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ARG002
LOCATION : Rural area 4 km from small town, Chubut
A 15 ha farm at the foot of the Patagonian Andes with an organic garden, partially cultivated in the bio-intensive method; herb garden; orchard with walnut, chestnut and a variety of fruit trees. Property includes pasture land, a forested area, carpenter shop, communal kitchen and dining room. Diet primarily vegetarian. We produce jams from our fruit, and bake our own bread. Visitors usually bring own tent. Help needed in gardening, fruit harvesting, occasional building. Prefer WWOOFers to write about one month in advance.

ARG006
LOCATION: 2km from a tiny town, on a well travelled road, Mendoza
TRAVEL : bus from Vista Flores - 8 buses a day.
A 14 ha. organic farm with fruits and vegetables. The main crop is apples, from which we make juice. We make preserves of almost everything, and sun dry fruits during the summer. Almost everything we eat comes from our gardens and orchards - we bottle/ preserve fruits and veggies. Also the seeds to grow these things come almost entirely from last years crop. We're located very close to the Andes, so day and weekend trips to the mountains are possible.

ARG007
LOCATION: Buenos Aires
Our community here in Argentina began in 1997. We are a small community of about 45 people. Our community is located in a semirural environment, near the capital, Buenos Aires. Our main occupations are organic gardening, whole wheat bread baking, and the development of alternative energy and Permaculture methods. Our life together in community is a simple expression of the love we have for one another. The deep personal relationships we have with each other are being built daily through our common life in the community. Our community and our common life together are based on our obedience to the simple, clear teachings of our master, Yahshua, the Son of God. Our lives and relationships are being restored daily through our life of love. We invite and welcome all who are interested in our life and our community to come and visit. Our homes and our hearts are open to you.

ARG008
LOCATION : 25 Km from the nearest town, Mendoza
A 30 ha farm, 4 with cherries, 9 with apples, the others are gardens. We have a large workshop for maintaining the farm machines and garden tools. We prefer a two week notice before you arrive. We want volunteers who like the country side and like to learn new things. Help on the organic farm harvest of fruits, gardening, animals and construction.

ARG013
LOCATION : Provincia de Salta
We are a family farm (w 3 kids ageing from 3 to 14).We have an organic vegetable garden, a nursery for native trees, an orchard, beehives and a small herd of goats. we produce cheese for ourselves, we make soap and jams/marmalades all organic. we are located 15km from main city, public transport available.We own 30ha, most of it with native bush forest. We are involved in social projects and specially orientated to children' education Together with neighbors we support a public library and cultural activities for the local community.

ARG0014
LOCATION : in the middle of nowhere, Provincia de Santa Cruz
Ranch in patagonia, Argentine 1.500 sheeps, 40 horses. all ranch work: monitoring of herds of sheep in great spaces according to periods, gathering of the herds for shearing and marking construction of buildings cleaning of the sources fences reparations irrigation vvork gardening mecanic hays independant people requiered with experience or strong arms

ARG015
LOCATION : On the coast of the Rio Azul 8 km. in vehicle from El Bolson, Rio Negro
We are a community-in-the-making on 8 hectares along the Rio Azul among the Patagonian Andes. Living off the land by organic low-till manual agricultural and natural building. Composting Toilets. Seed Saving. Food preservation. Solar design. We have fruit trees and grow grains and vegetables. Work with horses, raise cows and chickens, and looking to include bees, aspiring to CSA-model. Experimenting with biodynamics. Need help all year round (except June, July) in garden, animals, building, etc. Encourage music, dance, sharing wisdom, and educating on local current affairs. Mostly vegetarian. Communal cooking. Simple and rustic living. We don't have electricity. Please write at least one month in advance.

