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20 Jun 2025
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Our family moved from the United States to Panama in 2016. We run a small coffee farm 10 minutes away from town. We provide tours and export coffee. We always have projects and making improvements never ends. However, right now we are looking for someone to help one of our tour guides learn French.
We would like to be able to offer coffee tours in French by the end of the year and right now he is between beginner and intermediate.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Hospitality/Tourism
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We live on a coffee farm next to a jungle, but close to Boquete and all of its attractions.
We can teach you all about coffee as you help our tour guide learn to explain coffee to our French tourists.
Help
Upcoming Priority Projects:
1. Tutoring one of our tour guides in French.
Dates we have available.
Any time between the dates below:
June 16 - July 4
We are looking for person/people that are willing to work for about 4-5 hours each morning or afternoon in exchange for comfortable lodging and a basic food allowance.
There are always other projects going on around the farm and helping out with other projects might take place, but our real goal is work on French language lessons.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
Looking for someone to help with French.
Accommodation
We have a shipping container that has been converted into a2 bedroom with a full size beds.There is a shower with hot water and a private bathroom. There is electricity, wifi and a TV. Outside is a covered kitchen (with microwave, dishwasher, grill, stove, oven, and of course coffee making appliances) and dining area for preparing your meals. (We will provide rice, beans, eggs, coffee, chicken and local fresh fruits and vegetables.)
What else ...
Boquete is a tourist town and there are many activities to explore. There is white-water rafting, hiking, horseback riding, bird watching and lots of opportunities for photographers.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have a 50mbps download and 15 upload connection.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Host ref number: 745326712513
Feedback (13)
8 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Wendy & Ashley) for host
We’d an amazing time with Rick and Andi, helping them to build a new roasting station on their beautiful coffee farm. They are very creative in their ideas to market and sell their delicious coffee and we loved learning about how much goes into making a good cuppa.
The work was really enjoyable and we learnt so much. We cleared a path to create a… read more
The work was really enjoyable and we learnt so much. We cleared a path to create a… read more
5 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Wendy & Ashley)
Lovely couple! They were not afraid to try anything! We really enjoyed them and will miss them as they head off for more adventures. We were very lucky to have the chance to meet them.
(Excellent
)
3 Apr 2021
Left by Workawayer (Maria) for host
Just one word to start... FAMILY
Rick, Andi, Cole, Melvin, Roger, Dante and Karma (and the duckies) are now part of our family. Andi and Rick are kind, outstanding, hardworking, understanding, happy, with really high sense of humor and soooo inspiring. We can use all the good words in dictionary to talk about them because our experience at this… read more
Rick, Andi, Cole, Melvin, Roger, Dante and Karma (and the duckies) are now part of our family. Andi and Rick are kind, outstanding, hardworking, understanding, happy, with really high sense of humor and soooo inspiring. We can use all the good words in dictionary to talk about them because our experience at this… read more
2 Apr 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Maria)
Wow!!!! Maria and Manuel helped out with everything! Construction, cleaning, cooking, translating, video filming, social media updating, driving....did I say cooking? Their meals were wonderful, their attitude was great and they have now become family. Not only are they responsible, reliable, honest and fun to be around...they are so much more! We… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Paul & Deborah)
Wonderful couple! Willing to try anything and they made amazing food!
We wish them good luck in the rest of their travels!
We wish them good luck in the rest of their travels!
(Excellent
)
15 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Paul & Deborah) for host
Dear Rick and Andi. A note of thanks and gratitude for such a wonderful WorkAway experience, (our FIRST!). Debi and I loved our time with you, and feel like we now have friends in Boquete! Many thanks for your kindness, generosity, and warmth. We are so impressed with your vision and hard work ethic. Your coffee farm is fantastic, and we know you… read more
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8 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Wendy & Ashley) for host
We’d an amazing time with Rick and Andi, helping them to build a new roasting station on their beautiful coffee farm. They are very creative in their ideas to market and sell their delicious coffee and we loved learning about how much goes into making a good cuppa.
The work was really enjoyable and we learnt so much. We cleared a path to create a… read more
The work was really enjoyable and we learnt so much. We cleared a path to create a… read more
5 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Wendy & Ashley)
Lovely couple! They were not afraid to try anything! We really enjoyed them and will miss them as they head off for more adventures. We were very lucky to have the chance to meet them.
