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My name is Sol, I am a writer. I live with my three lovely dogs ( Kiam, Jack & Jane), my two horses ( Alarik & Prosapia) and two cats (Moon & Noel). Moon is the volunteer cat and lives in the volunteer part of the house. Our attention is mainly focused on the Finca. The Finca is located uphill with a wonderful ocean view. My dream is for the farm to sew life, that is sustainable and self-sustaining, that grows with the people who have the same views and contributions to the finca. We have lovely vegetable gardens & much land to be explored!!
PHILOSOPHY- Our Finca was born with the conviction that everything is possible when it comes from the heart. We value the importance and respect for all species as well as human needs: "sewing life" recovering this bit of soil / sky, teaching volunteers from around the world and the local community the importance of "back to the basics" in the face of impending climate change.
The soil recovery chain begins with composting, the planting of native tree species combined with edible plants that help with soil nitrogen, while indirectly contributing to the reintroduction of fauna and endemic species in general.
My home is located in Las Tunas, a small village in between Ayampe and Puerto Lopez - Manabi. I am dedicated to recreational research, cultural experiences and adventures. The beach is made for surfing and horse back riding. During the months of December and January, the turtle nests begin to hatch and the slow migration to the ocean begins! From July to October, we can enjoy the Humpback whales from our home.
For the last 18 years, we have had volunteers from around the world make this possible. It's a time dedicated to being with the earth and learning about the importance of being present, with yourself, the animals, and the land.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
House & pet sitting

Interests
CultureSustainabilityPetsFarmingMusicOutdoor activitiesBeachMountainPlant careHistoryDIY & craftsWritingPhotographyCooking & foodGardeningDrawing & paintingCarpentryBooksArt & designNatureAnimalsYoga / Wellness
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Mutual enrichment between countries, gastronomy and cultural customs, and most importantly working with your hands.

Help
There is always lots to do!
At 6:45am, we feed the horses. One hour later, we focus on cleaning the horses boxes, and brushing them before they graze in the corral for the afternoon. There are various tasks to do, for example: painting, building and repairing fences, gardening, weeding, and general maintenance for the horses and dogs. The morning shift ends at 12:00pm.
At the end of the day, we feed the dogs and bring the horses back up from the corral for their dinner. This shift is from 4:30-5:00pm.
The dogs are always around and love spending time with the volunteers, so there are lots of opportunities to play with them. The horses stay at the Finca during the day, but sometimes we take them for walks on the beach early in the morning and they love it.
In general, life at the Finca is very calm and relaxed, but never boring. We always have fun !
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation
The first floor is soley for the volunteers, with a double bed and two single beds, one being a bunk bed.
There is a full kitchen, bathroom, washer and dryer for the use of the volunteers when water is available.
The home was built by the volunteers with love and care and is expected to be kept clean and loved as if it was your home.
Eggs, bread, fruit, cheese, coffee, oats, flour, peanut butter is provided to volunteers for breakfast. Drinking water is available at all times.
What else ...
We are looking for volunteers all year round. All seasons and times. Javier is available to safely transport volunteers from bus stops and airports to the Finca.

