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Description
We are an eco-lodge nestled deep in the heart of Patagonia. Surrounded by wild landscapes, we live and work with horses, forest trails, a greenhouse, cozy cabins, and a small restaurant. Being off the grid means that when something breaks, we fix it resourcefulness is part of daily life here.
We welcome a steady flow of travelers from all over the world, so speaking more than one language is definitely a plus. Nearby, you’ll find some of the region’s most iconic natural wonders: the Marble Caves, Patagonia Park, and the stunning Chelenko Lake.
Our team is made up of around ten people of all ages, backgrounds, and corners of the region. We’re a diverse bunch — each very different — but we live and work together with a lot of joy and mutual respect.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Animal Care
Interests
Cooking & food
Plant care
Animals
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
From here, you can explore some of Patagonia’s most breathtaking corners — glaciers, the Marble Caves, Chelenko Lake, Patagonia Park, and more. They’re all relatively close by, though keep in mind that distances in Patagonia are shaped by weather and road conditions, which can vary day to day.
Thanks to the region’s unique geography, the culture and traditions here are unlike anywhere else in Chile. The food, the music, the dance — everything has its own distinct character. It’s a world apart, and that’s exactly what makes it so special.
Help
We’re looking for someone very specific.
If you’re genuinely passionate about horses, adventure, and the kind of work that requires both grit and heart, this might be for you. We’re seeking a committed volunteer to join our lodge in Patagonia over the coming months.
Your role will include general maintenance, caring for our horses, and leading guided horseback tours through the surrounding landscapes. In exchange, we offer full accommodation and meals.
This position requires a minimum commitment of 1.5 months — and a strong sense of responsibility.
If that sounds like you, get in touch.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
Our staff is always interested in learning and improving their english or french or german or italian or..., it also gives a chance for our volunteers to improve their spanish
Accommodation
We offer accommodation in one of our two staff houses. Rooms are shared with one or two others (never more than three per room), and all meals are provided. If you have any dietary restrictions or allergies, please let us know in advance.
Lunch is prepared daily by our kitchen team and served at 1 p.m. in the administration house. Since about half of our staff are vegetarian, we make sure to offer varied options each day.
Breakfast and dinner don’t follow a fixed schedule — they’re flexible depending on your work hours. You’ll always find plenty of food available in the kitchen, so you can help yourself whenever it suits you.
What else ...
During your time off, you’re free to enjoy the place and the pace that suits you best. You can go horseback riding, relax at our beach, explore the trails, sleep in, or head out to travel the region and discover Patagonia’s beauty on your own terms.
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.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
Host ref number: 618112493695
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3 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Lottie)
Lottie was an exceptional volunteer at our lodge. From day one, she showed a great attitude and commitment to every task, whether it was helping with maintenance, with the horses, or the restaurant, etc. Her willingness to learn, adapt, and contribute made her presence invaluable.
She has a deep respect and love for the horses and nature. She… read more
She has a deep respect and love for the horses and nature. She… read more
(Excellent
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2 May 2025
Left by Workawayer (Lottie) for host
Where to begin! I had an amazing time at the lodge, the location is incredible and I feel so lucky to have spent 6 weeks here.
The horses are amazing and it was a dream to ride the trail, they know the land so well and the views are some of the best in area.
I learnt so much about Patagonia, the nature, culture and the best were the people.… read more
The horses are amazing and it was a dream to ride the trail, they know the land so well and the views are some of the best in area.
I learnt so much about Patagonia, the nature, culture and the best were the people.… read more
26 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Alice)
We had the pleasure of hosting Alice at our lodge in Patagonia for almost 2 months, and she truly made a remarkable impact. Alice took excellent care of our horses, led trail rides, and eagerly tackled various tasks around the lodge. She quickly became part of our team, bringing energy and enthusiasm to everything she did. Her love for animals,… read more
(Excellent
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26 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer (Alice) for host
I spent 7 weeks in Mallin taking care of the horses, bringing people on trail ride and doing others jobs around the lodge. I really liked it ! the team is amazing <3. it's also a beautiful place, relaxing during my free time at the lake was perfect. thank you for everything !
