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1 May 2025
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Natural Building and farm life in El Bolson . I am Kio, Japanese Canadian
I live in a house / cottage out in the country ( an hour walk, 15 min in a car from town) and we will be renovating the house, Natural construction with clay straw and sand.
There is a beautiful river RIO Azul runs in front of the house, also there is a trail to the glacier and refugios of Andes mountains. There are lots of fruit trees and berry bush to snack on.
The farm look for strong person both spiritually and physically.
There are bus services to town during summer. The farm is so beautiful its worth the walk. I except to contribute if you wan to eat fancy food due to difficult economy situations , we eat mainly vegetarian and Japanese foods. there are lots of food in the garden. we shall do asado after completing a project to celebrate. i have some weed to smoke too , will need help with the medicinal herb production this fall.
i have a horse and 2 cats who needs love and care too.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Farm life , Construction natural with logs and clay. Connection with nature, family life. horse .
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
The summer projects includes Clay plastering the house, Organic gardening, , building a wood shed.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Japanese: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
I speak japanese , enhlish and Spanish
Accommodation
My house is small . You can stay in the house with me or you can camp out side under the stars. the house is located beside beautiful Rio azul. Walk in to town is 50 min. I a have a car to ride with me.
What else ...
El Bolson has beutiful nature. Its a cultural melting pot here. Legendary hippie town with Noble Craftsmen and the people of the land.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Feedback (8)
keep your freedom spitrit with you always.., i like . mui bien cheeeee
buen viaje , y saludos a tu familia
I helped him out in the garden, harvesting cherries and other varios tasks.
Kio is a a nice guy to hang out with. He has a big knowledge and doesn't hesistate to share it with. As well he is a amazing cook.
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keep your freedom spitrit with you always.., i like . mui bien cheeeee
buen viaje , y saludos a tu familia
I helped him out in the garden, harvesting cherries and other varios tasks.
Kio is a a nice guy to hang out with. He has a big knowledge and doesn't hesistate to share it with. As well he is a amazing cook.
I… read more
he is cool, educated man . bless him , good journey buddy.
have a good life journey.
he had some challenging heavy duty work but together we accomplished them .
I like his funny sense of humor and the charm .
I will for sure contact him if i ever to go to Germany.
Dunkashun Roman.
He has open mind to learn new things and accept new opinion.
he is a good man.
The tasks were always changing because he has so many projects in mind. He is a hard worker but he also loves enjoying relaxed… read more
All the best to you all
Hope to visit the cabin sometime
Hannah
