Come to enjoy volunteering on a organic farm with mushrooms cultivation and essential oils in a quiet valley of Quito-Ecuador

Ecuador

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29/03/2022
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2022

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Our dream to change the city for the tranquility of the countryside and be self-sustaining is beginning to bear fruit. Around a year we have achieved our greenhouse mushroom production; vegetable garden; some fruits; plus a small plantation of lavender and rosemary to make essential oils.
We eat what we produce, we are happy and we want to share with you this great dream that has motivated many of our workawayers for making their own projects.
We financed with courses cultivation of edible and medicinal mushrooms and the sale of some of our products in organic fairs.
We are on the way to be self-sustaining we know that we have to much for doing but one day we will get.
We invite you to be part of this great project and share in family!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Farmstay help
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Animal Care
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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IF YOU WANT TO STAY AT LEAST 3 MONTHS AND YOU TALK SPANISH WE CAN MAKE A PAYMENT AGREEMENT

To start up with the vegetable garden we need lots of physical work to build the beds, add compost, mulch, etc.
You will be asked to give a hand with the maintenance of the green house and laboratory of mushrooms.
Since, the handling of the mushrooms can be complex, we ask you to stay for one month.

We can host up to 4 people at a time.

It is not allowed to use any kind of drugs
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
We have a bedroom with their own bathroom, hot water and wifi.
What else ...
You could take a complete course of how to grow mushrooms. Participants learn tissue culture, spawn generation techniques, substrate preparation, inoculation techniques, and the role of mushrooms in a permacultural farm. Each participant receives 2 select mushroom strains for their own personal use.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Photos

Ganoderma mushroom on the back

Essential oils

Mushroom course

Our farm now

Our volunteers and Ganoderma mushroom on the back.

Feedback left by and about host (93)

24/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Shannon & Andy)

Excellent guys, hard workers, responsibles, always looking to help with the job of the farm.
We are very grateful with all your help.
Any host that receive them will get two hard workers and amazing persons.
We hope that all of new experiences in your travel get wonderful.

(Excellent )

23/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Shannon & Andy) for host

Nelly and Family, thank you so much for the wonderful time we had living at Intiwasi!

It was an incredible 1 month we spent there and completely unique and different from any other Workaway we have done. Whoever comes here is not just coming to learn and hang out.. you will be responsible for a big part of the mushroom cultivation activities and… read more

(Excellent )

27/12/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Maximilian)

Muchas gracias Max por el tiempo compartido en nuestra granja, tu ayuda fue muy significativa para nosotros.
Max es muy trabajador, responsable y fácil de tratar. Lo recomiendo absolutamente a cualquier host.

(Excellent )

29/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Maximilian) for host

I have stayed at the mushroom farm for one month and i had a great time there. The whole family is super friendly and they made really feel like at home during my stay. I could learn a lot about mushroom cultivation and the family always took time to answer my questions.
I m really grateful for that workaway experience. Thank you!

(Excellent )

27/12/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Chloe & Jonathan )

Chloe & Jonathan una pareja increíble, muy trabajadores y siempre dispuestos a a yudar. Les agradecemos sobremanera por toda su cooperación en la granja.
Jonathan es un excelente diseñador actualmente a pesar de la distancia pero gracias a la tecnología es quien se encarga de realizar nuestras publicidades en facebook.
Muchas gracias por todo. Les… read more

(Excellent )

21/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Chloe & Jonathan ) for host

Definitivamente uno de las mejores experiencias en Workaway, primero por lo super interesante de su proyecto y segundo por la gran cordialidad con la que fuimos tratados en todo momento! Estamos muy agradecidos a tod@s l@s integrantes de la familia por permitirnos aprender de su maravilloso mundo de hongos y por ser tan abiertos en el intercambio… read more

(Excellent )

06/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Sue)

It was very pleasant to receive the mother of one of our first volunteers, Sue is a very friendly, hardworking, responsible person, always looking for a way to help.
We hope to see you soon. This is your home!

