Help at our homestead in the Patagonic Andes, Argentina

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    Greetings to the community, we are full for this season! Thank you so much for all your offerings, and sorry for I could not answer so many requests!

    We are a family that built a big house to serve as a Lodge in the Andes, Patagonia Argentina. The place is 20km South of the town of Corcovado, 400km South of Bariloche. It is located in the slope of a mountain, half way between the peaks and the valley of the Corcovado River. It is immersed in the forest, many streams drain out of springs, the pure water we drink, as pure as it can be! We did most of the work ourselves, along the last 10 years already. We are now hosting guests though we still have lots of work to do. There is no electricity network, so we use a power generator only when needed (you will need to bring a flashlight). We are currently installing a micro-hydroturbine in one of the streams. The house is heated by radiant floor, the water heated in a big boiler fed with firewood.
    There are many activities in which you may help, but right now we need two people with building and hospitality skills, who can help in hospitality while hosting guests, and also with some construction projects while vaccant.
    There is no internet connection, but there is signal for cellphones. It is a quite remote location, so you should be able to be away from civilization, as we try not to go to town too often. Maybe once a week unless something comes up.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    Babysitting and creative play
    Help around the house
    Hospitality/Tourism
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    While life up here is very peacful and enjoyable, it is also a lot of hard work, with all the chores related to living in the country. Making firewood and feeding the boiler, help householding and in the kitchen. We offer nice accommodation and homemade food, beautiful landscapes, the purest water and air, the shiniest stars, and the possibility to make friends!

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    We have a mare with her filly and 2 cats.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Room with prived bathroom

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    There are great sites in the surroundings, where you can do activities such as fly fishing (trouts), Birdwatching, Rafting, Horseback riding, Trekking, Climbing (not included), or just relax. Come and experience the pure elements of the Patagonic Far West!

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    4 or 5

Host ref number: 917675889625

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