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Explore Sustainable Farming with us!
Are you passionate about sustainable farming and eager to dive deep into the world of agroecology, biodynamics, permaculture and biointensive farming? This is your gateway to holistic farming education, and we are calling for dedicated volunteers like you to join us for an unforgettable experience!
Who We Are:
Our place is not just a farm; it's a living classroom where nature and sustainability harmoniously coexist. Nestled in the heart of stunning natural beauty near Cali, Colombia, our farm is a sanctuary for those who yearn to learn and practice sustainable farming techniques. We're committed to nurturing the Earth while nurturing your knowledge.
What We Offer:
✨ Immersive Learning: Dive deep into the world of sustainable farming, guided by experts in agroecology, biodynamics, and permaculture. From soil regeneration to organic gardening to small animal husbandry, you'll gain hands-on experience that can be applied in future farming endeavors.
✨ Serene Environment: Surround yourself with lush landscapes and tranquil surroundings. Our farm is a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life, allowing us all to focus on calm observation, learning and growth.
✨ Diverse Community: Join a diverse community of like-minded individuals who share your passion for sustainability. Forge lifelong friendships, share stories, and exchange knowledge with fellow volunteers from around the world.
✨ Room and Board: We provide comfortable accommodation and simple but delicious homegrown meals. All you need to do is bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to learn while working alongside of us.
Your Commitment:
To truly embrace the experience and the world of sustainable farming, we invite you to stay with us for AT LEAST 1 MONTH. This extended period will allow you to immerse yourself fully in the rhythm of the agrarian lifestyle and gain more valuable skills and understanding. Although not required, we are VERY grateful for any donations that help us fulfil our mission of LOTS of education.
Make a Difference:
By volunteering here you're not only investing in your own future but also contributing to a brighter, more sustainable world. The knowledge and practices you acquire here can be a catalyst for positive change in your community and beyond!
Join Us Today:
Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey into the world of sustainable farming?! We welcome volunteers who are serious about working hard, learning deeply, and communing humbly and passionately with the natural world and those around us. During your time with us, we hope you will receive valuable knowledge of sustainable farming, experience a harmonious connection with nature, and become part of our farming family. Your journey towards a more grounded, more informed, and more sustainable future begins here!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
This is a hub of the organic food scene (and the art scene that accompanies it!) near Cali. Through our daily work, regular community gatherings, workshops, and the vibrant agrarian lifestyle that we live, travelers are sure to benefit in many ways: practical skills, language skills, spiritual/wellness skills.
Help
House tasks, garden tasks, animal tasks... we are looking for help in our gardens and orchards, construction projects, house maintena, cooking and food preservation, animal chores.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Japanese: Beginner
Swahili (Kiswahili): BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
We LOVE language exchange!
Accommodation
Travelers are hosted in our baharaque home in a comfortable private bedroom and bathroom, shared kitchen, beautiful views and chill-out spaces.
What else ...
A cheap 40-minute bus ride gets us to the heart of Cali and all it has to offer. The pacific coast is not far, and many proper jungle/waterfall zones are easily accessible.
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
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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We helped them with their daily tasks around the garden, such as making compost, watering plants, transplanting, harvesting, preparing beds and much more. By doing that, we learned a lot and Lola and Eric were always willing to share their knowledge and experience, which we really… read more
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We helped them with their daily tasks around the garden, such as making compost, watering plants, transplanting, harvesting, preparing beds and much more. By doing that, we learned a lot and Lola and Eric were always willing to share their knowledge and experience, which we really… read more
