Update: The caretaker position has been filled. _________________________________________________________________________________

We are looking for a caretaker for our small organic farm and homestead on 40 pristine acres in Belize, Central America. We need to return to the USA periodically to care for Robert's elderly mother.

Contact us at robertandmarcelle@gmail.com

Responsibilities:

About 2-3 hours of work per day including:

• Mowing / Weed eating / chopping / maintaining grounds
  (We have a 2 acre fenced and cleared area for the cabins and orchard. Most work is within this area.)
  
• Orchard tree care - fertilizing / mulching / watering during dry season
  
• Maintenance of solar power and water systems (minimal)
  
• General maintenance of buildings
• Care of three dogs

You receive:

• Training in organic farming and Natural Hygiene
• Accommodations in one of our cabins
• Organic fruit from the orchard (bananas are bearing now, next year many trees will begin producing)
  
• Internet access (bring your own computer)
  
• Use of our work truck when we are gone
• Immersion in pristine tropical nature with pure air and water

Most of your time can be spent relaxing and pursuing your own interests such as writing, internet business, etc. This is an excellent opportunity for those on a contemplative spiritual path.

You can grow your own vegetables if desired. We have raised beds ready for planting.

Enjoy privacy and the whole place when we are gone, which may be 3 or more months a year. When we are here, you can stay or use the opportunity to get away to travel, visit family, etc.

Since we have 3 territorial dogs here, we can't have caretakers bring their own pets, sorry.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Can make at least a 3 month commitment (longer stays possible)
• A Natural Hygienist with a high fruit/vegetarian diet
• Internally strong, balanced, gentle person
• High integrity with good work ethic
• Independent and self-reliant...can both follow directions and make sound decisions
• Quiet type who loves solitude, as the property is remote
• Very fit and healthy (you need to be quite tough and hardy for this lifestyle)
• Avid dog lover (you enjoy dogs living indoors with you)
• Loves and respects nature
• Gardening experience, preferably in organic farming or permaculture
• Good basic handyman skills in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, etc.
• Can handle a hot/humid climate (spring and summer)
• Experience with off-grid living
• Ability to adapt to a third world country

If you are interested, please fill out our Caretaker Application.