWOOFers keep or sell the produce they harvest. 3 months (from planting to harvest) is a minimum. Hawaii has no seasons; the temperature at LRF varies between 50 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit year round. A permanent position may become available. Activities: Wednesday and Saturday are beach days, Thursday night dinner and Baroque music. Interest or ability in music, art (painting) and literature a great plus. Languages: English, German and minimally French, Italian and Russian.
Big Island 45
One acre farm in Ocean View on The Big Island. Half hour from some beaches, 1 1/2 hour to Kailua-Kona. The town center is three miles away & most shopping needs can be met there. Small, newly planted orchard. The soil is fertile & there are pocket vegetable gardens with room to expand. Presently I can offer only a tent for shelter, cold running water, stove, coolers, outdoor shower & composting toilet in exchange for 5 hrs of work per week.
Big Island 46
Bus service available from Hilo only, otherwise a 60 mile hitch hike, travel light. My home is 30 miles away from active volcano. I have a small 1/4 acre farm with vegetables, trees, ducks, chickens and a bunch of obnoxious little dogs. Always many interesting projects going on: working in native Hawaiian forest cleaning invasive plants, getting mini-sites ready for growing mushrooms, basic work in Hawaiian ethno botanical gardens, collecting seeds, creating areas for rare, common, fruit trees, etc. This is a small space which needs one with a gentle hand. I like to take a day off to go to usually hard-to-get-to beaches and hikes. Hawaiian style, don’t expect a real rigid time-line. Gentle hand and keen eye required. Shower and some meals plus a few extras provided. Accommodations: small space for 1, no couples please. Hot shower and phone available (please bring phone card) You’ll be on your own sometimes, as I work part-time. Bring some of your own food too, please, as I will offer 1-2 meals on the days that we’ll work. Basically vegetarian, but a healthy whole food diet is the norm here. Please “book” in advance. Aloha. (Editor’s comments: did not get to meet her or see her place)
Big Island 47
This peaceful North Kohala coast 7 acre organic farm, designed by permaculture expert Douglas Bullock, is an area that is rich in sacred sites and cultural heritage that lead to healing the soul. Magnificent hiking/bicycling. Villages of Hawi and Kapaau are walking distance. Gardens/Chinese Temple offer an ideal setting for stress reduction and contemplation. Morning yoga, qigong, or other healing exercises. Many beaches just 15-30 min. away. Solar and hydroelectric generation provide all electrical power/hot water. Facilities and grounds are smoke-free. Some private rooms and campsites are available. We require 30 hrs per week. Vegetarian meals.
Big Island 48
Our 10 acre sustainable organic farm & botanical sanctuary is located just a short walk from quaint Hawi town. Interns assist in maintaining the extensive plantings of over 200 different species & work in the vegetable & medicinal herb gardens. Specifically, work involves tending the gardens, tree planting, landscaping, plant nursery work, building/construction, caring for animals. You are expected to help 25 to 30 hours per week. The farm generates its own electricity (PV) & hot water (solar hot water) & continues to move towards energy & food sustainability. Your hosts, both longtime residients of the Big Island, have been healing/farming for over 35 years. He is a naturopathic physician & she is a social worker, massage therapist & fitness instructor. The interns tent camp in our beautiful forest adjacent to our seven circuit labryinth & have use of a full bathroom. We all eat meals together. We take pride in preparing gourmet organic meals using fruits & vegetables from the farm as much as possible & local organic products (we accomodate a full range of dietary options). Interns participate in regular meditation & movement classes & go on adventures exploring the beauty of the big island.
Big Island 49
Location: Waipi’o Valley, Hawaii. Sacred Waipio Valley is a lush tropical rainforest at the end of the road. Our 10 acre permaculture farm consist of mature coffee, taro (hawaiian staple), and pineapple. Fallow lands are being planted with taro as well as rare exotic fruit and nut trees. Overstory and understory plants include young mangosteen, rambutan, sugarcane, banana, pineapple etc. We will provide the basic camping amenities, mostly organic fresh meals are prepared. Spring water, waterfalls, rivers and the beach are in walking distance. Flexible work schedule approx. 24 hours a week with possible money making opportunities.
