Help us with our family business producing and selling organic herbs and vegetables in Los Cardales, Argentina

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26/07/2021
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2021

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Description
We are producing and selling organic herbs and vegetables since 1993.
We are a couple with 1 dog and 2 cats. Our daughters are living in the city by now.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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What's this?
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Making compost, preparing seed beds, seed und harvest, hoe the weed, irrigate the plants. Biological plant protection
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
There is a house with 2 bedrooms, large kitchen and a small bathroom. We cook for us and the volunteers and eat all together
What else ...
Our farm is 70 Km from de city of Buenos Aires. The bus connection is not the best but not impossible.
It is also a very good place for birdwatching.
You will need an health insurance.
No drugs. Moderate use of alcohol and cigarettes
A little more information
- 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 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Feedback left by and about host (32)

05/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Nicola)

Thanks for staying with us! It was a real pleasure and you really helped us a lot.

(Excellent )

04/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Nicola) for host

I spent about one month volunteering at Corina and Roland's farm. They are amazing and kind people, with alot of knowledge about organic farming, and they always made me feel comfortable and welcome in their home. The morning hours consisted of weeding and harvesting different herbs and the afternoons were dedicated to packaging the products. The… read more

(Excellent )

28/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Annette) for host

Ich war drei Wochen bei Corina und Roland, man fühlt sich gleich wohl dort. Corinas Kochkunst , Rolands Wissen über Pflanzen und die Vogelwelt, die netten Mitarbeiter und das herrliche Grundstück, all das habe ich dort genossen.
Auch die wenigen Mücken waren sehr angenehm.:grinning:
Die Arbeit ist nicht schwer und am Nachmittag bleibt genug Zeit… read more

(Excellent )

26/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Denise & Tobias)

Denise and Tobias, thank s a lot for your help, it was a pleasure to work with you.

(Excellent )

26/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Denise & Tobias) for host

We stayed here for 2 great weeks! The accommodation is basic but you have a lot of space! Corina and Roland are a lovely couple and we really enjoyed the time during work, the meals and playing cards with them. The work is not very hard and varied throughout the day and Roland explained us a lot about all the farming. After work or at weekends we… read more

(Excellent )

04/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Sillas) for host

Me quedé dos semanas, el Roland y Corina son muy acogedores y me hicieron sentir de la familia. Tiene bastante trabajo, pero el tiempo pasa muy rápido, además el ambiente es muy agradable, entonces es placentero trabajar. El Roland es muy gentil y divertido, hasta aprendí algunas palabras en aleman, pueden ir tranquilos pues será una excelente… read more

(Excellent )

23/04/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Conor & David )

Thanks for helping us. We are still missing you and the excellent Shepherds Pie (and enjoying all the stuff you left behind). We really enjoyed the time with you, always willing to help und never complaining about the weather or the work to do. Hope you have a great time where ever you go!!!!

(Excellent )

23/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Conor & David ) for host

For our first workaway hosts Roland and Corina set the bar so high and it would be a tough act to follow. Wonderful couple to work for and were always happy help with information, they are most knowledgeable and helpful. The work was relatively easy and was made easier with theirs, Bruno's and Ramon's company . Oh and Othello; the king of the… read more

(Excellent )

12/03/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Paul & Cécile )

Muchísimas gracias por acompañarnos y ayudarnos durante 2 semanas, por el buen humor, la buena predisposición, los excelentes crepes, enseñarnos sobre Chartres y Nantes. Qué disfruten de su viaje realmente se lo merecen!

(Excellent )

11/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Paul & Cécile ) for host

Nos quedamos dos semanas en casa de Roland y Corina y fueron dos semanas perfectas. Hay mucho trabajo pero el tiempo pasa rapidamente en el campo, quizas demasiado rapido.. Roland y Corina son personas adorables, muy pedagogas y atentas a las necesidades de los voluntarios. Aconsejamos de quedar al menos dos semanas para disfrutar de ellos, del… read more

(Excellent )

06/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (Chase) for host

I loved my time staying with Corina and Roland. The amount of work was more than fair, especially considering that I was laughing, getting to practice my Castellano, and learning about their style of organic farming all-day, every-day. They made me feel completely at home and even drove more than an hour one night to pick up another volunteer and… read more

(Excellent )

28/12/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah )

