The Upper Hamlet Happy Farm has volunteering positions available for Summer and Autumn 2026. For the duration of the volunteering you will be a Happy Farmer, working and practicing as part of the team and part of the Plum Village community. You can find more information about how we work and practice here.
We prioritize applicants who have attended at least one retreat in this tradition or have experience with a local Plum Village Sangha. Because the work can be physically demanding we ask that only those in good physical condition apply. Volunteering on the Happy Farm involves more working hours than a regular retreatant.
We ask for a donation of €400 per month. We request that you camp and you provide your own camping equipment such as a tent and sleeping bag. Or you can stay in your own caravan or camper van.
Please apply with a letter about your motivation to practice and farm along with a short CV.
The Upper Hamlet Happy Farm welcomes men, male couples, mixed gender couples and non binary friends. In 2026 the Upper Hamlet Happy Farm will welcome volunteers during the months of June, July, August, September and October. In Upper Hamlet we prioritise those who can commit for a minimum of one whole month. There will be specific arrival and departure days at the beginning and at the end of each month for our farm volunteers.
Arrival and departure dates:
- June 1st- July 1st
- July 1st- August 3rd
- August 3rd- September 1st
- September 1st- October 2nd
- October 2nd- 31st
Please email your letter to the following address to apply:
Find out more about the Happy Farm.