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8 Nov 2023
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Description
A farm with a nice view to the San Juan Cosala mountain range. My father lives here and I help him for 4 months a year. Farming tomatoes, garbanzo, corn, turmeric, ginger, some hibiscus, while enjoining one of the best climates of the planet.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
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
My father is a passionate farmer and I help him during 4 months, (part of the fall and winter) His knowledge and the local activities are indeed a very rich & cultural exchange. Spanish practice, sharing time with our family when they visit from Guadalajara, good food (traditional mexican & international fusion) and enjoying the "pajaretes" gathering with the farmers, listening to their stories and exchanging seeds, before starting to work. *Part winter, when I am at the farm , I cook vegan food, practice pilates, mindfulness, art, food tastings.
Help
Gardening, animal care (lambs, chickens, 2 dogs) and general maintenance is our constant. The greenhouse is preparing for a tomatoes planting season and a vermiculture project.
You are welcome to cook as well!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
German: Beginner
French: Beginner
Accommodation
Tent outdoors and/or inside the greenhouse.
What else ...
This is situated in a very convenient location, in the town of Cedros, (which is within the Ixtlahuacan de los Membrillos municipality). 18 km from the international airport, 15 minutes from Chapala/Ajijic. The farm is on the main road, coming from the highway to the mountains. Locals walk often both directions. The bus stops 300mts from the farm, to visit Ajijic, Jocotepec, Mezcala, Cajititlan, to enjoy various activities and towns around the lake. There are several festivities and places to enjoy. Also visiting Guadalajara, Tlaquepaque, Tonala by bus. We will be happy to organize and take you when we go to any of those places.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We can discuss the details.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
