Art, ecology and social project in Minca Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia

Colombia

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Our project concerns art, ecology and social engagement. For more than 25 years we have been conducting theatre research and the use of arts for social rehabilitation in South America, Africa and Europe.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Farmstay help
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Art Projects
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Volunteers will can enjoy this wonderful nature that surrounds us and meet people from all over the world that constantly visit this region. They can also be introduce to our practice of using arts and specifically theatre in social contexts, and practice Spanish and Italian languages.
Help
Right now we are constructing our new space in Minca, a small village at the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, very close from the Caribbean coast. The theater that we are building is with eco-architecture techniques in bamboo, wood and soil. This is a place for artistic projects in residence, in the middle of the jungle.
We are looking for active and creative volunteers that have experience in CARPENTRY because we are making the floor and windows of the theatre.
In exchange we can offer lodging and delicious and healthy food, in this tropical paradise, surrounded with beautiful mountains, river and very close to the sea.
We speak Spanish, Italian, English and a little bit of French.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Accommodation
We have a big room for a comunal accommodation and space for tents or hamaca ;)
What else ...
In time off, volunteers can enjoy the river and waterfalls, walk in the mountains and enjoy this incredible nature, go to the Caribbean coast, meet local community and travellers from all over the world that constantly are visiting this village.
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
Maximum 25 hours / week

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Nube and Bernardo, Directors of project

Waterfalls 20 minute walk from our land

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25/10/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Eloane)

Eloane!
Fue muy lindo conocerte y tu ayuda fue absolutamente valiosa y muy profesional!!!
Esperamos que tu viaje sea maravilloso.
Muchas gracias!!!

(Excellent )

15/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (Eloane) for host

Bernardo and Nube are simply amazing. I have loved my stay there and it was hard to leave. I helped with video editing and translation and they were always available to talk and help if I had any doubts. Nubed cooked wonderfully as well!!
They were of great help and very flexible as I got sick and left me feeling like I was part of their family.… read more

(Excellent )

29/04/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Louise & Johan)

Johan y Louise son simplemente maravillosos!
Fue realmente muy lindo compartir con ustedes: Súper eficaces en todas las tareas diarias, comprometidos con las labores, inteligentes, propositivos, sonrientes, amables y con maravillosas historias de todos sus viajes..
Realmente ha sido una fortuna para nosotros compartir este tiempo con… read more

(Excellent )

28/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Louise & Johan) for host

We had a lovely time with Nube and Bernado. We arrived at a time when they were running a theatre workshop so the work was probably quite different from the usual. We helped prepare the place for the workshop participants and then looked after them throughout the three-day workshop – mostly cooking & cleaning in the kitchen. On the last night they… read more

(Excellent )

05/12/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Eliane)

Gracias Eliane!
Por tu ayuda efectiva y generosa, por tu alegre compañia, por tu bella energía, siempre positiva, inteligente, observadora.. Gracias fue muy lindo compartir contigo estos días.. Te deseamos un viaje lleno de buenos encuentros y experiencias enriquecedoras!
Nube, Bernardo y Oriana

(Excellent )

04/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Eliane) for host

Nube, Bernardo y su hija Oriana son muy buena onda, igual los voluntarios demás. Me quedé con ellos por solo una semana pero este poco tiempo lo disfruté muchísimo. Trabajé en el huerto, preparé desayuno y almuerzo en turnos con los demás y ayudé lijar y pintar madera. Me encantó pasar tiempo con el grupo y jugar cartas igual como el trabajo. El… read more

(Excellent )

11/05/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Robin)

Conocer a Robin ha sido una experiencia muy linda!
Es impecable en su trabajo y una excelente persona. Hemos sido afortunados en encontrarlo y poder compartir juntos la realización de este sueño.. Es un increíble Workawayer, así que lo súper recomendamos!!!
Gracias Robin y vuelve pronto!

(Excellent )

10/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Robin) for host

Una experiencia increíble!! Éstos dos meses fueron maravillosos. aprendí un montón de cosas de bio construcción de la rica comida colombiana y también de la vida! Se cree una complicidad rápidamente con Bernardo y Nube y me sentía como a mi casa. Tanta risa, tantos lindos momentos y discusión en este lugar increíble de calma y pura naturaleza que… read more

(Excellent )

06/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Elisa) for host

An amazing project in a wonderful place with lovely people! I stayed here only two weeks but for sure I would stay more. I was helping in the construction and maintainment of their eco-building, where I've learned a lot. The place it's just unbelievable, if you wanna escape from the confusion of the city and relaxed in a magical place sourrended… read more

(Excellent )

01/05/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Karina)

La experiencia que compartimos junto a Karina fue excelente! Ella es una persona muy agradable, inteligente y propositiva. Su colaboración fue realmente muy preciosa para nosotros.
Gracias Karina!!!
Te deseamos un viaje lleno de bellas y enriquecedoras experiencias..