(Excellent )

03/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Sue) for host

I had an excellent experience here at the farm with Andres, Nelly, Washo and Katty! I learned about and helped with mushroom cultivation and lavender essential oil as well as composting and other tasks. I also learned more about permaculture and the role mushrooms have in ecosystem function and human health, and about Ecuador. The family welcomed… read more

(Excellent )

15/07/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Javier)

Javier es un chico muy trabajador, sociable y gentil, siempre dispuesto a colaborar con los trabajos de la granja y con nuestras mascotas. Lo recomiendo sobremanera a cualquier host.
¡Muchas gracias por todo Javier, esta es tu casa, regresa cuando quieras!

(Excellent )

03/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (Javier) for host

Este fue la mejor experiencia de voluntario que tuve. No sólo es un trabajo muy interesante, la familia es muy linda, el lugar tranquilo y el trabajo que hacen excelente. Me sirvió para decidir hacer proyectos similares en mi país. No se puede recomendar más.

(Excellent )

03/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host

I'm so sorry that this is SUPER late, but I just started back up on Workaway and realized that I forgot to leave the feedback I thought I had already left! I just wanted to say how grateful I am to have worked here on the farm. I stayed for four weeks and made awesome friendships with the other volunteers and with Andres, Nelly, and the rest of… read more

(Excellent )

11/04/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Simon)

Simon thanks for all your help on the farm!
We recommend him to any host he is a hard worker and easy going guy
Good luck!

(Excellent )

02/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Simon) for host

A great first Workaway experience, I enjoyed being around the famiy and working within the farm.
The food makes you feel healthier and the house is a relaxing place to read, write and relax.
Thanks for the experience.

(Excellent )

07/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Rachel & Aroul) for host

We had a good experience with Andres. Learned loads about mushrooms. Three meals per day with the family were provided, they are really great chefs! We stayed in a 4-person room in the house. Just as a note: drinking and smoking on the premises is not allowed, and on weekends you are not able to stay there, so we went to Quito which you can reach… read more

(Excellent )

05/03/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Cynthia)

Cynthia, we thank you infinitely for all your help on the farm, we hope you can come back one day!
We wish you good luck for the rest of your trip.
We recommend her to any host because she is a hardworker and responsable person.

(Excellent )

24/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (Cynthia) for host

This was my favorite experience volunteering, out of 6 hosts so far. The work was serious and productive and educational. The hosts were friendly and welcoming, and really responsible in terms of respecting volunteers and showing appreciation. They are quite earnest and they know what they are doing; they are also enthusiastic teachers. They were… read more

(Excellent )

23/02/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Nuno)

Nuno, was one of the best volunteers that has passed through our farm.
He Always was looking for a way to help us, very committed to the job.
I absolutely recommend him to any host because he is a very hardworking and responsible guy.
Thank you very much for everything Nuno! This is your home, come back when you want.
We wish you to continue… read more

(Excellent )

20/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (Nuno) for host

Hello.
This was my first workaway and it couldn't be better.
All the Family was very nice and available for anything you might need and compreensive. For example with he working hours and the heat, indications to were and how to go on the weekends..
The accommodation is nice and confortable.
The work with mushrooms it is made accordingly to the… read more

(Excellent )

20/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Maximilian) for host

The first two days were a little bit reserved, so I did'nt get an introduction on the first day and the family is quite religous and also strict in some things. I just felt, as this would be not the right place for me...
But then I came to know the family and they are just fantastic! They are kind, very thankful and when I left after two weeks I… read more

(Excellent )

16/12/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Penny)

Penny is a special woman and friend, she enjoys everything she does is a great hardworking person, I recommend her totally to any host that can receive her.
Thank you very much for everything Penny!
Come back whenever you want, this is your home!

(Excellent )

04/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Penny) for host

What great experiences and friendships i had at mushroom farm for 3 weeks. This family has many talents to share with their workawayers, great cooking, mushroom cultivation, essential oil making, I just wish I could have stayed longer. Thanks for being a part of my life. Always to see you again.

(Excellent )

22/11/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Lena)

Lena, muchas gracias a tí por todo el trabajo realizado, fuiste de gran ayuda en nuestra granja. Te deseamos lo mejor en tu viaje.
Recomendamos a Lena para cualquier host, es muy trabajadora y fácil de tratar.

