Experience life on a permaculture farm in an indigenous community

Reino Unido

5

I had a great time on the farm. The facilities are town are great. I really enjoyed the work too, there is a variety of tasks to do which keeps things interesting. The other volunteers and the hosts were amazing, we had a lot of fun playing cards, sharing meals, and activities on our days off too. I would highly recommended

hace 1 año

Estados Unidos

5

Im so grateful for my experience at the Center working as an intern on the Bolivian Watershed Restoration Project. I learned so much about how permaculture practices can work to increase access to water, and enjoyed working with Simon on this. The farm was so nice and there were always other volunteers there; as an intern, I was able to focus more on water than the daily farm chores, but still felt like a part of the group. I appreciate Simon and Jes's flexibility and kindness. Highly recommend!

hace 1 año

Brasil

5

I felt very comfortable in the Center, it has a very good energy! Simon, Jessica and little Toma are very special. I had a real immersion in English. I helped in various ways with the farming and the animals, as well as with the baby for a few hours, and preparing good meals with the real food there. The working hours are respected and the schedule is well programmed. The rooms are comfortable and have a beautiful view of the mountains. I learned a lot in practice, and they are always happy to teach. I'll miss the fun card games after meals and the refreshing "cumbucha time". Thank you so much!

hace 1 año

Estados Unidos

5

Kawai permaculture was a great learning experience. Even as a volunteer I felt I was able to learn about the sustainable practices that Simon and Jessica employ on the farm. The tasks were diverse, sometimes it was more physical gardening and other times it was childcare with Tama. Simon was responsive to what you wanted to do, so it felt like there was a lot of choice depending on your own interests. The hours were respected and we had three delicious and healthy meals everyday. Overall, it was a pleasure to work on the farm and with the other volunteers!

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Alemania

5

The place is wonderful. I felt so welcomed and enjoyed my stay so much, that I expanded it. Jessica and Simon are super friendly and it is fun to stay there. Especially the board game culture there is amazing. I loved it. We volunteers cooked and it was delicious, especially because there are a lot of resources we could use and be creative. The Projects on Simon's Farm are varied and so also the tasks I did, which was very good. The Farm is a super nice and quite place where you can enjoy your time.

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Italia

5

I had a great time with Simon and Jessica. They are truly consistent with the work at the farm and available for the volunteers. The schedules were always respected, such as the shifts and the breaks mid-morning. Simon provides you with a lot of extra materials if you're particularly interested in permaculture or specific aspects of it, during the permaculture course and even outside of those hours. The food was always fresh and healthy. The afternoons were free time to enjoy the place and the close town, having the chance to interact with the locals, as well as the free days.

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Alemania

5

I had the best time in Mizque at Simon's and Jessica's place and it was definitely an experience that I would not like to miss. They have the most beautiful and magical place close to town, give a lot of space during non-working hours so you can explore the places around as well as Mizque itself, they provide support in everything you need and you can talk to them about everything. Enjoyed the best food as well and learned so much about permaculture which inspired me to dive more into it. Thanks Simon and Jessica, I would always love to come back!

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España

5

I had an amazing time at the Center. Over the month I spent here, I learnt an innumerable amount of skills, and every day was full of exciting activities and lots of laughs. Simon and Jessica are a joy to spend time with. Anyone coming to this project can expect a good balance of work and relaxation, access to amazing places such as some majestic waterfalls, and the opportunity to spend time in Mizque for some cultural exploration. Simon will go out of his way to provide learning opportunities, and I strongly recommend trying his holistic living course. Overall, a 10/10 experience!

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Canadá

4

Simon and Jessica are really generous people! They welcomed me in their home, and in their family with open arms. They provide a great learning experience, and are always very patient with their volunteers. They respect the working hours and provide amazing, fresh and healthy ingredients to cook. I would definitely recommend this experience, for anyone looking to learn more about sustainability and eco friendly agriculture!

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Reino Unido

4

Simon and Jessica have built a permaculture farm from the ground up and it's incredible to see how far they've come. You interact with the locals and the community and so get a very Bolivian experience. Simon's beliefs are definitely outside of mainstream political discourse, which makes for interesting conversations if you're happy to engage. It's important to note Simon has traditional views of gender orientation and roles, women's capabilities and responsibilities. There are some challenges to face here, but if you love permaculture, animals and cooking, it's a lovely place to be.

hace más de 1 año

Simon respondido

Georgie was the only volunteer here and the expectation was for her to help largely with chores and cooking due to what was going on with the home birth. She was also assigned physical tasks which she did well.

There are many tasks that I do on the farm that are heavy work even for me. As such I don't assign them to those for which it would be a struggle irrespective of sex. That does mean that I normally leave the head work for house maintenance to my partner as I am otherwise fully engaged.

While Georgie was here I helped deliver the baby and took my turn cleaning and cooking like everyone else. That is hardly of a strict tradionalist.

This is the second review Georgie has left around gender belief differences. I suggest she participates in such conversations versus remaining silent and publicly judging via review afterwards. Who knows... perhaps we would learn something too!

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