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We live in Santa Barbara, a wonderful beach, close to the city of Chaiten. We are a german-chilean couple. Both of us studied tourism and we are realizing our dream to live in the chilean Patagonia. We are transforming a bus into a foodtruck and are building a camping on our land. We have a lovely son (3 years old) , one cat, one dog and 15 chicken.
We just finished building our house, but there is still some work to do and getting ready the camping to work.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Hospitality/Tourism
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
In exchange we offer you food and accommodation, to have a great time, a lot of BBQs and fun. Also tours in sea kayak in the ocean (with dolphins and sea lions), tours in the Pumalin Park and tours to the hotsprings.
Help
We bought a land close to the beach of Santa Barbara, the most beautiful Paradies-Jurrasic-Park-Beach in Patagonia and built our house here. now we are working on a camping. this requires constructing a bathroom, flooring, building furniture, planting trees, building a fence, planting flowers etc.
So we need strong, creative and motivated volunteers that are willing to be part of a wonderful new eco-tourism project in the most beautiful part of the chilean Patagonia.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
We have a room in our house with two singlebeds. We have a spacious kitchen, bathroom with hot rain shower, tv and internet.
If we have family visiting, we can only offer the volunteers to stay in our garden in a tent, but using the bathroom and kitchen of the house.
What else ...
Chaitén is a beautiful city in the south of Chile. You can only get here by ferry, airplane or through Argentina but its definitely worth it. Its surrounded by marvelous mountains and the ocean, lakes and rivers. Its a quiet village with about 2000 inhabitants but in summer, loads of tourists are passing through. If you like to enjoy nature and the Patagonian relaxed lifestyle, Chaitén is the place for you. You can climb the Chaitén volcano, go fishing some tremendous salmons, do kayak in the ocean next to dolphins and sea lions, go walking through the Patagonian woods with huge trees and waterfalls, or go horseback riding through the mountains or at the beach.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Host ref number: 591871794239
Feedback (27)
23 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Charlie & Fletcher) for host
Awesome family with great values and a great vision for their place. We helped Tommy and Lotte build a glamping platform at the back of the property and other maintenance tasks. Couldn't have had a better time with them!
14 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Charlie & Fletcher)
Charlie and Fletcher were wonderful. they helped us building a deck for our glamping tent, helped in the camping and with our garden. They were always motivated and eager to help with anything. They became part of our family and it was lovely having them around. We had an amazing time and hope you guys will have a wonderful trip and come back soon… read more
(Excellent
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14 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Oliver)
Oliver is amazing. He is super motivated and has a lot of different skills. He helped us build a deck for our glamping tent and build benches for our fire pit. he also made the garden look a lot nicer with his gardening experience. We had a lot of fun during BBQs and listening to him playing guitar and singing. Thank you so much for a wonderful… read more
(Excellent
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14 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Oliver) for host
No hay palabras para describir este lugar. Desde el momento que llegué me hicieron sentir parte de la familia. los proyectos eran muy interesantes y por el camino aprendí un montón. Siempre había cosas entretenidos para hacer y entre ratos en la playa y noches de asado y música el tiempo vuela. muchas gracias a toda la familia. un abrazo enorme :))
13 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Thomas) for host
Fui en la casa de Tommy y Lotta por 2 semanas y estaba une increíble experiencia de la vida de la Patagonia verde. El Natour camping es un lugar hermoso para disfrutar la playa Santa Bárbara, los lobos marinos, delfinos y también caminar o correr con la puesta del sol. Es una playa como tu ensueño.
Puedes de sentir como a la casa porque Lotta y… read more
Puedes de sentir como a la casa porque Lotta y… read more
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23 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Charlie & Fletcher) for host
Awesome family with great values and a great vision for their place. We helped Tommy and Lotte build a glamping platform at the back of the property and other maintenance tasks. Couldn't have had a better time with them!
