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Hey, Im Ale.
Not the owner but the one (besides our three dogs) who is living here!
This project was born from the idea of taking advantage of family land and directing our energies towards achieving the goal of living in a more sustainable, simple and resilient way.
We have been working the last year on maintaining the house and property, starting practices on soil improvement, mushroom production, and some food garden beds, among other things.
This town has a limited water supply so I ask the volunteers to take care of this resource as much as possible. Make use of the dry toilet (it is important that they are aware of whether they will be comfortable using this system) and avoiding daily showers.
As for food, the idea is to cook and eat together during work days. These days I'll buy food, any ideas for meals are welcome. On the days off, each one is responsible for their food unless we agree otherwise here.
Personally, I want this space to give each person a place where they can feel calm and have enriching experiences. I traveled the last year volunteering on Canada and México and I keep those memories whith love.
We are looking for people who want to learn by experimenting, that's what I do, and who know how to work as a team and also on their own. I am interested on having an exchange with volunteers who can be comfortable doing things on their own at times and in a calm rhythm of life.
The land is in a small town outside of El Chico, the first national park in Mexico. If you like hiking, climbing / bouldering or discovering natural areas, this is the place!
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Hola, soy Ale.
Este proyecto nació de la idea de aprovechar un terreno familiar y dirigir nuestras energías hacía la meta de vivir de una manera más sostenible, sencilla y resiliente.
Hemos estado trabajando el último año arreglando la casa y el terreno, iniciando prácticas de mejoramiento de suelos, producción de hongos y algunas camas de cultivos, entre otras cosas.
Este pueblo tiene un suministro de agua limitado por lo que les pido a los voluntarios que cuiden este recurso. Que hagan uso del baño seco (es importante que estén conscientes de si se sentirán cómodos usando este sistema) y limiten los baños a lo necesario.
En cuanto a la comida, la idea es cocinar y comer juntos durante los días de trabajo. En estos días compraré comida, cualquier idea para cocinar es bienvenida. En los días libres, cada uno es responsable de su alimentación salvo que aquí acordemos lo contrario.
En lo personal, quiero que este espacio le dé a cada persona un lugar donde pueda sentirse tranquilo y tener experiencias enriquecedoras.
Buscamos personas que quieran aprender experimentando (eso es lo que hago) y que sepan trabajar en equipo y también por su cuenta. Estoy interesado en tener un intercambio con voluntarios que puedan sentirse cómodos haciendo las cosas por su cuenta a veces y en un ritmo de vida tranquilo
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El terreno está en un pequeño pueblo a las afueras de El Chico, el primer parque nacional de México. Si te gusta el senderismo, la escalada / boulder o estar en espacios naturales, ¡este es el lugar!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
All projects are starting right now. This is an opportunity to learn by helping, sharing opinions and knowledge, proposing, making mistakes and giving the best.
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Todos los proyectos están comenzando. Esta es una oportunidad para aprender ayudando, compartiendo opiniones y conocimientos, proponiendo, cometiendo errores y dando lo mejor.
Help
We are expecting to start some construction in the next few months, including an outdoor toilet to be able to host campers and have workshops in the summer. Also, develop a trail/climbing experience to offer to our guests (we host people in one room of the house on bnb).
I'm currently working with only one/two volunteers, and the help that I need is mainly in daily tasks like:
-taking care of the animals (dogs and chickens)
-working in the garden, the compost piles, and mushroom growing.
-help with cooking and keeping the house.
-recive and atend guests if needed
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Esperamos comenzar obras de construcción en los próximos meses, incluido un baño al aire libre para poder alojar campistas y tener talleres en el verano. Además, desarrollar una experiencia de senderos/escalada para ofrecer a nuestros huéspedes (recibimos personas en una habitación de la casa en bnb).
Actualmente estoy trabajando con solo uno o dos voluntaries, y la ayuda que necesito es principalmente en tareas diarias como:
-cuidar de los animales (perros y gallinas)
-trabajar en el jardín, las pilas de compost y el cultivo de hongos.
-ayuda para cocinar y mantener la casa limpia.
-recibir y atender huéspedes si es necesario
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentThis 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
Right now it's a shared room for Workawayers inside the house. Two bunkbeds!
The idea is to cook together but probably you may have to prepare your meals some days. (I will provide the food for the days of work. Please be aware that I don't consume meat during the week.)
As this place has no government water supply, I always try to encourage visitors and volunteer to use the dry toilet and save water as much as possible.
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El alojamiento es una habitación compartida para voluntarios dentro de la casa. ¡Dos literas!
La idea es cocinar juntos pero probablemente tengas que preparar tus comidas algunos días. ( Yo compro la comida para los días de trabajo. Ten en cuenta que no consumo carne durante la semana)
Este lugar no cuenta con un suministro de agua por parte del gobierno por lo que es importante cuidar el consumo de agua en lo posible.
What else ...
The town where we live is very simple. You can find shops, bakery and
the basics.
20 minutes by car or truck, is Pachuca, the state capital.
Also there are several "pueblos mágicos" nearby.
Like I said, there is a National Park right next to us. Many places for hiking, climbing, fishing, and even a "Vía ferrata".
You can use a bike if you like in your free times and on the weekends you are welcome to join if there is any plan to go into the woods.
I like to share time and experiences with people as much as I like sometimes to have my own space for training, chilling or learing (or watching movies). I´d like you to feel the same freedom if you are around here!
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El pueblo donde vivimos es muy sencillo, puedes encontrar tiendas, panaderías y
lo básico.
A 20 minutos en carro o camión, se encuentra Pachuca, la capital del estado.
También hay varios "pueblos mágicos" cercanos.
Como dije, hay un Parque Nacional justo al lado de nosotros con numerosos lugares para practicar senderismo, escalada en roca, pesca e incluso una "Vía ferrata".
Pueden usar la bicicleta si lo desean en sus tiempos libres y los fines de semana pueden unirse si hay algún plan para ir al bosque.
Me gusta compartir tiempo y experiencias con la gente tanto como a veces me gusta tener mi propio espacio para entrenar, relajarme o aprender (o ver películas). ¡Me gustaría que sintieras la misma libertad si estás por aquí!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
There is a decent wifi signal and space for working on your free times if you need it! -- ¡Hay una señal wifi decente y espacio para trabajar en sus tiempos libres si lo necesitan!
Space for parking camper vans
There is space to park! Just keep it quiet during night! -- ¡Hay espacio para estacionar! (Sólo se pide evitar el ruido de noche)
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week.
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Ale is a friendly, chilled hosts who can speak great English, and can share lots of cultural and local knowledge.
All his three dogs are adorable, and each one has a different… read more
Hope to se you around man, good luck!
Alejandro (Ale) is a fantastic guy, very friendly, welcoming, sharing and easy going.
The property is beautiful, and it was an absolute pleasure helping out around the place, aiding Ale in pursuing his goals and visions of the place.
The 2 dogs, now 3 since I brought a new stray back to… read more
