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Come and help on our permaculture farm on the Rio Buritaca, Sierra Nevada, Colombia

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 1 month

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a hostel situated in an amazing 13-hectare finca that was built using various permaculture design techniques. We plan to create a hub for activity, adventure, fun and education within a unique mountain-jungle paradise and river beach.

    This is a project in an entirely unique remote location within the foot-hills of the Sierra Nevada, close to a neighbouring indigenous town Quebrada del Sol. We are fortunate enough to have a 2-hectare fruit forest and 700m of the Buritaca river running along the outskirts of the property, with rapids, rock pools, natural swimming pools, cliff jumps and a beautiful private beach. We are located in a valley with unique mirador views of the snowy peaks of the Sierra Nevada.

    We are a team of 3 environmentally conscious people, who have fled the London lifestyle to immerse ourselves in a different way of both living and thinking. We aim to make a lively hostel whilst providing a space to learn about sustainable ways of living.

  • 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
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Hospitality/Tourism
    General Maintenance
  • 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

    On site we have a friendly team of Colombian staff always keen to shat and share stories + frequently visiting neighbours from our local indigenous community. We also have volunteers from all over the globe so you’re not just stuck with brits!!

    Colette and Stefan both have a PDC qualification where they accumulated a lot of knowledge around permaculture systems and sustainable design. We offer a permaculture farm tour to all volunteers.

  • Help

    Help

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    ****SOCIAL MEDIA GURU****
    We're looking for someone who can help us to create and publish content on our Instagram page. This will include making videos and documenting progress here with bio-construction, permaculture projects, our pet pig and goat, nature, activities etc.
    START DATE - 20/11/2023 (minimum time 4 weeks)
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    ****CARPENTERS ****
    People with carpentry experience who will be helping with a variety of carpentry projects that we have to improve the space here.

    ****YOGA TEACHERS****
    We have recently completed the construction of a brand new gym / yoga space and are offering complimentary morning yoga sessions to all of our guests here.



    In addition to the above, we are also looking for:

    - Activities - looking for energetic people that can help maintain a good vibe around the hostel and help with organising entertainment such as Tejo (a traditional Colombian sport), pool and beach volleyball tournaments.

    - Baking - looking for people with a passion for baking sweet treats.

    - Gardening/Farmstay (Short term and Long term) - We have used permaculture design principles to develop a design for the land but we are still in the early phases and our design and plans are constantly evolving, the more we learn about the land and from others. We are looking for volunteers who have experience in permaculture or agroforestry (ideally having completed a Permaculture Design Course) who are eager to put their skills in to practice, learn and share knowledge.

    - Community Work - Next year we are looking to develop a community farming cooperative to support our neighbours in transitioning to more resilient regenerative farming methods, with the hope of opening a charity or foundation. We would gratefully receive any support/experience in this area.

    - Help with Eco Project - We are 3 environmentally conscious individuals looking to build and live in a way that values and respects the resources available on the land whilst reducing our environmental impact. We are constantly exploring innovative ways to reduce and reuse our waste (and welcome any creativity) to achieve our goal as a zero waste business. We have built 2 sets of compost toilets but are looking to build a 3rd set. We are off-grid and 100% powered by solar energy. Our next projects will be to build a worm farm to break down our kitchen waste and a bio-digester to generate our own gas. Experience in any of these are very welcome!

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    If you don't have any experience of the above please still get in touch if you would wish to be a part of our project, we are always happy to welcome people with good energy and are happy to get their hands dirty :)

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent

    This 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

    Accommodation

    You'll be provided with a bed in a 10 person dorm in our renovated traditional Colombian farm house. The rooms are fitted with fans and there is a shared toilet and shower block right next to the house.

    We have 2 large solar systems - one for the bar and one for the house. Around the house we have WiFi and charging stations, however we have chosen to leave the bar/dining (100m away from the house) a WiFi free zone as a place to disconnect, socialise and play pool or other games!

    All food will be provided free of charge to all volunteers.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The land is filled with natural beauty with howler monkeys, aguillas, toucans and plenty of spots for walking, swimming and relaxing.

    Local activities
    - Lost City Trek (you can book from here)
    - Hike to our local mountain village Quebrada Del Sol - sometimes you can play football with the locals, play pool, and drink a few beers with the locals
    - Visit the local indigenous village
    - Many beautiful local hikes
    - Tubing
    - Thermal springs

    We are located 40 minutes up into the mountains - once you have exhausted all the activities and hiking you want to do in our local area once you take the motobike ride back down the mountain you are close to all the major tourist attractions the Caribbean coast has to offer - Tayrona National Park, Palomino, beaches, waterfall hikes, Minca, etc.

    To get here is an adventure! You take a 40 minute motorbike taxi ride up into the jungle and then will be floated across the Buritaca river with the help of a member of staff! Or you can choose to hike here for 3.5 hours

  • 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

    We have highspeed starlink WiFi here

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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    Hours expected

    Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 435547944134

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