(Excellent )

16/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Lena) for host

Me siento muy agradecida. Fue una experiencia unica. El lugar es muy tranquilo y relajado. Recomiendo este lugar a las personas que quieran trabajar en el campo y con la naturaleza. Voy a extranar mucho la vida con la familia y a los hongos. La comida siempre me gusto muchisimo, muy deliciosa y tipica de Ecuador. Muchas gracias por estas tres… read more

(Excellent )

31/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Jennifer) for host

Thank you for such a wonderful month! It was an honour to stay here and be made to feel like part of the family as well as to learn so much. I am inspired by your project and by the knowledge that you shared. You put so much heart in the work that you do. Ya les extraño. Muchísimo gracias por todo. Xoxo

(Excellent )

23/08/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Jennifer)

Jennifer,
We want to say thanks very much for your help and the time you shared with us, you are so special girl!
We want you have been learned a lot on our farm specially about mushrooms.
We recommend this girl, she is responsible, hard worker and easy going person.
Good luck!

(Excellent )

23/08/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Théo)

Théo es muy trabajador y fácil de tratar, lo recomiendo a cualquier host.

Muchas gracias por toda la ayuda que nos brindaste en la granja, eres un muy buen chico, te deseamos lo mejor!

(Excellent )

22/06/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Julia & Michael)

Thank you very much for all your hard work with the maintenance of the facilities of the mushroom growing, on the farm where you helped in the orchard of medicinal plants and in the compost, here you learned some of the farm processes.
Thanks specilly for helping trowing out the pipes on the street in front of our gate. The reason why you helped… read more

(Very good )

10/03/2017

Left by Workawayer (Julia & Michael) for host

We spent around 3 weeks in december in Collaqui.
The family is nice and friendly and they have a really interesting project. There were always (delicious) vegetarian/vegan options at the meals for us. They know and are willing to tell you a lot about their region, culture and nature. And we had a great time with their lovely dogs too.
The main… read more reason we went to the farm was to learn something (more) about growing mushrooms and permaculture - which we didn't as much as we hoped/expected.
In the first days after our arrival we had to dig outside the farm (on the street) to put their water and electicity pipes out of the ground. After about 12 hours of digging (on day 3) without any other task and expecting another 30h minimum to come we told them that we were not happy with the task/situation because we expected (according to their profile) other tasks.
We agreed to dig only one hour a day and spend the other four with different gardening stuff (mainly cleaning plants and taking care of the compost) and cleaning the labs.
Apart from half an hour on our first day we only worked direclty with the mushrooms on our last two days. If you want to make sure having frequently tasks with the mushrooms you could take the course - which you have to pay for. (They give you detailed information about that via message if needed).
We have not worked in (or were invited to) the vegetable garden and the greenhouse during our stay.
Also to mention, we were a little disappointed about the situation with their kitchen. We asked in advance if it is possible to use the kitchen to cook/prepare something for ourselfs (for example when they want to cook meat). Nelly wrote us that it's possible. But as we arrived, they said that we are not allowed to use the kitchen just for us. The only way to be allowed to use it would have been to prepare all 3 meals of the day for all family members and volunteers in our freetime. Facing that, doing the dishes after every meal is volunteer-work but doesn't count to the working hours....which is not done in 5 minutes if you have to clean the dishes of 7 people and every single tool which was used for cooking and the kitchen itself.
In some situations we felt more like workers than volunteers.
Summing up, we had quite a nice stay although we had different expectations.
We hope to get an objective feedback.

Greetings from colombia :)

Julia y Miki

(Very good )

22/06/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Ashle & Eric)

Ashley is a very sweet, hardworking and responsible girl. We highly recommend her to any host.
Sorry for not being able to say goodbye, but I hope to see you again in the near future.
I wish you the best of the best in your life.