Big Island 50
A 14 acre biodynamic farm with 3 acres of fruit trees and an expanding organic vegetable garden. Our solar powered serene setting is 3 miles from the Laupahoehoe Beach park. The work is varied and vigorous, which includes creating edible landscaping and healing outdoor spaces. Farm work is 30 hours a week. Beautiful 180 ° ocean views, 2 fern grotto waterfalls and private swimming ponds. Private bedroom and camping spaces are available. We provide tasty organic vegetarian meals. Reference helpful and no drugs allowed.
Big Island 51
An USDA certified organic family orchard. We have small cabins with community cooking & bathing facilities. At times there is only a warehouse apartment to share. Tent space is available. We will provide staple type food for you to cook: luxury food you can buy. We need help with various farm chores, with an emphasis on hand weeding & harvesting. Five hours work per day five days per week of very physical work will get you in great shape. We can accommodate a few people for the short term but we are really looking for people to volunteer for 2 to 12 months who want to learn applied organic biological control on 150 acres. During some of your off-hours you will be expected to study, collect specimens, and work towards understanding the interrelationships allowing biological control. Once you try ours you simply don’t want to eat any other orange brand. Oftentimes it is said “the uglier they look, the better they taste”. We are located on the southern most tip of the Big Island on the very rural South Point (Ka Lae) Road, Ka’u, Island & State of Hawaii. At the end of our road is the ancient (1,200 AD) canoe moorings used by early Hawaiian settlers. We are about 40 miles from Hawaii’s Volcano National Park. No illegal drugs. Moderate alcohol is okay. So long as no one is offended & done cleanly smoking tobacco is okay.
Big Island 52
A sanctuary dedicated to deep ecology and the cultivation of presence, mindfulness, earth-based spirituality and the living dharma. We are interested in wwoofers who truly enjoy caring for the land and who are genuinely committed to self inquiry. We ask for 20 hours of FOCUSED work per week plus $25 per month in exchange for lodging. We do not provide food. No drugs, alcohol or cigarettes!
Big Island 53
Our 19 acre farm is located mountain-side of South Point. Just the right amount of rainfall and great soil to grow just about anything. We serve healthy and often gourmet food w/tropical flair. Fabulous ocean views and the cleanest air in the world. We can provide a tent, bedding, etc. for living quarters. 25 hours of work a week in exchange for food, board and regular rides to Hilo or Kona. Ability/willingness to use farming tools such as weed eaters, machetes, etc. is a must.
Big Island 54
HERB GARDEN IN PARADISE: Organic educational herb farm 20 minutes from Hilo in the beautiful Puna district of East Hawaii. We specialize in medicinal plants, especially Hawaiian natives, including 14 endangered species, which we write about, teach about, and encourage others to grow in order to help save the plants and the beautiful culture that used them. Gazebo accommodations with outdoor kitchen and bathroom. Includes use of our pool, and is just a short hike to the ocean and some great tide pools. It’s 10 miles from the nearest small towns of Kea‘au and Pahoa, but very limited public transportation. You will work 20 hours a week in the garden or other chores around the property, and we provide one vegetarian meal on days that you work. Flexible work schedule, nothing too physically demanding, but you mustn’t mind getting dirty and dealing with a few bugs! We can only accept 1 or 2 WWOOFers at the same time, with a 2-week maximum (with possibility of extension). Required: letter of introduction and two references.
Big Island 55
This is a spiritual community based on peace, justice and sustainable organic farming. Centre for non-violent education and action, 22 acres of forest and vegetable gardens, situated 10 miles south of Hilo. We have 60 varieties of fruit trees, numerous vegetables and we are planting high value hardwoods (native varieties) in our surrounding forest. Also have aquaculture. Will provide room and board along with valuable experience in organic farming, aquaculture and social justice. We work 6 days/week. We are interested in people who want to make life changes for justice. (Editor’s comments: He is a passionate peace activist, well known on the Island. This is a most beautiful spot that has been created. Definitely check out his web site. Iif you are keen on coming here you might need to convince him as to what you can offer).