(Excellent )

14/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Karina) for host

Nube y Bernardo son unas personas muy interesantes y buenas. Mi estadia fue de casi un mes y fue una experiencia muy confortable y de mucho aprendizaje en cuanto a eco-construccion. El proyecto de arte y naturaleza que llevan adelante es genial, el lugar tiene una vista privilegiada y Nube prepara deliciosas comidas!!!! Muy recomendable!!

(Excellent )

19/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Sylvain) for host

I had a really great and amazing time at Bernardo and Nube 's place. The location is really exceptionnal, the food is fantastic, their project and realisations so interesting and they are really great, friendly, creative persons it is so pleasant to be around. ;)
Of course i recommand 150% to come and help here !

(Excellent )

06/03/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Alessandro & BARBARA)

Compartir con Barbara y Alessandro estas últimas semanas ha sido una maravillosa experiencia! Son personas muy simpáticas, cultas y con mucha iniciativa. Los recomendamos como unos excelentes workawayers y les deseamos un viaje hermoso con encuentros enriquecederos!

(Excellent )

05/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Alessandro & BARBARA) for host

Hemos pasado casi tres semanas en la casa de Nube y Bernardo, trabajando en el avance de las obras de construcción, en particular de la cocina.
Sus proyecto son muy interesantes en su dos aspectos fundamentales. Por un lado el empleo de técnicas de bio-arquitectura y materiales locales, por otro lado, la futura perspectiva de uso de la estructura… read more

(Excellent )

10/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (Emma) for host

I had the most amazing time helping Nube & Bernado with their labour of love. I ended up staying a few months I loved it so much! This place is beautiful. They are really lovely people. The food is amazing!! I feel very lucky to have met them & contribute to their project. This is not the last they've seen of me!

(Excellent )

15/01/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Federico & Toa Francesca )

Toa and Federico are incredible people. Their generosity has no limits. We stablished a very close relationship, like if we knew each other from a long time. They where always ready to collaborate and did things with passion. and care. We really recommend them. They know they will always have a home here in our Centre.

(Excellent )

21/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Federico & Toa Francesca ) for host

Con Nube y Bernardo hemos experimentado finalmente el verdadero ‘Workaway’.
En un par de semanas erabámos ya amigos, cómplices, colegas, compañeros de risas y se han convertido en una inspiración para nosotros.
El proyecto principal que seguimos fue la construcción de la cocina; Federico y Bernardo diseñaron el proyecto y junto a otros… read more

(Excellent )

15/01/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Thomas & Abigail)

Thomas & Abigail are wonderful persons and they where great collaborators of our project. We really have a nice time with them. They are very precise and serious in their work and always tried to do the best even if they had not experience in the different activities they were working on. We really recommend them and we are very grateful for all… read more

(Excellent )

09/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Thomas & Abigail) for host

We arrived at Minca bus station and were met by Ivan, one of the volunteers on the project who greeted us and gave us a little explanation of what we had to look forward to over the next week, as we chatted this passed the time on the slippery walk to Bernie & Nube’s Bamboo retreat. When we arrived we met Bernie and Nube who were really warm and… read more

(Excellent )

17/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Alfonso) for host

I felt at home at Bernardo and Nube's, they are brilliant. Nube's cooking did not make me miss Italian food and Bernardo is an inspiring man who has a lot to teach. They are building this magic place in bamboo and other eco-materials that is gonna be a guest house for artists from all over the world who are looking for an inspiring place to stay… read more

(Excellent )

20/05/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Simon & Daniel)

Working with Simon and Daniel was wonderful. They are excellent people and very good collaborators. We had a very good time together. I highly recommend them. They where a very good help for us.

(Excellent )

29/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Simon & Daniel) for host

Bernado and Nube are very nice People! They are doing great projects and are good artists. We admire their work with the refugees! Nube can cook very delicious meals! The work was nice and interesting and Gustavo is a great person and a very good worker.
Nature around is so beautiful and you have a great view from the construction site!
Thanks… read more

(Excellent )

01/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Sean) for host

Bernardo and Nube are excellent hosts. They are very nice and fun, cook delicious food, and have a lot to teach. Their project to help rehabilitate victims through theatre is admirable. The workdays mostly involve building the clay/bamboo structures (Mix of modern and indigenous, designed in-part by architect Bernardo), but they allowed me to… read more

(Excellent )

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