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Join us in the mountains of the Sierra Sur of Oaxaca, Mexico

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  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    We've been living in the mountains of the Southern Sierra of Oaxaca for three years, and we're just starting our dream, our life project.
    A ranch, lots of crops, wide green spaces, our home, a carpentry workshop, and a music studio.
    Ponds, forest, and art all integrated. And much more. Imagination is vast 😊
    Pablo is a carpenter, musician, designer, and builder in many fields. Marianela, I, a therapist, artist, baker, cook, and above all, I LOVE making preserves.
    It's a big dream and a lot of work just for the two of us.
    That's why we decided to share this large and beautiful space with you.

    Who are we looking for?

    We would love to welcome adults (28 years and older) who truly enjoy working outdoors and want to commit to a life project in nature. (At least one week)

    This is not a space for those who value effort and practical learning. We are looking for volunteers with previous experience or basic knowledge in:

    Orchards, gardening, and tree planting. General orchard maintenance.

    Mountain clearing and handling field tools.

    Rustic construction and/or carpentry.

    The work can be physical and demanding: lifting logs, carrying firewood, working in the field... so initiative, a positive attitude, and a desire to truly contribute are very important.
    It is important to know some Spanish.

    We look forward to seeing you!

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    Vivimos en las montañas de la sierra Sur de Oaxaca hace 3 años y estamos empezando nuestro sueño, nuestro proyecto de vida.
    Un rancho, mucha siembra, espacios amplios y verdes, nuestro hogar, un taller de carpintería y un estudio de música.
    Estanques, bosque y arte todo integrado. Y mucho más. La imaginación es grande 😊
    Pablo es carpintero, músico, diseñador y constructor en muchas areas. Yo, Marianela, terapeuta, artista, panadera, cocinera y sobre todo AMO hacer conservas.
    Es un gran sueño y mucho trabajo solo para nosotros 2.
    Por eso decidimos compartir este gran y hermoso espacio con ustedes.

    ¿A quiénes estamos buscando?

    Nos encantaría recibir personas adultas (28 años en adelante) que realmente disfruten del trabajo al aire libre y quieran comprometerse con un proyecto de vida en la naturaleza. (Al menos 1 semana)

    Este no es un espacio para quienes valoran el esfuerzo y el aprendizaje práctico. Buscamos voluntarios que tengan experiencia previa o conocimientos básicos en:

    Huertas, jardinería y plantación de árboles. Mantenimiento en general de huerto.

    Limpieza de monte y manejo de herramientas de campo

    Construcción rústica y/o carpintería


    El trabajo puede ser físico y demandante: levantar troncos, cargar leña, trabajar en el terreno… por eso es muy importante la iniciativa, la actitud positiva y las ganas de aportar de verdad.
    Es importante saber algo de español.

    ¡te esperamos!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Plant care
    Music
    Gardening
    Drawing & painting
    DIY & crafts
    Cooking & food
    Carpentry
    Art & design
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Camping
    Dancing
  • 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 offer a cabin with beautiful views and all the services. In a comfortable environment, surrounded by forest, nature, quiet, sunny and intimate. A very special place to connect with one and everything. In addition to the experience of country life, ecological construction such as working with mud, wood from our own forest, carpentry, bio filters, handling of natural materials from the area.

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    Ofrecemos una cabaña con unas vistas hermosas. En un ambiente cómodo, rodeado de bosque, naturaleza, silencioso, soleado e íntimo. Un lugar muy especial para conectar con uno y con todo.
    Además de la experiencia de la vida de campo, construcción ecológica como trabajar con barro, madera de nuestro propio bosque, carpintería, bio filtros, manejo de materiales naturales de la zona.

  • Help

    Help

    We have a wide variety of simple tasks that almost anyone can do. These include: hauling firewood, oiling wood, and basic gardening. trimming grass for wattle and daub, land clearing, preparing for the rainy season, and much more. These are generally preparation tasks for the upcoming rains.

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    Tenemos una amplia variedad de tareas. Cómo: carga de leña, aceitar maderas, trabajo de huerta y jardín. Podar pastos para bajareque. Limpia de terreno. Ayuda en techos en general preparándonos para la temporada de lluvia. Y mucho más. En general son tareas de preparación para las lluvias que pronto vienen.

  • Languages spoken

    Spanish: Fluent
    English: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Rustic but comfortable and functional cabin in the woods. You get to it by leaving your car (if you bring one) on the road and walking approximately 500 meters from our property. What makes there is no noise from nearby cars and is an intimate space. Ecological dry toilet outside. Outdoor shower with hot water. Wood burning fireplace inside the cabin. It does not have Wi-Fi, it has a solar panel with two lights. Full kitchen. Double bed, blankets, sheets. Campfire outside. Hammock. Couch. beautiful views. In this house the sun shines all day and that makes it hot. Camping site.

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    Cabaña rustica pero comoda y funcional en el bosque. Se llega a ella dejando tu auto(si traes) en la carretera y caminando 500 metros aproximadamente o en nuestra propiedad. Lo que hace que no haya ruidos de autos cercanos y sea un espacio íntimo.
    Baño seco ecológico al exterior.
    Ducha con agua caliente al exterior.
    Chimenea de leña en el interior de la cabaña.
    No tiene wifi, tiene panel solar con dos focos.
    Cocina completa.
    Cama matrimonial, cobijas, sábanas.
    Fogata al exterior.
    Hamaca.
    Sofa.
    Vistas hermosas.
    En esta casa da el sol todo el día y eso la hace caliente.
    Lugar para acampar.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    San Mateo Río Hondo is a small community. There's no phone signal here yet. The wifi is paid in almost any dining room in town.
    Places of interest/specialties:
    Walks by the river and the mountains.
    Regional eateries.
    Honey from the region.
    Herbalist.
    Rich coffee.
    Temazcal.
    Jacuzzi.

    San Mateo Río Hondo es una comunidad pequeña. Aquí no hay señal telefónica aún. El wifi es pago en casi cualquier comedor del pueblo.
    Lugares de interés :
    Caminatas por el río y la montaña.
    Comedores regionales.
    Miel de la región.
    Herbolaria.
    Rico café.
    Temazcal.
    Jacuzzi.

  • 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 possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

Host ref number: 698393577652

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