14 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Charlie & Fletcher)
Charlie and Fletcher were wonderful. they helped us building a deck for our glamping tent, helped in the camping and with our garden. They were always motivated and eager to help with anything. They became part of our family and it was lovely having them around. We had an amazing time and hope you guys will have a wonderful trip and come back soon… read more
(Excellent)
14 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Oliver)
Oliver is amazing. He is super motivated and has a lot of different skills. He helped us build a deck for our glamping tent and build benches for our fire pit. he also made the garden look a lot nicer with his gardening experience. We had a lot of fun during BBQs and listening to him playing guitar and singing. Thank you so much for a wonderful… read more
(Excellent)
14 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Oliver) for host
No hay palabras para describir este lugar. Desde el momento que llegué me hicieron sentir parte de la familia. los proyectos eran muy interesantes y por el camino aprendí un montón. Siempre había cosas entretenidos para hacer y entre ratos en la playa y noches de asado y música el tiempo vuela. muchas gracias a toda la familia. un abrazo enorme :))
13 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Thomas) for host
Fui en la casa de Tommy y Lotta por 2 semanas y estaba une increíble experiencia de la vida de la Patagonia verde. El Natour camping es un lugar hermoso para disfrutar la playa Santa Bárbara, los lobos marinos, delfinos y también caminar o correr con la puesta del sol. Es una playa como tu ensueño.
Puedes de sentir como a la casa porque Lotta y… read more
Puedes de sentir como a la casa porque Lotta y… read more
9 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Jim & Maree)
we had a great time with maree and jim. they were super helpful and motivated to help in anything. always asking if they could even do more. we are so thankful for their help and beautiful landscaping for our camping. we had a lovely time working together, our son playing with them and having bbqs and dinners all together. we hope you have a… read more
(Excellent)
5 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Jim & Maree) for host
Many thanks to Lotta, Tommy, and Bruno, also Lotta's mum, who was visiting from Germany. We really enjoyed our stay with them. They were very generous with their time and made us very welcome in their home. The meals were excellent - homemade bread as well as the lovely treats of cake that Lotta makes. We worked on landscaping tasks around the… read more
23 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Alisa) for host
We enjoyed every single moment we spent with Lotta, Tommy, Bruno, Panchula and Canela at their beautiful home just a few meters away from the most beautiful beach. We never felt like working for them, but more like supporting friends in what they love and like becoming part of the project. In return Tommy and Lotta supported us with so many things… read more
18 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Alisa)
Ali and Franz are amazing people! They ended up staying for longer and we had such a wonderful time! our son loved them. they are super hard working and motivated to help! also Ali showed us some delicous vegetarian recepies and our son had a blast doing yoga with her:-) franz is super handy in construction issues. we solved so many problems with… read more
(Excellent)
20 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Matt & Lisa) for host
This was our first workaway experience and it exceeded all expectations. We are so grateful to Lotta, Tommy, and Bruno for showing us their beautiful little pocket of the world. We learned a ton of new skills, and the work was varied day to day. The barbecues, Lotta’s baking & cooking, kayaking, and tours of Pumalin with Tommy were the cherry on… read more
18 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Matt & Lisa)
Matt and Lisa were wonderful!! we had a great time together and they were super helpful and motivated, and both have hilarious stories to tell!! thank you for everything and have a wonderful journey! it was a pleasure to meet you guys!!
(Excellent)
18 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Nastasia & Karl)
Nastasia and Karl are wonderful! They were really hard working and motivated and a lovely couple to spend time with. They also have great cooking skills! we had a lot of fun with them (most of all our son:-)) and hope they have a wonderful rest of their journey. thanks for all!!!
(Excellent)
14 Feb 2022
Left by Workawayer (AurelieLily) for host
Two weeks stay with Tommy, Lota and Bruno, and it was fun ! The place is beautiful, we went to the sea everyday (2 minutes from the house), to see dolphins or sea lions.
The most often, we worked on the afternoon, but in the morning we could help in the house or help with Bruno.
We worked on the greenhouse, helped to cut the grass or make… read more
The most often, we worked on the afternoon, but in the morning we could help in the house or help with Bruno.
We worked on the greenhouse, helped to cut the grass or make… read more
30 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Dimitri)
The guys were amazing!!! Super helpful, motivated and fun to be around. Our 1 year old loved All 3 of them!!! Thank you so much for everything and have a wonderful journey!!!
