I found a couple of videos by a guy and his wife, Mike and Danielle Durkee, that moved to Big Island Hawaii to work on an organic coffee farm called “Konacopia” during 2009-2010 – at Kealakekua Bay, near the city of Kona. There are two videos below which show two different places they stayed at, and I’m guessing they are both on Big Island of Hawaii, and both near Kona, Hawaii.
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Some info about the Konacopia Farm they stayed at:
Owners of Konacopia Farm, Kona, Hawaii like to have couples in their late 20’s or older who love the outdoors and simple way of life working on the farm. ‘Apprentices’ as they are called, work about 15 hours per week in exchange for a free place to stay – picking fruit and working in the garden. One to three month stays are the average and there is plenty of time to tour the Big Island during off-time. There is room enough for only 2 apprentice couples at a time. For info – email: sailom@earthlink.net
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Is it possible to move to Big Island Hawaii and work on a farm?
Looks like it!
During the videos he mentions nothing about what they do each day – how many hours they work, where exactly they are located, how much money they make each month – and whether they are charged for the ‘accommodations’. All of which – I’d love to know. After Hawaii they returned to Korea where they were once before, and now they are leaving Korea for the states. Their main site is: MikeDurkee.com and they also have over 200 videos at Youtube about living in various places, and pretty minimalist living.
First video – Living on Big Island Hawaii without Walls!
Second video – Living in Hawaii on an Organic Coffee Plantation
The Konacopia Organic Coffee Farm is located where all the markers are on this Google map. Unfortunately I cannot find a zip code or Google Map entry for the business.
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Hello would love to know more about your work stay program. I can be reached at 8434129835
Aloha,
My name is Jenn, my boyfriend Terren and I are moving to Oahu on Aug.19, Were both very excited and interested on working on a farm. We own a garden of our on here in northern California. Were motivated and hard working. I am familiar with the island from past living experience, and stoked to be living in such a sacred place again. Thank you for your consideration!!!!
Hi Jenn,
Sounds good. Did you find a farm on Oahu? Just curious because most farm work opportunities are on the other islands like Kauai and Big Island. Aloha!
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My name is Tiffany Loyd and my fiances name is Dan Sarringar. We are interested in doing a work trade in Hawaii. We both did a work trade this summer at Jackson well Springs in Ashland Or. We were asked to stay year long but it snows there and kinda be rough in a tent during the winter. Ha we want to continue this work but in a warmer climate then snow. Dan is already in Hawaii ( oahu )and I m suppose to be meeting him there here this month or the beg of next. we were wondering if you had any open positions for a couple at this time. or if you know of another farm who might be. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Hope to hear from you soon. thank you Tiffany
The Big Island and Kauai have a lot of this. Big Island I think has the most. Look up work share big island hawaii on Google and see what you get. There are always openings. Try Workaway.info. Here’s a listing asking for help from August… http://www.workaway.info/16454833564b-en.html – Aloha!
I m in South Africa i would like to get a job in hawaii i study electrical engineering refrigeration ,heating and air conditioninig i also got a electrical trade certificate can someone give me more info if its possible