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Permaculture enthusiasts welcome to help in our garden in Yotala, Bolivia

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  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    My name is Susana, I'm 68 years old, a Sagittarius, and a Monkey in the Chinese zodiac.

    The garden is my current focus. It's a space that has been shared with many people who arrived spontaneously, and now I'm opening it up online because I'm sure there are many more waiting to join this journey, which is about connecting with the pleasure of eating, breathing, and listening directly to nature.

    The garden aims to be a self-sustaining project, for personal and community consumption, not for commercial purposes. Since 2016, various people have contributed to making it the peaceful place it is today.

    We live in a peaceful environment in constant contact with nature. We are 40 minutes by public transport from Sucre, the historic capital of Bolivia. The garden is located in a small town called Yotala.

    Because it's a place for diverse activities (gardening, DIY projects, repairs, carpentry, art, animals, and more), volunteers can choose the tasks they would like to participate in or are able to offer. These agreements will be made before arrival.
    All activities related to gardening, such as tilling the soil, hilling, tending to the plants, watering, and caring for the cats, are included.
    The garden expects a genuine commitment from volunteers to the care of this piece of land.

    As a temporary community, schedules and tasks are agreed upon based on current needs. The workday is 5 hours a day, 5 days a week, with two days off of your choosing.

    In the garden, everything is negotiable except the use of illegal drugs.

    Speaking Spanish at an intermediate level is essential.

    Lunch is provided, and other meals are the responsibility of each individual according to their culture and customs. The food is vegetarian and simple; I offer seasonal fruits and vegetables. However, those who need to eat meat can find a wide variety of options in town.

    The garden is transitioning from organic farming to permaculture in all its aspects.

    We use fertilizers and natural methods to keep pests away. We employ permaculture practices for planting and harvesting.

    We also practice horticulture following permaculture principles. Everything is experimental; we seek to discover the most sustainable methods for this land.

    Projects: Building a rainwater harvesting system. Making organic pesticides and nutrients. Maintaining the garden, its nursery, and surrounding areas.
    Pruning trees in July.

    I need people who are available, dynamic, and creative, able to adapt to the garden's changing rhythms, which can vary depending on the time of year, the weather, etc.

    Unlimited internet access.

    I expect a spirit of solidarity and respect.

    The primary responsibility is caring for the space and its participants.

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    Me llamo Susana, tengo 68 años, soy Sagitario y mono en el horóscopo chino.

    La huerta es mi apuesta en este entretanto. Es un espacio que ha sido compartido con muchas personas que llegaron de manera espontánea, ahora me abro al ciberespacio porque tengo la seguridad de que existen muchos otros más a la espera de este juego, que es estar en relación con el placer de comer, respirar, y escuchar directamente a la naturaleza.

    La huerta pretende ser un proyecto auto sostenible, para consumo propio y comunitario, no comercial. Desde 2016, diversas personas han contribuido para que llegue a ser el lugar apacible que es hoy.

    Vivimos en un entorno apacible en permanente contacto con la naturaleza. Estamos a 40 minutos en transporte público de la capital histórica de Bolivia: Sucre. La huerta está ubicada en un pequeño pueblo llamado Yotala.

    Al ser un lugar de diversas tareas (tierra, bricolaje, reparación, carpintería, arte, animales, y otros), los voluntarios pueden elegir las que quisieran o que puedan ofrecer. Estos acuerdos se realizarán previa llegada.
    Todas las actividades referentes al cuidado de la vida como, labrar la tierra, aporcarla, mirarla, regarla, cuidado de gatos.
    La huerta espera de los voluntarios un compromiso real con el cuidado de este pedazo de tierra.

    Al ser una comunidad transitoria se acuerda horarios y tareas con por demandas en el momento, siendo el tiempo de trabajo 5 horas al día, 5 días a la semana, teniendo dos días de descanso a elección.

    En la huerta - todo es negociable excepto el consumo de drogas ilegales en el país.
    Hablar español es indispensable a un nivel intermedio.