(Excellent)
3 Apr 2021
Left by Workawayer (Maria) for host
Just one word to start... FAMILY
Rick, Andi, Cole, Melvin, Roger, Dante and Karma (and the duckies) are now part of our family. Andi and Rick are kind, outstanding, hardworking, understanding, happy, with really high sense of humor and soooo inspiring. We can use all the good words in dictionary to talk about them because our experience at this… read more
Rick, Andi, Cole, Melvin, Roger, Dante and Karma (and the duckies) are now part of our family. Andi and Rick are kind, outstanding, hardworking, understanding, happy, with really high sense of humor and soooo inspiring. We can use all the good words in dictionary to talk about them because our experience at this… read more
2 Apr 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Maria)
Wow!!!! Maria and Manuel helped out with everything! Construction, cleaning, cooking, translating, video filming, social media updating, driving....did I say cooking? Their meals were wonderful, their attitude was great and they have now become family. Not only are they responsible, reliable, honest and fun to be around...they are so much more! We… read more
(Excellent)
11 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Paul & Deborah)
Wonderful couple! Willing to try anything and they made amazing food!
We wish them good luck in the rest of their travels!
We wish them good luck in the rest of their travels!
(Excellent)
15 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Paul & Deborah) for host
Dear Rick and Andi. A note of thanks and gratitude for such a wonderful WorkAway experience, (our FIRST!). Debi and I loved our time with you, and feel like we now have friends in Boquete! Many thanks for your kindness, generosity, and warmth. We are so impressed with your vision and hard work ethic. Your coffee farm is fantastic, and we know you… read more
20 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Katharine & Kolin)
Great couple! They were up for anything. They learned and restocked our farm store, helped with modifications to a new building, made awesome meals....the list goes on! We only wish we could have spent more time with them. I guess, we will have to go to their farm next! Thank you again Kat and Kolin!!!!
(Excellent)
24 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host
Andi and Rick are the best. They are super friendly, caring and giving of themselves which helps make for a very friendly and comfortable stay.
They are excellent communicators when we need help with understanding the work, and Melvin is also an excellent shift boss.
The work was fun and the facilities outstanding. The crate-cum-flat is super… read more
They are excellent communicators when we need help with understanding the work, and Melvin is also an excellent shift boss.
The work was fun and the facilities outstanding. The crate-cum-flat is super… read more
17 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Michael)
Great experience with Michael and Tanja. We enjoyed them both and they were up to helping with anything. They processed coffee, poured a concrete floor, cooked.....would highly recommend them! Our dogs are very sad that they have moved on to more adventures, but our family is richer for getting to spend time with them.
(Excellent)
25 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (MoonaLiisa)
Mona Lisa and Lea were just the 2 people I needed! My husband and I run a small coffee farm and I was recovering from surgery. Mona Lisa and Lea helped me with my physical therapy, driving around doing errands, making items for our coffee store, cooking, taking care of the dogs, updating our Instagram....and many other things that a small farm… read more
(Excellent)
28 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Hugo & Isabel) for host
Our experience here was amazing! We have been there in May and we already miss Finca!
Never heavy job, we worked all morning and one of us had to cook lunch for everyone at 11h30 every work day. Andy provided all we needed.
Rick and Melvin are hard workers but always ready to help us!
The dogs are the most lovely thing and always ready to play… read more
Never heavy job, we worked all morning and one of us had to cook lunch for everyone at 11h30 every work day. Andy provided all we needed.
Rick and Melvin are hard workers but always ready to help us!
The dogs are the most lovely thing and always ready to play… read more
18 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Lizzy) for host
This was a great workaway experience. Working at the farm was a lot of fun as we had different tasks everyday.
The container for the workawayers is very well appointed and convenient.
Andy and Rick are awesome hosts. They were funny and helpful and made sure that our stay never got boring.
I also loved their two dogs Karma and Dante. So… read more
The container for the workawayers is very well appointed and convenient.
Andy and Rick are awesome hosts. They were funny and helpful and made sure that our stay never got boring.
I also loved their two dogs Karma and Dante. So… read more
23 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Diana ) for host
Thank you Andy and Rick!
I learned a lot and had a great time with them and the other volunteers at their farm. The work was always different and interesting.
All time both cared a lot for us, for example with food, taking us to some activities and spending time with us.
I also felt very comfortable in the accommodation, which is very cozy and… read more
I learned a lot and had a great time with them and the other volunteers at their farm. The work was always different and interesting.
All time both cared a lot for us, for example with food, taking us to some activities and spending time with us.
I also felt very comfortable in the accommodation, which is very cozy and… read more
18 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Diana )
Diana is a delight! A little quiet at first, but truly a great person. She was very polite, ready to experience new things on a coffee farm. She was very good at communicating with some of our international customers, she worked hard helping us rake and mulch debris from the farm and was a team-player. We wish her good luck in the rest of her… read more
(Excellent)
8 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Lucy) for host
My first Workaway and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Andi and Rick were amazing to work with and learn from - in regards to coffee, life, the universe and everything. I would whlleheartedly recommend their place... an opportunity to gain new knowledge and make new friends. Loved it!
