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Welcome to our finca in the rural landscape of Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Ecuador!
We live and work in close connection with nature, the land, and the community around us. Guided by the principles of Analog Forestry, we focus on restoring ecosystems and protecting biodiversity. Here you’ll learn about different methods of ecosystem restoration, especially Analog Forestry, as we actively regenerate new forests and strengthen existing ones. Our land includes conservation areas, an arboretum, multi-crop zones (featuring cacao and mangosteen), and a food forest.
We also work closely with local farmers, women-led initiatives, and national and international networks, all committed to biodiversity conservation, reforestation, and sustainable livelihoods. As part of the Forest School network, we host community activities like bird-watching trips, composting workshops, English classes, movie nights, and more — especially for local youth.
We’re looking for volunteers who want to reconnect with nature, contribute their skills, and become part of daily life here. Whether you have experience in gardening, eco-building, teaching, art, cooking, or simply a willingness to help and learn, you’ll find a place to contribute.
But it’s not all work and no play! Whether you're into hiking or birdwatching, kayaking, playing ping pong, or simply relaxing in one of our hammocks with a good book, there’s plenty to enjoy. We also share the space with some friendly animals, adding to the diverse life here. Your safety is important to us - our team is WAFA certified, meaning we’re fully trained to provide first aid in the forest. So, rest assured, you’ll be in good hands during your stay.
We look forward to welcoming you!
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PLEASE NOTE: we can only accept volunteers who stay for THREE WEEKS or longer. It takes time to settle in, get familiar with Analog Forestry, and find your own small project on the finca. A longer stay makes the experience much more meaningful for both you and the community.
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Trabajo de caridad
Proyectos artísticos
Práctica de idiomas
Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos
Enseñanza
Jardinería
Construcción y bricolaje
Cuidado de animales
Ayuda en una granja
Cuidado de niños y juegos creativos
Cocinar para toda la familia
Ayuda doméstica
Hostelería/turismo
Mantenimiento general
Intereses
Trabajo de caridad
Tecnología
Sostenibilidad
Autodesarrollo
Agricultura
Escritura
Dibujo y pintura
Carpintería
Cocina y alimentación
Jardinería
Libros
Cuidado de plantas
Música
Arte y diseño
Idiomas
Fotografía
Yoga / bienestar
Baile
Naturaleza
Actividades al aire libre
Objetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
- We are an experimental and demonstrative project for the international Analog Forestry network - you'll experience lots of practical skills and not just theory.
- We are one of the first private protected areas in Santo Domingo
- There's lots of (metaphorical and physical) room for creativity and personal development here - if there's any specific project you would like to do (e.g. gardening, build something cool with bamboo, paint a mural, offer a workshop, create new recipes...), let us know and we'll see how we can make it happen!
Proyectos con niños
En este proyecto podría haber niños. Para obtener más información, consulta nuestras directrices y consejos aquí.
Ayuda
Our project has been dedicated to forest regeneration for the past 10 years, and now we’re embarking on a journey of community development and eco-tourism. To make this vision a reality, we’re looking for some extra hands and creative minds to join us.
We’re specifically seeking help from:
- Architects, bio-builders, landscapers, and designers to help us shape sustainable and beautiful spaces.
- Industrial engineers, cooks, or chefs, and anyone with skills in adding value to natural products. (This isn’t for paying customers—it’s all about enhancing our food processes and sustainability.)
We also welcome anyone eager to learn about forestry and gardening: Whether you’re experienced or just curious, we’d love to have you join us in getting your hands dirty and helping out with gardening and building an analog forest.
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PLEASE NOTE: we can only accept volunteers who stay for THREE WEEKS or longer. It takes time to settle in, get familiar with us, and find your own small project on the finca. A longer stay makes the experience much more meaningful for both you and the community.
Idiomas
Idiomas hablados
Español: Fluido
Inglés: IntermedioEste anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
Here you can practice Spanish, and we are interested in practicing our English as well.
Alojamiento
We have one fully equipped dormitory with 4 beds and it's own bathroom. Additionally, we have two rooms especially for couples and an extra bathroom (shared only during the day). In both cases, you will have full access to the general shared kitchen.
We offer accommodation and three daily meals during weekdays and can adapt to a vegetarian or vegan diet. On the weekends, you will need to cook for yourself (though we will provide you with veggies and basic ingredients like rice).
And of course, you can pick all the fruit you want from the finca during the day :)
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We love welcoming volunteers and are grateful for the experiences we've shared. Since opening our doors a few years ago, we've hosted over 100 volunteers who have helped shape our approach to restorative agriculture and conscious farming. Thanks to their passion and hard work, our food forests have grown and evolved — and now we’re excited to take the project even further. We’d love for you to be part of it!
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Acceso a Internet
Acceso a Internet limitado
Tenemos animales
Somos fumadores
Puede alojar familias
Puede acoger a nómadas digitales
We work remotely too and heavily rely on good WiFi, so you can count on that ;-) We also have solar panels to ensure WiFi connection even during power cuts. There's a few sitting areas you can use to work.
Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas
We have space for a van or two, so feel free to ask anything in that manner.
Podría aceptar mascotas
We can accept people with pets, but they have to be social because we have a dog, a donkey and a few ducks running around the finca. Also, to ensure the safety of wildlife especially during the nighttime, you need to be able to guarantee they won't go hunting at nighttime (e.g. keep them chained or comparable).
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We want to express our deepest gratitude for the two weeks you spent with us on the farm. Your constant smile and positive energy brightened each day, and your kind and gentle nature left a lasting impression on our community.
It brings us great joy to know that your experience was enriching and that you appreciated the opportunity… read more
There was a lot of oportunity to practice Spanish, learn about "rewilding" and have very interesting and thought… read more
Galo and his mother Ana have created a lovely warm and familiar setting together with Charito and the other workers that… read more
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We want to express our deepest gratitude for the two weeks you spent with us on the farm. Your constant smile and positive energy brightened each day, and your kind and gentle nature left a lasting impression on our community.
It brings us great joy to know that your experience was enriching and that you appreciated the opportunity… read more
There was a lot of oportunity to practice Spanish, learn about "rewilding" and have very interesting and thought… read more
Galo and his mother Ana have created a lovely warm and familiar setting together with Charito and the other workers that… read more
Lovely people with open hard and opend mind.
The Finca is real paradise for me. Work somethimes hard but very inspirative and important.
I highly recomand to the people who are interesting about tropical forest and his… read more
The place itself is truly paradise, and you will… read more
He fed us generously and the lodging was good. On our days off we went with him to visit friends in different parts of the country, getting plenty of cultural… read more
Line o Lina is methodical and organised, everything she touches especially in the kitchen and lab was incredible, not to mention all the new ideas… read more
I really recommend Adam in other projects
She have some good old movies recommendations that… read more
In the other hand they are… read more
The family is so inviting and lovely, I felt at home from day one. While staying there I could practice my Spanish and… read more
In my time spent I was
getting in touch with analog forestry,
collecting fruit and microorganisms,
planting trees,
cleaning with machete and weed-wacker,
feeding the goats, ducks and the occasional chicken,
admiring the leaf-cutter-ants,
going places… read more
