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We are an off grid homestead 1 hr northwest of Taos building with earthbags. Cerro Montoso is an ancient volcano west of the Rio grande located in the Del Norte National Monument. Montoso is a sky island covered in piñon, cedar & ponderosa forests located above the desert mesa. Enjoy sweeping views of the San Luis Valley overlooking the Rio grande. We are a family of 7. Mick & Olivia met in NYC and traveled around the southwest for a few years before moving to the Taos area in 2019.
We are currently building our earthbag house as well as building water catchments and gardens.
Olivia is a full time mom/ traditional midwife/ herbalist & former jeweler. Mick is a full time dad/ musician/ former art gallerist & stock broker. We have 6 kids (9/8/6/4/2/2m). We are surrounded by nature. We enjoy hikes on Montoso or a trip down to the river ( we are located directly across the wild rivers area). We have dark skies that make for epic star gazing.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are a family centered homestead in northern NM. Learn how to build with earthbags & how to live off grid (solar, rain catchment). Experience living remotely on an ancient volcano in the Rio Grande National Monument. We are 1.5 hours from Taos, NM.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Workawayers will learn how to build
structures w earthbags / hyperadobe using materials from the site. They will experience how to live off grid.
In the summer we work in the morning and then take a break during peak heat and then work in the early evening. We typically work 10am-2pm and 4-7pm. Workawayers are welcome to join anytime. We are flexible with work hours.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Chinese (Cantonese): Intermediate
Accommodation
Ample land to camp on. Small seasonal tents with sleeping bag will be provided for short term stays & A large canvas bell tent may be available for long term stays.
Meals are served family style. Meals will be cooked by hosts when working. 2 meals will be provided depending on work. Workawayers are free to cook their own meals with provided ingredients as well.
What else ...
4x4 vehicle recommended. The road up to the property is a rocky off road.
We are kid and dog friendly. We have 6 kids (10y,8y,6y,4y,2y,2m) . We have 2 LGD who are friendly with other dogs. We have free ranging chickens so dogs must be ok around livestock.
We are fairly new to homesteading and building so we are learning as we go.
We are located in the Rio Grande Del Norte National Monument. Enjoy walks in the woods with epic views.
Taos,NM is a 1-1.5 drive. Enjoy swimming in the rio grande river or soaking at the black rock hot springs. Farmers market is every Saturday from may-November.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have starlink satellite internet.
Space for parking camper vans
Will need high enough clearance for the road up
Can possibly accept pets
Dogs are welcome. Must be friendly with other dogs and cats
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
