Permaculture design project in Cotacachi, Ecuador

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  • Last activity: 16 Mar 2024

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    It's time to swap the hum of traffic for the gentle rustle of leaves, the flicker of screens for the glow of a campfire, and the confines of hotel rooms for the freedom of yurts, cabins, and eco-villages. Are you ready? If you've ever dreamed of disconnecting from the chaos and rediscovering the simple joys of life, then off-grid living is your ticket to a world of serenity and sustainability. We are cool.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We are currently 4 people living in Yumbo Ñan . A Mexican family, two adults, an 9-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy who have lived in Ecuador for 8 years and decided to come and live in a quiet, biodiverse place. And with a good agricultural potential. They have been on the farm for more than two years now.

    Our goal is to become self-sustaining.

    Somos actualmente cuatro personas viviendo en Yumbo Ñan. Una familia de mexicanos, dos adultos, una niña de 9 años y un chico de 16 años decidimos venir a vivir en un lugar tranquilo, biodiverso. Y con un buen potancial agricola. llevamos ya mas de dos años en la finca.

    Nuestro objetivo es llegar a ser autosustentables.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    We need people who want to integrate into our way of life, help and collaborate in any task of the farm.
    We are currently starting several jobs so we need people committed to collaborating in the development of these activities.
    We value the processes of exchange of knowledge and/or diverse knowledge: languages, cuisine, crafts, arts, etc.
    On the farm there are children, adolescents and adults who are interested in learning something new every day.

    Each volunteer who arrives is important to be willing to collaborate in the kitchen and in productive work. Each volunteer will responsibly assume the daily tasks of FEEDING the animals in the morning and in the afternoon or going for the milk. If you have proposals to integrate them into homeschooling with children, let us know.

    Necesitamos personas que deseen integrarse a nuestro modo de vida, ayudar y colaborar en cualquier tarea de la Finca.
    Actualmente estamos empezando varios trabajos así que necesitamos de personas comprometidas en colaborar en el desarrollo de estas actividades.
    Valoramos los procesos de intercambio de conocimiento y/o saberes diversos: idiomas, culinaria, artesanía, artes, etc.
    En la finca hay niños, adolescentes y adultos que estamos interesados en aprender algo nuevo cada día.
    Cada voluntario que llegue presenta una propuesta de talleres que se puedan llevar a cabo en la finca, de acuerdo a sus conocimientos, habilidades, intereses y, pensando en los niños y adolescentes que viven acá especialmente.
    Es importante estar dispuestos a colaborar en la cocina y en los trabajos productivos.
    Cada voluntario asumirá responsablemente Las labores cotidianas de ALIMENTAR a los animales por la mañana y por la tarde o de ir por la leche.
    Si tienes propuestas para integrarlas en la escuela en casa con los niños, haznos saber.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    Nos encantaría que quienes llegan a Yumboñan nos enseñen ...compartan su idioma.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have several cabins for volunteers with rooms, living area and private bathrooms, do not have electricity (if you buy wire you can have it) or Internet, just like the other cabins where we live.
    We have a communal dining room with Internet access (free Wi-Fi) and electricity.
    Moments of recreation and rest are important to us. We have a pool pond where we can relax, play and enjoy quietly.

    Disponemos varias cabañas para voluntarios con habitaciónes, área de estar baños privados, no tiene luz eléctrica (Se puede poner si compras tu el cable), ni Internet, al igual que las demás cabañas donde vivimos.
    Contamos con un comedor comunal con acceso a Internet (wifi libre) y luz eléctrica.

    Los momentos de recreación y descanso son importantes para nosotros. Tenemos un estanque piscina donde podemos relajarnos, jugar y disfrutar tranquilamente.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The farm is located in a valley known as Manduriacos, in a subtropical humid forest. We are 148 Kms. away from Quito in one of the most biodiverse areas of the country, this area is the transition area between the Sierra region and the Ecuadorian Coast. We live in a very rudimentary way....do not dream of finding comfort here....the environment, nor does our option intend that. That is why we do not have electricity in the volunteer areas, nor in the cabins where we live, only in the communal areas. Mosquitoes and mosquitoes are always present...we have already gotten used to living with them...there are many animals around the farm, especially snakes and toads. We also have 12 dogs and 2 cats. We are omnivores and our diet is adjusted to what we have available. The meat we consume is obtained from our own chickens, ducks or pigs... they are our food. We live simply and simply in a cloud forest, the prevailing weather almost all the time is rain. We don't have working hours, it all depends on the weather. There are days that we can work five hours in the field and others only two. But at home there are always things to do in the kitchen or with the children. That is why we are always busy and it is time for the workshops that each volunteer offers. If you like to go out, walk in the city and you are used to a certain comfort... do not opt ​​for our farm. Almost all of our time is dedicated to the land, the kitchen and community work. Only if you are open to it will you feel comfortable here, because being isolated is the only option. Among us there are different personalities, none with religious or political affiliations, we respect the way of thinking of each one, we really like to talk, debate, analyze the reason for things... If you are passionate about debate, we do it here daily!

    La finca está ubicada en un valle conocido como Manduriacos, en un bosque húmedo subtropical. Estamos a cinco horas de Quito en una de las áreas más biodiversas del país, esta área es el área de transición entre la región de la Sierra y la Costa ecuatoriana.
    Nosotros vivimos de forma muy rudimentaria....no sueñes en encontrar aqui la comodidad....el entorno, ni nuestra opcion pretende eso. Por eso no tenemos luz eléctrica en las áreas de voluntarios, tampoco en las cabañas donde vivimos, solo en las áreas comunales. Los mosquitos y zancudos siempre estan presentes...ya nos hemos acostumbrado a convivir con ellos...hay muchos animales alrededor de la finca culebras y sapos especialmente. Ademas tenemos 12 perros y 2 gatos.
    Somos carnivoros y nuestra alimentación se ajusta a lo que tenemos disponible. La carne que consumimos la obtenemos de nuestras propias gallinas, patos o chanchos...son nuestro alimento. Vivimos de forma simple y sencilla en un bosque nublado, el clima que prevalece casi todo el tiempo es la lluvia.
    No tenemos horarios de trabajo, todo depende del clima. Hay días que podemos trabajar cinco horas en el campo y otros solo dos. Pero en casa siempre hay cosas que hacer en cocina o con los niños. Por eso siempre estamos ocupados y es el momento de los talleres que cada voluntario ofrezca.
    Si te gusta salir, pasear en la ciudad y estas acostumbrado a cierta comodidad...no optes por nuestra finca. Casi todo nuestro tiempo lo dedicamos a la tierra, la cocina y labores comunitarias. Solo si estas abierto a ello te sentiras a gusto aca, pues al estar aislados es la unica opción.
    Entre nosotros hay distintas personalidades ninguna con filiaciones religiosas, ni politicas, respetamos la forma de pensar de cada uno, nos gusta mucho conversar, debatir, analizar el porqué de las cosas... Si te apasiona el debate aquí lo hacemos a diario!

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Tenemos perros, gatos, gallinas, patos, pavos, cerdos, cabras,.. mas animales ni se notan.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Las que se requiera en la finca, depende mucho del clima, puede3n ser 4 o 5 horas distribuidas en el dia, sin horario

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