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We live on a traditional coffee farm in the mountains of Colombia, surrounded by nature, coffee, fruit trees, and a river that runs through the lower part of the property. We are a mother and son, sharing this life project with many animals and the dream of gradually creating an animal sanctuary.
Currently, we live with 5 cats, 4 dogs, and 5 chickens, all rescued or adopted, who are an essential part of our daily lives. We are looking for people who love animals, the simple life, and working in close contact with the land.
Here, we value respect, peaceful coexistence, connection with nature, and genuine cultural exchange. We are not looking for luxury, but rather presence, conscious support, and positive energy.
⚠️ Important: We only speak Spanish, so it is essential that you have at least a basic level of Spanish to communicate and live with us.
The exchange is a few hours of work on the farm in return for accommodation. Volunteers will need to prepare their own meals, as we are a humble family who live off the land. This covers our own food and the food, vaccinations, and medicine for the animals, but it's not enough to feed more people. So please be aware of this and only contact us if you genuinely want to contribute to the project.
If you are drawn to rural life, coffee, animals, and projects with heart, we would love to meet you.
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Vivimos en una finca cafetera tradicional en las montañas de Colombia, rodeados de naturaleza, café, árboles frutales y un río que atraviesa la parte baja del terreno. Somos madre e hijo, compartiendo este proyecto de vida junto a muchos animales y el sueño de crear, poco a poco, un santuario animal.
Actualmente convivimos con 5 gatos, 4 perros y 5 gallinas, todos rescatados o adoptados, que forman parte esencial de nuestro día a día. Buscamos personas que amen a los animales, la vida sencilla y el trabajo en contacto con la tierra.
Aquí valoramos el respeto, la convivencia tranquila, la conexión con la naturaleza y el intercambio cultural genuino. No buscamos lujo, sino presencia, ayuda consciente y buena energía.
⚠️ Importante:
Solo hablamos español, por lo que es indispensable que tengas al menos un nivel básico de español para comunicarte y convivir con nosotros.
El intercambio es de unas horas de trabajo en la finca en cambio por la acomodación en la finca. Los voluntarios tendrán que preparar sus comidas, ya que somos una familia humilde que vive de lo que nos da el campo. Con eso nos da para la comida nuestra y la comida, vacunas y medicamentos de los animalitos, pero no da para alimentar a más personas. Asi que por favor sean conscientes de eso y solo contacten si realmente quieren aportar algo al proyecto.
Si te llama la vida en el campo, el café, los animales y los proyectos con corazón, estaremos encantados de conocerte.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
House & pet sitting
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
During the exchange, volunteers will learn about the traditional cultivation, harvesting, and processing of coffee, as well as the daily care of animals and life on a mountain farm. They will gain hands-on experience in simple farming, vegetable gardening, and self-sufficiency, while developing a deep connection with nature, the rural rhythm, and a more conscious and communal way of life. It is also an opportunity to practice Spanish and share an authentic cultural exchange.
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Durante el intercambio, los voluntarios aprenderán sobre el cultivo, cosecha y procesamiento tradicional del café, así como sobre el cuidado diario de animales y la vida en una finca de montaña. Ganarán experiencia práctica en agricultura sencilla, huertas y autosustento, mientras desarrollan una conexión profunda con la naturaleza, el ritmo rural y una forma de vida más consciente y comunitaria. También es una oportunidad para practicar español y compartir un intercambio cultural auténtico.
Help
Volunteers will assist with daily tasks on the farm, especially coffee harvesting and processing, tending the orchards, and general farm work. A very important part of the exchange is providing love, attention, and care to the animals: feeding them, spending time with them, and helping to keep their spaces clean and safe. We are looking for people with sensitivity, responsibility, and a love for rural life and animals.
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Los voluntarios apoyarán en las labores diarias de la finca, especialmente en la cosecha y procesamiento del café, el cuidado de huertas y tareas generales del terreno. Una parte muy importante del intercambio es dar amor, atención y cuidado a los animales: alimentarlos, acompañarlos, compartir tiempo con ellos y ayudar a mantener sus espacios limpios y seguros. Buscamos personas con sensibilidad, responsabilidad y cariño por la vida rural y los animales.
