Experience the tranquility of the mountains in Cotacachi, Ecuador

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  Description

  After over 25 years as a commercial media professional, I've decided to take a break to cultivate a less boisterous path, free of the noise.
  
  I currently operate a media studio and live-in workspace, in harmony with indigenous gardening outside (complete with Andean superfood growing in the front yard). At night there's an 8-foot wide projection screen for movies (example in photos).
  
  Based in Cotacachi for over two years with many interesting and key local contacts affording an organic approach to cultural growth along with the local community, as well as healthy restoration of spirits, in a tranquil retreat for peace of mind.
  
  I have a very important documentary project in development with a national organization and may need help with that as well, if interested.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Projets artistiques

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison

  Accueil / tourisme

  Home sitting
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Mode et beauté

  

  Ferme

  

  Dev. durable

  

  Vidéographie

  

  Films et télé

  

  Politique/justice sociale

  

  Événements/vie sociale

  

  Culture

  

  Arts du spectacle

  

  Astronomie

  

  Histoire

  

  Musique

  

  Livres

  

  Cuisine et alimentation

  

  Écriture

  

  Photographie

  

  Art et design

  

  Architecture

  

  Nature

  

  Montagne

  

  Plage

  

  Cyclisme
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Lots of opportunities to mix and learn local culture. Aside from bordering an indigenous area, there are multiple indigenous, musical and cultural contacts to connect with, aside from involvement in local production.
  Aside from exposure to centuries-old traditions of indigenous Andes gardening on the property, Cotacachi is the musical capital of Ecuador. Quechua, the local indigenous language, has also been in the media as a developing trend in new forms of music. Here you can take advantage of multiple contacts with the local music scene you cannot find with standard cultural tours.

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  Projets impliquant des enfants

  Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.

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  Aide

  Well-balanced, occasional assistance with various levels of media production for a couple of nonprofit clients, to indigenous - based gardening projects, and house / studio maintenance and improvement.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant
  Espagnol: Intermédiaire
  Français: Débutant
  Chinois (mandarin): Débutant

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  Interested in learning/practicing European languages other than Spanish, as well as Mandarin and Japanese
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  Hébergement

  Private bedroom and full bathroom for 1-2 people, and a couch in the living room. Clean, secure with external video and gated security. Free Ecuadorian coffee in the mornings (moka pot) with occasional breakfast depending on supplies for the day (usually stocked) and scheduling. Refrigerator can be used as long as respect for individual food is respected. If schedule permits, there is a local market every Thursday morning where you can meet most members of the expat and local communities.

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  Autres infos...

  Wait for local taxis without calling is generally max 10 minutes, but often there is one passing by you can hail. Room for bicycle within the grounds. The property is nestled up a driveway that passes a neighbor's house, and they are pretty good about maintaining discipline on their dog and puppy, who are not around roughly 50% of the time, but otherwise may bark at you and nothing more. The neighbors also provide good security on top of the locked gate and external cameras. The mountain views are spectacular on a daily basis, even in the gloomiest/rainiest of days, which are outnumbered by the nice, pleasant days. Even then, it's a peaceful place to stay inside. It gets a little cold at night and the mornings (around 50F at worst) but there are a couple of heaters available for use if needed, although staying under blankets always affords plenty of warmth. There are no carpets or rugs so you may want to use slippers or socks at least when walking around. Shoes off and left inside at the door is always preferable but not strictly enforced. Cleanliness is the general rule, always after cooking or bathroom. Towels, toilet paper, trash bags always provided.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  There are feral cats who come around for food off and on.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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  Mes animaux

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