17 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Olivia)
Olivia made an indelible impact during her month-long volunteer stint at here. She constantly demonstrated unwavering dedication. Olivia’s tireless efforts included collecting an abundance of Raulí tree seeds, clearing vast areas of rosehip, and meticulously preparing the soil for new tree plantings. Her commitment to conservation and hard work… read more
(Excellent
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16 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Olivia) for host
I spent one month at the lodge in March and had a great time. Francesco was lovely and very flexible and understanding. The lodge is remote, but very beautiful with incredible private hiking trails to viewpoints and a beach. During my time at the lodge, I helped clear rosehips and collect/sort seeds from the trees. My tasks were mostly outdoor… read more
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3 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Lottie)
Lottie was an exceptional volunteer at our lodge. From day one, she showed a great attitude and commitment to every task, whether it was helping with maintenance, with the horses, or the restaurant, etc. Her willingness to learn, adapt, and contribute made her presence invaluable.
She has a deep respect and love for the horses and nature. She… read more
She has a deep respect and love for the horses and nature. She… read more
(Excellent)
2 May 2025
Left by Workawayer (Lottie) for host
Where to begin! I had an amazing time at the lodge, the location is incredible and I feel so lucky to have spent 6 weeks here.
The horses are amazing and it was a dream to ride the trail, they know the land so well and the views are some of the best in area.
I learnt so much about Patagonia, the nature, culture and the best were the people.… read more
The horses are amazing and it was a dream to ride the trail, they know the land so well and the views are some of the best in area.
I learnt so much about Patagonia, the nature, culture and the best were the people.… read more
26 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Alice)
We had the pleasure of hosting Alice at our lodge in Patagonia for almost 2 months, and she truly made a remarkable impact. Alice took excellent care of our horses, led trail rides, and eagerly tackled various tasks around the lodge. She quickly became part of our team, bringing energy and enthusiasm to everything she did. Her love for animals,… read more
(Excellent)
26 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer (Alice) for host
I spent 7 weeks in Mallin taking care of the horses, bringing people on trail ride and doing others jobs around the lodge. I really liked it ! the team is amazing <3. it's also a beautiful place, relaxing during my free time at the lake was perfect. thank you for everything !
17 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Olivia)
Olivia made an indelible impact during her month-long volunteer stint at here. She constantly demonstrated unwavering dedication. Olivia’s tireless efforts included collecting an abundance of Raulí tree seeds, clearing vast areas of rosehip, and meticulously preparing the soil for new tree plantings. Her commitment to conservation and hard work… read more
(Excellent)
16 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Olivia) for host
I spent one month at the lodge in March and had a great time. Francesco was lovely and very flexible and understanding. The lodge is remote, but very beautiful with incredible private hiking trails to viewpoints and a beach. During my time at the lodge, I helped clear rosehips and collect/sort seeds from the trees. My tasks were mostly outdoor… read more
16 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Nick)
Finn is a quiet yet incredibly smart volunteer. Nicholas is a dynamic and energetic volunteer. His enthusiasm and loud presence make him stand out. Their dedication and hard work shine through in every task they took. Finn fearlessly battled rosehip alongside Nicholas, demonstrating both determination and resilience. Moreover, they planted an… read more
(Excellent)
30 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Nick) for host
We really enjoyed our stay at the lodge. The ecological project on planting natives was interesting and enjoyable, especially as we were involved in multiple parts of the project. The meals were delicious too. In our free time we were able to hitch to Patagonia national park, which was beautiful. The walks behind the lodge were also beautiful, as… read more
10 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Shynade)
I had the pleasure of working alongside Shynade during her time at our lodge, and I can’t emphasize enough how valuable her contribution was. Shynade’s positive attitude, adaptability, and willingness to learn made her an outstanding addition to our team. Shynade’s friendly demeanor instantly put everyone at ease, creating a welcoming atmosphere… read more
(Excellent)
10 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Shynade) for host
I absolutely loved my time here. The staff were very welcoming and I felt at home right away! Everyone was very patient and helpful with my lack of Spanish and the work was as described. The food was always great and the location is absolutely stunning! If you don’t mind hitchhiking and being a little remote I would highly recommend volunteering… read more
3 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Roshanna)
Roshi has a unique ability to make friends. Her genuine kindness and caring nature create an atmosphere of comfort and camaraderie. Roshi’s adaptability and willingness to contribute made a significant impact on our daily operations.
