We are a new Eco-Retreat & Organic Farm on the Caribbean Island of Sint Maarten.

Sint Maarten

Top of the Trails, with a view of what we liken to the Linea Alba

4 • Updated 14 days ago

Welcome to our profile! Please take a moment to read through this wikipedia page to get acquainted with the host location: Country Sint Maarten! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sint_Maarten. Yes, that's right, we are in the area of the world called the Caribbean, known for it's sunny weather, beautiful beaches and amazing variety of cultures! Though we are part of the Kingdom, we are Not in mainland Netherlands.... We are a new agri/eco project owned and run by Erjon & Rebecca. 4 acres of private property located on the interior wall of a tropical dormant volcano, the property is terraced with the initial intention of conducting agricultural practices, we have many mature fruit trees, several large raised garden beds, and a pair of aquaponic grow beds(with fish that provide the nutrients, these"fish are friends not food") We are open to the public for nature hikes(guided/solo), and are getting started with setting up decks for "glamping" tents (glamorous camping) where guests could spend a few days connecting with nature. There is a bar and kitchen onsite with hopes to soon be able to offer garden to table food & beverages. Rebecca & Erjon live onsite along with pet tortoises. The day usually begins waking up with a cup of tea made from the herbs growing the aquaponic beds, so we can start by learning to trim/prune plants for greater yields and size maintenance, harvest produce if ready, feed/water the chickens(only for eggs) and pig (spare-rib is our pet). Depending on the schedule we could be doing anything from seeding trays to creating air-layer grafts. We generally cook everyday, what we cook depends on what's available and what we feel like and can guarantee it tastes good! occasionally we order in or have a seat at a restaurant. We're omnivorous, so if you have any preferences (vegan/vegetarian, etc) or allergies, please do let us know. When we aren't out working, we enjoy movies/tv series, board games and puzzles, sometimes we pull out the Nintendo or PlayStation. The island has 37 beaches to enjoy. From the HER's hiking trails you can connect to trails that link together all the tallest peaks of the island offering amazing views.

Learning opportunities

Vegetable farming

Fruit or nut farming

Beekeeping

Aromatic or medicinal plants, teas

Meat processing

Vegetable or fruit preservation

Beer, cider, wine, or juice making

Bakery

Traditional crafts

Mechanics / tools / technology

Methods or systems

Aquaponics

Holistic management

Hydroponics

No-till farming

Permaculture

Regenerative agriculture

Host type

Self-sufficiency property

1.6 Hectares | 4 Acres

WWOOF-Verified

Accommodation

2 WWOOFers

Campsite

Yurt / Tipi

Children not accepted

Pets not accepted

Meals

Omnivore

Vegetarian

Vegan

Length of stay

1-2 weeks

3-4 weeks

Erjon

Member since 2024

Languages spoken: Dutch, English, French, Spanish

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Response rate: 100% Response time: typically within 2 days

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Sint Maarten

There are 2 airports on the island and many bus stops, we can pick you up from the airport.

My past WWOOFers

Noomi

July 2026 • Austria

Léane

February 2026 • 42 - Loire, France

Travis

February 2026 • Oklahoma, United States

Elsa

September 2025 • 14 - Calvados, France

Etienne

August 2025 • 75 - Paris, France

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Travis

United States • August 2026

The bees are amazing and the location is awesome. The food is also fantastic.

Noomi

Austria • August 2026

I, Noomi, spent 4 weeks and Manuel spent 2 weeks at Erjon and Rebeccas place. They did not live on site when we were there, but they both came daily and Erjon spent most of his day working on the farm. Erjon picked us up at the airport and also brought us back in the end, what we are really thankful for. They cooked very delicious food daily, which we usually ate together in the evening. We slept in a tent and had a battery-powered shower bucket. There was a shower with running water, which Erjon repaired/activated when another volunteer arrived in the end of our stay. We spent most of our working hours clearing up overgrown spaces. Only in the last few days we worked with mangos and coconuts, cut wood and did some other maintaining work on the property. The work was all in all unfortunately monotonous and we did not learn as much new things as we hoped for about for example seeding or cloning, planting, harvesting etc (the season might not have been the right one for that). I personally prefer learning by being shown how things are done, whereas Erjon often explained things verbally. This did not always work well for me. When I asked questions, some answers were given in a way that made me feel as if the answer should have been obvious, which is not the case when you have never worked with tropical plants for example. There were also a few instances of miscommunication. Since similar communication issues are mentioned in some other volunteer reviews as well, I think this...

Reply from Erjon

Sorry to hear that this was their experience, during our video call we explained what the tasks would be and that they would have to work more independently, due to renovations and having a newborn baby, we had less time to be actively present and were unable to stay onsite. With language and cultural differences there is always a likelihood of some miscommunication, but to say that "Since similar communication issues are mentioned in some other volunteer reviews as well" is a false statement as nowhere of such is found in any of the reviews received, she herself mentioned "I think this" makes it a baseless opinion. Also, as mentioned on our profile page, every volunteer gets a different experience based on time of year and current needs of the project, the volunteer does not dictate what tasks are received, tasks are never outside the scope of what is permitted by WWOOF. Noomi chose to do things not requested by us, and outside of the agreed working hours, such as processing tamarind, mangos, coconuts, lemon grass and mint, which is why only verbal instructions were given, we were not in season to have these tasks done however Noomi insisted to do them on her own regardless of us not having the time to guide her, also explained was the fact that the Caribbean at large is experiencing a massive rain shortage caused by the Sahara dust and the high cost of water on Sint Maarten prevents us from "seeding or cloning, planting, harvesting etc"

Elsa

France • October 2025

I spent two weeks at Erjon and Rebecca’s place and would highly recommend this woofing experience. They are both very welcoming and kind, I always felt such good energy while staying with them! During my time there, I learned how to clone fruit trees, create healthy soil for plants, understand how the aquaponic system works, and make delicious juices from fresh fruit. They shared interesting facts about their many different trees, the local animals, and more. One of my favorite experiences was visiting the hives with the beekeeper, which was a truly unique and memorable moment. I stayed in one of their beautiful glamping tents, surrounded by the sounds of nature and waking up with the sunrise. I shared meals with Erjon and Rebecca, always made with fresh vegetables, fish, or meat. I also had time to explore most of the Dutch side of the island, with each day bringing a new adventure thanks to the bike they lent me! Thank you again, it was a real pleasure to work with you and help bring your wonderful projects to life!

Etienne

France • August 2025

I spent two wonderful weeks with Erjon and Rebecca in Sint-Maarten at the Hillside and I am deeply grateful to them for showing me so much of this beautiful island, their rich culture and paradise-like beaches. During my stay, I mostly helped with the harvesting and processing of mangoes, as it was the peak of the season. However, Erjon leads many exciting and diverse projects, so volunteers' tasks may vary depending on the time of year and needs. The Hillside is a peaceful haven, surrounded by fruit trees, aromatic plants, and friendly animals. I stayed in a secluded tent with an incredible view over the island, a magical place to wake up every morning, feeling calm and connected to nature. I would highly recommend daring this one-of-a-kind Caribbean experience !