Dear Sarah, it was really a great pleasure to host you. You helped us a lot and you were always good-humored even if it was hot. And it really was!!! Every work was okay for you. We wish you a good time in Argentina and nice hosts in wonderful places. Looking forward to see you again sometime

(Excellent )

26/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Sarah ) for host

I had such a great time. Roland and Corina are unbelievable friendly and kind. I was four weeks on this Farm and I hope, that I can arrange to come back one day. It felt like home. The work was not too hard and especially the last hours of the day, while we were weighing the menta, cebollas.. were so funny. Come and help them, you won´t regret it,… read more

(Excellent )

16/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (David Ruven & Judith) for host

Thank you very much for this great 4 weeks. We enjoyed all the food Corina cooked and the work too. We will miss the animals and the pool. We wish you all the best. :)

(Excellent )

21/11/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Lena)

Dear Lena, dear Lisa,
it was a real pleasure to host you. You both helped us a lot and were a great company.
We wish you the very best for your trip!!!
And if you'll ever be again in Buenos Aires you'll be welcome

(Excellent )

20/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (Lena) for host

We stayed with Roland and Corina for three weeks and it was our first workaway experience.
We had a great time! Even if the accomodation wouldn't get 5 stars, we would highly recommend to volunteer here! Corina cooks very delicious and helped us with planning our trips. Roland is a cool boss and explained many things about the plants etc. Both… read more

(Excellent )

06/11/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Manon & Jean-Baptiste)

Muchas gracias por pasar 10 días con nosotros y ayudarnos y contarnos de Francia, cocinar cosas riquísimas y se continuo buen humor y ganas de descubrir todo alrededor. Suerte que existe Facebook y que ustedes sacan muuuuuchas fotos y hacen lindìsimos videos, asì no los extrañamos tanto.
Les deseamos todo lo mejor en vuestro viaje, que lo… read more

(Excellent )

31/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Manon & Jean-Baptiste) for host

Nos quedamos 10 días durante el mes de julio y fue una experiencia maravillosa ! Fue nuestro primer voluntariado y Roland y Corina nos acogieron como sus propios hijos. Son una pareja muy linda y amable, Roland es muy gracioso y nos enseño mucho sobre las plantas, las hierbas aromáticas y la cultura orgánica. Corina es muy simpática también y una… read more

(Excellent )

20/08/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Paul)

Thanks for helping us. We enjoyed your stay here with us

(Excellent )

20/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Paul) for host

I had a great time working on Roland and Corina's farm. I had the opportunity to practice my Spanish and learn more about organic farming. The scenery was very beautiful and their pets were so friendly and nice. I had a room to myself and the working hours were very reasonable. I only wish I could have stayed longer!

(Excellent )

09/06/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Mada & Dovy)

Thanks for your recipe Mada! :) And for your help!!!! Mosquitos are still asking when you're coming back

(Excellent )

09/06/2016

Left by Workawayer (Mada & Dovy) for host

Recipe for Tarta Porteña con Salsa Alemana

Ingredients:
- 3-4 volunteers (chivemaster // weeding addicts // rucola lovers)
- 3-4 employees (you can mix Argentinians and Bolivians if you like)
- 2 farm owners (1 zen + 1 joker)
- 1 dog + 2 regular cats + 1 master of the house cat (Rumpel)
- 10 000 mosquitos (repellent resistant)
- pasta… read more

(Excellent )

17/04/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Leonie & Sophia)

Hallo Leonie, hallo Sophia,

leider haben wir keine richtige Mailadresse von euch, um uns für die liebe Karte aus Thailand zu bedanken. Hoffentlich kommen unsere Grüsse so bei euch an :). Alles, alles liebe und geniesst weiterhin eure Reise!!
Ganz viele liebe Grüsse, Roland und Corina

(Excellent )

23/12/2015

Left by Workawayer (Leonie & Sophia) for host

Wir haben 3 Wochen bei Roland und Corina verbracht und hatten eine wunderschoene Zeit! Ihr Grundstueck liegt mitten in der Natur und die Umgebung ist einfach traumhaft, da man keinerlei Stadtgeraeusche um sich hat. Die Arbeit war sehr entspannt, in der ersten Schicht (8-12 Uhr) haben wir geholfen Radichetta und Rucula zu ernten und nach dem… read more

