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Hello!
We are Mónica (30 years), Holger (31 years), Emily (8 years). We are living on a beautiful small farm in a village called Runtún, very close (15 minutes bus) to Baños. A beautiful place in the middle of nature, but very close to all the activities that Baños is offering! From our house you can even see the volcano Tungurahua. Our family is working in agriculture. It’s a perfect place to practice your Spanish as most of us only speak Spanish only! However, Monica is a Spanish teacher that is fluent in English and thus always able to help you improving it.Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will get to know much better how an ecuadorian family lives and how we grow our food. We also do local experience around. You will try typical dishes and of course, you will practice and learn our language in a natural environment.
You will have the best experience ever!!Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
1.- FARM VOLUNTEERING
You could help us out in the greenhouses where we grow Babaco fruit, and beans, or help in the small organic garden that we use to grow our own vegetables. (You have to bring gloves for work. And rain boots optional.)
We would love to cook together to share recipes and typical dishes from your country!
2.- TEACHING ENGLISH
If you are an English teacher or have experience teaching, we can arrange some English classes for my daughter Emily. ( She is a fast learner and has a good pronunciation)
Ask for more information!Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
You can have the opportunity to practice speaking Spanish every day with the family and locals, as well as we can practice English with you. Furthermore, if you want to acquire futher knowledge in Spanish I offer you Spanish classes since I am an English and Spanish teacher.Accommodation
We offer a room for our volunteers which will be shared when there are more volunteers with a private bathroom, hot water. (We can also arrange a private room). There will be 3 meals a day which will be eaten together with the family. We would love to cook together and get to know your culture a bit better. Nevertheless, since we are a farmer family with relatively a low income we ask for a small contribution for food which is $5 dollars a day per person. Thanks for your understanding!
What else ...
Since Monica is a Spanish teacher we can have private Spanish classes. You would get the unique opportunity to practice every day since the family speaks Spanish only. Ask us by email for more information! It wilm be great If you are interested on spanish classes, since that is also the way we make a living.
Ther are many beautiful viewpoints near hear. And we are very close to the famous "La Casa del Arbol" with the swings, La Mano de la Pachamama, El Molino viewpoint, etc.
There is also public transportation available every day from our village, Runtun, to the city, Baños.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have a really good internet connection which can allow you work on internet pretty well.
Space for parking camper vans
We have a garage big enough for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (77)
I highly recommend accepting her in your project.
We really appreciate the… read more
Monica, Holger and Emily are super friendly and always up for a chat.
I enjoyed working with Holger with the Babaco and Corn and harvesting beans. It was so interesting to see how they grow all their crops and Holger thought me so much about his work.
You feel welcome the… read more
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I highly recommend accepting her in your project.
We really appreciate the… read more
Monica, Holger and Emily are super friendly and always up for a chat.
I enjoyed working with Holger with the Babaco and Corn and harvesting beans. It was so interesting to see how they grow all their crops and Holger thought me so much about his work.
You feel welcome the… read more
The area is very tranquil and there is a few nice routes to hike. Every now and then there is a Discobus passing to the Animal Park around the corner.
The family is very nice and kind.
I took spanish classes with Monica, and it helped me a lot being more confident speaking… read more
Mónica is very welcoming and kind, and the place is amazing, close to Baños and perfect to relax.
The first days I wasnt… read more
Cuando ella estuvo aquí estuvimos construyendo un nuevo invernadero por lo que obviamente el trabajo fue un poco duro. Y ahora la construcción esta terminanda. Aparte de eso, ella tuvo que hacer un trabajo extra ya que… read more
The entire family is really nice and they take so good care of you. Monica is a really good cook as well so you woun’t be hungry :)
While I was there we build a new… read more
While I… read more
You get a great feed everyday with… read more
He is very respectful and always looking to help us in any think, even with… read more
First of all, I came in as a volunteer and quickly became part of the family, working together in the greenhouses, sharing meals on the table and learning great… read more
Being a volunteer here was a great pleasure. Thank you to all the family for their welcome, their patience and their desire to share what they are doing. Discover the heights of Banos, admire the volcano Tungurahua working in the tomato and babacos cultures ... The Spanish lessons with Monica are super fun, fun and have helped me in my… read more
La convivencia fue muy… read more
Thanks Mónica
Monica, Holger and the lovely Emily are really nice and make you feel like part of the family. The work is not very hard and if you are lucky you will have to work in the greenhouse right in front of the volcano, I… read more
Everything was perfect, the work schedule, the location, the views, the food, Monica herself, the food and the other volunteers.
We worked every weekday from 0800 untill 1300, and it was very clear what we had to do. In the afternoon and… read more
Thank you Monica
The location is beautifully nestled between the mountains around Baños, it is such a tranquil and soothing place.
The food they serve is absolutely delicious vegetarian cuisine and also made with ingredients from… read more
First of all the family is super welcoming and warm-hearted. Second the place is magic. In the mountains in runtun between banos and casa del arbol. You can walk to banos in one hour its so… read more
We helped for 2 days weeding Babaco… read more
We didn't speak Spanish, so Monica taught us some basics. The lessons she gave were very helpful.
The rest of family doesn't speak English, but is very patient when trying… read more
Thank you so much Hannah for everything :) Take care...
Muchas Gracias!!!
Jaya
They prepared a delicious lasagna for the family. They are a lovely couple full of energy and good humor. They are always willing to help. I hope to… read more
Baños where one… read more
I spent the most amazing week helping out at the farm and watching the volcano Tungurahua explode. I helped Monica and her family out with work around the house, in the greenhouses or Wilo took us up to the cows. Sometimes work in the greenhouse… read more
Trabajé en la granja con los babacos y cosechando moras, también ayudé a mónica en social media para el proyecto. En mid tiempos libres podía ir a baños y cocinamos deliciosas preparaciones… read more
Thanks for everything Maggie. Enjoy travelling! :-)
Muchas gracias Monica, Wilow, Alba, Orge, y Emily! Tuve un gran… read more