Get involved! Finca hostel near Medellín

Colombia

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Hola everybody,

We are a family-owned hostel about 50 km west of Medellín, Colombia.
Overviewing seven mountain ranges, the finca is surrounded by lush vegetation, freshwater creeks, other farms and plantations.
The hostel has five comfortable bedrooms, hammocks, cozy hangout spots and a big pool in a well-kept tropical garden full of fruits and flowers.
Guests come here to relax by the pool & the garden, swing in a hammock, have sunset beers & drinks, go on short & long hikes, explore the waterfalls in the backyard, get to know the typical Colombian country side and enjoy traditional food.

Expect a small business with a variety of Colombian and foreign guests.
You'll be in close contact with guests, other volunteers and employees.
There´s still plenty of space to retreat from the daily tasks and go for a walk by yourself, do your exercise and/or interact with the local community.
Type of help
Gardening
Building
General Maintenance
Cooking / shopping
Farmstay
Other
Help in the house
Animal care
Helping with Tourists
Art project
Help with Computers / internet
Help
We´re looking for helpers who can work independently and fulfill the day-to-day hostel tasks.
As well as for people experienced in carpentry, permaculture gardening, front desk work, graphic design, painting, social media, etc.

We enjoy having at least 2 volunteers at a time so work can be shared.

The daily hostel routine ranges from cleaning the communal areas, the guest rooms and the pool, feeding the animals, light gardening and remodeling to individual projects.
The individual projects can be designing, making fruit/vegetable preserves, art projects, building, etc.

We are happy to figure out working plans depending on your skills, let us know beforehand and we can discuss projects.

Please remember this is a help exchange.
We offer free accommodation in exchange for 5 hrs of help per day, 2 days off per week.
We have a spacious, well equipped kitchen for guest/volunteer use.
Languages spoken
English, German, Spanish
Accommodation
Depending on availability you´ll stay in a dorm or private room - if it´s super busy in a tent or hammock.
Expect to start out in a dorm and never or almost never sleep in a hammock.
We try to accommodate couples and long-stayers in a private room.
What else ...
In your spare time you are invited to enjoy our pool, big garden, hang out areas, the amazing surroundings.
You can get involved in a range of activities such as hiking, mountain biking, visits to waterfalls, and visits to the colonial towns of San Jerónimo, Sopetran, Santa Fe and the Puente del Occidente.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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01/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Gabriel & Klaudia) for host

What a beautiful experience!!! From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with a lot of friendliness and openness. Communication with Felipe was great from the start (with our favourite phrase of his being "HAVE A SUPER GOOD DAY!") and our tasks at La Finca were varied, but always cool. They have a volunteer routine, which is very helpful as a… read more

(Excellent )

07/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Jessica) for host

This was my first Workaway experience and it was everything I imagined it to be and more. This is a little piece if paradise in the mountains. Alexis, TilDe and this little hostel family create the magic. The tasks were quick, simple and quite therapeutic... make fresh juice for the guests, clean the kitchen, hang the laundry, sweep the pool area,… read more

(Excellent )

24/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Patrick & Billie ) for host

We spent 3 very chilled weeks working at La Finca with Alexis and the team and really loved it! It's in a fairly remote location, about 30 minutes in mototaxi from the nearest town, which makes it a really great place to relax in nature and save some money. Alexis is such a warm and friendly person, we really enjoyed working with him the Colombian… read more

(Excellent )

09/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Florence) for host

I stayed two weeks at the Finca and it was a good experience. The location is amazing, very close to waterfalls. Not to mention the beautiful sunsets over the mountains ! We were two volunteers when I was there so we could split the workload between the two of us, which was good. However sometimes it was a lot of work, especially when Alexis left… read more

(Excellent )

24/05/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Heather)

Heather was a brilliant addition to the team here.

She is hard working and friendly and her chef skills came in very handy making jams and marmalades with fruit from our garden. Heather also managed the standard tasks with ease and was friendly and welcoming to guests.

We would 100% recommend Heather for another work away position.

Good luck… read more

(Excellent )

24/05/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Ewan)

We really enjoyed having Ewen. He is hard working and happy to take on any task required of him. Ewen's friendly can do nature endeared him to hostel guests and workers alike. He assisted with guest check in / out, light cooking, gardening and general maintenance.