(Excellent)
21 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Dimitri) for host
Lota and Tommy are adorable! a great 2-week workaway with their family. they are kind, sociable and very funny! I highly recommend ! kayak, view of sea lions, dolphins, volcano, only beautiful things offered by Lota and Tommy. thank you for everything 🧡🧡
22 Feb 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Yuki and tristan are wonderful!!! they stayed with us for one and a half months and we felt like they were part of our family. tristan is a highly skilled electrician and yuki is pro in painting and wonderful with babies (and makes the best sushi:-)) our son loved both of them. they are really helpful and motivated.thank you for everything and… read more
(Excellent)
12 Feb 2021
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
We stayed there for 1 month and half, and the experience was SUPER AMAZING!!!! Lotta & Tommy are very friendly, kind and they take care of us like a part of their family. We also stayed with their angel Bruno (never seen such a happy baby), 2 dogs (Panchula & Kuchufree) & 1 official cat (Canela).
The location is just few mins away from Playa… read more
The location is just few mins away from Playa… read more
9 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Sara) for host
Thankful for the great Time I had with Lotta and Tommy.
They are respectful kind and you feel that you are part of a family that has a great touristic business.
You see that they love their jobs and Lotta is an excellent cook.
The needed help wasn’t hard and I join tours to the parks around by Tommy as a guide.
I helped at their new house… read more
They are respectful kind and you feel that you are part of a family that has a great touristic business.
You see that they love their jobs and Lotta is an excellent cook.
The needed help wasn’t hard and I join tours to the parks around by Tommy as a guide.
I helped at their new house… read more
3 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Augutsin) for host
Wow! It was my first Workaway stay, and what an experience! It was amazing.
I helped Lotta and Tommy with their constructions projects and I learned a lot with them. Thank you for the stay, I will miss you (and the dogs, and the cats :) )
I helped Lotta and Tommy with their constructions projects and I learned a lot with them. Thank you for the stay, I will miss you (and the dogs, and the cats :) )
14 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Coraline & Nicolas) for host
We stayed 3 weeks with Lotta and Tommy, we helped them with their 2nd food truck and the pastry kitchen. We did our best to finish this kitchen because the "kuchen" made by Lotta are amazing! We hope everything is done now ;-)
We did different kind of things every days which is nice because we learned a lot. And we enjoyed the good company of… read more
We did different kind of things every days which is nice because we learned a lot. And we enjoyed the good company of… read more
13 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Kjel & Matthew) for host
We had an amazing time with Lotta and Tommy. We became part of their family over christmas and new year which made it extra special.
We enjoyed the work helping in the food truck, finishing off bits of the house and renovating the new bus. We had plenty of BBQ’s and Lotta’s cooking always kept us more than satisfied. We wish you guys all the best… read more
We enjoyed the work helping in the food truck, finishing off bits of the house and renovating the new bus. We had plenty of BBQ’s and Lotta’s cooking always kept us more than satisfied. We wish you guys all the best… read more
13 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Kjel & Matthew)
These two were wonderful!! super motivated and helpful! we spent christmas and new years together and they were part of our family. we are really thankful for all the help and good vibes! we hope you guys have a wonderful trip!
(Excellent)
13 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Maddie)
Maddie was a wonderful person to have around. she si really funny and happy!!! she was super motivated and helped in everything. we spent christmas and new years with her and she became part of our family! we hope you will have a wonderful time traveling and we will miss you!!
(Excellent)
30 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Mathis)
We had a great experience with Mathis. He is super motivated and helpful. He painted our whole house on the inside in just a few days. he also helped out a lot in our household and was super nice. we loved his delicious german apple cake :-) thank you for a lovely time and have a great trip!!
(Excellent)
29 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Mathis) for host
Dear Lotta and Tommy,
Thank you so much for making my first Workaway experience such an amazing one!! I’ve learned a lot of new things, especially in construction, because Tommy is such a great teacher and also a very knowledgeable person for the whole area. I really enjoyed the tasty food, the new people I met, the city of Chaitén and the whole 6… read more
Thank you so much for making my first Workaway experience such an amazing one!! I’ve learned a lot of new things, especially in construction, because Tommy is such a great teacher and also a very knowledgeable person for the whole area. I really enjoyed the tasty food, the new people I met, the city of Chaitén and the whole 6… read more
14 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Xavier) for host
We have been with Lotta and Tommy for 2 weeks. It was a very good experience for us. It's a lovely couple that will help you in everything. We have help them to built there new house and it was a good experience. Tommy is a very good worker and he will teach you a lot of things.
