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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
18 Jan 2024
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Description
I have been living in Uruguay for 13 years can offer an insight to the country and culture. I am interested in the local flora and fauna and have some knowledge
I am looking for help to clear the non native woodland behind my house to plant and encourage native plants as well as food producing trees - forest garden - as well as growing organic vegetables and gardening. In addition to this there is some maintenance and painting to be done.
A second option is for people very experienced in bringing on young horses.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I have been living in Uruguay for 13 years can offer an insight in to the country and culture. I am interested in the local flora and fauna and have some knowledge. I can explain how to successfully plant in a sandy environment. I can help people make the most of the trip advising on what to see locally.
Help
I am looking for help to clear the non native woodland behind my house to plant and encourage native plants as well as food producing trees as well as growing vegetables and gardening. In addition to this there is some maintenance and painting to be done.
Additionally if people are experienced in bringing on horses I am looking for help.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Accommodation
I can offer a private room in a house with shared bathroom as well as cooking facilities.
What else ...
The cabanas are 15 minutes walking from a number of surf beaches. Punta del Diablo is near to Cabo Polonia and Santa Teresa national park.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Fibre optic connection which has enabled a number of tenants to work remotely without any connection problems.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (8)
For 2 amazing weeks i stayed with Katherine. The work was mostly gardening and some painting. Nothing too hard and the amout with 4 hours/day was also fair. In exchange Katherine let me stay in her well equipped and cozy guesthouse and offered me a delicious meal every working day. She is a very kind and… read more
Communication was very clear, and we als ways knew what we had to do.
The work was hard, but good. Also it's only 4 hours, so very doable.
Her garden and the house are simply beautiful and it's easy to feel comfortable and welcomed.
Overall said we had a great time with her and can only… read more
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For 2 amazing weeks i stayed with Katherine. The work was mostly gardening and some painting. Nothing too hard and the amout with 4 hours/day was also fair. In exchange Katherine let me stay in her well equipped and cozy guesthouse and offered me a delicious meal every working day. She is a very kind and… read more
Communication was very clear, and we als ways knew what we had to do.
The work was hard, but good. Also it's only 4 hours, so very doable.
Her garden and the house are simply beautiful and it's easy to feel comfortable and welcomed.
Overall said we had a great time with her and can only… read more
Most of the time we did gardening work: We cut, moved, piled and then burned dead wood; did weeding and planted new plants.
The work was interesting and fun, with the food afterwards… read more
We liked the work in the garden : make fire, cut wood, weeding, moving the plants, pick up leaves and soil... They are different tasks so you don't do always the same… read more
