🌱🥕 Live at a Self-Reliant Vegan Homestead
The experience
Join Finca Cultura, a self-reliant vegan homestead in Ecuador focused on sustainable living and greater food independence. As farmers, we’re developing practical ways to adapt to supply-chain challenges and a changing climate through growing food, caring for our land, and making better use of natural resources. Come get hands-on, learn about homesteading, and contribute to a more resilient way of life! 🌿🏡
What you offer
15 hours of help per week
Kitchen Hand:
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Social Work:
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Farming:
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
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.
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.
Dinner:
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Free Hiking Tours:
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Free Events:
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Bikes at your disposal:
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Permaculture Course:
Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Fast Internet Access:
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace:
Specific space for you to work remotely
Requirements
Intermediate 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
Finca Cultura is a Self-Reliant Vegan Homestead located in Ecuador and We are "Preppers". We understand the worlds supply chain can experience issues at any time which can make it complicated for all of us to purchase essential products. As farmers we also observe many climate issues. These issues can lead to food shortages. Our homestead is actively taking steps to prepare for these scenarios. We have a spring fed river on our property that flows all year, we collect rainwater from skies that have zero chemtrails, and we also have a perfect climate to grow food all year without the need for preservation or canning. Our lifestyle has an emphasis on simplicity and off-grid living but we also have grid electricity and high speed internet. Often we invite guests to visit our homestead for day trips, extended visits, and for long term residence. This land is approximately 2.5 acres with over 100 varieties of Fruit Producing Plants, Various Herbs, Vegetable Plants, & Flowers. There are many nearby hiking trails & Nature Parks. Our night sky is great for star gazing with minimal light pollution. To generate money for our community we have a traveling store that sells flowers, rare seeds, fruits, prepared foods, and various seasonal products. We are also ready to offer edible landscaping services to local property owners. In the future we want to open physical stores (Community Centers) that sell prepared meals, empowering items, events, and education. One main goal is to have our spaces be safe places for all humans to rejuvenate. We live by “the four agreements” and expect all guests to do the same. These agreements are very important to us. If you do not understand our agreements then please ask questions so you can fully understand our expectations. The agreements are: 1)
Activities & Shift
Weeding, Planting, Seeding, Processing, Cleaning
Rules
No Animal Products, Follow the 4 agreements 1) speak impeccably 2) dont take anything personally 3) make no assumptions 4) do your best