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Welcome to our Catholic House of Prayer located in northern Ecuador.
Our mission is to welcome all people seeking God in an exceptional place surrounded by nature.
God called us in 2009 to open our old farm and put it at the service of everyone. Since then, we have experienced wonderful moments of meeting, sharing, and exchange through retreats, gatherings, and spiritual guidance. We are very sensitive to music and art, which allow us to express our gratitude and love for God.
The House of Prayer spans 28 hectares, which we have shaped over the past years through building and cultivating. But all of this is not achieved alone; it is thanks to the work and dedication of many who help maintain this place.
Through a rhythm of prayer and work, life at the house is always full of surprises, encounters, and unforeseen events that allow us to see God’s work in our daily lives.
Our main language is Spanish, and we also speak French and Italian. Our English is very limited, but we warmly welcome everyone.
We invite you to be part of this adventure, whatever your religion or belief may be, as long as you are open to living an enriching spiritual and human experience.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Sustainability
Farming
Culture
Charity work
Writing
Plant care
Music
Books
Art & design
Languages
Gardening
Cooking & food
Architecture
Drawing & painting
Animals
Nature
Camping
Mountain
Dancing
Outdoor activities
Beach
Hiking
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The House of Prayer is located among Afro-Ecuadorian and mestizo farming communities. We have ongoing exchanges with the local population (masses, visits, daily life, etc.), and it is important for us to speak Spanish to facilitate communication and learning, promoting an understanding of our culture.
Help
Maintenance of gardens, orchards, and green spaces.
Planting and cultivation.
Basic masonry, electrical, and plumbing work.
Cleaning of all facilities (chapel, dormitories, swimming pool, halls, etc.).
Cooking.
Welcoming and facilitating group activities.
Languages
Languages spoken
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Intermediate
English: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
Even if other languages are spoken, we ask for a minimum basic knowledge of Spanish to allow for good integration
Accommodation
Room for 4 people (not mixed) with shower and bathroom.
Room for two people/individual with shared shower and bathroom with the main house.
We provide sheets and blankets.
All meals are eaten together in the main house.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Oufti
Kuskus
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