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21 Apr 2024
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Description
We live in San Sebastián Río Hondo with two dogs and five goats!
We have a ranch 20 minutes into the forest where we take the goats to pasture.
Once a month we organise an artesanal market in the centre of town and once a week a small farmers market.
Me and Isa (3yr old) have been living in San Sebastián for some years now creating protects and settling ourselves in this very calm village.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will get to know the local culture of slow and grounded living, Learn how to be surrounded by animals all the time! and how to care for them… specifically goats, how to milk and how to care for the milk, fermentation methods all surrounding milk! And of course if you’re interested you can learn to make goats cheese
You will also be able to connect with travelers and locals that come and participate in the weekly farmers market and monthly Artesanal Market
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We need help right now with taking care of the goats, and because the nature of the activities right now we are only accepting groups of two or three. Not individual people
We have five goats and make cheese and cajeta! So there’s lots of time spent taking the goats to pasture, cleaning their home, milking the goats…
And if you’re interested you can learn how to make goats cheese
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
We have an independent room at our house with a double bed and fireplace. There’s everything needed for sleeping in these cold nights!
The kitchen is shared with me, the host, and Isa (3yr old) as well as a compost toilet and shower.
What else ...
San Sebastián is a very quiet town, the forest is the main attraction here. There’s San José which is the closest town where there’s a bit more happening, restaurants, bars, hotels. There’s cascades near by, the coast is 4 hours away, Oaxaca city is 3 hours away.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Can possibly accept pets
We have two dogs and three goats. So any pet that can live with that is welcome!
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 15 hours a week
Feedback (3)
This workaway has been one of the most meaningful and teaching experience I have had in my life.
My boyfriend and I stayed 2 months in San Sebastian, feeling at home and safe. The town was calm, the people was welcoming and the weather was nice. I have grown to love the quietude of the mountains, and I have bonded with the… read more
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This workaway has been one of the most meaningful and teaching experience I have had in my life.
My boyfriend and I stayed 2 months in San Sebastian, feeling at home and safe. The town was calm, the people was welcoming and the weather was nice. I have grown to love the quietude of the mountains, and I have bonded with the… read more
