About.

ALYA means 'ascension' / 'to rise'. 

At Alya our mission is to raise our vibration, open our hearts and live as sovereign beings in harmony with our Mother Earth and natural cycles, in order to support the healing of the Earth and awakening of humanity. Alya is a safe space for authentic relating, self-expression, creativity, healing and transformation. 

Alya began as a retreat center and eco-lodge in 2009. We are now building the foundations for a sustainable future, learning more about ourselves and the land every day, seeking like-minded tribe members to support us on this journey and be part of something truly unique from early stages. There is scope and potential for the right people to make a real impact. 

We have a range of accommodation options to suit all budgets. Our standard work exchange commitment is 25 hours per week and includes food.

Bookings.

Free / Work-Trade

Work Exchange Opportunity

dic. 20 - mar. 31, 2025Minimum stay: 25 nightsMaximum capacity: 2 people
Food included
In exchange for 25 hours of work per week, you will have a bed in a shared raw-rustic casita with a bathroom. The volunteer casita only has cool refreshing well-water.

You will receive some basic food as part of your work exchange each week. This includes:

- chickpeas
- black beans
- rice
- lentils
- yucca
- sweet potato
- salt, pepper and cooking oil
- bananas
- papayas
- cucumber
- onions
- lettuce
- eggs
- oats


Anything else you might like you will have to provide yourself. You will have access to shared cooking equipment and a stove/cooktop. The tap water here is safe to drink as it comes from our well.

Farms produces a variety of nut-butters, tahini and hummus available for purchase.

We have 2 dogs, 3 cats, and a variety of insects here, but they all are friendly. We must remember that this is their home, and we are the visitors!

Key Stats.

Year founded

2020

Size of project site

7 hectares

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Hebrew

People on site

5 - 25

Dry season

October to June

Wet season

July to September

Living Conditions.

Sleeping

  • private room
  • shared rooms

Vegetarian Food

  • communally cooked meals
  • communal kitchen access

Internet

  • medium: voice calls (no video)

Ongoing classes

  • yoga
    3-5 times per week
  • meditation
    1-2 times per week

Opportunities

ALYA is currently offering the following opportunities:

  • YOGA TEACHER
  • Preparing Casita's & General Cleaning
  • Gardening & General Land Maintenance
  • General Maintenance

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