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We are a family of 3 living in a rural sector of Pichilemu, Chile. Laura is from Los Angeles, California, USA. Carlos is from Pichilemu, Chile. We have 15,000 square meters of land on which we have constructed our home using mixed methods of bioconstruction. We have a growing garden with a large variety of organic fruits and vegetables. We have three beehives and hope to get more.
Laura enjoys cooking, baking, exploring methods of food preservation, hiking, kayaking, being a mother, sustainable food recolection, compost and more.
Carlos enjoys construction, carpentary, welding, farming, surfing, body boarding, sustainable ocean fishing in kayak, learning about native plants and animals, etc.
We are close to the beach town of Pichilemu (international surf destination) in bus and various other beaches by car. We visit often and volunteers are welcome to join our outings most of the time.
This is a bilingual household, English and Spanish.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
This is an international home and we welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life. This is an anti-racist, anti-classist, anti-homofobic, anti-fatfobic home. LGBTQ+ welcome
TELL US WHAT YOU'D LIKE TO LEARN
- sustainable construction
- gardening
- composting
- food preservation, fermenting
- sustainable food recolection (fall fungi, summer fruits + flowers)
- native plants + trees
- baking + cooking
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We want volunteers to help with gardening and construction projects. Motivation is more important then previous skills, although diverse experiences are always helpful! Most of the work is in the garden, planting, weeding, harvesting,turning compost piles, etc. We also have a constant job of blackberry and grass control. You should not be afraid to get dirty or do difficult work.
Construction skills of any kind are useful, but we are happy to teach.
You will likely be asked to help in the kitchen, cooking shared meals, making kombucha, bread, pickling, etc.
We have one cabin that we rent. You may be asked to help clean in after renting or prepare breakfast for renters.
We are open to volunteers with their own ideas and uses for this land. If you have an art project or other ideas we will try to help facilitate as much as possible. Creativity is very welcome here.
You should definitely be comfortable being around small children as our daughter is very social and likes to engage with those staying in our home. Depending on your comfort level with children we may ask you to watch her for short periods of time.
If you stay in the house and share meals with us you will be expected to help with household duties within reason. This includes helping with cooking meals, dishes, sweeping common areas and keeping your room and bathroom clean.
We look for proactive and mature people who are able to take initiative and work without constant guidance. Previous experience living with others in shared spaces is important.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
We are happy to help you with your English or Spanish skills.
Accommodation
In-house private bedroom with double bed and shared bathroom, camping with composting toilet (shower in house). Bedroom great for one person, couple or close friends who can share a double bed. You are expected to keep your quarters tidy, to the same level as rest of house. We have a toddler and are early to bed, early to rise. While this is not an alcohol free home, drinking is not encouraged during the week. Smoking ok outside with care. This is a wildfire zone.
Shared meals
Breakfast - oatmeal, fruit, yogurt, bread, coffee or tea
Lunch - largest meal of the day
Once (chilean dinner) - usually bread with add-ons like eggs, avocado, etc. Sometimes we make a full dinner.
Shared meals=shared kitchen duties, including cooking, cleaning and sweeping! We will try our best to respect dietary restrictions and allergies. Please let us know so we can prepare. Vegans welcome as long as you help with meal prep ideas! You should bring your own snacks for in-between meals. Happy to share space in kitchen/fridge. Drinkable water from filtered well on land.
No wifi but great cell service with ENTEL. You can buy a pre-paid chip. No tv. We use cell data to watch movies.
What else ...
Buses to Pichilemu, Chile's surf capitol were you can find lots of great restaurants, farmers market, shops, all the necessities. We are happy to help facilitate surf lessons.
Close to other amazing and less-touristy beaches with trails, caves, surfing.
3 hours from Santiago.
1 hour from Santa Cruz
Coguil is a rural zone with small stores for basics only. We go into town regularly and are happy to take you with.
No nighttime public transport into town.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Plenty of room!
Can possibly accept pets
Welcome on case by case basis.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
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Laura and Carlos really are very kind hosts who cared so much that I feel welcomed and comfortable. Since Raiza was still a baby, we had to be… read more
