Hiyu Wine Farm is a 27 acre permaculture inspired farm, vineyard and winery in Oregon (USA).  In addition to growing grapes and making wine, a small animal farm and a few acres of garden is also part of the farm operation. Volunteering season will be From April-November each year, work exchangers are expected to stay for 2-3 months at the job.

About the area

The farm is located about 10 minutes from the town of Hood River. Hood River is at the crossroads of the spectacular Columbia River Gorge and the magnificent Cascade Range. Hood River County is a scenic wonderland of natural beauty in every season. Here you’ll discover a world of year-round outdoor recreation, dramatic vistas, historic landmarks, a great local food scene, wineries, breweries—and best of all, warm, friendly people.
Hood River welcomes sports enthusiasts in all seasons. In addition to being a windsurfing mecca, Hood River offers kiteboarding and stand-up paddleboarding, mountain and road biking, hiking, whitewater kayaking and rafting, fishing, and world-class skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing. With two ports and two boat basins, the area also serves both commercial as well as recreational boating.

About your duties

Work exchangers are required to be available for 24 hours of work per week in exchange for staple food and a place to live with sleeping, cooking, bathroom and shower facilities. The work schedule will be figured out with you upon arrival. However, daily work hours will be 8am- 3pm (one hour lunch break).  Your projects will depend on the time of year. There will be daily and weekly tasks related to our livestock (feeding, watering, cleaning, etc.) as well as gardening (watering, weeding, seeding, etc).

Farm rules for work exchangers

• You are responsible for maintaining their own living environment and sharing the care of community space.
• Please be conservative with your electric usage.
• Observe quiet times from 10PM to 8AM.
• No Drinking or Doing Drugs while on the job.
• Courteous behavior expected (to guests, employees, contractors, owners) at all times.

What’s  provided?

• Hiyu will offer three community meals a week. These meals will most likely be a lunch on Thursday and Friday, and a dinner on Tuesday.
• Staple food
• A full kitchen with Plates/Utensils, Pots and Pans
• First-Aid Kit
• Beds with Sheets and Pillows when staying in a bedroom.

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