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The project is my own piece of land on the Santa Maria River in the mountains, 3 km from the town of Santa Fe, Veraguas. I have lived here 8 years, coming from USA. The land is 8,000sq. meters (2acres). I live in a house on the property that I am still building myself. There is a trail to the river, beautiful views and lots of shade so it does not get hot. This is a permaculture & BioDynamic farm (I am trained in both), planted with many fruit trees and edible plants. House is rustic ans comfortable and has a secure space for valuables. It is off grid and has solar power and private water service. Internet is 4G with Tigo, Digicel, Claro, MasMovil.
I speak-hablo-falo English/Español/PortuguésTypes of help and learning opportunities
Art ProjectsLanguage practiceHelp with Eco ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareFarmstay helpCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceCultural exchange and learning opportunities
Endless possibilities living in Rural Latin America. Few people here speak english, but there are a some english speaking foreigners nearby. Language and meeting local people and cultures and traditions.
Help
*️️️*️️️*️️️*️️️ONLY need someone to watch the house and farm while I am gone. A house sitter. This is very little actual physical work, unless you want to. It is a responsibility though, because it is watching out for the house/farm. Think of this as a vacation. I do not provide allowance for food, but free place to stay. You can eat what is growing on the farm, too. HELPFUL if you speak some spanish!! Since this is an active farm, there are constant tasks of all types when I am here: construction, gardening, maintenance, planting, art/design/decor.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
French: 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
Private bedroom with Double Bed. No food included except what is produced on the farm (some veggies, fruits, Yuca). Toilet is indoor flush and also outdoor latrine. Bath/shower is a large tub with a hot water shower, or bathe in the river. There is a gas stove&oven, blender, refrigerator, clothes washing machine, hammocks
What else ...
Santa Fe is a natural beauty with rivers, waterfalls and national park cloudforest nearby (a few KM). People travel here to enjoy nature and bugbites, not restaurants, air conditioning and shopping malls.
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?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 2-3 hours a day, 7 days a week