Help with gardening, animal and orchard care in this natural paradise near Montevideo, Uruguay

Uruguay

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Located in the countryside, surrounded by vineyards and nature fields, our organic farm waits for you. We have an organic garden that gives us delicious vegetables, our hens give us their eggs, and our fruit trees provide us with oranges, tangerines, lemons, apples, peaches, pears, plums, avocado, quince, figues...
We are starting a touristic project which includes hosting and organizing events and rural experiences in our place.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Farmstay help
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Language practice
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We love sharing traditions, national and rural identity. We can speak 5 languages, we love to chat, to sing, to exchange ideas, opinions, views and experiences. We love meeting people from many countries because this contributes to cultural enrichment.
Help
Taking care of this natural paradise requires a lot of daily work: gardening, animal and orchard care, general maintenance. Would you like to help us with it?
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Accommodation
You will be part of the family, sharing meals, talks and beautiful moments with us.
What else ...
Our place is located 30 km away from the capital city, Montevideo. In your free time you can take a bus and get to the city in some 45 minutes, where you would find a lot of cultural events. We are also 8 km away from other smaller towns and cities of Canelones Department as "Las Piedras".
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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26/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Laura & Sakari) for host

We volunteered for Sole for two weeks in July. Sole is a wonderfully warm, caring and kind person, with an incredibly sweet tooth... She made us fall in love with dulche de leche and having a dessert in general. The volunteering was very home-like and relaxed, tasks included various kinds of things around the house and the yard, such as: cutting… read more

(Excellent )

23/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Laura & Sakari)

Laura and Sakari stayed almost 2 weeks at home. They helped me a lot with the everyday tasks, gardening, cleaning, hosting tourists, and specialy weeding the organic garden.
They are very respectful, quiet and responsable. They work very seriously and always have a smile on their face!
We had great conversations about international issues, as we… read more

(Very good )

23/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Ki)

Ki is a sweet and calm guy and it was a pleasure to meet and host him at home. Even if he has been feeling quite sick during some days, he could help me out doing some paintings, cleaning the house, and even mowing the lawn.
He is very quiet and respectful. We shared interesting and nice chats together.
Thank you for everything dearest Ki!!

(Very good )

13/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Ki) for host

What an amazing experience! I couldn't have asked for a better place to spend my last days in Uruguay. After almost 8 months of traveling the peace and good vibes of Soledad's place were exactly what I needed. I helped with a variety of jobs like mowing the grass, breaking walnuts, and painting. I'm especially grateful since Soledad was very… read more

(Excellent )

23/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Annie Jénifer & Cristian David)

Jeny y Cris venían por 12 días pero son tan geniales que les pedimos que se quedaran unos cuantos días más!
La experiencia de recibirlos fue super buena. Las charlas que tuvimos fueron muy interesantes, compartieron con nosotros un montón de experiencias y anécdotas de su viaje por Sudamérica y nosotros pudimos contarles mucho sobre Uruguay.
Son… read more

(Excellent )

23/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Annie Jénifer & Cristian David) for host

Amor y más amor se recibe de Soledad! Una experiencia única e inigualable. Pasamos casi un mes con ella y su familia, Soledad es una mujer llena de valores, es encantadora, inteligente y lo mejor, nos brindó su afecto y amistad, hicimos un lazo para toda la vida. Las tareas son sencillas, prácticas y dinámicas. La comida de Sole es deliciosa y su… read more

(Excellent )

28/07/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Nathalie & Antonin)

La experiencia de recibir en casa a Nathalie y Antonin fue un éxito. Luego de haber visto que su primer workaway no había sido satisfactorio, conversé con ellos para comprender los motivos y decidí recibirlos. Pude comprobar que ambos son super trabajadores y que están deseosos de hacer todo tipo de trabajo. Saben hacer muchas cosas y lo que no… read more

(Excellent )

14/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (Nathalie & Antonin) for host

Nous sommes restés 2 semaines chez Sole, elles sont passées à une vitesse folle!!
Sole est une personne entière et tellement généreuse...
Ces animaux sont géniaux aussi!!
Nous avons pu aider sur beaucoup de choses, diverses et variées!!
L'entretien du poulailler, en passant par l'entretien des espaces verts, sans oublier la bricole type extension… read more

