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Description
Welcome to our charming B&B Equine Ranch facing the impressive Cayambe Volcano and located three kilometers from Cayambe City center. We’re situated in a lovely Andean nature nirvana within the remote Paquestancia native dairy farming community with access to more than 100 kilometers of scenic nature trails, our beautiful waterfall, communal house, dense endemic Buga forest and off grid tourism cabin, approximately 90 minutes drive time north of Quito with easily accessible convenient public transportation. We offer guest accommodations, camping, horseback riding, guided wilderness hikes, soul renewal retreats, meals and special event services.
My name is Jeannie, I was born in the United States and during almost three decades learning to know this amazing country I’ve developed a deep love for Ecuador and the Ecuadorian people. My youngest son was born in Quito twenty eight years ago and we both live here on the property. Tania works with us Tuesday through Saturday as our full time housekeeper/cook and Franklin cares for the horses and gardens. Additional help is welcome and most appreciated as our activities are increasing and expanding. Thank you for considering an opportunity to join our team, we look forward to working together serving our guests, caring for our equine herd, our property, and the Paquiestancia community. Warmest greetings and best wishes!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You’ll have an opportunity to learn about Ecuadorian culture, gastronomy, native traditions, dairy farming, gardening and equine care, with a chance to explore this lovely country during your free time. If you’re interested in improving or learning Spanish, our workers speak Spanish and being immersed in the language will be very helpful.
Help
We’re searching for kind, friendly, independent, flexible, creative, adventurous, nature and equine lovers willing to help with any of the following:
Yoga classes
Holistic Wellness
meal planning and preparation
equine care (loving, feeding, riding and brushing)
watering and weeding our gardens
planting and harvesting crops
guest care services
social media and marketing
We are looking for individuals willing and able to demonstrate initiative and preferably with prior experience living or working on a horse ranch. We encourage volunteers interested in proposing and pursuing independent projects to connect with and join our team.
We ask our volunteers for a minimum five week commitment and we prefer longer stays. Maintaining order in your independent and potentially shared living space is important.
The position(s) could be ideal for one person or possibly two people who may appreciate remaining in Ecuador long term and converting a temporary volunteer position into full time work with earning potential.
If you appreciate healthy peaceful living, nature and horses, greeting and serving local and international travelers and volunteering, this may be a great fit for you. If so please send us an email describing yourself, your desires and plans. Please include, if applicable, information regarding medical limitations, dietary restrictions and essentials, as well as special needs and conditions, we hope to hear from you soon!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
We have a one bedroom with one bathroom volunteer house which can accommodate up to two volunteers in a shared living space. Prior experience living with others in community is recommended.
In your spare time, you can relax on the property or stroll through the nearby wilderness. There are limitless hiking trails in our area accessible from the property. We may also offer educational opportunities for you to work one on one with us and the horses if interested.
What else ...
Although we’re located in a remote country setting we're quite near to Cayambe City where you’ll find coffee shops, restaurants, bakeries, grocery stores, pharmacies, churches, travel agencies, banks, a fresh produce market, souvenirs, an ATM, etc… We encourage you to take care if walking alone in Cayambe City at night as you would in any city center.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours per day, 5 days per week
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She is wonderful, the house is beautiful. Every week 300 roses in home unbelievable
🥰🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
the region is so nice and the work is not so hard. I stayed 2 weeks in the farm. I was working in the morning with two workers, who don't speak English but we understand each other,
Franklin and… read more
We spent 4 weeks in this place. Our tasks was to care about the horses, the garden and prepare food for the lunch. We could ride when we want to the horses, this was amazing.
We had our own little private house, with a double bed, a private bathroom and kitchen,… read more
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She is wonderful, the house is beautiful. Every week 300 roses in home unbelievable
🥰🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
the region is so nice and the work is not so hard. I stayed 2 weeks in the farm. I was working in the morning with two workers, who don't speak English but we understand each other,
Franklin and… read more
We spent 4 weeks in this place. Our tasks was to care about the horses, the garden and prepare food for the lunch. We could ride when we want to the horses, this was amazing.
We had our own little private house, with a double bed, a private bathroom and kitchen,… read more
Lorna helped mostly with our equine herd and Michael played a key role assisting with various marketing tasks and details. It… read more
My warmest wishes and big heart hugs travel with you shining one, remain safe and smiling and always remember your home in Cayambe! XO
I got to explore the Ecuadorian… read more
If you love horses and the countryside,… read more