A big thank you to Roshi. Her dedication and positive energy are contagious, and I have no doubt that other lodges… read more
A big thank you to Roshi. Her dedication and positive energy are contagious, and I have no doubt that other lodges… read more
(Excellent)
26 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Roshanna) for host
I had a good feeling about this place and was not disappointed in the least, it exceeded all my expectations. I felt so at home here that I extended my stay and plan on coming back in February. Obviously the area is just a dream, with so many jaw dropping views you never get tired of and the sweetest, most caring and genuine people on the planet.… read more
3 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Elianne)
Thank you for sharing your incredible journey with us! Your dedication and positive spirit have left an indelible mark on our lodge. We appreciate your hard work, whether it was marking trails, or helping the front desk. Your adaptability and willingness to embrace every aspect of lodge life made a brilliant impact. Also, we’re very grateful for… read more
(Excellent)
27 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Elianne) for host
What an experience! The people here are welcoming, the scenery is unreal, and the work never boring. From helping with the horses, marking trails, washing dishes, house keeping, to administrative tasks, every day is different and that is what keeps it fun.
I stayed at the lodge for 5 weeks, including christmas and new years, and I felt very… read more
I stayed at the lodge for 5 weeks, including christmas and new years, and I felt very… read more
19 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Laure)
Laure is a brilliant and motivated individual. She might not know how to do it, but she will figure it out and do it amazing. She made a trail to our beach. Let me make sure you read that right again. SHE MADE A TRAIL TO OUR BEACH. Can you make a trail? Cause I sure can't. Well Laure can. She can comeback any time she wants to, and if I go to work… read more
(Excellent)
13 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Laure) for host
I've stayed for a month and a half and it was an experience that I cannot describe, but I'll try my best.
located in the middle of Patagonia, near a little town where you can find stuff in case you need it. The accommodation is great and the meals were amazing, prepared by the chef each day.
During my stay, from the beginning of March until… read more
located in the middle of Patagonia, near a little town where you can find stuff in case you need it. The accommodation is great and the meals were amazing, prepared by the chef each day.
During my stay, from the beginning of March until… read more
7 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Claudiu)
Claudiu is one of the best volunteers we've ever had around here. Excellent worker and a wonderful human. Always on top of every task that we required, extremely responsible and very fun guy to have around. Easy going and every one likes him, always a plus when we all have to live together. If you are a host in need of a volunteer, this is your… read more
(Excellent)
3 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Claudiu) for host
Living here for over a month has been more than I ever expected.
The location is incredible, with views that I could not stop staring at, with beautiful hikes and great connections to other places in the region.
The team felt like a true family - living together, sharing delicious food, telling stories, watching movies, playing games etc.… read more
The location is incredible, with views that I could not stop staring at, with beautiful hikes and great connections to other places in the region.
The team felt like a true family - living together, sharing delicious food, telling stories, watching movies, playing games etc.… read more
17 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Alice)
Alice is an amazing volunteer. She was an incredible addition to our team, always willing to help out anywhere, anytime needed. Always with smile ready to go no matter how hard or unknown the task was, she always came through. She will be missed by everyone around here
(Excellent)
17 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Alice) for host
I had such an amazing stay here. The team were fantastic and I felt at home. The lodge and all the surroundings are so beautiful and there is so much to explore. I stayed for 5 weeks and can not express how amazing the experience was I would suggest anyone who has the chance to volunteer here to absolutely go for it. I worked mainly outside but… read more
10 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Marion & Romain)
Marion y Romain son los mejores voluntarios. Si tuviera que ponerles nota del 1 al 10, les daría un 11! Su alegría y positivismo siempre fueron muy agradecidos. Rápidamente se adaptaron al trabajo, lo hacían muy bien y de manera independiente. Además, inmediatamente se hicieron amigos de todo el staff, equipo y voluntarios del lodge. Los… read more
(Excellent)
28 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Marion & Romain) for host
La experiencia fue increíble. Francesco y su equipo nos recibieron de manera perfecta.
