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The aim of this center is to give the human being a space to develop their mind, body and soul, by getting in touch with nature and with people that are building a self-sustainable community.
We rehabilitated an old wooden house in order to use energy efficiently, it is located at the top of a hill in a template forest town called El Oro, in the center of the country. We have some fruit trees and a vegetable garden, a natural pond, superadobe domes and farm animals. we need help building our sustainable farm and with the maintenance of the house.
About:
I am Emmanuel an engineer passionate about nature and freedom. Together, with volunteers, we started this center to learn from and with other people who share our same interests and dreams.
--Español
El objetivo de este centro es dar al ser humano un espacio para desarrollar su mente, cuerpo y alma; mediante el contacto con la naturaleza y gente que está contruyendo una comunidad autosustentable.
Rehabilitamos una antigua casa de madera para usar energía eficientemente. La casa está ubicada en la cima de una colina en un pueblo con clima templado, llamado El Oro, en el centro del país. Tenemos algunos árboles frutales y un huerto de vegetales, una piscina natural, domos de superadobe y algunos borregos y gallinas; necesitamos ayuda para mantener el espacio, cuidar del huerto y animales
Soy Emmanuel, un ingeniero apasionado por la naturaleza y la libertad. Junto con voluntarios, hemos creando este centro para aprender con/de otras personas que compartan nuestros mismos intereses y sueños.
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
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will be able to learn about permaculture principles and how to apply them on your daily life, surrounded by beautiful landscapes and staying in a peaceful place; you'll also learn how to live a simpler but enjoyable life. Besides, you'll get in touch with the ancient roots of Mexico, walk its old cobbled streets, talk with native Mazahua people, contemplate the mud houses, taste typical food, buy some mazahua crafts or visit its virgin forests and old mines.
--Español
Podrás aprender sobre principios de permacultura y como aplicarlos en tu vida diaria, rodeado de paisajes hermosos y descansando en un lugar muy pacífico; también aprenderás como vivir una vida más simple pero confortable. Además estarás en contacto con las raíces del México actual, caminar por sus antiguas calles empedradas, interactuar con personas Mazahuas, contemplar casas viejas de adobe, probar la comida local, comprar artesanías Mazahuas y visitar los bosques vírgenes y minas abandonadas.
Help
We are looking for long term workawayers who already have experience or have the interest of learning with us and/or with the passion for helping other people. The activities we do, require from physical strength: working the soil, painting with nopal slime, building with recycled wood, planting trees, assistance for workshops, harvesting fruit/vegetables, feeding animals, cooking and helping with the general cleaning of the place. In some cases, depending on your knowledge, you can be a consultant regarding permaculture design, bio construction or solar energy. The working day consists of 6 hours with two breaks (1hr each) 5 days a week with 2 free days.
--Español
Buscamos personas dispuestas a permanecer por un periodo largo, con experiencia en permacultura y con el deseo de aprender con nosotros y con la pasión de ayudar a otras personas. Las actividades que realizamos requieren de fortaleza física: trabajar la tierra, pintar con baba de nopal, construir con madera, plantar arboles, asistir en talleres, cosechar frutas/verduras, alimentar a los animales, cocinar y ayudar con la limpieza general del centro. En algunos casos, dependiendo de tus conocimientos, puedes fungir como consultor en diseño de permacultura, bio construcción o energía solar. El horario de trabajo consiste en 6 horas de trabajo con dos descansos (1hr cada descanso) durante 5 días a la semana y 2 días libres.
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 a volunteers room with 2 bunk beds, maximum for 4 volunteers. Workayers will have a bed at our volunteer house and have access to compostable toilet and shower with hot water. We offer 3 meals each day and 1 fruit for snack. Our diet is mainly vegetarian and in some cases we'll have some chicken or beef. You can also have a very cheap meal at the local market, which is 10 min walking from our center.
---Español.
