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Live in our Kogi community in La Guajira, Colombia

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Holistic farm oriented towards self-sufficiency. Housed at the foot of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, most of our neighbors are Kogi. It is a place that offers the possibility of very deep connection with the earth. Observe, feel and redevelop the primary instinct of connection to the earth, with the aim of living simply and healthily. We favor Spanish-speaking volunteers in order to improve our Spanish. we can help Spanish speakers improve their French

    Logé au pied de la Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, la plupart de nos voisins sont Kogi. C'est un lieu qui offre la possibilité de connexion très profonde avec la terre. Observer, ressentir redévelopper l'instinct primaire de la connexion à la terre, dans le but de vivre simplement et sainement. On privilégie les volontaires hispanophones dans le but d'améliorer notre espagnol. nous pouvons aider les hispanophone à améliorer leur Francais

    Ubicados al pie de la Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, la mayoría de nuestros vecinos son Kogi. Es un lugar que ofrece la posibilidad de una conexión muy profunda con la tierra. Observar, sentir y volver a desarrollar el instinto primario de conexión con la tierra, con el objetivo de vivir de forma sencilla y saludable. Preferimos los voluntarios de habla espagnol para mejorar nuestro español. ¡Podemos ayudar a los espagnol hablantes a mejorar su francés!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Charity work
    Vegetarian or vegan
    Sustainability
    Self development
    Farming
    Books
    Carpentry
    Animals
    Cooking & food
    Gardening
    Writing
    Photography
    Plant care
    Hiking
    Water sports
    Yoga / Wellness
    Nature
    Mountain
    Beach
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We are in Kogi territory and work with them on the finca. We are on the ancient territory of the Tayrona, and we ask the people who come to work on the finca to have a deep respect for the root peoples. As we live permanently with the Kogi community, we have very interesting and privileged exchanges. We will guide you step by step towards our way of life on the finca, we take the time to explain our vision of a life more respectful of living beings, and we like to learn from the vision of our visitors,

    Nous sommes sur le territoire de Kogi et travaillons avec eux sur la finca. Nous sommes sur l'ancien territoire de la Tayrona et nous demandons aux personnes qui viennent travailler sur la finca d'avoir un profond respect pour les peuples racines. Comme nous vivons en permanence avec la communauté Kogi, nous avons des échanges très intéressants et privilégiés. Estamos en territorio Kogi y trabajamos con ellos en la finca. Nous vous guiderons pas à pas vers notre mode vie sur la finca, nous prenons le temps d'expliquer notre vision d'une vie plus respectueuse des êtres vivants, et nous aimons apprendre de la vision de nos visiteurs.

    Estamos en el antiguo territorio de los Tayrona, y pedimos a las personas que vienen a trabajar a la finca que tengan un profundo respeto por los pueblos de raíz. Como convivimos permanentemente con la comunidad Kogi, tenemos intercambios muy interesantes y privilegiados. Te guiaremos paso a paso hacia nuestra forma de vida en la finca, nos tomamos el tiempo para explicarte nuestra visión de una vida más respetuosa con los seres vivos, y nos gusta aprender de la visión de nuestros visitantes.

  • Help

    Help

    Restoration of fruit trees, establishment of seasonal crops, maintenance of paths and crop plots, taking care of seedlings and the nursery, food processing, construction and improvement of existing infrastructure,...

    Restauration des arbres fruitiers, implantation des cultures saisonnières, entretien des chemins et des parcelles de cultures, s'occuper des semis et de la pépinière, transformation alimentaire, construction et amélioration des infrastructures existantes,...

    Restauración de arboles frutales, establecimiento de cultivos de temporada, mantenimiento de caminos y parcelas de cultivo, cuidado de las semillas y del vivero, procesamiento de alimentos, construcción y mejora de infraestructuras existentes, trabajo espiritual con plantas maestras…

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    French: Fluent
    English: Intermediate
    Spanish: Intermediate

    This 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

    Accommodation

    A small independent chalet with single bunk beds for 2 people. gallery with hammock. Dry toilet and private sink in the chalet, outdoor shower. Shared kitchen.

    Un petit chalet indépendant avec lits simples superposés pour 2 personnes. galerie avec hamac. Toilettes sèches et lavabo privés dans le chalet, douche extérieure. Cuisine partagée.

    Un pequeño chalet independiente con literas individuales para 2 personas. Galería con hamaca. WC seco y lavabo privado en el chalet, ducha exterior. Cocina compartida

    We eat vegetarian and the very simple cuisine is made by optimizing the use of the products available on the finca. Some foodstuffs are bought in the village once a week.

    Nous mangeons végétarien et la cuisine trés simple est faite en optimisant l'utilisation des produits disponibles sur la finca. Quelques denrées sont achetées au village une fois pas semaine.

    Comemos vegetariano y la cocina, muy sencilla, se elabora optimizando el uso de los productos disponibles en la finca. Algunos alimentos se compran en el pueblo una vez por semana.

  • 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

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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