A man stands in a lush garden holding a large woven basket filled with vibrant blue-purple flowers, smiling gently while wearing a cap and blue shirt.
This rustic attic room features two single beds with white linens, each covered by mosquito nets. Palm-thatched roof and lush green outdoor scenery create a tropical ambiance.
A small, eco-friendly house with corrugated metal walls, bamboo accents, and lush green vines growing around it, blending seamlessly into the surrounding forest. Peaceful, natural retreat.
An outdoor washbasin with a circular mirror and tiled wall stands amidst lush, tropical greenery. Sunlight filters through tall trees, creating a serene jungle atmosphere.
A wooden house with a colorful roof nestles among lush tropical foliage, vibrant flowers, and tall trees, with misty mountains visible in the peaceful background.
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Join our family and learn about plant cultivation in Santa Marta, Colombia

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a reserve located in the Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta, on the coastal mountain at 100 meters above sea level. We cultivate herbs, medicinal plants, fruits, and we have a small botanical laboratory, where we make personal care and wellness products.

    Our buildings are sustainable, powered by 100% solar energy, and we have composting toilets. You will truly feel immersed in nature.

    We are a family of three: my mother Alejandra, my husband Eduardo, and me, Andrea.
    We have a team of three local workers who assist us with farm and laboratory tasks.

    We have a beautiful river that waters the property, and it’s a 15-minute walk to reach a lovely pool. You can also walk to the beaches in about 40 minutes. We are 7 km from the main entrance of Tayrona Park.

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    Somos una reserva en la Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, en la montaña litoral a 100msnm. Cultivamos hierbas, plantas medicinales, frutas y tenemos un pequeño laboratorio botánico donde elaboramos productos de cuidado personal y bienestar.

    Nuestras construcciones son sostenibles, energía solar 100% y baños compostables. Te sentirás realmente en la naturaleza.

    Somos una familia de 3, mi madre Alejandra, mi esposo Eduardo y yo Andrea.
    Tenemos un equipo de trabajo de 3 personas de la región que nos ayudan con las labores de la finca y el laboratorio.

    Tenemos un hermoso rio que baña la propiedad, se caminan 15 minutos para llegar a una hermosa poza. También se puede caminar a las playas por 40min. Estamos a 7km de la entrada principal del Parque Tayrona.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Farming
    Plant care
    Gardening
    Cooking & food
    Architecture
    Astronomy
    Animals
    Yoga / Wellness
    Nature
    Mountain
    Beach
    Outdoor activities
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We can share time as a family, cook together, and exchange knowledge and experiences.
    We also hold retreats and host wonderful and interesting guests.
    In the area, there are neighbors from different parts of the world who also have inspiring projects, and we have a community of Kogui Indigenous neighbors you can meet.

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    Podemos compartir en familia, cocinar juntos e intercambiar conocimientos y experiencias.
    También hacemos retiros y hospedamos gente linda e interesante.
    En la vereda viven vecinos de otras partes del mundo que también tienen proyectos interesantes y además tenemos una comunidad de indígenas Kogui de vecinos que puedes conocer.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    The main help will be taking care of our vegetable, aromatic, and medicinal plant garden beds. We grow butterfly pea, turmeric, vetiver, cacao, cotton, mint, basil, hibiscus, damiana, among others).
    All tasks related to this: germination, watering, transplanting, maintenance, planting, harvesting, and drying the harvest.
    It’s important that you have some basic knowledge of planting and cultivation in general.

    You will have the supervision of the farm team and all the support you need.

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    El trabajo principal será cuidar nuestro jardín y nuestras camas de cultivo de hortalizas, aromáticas y plantas medicinales como aromáticas (Clitoria, cúrcuma, vetiver, cacao, algodón, menta, albahaca, hibiscus, damiana, etc).
    Todas las labores relacionadas con esto, germinación, riego, transplantes, mantenimiento, siembra, cosecha y secado de cosechas.
    Es importante que tengas algo de conocimiento sobre siembra y cultivo en general.

    Tendrás la supervisión del equipo de la finca y el apoyo que necesites.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    French: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    Sería enriquecedor para mí practicar francés.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    A small rustic room with a mattress and mosquito net. Compost toilet. Bed linens and towels are provided.
    Outdoor social areas, dining area, equipped kitchen, hammock.
    We offer prepared lunch five days a week (not on weekends).
    You are in charge of preparing your own breakfasts and dinners. We provide you the ingredients.

    We provide ingredients for all the meals and prepared lunch when possible.
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    Una pequeña habitación rústica con colchón y mosquitero. Baño compostable. Ropa de cama y toallas.
    Zonas sociales al aire libre, comedor, cocina equipada, hamaca.
    Ofrecemos el almuerzo preparado de 5 días de la semana (no los fines de semana).
    Tú te encargas de preparar tus desayunos y cenas. Te facilitamos los ingredientes.

    Proveemos ingredientes para todas las comidas y almuerzo preparado para cuando sea posible.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    You can walk to the river and the beach, connect with neighbors and other projects.
    Mototaxis are available at all times.
    Tayrona National Park is 7 km away, and there are various beaches, rivers, and beautiful places to visit.
    Some beaches are great for surfing.
    It’s an eco-tourism area with fun options everywhere.

    We love a peaceful and healthy lifestyle; we value silence and do not like cigarette smoke. You may smoke, but only in open areas away from the house.
    We have three spoiled and adorable dogs.
    Life here is rustic and surrounded by nature.

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    Se puede caminar al rio y a la playa, conectar con los vecinos y otros proyectos.
    Hay mototaxis disponibles todo el tiempo.
    El Parque Tayrona está a 7km y hay distintas playas, ríos y lugares hermosos para visitar.
    Hay algunas playas para surfear.
    Es una zona de turismo ecológico con opciones divertidas por todas partes.

    Nos encanta la vida tranquila y sana, valoramos el silencio y no nos gusta el cigarrillo. Se puede fumar pero en los lugares abiertos lejos de nuestra casa.
    Tenemos 3 perros consentidos y adorables.
    El estilo de vida aquí es rústico y en medio de la naturaleza.

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Manigua

    Pandora

    Cosmo

Host ref number: 553765455472

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This rustic attic room features two single beds with white linens, each covered by mosquito nets. Palm-thatched roof and lush green outdoor scenery create a tropical ambiance.
A small, eco-friendly house with corrugated metal walls, bamboo accents, and lush green vines growing around it, blending seamlessly into the surrounding forest. Peaceful, natural retreat.
An outdoor washbasin with a circular mirror and tiled wall stands amidst lush, tropical greenery. Sunlight filters through tall trees, creating a serene jungle atmosphere.
A man stands in a lush garden holding a large woven basket filled with vibrant blue-purple flowers, smiling gently while wearing a cap and blue shirt.
A wooden house with a colorful roof nestles among lush tropical foliage, vibrant flowers, and tall trees, with misty mountains visible in the peaceful background.

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