Big Island 56
Make my home your home while learning (by hands on) how to grow your own food & medicinal in a tropical environment. Please E-mail a phone number where I can call you if you want more info. I do very little communication with E-mails. Live on 3 acres, garden an edible landscape & putting in several kinds of rainforest medicinal plants. Looking for long-termers (1-12 months) at this time.
Big Island 57
We are an organic / holistic practice tropical flower farm, established in 1979 and located on the windward side of the big island of Hawaii. At this time there is a project to establish new plantings and expanded floriculture of variety exotics. There is a 9 acre developed farm upcountry, housing available with food reserves. Also there is two acres raw land on the Pali overlooking Kalapana for future expansion projects. Currently we ship cut flowers and foliage with bench certified (organic practice) blooming orchid plants year around. There is also a new project in the works for 2004 in Panama. Mahalo and aloha.
Big Island 58
Tent space available on our farm or lanai / tool shed available. We prefer a one week minimum stay.. Give us a call! 1 ½ acres of Taro vegetables on small individual terraces, close to Akaka Falls (very beautiful !). A very rural property, up against the Rain Forest, ½ hour from Hilo. Also knowledge in Native medicinal herbs. Swimming in nearby river or ocean. (Editor’s comments: really would appreciate help, Akaka Falls - fabulous area ! . . they were away when I came by .. )
Big Island 59
Activities include: ecological mysticism, apply technologies of ancient American cultures—particularly INKA, alterna-building, farming, gardening, activism, healing, permaculture, cottage industry, community, orchards, education, eco-tourism, arts & crafts, energy, bio-dynamics, retail, marketing, and research. ‘Ai Lani Orchards is an organic 10.5 acre permaculture project in the South end of Hawaii’s Big Island. 20 hours/week help required. Tents or soon to be built eco-housing available for workers. Whatever needs to be done in the orchard: pruning, fertilizing, picking, planting, selling at on-site fruit stand, participation in local farmers market, etc Can accommodate 2 people. Come from January to December.
Big Island 60
An organic vegan farm/sanctuary looking at becoming more sustainable with time....we are currently looking for more partners and are interested in forming a non-profit org that helps educate others by example about sustainable living along with natural life and health and spiritual evolution....we are open to visitors off and on, but mainly looking for long term partners....we do not currently have any paid work exchange positions available, but rather prefer small money donation or short work exchange for access to shelter.....food is not provided but traded during times of abundance.
Big Island 62
Near Waimea. Beautiful isolation 8 miles from Big Town. This is now a horse farm, raising gentle paints, but we have 10 acres to turn into organic orchard mostly, with a ¼ acre garden. 100-acre horse breeding operation. Cool 2400-foot elevation. Plans to build 4 bed house to accommodate workers, then we will take people for several months at a time if they wish. Once week transportation to town for shopping. Can only handle 2 people at a time now. Possible plans for permaculture classes in future. Solar house, well off grid, seldom turn on generator more than 1 hour a week. View of Mauna Kea, photos, e mailable and available. Have not really started orchard yet. Citrus and pumpkins now thriving in front yard of house. Infrequent bus 2 miles away. Beaches 20 miles, hiking trails, German & Norwegian spoken. Fly to Hilo or Kona, then bus to Waimea Country Club, walk or pick up from there. WWOOFers needed Feb-Oct. Horse skills an important plus.