ARG016
City: Epuyen
Province: Chubut
Type of property: family farm
Size (ha): 2
Crops: garden, orchard, berries, etc.
We speak: Spanish and a bit of english
Description: 2 ha farm with big vegetable garden and plantations of fruit trees and berries (2000 m2). Beehives, chicken and sheep. Greenhouse made of adobe bricks. Making of compost, conservation manual farming (conservation farming, sowing, phytosanitary work, pruning, irrigation and harvest, beekeeping work). We work in the farm with a flock of 13 sheep and we use the land rotatively for pasture. There's a big vegetable garden and plantations of fruit trees and berries (on a surface of 1500 m2) and we incorporate all years new crops. The farm is 9 years old and we combine there animal and vegetal production. Daily activities will be 6 hours per day and we will offer organic food from the farm (you will have to prepare it) and lodging in exchange for your work. We eat animal- and vegetal-derived food and drink alcohol only occasionally. Please write us at least a month before coming. Please bring your sleeping bag. We accept only people with verifiable experience in farm work and willing to learn about organic agriculture and natural construction. The stay should be for at least 3 weeks. If you want to stay less time, we offer you a hostel under no obligation to participate in the project. For more information, enter the blog.
Accomodation: Indoor shared place for woofers. You can put your sleeping bag indoors or outdoors if you bring a tent.
Food: Food from the farm.
We are: Organic production professionals. Agriculturist and teacher with more than 15 years of experience. Restless 5-year-old collaborator.
When to come: August ~June
Additional comments: You can stay at the hostel if you are planning to be here for a week or less.
Children: No for the time being.

ARG020
LOCATION : 2 km del pueblo. rural area, but very close to an urban center, Mendoza
Nuestra finca esta! ubicada en una zona rural, pero muy cerca de un centro urbano. Tenemos variedad de animales para el sustento familiar to y una extensa huerta orga!nica, adema!s de variados frutales y via. Nuestra idea se basa en el autosustento y la mejor calidad de vida, ademaa!s del ahorro.Ofrecemos un lugar con jardines y flores, pues creemos que la vida en el campo debe tener belleza y comodidades. Los invitamos a compartir innumerables tareas en un ambiente familiar,ofrecemos comida sana y solicitamos traer carpa We keep a variety of animals for a living and a large organic orchard with a variety of fruit and veg. Our idea is based on self-sufficiency and improved quality of life. We believe that life in the countryside must have beauty and comodidades. We invite you to share tasks in a myriad family atmosphere. We offer healthy food. We don't speak English!

ARG023
LOCATION : Rural community, Mendoza
Small farm started just 1 yr ago. Beautiful tranquil area near Andes, 1 hour south of Mendoza. Bordered by two other organic WWOOF farms and swimmer friendly ditches. Basic, clean accommodations, composting toilet, solar shower, functional kitchen. Looking for help with construction of a passive solar off the grid adobe house and large, organic garden with fruit trees. Requesting volunteers with experience and/or strong interest in natural construction and gardening. Also looking for someone that would mainly oversee meal prep and clean-up. Strong work ethic and positive mood REQUIRED. Beds limited, tents recommended. Please give minimum 2 weeks notice.

ARG024
LOCATION : Paraje Mallin Ahogado Km. 15. El Bolson, Rio Negro. Argentina
we are a family of two adults and two childrens. we are a farm of 15 Has. in the patagonia, El Bolson. We have vegetable organic gardens, greenhouse, berries, flower gardens, and fruit trees. We also have three cows, three sheeps, chickens, ducks, gooses, pigs, bees. We produce beer, honey, embutidos, cheese, meat, jams, liquors, bread and wine. we also work frecuently with a rural school in gardens and raise animals projects. Daily activities will be 6 hours per day and we will offer you food and lodging (in a bedroom or tent) in exchange for your work. You can work with us from September until March. We speak spanish, but we welcome all WWOOFers. Please write us at least a month before coming. Somos una familia de 2 adultos y 2 ninos, en una granja de 15 Has en la Patagonia, El Bolson. Tenemos huerta organica, invernadero, berries, jardines de flores y arboles frutales. Tenemos vacas, ovejas, gallinas, patos, gansos, chanchos y abejas. Producimos cerveza, miel, embutidos, queso, carne, mermeladas, licores, pan y vino. Tambien trabajamos frecuentemente con una escuela rural en proyectos de huerta para mejorar la calidad de la comida de los chicos, y crianza de animales. Las actividades diarias seran de seis horas y te ofrecemos la comida y el alojamiento a cambio de tu trabajo. Puedes trabajar con nosotros de septiembre a marzo. Hablamos espanol, pero recibimos voluntarios de todo el mundo. Por favor escribannos con un mes de anticipacion

