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Experience a unique way of living life in modern times in Comuna de Colbun, Chile

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  • Description

    Description

    A long, narrow and magical piece of land with native forest, hills, meadows and its own stream, right in the heart of Chile, 300 km from Santiago.
    We are Sebastián (Swiss-German), Ceci (Chilean) and parents of three daughters. Three years ago we started this dream: a regenerative, experimental project with a true community soul – a place where dreams still fit.
    Here we don’t work, we live from sunrise to sunset with all kinds of land-based tasks. You swim in summer, practise ice baths (Wim Hof style) in winter, grow 100 % organic food, build with wood, cob and straw bales, distill essential oils, make preserves, and live surrounded by native forest and your own waterfalls.

    Who we’re looking for
    Motivated people with independence and real commitment.
    Recommended minimum: 3–4 weeks (the longer, the better).
    Medium & long-term volunteers (3–24 months) are especially welcome.
    What we offer
    Healthy home-cooked food (exactly what we eat ourselves)
    Basic accommodation: main house, cabin under construction, converted van-room or nice camping spot
    Composting toilet (biodegradable hygiene products only, please), solar shower, solar electricity, cable internet (zero Wi-Fi, phones on airplane mode inside the house)
    Private mountain-water lagoon for swimming
    Current projects
    Finishing the big straw-bale & cob house
    Building volunteer cabins + therapy cabins
    Food forest, market garden, preserves
    Chickens, goats & cheese-making (coming soon)
    Especially welcome
    Farmers, gardeners, carpenters, builders, plumbers, electricians, solar experts, natural builders, content creators… but truly anyone with good energy and eagerness to learn is perfect.
    This is NOT a resort or a yoga retreat with Wi-Fi.
    This is real, pioneering, no-filter rural life.
    If you’re ready to unplug from the virtual world, reconnect with the earth and truly grow… we’re waiting for you with open arms.
    Recommended minimum stay: 3–4 weeks
    Ideal: several months or a full gap year
    Sebastián, Ceci & the family ❤️
    Write to us. This can change your life.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Whether you´ll have some kind of experience or not, you´ll learn, (depending of you stay) how it is, having your own place like this, how surviving of your own land feels, how to build anything with very simple materials, how to do anything in the garden, how to play Minecraft in the real world every day, how to disconnect from the distracting virtual world, how to be present.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    CATALEYA – Summer 2025 & 2026
    We’re looking for hands and hearts for:
    Finishing the big straw-bale & cob house + interior carpentry
    Natural building of small cabins (wood + cob)
    Farming work: soil prep, planting, sowing, irrigation
    Building volunteer cabins (straw & cob)
    Clearing and creating forest trails
    Summer fruit & vegetable preserving
    Shared daily chores: cooking, cleaning, caring for spaces
    Coming soon: chickens, goats & cheese-making
    Most needed right now
    Carpenter (furniture, cabins, chicken coop, sheds)
    Someone who loves organic farming/gardening + cooks delicious food
    Person great with kids + social media / photos / videos
    Volunteers welcome
    Short-term (3–8 weeks) · Medium (2–6 months) · Long / gap year (4–18+ months)
    The longer you stay → the more responsibility + your own projects
    (yes, you can even build your own little house and develop your own piece of land!)
    We especially dream of
    Carpenters · farmers/gardeners · content creators · nature lovers who want to leave a lasting legacy.
    Home-cooked delicious food, basic accommodation, real rural life, no Wi-Fi (but we do have internet connection), endless nature and guaranteed personal transformation.
    Ready? Write us now — summer spots go fast!
    Sebastián, Ceci & the family ❤️

  • Languages spoken

    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    What we offer
    Healthy home-cooked food (exactly what we eat ourselves)
    Basic accommodation: main house, cabin under construction, converted van-room or nice camping spot
    Composting toilet (biodegradable hygiene products only, please), solar shower, solar electricity, cable internet (zero Wi-Fi, phones on airplane mode inside the house)
    Private mountain-water lagoon for swimming

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    As we live as ecologically as possible, we are for example using a composting toilet and biodegradable shower lotions in order to not affect negatively the natural balance.
    Please be aware that you´ll get much more in contact on a daily basis with earth, wood, straw and animals, like Cats, Dog and Ducks. A lot of what we harvest takes only 10 minutes from the field onto the plate.
    Also, as long as we all live under the same roof, it would be very nice if the daily routines, including bedtimes would be respected, as everyone needs a good night of sleep, in order to be energy renewed the next morning and ready to rock the world again in this beautiful Paradise.

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Yes, but That would mean a different kind of deal, what would have to be discussed beforehand.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Yes absolutly, there is enough space for large vehicles, no more than 12 ton and not adwisable to be longer than 10m due to a winding entrance.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    We try to keep nature away from too much predators, but have two cats and a smal Dogy ourselfs, but if someone would have a well domesticated dog, not barking all night long then yes it would be posible.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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A small wooden cabin sits amidst lush green fields, surrounded by trees and hills. A narrow dirt path leads to the house under the clear blue sky.
A sunlit dirt path winds through lush greenery, leading toward distant forested mountains under a bright blue sky dotted with fluffy white clouds. Peaceful countryside scene.
A family of five and a dog pose together on a scenic hillside, surrounded by greenery, mountains, and a dramatic cloudy sky, enjoying nature and togetherness.
A dramatic sunset illuminates the sky with vibrant orange beneath thick, dark clouds. Silhouetted trees and a lush, green field complete the serene landscape view.
The image depicts a rustic, earthy building with a tower, surrounded by trees and a mountain range, with a vibrant rainbow stretching across the sky.
The image depicts a serene scene of a frozen lake or pond, with a small patch of land visible in the background, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
The image depicts a serene landscape with a small house, surrounded by trees and a body of water, evoking a sense of tranquility and natural beauty. The scene is peaceful and idyllic.
The image depicts a group of ducks swimming in a pond, with a few standing on the shore, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky. The scene is peaceful and serene.
The image shows a table with a variety of food items, including bowls of soup, plates of food, and a bowl of what appears to be a salad. The table is set for a meal.
The image depicts a man wearing a blue knit hat and brown coat, with a crowd of people and buildings in the background, set against a gray sky.
The image depicts a serene landscape with a body of water, a grassy area, and a tree, evoking a sense of tranquility and natural beauty. The scene is likely a park or a recreational area.
The image depicts three individuals sitting at a table with a scenic backdrop, surrounded by a serene landscape of trees and mountains under a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a mountainous landscape with a blue sky, white clouds, and a valley below, featuring a large rock formation in the foreground.
Two people are standing on a wooden wagon, loading hay into it, with a white Toyota truck parked nearby in a grassy field on a sunny day.

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