Casa colmena

Hi, I’m Sebastián, a friend of nature. We respect all tastes, beliefs, and habits. Some of us eat meat- and dairy-free, while others consume foods derived from animals, aiming to maintain a respectful, exploitation-free approach. We have a beekeeping project, crops such as plantain, coffee, and vegetables. We love medicinal plants, permaculture (your food is your medicine). We are located in Colombia, in the Antioquia department, in a town near Medellín called Angelópolis, known for its wildlife, landscapes, and tranquility. I currently live alone after living with my father and mother; we are starting again with coffee and plantain crops and the project itself, which is to be self-sufficient in organic foods. The mountain, where we carry out all activities by hand in the earth, hoping to live in harmony with it, is located in a vereda of the same town. Walking calmly, it takes about 3 hours along paths full of life and things never before seen by our eyes, since all surroundings delight us. You can also reach it on horseback. We have a means of transportation passed down through generations—a Willys Jeep—that serves us well because it’s suitable for the road to the mountain (the farm). We have springs of water that enable us to do countless activities, even as body purification. Well, I don’t know what else to tell you, haha, many butterflies, blue and black parrots, and lots of positive energy. One thing to note: people who want to visit me should have a connection with nature, enjoy being outside the city and surrounded by native forests. There may be animals such as snakes, spiders, bats, rodents, birds, small mammals; obviously not in the house but in the surroundings, and sometimes they visit us, so it’s normal to find feces from these animals, which with proper cleaning will give us the comfort necessary to live together and rest. Health

We will live day by day, very focused on the present—more than work; there will be activities for an exchange of knowledge and learning. We will cook together and be in harmony with the forest. You should enjoy nature since we are in the mountains, passionate about bees, birds, permaculture, hiking, yoga; people who want a bit of natural medicine and to find themselves. Health

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Reviews

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Staff & Host

4.0

Hours & Tasks

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Hostel

4.0

Learning & Fun

4.0
About the experience in: Angelópolis, Colombia

Colombia

1

My 1st experience: costly & disappointing due to the host's dishonesty. He promised a private room, 3 meals, internet & learning, but NONE was true. He changed plans last minute—shared room, no internet, forced me to buy food & charged for petrol and stay. I was flexible with all changes, but when I sought clarification, he reacted aggressively, left me stranded in an unknown town, and never returned the 50K I paid. His operation seems a scam to profit from volunteers, Claiming he's done it b4 & doesn't manage the webpage, 0 Accountability! I expected a fair experience, but it fell far short

almost 2 years ago


Sebastian replied

I refused to let this volunteer go to my home since she was allergic to bees and mosquitoes..for this reason she was not prepared to be in nature since we are 2 hours from the nearest town, my house is in the mountains and very humble, she demanded a private room and three meals a day with specifications since she was also allergic to some foods which I explained were not suitable for my house in the countryside ...she never gave me 50000 thousand dollars I am already talking with the admin of worldpla

About the experience in: Angelópolis, Colombia

Australia

5

It was incredible being in nature and experiencing life in the mountains outside of Angelopolis. All the animals are very friendly and there are amazing viewpoints and rivers walking distance from the house. The fee is to start a beekeeping project; you will still need to buy your own food but there is a equipped kitchen to use as well as herbs and other fresh vegetables growing on the property. Thanks you again to Sébastien. If you enjoy an easy, peaceful stay in the forest I would definitely reccomend!

about 2 years ago

About the experience in: Angelópolis, Colombia

New Zealand

5

Sebastian was an awesome host right from the start. Communication was really good and he provided clear instructions for making our way to his place. For the days that we spent with him, it was fun to learn about his farm and hike around the area. Only thing we should have done was to clarify the inclusions of the stay at the start, as there was a bit of confusion here. But overall, good stay.

about 2 years ago

About the experience in: Angelópolis, Colombia

United Kingdom

5

I stayed with Seb for one week and could easily have stayed more as others did, unfortunately I had work. Seb is a great guy and is really invested in the volunteers that he has staying over. He is supportive with anyone learning Spanish and takes the time to teach you. The additional fee was worth it; I'd be spending still much more if I was just travelling in hostels. Volunteering and hanging out with Seb is a more unique experience. The work was more relaxed than other volunteering. I had travelled for a year and this was a highlight, an experience fresh, exciting but relaxing. Please go!

about 2 years ago


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Contact with nature

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