In the house you will have all the confort that you need. Also… read more
In the house you will have all the confort that you need. Also… read more
24 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Soledad Sky ) for host
Lotta and Tommy are wonderful!!! we had a super fun time living, working and hanging out with them and their friends, family and dogs and cats! :)
There is so much to learn from this lovely couple and they know a lot about their surroundings which is great when you want to go on an adventure around Chaiten.
We cant wait to go back some day!… read more
There is so much to learn from this lovely couple and they know a lot about their surroundings which is great when you want to go on an adventure around Chaiten.
We cant wait to go back some day!… read more
29 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Soledad Sky )
Sky and Cameron were prefect workawayers. They are super motivated and hard working. We had lots of fun with them and see them as a part of our family. Cameron has a lot of construction skills and Sky is a perfect help in the kitchen. We loved those guys and hope they have a great trip!! thank you for everything!!!
(Excellent)
13 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Courtney & Joe) for host
Joe and I had a wonderful two weeks with Lotta and Tommy! They are such welcoming and wonderful people and you feel apart of the family when you are with them and their friends I loved working in the bus with Lotta and learned so much from her. We were lucky enough to be able to tag along on a couple of their tours on the slower days, enjoyed bbqs… read more
17 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Lars & Caroline)
lars and caroline are wonderful!!! they helped us in everything, were really motivated, hard working and so nice!! we really enjoyed having them in our home and had great times together! thank you!!!
(Excellent)
17 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Amandine & Adrien)
these guys are amazing! they helped us in everything needed and were really motivated and hard working! we had a wonderful time with them and hope they have a great journey! whenever you come back to chile you are welcome in our home!
(Excellent)
17 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Eldad)
eldad was amazing. he never wanted to stop helping us! so motivated and helpful! we had a great time with him and enjoyed his wonderful cooking skills at our home. he is a really nice and helpful person and we loved have him stay with us. we wish you the best and a great trip! thank you for everything!
(Excellent)
14 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Eldad) for host
Dear mama lotta, tomy and nico.
Thank you so much for everything! You are amazing people, and made me feel at home. I appreciate your kindness, patience and warmth very much!
This has been an amazing experience for me, especially for a fist time workaway experience!
I enjoyed wirkjnf with you on the house, and especially helping lotta around the… read more
Thank you so much for everything! You are amazing people, and made me feel at home. I appreciate your kindness, patience and warmth very much!
This has been an amazing experience for me, especially for a fist time workaway experience!
I enjoyed wirkjnf with you on the house, and especially helping lotta around the… read more
17 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Oriol & Carlos)
estos chicos son los mejores!!! nos alegraron cada día con su felicidad:-) son muy motivados, simpáticos y muy buenos para trabajar. esperamos que les vaya super bien en su viaje y cuando quieran estar bienvenidos en nuestra casa:-)
(Excellent)
14 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Johanna & Isabelle)
The two girls were amazing! Super motivated and hard working. Always on time and with a smile on their face. We had a lot of fun working, making BBQs on the beach or cooking together. We hope they will have a great time traveling the world and wish them the best!!! we love you girls!!! :-)
(Excellent)
23 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Coralie & Jeremy) for host
Gracias Tommy por este host.
Qué placer haber trabajado en este food truck.
Fue una primera experiencia para nosotros y ¡qué experiencia! Muy bien.
Tommy es generoso, agradable. Fuimos capaces de cocinar en su casa y nos hicieron descubrir muchas cosas, incluyendo sus paseos en kayak por Chaiten y el asado chileno.
Su compañera de piso Fernanda… read more
Qué placer haber trabajado en este food truck.
Fue una primera experiencia para nosotros y ¡qué experiencia! Muy bien.
Tommy es generoso, agradable. Fuimos capaces de cocinar en su casa y nos hicieron descubrir muchas cosas, incluyendo sus paseos en kayak por Chaiten y el asado chileno.
Su compañera de piso Fernanda… read more
12 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Felicien & Evgeniya)
Felicien and Evgeniya were excellent workawayers. They were really helpful, hard-working, motivated and had great ideas. And they made some awesome desserts!!! We had a great time together and will never forget them!! Thanks!!!