ARG025
LOCATION : Perdriel , Lujan de Cuyo , Mendoza
Somos dos jubilados, vivimos en un terreno con frutales y una pequena huerta a 22 Km al sur de la ciudad de Mendoza. Ofrecemos compartir la mesa familiar y el alojamiento con las comodidades usuales de una casa de campo. Necesitamos ayuda para la huerta, limpieza y poda de frutales.

ARG026
City: Villa Union
Province : Misiones
Type of property: Granja organica
Size (ha): 0
Cultivos: Huerta, frutales, yerba mate, cereales, etc
We speak: espanol y ingles.
Description: We are a sustainable living and learning center, and a homestead working toward self-sufficiency in the sub-tropical jungle hills of Misiones. We have a year-round organic garden, fruit trees, grains, and yerba mate. We experiment with various agricultural methods (Permaculture, Bio-Intensive, low-till, Fukuoka, etc.) We also create natural buildings using local, site-found, and salvaged materials (wood, Earth, stones.) We raise dairy dairy cows and chickens, and hope to include bees soon; have Solar Electricity, Composting Toilets; practice Seed Saving, Food Preservation, and Reforestation. Also, practice Yoga and Meditation.
Program: We are currently taking volunteers, long-term apprentices, and interns. We are looking for people to help out with a little of everything (gardening, contruction, reforestation, carpentry, food making and preservation, dairy cow and chicken care, fungus identification, medicinal plant work, and creative projects.) We offer healthy food, nature hikes, swimming, yoga and meditation, and hands-on learning about sustainable living. We usually ask for 4-5 hours of work a day, 6 days a week. Volunteers stay in tents and we all share the communtiy kitchen and eat meals together. Very simple and rustic living. We ask that volunteers contribute with positive attitudes and responsible awareness.
Accomodation: Up to 6 people, sleeping in tents, please bring your own tent and sleeping bag. Please write in advance as we have limited space and take only a few people at a time.
Food: Vegetarian, shared kitchen
We are: a couple with animals
When to come: All year, except during special programs (see blog for upcoming events and special dates).
Additional comments: We want to be constructive, responsible beings, which for us means living as ecologically as possible, cultivating a deep partnership with the land we live on. This also means sharing the learning with other people by offering a place to exchange knowled
Children: yes, but we live very simple and rustic

ARG033
Province: Buenos Aires
Type of property: dynamic organic farming
Size (ha): 20
Cultivos: prairie, corn, wheat, linen, garden
We speak: spanish & basic english
Description: our task is to return him the life to the groud so that healthy plant grow in her and on them our animals feed, and they all are correct food for the man, our end is to educate in this sense; cattle, agriculture, garden, milk pruduction, learn of organic farm; 3 houses,hothouse, swimming sink
Accomodation: 4 rooms 2 bed each one, acampment
we can receive up to 4 volunteers
Food: food served to the volunteers, vegetarian or conventional meal
We are: we are a family with 4 daughters who do not live in the farm, 8 personel
When to come: the whole year
Additional comments: thank you
Children *yes