(Excellent )

29/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Ashle & Eric) for host

I spent my first month in Ecuador here at this farm. The family welcomed me and 2 other volunteers as their family. I loved the work with the mushrooms and talking with Andres. We also did much work in the garden which I adored. The meals were always so nice and filled with love. Always we ate together as a family. Thank you Nelly, Washo,… read more

(Excellent )

29/03/2017

Left by Workawayer (Simon) for host

La familar de Salazar de los hongos es una familia tan amable.

la familia han logrado a crear una enegia lleno de paz y amor en su hogar.
Fue un gran placer conocer las y ser parte de su proyecto hermoso.

el trabajo fue muy variado y bueno. la familia simpre trata de organizar bien con los workawaers para que puedes viajar.

yo llevo mucho… read more

(Excellent )

28/03/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Simon)

Simón es una persona de gran corazón, excelente trabajador y muy colaborador con todas las actividades de la granja, siempre dispuesto a ayudar. Lo recomiendo sobremanera a cualquier host.
Muchas gracias por tu ayuda, cuando vuelas a Ecuador, recuerda que te recibiremos con los brazos abiertos. Te deseamos mucha suerte y bendiciones en el resto de… read more

(Excellent )

01/09/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Florencia & Leandro)

Magníficos chicos, muy trabajadores y fáciles de tratar. Los recomiendo totalmente.
Les deseamos que el resto de su viaje sea lleno de lindas y enriquecedoras experiencias.
Un abrazo inmenso y ya saben, si vuelven a Ecuador tienen que visitarnos :)

(Excellent )

01/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Florencia & Leandro) for host

Muchísimas gracias primero que nada, ha sido una increíble experiencia..gracias por la amabilidad de toda la familia y por el cariño con el que nos han tratado.. súper recomendable e interesante. Les mandamos muchos saludos para Nelly, Andrés, Cristina, y Washo los vamos a extrañar.. ah también a la bella sissa!!! Gracias y hasta siempre.

(Excellent )

01/09/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Christian)

Christian is a sweet guy and hard worker, very smart and faster for learning another language all the time surprised me how fast he learned the spanish.
I recommend him completely.
Thank for all your help in our farm!

(Excellent )

14/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Christian) for host

La familia es muy muy amable! Andrés, Washo, Christina, Cathy y especialmente Nelly son gente muy amable. La comida es buena y la habitacion tambien. Tuve cursos de español con Nelly que ayudó me mucho. El trabajo es mucho, especialmente si hay solo 1 or 2 voluntarios. Limpiar los platos despues los 3 comidas necessita tiempo tambien. En… read more

(Excellent )

02/08/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (David)

Thanks Dave for everything. We appreciate so much your help and hard work.
Enjoy your travel and new experiences around Ecuador.
He is an easy going guy and hard worker. We recommended!

(Excellent )

31/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (David) for host

Thank you Nelly, Andres, Washo and Christina!! Thanks for a great experience for my first Workaway! I learnt so much from Andres about mushrooms, and even talking about life. Nelly is a great cook and I ate really well. Washo and Christina are so friendly and welcoming. I didn't realise how interesting mushrooms are and how much there is to learn.… read more

(Excellent )

02/08/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (William & Ione)

An interesting couple, they are very hardworking and responsible in their duties
I recommend them for any host.
Thanks very much Ione and Bill for your help in our farm

(Excellent )

17/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (William & Ione) for host

Thank you, Nelly, Washington & especially Andre's for the wonderful & interesting stay.
We especially enjoyed working with & learning about the mushrooms. You accepted us into your family, we loved it's closeness as well as the friendly exchanges at meal time.
There is a lot of work both in the garden & with the mushrooms and both Nelly &… read more

(Excellent )

13/07/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Long)

Xiao Long, Infinitas gracias te damos por toda la ayuda que nos brindaste, especialmente la elaboración de los estantes fue un excelente trabajo. Te deseamos mucho éxito en lo que quieras emprender. Si un día vuelves a Ecuador te esperaremos con los brazos abiertos. ¡Esta es tu casa!
Cualquier host que te reciba tendrá un magnífico trabajador y… read more

(Excellent )

12/07/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Sohrab & Sakiko)

Excellent guys, we are very grateful with all your help. Any host that receive you will get two hard workers and amazing persons. We hope that all of new experiences in your travel get wonderful. Thanks Sakiko for your special help in those hard days for me.
Finally we were accepted into the largest fair.
¡Thanks again!