(Excellent )

17/02/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Maria Scally)

Thank you Maria, for helping us. We'd a realy great time together

(Excellent )

17/02/2016

Left by Workawayer (Maria Scally) for host

I spent 16 days with Corina and Roland in January . I realy enjoyed my stay and the peace and quite of the beautyfull country side. It was a great expierence to help with the production and harvesting of their products. Weeding the tunnells before the heat got too much and then harvesting (I realy enjoyed working with Bruno who thaught me… read more

(Excellent )

23/01/2016

Left by Workawayer (Noa) for host

Thank you Roland and Corina for your kind hospitality and help. You create a lovely, comfortable environment for all your volunteers. I wish I were able to stay for longer than I did..
All the best!

(Excellent )

12/07/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (matthew)

Mathew you are a friendly and very good worker, you helped us a lot, thank you very much!
Roland

(Excellent )

12/07/2015

Left by Workawayer (matthew) for host

I have truly enjoyed my two months working here on the organic farm. The hosts Corina and Roland are both kind and very welcoming to the volunteers. I enjoyed all aspects of the daily work, from harvesting, weeding and packing of the produce for market the following day. The work is varied and different each day and I found spending time with the… read more full time Argentinian workers and Roland both relaxing and fun. It also gave me the chance to practise my basic Spanish with them!
The day starts at 8.30 or 9.30am during the winter months after you have had breakfast. I then harvested, weeded the herb tunnels until 12 mid day and then you have lunch from 12 till 1pm. Then work continues back in the fields or packing the produce until about 5pm. Then the rest of the day is yours to do what you'd like to do.
The town of Los Cardalas is rather small but easily reached via the bicycle here at the farm, about 30 minutes cycle ride. They have a couple of decent supermarkets where you can get any extra food you might like to cook. Corina cooks many varied and lovely vegetarian meals, my two favourites cooked by her where the cheese and onion empanadas and the delicious pumpkin tart !
You have every weekend off to either visit a nearby town or pop back to Buenos Aires for some sight seeing. The Pilar express bus takes approximately an hour to get to Buenos Aires, but you will need to catch the Los Cardalas bus to Pilar which takes about 45 minutes to get to Pilar. You will need a Sube card to use on these buses and these can be obtained easily from Buenos Aires. There is also a train from Los Cardalas to Buenos Aires which is very cheap but takes about 3 hours to get there and you will need to change at Victoria to get back to Buenos Aires. I did not use the train at night so I am unsure on the safely aspect of using this at night, as even during the day the children seem to take a lot of pleasure throwing stones at the train at certain towns, which made me and a few passengers jump!
Roland is very knowledgeable about the many birds you can see around the farm and it was great to spend a day bird watching with him. I also had many a pleasant late afternoon and evenings drinking maté with him, talking about my travel experiences and my culture along with looking at the many different star formations, which are very different to the ones you can see in the northern hemisphere.
I personally will be sad to leave the farm, but i will take many good memories away with me as this work away experience has been this best one so far for me.
I hope that the Pecan nut seeds we planted come to fruit in about 4 to 8 years time and that they remind you when your harvesting them, of an English man who had such a good time here on the farm.
I will always be grateful to you both for hosting me and I wish you every success for the future.
If you could also give Othello and Sissy a plain biscuit I'm sure they would still like the treats !

(Excellent )

03/04/2015

Left by Workawayer (David & Ilana) for host

We have just spent a few weeks on the farm and had a great time. Roland and Corina are very welcoming and friendly, and we immediately felt at home in their beautiful house. The farm is in a really peaceful and beautiful area of countryside and their are lots of birds around and of course all their pets!
The work was from 8am-12pm and then… read more

(Excellent )

06/02/2015

Left by Workawayer (Maria) for host

I had a great time on this farm. Corina and Roland are so kind! Very patient as I practiced speaking Spanish, they taught me how to play the flute, juggle, there were lots of stars and birds to watch and more! The work was easy and rewarding. Awesome experience, I was sad to leave!

(Excellent )

18/12/2014

Left by Workawayer (Mireia) for host

Aunque por motivos personales al final sólo estuve un día, Roland y Corina son buena gente, me trataron muy bien y me ayudaron en todo lo necesario. Recomendable 100%

(Excellent )

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