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Description
We are an eco farm located in the middle of the "Cordillera de la Costa" in the Lakes Region. We are dedicated as a family to preserve the native forest, we produce flowers and we raise farm animals like chickens, lambs, and calfs. We also recycle wood from old constructions and we have interesting projects depending the season and the weather.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The travellers will benefit by learning our local rich culture, our very special slang (chilean Spanish). We also offer the opportunity to learn how to cook local food. Our farm is located in a historical place in the middle of the "Cordillera de la Costa" in the Lakes Region. We are located by the famous "Camino Real" (Royal Way), built by the spanish conquerors in the XVI century. Our farm is located 30 minutes away from the famous millennial larches and one hour away from the Pacific ocean.
Help
We need help to make fences, take care of the animals (calfs and horses), work in the vegetable garden. We also need help for painting the house and warehouses. Rain is very heavy in winter so we have to paint the constructions once a year. Gardening and wood work is also welcome. We recycle a lot of old pieces of wood to make furniture and help the environment. Construction skills are always very welcome.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
German: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
I´m interested in learning French, Italian and Portuguese. I studied pedagogy so I´m quite good teaching and learning. If someones wants to learn Spanish or English, we can exchange a few hours a week.
Accommodation
We offer double beds rooms, shared bathroom, hot and cold showers. The beds sheets are changed once a week. We eat 3 times a day, breakfast, lunch and dinner. All meals are included, common food are potatos, pasta or rice, different kind of meats are also included, mainly pork and chicken. We also eat a lot of bread and eggs. The volunteers must cook and do the dishes. Washing machine available for the clothing. We work monday to friday, no more than 5 hours per day. Saturday and sunday are free to travel around or to rest at home. Inside the house we have common spaces to share a drink, meal or to rest. Free Wi-fi is always provided.
What else ...
We are located in a very nice place to move around, there are lot of lakes, rivers and very nice landscapes in the region. There is public and cheap transportation by bus from the local town (Purranque) to almost any city or town around. There are 2 main cities minutes away from Purranque. Osorno and Puerto Montt. We are located almost in the middle. We are also close to volcanos and ski centres in the Cordillera de Los Andes (closed in summer). The deepest and more important lake, Llanquihue is located minutes away from our farm. Puerto Octay and Frutillar are a very nice places in summer, there are beaches, restaurants and lot of stores to enjoy and relax. We can also provide bikes for those who enjoy the countryside.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have work spaces for those who want to work or study online. We provide free Wi-fi. Volunteers must bring their computer or working device.
Space for parking camper vans
We have enough space to park more than 20 vehicles. Campervans, motorhomes, trucks and cars are welcome.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
