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You're traveller dreams are in the south of Chile? We are looking for you: adventurous, wanderers, curious, creatives and proactive minds who can help us on the farm.
About Us
We are the Lischka- Prenzlau, a chilean-german family living on a 350-hectare farm near Puerto Octay, a tiny town located on the shores of Llanquihue's Lake with stunning view over Osorno volcano. If you think that this is a postal card, yes, it is. We feel the responsability to keep this natural landscape and this way of living alive, but we also love to open and share our world with the world. Thats why we need and we appreciate volunteers.
Our world turn around nature and people. That's means that we love and believe in upcycling, restorating, basic woodworking, painting, landscaping, but we also appreciatte to discover new ways to communicate our actions using social medias.
What you will find here?
The Organic & Biodynamic Farm
Most of your time is gonna be dedicated to help in our organic farm, knowing that we are in a way to be biodynamic. You’ll learn about sustainable food production and seasonal process.
Is all about sharing
We are interested on YOU, as a persona, so we also appreciatte if you share your skills with our family and local team.
Food with roots
You will put your hands on the earth daily (can be raining or full sun, we never know) but don't worry, you will see this effort on the table and taste the products thats come from our land. Any carrot, potatoe, spinach, tomatoe or lettuce grow here respecting the seasons. Thats why we say our food have roots and, while on the restaurante, you will discover not just flavors but our heritage mixed between chilote and german history. Our daily life happens around traditions and farm-to-table living. This is also an opportunity to discover new products coming from the ocean because - pay attention - we are not vegan: we raise, slaughter and cook lambs, chickens, fishes, porks, funghis and seaweeds.
Home for animals
For all animal lovers out there : our farm is home to cows, sheep, horses, donkeys, pigs, alpacas, and friendly pets.
People
We have an extended "family" here starting with Cornelia, Matthias, Andrea, Nina, Martin and Christophe and accompanied by Lolo, Bernardo, Susana, Raimundo, Florian on the farm and Lissete, Marcelo, Simón and Paola on the restaurante. You gonna discover our different accents, jobs and multigenerationals skills all in one. Part of your time is gonna be dedicated to chat and share with our community.
Sustainability with creativity
We love - and need -your skills and motivations around upcycling projects, eco-friendly and sustainable ideas. Your ideas are always welcome! -
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Light maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
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Interests
Events & social
Self development
Sustainability
Farming
Plant care
Gardening
Cooking & food
Nature
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UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Cultural Exchange & Learning Opportunities
Volunteering with us is a deep dive into the unique lifestyle of Southern Chile, where traditional Chilote/Chilean countryside culture meets German heritage. You will live and work alongside a local family and our farm team, sharing daily routines, traditional meals, and Spanish conversation.
What you will learn and experience with us:
Sustainable & Organic Farming: You will gain hands-on experience in managing a large-scale vegetable garden and greenhouse. You’ll learn about organic food production, crop rotation, and how we track our farm’s yield from seed to harvest.
Upcycling & Practical Creativity: We love finding new lives for everyday objects. You can learn how we upcycle glass bottles into drinking glasses for the restaurant and contribute your own green ideas.
Community Connection: By helping us with local museum fairs during Easter or Christmas, you will connect directly with local craftsmen and neighbors, experiencing the true, warm heart of Puerto Octay's community.
Above all, you will experience the breathtaking peace of Chilean Patagonia, waking up every day to views of Lake Llanquihue and four volcanoes, while learning what it truly means to live sustainably and close to the land. -
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
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About Us & Our Farm
We are a family farm located six kilometres from Puerto Octay, with a fantastic view of Lago Llanquihue and 4 volcanoes.
Our Restaurant: We own an authentic Chilean-German restaurant where most of the food is made with ingredients straight from the farm.
The Vegetable Garden: This is the place we need more help. All of our vegetables and meat, as well as marmalades, jams, and juices, are produced organically.
Our Animals: The farm is 350 hectares and we have cows, sheep, horses, donkeys, pigs, and alpacas, along with our friendly dogs and cats.
Our Sustainability Philosophy
We are always trying to reduce and reuse. For example, we upcycle empty glass bottles to make our own drinking glasses for the restaurant. If you love recycling, upcycling, or DIY projects, your ideas and help will be greatly welcome here!
Our Seasons & What to Expect
Spring & Summer (Planting & Harvesting): This is our busiest and most vibrant time! Work involves maintaining the garden, planting, and harvesting our fresh produce, cleaning wheat, prepping delivery boxes.
