Organic project, seasonal work with lots of farm labor and animal care. Bolivia

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14/10/2019
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2019

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Description
Organic project with seasonal crops, fruit trees and llama herding. we usually need help with the small plants of peaches, apples and olives we planted last years. in the dry season we have to attend the parcels and prepare the soil, next we have to control the weeds and to prune/rake the acacia "forest". the hens and the llamas need attention the whole year. New winterhouses project will require some construction experience.
We also have some projects that request woodwork skills.
Spend time with our pets is also most suitable for us! (cats and dogs)
Type of help
Gardening
Building
General Maintenance
Cooking / shopping
Farmstay
Help with Eco project
Help in the house
Animal care
Art project
Teaching
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
true rural cochabamba experience, the food, the language, and the countryside with a clear vision of organic production.
Help
we usually need help with the small plants of peaches, olives, apples and avocados we planted last year. we have to attend the parcels and prepare the soil, next we have to control the weeds and a bit of gardening. the hens and the llamas need attention the whole year, the pets also like to have some extra attention. we are eager to receive people with carpentry skills, since we have a lot of wooden projects (in the house, in the garden, mainly with recycled pieces of wood).
Languages spoken
english, francais, español
Accommodation
big houses with individual bedrooms depending on the season, hot showers, full fridge, wifi and washing machine 24/7. and lots of experience with visitors

fridge and pantry full of the basics (usually no meats) and kitchen available for each to use as they please.
What else ...
valle alto is a region of cochabamba, many old little towns around, mountains everywhere and also full touristic attractions a few hours away, the distance from the city center is 30km and there are different public transportation options available. rural bolivia is not expesive at all
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
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Accuracy of profile:
(5.0)

Cultural exchange:
(5.0)

Communication:
(5.0)

28/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Mark) for host

Where to start? What an amazing experience, at the end of my 9 months travel, where I felt home from the very first beginning, where I felt loved by my Bolivian mother Terre and the lovely dogs and cats (HuariHauriPoo) on the farm. It was just an amazing experience with positive vibes every single day, open minded people (host as well as other… read more

(Excellent )

23/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (AnneJan)

It has been a great pleasure to have Annejan (Juan!) with us during a little bit more than one month. And also so much helpful: there was no task impossible for him, and always done with great enthusiasm and love! His very last contribution was a wonderful cat painted in the front door wall, so beautiful (I am only sad that he is so far away under… read more

(Excellent )

20/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (AnneJan) for host

What a wonderful place! Teresa with great energy turns a piece of dusty land into a bit of paradise. Young fruit trees, many about to blossom, with irrigation system carefully laid out. Mature mollia trees among the cacti. A time of pruning. First smell of roses which climb upon the house. The five llamas roam along the fences. Three dogs waiting… read more

(Excellent )

03/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Emilia & Nicolás) for host

Terminamos dos semanas muy lindas en este maravilloso lugar que tiene Tere. La verdad que nos hubiese gustado compartir mas pero por un tema de trabajo no se pudo dar, pero sin duda lo poquito lo disfrutamos. Tere es una persona super interesante, de mundo, con mucho para ofrecer. Las tareas son super variadas y tal cual como esta descrito, cada… read more

(Excellent )

20/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Agnese & Michele)

Agnesitay Miguelito were just arrived and they already gave a push of light, clarity and organization in the farm and in my quite "chaotic" facilities. Storage places have changed so much that I feel I can use both places as bedrooms from now , onward!!! They are both extremely skillful, and always with an enormous charge of energy. They worked… read more

(Excellent )

17/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Agnese & Michele) for host

This was our last Workaway experience after one year and a half of traveling. It has been simply fantastic! We felt like home since the first day we entered in Teresa’s life.
We worked so hard with so much pleasure to make this little corner of Bolivia as beautiful as we imagine to be our own house. Our days passed so fast and as the majority of… read more

(Excellent )

21/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Rachael) for host

Muchas gracias Teresa y Sergio! I had a great time and felt at home. It was just the place for community and to feel peaceful. Teresa is very giving and has a heart of gold. The work was never hard and I enjoyed it. I fell in love with all the animals especially Canela. Wish I could take her home. Also experienced many different foods and markets.… read more

(Excellent )

20/06/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Rachael)

It was very nove to have Rachel with us. She made a great work in the house, helping to organize and leave behind the chaos here. She left the house just shining like a diamond, thanks a lot Rachel!
We wish you all the best in your next experiences, and that you will have the chance to still improve your Spanish.
And thanks a lot for the beautiful… read more

(Very good )

20/06/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Malgo & Michal)

Even if I had to be away during their sejour at home, and therefore we did not share so much time together, the moments we did it were magnificent! They were as enthusiastic as they describe in their profile, and worked very hard and with great results! Thanks a lot for all the outstanding job!

(Excellent )

13/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Adam & Olga) for host

We have only great memories from our stay at this place. We enjoyed the work we were given, the landscapes and the tranquility of the place. We loved the animals - we still miss our beloved dogs! We felt really like home, but most importantly we will always remember our evening talks with Tere, which not only allowed us to polish our Spanish but… read more

(Excellent )

01/06/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Adam & Olga)

It was a very nice time with Adam and Olga, that we enjoyed a lot. They made a great job in the garden, and the prepared wonderful food from Poland. They gave so much love to the dogs that they were crazy about both!

(Excellent )

01/06/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Amélie & Paco)

It was very nice to have Amelie and Paco at our farm. They are very good, hard workers, and all they did with the carpentry was just wonderful. Paco is a real artist! And also the food they prepared, so tasty. The crepes form Amelie were just perfect!
Thanks a lot again

(Excellent )

03/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Franziska & Fabian) for host

So after 3 planned weeks we stayed 6 and visited later again wich should say enough about what a great time we had and about how thankful we are.
With Sergio we mostly worked on the field and on maintaining their farm, wich is full of details as evidence for the love they have for the place. Segio always took time to explain you just need to ask… read more

(Excellent )

24/04/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Franziska & Fabian)

Franziska and Fabian were just an incredible human experience for me: they became part of the family just after a few days after their arrival, and I think they will stay as such for ever. Wonderful to have 2 more "children" in my hearth, from Germany now! We will be expecting for a next visit in the future!
We are grateful to them and to the… read more

(Excellent )

16/04/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Tayla)

When tayla left she left the archetype for a traveller looking for a stay in your project. She is a smart, hardworking really nice young woman; she was a big help with the heavy dutties in the farm while also teaching you how to use the spices that u didnt even know that you had in your kitchen.

(Excellent )

21/02/2019

Left by Workawayer (Tayla) for host

I cannot say enough about Teresa, Sergio, and the beautiful and tranquil space they've cultivated. I was treated completely like family, learned how to put as much love into the work as they do, and thoroughly enjoyed every bit of the llama herding/olive tree planting/art project making. Everything here is done with heart and something about the… read more

(Excellent )

25/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Erica) for host

This was my first workaway experience in South America and it was great!! Teresa and Sergio are wonderful hosts. They are both very kind and welcoming to their farm. They explain and show you what needs to be done. It is a very nice place to work as you are surrounded by beautiful landscapes! We enjoyed all our meals with everyone sitting around… read more

(Excellent )

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