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Learn about sustainable living in Xico, Mexico

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  2025 

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  • Description

    Description

    We are Alma and Erick, we live and work in our home-studio-garden. We dedicate ourselves to art, carpentry, and pottery. We have three dogs: two are young and enjoy hiking in the mountains, and one is already old and a sleepyhead. We will start our garden in 2025, raising one rooster, two hens, and eight chicks. Now we want to implement Workaway to support each other in the exchange of knowledge and expertise, and to help provide accommodation for travelers.

    Somos Alma y Erick, vivimos y trabajamos en nuestra casa-taller-huerto, nos dedicamos al arte, la carpintería y la alfarería. Tenemos 3 perros, 2 son jóvenes y disfrutan de caminatas en la montaña y 1 ya es viejito y muy dormilón.
    Comenzamos el 2025 con nuestro huerto y la crianza de 1 gallo, 2 gallinas y 8 pollitos.
    Ahora queremos implementar Workaway para apoyarnos mutuamente en el intercambio de conocimientos, saberes y apoyar a solventar alojamiento a viajeros.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Cooking & food
    Animals
    Plant care
    Gardening
    Drawing & painting
    Carpentry
    Art & design
    Culture
    Pets
    Hiking
    Nature
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We strive to grow our own plant-based, meat-based, and bone foods. Therefore, we dedicate enough time to the garden to make the effort worthwhile. The garden runs a cycle from sprouts to harvests ready to eat, depending on the season. In addition to participating in the process, workawayers can enjoy seasonal harvests and live a more sustainable lifestyle. We like to make workawayers feel at home, as part of our daily life. We are always open to new knowledge and suggestions so we can continue learning and optimize our time and space.

    Buscamos el cultivo de nuestros propios alimentos vegetales, cárnicos y de huesos. Por ello dedicamos el tiempo suficiente que requiere el huerto para hacer valer el esfuerzo, en el huerto hay un ciclo desde germinados hasta cosechas listas para degustar según la temporada. Aparte de los workawayers participar en el proceso de trabajo podrán disfrutar de las cosechas de temporada y poder vivir una vida más sustentable en la alimentación.
    Nos gusta hacer sentir a los workawayers como en casa, como parte de nuestra dinámica de vida en nuestras actividades diarias.
    Siempre estamos abiertos a nuevos conocimientos y sugerencias para poder seguir aprendiendo y optimizar tiempos y espacios.

  • Help

    Help

    We are an arts and crafts studio with a garden and chickens. We offer accommodation in exchange for support with various activities that need to be carried out: *GARDEN AND CHICKENS: We appreciate any knowledge that can help us improve our productivity. *DOG WALKING: Our two dogs enjoy walks in the mountains; Alma usually does this activity; it would only be on special occasions when it is needed. *COOKING: Support us in preparing one meal a day. We can schedule a video call in advance to get to know each other and discuss the possible exchange.

    Somos una casa-taller de artes con huerto y gallinas. Ofrecemos el alojamiento a intercambio del apoyo en diversas actividades que tengan que realizarse:
    *HUERTO Y GALLINAS: Agradecemos cualquier conocimiento que pueda ayudarnos a mejorar nuestra productividad.
    *PASEOS DE PERROS: Nuestros dos perros disfrutan de paseos en la montaña, ésta actividad normalmente suele hacerla Alma, solo sería en alguna ocasión especial que se requiera.
    *COCINAR: Apoyarnos en la elaboración de 1 comida diaria.
    Podemos hacer previo una videollamada para conocernos y platicar sobre el intercambio posible.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    Spanish: Fluent
    English: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    Únicamente podríamos practicar el inglés básico, nos gustaría hablarlo bien para ampliar nuestra convivencia con más personas.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have one room with one double bed and one single bed, a private bathroom, and hot water. We'll share the common areas (living room, kitchen, dining room, and garden). We provide meals during your stay. We eat everything and are open to a variety of food options.

    Disponemos de 1 habitación con 1 cama matrimonial y 1 cama individual, baño privado y agua caliente.
    Compartiremos las áreas en común (sala, cocina, comedor y jardín).
    Ofrecemos alimentos durante tu estancia
    Nosotros comemos de todo y estamos abiertos a diferentes formas de alimentación.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    In your free time, there are many ecotourism options in Xico. You can also visit the neighboring towns and the nearest city, Jalapa. Within Xico, you can travel to various places for a minimum taxi fare of $30, and a maximum of $100, depending on the distance. To travel from Xico to Teocelo, Coatepec, or Jalapa, there are collective taxis or buses (fare $15-$25). We spend most of our time at home since we live and work here. We usually receive visits from friends and/or people who want to take workshops.

    En tu tiempo libre hay muchas opciones de ecoturismo en Xico, puedes también visitar los pueblos vecinos y la ciudad más cercana que es Jalapa.
    Dentro de Xico puedes moverte a varios lugares con una cuota mínima de $30 en taxi, máxima de $100 según la distancia.
    Para salir de Xico a Teocelo, Coatepec, Jalapa, hay taxis colectivos o autobus (cuota $15 - $25)
    Nosotros la mayor parte del tiempo estamos en casa ya que vivimos y trabajamos aquí, generalmente recibimos visitas de amigos y/o personas para tomar talleres.

  • 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

    La velocidad del Internet es de 100 mb

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    El aparcamiento es en la calle pero es seguro, además contamos con cámaras en la parte exterior de la casa.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 122882719442

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The image depicts a serene bedroom with two beds, a bathroom, and a sink, featuring white walls, gray floors, and red and white striped blankets.
The image depicts a person kneeling on a grassy hill with three dogs, set against a scenic backdrop of trees and mountains under a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene tropical scene, featuring a white house with a brown roof, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees, set against a clear blue sky.
The image depicts three individuals posing in front of a vibrant mural featuring a woman\'s face, set against a backdrop of a white building and a serene landscape with trees and a cloudy sky.

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