Join our family and live a sustainable adventurous life in Coyhaique, Chile

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a family that loves and respects nature, we have a daughter and a son, we have 2 very friendly dogs, 2 cats and chickens. We are in our family project, building our house of earth and wood, to develop a sustainable life. What inspired us made us dream of greenhouses, orchards, gardens, bridges, ecological bathrooms, water purification systems and most importantly, natural clay construction.
    I work as a Doula accompanying pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum. In addition to making natural cosmetics, workshops and accessories in creating organic orchards-gardens and guiding temazcal ceremonies.
    My husband is an environmental engineer, high mountain tourism guide, climber, bioconstructor and is dedicated, among many things, to tourism and nature education at the university and outdoor education in private projects.
    In our free time we like to go climbing, randonée, walk, go to the river and lakes to fish and enjoy nature.
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    Somos una familia que ama y respeta la naturaleza, tenemos una hija y un hijo, tenemos 2 perros muy simpáticos, 2 gatas y gallinas. Estamos en nuestro proyecto familiar, construyendo nuestra casa de tierra y madera, para desarrollar una vida sustentable. Lo que nos inspiro hace soñar con invernaderos, huertas, jardines, puentes, baños ecológicos, sistemas de purificación de agua y lo mas importante la construcción natural en barro.
    Trabajo como Doula acompañando gestación, parto y post parto. Además de hacer cosméticos naturales, talleres y accesorias en creación de huertas-jardines organicos y guío ceremonias de temazcal.
    Mi esposo es ingeniero ambiental, guía de turismo en alta montaña, escalador, bioconstructor y se dedica entre muchas cosas a la educación en turismo y naturaleza en la universidad y educación al aire libre en proyectos privados.
    Nuestro tiempo libre nos gusta salir a escalar, hacer randonée, caminar, ir al rio y lagos a pescar y disfrutar de la naturaleza.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    House sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Photography
    Music
    Art & design
    Gardening
    Languages
    Writing
    Plant care
    Cooking & food
    Carpentry
    DIY & crafts
    Van life
    Charity work
    Sustainability
    Pets
    Culture
    Self development
    Farming
    Sailing / Boating
    Beach
    Hiking
    Yoga / Wellness
    Nature
    Mountain
    Winter sports
    Camping
    Outdoor activities
    Adventure sports
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Together with our family you can learn about natural construction in clay, carpentry, agroecology, natural cosmetics, herbalism, rock and ice climbing, avalanche control. We also carry out workshops on composting, worms, garden medicine, rock and ice climbing, and mountain safety techniques. We also perform once a month Temazcal ancestral purification ceremony in spring and summer. We go on hikes, walks and trips to climb and ski. We know how to speak English, French, Portuguese and Spanish.
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    Junto a nuestra familia pueden aprender de construcción natural en barro, carpintería, agroecología, cosmética natural, herbolaria, escalada en roca y hielo, control de avalanchas. Además realizamos talleres de compostaje, lombrices, huerto medicina, escalada en roca y hielo, técnicas de seguridad en montaña. También realizamos una vez al mes Temazcal ceremonia ancestral de purificación en primavera y verano. Salimos hacer caminatas, paseos y salidas a escalar y esquiar. Sabemos hablar inglés, francés, portugués y español.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    We need collaboration mainly in the construction of the house with clay, carpentry and domestic help. Like feeding animals, sweeping, cooking, general cleaning of the house, chopping firewood, caring for and playing with children. Like the daily care of the home that is carried out by everyone.
    In addition, work in the garden, the greenhouse, natural cosmetics and all the dreams that are manifesting.
    We work from Monday to Friday for approximately 5 hours. with breaks. Weekends are free, if you want you can join our family recreational activities.
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    Necesitamos colaboración principalmente en la construcción con barro de la casa, carpintería y labores domesticas. Como alimentar animales, barrer, cocinar, aseo general de la casa, picar leña, cuidar y jugar con los hijos. Como el cuidado diario del hogar que se realiza entre todos.
    Ademas trabajos de la huerta, el invernadero, cosmética natural y todos los sueños que se van manifestando.
    Se trabaja de lunes a viernes 6 horas aprox. con descansos. Los fines de semana son libres, si quieren pueden sumarse a nuestras actividades recreativas familiares.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Portuguese: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    Italiano y practicar francés, inglés y portugués

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We offer a 4 meter dome tent and if you prefer more privacy you can camp in your own tent. We have a shower with hot water, a washing machine and a community kitchen. We offer breakfast and lunch. We generally cook and order together. We can have dinner shared where everyone brings what they have and thus we create something delicious.
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    Ofrecemos una carpa domo de 4 metros y si prefieren mas intimidad pueden acampar en su propia carpa. Tenemos ducha con agua caliente, lavadora de ropas y cocina comunitaria. Les ofrecemos el desayuno y el almuerzo. Generalmente cocinamos y ordenamos todos juntos. La cena la podemos hacer compartida donde cada uno trae lo que tenga y así creamos algo delicioso.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    You can visit the natural reserves and monuments that are nearby, and also take walks to the forest and mountains directly from home. Visit the regional museum, the monument to the sheepdog, the mate, the plaza and the library. There is also the Coyhaique River and the Claro River very close.
    Transportation is mainly by taxi, it has a fixed rate within the city that increases when going to the rural area. It is also very safe and efficient to hitchhike, in Patagonia the inhabitants are very kind and considerate of those who need a ride. We can also agree to go down to the city together and return home.
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    Pueden visitar las reservas y monumentos naturales que están cerca, ademas hacer caminatas al bosque y montaña directamente desde casa. Visitar el museo regional, el monumento al ovejero, al mate, la plaza y la biblioteca. También esta el río Coyhaique y el rio Claro muy cerca.
    El transporte es principalmente en taxi, tiene tarifa fija dentro de la cuidad que aumenta al ir al área rural. También es muy seguro y eficaz hacer dedo, en Patagonia los habitantes son muy gentiles y considerados con los necesitan un aventón. Igualmente podemos coincidir en bajar juntos a la ciudad y volver a casa.

  • 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

    Tenemos acceso a internet satelital: starlinkg . We have access to satellite internet: starlinkg.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    El acceso al campo se necesita una conductor ágil o un vehiculo 4x4. En invierno es necesario el uso de cadenas. Access to the field requires an agile driver or a 4x4 vehicle. In winter it is necessary to use chains.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Se aceptan mascotas respetuosas con otros animales como gallinas, gatos, perros y animales de granja. Además, respeten los jardines ni huertas. Pets respectful of other animals such as chickens, cats, dogs and farm animals are accepted. Also, do not destroy gardens or orchards.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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