(Excellent )

06/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (Sohrab & Sakiko) for host

Volunteering here was really inspiring. We learned so much from Andres, Nelly, Christina, Washo and their friends. The mushroom operation was impressive and we really enjoyed being part of that process. Seeing the essential oils was very nice too. The family is really connected to the natural world and their intentions are great. They can be very… read more

(Excellent )

07/06/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Enrique)

Enrique, eres uno de los mejores voluntarios que ha pasado por nuestra granja, tu perfeccionismo para realizar todo tipo de trabajo y no parar hasta terminarlo fue un ejemplo para los demás voluntarios.
Infinitas gracias te damos y esperamos la visita de tu linda familia.
Un abrazo :)

(Excellent )

07/06/2016

Left by Workawayer (Enrique) for host

Ha sido una experiencia maravillosa el compartir un mes con ésta familia tan hermosa. La energía de éste hogar siempre se siente armoniosa llena de alegría. Puedo decir que son mi familia y siempre seguiré en contacto con ellos. Aprendí muchísimo y fue un placer trabajar duro en equipo para ayudarles a realizar ese sueño tan admirable. Nuestro… read more

(Excellent )

06/06/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Diego)

Diego, muchas gracias por todo el trabajo realizado, compartir contigo fue muy especial, eres muy bueno para trabajar en el campo, con los hongos y en la cocina. ¡Esta es tu casa, regresa cuando puedas!

(Excellent )

10/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Diego) for host

Hola ! como describir la alegria de conocer la famillia de Andres y sus proyectos fuera de lo ordinario , fue tan buena mi experiencia que volvi algunos dias y volveria de nuevo , a todos los dias aprendia sobre lo que me gusta la micologia permacultura y cocinar con Nelly es una buena oportunidad de conocer la cocina ecuatoriana muy saludable… read more

(Excellent )

16/04/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Elias)

You will always been present in these family because your job in our house we could see every day. Unforgettable your delicious coffee. Thanks for every thing!
We wish the love and happiness be with you always. You deserve it :)

(Excellent )

14/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Elias) for host

I stayed with this great family for 5 weeks and it was a very inspiring time through my travel. I felt i had a family in ecuador. They are developing the place little by little and volunteers are playing a big role into making things happen. Days when the help required is hard, you get a treat. Meals are very healthy and tasty, pure ecuadorian… read more

(Excellent )

16/04/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Oscar & Tamara)

Gracias chicos por su magnífica colaboración sugerencias y enseñanzas para el cultivo de ciertas plantas. Fue muy grato tenerlos en nuestra granja, siempre serán bienvenidos.

(Excellent )

11/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Oscar & Tamara) for host

Muchas gracias familia!!
por enseñarnos tanto sobre hongos, por compartir con nosotros su espacio.
Nos lo hemos pasado muy bien y ha sido una experiencia inolvidable.
gracias Andes por conectarnos aun mas con la naturaleza.ya sabes que tienes unos amigos en españa para que les hagas una visita.

un fuerte abrazo y de nuevo gracias..

(Excellent )

16/04/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Nicholas)

Excellent guy a little bit distrait but very good worker. Thanks a lot for your help in our farm. If you need help in your new business based on mushrooms cultivations just let us know.

(Excellent )

10/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Nicholas) for host

What an amazing experience with this family! I stayed for 4 weeks and had such an enlightening experience. At the farm you can expect healthy food, diverse and interesting work, and time to relax. I am a mushroom cultivator myself and I learned soo much about the process at a larger scale. Very worthwhile, I would definitely do it all over again… read more

(Excellent )

16/04/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Peter & Ben)

These guys were amazing, despite his young age they were very responsible and hard workers. If they managed to reach the summit of Chimborazo the snowy mountain highest of Ecuador they will be able to get everything they propose. We wish you luck and success in your lifes and thank you for sharing your time with us.