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Internet access

Limited internet access

We have pets

We are smokers

Can host families

How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two

My animals / pets
Alarik & Prosapia (63 years)
My horses are Peruvian Paso Fino breed. You can learn about Alarik's story by clicking on this link https://a.co/d/0c8OeYe and see what this horse can achieve, as well as Prosapia, who is shy but very good. She is currently expecting a baby, so we are showering her with love. They are a very important part of this little paradise. Therefore, visitors should come with an open heart and plenty of patience to learn what they don't know.
Alarik & Prosapia
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Sol's place is a paradise within paradise. the finca is a beautiful property, well maintained with so much love to details in the middle of the Ecuadorian mountains, with the most beautiful view of the sea, ensuring breath taking sunsets. The volunteers have a shared flat in the house, giving you the… read more
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Sol's place is a paradise within paradise. the finca is a beautiful property, well maintained with so much love to details in the middle of the Ecuadorian mountains, with the most beautiful view of the sea, ensuring breath taking sunsets. The volunteers have a shared flat in the house, giving you the… read more
Sol has amazing stories to tell and it's always very interesting to talk with her. We went to the restaurant for my birthday together and we went for a ride on my last day, it was amazing to share those moments with her and the others volunteers.
The work is… read more
Sol will meet you at the gate with two of the most loving dogs you will ever meet, Jane and Jack. They are both incredibly well trained, heading straight to their… read more
Sol is a very interesting woman, with many stories and a big heart. She loves her animals and the land that the finca is on. She'll tell you all about it 😊
In terms of the work, we tended to the horses every morning, took them down to… read more
The location is absolutely stunning, offering breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and some of the most incredible sunsets I’ve ever seen. Being surrounded by animals added a unique charm to the experience, and there was… read more
There is set work that needs to be done every day, which is tending to the horses in the morning, putting them out to… read more
she truly managed to make us feel at home. after 18 years of hosting volunteers, she has experience ;) with her help we could do some great tours, whale watching, and national parks in the area on our free days. i am truly amazed how she… read more
He fell in love with the Peruvian Paso horses and learned to ride them very well, the chickens and the adventure with the bees, he helped me a lot with the organic garden and planting trees, I must say that everything… read more
I came here, without knowing that, my purpose was to put some of my soul pieces together and never let me stop by any excuse. Not the weather or even myself. In… read more
There is no set schedule for… read more
I LOVED my stay there! I fell in love with the animals, even the dogs when i am not usually a dog person and the chickens also ! (I have a little favorite there 😂)
The description matches well! 😁
We have to be up at 7am to feed the horses and chickens, then breakfast… read more
I learned many new skills like planting banana trees, taking care of chickens, mending pipes and feeding bees.
It was a amazing… read more
¡Te quiero! 😘
“Viajar no siempre es algo agradable, lo sé.
No siempre es cómodo.
A veces duele, incluso puede romperte el corazón.
Pero está bien, el viaje te cambia; de… read more
You can learn to spend time with these 2 horses which of course have their own characters and if you are more of a gardener, there is… read more
The place is really beautiful in the middle of nature with an incredible view to the ocean. During the season, we can even see the wales from the house !
There is lot of different things to do there so you will not be bored. Some hard work and some more chill. There is some fix things to do… read more
Two very sweet girls, kind and willing to try everything we do here, I think working with horses helped them to understand that fear can be overcome, Laura rode a horse for the first time on the beach and surely enjoyed it, they helped me a lot in everything, chickens, dogs, planting trees to bring compost to improve the soil and… read more
Same as a lot of other Volunteers it was my first workaway experience at all and my first time travelling on my own. I was really nervous in the beginning but Sol welcomed me so lovely and… read more
It’s a place of learning and routine but what makes it really special is the Sol, the owner of the finka.
She is very kindhearted and full of crazy stories and we left after a great… read more
Como ya habrás notado en los comentarios (o lo leerás), Sol es una persona maravillosa. Es una mujer de mil vidas, comprometida, que escucha y es fuerte. Su franqueza te ayuda a avanzar y la pasión que pone en las cosas de la vida te empujará a… read more
The farm is beautiful!
Working on a farm is not easy, you have to prepare to work hard, but the work with the animals and the land does good for body and soul. The ocean is close to… read more
All of it was built by volunteers and there's much more that is being done. Sol is a wonderful person, she is funny, interesting and full of life. She has a lot of projects for the Finca and is openminded as well if you want to do… read more
The finca is an awesome place to chill, enjoy the ocean view, play with cute dogs (Nunki, Kaus, and Wieri) and cats. Also, Alondra, Azalea, and Alarik made my experience even more interesting. I just love everything about his place… read more
El trabajo en la finca es muy diverso, en funcion de las necesidades del momento, cuidando a… read more
Esta experiencia fue increíble. Aprendí mucho sobre los diferentes animales y también sobre el trabajo en una granja.
Tuve la suerte de conocer a la fundación de Sol, y también a su pasión por sus animales que voy a extrañar, a la cultura ecuatoriana, compartiendo día a día… read more
I’ve spend almost two whole months in Las Tunas and this is my story. Even before I arrived I was asked what where would I prefer to work in the hostel on the coast or at the ranch. As I just finish my two months volunteering in a hostel I was very keen to work with plants and animals, in the nature. However, due to the pandemic I spent first… read more
With her dogs and horses you will be one family.
Ciao Sol, grazie!
Ci rivedremo presto
Sol is such a loving and welcoming soul, enjoying having volunteers, spending time with them and getting to know them (pizza nights, small trips or just lots and lots of talking). Everyone is welcomed and accepted in her house, no… read more
Sol is a lovely person with a big heart and the soul of a niña, up for… read more
I will miss her and all the animals too! I would highly recommend this workaway to anyone. Be open to learning many new… read more
I learned a lot from her about the plants and animals und really enjoyed the quite time at the beach. Also there were a few… read more
Wherever you go, I wish you the best
I can only recommend to anyone to come do a workaway at Sol's place.
Love, Benoit.
Wherever you go you'll be fine, always restless looking to discover new surroundings, thanks for sharing beautiful moments, I'll wait for you to see the development of the chicken coop.
Sol is such a lovely educated woman, we always had the feeling of being a part of… read more
Un saludo muy grande Sol. Seguramente nos volveremos a ver por allí. Mandale un saludo a Junior! jaja :)
siempre esta dispuesta a apoyar y le apaciona hacer las cosas constantemente, espero que vuelva el proximo año con… read more
I stayed two weeks in the hosteria and I worked mainly on the finca. Sol is a very kind host, but unfortunately she wasn't there for most of my stay. I shared a room with Julia, the managerin. She is a very welcoming, funny, authentic and lovely person and she made… read more
C'est un endroit calme et très joli. Sol est une personne formidable, avec un grand cœur et fait tout pour que les volontaires se sentent bien. Piedad est également une personne formidable, qui nous a… read more
The work was fun and we are happy that we could help with the project.
Thank you very much Sol!
Best wishes
Simon and Daniel
Sol es una persona muy amable, me agregó los momentos que hemos pasado juntos.
¡Espero volver pronto!
Good Spanish will be of great benefit to anyone who would like to work here, as the two workers who you'll be working with (who are also really nice) don't speak English. Make sure you're prepared… read more
Muchas gracias a Piedad, la cocinera que ayudó nosotros mucho y para sus desayunos muy ricos.
Gracias y buen suerte,
Marine & Arnaud.
Sol, Piedad, cecilio, Kaus, Nunki y… read more
The work varies from cleaning to painting to weeding, planting and much more. Everyday something new! Piedad, la… read more
Oliver and Melanie are a fantastic couple I loved sharing with them their energy and radiate light in the lodge, we hope to return to Ecuador and complete their… read more


















