Join me in my farm in a remote valley between Cochrane and Tortel, Carretera Austral, Chile

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  Description

  Hello, my name is Lilli. I am German and have been living for over 30 years in a remote corner of the Chilean region of Aysén – right in the heart of Patagonia’s wild nature. My farm is located 55 km south of Cochrane, near the Carretera Austral, in a completely rural setting.
  
  We sustain ourselves with what we produce on the farm: animals, the forest, and the garden. During the summer months, we also run a small rural tourism project with horseback riding tours (Refugio y Camping Río Nadis).
  
  There is no phone signal, and electricity is limited (12V). Transportation to and from Cochrane can be coordinated with us (a combination of public and private transport). This is a perfect place to slow down, disconnect, and take time to experience a simpler, more natural way of life.
  
  
  Maybe you’ve already traveled a bit, gained hands-on experience, or even started a similar project yourself. Maybe you’re thinking about moving to the countryside, or you’re simply ready for a change and curious about life on a Patagonian farm. Then this could be a good place for you.
  
  What matters most to me is that you bring experience and motivation in the following areas:
  -Manual work and practical skills
  -Permaculture and gardening
  -household tasks and rural tourism activities
  -Working with horses
  If you can imagine becoming part of this special place for a few weeks and are open to a simple, nature-connected way of living, then I’d be happy to hear from you.
  
  Warm greetings from Patagonia,
  Lilli

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Light gardening

  Creative DIY projects

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  Hospitality/Tourism

  Light maintenance
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  Interests

  

  LGBTQ

  

  Farming

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Music

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Camping

  

  Yoga / Wellness
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  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

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  Help

  Work Calendar for Workawayers 2026–2027
  September 15 – October 15, 2026
  2–4 weeks | 1 person
  Work: Deep spring cleaning in the house, garden and countryside, and preparation for the new season.
  Looking for: Someone motivated to help with household tasks and practical skills for manual work.
  
  October 16 – November 15, 2026
  2–4 weeks | 1–2 people
  Work: Planting in the garden, maintenance of equipment and trails, working with horses, and various projects such as working with sheep wool.
  Looking for: People with experience in gardening, practical skills for manual work, and experience with horses.
  
  November 16 – December 15, 2026
  2–4 weeks | 1–2 people
  Work: Working with horses, gardening, general maintenance, and various projects such as working with sheep wool.
  Looking for: People with experience in gardening, practical skills for manual work, and experience with horses.
  
  December 16, 2026 – March 15, 2027
  1–3 months | 1 person
  Work: High season in the forest and garden – it’s harvest time! Harvesting and preserving food.
  It is also high season for rural tourism: helping with guest care, food preparation, and general cleaning.
  
  Looking for: A responsible and independent person, ideally available for the entire high season. Possibility of paid work if there is a good fit and positive energy.
  
  March 16 – April 15, 2027
  1–2 weeks | 1 person
  Work: Food preservation, maintenance, and various projects.
  Looking for: A practical, flexible, and responsible person.
  
  April 16 – May 15, 2027
  2–3 weeks | 2 people
  Work: Maintenance, gardening, repairs, and various projects.
  Looking for: Active, practical people with initiative.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Fluent
  Spanish: Fluent
  English: Intermediate

  This 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.
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  Accommodation

  For volunteers, we offer accommodation in our Refugio and campground, which includes a kitchen, two bathrooms, and potentially shared bedrooms with other 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."

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  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)

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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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  Can host digital nomads

  I can actually imagine quite well taking in digital nomads at the Refugio for longer periods during the off-season (May to October) in exchange for house-sitting and maintenance work, or even for payment. Having your own internet access (e.g., Starlink antenna, etc.) is a prerequisite! Perhaps someone might be interested in challenging themselves against the solitude and silence of the Patagonian winter? Details would need to be discussed—hopefully during a personal meeting.

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  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

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  Can possibly accept pets

  Yes and no, it depends on the dog and also its owner. There are already six dogs on the farm that we need for farm work, and sometimes there can be issues between the dogs. We have also had problems during the lambing season and with the native fauna, such as the huemul, the Andean deer, which can be disturbed by the dogs in their natural habitat. We would like to avoid that

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  My animals / pets

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