Tareas: En la mayoría de nuestro voluntariado ayudamos en la cocina como garcones y preparando/limpiando los platos. También cortamos rosa mosqueta en el jardín y cuidamos a los árboles. Por fin ayudamos un poco a construir un quincho hecho con materiales… read more
Tareas: En la mayoría de nuestro voluntariado ayudamos en la cocina como garcones y preparando/limpiando los platos. También cortamos rosa mosqueta en el jardín y cuidamos a los árboles. Por fin ayudamos un poco a construir un quincho hecho con materiales… read more
28 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Nina)
Nina is wicked smart (despite being so young) and she has always the best attitude, doesn't matter what you ask her to do, she'll do it flawlessly. We are so sad that she her go, but we had an awesome month along her. She's funny, helpful, respectful and all around amazing. I would happily hire here if she wanted to. I 100% recommend her as a… read more
(Excellent)
28 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Nina) for host
I had the best time at Mallín Colorado!! I stayed for a month, helping out both in the restaurant and outdoors. The shifts varied in time of day and tasks so even after a month the work didn't feel boring. Since there's a restaurant, there's always amazing food around (I ate way too much of the homemade bread). Most importantly, everyone is super… read more
24 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Vanessa)
Vanessa is a brilliant and efficient workwayer, make sure you have plenty of tasks available to her upon arrival, because she doesn’t stop. She was all over the place, from building the greenhouse to serving tables at the restaurant. She’s clever and loves a challenge. On her first day she cleared a fallen pine tree, didn’t even flinch. She’s just… read more
(Excellent)
23 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Vanessa) for host
I had the absolute best time! The team and especially Francesco are amazing people and I for sure will miss them. The task I did was everything from recontructing the greenhouse with two other workawayers, painting, cleaning dishes, setting up the tables in the restaurant, moving wood and branches, planting and gardening. The times varied from… read more
23 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Katie)
Katie was an awesome, unbelievable, and staggering addition to our team (there aren’t enough positive adjetives to describe her). She went above and beyond her duties to help passengers staying at our lodge and helping around the kitchen, she cooked brilliant meals for the whole staff. She is also fierce out on the field, she helped build a new… read more
(Excellent)
22 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Katie) for host
This was one of the most phenomenal experiences of my life. I have been privileged enough to participate in a few other Workaways in my life, and this was exceptional. What started as a 3 week stay turned into a 7 week stay, and I wish I could have stayed longer. The entire staff is delightful, hilarious, and supportive. The work was varied, and… read more
21 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Astrid Lykke & Jeppe)
If you are a host, looking for a dynamic duo to come and help you out, these two are the best. THE BEST. Awesome people and awesome workers. They wanted to fix a couple of things in the greenhouse and ended up rebuilding the entire thing. That thing has never looked better. They also helped the kitchen staff, Jeppe waiting tables and Astrid in the… read more
(Excellent)
20 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Astrid Lykke & Jeppe) for host
We were so lucky to stay 4 weeks at the lodge, where we immediately became a part of the team! Our 4 weeks were just as the season was really about to start, so most of our work referred to preparing for the busy season. We removed pine trees, cut firewood, painted, marked the hikes, and helped in the kitchen, but most of our time (10 days total)… read more
5 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Roger) for host
Fuí con Francesco para 1 semana y me quedé 3 meses, mibestadia fué genial, el mejor anfitrión que puedes encontrarte y el mejor sitio donde puedes estar, mis trabajaos fueron variados cada di haciendo cosas diferentes pero aprendiendo de todo. estoy super agradecido con Francesco y su equipo, el sitio es prexioso, el pueblo, el lago, la montaña,… read more
3 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Sara & Jesper)
Sara was an amazing volunteer for us and is an awesome human being. She did an amazing work for us, helped planting 250 brand new trees, fought the weather and the rose hip, painted a house, played with Bandido, and made our work easier and happier for all of us. She is welcome to come back here any time she wants.
(Excellent)
11 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Sara & Jesper) for host
My 4 week stay here was amazing! It was my first time volunteering and it was beyond my expectations! Francesco and the rest instantly made me feel like part of the team from day one. The work I did was mostly outside in the “campo” with cutting down Rose hip bushes, but I was also in the kitchen, did some laundry and painted a house. The varied… read more
11 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Carolyn)
Carolyn was a great help around here. She was only 10 days with us, she made a lot of work that she had never done before and she was great at it. She´s fearless fighting rose hip. She also was great with our horses, Rafa, Manjar and Charqui already miss her. Always willing to help at any time of day, great attitude towards work and a very cool… read more
(Excellent)
5 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
I actually cannot say enough good things about my time here- it truly was one of the best experiences of my entire time traveling. The work was interesting, the food was beyond delicious, in my free time I had a wonderful time riding and exploring, but most importantly the team at the lodge are some of the best people I've ever met. I left… read more
3 May 2021
Left by Workawayer (Antonia) for host
Me demore un poco en escribir el feedback pero mejor tarde que nunca!! Hice este voluntariado en febrero del 2021 y fue una experiencia muy linda en todos los sentidos. Los paisajes son unicos y la gente del lodge te recibe desde el primer momento con buena onda. Es un lugar perfecto si quieres conocer la patagonia desde una mirada mas local. Vas… read more