Autumn (Winding Down & Fairs): As the harvest season wraps up, we focus on preparing the land for the colder months. During Easter, we also help organize the local community fair at the Puerto Octay Museum, helping with setups, garden maintenance, or activities for kids.
Winter (A Special Cozy Retreat): We usually don't host short-term volunteers during winter because it gets cold and daylight hours are short. However, we open our doors as a unique opportunity for families or couples looking for a long-term stay. If you are looking for a peaceful pause, a quiet retreat, or a transitional "bridge" between chapters in your life, our farm in winter is the perfect place to slow down, connect, and live a cozy, slow-paced countryside experience.
Special Opportunity: Long-Term Garden & Greenhouse Leader (October – March).
We are looking for a dedicated, long-term volunteer who wants to fully immerse themselves in sustainable agriculture from October to March.
This is a fantastic learning opportunity where you will work closely with our team to learn how to manage a commercial vegetable garden and our greenhouses. Your roles will include:
Assisting our employees with weeding, planting, and maintaining the crops.
Collecting, harvesting, and preparing fresh produce for the farmers' market and our customers.
Helping us keep track and log what we produce throughout the season.
If you are organized, love nature, and want to learn the ins and outs of farm management, this role is for you!
If you love painting, landscaping, basic carpentry, interior design, or if you are simply a proactive person with a creative vision for improving spaces and gardens, this is the place for you!
Vanlife & Digital Nomad Friendly
Campervans Welcome: There are plenty of beautiful spots on our farm to park and live in your campervan or motorhome!
Connectivity: We have fiber optic internet at the restaurant, so you are welcome to work from that space during restaurant hours. Alternatively, you can work from the laundry room at any time (and maybe help us keep the laundry and drying moving along while you are at it!) -
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
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Accommodation
A separate house for volunteers, 500 hundred meters from the restaurant, bedroom and shared bathroom for volunteers.
Lunch and supper at the restaurant. Breakfast is at the house (its provided).
Bring a flashlight for the walk home at night.
Please try to arrive from Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 16:00 hrs -
What else ...
Explore Puerto Octay & The Lake District
Picturesque Puerto Octay is one of the best-kept secrets in the region and arguably the most charming town in the Lake Llanquihue District. Nestled on the northern shore of the lake, it was once a bustling lakeside port. Today, time seems to stand still here.
Walking through its peaceful streets, you’ll be surrounded by beautiful German colonial-style architecture—a living legacy of the 19th-century pioneers. Many of these historic buildings now operate as cozy cafes, bakeries, and inns.
What you can do in your free time:
Nature & Hiking: Explore the black-sand beaches, hike with stunning views of the Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes, or kayak on the pristine waters of Lake Llanquihue.
Local Gastronomy: Discover the region's famous fusion of Chilean and German flavors (you must try the local kuchen!).
Perfect Base Camp: We are just a short bus ride away from Frutillar, Puerto Varas, and the Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, making our farm the perfect base to explore the gateway to Chilean Patagonia. -
A little more information
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Internet access
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Limited internet access
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We have pets
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We are smokers
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Can host families
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Can host digital nomads
We have fiber optic internet at the restaurant, so you are welcome to work from that space during restaurant hours. Alternatively, you can work from the laundry room at any time (and maybe help us keep the laundry and drying moving along while you are at it!).
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Space for parking camper vans
There are plenty of beautiful spots on our farm to park and live in your campervan/motorhome!
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Can possibly accept pets
We can not accept pets. We have our owns.
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How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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My animals / pets
Kira
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J’ai pris plaisir à partager mes repas du midi avec l’équipe du restaurant. (On … read more
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J’ai pris plaisir à partager mes repas du midi avec l’équipe du restaurant. (On … read more
I enjoyed the … read more
Al initio, buscaba un voluntariado de 2 semanas a 1 mes, me quedé 2 meses y podría haberme quedado más. Todos son súper acogedores. Desde la familia Prenzlau que te recibe con los brazos abiertos hasta el equipo del restaurante y la granja que son adorables, sin olvidar a los otros voluntarios. Aquí … read more
esta pareja fue fantastica , justo lo que necesitabamos. Sus manos expertas en pintar paredes, nos ayudaron mucho
Hasta sus pequeños hijos entienden que trabajar es parte de la vida y ven toda la ayuda que prestan como un juego.
Nos encantò tenerlos con nosotros,se hicieron parte de la familia, esperamos volver a verlos.
Most of the time, Cornelia was giving us our tasks the day before. She let us organize our hours of work like we wanted.The bigest part of our job was to take the weed off the fields, but it depends of the month of you're volontering. We … read more
The workawayers have a room each in a barack that we share with the other workers in the daytime, with a shower and toilet in the house and also in the neighbourhouse if needed.
