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*** We are looking for people who have extensive experience taking care of and being around horses, and who feel comfortable with natural horsemanship or liberty work.
In addition, we’re looking for helpers with good skills in building and DIY. Any kind of specific building experience is very welcome — especially if you have knowledge in carpentry, plumbing, or plastering.
Please only contact us if you can contribute in one of these areas.***
Hello, my name is Sabine and I’m creating a small sanctuary in the hills near Cabarete - a Horse Center. It’s a place where people and rescued horses can connect in a quiet, respectful way.
Right now, the center is still developing. We‘ve already set up the basics: a roundpen, some fenced pastures, simple shelters, solar power, a well, and a two-room house. Currently we are building a new house for our helpers. We have five rescued horses – Bob, Shuki, Laila, Samira, and Sofia – and eight dogs who are very much part of the daily life.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Self development
Vegetarian or vegan
Sustainability
Pets
Farming
Plant care
Animals
Gardening
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Outdoor activities
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will get a close-up experience of life in the Dominican Republic. You’ll see what it’s like to live and work in a rural setting, connect with local people, and get to know the culture through everyday moments. Also you will get the experience of living in a beautiful gated community close to the beach (5 minute walk to a beautiful quiet beach).
There’s also the chance to share stories, food, and perspectives with me and others in the community. If you’re open, this can be a space to slow down, reflect, and experience a different rhytm.
You can also learn about:
- Shiatsu and holistic approaches (I’m a trained practitioner)
- Living off-grid and building simply with what’s available
We’re happy to share what we know — and always open to learning from you.
Help
*** We are looking for people who have extensive experience taking care of and being around horses, and who feel comfortable with natural horsemanship or liberty work.
In addition, we’re looking for helpers with good skills in building and DIY. Any kind of specific building experience is very welcome — especially if you have knowledge in carpentry, plumbing, or plastering.
Please only contact us if you can contribute in one of these areas. ***
The next big step is to build an outdoor kitchen, paint the original house and continue improving the land and care structures.
Depending on your skills and the time of your stay, you might help with:
- diy help (wood, concrete, painting)
- Fencing, maintaining pastures and paths
- Gardening, clearing, basic landscaping
- Feeding animals, grooming horses, cleaning shelters
- Spending time and training the horses in Liberty Tricks
- photography/social media
It’s also good if you have a driver’s license.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Accommodation
You’ll have your own private room in my home in Perla Marina, a quiet and secure gated community . From there you can walk to the Beach.
Cabarete is about 10 minutes away, and it takes around 15 minutes with the car to get to the horse center.
You’ll be sharing the house with me and my 8 dogs. There is one flat mate with us in the house and one person lives in a separate small house in the garden. You’ll have access to the kitchen, bathroom, and Wi-Fi.
I’ll provide your accommodation, transport to the horses, and a light daily meal.
There are some shops nearby, and if you enjoy cooking, we can prepare some vegetarian meals together.
What else ...
This is a small and personal project, there is a few people in the community that are helping with different things.
In your free time, you can go to the beach (5-10 min by foot), explore the towns of Cabarete, Sosua or Puerto Plata, do some excursions or find many quiet surroundings here.
Cabarete In general has a super relaxed vibe, with cafés, live music, and it’s easy to meet amazing people from all over the world. It‘s known for it‘s surfing and kite surfing spots.
You’ll stay in a quiet gated community near the beach. The house is calm (as it gets with 8 dogs), and we live a peaceful lifestyle. No loud music or parties, but we do enjoy cooking, talking, and spending time together.
You’ll have your own room and access to the kitchen. I eat vegetarian, and I ask that the kitchen isn’t used to prepare meat. We can happily share veggie meals.
There are 8 dogs in the house, so it’s important that you’re comfortable being around them.
Transport to the horse center is provided every day. You can also get around with motoconchos (local motorbike taxis) or shared cars.
Please send a short message with your background, skills, and at what time you’d like to come. I’m excited to hear from you.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Samira
Leila
Sophia
Shuki
Bob
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She arrived well-prepared, bringing books on gardening and tips on liberty training for horses. From the very beginning, she was incredibly helpful—immediately connecting with the dogs and horses. She supported me with everything… read more
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She arrived well-prepared, bringing books on gardening and tips on liberty training for horses. From the very beginning, she was incredibly helpful—immediately connecting with the dogs and horses. She supported me with everything… read more
