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We are a Chilean Belgian family parent of 2 girls. Our lifestyle is articulated around autonomy: food (garden, greenhouses, Animals), energy (water and firewood), construction, maintenance
We share a 10-hectare plot of land communally with the family (3 houses).
Taking care of the environment, we always develop activities in an organic and regenerative way.
We plant typical Chilote crops (Chilote garlic, native potatoes,...) We also like to innovate and experiment. We make organic fertilizers (bokashi, algae-fermented liquids) and we are seed keepers.
Each season allows us to learn and deepen our relationship with nature and our environment.
We are preparing an area of edible forest, using the permaculture technique.
Also, in our underground greenhouse (walipini) we have an aquaponics project with friends from the Pindal house.
We live in a community called Detif at the end of Lemuy Island in the Chiloe archipelago, it is accessible by bus (1 and 1/2 hrs. by bus from Castro). From the land, you can see the sea and the volcanoes. There are 3 beaches accessible by walk , viewpoints, adventure parks,…
It is a very quiet rural area with an active circular economy through barter or sale between neighbors.
In summer, the Heritage Church (recognized by UNESCO) attracts many tourists.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The Chiloé culture is ancestral, the inhabitants still make artisania, cultivate in a traditional way and have a living folklore (mythology, parties, meals). Due to its insular Patagonian condition, the lifestyle is rustic and communal. During your stay in our farm, you can share and learn about Sovereignty and the pleasure of returning to ground.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Acording season:
-Preparation of the land for planting (mulching, algae collection on the beach,...)
-Make Homemade Fertilizer, compost, recycle
-Sow, weed, prune, transplant
-Harvest (garlic, potato, oats, orchard)
-seed selection
-make cutting
-Animal care (enter the sheep at night, give food to the hen)
-Lawn maintenance
-Management of land fences
-Construction of furniture or warehouse
-Install rainwater recovery pond
-Start up an automatic rainwater irrigation system
-Maintenance of the infrastructures present on the ground
-Participation in household chores (cooking or keeping the place of life clean)
Languages
Languages spoken
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
English: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
We are familia who speak french and spanish at home. We are interested by improve our english and introduce it to our children. However, we are open to discover other language.
Accommodation
Very next to our house , we offer accomodation in a unfinished little house (without Bathroom).
During the day, you have free access to our bathroom , kitchen and living-room.
Because we are an ecological project, we have an ecological dry toilet.
Be aware that if you are a single traveler it may be possible that you will have to share the house with more person. However we will provide each one a mattress and stove to warm the house.
We try to cook local food ( from farm, sea or neighbor). We make ourself bred ( de masa madre).
What else ...
In summer, the archipelago of Chiloe is a tourist area with many attractions. From April to November, local life is quieter but at the same time full of peasant activities, craftsmanship and social life (circular economy, solidarity activities).
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have a good conexión at home. The space were workawayers can work is quiet.
Space for parking camper vans
Just near our house, we have a place to host vehicle.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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Lo recomiendo
Hicimos diferente trabajos de huerta y conservas .
La recomendo sin duda
He help us in the garden , greenhouse and with our potatoes cultur.
We are very greatfull .
tenia experiencia de voluntarios via otras plataformas. Sociable, compartio el espacio con otro voluntario sin problema.
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Una experiencia única e increíble. La vida es sencilla y la felicidad es fácil en este lugar mágico.
I recommand this place at 100%.
Super site et super famille!!!😍😍😍
Le projet est super intéressant dans un site merveilleux!!!
La famille???j'ai eu l'impression d'en faire parti!!!🙏🙏🙏
Il est vrai qu'avec la langue française en commun cela a été plus facile pour moi et le début de mon voyage!!!🙏🙏🙏
J'ai passé les fêtes de fin d'année… read more
anto es muy buen trabajador con un espiritu positivo y curioso.
ademas acepto guardar nuestra granja 1 semana para permitirnos viajar (lo que es muy dificil como campesino) cuido nuestros animales, la huerta y la casa.
Les missions sont variées ce qui fait qu'on ne s'ennuie pas !
En plus, nous avons passé de très bons moments à jouer aux… read more
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I advice them !
He help us to keeps seed , clean the greenhouse, meadow clearing, … Bass is young and strong 💪.
We share a lot about music, cooking, good chat,….
We recommend him 200%.
