Volunteer at a farm, garden, horses in Valle De Bravo, Mexico

Mexico

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11/06/2020
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We are a family of 5. We are always working in all our different projects. Its nice to live on the farm. If you play some instrument or do a show it can be amazing
The eco-hotel that is in the farm is starting. In the farm we have horses, rabbits, vegetable garden, old greenhouse and this little eco hotel. We need lots of physical help with the plants, cleaning and in construction....
Type of help
Gardening
Building
General Maintenance
Cooking / shopping
Farmstay
Help with Eco project
Help in the house
Animal care
Helping with Tourists
Art project
Help with Computers / internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The people that works here are really nice and you can have real mexican friends.

In this city live many interesting people, local artists of pottery and many other things. It is a place where you get to all the places walking, the people are very friendly ... We have a lake where many sports are practiced and many local people are known.
Help
The help that we need depends on the volunteer. there is a couple projects starting. The vegetable garden needs lots of work. If you enjoy getting your hand a "little bit" dirty, the garden its really nice. We are always building new things with the politic of using what we have. We recycle a lot.

If you have any idea that you want to propose, please tell us.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
We have a volunteer house in the farm and when its full we have some cool little spots close to the horses. Its a really nice place. Its 40 min away from town (Valle De Bravo) that is an awesome town.
What else ...
We have horses and "lots" of animals. We have people working with us, so you can meet people of the region.

We give you the basic food and you have kitchen and all you need, but if you want to buy more food there is a store 1 block away like (meat, beer etc)
We want volunteers to stay minimum 1 week and if you want to stay more than 1 month we decide here, to see if you like the place. We think that one of the most important things in life is to have a good attitude!!
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Bar in town

Restaurant in town

This is the bar in town

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(4.0)

23/03/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (James)

James is an amazing big guy! He was always trying to help and he was very easy going with all the new plans. Thanks for be with us this crazy week with all the events. You know you have a place in Valle De Bravo when ever you want to come back as a friend!

(Excellent )

22/03/2020

Left by Workawayer (James) for host

I had a wonderful time in Valle de Bravo with Eric and his family. I spent about a week at their hotel/restaurant in town, and a few days with brother Edgar at their ranch in the country. I helped with some special music events happening in town, and then I helped as a farm hand on the ranch. Eric and Edgar welcomed me wonderfully, not only as a… read more

(Excellent )

24/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Nikita) for host

A very late review but one none the less. I really enjoyed my stay here! Unfortunately I was only able to stay the week but Eric made me feel at home straight away. He also gave me the choice in what I wanted to do which is something not so common so I was really greatful for that. The farm is also a magical place with good vibes, you can really… read more

(Excellent )

10/04/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Rebecca)

Gracias por todo! Tu actitud fue magnifica! Te deseamos todos un excelente viaje!

(Excellent )

04/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Eric) for host

I was here for a week, thanks to this people i started traveling as a volunteer. Its an awesome place, with lots of things to do and all the family was very kind with me.

(Excellent )

17/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Asisa) for host

I spent just one week at the Ranch but it was wunderfull. Edgar and Eric are wunderfull persons I think everyone feel home with them.
I definitely will go back for a longer time I loved it.

Cuídense mucho un beso grande

(Excellent )

08/06/2016

Left by Workawayer (Charlie) for host

I spent two and a half months at the ranch and only left because of.other plans. I loved every second of it. The family is lovely and always made me feel very welcome, they gave me projects and were very helpful in allowing me to do my own projects (i made a garden and a patio).. The workers on the ranch were all amazing and were very helpful to… read more

(Excellent )

28/05/2015

Left by Workawayer (Grégoire & Maxime) for host

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(Negative )

01/12/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Takeshi)

Takeshi,
Thanks a lot for everything. Very nice food and attitude. You are going to have an awesome trip, because you know perfect how to adapt fast, learn and share.
See you my friend!
This feedback represents all the valle team! Haha

(Excellent )

05/11/2014

Left by Workawayer (Takeshi) for host

Well, well, well... I don't even know how to start this... All I want to emphasize is that I had such great great times both in the ranch and at their hotel.

I was there for a month helping in the kitchen at the hotel and at the same time I was in the ranch for a week helping with their farm, plant nursery, and horses.

