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14 May 2025
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Come Lend a Hand at My Farm
Hola, sobrinos. Welcome to my little corner of the world—a coffee farm tucked away in the mountains of Manizales, Colombia. I’m close enough to the city for a quick visit but far enough that you can lose yourself in thought, surrounded by nature.
I live among six old houses that whisper stories of the Coffee Cultural Landscape, recognized by UNESCO. My farm may be small enough to explore in a day, but trust me, a whole year wouldn’t be enough to uncover all its secrets. The trees, the birds, the coffee—it all moves at its own rhythm, and I just try to keep up.
Speaking of coffee, let me tell you something special. The beans grown here aren’t just any beans. They carry the soul of this land, nurtured at 1,700 meters above sea level and processed with the care only tradition can teach. Baristas and roasters around the world recognize the quality of the coffee, and our name has found its way into the cups of those who appreciate the finest.
Who I’m Looking For
I love good company, but farm life isn’t for everyone. It’s tough, physical work with early mornings and long days. If you know what that means and you’re up for the challenge, I’d be happy to welcome you.
Right now, I could really use help from people with real experience in:
Carpentry, masonry, painting, and other building trades (because things always need fixing around here)
Photography or video production (to help capture the magic of this place)
To keep things smooth and safe, I ask that all volunteers get an insurance (we will help) and make sure they’re in good standing to stay in Colombia.
No Surprises, Please
I like to plan ahead, so I don’t take walk-ins or last-minute requests. If you want to join me, reach out 4-8 weeks in advance, and we’ll figure out if it’s a good fit.
Think you’d be a good match? Let’s talk.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Coffee is a very complex business. With us you will learn about, production, transformation, international trade. Also you can learn about becoming a Barista and serving, preparing coffee in diff
Help
We want to create a new you. We want you to learn the complexities of the coffee farm work from the field to the cup. In the time you will spend with us you will learn. Basic plantation processes, harvesting, drying, milling, packaging, cupping, and more.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
We have a house in the middle of the coffee field. Very basic but comfortable location. Shared rooms with bathrooms with running water. The house has to be reached by foot (20 min walk). Hot water is available!
There is a kitchen to allow for you to cook.
Internet is available at the farm in some areas and will be available for free.
The city of Manizales is near by (30 min) and in general several mid size cities are accessible from here in a radius of 4 hours (Medellin, Pereira, Armenia)
What else ...
We have received more than 400 visitors in the last 2 years. Our project is the typical family business, and the values and ethics reflect what we want our daughters to be in the future.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can possibly accept pets
Dogs. Fully vaccinated. Must behave and respect policy of NO pets on beds.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Feedback (13)
The host(sofia) is a super cool and very friendly girl. She helped me with everthing so my stay there fells like home. The food was always so tasty… read more
My stay was about 10 days with two other people. We got a taste of harvesting, field prep, tree care, post-processing, and context on the social situation… read more
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The host(sofia) is a super cool and very friendly girl. She helped me with everthing so my stay there fells like home. The food was always so tasty… read more
My stay was about 10 days with two other people. We got a taste of harvesting, field prep, tree care, post-processing, and context on the social situation… read more
we also thanks them for the possibility to know in a autentic way the life in a coffee finca. Also the food and the accommodation were perfect!
Come back soon.
Thank you for your compromise ad dedication.
Angela, Ivanov and all their family became a real friends for me. I felt that they appreciate my presence and my wish to… read more
There will be always space for you to come back "home".
Thank you.
They left an indeleble mark on everybody with their kindness and wits.
Thank you.
The farm is very beautiful and I had a really good time here. I was lucky enough to be taken around to the processing and roasting plant and to take part in the 'cupping' process.… read more