ARG035
City: El Bolson
Province: Rio Negro
Type of property: Organic farm and natural building center
Size (ha): 120
Cultivos: Fruits, vegetables
We speak: Spanish, english & italian
Description: We are an organic Farm, working in natural building sistems. Olso we work with bees,natural water harbing sistems and much more.
We are building a host center with sun shower, dry toilet, public kitchen, passive natural heating sistem and acomodation for 6 persons. Out door kitchen, out door dry toilet. Place for camping.
The hostel will be finish in the begining of january 2009, so it is important to bring until it is finish your tent and sleeping bag.
Accomodation: 6 beds in the host center in a common room, camping site.
We can receive 5 volunteers
Food: We have a cooking team so the food will be organiced for us with your help when it is necessary.
Vegetarian menu, very rich.
We are: We are 3 brothers, Gabriel, Gerardo and Leonardo. Gerardo is married with Paula. They have 2 childrens, Apolo and Lao. In the summer a lot of friends comes to help and enjoy the beauty of the land. We have 4 dogs and 4 cats.
We are developing a comunitary self sustainable eco village. Targeted in natural building, natural growing, renowable energy, art development and natural conscience development.
When to come: We can start receiving volunteers from december 20/ 2008.
We can receive volunteers until May.
Additional comments: Be happy and enjoy the life
Children *we dont have a place to take care of the until now but at the time you can ask

ARG037
City: Capilla del Monte
Province: Cordoba
Type of property: Granja educativa de fauna silvestre y prod. alternativas
Size (ha): 4
We speak: spanish & english
Description: La Granja is an organic educational farm located in Capilla del Monte, in the sierras of Cordoba, very close to Cerro Uritorco. We grow organic vegetables, develop alternative productions and provide environmental education to visitors from all over the country.
The farm has a surface of 4 h. where we breed several species- pheasants, rabbits, hens, lamas, nandues, lizards, silk worms, sheep and goats and keep an organic orchard. The place -which is full of beautiful native botanical species- also has a composting area, a camping site and a hostel where we lodge small groups of tourists who want to be in touch with nature.
Besides regular tourists, we host groups of students and adults in seminars and workshops on sustainable agriculture, organic farming, composting, sustainable energy and environmentally friendly practices. We also work locally in collaboration with organizations dedicated to education, culture and local development.
We are a family with three teenage kids and we´d like to host volunteers interested in organic agriculture, sustainable practices and alternative productions. We´ll be glad to receive wwoofers all year long. Just let us know some time in advance!
We offer nice, quiet lodging in the camping area, a communitarian kitchen, and the opportunity to live and learn in a healthy, ecological environment at the foot of the Sierras.
Accomodation: Area de acampe. Hasta 4 voluntarios.
Camping Site. Up to 4 volunteers.
Food: Cocina abierta.
Communitarian kitchen
We are: Family with 3 kids.
Familia con tres hijos.
When to come: Todo el ano/All year long
Additional comments: n/a
Children * not specified

ARG045
Cancelled as of January 2nd, 2010.

ARG060
City: Albardon
Province : San Juan
Type of property: Eco-Educational farm and organic
Size (ha): 7
Cultivos: Vid-olivos-frutales-huerta y alfalfa
We speak: Spanish
Description: two houses, a restaurant, a place for events, greenhouse, orchard, swimming pool, a water reservoir as our region is semi arid dry
animals: donkey, sheeps, chickens, cows, bull, horses, rabbits, ducks, geese, turkeys, fish, etc.
other birds that visit us daily are lapwings and owls
We make our own organic fertilizers (californian earthworm humus and compost), as well as the sweets and preserves and all the food served in the restaurant.
We grow grapes and olives from our vineyards and olive groves.
Our main activity is to receive schools of a variety of levels and turists.
Requirements for participants: willingness to help out at the farm and the house, love animals and nature, take care of the personal hygiene and surrounding, including doing your own laundry. Respect the norms of living with the family.
Accomodation: At this time we can receive up to two volunteers, separate rooms in the same house is available.
Food: colective kitchen, eaten with the family. Type of diet is varied, includes meat.
We are: A family with adolescent kids
When to come: all year
Additional comments: n/a
Children: no at this time

ARG061
City: Cordoba
Province : Cordoba
Type of property: Natural Reserve
Size (ha): 180
Cultivos: Independent garden forest
We speak: Spanish
Description: Reflorestation, organic garden, prepare food for the visitors, walks along the rivers and cleaning, horseback riding and guided walks for the visitors (groups and schools)
Requirements: volunteers who like nature and who are willing to colaborate and welcome people
Accomodation: rooms with beds, 8 volunteers maximum
Food: type of diet can be adapted, eat together, cooking duty is shared or who volunteers to do, cleaning for the guests is also part of the wwoofers job.
We are: I have 4 kids who study in Buenos Aires, dogs but no other animal
When to come: We receive people all year, preferably from october as the weather is nicer.
Additional comments: It would be great to receive volunteers, it will a great help, also to share our experiences. Hope you can come visit us. We look forward in meeting you!
Children: yes, but we prefer the first ones without kids, later on no problem