They are such a… read more

(Excellent )

27/09/2014

Left by Workawayer (Benedicte & Patrick) for host

It’s a nice, interesting place, especially if you know about permaculture. Then there is a wonderful potential with so many things to do! Don’t expect to do something else; several volunteers came thinking they would work on other projects but in fact, everybody ends up in the garden… I think it’s because Eric is here only during the weekends: he… read more

(Good )

12/08/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Benedicte & Patrick)

For the last four years, we have been welcoming 120 volunteers... and I can say that Benedicte and Patrick are among the best!

Benedicte worked in our Bed&Breakfast during 3 months and brought an amazing help. Thanks to her experience, her sharp eye, her strong analytical and practical sense, she was able to suggest tons of improvements though… read more

(Excellent )

04/09/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Vit)

Hey Vit,
Thanks for all your help. It was very nice to have you here. Have a very good trip!!! Cheers,
Eric, Ricardo, Sergio, francis, and everybody!!

(Excellent )

04/09/2014

Left by Workawayer (Vit) for host

Just perfect ... I stayed at the ranch for almost 4 weeks and I spent very nice time here. Just nature everywhere. Have fun bastards there :D

(Excellent )

25/08/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Ainara & Jessica)

Ainara and Jess just rock! It was very nice to have them here. Awesome attitude! They are really smart and they know how to adapt to the places very well. Thanks for everything!!! Know we have a new MOSQUITO for Sergio and he is very happy about it! jaja
Un abrazo,
Eric, Ricardo, Sergio, Francis.... sorda, sus hijos y todos!

(Excellent )

25/08/2014

Left by Workawayer (Ainara & Jessica) for host

We stayed at the Ranch for two weeks helping out at the organic garden, and it was a great experience, we learned a lot about permaculture from Sergio a french-mexican guy and Francisco, both very nice and fun! Eric and his family made us feel welcome right away and let us explore the whole ranch. One day Eric took us horse riding and we loved it!… read more

(Excellent )

05/05/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Magdalena)

Magdalena,
it was a really nice experence to have you here. Sergio, Ricardo, moy and i say thanks for
Your help and have a good trip!

(Excellent )

05/05/2014

Left by Workawayer (Magdalena) for host

I spent two amazing weeks on the ranch and I can't wait to come back! Me and four other volunteers from France ,Israel and South Africa were helping mostly in the garden. I had a chance to learn a lot about permaculture, ride a horse and meet amazing , like-minded people! The atmosphere on the ranch is great ,everyone is extremely friendly :) If… read more

(Excellent )

10/04/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Ashley & Joe)

Well, Ashley and Joy are this people that its not exactly for farm work. They help us with a video and that was the best of them. When Ashley worked with plants she got something in the legs and after that it was dificoult to ask her to help us. They had problems with other volunteers and people that help us. I think the experence depends of every… read more

(Neutral )

10/04/2014

Left by Workawayer (Ashley & Joe) for host

Our time at this Ranch was complicated and, at times, frustrating. Nevertheless, we spent around three weeks working on the ranch, and had fun while there. We would recommend the experience to fellow workawayers, but only if armed with the following information:

Most importantly, you should understand going in that you will be nothing more than… read more

(Neutral )

02/04/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (elad)

Elad just rocks!!! He is painting everything we ask for with a very good attitude and very good sense of humor. He adapts to any circuntance easily. Its a really hard worker. And he learns the culture and the language supe easy! Elad THANK YOU A LOT from everybody here!

(Excellent )

13/03/2014

Left by Workawayer (elad) for host

I spent a month in the farm and i can say that i felt HOME,
This is a great family, all the time care and ask
"you need somthing?" allways want that you feel good and have FUN,
this volunteering is the BEST i ever had, no way that in my end of the trip i wont comeback even for a week,
Love You Guys (and Rickardo!) :)

(Excellent )

02/04/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Rafael & Janaina)

Rafael and Janaina are awesome!! Janaina has that special touch to cook some delicious things and with perfect presentation. The adapt to any circumstance and with a good attitude. Rafael has this yes for everything, to catch rabbits, for the hard construction, to move and sleep in other place.... Thanks!!!

(Excellent )

30/03/2014

Left by Workawayer (Rafael & Janaina) for host

We spent 15 days in the farm and we had a lot of great moments. Erick is a really cool guy, and all the staff are awesome! The place is beautiful, and the sky at night, wow!! We really recommend all people to go work in there, it is a great opportunity to earn different experiences, and have a lot of fun!

