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Hello, my name is Lilli, I am German, and I have been living in this remote corner of Chilean Patagonia for over 25 years. My farm is located in the Aysén region, 55 km south of Cochrane on the Carretera Austral, in a 100% rural setting. We sustain ourselves from what we produce on the farm: animals, the forest and the garden. During the summer, we offer rural tourism services. We have no phone signal, and electrical power is limited (12V). Transportation to Cochrane can be coordinated with us (a combination of public and private transport). It's the perfect place to slow down, disconnect, and take the time to experience this more natural and simpler way of life. I offer a minimum stay for workawayers of 1 day and a maximum of 2 weeks. (This restriction is in place to avoid committing for a longer period since we live and work in a family environment. If things go well, it's possible to extend your stay.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practiceGardeningDIY and building projectsFarmstay helpCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseHospitality/TourismGeneral MaintenanceUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We lead a simple life and strive to live as much as possible off our own land. Therefore, depending on the season, you can learn various skills with us, such as preserving food, tanning hides, spinning and weaving wool, chopping firewood, baking bread, and cultivating your own seeds, etc
Help
I can almost always use help on my farm. From October 2023 to April 2024, there isn't a specific project in place, but this gives us the opportunity to choose tasks that appeal to our helpers and what might be most urgent at the time. I'm especially excited about self-reliant and strong craftswomen and craftsmen who can do wonders with the resources available
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
English: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.Accommodation
For volunteers, we offer accommodation in our Refugio and campground, which includes a kitchen, two bathrooms, and potentially shared bedrooms with other Workawayers or guests of the shelter. Those who come with their own motorhome or bring a tent can also use the refugio, which is located 250 meters from our house. Depending on the season, there may also be a bedroom available for a Workawayer in my house. Meals are prepared together, or volunteers can cook in the refugio's kitchen, depending on the situation and preference. We mainly eat what the countryside provides, and we bring some groceries from the small city Cochrane roughly once a week."
What else ...
In our valley at the confluence of the Baker and Ñadis rivers, you can engage in activities such as:
• Hiking or Horseback riding tour to “El Saltón” and Nacional Monument “Corte San Carlos“
• Trekking Sendero Caracol ( 2:45hrs) and trekking to mountain range Cordón Los Ñadis (1660m)
• We organize visits to Fundo “El Diablo” (half day)
• On rainy and cold days, you can relax in the dry sauna
• We also recommend a day trip by car to Caleta Tortel (93 Km one-way)A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
To access my property, you need to cross the suspension-bridge over the Ñadis River. The maximum weight limit is 7 tons, and it can be quite narrow for very wide motorhomes
Can possibly accept pets
Yes and no, it depends a bit on the dog and also its owner. There are already 6 dogs on the farm that we need for farm-work, and sometimes there can be issues
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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It was a very rich and deep experience !
Thank a lot Lilli !
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It was a very rich and deep experience !
Thank a lot Lilli !