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Not everyone has spare cash — but everyone has something to contribute. The Zen Village Work Exchange is a real co-creation: trade your time, skills, and presence for housing, food, and access to the rhythms of the village.

This isn't a free vacation, and it isn't a gig. It's a residency in a working sanctuary — kitchens to keep alive, land to tend, fires to hold, retreats to support, build projects to ship. People who do this well become extended family.

Where we need contribution

• 🌱 Farm & Permaculture — planting, harvesting, food forest, composting, regenerative work
• 🛠️ Build & Maintenance — carpentry, repairs, painting, creative builds, upkeep
• 🍳 Kitchen & Hospitality — prep, cooking, serving, hosting, guest support
• 🔥 Fire & Sauna — tending sauna, hot tub, fire circles, ceremonial heat
• 🧘 Wellness & Teaching — yoga, breathwork, meditation, movement (share your practice)
• 📸 Content & Creative — photo, video, writing, design — tell the story of this place
• 💻 Tech & Digital — web, automation, systems, ops — keep the village humming
• 🌿 Stewardship — keeping spaces beautiful, energy clear, the field coherent

What we ask for

• A minimum stay of 2 weeks (longer preferred — the rhythm rewards depth)
• 20–25 hours of focused contribution per week, 5 days on
• Respect for shared space, the land, and the community
• Willingness to step into what's needed — not just what you prefer
• Good energy. Genuine presence. Humility with your hands.

What you receive

• A bed in shared housing on the land
• Three meals a day (mostly plant-forward, made on site)
• Access to sauna, river, hot tub, trails
• Participation in retreats, ceremonies, and gatherings as the rhythm allows
• Real apprenticeship — work alongside people building something rare