    El almuerzo esta a cargo del lugar y las demás comidas estarán a cargo de cada uno según sus culturas y costumbres.
    La comida es vegetariana y sencilla, ofrezco fruta y verduras de temporada. Sin embargo, las personas que necesiten comer carne pueden consumir en el pueblo donde hay todo tipo de ofertas.

    La huerta está en una transición de lo orgánico a la permacultura en todas sus variables.

    Usamos fertilizantes y métodos naturales para alejar plagas. Procedimientos de permacultura en la siembra y cosecha.

    También hacemos horticultura siguiendo principios de permacultura. Todo experimental, buscamos descubrir las formas que sean más amables con esta tierra.

    Proyectos: Construir sistema de cosecha de agua de lluvia. Elaborar pesticidas y nutrientes orgánicos. Mantenimiento de la huerta, su vivero y sus áreas.
    Poda de árboles en el mes de julio.

    Necesito personas que sean disponibles, dinámicas y creativas para los distintos ritmos que pide la huerta y que pueden variar dependiendo el momento, el clima...

    Acceso a internet ilimitado.

    Espero de toda una práctica de solidaridad y respeto.

    La principal tarea es el cuidado del espacio y sus participantes.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
    House and pet sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Events & social
    Pets
    Movies & TV
    Art & design
    Nature
    Yoga / Wellness
    Outdoor activities
    Dancing
    Performing arts
    Astronomy
    History
    Music
    Books
    Plant care
    Carpentry
    Drawing & painting
    Gardening
    Writing
    Sustainability
    Vegetarian or vegan
    Self development
    Culture
    Farming
  • 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

    They can enjoy a very peaceful and friendly atmosphere in constant contact with nature. I live with three cats: Lucie, Gordis, and Yani.

    From time to time, they can share moments with people who come to the garden, both friends and new acquaintances.

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    Pueden disfrutar de un ambiente muy apacible y solidario en permanente contacto con la naturaleza.
    Vivo con 3 gatos, Lucie, Gordis y Yani.

    De tanto en tanto, pueden compartir momentos con la gente que llega a la huerta como amigos y gente diferente.

  • Help

    Help

    I am looking for people who understand Permaculture to help in the garden: preparation of pesticides and organic nutrients, maintenance of the garden and compost, planting and harvesting. Also maintenance tasks (construction, repair, painting, plumbing...). I am open to sharing everything about art, singing, dancing, painting, playing instruments, recycling: so if you know something and want to share it, this is the place!

    Estoy buscando personas entendidas en permacultura para trabajar la huerta: elaboración de pesticidas y nutrientes orgánicos, mantenimiento de la huerta y del compost, siembra y cosecha.
    También tareas de mantenimiento (construcción, reparación, pintura, plomería...)
    Estoy abierta a compartir todo de arte, cantar, bailar, pintar, tocar instrumentos, reciclar : entonces si sabes algo y quieres compartirlo este es el lugar !

  • Languages spoken

    Spanish: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    In the house I have double and single rooms (with shared bathroom and shower between volunteers).

    The food in our house is vegetarian and simple, those people who would like to eat meat (or other things that I do not offer) can bring their own food and/or go to restaurants in the village.

    En la casa tengo habitaciones dobles y simples (con baño y ducha compartido entre los voluntarios).

    La alimentación en nuesta casa es vegetariana y sencilla. Aquellas personas que quisieran comer carne (o otras cosas que no ofrezco) pueden traer su comida y/o acceder a restaurantes en el pueblo.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The orchard is located in a small town called Yotala at 2500 meters above sea level, just half an hour from the historic capital of Bolivia: Sucre.

    Buses leave from the town to reach the city every 15 minutes (5 Bolivianos) and get to Sucre in about 40 minutes.

    La huerta está ubicada en un pequeño pueblo llamado Yotala a 2500 metros de altitud, sólo a media hora de la histórica capital de Bolivia: Sucre.

    Desde el pueblo, salen micros para llegar hasta la ciudad cada 15 minutos (5 Bolivianos) y llegan a Sucre en unos 40 minutos.

  • 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

    Hay una conexión de internet excelente y ilimitada

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Si

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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