Loma Negra Farm

Greetings one and all.

I invite you to consider this unique experience in Buchupureo Chile helping to create an environment and develop a piece of land into into a thriving, productive ecosystem based on permaculture ideologies.

Loma Negra Farm is located in the beautiful coastal region of Nuble. A peaceful forested hillside with stunning elevated views overlooking Buchupureo (one of Chiles top surf breaks!) the small town and the surrounding countryside. The mountains are just a few hours away where there is plenty of hiking, water falls or snowboarding/ski.

You will be glamping out under the stars In a Tipi style tent or a safari style wall tent with wood burner. Volunteers are advised to bring there own sleeping bags and sleeping mats. There is a hot shower facility, a composting toilet, a kitchen facility and safe storage.

As well as preparing our own healthy meals, We will be enjoying some meal times with a local family who have sustainably farmed these lands and fished these waters for Millenia, This is a great opportunity to learn their methods, integrate with the locals and learn more Spanish ( if you wish to do so) Also there are some good reteraunts and places to eat close by

By means of solar power, rainwater retention, landscaping with purpose, planting a food forest, constructing a geodesic dome green house and building with traditional and sustainable techniques like adobe (hey and earth) The aim is to create a magical, comfortable living environment which is self sustainable and off grid.

Previous experience is not required. Volunteers will most certainly take home with them new skill sets and a deeper knowledge in all aspects of building, permaculture and living ‘off grid’ Anyone with a trade, knowledge or professional experience to bring to the table would also be amazing.

Work hours will be 30 per week, approximately 5 hours per day in exchange for accommodation and food. Potentially there is a basic national wage for professionals and extra hours worked if you wish… depending on how good the surf is !

I am a very keen life long traveler / surfer, outdoors enthusiast, shape surfboards, hike, spearfish, music etc. So happy to share these things and arrange tours , hikes and activities too.

Thank you and I really look forward to hearing from you to plan your experience.

WORK DUTIES INCLUDE : *planting trees, plants and crops * landscaping swales, steps, paths etc. manually and with machinery * fencing *carpentry/ framing * clearing and mulching areas of land * chainsaw work *surfing * building and construction * landscaping swales, steps, paths etc. manually *cleaning *cooking *electrics *plumbing and more ACTIVITIES INCLUDE : *surfing,surfing,surfing *snowboarding/ski *learning to surf (lessons with local instructors) *Yoga with qualified local instructor *fishing *foraging *learning English or Spanish *hikes *bikes