(Very good )

12/03/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Abbygail)

Jamie and Abby,
You help us a LOT. It was an awesome experience to have you guys! Thanks for all you good attitude for any circumstance. You are welcome as our friends any time you want.

(Excellent )

12/03/2014

Left by Workawayer (Abbygail) for host

We spent an amazing and memorable month on this ranch. The location is beautiful and away from the usual tourist path in Mexico. The ranch is rustic with lots of character, and animals! We spent the first week gardening in the huge greenhouses, and then we moved onto various other activities. If you want to work with animals there are rabbits,… read more

(Excellent )

10/03/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Brian)

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(Neutral )

10/03/2014

Left by Workawayer (Brian) for host

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(Neutral )

06/01/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Katarzyna)

Katarzyna its an awesome person. She was helping us for a couple of weeks in our farm. Her attitude was very good. She was trying to help all the time and to learn. Thank you and have a good trip!!
Eric

(Excellent )

10/03/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Ugne)

Thanks a lot. It was a plesure to have you working with us. You work awesome and your attitud was incredible.

(Excellent )

09/03/2013

Left by Workawayer (Ugne) for host

What a fantastic experience! We spent an unforgetable month volunteering in the rancho, helping in day to day activities and eventually moving onto our own project which involved bringing back to life the delapidated allotement. This was hard physical labour perfect for the more active volunteer, however you could also work at the hotel as… read more

(Excellent )

04/02/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Chelsie)

It was awesome to have you here. Thanks.

(Excellent )

04/02/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Geoffrey)

It was awesome to have you here. Thanks. Nice food!

(Excellent )

15/12/2012

Left by Workawayer (Geoffrey) for host

This family is absolutely great. I spend 3 weeks with them giving cooking lessons and they made me feel at home in every possible way. Elisa and Enrique (the parents) are warm, friendly, passionate and curious about other cultures. Eric, Edgar and Enrique Jr. (the kids) are a great bunch, full of energy and joy. I highly recommend staying with… read more

(Excellent )

04/02/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Carli)

It was awesome to have you here. Thanks.

(Excellent )

24/01/2013

Left by Workawayer (Carli) for host

This family is absolutely wonderful. I felt welcome and taken care of. I worked long hours in the hotel cooking, translating, and helping with guests. It was a fulfilling experience, and the Meson is truly beautiful. Thank you all for allowing me an opportunity to see and fall in love with Valle!

(Excellent )

01/07/2012

Left by Workawayer (Felix) for host

All nice, all good and a nice Farm. The Family and all people are very friendly :)) see you in the next trip.
Felix

(Excellent )

16/01/2012

Left by host for Workawayer (Theresa)

Thanks a lot for everything you help with us. You where really orgnized and Dustin takes really good pictures. It was a pleasure.

(Excellent )

14/12/2011

Left by Workawayer (Theresa) for host

We thoroughly enjoyed three weeks here with this wonderful, warm family. We split our time between their beautiful convent-turned-hotel and their ranch which is 20 minutes out of town. Both locations are really beautiful and comfortable places to stay. It was a pleasure to get to know such an incredible, ambitious family and to be a part of their… read more

(Excellent )

25/08/2011

Left by Workawayer () for host

We (Laura and Michel from Germany) spent nearly one month at this place. We were really lucky because we spent all the time in the hotel to work their in the kitchen and to build these walls with the bottles. But thats not all. It was so great like it was, because the family treated us like familymembers and we saw with them a bullfight,… read more

(Excellent )

01/08/2011

Left by Workawayer (Suzanna) for host

I volunteered in the hotel for a month in July 2011, and I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Everyone always made sure that I was enjoying the work, and that I felt comfortable. I had plenty of free time and the opportunity to make friends of my own age, as well as feeling like one of the family. Thank you!

(Excellent )

02/01/2011

Left by host for Workawayer (Malcolm)

Malcolm was such a great help! Always so respectful and wonderul attitude. It was a great pleasure to have him here. We learned a lot about hotel management with him.

(Excellent )

20/12/2010

Left by Workawayer (Malcolm) for host

I volunteered to work at the B&B for a 2 month period in September & October 2010. The entire family and staff were really great, they extended a very warm welcome and truly fabulous hospitality to me.
If you put in a good days work and maintain a positive approach they will always appreciate the daily contribution.
I have very good fond… read more

(Excellent )

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