Big Island 63
Activities include: transitional organic farming, Bhakti Yoga, surfing, hatha yoga, vegetarian, tropical fruits, friendships, vedas, Bhagavad Gita, Apprenticeship, Internship, ashram, temple, homestead. noni juice, noni fruit, healing, back walk massage, drumming, guitars, alterna-building, farming, gardening, healing, permaculture, cottage industry, community, orchards, forestry, education, eco-tourism, arts& crafts, energy, bio-dynamics, retail, marketing. We are attempting to provide a place where open minded spiritual aspirants can come and learn how to farm, surf and learn Bhakti Krishna Yoga. This give us all some good association with people of the more or less same lifestyle & spiritual goals. Work exchange on 300 acre Big Island Noni/ tropical fruit farm 4-5 hrs./ day. attempting transitional organic stage, need help. has 4 cabins, 1 school bus. Free food. vegetarian, Bhakti Krishna Yoga, no intoxicants, detox program, surfing, kirtans, Bhagavad Gita classes. Natural steam vents, Learn, work, surf, chanting, make new friends, new environment, transcendental knowledge, vedas, homesteading. 300 acres. Can accommodate 10 people. Come from January to December. (Editor’s comments: rustic place, isolated, very ambitious, great vision and hopes . .very “strong” Krisna Center nearby.)
Big Island 65
This is in Fern Forest Estates at the 20 mile marker between Hilo and Volcano—closer to Volcano. 3-acre Holistic Retreat just outside Volcano. We are working towards sustainability & constantly expanding. Plenty to do here: alterna-building, planting, creation of hydroponic greenhouses, independent landscape or personal design projects welcome. Asking for 15 hours per week from artistic, conscientious, hard working individuals. P/U from HILO airport with enough notice. Short & long term available. We offer kitchen and bathing facilities, campsite with platforms, some rooms, surfing transportation and/or other activities, some meals provided. Must be pet friendly. Families welcome.
Big Island 66
On three acres of lava rainforest we grow a variety of fruits, nuts, vegetables and sheep. Our plan is to make a beautiful park-like productive place using natural methods. Visitors may stay in the guest house or camp out. We provide food and facilities however preperation is up to the individual. We are seeking able bodied people who can pull weeds, mulch and do some light rock moving out of the future pond. Our farm keeps us strong and healthy.
Big Island 68
Lots to do here on this father / son new 40 acre farm – coffee plants need weeding & pruning; raised beds need building out of rock, clearing land as a habitat for birds; trail building; have other tropical fruit trees; beekeeping. Offer tent & cabin lodging, can pick up at airport.
Big Island 69
15 acre certified organic farm growing ginger, awa, turmeric and taro. Please contact the host for more information regarding accommodation etc.
Big Island 70
Activities include: homesteading, gardening, healing, permaculture, orchards. While getting the homestead to run sustainably is our immediate goal, we are also concentrating on a herb garden and tropical orchard. We are in the very beginning stages of everything and could use lots of help with gardening, permaculture based landscaping, alternative energy and building (solar and gravity based systems), and much more. The property is drug and alcohol free. Our diet preference is vegetarian though we are open to all. We are hoping to find some long-termers but are flexible and do prefer a one month trial period for the benefit of all. At times the house is full, but camping is always possible while we create more living space. Please let us know what you hope to accomplish during your time in Hawaii and any relevant experience etc. Work exchange for a room for 8 hours a week of dog care and gardening. Can accommodate 3 people. Year-round
Big Island 71
What makes this Project unique: *the gardens and their substance will never be sold *it will provide the means to properly help the disabled and impoverished, making it possible for them to live in the best of health *all Caretakers participate in a Unanimous Consensus Council for making decisions amongst the group *the abundance of the land and all facilities will be shared equally amongst the Caretakers *there are many thousands of acres of unoccupied land just waiting to occupy, use and have as an eternal possession *No “money” will be charged for living on the lands, food or other things for Caretakers or their guests! Instead, we will have an equal share of duties and responsibilities based on common and individual needs,desires, talents and abilities *it will totally eliminate welfare dependency at the Gardens by promoting a totally sustainable way of life in harmony with Nature *it will be a totally smoking-free, drug-free, peaceful, cruelty-free environment *it will be practical to truly eat a fruitarian diet for the first time EVER *all plants will be 100% naturally grown and propagated from non-hybrid seed or plants.
