A person wearing a blue hat and dark shirt stands in a lush garden clearing, working the soil. Surrounding are green plants, trees, cloudy sky, and mountains.
A cozy rustic wooden room features a bed with blue floral bedding, a red heart pillow, mosquito net, minimal lighting, small window, mattress, and a painting.
A vibrant river flows through moss-covered rocks and dense, lush green forest. Crystal-clear water rushes over stones, surrounded by towering trees and tropical vegetation. Nature thrives.
A pair of hands holds freshly picked green beans, leafy greens, and cabbage. The background is grassy, suggesting these vegetables were recently harvested from a garden.
A dramatic sunset illuminates the sky with warm orange and yellow hues. Silhouetted trees stand on a green hillside, under a vast, cloudy sky. Peaceful landscape.
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Live and learn from working in nature in Lejanías, Colombia

Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    *Please contact this host in Spanish*
    We are a family project of three people, living and learning through practice and experience. We approach this project from the perspective of land conservation and regeneration, aiming to create a space in harmony with our environment to share our knowledge. We are located in the municipality of Lejanías, Meta, approximately 7 kilometers from the town, at 1,000 meters above sea level, surrounded by rivers and mountains that inspire us and connect us with life.

    Somos un proyecto familiar de tres personas, estamos habitando y aprendiendo desde la práctica y el sentir, abarcamos este proyecto desde la conservación y regeneración de la tierra, con el objetivo de crear un espacio en armonía con nuestro entorno para compartir nuestros saberes.
    Estamos ubicados en el municipio de Lejanías, Meta, aproximadamente a 7 kilómetros del pueblo, a 1,000 m s. n. m., rodeado de ríos y montañas que nos inspiran y nos conectan con la vida.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
  • Interests

    Interests

    Music
    Gardening
    Books
    Plant care
    Cooking & food
    Animals
    Culture
    Movies & TV
    Self development
    Pets
    Sustainability
    Farming
    Camping
    Beach
    Mountain
    Hiking
    Nature
    Outdoor activities
    Dancing
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    At every moment of our lives, there is constant learning, and we are always open to the mutual exchange of knowledge. If you have knowledge you would like to share with us, please don't hesitate to let us know, just as you would like us to delve deeper into a particular topic. If you prefer, we can create opportunities to exchange all of this knowledge. We are certain that in most activities, we will always learn something new. For us, volunteering is a space for exchanging activities, knowledge, and experiences, leading us to share new ways of living in community and connecting with the earth.
    En cada momento de nuestras vidas hay un constante aprendizaje, siempre estamos abiertos al intercambio mutuo de conocimientos. Si tienes saberes que deseas compartir con nosotros, no dudes en hacérnoslo saber, así como si quieres que nosotros profundicemos en algún tema. Si lo prefieres, podemos abrir espacios para intercambiar todos esos conocimientos. Estamos seguros de que en la mayoría de las actividades siempre aprenderemos algo nuevo.
    Para nosotros el voluntariado es un espacio de intercambio de actividades, saberes y experiencias, llevándonos a compartir nuevas formas de vivir en comunidad y de conectar con la tierra.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    - Planting various plants, weeding, and managing the vegetable garden and edible forest.
    - Helping with the construction of a small cabin we are building using bio-construction techniques.
    - Assisting with activities that arise during our stay, as life in the countryside depends heavily on the weather and other factors.
    - Caring for the farm animals.
    - We participate in social activities together, such as preparing food and organizing the common areas.

    - Siembra de diferentes plantas, desyerbe, manejo de huerta y bosque comestible.
    - Ayuda en la construcción de una pequeña cabaña que estamos realizando en bio-construcción.
    - Asistencia en las actividades que van surgiendo durante la estadía, ya que la vida en el campo depende mucho del clima y otros factores.
    - Cuidado de animales de la finca
    - Realizamos las actividades amorosas entre los integrantes que consiste en la preparación de los alimentos y la organización de las áreas comunes

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    Spanish: Fluent

    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

    We have a shared room for two people or camping depending on availability
    All members of the household participate in food preparation and shared household activities.
    Contamos con una habitación compartida para dos personas o camping dependiendo disponibilidad
    La preparación de los alimentos y las actividades compartidas del hogar las realizamos todos los integrantes del hogar

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    There are many things you can do in your free time.
    - Just three kilometers from the property, there's a lovely river where you can spend a pleasant time.
    - In the village of Lejanías, you can find several agencies that offer activities.
    - You can also join us for activities we organize outside the property.
    - Enjoy and connect with nature.

    Hay muchas cosas que puedes hacer en tu tiempo libre.

    - A tan solo tres kilómetros de la finca hay un encantador rio donde puedes pasar un rato ameno.
    - En el pueblo de Lejanías puedes encontrar varias agencias con las que puedes realizar actividades
    - También puedes unirte a nosotros en las actividades que realicemos fuera de la finca.
    - Disfrutar y conectar con la naturaleza.

  • 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

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Aquí hay 3 perros, 1 gato y animales de granja con gallinas y vacas, esperamos que tu mascota sea amigable con todos, por favor contarnos con anticipación si viajas con tu mascota

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Profile photo of Max

    Max

    Amigable y cariñoso

Host ref number: 172692338515

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Photos

A cozy rustic wooden room features a bed with blue floral bedding, a red heart pillow, mosquito net, minimal lighting, small window, mattress, and a painting.
A person wearing a blue hat and dark shirt stands in a lush garden clearing, working the soil. Surrounding are green plants, trees, cloudy sky, and mountains.
A vibrant river flows through moss-covered rocks and dense, lush green forest. Crystal-clear water rushes over stones, surrounded by towering trees and tropical vegetation. Nature thrives.
A pair of hands holds freshly picked green beans, leafy greens, and cabbage. The background is grassy, suggesting these vegetables were recently harvested from a garden.
A dramatic sunset illuminates the sky with warm orange and yellow hues. Silhouetted trees stand on a green hillside, under a vast, cloudy sky. Peaceful landscape.

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