Give a hand with our agro-ecological garden and discover Pocito, Argentina

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Hola! Somos Ana y Kevin, tenemos 29 y 33 años. Vivimos en la provincia de San Juan en el departamento Pocito a 25 km de la capital.
    Junto a nosotros vive nuestra gata (Pati), 6 perros y 10 gallinas.
    Tenemos un proyecto de producción de verduras agroecologicas y estamos explorando la prácticas de la biodinámica. También hace poco tiempo comenzamos la crianza de gallinas y producción de huevos caseros.
    Nuestro hogar está dentro de un gran terreno donde hay un cultivo de alfalfa. Tenemos algunos proyectos a futuro como hacer nuevos cultivos en algunos sectores del terrenom, la construcción de un reservorio de riego y la parquización de los espacios de la casa y pileta.
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    HI! We are Ana and Kevin, 29 and 33 years old. We live in the province of San Juan, in the Pocito department, 25 km from the capital. Along with us, our cat (Pati), 6 dogs, and 10 chickens live here.
    We have a project focused on producing agroecological vegetables and are exploring biodynamic practices. Recently, we also started raising chickens and producing homemade eggs. Our home is situated on a large plot of land where we grow alfalfa. We have some future projects, such as establishing new crops in certain areas of the land, building an irrigation reservoir, and landscaping the spaces around the house and pool.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Languages
    Books
    Music
    Gardening
    Cooking & food
    Carpentry
    Astronomy
    Art & design
    LGBTQ
    Movies & TV
    Farming
    Yoga / Wellness
    Hiking
    Nature
    Mountain
    Outdoor activities
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We live in front of the Sierra Chica de Zonda, which offers spectacular sunsets and trekking opportunities just 10 kilometers from our house. Additionally, 5 km away is "Villa Aberastain," the capital of Pocito. There, you can buy all kinds of kitchen groceries, supplies, and necessary items. It's important to note that there is a public hospital with free care.

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    Vivimos frente a la sierra chica de Zonda, que nos ofrece expectaculares atardeceres y posibilidades de trekking a 10 kilomentros de nuestra casa.
    Además, a 5km se encuentra "Villa Aberastain", capital de Pocito. Allí se puede comprar todo tipo de viveres de cocina, insumos y articulos que se necesiten.
    Es importante destacar que hay un hospital público de atención gratuita.
    Para los amantes de la panificación: Tenemos una vecina a pocos metros de nuestra casa que hace los mejores panes y "semitas" (una panificado local muy rico!).

  • Help

    Help

    Our days start with planning the day's tasks while we have breakfast. Then, we continue with our daily routine of feeding the dogs and chickens and checking their waterers and irrigation of the seedlings.
    Possible tasks include: planting, transplanting, and harvesting vegetables from the garden; weeding; building raised beds; preparing soil and compost; and installing and repairing irrigation systems. Exceptional tasks may also arise, such as repairing chicken coops, maintenance of garden, home and common areas, repairs, etc.

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    Los días comienzan con la planificación de las tareas del día mientras desayunamos, luego continuamos con la rutina diaria de alimentar perros y gallinas y controlar los bebederos y riego de almacigos.
    Las tareas posibles son: siembra, trasplante y cosecha de las verduras de la huerta; desmalezado; construcción de bancales, preparación de tierra y abono; instalación y reparación de riegos.
    También suelen presentarse tareas excepcionales como arreglo de gallineros, mantenimiento de jardín, hogar y áreas comunes, reparaciones, etc.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    Spanish: Fluent
    English: Beginner
    Italian: Beginner
    Portuguese: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Our house is the only dwelling in the area, will share our home with us. We offer a private double room and have two bathrooms. We have a washing machine available if you want to wash your belongings. Every morning, we will share breakfast and then provide lunch made by us. However, it's possible to share the kitchen and cooking ideas if you're interested.

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    Nuestra casa es la única vivienda en el lugar, por lo tanto compartirán nuestro hogar con nosotros, ofrecemos una habitación doble privada, y contamos con dos baños. Tenemos lavarropas si quieren lavar sus pertenencias.
    Cada mañana compartiremos el desayuno y luego ofreceremos un almuerzo hecho por nosotros. Sin embargo, es posible compartir la cocina e ideas de comida si les interesa.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    As for our interests, we enjoy listening to music. We are very keen on always learning more about agroecology and improving cultivation practices. We like to read and share conversations while enjoying some mate (argentinian hot drink). We are excited to host travelers from other parts of the world, learn about their stories and experiences, and pick up new languages. While we don’t consider ourselves experts, we really enjoy cooking and learning new recipes.

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    En cuanto a nuestros intereses podemos contarles que nos gusta mucho escuchar música. Tenemos un gran interés por aprender siempre algo más sobre la agroecología y el mejoramiento de las prácticas de cultivo. Nos gusta leer y compartir charlas tomando unos mates. Nos emociona recibir viajeros de otras partes del mundo, conocer sus historias, experiencias y poder aprender nuevos idiomas.
    Si bien no nos consideramos expertos, nos gusta mucho cocinar y aprender nuevas recetas.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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