Permaculture project Vilcabamba, Ecuador

5.0
(2 reviews)2

Off-grid land, natural building, gardening, animal care

Help a sustainable project
This host contributes to building a better and more sustainable future for all!
Connect with international travelers
2 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Practice English
2 travelers recommend this host to practice English
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

12h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Animal Care
Help look after and take care of animals.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Farming
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
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.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Support
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Verified Host
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Availability

Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Stay at least
1 week

The Experience

We are a couple from the US and Peru, tending to a 9-hectare piece of land nestled in a quiet mountain valley. There is a pristine river 5 minutes away and plenty of gorgeous wilderness to explore. It is an off-grid and truly peaceful environment here, a break for the nervous system to be away from it all and fully connect to nature. While feeling very remote, the land is accessible by car and only 15 minutes from the Vilcabamba town center. Th

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Requirements

  • Beginner English or Beginner Spanish
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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2 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Permaculture Project

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 2 Meeting international travelers
  • 2 Practicing English
  • 2 Developing social awareness
  • 2 Developing environmental awareness
  • 2 Get in touch with nature
  • 1 Creating true social impact

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 2 3. Good health and well-being
  • 2 15. Life on land
Tarn

South Africa

5

We had a magical few weeks here and would definitely recommend this experience to anyone who loves animals and spending time in nature - we loved the little cabin, steep mountain walks (with the sweetest dogs) and candle and starlit nights! Caitlin & Pedro were great hosts, very warm, kind, humble and down-to-earth. There was clear communication before and during our stay, working hours were respected and tasks as agreed. We're sorry we didn't have more time to spend together and wish you all the best with your inspiring project and lifestyle. Please send our love to the dogs!

8 months ago

Luciana

Brazil

5

Pasar estos días en la montaña fue algo muy especial; pudimos recorrer largos senderos, descubrir una hermosa cascada y conectar con la naturaleza de una manera única. Caitlin y Pedro son personas encantadoras, e incluso a la distancia, nos brindaron todo el apoyo y la guía que necesitábamos. Pasear a los perros se convirtió en una agradable costumbre, y fue un placer cuidar el jardín y descubrir nuevas especies. ¡Esperamos que este proyecto se expanda, crezca y se fortalezca para que más personas puedan descubrir este mágico lugar!

8 months ago

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Hosted by Caitlin

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