(Excellent )

07/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Myrto) for host

Sole is such a fantastic, happy and warm host! We got close and I think that her nature is such that she makes good friends with all workers, being so open about everything and making other feel comfortable.
The accomodation is great, as well as the location and her cooking! She has three amazing dogs and a huge farm!
I enjoyed it a lot, and I… read more

(Excellent )

21/05/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Lorenzo & Jade)

Jade and Lorenzo are very kind and hard working persons. They have helped me with many different tasks - some of them quite hard - and smile was always on their face! Jade had previous experience in gardening, planting and weeding and she was showing Lorenzo how to do this kind of things. And Lorenzo was happy to learn and he was also doing very… read more

(Excellent )

12/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Lorenzo & Jade) for host

We stayed at the chacrita for 17 days. It was a good time, Soledad is a really nice person, always grateful for the work done, who can really help you if you need something. We saw her dedicating a lot of time and energy to help other workawayers with a little trouble. It was a particularly busy period for her and we had to work autonomously quite… read more

(Excellent )

15/04/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Jana & Mattia)

No hay palabras suficientes para describir y agradecer a Jana y Mattia. Son hermosas personas que saben hacer de todo, tienen muchísima experiencia tanto en tareas de mantenimiento (pintaron una casa entera por dentro y por fuera!!) como de recepción de turistas, de cuidado del jardin y la huerta... y son excelentes personas!! No sólo hicieron.mi… read more

(Excellent )

08/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Jana & Mattia) for host

Sole!!! (Vale, Diego and los perros, Brunchik, Kia, Dak)
What a wonderful time we had together! It's been a great way to finish our Uruguayo adventure (which we hope has a new chapter in the near future)!
Here we met some great friends and we can surely say we will have friends for life.
It's been great helping out with different jobs at this… read more

(Excellent )

29/03/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Paco & Cassy)

Paco y Cassy son encantadores, trabajan muy bien y ¡cómo cocinan! De las mejores croquetas españolas que hemos probado!! Ha sido un placer tenerlos en casa, conversar con ellos y compartir lindos momentos. Me ayudaron mucho con la huerta y el jardín, y también con el mantenimiento de la casa. Son muy prolijos y respetuosos. Los recomiendo sin duda… read more

(Excellent )

26/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (Paco & Cassy) for host

Nuestra semana con Sole, ha sido hasta el momento nuestra mejor experiencia de workaway!
Trabajamos sobre todo en el jardín y la huerta, y también ayudando en tareas de la casa. Sole es una persona super sociable, amable y calurosa, muy apasionada de experiencias con workawayers y te hace sentir como de la familia enseguida. Las comidas están… read more

(Excellent )

19/01/2018

Left by Workawayer (Agustin) for host

Estuve 15 dias y la pase de lo mas bien , me sentí bienvenido desde el primer momento , Soledad y su familia son personas muy buenas y calidas , la chacra es un lugar muy lindo , hay tres perros muy juguetones que son lo mas .Los recomiendo %1000 !!!

(Excellent )

17/01/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Agustin)

Fue un placer haber recibido a Agustín! Es muy proactivo e independiente, no necesita mucha explicación: sabe hacer de todo: es excelente en tareas de mantenimiento, en jardinería, y a todo le pone ganas y buena onda.
Es tranquilo, confiable y responsable. Un buen tipo con muchas habilidades. Lo recomiendo totalmente.
Vamo'arriba Agus!!

(Excellent )

17/01/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Alexandra & Konstantin)

Konsti y Sascha son una pareja encantadora. Llegaron en un momento en el que había mucho para hacer y realmente nos ayudaron mucho. Tienen muy buena disposición, son respetuosos y confiables.
Disfrutan del contacto con la naturaleza y así compartimos momentos muy lindos. Los recomiendo totalmente!

(Excellent )

27/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Alexandra & Konstantin) for host

What a great experience!

We stayed with Sole for two weeks and we really enjoyed it. Working with Sole and Fede was joyfull and there were many different tasks for us like building a wooden deck, working in the vegetable garden and helping in the orchard. Besides work we could also visit three wineries with Sole.

