Farm La Mesa, Colombia

5.0
(6 reviews)6

Repairs and maintenance of the Country House

Help a sustainable project
6 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Connect with nature
5 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with the locals
4 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

20h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Painting & Decorating
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
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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.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Team Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
Tent
You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
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.
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.
Support
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Availability

Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
1 week
Stay up to
3 weeks

The Experience

The Farm is a rural space, surrounded by trees, birds of all species and many mountains. We live off tourism and we rent out the country house on weekends. Our goal is to beautify our administration and volunteer house, with painting, decoration and a lot of love. We are looking for creative, responsible, proactive, respectful and organized people who want to participate in this project.

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Requirements

  • Beginner Spanish or Beginner English
  • Between 20 and 39 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
  • Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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6 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farm

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 5 Get in touch with nature
  • 4 Meeting locals
  • 3 Practicing Spanish
  • 1 Immersing in the local culture
  • 1 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 4 15. Life on land
  • 2 6. Clean water and sanitation
  • 2 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 1 8. Decent work and economic growth
  • 1 11. Sustainable cities and communities
Yasen

Bulgaria

5

I wish i could stay more time. Truly, Gigi, u have such a big heart, the way you greet and feed the birds, the way you talk to your doggies, the beautiful spaces you take care of… and of course the pool ahahaha. Anyway no joke, people, the place carries this name FOR A REASON!! Gigi, your truly made an impact on me and im looking forward to meeting you once again <3 y bailamos

9 months ago


Gigi replied

Yasen, El Paraíso was so lucky to have you. Your noble, joyful, and genuine spirit left a lasting impression on this place. Thank you for your help in the garden, for your beautiful energy, and for the kindness with which you enjoyed nature, the birds, and every corner. Thank you also for the love you showed my dogs; Mr. Lucas and Luna miss you. I recommend you with complete confidence, and you will always be welcome.

I wish you a wonderful trip.
Hugs, GiGi 🌿

P.S.: Great music! .. x)"},

Luiza

Brazil

5

If you're looking to connect deeply with nature, immerse yourself in Colombian culture, and feel at home, this is the place. Gigi, the host, is incredibly caring and inspiring, making you feel welcome from the start. The work is meaningful and varied – painting, cleaning, gardening – and she is always respectful of your hours, treating you as a friend. Her breakfasts are AMAZING, some of the best I've ever had. You'll also fall in love with her sweet dogs who bring so much joy! Gigi also introduced me to many locals and shared their culture, making my stay even more meaningful.

over 1 year ago


Gigi replied

Thank you so much for everything, Luiza. I wish you a wonderful trip to Colombia.☺️💖🙏🏻✨

Juan Esteban

Colombia

5

It was a beautiful experience, from the moment we arrived, Gigi greeted us with all her energy. The space is very spacious, with plenty to do; we mostly helped with gardening and painting, but the amazing thing here is the awareness of all the work involved in having this kind of space, and the energy Gigi brings to carry out all the work on the farm. Recommended for anyone who wants to contribute their bit and unleash creativity, since the space offers many possibilities.

7 months ago

Anlly Daniela

Colombia

4

Our experience at the farm with Gigi was very beautiful. She was always attentive to our well-being, inviting us to rest and enjoy the place. It is a volunteer program that requires willingness to do physical work (gardening, painting, cleaning), since the farm is large. Gigi is organized, with clear rules and values proactivity. Thanks for everything, Gigi… and a special hug to the pack 🐾💛

7 months ago

Sofia

Finland

5

Es un lugar hermoso con muchos arboles frutales y muy tranquilo, estuvimos haciendo jardineria y pintura, nos gustaría regresar algún dia

almost 2 years ago


Gigi replied

Thank you, Sofi, for sharing this time. The doors are open.

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