(Excellent )

08/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Peter & Ben) for host

My friend and I stayed with this amazing family for a month and could not have enjoyed our experience more! Learned lots, from Spanish from Nelly to the whole mushroom growing process with Andreas and much more about the great work they do with other herbs and essential oils. They really make you feel like part of the family. Very conferrable… read more

(Excellent )

23/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Natalia) for host

Que hermosa familia. Es el mejor voluntariado donde hemos estado. super comprometidos con lo que hacen, con el medioambiente. Una familia unida, trabajando juntos por un sueño, recibiendo a todos como parte de su familia y su proyecto, compartiendo su casa, su comida, sus experiencias. Simplemente gracias por el hermoso tiempo que pasamos con… read more

(Excellent )

16/10/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Natalia)

Naty y Pedro,
Chicos muy trabajadores. Pedro excelente tu buen humor y Naty muy deliciosas tus masas, no te olvides enviarme las recetas :)
Gracias por el trabajo realizado, especialmente por su colaboración para que el invernadero no se inunde.
Les deseamos lo mejor, que la vida siempre les sonría y puedan continuar su viaje. Siempre serán… read more

(Excellent )

19/03/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Holly & Colin)

Thanks a lot for your volunteering with us. Holly is a very hardworking, timely, easy going. We recomended for any host.

(Excellent )

07/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Holly & Colin) for host

I'm so grateful for the experience I had here. The family takes good care of you. You will eat delicious food and have an extremely comfortable living space. They are welcoming and make sure you are learning as you are working. The work can be very hard some days, but it's fulfilling. I learned enough about essential oils that I think I will do it… read more

(Excellent )

19/03/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Sebastien)

Sebastian es un excelente trabajador, muy observador, presta atención a los detalles, fue muy grato tenerlo en nuestra granja. ¡Muchísimas gracias por todo el trabajo realizado! Siempre te recordaremos por el amaranto que por cierto está muy grande y floreciendo. Te deseamos la mejor de las suertes en todo lo que emprendas.

(Excellent )

04/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Sebastien) for host

Staying here during one month was a very nice experience. The work is both varied and interesting and it's a really nice place with different things to do during the weekends.
Andrés has a communicative passion about his job with mushrooms growing and he and his family are very welcoming and helpful. A great place to work and to learn !

(Excellent )

25/02/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Etienne)

Muchas gracias por la gran ayuda y todo el trabajo realizado en nuestra granja, especialmente por enseñarnos a preparar la deliciosa harina de algarrobo.
Como todo francés Etienne tiene muy buen gusto para cocinar, es buen trabajador. Lo recomiendo para cualquier host.
Gracias por ser parte de esta familia :)

(Excellent )

17/02/2016

Left by Workawayer (Etienne) for host

How could I find words to describe the amazing month I spend there?
Thanks Nelly for the time you spend with us, your amazing meals everyday. Thanks Andres to share you passion with so much enthusiam. Thanks for the talks we had, thanks for welcoming volunteers and makes us feel part of the family!
Un abrazo a todos, son parte de los mejores… read more

(Excellent )

15/02/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Natalie)

We are very grateful for your help, any host that receive you will get a person very responsible, hard worker, educated and easy going.
The doors of our farm are always open for you.
We wish you success in all that you undertake!

(Excellent )

15/02/2016

Left by Workawayer (Natalie) for host

Muchas gracias por todo. They are incredibly helpful and I felt like being a part of a huge family with Nelly, Andres, Wosho and all the others volunteers :) If you are interested in mushrooms, permaculture and essential oils, I would highly recommend you this place. I hope, your dream will come true and you become completly independent.

(Excellent )

10/02/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Mick & Lisa)

Thank you so much guys! for your volunteering on our farm, Lisa is the most incredible person I've met, their angelic hands have the ability to turn everything into art, she is a person who takes great care of the details. Mike is a hard worker and partner, they both make a cute couple. We wish you much happiness in your near wedding and the best… read more

(Excellent )

10/02/2016

Left by Workawayer (Mick & Lisa) for host

Hola Andrés, Nelly, Washo & Cristina! Muchas gracias por todo! We miss you all very much!
We stayed with this beautiful family for a month and learnt so much about permaculture, nature and of course the amazing world of mushrooms! It was great to be involved with the whole process of growing/harvesting mushrooms from beginning to end. Andrés is… read more

(Excellent )

03/01/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Manuel)

¡Muchas gracias, Manuel!
Estamos muy agradecidos con tu ayuda, cualquier host que te reciba ganará un trabajador muy fuerte y honesto.
Las puertas de nuestra granja siempre estarán abiertas para ti.
Te deseamos éxito en todo lo que emprendas.

