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 d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
S’occuper des animaux
Aide dans une ferme
Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre
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Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
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.
Aide
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
Langues
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Espagnol: Courant
Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
Interested on learning french!
Hébergement
A private room with a bed but must share the bathroom.
Autres infos...
Volunteers may enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.
Informations complémentaires
- Accès Internet
- Accès Internet limité
- Nous avons des animaux
- Nous sommes fumeurs
- Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
Definitely keen on having digital nomads!
Espace pour garer des vans
We have plenty of space for campervans. And our site is super secure.
Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux
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.
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Plus de 2
Nombre d'heures attendues
Máximo 4-5 horas al día, 5 días a la semana