Live Off-Grid in the Andes: Nature, Peace & Simple Living
The experience
Experience peaceful off-grid living in the Ecuadorian Andes surrounded by mountains, rivers, fruit trees, and fresh air. Help with gardening, outdoor projects, trail maintenance, and caring for the land while enjoying a slower rhythm of life. Stay in a private cabin with spring water, gas stove, and outdoor bathroom. Perfect for nature lovers seeking peace, simplicity, adventure, and connection.
What you offer
3 hours of help per day
Farming:
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Building & Repairing:
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Painting & Decorating:
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Gardening:
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
What you get
2 days off per week
Private Room:
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Tent:
You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours:
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours:
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Pick Up:
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Basic Internet Access:
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Beginner English or Beginner Spanish
Between 18 and 80 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
This is a relaxed and flexible off-grid experience best suited for independent people who enjoy nature, simple living, and meaningful hands-on projects. Volunteers help around 4 hours per day (Mon–Fri) and have plenty of time to relax, explore, hike, read, or enjoy the peaceful mountain atmosphere. Life here is quiet, grounded, and deeply connected to nature, with birdsong, fresh air, rivers, and beautiful mountain views.
Activities & Shift
We ask volunteers to help around 2–4 hours per day, Monday to Friday.
Projects vary depending on the season and may include:
• Gardening, composting, planting, and caring for the land
• Trail maintenance and helping around fruit trees
• Creative outdoor projects and occasional natural building tasks
• Organizing spaces and helping improve the farm little by little
• Occasional lifting, digging, or moving materials outdoors
Life here is active and outdoorsy, so please let us know in advance if you have any physical limitations.
Rules
🌿 A Few Simple Guidelines at Harmony Farm
1. Please place used toilet paper in the bathroom bin provided.
2. Return tools to their proper place after use.
3. Please ask permission before inviting outside guests onto the property.
4. Help keep the cabin and shared spaces clean and comfortable for everyone.
5. Please avoid muddy boots inside the cabin and on the gravel paths.
6. Be mindful and cautious with candles, fires, and the cooking stove.
7. Never leave the stove unattended while cooking.
8. Respect personal belongings and shared spaces.
9. Treat the animals, nature, and this land with care and respect.
10. Above all, kindness, communication, and consideration are deeply valued here.