Experiencing rural life with a young family in Villarrica, Chile

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  Description

  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.

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  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
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  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
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  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.

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  Help

  On our farm, tasks will depend on the season and the weather, as we live in harmony with nature's cycles.
  Here's what we do throughout the year and where we need help:
  
  - Summer: Harvesting raspberries and strawberries. Maintaining the orchard and irrigation system, cleaning trays.
  Beekeeping work, honey harvesting (requires physical strength and not being allergic to bees).
  
  - Autumn: Gathering firewood, clearing weeds, maintaining and improving the guest cabin, maintaining and improving the farm in general.Pruning, transplanting, and relocating beehives. Generally, preparing the farm for winter by putting everything away.
  
  - Winter: Depending on the weather, indoor work, cabin improvements, making beekeeping equipment in the carpentry workshop, cleaning work areas. Final pruning of fruit trees, monitoring newborn lambs, caring for the animals, and general farm maintenance.
  
  - Spring: Inspection and relocation of beehives, maintenance of the irrigation system, tidying, preparing, and organizing the spaces for the arrival of summer (honey harvesting room, trays, work equipment, etc.).
  
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  En nuestra granja las tareas dependerán de la estación del año y del clima ya que vivimos acorde a los ciclos de la naturaleza.
  Aqui lo que hacemos durante el año y en lo que necesitamos ayuda:
  
  - Verano: Cosecha de frambuesas, frutillas. Mantenimiento de huerto y del sistema de riego, limpiar bandejas.
  Trabajo apícola, cosecha de miel (requiere fuerza fisica y no ser alergico a las abejas)
  
  - Otoño: Recolección de leña, limpiar maleza, mantenimiento y mejora de cabaña de invitados, mantener y mejorar la granja en general. Poda, transplante y reubicación de colmenas. En general se prepara la granja para el invierno, guardando todo en su lugar.
  
  - Invierno: Depende el clima, Trabajos bajo techo, mejora de la cabaña, hacer material apícola en el taller carpintero, limpieza de areas de trabajo. Ultimas podas de frutales, vigilar a los corderos recien nacidos, cuidar a los animales y mantenimiento general de la granja
  
  - Primavera: Revisión y reubicación de colmenas, mantenimiento del sistema de riego, orden, preparacion y arreglos de los espacios para la llegada del verano (Sala de cosecha de miel, bandejas, maquinas de trabajo, etc)

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Spanish: Fluent
  English: Intermediate
  Mapudungun: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  Coni can speak English but needs to practice vocabulary and speaking skills.
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  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 two single beds, 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 dos camas individuales, 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)

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  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

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

  

  Gallinas

  We had four hens and one rooster, and now we’ve lost count

  

  Las ovejas

  We love sheeps, especially Hampshire Down
  

  

  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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