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Description
Welcome to our equestrian guest ranch in San Isidro Chichihuistan, Chiapas, Mexico! Located just 45 minutes outside the charming colonial town of San Cristóbal de las Casas, our ranch offers a unique retreat in the heart of nature.
Nestled in a valley surrounded by pine and oak forests, our ranch is a peaceful oasis. Providing a truly immersive experience in nature. With 100 acres of pristine prairies, our land is dedicated to organic gardening, creating an ideal environment for our grass-fed, free-range horses, sheep, and chickens.
At our ranch, we believe in treating animals with respect and kindness. Our horses are trained with care to maintain their spirit and magic, ensuring that their well-being is always a top priority. We do not use any animals for consumption, focusing instead on creating a harmonious environment for both humans and animals alike.
Our ranch is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering fantastic hiking trails, exhilarating horseback riding experiences, and the opportunity to observe a variety of bird species in their natural habitat.
Our international family, consisting of Samuel (US), Stephanie (FR), Zoe, and Cheyenne (MX, homeschooled), welcomes volunteers from around the world. We speak English, Spanish, and French, ensuring that everyone feels at home in our diverse and inclusive community.
Come join us at our ranch and experience the beauty and tranquility of life in the Mexican countryside!
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
S’occuper des animaux
Aide dans une ferme
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Accueil / tourisme
Entretien général
Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
We are located in a small village, a farming community, the people are friendly and very approachable. We are off the touristic track, yet not too far from San Cristobal de Las Casas.
Aide
We are seeking willing, hardworking individuals to join us at our ranch! Experienced horseback riders are especially valuable to help keep our horses in top shape year-round. However, depending on the season, we also have openings for non-experienced riders who are eager to immerse themselves in authentic farm life and be surrounded by horses.
In addition to horse-related tasks, we also need help with tree planting (May-June), gardening (September-October), and general farm maintenance (May-December). When reaching out to us, please clearly indicate your level of horse riding experience and specify which tasks you are interested in assisting with.
For those interested in helping with horse exercise, it's important to note that we have 12 horses on the ranch, ranging in age from 6 to 24 years old. Each horse has a different level of experience, but all require consistent training and riding in our schools and the forest.
We look forward to welcoming passionate individuals who are eager to work hard, learn, and contribute to our ranch community!
Langues
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Espagnol: Courant
Français: CourantCet hôte propose un échange linguistique
Hello all, we are willing to trade English, French, Spanish, for Japanese or ???
Hébergement
Bunkhouse with kitchenette.
Basic goods are provided for cooking. We have spare riding gear if needed.
Autres infos...
You can discover the colonial town of San Cristobal de las Casas where you will find a mix of natives and foreigners from all over the world. Great town for culture and party.
Around San Cristobal are indigenous communities ( just 30 min out ) and further away ( 5 hours trip ) the jungle of Lacandona. 2 or 3 hours away in every directions you will find natural sites ( waterfall, lakes and rivers ). The public transportation will take you everywhere.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il aimait accueillir les digital nomads.
Espace pour garer des vans
Cet hôte a de la place pour les vans.
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Plus de 2
Nombre d'heures attendues
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (31)
Stéphanie est patiente et bienveillante et l'endroit est tout simplement fabuleux.
Je suis reconnaissante à toute l'équipe de m'avoir accueillit aussi chaleureusement.
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Stéphanie est patiente et bienveillante et l'endroit est tout simplement fabuleux.
Je suis reconnaissante à toute l'équipe de m'avoir accueillit aussi chaleureusement.
I've done a long off workaways in Mexico and this one was the best one so far. Stephanie has done a great job of interacting with us volunteers and offering a great volunteer experience combined with giving riding lessons if opportunity shows.
The living quarters (bunk house is what it's called) was great and solely… read more
All the animals at the ranch are so we'll treated. They all have this strong personality which makes it really fun and nourishing. The relationship you can create with the horses is truly amazing, they make you face your… read more
All the animals on the farm (horses and dogs) are palpably happy, spirited, and well cared for. I so enjoyed working with two of the younger horses. I was also… read more
I spent 5 incredible weeks here on the ranch, and if I could I would have stayed for longer. Steph is kind, caring and firm. She creates a perfect mixture of a laid back, fun environment and focused work time. During my time here I fell back in love with animals, nature and myself. Their animals are healing - you feel… read more
I spent 1 month at the ranch of steph and her family and I wished I could have stayed longer. Steph is a wonderful host, at all time there was everything clear and taken care
of us volunteers.
My work was mainly riding and caring for the horses wich was the most amazing experience. Their horses have free spirits… read more
And enjoyed every moment there
The ranch is on a great location surrounded by mountains and nature
And you surrounded by animals (cats, dogs, chicken, horses, cows, and sheeps)
Sam, Stephanie zoe and Cheyenne are super friendly and helpful
There is also a community close (inla kesh)
Who make… read more
I have spent 3 weeks at the Finca during a really challenging time for me personally last year after splitting up with my friend I have been travelling with etc. I could not have ended up in a better place, truly!!!
It helped… read more
If you are an experienced horse rider work is so much fun. We had a daily routine of feeding and training the… read more
The place is stunning and Steph and Sam were just lovely hosts. Steph is the one running the show with the volunteers so I spent the most time with her and another volunteer… read more
in activity: cleans the horses, moves them, feeds the animals, helps during the visits of people who take a court, cuts Woods, farmer tasks . the nourishment given by stephanie is very nun, the place where the workmen is natural and comfortable. Stephanie 'Sam and… read more
This place is perfect if you love animals and nature, the family is great and Sam is the perfect person to be around if you want to learn about horses and ranch life.
Fresh good food and accomodation, I felt super calm here and because of all the loving people it's a place… read more
Anyone willing to… read more
I spent one month (April 2017) with this crazy family. First, I was interested in this place (only) because I'm a horserider since I'm 7 and it's always a pleasure to work with… read more
Big hugs from Chey, Zoe, Steph and Sam… read more
When I arrived I was the only workawayer. I started everyday with cleaning and worked on an… read more
I cannot describe how beautiful my time there was. Not often I have encountered such an interesting family, where everybody is so different and still shares so much with the others. I have learned a lot from everybody. I felt so warmly and heartily included into… read more
The atmosphere at the rancho was wonderful from the very first moment I arrived until the last minute I was there.
I was teaching the 2 lovely girls singing and dancing and I was enjoying it a lot. They were giving me their energy and hard work back.
And they were teaching me horse riding :D What an… read more
Enough different things to do there, we enjoyed it to have no internet for a while. If you like… read more
Just a few things people should be aware of:
- there is a charge of 400 pesos a week for food, gas, wood etc.
- there is no wifi or internet around (contact family before arriving)
- it's a bit of a mission to get to a town so if you need any supplies get them… read more
Heidi es un excelente voluntario. Se quedo con nosotros 2 meses. Es divertida y trabajadora.