ARG062
City: San Lorenzo
Province : Cordoba
Type of property: Biodynamic Farm
Size (ha): 57
Cultivos: corn, grapes and llama
We speak: Spanish
Description: farm with creeks and streams, with native forests, where llamas are raised and corn are planted for collection of seeds.
In the house we live we have a room with 2 single beds and private bath.
Accomodation: room with 2 single beds and private bathroom. We can receive no more than 2 visits at a time.
Food: Healthy Eating. The food is the same as what
It is eaten as we eat here in town. And when you eat breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner. Job sharing
We are: a couple
When to come: in spring and autumn when there is a lot of work
Additional comments: Among the objectives of the farm is to demonstrate our idea and results; we are a school farm.
Children: no

ARG063
City: El Bolson
Province : Rio Negro
Type of property: Organic agriculture
Size (ha): 7
Crops: Fine fruit and garden
We speak: Spanish
Description: Description: Poultry farming and agriculture.
Activities: Help on the farm work.
Facilities: Limited.
Requirements: To be combined
Because the place is nice and you can share work and knowledge with me.
Accomodation: can be in bed, separate bedroom, can be tent as well. Max two persons.
Food: Eat at home with me.
We are: Myself and pets
When to come: Starting february 2010, all year
Additional comments: n/a
Children: not for the moment

ARG064
City: Los Repollos
Province : Rio Negro
Type of property: Organic farm
Size (ha): 50
Cultivos: Patagonian forest, fruit, fine fruit, vegetables
We speak: Spanish
Description: This project is in its initial phase, the activities carried out are all related to forestry, broadening of horticulture, basic breeding, care and maintenance.
It is ideal for those who are interested in start up projects. (construction of the trails, the basic structure, etc., which should be ready by March or April 2010)
Our farm, is a paradise in itself, away from the town, quite, open sky and full of stars, beautiful sunrises, without a doubt a place to meditate, learn about oneself, definitely for someone who loves nature, peacefulness and the common good.
Accomodation: Camping is the only option at the moment. We are planning to build a wooden cabin of 4x4 meters with plumbing, furniture, heating, kitchen surrounded by 50 hec unspoiled nature. It can accommodate up to 4 people when ready.
Food: Wwoofer will prepare their food, there is posibility of cooking together as well.
We are: Roger and Vero, 30 years of age, from Bariloche, without children, a beautiful bulldog puppy named Cala. Roger is an Analyst in Environmental Impact and Veronica is a dentist.
When to come: all year
Additional comments: It is important that each candidate contact us in advance and send us a report of their personal data, why you would like to participate in this project, what are the ideas he /she has to contribute to this cause, and what he/she expects to accomplish while living in Argentina
Children: yes

ARG065
City: El Bolson
Province: Rio Negro
Type of property: family farm
Size (ha): 1.5
Cultivos: Mostly vegetables, some strawberries and fruit trees, native forest
We speak: Spanish, English
Description: We are building our beautiful home with our own design, based on different architectural trends such as natural building, organic architecture, sustainable and also spontaneous, natural materials like clay and wood; We also use recycled materials, this year the task is to construct a round tower two stories, ending the house project, we seek people with their own initiative, eager to learn and help as necessary, our main activity is the natural building and work our organic farm. We live in a wonderful place, with an incredible view to the Andes, we are a young couple and enjoyed teaching, learning from the experiences of others and are always open to ideas and comments from all volunteers. We like to maintain an atmosphere of harmony and joy while working.
Accomodation: We offer a tipi (teepee) for volunteers; the tipi area is equipped with gas stove and water and outdoor shower. There is also the option for camping. We receive up to 4 volunteers at a time.
Food: We share the preparation of a hearty meal at noon, eat together at our house, we are ovo-lacto-vegetarian. Volunteers will need to take care of their breakfast and dinner in the area of the tipi.
We are: family, dad (Pablo), mom (Pacha), four kids( 10~2 years)
When to come: We receive volunteers from September through May, depending on weather. We require a minimum stay of two weeks of the volunteers. We are all booked up and not accepting wwoofers for this season (updated: Feb. 13th, 2010). Thank you for all the interested candidates and see you in spring when our new season will start!
Additional comments: For us the issue of garbage and recycling is very important, our idea is to respect our place in all its forms, our garden is a sacred place for us.
Children: No