There is … read more
Cornelia, Mathias and her sons Cristof And Martin are all so lovely people, so friendly. They make u feel good on the farm.
The staff on the restaurant are very friendly too as Simon Paola Marcello, it was great to talk with … read more
Se suponía que sería un mes de voluntariado y se convirtió en un lugar de cariño, aprendizaje, amistad.
Recomiendo a todos que conozcan a esta familia y trabajen con ellos.
Desde el hijo de 16 años hasta la matriarca de la familia, … read more
estuve haciendo labores varias, muy tranquilo.
I spent almost 4 months here in total during the Chilean spring and summer of 2022/2023. Cornelia and her family are exceptional hosts - easy going, friendly, accommodating and always good conversations. The work was varied and new tasks were taught or tailored to my skills; … read more
We would have loved to get to know everyone a little better but we stayed only 2 weeks and Cornelia and here family has plenty things to … read more
Great work in all task assigned no matter how boring sometimes allways with a smile.
Finn a joy to have around, we managed to communicate even though neither of us spoke each other languages.
Thank you very much for that amazing meal, definitely in … read more
Aunque lo que más me gustó fue el trato que … read more
We worked from 9 to 4 on different tasks: we made glasses out of old bottles, we harvested, helped Matthias with the sheep, sold … read more
Bright gal with insatiable curiosity. Hard worker even with the dullest task.
Super funand interesting to talk to, allways brightening the place with a smile.
The best of luck in the future.
Hope we meet again
Nico
Entusiasta, buen conversador.
Un agrado haber contado contigo.
Suerte
Nico
Nos ayudaron muchísimo en la temporada de pariciones de corderos, casi como los pastores de las películas, protegiendo a los recién nacidos de los Jotes.
Gran apoyo en nuestra Feria al Aire Libre, todos enamorados de TinyHouse.
Un agrado compartir con ustedes.
Siempre son … read more
I stayed for three weeks at Espanatapajaros and I really enjoyed the days there, as other workawayers have written before - it definitely is hard to leave. I helped with variying tasks, as it is autumn right now, I harvested murtas (little red berries growing on bushes), strawberries and beans. … read more
My workaway was my first experience as a workawayer and was simply perfect. The owners and employees were very kind and understanding people. Our work was mostly concentrated in the organic garden, harvesting strawberries and murtas (which I didn’t know before and are delicious small fruits that only grow up in south of Chile), … read more
Pasamos unas semanas muy agradables con ustedes, siempre buscando que hacer y cómo ayudar, una pareja con mucha energía y buena disposición.
Fue una muy buena incorporación a nuestro equipo.
Suerte en todo
Very happy to have hosted you, really easy going guys, hard workers, allways eager to help. you went above and beyond.
We had a lot of fun with you. You´ll allways have a home here.
Hardworking and easy going couple, adapted very well with our diferent tasks and the unexpected emergencies.
We are still remembering your amazing meal.
They got allong excellent with our staff and other volunteers.
Very happy we´d meet you.
All the best
You are most … read more
Tus plátanos Tony, INCREIBLES!!!!!
Lo pasamos muy bien, siempre serás bienvenido.
Abrazos
For all this beautifull view in the volcan everyday make u feel that u never regret this short walking time to the restaurant and learn about the various type of … read more
People are very nice and warm, the landscapes are awsome, and the food so good!!
We lived in a confortable house with everything and our job was mostly to work in the strawberry area. We really enjoyed our lifestyle there!
Thank you very much all the family and Nico
Trabajadores incansables y siempre de buen ánimo.
Fué gratísimo contar con ustedes, son bienvenidos siempre.
Suerte en sus viajes.
Gracias
The area itself … read more
We enjoyed living in a gorgeous old house with our lovely … read more
I enjoyed the work, like the fruit and veggie picking, making the big … read more
Totally recommendation for every workawayers, you have super friendly hosts and people in the restaurant and the farm and probably the best food of the continent.
The work is relaxed but for sure it is farm work, so sometimes it can be hard as well.
I hope to see you again at some time, … read more
We hope to see you again.
I would … read more
I wish to emphasize the human quality of this family: people with great souls! I'll never forget the last words of Matias - "Here there will always be a place for you," but also not forget the beautiful … read more
Hope we see you again.
Nos ayudó con diversos proyectos, entre ellos a reponer todo el material fotográfico que habíamos perdido.
Vuelve pronto filio.