We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Ewen and we hope he enjoys the rest of his… read more

(Excellent )

24/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Ewan) for host

This place is awesome! Alexis is super cool and chill. The finca is amazing. The work in the morning isn't strenuous and the rest of the day is spent either doing projects or chilling. The pool is perfect on a hot day and it's fun trying to determine what a tree is growing because every tree on the property grows some sort of fruit! Really good… read more

(Excellent )

23/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (Jana) for host

I had a really good time at the Finca and Mathilde and Alexis are absolutely nice and friendly people who care that you feel good. My work was mainly light cleaning work, feeding the chickens and other small exercises. They also give you the opportunity to do some other individual projects. I prepared some jams and prepared breakfast for the… read more

(Excellent )

15/08/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Philip & Lila)

Lila and Phil are some of our favorite volunteers!!

First: thanks so muhc for all your amazing help and happy energy!
Second: to all who might get an application from those two, consider yourself lucky!
Lila and Phil worked independently, followed instructions and had loads of own ideas which always were an inspiration for us. The type of work… read more

(Excellent )

26/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Philip & Lila) for host

We had an fantastic experience there.

First the finca is unbelievable beautiful, you feel everyday like your in paradise among the mountains.

Second, work is not complicated, you do the obvious cleaning and interacting with guests. Also it's easy to get involved in many projects the rest of your time that you don't even feel like work because… read more

(Excellent )

19/07/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Alice & Mikhail)

Alice and Mik, thanks so much for your stay with us.
It's been great to have you around as you always spread good energy and helped with any task needed with a smile on your face.
I can highly recommend Alice and Mik as volunteers as they're super pro-active, see what needs to be done even without telling them, follow instructions and also work… read more

(Excellent )

19/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Alice & Mikhail) for host

We had a fantastic experience at the Finca - it was one of our highlights in Colombia. The work is perfect for a couple, lots of time to explore, meet new friends and relax. Spanish not necessary but helpful to communicate with the employees who are lovely.

(Excellent )

22/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Lindsey) for host

Mathilde and Alexis are two of the kindest and most fun hosts out there. From the start they provided us with a list of things to do, which were not hard and gave us a lot of time to explore and relax. If you want a gorgeous view, relaxing environment and awesome people to be around, then we highly recommend this workaway opportunity!

They… read more

(Excellent )

27/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Jolanda & Kavita) for host

Our experience at the finca was amazing, we felt at home from day 1. Mathilda and Alexis are extremely warm and fun people who make you feel at home and give you a lot of freedom to do the voluntary tasks and give you all the space to come up with your own project(s).
We were provided with all the information we needed to make sure we could do… read more

(Excellent )

31/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Bakhtiyar) for host

I had an awesome time at the hostel, the owners are both really great. I stayed for about a week and mostly helped out with the cleaning and kitchen work. There is a lot of nature stuff to do around the hostel and outside, including a waterfall 10 minutes away. The owners grow a lot of food in the garden so expect some of the produce to come from… read more

(Excellent )

25/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Lasse) for host

We stayed for 2 weeks in here and it was an amazing time and a good experience. We worked most of the time in the garden, watering the plants, building new beds, planting, cleaning the pool and its area, picking up fruits and vegetables for example really tasty cocktails.
The climate over there is perfect, hot and sunny during the day and a… read more

(Excellent )

12/08/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Remy & Natalie)

Now... where do WE start? :)

Remy and Tilly were excelent volunteers from the first e-mail to the sad good bye.

They were enthusiastic about pretty much everything and always a cheery addition to the hostel ambiance.
No matter what they worked on, it was always done thoroughy and with love & care for what ever it was.

Their… read more

(Excellent )

29/06/2016

Left by Workawayer (Remy & Natalie) for host

Alexis and Mathilde,

Where do we start?! It was all fantastic!