ARG066
City: Pocho
Province : Cordoba
Type of property: Rural en zona de montana, naciente de aguas.
Size (ha): 60
Cultivos: Walnuts, grapes, apples, peaches, vegetables and others.
We speak: Spanish, English, German and French
Description: We are a ecouniversidad life. The place is very special because of its natural surrounding, located in a very lightly contaminated area. Located west of the city of Cordoba, about 100km. We aim to become self-sustainable.
Our work will be very beneficial for someone who is in learning stage in many aspects of their awareness and technical knowledge of agriculture and others.
Accomodation: Rooms with beds, dormitories, camp. We can receive up to two simultaneous volunteers throughout the year.
Food: vegetarian diet, collective kitchen
We are: a community with a core group of five people.
When to come: all year
Additional comments: We offer food and accommodation and of course we welcome registered wwoofers only. It's simple to register, anyone can. We would not want to leave anyone without the possibility of visiting! We look forward to meet you!
Children: Yes, let us know a month in advance at least.

ARG068
City: Epuyen
Province : Chubut
Type of property: ranch very far from the town, in development for turism
Size (ha): 15000
Cultivos: none yet
We speak: Spanish
Description: The ranch is located between mountains, covered with forests, surrounded by a national park which has a pristine river, livestock farming.
No direct access by car. To reach our place you will need to cross Lago Puelo (a town), walk in the mountains for 5 hours, then cross a river.
There are two houses, one can be used by the wwoofers. Electricity is generated by a mini electric turbine.
Activities are: repairing sheds, make a vegetable garden, milk cows, tame baby cows
We are trying to improve the electric system of the turbine which is 12 volts and the electrical installation in the houses, make it more insulated for the winter, construct a cielorazo in one of the constructions are just a few of the projects we are looking to work on for this year.
Accomodation: housing conditions are: a building with electricity 12 volts with a bathroom with hot water without beds or mattresses for now
You can receive up to five volunteers
Food: vegetarian, trout from the river when we do catch them, milk from our cows
We are: a family with kids
When to come: January, February, March and beginning of April
Additional comments: We need people who could be here for a period of approximately 15 days without leaving the valley because the distance to the nearest town with opportunities to purchase food is about seven hours (walk five hours to Lago Puelo and then cross the lake), we take care of transporting people across lake
Children: no

ARG072
City: El Bolson
Province : Rio Negro
Type of property: Permaculture Farm
Size (ha): 4
Cultivos: Organic gardening
We speak: Spanish, French and English
Description: Descripcion: main house made of mud one floor (35m2), green roof, inter-floor is kitchen and washroom; mud barn with kitchen; two-story house of mud (50m2) with kitchen, no washroom (house under construction); organic garden (150 m2); meditation tipi (25m2) with wooden floor; house keeper building under constuction (with floors, roof and walls).
Activities: plaster walls, simple wood working, gardening and cooking.
Facilities: shower with hot water, Internet, telephone, wheat mill, water and electricity in all constructions except for the tipi, which is dedicated to meditation, rest and reunion.
Requisite: working from Monday to Friday from 10am to 18pm with food in the middle;
To work with clay and in the garden. Enjoy the forest and the stream a 10 minute walk. Also from the tranquility of the place with the tepee of meditation. Also we like having music around the fire and why not with a little wine ...
Accomodation: Normally camping, there might be a tent for the wwoofer. Whenever free, you can also stay at one of the rooms at the two storey house. We would like to start with 2 volunteers who would stay in their tents for now and move to the house as they are freed.
Food: Colective kitchen in the two storey house. Eat together or separate. Vegetarian but it is up to wwoofer to eat what the food available (whole wheat bread, brown rice, vegetables, fruits, oils, seeds, cheese... For meat, you will need to buy it.
We are: 3 friends, 2 are brothers who bought this land with forest where they try to live with nature, consiously and according to the principles of permaculture. We also practice yoga and Buddhist meditation which wwoofers are welcome to participate without obli
When to come: We want to work and share with volunteers throughout the year
Additional comments: n/a
Children: it would be difficult, there would be no one to take care of them

