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We are a beautiful 15 room boutique guest house on a 5 acre horse trekking ranch 3km outside the vibrant town of Filandia.
Our farm is located on a hill and is surrounded by nature. We get many species of birds visiting us and have lots of flowers in the gardens. Our horse trekking tours range from day trips to full weeks away in the mountains. Our guests love staying here because they can disconnect from chaotic city life and enjoy relaxing in beautiful surroundings.
We have been hosting workawayers for years and work best with people that enjoy being outside in nature, that are self motivated and keen to help others, that enjoy socialising but are also happy during periods that the hostel is quiet.
what we offer.
we have different types of offerings in return for your collaboration, depending on what you can do to help us.
For example, if you have a trade or a skill, we can offer an excellent exchange in the main hotel and activities.
For our basic placements we can offer a room in return for 15 hours help per week.
We are mainly looking for people that have trades, or have specific skills in building/ construction. Also those with experience in hotels, people who work in marketing etc.
To apply please tell us
* what experience you have.
* What you want to get out of the workaway experience?
* what type of person you are?
* your likes and dislikes?
* how long you want to stay?
* what dates you would like to stay?
* what could you offer in exchange for your place to stay?
Our farm is a quiet and relaxed place to stay with a small team of local, employed staff. We have 1 full time worker who takes care of our 8 horses. 1 worker who cleans the house and cooks dinner for the guests, a part-time receptionist, and a part time manager.
Many thanks and happy travels!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our farm is located in Quindio, at the heart of Colombia´s Traditional Coffee district, an area designated as a Unesco World Heritage Site for its historic coffee farming tradition. By visiting this area you will feel as though you have stepped back in time. The town is rich in culture and the local people are proud to show you their local tradition´s, such as the way coffee is grown and processed, how to dance salsa and how to drink aguadiente (the local alcohol).
There are many things to do in the local area whilst you stay at our farm. Including:
·Visit Cocora Valley cloud forest and see the incredible 100ft high palm trees.
·Hike through the Barbas Bremen National park to search for Howler Monkeys or visit the butterfly sanctuary and botanical gardens.
·Walk to local waterfalls near the farm.
·Visit our neighbour’s coffee farm and see for yourself how Coffee is produced.
·Horse Riding or walking to explore the beautiful local countryside.
·Enjoy eating both local and international foods in some excellent restaurants in town. There are also a number a bars which get very lively at the weekends!
·On our farm you are welcome to use all the facilities. Depending on the number of guests we have at the time, we cook family style evening meals.
We have lived in Colombia since 2016 so have knowledge of the local area and Colombian Friends who live here and can help with whatever you may need. There is plenty of opportunity to practise the language and get the opportunity to explore the area.
We are travelled around South America and south east Asia extensively with and without motorcycles so can advise based on our experiences.
Help us create something truly special for travellers who want to stray from the beaten path.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
If you would like to help out here it is essential that you have the following:
Common Sense,
You can work unsupervised.
Your own health insurance. We are a working farm, with lots going on!
You can speak English (sorry we are still learning Spanish).
If you aren’t a trade person but have lots of common sense and work experience please also contact us and let us know how you think you could help!
We are still learning Spanish, so think it best for the technical help we require that anyone staying with us have a good level of English.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: 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
You will be staying with us on our large country house. The property is built on a hill with 360 degree views.
We have hot showers, netflix, wifi, hammocks, cell phone signal, bar and some items for sale.
We have different room options available depending on what help you can offer and the skills we require at the time(private rooms and shared rooms).
We have various fruit trees including papaya, oranges, limes, lemons you are welcome to enjoy as well as orchids and other flowers and many beautiful birds (including small toucans and parrots) visit the gardens.
What else ...
The locals are all really friendly and there is beautiful hiking in the area with several waterfalls closeby. We are 15minutes from Bremen national park which is filled with Howler monkeys. Filandia is famous for its traditional architecture, cooler climate, colourful buildings and coffee farms offering tours. There are many other activities within this area including paragliding and horse riding.
Transport links to and from Filandia are great. Busses are low cost and run regularly. Salento is 20 minutes away while Armenia is 45 minutes with busses approximately every 30 minutes.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have a fast wifi connection on site with plenty of areas across the property to work on line. Message us for more details!
Space for parking camper vans
We are also an overlander campsite so have lots of space for your vehicle.
Can possibly accept pets
Depends on the pet, but message us with your questions!
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
15 hours per week
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We loved having Piero stay and highly recommend him to all other hosts. He is really responsible, kind, helpful and very proactive. Piero helped us with lots of jobs around the farm, from working in the gardens, helping repair our roof and riding the horses during a drone video session!
Piero is… read more
What a fantastic lady! Enthusiastic, fun, caring, generous, honest, thoughtful and super talented.
On the first day of meeting Kitty we trusted her with looking after our home and hotel business. She was fantastic! All the guests were… read more
The location is absolutely amazing, the views, the… read more
I was mostly helping with guests and the horse trekking in exchange for a comfy bed in my own room. The work was varied, help with cooking, cleaning, mucking… read more
Thanks for staying with us Julia!
Thanks for staying with us Julia!
Hajo helped us to create raised flower beds around our firepit and BBQ… read more
I just stayed and helped for two days but it was still a really good experience and a lot of fun. What should I say. There house is an absolute backpacker dream house and like many travellers before me realised kind of a home away from home. Also, it's not a typical hostel, it's really more like a home with animals where… read more
Petr took some amazing, professional photos of Los Nevados, (the local national park) for our guide book for future guests and Petra helped… read more
The work was nice! (mostly painting when we were there) the place and location are great, Paul&Yvette are very nice hosts and don't forget about their super nice dogs! Big hugg to Lexy, Harry and Benji!
We could not have wished for more! Jonathan helped us with our electrics and brought lights to our tejo games area, horse stables and guest kitchen! Jenny made some awesome curtains for our guest bedrooms! Both of them have many… read more
Paul and Yvette also cook fantastic meals and we felt extremely welcome and well looked after!!
The finca that Paul and Yvette have bought and… read more
I really enjoyed my time volunteering here and could have easily stayed longer if I'd not been on a tighter time frame. The finca is a lovely place in the beautiful setting of the rolling hills of Filandia, there… read more
There is a very homely feel here with 2 lovely dogs Benji and Lexi that… read more
The work was varied: there was painting (of 2 rooms, 2 bathrooms and the guestkitchen), house-sitting, digging trenches to drain the pig pen, cutting grass to make hay for the horse, building a temporary fence around a new… read more
Donny is a very experienced carpenter, is proactive and works hard. Whilst here he made us some amazing furniture using limited materials and tools! He is very creative and is good at problem solving. Donny is also great fun to have around, and excellent cook and is very clean and… read more
They were great fun to have around, always very helpful, hardworkers and worked without being guided. They were happy to get stuck in with everything. They were completely trustworthy and we were happy to leave them in the house alone. We hope you both have a great trip and thank you for staying with… read more
The hostel they're working on building is already fantastic, set on a big property with stunning views, a great set up and so much potential.
We really enjoyed the tasks as it was varied. We… read more