(Excellent )

02/01/2016

Left by Workawayer (Manuel) for host

I have had great 4 weeks at the farm of Andres, Nelly and Washo! I made awesome experiences and improved my spanish. They are friendly hosts and help you out in all kinds of stuff.
I had a pleasant time and I am sure you will have one too if you come here! :)

Gracias por todo!

(Excellent )

09/12/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Aurélien & Léa)

Aurelio y Lea son una pareja muy trabajadora y con muchas ideas e iniciativa.
Muchas gracias por el excelente trabajo realizado en nuestra granja, el maíz está de 50 cm. de alto aprox., les enviaremos fotos. Las cubiertas diseñadas y construidas por ustedes están dando muy buen resultado.
Les deseamos toda clase de éxitos en su viaje y retorno… read more

(Excellent )

03/12/2015

Left by Workawayer (Aurélien & Léa) for host

Muchas gracias para esta experiencia, que fue genial! Aprendimos mucho sobre los hongos, que comimos mucho también (que delicia!). Esperamos que la maquina para hacer muchos aceites esenciales llegó bien! Y que el maíz esta creciendo rápido!
Casi un mes en su casa, que pasó demasiado rápido. Esperamos lo mejor para sus proyectos!
Un gran abrazo… read more

(Excellent )

05/11/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Petra)

Petra is an excellent girl, easy going, hard worker.
Thanks for your volunteering in our farm.
You will always been in our heart. We wish you good luck in everything you do!

(Excellent )

16/10/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Lauren & Felipe)

Lauren y Felipe,
Excelentes chicos, gracias a su trabajo ya no tenemos inundaciones en el invernadero y las lavandas crecerán hermosas con el sistema de riego implementado.
Les deseamos mucho éxito en su vida y recuerden visitarnos cada vez que pasen por Ecuador. ¡Esta es su casa!

(Excellent )

15/10/2015

Left by Workawayer (Lauren & Felipe) for host

Gracias familia Salazar por todo! Disfrutamos mucho aprender de los hongos y la vida de finca. La casa, la comida y la locacion son increíbles. Uds. son muy amables y esperamos encontrarnos nuevos en el futuro. ¡Buena suerte, finca !

(Excellent )

16/09/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (David & France)

David is strong and hard worker, very good gardener .
Thank you very much for all your help in our farm. You always will be very welcome.
I recommend that guy.

(Excellent )

14/09/2015

Left by Workawayer (David & France) for host

Muchos gracias a todos. I spent a few weeks with this special family, they make you feel very welcome. The accomadation is the best I've experienced in workaway and Nellys food is top notch. Andreas is passionate about mushrooms and I'm a fan now myself.There is lots of other labour intensive work besides mushrooms going on but if your not afraid… read more

(Excellent )

08/08/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Kimberly)

Kimberly is a hardworking girl, very organized and responsible with the tasks assigned. Thank you so much for all the help that you gave us to our projects and these delicious recipes of your grandma.

(Excellent )

07/08/2015

Left by Workawayer (Kimberly) for host

Andrés and his parents Nelly and Washo make you really feel part of thr family :) its great to help them realize their dream of becoming independent :) since they have a garden, make essential oils and cultivate mushrooms, the work is always different and you can reall learn a lot! Furthermore you can talk with them about everything and Andres is… read more

(Excellent )

20/07/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (angelique & virginie)

Angelique y Virginie excelentes chicas, muy trabajadoras, simpáticas y amigables. Angelique sabe mucho de permacultura y Virginie prepara deliciosas masas. Fue muy grato para nosotros compartir este tiempo con ustedes.
Muchas gracias por toda la ayuda que nos brindaron, su trabajo fue excelente. Las rescomendamos de todo corazón.