The area and the house is very… read more

(Excellent )

17/01/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Emily & James)

Emily and Jamie are awesome!!! They helped in many different tasks and they were great on everything.
Jamie is able to repair whatever you need. Emily is always ready and willing to help and she really does it! They work as a team (especially as bar tenders ;-) )
And they are reliable, sweet and very good people.
Don't hesitate to let them in. You… read more

(Excellent )

13/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Emily & James) for host

Our experience with Sole and her family was everything we wanted and more. She is a warm and caring person who made us feel truly at home. We really enjoyed helping in the vege garden, looking after the chickens, fixing things around the property and anything else that needed to get done. We were able to learn new things and have fun as well. The… read more

(Excellent )

25/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Francesco) for host

Los 10 días que pasé en casa de Soledad fueron excelentes. Me recibí como a un hijo, me sentí como en mi casa. Una experiencia sin igual, si tenía el tiempo por cierto me quedaría mucho más. El tiempo pasé muy bien, aprendiendo muchas cosas nueva. Fueron 10 días de comer sano y aprender sobre la cultura uruguayana y la gestión de la huerta!… read more

(Excellent )

08/10/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Alanna & Anthony)

What a lovely kiwi couple!! The experience with Alanna and Anthony was great! They are so nice and peaceful! They were always willing to help, and they did it so well!! They are very tidy and work thoroughly. They learn very fast and enjoy doing many different things, which is great because there is always something new to do at our farm.

Alanna… read more

(Excellent )

08/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Alanna & Anthony) for host

How do we even begin to explain our incredible 5 weeks here with Sole?? She is an amazing woman, with a heart of gold, and a talented baker/cook! When we worked with Fede, he was so kind, a bit of a joker, and eager for us to help him on his land, tending to recently-planted native trees. He taught us how to cook an asado from scratch, and took us… read more

(Excellent )

12/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Lauren) for host

La pasé bárbaro en la chacrita de Soledad! Soledad me hizo sentir como si fuera parte de su familia. Aprendí mucho de cómo cuidar las gallinas, cortar el césped, plantar y cultivar las plantas orgánicas, y mucho más! Pasar una semana con Soledad en su chacrita fue una experiencia de la vida que nunca voy a olvidar...gracias por una estadía divina… read more

(Excellent )

26/08/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Lauren)

Fue un placer recibir a Lauren en casa. Es muy dulce, super alegre y muy trabajadora! Me ayudó mucho con la huerta, plantamos, cosechamos, cortamos el césped y cocinamos juntas. Fue muy divertido y productivo. Practicó mucho el español, idioma que domina absolutamente. No faltaron las cenas ricas acompañadas por Miss Fisher para retomar un poquito… read more

(Excellent )

01/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Kassio) for host

Nada de lo que yo intentar escribir aquí podrá decir exactamente lo bueno que fue esta mi segunda experiencia con Workaway en La Chacrita. Aprendí muchísimas cosas, pude ayudar en las más distintas tareas de la vida en el campo y llevaré conmigo un cariño eterno por toda la familia Eguren Piquerez. Sole es una persona increíble, muy divertida,… read more

(Excellent )

26/08/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Kassio)

Kássio es encantador, muy amable y muy trabajador. Colaboró con nosotros en muchas tareas, disfrutó del contacto con la naturaleza y de estar fuera de la ciudad. Le encantan las tareas manuales como la carpintería y el mantenimiento en general y las hace super bien!! Habla muy bien español, aprende muy rápido!! Nos llevamos tan bien que volvió dos… read more

(Excellent )

26/08/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Unai)

Fue un placer hospedar a Unai, junto a su amigo Beñat. Son dos jóvenes incansables, llenos de energía y alegría. Colaboraron trabajando en la huerta, podando frutales, árboles y plantas y en el mantenimiento de la casa. Lo pasamos muy bien, mantuvimos conversaciones muy interesantes y compartimos nuestras culturas e identidades. Personas como Unai… read more

(Excellent )

28/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Unai) for host

Hemos estado tres semanas increíbles en la Chacrita, aprendiendo en la huerta, cuidado de los animales y muchas otras nuevas experiencias. Sole ha sido como una madre para nosotros, una buenísima persona de la que nos llevamos un pedacito. Hasta otra sole! Cuidate mucho! Agur!

