Be a part of the creation of a food forest and explore El Quijote, Uruguay

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  Description

  We are two friends currently building our kitchen studio for events with a food forest and native plant landscape. We have embarked on this project by ourselves and would love to exchange ideas and experiences with others. Our chacra is located 15 minutes from the beach, offering a peaceful place that is near activities and the best beaches in Uruguay.
  
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  Somos dos amigas construyendo nuestro estudio de cocina para eventos con un bosque de alimentos y un paisaje de plantas nativas. Estamos emprendiendo este projecto solas y nos encantaría intercambiar ideas y experiencias. Nuestra chacra se encuentra a 15 minutos de la playa, ofreciendo un lugar tranquilo cerca de actividades y de las mejores playas de Uruguay.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Hospitality/Tourism

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Sustainability

  

  Movies & TV

  

  Farming

  

  Animals

  

  Plant care

  

  Gardening

  

  Carpentry

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Water sports

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Sailing / Boating

  

  Nature

  

  Cycling

  

  Beach
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Fio is a sommelier and lover of healthy cooking. She's lived in Uruguay her whole live and worked at different restaurants. She is the creator of Camino Verde, a brand that was established 12 years ago that promotes healthy and concious living.
  Ash has worked and volunteered in various organic and permaculture farms in Canada and Australia. She recently moved here to settle down and start a new chapter in her life.
  This farm is two projects in one, reflecting Fio and Ash's loves: food, events and gardening. Tasks will revolve around these worlds depending on the time of year and needs.
  
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  Fio es sommelier y amante de la cocina saludable. Ha vivido en Uruguay toda su vida y trabajado en distintos rubros a lo largo de su vida. Es la creadora de Camino Verde, una marca fundada hace 12 años que promueve una vida sana y consciente.
  Ash ha trabajado y sido voluntaria en varias granjas orgánicas y de permacultura en Canadá y Australia. Recientemente se mudó aquí para establecerse y comenzar una nueva etapa en su vida.
  Esta granja es dos proyectos en uno, que reflejan las pasiones de Fio y Ash: la comida, los eventos y la jardinería. Las tareas se pensaran en torno estos mundos según la época del año y las necesidades.

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  Projects involving children

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

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  Help

  Gardening, maintenance, carpentry, bioconstruction. As time goes on our project will evolve into new areas and spaces that will need creative minds. We need people who are willing to just in the care and time that a new project needs.
  
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  Jardinería, mantenimiento, carpintería, bioconstrucción. Con el tiempo, nuestro proyecto evolucionará hacia nuevas áreas y espacios que requerirán mentes creativas. Necesitamos personas dispuestas a dedicar el tiempo y cuidado que requiere un nuevo proyecto.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Fluent
  Portuguese: Beginner

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  Accommodation

  A cabin is set up that includes a bedroom, bathroom, and private cooking space, this will be available for volunteers. Options exist to camp or bring a camper but must be discussed beforehand.
  Food can either be bought for you or preferrably be reimbursed based on a weekly agreement on cost.
  
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  Una cabaña con dormitorio, baño y cocina privada esta disponible para los voluntarios. Existe la opción de acampar o traer una campervan, pero es necesario acordarlo antes.
  La comida se puede comprar por ustedes o, preferiblemente, se reembolsará según un acuerdo semanal sobre el costo.

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  What else ...

  It's easiest to get around with a car but we can try get you access to a motorcycle/bicycle. There is a bus service that is accessible from a nearby road.
  15 minutes from the beach, 5 minutes from the nearest town (San Carlos).
  
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  Es más fácil moverse en auto, pero podemos intentar conseguir una moto o bicicleta. Hay un servicio de autobús accesible desde una ruta cercana.
  A 15 minutos de la playa y a 5 minutos del pueblo más cercano (San Carlos).

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  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

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  

  Mora

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