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Description
We are a family of 4 who 5 years ago moved from a busy city to the countryside and having a great time since then :)
Our property is located 20 km south west from Morelia City, next to the community of La Angostura, Acuitzio del Canje, Michoacán.
It is a 150 has ranch of mainly forest and hills with an eco-community on its startup phase with two bio-adobe houses and a club house to be built with bio-adobe walls, stones and mainly eco-materials. The site has a unique view to the shire of Acuitzio del Canje and Tiripetío valley.
Downhill, over a flatter ground, it’s the main house where me, my parents and 14 pets live. There´s a greenhouse in the area and a few meters further, the apiary for honey production.
I’m in charge of overall the eco-community management, whilst my dad of the eco-home building projects as well as the civil engineering projects of the site.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Basic food supply like rice, beans, tortillas, eggs provided, and 2 or 3 times a week we will cook together chicken or fish. Coffee, bread and honey is always available in the mornings and at night. Help in the kitchen is essential.
Cell signal and internet are available. We have electrical light and hot water, but the water supply is limited, so the limit of time for shower is 5 minutes. I hope the volunteer works 5 hours a day or by project.Our pets (6 dogs, 3 cats, 3 ducks and 2 horses) are our family too, so woofers must like animals and respect them.
Volunteers will learn the principles of bio-construction & green technologies, beekeeping and organic farming. They will also be in contact with rural people and all their wisdom.
Help
Over the last year, the eco-homes building projects have been the priority to us, thus there are many activities requiring more attention, time and people. These activities are essential elements for the community that we are taking up again with the help of volunteers, such as:
Community organic garden
Compost production
Beekeeping
Greenhouse
Fruit trees orchard
Flower garden
Curative plants
Chicken coops
Amenities within the ranch for eco-community residents:
Trekking paths
Mountain biking circuits
Horseback riding circuits
Forest reserve
Reforestation
Flora and fauna interpretive signage panels
Rainwater catchment infrastructure
Irrigation infrastructure
Activities to be introduced:
Glamping. The site has a glamping dome tent. Toilets and shower are being built such as dining facilities for the future guests.
Overall facilities that the tourists require.
Basic activities:
horse care
beekeeping
handcrafted adobe bricks
gardening
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
Interested on learning french!
Accommodation
A private room with a bed but must share the bathroom.
What else ...
Volunteers may enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Definitely keen on having digital nomads!
Space for parking camper vans
We have plenty of space for campervans. And our site is super secure.
Can possibly accept pets
Guests have to be super careful in the beginning with their pets. Our pets have learned to respect our ducks, birds and horses and soon we'll have chickens. Therefore, its important to keep an eye very closely until being 100% sure that they won´t attack any of them.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Máximo 4-5 horas al día, 5 días a la semana
