Profile information
Host rating
80 %
Last replied
12 Apr 2024
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Description
Hello :)
My name is Olivia and my partner is Ben - We are both Minnesota born and have traveled around Latin America for a handful of years. Ben landed in Colombia in 2018 and deemed it his favorite, leading him to the long search for our little slice of heaven in the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. We are both very passionate about tending to the land, reforestation, permaculture, cultural preservation, community, and happy healthy food. The space that we are creating will not only be our home, but also a space for community events, classes, retreats, rentals and more! We are so thankful to be able to tend to this land and we are excited to share it with you!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our property is nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range on the coast of Colombia - There is a waterfall on the land that offers us hydroelectric opportunities, swimming, and running water. We have many opportunities to learn about coastal plants, planting techniques, permaculture, and cultural experiences with our native Kogui neighbors.
Help
We are looking for help with planting, erosion control, path building, chicken and sheep tending, garden planning and plant propagation.
This includes: digging holes, filling large bags with soil, weed-wacking & machete work, transplanting, hiking, moving rocks & more.
We are also looking for specialists in hydroelectric and erosion control/maintenance
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
We offer hammocks in covered areas as well as one bedroom option or also a covered porch space by the waterfall.
There is an outdoor kitchen you will have access to, clean running water, a full bathroom (with an incredible view!), court yard and waterfall access. We also provide transportation from rio ancho the town at the base of the mountain property and then also back to this town when your stay is over. We also have several amazing spaces you could pitch a tent if you brought your own!
What else ...
While you are here on the coast there is so much to explore from Caribbean beach vibes, deep jungle hikes, hot springs, fishing, surfing, river tubing and more!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
So we do have star link and it works great. We use a combination of hydro and solar energy.
Space for parking camper vans
If you have 4x4 you can make it no problem.
Can possibly accept pets
No issues with pets but they must be friendly.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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Ben and Olivia are such a nice and welcoming couple and were also very flexible… read more
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Ben and Olivia are such a nice and welcoming couple and were also very flexible… read more