Languages spoken
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
The house is a traditional Colombian farmhouse, simple and welcoming. We offer:
-One private room/one bed in a dormitory (depending on availability)
-Shared bathroom
-Shared kitchen and living room
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La casa es una finca tradicional colombiana, sencilla y acogedora. Ofrecemos:
-Una habitación privada/ una cama en dormitorio (dependiendo de la disponibilidad)
-Baño compartido
-Cocina y sala compartidas
What else ...
Volunteers will have plenty of free time to explore the wonders of Jardin, Antioquia. From the countless hikes to caves and waterfalls, coffee tours and paragliding to simply relaxing in a hammock at the finca admiring our pachamama or taking a trip down to the river on the property, there is something for all nature lovers in the beautiful mountains of Jardin.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
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Es un lugar lleno de buenas ondas y alegría. Me sentí cómoda enseguida y por todo el tiempo que estuve voluntaria en el hostal.
Si quieres encontrar a buena gente y descubrir Jardín, es un Workaway para ti.
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Es un lugar lleno de buenas ondas y alegría. Me sentí cómoda enseguida y por todo el tiempo que estuve voluntaria en el hostal.
Si quieres encontrar a buena gente y descubrir Jardín, es un Workaway para ti.
Just told to show up.
Didn't get directions until about 30 min before arriving.
I arrived to a bunch of guys sitting around a construction site.
It was pretty clear no arrangements were made to receive another volunteer.
Turns… read more
very relaxed spot and people
I've been there in the low season and most of the time we had more staff than guests but don't worry there is enough work to do
I helped developing the place mainly clearing land to create flower beds and so on
you fan fit in your work hours whenever it suits you best in order to explore… read more
My work as a volunteer consisted of feeding the ducks and birds, puppy sitting, collecting firewood, cleaning dorms and changing sheets, and welcoming/checking in guests. Super relaxed atmosphere.
This is a place you can definitely practice your Spanish, get hostel work experience,… read more
I was away… read more
From the moment she arrived, she fit right in. She gave the hostel such a homely vibe by making guests feel welcome and spending time talking and integrating with them. She helped me sooo much in the garden after it had been forgotten about for too long and now it is full of colour and life again and for that I am soooo… read more
I am so grateful I was able to volunteer here.
Andrés is super, full of positive energy, chilled and so much fun. Amanda, his mum is the bomb. She makes the best vegan cakes.
Emily is queen of the garden, she is the sweetest and it is an absolute pleasure to help her out with the plants. Diego super chilled dude.
The work… read more
If your looking for a laid back place to stay and get creative this is it, work is varied and spread out throughout the day, but still plenty of time to explore surrounding areas, which is beautiful!
Emily and Diago are great and good vibes everyday, they also have a… read more
Este lugar es un pequeño paraíso : naturaleza, hamacas, tiene una vista increíble, tranquilidad, gatos muuy… read more
The hostel itself is a finca with a huge garden with all kinds of fruit trees, there are plenty of hammocks to chill and overlook the beautiful view on the surrounding hills. There's a fireplace where we frequently set together chatting… read more
The hostel itself is really beautiful, full of art, really confortable with lots of space to chill, create, think, read, practice yoga or meditation (or many other things but that's mostly… read more
I helped out with crafts, tie… read more
They have a lot of ideas for the future and I hope to come back to see the improvements.
They are really nice people and artists!
I am not a really manual person so I mostly helped with general maintenance and reception. But I also learnt how to… read more
Jardín is a very welcoming place with a lot of beautiful colours, people and nature around.
Emily and Diego are quite busy with their young hostal surrounded by peacefully nature and quiet atmosphere, but they are very good people with so many ideas and projects you can help.
If you have some experience in whatever or just… read more
Emily and Diego are such chill and very caring people!
I really felt at home at the hostel, probably spending more time at the hostel than outside, haha. Emily makes amazing cakes and has so many ideas for the place! Diego a great artistic… read more
Lina es una persona hermosa, aunque no tuvimos mucho tiempo juntos compartimos muchas ideas muy… read more
