Puerto Rico vegetarian bed and breakfast mountain hotel horses

OUR IDEAL REQUIREMENTS FOR WORKERS:

1. Ready and willing to stay at least 6 to 12 weeks
     (to 6 months or more)
2. Loves horses and all animals. Experience great, but not necessary...Those with
     horse experience may lead trail rides, which may bring income in
     the form of tips. Hoof-trimming experience a plus.
3. Capable of kitchen and housework, mainly cleaning,
     but also possibly food prep and serving. For those staying long enough,
    we would love them to be involved in breakfast preparation and service.
4. Capable of doing gardening and working with plants. We currently have
     a number of beds of organic vegetables which are in development and we
     will be working to develop an area of fruit trees which we have started.
5. Capable of helping with construction projects. This could include traditional
    techniques, but also use of bamboo, rammed earth, etc. Also, construction of
    composting toilets.
6. Can lead hikes
7. Has a valid driver's license and good driving record
6. Flexible, quiet, non-smoking, enthusiastic, reliable, presentably groomed.
    Can interface with guests. We prefer people who have a specific interest
    in this environment, whether it be farming, horses, bed and breakfast, cooking
    etc. We prefer that you be "engaged" in the situation.
7. Financially independent, room and board provided, of course, but
    must have your own money for incidentals, luxuries, transportation, etc.
   (although there may be earnings available. See below.)
8. Has references.
9. Any other skills that you can bring such as yoga, massage, etc. Are highly
     welcomed and can provide you with extra income.
10. Can put in a minimum of around 4 hrs./day pp for room and board.

OFFERING:

1. Room -
      A living space is available, with a sleeping loft and
      a shared kitchen, living room and bath. Permanent candidates
      have priority for this space.
      Tents are also used for helpers, depending on number of volunteers
      on the farm at one time.
2. Board - Vegetarian, vegan or raw food, groceries and prepared meals
      will be available. There may be limitations on certain luxury items
      and with raw food.
3. For extra work that we may request, monetary reimbursements
     will be arranged.
4. Horseback riding.
5. Possible side jobs and tips.
6. For volunteers, this is parttime work - about 4 hours/day per person,
      starting at about 8 am, with basic horses and gardening making up
      about 3 hours total. The remaining hours may be additional horse
      and gardening work, construction or guest-related activities,
      kitchenwork, cleaning, serving, or food prep. Other chores may be
      errands, shopping or whatever is required. The times are varied.
      Couples often will be working separately.
     There will also be free days. Responsible drivers will have use of a vehicle.
     The beach house is often available for helpers to use.
7. For those looking for a longer-term and more serious arrangement,
      we are happy to discuss possible incentives. One possibility is cash-crop
      farming.
8. Regarding earning extra money, farming as above is an option. There are also
     outlets for selling craft items. Other skills, such as massage, yoga, etc. may
     bring income and we will help by promoting this on the website. Work beyond
     four-hour minimum will be compensated, but only if we request extra help
     and have the means of compensation.

Please send us your inquiries and tell us about yourself!