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80 %
Last replied
28 Oct 2025
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Description
Help needed starting second part of November 2025 with avocado harvest.
We are a retired couple living on a 1+ acre lot near Pomaire, a rural town 1 hr South of Santiago, Chile. We are trying to build a sustaintable life style by growing as much as possible of our our food and wine. We have avocado trees, walnuts, a small vineyard and a good size vegetable garden, berries, fruit trees.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Teaching
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
Help
We are looking for a couple that can help us bottle our wine. Also gardening, weeding and anything related with gardening.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
We have one suite avalaible with queen size bed and wifi. Four hours of help every days in exchange for accomodations and any vegetable and fruit produced in the garden.
What else ...
Pomaire is walking distance from our house. Melipilla is 15 min away by car, there are 2 local busses per day. A car might be available subject to prior arrangements.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Host ref number: 533846627652
Chat with Workawayers who've visited this host
+5
Feedback (11)
24 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (Mao) for host
The whole experience at Ivette and Marvin's was amazing. All of the moment was special for me. I learned a lot.
First of all, as soon as I met them, they welcomed me warmly, treated me like a member of their family, and made me feel very comfortable even though I was alone in an unfamiliar place. Although I had no gardening experience, they taught… read more
First of all, as soon as I met them, they welcomed me warmly, treated me like a member of their family, and made me feel very comfortable even though I was alone in an unfamiliar place. Although I had no gardening experience, they taught… read more
22 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Emily & Robbie) for host
We had wonderful time staying in Marvin & Ivette's parcela in Pomaire. We stayed for 1 week and were asked to do 6 hours of work a day for 5 days, with 2 days off (typically working from 9 - 12pm, then preparing lunch for us all, then working 3 - 6pm).
The work was gardening (weeding, trimming, tidying, planting & repotting); harvesting ripe… read more
The work was gardening (weeding, trimming, tidying, planting & repotting); harvesting ripe… read more
18 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Emily & Robbie)
Emily and Robbie were enjoyable to be with. They only spent 1 week at our place and in that week they were able to plant, harvest, weed, fertilized, label our wine bottles and made some fantastic omelettes.
I wish they would have stayed longer but they had travel plans already in place.
Thank you both for coming to Pomaire to help us out!
I wish they would have stayed longer but they had travel plans already in place.
Thank you both for coming to Pomaire to help us out!
(Excellent
)
3 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Rebekka & John-Philipp) for host
We spent two weeks with Ivette and Marvin and really enjoyed the green oasis. Besides the morning routine of harvesting all the delicious vegetables and fruits, we mostly helped them make raisins from the grapes, mowing lawns, bottling and labeling the house wine, planting lemon trees and building frames for a beehive that Marvin built.
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24 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (Mao) for host
The whole experience at Ivette and Marvin's was amazing. All of the moment was special for me. I learned a lot.
First of all, as soon as I met them, they welcomed me warmly, treated me like a member of their family, and made me feel very comfortable even though I was alone in an unfamiliar place. Although I had no gardening experience, they taught… read more
First of all, as soon as I met them, they welcomed me warmly, treated me like a member of their family, and made me feel very comfortable even though I was alone in an unfamiliar place. Although I had no gardening experience, they taught… read more
22 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Emily & Robbie) for host
We had wonderful time staying in Marvin & Ivette's parcela in Pomaire. We stayed for 1 week and were asked to do 6 hours of work a day for 5 days, with 2 days off (typically working from 9 - 12pm, then preparing lunch for us all, then working 3 - 6pm).
The work was gardening (weeding, trimming, tidying, planting & repotting); harvesting ripe… read more
The work was gardening (weeding, trimming, tidying, planting & repotting); harvesting ripe… read more
18 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Emily & Robbie)
Emily and Robbie were enjoyable to be with. They only spent 1 week at our place and in that week they were able to plant, harvest, weed, fertilized, label our wine bottles and made some fantastic omelettes.
I wish they would have stayed longer but they had travel plans already in place.
Thank you both for coming to Pomaire to help us out!
I wish they would have stayed longer but they had travel plans already in place.
Thank you both for coming to Pomaire to help us out!
(Excellent)
3 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Rebekka & John-Philipp) for host
We spent two weeks with Ivette and Marvin and really enjoyed the green oasis. Besides the morning routine of harvesting all the delicious vegetables and fruits, we mostly helped them make raisins from the grapes, mowing lawns, bottling and labeling the house wine, planting lemon trees and building frames for a beehive that Marvin built.