ARG073
City: El Bolson
Province: Rio Negro
Type of property: gardens, orchards and craft
Size (ha): 0.5
Crops: family garden and fruit trees
We speak: Spanish
Description: organic gardening, natural building, workshop in construction of musical instruments (optional) learn about permaculture and craft of luthieria the farm is in a forest, food is cooked with a firewood.
Accomodation: camping, outdoor kitchen and tipi
Food: vegetarian with cheese and eggs
We are: myself
When to come: February and March optional
Additional comments: n/a
Children: depends

ARG074
City: El Bolson
Province: Rio Negro
Type of property: Dairy Cows
Size (ha): 167
Crops: Pasture, orchards, gardens, forestation, (lots of native forest)
We speak: Spanish, german and basic english
Description: Family farm with animals (6 cows, 1 bull, a couple of calves, about 60 chickens, three hives of bees, dogs and cats) which we take care of. We hay, maintain fences, produce cheese, canning fruit and other works. We sell our cheese and eggs in the regional fair of El Bolson. The ranch is located 20 kilometers from El Bolson at the foot of the Andes. There are connections with the bus. We think that it is an interesting experience to live in a family farm with animals.
Accomodation: 2 volunteers at the same time, we offer a room in our house
Food: We cook and eat a mixed diet with volunteers.
We are: a couple from Germany who has been living in Argentina for more than 20 years. We have three children. The youngest (17) lives with us.
When to come: all year
Additional comments: We ask that volunteers stay with us at least for two weeks, or longer will be better.
Children: no

ARG075
City: El Bolson
Province: Rio Negro
Type of property: Construction in adobe.
Size (ha): 1.5
Crops: Orchard
We speak: Spanish
Description: Self-knowledge. 1 hectare of native forest, Cypresses, Radales, large-sized Nires, horses, spiritual and self PRACTICES (TAI-Integrated-Learning Workshop site: - -- ) Massage, Music. One log cabin, another to be finished, adobe and broadening of 1 octagon building for meetings and leisure activities. Because you will learn so much about construction, as well about oneself, about health amid a fraternal atmosphere, in a paradise.
Accomodation: Camping. 4 Volunteers.
Food: Vegetarian, colective kitchen.
We are: Father (Facilitator of TAI) and daughter (trainer, horse riding), 2 friends in the project.
When to come: November to April
Additional comments: n/a
Children: no

ARG076
City: Trelew
Province: Chubut
Type of property: Organic Farm
Size (ha): 3
Crops: vegetables under cover and a field. Pasture. Cattle and poultry
We speak: Spanish
Description: Activities include: animal care, irrigation, weeding, harvesting (in season), soil movement, preparation of terracing, planting, etc. The facilities are: a house of 150 m2 and a barn of 30 m2. A rental apartment of 30 m2. Many trees, coast and river main channel. The farm is located 7 km from the city. We are friendly, we provide ongoing training and the place is beautiful.
Accomodation: a loft bed for 2 people and bathroom. We will receive one volunteer without any differentiation. You can camp if they were 2 people coming. A maximum of 45 days stay.
Food: Volunteers will eat the same as us and with us. No special diets are prepared but is allowed to be prepared by the volunteer.
We are: an adult couple (Rodolfo 62 and Laura 47 years), with a son of 25 who does not live with us. Many animals (cats, dogs, horses, chickens, calves)
When to come: From September to May, which are the months in which there is good amount of work.
Additional comments: We specialize in environmental issues (Rodolfo is an agricultural engineer and Laura an specialist in environmental education)
Children: No

