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Located approximately one hour from Phnom Penh, and travelling towards Kampot, is the Baitong Project, a permculture farm created with passion by Lionel and his family. Experience a natural approach to living in a tradional Khmer location away from the more well-known tourist areas. From learning natural building techniques to assisting in developing and maintaining the food gardens, you will love the energy of this ever-growing project. Enjoy traditional Khmer cuisine and time spent with like-minded volunteers.
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Length of Stay:
10 days minimum
Arrival Days:
Sunday arrival only
Type of work
Work-wise, usually 5-6 hours of work per day, depending on projects & the weather. The day starts with breakfast and a morning meeting. Then, depending on the season, work includes infrastructure (natural building, earthworks, woodwork) and gardening. They do their own compost, mud bricks and much more, and a lot of time is also spent maintaining the place, cleaning, caring for plants & animals. Expect very varied work, sometimes tough or unpleasant, but always a lot of fun and sharing!
Food
Baitong provides three meals per day, plus water, tea, fruit and coffee. The food is Khmer cuisine, and usually includes meat. If you are vegetarian or vegan, please notify them, as this can be accommodated.
Accommodation
Accommodation is simple with a mosquito net under a dorm roof (with mattress/pillow/linen provided), shared cold showers and toilets.
What to Bring
WIFI
There is no WiFi, so it is suggested you purchase your own SIM card, but reception can be limited.
Cost
$5 USD per day
Address
Snam Krapeu Trăm Khnar, Takev, Cambodia
Tel: +855 96 894 7705
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