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WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO KNOWS ABOUT CITRUS PRUNING!
¡ESTAMOS EN BUSCA DE ALGUIEN QUE CONOZCA DE PODA DE CÍTRICOS!
We are currently only receiving volunteers with a high Spanish level! Thank you for your understanding!
Welcome to our finca a family-oriented agroecological project nestled in the heart of Cachipay, Cundinamarca, Colombia. With an average temperature of 21°C and a mere 60 km from the bustling city of Bogotá, our place offers a tranquil escape.
Our dedicated team:
Omar, the father; Gilma, the mother; and their daughters, Laura and Ana.
Within this nurturing environment, we're not alone. Our charming farm is also home to a feathery friend named Moiso, alongside loyal companions Logan, Sam, and Pongo, our dogs, and Kura, our elusive cat.
At Finca, our focus is guided by a series of core activities that harmonize with the rhythm of the land:
- Nurturing the soil to produce our coffee beans, fostering a genuine connection with the earth.
- Tenderly cultivating oyster mushrooms, ensuring a bountiful and healthful yield.
- Raising chickens and goats to enrich our agricultural ecosystem.
- Caring for a home garden, featuring plantains and citrus fruits.
- Embracing the art of eco-construction, where bamboo is the cornerstone of some of our structures.
- Preparing organic fertilizers and bio-preparations, placing the nurturing of our soil first.
- Implementing terracing techniques that optimize land usage.
- Adapting our endeavors in tandem with the shifting seasons and the evolving needs of our beloved farm.
Our daily routine is quite flexible, shaped by everyone joining us on this journey. As they learn from our experiences, we're equally excited to hear their unique perspectives. Omar starts his day with a cup of farm-grown coffee (lovingly known as “tintico”) and takes care of the day-to-day tasks around the farm. Gilma has a green thumb and tends to various succulents with a lot of care. Ana whips up some delicious banana cakes and tasty lunches. Laura has her own busy schedule during the week, but she eagerly joins us on weekends, adding her special touch to our shared moments.
Omar likes to drink coffee (tintico from the farm).
Gilma likes to take care of succulents and plants.
Ana likes to make banana cake.
Laura likes to come on weekends.
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Somos finca un proyecto familiar agroecológico, conformado por Omar, Gilma, Laura y Ana (Moiso la gallina, Logan, Sam y Pongo los perros, Kura la gata) ubicado en Cachipay-Cundinamarca-Colombia, nuestra temperatura promedio es de 21°.
Nuestras actividades principales son el cultivo de café y setas orellanas, también cuidamos de gallinas y cabras, tenemos una huerta casera, platanera y cítricos.
Entre las actividades que realizamos generalmente están:
La recolección, beneficio y secado del café.
Preparación de abonos orgánicos y biopreparados.
Adecuación de terreno para siembra (elaboración de terrazas con agronivel)
Preparación, siembra y cosecha de orellanas.
Eco-construcción con guadua (estructuras como puentes y corrales)
Actividades según temporadas y necesidad.
El horario se decide con los participantes y esperamos que aprendan de nosotros tanto como nosotros de ellos.
A Omar le gusta tomar café (tintico de la finca).
A Gilma le gusta cuidar suculentas y plantitas.
A Ana le gusta hacer torta de banano.
A Laura le gusta venir los fines de semana.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You can learn to care for plants and animals in an agroecological way, you can practice Spanish, get to know traditional food made by locals (us), and get to know the different flora and fauna that we have here!
Help
Our project involves animals: feeding them and cleaning their houses.
Gardening: planting, harvesting, weeding, digging holes, moving mulch, etc.
Bioconstruction: building with natural materials such as wood (recycled) and guadua (bamboo) also harvesting these materials, including carrying them from one place to another.
Right now we are focusing on our food sovereignty!
Languages spoken
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
We have an apartment with running water, electricity, a complete bathroom, and beds. It's independent from our house and has a beautiful view!
What else ...
We have lots of different animals to see and discover, mainly birds and insects.
There are waterfalls nearby, viewpoints with wonderful sights, and hiking/trekking trails.
There are buses in and out of town from six a.m. to seven p.m.
The farm is 30min approx from town (walking)
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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Me encantó tanto mi tiempo en sus finca por un rato compartiendo momentos con ellos. El trabajo aún era duro, era muy satisfactorio.
Espero que voy a tener la… read more
Muchas gracias por toda tu ayuda, el trabajo que hiciste fue muy duro y difícil, fueron muchas horas de excavar y mover tierra, pero por favor nuca olvides que ese reservorio es para siempre y nos va a ayudar mucho, tanto que todavía no nos hacemos a la idea de que gracias a tu ayuda todo fue mucho más fácil, también queremos agradecerte… read more
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Me encantó tanto mi tiempo en sus finca por un rato compartiendo momentos con ellos. El trabajo aún era duro, era muy satisfactorio.
Espero que voy a tener la… read more
Muchas gracias por toda tu ayuda, el trabajo que hiciste fue muy duro y difícil, fueron muchas horas de excavar y mover tierra, pero por favor nuca olvides que ese reservorio es para siempre y nos va a ayudar mucho, tanto que todavía no nos hacemos a la idea de que gracias a tu ayuda todo fue mucho más fácil, también queremos agradecerte… read more
Fue nuestro primer voluntariado y quedamos encantados no solo con la finca, tambien con los paisajes, los hermosos perros Logan, Pongo y Sam, las cabritas, las gallinas, y sobretodo el señor Omar que es un exelente guia y maestro, la señora Gilma que aparte de… read more
Se trajeron la lluvia que tanta falta nos hacía, trajeron también una alegría inmensa a nuestra familia, nos reímos tanto que cada vez que pienso en ponerme triste porque ya no están se me llenan los ojos de lagrimas de pura felicidad.
Es genial ver… read more
Agradecemos a los azares de la vida que te trajeron a nuestro hogar, tu sonrisa y perseverancia iluminaron nuestros días y llenaron a nuestra finca de tranquilidad, disfrutamos de días soleados, de trabajo duro y de Logan trayendo el palito para jugar.
Ya te extrañamos, los perros te extrañan, las gallinas también. GAIA te… read more
We laughed much more with you in a few days than we had in a whole month! We keep our amazing streak of great volunteers with you guys, we learned to make lentil burgers and hummus, (both delicious) we also… read more
I really appreciated how I was welcomed litteraly like a member of the family.
The place is lovely, I discovered typical colombian dishes, the different daily tasks of the finca and had amazing talks...
The finca has been built with love and you can feel it. The… read more
We already miss her and hope nothing but the best for her journey!
