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Hello! We are Dan (from UK) and Kristell (from Ecuador,
We own a cozy farm that is successfully located in the heart of the beautiful Coffee Axis, in a small famous town called Filandia -Quindío. Here you will find 6 wonderful horses and about 2,000 coffee trees.
Our business is based on running horse tours in the Coffee Axis and in the Andes mountains. Part of our family is also 2 playful dogs and 1 spoiled cat.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our farm has everything for you to learn about:
- Specialty coffee, as we have 2000 coffee trees, processing machines and a huge drying area.
- Eco-construction & animals, we have a big bamboo trail where you can see native birds and animals that live around our preserved areas.
- Horses! Our family wouldn't be complete without our 6 and soon to be 7 beautiful horses (Cacique, Moro, Gitana, Palomino, Pecosa, Kachina and her soon to be born baby).
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are currently running horse tours from the farm that vary from one day to eight days in the andes. We are looking for help from somebody that has experience in making and editing videos.
We would love to host volunteers who have a particular interest in:
- Community Management
- Creating content for social media
- Web page developer
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
German: Beginner
Accommodation
You will be staying in a double bed private room with outstanding views. Shared bathroom.
We provide breakfast and lunch, there is also a kitchen you can use to cook for dinner and also if you would like to eat separately.
What else ...
We are surrounded by beautiful mountains, rivers, jungles and are located in one of the safest parts of Colombia. The bus leaves 40m from our farm heading to Filandia every hour, there are also many jeeps available to go to other neighboring towns such a Salento. We are only 45 mins from Pereira which is a fantastic city.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have the most perfect space for digital nomads, very peaceful, epic views to work in front of and good internet connection.
Space for parking camper vans
We have space for vans, motorbikes and tents! If you feel like having a fresh hot shower, you can also use the bathroom at Finca. This also includes kitchen facilities!
Can possibly accept pets
Just to inform, we have two dogs and one cat: - Luna (a friendly mix between Labrador and Pitbull), she is the sweetest dog you will ever meet. - Samba (a Doberman Shepherd, she is obsessed with feet). - a cat that was adopted and takes care of business on the farm.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week
