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Hello! We are Jorge and Coni, a Mapuche family living near the Villarrica Volcano.
We are two young rural people dedicated to working on our farm in southern Chile, with stunning views of the volcano and Huincacara Hill. We manage 3 hectares of land with bees, sheep, chickens, a fruit orchard, and any project that come us to mind.
We love our area, it’s perfect for hiking, exploring rivers, caves, and lakes, and we live in a very touristic commune. If you enjoy nature, honey, animals, and outdoor life, this is the place for you.
Here you will meet Violeta, Jorge’s mother and president of the indigenous community, as well as other members of our family, the indigenous community, and the Mapuche culture. We are also part of an environmental organization and we often organize excursions and activities to care for our environment.
We don’t have Wi-Fi here, but there is a good 3G–4G signal.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Interests
Photography
Art & design
Performing arts
Animals
History
Carpentry
Gardening
Plant care
Languages
Charity work
Culture
Sustainability
Farming
Yoga / Wellness
Hiking
Nature
Outdoor activities
Mountain
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We love exchanging knowledge about lifestyle and traditions. We can offer long conversations around a Mapuche fire pit, talking about local history while enjoying something delicious to eat.
We love learning new things and exchanging knowledge. Jorge is a farmer and beekeeper, and Coni is a law graduate who teaches civic education in schools. We are both active members of an organization where we monitor wildlife and pollution in the river that runs through the community. We have so much to talk about!
We love doing outdoor activities while always observing our surroundings — we gather wild berries, observe local flora and fauna, and learn from them.
We are a family of community leaders: Coni is the president of the environmental organization, and Violeta is the president of the indigenous community. If you take part in activities with us, we can provide you with a participation certificate.
Help
On our farm, we are looking for help in three areas:
1. House restoration: You will work alongside Jorge or his mom in restoring the house where you will be staying. This includes carpentry work, organizing, and cleaning the place. In the restoration work, you can leave your personal touch , so let your imagination run wild.
2. Beekeeping: You will join Jorge in working with the bees, so please make sure you are not allergic. We also do beekeeping carpentry.
3. Farm management: You will be assigned tasks such as herding sheep, watching over calves, helping with the orchard, among others
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En nuestra granja buscamos ayuda en 3 áreas
1. Restauración de una casa: Acompañarás a Jorge o su mamá en la restauración de la casa donde vivirás, trabajo de carpintería, orden y limpieza del lugar. En el trabajo de restauración puedes dejar tu marca personal asi que echa a volar tu imaginación.
2. Manejo apícola: Acompañarás a Jorge a trabajar con las abejas asi que debes verificar que no seas alergico. Igualmente hacamos carpintería apícola.
3. Manejo de granja: Se te asignarán tareas como arrear a las ovejas, vigilar a los terneros, ayuda con el huerto, entre otros
Languages
Languages spoken
Spanish: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Mapudungun: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
Coni can speak English but needs to practice vocabulary and speaking skills.
Accommodation
You will stay in the house we are currently restoring. This house has a bedroom, a kitchen, and a functional bathroom — this part has already been restored for use. The bedroom includes a bed, a closet, and bedding.
Regarding meals, we can provide you with food, but you will need to cook for yourself (unlimited honey, seasonal fruit, eggs, flour, etc.)
Te quedarás en la casa que estaremos restaurando, esta casa tiene un dormitorio, cocina y baño habilitado, esta parte ya esta restaurada para su uso. El dormitorio tiene una cama, closet, ropa de cama incluida.
Respecto a las comidas, te podemos proporcionar alimentos, pero tu tendrías que cocinar. (miel ilimitada, fruta de temporada, huevos, harina, etc)
What else ...
In your free time, you can visit Villarrica National Park (14 kilometers away), or explore nearby towns such as Villarrica, Pucón, Lican Ray, and Panguipulli. We can give you a ride most days; otherwise, there is a bus that passes through the area three times a day.
We live a lifestyle that is friendly to the environment, peaceful, and we eat a variety of foods
En tu tiempo libre puedes ir al parque nacional Villarrica (queda a 14 kilometros), visitar ciudades como Villarrica, Pucón, Lican Ray, Panguipulli. Nosotros te podemos transportar casi todos los días, si no, hay una micro que pasa por el sector 3 veces al día.
Tenemos un estilo de vida amigable con el medioambiente, tranquilo y comemos de todo
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Gallinas
Las ovejas
Los terneritos
Two calves that we are learning to know and take care of.
Sereno
Sereno has lived here since before us, so officially he’s the owner of everything.
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