Tenemos un cuarto para voluntarios con 2 literas, capacidad para 4 voluntarios máximo. Los voluntarios tendrán derecho a una cama, uso de baño seco y regadera con agua caliente. Ofrecemos 3 comidas al día y un snack de frutas. Nuestra dieta es mayormente vegetariana y en algunos casos se consume carne de res o pollo. En caso de que tu dieta sea diferente puedes elegir comer en el mercado local (10 min caminando) a un precio muy accesible.
What else ...
Arriving by public transportation:
From Mexico City:
Check schedules and fees for the daily "Pegasso" or "Caminante" buses directly from the Observatorio bus station at CDMX to El Oro.
From another state:
Take a bus Atlacomulco (A small city 30min from El Oro) and then take a bus to El Oro, Pegasso has buses every 30 min.
Let us know your arrival time so we can pick you up at the bus station and take you to our center, or take a 10 min walk. If you prefer bringing your own car, we count with a private parking lot for 6-8 cars, let us know to check availability.
On your free time you can take a tour to the town and know it's historical buildings such as the City Hall, theatre "Juárez", old rail station and local market; also you can hike through the forest and enjoy it's beautiful sights, visit Brockman dam or old mines-museums, which you can walk inside (Mina 2 estrellas). The nearest town is Tlalpujahua, located at 15min by car where you can contemplate the old Catholic church and buy some typical blown glass crafts.
On winter, (December to March) you can visit the magnificent monarch butterfly sanctuary in San José del Rincon, located at 45min by car; it's a unique experience that you can only find in this mexican area.
---Español.
Si llegas por transporte público:
Desde la Ciudad de México:
Revisar los horarios y tarifas del autobús "Pegasso" directo de la estación de camiones Observatorio en la CDMX a El Oro.
Desde otros estados:
Tomar un autobús a Atlacomulco (Una ciudad pequeña a 30 min de El Oro) y después tomar un autobús a El Oro, hay salidas cada 30 min por "Pegasso"
Avísanos la fecha de llegada para que podamos verte en la estación de camiones y llevarte a nuestro centro, o puedes caminar 10min desde la estación. Si prefieres traer tu auto, contamos con estacionamiento privado de 6 plazas, avísanos con anticipación para revisar disponibilidad.
En tu tiempo libre puedes hacer un tour por el pueblo y conocer los edificios históricos como el Palacio Municipal, el Teatro Juárez, la antigua estación de ferrocarril y el mercado; también puedes tomar una caminata por el bosque y disfrutar de las vistas, visitar la presar Brockman y los museos de minería, en Mina 2 estrellas puedes entrar en la mina. Es pueblo más cercano es Tlalpujaua, ubicado a 15 min en auto donde puedes disfrutar de sus calles, iglesias y comprar conserva de frutas.
En invierno (Diciembre a Marzo) puedes visitar el santuario de la mariposa Monarca en San José del Rincón, a solo 45min en auto, es una experiencia única que solamente puedes encontrar en esta zona de México.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
During your free time you can keep working on your personal projects and use are internet connection.
Space for parking camper vans
We have a parking lot where you can stay and use the other common areas.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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The food is good and the space clean. They make you feel at home. Thank you again for having me as a volunteer
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The food is good and the space clean. They make you feel at home. Thank you again for having me as a volunteer
Además de ser bellos seres humanos son accesibles, claros en sus instrucciones y amigables.
La organización de la granja y de la vida en común nos dejó un buen sabor de boca y las ganas de seguir aprendiendo sobre permacultura y la naturaleza.
Gracias, familia 💕
Not only have I learnt essential lif skills of permaculture (composting, food preservation, bio-construction, how to make own cosmetic products), but the very beauty of life and saw what is possible… read more
Paola and Emmanuel are really nice people. We laughed a lot!
Also the food was delicious and I wish you both the best!
I hope your visions become reality!
It was really satisfying to have Kieran with us.
Paul has a great attitude always looking to aid and learn new things.
He helped us in all the assigned chores: make a Hugelkulter bed, plastering walls, cooking, always giving great ideas and with a big smile.
It was very nice to have Paul with us
Thanks for all Evie, we hope to see you soon.