We spent 3 weeks here doing a range of projects that catered to our skill set – general chores, photography, videography, managing their social media, res-designing their logo and business cards, gardening, painting, constructing some shelves and even putting on an… read more

(Excellent )

21/07/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Eva & Ellen )

Eva and Ellen were super helpful and fun additions to the hostel!
They fit right in with their positive and energetic attitudes, ready to act wherever necessary!
Cleaning, watering in the garden, arts and crafts, guest entertainment...
Thanks so much for your time, help and laughter!
From Caña and Chiki as well! :)

(Excellent )

16/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (Eva & Ellen ) for host

We spent about 10 days at the Finca with Mathilde and Alexis. They welcomed us on short notice, which we very much appreciated. We helped with hostel chores and were even given the chance to help with the preparation of a big event. Overall we had a lot of automonomy of what we did and when we did it. They invited Eva to Medellin to flyer and… read more

(Excellent )

03/12/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Natasha)

THANK YOU SO MUCH for this sweet feedback!
Even more so for your time here, all your work and most of all your spreaded happiness!
You were such a great contribution to the hostel, always cheerful and motivated and happy to do all different tasks!
Natasha did housework, administration, gardening, taught yoga to guests and English in the local… read more

(Excellent )

28/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (Natasha) for host

Alexis and Mathilde are probably the most kind-hearted and genuine people you'll meet. I had an amazing experience here. It never felt like work because I was always surrounded by family! I really enjoyed the work, it's nice to feel useful when travelling. There was a wide variety of tasks and projects to keep every day different. The hostel is… read more

(Excellent )

13/11/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Nina)

Nina, thank you so much for your great help and your time here.

We were really pleased with the way she fit right into the hostel life and carried out all her tasks perfectly well and with joy!
Her interaction with us, other employees and the guests was always cheerful, friendly and authentic.

I think Nina could fit into most types of work… read more

(Excellent )

12/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (Nina) for host

Thank you Alexis and Mathilde for this short but really awesome experience!
You two are lovely hosts, I have felt welcome form the first second. The energy, enthusiasm and dedication you two put in the hostel is inspiring, you really got something great going there.

I fully recommand any workawayers who are looking for a quite place to calm… read more

(Excellent )

27/09/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Jesse)

Thanks for your work here, Jesse!!
Jesse worked mainly in the garden, using and sharing his perma culture knowlegde.
He also spent a few days at the local school, teaching English to the students and spending time with them.
Very pleasant personality to be around - thanks for all, we wish you all the best and... whenever in Colombia again, make… read more

(Excellent )

27/09/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Ab)

Yay, Ab made an incredible map of part of the property.
As an architect, he knew what he was doing and did an excelent job drawing the buildings, the garden, pool and all the details on a big map that´s hanging in the hostel kitchen now and is admired by guests and us daily!
Super nice personaliy, thanks for your hard work and time - it´s been… read more

(Excellent )

27/09/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Emily)

Thanks so much for your time and work here, Emily!
You fit right in and worked super independently, it was great to see you "run the hostel" ;)
Getting to know you and spending time with you has been awesome!
Always safe and happy travels and all the best for you!
Whenever you´re back in Colombia, stop by and hang out... :)
xx

(Excellent )

27/09/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Robbie)

Robbie you´re such a great help here at the hostel, thanks so much for all your hard work!
Always motivated, inspired and happy!
It´s great to have you here and work with you for a bit longer! :)

(Excellent )

27/09/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Lucia)

Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute

(No show)

27/09/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Parker)

Parker, thanks so much for your work - evey guest admires it and we appreciate it everyday!
(Parker designed a big map of part of the hostel property, showing the terrain as it exists now plus future changes and suggestions for projects and construction work to be done.)
It´s been great working with you and get to know you as a person! Many… read more

(Excellent )

28/12/2014

Left by Workawayer (Parker) for host

Alexis & Mathilde are wonderful hosts - genuinely friendly and happy people. The finca is a beautiful place, perched up in the mountains with lovely views out over the mountains. The work each day isn't super exciting (cleaning the pool, kitchen, various projects, etc) but it's not too hard either. Gives you plenty of time to chill out and enjoy… read more

(Excellent )

27/09/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Julie)

Thanks so much for your time here, Julie! It´s been wonderful having you around, working with you and spending time with you in between! We have such good memories of you!
We wish you all the best and whenever you´re back in Colombia, make sure to stop by! :)

To other hosts: if you get Julie to work with you, you´re lucky! :)

(Excellent )

19/01/2015

Left by Workawayer (Julie) for host

This hostal is a fantastic place to be a volunteer! Alexis and Mathilde are absolutely fantastic hosts, very organised, clear and approachable as well as being fun and friendly! This place is really special, with stunning natural surroundings and a relaxed atmosphere. The work was not strenuous and it was spread out over the day. There is also… read more

(Excellent )

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