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A remote 20-acre farm in Utuado, Puerto Rico. As a personal project, we are transitioning the farm from its previous use as a conventional coffee farm into a regenerative, carbon-fixing agroforest-style cacao and grape farm, using no chemicals or synthetic fertilizers.
We don't produce enough to sell but there are plenty of bananas, plantains, edible roots, papaya, and cacao beans for your personal consumption!
We are looking for a person or couple to stay for at least 3 months and help with the farm and taking care of animals (dogs, cat, chickens) in exchange for lodging in an independent one bedroom apartment with kitchen and bathroom.
Located in the center of Puerto Rico, this is the perfect place to reconnect with nature away from the chaos of city and tourist destinations. We have great wi-fi so you can bring your own remote work.
Please note that Puerto Rico has almost no public transportation and the farm is very remote (and peaceful). It is difficult to get around without a car.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
- Opportunities to practice Spanish
- Learn permaculture practices at the nearby permaculture school.
- Regenerative agriculture creating an agroforest-style cacao and grape farm (using no chemicals or synthetic fertilizers).
- Learn how to live in sync with the cycle of the sun as the energy source.
Help
Tasks include:
Mowing the farm paths
Weeding/Gardening
Maintaining the banana, coffee, and cacao trees
Help around the house
General maintenance
And, when we are gone -
Taking care of the animals (3 dogs, a cat, and two chickens)
We are looking for a physically fit person who enjoys animals (the dogs are VERY friendly), is sociable, calm, and self-sustaining, and interested in getting involved and staying for a minimum of 3 months.
Experience with regenerative farming practices would be a plus!!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Accommodation
You will stay in our downstairs apartment, equipped with a bathroom and functional kitchen (full-size fridge, small oven/stove, and sink).
You will have your own space and be responsible for most of your own meals.
The house is 100% powered by a solar photovoltaic system.
Hot water is provided by a solar water heating system.
Rainwater is collected and filtered for drinking and bathing.
The farm is at 2,700 feet so stays fairly cool all year long.
Bring your natural bug repellent (or use ours) because there are no-see-ums.
What else ...
Speaking Spanish is helpful but not required.
The nearest grocery store is in Jayuya about 40 minutes away.
There is almost no public transportation on the island so a car is highly recommended...if you are fine with just staying put once here and are staying a month, we will pick you up from the airport and take you back.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have high speed internet, a printer, an extra monitor, a projector, and plenty of nice spots around the house to "office".
Space for parking camper vans
Our terrain is quite steep and the internal roads can be muddy but there are stunning spots to park your rig.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
