Building multicultural space near the sea near Montevideo, Uruguay

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    In 2014 I got this challenge: a land by the sea with 2 completely abandoned houses. I saw it as a challenge to apply knowledge, creativity and skill, using materials and resources available on the spot, to transform ... EVERYTHING. The challenge is to change ruins into a welcoming, creative and tasteful space where everyone can BE ORIGINAL. This is more than a requirement, its our mission and purpose. So I invite you, so you too can enjoy a special place where you can be creative, self-driven and use your imagination to help us live our dream.

    Right now we are renovating the second building and looking for ways to make the sandy soil into an lush garden. We would like to be able to harvest rain water and use alternative energies.

    For financial reasons and cultural differences, we do not offer food, We consider part of this experience sharing, breaks, ingredients, tastes, patterns, recipes. Until now it has been
    Surprising to all; We did it with other travelers, and this exchange was fantastic in experiences and flavors. There is market, bakery and fruit nearby (1 km).
    As for work: the most important thing for us is the harmony with our purpose: to solve situations through the resignification of materials and resources. That requires (indispensable condition) initiative, creativity, synergy and awareness.

    Know that it's not all work and quibble. The beach is very close, the place is rugged and very quiet, the neighbors are distant, the skies here are unique and the starry nights a treat.
    All those who have initiative, enthusiasm and are self-driven are welcome to join us in this journey.

    Thanks in advance.
    Note: we don't have couch for couchsurfing

    En el 2014 recibí este desafió: un terreno cerca del mar con 2 casas completamente abandonadas. En ello vimos la oportunidad de aplicar conocimiento, creatividad y destreza, usando los materiales y recursos que hay en el lugar con el propósito de transformar... TODO, hacer de la ruina un lugar acogedor, creativo, multiplicador y de buen gusto donde SER AUTENTICO es más que un requisito un propósito. Por eso los invitamos, para que además de poder disfrutar de un lugar especial puedan desarrollar la creatividad, iniciativa, imaginación y concretizarla.

    En este momento estamos en la mitad de la reforma de la segunda casa y queda pendiente la huerta, la recolección de agua (de lluvia) y la generación de energía alternativa.

    Son bienvenidos todos quienes estén dispuestos a trabajar con iniciativa y voluntad para ayudarnos a realizar este sueño.

    Por motivos financieros y diferencias culturales, no ofrecemos alimentación, Consideramos parte de esta experiencia compartir, pausas, ingredientes, gustos, pautas, recetas. Hasta ahora ha sido
    sorprendente para todos; lo hicimos con otros viajeros, y este intercambio fue fantástico en experiencias y sabores. Hay mercado, panadería y frutas cerca (1 km).
    En cuanto al trabajo: lo más importante para nosotras es la sintonía con nuestro propósito: resolver situaciones a través de resignificación de materiales y recursos. Eso requiere (condición indispensable) de iniciativa, creatividad, sinergia y conciencia.

    Sepan que no todo es trabajo y quiebracabezas. La playa queda muy cerca, el lugar es agreste y muy tranquilo, los vecinos están distantes, los cielos de aqui son únicos y las noches estrelladas un deleite.

    Desde ya gracias.

    Nota: realmente no tenemos sofá para couchsurfing.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    It is an experience of therapeutic work. The labor equation is inverse to the usual one. Here the matrix of knowledge and experience of each person is confronted with situations that must be solved with creativity and as a team. The work is internal and the result is reflected in the doing. Therefore the volunteers who pass through here what they take away is the discovery of their true Self.

    Es una experiencia de labor terapéutica. La ecuación laboral es inversa a la habitual. Aqui la matriz de conocimiento y experiencia de cada persona se confronta a situaciones que debe resolver con creatividad y en equipo. El trabajo es interno y el resultado se refleja en el hacer. Por lo tanto los voluntarios que pasam por aquí lo que se llevan es el descubrimiento de su verdadero Ser.

  • Help

    Help

    Disposition , creativity, collaboration . Love for what is and does. The project needs people who like to build with alternative technologies, To propose/create indoors and outdoors recycling; planting, cooking, alternative energies, water management.

    Iniciativa, Disposicion, creatividad, colaboracion. Amor por lo que se es y se hace. Se necesitan personas que gusten de construir con tecnologias alternativas, proponer/ hacer espacios exteriores e interiores reciclando; plantar, cocinar, desarrollar energias alternativas, y reciclaje/manejo de aguas.

  • Languages spoken

    Spanish: Fluent
    Portuguese: Fluent
    English: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Single or shared room ( The house is under renovation ) . It has full bathroom (small) and full kitchen. The other option is tent. The accommodation in summer is in tent.

    Habitación individual o compartida (La casa está en proceso de reforma). Cuenta con baño completo (pequeño) y cocina completa. La otra opción (si gustan) es carpa. El alojamiento en verano es en carpa.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are 42 km east of Montevideo. near the sea and the Interbalnearia Route allowing quick reach ( by bus or car) wherever they want .

    Estamos a 42 km al Este de Montevideo. cerca del mar y de la Ruta Interbalnearia lo que permite llegar rápido (en bus o coche) a donde quieran.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 666342499137

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