Farmstay Macheta, Colombia

4.5
(15 reviews)15

Help us transform our guesthouse with planting and landscaping

Help a sustainable project
14 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature
14 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with the locals
12 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Needs help immediately
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

22h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Farming
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Painting & Decorating
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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What you get

3

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Support
Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
Verified Host
This host has been verified by our team before joining the community.
WP Safeguard
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Availability

Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
2 weeks

The Experience

It is a rural estate with a house on a 7,000 m² plot. There is a house, a campsite with a terrace and a kiosk, stone paths, a terrace with a hammock, and gardens. The future idea is to have a botanical garden, an edible forest, a temazcal, and water features. There are several animals that need care, and much of the work is outdoors in the garden, and even better if you have basic construction skills.

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Requirements

  • Beginner Spanish or Beginner French
  • Between 22 and 50 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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  • c) How much did you spend on this trip?

15 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Farmstay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 14 Get in touch with nature
  • 12 Meeting locals
  • 10 Developing environmental awareness
  • 9 Learning about sustainability
  • 6 Immersing in the local culture
  • 1 Meeting international travelers

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 13 15. Life on land
  • 10 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 6 3. Good health and well-being
Sara

Italy

5

I spent two very peaceful weeks at Casa Hika with Alan, Daisy, Luna (their super cute dog), Pandi & Guiska (their cuddling cats), and eight loving chickens. The house is very welcoming and comfortable and the volunteer gets a spacious private room and own bathroom! Alan and Daisy always cook healthy and yummy food (some days a week that the volunteer's task) and are very knowledgeable human beings. With them I learnt new skills around simple DYI projects, gardening and painting. This kind of volunteer is perfect for those who love being away from the city and enjoy spending time outdoors.

about 1 year ago

Laurence

Canada

5

I spent four wonderful weeks with Daisy and Alan. My stay allowed me to learn more about maintaining sustainable and eco-responsible land. The hosts trusted me and gave me a lot of autonomy in the various tasks to be carried out. Their house is warm and welcoming. I'd recommend it to anyone who enjoys spending time in nature!

almost 2 years ago

Victor

Uruguay

5

I completely recommend Casa Hika! The location is unbeatable, it's surrounded by nature, which invites you to connect with yourself and enjoy the surroundings! It has absolutely all the amenities! The tasks are varied and very creative! Daisy and Alan are incredibly kind and attentive!🫶🏻 Luna, Pandy, and the new member Tazmania make it the dream in the country cottage🙌🏻

6 months ago

Flor

Uruguay

5

The experience at the house was very wonderful! The place and the house are beautiful, nature invites you to connect, expand and have moments for yourself! We did a bunch of fun outings with Daisy and Alan, we visited wonderful places. The tasks are maintenance tasks, attending guests and taking care of animals. I recommend this experience 🦋🌊🤍

6 months ago

Julieta Macarena

Argentina

5

Daisy was extremely kind at all times, I spent a month where the experience was comforting, the connection with the animals, the vegetation, all the spaces of the farm, together with tasks that were very interesting, to create, use my hands and become proactive. Time flew by!\nThank you for the opportunity, and highly recommended for those who are thinking about doing it.

7 months ago

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Response Time
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