Big Island 72
Revitalize both mind, body & spirit. Stay with a health inspired vegetarian family on a ‘starting’ organic garden farm, in Hawaiian Paradise Park. Private room & bathroom facilities provided along with regular vegetarian meals in exchange for light help around the property. At your leisure enjoy free Hatha Yoga classes, learn to surf & cook fantastic vegetarian dishes. In the evenings relax with the group gathering for meditation, song & dance experiencing awakening of the soul. (2 week commitment please)
Big Island 73
An organic farm and retreat center, holistic health center and summer camp. Spectacular 40 acre paradise, 400’ waterfalls, a river through the middle, 1000’ elevation on the Hamakua Coast, next to Akaka Falls. Groups come year round for yoga, meditation, and personal healing, and cleansing. We are looking for hard-working, healthy people happy to camp in a natural, pristine environment, and be with the Earth. Tara is a drug and alcohol free facility, and there is no smoking. Openings immediately for the summer!
Big Island 74
We have a small organic farm in Hilo on the Big Island where we grow citrus, rambutan, lychee and other fruits. We are building a green house where we can grow organic vegetables. We need a couple WWOOFERs to help create this, tend to the fruit trees and clear invasive weeds in the back of our four acre farm. We are about 15 minutes from downtown Hilo at about 1000 elevation. Its located in a beautiful location. We offer a private house, a funky pickup to pick up provisions and several meals with the farm family each week. We would host for about a month and possibly longer.
Big Island 75
Construction projects, planting, maintenance of property (macadamia & palm trees) ; accommodations provided (or camping) with your help of about 25 hours per week and 2 meals, mostly vegetarian. Ask for more details.
Big Island 77
We have an 8-acre, 66 year old farm in Honaunau, Hawaii. Our farm has Macadamia nuts, Kona coffee, and exotic tropical fruits. We have a garden to provide fresh veggies and herbs. We provide a 12 x 12 tent structure for sleeping and a shared tent for cooking your own food. We are a few miles up from the swimming, snorkeling and sometimes surfing beach. If you want to learn how to grow your own food sustainable and organically, we are the farm for you! Email for an application and more information.
Big Island 78
Beautiful one acre organic farm in South Kona at 700 ft. above sea level (perfect altitude, never cold), a mile from the Place of Refuge National Park (good ocean swimming) offers a pleasant, comfortable independent cottage with private kitchen, composting toilet & outdoor shower to 1 or 2 volunteers who already have experience gardening & will stay 3 months minimum. Basic staple groceries supplied (rice, pasta, lentils, etc.), plus produce of vegetable garden always available. In exchange for your contribution of 20 hours per week of farm work, you will learn a lot about organic gardening soil building,& you will have a nice place to live, basic food, phone access, & occasional rides. We work mornings, mostly weeding, planting, some heavy work. Farm produces bananas, papayas, a variety of tropical fruits, coffee, plus vegetable garden. Not a commercial farm.No smokers.
Big Island 79
Six acres on the Hamakua Coast near beaches and the bus line. We grow taro, a mix of herbs and vegetables, and exotic fruits. We host only in the summer and are not vegetarian or spiritual. 24 hours per week =sleeping space and board. Volunteers must be self-directed, motivated workers. College students at or near the end of their studies preferred.
Big Island 80
Beautiful land on Big Island’s Hamakua coast half way between Hilo and Waipio Valley gives plenty of organic food for you to cook, wolf down (WWOOF’ers do this very well), and then clean up. I will prepare and serve 3 to 5 gourmet meals per week at our house. Up in the trees is the cabin with kitchen and bath, with two separate private sleeping cabanas all with sound of stream water running by. We need your help organically seeding veggies, herbs, and medicinal plants in a green house and in the field. Also tending the garden, young fruit orchard of 135 trees and keeping trail open to 40 foot waterfall and big swimming sized pool at base. This is hard work and we require 3 week minimum stay, 5 hours / 5 days per week, 4 hours of house cleaning and no consumption of alcohol, marijuana, or tobacco on the property. Free Island wide bus service, weekly swimming trips to black sand beach, Wi Fi, and when I hear from you will send complete info and email photos. Open to peaceful thoughts, speech and respecting all.