(Excellent )

20/07/2015

Left by Workawayer (angelique & virginie) for host

Bueno, no vamos a estar original porque nosotras tambien lo pasamos muy bien!
Aprendimos muchos: los hongos, el aceite esencial, el jardin, la pintura y la ceramica!
Ahora estamos listas para construir nuestra propria casa! Seguro que cuando pondremos nuestra primera ceramica, vamos a pensar en ustedes!!
La comida estaba muy buena y el… read more

(Excellent )

17/07/2015

Left by Workawayer (Mathilda) for host

It was my first workaway experience and I thing it was the best one ! I stayed there 4 weeks and it was like my second home ! I learn a lot about mushroom production, essential oil ... For my first time in South America, I could think of no better ! If I have the chance to come back in Ecuador, for sur I will come back at your home !! Thank you… read more

(Excellent )

18/03/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Mathilda)

Mathilda thank you very much for being our first workawayer , was a wonderful experience and encouraged us to continue volunteering. We wish you every success in your life and remember that if you return to Ecuador here's your home.
She is a very hardworking , honest and responsible person 100% recommended .

(Excellent )

08/06/2015

Left by Workawayer (Lea & Arthur) for host

Andres, Nelly ans Washo welcomed us so well, thanks so much. As a volunteer you don't have to worry that much here because they take good care of you. There is not so much to do around but it is an hour away from Quito if you need anything. Even though the work is hard it is always pleasant and Andres tried to give us different tasks so we did not… read more

(Very good )

19/05/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Lea & Arthur)

Arthur and Lea, thank you very much for your help in our farm.
We wish everything easy for you starting asap the project of your farm.
Strongly Workawayers recommended

(Excellent )

26/05/2015

Left by Workawayer (Tereza & Jakob) for host

This is exactly how workaway should be. If you have the opportunity to stay with the family go for it!!! You are having a great time with delicious dishes, great evenings with a great family, a lot of fun with sisa (and pelusa if she likes you). Those two are the dogs of the family ;-)
We spent 4 awesome weeks there (by the way Thanks for the… read more

(Excellent )

10/04/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Tereza & Jakob)

Amazing couple, hardworking, easy going, good cookers especially the chocolate cakes.
100% recomended.
We spect you guys in two years.

(Excellent )

25/05/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Joey)

Joey, muchas gracias a tí por tu valiosa ayuda en la granja y por esa reseta que ahora nos permite tener un nuevo producto en nuestra mesa.
Te deseamos éxito en tu viaje y tus proyectos. si regresas algún día a Ecuador recuerda que aquí tienes tu casa.

(Excellent )

21/05/2015

Left by Workawayer (Joey) for host

Mucho gracias a todos, Andres, Washo, Nelly, Chris, Sissa, la Peluga y .. no recuerdo el nombre de los dos gatos :)! Realmente me senti parte de la familia para estas 2 semanas! Estoy muy interasado para ver como su producion de hongo se desarollara, tenemos que quedarnos en contacto! Haré probas de mi lado cuando tendré de nuevo una casa y voy a… read more

(Excellent )

23/05/2015

Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host

I stayed two weeks with this wonderful family. They welcomed us with open arms, sharing their knowledge unselfishly about mushrooms cultivation and what more they allowed us to evidence how an Ecuadorian family is. Thinking about all of you with love.

(Excellent )

19/05/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)

¡Thanks for your help, Anita! We wish you the best in all you make.
She's the kind of person who is worried for the welfare of others, always with a smile on her face. very friendly and outgoing.
Highly recommended.

(Excellent )

30/04/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Maxime & Lucie)

Maxime and Lucy, we are very grateful with you for all work you made. We share a lot of nice experiences. You are excellent persons, wish you the best in your lives and all kind of successful in your projects.
Workawayers 100% recommended
Andrés

(Excellent )

08/04/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (JAIRAAM)

Dear Jay, we will never forget your stay at our farm , your delicious Malaysian food , your great sense of humor and all the help you gave us . Thank you very much for everything. This is your home, you will always be welcome.
We wish you the very best in your life.
If you are looking for a workaweyer hardworking, honest, responsible, excellent… read more

(Excellent )

03/04/2015

Left by Workawayer (JAIRAAM) for host

This was a great work away experience for me. I volunteered here for five weeks. I learn a lot about mushroom production. I felt welcome and part of the family when I was there and wish I could stay longer. I miss this place and the people. If you are looking to learn about mushroom production, this is a great place to go. They provide the… read more

(Excellent )

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