FARM IN PLAYA ICACOS, JULUCHUCA, GUERRERO

-description of the farm:
-size - approximately 200 acres of land set up for conservation including mangrove restoration, turtle sanctuary, archeological site and sustainable boutique hotel. Approximately 4 acres set up for garden, crops and fruit/nut trees, plus additional area of about 20 acres with existing Coconut, Tamarind and Mango trees for cultivation.
-conditions - coastal low forest that was slashed and burned at turn of 20th century and cultivated with Coconut Palms, Tamarind and Mango added in the last 20-30 years. Permaculture work involves restoration of significant portion of land including planting of over 10,000 native and other trees.
-crops - include varieties for use in kitchen of hotel from lettuce, veggies and staples (beans, corn, etc.) to specialty crops like bananas, pineapples, hibiscus and more.

-projects and activities - include working with permaculture team on a variety of tasks from tending garden and chickens near zone zero to clearing invasive species to make room for mangrove restoration and everything in between. Work will be from 7-10am and then again from 11 to 3pm. WWOOFer's will be required to work at least 5 days a week with Permaculture team. You will also be asked to join for dinner at Playa Viva Hotel and participate with guests in providing information about your role on the Permaculture team.

-description of accommodation and meals provided - WWOOFe's will be provided with housing with other members of the Permaculture team living in the town of Juluchuca or nearby to Playa Viva in a very authentic Mexican community.


- Spanish - some level of fluency required, can be a little, better if you speak Spanish well.
-rules or restrictions - while this is a beach EcoLuxury Hotel - you are expected to come and work and learn, working with the Permaculture team. You will have plenty of time to relax and enjoy the benefits of living on the beach in Mexico but if you are coming to be a beach bum, this is not for you. You will be asked to join the guests at the hotel for some meals and asked to participate in providing information about your Permaculture Work.
-minimum or maximum length of stay - we ask for a minimum of 2 weeks and feel that more than 8 weeks is too much.
-things to bring - you will need work boots and work gloves, other than that bring a jovial spirit.
-information about area - this is tropical coastal Mexico, green and lush after rainy season, turning browner into dry season. Rainy season is Aug and Sep with some rains in July and Oct.