Big Island 81
An organic berry farm. I grow raspberries, strawberries & blue berries for sale as fresh picked. Besides the organic farming experience of the berries, WWOOFers will also get seasonal instruction on dragon fruit, pineapple, banana, papaya, coffee, guava, lilikoi & many exotic fruits, cantaloupes & watermelons. Current accommodations for 1 or 2 people. Breakfast & dinner served - varied menu, but all good, in exchange for 7 hours per day, 6 days per week. Nine miles from Hilo. Work with ocean & mountain views & swim in the 30 ft. waterfall. Come enjoy with us this place we call “heaven on earth”.
Big Island 82
WORKTRADE AT AMAZING JUNGLE PARADISE. A three acre jungle permaculture land retreat center. The exchange is 20 hrs./wk. for a cabin or 15 hrs/wk. for camping and food off the land. There is a big common kitchen and beautiful hardwood floor yoga/dance space. We are looking for people who are inspired to be on the land co-creating with humans and nature and into consciousness, evolution and growth. Just 3.5 miles from beautiful surfing beach and Natural Hot Ponds. Also relax in natures own Sauna at the Steam Vents. Located about 28 miles SE of Hilo and 8 miles from Pahoa. Please e-mail your past experience.
Big Island 83
Kona coffee farm, 13 acres, family owned with two kids and pets. This is not a hobby farm, it is a working, productive coffee farm. Work includes all aspects of coffee farming, from bean to cup: planting, pruning, pulping, drying, weeding, fertilizing, light construction, equipment maintenance and whatever other jobs need to be done. We are only partially organic but farm as responsibly as possible. We ask for 30 hours of work per week in exchange for lodging and food. Contact us for more details and visit the website for lots of pictures and stories about life on the farm. Welcome!
Big Island 84
First of all, we’ll be willing to pick you up at the Hilo airport. (or if it must be at Kona) We are looking for volunteers to help set up our organic gardens, greenhouses, lava rock ponds, bamboo, etc. Our place is set in the forest & is quietly secluded with plush forest abound. Ideal for yoga, mediation & other types of healing. We love to have fun & encourage tons of laughter. Our neighbors are WWOOF hosts as well, so you’ll meet other wwoofers and participate in fun get-togethers. Accommodations: tenting/camping and as such we are only requesting 15 hours per week. This is outdoors - camping -, so bring appropriate gear (tent, sleeping bag, rain coat). We will provide some food (staples), propane, lanterns, cook stove, eating ware, camp shower, compost toilet, 20 x 20 covered common area with picnic table & whatever to make it comfortable. We will provide trips to town for personal supplies (certain foods, beer, etc) and to the beach. On this Island we have waterfalls, lava, surfing, nude beaches, hot ponds, national forests.Come and enjoy the Island’s hidden treasures.
Big Island 85
Our farm (16 acres, organic, off grid) is located in Kapa’au, North Kohala, on the Big Island. We are currently (through 2009) moving from an infrastructure phase to a production phase and organizing labor for that purpose. Our products will be medicinal herb and food products. Interested workers must be able to help build a simple tent platform (tools and materials provided) and be able to stay for 1-2 weeks. (Small carpentry skills required.) Other tasks are all the usual farm labor work: weeding, mulching, fertilizing, harvesting, animal husbandry, fencing, irrigation, etc. Trade is 3 hours work per day for camp site (platform) with camp kitchen (cooler, propane stove), toilet, hot shower. Food includes garden produce and two prepared lunches per week, otherwise no food is provided. Transportation to store (nearby) when we go there. Workers must be self-starters, physically fit, drug-free, and experienced in common farm labor tasks. Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, alternative energy (solar, wind) skills are a big plus as we are finalizing infrastructure through 2009. People with these skills may be eligible for a longer stay, better terms and accommodations and possibly employment in our rapidly growing solar/wind installation business.
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