What we… read more
What we… read more
23 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Timo & Ronja)
Timo and Ronja spent 3 weeks at our home in Pomaire, Chile. From the minute they walked into our house there was an immediate good feeling. Besides embracing the hard work given to them, we also had many great conversations under our grape harbor about German culture, Chilean culture, and current events. Timo's cooking was amazing! how can we not… read more
(Excellent)
25 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Erik & Anna)
Erik and Anna were a perfect fit for us and our mini-farm. This was their very first work-away experience, so despite their youth and limited experience, they made up for it with smiles, quick learning, "can-do" attitude and excellent communication. They weeded in the garden, propped up tomatoes and apple, pear and peach trees, harvested plums,… read more
(Excellent)
14 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Erik & Anna) for host
Thank you, Marvin and Ivette for those awesome weeks staying in your workaway project! A beautiful wooden house surrounded by one of the most gorgeous gardens we've ever seen, was our home for two weeks. And it only felt like a home, because of its wonderfull owners Ivette and Marvin. Both of them were very open-minded, welcoming and loving right… read more
11 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Laurens & Sabine)
Thank you Laurens & Sabine for volunteering your time here in our little village of Pomaire. We truly enjoyed the time we spent together, thank you for everything you did for us in the three weeks you were here! We are missing you, especially Marvin misses Sabine's nursing skills (I have forgotten to apply the eye cream a couple of times...oops).… read more
(Excellent)
11 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Laurens & Sabine) for host
What can we say about this Workaway, we don’t think we have the words to describe how awesome it was! The parcela of Ivette and Marvin lies in a beautiful green valley and is a sight for sore eyes! On our days off we were hesitant to leave because we enjoyed staying there so much! The work is really nice and versatile. Everything from building… read more
12 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Cindy & Julien ) for host
What an experience!
As everyone writes about Ivette and Marvin's place, it's a nature heaven with such a lovely welcoming feeling, not to mention getting to know these two incredible persons.
We stayed for about a month at Marvin and Ivette's home, it was our first workaway and they made us feel comfortable right away. The place is lovely, among… read more
As everyone writes about Ivette and Marvin's place, it's a nature heaven with such a lovely welcoming feeling, not to mention getting to know these two incredible persons.
We stayed for about a month at Marvin and Ivette's home, it was our first workaway and they made us feel comfortable right away. The place is lovely, among… read more
24 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Stefan & Christina)
Christine and Stefan, what a team, always on time, always cheerful, problem solvers, quick learners. After a month we are normally ready to see our work-awayers leave, not so with them, they stayed for two months and we were so sad when they had to leave. They were persistent, methodical, thorough and completed all their tasks before moving on the… read more
(Excellent)
4 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Stefan & Christina) for host
Dear Ivette and Marvin
We would like to say thank you once again for having us on your parcela. We really enjoyed our time with you. This is surely the most delicious workaway in Chile where we had the best Paltas ever in our lifes. We intended to stay for a month but ended up staying two. Because Ivette and Marvin are amazing hosts with a… read more
We would like to say thank you once again for having us on your parcela. We really enjoyed our time with you. This is surely the most delicious workaway in Chile where we had the best Paltas ever in our lifes. We intended to stay for a month but ended up staying two. Because Ivette and Marvin are amazing hosts with a… read more
16 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Camille & Clément)
Camille and Clement were just wonderful. They spent a month with us at our place in Pomaire.
Among the things they did was a wonderful work refurbishing old pieces of furniture. They also made the best crepes and french dessert I ever had.
We truly enjoyed sharing wonderful meals with them.
Good luck to both of you and thank you for all your… read more
Among the things they did was a wonderful work refurbishing old pieces of furniture. They also made the best crepes and french dessert I ever had.
We truly enjoyed sharing wonderful meals with them.
Good luck to both of you and thank you for all your… read more
(Excellent)
16 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Eve & Darius)
How can we live without Darius' Eggs Benedict paired with avocado for breakfast? or the Fish baked with a walnut crust? and Eve's apple crumble with English cream?
You guys are amazing!! You make a wonderful couple and we definitely enjoyed having you.
I hope you have a wonderful time in Peru,
Safe travels,
Ivette and Marvin
You guys are amazing!! You make a wonderful couple and we definitely enjoyed having you.
I hope you have a wonderful time in Peru,
Safe travels,
Ivette and Marvin
(Excellent)
10 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Eve & Darius) for host
We had an amazing workaway experience with Ivette and Marvin. one that we will never forget! From the moment we arrived we felt apart of their home and family. Ivette has such a infectious laugh, and is amazing in the kitchen. Marvin is a master craftsman and taught us a lot about wood work - and of course the garden. Parsella armonia is a little… read more
2 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Suzan & Jamie)
Jaime and Suzan were wonderful during their stay with us. Hardworking, responsible, honest, inventive but also fun-loving and humorous. They placed bird netting over our vineyard, oiled the wood on our porch, fixed the curtain rods in the house, harvested golden berries and cooked and cleaned in our house and always smiling. What a pleasant… read more
(Excellent)
3 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Suzan & Jamie) for host
Whow what a great experience!!!! Our best workaway place so far! We have really loved our time with Marvin and Ivette.
The work was very varieted and not difficult. It was really nice to work outside and learn a lot about the vineyeard, avocado trees and Physalis.
Besides the work Marvin and Ivette were so welcoming and helpfull, they really made… read more
The work was very varieted and not difficult. It was really nice to work outside and learn a lot about the vineyeard, avocado trees and Physalis.
Besides the work Marvin and Ivette were so welcoming and helpfull, they really made… read more
25 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (Einar) for host
I think it should go withpout saying that when somebody expects you to do manual labor, they should provide protective gear like ear muffs etc without balking. I regrettfully had to leave before the time I had initially indicated and this was not to my hosts liking I believe. This is my first year as a workawayer and I am learning that every… read more
24 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Einar)
(Negative)
14 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Jessie & Luke) for host
What else can we say but WOW! This experience for us was homely, engaging, classy and fun! We spent 3 weeks here in Chile with our wonderful hosts Marvin and Ivette. From the very first night we felt like part of the family. They were so accommodating, helpful and knowledgable! Marvin taught us the ins and outs of gardening, planting and… read more
