The image depicts a rustic brick building with a tiled roof, featuring a wooden door and a sign reading \"Cuacochi\", surrounded by potted plants and buckets.
A man is building a structure with wooden beams and glass bottles on top, in a yard with trees and grass, under a blue sky.
The image depicts two men working on a mud wall in front of a rustic building, with a metal tub and a tree branch visible in the foreground.
The image depicts a rustic wooden chicken coop with a wire mesh door, situated in a rural setting surrounded by rocks and trees.
The image depicts a small, rustic bedroom with a single bed, white sheets, and a wooden headboard, featuring a nightstand and potted plant on the left side.
Two men are crouched in a dirt area, surrounded by a stone wall, with buckets and tools nearby, engaged in a construction or excavation project.
The image depicts a man cooking outdoors on a portable stove, surrounded by a rustic setting with trees and leaves, amidst a cluttered outdoor space.
A woman sits on the ground in a garden, holding seed packets, with a raised bed of soil in front of her, surrounded by lush greenery.
The image depicts a serene waterfall cascading down a rocky cliffside, surrounded by lush greenery and large boulders, with a small stream flowing at the base.
The image depicts a serene rocky gorge with a small waterfall, surrounded by lush greenery, and a tranquil pool of water at its base, reflecting the surrounding landscape.
The image depicts a gazebo with a tiled roof and brick walls, surrounded by palm trees and a walkway, set against a clear blue sky.
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Together we can create a sustainable place in the Sierra de Amula, Mexico

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If you are not from Mexico and planning to visit to volunteer, work or study you will need the correct visa. To find out more information you need to contact the embassy in your home country before travelling.

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  2026 

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  • Description

    Description

    In Nahuatl, the project’s name translates as ‘Sleeping in a tree’. This is not a literal description but an analogy: sleeping as the rhythm of any activity and the tree as the natural environment. Together, they evoke a harmony where logic and nature mutually sustain each other. That is the invitation here: to live and act in a respectful way with the environment.

    Before we go into the details, please read carefully. In your first email, mention what stood out to you about the profile and include the ‘hidden word’ so we know you fully understand the project and the conditions. Thanks.

    The project’s goal is to get close to nature again, “back to the roots”, and make and practise sustainable actions for the community’s wellbeing, hoping the project’s model could be replicated by some others and learning from the projects that already work.

    The activities are based on the principles of permaculture, green technologies and sustainable processes. taken the best in the local rural life with global thinking and connections that permit learning, teaching, applying and replaying cultural, social, economical, political and academical features to satisfy the human and social needs but always looking for the least possible impact on the planet.

    The project was born in Guadalajara by me, Adrian, an early-retired industrial designer who wants to change the way of living and consuming. For that, I decided to leave the city to create this place in Atengo, a county part of the Sierra de Amula region that has lots of attractions for sightseeing, like cascades (one of them more than 90 metres tall), fresh air/smell in a whole pine forest, natural swimming pools, rivers, climbing rocks, and trekking in nearby mountains with great views, and also the friendly people that live here.

    Welcome!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    Hospitality/Tourism
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Farming
    Writing
    Mountain
    Outdoor activities
    Hiking
    Nature
    Cycling
    Sustainability
    Music
    Blogging
    Art & design
    Books
    Architecture
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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    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

    Being here, you’ll find a welcoming atmosphere for Spanish immersion, with opportunities to experience traditional Jaliscan culture through activities such as milking cows, making cheese, horseback riding, or practising charro sports.
    The Sierra de Amula region also offers outdoor adventures like trekking, climbing, camping, swimming, and appreciating or conserving its rich flora and fauna. You can explore archaeological sites, cultural landmarks, and natural trails, or simply relax by waterfalls and gaze at star-filled skies—sometimes even catching a meteor shower.
    Additional activities can be tailored to your interests. Let’s make your stay both meaningful and unforgettable.

  • Help

    Help

    This is a new eco project seeking creative, energetic volunteers who are open to sharing ideas on how to build a sustainable, welcoming place for everyone to enjoy.

    Some of the current tasks include:
    - Building and repairing the house and garden
    - Planting seeds and harvesting fruits and vegetables
    - Creating alternative structures such as rest areas or grills
    - Designing stone paths—if you have experience, your help is especially welcome
    - Suggesting other activities that match your skills and interests

    Outreach to the local community is also an important goal, with activities that connect us directly with the town.
    This is a great opportunity to learn, teach, and share eco-friendly ways of living.

    Volunteers are asked to work 4 days a week (up to 6 hours per day), with 3 full free days, and meals are provided three times a day.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    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.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    At the moment, visitors can stay in a room with two double beds and blankets. There are also spaces available for camping if you prefer. The house does not have facilities such as a kitchen, electricity, running water, or hot water, but it is a safe and quiet place to sleep or camp. (In town, you can access electricity and Wi-Fi.)
    Meals at home are flexible, though it is common to enjoy cereals and grains combined with fruits and vegetables.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    - Could help if you add an email account to the first mail you send; it helps to add some other files.
    - The hidden word or the proof is "cuacochi", so don't miss writing it in your mail.
    - It would be a good idea if we shared seeds or music; could you bring some?
    - Here is not a work-only space; it's appreciated if we share some time talking or enjoying.
    - Tried to be flexible, but this is a SMOKE-UNFRIENDLY place; please don't bring tobacco, cigarettes, or drugs, thanks.
    -If you request a stay, please confirm it. If not, kindly send an email to let me know. Since space is limited and I reserved the room for you, if you are not coming, please tell me so I can offer it to others.
    - Trips and other activities are not included. If you want to visit some places and they represent a cost, we can talk about it.
    - Consider: the project is settled in a wild area that includes wild fauna; be aware if you're afraid or sensitive.

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    There are no restrictions on parking spaces, but the services (electricity, water, and graywater plugs) can't be provided.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Could be dogs or cats, but just to mention there are more other animals at home: one cat and the wild animals

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Wild ones

    Gatalina

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A man is building a structure with wooden beams and glass bottles on top, in a yard with trees and grass, under a blue sky.
The image depicts two men working on a mud wall in front of a rustic building, with a metal tub and a tree branch visible in the foreground.
The image depicts a rustic brick building with a tiled roof, featuring a wooden door and a sign reading \"Cuacochi\", surrounded by potted plants and buckets.
The image depicts a rustic wooden chicken coop with a wire mesh door, situated in a rural setting surrounded by rocks and trees.
The image depicts a small, rustic bedroom with a single bed, white sheets, and a wooden headboard, featuring a nightstand and potted plant on the left side.
Two men are crouched in a dirt area, surrounded by a stone wall, with buckets and tools nearby, engaged in a construction or excavation project.
The image depicts a man cooking outdoors on a portable stove, surrounded by a rustic setting with trees and leaves, amidst a cluttered outdoor space.
The image depicts a serene waterfall cascading down a rocky cliffside, surrounded by lush greenery and large boulders, with a small stream flowing at the base.
The image depicts a serene rocky gorge with a small waterfall, surrounded by lush greenery, and a tranquil pool of water at its base, reflecting the surrounding landscape.
The image depicts a gazebo with a tiled roof and brick walls, surrounded by palm trees and a walkway, set against a clear blue sky.

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