(Excellent)
3 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Felicien & Evgeniya) for host
With Feliz we spent 3 weeks with Tommy in Chaiten and i can truly say it was an amazing experience ! During our time there we were helping him mainly with the bus service, but also with the new resto project and with the construction of the house in Santa Barbara. We had the possibility to do a lots of hikes near the city and even go kayaking with… read more
15 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Eric & Larissa)
We had a great time together. They are a really nice and helpful couple.
(Excellent)
30 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Eric & Larissa) for host
What a great experience we've had!
Tommy and Lotta are awesome people!
We stayed for two weeks helping around on the Food Bus, because it was too rainy to do anything on the land!
I really hope they can finish their campsite asap and that we can go back to visit!
Chaiten is a charming little town with a lot of beautiful nature surrounding… read more
Tommy and Lotta are awesome people!
We stayed for two weeks helping around on the Food Bus, because it was too rainy to do anything on the land!
I really hope they can finish their campsite asap and that we can go back to visit!
Chaiten is a charming little town with a lot of beautiful nature surrounding… read more
21 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Natasha)
we love those two!!!! we had a wonderful time with them and they ended up staying longer than planned and came back after their trip to the south to spend a few more days with us. they are both wonderful and really lovely people, working hard and always helping with everything!!! also they are really creative and have many ideas to improve the… read more
(Excellent)
14 Jan 2017
Left by Workawayer (Natasha) for host
We have so much love for these two and their incredible food truck! <3 we intended on only staying for 10 days and ended up staying for three weeks. We would've stayed longer if we could. Working on the food truck is so much fun, Lotta is so patient! And all the random little jobs to help their tourism company kept things interesting :) They made… read more
12 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (Maxence & Rosalie) for host
The time we passed with Tommy and Lotta was amazing ! Very good people, creative and funny, good site... and good food in the food truck ! We helped Lotta in the bus, attending people, cooking. And Tommy in the tour agency, renting bikes, doing tour with him, kayaking... We had the opportunity to pass our sundays at the beach, eating barbecue of… read more
16 Feb 2017
Left by Workawayer (Bruno) for host
This was my first workaway experience and it couldn't be better! From the very first minute they made myself comfortable and feeling at home. I was intending to stay 2 weeks but finally I spent about 20 days with them. Working in the food truck was very nice, we had a great time working and meeting all the travelers. We had some days refurnishing… read more
16 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Szilvia) for host
TOP HOST!
The most creative and geneorous couple I've ever met. They are full of great ideas but also open to new ones. The help in their food truck, at the agency or the house was a dream experience for me with a perfect combination of tasks. One can learn a lot about the region through their exciting stories or just have fun with them and their… read more
The most creative and geneorous couple I've ever met. They are full of great ideas but also open to new ones. The help in their food truck, at the agency or the house was a dream experience for me with a perfect combination of tasks. One can learn a lot about the region through their exciting stories or just have fun with them and their… read more
19 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (George & Maria) for host
Lotta and Tommy were our first workaway hosts, and we could not have asked for any better people. They welcomed us into their home, and showed us how their business was run. We met all sorts of people on the bus, serving them food and drinks and got to practice our Spanish.
We never had to work too many hours and was given time off to explore the… read more
We never had to work too many hours and was given time off to explore the… read more
17 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Sonia & Cyril)
Esta familia es maravillosa! Todos son muy creativos y trabajadores y nos ayudaron a pintar nuestro Foodtruck and arreglar nuestra agencia de turismo. Quedo todo espectacular. Ademas pasamos una navidad inolvidable juntos. Los niños tienen talentos increíbles y siempre están dispuestos a ayudar. Nos encantó conocerlos y tenerlos en nuestro… read more
(Excellent)
4 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Sonia & Cyril) for host
Fuimos los primeros "workaway" de Tommy y Lotta y tuvimos maravilloso tiempo con ellos!!
La organisación de Lotta y la felicidad de Tommy hacen que toda la familia se senti bien! Hemos hecho varias cosas para el bus y la tienda y tambien tuvimos tiempo para descubrir esa linda region! Gracias a ustedes!
La organisación de Lotta y la felicidad de Tommy hacen que toda la familia se senti bien! Hemos hecho varias cosas para el bus y la tienda y tambien tuvimos tiempo para descubrir esa linda region! Gracias a ustedes!
