Learn about sustainability and reconnect with nature in our natural reserve in Guarne, Colombia

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  2025 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    We are Johana (32 years old) and Daniel (40 years old), nature caretakers of the farm in Guarne, Antioquia, Colombia; which is a small civil society nature reserve registered in Colombia's national parks (RNSC081-23 Monte Calicó). Humid mountain forest climate at 2300 meters above sea level. Special for those who like the tranquility of wild nature and rustic workshops. Currently building spaces for the practice of Yoga.

    Somos Johana (32 años) y Daniel (40 años), cuidadores de la naturaleza de la finca en Guarne, Antioquia, Colombia; que es una pequeña reserva natural de la sociedad civil registrada en parques nacionales de Colombia (RNSC081-23 Monte Calicó). Clima de bosque de montaña húmeda a 2300 metros sobre el nivel del mar. Especial para los que gusten de la tranquilidad naturaleza silvestre y los talleres rústicos. Actualmente construyendo espacios para la práctica del Yoga.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
  • Interests

    Interests

    Vegetarian or vegan
    Sustainability
    Self development
    Cooking & food
    DIY & crafts
    Music
    Gardening
    Carpentry
    Yoga / Wellness
    Mountain
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    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

    Travelers will be able to enjoy a quiet space in the mountain nature, engage in a cultural exchange and learn about the local ecology. See birds, learn about trees. They could also receive a personalized yoga class at low cost (or exchange for work) with teacher Prema or Kumari if available; they can also learn about vegetarian cooking with them.

    Walking calmly along the natural trails of the farm is one of the best activities that can be done within the farm, also meditate, do yoga, eat at home or in the kiosk... You can take walks from the farm to different cultural or natural sites. We are at 6km to the Arví park. We have public transport and proximity to other towns of interest.


    Los viajeros podrán disfrutar de un espacio tranquilo en la naturaleza de la montaña, realizar un intercambio cultural y aprender de la ecología local. Ver aves, aprender de árboles. También podrían recibir clase de yoga personalizada a bajo costo (o intercambio por trabajo) con la maestra Prema o Kumari si están disponibles; también con ellas pueden aprender de cocina vegetariana.

    Caminar en calma por los senderos naturales de la finca es de las mejores actividades que se pueden realizar dentro de la finca, también meditar, hacer yoga, comer en la casa o en el kiosko... Se pueden hacer caminatas desde la finca hacia diferentes parajes culturales o naturales. Estamos a 6km del parque Arví. Contamos con transporte público y cercanía con otros pueblos de interés.

  • Help

    Help

    At the moment we are in need of help to build small structures for the yoga center, made of wood and cement, and sometimes to move earth by hand and paint jobs.

    En el momento nos encontramos necesitando ayuda para construir pequeñas estructuras para el centro de yoga, en madera y cemento, y en ocasiones realizar movimientos de tierra a mano y trabajos de pintura.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    Spanish: Fluent
    English: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    Interested in learning and exchanging languages ​​in a casual way in everyday interaction. Interesados en el aprendizaje e intercambio de idiomas de manera casual en la interacción cotidiana.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Volunteers will be accommodated in a private room with a bathroom. At the moment we do not accept volunteers for longer than 7 days. We prefer to accommodate only one volunteer.

    We cook traditional home-cooked food for the 3 main meals a day. For people who eat a lot we ask that you bring additional food. Usually the hosts will cook for us but occasionally we may require the help of volunteers for this. The menu is usually eggs with bread and coffee for breakfast, vegan lunch and granola for dinner.


    Los voluntarios se alojarán en cuarto privado con baño. Por el momento no admitimos voluntarios por periodo mayor a 7 días. Preferimos alojar un solo voluntario.

    Cocinamos comida tradicional casera para las 3 comidas principales al día. Para personas de mucho comer pedimos que traigan comida adicional. Usualmente cocinaremos los anfitriones pero en ocasiones podemos requerir la ayuda de voluntarios para ello. El menú usualmente es huevos con pan y café al desayuno, almuerzo vegano y cena con granola.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The farm is 3.3 kilometers from the main road on a dirt road and is only served by public transportation twice a day. There is only a small local shop half a kilometer away. The town of Guarne is about 6 km away. Medellin is about 30 km from the farm on the Med-Bog highway, and the international airport is about 26 km away.

    La finca queda a 3.3 kilómetros de la vía principal en vía destapada y solo cuenta con transporte público dos veces al día. Solo hay una pequeña tienda de barrio a medio kilómetro. El pueblo de Guarne queda a unos 6km. Medellín está a unos 30km de la finca por la autopista Med-Bog, y el aeropuerto internacional a unos 26km.

  • 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

    La casa cuenta con escritorio y wifi de 80Mbps usualmente.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Puede entrar y parquear caravana con carrocería de unos 2 metros de ancho.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    La mascota debe ser tranquila pues en la finca hay varios perros y gatos con los que tendrá que convivir.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

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