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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
Help around the house
General Maintenance
House sitting
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 opportunities to learn about coastal plants, planting techniques, permaculture, and cultural experiences with our native Kogui neighbors.
Help
We are looking for someone, ideally a couple or friends to house sit our home and pets. We have two dogs and one cat who need to be watched over, house cleaning and overall upkeep, road maintenance and erosion control, and garden maintenance.
Road maintenance and erosion control includes: digging holes, filling large bags with soil, weed-wacking & machete, transplanting, hiking, moving rocks & more.
We are also looking for specialists in hydroelectric and erosion control/maintenance.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
If you are staying to watch over the house, farm & animals you would have a room in the main house to stay. Otherwise we offer hammocks in covered areas as well as one bedroom option.
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.
If you have your own mode of transportation that is best, or if you can ride a motorcycle we can discuss other options.
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
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
My animals / pets
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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