(Excellent )

26/08/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Bénédicte)

Fue muy lindo recibir a Bénédicte en casa. Es una chica muy agradable y con muy buena disposición para ayudar en todas las tareas de la casa, la huerta y el jardín. Además disfrutamos escuchando música latinoamericana, conversando, cocinando y probando combinaciones de comidas francesas y uruguayas. Tus crêpes son increíbles Béné!! Gracias por… read more

(Excellent )

02/06/2017

Left by Workawayer (Bénédicte) for host

Mi primero workaway con Sole fue una experiencia incredíble. Me quedé con ella 2 semanas y no ví el tiempo pasar. Sole es una persona geniale!
Hay mucha cosas que hacer en la Chacrita del sur, como cuidar el jardin y la grande casa. No hay tiempo para aburirse.
Pasamos mucho tiempo juntas a ver peliculas francesas y de sudamerica. Comimos… read more

(Excellent )

26/08/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Peter & Antonia)

Pete and Antie are two wonderful guys, hardworking and nice people. Pete is also a great photographer! They helped us a lot with the farm, garden and with social media issues, their speciality!! We could practise speaking English and had the opportunity of tasting delicious typical English food they prepared. Thank you guys, I hope we will meet… read more

(Excellent )

17/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Peter & Antonia) for host

We stayed with Sole and Fede on their beautiful farm for ten days and we really wish we could have stayed for longer. We really enjoyed spending time with them both and being immersed in Uruguayan farm life. We helped with maintaining the garden and vegetable patch, painting and decorating and general household chores. There was always something… read more

(Excellent )

26/08/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Beñat)

Beñat estuvo en casa durante 3 semanas aportando alegría, entusiasmo y mucha energía. Junto a su amigo Unai nos ayudó mucho con la huerta, los frutales, el mantenimiento de la casa y del jardín. Fue una experiencia muy positiva, con muchas charlas y varios intentos de enseñarme euskera...!! ;-)
Los recomiendo sinceramente, porque además de su muy… read more

(Excellent )

28/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Beñat) for host

Un placer haber podido aterrizar en la Chacrita para comenzar nuestro viaje. Tres semanas de huerta, gallinero, comidas, cenas, risas y muuuucho amor.
Cuidate mami Uruguaya! Nos vemos en la ruta! :) :)

(Excellent )

06/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Max & Suzann) for host

This was our first experience with a Workaway and I have to say it could not have been more amazing! Sole and Fede were incredible hosts - it didn't take long for us to feel at home and like we've know them for a lifetime. Sole is so wonderful, lovely, generous and kind - she became our Mamá Uruguaya. Fede is a bag of fun and an enthusiastic… read more

(Excellent )

01/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Pauline) for host

Tuve una experiencia genial con Sole y Fede ! This was my first workaway and the first stop of my trip and they really made me feel at home and part of the family. They are kind-hearted people that will help you as much as they can. I had the choice in many outdoors activities and could do as many cakes as there were apples in the orchard (i.e. a… read more

(Excellent )

25/03/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Pauline)

Pauline es un encanto y fue muy lindo compartir con ella 2 semanas. Nos ayudó mucho con la casa, la huerta, el jardín y los animales. Es muy prolija, cuidadosa y confiable. Se interesó mucho por conocer la cultura uruguaya, viajó a Tacuarembó para asistir a la Patria Gaucha y luego a los balnearios de Rocha justo antes de comenzar en un nuevo… read more

(Excellent )

25/03/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Alec)

Qué bueno fue tener a Alec en casa durante 3 semanas! Nos ayudó mucho con el jardín, la huerta y con nuestro nuevo emprendimiento turístico. Siempre muy dispuesto a ayudar, es encantador, inteligente y muy maduro. Las conversaciones con él fueron super interesantes ya que es muy culto, habla perfecto español y se interesa mucho por temas de… read more

(Excellent )

05/03/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Zofia)

