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A process of restoration and conservation of the Andean high cloud forest hand-in-hand with permaculture processes and sustainable use of raw materials from the site such as timber, stones, clay and organic fertilizers. This is a place to connect with yourself as a beautiful part of nature.
We like to promote creativity and try to have all the necessary materials available for various initiatives , including the kitchen, which we have equipped with spices and non-perishable products in addition to the current harvest.
We have one on site employee in addition to the owner and host.
Un proceso de restauración y conservación de bosque de niebla alto andino a partir de la transición de la ganadería a la restauración de acuíferos. Paralelamente se están trabajando procesos de permacultura, cultivos de pancoger y aprovechamiento sostenible de materias primas del sitio como maderables, piedras, arcilla y abonos orgánicos. Este es un lugar para conectarse consigo mismo y saberse una hermosa parte de la naturaleza.
Nos gusta promover la creatividad y procuramos tener disponibles todos los materiales necesarios para diversas iniciativas incluyendo la cocina, que tenemos equipada con condimentos y productos no perecederos además de la cosecha del momento.
Por el momento contamos con un empleado, además de la dueña y afintriona.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Sustainability
Politics / Social justice
Pets
Farming
Plant care
Photography
Music
Languages
Gardening
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Books
Art & design
Animals
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Camping
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You can hear the flow of water all the time, walk for hours without meeting anyone, bathe in a waterfall, sit under a 300-year-old giant tree and humbly feel part of a wonderful world and it's biodiversity.
Un lugar donde se puede oír el fluir del agua, caminar por horas sin encontrarse con nadie, bañarse en una cascada y sentarse debajo de un árbol de 300 años, o varios, y sentirse humildemente parte de un mundo maravilloso y su biodiversidad.
Help
People interested in building alternatives from a deep connection with nature, simplicity and creativity. Ideally they know what they can offer and what they want to learn.
We need help with household and garden chores as well a mantaining the hiking trails and gathering seeds, caring for seedlings and planting trees.
Personas interesadas en construir alternativas desde la conexión profunda con la naturaleza, la sencillez y la creatividad. Idealmente que tengan claro lo que pueden ofrecer y lo que quieren aprender.
Por lo general necesitamos ayuda con labores domésticas y en la huerta, también con el mantenimiento de senderos ecológicos y con la recolección de semillas, el cuidado de las plántulas y la siembra de árboles.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Portuguese: Intermediate
French: Beginner
Italian: BeginnerThis 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
Bedroom with shared bathroom, hot water and self-service kitchen, lots of space for camping.
Dormitorio con baño compartido, agua caliente y cocina autoservicio, mucho espacio para camping.
What else ...
All the water is drinkable and comes straight from the paramo. Within the reserve, travelers will find ecological trails of different levels of difficulty, from 1 to 8 hours of hike, with inclination of 2/5 to 5/5, two of which lead to waterfalls where they can bathe under a jet that comes straight from the mountain. There is also the possibility of horseback-riding inside and outside the reserve. In addition, Pacho (the town) is very special because it has three thermic floors, which means that we can change climate, vegetation and food without leaving the town. We have allies in other parts of the town, including the lake, which makes it easier to get to know the municipality beyond the farm. Finally, we like to eat and cook, and although we do not offer restaurant service we have spices, ingredients and good cooks, who especially like to share what they prepare and eat in community, and who greatly appreciate all the help that can be provided. We are omnivores but we accommodate the nutritional needs of the volunteers.
Toda el agua es potable y viene derecho del páramo.
Dentro del predio de los viajeros encontrarán senderos ecológicos de distintos niveles de dificultad, entre 1 y 8hrs de trayecto, con inclinación de 2/5 a 5/5, dos de los cuales desembocan en una cascada donde se podrán bañar debajo de un chorro que sale directo de la montaña. También existe la posibilidad de hacer cabalgatas dentro y fuera de la finca.
Además el municipio de Pacho es muy especial pues cuenta con tres pisos térmicos, lo que quiere decir que podemos cambiar de clima, vegetación y alimento sin salir del municipio. tiene aliados en otros lugares del pueblo, incluyendo el lago, lo que facilita conocer el municipio más allá de la finca.
Por último, nos gusta comer y cocinar, y aunque no ofrecemos servicio de restaurante si contamos con condimentos, ingredientes y cocineros de nivel, a los que les gusta sobre todo compartir lo que preparan y comer en comunidad, y que agradecen enormemente toda la ayuda que se les pueda brindar. Somos omnívoros pero nos acomodamos a las necesidades alimenticias de los voluntarios.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Internet based on phone data service, can accomodate for downloads and extra connection for a fee
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
NO. We have 2 cats and 5 dogs
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Mao
Mia
Tony
Tony
Laisa
Mugre
Chacha
Guache
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In my case the work mainly consisted of weeding the meadows for the cows… read more
I planned to stay for 10 days, ended up staying for 14 ; I was with 2 then with 3 other volunteers / the accommodation is a shared room with… read more
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In my case the work mainly consisted of weeding the meadows for the cows… read more
I planned to stay for 10 days, ended up staying for 14 ; I was with 2 then with 3 other volunteers / the accommodation is a shared room with… read more
The work was not too hard and we had our own really fun project, in our free time we could go hiking and exploring, horse… read more
The work we got to do is creative and fun. I enjoyed life there especially because I was able to connect to the nature through… read more
The surrounding nature is absolutely beautiful - so if you like hiking and bird watching this is a good place for you.
The work was fun and doable (Alejandra always made sure that everyone understood… read more
The work was fun and easy going. During my time I worked a lot improving the trails and with the compost. In the afternoon, Alejandra would often take the volunteers for a little hike to the forests, hills and rivers. She has a lot of knowledge about the plants and the area that… read more
Alejandra loves to share her experiences, her knowledge and the places she knows: sharing a horse ride, making a fire every evening, cooking traditional meals, sharing her travel experiences.
When it comes to work, she's flexible about hours and also takes our preferences into account, depending… read more
You get the opportunity to do your own projects, Alejandra provides ideas of which you can more or less choose. Great food -picked up some inspirations for myself haha -, good hikes accompanied by the two (always excited for hikes) dogs and chilled evenings in a great environment.… read more
La cantidad de trabajo era perfecta, un par de horas por la mañana y un par de horas por la tarde. El trabajo consistía sobretodo en andar por los caminos y ayudar a Alejandra con sus diferentes proyectos: en nuestro Caso fue el huerto… read more
the workload was totally fine, and the instructions clear.
We stayed together with 3 girls from Catalan, which was really great, we cooked together, made fire every evening and had a… read more