ARG077
City: Tunuyan
Province: Mendoza
Type of property: Organic-bio-construction
Size (ha): 0,3
Crops: mushrooms (under construction)
We speak: Spanish
Description: Our place will let you experience an alternative life in communion with nature - Activities are involves mainly in the construction of the base structure, using bio-construction techniques and recycled materials around us (wood from fallen trees, mud walls, dry toilet ...) We start the day practicing chi kung and ends with the practice of tai chi. Facilities: Dining room, dry toilets, place to camp. Requirements: Attitude and determination to enjoy the work. We hope to share our knowledge and to practice bioconstruction together.
Accomodation: Camping and dining room for up to 5 volunteers.
Food: Vegetarian diet with a high percentage of organic products.
We are: Estoy sumandome a la familia de Madre Tierra.
When to come: In the summer time (November to March)
Additional comments: n/a
Children: no

ARG078
City: Lavalle
Province: Mendoza
Type of property: Biodynamic Farm
Size (ha): 1
Crops: Horticulture
We speak: Spanish
Description: Work involves gardening, making compost, repairing fences, natural building, animal feeding, milking and making can. The requirements are the respect for the rules of coexistence, good vibes and want to help. Our place is small, but there are a lot of activities, and above all we respect and love the land that surround us. We provide hospitality and share our experiences with those who visit us.
Accomodation: We have a bed room with shared bathroom and a place to camp. We can receive up to 4 volunteers from January through April and 2 the rest of the year.
Food: We offer and share all foods. We are not vegetarian, but tend to eat a lot of vegetable.
We are: Laura with Augustine (11) and Dew (8), but Natalia with Fernando (8) and Nico with Mariana (7), who work daily on site. Dogs, cats, chickens, ducks, cows, horses, bees.
When to come: We can receive up to 4 volunteers from January through April and 2 the rest of the year.
Additional comments: n/a
Children: yes

ARG080
City: Rivadavia, Reduccion
Province: Mendoza
Type of property: Organic Biodynamic
Size (ha): 30
Crops: orchard, livestock, other kind of production
We speak: Spanish
Description: Agroecology activities. In the coming weeks: harvesting and processing of fruit (juice, fresh, dried fruit) and costruction of the volunteers' room with natural techniques, dry bath, kitchen, yards, etc ... We would be a perfect place for those who want to learn first-hand and to visit an organic farm.
Accomodation: now in tents until we build the rooms for volunteers. 4 volunteers at a time.
Food: Essentially vegetarian diet prepared in the kitchen inside the house or in the wood stove outdoors
We are: George, Morgan, 5 dogs, cats, horses, cows …
When to come: all year
Additional comments: n/a
Children: yes

ARG081
City: Arias
Province: Arias, Cordoba
Type of property: Farming and Conservation
Size (ha): 4.188
Crops: Wheat, sunflower, corn, soybeans, sorghum, etc..
We speak: Spanish
Description: A Foundation devoted to large scale organic production and conservation of nature, specifically Pampean grasslands. We work with an educational program with schools and have a garden where we grow our own food for staff. The activities are varied and depend on the preparation of the volunteers, ranging from yard work, garden, nursery of native species, forests with drip irrigation to tractor driving. The requirements are to be of age, have health insurance and readiness to learn and work.
Accomodation: We have a room with 3 or 4 beds and shared bathroom for men. A small bedroom with bath for two women, exterior . We would be able to receive up to 5 people.
Food: Share kitchen with staff and chef will can be asked to make a special diet if any. There is also a room called MATERA, where we heat water for tea, mate, coffee, etc.. in free time.
We are: Within the Foundation there are two field managers and some families in houses located in different parts of the field. The main part is the accommodation and offices.
When to come: We can receive volunteers all year.
Additional comments: n/a
Children: preferably not

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