Nos gustó mucho tener a Zofia en casa. Se adaptó muy bien a las diversas tareas que había para hacer y a nuestra vida familiar. Además de buena trabajadora es excelente cocinera!!
Con ella siempre hay temas interesantes de conversación, aprendimos mucho sobre Eslovaquia y sus costumbres, pero también sobre Noruega, donde vivió varios… read more

(Excellent )

08/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (Zofia) for host

Permanent residents of the house/farm are Sole and Fede (parents of two amazing adult children), 4 dogs, rabbits, chickens, cows and a horse. And Sole and Fede are good-hearted, caring, generous and reliable people and it was a big pleasure to meet them.
If you choose to stay here you will feel safe and welcomed. You can do any work that is… read more

(Excellent )

16/01/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Anders)

Recibir a Anders en casa fue una excelente experiencia. Es muy respetuoso, amable, tranquilo y super inteligente. Hizo tareas muy variadas, y con explicarle una sola vez las hizo todas de forma perfecta!! Es muy dedicado y le encanta ver los resultados de su trabajo. Venía por poco tiempo pero le propusimos quedarse más y realmente valió la pena.… read more

(Excellent )

09/01/2017

Left by Workawayer (Anders) for host

This was my first workaway experience, and I am truly grateful for meeting Sole, Fede and their family. This paradise had me staying for a month instead of two weeks. I felt welcome and really a part of the family! The work was very relaxing, and I have learned much more than I thought I ever would!
I had great talks with both Sole and Fede about… read more

(Excellent )

26/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Connor) for host

Goodness gracious! My time with Sole and Fede (y conejos, gallinas, vacas, y rico perros) was unmatched. Their kindness and openness to their home, the delicious food and the beautiful estancia y campo was a joy to experience. Morning breakfast conversations with Fede were particularly enlightening, as were garden walks and lessons with Sole. They… read more

(Excellent )

02/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Michael & Lucia) for host

What a great experience!

We were fortunate enough to spend 10 days with Sole and Fedde. Really wonderful people that welcome you into their home, making you feel comfortable from the beginning.
The work is great and the environment is perfect for a workaway.

We enjoyed each day we spent with Sole and Fedde, who are funny, happy and… read more

(Excellent )

02/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (veronique & mathieu) for host

Soledad, Fede y Vale son personas hermosas, fueron nuestros primeros contactos uruguayos y nos han permitido llegar en este país (el mejor

(Excellent )

01/12/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Dakota)

Dakota is a wonderful girl, always willing to help and learn.
She did a fantastic job in the organic garden, taking care of our vegetables. She also helped with maintenance issues in the house. She showed to be a trustworthy, readiness and dedicated person.
It has been a real pleasure to welcome her at home. We miss you "American" :-) daughter!

(Excellent )

17/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (Dakota) for host

My Uruguayan Mom and Dad! An absolutely incredible experience. Sole and Fede welcomed me into their family and home, taught me about living on the chacrita del sur, and treated me with kindess and warmth. It was a beautiful property with chickens, cows, an organic garden, various types of trees, dogs, a horse and more. There is always something… read more

(Excellent )

01/12/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Mireia & Cristian )

Mireia y Cristian son un encanto! Además llevar a cabo las tareas que se les asignen con compromiso y eficiencia, las hacen con alegría y dedicación absoluta. Mireia no es capaz de dejar algo sin terminar y Cristian toma todas las previsiones para hacerlo de forma perfecta. Pero lo más importante: son excelentes personas!! Hemos compartido… read more

(Excellent )

24/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Margaux & Stephen) for host

We felt so lucky to spend one month with Sole and her family! They are all very open-minded, so kind and we felt welcomed like members of the family. It was always a pleasure to talk with them and share the delicious meals made by Sole. We also really enjoyed the work, it was always varied and nice. The accommodations are perfect, you really feel… read more

(Excellent )

20/09/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Margaux & Stephen)

Fue un placer recibir a Margaux y Stephen. Son una pareja muy agradable y tranquila. Durante el mes que estuvieron en casa nos ayudaron muchísimo, en distinto tipo de tareas, mostrando siempre una excelente disposición. Los recomiendo sin dudarlo, porque además de ser eficientes son muy confiables, respetuosos y especialmente muy buenas personas.… read more

(Excellent )

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