5 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucy)
Absolute angel! Lucy was very energetic and went with the flow. She was organized, responsible and had great ideas. We were very lucky to have spent time with her. Would highly recommend her to any workaway opportunity she applied to.
(Excellent)
1 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Ashley & Alex) for host
This was an absolutely unique and memorable experience. Rick and Andy were fun to talk to about everything. We picked their brains about Panama and if we should start our own farm - fun to let your imagination go wild with possibilities. We are coffee enthusiasts so gaining an intimate knowledge of what goes into a premium cup of coffee was… read more
30 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Ashley & Alex)
Very enthusiastic people! Willing to get their hands dirty when needed, even worked in the rain to finish making a raised garden. Alex made some wonderful meals and they were both eager to learn new things. They were both a delight and I wish they could have stayed longer. We hope they have success with the rest of their trip!
(Excellent)
26 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Michael & Camille)
Michael and Camille were great to have around. They were enthusiastic and hard workers. On their last day, they did not want to leave a project unfinished and continued to work even when we begged them to go have fun on their down-time. They helped with our solar coffee drying house, translating, cooking and all of the other misc. jobs that happen… read more
(Excellent)
25 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Michael & Camille) for host
So perfect, the best workaway experience ever: why? Because:
-The small home for workawayer is so great, clean and confortable. (Hot shower/speed wifi/TV/good coffee..)
-We could cook everything and it s so cool to cook outside, moreover the kitchen is biggeer than in a Restaurant.
-Small fireplace for firecamp with marshmallow
-We worked on… read more
-The small home for workawayer is so great, clean and confortable. (Hot shower/speed wifi/TV/good coffee..)
-We could cook everything and it s so cool to cook outside, moreover the kitchen is biggeer than in a Restaurant.
-Small fireplace for firecamp with marshmallow
-We worked on… read more
16 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Madison & James) for host
‘Excellent’ doesn’t even begin to describe how much we enjoyed our three weeks here. The work was really fun and everyday was different. During our stay we helped build a compost bin and a fireplace, but also did a lot of painting, cooking, web design, social media, gardening and so on. Rick and Andi treated us like family and were always willing… read more
14 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Madison & James)
What an incredible fortune it was to meet these two people. They were both a delight to be around!
Maddy is definitely an animal lover, very creative and good with details. She not only resurrected my social media account, updated my website, built a compost bin and a decorative outdoor fireplace....she is great at baking too. My dogs adore her… read more
Maddy is definitely an animal lover, very creative and good with details. She not only resurrected my social media account, updated my website, built a compost bin and a decorative outdoor fireplace....she is great at baking too. My dogs adore her… read more
(Excellent)
2 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Michelle) for host
I had the pleasure of helping out on this amazing coffee finca for 3.5 weeks. From digging trenches, shoveling rock/soil, painting and bathing dogs to sorting green beans and learning all about the coffee process. Andrea and Rick are organized and are happy to answer questions. A piece of my heart will remain in Boquete and I will forever miss the… read more
14 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Michelle)
Michelle is pleasant, enthusiastic and very friendly! She has helped with projects on our farm and we very much appreciate her hard work. We are glad to have met her.
(Excellent)
25 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Mathieu & Celia)
Mathieu and Celia were wonderful to have on the farm. They were very enthusiastic and enjoyed trying new things. They did everything from painting, chipping/shredding limbs, working with concrete, sorting coffee beans, planting and cooking. We hope they have fun on the rest of their travels.
(Excellent)
5 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Martin & Maria Florencia) for host
We had an amazing time with Andy, Cole, Rick & their lovely dogs Karma & Dante. The work is fun and always different things to do, not hard and very easy to learn from them in case there is something you dont know. The container house is a perfect cozy place to sleep warm. We learned a ton about coffee and Rick is always there to teach some cool… read more
4 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Martin & Maria Florencia)
Great time with Martin and Flor! They were hard workers, great cooks and fun to be around. They helped plant coffee trees, clear and prep land for construction, paint...and the list goes on, all in 1 week. They were thorough and even had extra time to cook delicious meals. I miss them already! :)
(Excellent)
4 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Braden)
Hard worker, easy-going and fun to be around. He helped plant coffee trees, clear and prep an area for construction, making new walkways and he makes the best pizza! The list of jobs he helped with is long and he always had a good attitude. He is very respectful and responsible. We will miss him and wish him well on the rest of his travels.
(Excellent)
